Inside the car, there was a silence that yearned to be broken. But by looking at Ava's face, Luke thought he should keep driving without asking her anything.After a long drive, he pulled over the car to a coffee shop.Ava opened the door without saying anything and got out of the car.Luke stepped down from the car and followed Ava inside the coffee shop.He had been observing her sullen mood for a while. When they were in her house, he was waiting for her to have a conversation. But when she returned, she was empty-handed and asked him to go to the coffee shop he had previously decided on.From then on, she remained silent and looked angry.Luke pulled out a chair for her. She looked at him. There was a sudden amazement in her eyes. But then it immediately faded."Thank you," Ava said and sat down on the chair.Luke took a seat across from her and asked,"Ava, what's wrong? You look mad. Have I done anything wrong?"Ava shook her head and replied almost immediately,"No, no. Did I m
Ava froze in her tracks. She was aware of his feelings, as Abigail and Debra had already told her today. However, she had no idea how awkward things would become for her. She bit her bottom lip because she did not know what to say. Luke took her hand and said, "Let's go." He led her out of the shop and looked at her. "I understand it might be awkward for you. You–" "I knew about it," Ava interrupted him. "You knew?" Luke said with a broad grin. Ava glanced at him and mumbled, "Abigail and Debra told me about it." He paused as his smile faded. "So you did not notice it from your side?" Ava parted her lips, but nothing came out. She did not feel anything inside, indicating that she did not like him more than just a friend. "Ava, I know you don't have any feelings for me. But give me a chance. I promise we will end up together. I don't want to end our friendship. You can take your time, and when you feel it is okay to go for a relationship, you can tell me." Ava
She turned around and saw Ian leaning on his car. She had not noticed him or his car when she got out of Luke's car a few minutes ago. She tried to ignore him and started to walk again. However, he grabbed her arm and stopped her. "How can you just ignore me like that?" His tone was angry as if he were furious. She tightened her fist and turned to face him. She yanked her hand away from his grip and asked, "What is your problem?" Ian looked at her ignorant look. She seemed annoyed to see him again. He felt a pang in his heart as though her attitude was hurting him from the inside. Ian had been standing outside Ava's house waiting for her for quite some time. He left after speaking with Stephen, but he could not go to the pack house. He went somewhere else. There was something killing him inside. So, when he asked Ronald, he said Stephen and the others were not at Stephen's home. He mentioned that Stephen's parents had also left the house for dinner. So Ian was wor
"Are you crazy? What are you saying?" Ian asked as his frown deepened.Ava rolled her eyes. "Look, I don't want to go anywhere with yo–"While she was speaking, Ian interrupted her by saying, "But you are still sitting in my car.""The reason for this is that I am concerned about my brother.""I have already told you. There is no reason for you to be concerned about him. I am heading over to check on him and make sure everything is alright. So go back to your house."Upon hearing Ian, Ava experienced a sense of uncertainty regarding him. Why was he so hesitant to bring her along? Her brother might be in big trouble.It was her responsibility to find out what happened to Stephen because she had already accepted him as her brother.Ava gazed at the windshield while folding her arms against her chest and muttering,"Don’t bother. Just start the car because I am not getting out."Ian held her gaze for a few seconds before starting his car and driving away from her house.When Ian was busy
Fear began to grow inside her. She bit her bottom lip as her legs became heavy with fear. The way those boys looked at her was something she had never experienced before. It was like she was some kind of food they wanted to have. She ignored the boys' voices as she looked left and right. She noticed many sports cars parked along the side, indicating that everyone was wealthy there. They came here with their friend circle to have fun with girls or have drinks. She could see them holding red cups, creating their own road club on the street. There were large speakers on one side. Music was playing, not as loud as in clubs, but enough to be heard throughout the alley. She noticed another alley that connected with this one. "Stephen must be there!" As she was about to turn left, she ran into someone. Something cold dripped onto her white top. She hissed as the icy liquid touched her breasts inside the top. She lowered her head and saw that her top was so thin that it exposed h
"What the fuck was that!"The boy groaned in pain. He was lying on the floor and had lost his strength to get up. The way Ian had kicked his chest, he was sure that he felt a broken bone inside his chest."Ian Dawson, you can't beat our men like this. We are not from your pack who will obey you like dogs," another boy spoke out as he tried to approach Ian.Ian turned to the boy and punched him in the face."Dogs? Did you dare to call my pack members dogs?"Ian's growling caused the others to be stunned. Ava stared at Ian. She realized that he was a very aggressive guy.She had witnessed his aggression before when he was fighting with Luke. A few minutes ago, he almost killed a man by hitting his head against a wall, and now he was beating some men.Her eyes shifted to his friends, who were watching the fight calmly.Ava frowned at them. 'Why are they not stopping him?'Her mouth set in a hard line as she looked at them.When Ian approached Stephen, the boy behind Stephen moved forward
Ava closed her eyes when she felt the knife touch her throat.However, the boy moved it from her neck and held it near her arm."What about stabbing her arm, huh?"Ava thought she would lose her arm today. She slowly opened her eyes.However, she was taken aback when Ian picked up a beer bottle from the floor and hurled it in her direction.Fearing that it would hit her head, she shook her head. But it never made contact with her body. Rather, it smashed into the boy's head.The boy immediately released her and grabbed his head.Ava turned around to see the boy's body fall to the floor.The boy was groaning in agony, moving his body like a fish pulled out of the water.Everyone turned to look at Ian. Shock swept over Ava.Ian approached the boy with a glare in his eyes.He avoided Ava's gaze and focused solely on the boy.He bent down and snatched the knife from the boy."I warned you not to look at her, but you dared to touch her. I don't like it when someone ignores my warnings."Af
"What? No!"Ava shook her head. She did not want to go with Ian. She was terrified just from seeing his angry look.Ronald let out a sigh as he stared at Ian, waiting for him to say something."Bro, can't you do that?"Ian blew smoke out of his mouth and muttered,"Ask her who brought her here. He will drop her back."Ava gulped when she heard his deep voice. All the confidence that she had raised against him washed away tonight.She could not forget the moment when she saw him stabbing the boy's arm. It pierced her mind.Ronald's lips curled as he smiled."Then I am leaving," he said to Ava.When he glanced at Ian again, his smile turned into a smirk."Bye, bro," he muttered to Ian.Ian gave him a stern look. Ronald turned around and headed to where he had parked his car.Meanwhile, Ava was feeling awkward.She was with Ian Dawson. She took a few deep breaths to keep herself under control.She gazed at Ian.He was still smoking."Smoking is not good for health," she muttered in a low
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