"Ian, you are hurting me," Freya said, grabbing his hand and pushing it away.It dawned on Ian that his hold was too firm for her petite waist.He turned his attention to Freya and said,"I am sorry."Freya blinked when she heard his apologetic tone. She blushed when he lifted his hand and stroked her hair."Make your way to the dining room. I am coming."Ava glanced at him and noticed his action. She walked by them without a word. She did not look affected by them a little bit.It infuriated Ian even more. He glared at her back, watching her move to the lobby.Freya headed to the dining room.On the other hand, in a different corner,Stephen and Ronald were far away and observing everything that was going on. Ronald's eyes were fixed on his best friend while Stephen's eyes were on his sister."I don't know what will happen. At this point, everything appears to be in disarray," Ronald muttered.Stephen shook his head. "I have no clue either."Ronald turned to him and asked,"What you
Ava immediately turned around. She was taken aback when her face came so close to Ian’s.She froze in her state. It looked like he also did not expect her to turn around like this.Tension between them crackled through the air. They were silently looking into each other's eyes.Her heart started pounding in her chest.His face was a mask of fury. His eyes were like lasers, piercing her.He did not look pleased at all. Every muscle of his body seemed tense, ready to explode.It was like standing in the path of a raging storm.A cold breeze swept over her. She felt like a deer caught in the headlights."Y-You?"She broke the silence and took a step backward.Ian's eyes shifted as he noticed her distancing herself.His jaw clenched as he glared at her.Ava did not know why he came behind her. She averted her gaze from his glare and asked,"What are you doing here?""Have you forgotten whose house this is?"His cold tone slowed her heartbeat. She closed her eyes, not wanting his words or
Ian watched Ava go inside. His eyes blazed in anger. The hatred in his heart turned into a fire. It could blow up at any time. He had no idea how long he could keep it under control.He turned around and walked out of the house. While walking, he took out the box of cigarettes from his pocket. After lighting one, he put the box inside the pocket.He came to a halt a little way from the pack house. His eyes fell on the garage. Even though it was locked and no one could see anything from the outside. But he was aware of what was inside.He made his way to the garage. The guard who was sitting beside the garage immediately stood up and bowed to him."Alpha""Open."The guard quickly raised the shutter to let him in.Ian took a puff of the cigarette and raised his hand, signaling him to leave.After bowing to him once more, the guard left.Ian stepped into the garage.Ignoring the bike, his attention was drawn to the sports car. He took a step closer and came to a halt beside it. His hand
The pack was abuzz with the news of him. His father wanted it to stop, but it was him who did not stop it. He assumed that Ava would see the news and return.Perhaps the news of his critical condition was the reason she did not return. She did not want to be with someone who was on the edge of death.Maybe she never loved him for a moment in her life, so she showed him the cruelty that he never expected…"Alpha?"The voice of the guard came to Ian's ear as he looked away from the sports car. He realized that the past had almost consumed him."Alpha, your father is calling you to join the dining table. Everybody is waiting for you.”Ian dropped the half-burnt cigarette on the ground. With his left shoe, he crashed it.Turning around to the guard, he gave him a look while saying,"Draw the shutter down.”"Y-Yes, Alpha."When Ian walked out of the garage, he heard the sound of the shutter closing.He made his way back to the pack house.As soon as he went inside the dining room, everyone
Ava and her family left the pack house and went back to their house.While lying on the bed, Ava recalled how Ian's eyes were piercing into hers when she was talking about having someone in her life."What do you want? You can have someone, but I can't? Then you are an idiot. I am not going to cry over a person who doesn't deserve me."She closed her eyes, hoping to forget what had happened today.The next morning,Ava's eyes opened when she heard the loud knocks on her door. She hurriedly jumped out of bed and ran to the door.She thought something had happened.When she opened the door, she found Debra standing there."Debra?""Babe, what's wrong with you? Why were you not answering my calls?"Ava turned her head and glanced at her phone, which was lying on the bed. She might have mistakenly put it on silent mode."I am sorry, I was—""It's okay."Debra spoke and pushed her inside. She closed the door and turned to face her."Now get ready. We have to go out."Ava gave a puzzled loo
Stephen did not like how Debra talked about Ian. He was the gamma, and Ian was his Alpha.He pointed his finger at her and said,"Even my sister is not allowed to talk about him like that. So don't you dare."It was a sharp warning from Stephen. Debra first looked at his finger, then at him."Your friend hurt my friend a lot. How can you expect me to speak so highly of him? I am surprised that you are so calm. You should slap him for hurting your sister.""Will you shut your mouth, or I will make you do it?" He said as he took a step toward her.Debra was stunned by his sudden action. But she did not take a step back."What will you do to shut my mouth? You can't. I am with Ava and will always be on her side. That day I was not beside her, but Abigail was. She told me how broke Ava was. We both cried when Ava left this pack. You will never understand the pain she left behind and the sufferings she endured."Stephen tightened his fists. He was already experiencing guilt.Debra was maki
Ava was taken aback."Reunion?""Yes, reunion," Abigail said, pulling out the envelope and pushing it toward Ava.Ava grabbed it and examined it carefully.It was made of thick paper with decorative designs. She slowly opened the envelope and took out a card from inside, which was a warm yellow in color.It was an invitation to attend the reunion party. She noticed her name elegantly written in calligraphy.'Ava Taylor'She put the card back inside and closed the envelope. Returning it to the table, she turned to face her friends."Guys, I don't want to attend any reunion party.""What? But why?" Debra said with a frown.Luke and Abigail were also caught off guard by her words. They leaned forward and tried to persuade her. The same way they used to convince her to go to parties in the past.Ava lowered her gaze and mumbled,"A reunion party means meeting all the people I left behind, including the memories I want to forget."Her friends were silent.After a long moment of silence, Lu
Dane's brows narrowed as he looked into her eyes."Not happy to see me?"Ava immediately shook her head. He frowned as he asked,"No?""No, no. I mean... yes! I am happy!" Ava blurted quickly.A smug grin spread across his face as if he was pleased with her response.Ava's gaze shifted away from his brown eyes and toward his casual clothing. It looked like he was roaming around in a very comfortable way as no one knew who he was.But in the blue jeans and black hoodie, he looked charming. Ava was embarrassed when he caught her checking him. She averted her gaze from him.Dane lowered his head to examine her face."Where were you? I have been waiting for you here for so long."She lifted her gaze to him and asked,"So you were the one who turned off the power?""Of course," he replied proudly."You almost scared me dead," she complained, pressing her heart against her chest.Dane raised a brow and asked,"What happened to you? I have never seen you scared, not even four years ago when
Ava and Ian entered the hall where the reunion party was taking place. They could have booked any hall in any grand hotel, but they always chose this campus to relive all their memories.Everyone turned their heads when the Power Gang and their wives walked into the hall.They were blessed to have their Alpha and Luna around them.Ava looked around before approaching a table with others.Dane and Freya were sitting at the table together. Griffin and Bruno were there with their mates.Ava and Ian took seats across from Dane and Freya."You look hot, Ava!" Freya said."Look who's talking! The biggest model of this generation!" Ava said it back.Everyone laughed as they saw them complimenting each other. There was no jealousy between them. Dane and Ian were also speaking very gently. No one could find any arrogance between them either.Ronald held Abigail's hand and asked,"When will we make a pup? Have you seen how Ivan has grown? He needs a brother or sister."Abigail hit her arm and m
FIVE YEARS LATERInside the master bedroom, Ava was standing near the window.In front of her stood a four-year-old boy. The little boy's head was lowered as he stood there frozen.The sun shone on the boy's face through the window, flexing his handsome features."Ivan, how can you say that to your teacher?" she asked him.The boy glanced at her and murmured, "Mommy, he was scolding me.""So? He can scold you. But you can't just bite him in return.""But Mommy—""Shut up! I will punish you if you do that again."The boy pouted and nodded his head. His gaze shifted to the door and his eyes lit up when he saw a man standing at the door.He rushed to him and hugged his long legs."Dad"He bent down and lifted the little boy in his arms."Who dared to scold my son?"Ava's eyes fell on the man and she placed her hands on her hips and said,"Ian Dawson, your son is getting out of hand. Do you know what he said to his school teacher? He said he would complain to his Dad and his dad would kil
Upon hearing Ian, Ava's cheeks turned red. Experiencing feelings of shyness, she lowered her head.Ian lifted her chin and kissed her softly. His back was pressed against the door as he was kissing her gently.After breaking the kiss, he looked into hers and said,"The kiss was gentle because I can no longer be gentle with you."After that, he lifted her into his arms.Ava wrapped her arms around his neck, stunned by his unexpected action.He pressed her on the bed and got on top of her. She cupped his cheeks and kissed him.Her lips moved in sync with his lips. He licked her bottom lip, as his tongue tried to enter her mouth.She was teasing him, refusing to let his tongue enter her mouth.His hands moved to the back of her dress, pulling the chain down.He stripped off all of her clothes in a minute, leaving her naked in front of his hungry eyes.He kneaded her breasts, which made her gasp. He pushed his tongue into her mouth while running his hand slowly down to her belly.His fing
THREE MONTHS LATER"Ava, it's time."Ava was standing in front of the mirror with two women beside her. One was her own mother, while the other woman was Ian's mother.She turned around to face them."You look stunning in this bridal gown!" Carolina said, kissing her on her cheek."Thanks, Mom," Ava replied.She started calling her 'Mom' about two months ago.Angela embraced her daughter, saying, "I hope you will be the best wife and Luna."Ava nodded her head and hugged her back. Then the two women left the room.There were two other women standing in the corner of the room, looking at Ava from a distance. They were none other than her best friends Abigail and Debra."Are you nervous?" Abigail asked."Of course she is," Debra remarked, laughing.Ava gave them a look and said, "I will tease you both on your wedding days; just wait and watch."They blushed as they knew their wedding date was coming. Since their Alpha was getting married, all of the officials had declared that they woul
Ava took care of Ian for the entire week. Everyone was happy that they got back together.Ian's parents expressed gratitude to her for saving their son. Ava's parents were relieved that she would not have to leave them because she would be with Ian in the future.However, no one talked about the future because Ian was still recovering.Griffin visited the hospital every day to see Ian. He apologized to Ava for his foolishness every day. In retaliation, he came to Ian with a Viola flower, which would help Ian heal faster. Griffin did the same with Dane. He delivered that flower to him as well. He had requested Dane's forgiveness as well as severe punishment.However, Dane stated that he became loyal the moment he put an end to the war.Dane said Griffin could rule the coven. Griffin at first did not agree, but Dane said he did not want to remember the past, so he wanted him to move on.It was late at night when Ava was returning to Ian's cabin in the hospital.She was outside the hospi
The whole room was silent.Dane noticed how protectively Ian held Ava when he pushed her. He shook his head as he grinned. He had always seen Ian's eyes filled with passion for Ava. It was a passion for love, the desire to have her and keep her as his forever.Dane realized that he had misjudged Ian from the beginning. He now realized why he held the top place as an Alpha. It was because he always listened to his heart. He did not think like other Alphas, who always ran after pros and cons.Dane left as he thought his responsibility was over there. Stephen and Ronald were both shocked. But when they glanced at Ian and Ava, they immediately cleared their throats and said,"W-We have some work," Ronald said.Stephen nodded and agreed, "Yes, let's go."They left the room, closing the door behind them.Inside the room,The two people were silent.Ian took some time to process what Dane had said. Didn't he hear their conversation at the party? Then why did he say her heart had chosen him?
It was late at night.Ian opened his eyes as the bright light of the room hit his eyelids. He blinked, trying to clear his vision.He was lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by his family.His mother, Carolina, burst into tears when she saw her son awake. She hugged him and said,"My baby, you have opened your eyes!"His father, Alpha Martin, patted his shoulder, saying,"You are a brave man. I am very proud to be your father."Ian was taken aback by what his father had said. It was the first time he said anything like that. Even when he took the pack business to the higher position, he did not say something like that. Even if he had said that before, it did not seem to come from the bottom of his heart. But today, Ian saw a broken father looking at him with love and concern in his eyes for his son."Mom and Dad, I am fine."He said, trying to calm them down. His eyes moved to his friends who were standing on the other side of the bed.Ronald and Stephen smiled at him, their eyes full
Ian's mother, Carolina, was crying while holding Ian's hand. All the way to the hospital, she begged the moon goddess to save his son. But as soon as he closed his eyes, his body became cold.It was as if she was holding a lifeless body."No! My son can't die."She kept screaming on the way to the hospital. Martin, her husband, continued to hug her and try to calm her down.In reality, Martin was broken on the inside. His eyes were fixed on his son's body.All of his life, he treated his son badly. He never pulled him into a hug and asked him what he wanted.He always referred to him as a bad boy, never questioning why he had become one. He never asked his son what he wanted to be or how he wanted to live his life.Martin felt guilty for not telling his son that he also loved him. The miscommunication between the father and son was never resolved.When they arrived at the pack hospital, Ian's body remained motionless.Ronald and Stephen yelled at the hospital staff to take their frien
Ava was looking at Dane's wolf.She pressed her palm, which had already been cut during the fight. Dane groaned in pain as her blood touched his wound.Ava lifted her hands and ignited fire on them. She touched Dane's wound over his fur with the fire.Ava could not help but feel that she was losing her strength as the healing process took some time to complete.Her eyes were closed as she tried to give her best to heal Dane and remove his poison.When she opened her eyes, they turned black.One hour laterAva was walking back and forth outside a room. Inside the room were Dane and his private physician, who was treating his wounds. She had done what she needed to do. Now the doctor would have to stitch Dane's wound.Beside Ava, Beta Bruno and Freya were standing near the door. Freya was crying. She was concerned that Dane might not make it. She wondered if Ava was really able to remove his poison.The room door opened, and the doctor stepped out.His gaze fell on everyone and he smile