Kristen's POV"Why did you hide the truth from us?" Sapphire jabs her shoulder in mine, as we walk out of the lecture hall together.And I cast her an incredulous look because she doesn't even want to go there when a secret is never safe with her or Maddy."Do you know how hard it was for me to deal with guilt all the time? Besides you two talk a lot, you could let things slip off easily from your lips.""But we're still your friends and you ought to share deep secrets with us," Maddy pouts at me. She's the shortest out of all three of us while Sapphire is the tallest."Woah, I can't believe you were mated to Alpha Calhoun this entire time, "Sapphire has her eyes raised in their sockets, because never in her life did she expect such a thing to happen."Mated to her mother's husband, you mean," Maddy scoffs as she hugs her book to herself."Whoa, that's just so strange. Something like this hasn't happened before." Sapphire blinks and then looks at me, her face still in disbelief and sh
Kristen's POVMy friends and I were given a special spa treatment at Calhoun's Hotel before we were taken to an elite boutique to shop for dresses. Calhoun has already paid for everything in advance and I've never seen my friends this euphoric before.They're so glad he asked them to join me and they keep singing praises about him. I'm here wondering why Calhoun is doing this, I never asked him for anything. Even my friends told me to loosen up and enjoy myself because I seem to be too uptight. The boutique manager takes me to a different section and shows me a red dress."Alpha Calhoun specially handpicked this one for you,""Really?""He wants you to wear it tonight, with the heels."Why is he doing this? Something doesn't seem right at all.And when my eyes meet the price tag on the red dress, my jaw drops in shock. A whopping 3,000,000 dollars. Is he insane? Wanting to squander such an amount of money on me?It's a beautiful strapless red with a long slit in front and the back
Kristen's POV"What are you doing, Calhoun?" I'm almost short of breath when I ask him this."Listen, tonight is just all about me and you," Calhoun assures me. The look on his face shows that he knows I'm thinking about my mother."No, how can you do this when…""Don't mention her," Calhoun cuts me short. His good mood had dropped instantly. How does he expect me to act calm and nonchalant when he never told me beforehand? He did talk about marriage at the museum, but I never took it seriously. I let it slide after that day. And tonight, he has a ring in front of me, asking me to marry him."But…""I told you I have everything under control, just ease your mind," Calhoun assured me. He hasn't even pocketed the ring yet."It's not so easy." My heart is currently in my throat. It's too good to be true. He seems determined to make me his. My reaction earlier didn't even make him change his mind."Do you want to be with me, Kristen?" Calhoun inquires.My mouth parts and sharp breaths flo
Calhoun's POVKristen.She appeared unsure of herself the first time and even looked embarrassed when I tore the dress off her body. But now she seems completely different, like she's possessed by lust or something because currently kneeling on the floor, toying with my dick in her hands.I have grown so full and swollen that it hurts to the extent that I want to trap her with my weight and fuck her until she begs me to stop, with her eyes red and tearful and her legs trembling. But I can't do that, she told me it's my turn to get pleased by her so I need to let her do as she wishes with me, even though it's pure torture.My little mate is sending me sultry looks as she teases my cock with her tongue.My breathing is sharp and aberrant while she's at this. It's so hot that I can feel my thighs trembling. The way she's stroking with her gaze fixed on me is nearly driving me nuts. And when she slides my dick into her hot mouth, I curse deeply as I stare at the ceiling. Kristen, I had
Kristen's POVCalhoun wasn't joking about getting a dress for me. He pulls up his car in a boutique to get me clothes for school, while I wait in the shotgun, biting and chewing my fingernails. He said he could take me to school in less than an hour and I want to believe him, but fear is getting the best of me. Had I known, I would have returned with Sapphire and Maddy. It's not as if I regret spending the night with Calhoun but school is getting stricter for the soon-to-be graduates.I'm still waiting for him to return when I spot a very strange male resting his body on the car. There's something unsettling about him, he gives me this creepy vibes with the way he's clad in all black. I can't even make out his face because he's staring at the floor the whole time he rests his back on the car. Even pushes his hands in his pants.There's a lot of places he could sit or stand, why does it have to be Calhoun's car? It's wrong. I wait for a minute upon thinking he wants to take a selfie
Calhoun's POV"This is not Jack the Rogue Psycho," I say when I stop in front of the cell gates."According to the way people described him, this is exactly what he looks like," Bryce explains carefully, still not believing the truth. I'll bet he thinks I'm just bluffing when in fact I am hundred percent sure.Taking one look at the man in the cell, I shake my head. He has been beaten to the extent that he cannot even open his mouth to speak. His face and body is covered in bruises. Bruce can be a brute at times, I'll bet this man cried and pleaded that he was being accused falsely, and knowing Bruce, he had paid deaf ears to each of his explanations."How did you find him?" I ask Bruce with a slight frown."A group of people brought him to the council hall and said he was caught stalking women. He's refused to talk about his underground basement where he has the women trapped.""He's not Jack." My voice is firm this time."How would you know, Alpha Calhoun? No one knows exactly what
Calhoun's POVMy vision blurs as another wave of pain strikes through me, and I hold onto the table for support, to keep from falling."That…that wine," I am referring to the half bottle of wine settled in front of me. What the heck did they put in it? Why do I feel funny and in pain at the same time? Something doesn't even feel right at all, with the way my throat is getting itchy and how tears are starting to brim in my eyes.Alpha Ezra still appears calm like nothing is happening in front of him. Even his men had the same expression on their faces."Does anyone feel the way that I do?" I manage to ask, but there's no response from them. Alpha Ezra has his hand on his chin as he smirks at my predicament.Is this real or am I starting to imagine things? I doubt so."You're still a fool, Calhoun. For trusting me after everything I have done to destroy you." Alpha Ezra says and it's right at the same time I ground my teeth because the pain this time is doing no justice to my brain."W
Kristen's POV"Can we talk?" Ben comes amid my friends and I."Why?" I frown a little because he's been avoiding me since the fight broke out at his mother's funeral.Ben doesn't even respond, he pulls me away from my friends with his hold on my wrist. This is rather surprising because I never expected him to speak to me again, talk more or touch me."And here I was thinking you'll keep avoiding me like the plague," I swat my hand away from his grip and tip my head to look at him. His eyes are hate-free today."It's about what happened that day," Ben rakes his hair, pants, puffs, and stares at me."Here we go again," I roll my eyes, "is this what you want to talk about?" I don't even want to have flashbacks of the occurrence that evening."I want us to talk about something else." Ben finally responds."What could it be? I'm this little bitch who goes behind her mother's back to sleep with her stepfather?" I raise a brow at him as I fold my hands across my chest."You don't have to say
Kristen’s POVIn the midst of the Alpha gathering, as discussions about the Moon's Veil unfold (A disease afflicting werewolves across different packs, causing loss of control during transformation and weakening their abilities), I catch sight of Ben Gregory for the first time in ages. His presence is a reminder of the Game of Alphas, where he betrayed Calhoun, leading to a dangerous confrontation with sharks.As Ben's phone rings, he excuses himself from the Alphas' table. Curiosity piqued, I notice Calhoun rising from his seat and following Ben. Intrigued and sensing tension, I decide to trail after them, wondering about Calhoun's intentions.My suspicions prove right when I witness Calhoun cornering Ben, pinning him against a wall. The boy struggles, attempting to free himself from Calhoun's formidable grip, but Calhoun's strength is overpowering. His eyes glow with a fierce red intensity, reflecting the lingering grudge from their past encounter."You thought you could get away wi
Kristen’s POV"It's a girl," the midwife announces, pulling the child out of me, leaving me exhausted and perspiring, helpless on the bed. All the pains wear out from me once the woman places the crying child in my arms.Baby number two.I smile through my tears as I kiss the child.Shortly after, Calhoun and Nana Joyce enter the room to take a look at our newborn.Calhoun, his eyes filled with warmth, approaches me and the baby. "She's beautiful, just like her mother," he says, his voice filled with affection. Nana Joyce stands beside us, a smile playing on her lips."Our little girl," I murmur, my eyes shining with a mix of exhaustion and joy as I look at Calhoun.He gently takes the baby into his arms, cradling her with utmost care. "Hello, my princess," he coos, his deep voice soothing the newborn. "You've got the best mom in the world right here."Nana Joyce, her eyes brimming with tears of happiness, adds, "She's a blessing, Kristen. A beautiful blessing."Calhoun looks down at
With Calhoun back, the pack feels more alive. People are taking their duties seriously, and we've resumed the search for Bruce's murderer. But Calhoun is different now, just half the size he used to be. His clothes hang loose, showing the toll of the curse.Despite his changed appearance, Calhoun doesn't bother with new clothes. He dives into managing the pack, tirelessly addressing the chaos that unfolded during his three-month absence. A man on a mission, determined to make things right.In the middle of all this, our one-year-old son, Aiden, doesn't recognize his father anymore. Calhoun's presence, comforting to me, confuses Aiden.Trying to help Aiden understand, I say, "Look, Aiden, it's Daddy. He's been away for a while, but he's back now."Calhoun, bending down, extends his arms to Aiden. But our son hesitates, eyeing him with curiosity and uncertainty. Calhoun smiles warmly, coaxing, "Hey there, little buddy. It's me, Daddy."Aiden ignores him and runs into the arms of his nan
Calhoun's POVBefore Kristen can lose her balance and fall off, I'm already at her side, steadying her to her feet. Her eyes flutter, revealing her impending faint, and her breaths come out sharply, her mouth parting."Kristen..." I tap her cheek repeatedly, but she's already lost consciousness. Cursing under my breath, I gather her in my arms, carrying her in a bridal style.As I raise my head to look around, everyone stiffens. The shock in their eyes mirrors the astonishment I expected. It's been a week since they last saw me, a week of torment for Kristen and the pack.Gregory, with eyes nearly popping out of their sockets, stammers, "Is that really Calhoun?"I shake my head at them, my gaze hardening as I respond, "Yes, it's me. I heard everything. Trying to replace me and marry off my pregnant wife, calling me a dead man."The elders, attempting to explain, are met with my stern silence. Raising my hand, the room falls into an immediate hush. I take a moment to look at Kristen, m
Kristen’s POVA full week passes, and I find myself paralyzed by emotions and fear, reluctant to face the possibility of witnessing Calhoun's last breath. The elders, sensing the weight of the situation, gather all pack members and call for my attention. Reluctantly, I make my way to the gathering, where they confront me in front of the entire pack."We've consulted the pack doctors, Kristen. Calhoun has only a few days left," Elder Festus declares, his tone somber.The weight of their words hangs heavily in the air as the elders present an ultimatum. I must either step down as Luna of the Greyhound pack or marry Gregory, the chosen successor to the Alpha throne.Disagreeing swiftly, I say, "Calhoun will not die. I won't entertain such decisions."The elders, resolute in their stance, continue pressing me. Gregory, a mix of sympathy and determination on his face, steps forward and implores me to consider the proposal. But I know it’s all a facade. He’s not truly who he claims to b
Kristen’s POVWhere is Alpha Calhoun?The question keeps popping up and spreading within the pack.Until I decide I’ve had enough, and so I called for a meeting with the council of elders."He's sick, okay!" I burst out, my patience exhausted, tears welling up in my eyes."What do you mean, Kristen?" Elder Festus inquires, concern etched across his face.Taking a deep breath, I begin the painful revelation. "It's a curse. Calhoun is bedridden, reduced to a skeleton. We've been trying to find a way to break it, but it's relentless."Gregory, the ever present pain in the assinterjects, "A curse? Are you serious? This sounds like nonsense.""It's the truth," I retort, frustration evident in my voice. "I've been trying to handle things, but it's not easy. The pack needs to know what we're dealing with."Expressions of shock and disbelief rises through the council of elders. Gregory scoffs, "A cursed Alpha? You expect us to believe that?"Elder Adolphus, usually calm, leans forward, "Kris
Kristen’s POVThe following day, the council of elders, along with some men in our pack, call for a meeting.“We’ve noticed something strange going on,” Elder Festus begins, his eyes narrowing.“Yes, what is it?” I ask, feigning innocence, my gaze locked on him.“Our Alpha has been absent for three months, and it’s you who has been handling things,” Elder Adolphus states, his expression stern.“He’s on a long business trip, but he’ll return soon,” I lie, maintaining a straight face and gesturing confidence with a slight nod.“Bullshit, that’s what you keep telling us all the time!” Gregory interjects, a young man holding a high position in our pack.I meet his gaze squarely, a controlled defiance in my eyes. “Do not raise your voice at me,” I say quietly, my tone firm.“Something is happening right under our nose, and you’re keeping it away from us,” he adds, fuming, his eyes searching mine for any signs of deception.“There’s nothing going on, it’s all your overthinking doing a great
Kristen’s POVWeeks keep passing, and I'm stuck in a routine, caring for Calhoun, who stays still on the bed. When the pack asks, I lie, saying he's away for business, hiding the dark truth. The lies get heavier every day.The useless ritual hangs over me like a dark cloud. Daily, I tend to Calhoun, silently begging the moon goddess for help. I'm scared. Will Calhoun end up like his grandfather? It's a scary thought, following me in everything I do.Taking care of him becomes a routine, a desperate act of love against an unyielding curse. I change his clothes carefully, trying to bring a bit of normalcy to his unmoving body. He can only have liquid food, his mouth unable to move, only responding with blinks and closed eyes.As the Greyhound pack's Luna, I live a double life. Outside, I pretend to enjoy parties, hiding the hard truth at home. The pack doesn't know about our tragedy.Three months pass, no progress, and questions about Calhoun grow. The lies get tougher.One day, cleanin
I return home, my heart hurting for my husband. The house feels empty in his absence and the silence makes the pain worse.Bruce, Calhoun’s beta and best friend, is gone. He was Calhoun's right-hand man, and his death took away a possible solution. Sapphire, who is still mourning Bruce, now holds bitterness towards me. Because she thinks I have it all. Except we’re almost in the same position now.Maddy, busy with her own life, stays distant amid the chaos. It’s been one problem after the other, so I don’t blame her at all.I can’t face Aiden at this point, so I let his Nanny, Cynthia take care of him, while I ponder deeply on how to help my husband break the curse.Inside, my turmoil rages. Bruce's death left a hole in my support system. Bruce’s absence makes me feel more alone. Because together we could have find a way to help Calhoun.Thoughts of my own family haunts me. My father got murdered by my own mother, else. Else I could have confined in him.And my mother is just out of