Chapter 001

~Amanda~

“Yes,right there…”I let out a strangled moan, wrapping my legs around his waist tightly,stopping him from moving an inch away from me.

My fingers were tangled in his hair,my eyes shut and my breath hitched.I felt the familiar build up at the tip of my stomach and I could tell I was so close to climax.

He always knows where to find that spot that made my toes curl.He always knows how to make me beg for more.He knows where to touch me to make my knees weak.He knows me too well…

He's bad at doing all those wicked things to me,and I like it.

“Where?”He whispered in my ear, biting my earlobe teasingly,”You mean here?”He thrust deeper and another moan tore from my lips…

“Ladies and gentlemen,we have begun our descent into Alvannia city.Please turn off all portable electronic devices.In preparation for landing,be certain your back is straight up and your seatbelt is fastened.”

The plane attendant's voice brought me back to the real world.I was daydreaming about him again and I hated the fact that I was aroused.

Why can't I just forget about him!I was mad at myself.

I couldn't help it but look through the window.My heart clenched upon the mention of “Alvannia”city and I took sharp breaths to calm down.

The mere mention of the city's name opened the wounds that I have been nursing for the past fucking five years.

I thought that the wounds had healed.I thought that I had moved on from the painful past and buried all those tormenting memories six feets under the ground.

I thought that I had forgiven and forgotten what happened.However,it seemed like I hadn't moved on completely, neither had I forgiven or forgotten.

The pain was still there deep inside my heart even though five years had passed.

As though my mother sensed my discomfort,she turned to look at me and I gave her the warmest smile that I could ever put on.

It's just that…I didn't want her to worry that much about me.

“How do you feel dear?''She asked me and I could see concern in those brown Hazel eyes.

I wanted to tell her the fucking truth,that I felt suffocated.However,I couldn't bring myself to do it because I didn't want mom to worry that much about me.

”I'm fine, mother.You don't need to worry about anything.”I tried my best to have a straight face and a convincing voice.

“I'm sorry that you had to come back in Alvannia city dear.I know you too well,Amanda.I can see the pain in those eyes no matter how much you convince me that it's okay.”Mom told me in a concerned voice and I didn't know what to say because she knows me better than anyone else.

“It's okay mother,”My lips curved into a small smile and I heaved a deep sigh.

”The pain will go away with time.They say time heals and I fully believe it.The best way to get over something is to face it, right?”Mom nodded to my words in agreement.

“It’s just that,I couldn't allow you to come all alone here in Alvannia city.I want to make sure that you're going to be alright, mother.Aria loves you so much.I know she wouldn't accept her grandmother to leave her sight.I’m doing this for my daughter too, mother.”

I looked at my four year old daughter in my arms,her tiny hands wrapped around me tightly.She was sleeping so peacefully and that warmed up my heart despite the pain.

She looked so beautiful and stress-free.There is nothing in this world that makes me happy than seeing her peaceful.

Just like any other mother out there.I'm willing to do anything to make sure that my daughter stays happy.Even if it means facing the pain or going to hell and back!

My mother is the one who cares for my daughter when I'm busy taking care of our company.

Aria loves her grandma so much because she spends more time with her.I know she would be heartbroken if she would be left alone with the servants.That's why I decided to accompany my mother to Alvannia city,so that my daughter can be close to her.

I had so many reasons to come back.It's because of the people that I love.Even though the mention of “Alvannia” brought bad taste in my mouth,I had a reason to smile…

Mom looked at me doubtfully and I couldn't help it but frown,”Are you sure it's not because I told you that Jacob is a wolf?”She raised her brow as she asked the question.

Of course I was afraid that my mother was in love with a wolf,who was now going to be my step-father.

I have never met the man in person because everytime mom arranged a come together dinner or lunch so that I could meet him,something came up at the company and I had to take care of it.

All I want is for my mother to be happy.I supported her because after a long time,I saw her smile genuinely and it's all because of the new man that she had fallen in love with after Dad's death.

Well,I don't know if I should say a new wolf or man, whatever.

I only read those creatures in books.I thought that it was some sort of myth,until my mother fell in love with one.I was worried at first because I thought that he would hurt her.

However,mom told me that he's a good man and I had no option but to believe her even though I was fucking worried.

I heaved a deep sigh,”Yes,I'm worried about you mother.I have never come across a wolf in my entire life.I heard that some are violent.I just want to make sure that Jacob is not one of them.”My lips curved into a small smile.

When mom told me that the man she had fallen in love with was a wolf.I did some research here and there and learned a few things about the creatures.

Mom nodded,”I understood where you're coming from, Amanda.What can I say?You have always been there to watch over me since your father died and I'm always grateful for having you as my daughter.”Her voice broke at the end.

My mother was heartbroken when Dad died.I had to step in and take care of the company because she was not in the right mind to do it.

______________________

“Mrs. Hellen Williams.”A tall masculine man rushed to us as soon as we walked out of the plane.

I couldn't help it but frown, wondering if it was Jacob.”Yes,how do you know me?”Mom asked.

“I'm Jacob's right hand man.He asked me to come and pick you from the airport.My name is Gerald,his Beta.”He introduced himself and he was so kind and respectful.

“Please let me help you.”He took the bags and led us to his car.He carried the heavy bags as though they weighed nothing and I couldn't help but raise my brows at the sight.

I looked at my mother and she gave me a smile which meant “don't worry”.

Aria was still sleeping and I was carrying her in my arms.

The man carefully placed our bags in the trunk and opened the car door to us.We got inside the car and it drove off instantly.

It was quiet inside the car for some time.

“Are you a wolf too?”I couldn't help but ask the man.

He heaved a deep sigh,”Yes,I'm a wolf too.”His answer was short and straight to the point.

“What are some of the abilities that wolves have that humans don't have?”I couldn't stop myself from asking so many questions because I wanted to understand this wolf thing.

“They have many abilities,”He paused and heaved a deep sigh.My mother was quiet as I asked the question because she knows how curious I get sometimes.

“Like,they have sharp hearing ability.They can hear sounds from a distance.They can transform from their human form to a werewolf.They are more masculine than human and they are stronger compared to humans.”

Some of his explanation made sense why he carried the heavy bags as though they weighed nothing.

What surprised me the most was that they can change into a wild dog and I couldn't help it but doubt even if that was possible.

Gerald explained to me that he was taking us to a pack,where wolves live.He said that they have a leader who controls the whole pack and that is Jacob,my mother's boyfriend.

He is referred to as an Alpha.

He told me so many things about wolves.The more he explained to me,the more I got confused because there were so many things to learn about wolves…

_______________________

After about an hour of driving,the car pulled through a big gate and there was no doubt that it was the pack that Gerald was talking about.

It was away from Alvannia city and that made me inhale deeply because I was away from everything that caused me a heartache.

There were women, children and men going about their daily business and I couldn't help it but look at them,not believing that they all were wolves.

After another ten minutes of driving,we finally stopped in front of a mansion.Gerald got out of the car and opened the car door for us.

Aria had fallen asleep again.She woke up on our way to the pack but then fell asleep after eating snacks and drinking some water.

“Welcome to Crescent Moon Pack,my love.”A tall masculine man told my mother and his lips curved into a broad smile.

What I have realised about the wolf men,they are masculine and strong.Even though I had been in their territory for a few minutes,it was hard not to notice that.

“Jacob…”Mom whispered and they hugged each other so tightly.I could see the love that they had for one another and it made me relax a little bit.

“You must be Amanda,”Jacob told me in a gentle voice and I nodded,”Yes,I'm Amanda Williams.”I put on a smile.

“Your mother has told me alot about you.I have been looking forward to meeting you.”I looked at my mother and she flashed me a smile.

“Welcome to the Crescent moon pack and feel at home.”He told me and I nodded,”Thank you.”I adjusted Amanda in my arms because I was feeling so fucking tired.

“I'm sorry about that,you must be tired.”The man said in concern,”Mia, please lead Amanda to one of the prepared rooms so that she can lay down her daughter.”Jacob,or rather my stepfather told one of the servants.

The maid led me to the room and I laid Aria on the heavenly bed.

The room was big enough and well ventilated. Everything was well arranged inside the room and I could tell that they had been preparing for our arrival in the Crescent moon pack.

The hours passed by pretty fast.I arranged my clothes and my daughter's in the closet and decided to go through some emails that Andrew had sent me.

Even though I was not at the office,some work had to be done.

_________

It was silent on the dining table as everyone was so focused on his/her plate.

Aria was not around the table because she was sleeping already.I’m grateful to my mother because she fed her early when I was busy taking care of the emails.

“Where is your son,my love?”I couldn't help but raise my head to look at my mother,then turned to look at Jacob.

“You told me that you have a son but I haven't seen him since we arrived.”I frowned,it was true I hadn't seen any man around the house apart from my step-father since we arrived.

I was surprised to learn that he had a son.

“He's not around the pack.”He heaved a deep sigh,”However,he will be coming back today.”I saw a smile on his face as he talked about his son and there was no doubt that he loved him so much.

“Actually,he has been away for two days because he's working on his wedding plans.He’s supposed to marry an Alpha's daughter from the west.”The smile on his face only broadened as he talked about his son getting married.

“That's great!”My mother said happily.Well,I was happy for his “son” even though I haven't met him yet.

I just hoped that he's someone who is easy to get along with because I didn't have time to argue with someone.

We continued to eat in silence.

The door clicked open and I didn't bother to look at whoever had walked in.

“Well,here he is!We have been talking about you,son.”

I raised my head slowly to look at my step-brother and I froze…