To Aubrianne, the food sounded harmless.She reasoned that she ate meals every day high in protein and calories, she also ate a lot of fruits rich in multivitamins, and she was not pregnant. But then again, Aubrianne does not have years of experience with sex to make such a comparison.But still, she was not too concerned about that. She was more concerned about that tea. That bush tea seemed to have things she did not know about, and could not comprehend. She wondered how potent it was.Nevertheless, she was here, and so far, so good. Aubrianne dug into breakfast, and it was very delightful to her taste buds. She swallowed this avocado toast with eggs, pancakes, and breakfast burritos with ease while she sipped on her orange juice.When Aubrianne was finished, she allowed about ten minutes to pass before she attempted to drink the tea as they all stared at her eagerly.Aubrianne must admit she felt awkward sitting there, enjoying this meal, while they all stared at her as if she were
At that moment, Aubrianne was supposed to be happy. The man she loved was about to claim her, make her his Luna, then mate and mark her, making her his, and she was about to do the same, claiming the man her heart beats for.The man that consumed her thoughts, the same man that made her come alive and her world tremble, the same man that she adored and admired, and yet here she sat while being prepped and pampered, feeling melancholy.Aubrianne still had not gotten on to Jada, she had no way of doing so throughout the day, not even during her breaks for breakfast and lunch. Which meant Jada was not there for her big moment. Not even via video call.As she stared at herself in the mirror, sitting on the chair while the hair stylist fussed over her, Aubrianne wondered if her dad would make it.Aubrianne called him yesterday, told him she was going through with the Luna ceremony and that she would be marked by her mate.And after a long pause, she asked him to be there for her. He sounde
Alpha Zayne did not even have the right words, because if it were him in the situation, there was nothing anyone could say that would make this better.He recalled saying to him, 'Hang in there, buddy. This was a tricky situation.’Like seriously? But what could he say that could bring comfort in this situation? He had even mentioned to Mekhi to not mess it up when he sees her because "remember that, she was not intentionally staying away from you," were his exact words.Sadly, that was the best Alpha Zayne could have said. He knew Mekhi was hurting. He was taking it very hard.Zayne had thought of him today and connected to him, checking in via the mind link. But, he was reprimanded by Elder Marcus. He needed to focus on the task. It was the same as having no cell phones…Nonetheless, Mekhi gave short and clipped responses, but Zayne was pleased that Mekhi was up and about.Keeping an eye on progress because while all this was going on, teams were still out there recruiting while oth
The crowd erupted in merriment and excitement. It filled the atmosphere. It was discernible. Even though many members were missing from tonight's ceremony, those out on missions and currently patrolling providing security, the crowd was still large. Consisting of the remaining community members after the attack. Those present were totally captivated by their soon-to-be Luna, thrilled for their Alpha, and eager for the changes to come because of their beliefs. You can see the expressions on their faces. Hope filled the atmosphere. A rush of happiness ran through Aubrianne at the crowd's response, and she smiled brightly. She was almost giddy right now, which showed in her twinkling eyes. She recalled her worries the day she arrived and wanting them to accept her, and they did. She was relieved and overjoyed at that fact, and Zayne's heart swelled with pride for his people and his Mate. He was also quite elated that they were so welcoming to his Mate. He knew he had their blessin
"Secondly..." Zayne paused to look at Mekhi. It was a look that led Mekhi to stand abruptly. He was slightly jerky in his movements and the suddenness of his actions, and let's not forget, still a little tipsy.He steadied himself and walked to the altar. On reaching Zayne, he slid something into his pants pocket and stepped to the side.Zayne nodded at Mekhi and continued while his eyes, never leaving Aubrianne's, said, "I can't think of a better place nor time to do this, but in front of our people and at this ceremony," a dashing smile graced his lips, "I refuse to wait..." He sneakily adds.Aubrianne's eyes widened at his words, and then Zayne slowly descended onto one knee, holding her left hand.Her knees felt weak suddenly. She would have fallen if not for Leia, who was just as shocked, but she felt her humans' knees weakened."Yes," Aubrianne excitedly shouted, and the crowd erupted in cheerful laughter as Zayne had not asked a question. All eyes were on the pair.Zayne could
Zayne also ensured he had a conversation with Aubrianne's father right before walking to the spot where he saw her across the field before she stole his breath.He had pulled Alpha Theodore Thornton aside and asked for his blessing.Zayne knew it was a long shot, but from this conversation, he simply wished to inform Alpha Theodore Thornton of his intentions as a way of respect.He harbored no illusions that Thornton would happily give him his blessings, which is why Zayne was shocked when Thornton did.Then Zayne became suspicious. He had a nagging feeling. He was expecting at least some hesitation, a little pushback, not an all-out immediate blessing.Nevertheless, Zayne had made up his mind, and nothing could have changed it.Elder Mortimer soon cleared his throat, interrupting the pair from their sweet, intimate makeout session."And now, it is time for the run in our wolf form..." Elder Mortimer's voice carried. However, he was interrupted by someone on the right side about midwa
As the night passed, Leandra also watched the lovely couple and wished for someone to look at her the way Zayne looked at Aubrianne. She could see the love emanating from where she stood. And this was the third or fourth time she'd thought of this.She knew it was no pretense. What she witnessed was natural. She thought the proposal was so sweet and sudden, but she was happy for the pair. They were goals.Alpha Theodore Thornton soon wrapped things up with Shawn, and then, surprisingly, Zachary stopped him with the intent of saying a few words, and he halted.Alpha Thornton was expecting this. He was surprised when the old man did not seek him out when he arrived earlier.But here he was, and Theo told himself he could do this. He would not have to carry out this charade for long.So he would act his role the best way he can. He was not much of an actor but a straight shooter. But Goddess, he would try..."Alpha Thornton, so nice of you to join..." Zachary started but was abruptly cu
Zayne and Aubrianne had one singular goal: completing their marking process. As such, they moved in sync.Their caresses and touches aimed at soliciting sweet sensations that would ripple through their bodies as their skin burned with heat. It was like licks of charring fire.Add in their natural hunger for each other after being apart for a week and yearning for each other daily, which only heightened with the anticipation of solidifying their bond. So it was like dashing some gasoline into the already frenzied and flaming blaze.Aubrianne was down to her baby blue thongs, and Zayne was naked. He had torn off Aubrianne's stringed piece while Aubrianne had ripped off his shirt and pulled his pants down, Zayne assisting her by kicking them away.Then her nails and fingers slowly stretched out, morphing into claws, and she swiftly sliced his boxers off. He sustained a slight slice at the waist of the shorts that quickly healed. She needed to get in there at the elastic that supported t
Alpha Thornton held the phone and crushed it before he could threaten Dr. Nathan. No. One thing he would never do is go at him unprepared without information. He would not further look the fool to this mere human.Plus, he did not want Ivan nor Jada to know who he was talking to, not to mention Ivan was already suspicious of him, he reasoned."Aubrianne has been kidnapped," Ivan said and took control because he knew Thornton would not be capable of thinking clearly after hearing such news.His eyes were changing from black to red, and he was about to lose control. Ivan told him to breathe, "Deep breaths," he said as he motioned.Then Ivan grappled with his phone and started making arrangements as he updated the guy who was still on the phone with them, and they went back and forth with updates and information.Open communications on both ends while Jada sat in a trance on a nearby plush sofa, trying to connect with Aubrianne or Shawn, and now Alpha Thornton sat frozen and unmoving…Ep
Aubrianne and Shawn cried out as Shawn rushed to Kirrah's side and brought her closer to him and Aubrianne as he consoled her with his tear-filled eyes and felt the most gut-wrenching pain in the midst of all this.And Aubrianne relaxed herself from clutching her chest, grasping her heart, trying to calm the beats, then wrapped her arms around them, trying to give comfort, but it was like her magic was not working, or she could not focus well enough to do the task.At this point, Aubrianne was kicking herself for not giving up herself. All the teams would be alive, not to mention Shawn's mate Kirrah."I should have surrendered. Maybe Kirrah will still be alive." Aubrianne started, but Shawn quickly cut her off, "I won't hear of it."He shut her down instantly."They would have killed us all anyway," Shawn spoke, his voice croaking. Realizing and accepting his faith, he would gladly die and meet his mate in the afterlife.But he had to be strong right now for Aubrianne, and they were s
The sound of tires screeching and the burnt scent of rubber filled their nostrils. And for a moment, they suffered from the force and power that reverberated through the vehicle after the blowing up of the jeep in front of them.Aubrianne's ears were ringing loudly and sharply. It grated on her soul."Zayne, we are under attack, Aubrianne screamed into the phone, not even hearing herself, as she clumsily and desperately tried to reach her lifeline, the phone connection to Zayne.*BOOM* The car behind them was now a goner, taken out with no survivors. More ringing in their ears, Aubrianne screamed towards the phone and informed Zayne the vehicle behind was now down.More vibrations rippled through the air in the wake of the loud explosion…The atmosphere was loud. You could hear the raging licks of fire stemming from the burnt vehicles that had ignited.Screaming came from the jeep behind that quickly died.The night then became suddenly still, and the air almost felt stagnant. Where
Unshed tears swelled in Aubrianne's eyes as she rapidly blinked them away, sniffled, and rubbed her itchy nose with the back of her hand. Goddess, her mom was dead and has been for a long time. She thought she was over this. But the dam burst. Aubrianne couldn't hold it back because this dream had felt so real. Martha burst through the room just as Leia shouted to ease her humans' dismay, 'We must get back to Mother Aubrianne. Snap out of it….' Aubrianne jumped up off the bed as if it was suddenly set ablaze. It was almost like a complete leap, the same way her heart leaped out of her chest, escaping its restraints in utter joy and confusion at that moment, still slightly groggy from her nap and grappling with reality.'You fainted silly,' Leia teased."Oh Goddess, it was not a dream; is my mother alive?" she questioned carefully as if articulating to two-year-olds. After staring wide-eyed at Martha, who was slowly shaking her head up and down in confirmation. While Leia also
Nevertheless, Daniela chose to listen intently. "Don't you see, all I have to do is bide my time?" Daniel expressed enthusiastically, giving hand gestures. His head tilted toward Daniela, staring into her eyes, not backing down or showing a hint of indecisiveness.No, he was certain."Wow, so you are serious about rejecting your mate?" Daniela finally asked. "Yes, I am," Daniel answered, not missing a beat almost before she finished her question."My plan is simple, sis; I would not get myself entangled in anything with anyone and simply wait." Daniela stared at her brother as if he had grown two horns. She could not help it. She snapped, "Who are you, and what did you do to my brother? Because this is not my brother I am talking to." She did not want to start calling him names, especially the fact that she thought he was a psycho.Daniel smiled almost eerily at Daniela and said, "It's me, sis." Daniela could not help but wonder if something sinister was going on. Something di
This was indeed overwhelming and euphoric at the same time, to say the least, for Aubrianne.Since her arrival earlier, Martha had been jolly, almost skipping through her explanations, fanciful as ever.This caused a giddiness in Leia as she listened to what she already suspected. She was wagging her tail and skipping around as if she truly knew what it was.Aubrianne hated this. She hated it when Leia did this - knowing precisely what was going on, but Leia would choose to wait for Aubrianne to figure it out.But she knew Leia knew that she would figure it out, eventually.It was like Leia was sort of testing her, and honestly, Aubrianne does not mind most of the time, but right now, she does not appreciate this about Leia.At All! Right now, she wanted to know what it was all about.Nevertheless, Aubrianne's eyes only widened the more Martha explained.Her security detail had dropped her off and set up two miles away at a motel after they ensured the area surrounding Martha's was se
Aubrianne said goodbye to Zayne and then to a few members as some had gathered around to say their goodbyes.Jada had already said goodbye to her over the phone as she had left so suddenly, but Aubrianne could understand, but she also felt for Mekhi.On this trip, Kirrah and Shawn were a part of Aubrianne's security detail. They moved with Aubrianne and two others, along with a driver.Then there was a full jeep in front and one behind them; Aubrianne turned, tiptoed, and kissed Zayne in front of everyone, whispering, "I love you." And he groaned out the same as he bent to reach her, engulfing her in a warm and comforting embrace.Aubrianne held onto him for dear life before they parted.They all filed in and went off.Zayne stood there till the vehicles went out of sight before he summoned the team that came in that morning and Mekhi to the situation room for debriefing.Meanwhile, when Aubrianne drove out of a Ragnuff Crescent Moon community, Jane Doe, over at the hospital, opened h
Aubrianne continued her sweet torture while her luscious lips slipped into an erotic smile with a seductive wink, followed by an innocent smile, then a wicked smile and devious eyes.Aubrianne was giving more faces as her body continued to move to the beat. Her body arched and moved while she finger-fvcked herself and played with her nipples, moaning loudly.She called Zayne's name, and soon, she came undone. She was burning with need, overheating, and was ready to be ravished.Zayne was on her in less than a millisecond. With her spread like that, he had no other choice, nor did he want another but to lick her core from top to bottom.Aubrianne trembled, and she pulled him up and pushed him over. While Zayne made a sound of surprise, his lips curled into a panty-dropping smile as he sat and watched his mate hop on top of him.She wanted him inside her NOW.And it was so they continued the night ravishing each other and having their fill, as if she was leaving for a year and not just
Aubrianne had plans for her Mate tonight. They moved about together as Zayne got his updates again when they returned, and then they prepared for her trip the next day.Jada bunked out with Shawn and Kirrah that night.Nevertheless, coming out of the shower, Aubrianne ordered Zayne to sit on one of the chairs in their bedroom.Aubrianne was giddy with love -head over heels in love. The past few days with Zayne have been nothing but fantastic.She saw her future at his side but knew they had a battle ahead. The chaos before the calm, she called it.They had a pending problem that needed to be dealt with before they got to 'happily ever after.' And that issue was Dr. Nathan White.Nonetheless, Aubrianne was here for it and with Zayne every step of the way, and she was not even scared, given her display when they were in danger at the parking garage.Aubrianne knew she was not yet versed in controlling her powers, but she also knew they would come through in the end and protect her and h