Olivia’s POVThe water is crystal clear and drips off of my swimsuit as I squish my toes in the sand and head for shore. My body is being pushed carelessly by the currant and I need a break with my new friend. Celine has spent most of her time on the beach towels, turning over back and forth like a flopping fish out of water—desperate for a honey-glow tan.I take a seat beside her, letting the sand attach to my wet body and tangling in my long, knotted hair. The sun kisses us both but I lower my sunglasses, threatening to take a nap out here, even while on this beautiful, secluded beach vacation.
Olivia’s POVGabriel stays stunned for a long moment; eyes heavy on my lips while they cease to move any further. I can see the pain in his eyes, in his tensile posture as he settles into his desk chair, hands folded over in his lap.“What happened on your trip, my dear? What has brought this one?”“Nothing,” I bite, a blatant lie. “Celine is going to stay until tomorrow. I just needed to have this talk with you tonight, Gabriel. Please.” I push the paper closer to him and he recoils at the sight of it. “You wanted this before. Just sign the paper.”“I don’t want a divorce, Queen Luna. You are my wife. We’ve been so much better to each other for the last month or so, I don’t want to throw that away. You’re mine.”“I’m not yours, Gabriel. I belong to no one, not anymore. I just want to finalize this divorce; I want to work on my charity and focus on Reese. I don’t need to be worried about if my husband wants to reject our pack and our status to go run off together in the woods somewher
Olivia’s POV“Please tell me you packed the silverware,” Celine groans.We are busy unpacking in our new apartment in the center of the Royal Pack city. I’m closer to the hospital than before, in the beating heart of a city whereas I just left the seaside palace of my dreams. I had to, though, and Gabriel will be furious when he finds out.He is taking the pack on a run and it seemed like as good as a time as any for Celine and I to make our move. We found this little apartment in a high rise on short notice. We pay a little extra a month now to ensure they d
Olivia’s POVI do not know how we made it to the bedroom with our bodies entangled with one another. The only time we separated from each other’s tongue and lips was to discard each other’s clothing. The sheer power of the Alpha that I now called mate was overwhelming me. I cried out his name with every strive, every bite, every kiss that he laid on my flesh. I could hear him groan my name as we both reached that moment where both bliss and agony were company. The last thine that I could recall was Gabriel whispering in my hair, “I love you my Luna,” as I drifted off to sleep in his arms. As Gabriel and I curl up with each other in bed, I feel a sense of angst. True that I wanted Herold to hurt the way he had done to me all those years, however, I did not want the claiming between these two men to deny me from my duties. I slid out of bed and grabbed Gabriel’s discarded shirt from the floor. I walked into the bathroom and looked at myself. There were some days since the Moon Goddes
Third Person POVGabriel finally gave Olivia her space and time to think. However, his condition to letting both women be alone was that there had to be personal bodyguards wherever they went. This was something that Olivia was not okay with, but she felt if she gave Gabríel some reassurance, he might ease up. When she and Celine finally moved into the apartment complex, Olivia felt freedom and relief that she had not felt in a while.While Olivia was at the hospital, she tried her hardest to avoid Eugene, since he spread rumors about her personal affairs. She knew that friendship was not enough for him, but her priorities lied with her brother’s recovers and even Mara’s. As she made her way to Reese’s room, she saw Alpha Herold sitting in the waiting room.This should be good.“Good morning Queen Luna,” Alpha Herold said, bowing his head.“Herold, is there a reason why you are lingering around?” Olivia said. She noticed when Herold looke
Olivia’s POVEven though Gabriel and I were not truly on speaking terms, we had an understanding that something had to be done about Alicia and her murderous intentions. As Queen Luna, the Moon Goddess gave me the ability to tap into Gabriel’s powers and abilities to get information out of anyone.“So what is your plan?” Gabriel said as he stood with me.“I need you as well as Eugene and Alpha Herold to aid me in this mission.” I knew he was not okay with this idea, but both men had the knowledge needed to get Alicia here.“Why do you need the two men that are trying to pursue you, my love?” Gabriel questioned.“Alpha Herold found the vial in his pack house. He has figured out that Alicia is the cause of his mate’s passing. Eugene tested the vials and found they were a match. He said he may even have something that with get Alicia to give us the antidote. I need you nad both men because she might have something else up her sleeve. Do you trust me?” I
Olivia’s POVEven though I did not want to bargain with this witch. As Alpha King, Gabriel wanted to make sure that no more wolves would suffer the same fate as Mara and Reese.“What is the origin os the poison?” Gabriel demanded. Alicia looked over to Conan and he tried to free himself from Herold’s grip, but he could not.“Conan and I went hiking years ago, and I found a vine of beautiful flowers. I found out that it is called Wisteria. It is not poisonous to humans, but after mixing it with Deadly Nightshade that I got before going back to Herold’s pack, I could make my poison.”“Why?” Alpha Herold questioned.Alicia looked at him I could see her features darken at this point.“You choose some rogue ragged she-wolf over me and I knew I could not poison her because she never took anything from me. So I started to the poison her brother and his wolf.I was sneaking it into his food and drink when I could. Since he got regular hospital vi
Olivia’s POVI could not tell how much of a relief it was, no longer having to worry about Alicia and her plotting ways. Now that the threat of Alicia and Conan is over, I can get back to aid sick wolves thorough the charity. Through the funding and aid of the Royal Hospital, both Reese and Mara were able to make speedy recoveries.I was told that both of them would be leaving the care of the hospital in a matter of weeks. I was so happy that I started to making a room for Reese at my apartment. Celine was ecstatic to meet my little brother, because she had considered me family.I was going to thank Eugene personally. However, his orderlies told me that he locked himself in the research labs. He started mass producing the antibodies and antidotes just in case there were other cases of Alicia’s poisoning spree. I was glad that I was not the only throwing themselves into their work.Celine had convinced me to get from in front of my laptop and go sh
Olivia’s POVWaking up next to my mate was something that brought a smile to my face every day. I roll over and move closer to his slumbering form. I inhale his scent and think about everything that has happened to us.A year has passed and Gabriel and I have had no issues with our marriage. He even surprised me by saying that next spring we would renew our vows. He wanted to mate with me completely, as he did with Rebecca.I do not hear her wolf anymore, but I know she is still with me. The last time I shifted, I went to the forest and rank from the river bank. When I looked at my reflection, I could see the colors of gold and purple staring back at me.Since Alicia’s death, Mara has opened up more with me and Celine. We have become great friends despite the distant between us. She is studying to be a botanist so she can identify different plants and flowers dangerous to the packs.Celine and Mara have started helping me to plan the wedding. M
Third Person POVEugene had agreed to end the war. The death of Herold was his way of making sure the pack would prosper. While both Gabriel and Fernadez wanted him to answer for the death of the Alpha, they both agreed that the nation was in mourning and the treaty was more important.Later, Gabriel mentioned to Olivia that due to the fact that Eugene was both a werewolf and a vampire, he would be strong enough to take everyone out in the room. They did not want to there to be any more bloodshed.Olivia could not believe what she was hearing. Gabriel kissed her hair as his mind linked with her.You ended the war, my love. You are a treasure with the men that marvel at your feet.But Olivia shook her head.I caused all this turmoil. I should not have—-Do not finish that statement ever. Gabriel pushed into her mind, cutting her off.Each of the participates of the meeting signed the treaty. They agreed there would be no war. Euge
Olivia’s POVGabriel and I were sitting in the foyer when the news came to us.“Good evening Alpha and Luna…I come with tragic news,” the attendant came to us.After hearing about Herold’s death, nothing could console me. I could not stop crying no matter who tried to comfort me. Celine had been in and out of the palace since she found out about Herold’s death.“I know that your history with the Alpha was shaking, but at least you and he had closure before…” Celine said as she saw Gabriel enter the room with Reese.I had told Reese after he was released from the hospital that he was welcomed to stay with Gabriel and I. When he refused and asked why I cared so much; I told him the truth. Reese sat down next to me and pulled me into an embrace.“Everything will be alright Olivia. I promise we will find out who did this to Alpha Herold.” Gabriel said as he grabbed my hand.“Can I have a minute alone?” I asked as I kissed Reese on the forehea
Third Person POV“Maverick, I do have one request,” Eugene said as Maverick got out of his seat.“And what is that, my discip—” Without a second thought, Eugene slammed the dagger into Maverick’s heart.“I need you to hand over your throne to me,” Eugene said as his eyes bleed black.Maverick pushed himself off of the blade and away from Eugene. But it was too late. the scent was in the air. Maverick fell to his knees, coughing out blood.“Do you like it? While I was researching Alicia’s little drug to weaken wolves and slowly kill them. I notice that the ingredient she was using could also kill vampires quickly. Because you have no protector like werewolves. Once it enters your bloodstream, it evaporates, and the death is within moments.”Eugene pushed Maverick’s body away from the desk. Maverick weakly slid into Eugene’s mind. His tongue had fallen to the floor with the blood.Why? I gave you purpose.Eugene looked at the so to be co
Olivia’s POVWhen I arrived at the palace, I found Gabriel was still gone. The guards had alerted me that Gabriel would not be back till the morning due to business. They had also informed me that Gabriel left numbers for an interior designer to fix my office up.I went to the office and notice that everything was still out of place and destroyed. I shut the door behind me, determined to deal with it another time. I went to my room and tried to mind- link with Eugene.I want to hear his voice some recognition that he was still in the Capitol. However, I found he had tuned me out as I did the others. When I looked over at my nightstand, I saw a single white lily with a note attached to the stem. When I picked up the card, I fell to the ground, crying.The note was in Eugene’s hand writing stating;“You will make a beautiful Queen Luna, Olivia.”I shed tears for the friendship that I lost because of my selfish actions. I scream ‘til my v
Olivia’s POVI was fortunate that no one saw me leaving the hotel with Herold, even more so that Gabriel was not at home when I arrived. The guars were nowhere to be seen, so going to my room and cleansing myself of Herold’s scent was easy enough.When Gabriel came back to the palace, I was expecting an argument or a fight, but he kissed my forehead and said we had been apart for too long. I wanted to agree with him but in spending the night with Herold; I realized I was losing myself to them every step of the way. I could not regret the situation because Herold would not let me neither would my conscious.I had gotten closure with Herold, but I did not get to end it. As I pushed my hands through my hair and closed my eyes, I heard something drop on my desk with a loud thud. I opened my eyes to see a paper with an image of me leaning into Herold.The headlines were spinning a story that was actually true this time: “Luna Queen Spending Night of Passion
Olivia’s POVI would be lying if I said that what Gabriel had told me was weighing heavily on my heart and mind. Even though he never gave into temptations of being with another woman, he did not fully commit to his marriage with Rebecca. But he was fully committed to my happiness and being with me.It unnerved me. So much so that I did not see the man bump into me. I thought I would fall to the ground, but strong hands caught me at my waist. Aa I pushed back the curls out of my face to see the man that had aided me, I saw eyes of sadness and frail.“Herold?”I saw his Adam’s apple bob while he contemplated answering me.“It is good to see to my Queen,” he said nonchalantly.”I tried to keep my composure in the situation, knowing that anyone could see us and get the wrong idea.“I am glad that you are doing alright.” I smiled. I requested we sit at a restaurant and talk for a while. Gabriel would be in another state discussing polic
Olivia’s POVHerold knew that I only desired to make money for the charities, so it came as a shock to me that in the coming days his lawyer contacted me stating that the Alpha was transferring all of his assets over in my name. Or at least the name I was publicly going as.“All you have to do is a agree to the transfer and I will wire everything to your account after the call.”I thought about all the businesses that Herold conducted over the years and how fortunate he had been. How he never once spent a dime on me except when I asked for help with Reese’s treatments. I sighed into the speaker of the phone that sat on my desk.“I will agree to Alpha Herold’s transferring of compensation for two conditions. One, there is enough left to keep his pack thriving. And two, I will agree if he never shows himself in my presence again.”There was a brief pause before the lawyer came back to.“I will make sure he is aware and when he agrees, th
Olivia’s POVI don’t know how long I had been unconscious, but when I came to the zooming lights that passed overhead gave me indication that I had been in this area before. I saw several houses I had passed during times that Reese and I walked together. I even recognized a restaurant or two that I would go to when I was picking Herold up some food.How many meals had I cooked for Harold here, only to have them turn at my face?Herold?Then it sunk in; the events of a few hours ago flashed in my mind. Herold had kidnapped me. He was the one that messaged me for attention before I left the hospital. He cornered me by the car, but I was unsure how he knocked me out. As I made an attempt to unlock the door, I noticed I was having trouble holding up my wrist.I glanced down at my hands to see that not only were they handcuffed, but someone also handcuffed them to the steering wheel. At least he gave me the courtesy and left my legs and feet unbound. Part