Serenity’s POVMy father came back for me and walked me to my room. I can’t remember anything from the last night except the pain I felt. You can always feel rejection. Your partner doesn’t have to say it. And with the loud noise emanating from the next room, I felt a sharper physical pain slice through my body. Their noises confirmed Brady’s non-existent feelings for me. Her screams seemed like she wanted me to hear it all; leaving no room for doubts that Brady was all hers. I knew I had to leave this pack and head to Yellow Gem.There was nothing left here for me. Brady had made his stance clear. I was the one hesitating to move on while he kept on deliberately trying to hurt me…For some reason, the pain was bearable and I knew it had something to do with finding out my family tree. Maybe I’d find peace and solace in meeting a new family where I’d have an actual brother or cousin who wouldn’t turn out to be my mate overnight.In the wee hours of the morning, before anyone was awak
Serenity’s POVBringing my car to a halt in front of the exquisite structure, I sat in my car beholding its beauty for a while. For a moment, I wondered what I was thinking come here. And then it hit me - a fresh start is what I need. Without having to always answer to Brady or stay under his watchful gaze. Without having to tolerate Lottie and how she always wants to rub it in my face that my brother is hers.I’m here now and I need to focus on the goal at hand; while also not getting in trouble or becoming a rogue for transgression.At that moment, my wolf strengthened my resolve as I neared the door. Opening and closing the door behind me, a voice towered over me from the staircase. I looked to see a man - around the age of my father. “Serenity, I have long waited for you.”Confusion placated my face; not understanding what he meant by that. I didn’t even know him. Either Brady or my parents must know him.Moving nearer the door, I said, “You seem to know me.”“Silly child! You be
Serenity’s POVAfter taking my time to shower and dress, I made my way down the stairs and to the dining arena where Alpha Atticus sat down with a beautiful she-wolf who looked in her late fifties.Alpha Atticus stands up to pull a seat for me. “Serenity, this is my mate, Luna Bella.”Bowing my head in respect, I reply. “Nice meeting you, Luna Bella.”“You’re all grown! I’m happy to see you, Serenity. You look like your father.” Luna Bella pulled me in for a hug and I suddenly became shy since we just met.“What about my mother? Do I look anything like her too?” Indirectly, I was asking to know more about my parents and Luna Bella took the cue, disengaging me from the hug.“I’ll tell you all about your mother.” Luna Bella answered to my heart’s delight.“Before dinner?” I asked in the plea.“Sure. If that’s what you want.”I rubbed my hands in excitement. I couldn’t wait to hear more. What Brady’s mother back home had told me wasn’t enough.Alpha Atticus simply smiled, digging at his
Serenity’s POVMy hands became shaky in anticipation of seeing my brother as Luna Bella ushered me towards the front door. As soon as we approached the door, I stood transfixed when I saw a male just a few years older than me. His eyes instantly locked mine, and my hands wouldn’t move. Not because I was no longer anxious about meeting my brother. But from the sight of the male standing a few distance across me. I prayed to the moon goddess that this couldn’t be my brother. Unholy thoughts swarmed my mind. Thoughts not meant for a brother.A smile curved his lips as he walked in my direction. “Who am I seeing? Serenity! It’s you!” He said as he threw me into his arms and swung me around in a playful manner - Luna Bella had to laugh at the sheer joy of seeing the two siblings reunite.That swinging did no good as I began to melt under his touch.“Gavin put her down.” I heard another masculine voice say, and relief washed over me that the man who threw me in his arms wasn’t Bentley, my
Serenity’s POVAlpha Atticus and Luna Bella were seated at the long dining table awaiting our arrival. And I noticed that the glorious seat remained empty. That seat was meant for the Alpha King. In almost all packs, the Alpha King stayed with the Alpha and his family and dined with them whenever he wanted. An Alpha King ranks higher than an Alpha. Age was no barrier to being the Alpha King.Back at home, a young boy of 8 years old had ruled as Alpha King.I wished to see the Alpha Kingas as soon as possible. As Bentley and I sat down and muttered some prayers over the food, I began to flash my eyes around for Gavin - whom I had met earlier. But there were no traces of him.I had to admit - he was on my mind throughout the day. I thought about asking Bentley for his whereabouts but didn’t want to raise suspicion. Plus, there was the warning that Bentley told me to keep him off. However, that sounded more like a joke than a warning.Luna Bella must have noticed my prancing eyes. “Do yo
Serenity’s POVAfter we had finished dinner, I went to my room for the night. It had been a long day, and my body felt it. When I turned the knob to my room, I couldn’t help but be in awe at the sight of my room. The king-sized bed was the most incredible seduction. It kept calling to me.It took me a few minutes to shower and change into my nightie before I climbed the bed.The fresh bedsheet felt like I was lying on heaven’s couch, and the numerous pillows soothed my exhausted body. Looking up at the ceiling, I noticed a mural painting on it. I found it fascinating. The pointillism and brushwork told me it was impasto. A 19th-century painting of the moon goddess Selene features thin brush strokes and a depiction of light. Two wolves stayed on each side of Selene. And a full moon looking down on them.It seemed as though the moon goddess was joining the two wolves in holy matrimony.I wondered if the two wolves were Luna Bella and Alpha Atticus. They must have a beautiful love story
Serenity’s POV I was near dreamland when a wave of pain hit me hard. So hard that I ended up tumbling to the floor.I screamed aloud, and Alpha Gavin came rushing in.“Having another nightmare?” He was frantic, helping me sit astride the bed.But I slipped off in pain again—far worse pain than I had ever felt in my life.Tears assembled in my eyes, and my heart tore apart as if threatening to rip off my chest. I looked up to see Gavin no longer standing in front of me but in his place stood Brady with a mischievous grin like he was happy to see me cringing in pain. “Why are you hurting me?” I found my voice, asking my hallucination.Brady laughed before saying to me, “Because you will always be mine to do as I please. You think the pain will stop after you run away?”Trying to stand on my feet, holding my lower abdomen, I say to him, “You chose Lottie over me. Why won’t you let me go since you don’t want me?”Another chuckle escaped his lips before he said, “No way! I can’t bear the
Gavin’s POVWhen I heard the screaming and whimpering from next door, I rushed to her without hesitating—the sight of her injured me.I knew there was only one explanation for her pain, and it had to be a severed mate bond. I was waiting for her to say it, but she wouldn’t.Mother had informed me about Brady being her soul mate. But I could see they couldn’t be together, which would be awkward. I could also speculate that - Brady must have had a girlfriend he was seeing and sleeping with.Not once did she mention his name during our conversation, but I could decipher she didn’t want to step foot in Black Gem. I could see how much pain that place represented for her. All because of Brady.Even though the mate bond could never happen, I felt Braydhad mishandled things.It wasn’t his sister’s fault that they were fated mates.He should have done so if he wanted to reject her, properly sparing her the pain whenever he mated with his girlfriend.That explained why she panicked when I stated
Serenity’s P.O.V.Who would have thought that our last-minute enemy victim would be Bentley - my sweet and loving brother who could not hurt a fly except for justice?What Lucho's bastardity had caused him! What his craziness had cursed us!By now, he was walking towards me, glinting in his eye like he wouldn't hurt me.But soon, his eye colour changed to a deeper orange, and he lifted me above his shoulders - wanting to strike me against the floor."No!" Alpha Cruz aimed for his leg, which caused him to lose balance.I fell with a terrible pain to my ache.With no time to waste, Alpha Cruz landed on me.Bentley picked him up instead, and just when he was about to throw him against the wall, someone shot a poisoned dart at Bentley's carotid sheath on his neck. That meant instantaneous death.I quickly got up, recovering from the shock so Bentley wouldn't fall atop me.Just like that, the bottle-weary war had ended with a poisoned dart.But who had shot it?It never even occurred to m
Serenity's P.O.V.To my shock, Alpha Gavin and his parents had come - alongside Penn and Claudia.“Lucho bastard, you die today!” Alpha Atticus roared at him in his command Alpha tone.Lucho grinned. "I see the whole crew came." "We have heard enough of your tyranny. Enough is enough!" Luna Bella bellowed."Serenity, I'm sorry for ruining your wedding - which gave this bastard the guts to kidnap you…""This is not the time for an apology, Penn!" Claudia whispered, but I could hear her coughing. Claudia then continued, "This is just the right time to finish off this bastard scientist and his psychopath," she said, pointing at Vino.Like the psychopaths they were, Lucho and Vino roared in laughter, tears spilling from the corner of their eyes."But if this is of any comfort, Penn rejected Alpha Gavin." Claudia chipped.At this moment, I couldn't be angry with Penn and Gavin.I was more than glad they had come to the rescue. A greater comfort would be to revive my brother…Even at that,
Serenity's P.O.V.Lucho was still trying to put his words together when a soft knock could be heard on the door.Expecting it to be one of his men, Lucho flung back on his shirt and beckoned on his standing guard to open the door.I had just noticed a third party in that room.He had stood like a silent shadow at the far end of the library corridor - right in Lucho's room.Maybe if I had seen him earlier, I'd have known he wouldn't try making love to me in the presence of his men.Once the door opened, we both were surprised to see who was at the door."Who had let you in without my consent?" Lucho's voice became cold, and his stern gaze could almost command submission from any Alpha except Vino.Alpha Vino - a vile snake.Neither here nor there.He moved like the wind.One couldn't decipher whose side he was on.Rumour had it that he was the only Alpha that made Lucho on edge."I'm here to present you a gift." Alpha Vino said."And what could that be?" He asked, still maintaining a fr
Serenity's POVI woke up in a cosy bed full of sunlight.Immediately, I jerked up from sleep when I saw Lucho lying by my side. "What are you doing here?" I asked him, suddenly noticing I had a new change of clothes."I should be asking you." He retorted. "You sure sleep like a baby." He rather commented."Where is my brother?" "Relax. He is with my cousin right now." He replied, and I eased, but not completely."And what would your cousin do to him?" I became afraid. "Hope you're not going to hurt him." Rather than answer, he got up from the bed and walked over to me. "That depends on your behaviour tonight." He leaned close to my ears, and I tried to move, but he gripped my arms in a loving embrace. "And not just tonight. Always."I gulped while he studied my countenance. "Relax. I've not had a woman in this room for donkey years. Ever since your brother killed my beloved. You look so much like her. And now, I've taken an interest in you. For that, I won’t hurt you. But you mustn
Serenity's POVI had only heard that Lucho was a mad scientist, but I didn't know the extent to which his experiments had gone until I saw something that looked like a giant bird. It mimicked an aeroplane, but it wasn't one.I was too stunned to speak.I was hoping he'd at least shove me inside. Only to see his hands stretched gently to take mine."Come in. I promise I won't hurt you." His voice contrasted with the negative things I'd heard about him. At this moment, he didn't seem evil."I don't want to go with you." I put up a defiant tone. Not so defiant, though.I tried as much as possible to hide my shaky tone."That is not your choice to make. You must come with me if you want the people you love alive." His tone remained gentle, but a rising firmness rose beneath it.I had better not provoke him."What would you do with me? What do you want? Why are you attacking us?" I had a lot of questions for him.I didn't think he'd answer them, but then, I was desperate."Alpha Gavin bro
Serenity's P.O.V.How could he show up when his life was forfeit?What if Alpha Gavin saw him?Why did he have to stir up trouble again?I'm wedding today. He should be far from me if he wants my happiness indeed. Is he here to wreck my wedding? Because that will not work.I became a bit agitated, but I did not let it show. He walked up to me smiling, stretching out a hand. I let him. This would be the last time he would be too close for comfort."You look stunning and peaceful," he complimented me, and I didn't know how to reply, so I just looked at him."I have known you for ages, Serenity. First, as my adopted sister. And then my fated mate. We've been through a lot. You wanted to give us a chance, but I realised it was too late. It's my cross to carry for life, but I'm glad the goddess had favoured you and did not leave you as I did. Alpha Gavin is a great guy, and he loves you to boot. I want you to know that you have my blessing as someone who was once a brother, Serenity. We m
Serenity's P.O.V.Penn readjusted on her seat and continued. "Dick assassination is slang for feasting on his dick like a beastly whore. You feast on him so well that he feels like his soul is leaving his body.""Oh, I see. Make his soul leave his body each time he craves intimacy." I took a quick mental note."This is when you rock your man's dick shamelessly and constantly bring him on edge - not allowing him to release until you permit him. Let me tell you how to edge a man. There are different ways to do that. Including how to use your thumb and forefinger. Are you ready?" Penn asked, and I hurriedly nodded in response. "Get him close to cumming, then squeeze the area between his balls and anus while talking dirty. Then, allow him to rest for at least 1 minu
Serenity's P.O.V."And made me orgasm countless times. He takes his time in bed. But he knows how to discipline me when the occasion calls for it." I told her. I was getting aroused talking about it. But Penn was just getting started."I'm glad you got some good dick. That's a man right there! This night - it'd be your turn to ride him and fuck his brains out. Don't go easy on him…"She started to give advice, and I had to raise my hands to stop her. "Penn, thanks for the jewellery, but we must listen now. Two hours is up…"Instead, Penn cut in, forcing me to sit. "Before we head out, let me coach you a little. You know I'm an expert in this field. I could teach you a lot. Just because a man has fucked you
Serenity's P.O.V.We arrived there, and our attendants were waiting to take Luna Bella's order.Epsom salt, mirrors, and scented oils - all sorts of beauty treats. I knew it would take a while to get me washed up.An omega gave me a special herbal paste on my gum and tongue.After brushing, my teeth got cleaner and whiter than usual.It was beautiful, and I had to ask what was in the herbal paste.I was told it was a mixture of clove, pink salt, cardamom, cinnamon, parasite flusher, and turmeric powder, among other things.I promised myself that I would make it a habit to use thi