Adelynn’s POV…I was shocked, my heart hammering against my chest. He wanted to mark me! But didn’t he say that he wouldn’t mark me since I couldn’t take the pain? Why did he change his mind all of a sudden?I panicked. I had no idea what he had on his mind.“Is it necessary?” I asked fearfully. “It won’t be painful, will it?” Fear, cold and sharp, clawed at my insides.He was close now, his thumb brushing the chocolate stain from my lips. "Do you trust me?" he asked.Trapped, with nowhere else to turn, I could only nod, a small, shaky movement. "But I'm scared," I mumbled with apprehension.“Don’t be. I am with you," he murmured, pulling me into a hug. His lips trailed down my neck. The touch ignited a contradictory storm within me. Pregnancy had turned my body into a tinderbox, his touch igniting a desperate need.I wanted him badly, but I was a bit scared too. Noel's lovemaking was rough and forceful, and I worried about the fragile life growing inside me.“Noel…” I started, a whim
The day of the alpha meeting finally arrived. The alphas from prominent packs in the world gathered in the Bloodmoon pack. Alpha Ryan was the most prominent figure among them. The tension in the grand hall crackled like a live wire. Anticipation had morphed into unease as Noel and I entered. All eyes were on us, a sea of faces reflecting surprise and curiosity.We looked at each other, Noel offering me a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry; I am here with you,” he murmured in my ear.I nodded and thanked him. I was nervous, but I trusted Noel. With him by my side, I had nothing to fear. We walked down the stairs, hand in hand.Locus and Regina's indifference did little to ease my apprehension. They remained seated in their seat holding their chin high. I held onto Noel's hand tighter, seeking solace in his presence.Then, a voice – harsh and accusatory – echoed in the hall. "A human?" it boomed. "What is a human doing here? This is no place for her!"My heart sank as his accusatory gazes l
Panic clawed at my throat. All the alphas seemed to follow Ryan, blatantly ignoring Noel's. This was the Bloodmoon pack, the supposed strongest in the world, and yet here they were, defying their leader. It was shocking.Ryan, on the other hand, exuded a quiet authority, a magnetism that drew the others in. The power dynamic had shifted, unmistakably placing him at the helm.I felt a jolt of fear through me. Noel's bid for the alpha king position was crumbling, and the consequences were dire. I panicked as I glanced at the faces full of hatred and fury, a glimpse of the carnage they intended to unleash upon humanity.If any of them became the alpha king, they would certainly cause a massacre in human society, killing people, and making them slaves, just as they claimed.‘No, I can’t allow this to happen,’ I muttered in my mind.With a surge of newfound determination, I pushed myself forward, my voice ringing out, “Alpha Ryan, you are selfish.”The room erupted with murmurs.Ryan's fac
“Alpha Ryan, do you have any idea what you have done?” Noel roared, barely containing his anger. “In front of everyone, your soldier attacked my mate. I won’t take this matter lightly. I’ll raise the concern to the council.”My heart hammered against my ribs, each beat echoing the tension in the room.Locus, with his expression usually unreadable, had stepped forward, his hand raised in a placating gesture. "Calm down, Noel," he said, but his voice lacked its usual calm authority.Noel spun on him, his face twisting in rage. "Dad! Adelynn could have been killed! She's carrying my child, the heir to the Bloodmoon Pack!"The mention of a grandchild jolted Locus. A flicker of something akin to alarm crossed his usually stoic face. He hadn't exactly warmed up to me yet, but even he wouldn't tolerate anyone harming his bloodline."Alpha Ryan," he said, low and dangerous. "Explain yourself."Ryan seemed genuinely flustered. His arrogance vanished. "Trust me, Locus, it's not me," he pleaded.
The vial felt cold and foreign in my hand. My mind was a jumbled mess. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gripped me. Tina's words, laced with venom, echoed in my ears. After everything she had done, after trying to hurt me and my baby, she claimed that she still wanted to help me.Tina was undeniably a vile woman. She had tried to hurt me and my unborn child, yet here she was, offering me this scent-masking elixir. Should I trust her?NoThe answer came swiftly from deep within my gut. But even as I recoiled from the notion of relying on Tina's help, a harsh reality dawned upon me. I had no choice but to use the elixir she had provided. If Noel were to discover the truth about the baby, he would undoubtedly take drastic measures to separate us. And I couldn't bear the thought of being torn away from my child.Clasping the vial tightly in my palm, a sense of determination settled over me. With a steely resolve, I decided to accept Tina's help, if only to ensure my escape from
Adelynn’s POV…As the days passed, I found myself immersed in the intricacies of Luna training alongside Regina. From pack dynamics to puppy education, from hunting techniques to werewolf rituals, each lesson offered a deeper understanding of the werewolf world. Surprisingly, I discovered a genuine interest in these teachings, relishing the opportunity to absorb every bit of knowledge imparted to me.Regina's attitude toward me underwent a subtle transformation during this time. She was not as cold and unfriendly as before. Instead, she had been polite and caring these days as if she had accepted me as part of the pack. Among the pack members, I found an unexpected source of friendship and support. Their kindness and acceptance made me feel valued and appreciated. I loved spending time with them, forgetting about the attack on me.After a particularly engaging training session, Regina and I retreated to the Pack bakery, a favorite spot of mine. The aroma of freshly baked pastries fill
We pulled apart from the kiss, gasping for air. Our eyes were locked, and the heat between us crackled. Desire burned raw in his gaze, mirroring the inferno in my own. It was unmistakably visible that we wanted each other.Noel's eyes held a tenderness that I had never witnessed before, brimming with devotion and affection. At that moment, I felt a surge of emotion, realizing for the first time that he might truly love me. My heart thumped a frantic rhythm against my ribs.This ceremony was meant to be a mere formality announcing the Luna, but I had a feeling that I was getting married to this handsome man. A nervous flutter danced in my stomach as I offered him a smile."Come," he said, taking my hand and guiding me towards a group of people. "These are some important guests you should meet."They were Alphas and their Lunas, representatives from various packs. Unlike the frosty tension of the Alpha meetings, these faces held warmth and genuine welcome. No veiled hostility, no hidden
I felt uneasy under his scrutinizing gaze. The way he looked at my belly sent me a jolt of terror. I wrapped my arms around my abdomen protectively, feeling resentment toward Tina. I doubted that she had told her father my escape plan.“I am sure the baby is not Noel’s,” he said. “It’s someone else’s. You lied to him. But I am not a fool like Noel.”I was relieved to know that Tina had said nothing to him. But a fury unfurled within me. I chuckled derisively.“Do you think I can fool him?” I scoffed. “Noel is not an ordinary werewolf. He is the Alpha. How could he fail to recognize his own blood and flesh? He would have killed me a long time ago if I had lied to him about the baby.”He laughed off my words. “Nice trick, Miss Adelynn. You and Noel are playing a very nice game. But let me tell you something clearly: don’t start dreaming that he will fall in love with you. Soon, you will be kicked out of the pack and Noel’s life. It’s just a matter of time.”The retort I had for Ryan die