A week later, the sun rose over Wet Creek, casting a warm glow over the bustling city. It was a day of grand celebration, as Sebastian's parents, Raphael and Arianna, had decreed a combined wedding and coronation ceremony for their beloved son and his bride, Ava.Excitement filled the air as the pack and city dwellers prepared for the joyous occasion. Streamers and banners adorned the streets, while the scent of freshly baked goods wafted from the city's bakeries.Ava's excitement was contagious as she, Becca, and Avery prepared for the big day. Becca, Ava's best friend and Scott's mate, helped Ava into her elegant gown, while Avery styled her raven hair into intricate curls."You look breathtaking, Ava," Becca said, tears shining in her eyes.Ava's smile radiated happiness. "Thanks to you and Mom, I feel like a princess."Meanwhile, Sebastian's Beta, Scott, and Becca's mate, helped Sebastian into his formal attire."Make sure you don't mess this up, Alpha," Scott teased, adjusting Se
At the town hall, the Council of Elders gathered to officially declare Sebastian the rightful Lycan king. The hall was abuzz with anticipation, the air thick with excitement, heavy with the scent of old wood and polished stone.Richmond, the lead Elder, stood before the assembly, his voice resonating through the hall like thunder, echoing off the stone walls."By the power vested in us," Richmond began, his voice dripping with solemnity, "we proclaim Sebastian Denizens, son of Raphael Denizens, the rightful ruler of the Lycan nation."The hall erupted into cheers and applause, the sound swelling like a tidal wave, crashing against the rafters. Hands clapped together, palms stinging, fingers intertwined in celebration.Ava's eyes shone with tears, her face radiant with joy, and her skin glowing like moonlit marble. Avery's face glowed with pride, her eyes sparkling like diamonds. Sebastian's chest swelled with emotion, his eyes locked onto Ava's, his gaze burning with love and gratitud
Sebastian stood before the dungeon, his heart filled with compassion. With Ava by his side, he declared, "Today marks a new era. Let freedom and forgiveness guide our path."With a wave of his hand, the dungeon doors swung open, releasing the prisoners from their darkness. Elder Wynton, once a prisoner himself, stepped forward, his eyes shining with gratitude."Thank you, King Sebastian," Wynton said, his voice trembling. "Your mercy knows no bounds."Sebastian smiled warmly. "We are pack, Elder Wynton. We heal together."As the freed prisoners emerged from their dark confines, Sebastian's warriors welcomed them with open arms, offering sustenance, shelter, and warm clothing. The scent of freshly baked bread and roasting meats wafted through the air, tantalizing their senses.The former prisoners, awestruck by Sebastian's kindness and generosity, gazed at him with gratitude. Their eyes, once dull and hopeless, now shone with renewed purpose."We pledge our loyalty to the Prime pack,"
Months later, as dawn broke, casting a warm golden light upon the den, Ava's cries of joy echoed through the cavernous space, signaling the arrival of their most precious gifts. The air vibrated with anticipation, filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers and the gentle hum of Sebastian's soothing murmurs.Sebastian beamed, his eyes shining with pride, as he held Ava's hand, his fingers intertwined with hers. Her grip tightened with each contraction, her nails digging gently into his skin.The warmth of the fire pit danced across their faces, casting flickering shadows on the walls as the pack's healer, Zephyr, tended to Ava with gentle efficiency.Ava's breath caught, her back arching, and a tiny yelp escaped her lips. Sebastian's voice whispered soft encouragement, his lips brushing against her forehead.With one final push, the first pup emerged, a tiny prince with a coat of silken gray. His small cry filled the air, and Ava's laughter mingled with tears.Sebastian's smil
Scents of vanilla, butter, flour and fresh baking woke Ava Winstons from her sleep. Maybe the cook was baking a cake for my birthday! She thought with joy as she got up from the bed and stretched. She checked her body for any new marks, none was there. She closed her eyes and listened patiently to any voice from inside, nothing. She stared at the little mirror on her bedside for ten seconds, whether her wolf would appear to her on this her special day, it did not. She sighed in disappointment as she changed into her maid uniform. She had been waiting for her wolf since she was eighteen. She adjusted her little white cap and smiled to herself in the mirror, her green eyes a little dimmed from the disappointment. She rearranged her brown curly hair, which framed her oval face. Her cheeks dimpled as she smiled.‘Happy 21st birthday Ava. Maybe your wolf would appear later in the night today. But if she chooses not to, being wolfless is not the end of the world.’ She shrugged and got ou
Ava saw stars of different colours and shades, the sound of the hot slap still echoing in her ear seconds later. Her mouth hung open in surprise as she stared at Sarah. Sarah walked over to the chair beside the bed and sat down. She threw Colton’s shirt to him. ‘How dare you seduce our alpha? Huh?’ Ava could only shake her head vigorously in denial. But I did not seduce him, he was the one who assaulted me. She thought inside her but did not dare to say anything because of the vicious look in Sarah’s face. ‘Tell me what happened. On your knees!’ Ava quickly fell to her knees and explained the events of that morning to Sarah. She knew Sarah was a good friend of the Alpha and should be able to reason with him. Sarah had also been nice to Ava in the past, and should believe her. After Ava’s narration, Sarah turned to Colton. ‘You were mated to this thing?’ She pointed at the cowering Ava. ‘And I rejected her immediately. It must be the joke of the day for the Moon Goddess.’ Col
‘Thank your lucky stars today. Get away from our pack and never come back. If you try it, you will die!’ The enforcers told Ava as they dragged her outside the border of their pack. It was a cold morning, the sky was thick with dark clouds, as if threatening rain could fall at any time. This replicated Ava’s exact mood, her hands and feet were chilled with cold, dark clouds of fear and confusion hung around her and her threatening tears fell without any restriction. Why should she restrict them? Who should she hide them from? She was already alone in the world, she had no one. It was true what the strange note said: no one could help her now. Ava hobbled to a nearby tree, to sit on the roots. She rested her feet and massaged her swollen ankle. The words of the note did not leave her. Prepare for the worst.In just four hours, her life had indeed changed for the worse. No cake to celebrate her birthday but rejection, slap, beatings and… banishment. She wiped her tears and wondered a
‘Where did they put that she wolf?’ Sebastian Denizen asked his Beta, Scott, after his meeting with Alpha Colton.‘They already sent her beyond the boundary of the pack’.‘How is Colton handling the affairs of his pack? Things are not done properly at all. Times are hard and security should be taken serious.’ He shrugged and waved at Scott. ‘Let’s go, maybe we can find her and take her in. She shouldn’t have gone far in this rain’.‘My Alpha, I advise that we set out after the rain, the roads are tricky.’ Sebastian nodded and they waited in the car till the rain subsided.‘Did you get any information as touching the rogues?’ Sebastian asked Scott as they drove out of Colton’s yard.‘Yes, my Alpha. They were sighted towards the north side of the gingham forest, beyond Blood Moon Pack’s territory. Their enforcers pursued the rogues but couldn’t catch any of them.’‘Hmmn. They are still on the move. Marcus is still searching for wolfless virgins. When will he stop this nonsense? I must p