FIBI'S POV I jumped to my side of the bed, heat creeping up my neck to my face. What was he doing here so soon? Greg told me it would take about a month to conclude everything Diego wanted them to do.Then I saw how he was advancing slowly in the dim light. I hurriedly found the bedside switch and turned on the light. My embarrassment at the way he found me, changed into alarm in an instant, when I saw how his gray eyes had darkened.Breathing became hard work for me. What could he be so furious about? To the best of my knowledge, I didn't do anything that should attract the level of fury in his stare.Too late, I found out that I had misinterpreted. It wasn't anger that I was seeing after all. He drew me up with one strong pull, smashing me to his chest.For a few seconds, he stared into my eyes like he was trying to search my soul through them. I watched the pupils of his eyes widen with passion, while my chest thumped hard against his own. My entire skin tingled. I held his gaze,
FIBI'S POV The rain didn’t stop like I hoped it would. My whole body shook uncontrollably, and my teeth were clattering so much that I was scared for myself. Yet, I couldn’t take the risk of going back to my mother’s husband’s house.“He will kill us!” My wolf barked into my thoughts even as I was contemplating it. She was even more scared of that crazy man than I was. I scoffed sadly at my wolf. “At least you are not the one in the rain right now, bearing the brunt of the cold. Diego was your beloved husband, wasn't he?” She offered to come out for some time, to take the brunt of the cold and rain, but I brushed off the offer at once. I refused to shift into my wolf form, even though that would have brought me a little succor.The least I could do was to protect my wolf from the harshness surrounding my unlucky life. Hot tears kept flowing from my weary eyes. “I wonder how Mother was received by her husband after being away for so long.” I pondered aloud to my wolf, trying to dis
MANDY'S POVWhen my husband, Alpha Sebastian, brought Fibi into the pack house, my chest tightened. I couldn't breathe well again from the moment I set eyes on her. I was even trying to ask him what happened, but he behaved as if I didn't exist. He was too busy barking at the doctor to save her life. Imagine! He was more interested in a strange she-wolf than in me, his Luna, his mate. Fine, I was not actually his mate, but he didn't know that. He totally believed that he and I were fated mates. Yet, he obviously didn't think twice before bringing home another woman, without telling me about it. But what if the truth was already out? Did he really not know who Fibi was?I quickly mind-linked Father. My darling father who never hesitated to do anything for me. The reason I am Alpha Sebastian's Luna.“Father, Fibi is here!” I stated urgently.“What? How can that be?” He asked. He sounded as clueless as I was about the sudden appearance.“I don't know. He came back with her in the middl
SEBASTIAN'S POVThere was just something about this she-wolf that drew me in. And no, it wasn't just her sexy curves. Of course I had to get her treated since it was my car that knocked her down. But that was not the only reason I brought her home. I also felt this pull, that I just wanted to be where she was. I didn't understand it.In any case, I was ready to stay right there with her all through the remainder of the night. Thankfully, my doctor said she was only sleeping now, due to the medicine. She already regained consciousness and would be alright.Only then did I think of freshening up. I'd had a long day.I walked into my bedroom, only to meet Mandy there. She was obviously waiting for me. On any other occasion, I'd have been mad at her, I liked to have my space to myself. And I had made it clear enough to her that she could only share my space when I invited her. This time however, I let it slide.“You are in my room.” I stated the obvious. Of course I knew she would feel
MANDY'S POV Last night I had fallen asleep in a relieved mood, confident that Fibi was just an accident victim. I believed that my husband would send her on her way once she got better. This morning, I got a rude awakening, literally.My eyes flew open when something hit my head suddenly. I found myself on the floor. I was still trying to regain my senses when he flung the question at me: “Who are you? What did you do? Your scent is so repelling right now, you are not my mate!”That woke me up properly. “Huh?” I muttered. I rubbed my eyes with my fingers, hoping this would just turn out to be a bad dream.“Who the fuck are you? Because you're certainly not my mate. My real mate is downstairs right now. And she's more beautiful than you are.” He bellowed at me.Bloody hell. How could I have forgotten this part of the spell? Even Father didn't remember to warn me about this. Sebastian sounded like someone whose eyes just became open. And indeed, that's what just happened. He could now
FIBI'S POV I felt totally fine when I woke up, just a little groggy. But the essence of roasted coconut and fresh orange juice, filled the air all around me. It was the only thing I was breathing in.I turned to the man beside me. Isn't this Alpha Sebastian, our alpha in Sea Stone Pack? I wondered to myself. However the aura that surrounded us would not even let me concentrate on that thought.“Mate?” I mused aloud, at the same time when he declared it. Next thing, he charged out of the room. At first, my mind was upside down, understanding nothing. What just happened? Why did he leave suddenly? What a strange way to meet one's mate. And a strange mate too.But of course, I concluded in my mind, he would run away from me. My whole life had been one misfortune after the other, why should I expect differently in this case?I got up and went to the door, but two guards were there and refused to let me leave.“What's going on here?” I asked. “Am I a prisoner?”“No, this is just for your
FIBI'S POV Tears streamed down my face as I hugged Mother. The combination of emotions in me was just so much that I dissolved in tears.I was delighted to see Mother again, relieved that she was forever free from the shackles of her so-called marriage, dazed at all the revelations, confused over what to do about my mate bond, scared of Alpha Sebastian's intentions towards me. All at the same time! Plus the overpowering pull of my bond with Alpha Sebastian. It was taking all my strength to not give in.He personally took me to his room after the hearing, announcing that it was mine now. My stomach jumped at the statement. No, I wasn't ready for that again. I hadn't even recovered from my ordeal with Diego. I pleaded, “Please let me stay in another room for now.”But he would hear none of it. “Nonsense! We are fated mates. Now that it is real, I can feel the difference. No wonder my feelings for her were not strong enough. For you, I can do anything. I just want to be with you and p
FIBI'S POVThere was a knock and a maid came in carrying a box. “Alpha Sebastian has ordered me to dress you up, so you can meet him for the tour around the pack house.” She said. Wow, I was getting such a special treatment.“We should take our leave now.” Mother decided. “Fibi, mind-link me if there's any issue at all.”Ethan supported her, “I'm also just a thought away, my friend.”They both stepped out and the maid got down to business. Out of the box, she pulled out a dress made from the most exquisite silk, with lacy frills lining the neckline and sleeves. “Oh goddess, it's so gorgeous!” I exclaimed with excitement. Diego certainly didn't care to get me any dress at all.The young maid grinned and agreed, nodding her head vigorously. “It sure is, my Luna.”“Ah, please I'm not your Luna. Just call me Fibi please.” I quickly corrected her. I didn't want any false impression on anybody at all.A look of surprise was plastered on her face. “But you're the Alpha's mate. You're automa
DIEGO'S POV I sprang into action immediately I got the mind-link. We had waited for weeks, and our patience was finally paying off. I had set one of my men as bait for the people or person who had been taking werewolves for whatever reason.His task was simply to travel alone on a particular route in Crystal Pack several times in a week. He made this into a routine, and we hoped that he would become an enticing target for the hoodlums we were trying to catch.I was almost giving up hope that it would work. In fact, I was already thinking of another strategy I could use. But just now, I got a mind-link from Greg, saying that our bait had just been attacked. Kaeran’s men, who were always lying hidden along the chosen route, were already in action. I quickly met up with my beta, and together we headed to Crystal Pack. I wanted to be there to handle things myself because I didn't want to hear any unfortunate stories.Of course, we also took an entourage of guards with us. I also decided
FIBI'S POV I hummed to myself as I went from one plant to the other, looking for the specific herbs I'd come to trust. It had been several weeks since I rescued Fiona, and she was well-healed now. But I still came out regularly to pick leaves, roots and stems. It had become more of a refreshing hobby for me.Speaking of Fiona, I knew I was being selfish and playing a dangerous game. I should have turned her over to Diego by now, but two things held me back. One: I wasn't ready to face Diego or to reveal my hideout to him. I would need to explain my part in her discovery if I should take the matter to him.The second reason is that I craved more and more for company as my pregnancy advanced. The visits from Ethan were simply not enough anymore. Fiona's presence was like an answer to my unknown prayer, I needed the companionship.I rubbed my completely round belly as I happily carried my bag full of herbs, and headed to the door on the ground. My pup kicked back in response and I chuck
FIBI'S POV Ethan looked so confused when my guest pointed out his nakedness. We werewolves were used to seeing one another naked after a shift, no she-wolf would have found his lack of clothes to be strange.Seeing the question mark on his face, I quickly mind-linked him, “She's from the human world! She's not a werewolf!”Ethan jerked his head around abruptly, to stare at me. His expression was too complicated for me to read, but I could guess what was going through his mind, because I also thought of many things when I first found out.This was something that had never happened before, at least not that I knew about. It was sure to be a dangerous situation, and we don't even know exactly how dangerous. What did it mean for a human being to have seen our world? To even be able to enter it?I'm sure he had as many questions as I did. So far, I wasn't able to get much information from Fiona, except her name and the fact that she's human.She had grown so weak while trying to answer my
DIEGO'S POV “I'm sorry, King Diego. She made me promise, and I cannot betray her trust. She already lost faith in men, I can't let her lose faith in friendship too.”These words from Ethan, Fibi's best friend, were so profound in my ears. They went deep into my heart. I was one of the reasons that she stopped trusting men. I can't also be the reason she would stop trusting friends.The way he could even stand his ground despite my Alpha command, was very impressive. It showed he could do anything for his friend, and I wanted that for her. Really, I did. But every hour that passed without me having my wife back, was like a knife being twisted in my very soul!I needed my wife, and I needed her now! I glared at Ethan, but it was actually myself I was angry at. For mistreating and letting go of a rare gem, a she-wolf like no other.I held myself back from using my full authority as Alpha King to pry the information from him, because then Fibi may believe that he betrayed her. But I coul
ETHAN'S POV“Where is she?” Alpha King Diego roared, his voice making everything in his throne room to tremble. I also trembled in front of him, but I stood my ground. I had to.It was two days after his visit to Sea Stone Pack to look for Fibi. He had summoned me immediately I got back to Greg's place. I already admitted to knowing where Fibi was, but I refused to divulge her location.“I'm sorry, King Diego.” I sobbed. I tried to reason with him, “She made me promise, and I cannot betray her trust. She already lost faith in men, I can't let her lose faith in friendship too.”The king appeared shocked that I could resist his roar and still not tell him what he wanted to know. He gave a frustrated puff and ran his hand through his hair. His eyes blazed white, with a cold fire when he glared at me.I could see him struggling to hold himself back. The truth is that, if he should use his full Alpha King command voice, I wouldn't be able to withstand it. I didn't understand why he didn't.
FIBI'S POV No, there was no way I could live with myself if I left her here like this.Then I got an idea. I rushed back to my underground home. Grabbing one of my sleeping blankets, I hurried back to the hole in the ground.I managed to drag her out till she was on top of the blanket. Heaving and pulling the blanket, I was able to get her into my hideout. Getting her down the ladder was far more tricky, but I managed it.By the time I laid her down, I was sweating profusely. I took a few minutes to rest and regulate my breathing. Then I examined her. She was bleeding from her arm and her feet. I guessed that her feet injuries would be from running barefooted. However, that of her arm seemed like something tore through the skin, perhaps it was a tree branch.I didn't have much resources here, but I did what I could to clean up her wounds. All she had on the sole of her feet were scratches and bruises, I expected them to heal immediately I finished cleaning. But they didn't. I frowned
FIBI'S POV The little girl released a gleeful laughter and called out to me. “Mother!” She said. I turned to smile lovingly at her.She was so pretty, with shimmering white hair that caught the rays of the sun and glinted. My heart swelled with pride. Suddenly, as she was twirling towards me, the sun dimmed. The moon rose in place of the sun, casting its soft glow directly on the little girl.She stopped and raised her face to the moonlight, soaking it in. Her skin glowed like it had its own light. Her eyes, her hair, her skin, they all became the same color as the full moon.I stood in awe as I watched her. She faced me unexpectedly. “Take heed!” She cautioned. “Protect me at all cost, for in me lies the salvation of the wolf kind from human terrorism.”Her voice was like the tinkling of many small bells.I jumped up from the pile of blankets that I usually slept on as my bed. It was all a dream after all. But it didn't feel like just a dream. I put my hand on my pregnancy.“Take he
FIBI'S POV“Fibi, Alpha King Diego was just here! He is looking for you!” Mother informed me urgently in a mind-link.“What? Why is he looking for me? Does he know? I hope you didn't tell him!” Panicking, I flooded her mind with my questions.“Relax, Fibi.” She tried to soothe me. “He doesn't know anything, I didn't tell him that you are going to give birth to his prince. It is not my information to give, and I respect your decision, even though you know I don't agree.”My pounding heart settled down. Truly, Mother had been very supportive of me, never forcing me to do what she thought I should do. Instead she would gently advise me. “You know, Mother, I never appreciated you for your wise decision. You didn't take me to a hospital that day because Sebastian would have easily found out that I almost took my life. He would probably have thought he was important enough that I would kill myself over him. But that's not even my business. The fact that you took me to that healer that you
ETHAN'S POVI woke up from a short nap to find Greg just smirking at me. Oh yes, I was almost always at his quarters these days. Spending even a day apart from each other felt like someone took away my air. A pity that sometimes King Diego would take him away on business for several days or even weeks. Those days were hell for me.I stretched, groaning extensively as I did. I smiled up at the man I had come to love deeply. “What?”He grinned mischievously before answering, “You know, I think you’ve gotten a bit too comfortable with my side of the bed.”That's right, he used to insist on sleeping on the outer portion because it made him feel free, but I loved that part of the bed too! He gradually left it to me, and now, that side belonged to me. I feigned innocence. “What are you talking about? I’m just spreading out to make sure we have enough room.”He chuckled and said, “Uh-huh, sure. You’ve practically claimed the whole thing, both my preferred side and the center. I’m just here f