Sera’s POVI turned around in disbelief to find Draco standing at the entrance of the room, looking determined.What was he doing here?He glanced at me with an unreadable expression, and I froze under his scrutiny.I couldn’t meet his eyes and my cheeks grew warm as he examined me from head to toe, his eyes pausing at my belly.He’d heard me admit to carrying his pup, but I couldn’t gauge his attitude.Elder Derek’s voice snapped me out of my daze.“You are the one responsible for the pup, or you are Sera’s mate? Which one is it?”The elders all shared a look of shock. Even Elder Rufus, who’d insisted on keeping mute throughout the meeting, could not hide his expression.“Sera is my mate and the pup in her belly is mine,” Draco declared in the meeting room, his glowing eyes proof that his wolf neared the surface.I watched him in a daze as his dominant pheromones leaked into the air, filling the room.No one had seen that coming.“No wonder you ran here so quickly. This is the first
Sera’s POV “I intend to have both packs live as one. However, each one answers to their leaders during the early period. Well, that is until everyone has properly adjusted to the new system. Then, we reform the new pack from top to bottom and then select new leaders.” Draco’s words were as daring as they were shocking. My blood boiled with rage. Does he think the members of both packs would just happily fall in line because he said so? I wasn’t happy with what I was hearing and the fact that the Council was entertaining this idea was inconceivable. I glanced around to find Elder Derek listening with rapt attention and Elder Scent had a contemplative look on him. Elder Selene was nodding as Draco talked, clearly approving his ideas. Louis, impatient as always, was tapping his foot on the ground. His familiar frown plastered across his face as he listened. As Lucian’s uncle, these plans were unfavourable to him, since Lucian had always wanted to bring my pack under his belt. On
Sera’s POV“In your grand plans, who is going to be the Alpha of this great pack? You know that two alphas cannot handle one pack, right?”I couldn’t keep the sarcasm out of my voice.The Elder all turned to look at Draco, waiting for his response.This question was a tricky one, which was difficult to solve.On one hand, Draco, as a male shifter and acknowledged as the strongest Alpha in the Werewoods, can not be asked to relinquish power to me.It was damned near impossible.As it stood, a majority of the elders on the Council would elect for Draco to assume full authority over the pack.Because I was new, inexperienced and a female.My eyes narrowed as I clenched my fist fight.“Our mate is wonderful, yeah. But, no one, not even someone I like, could Walt in and take what’s mine,” Amary’s voice echoed through my mind, as domineering as ever.For once, I was thankful that we were on the same page.My eyes must have been glowing, for Draco watched me in silence, his attention directe
Sera’s POVThe Still Moon Pack, Werewoods, NorrwickThe dreaded day is finally here. The day I appear before the Alphas and the Council as Alpha of the Still Moon Pack. Lots of people would like to see me fail my first appearance. Many await an opening to swoop in and claim my Pack for themselves.Glancing at my outfit in the mirror makes me wonder if I am making the right choice. I am wearing a casual black top and grey pants. I aim for a relaxed, effortless look; this outfit should do the trick. My green eyes reflect through the mirror, and I wonder how I would survive the scrutiny of everyone. Today is the mating festival, and I must appear before everyone as the Alpha of my Pack.I exit my room to go downstairs for my meal and meet Millie, my Beta, on my way down. “Morning, Millie.” I smile, taking a seat at the table.“Good morning, you mean?” She stares at me in disapproval, arms akimbo.“There is nothing good about mornings, especially not today of all days,” I said, groaning a
Sera’s POVMating Grounds, WerewoodsI turn to find Alpha Lucian and his men watching us with disdain. He is the major Alpha opposing my position as Alpha. Lucian has eyes on my pack and hopes to add it to his ever-expanding territory. He has been challenging weaker alphas and taking over their territory. He is the Alpha with the largest territory.“Are you also here to find a mate, Alpha?” He had a frown on his face.His men all burst into laughter. They are his usual crew, and he takes them everywhere he goes. Their job is to boost his prestige and intimidate others whenever appropriate. I roll my eyes at the thought.“What’s with this dreary outfit? Are you still in mourning?” He eyes my outfit in distaste.My plain clothes must look lame to such an over-the-top individual. He dresses in grand attire that announces his presence at every event. My outfit must look like rags in his eyes.I ignore him and wait for Millie to pack the van properly. She comes down, and we proceed to the
Sera’s POVMating Grounds, WerewoodsAs we venture deeper into the woods, everywhere becomes silent. Suddenly, a branch breaks behind us, and we turn to look. Lucian appears from behind an immense tree, a smug look on his face. His sidekicks appear one after the other and surround us in an ambush.“I promised to make you my mate, didn’t I? Well, I am here to fulfill that promise,” Lucian said. He had a benevolent smile as if he was doing me a favor, but he just wanted my pack to boost his ego further and enlarge his pack.“A woman need not be an Alpha. Just sit pretty as my Luna and let me take over.” He had a condescending look on his face. “Or I could just kill you and take over your pack.” His gaze changed, and he looked menacing.Amary stared at Lucian in disdain, a bored look on her face. I had seen her fight only once, and that was enough to tell her prowess in battle. I had been strong since I was a pup, even before I could shift. Although Marc was the older twin and male alpha
Draco’s POVSilva Moon Pack, WerewoodsI am running in the woods, the evening breeze brushing against my fur, when I smell a sweet scent of lilac drifting from afar. Beautiful singing accompanies the delicious scent, and I approach in anticipation as unspeakable joy wells in me.My wolf, Noble, wags his tail excitedly as we get closer to the scent. I turned the corner, and the sight before me took my breath away. My wolf howls in recognition, “Mate!” She turns around, and her face is blurry—my mate's face. Yes, I don’t recognize my mate.I open my eyes and look around my room in the pack house. I had been having the same dream every night since the mating hunt. As I rise and pull the drapes, letting light fill the room, my mind wanders back to the events of that day.As a powerful Alpha in the Werewoods and a respected member of the Shifter’s Council, I can skip the mating hunt. I’ve done that for five years, but this time is different. I’d intended to skip the hunt, but Elder Derek,
Sera’s POVStill Moon PackI stare at myself in the mirror as I brush my teeth. It had been three weeks since I ran away from my mate, and I still couldn’t get him off my mind. Thoughts of him occupy my head day and night. The tantalizing scent of wood and musk follows me as I attend to my pack duties. It is my mate’s scent, the mate I abandoned.I shook my head to steer those thoughts away.I had more important things to do today than to be plagued with thoughts of my mate. A mate I
Sera’s POV“In your grand plans, who is going to be the Alpha of this great pack? You know that two alphas cannot handle one pack, right?”I couldn’t keep the sarcasm out of my voice.The Elder all turned to look at Draco, waiting for his response.This question was a tricky one, which was difficult to solve.On one hand, Draco, as a male shifter and acknowledged as the strongest Alpha in the Werewoods, can not be asked to relinquish power to me.It was damned near impossible.As it stood, a majority of the elders on the Council would elect for Draco to assume full authority over the pack.Because I was new, inexperienced and a female.My eyes narrowed as I clenched my fist fight.“Our mate is wonderful, yeah. But, no one, not even someone I like, could Walt in and take what’s mine,” Amary’s voice echoed through my mind, as domineering as ever.For once, I was thankful that we were on the same page.My eyes must have been glowing, for Draco watched me in silence, his attention directe
Sera’s POV “I intend to have both packs live as one. However, each one answers to their leaders during the early period. Well, that is until everyone has properly adjusted to the new system. Then, we reform the new pack from top to bottom and then select new leaders.” Draco’s words were as daring as they were shocking. My blood boiled with rage. Does he think the members of both packs would just happily fall in line because he said so? I wasn’t happy with what I was hearing and the fact that the Council was entertaining this idea was inconceivable. I glanced around to find Elder Derek listening with rapt attention and Elder Scent had a contemplative look on him. Elder Selene was nodding as Draco talked, clearly approving his ideas. Louis, impatient as always, was tapping his foot on the ground. His familiar frown plastered across his face as he listened. As Lucian’s uncle, these plans were unfavourable to him, since Lucian had always wanted to bring my pack under his belt. On
Sera’s POVI turned around in disbelief to find Draco standing at the entrance of the room, looking determined.What was he doing here?He glanced at me with an unreadable expression, and I froze under his scrutiny.I couldn’t meet his eyes and my cheeks grew warm as he examined me from head to toe, his eyes pausing at my belly.He’d heard me admit to carrying his pup, but I couldn’t gauge his attitude.Elder Derek’s voice snapped me out of my daze.“You are the one responsible for the pup, or you are Sera’s mate? Which one is it?”The elders all shared a look of shock. Even Elder Rufus, who’d insisted on keeping mute throughout the meeting, could not hide his expression.“Sera is my mate and the pup in her belly is mine,” Draco declared in the meeting room, his glowing eyes proof that his wolf neared the surface.I watched him in a daze as his dominant pheromones leaked into the air, filling the room.No one had seen that coming.“No wonder you ran here so quickly. This is the first
Sera’s POV“The Council requests your presence in the audience hall,” the messenger said to me, pointing towards the hall.I was to go in alone, leaving Miles and the guys just outside the meeting hall.“Good luck,” Miles said with a grave look.I took in a deep breath and resigned myself to facing the Council again.After Elder Derek had left me confused with his puzzling look, the other members of the Council had arrived one after another within minutes, and I had been too busy greeting each one to decipher what Elder Derek had been thinking.To my intense relief, the others had been fairly normal, and I’d even exchanged smiles with Elder Selene, the only female among them.That had helped ease my anxiety until Amary had spoken.“Don’t smile too soon. Seems Derek has not informed the others of the contents of the letter against you.”She was the bane of my existence.But now I didn’t even have the strength to worry anymore because I was about to face the Council.I walked into the r
Sera’s POVNightmares plagued me throughout that night and by morning, I was feeling drained of all energy.And by the wee hours of the morning, I’d ended the torture and abandoned all thoughts of sleep.The events of yesterday still felt like a dream.One minute I was happy and having the best time with the twins, the next minute I was getting slapped with a petition and ordered to be sent to the Crescent Hills for interrogation.As I struggled out of bed, the impending summons hung over my head like an executioner’s knife waiting for the big chop.The letter sent by the Council had been as brief as possible and it left a lot to the imagination.And my mind had taken that fact and interwoven different versions of the events taking place in a few hours into my nightmares.So much for getting a good night’s rest. Now I was even more tired than I’d been when I arrived at the Crescent Hills.I desperately wanted to take in some caffeine to snap my mind awake, but I had my growing pup to
Sera’s POV“When will you be back?” Ruby asked in a subdued voice, staring at me, looking so vulnerable in the oversized sweater she had on.We were saying our goodbyes, and I was about to leave for the Crescent Hills. After making hasty arrangements, we’d decided that Miles and some pack enforcers would accompany me. But I felt uncomfortable leaving the pack with just Millie around.I hoped Max would arrive soon enough to ease some of Millie’s burden. Then, it had been time to say my goodbyes to the pups.I assured them while I was all jumbled up and confused inside.Bill was still fine, but Ruby looked like her world was about to be turned up-side-down. The pup had always been very sensitive to these things.Growing up without their parents made the pups scared of losing any other loved one.“I should be back in a few days’ time. The Council just needs me to give a detailed report on the pack.”That was putting it, but there was no need to scare the pups.I turned to Miles and the
Sera’s POVMillie slumped on the table just as a kitchen aide brought her meal in.“I’m just stressed, that’s all. And I have these weird dreams,” she said, giving me a bewildered look.Her words reminded me of my own ‘weird dreams’ I’ve been getting, and I looked away as a blush crept up my cheeks.I asked, “How are things going with the pack? Is that why you’re all stressed?”Worry clouded my features.I didn’t mind handling the pack affairs if Millie and Miles were finding it hard to cope without me.“Oh, no worries. Miles is coping just fine and all I need is to be rid of these weird dreams,” Millie said, in reassurance.“When’s Max going to get back? It has been days since he was supposed to arrive,” I asked with a frown.That was another major concern of mine. Max has been on the road for a while now and he was still nowhere in sight.“Miles said he got held up by an emergency and would arrive another now,” Millie said in reply.With her food untouched, Millie looked lost in tho
Sera’s POVI was in the pack’s study, trashing paperwork on a sunny afternoon, when the office doors burst open.“What are you doing working so hard on such a hot day?”The familiar voice had me jerking up in surprise. What was Draco doing back here so soon after he’d left?A flutter of butterflies filled my belly and I couldn’t even hide my excitement at seeing him, as a wide grin covered my face.After hours of perusing through countless paperwork, he was a sight for sore eyes.He moved forward, intent on kissing me, and I waited in anticipation.I slid smoothly into his embrace and just as our mouths were about to touch, a tiny shrill voice sounded in my ears.“Sera! Wake up! It’s time for our picnic.” I opened my eyes grudgingly, hold my head at the abrupt noise only to realize I’d been dreaming again.I glanced around, looking for the source of the noise, and frowned at the sight before me.The day wasn’t even bright yet and Ruby was already in my bed, all dressed and ready for
Sophie’s POVMy anxious thoughts calmed now that I knew my next course of action. I was determined to fight for Draco, but how to go about it evaded me.A second-chance mate?The thought of that still baffled me. I mean, who could have imagined?That was almost unheard of in the Werewoods.Just as I’d thought the major obstacle was dead and gone, long out of the way, a new one emerged.But it was unimportant to me because I just needed to get rid of this second-chance just like I did the first-chance.I let out a grim smile at my wordplay.Too bad I didn’t wait to get the full details about her identity. Well, not to worry. It will all be out soon. Then I could attack head-on.Beige snorted at my words, and her excitement coursed through my veins.It’d be nice to watch another one go down, just like the last.It was late in the evening when I made my way back to the pack house, and even the ambiguous glances and stares I received from pack members didn’t faze me.I was a loner in the