When Diwa and Aaron finally went out and joined the rest of the pack, the Beta’s mate was surprised to see her closest friend and co-worker Siel standing with the Alpha. The babies were around her, happily playing with Lena’s kids. All this, were in the midst of loud music, greetings, chatting, and other fun sounds.“Oh, wow… Look who’s here!” Diwa exclaimed, truly delighted but struggling to make herself heard above the joyful din.“Auntie!” happily screamed James.“Auntie Di!” Rosie followed, as the jubilant twins ran towards her.“Di!” excitedly shouted Siel along with her kids, as she let go of her mate’s arm and met her dearest friend with open arms.Meanwhile, the Alpha and his Beta greeted each other with their own brotherly hugs and slaps on the back. They then turned to their ladies, now chattering pleasantly with each other, complete with wide, heartwarming smiles on their faces.“I was wondering where you were. Now it makes sense,” teased V, while chuckling at his Beta’s sl
Ma’Heron walked down the pathway toward one of the side entrances of the packhouse, when he felt a presence in the dark…And it was fast approaching his position, intending to attack him!He waited a couple of seconds before immediately crouching down. His attacker dived toward him just then and missed him by a fraction of an inch.His curvaceous and long-haired adversary smoothly landed on her hands, and then her smooth sexy legs twirled, her heels aimed at his face. Her first hit connected solidly with his squarish chin.He got a hold of her other leg as it approached his nose and pulled her down to the hard brick-layered path. He heard her gasp of pain upon her landing. Ma’Heron now dived on top of her…But she rolled away in time, and he sorely landed on the pavement as well.She took this chance to run into the darkness…But he flipped upright, was on his feet in one swift movement, and was soon sprinting after her. Because of his speed, he overtook her easily, then the Gamma bar
The bonfire had been a success, like the previous years. Everybody was happy, in the mood for still jolly and Christmas-y celebrations. Except for three: Vincent, Diwa, and Ma’Heron…Di couldn’t stop herself from thinking about what her elder brother was doing. She knew that he felt guilty for what happened to her so many years ago, but this way of protecting her was excessive, even for someone like Atty. Ma’Heron Denar.Also, despite their closeness, she was very angry at him. She just couldn’t stop thinking about what she would do to him if he continued being a dick about who her mate was.“You went too far this time, brother. I thought you already eased up on Aaron, but I swear…” she muttered to herself as she continued her thoughts and swearing inside her head.However, buried in the back of her mind was a niggling feeling that she couldn’t ignore…This is off. My brother never gets drunk! He has such a high alcohol tolerance, even more than the normal wolf. He would have to drink
The next day, late in the morning, and after a very active previous night, two ladies woke up alone in their mates’ beds.Both of them checked their phones to see what time it was.One rolled to lie on her back, wondering what she would do with her day, in a familiar place that she didn’t feel exactly excited to explore. The other jumped off the bed and put her clothes on, so she could run to her kids since she could already hear movement outside her door.About an hour later, both were wandering around the packhouse, like puppies without an owner…Until they found each other, that is.“Siel! Rose! James!”“Diwa! Oh, I’m so happy that you’re still here!”“Believe me, I can say the same,” Di replied, hugging her friend tightly. “Did you guys have breakfast already?”“Not yet, V left me a note about where to find the common areas, but this place is so big that I think I’d need a map.”“Well, you’re in luck. You just got yourself one, and she’s an interactive version, too!” Di announced
After finding seats at the long, ornate dining tables of the packhouse’s dining room, the two women and the baby twins settled down to a delicious breakfast. They sat on one of the window tables, Diwa’s tray full of small plates filled with diced various delicious fruit in honey, cereal, and fresh cinnamon rolls. Siel had pancakes with fruit for the babies, along with crispy honey bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fruit bits with cinnamon rolls, for herself.Of course, this was the perfect time to catch up as they ate…“Tell me, how are things going with him? I told him already that nothing should happen to you, or he will instantly see my evil side,” Di asked Siel while taking a big bite of her berries with yogurt and granola mix which she had in a small plastic bowl at the edge of her tray.“Di, he’s awesome. Sometimes he feels too good to be true.”Diwa shrugged. “What you’re feeling is the mate bond. Believe me, he’s not that good a person. He’s naturally cranky, strict, a workaho
Perfect timing, Beta…Ma’Heron nodded to Alexia, who returned the same gesture to him as she approached the door. She opened it wide, a forced smile pasted on her face.“Well, hello, Aaron. If you’ve come to talk to my husband, I’m afraid he is rather busy at the moment…”“Sorry Alexia, but I don’t really care about what he’s doing right now,” interrupted the livid Beta as he walked past the Gamma Female to see his bro sitting behind a massive mahogany executive table. “There you are, M!”“Hello there, Aaron. You did hear my wife say I’m busy,” drawled Ma’Heron as he continued to go through documents while sitting on his large leather boss chair behind his home office desk.The Beta only needed five long strides to get to his target, “I heard! And my concern is exactly that… WHAT are you currently busy with, may I ask?”“Pack matters, which I take very seriously, as you well know.”“Seriously, huh? Not according to Mr. and Mrs. Molave!”“Pardon me, but whatever are you talking about?”
“Brother?”Ma’Heron did not stop packing even when he heard her enter the front door. Of course, he knew those footsteps anywhere. The same way he’s practically memorized the footsteps, scent, and voice of every single Silvercrest pack member.And then some…“Yes, Diwa. If you’ve come here to stop me, our Alpha has already spoken. There’s no breaking his command of suspension.”Diwa breathed a small sigh of relief upon hearing his last spoken word. At least it wasn’t exile…“I see Alexia is leaving with you.”“Yes, true mates will never leave the one whom the Moon goddess has chosen for them.”Diwa’s sadness was suddenly replaced by slight irritation. “If that’s your way of telling me that Aaron isn’t my true mate, then I will tell you now that you are totally mistaken, M!”“Why are you suddenly defensive, then? Those are your assumptions, not mine, little sister. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you…”“Ok, ENOUGH! This is the exact reason why you’re being asked to leave temporarily, brot
His first phone call was to a male subordinate…“How is she?” He asked, concern lacing his smooth baritone.“She’s fine, Sir. Currently, she is with her mate since he insisted on going back to his apartment.”Typical! So hardheaded… Just like her, who’s also so stubborn…“Keep updating me even if I don’t make a call. And use this number. I’ve already suspended my other mobile provider temporarily.”“Of course, Sir. Please expect a regular email as per your request.”“Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from either you or your wife. Goodbye.”His next call was to his secret contact…“I’ve told him everything, and he’s very happy. He believes the goddess is now back on his side and is guiding everything he does.”“Good, and allow him to do what he thinks should be done. At this point, I don’t think he’ll change his mind in the slightest, anyway. You’ll just waste precious time and effort if you advice him to do otherwise.”“Look, I can still try…”“And for how many years have you trie
He heard his phone buzzing on the bedside table. Carefully, the Silvercrest Gamma reached out towards his vibrating mobile and checked the screen…Hmmm, should I answer or not, Lyon?Looks like someone is missing you like heck already, bro. Damn, it’s just been a day, M. Aha ha ha!Ma’Heron chuckled, the sound a low rumbling in his broad, firmly sculpted chest, as he answered the call, “Yes?”“Happy Anniversary and Happy Valentine’s Ma’Heron. Now, when do you plan to get your ass back here?”M could no longer hold back his laughter at the sound of his Alpha’s slightly tense voice. “I don’t know, V. It really all depends on someone who’s very important to me.”On cue, he felt the naked woman beside him suddenly hugging his nude body tighter. He couldn’t help but stare at the sparkling diamond and ruby ring on his beautiful mate’s finger. M’s small smile had become wider as the memory connected to that very gift began to replay in his mind…* * *“MA’HERON!”“ALEXIA!”At the back of his
Meanwhile, the Gamma and the visiting Alpha, as if in agreement, both started the challenge in their human forms…They began with the usual hand-to-hand combat, and even then, you could feel the viciousness and fury being exchanged by the two men. Both had obviously been well-trained, and their past experiences and present expertise could be seen in their every move and counter.“So, your mate, huh Ma’He? And her pack? Are you happy with what you took from me?” gritted the Alpha, now sporting a bruised and cut cheek.“I took nothing from you. All of it is mine - and hers - since we were born,” M said tonelessly, evading a kick to his face and landing two solid punches on Abner’s chestGasping from the hits, the Crescent Moon leader managed to find his footing, then jumped up into the air, aiming a kick at M’s head while screaming furiously, “She was going to be married TO ME!”M dodged the kick and yelled back, still in this strange monotone, “To someone who didn’t love her!”Wow, it’
Everything was ready now…From the Silvercrest spot on the battlefield, Ma’Heron saw her walking regally beside Abner, head held high, hands to her side, stride as sensuous as ever. Her long, thick, and tousled dark mane perfectly framed her oval-jawed and serious face, making his mate look like a strong, determined amazon who was surrounded by her several male underlings.The only evidence of her brokenness was her puffy eyes; and the darkened, swollen skin underneath them.He also knew that underneath her black dress suit, the same one she wore the day she disappeared from work, he would be seeing more swelling and darkened patches all over her body. His assessment was all based on Myron’s recent report to him and the aches and pains that she tried so hard to hide from him during their linked conversations.Plus, the fact that she was even blanking out the visuals of their link, and he’s left with just a white “screen” when they talked, as if she was editing out images he didn’t wan
“Oh, wait, there he is! You guys just go. I’ll follow you to the car in a minute,” V said to the others.“Are you coming, Luna?” Myron asked, smiling while tightening the straps of his laptop’s backpack.“No, I’ll wait for him here. I’ll just see you downstairs,” Siel offered, as she returned he fellow office worker’s returned his warm and friendly smile with a similar version of her own.From afar, the Luna could see, through the glass wall of the room’s balcony, how her mate approached M. Soon after, the clean-shaven Denar was now hugging the bearded Riegel.There’s just so much a person can take, Elena thought as she watched Vince holding his friend’s sobbing form because there was nothing else her mate could do at the moment. It’s amazing how a man that cold, collected, and calculated can be transformed by finding the one woman who’s meant for him. “Mates” is a term that’s definitely something far above the simple love that we humans are used to feeling. His surrender, his loyalty
The Elders glanced at each other with troubled looks, unable to do anything else at that moment. They all got up from their seats at the same time and prepared to leave. So did Abner, who approached the Silvercrest people with a smile on his face and a hand extended, except for the brooding Gamma whose brawny arms are tightly crossed as he stayed in his seat. However, V took his hand and looked him in the eye as he spoke for everyone in authority in the room, “We’ll see you at the challenge, Abner.”“I can barely wait, Alpha. Damien, Melo, Stephen, and Jenna, it was nice to see you again,” the sardonic visiting Alpha stated as he shook hands with the elders, while obviously ignoring Ma’Heron and dramatically opened the door then exited the room.“Please excuse me a moment,” M mumbled then left the crowd in a rush, trying hard not to show his eagerness at what he was about to do.After stepping out into the meeting room’s balcony, it took him only a few seconds to reach her…Alexia!
The whole room was waiting for a feminine voice to answer the call that Abner was making right then and there. At first, it was hardly believable that he would risk calling his hostage, but when the line didn’t answer they figured out that he had tricked them once again.Abner indeed used Alexia’s number, but it didn’t matter how many times he called her. He was sure there would be no answer since her phone was locked up in his suite’s secret safe.“You see? Too tired to answer,” the lying Alpha stated with finality, his cynical smile twisting his small audience’s stomachs.The elders knew, even before the start of the meeting that there was something very much off with his request. And despite them knowing, they didn’t have much proof to counter the untruthful Alpha’s allegations.Of course, the Silvercrest Gamma will still insist on his demands, and everyone expected that…“She is my mate and was marked by me. And I have her mark as well. If she can’t tell me that she is where she w
It was not old news for the Elders that Abner had continually been finding ways to force his canceled wedding over Alexia’s mate situation. Obviously, his intentions were rather shady in the past, as it was right now. After all, they were present during the dramatically canceled engagement/wedding party of Abner and Alexia three years ago so they were quite aware of this problematic issue.However, what the Elders have personally seen then was true proof that Ma’Heron and Alexia were indeed mates.“Might we ask, why is the Gamma’s mate currently on Crescent Moon premises?” Elder Jenna asked, intently looking at Abner.“Well, it’s very simple. One day, she had just finished her shift here in the same building and was walking to her apartment when we met. She was so pleased to see me that she decided to come with me to my packhouse. Since then, she didn’t want to leave me anymore,” Abner explained as he grinned widely, a perfect copy of the Grinch’s similarly looking grimace.“Is there
On the 165th floor of the Silvercrest Enterprises Tower, from which the whole city could be seen, Siel was still listening to the end of Vince’s story. The last rays of the sun came through the glass wall and painted the other white walls on the sides of the chamber a yellow/crimson hue when Ma’Heron arrived. And with him, was the younger and slimmer Myron.“Hello, Myron! M, it’s nice to see you both again. I wish it was under better circumstances, though.”The Gamma nodded silently and respectfully at the Luna.“Hello, Siel! Wow, your first meeting as part of the pack! Are you nervous?” Myron said cheerily, which is his usual out-of-work personality which he hardly displays within their workplace.“I am, just a little bit… No, I’m actually… very… nervous,” honestly confessed V’s Luna.“Don’t worry, you’ll do great, I’m sure of it,” encouraged the CEO’s boyish-looking personal assistant. “It’s more of an introduction for you, so you don’t need to worry about it much yet. Besides, we’l
Just then, M and Alexia arrived at the packhouse! They immediately joined the fighting without even shifting. They quickly got to V, who was still trying to make his way to Alpha Van der Meer…As soon as Alexia and M took their place by V’s side, the Dark Forest warriors moved away, not wanting to fight her. V saw this as an opportunity for the father and daughter to speak causing him to mindlink his Deltas and give his order of shifting their attention to the other enemy pack. Everyone, let’s lead our enemies away from Alpha Arnout and his daughter! GO! Let’s bring them all to Beta Aaron’s area so we can help him fight off the Crescent Moon pack as well! As V and his werewolves rushed off, the Silvercrest Alpha hoped for the best for his ferociously battling Gamma and his similarly continuously fighting mate …Unfortunately, Alexia’s father was not a forgiving man, even if his daughter had done nothing wrong to him at all.Attack them! Alpha Van der Meer mindlinked to his warriors