The mate bond surrounding them, Ava and Sebastian stood panting, their lips still touching.Their eyes locked, shining with a newfound understanding."Mine," Sebastian whispered, his voice trembling."Yours," Ava replied, her voice barely audible.Their lips met again, sealing their fate.As Ava and Sebastian's lips parted, their inner wolves stirred.Lois, Sebastian's wolf, awakened with a joyful howl."Mine!" Lois exclaimed, her voice echoing within Sebastian's mind.Sebastian smiled, his eyes never leaving Ava's."Ours," he whispered, acknowledging Lois's claim.Nadia, Ava's wolf, stretched, arching her back."Pack," Nadia whispered, her voice filled with wonder.Ava's heart swelled, sensing Nadia's acceptance."Sebastian is ours," Ava confirmed, her voice barely above a whisper.Nadia's excitement grew, her energy coursing through Ava.Lois and Nadia began to converse, their wolf language weaving a bond between them.Sebastian chuckled, feeling Lois's enthusiasm."Ava, Lois is eag
Colton's heart swelled with gratitude as he returned to his pack after Ava’s heartfelt forgiveness expressed by her return of his power. Even if Ava had feelings for him, he knew that he did not deserve her attention. All his feelings of affection for her were sacrificed for her forgiveness. Now that he and his pack had been totally forgiven, his only feelings towards Ava were those of gratitude, heartfelt gratitude.He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of his responsibilities as alpha. He would protect his pack from any invasion, including his own erring heart. His pack must come before anything else, even his own joy and happiness. With renewed determination, Colton set off towards the Bloodmoon pack's territory. His steps were light and his followers had to increase their paces as they followed their alpha, which seemed to have received new vigor from his encounter.As he approached the border, a strange sensation washed over him. The land itself seemed to stir, responding to
The following day, Ryder sought out Colton in his private quarters, his expression serious."Alpha, may I speak freely?" Ryder asked.Colton nodded, gesturing for Ryder to continue."Our pack's resurgence is impressive, but there's one crucial element missing."Colton raised an eyebrow."A strong Luna, Alpha," Ryder said.Colton's expression turned thoughtful."A mate to stand by my side, to strengthen our pack's bonds."Ryder nodded."With Ava's forgiveness, our pack's healed, but we need a stable foundation."Colton leaned back in his chair."I've considered it, Ryder. But finding the right Luna..."Ryder's gaze locked onto Colton's."Ava is the right choice, Alpha. She showed remarkable strength and resilience. And you were once mated to her."Colton's eyes clouded."Ava's forgiveness came with conditions, Ryder. She's not interested in being my Luna."Ryder's expression turned sympathetic."I understand, Alpha. But perhaps...given time."Colton shook his head."I won't pressure he
It took less than half the normal time that Ava usually spent when going home from work to get to her house after his fated mating turned fated enemy with Sebastian. Ava stormed into the lodging house, slamming the door behind her.Becca, lounging on the couch, looked up from her book."Ava, what's wrong?"Ava's face twisted in anger."Everything!" she exclaimed, pacing the room.Becca set her book aside."Tell me."Ava's words tumbled out in a rush."The Moon Goddess bonded me to Alpha Sebastian."Becca's eyes widened."Oh, Ava."Ava's frustration boiled over."And then he kissed me! Stole my first kiss."Becca's expression turned sympathetic. She got up and embraced Ava."I'm so sorry."Ava's anger reignited."That's not all. Lila told me their parents have arranged their marriage."Becca's gasp echoed through the room. She detached from Ava and stared at her with bulging eyes."What? That's insane."Ava's voice cracked."Lila's been in love with Sebastian forever. And now...now I'm
As Lila left, the room exhaled a collective breath."Well," Becca said, "that was intense. Lila must deeply love you Alpha."Ava's thoughts swirled."What have I gotten myself into?"Sebastian's gentle tone reassured."Together, we will navigate this."Ava's heart skipped a beat."Together?"Sebastian's smile hinted at possibilities."What do you say, Ava?"Ava stood tall, her resolve hardened."Sebastian, I need to say something."Sebastian's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze burning with intensity."Please, Ava, don't."Ava's voice firm."I refuse to accept you as my mate."Sebastian's face inches from hers, his warm breath caressing her skin."Don't say that, Ava."“I, Ava Winston, hereby re….”Ava's words were lost in the rush of Sebastian's lips claiming hers.The kiss was fierce, passionate, and all-consuming.Ava's resistance melted, replaced by a tidal wave of desire.Sebastian's arms enveloped her, pulling her close.Becca's startled gasp echoed through the room."Oh, sorry! I'
Back at Bloodmoon pack, Sarah had settled in with Colton, her joy returning and her beauty replenished. She had renewed her relationship with the pack members, now a better version of herself owing to the humbling experience she had with Kael. Sarah had learnt her lessons.The Lycan King's summons arrived swiftly, conveyed by a stern-faced emissary.Colton, accompanied by Ryder, answered the call.The Lycan King's throne room pulsed with tension.King Tharius's piercing gaze targeted Colton."Alpha of Bloodmoon, explain your interference."Colton stood tall."I protected Sarah from Kael's aggression."Tharius's expression darkened."Kael is her rightful mate, chosen by the Moon Goddess."Colton's voice remained calm."With respect, Your Majesty, Sarah's happiness should be considered."Tharius's face reddened."You dare question the Goddess's will?"Ryder stepped forward."Your Majesty, perhaps—"Tharius's raised hand silenced Ryder."Colton, you overstep. Sarah will fulfill her duty.
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