Valeria POVDarcy and I walked around the monumental building, checking all the clothes. This pack is actually bigger than I expected; I had no idea there was a bigger mall a bit far from the pack house. I don’t know how many people are in this pack, but this pack is not like a normal werewolf pack; it’s like a human community. Who is going to attack them? Where do they even start from?“This is cute,” Darcy said, showing me a cute floral gown. She placed the gown on me, and I agreed with her. It’s cute—simple but cute.“How about you change into this?” she asked.“Sure,” I said, taking the gown and going to the dressing room. The gown doesn’t need a bra, and I am wearing one of Damien’s boxers. He had so many boxers he hadn’t worn, and I am happy I wore this, because these things are comfortable. I removed my clothes, looked at the scratches on my arms, and sighed. My wolf is still not back yet; my wounds have healed but not healed enough to get rid of the scars. Can I wear this gown
Valeria POV“Yes, this is Valeria, Alpha’s mate,” Darcy said. The lady gave me a long look. I can’t tell what is going through her head, and I have a feeling it’s not good. Then she smiled, outstretching her hand.“Hello, it’s nice to finally meet Alpha’s mate. My name is Kate,” she said. I smiled back at her, shaking her hand. “Hello, my name is Valeria,” I said back. I noticed the hard grip she had on my hand. I didn’t react to it. Instead, I used all my strength to squeeze back harder, and then I let go before she could increase her grip. I don’t want to look like some weakling. She smiled, taking a deep breath.“Well, I will see you both later,” she said, walking away. Heading to the elevator. I looked at her as she went.“Pretence,” I said when she was out of sight. Darcy growled angrily, and I looked at her.“Tell me about her,” I said, taking Darcy’s hand and walking to the other elevator.“That is Kate. She is a warrior and also a power-seeking bitch,” she said as we entered
Valeria POVDamien looked guilty. Why does he look guilty? Did something happen to them? A lot of thoughts were going on in my head at that point. His expression seemed like something happened between them, and I was hoping I was wrong because I thought he had waited for me, though he kept himself pure for his mate. I mean, what is the use of being around women when you know the moon goddess has given you a soulmate? Suddenly, Damien chuckled.“Calm down, mate; nothing happened between us,” he said, holding me close to him.“Are you sure?” I asked, and my eyes had already pulled up with tears. Damien laughed out loud, hugging me to himself.“Oh mate. If only you knew how I have waited for you all my life. I would never have anything to do with any female that is not my mate; please don’t cry,” he said, rubbing my back. I hugged him back, breathing out in relief. Nothing happened; I would have lost my shit if anything were to happen, because that is technically cheating. I pull back a
Valeria POVI don’t know how long I spent in the pack, but I lost count because I am living each day with pure happiness. Damien kept his promise, and Kate was out of my hair the next day. I didn’t see her leave or anything; the last time and first time I saw her was in the mall. According to Harold and Darcy, she left to work for one of the companies with humans, and of course I was happy. I can now breathe peacefully and enjoy the company of my friend Darcy.“What are we doing today?” I asked Darcy, munching on a cookie. We were in the movie room, but we were not watching anything; we were just munching on the cookie she made, and her hands are so blessed because these cookies are delicious.“Darcy,” I called, shaking her a bit. I noticed she has been off since today; she has been awfully quiet, and I am not used to it. I want the lousy and overly energetic Darcy. “Darcy,” I called, shaking harder. She jerked out of whatever she was thinking, looking at me, and I looked at her susp
Valeria POVI kept quiet, not knowing what to say. They are still my family, and although they hurt me, is it right to hurt them back just because I can? Doesn’t that mean I am also like them? Stooping far below their level.“No,” I said, looking at him. I expected him to be angry and disappointed, but it was the opposite. He smiled at me softly, and I was confused.“Why are you smiling?” I asked.“I am happy you are different from them. It would have been sad if you wanted me to hurt them; they are still your family even if they hurt you,” he said. I smiled, nodding my head.“And that is why you have me to help you make decisions like this. Of course, I am not going to let this go, but I promise not to hurt them,” he said. I smiled, nodding my head.“What are you planning?” I asked. “Don’t worry about that; let’s lay down,” he said. I nod my head, getting into the covers, and I breathe out, remembering what he just said. I just wonder why I can’t be happy for once without them butti
Valeria POV“Adrain was her mate,” he said, and time froze as I looked up at him in shock. Adrain was his sister’s mate. How? I thought he didn’t have a mate. “Really?” I asked, short of words. He nods his head.“Aliana was a sweet little girl. She had no worries, spoilt rotten; my parents trained me harshly; they trained her with love and anything she ever needed. Not that I was complaining; we all loved her, and we were not afraid to show it,” he said, chuckling.“She met her mate during the annual ball Adrain father organised, and we were happy her mate was him because the pack is well-to-do and powerful, but we didn’t know his parents and the pillars had a connection. Truly, the pillars stayed out of our way, but they never stopped resenting us. Adrain wasn’t an Alpha then, but he was about to be, so Alaina went to his pack so they would both be crowned together. We thought she was happy; at her crowning ceremony, she was all smiles; mother wouldn’t stop crying happy tears; fathe
Valeria POVIt was the next day, and Damien, Darcy, Sam, and I walked to the field. I was nervous. I have never taken any training before in my life. It would be hard to get used to. Darcy is obviously not training with how she is dressed and her condition. I can sense she has not told him, and I hope she does before he finds out himself. Soon, her scent would change, and the pup’s heartbeat would become obvious. “Are we not training with the others?” I asked, noticing we were moving from the pack that was training on the vast field.“It won’t be nice for the pack to watch their soon-to-be Luna get beaten up, now would it?” Damien asked, staring down at me. I gulped. What does he mean? I am going to get beaten up? I bite my lips in nervousness. I have never trained before, hell I don’t know how to pack a punch. Most packs start training their pups from young, so it will be easier as they progress, but I never did all of that. This is the more reason why I should hate my father.“Stop
Valeria POVI breathe out, running as fast as I can.“Common, faster!” Damien yelled. I bit my lips, sweat falling down my forehead and trailing down my spine. Darcy was, in fact, right; everything she said is right. It’s been two weeks, and you’d think I’ve gotten used to training. Well, let me burst your bubble; it’s still as hard as the first day. “Come on, Valeria! Is that all you got?” Damien yelled at me while I ran over the black tires. I breathed out, biting my lips harshly. I ran past the tyres, then ran to the next obstacle. I carried the tyre, rolling it over. Mind you, I don’t have my wolf; the tyres weigh tonnes more than my body weight, but somehow, Damien expects me to run around the field twice, run over the many tyres about 15 feet long, then carry two heavy tyres, then climb over the wood, all in 5 minutes. “2 minutes!” he yelled, blowing his whistle. I groaned out loud, closing my eyes tightly as I used all my strength to flip over the tire. I breathe out heavily,