Valeria POVIt was the next day, a few hours before the Luna ceremony, and I was with Darcy and a few omegas dressing up. The pack seems very busy; I have barely seen Damien today. His parents were supposed to arrive yesterday, but something happened, so he went to make sure they arrived safely while also watching over the event. Today has been passing by in a blur; it felt like my body was here but my soul was in another place. I never thought an alpha would be my mate; I never thought I would be a luna to a powerful alpha one day, but I guess it’s really crazy how things can change.“Valeria,” Darcy called, and I looked up at her. She sighed.“Can you smile? Be in a better mood, at least. If the pack notices your foul mood, it will rub off on them,” she said. I sighed, looking in the mirror. She was doing my makeup.“I am trying hard to hide the stress lines and dark circles. I thought you slept the whole of yesterday. Why are you so worn out today?” she asked. I didn’t really sleep
Valeria POVI walked down the aisle dressed in a plain white gown. The night seems to be passing in a blur. The sweet music is playing, and the pack holding candles with a soft melody coming out of their lips. Almost everyone from the pack is present. The pack is quite large because there are a lot of people here. The ceremony is happening in the field, and everyone is watching. I took my oats, promising to protect the pack and always put them first. I promised myself to keep that promise; this pack has been a better home, and they have all been so accepting. I don’t know what is really going on with the whole Lux stuff, but I truly promise to protect the pack as a mother hen would protect her chicks. After they announced me as Luna, Damien told the crowd we wouldn’t be able to take a run and we should just have fun and eat with the pack, and that’s what we did. “This is a lot of food,” I said, looking at the different tables at the buffet. How did they cook this so fast? “I inform
Valeria POV“Accepted,” I said, smirking at her scared face. Everyone went silent, and I waited for Damien to confirm the challenge, even if I had already confirmed it by saying I accept. Damien didn’t say anything, and we all remained in silence.“Kate, you challenged Luna Valeria for her position as Luna and her mate,” the former alpha Blake said, and nobody could miss the annoyance in his tone. She turned to him.“Yes,” she replied. “And you accept the challenge, Valeria?” He asked me next.“Yes, alpha,” I replied. He is no longer the alpha, but obviously everyone still respects him as the alpha. He nods his head.“A challenge has been formed and would take place here in the field in a week, and it would be a challenge to death,” he said. There were murmurs, but I just looked at Kate. I am definitely not dying in the challenge, and I will make sure of it. I was scared before because I didn’t have a wolf and never trained; now I have my wolf, an alpha wolf. She is no match for me i
Valeria POVIt was the next day, and of course I woke up with a terrible headache. I sat in the kitchen groaning while rubbing my head. Everyone was there, and I noticed how they were just staring at me. I was confused, but didn’t want to mention anything.“Here is the soup,” Luna said, handing over a bowl of soup to me and Darcy. Of course, we both have hangovers.“Ugh, how much did I drink yesterday?” she said, blowing on her soup. I chuckled. “You wanted to get some with Sam, so you kept drinking,” I said, remembering clearly when she started drinking because I hadn’t drunk at all at the time. She made me drink; I shouldn’t have listened.“I did?” she asked, looking. I chuckled.“You look worn out; at least you got some,” I said, drinking my soup. It is blazing hot.“Careful, Valeria,” Luna said, and I smiled at her, nodding my head.“I didn’t get any Valeria; I can feel my legs,” Darcy said. I looked at her in disgust because I don’t want to know her and Sam's bedroom activities.
Valeria POVI lay on the floor, sweating.“Come on Valeria, you’ve not landed any hits,” Alpha said, standing above me. I looked at him, the sun entering my eyes directly. I breathed out, standing up. I stretched my body tiredly, staring at Alpha. He has been whooping my ass for two straight hours, and I have not landed any hits. “Damien, you’ve been going easy on her,” he said, looking at his son, who has been watching him whoop my ass. But my ears stretched at his statement. Easy? “Easy?” I asked.“He is the best fighter in the pack. How has he trained you, and you’ve not landed any hits on me?” he asked. I looked at both of them, ignoring how alike they were looking right now. “He definitely went hard on me,” I said, remembering what happened to me. Damien smiled sheepishly, and I couldn’t believe it.“You’ve been going easy on me.” I asked, and my mouth hung open. Darcy laughed out loud, almost falling over on her own two feet. The bitch refused to leave. “We take a 30-minute
Valeria POV“Good job,” Alpha said as I dodged his punch, moving away from him. I smiled, nodding my head. Today is the last day of training, and I am better than I was a few days ago. Damien’s teaching really paid off; he was soft and strict with it. At first, he went easy on me, but when he noticed I was finally keeping up, he went hard. And let me tell you, if he had trained me like that from the beginning, truly, I would have been dead. He was slamming me into trees, throwing me to the floor, and I had to somehow ignore my pain before he could land another hit. I don’t know how I did it, but I did it, and I think I am ready for tomorrow.“She has gotten better,” Damien said, walking toward us.“Yes, that is why I always advise you not to go easy,” Alpha said. I smiled, collecting the bottled water from Damien. “I think she will be ready for tomorrow. She still has a lot to learn, but she knows how to dodge attacks,” he said.“We are going to be shifting?” I asked.“It depends on
Valeria POVToday is finally the day of the challenge. I have spent the whole day lying in bed. Well, Alpha and Damien advised it so I could be at my full strength. I wasn’t nervous until today because Damien was afraid of my safety. I am glad he trusts me, but I can help but feel nervous, probably because everyone is coming to watch.“Are you ready?” Dante asked, looking at me. We are at the arena; I haven’t been here, but it’s as big as I expected. “I am just a bit nervous,” I said. He smiled.“It’s normal,” he said. I am dressed in an overall black romper. I wanted something glued to my skin so I could move freely. Then I packed my hair in a tight bun; I didn’t want anything to get in my face. Everyone kept quiet, and I turned around, and it was Kate. She is putting on leggings and a sports bra. Around her waist is a belt with knives and daggers attached to it. I counted six knives and daggers, and I wondered: all that for me? She smirked at me, walking past us while flipping her
Valeria POVI groaned, pain rushing through my body.“You are not fit,” she whispered, removing the dagger harshly. I hold my stomach, which is bleeding out, and I fall to the floor, my eyes struggling to stay open. She stood up, walking towards me with the knife out, and I could sense the worry coming from the crowd, especially my mate.“Goodbye, Valeria,” she said, her knife coming for my heart. But before it could pierce me, I held her hand. She used all her strength to push it down, and the dagger was inches away from my heart. I groaned, using one hand to hold her back.“How are you still having strength?” she hissed, her evil eyes looking down at me in shock. I looked at her belt, and I reached for a knife with my other hand, and I thankfully took a dagger. I cut through her wrist like it was an apple. She screamed as her hand holding the dagger fell on me. She continued screaming, holding her hand in horror. I groaned, standing up.“You are not getting my mate,” I hissed.“Fini
Valeria POV“Get your sisters here,” I heard Damien say as Darcy and I set the table. The house is very noisy, the kids crying here and there. It’s absolute chaos. “Food is ready!” I yelled, and in a minute, they all rushed down to the long rectangular table. I chuckled as they all jumped over each other, trying to get a seat.“Careful,” Darcy said, and I smiled, serving the plates. Well, 5 years have gone by. The werewolf world has been peaceful; no more pillars that control the rules; their palace has been broken into pieces. Everyone has been living in perfect harmony, and I am certain a lot of people have forgotten what happened during the war. Everyone has long since moved on and has recovered from the war, which I was happy about. It took a lot of effort to fix all the damages, but today, the werewolf world is now very peaceful, all living in harmony, and I couldn’t be happier.After the war, it took time for Damien and me to get back as we were; we were still very frightened b
Third Person POV The fight continued, and they were both physically tired, but no one was backing down. “I should have killed you when I had the chance!” Selene growled, swinging her swords at Valeria, but Valeria blocked it weakly. They are both weak. “But you didn’t because you were a fool,” she said, laughing weakly, and Selene tried to stay on her feet. She was exhausted; she could no longer feel her arms, and Valeria felt the same way. Dmitri shook his head at them, but suddenly, he looked up, and he smiled. “They are here,” he said, and Damien was confused. “Who is?” he asked. He walked to them, and Damien followed suit. Valeria turned to them, and her eyes widened in shock, looking at Damien. “I told you to keep him away,” she growled, and Selene looked at Damien, and a smirk rose on her face. Using her last strength, she ran to Damien, and Valeria’s eyes widened. “No!” she screamed in horror, and Damien closed his eyes, expecting the pain. But it never came; he opened h
Third Person POVDamien and Valeria got outside, and it was a mess. Bodies everywhere, injured warriors. But Dmitri stopped the bloodbath by raising Titus’s head to the air; the pillars had been defeated; time to stop fighting.“The war is finally over; now we await the moon goddess,” Dmitri said, dropping Titus’ head carelessly. The air became colder, and the sky grumbled. Valeria held Damien’s hand tightly; she wasn’t letting go. Everyone had their heart in their hands; they were all nervous about what was about to happen, but Valeria remained strong.“She is here,” Dmitri said, and truly she was here. She slowly appeared, dressed in a white gown. She looked pure, looking like she would never cause anyone any harm, but Valeria knew it was the opposite. Selene’s heart is dark, she derived joy from harming her wolves. She is the cause of everything, the one who is to be blamed for everything, and she doesn’t deserve to be the moon goddess. Selene’s eyes match with Valeria’s, and her e
Valeria POVMy horse gallops down the woods, my army behind me all crying out tears of war. Today is finally the day we get rid of the pillars, just a week after we killed Lux. Am I excited about this war? No, but do I want them all dead? Yes. I have been anticipating this for a week. I know the aftermath is going to be terrible, and I am prepared for everything. I just want the Pillars dead and the werewolf world to be taken back to normal.“Alpha Damien is way ahead,” Collin said, and I nodded my head. I pushed my horse to ride faster; we are supposed to move first according to our plan, but I guess they went before us. We got to the palace where they have been hiding all this while, and it’s already a bloody battleground. Titus definitely came prepared, but there is no way he is overpowering three different armies. Mine, Damien’s, and Dmitri’s. He is outnumbered.“Remember all we have trained for and make me proud.” I mind-linked, and they all roared. I left them, leaving Collins t
Valeria POVSo many grunting, groaning, swords clashing later, Lux was still standing on her feet. Blood all over her body. She stood away from us, her sword out as she tried to catch her breath. I wasn’t even tired; I must say she put up a good fight. She definitely lasted longer than I would have imagined; it was nice to see her still fit after so many years. But she knows this is a fight she won’t win.“Give it up, Lux,” I said, looking at her. She chuckled dryly.“Nice to see I haven’t lost my touch. I had some hits,” she said, looking at all of us. She is right; her sword cut into my arm, and that is all. Everyone has injuries too, but just in a few places. But for her, it’s all over her body. She almost got beheaded by Dmitri; she moved out in a millisecond. “You are already dead,” I said. She smirked.“Not if I have something to say about it,” she said, running to me with speed, aiming for my neck. I could tell she put all her remaining energy into that run; she already knew s
Valeria POVI walked inside the pack house, heading to the conference room and before I got there, I could hear them discussing. I entered the conference room, and it was a full house. I have never seen so many Lycans together before.“Just the wolf we were waiting for,” Dmitri said as I walked in. He looked the same as he was, not much different. “Sorry I kept you all waiting,” I said, smiling at Damien.“She apologies,” Dmitri said, with heavy sarcasm. I turned to him.“How are you doing, Dmitri?” I asked. He smiled.“I am the same as ever. I can’t say about you though,” he said. I gave him a long look, breathing out. I really don’t have strength for his energy.“Did you tell him everything?” I asked Damien. He nods his head.“Yes,” he replied. I turned to all the men.“So, I’m guessing you all understand,” I said. “Yes, we do. But I hope you know killing Lux is going to affect the moon goddess,” he said. I nod my head.“She deserves it; I blame her for everything that’s happening
Valeria POVI got back to the pack, and I headed to the dungeon.“How is he doing?” I asked Collin.“He has gone crazy; he keeps growling and scratching his neck. I tried to stop him, but he is strong and needs more than one wolf to tame him,” he said. And before I got to Adrain, I could hear his loud growling.“Are you with his phone?” I asked.“Yes, it’s with me,” he replied, and I nodded my head. We got to the dungeon, and of course, only he was here. He was rolling on the floor, growling at everyone and everything.“Open the gate,” I said. Collin looked at me wearily, but opened it, anyway. I entered the cell, and he was still rolling on the floor, trying to get rid of his mark.“Adrain,” I called, and immediately he tensed up. His muscles moved, and slowly, he turned around. At first, he looked like a crazy animal, with no ounce of humanity behind those eyes, but when his eyes fixed on me, he became normal. He fell to the floor, crying out.“What have you done?” he cried out. I r
Valeria POVI continued sprinting to Damien’s pack, and when I got near his pack, I was jumping on the censor so they knew I was coming. When I got to the pack, I saw the guards and Dante looking at me from the walls, and they were shocked. I can’t mind link them as I am no longer in this pack. I moved back, then I ran with all speed, growling as I tried to jump off the high wall. The warriors all yelled, causing a commotion as I jumped over the wall, landing on my paws.“Valeria? What’s going on?” Dante asked, running to me. I howled, ignoring him and running to the pack. Dante shifted, running after me. I know he was trying to catch up, but I was in momma bear mode. It was late at night, and I was worried about my son. Who did Titus send to take him? How are they even going to take him in this pack filled with security? Dante growled behind me, and I hoped he was talking to Damien. I continued running, ignoring people’s yells of surprise as I passed them.After a few minutes, I was
Valeria POVA horror filled scream left Daus lips and before he could run to his mom, I blocked him, carrying him out of the room. He fought with me, screamed and scratched me to let him go but I was barely affected. I took him to his room, dropping him on the bed and I stared at him blankly. I’m sorry you had to see that Daus, no child deserves that, but your momma is evil. She definitely didn’t think of my son and what he would go through if I was dead because no way would I live with that bastard mark on my neck.“Daus,” I called. “Mommy, I want my mommy,” he cried out loudly. I sat on his bed, carrying him on my lap and petting his back softly.“I’m sorry,” I said, not sorry for what happened to Ruby. I am just sorry he has to see that and live without a mom and possibly a dad.“Mommy,” he cried. I pulled back, and I sighed.“Sleep,” I commanded. He blinked his eyes repeatedly, looking all drowsy. And slowly, he fell into my arms, passed out. I sighed, patting his back softly.“I