Liam P.O.V. Yesterday was amazing, and the cherry on the top was when she said yes to sleep in my room. What I had not counted on was to be awoken in the middle of the night by my mate having a severe nightmare. We went to bed after watching a movie, setting up her phone and getting a night time snack. Piper opted for sleeping with Maddie and I, which I accepted wholeheartedly. I knew it was very important to her, and I would never deny her anything. She could ask me for the world, and I would find a way to serve it on a silver platter for her. Maddie borrowed one of my t-shirt for the night, and fuck me if she wasn’t the most sexy woman I had ever seen. She could wear my t-shirts all the time, and I would never get tired of watching her in it. She’s a goddess, and she doesn’t even know it.We went to bed around 11pm, and we said goodnight before I went to the couch. I missed her around me, but her scent filled the space between us, and I fell asleep with a smile on my face. Sudd
Maddison P.O.V. Liam insists I am coming with him to the meeting, which I actually have no problem with, except I do think it is proper protocol for the Alpha to take someone who is not a pack member or ranked. Liam just rolled his eyes at my statement, telling me I am the future Luna once again. I just point out I am not a pack member again, and he stops in the hallway.“Okay, I hear you, angel. I, Liam Blackmoon, Alpha of the Blackmoon pack, invites you Maddison Nox, daughter of the Beta’s of Iron Mountain, to become a pack member and my future Luna.” He locks eyes with me, smiling and raising an eyebrow. I swallow. The invite hangs between us, and I really only have myself to thank for this. Had I kept my mouth shut and just followed along, then this would not have happened. I can’t exactly refuse, but I am also not ready to accept. Do I have a choice? No, I really do not have a choice. “And I, Maddison Nox, accept your invitation to join your pack.” I reply meekly. I feel the pa
Liam P.O.V. I ask Kendrick and Mason to show Maddie around as my dad mind-links me to come to the suite. They are more than happy to do so, and Sophie joins us outside. I kiss Maddie’s forehead, promising to come back quickly and show her around myself. She tells me to go and do what I have to. She’ll be fine. I know she will, she is awesome, but I do not like to leave her alone nonetheless. “I’m sorry, angel.” I tell her, but she shakes her head. “You are still the Alpha here, and you have duties to look after. I’m going to be fine. Really. I can just explore myself if you need the guys.” “Absolutely fucking not! You are going to be with either both or one of my ranked members all time if I am not with you. I’m not planning to leave you very often, fyi.” She giggles. “Okay, okay, Mr. Protective much.” She laughs, pushing me towards the door to the pack house. Piper walks up to Maddie, as Sophie and she joins us. I hate leaving my mate, even within my pack lands. People are a
Maddison P.O.V. Seeing my brother and Alpha Rick was definitely a shock to the system, and Ember was clawing to come out and beat up Rick. He was always protecting his sister, and although I understand the need to protect one's family, he also always did it so I was the bad guy. Everytime Jessica got in trouble, magical or not, he was there to save her ass and blame me instead. Luna Jenifer knew it wasn’t always my fault, and she would punish Jessica whenever she could prove they were lying. She also occasionally punished Rick for covering for his sister, but that was more rare than not.Those two were thick as thieves, and they always wanted to do everything magical for them both. Mind you, Rick actually has magic in him. But he was lazy as a child and only did the bare minimum of effort to get control over his magic. Azlela would work him harder than anyone else because he was so lazy. He expected special treatment, and everyone to do everything for him. Memories of the past swirls
Jessica P.O.V. The days have gone by slowly. On Saturday it’s Alpha Liam’s 25th birthday bash, and I am going to take him by storm! He is not going to know what hit him, and I can’t wait to beat all those other sluts who think they have a chance. No one ever has a chance against me. Not when I was a child, and definitely not now that I am a beautiful young woman. I have been preparing for this for months now. Ever since his parents sent word about their arrangement with their son. I smirk at the mirror. Luna Jessica Halsted Blackmoon of the Blackmoon pack. It has a nice ring to it. I walk down to breakfast, planning my day accordingly. I need to go shopping again, and get some more outfits. I need to be able to change when he chooses me, and I’ll need a suitcase with things, so I can stay over. I don’t want to be forced to go back here anytime soon. This pack bores me, and most of the pack members hate my guts for some reason. They can just stop being so stupid all the time.I also
Liam P.O.V. The last couple of days have been wild, to say the least. There has been a lot of attention because of Maddie, and we have had to reach out to everyone to tell them about the changes in my birthday celebration. Maddie has been amazing through it all, although she doesn’t want all that attention on her, and she has been very gracious about talking to the media, and other pack leaders. I know I am not the only one who is very impressed with her. She has been training every morning on control, and we talked about how important it is for her to be able to train and meditate every day, so I have made it a point to be there every morning when she does that. Mom has been coming along as well, saying how she has missed this. I know she must have done something because her control is still impeccable. This morning I woke up to my mate in my arms, which she has been ever since that first night where she woke up with a nightmare. We agreed to take it slow, and although I’m temptin
Maddison P.O.V.After I healed Piper’s friend, Liam offered to let them rest in our room. We’ll leave the door open, so they can leave if they like to. It’s late in the afternoon now, and I have spent a good few hours or so on this. I turn to Liam, who is sitting behind me still, and apologize. This is his birthday, and I spent all afternoon completely engrossed in my healing. He tells me to not apologize, and he has been fascinated seeing someone do magic like this. Cinanna agrees with her son, and they both tell me how much of a good job I’ve done. Piper supports her friend, so he can get up, and they ask if they can stay in a corner in the living room instead of walking the stairs right now. Liam says it’s fine, and gets up to get some comfy blankets on the floor for them. I tear up at how considered he is. As he comes back, he reaches a hand down to me and helps me up on my feet. My body is stiff from staying in the same position for many hours, but the satisfaction of completin
Liam P.O.V. “Are you enjoying your birthday party?” Maddie asks, as I twirl her around. She already told me about a hundred times she doesn’t dance, but in my arms, she is as graceful as she could possibly be. She seems so secure here, and I smile down at her. “This has been the best birthday ever, angel. You made it unforgettable.” I answer with a smile. She looks up into my eyes, her own searching for something. “You really mean it.” She replies, ever the surprised tone of voice. “Of course I mean it. You are my mate, and I could not have wished for a better birthday than waking up with you in my arms, and having you around all day. I even got to see you practice some of your magic. The day has been perfect.” She blushes under my praise, and I think to myself I want her to look like this all the time. The slight red blush to her cheeks makes her look ever the more beautiful. The music stops, and my father slaps my shoulder. This is it. The time where I present my amazing mate t
Unknown P.O.V.All this time I have been playing double agent, I didn't think I would succeed in gaining the trust of the ranked members of this conspiracy, but now I am in more danger than ever before. All of them here think I am specifically on their side, but Maddie knows I am only ever on hers. She saved me when everything with the Coven we were visiting went down, and healed me despite the fact I had fought for the other side. She said she sensed I wasn’t a bad person and more or less had been forced to do something and she was right. They had held my siblings in captivity back at the Coven house, saying it didn’t matter if we were Coven members or visiting or not. Maddie saved our lives and I will follow her to the realm of the underworld and back again without question, so when she came to me with this mission right after we discovered where Jessica and Tywin were, I quickly agreed. But now the stakes are high
Jessica P.O.V.I can’t even believe it’s been 2 fucking years since that little bitch sent me living like a damn rogue! She had her brother instated as the new Alpha our MY pack, she took MY man and she had the audacity to be fucking smug about it! I want to scream, but it does not do anything to remove the shitty feeling of being out in the cold - literally.I quickly learned that Tywin has been banished from his pack and removed as Alpha, although he had given the title to his son to dodge any blowback, mainbitch Maddison made sure he was removed as former Alpha as well. I found him outside his old pack’s borders, fuming and raging. He had a few loyal pack members with him, as I had some with me. We made a deal to work together to get revenge. He wants both Liam and Maddison dead for what they did to his son, but I just want Maddie dead. I’ll make sure Liam suffers for the rest of his life as my mate. He’ll have to make up for so many mistakes it is going to be so much fun to make h
Maddison P.O.V. 2 years later “Micha Liam Blackmoon Nox, get back right this instant!” I yell down the hallway, shaking my head and chasing the naked toddler who is cackling like a madman. “Nooo!” He squeals, making a break for the stairs. I snatch him around his belly, lifting him into the air and dragging him back to the room. “Noo, momma. Bad momma! Unca Baller, unca Baller..” The kids whales, trying to break free from my one arm hold. He knows his uncle Balder and auntie Lillie are here, and he does not care to get dressed before greeting them. They are by far his favorite people, which kinda breaks Liam’s heart. I just find it incredibly funny. Back at the room Liam is bathing our twin girls - Mirage and Layla. They are one and a handful with Micha turning 2 today. “Baby, you need to get dressed before you can go see uncle Balder and aunt Lillie.” I tell Micha sternly, putting him on the change table. We are working on getting rid of the diaper, but so far we’ve come to the
Liam P.O.V.A few months later “OUT OF MY WAY! COMING THROUGH!” “ARGH!” I ran through the packhouse with Maddie in my arms. Her water broke in our room, and immediately after that the contractions hit. I run past Kendrick and Clara. ‘I’m getting her baby bag, just get my girl to the hospital safely. Ken is on his way with Mason.’ Clara mindlinks me as I turn the corner rushing into the hospital. “Alpha, in here.” Doc beckons me down the hall as Kendrick and Mason catch up with me. Doc just looks at them with her eyebrow raised. “Unless you want to see private parts of the Luna, I suggest you leave and wait in the waiting room Beta and Gamma.” I immediately growl, and the guys hurriedly disappear out into the hall again, closing the door behind them. Maddie whimpers on the bed, and I grab her hand, bringing it to my mouth. “You're so brave, baby.” I tell her, while the doc asks her to change out of her own clothes and into a hospital gown. I help her change, just as Clara and Soph
Maddie P.O.V.Thinking back to my wedding night always brings a smile to my face. People were having such a good time, and everyone seemed happy to celebrate with us. Liam was so attentive, and when he wasn’t dancing with his mom, my mom, his sister or some other female relative, he was by my side. But I was also a wanted woman, and I danced the night away with all of the guys, including my handsome husband. Baby kept kicking, and I couldn't have written it better myself. Late that night Liam took my hand and led me into the house, up the stairs to our room and asked me to change into the outfit on the bed. He kissed my knuckles with mischief shining in his beautiful eyes, and I laughed when he wiggled his eyebrows at me. He left me to change, passing Clara and Sophie on the way out. The girls help me out of my dress and into the outfit Liam has chosen for me. It consists of a dark navy blue flowy skirt, creamy white bottom shirt with short sleeves and a navy blue dress coat. They al
Liam P.O.V.“Are you ready, Alpha?” The priest asks, and I give him a nervous smile. “To be honest, I am not totally sure. But I’m ready to have Maddie as my wife. Does that count?” He laughs, placing his hand on my shoulder. “It is perfectly normal. And yes, that does count.” I take a shaky breath. I knew when I saw Maddie for the first time in that Book Cafe in town that I wanted to marry her one day. She was perfect in every way, and my one and only from that day. I know I’m one lucky bastard, and I will never take her or our child for granted. I have not forgotten the threat out there with Jessica, Tywin and Baxter on the loose, but we decided to forget them for a while. We have eyes on them, and they will warn us should they try anything. The music starts to play. I turn away from the priest. Two small flower girls walk down the aisle before Kendrick and Clara come down, followed by Mason and Sopie and my parents. A stray tear slide down my cheek at the sight. All the people
Maddie P.O.V.When we went our separate ways last night I dreaded sleeping without Liam. I know it’s tradition, and I believe in them, but this one just sucks so bad. We have slept together, in the same bed, since I got to the pack. If we didn’t go to bed at the same time, we still woke up together and vice versa. I got to our room and when I opened the door, the girls were in there with snacks, drinks and games. Push up mattresses on the floor and something paused on the TV. I stop dead in my tracks, looking at them really confused. “What are you doing here girls?” I ask, a small smile creeping on my lips. I have a feeling what they are doing here, and if I am right, I need to mindlink their poor mates and apologize. “Duh! We are not going to let you sleep alone tonight! We are going to stay here with you.” Sophie declares and the other nods. Something heavy disappears from my heart and shoulders. I really wasn’t all that prepared to sleep on my own, and the fact that my girls kne
Liam P.O.V. Waking in a guest room without my beautiful wife to be is a bit strange. For as long as Maddie has lived here, we have slept in the same bed. Never missing a night. But tradition calls for us to not see each other before the big event later this afternoon. I have slept pitiful without her, but it is what it is. ‘Are you ready for today, Ash?’ I ask my wolf, who had grumbled with dissatisfaction since we went to bed. ‘Yes, but it would have been better with her by our side all the time. Who says she is not going to disappear? I don’t like Maddie and Ember not being with us all the time.’ I chuckle at his answer. I totally get where he is coming from. I don’t like them not being with us all the time either, but we need to trust her to take care of herself and our child.‘I know dude, but we have to trust our mate. She is strong, and she can take care of herself. We will see her later today.’ Ash snorts. He doesn’t understand human traditions and thinks we are nuts to be a
Balder P.O.V.“Are you happy, sis?” I ask Maddie as we sway on the dance floor. She smiles at me, her eyes dancing. “More than I ever thought would be possible.” She responds, and it tucks at my heartstrings. “I should have protected you more back then.” She shakes her head. “Balder, you were as much a kid as I was. There was nothing you could have done.” I sigh. She is right, but the nagging feeling of having failed my little sister still haunts me, and it probably will for the rest of my life. “How are you and our parents getting along?” I ask. Maddie frowns. “It’s okay. We still have a long way to go.” I look into her eyes. She is such a pure person. She has everyone's best interest at heart, and she is trying so hard to forgive everyone who ever let her down - me, Richard, our parents. I just can’t help but feel we don’t deserve her forgiveness. “They really seem to have changed, but I don’t know if I truly trust them.” I tell her, twirling her out and in again. Liam is danc