“We are raising a goddess,” Ares stated and wrapped his arms around me to calm me. He could tell I was obviously upset at this news, stressed, and confused. His touch mixed with his intoxicating scent instantly soothes me and makes me feel this wave of safety and security, like everything will be okay.
“Precisely.” My father states, “You have the hardest job of all, being the mother and father of the moon goddess. Raising a celestial being to influence the world in a good, prosperous, and magical way. This is why you must pass all her tests and trials. She is making sure you are the chosen ones and are prepared for the largest task ahead. In order to raise her, you must be powerful enough to protect her first and foremost. With power comes great responsibility.” My father reminds us.”
“So, basically, if we pass these trials, we could potentially become the most powerful wolves to ever exist?” Ares clarifies.
“That is correct son.” My father has never called A
As we arrived at Freedom Ridge, I was nervous, but when I saw that the reinforcements my father sent were waiting for us at the gates, I felt comfort in knowing that some of my extended family was now with us at Freedom Ridge. My personal guards and maids that help me with my day-to-day living will really help me feel more at home until we can actually go back home. Apparently, Ares lost my cell phone in the rush of my heat hitting at the celebrations so I had to use his as he drove us here. I was able to text Alexia to see that she was okay. She told me that she went into heat around the same time as Ani and I did but she was not very talkative. She answered my questions with very direct and simple answers. Something was off about her. Maybe she was just exhausted as we have been? She assured me that Lane was still acting gentlemanly towards her and everyone at Slick Paw was so nice and helpful. She arrived with Fen and Lane at Slick Paw the day after celebrations ended and
“Are you ready to officially meet your new pack?” Ares asks me, extending his hand to me as I finish getting dressed for the event. “I think so,” I say nervously, taking his hand and walking with him downstairs. “You look, beautiful princess.” He smiles as we walk down the stairs. I look to the right of the staircase and see AN ELEVATOR! “YOU HAVE AN ELEVATOR!” I was so excited about this because my father never would install one at the palace! Ares laughed, “Yeah, we have elders that cannot climb stairs so we put it in with consideration to them. Pack meetings are held on the 3rd floor after all.” “Wow, you thought of everything when designing this place!” “We tried to anyway. Alec and I mainly focused on the security systems we have in place. My father did all the other designs to the packhouse.” “Well, you both did an amazing job!” When we reached the common areas, we walked into the great room where what looked like
Ares’s POV I was beaming the entire time at the party with my pack. I never felt more proud and loved than I did every time Ari looked at me. She was clearly in her element and a social butterfly with my pack members. They were all so excited to finally meet their Luna. A piece of me really wanted to just let our lives remain the way they are at this moment. We could stay at Freedom Ridge, safe and protected from the outside world, but I knew that I would never be able to keep Ari to myself like that. She was meant for bigger things. And apparently, the moon goddess has bigger plans for me as well. As we settle into our seats to eat, Alessandro comes and sits across from me with Illyana. Of course, I haven’t seen Illyana since we left to go to Black Claw for the Mating Ball and Claiming and was elated to see her in Alessandro’s embrace. I got up and wen
The rest of the night continued as any would expect. There was music, there were booze, dancing, the whole nine yards. We had a blast and Ari even drug me out on the dance floor herself. I’ll never forget that night or that moment for that matter. I followed her out to the middle of the dance floor holding her hand as if in a trance of her doing as the song ‘We Are Warriors’ by Avril Lavigne came on. It was a slower melody so I knew Ari wanted to get close and have an ‘us’ moment. I smiled, when she turned around and looked into my eyes, and wrapped her arms around my neck. I couldn’t help but get goosebumps as I heard the lyrics to the song and I pressed my forehead to Ari’s as we swayed to the song and the lyrics, ‘cause we are warriors, We’ll fight for our lives, Like soldiers, all through the night And we won’t give up We will survive, we are warriors. And we
“Alpha, uhh...sorry to interrupt you but, I just received news from Beta Harold and Beta Trace back at the palace,” Alec shouted through the door. I looked at Ari. She was still trying to catch her breath. “Do you have to go?” She frowned. I pecked her lips gingerly, “I’m sorry my love, but I have to hear this.” I got off the bed and proceeded to dress, “I’ll be out in a moment. Meet me in my office.” “Yes, Alpha!” Alec stated. I could hear his footsteps as he walked away from the bedroom door. I gently caress Ari’s lips with mine one more time before leaving, “I’ll be back soon. Just rest. Make this room yours!” I smiled and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear out of her face. She nodded and rolled
Ari’s POV I woke up the next day to the sound of the shower running in the bathroom off of our bedroom. I rolled over to see that Ares’s spot was empty next to me. He must be showering. I decided to go pester him. I got up, not caring how I looked, and walked into the bathroom. The shower was all fogged up and even though there were two different entrances to the shower, I decided I would be snarky and I went to the side I could hear Ares on and quickly opened the shower door and poked my head in, and shouted, “WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?” Ares visibly jumped when he turned to my voice, not registering quite yet that it was me. I could see the shock in his eyes and I just started snickering. He smirked at me like, ‘You got me, but not for long!’ Oh shit! Before I could register what he was thinking, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the shower with him. I was still in my PJs, hair in a messy bun on the top of my head and all. “AHHH! ARES! YOU’RE
When I finish dressing, I quickly rush out the door and downstairs before Ares can nab me and throw me in bed to have his way with me before training. I want him to let that little tease sink in a little and I can’t wait to see him squirm during training. When I get downstairs, I mind-link Ani and ask her to meet me at the training grounds. She hasn’t gotten out of bed yet. ‘What do you mean you haven’t gotten up yet? You ALWAYS get up at the same time every day!’ ‘Alec didn’t wake me up! He’s not here! He left for training without me, that little fucker!’ ‘Well hurry up girl! I’ll see you down there.’ When I arrive at the training facility, I see Alec already working with some warriors. I see some she-wolves at the mats practicing a defensive maneuver on each other, and I see another group of younger wolves stretching out getting ready to work. I decide to wait for Ani and begin stretching. Ani and Ares arri
Ares, Alec, Ani, and I left training and headed for the kitchen commons for our breakfast. “OHHHH! There’s our Ares! Oh, such a handsome devil you are, my sweet Ares!” An old lady cooed when she saw us walk into the kitchen. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the doting words she used to describe Ares. Ares laughed, “Mrs. Cora, this is my mate, Ari. Ari, this is…” “Oh. My. Goddess! I know exactly who this is! Mrs. Cora and Mr. Jasper from the wolf cooking channel on youtube! I’m a fan!” I shout and hug them both fangirling a bit. “You didn’t tell me your head chefs were Mrs. Cora and Mr. Jasper! What the heck Ares!” “I...I didn’t realize you were a fan...of food…” He mutters looking sheepish. “Uh...FAT KID THAT LOVES FOOD RIGHT HERE!” I shout! “Oh sweety, you are hardly what anyone can call fat! If anything, I think I need to feed you more and put some meat on those bones!” Mrs. Cora chuckles. “That you MUST do Mrs. Cora!”