“Good morning, Siel. I’m glad you made it. Aaron wasn’t able to follow you, I hope?” Alexia welcomed them as they entered the front door.“No, he’s too broken up over failing his mate… again. According to V, it seemed Aaron had a nightmare where he said he saw what happened to Di years ago.”“W-what?” Alexia blurted out in surprise. “That means that they have a rare kind of bond. Something so strong that they can share energies, skills, memories, and even their future. We’ve had studies about these kinds of wolves, but none have been willing to come forward and admit to having this unique skill.”“Well, only if his dream is legit then probably…” Ma’Heron snidely remarked as he sat on the compact but comfortable lounge seat of the safe house’s average-sized living room.“Well, based on the story he told me a while back, his dream is spot on. At least, on the parts where I was there, that is,” V interjected as he took a seat beside his Gamma.“Wait, what time did he have the nightmare,
A second dream, and it’s damn weirder than the first one… but they seem so real… what if they were real… Or will be real very soon…He immediately got to his feet and started packing.What are you doing, Aaron? His wolf asked in concern.What I should have done when she left the club. I’m going after her.But what about your responsibilities to the pack?You too, Onyx? We’re talking about OUR MATE! I don’t care any longer what I have to sacrifice to get her back. She had to go through all of this on her own for so many years! I’m not letting that happen to her again.But I agree with the Alpha, Aaron. There are other ways…The frustrated and furious Beta could not stop himself anymore from blurting out his thoughts, “I’M NOT LOSING HER AGAIN!!! I REFUSE TO LET THAT HAPPEN, OK?!!”Aaron packed a few of his belongings, mainly clothes, wrote a short rushed letter to V, and then left it on his private office’s executive desk. Dressed in a thick fur-lined leather jacket, hiking boots, shir
Speaking of the man in question…Aaron was trudging up the mountain, without any clear idea of where he was going or what direction he should turn, but that was fine with him…For now, his priority was to put as much distance between him and the packhouse as he can, knowing that V would probably start a search for him when he came back with the Luna. If he wanted to find his mate, he would need to make himself scarce, so he’s choosing to go to places where he or Di would not usually frequent and have not visited yet.If not for my need to keep my backpack and clothes, Onyx can get us out of there a lot faster. But knowing him, he’ll probably run back to the packhouse so he can tell the Alpha about my plans.YES, I WOULD AARON! YOU ARE BEING STUPID! PLEASE GO BACK TO THE PACK!NO ONYX! I NEED TO PROTECT MY MATE AND IF THIS IS THE BEST WAY FOR ME TO DO IT, THEN I WON’T BACK DOWN! EVEN IF IT MEANS GOING AGAINST YOU!“AARON KEIZER, FAKE BETA OF SILVERCREST AND FAKE MATE OF DIWA DENAR, WEL
“AAAAHHHHHH!!!” screamed Diwa in pain, weakly falling to the floor. At first, all that registered in her mind was the intense hurt on her shoulder. But then, a few seconds later, realization flooded her thoughts…I can still feel him! Even if he already closed the link!“DIWA! What happened? Why did you scream?!” Ma’Heron cried out as he rushed into the Beta’s apartment and found Diwa clambering up to a kneeling position on the floor.“Brother, Aaron left! Here’s the note that he wrote for V. But I can still feel him even without the mindlink!” She blurted out while M hugged her and then helped her up. “And he’s being attacked, somewhere up in the mountains!”“Did you see where?”“Just a little bit, but I think I can find him. I can feel him M and I… AAAHHHHH!!!”“DIWA!” The Gamma immediately embraced her as she trembled in his arms. “If he is trying to connect with you again while he’s fighting, I’ll kill him myself!”“I told you, he already cut me off…” the Beta-female gasped. “But
“You’re so wrong, Di. And it’s you who needs to understand the truth. For years, I’ve waited for you to come back here, and now that you’re standing naked in front of me, I can see that you are now indeed ready to be taken and marked by me, my mate.”The lunatic Kai stood up slowly, his throbbing erection in full display, and for a second, Di felt her offensive memories bearing down on her thoughts once again. Against her will, she instinctively took a small step back. That was when Aaron immediately held her by her slim arms, making her aware of his nearby presence with her. She quickly looked behind her and felt her heart twist in grief at what she saw…Despite him being bloody, almost fatally injured, and close to losing consciousness due to massive blood loss that even his enhanced healing couldn’t handle, her true fated mate was still ready to fight for her… to protect her…and bravely stand up for her!“I’m sorry, Di… for not following through with… my promise,” Aaron agonizingly
“Are you ready, cupcake?” The handsome Beta asked his mate as he finished pulling up his backpack and swinging it expertly behind his back.“Yeah, just finished,” Diwa answered, a full joyous smile on her beautiful face.Admittedly, Aaron has never seen her this happy. Now that there were no more secrets or hidden worries, she was completely comfortable in her skin and was totally at ease around him.The couple walked towards the packhouse parking area, directly approaching Aaron’s Silver-hued Porsche.“After you, cream puff,” A smiled widely as he hurriedly opened his classy’s vehicle’s front passenger door for her.“Thank you, my love.”He then rushed to the driver’s side, got in, and speedily drove towards their destination that evening.+++Most of the safe houses of one of the richest, largest, and most powerful packs in the region were actually very private, truly charming, and fully equipped for any eventuality. The one they had chosen to use that night looked like any regular
“So, the single mom woke up the next day to a delivery van full of gifts and a big Christmas tree! Upon asking the men who brought the gifts over, she found out that everything came from her new boss, the same man who brought her and her children to an amusement park the night before. But at the back of her mind, she started to worry again that these presents may have some strings attached…”“The story sounds so familiar,” Siel told her mate with a smile as she watched her children enjoying another storytelling session with Myron and Raquel. “Also, how many bonfires does your pack get to celebrate in a year, anyway?”“As many as we can, Elena; and I am quite thankful,” answered the Alpha as they continued to eat and drink at one of the banquet tables nearest the large pile of intensively burning firewood. “It gives me more opportunities to introduce you as my mate.”“Hmmm… I hope that doesn’t mean I’m now going to be pressured to live here because I’m the supposed Luna to the Alpha of
“Good morning, Bren!” said a familiar friendly voice from behind him.“Hey Jack, how’s everything so far?” Bren greeted back. He just finished his early morning tea, created new mixtures and had completed his personal meditation session at the poolside bar and was now walking back to the packhouse as per his daily habit.“You know, same old, same old. How are you doing with the part-time bartender gig? Do you like it? I can still move you to the kitchen since I’m the head chef after all. I’ll take you in, no problem.”“Nah, thank you. I’m really just happy where I am. Besides, I can work on my special mixes while I’m there at the pool’s bar,” the former rouge agent casually admitted. “And the Gamma really needs me to assist him right now.”“OK, suit yourself,” sighed the kitchen chef and leader cook in mock defeat. “Just saying, in case you change your mind later.”“I don’t think I ever will, but thanks anyway, dude.” Bren said with a short chuckle, as he walked away from Jack and ente
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