My heart pounded in my chest. I felt Jaden's fingers slipping into my shirt, and I melted at his touch, the bond between us sparking like tiny flames. I sighed as I felt his kisses trailing down to my neck, sucking on it. "Jaden," I moaned as I felt him nibble me. His fingers moved to my breasts, where he squeezed gently, making me tense and moan, my cheeks burning. My man. My partner. How could I talk about Jaden and how much I loved him? How could I express this feeling? When he touched me, it was almost as if my whole body was on fire, burning. His fingers found the zipper of my dress, pulling it down my arms, bunching it at my waist before he held my waist and lifted me up as I helped him finish removing all my clothes. He watched me for a moment, his eyes dark with desire. I felt my heart race even faster, each beat echoing the urgency growing between us. "You're beautiful," Jaden murmured, his voice rough with passion. He leaned down, his lips finding my skin again. This
The bright light bothered my eyes, and I sighed, rubbing them lightly. I moistened my slightly chapped lips and turned, feeling for the other side of the bed. It was cold and empty, indicating that Jaden had been up for some time. I opened my eyes slightly again and sat up in bed with difficulty, feeling a strange ache spread through my body.I remembered last night, and a smile spread across my face. My cheeks felt warm, revealing a blush. Jaden had woken me up in the middle of the night, and at some point, we were tangled in the sheets, making love like newlyweds.I loved him so much. Being with Jaden brought a new sensation every time he touched me. The sparks were still so clear in my stomach, and this entire trip through France was... amazing.The first place we visited was the Eiffel Tower. Then he took me to a chic, renowned restaurant. Before I knew it, he led me on a tour of the city, and I bought numerous local crafts in a nearby small town.I was so excited. I was so happy.
Finally, after a pleasant dinner without our husbands, we decided to split up in the large pack house in the city. The women went one way, and the men went the other. Now, we were in Luna's room, a new concept for me. She had set aside the space for herself, forbidding anyone else from entering and making it her personal place where she welcomes friends, family, and anything she truly cares about. I found the dynamic brilliant. She also seemed so radiant with her husband. All of us did... except Jean and Mavie. “So, how's newlywed life?” Leonor asked. “Well, actually,” I faced her, my cheeks burning a bit. “I've been with Jaden for a few years now. We have kids. We live together. We just decided to make it official.” “I must say the wedding was sensational,” Anais's eyes sparkled, and she laughed. “I’m really glad all my guests enjoyed it. It went by in a blur for me, and then we were already on a plane coming here. It was all a wonderful surprise from my husband.” “Surprises, h
We are saying goodbye to France, but my heart is heavy, completely heavy. However, staying is not and will never be an option. Jaden and I decided to enjoy our honeymoon, as we have had little time together since we had children. It’s only fair that we have some time of peace and no worries.I trust everyone who stayed with my children. I know they take care of them as if they were their own. I am so grateful to the goddess for every person she placed in my life, on my path. They give me the security to go out and travel without worrying about their safety.I still miss Dandara, but I am respecting her space and her life. Still, I always try to make it clear how much we love her and how much we want her to return—or rather, that we are always open-armed for her arrival.“Thank you for the stay,” I say, hugging Anaïs.“Thank you for blessing us with your presence.” She is calm and composed, as a luna should be. I smile and then hug Leonor. She is calm, and we speak briefly until I move
For two whole days, we took a grand tour of Italy. We barely stopped to eat. Jaden wanted me to see everything. I was so amazed. Everything was beautiful and traditional, full of history, and even with the tourists, the city remained romantic.Now, we were in Venice. A few meters away, there was a small pack. Italy had two packs, and as in all the places we visited, we were invited for lunch and a stay on our last day of the trip before we departed.I really wanted to meet the people of the countries we were visiting. The trip, for some reason, also became something diplomatic for me, where I took the opportunity to meet new people without delving deeply into important state matters. It was like visiting old friends.I knew everything would improve a hundred percent while we were there, but I believed that nothing could be hidden for long and that some slip-ups always occurred.“Where are we going first?” I asked, looking around in amazement.“We're going to take the most romantic ride
As soon as we arrived, I jumped out of the car before Jaden could even open the door for me. He got out too, glaring at me with a pout and a furrowed brow. "You should have waited for me," he said as I turned to him."I'm excited, sorry," I whispered, laughing."I forgive you, but be careful," he murmured, looking me over."I didn't trip or hurt myself," I said, rolling my eyes."But you could have.""Jaden, I've been through much worse than a trip," I crossed my arms."That doesn't mean you should suffer more." He shrugged. "I want to be able to protect you from the world, Malia, even though you're perfectly capable of doing that yourself." His fingers squeezed my cheek."I know, and I love you for always thinking of me and protecting me." I kissed the tip of his nose. "Now, let's go... every time we arrive, they stare at us from afar."He laughed and let go of me, putting his hand on my back and leading me to where they were waiting for us. Just like at the other place, the two coupl
After our brief conversation, I got ready and went to my room with Jaden, where we made love several times. It was almost becoming a routine. We were newlyweds, after all, and for me, there was nothing better than the fact that everything here was soundproof – so no one knew what we were doing.Or maybe they could tell; the way Antonella talked about her two husbands, I doubt she could keep her hands off them, and they couldn’t stay away from her. Anyway, they made everything here seem very cool and cozy.I woke up very early to get ready to leave, but I had arranged with Antonella to take a walk around the pack, so she could show me the cool things they had here. Of course, I was excited. More than excited. I was ecstatic. I always wanted to visit so many countries. I remember daydreaming when I was young, when my parents didn’t like me and wanted me gone.I know I shouldn’t keep holding grudges, but the fact is, my mother will never be the same to me. Sometimes, I look at her, and ba
"It was a great, great, great pleasure to be here," I say as I gracefully hug Antonella. Her slender arms adorably wrap around me. I got into the car right after Jaden."It will be a bit longer trip now," Jaden says as soon as the door closes. "We're going straight to some packs located in a beautiful area that I'm sure you'll love.""Well, then I'll have plenty of time to rest." I lean against his shoulder."Are you tired?" he asks, running his fingers through my hair, gently stroking it."Nothing worrisome." I yawn. "I just woke up very early.""You can sleep as long as you want. I'll let you sleep enough." He gives me a small smile."So, where are we going now?" I ask, blinking slowly."We're going to..." He looks at me with squinted eyes and chuckles. "I'm not telling, dear. That's the fun of a honeymoon.""Two mates..." I whisper, a little astonished. "How does she manage with two men?" I ask. "Imagine having to put up with the possessiveness of two alphas?""Hey, I'm not like th
20 YEARS LATER“Darling?” I called as I opened Jaden’s office door.“Beautiful.” He smiled warmly at me. “What do you need?”“Nothing,” I murmured, smiling back. “I just missed you.”“Well, lucky for you, I’m finishing up my work now,” he said, grumbling.“Well, even if you hadn’t finished, I would have insisted you stop.” I said, leaning over his office chair. His hands moved to my hips, pulling me closer.His lips met mine, and he drew me in, guiding my legs to either side of his hips. For the past 20 years, Jaden and I couldn’t keep our hands off each other. It was almost as if our bond was continually renewing itself, which was pretty incredible.Our kisses deepened, and he stood up from the chair with me still wrapped around him, placing me on top of his desk. Jaden's fingers traced every inch of my body.“Jaden, we’re running late,” I murmured, feeling him plant kisses all over my neck and chest.“No one will mind, Malia,” he whispered, as I dug my nails into his shoulders.Jade
Two months later…The pain overwhelmed me completely. It was early morning, and I groaned as I got up and placed my feet on the cold floor of my room.“It’s time, Malia,” Fawn said in my head.“Oh my God. Not again,” I groaned.“This time, with just one baby, we can have a natural birth,” Fawn said, excited.“Oh, no! It… it must hurt,” I whimpered.“Malia, we’re strong, dear,” she winked at me. “We’ll manage. We always do. Look at everything we’ve been through,” she sighed.I nodded as another wave of pain hit me, and I groaned while getting out of bed to try and go to the bathroom, only to find water running down my legs and dripping onto the floor.Jaden jumped up, startled, and turned on the bedside lamp. “W-what?” He seemed to be trying to process what was happening.“Dear, I’m in labor,” I said, biting my cheek.“We need to go to the hospital,” he said, jumping out of bed and searching for things I didn’t understand.“Call the doctor, Jaden,” I grumbled. “And your mother. Call bo
I frowned, my gaze shifting between the two women. Sophie’s eyes were downcast, her hands trembling slightly as she kept them clasped. I had never seen her like this before — so vulnerable, so frightened. A shiver ran down my spine.“What’s going on?” I asked, my tone now more serious. “Is something wrong?”Sophie finally raised her head, her eyes meeting mine. They were filled with so much emotion — fear, hope, regret. It was as if she was carrying a weight that was crushing her from within.“Jaden,” she whispered, her voice wavering. “There’s something you need to know… something I should have told you a long time ago.”My heart began to race. Malia squeezed my hand gently, a gesture of support, but I could see the concern in her eyes too. Okay, something was starting to feel very wrong here.“Just tell me,” I urged, trying to keep my voice steady. “What is it?”Sophie took a deep breath, her chest heaving as if she was about to dive into the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. “I…
I was determined. Today would be the day I would reveal everything to everyone. Finally, Jaden would know that Sophie was his biological mother, the one who had been prevented from raising him due to the cruelty of others.When Sophie entered the room to bring my breakfast, she looked as calm and composed as ever. She walked in with a tray and a smile on her face, but there was something in her eyes that made me feel it was the right moment."Good morning, Queen Malia," Sophie said, placing the tray on the table beside the bed. "As always, I prepared your coffee myself.""Good morning, Sophie," I replied, watching her closely. "Actually, I need to talk to you about something very important."Sophie raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised, and sat on the edge of the bed. "What happened? It sounds serious.""It is serious," I confirmed, looking at her firmly.I hesitated for a moment, trying to find the right words to express my discovery. Like it or not, it was something serious to share,
I woke up with the weak afternoon sun filtering through the curtains, feeling a restless sleep overtaking me. I barely noticed when I fell asleep. The time seemed to drag on throughout the afternoon, and every minute I waited for the results was a torment. I looked at Jaden, who was still sleeping peacefully beside me, and carefully got up to avoid waking him. I dressed quickly before anyone could appear and left my room, checking to make sure I was alone. I descended the castle’s corridors, my heart racing with each step toward the doctor’s office. Each footfall seemed to echo in my chest, reflecting the mix of anxiety and hope I felt. The need for confirmation and the fear of facing a painful truth was almost paralyzing. When I finally reached the doctor’s office door, I knocked softly and entered as soon as he gave a brief “come in.” He was sitting at his desk with a grave expression, which instantly sent a shiver down my spine. “Majesty, the results are ready,” he said, his
"Why do you want to know about my mother?" he asks, his eyes dropping to me with a gleam. "She died, as you know, and—" "No, dear. Your real mother. Didn't your father tell you about her?" I ask. "Oh, that..." He clears his throat and looks at the ceiling. "Dad didn’t give me any photos or descriptions. But he said her name was Sophie, that she lived in our pack, but they were forbidden to live their love after they turned eighteen, when they hadn’t discovered they were mates." He pauses slightly, my eyes widening with each new piece of information. "So, my grandfather took my mother away. They reunited sometime later and spent one night together, making love. The next day, my father found his true mate, and my mother completely disappeared again. Dad tried to move on with his bond, but a year later, when I was only three months old, my mother showed up at his door, begging him to raise me." "What do you mean?" I frown. "Why?" "My mother had a cruel mate, love." His fingers twi
Soph had a mother’s love. She took care of me with a tenderness I had only experienced in my childhood. Now, after my bath, I'm finishing my chicken sandwich while she brushes my hair in front of the mirror in my room.“You have beautiful hair,” she says, gently pulling it back to keep it from falling into my face.“Thank you,” I smile. “So, is the weather here always like this? Does it change so quickly?”“Ever since I got here, yes.” She nods.“So, you’re not from around here?” I ask, surprised.“No,” she laughs. “I’m from the other side.”“Where from?” I ask.“Well…” She clears her throat. “I think this is the only place I’ve really put down roots. I used to travel a lot,” she stammers a bit.“That must have been hard to do with a child,” I murmur.“Actually, no.” Her cheeks flush a little. “I did it alone. Reuniting with my son felt like receiving a gift from the goddess.”“That’s so touching,” my eyes sparkle. “Why did you leave him?”“Oh, I had a problem with my mate, who wasn’t
The days have been almost all the same. I think the pregnancy has made me slower and sleepier, so by the time I wake up, Jaden has already left to start his work as king.I know he's trying to protect me because of the baby, but I want to help while I still can since, during my postpartum recovery, it will be impossible to do much. Besides, we'll have a newborn to take care of.A week ago, we found out that I'm pregnant with a boy. He’s huge, a bit bigger than the twins were, since he doesn’t have to share the womb with anyone else. I can already imagine that he’ll be a big, strong man when he grows up.I sighed as I placed my feet on the cold floor of my room and shivered. A cold front had arrived in the city, and I couldn’t quite handle it. I discovered that the climate here is much milder than in my old pack — which is several miles away from here.I was wrapped in one of Jaden’s hoodies, which was several sizes too big and reached halfway down my thighs, along with a pair of my sw
I smiled widely when I saw Jaden. I walked over to him and gently threw myself into his arms. “Hi, dear. How was your day?”“Good,” I murmured. “But it's even better to be home.”The clock on the nightstand read 7:30 PM, which meant we had spent much more time out than we had planned. Anyway, today had been wonderful, and I felt more connected to the culture of the country.“And how was it here?” I asked, looking up at him.“Tiring,” he said, brushing a strand of my hair from my eyes.“You know you can always call on me for support,” I murmured. “I also have responsibilities in this pack.”“For now, you’re busy producing organs and tissues; I think you can take a break for a while,” he joked, and I laughed, rolling my eyes.“I still want to see the kids before dinner,” I said.“I stopped by earlier; they were in the bath, and I decided not to disturb them,” he murmured. “I was waiting for you.”I smiled at him, leaning in for a chaste kiss. As we embraced, I heard the children’s loud,