I had been training with the rest of the female warriors when I noticed Alpha Daniel shift to his wolf and head towards the forest. Alpha Jackson, Beta Jason and Alex, Daniel’s friend, followed.What had happened that made them shift like that?Well, I was in no position to ask anyone. I had been a female warrior for the past four years, a female warrior who struggled to gain respect from everyone. Orphaned as a pup when my warrior parents died in a rogue ambush, I was raised by an Omega, Maria, who had been like a second mother to me. Alpha Jackson, who had been absent during the ambush to honour my parent’s sacrifice, had declared that as soon as I grew up a little, he would train me hard to be a warrior. I would help him get revenge for my parent’s death.And so it happened. As soon as I was of age to train, Alpha Jackson promoted me to a warrior and I started training hard under his supervision. He was determined to make me his best female warrior and keep his promise to find those
AriaBefore I had the time to adapt to the new situation, my father-in-law had called Ella to his office and I was even more surprised to see my best friend standing there as my new roommate. Ella looked surprised when her Alpha asked her to share her room with me. Boy, that would be hard on my dearest friend. I knew that Ella preferred to live alone and use her exercise equipment. It was her greatest pleasure, especially after discovering she had no mate. She was one of those rare cases of werewolves with no mate. That was the main reason I sent John her way and when he expressed his feelings to her, I mated her with him using my Moon Goddess skills.Ella asked me to follow her and I knew what was coming. She would surely try to make me regret staying with her. She first took me to her house and showed me how little space she had with her training equipment all over the place.My dearest friend didn’t know that it was me of course. As best friends, I had always trained with her and w
DanielI pulled Aria with me, trying to figure out where I was heading. I never intended to go anywhere with her. As soon as I saw her coming with Ella, my father’s words came to mind and I imagined her sparring with our male warriors who had their hands on her, touching her all over. I flipped and out of reflex pulled her away, dragging her behind me. I walked fast and she tried to keep up but ended up running behind me as I held her.We reached the indoor gym, and I pushed the door open. No one was there at the moment. I pulled Aria inside and closed the door, locking it. I turned to look at her and she had tears in her eyes, biting her lower lip. Her face had turned into a mask of pain. I realised I had been holding her injured palm tightly, squeezing it with my fingers.I released her and ran my fingers through my hair nervously. Why on earth did my heart clench when I saw her crying? I lifted my hand to reach her wet face but regretted it immediately.What was wrong with me? I had
Aria“Teach him a lesson,” Tania instructed angrily.“Don’t forget he taught you to fight and you know all the tactics he uses. Surprise him. That will teach him to keep his mouth shut.”I lunged at him and landed a fist on his chin before he could react. I saw the surprise on his face and repeated my actions.This time, his reflexes worked. Daniel leaned back like a bridge with a sideways movement, dodging my punch that flew past him like a breeze.He came back to his feet and rubbed his chin, looking surprised;“What? Didn’t you want to fight?” I asked innocently, blinking my eyes, and without waiting for a reply, I spun and side-kicked him in the ribs. Daniel held his breath, attempting to hide the pain my kick had caused him when it met his ribs. He was the one who taught me to curl my toes so that the impact of my attack would have better results, giving me time to prepare for my next attack. “Yes! That’s the spirit,” Tania cheered in my head and I smiled. I knew what Daniel’s ne
AriaI woke to the sound of music. Valeria had returned and was cleaning. She didn’t know I was back. I opened the door and joined her in the kitchen.She dropped everything and rushed to me, pulling me into a warm hug. “Aria, you are back. Are you feeling all right?” She searched my body for injuries. I hugged her and smiled. “I am fine, Val, don’t worry,” I replied and entered the living room. Valeria followed me as I sat on the sofa.“How did it happen, Aria? Thank Goddess you are fine,” she whispered, her eyes full of tears.“It’s a long story, Val. I have something to tell you,” I replied and that stopped Valeria’s bubbling. She looked at me curiously.“What is it?”“Tonight, Alpha Jackson will announce my new rank upgrade, Val. He is making me a warrior to thank me for saving Andy,” I blurted and waited for my friend’s reaction.“Does that mean you will leave our house? And we will not be in touch as we are?” she whispered, snapping her fingers nervously. “At a later stage, ye
The Crescent Moon packIn the pack hospital -third person’s P.O.V.“What will we tell Alpha Erick when he asks us? Are we going to tell him the truth?” the rogue with the bandaged head said, touching his wound with a trembling hand.“Are you out of your mind? What are we going to tell him? That a young woman half our size beat us and saved that brat? The Alpha will humiliate if not kill us,” the second rogue replied.“What should we say, then?” the first rogue asked.“That one of the pack warriors was around and fought us. Alpha knows how strong the Opal Moon pack warriors are. No one else was around, anyway. So why not lie and save ourselves?” the second rogue replied, huffing in frustration as he remembered how the young woman fought them and won.“Yes. That is what we will say when Alpha Erick asks us,” he said more confidently. Alpha Erick WilliamsI was in my office with my Beta and angrily punched the wall beside me. I created the Crescent Moon pack from scratch and my pack mem
AriaI had been listening to my father-in-law praising me and felt weird about the situation I found myself in. Andy never left my side for a minute and when his father announced my new rank, he hugged me by the legs and cheered.That brought tears to my eyes. I wiped them and the feeling of someone’s penetrating eyes on me made me look up and face Daniel and his girlfriend, Lea.She had her eyes on me, holding Daniel’s hand. She seemed angry and I wondered why. Daniel’s eyes were on Lea and he had a confused expression. Andy called him and he turned my way. I saw his eyes turning a darker blue and he ran his fingers through his messy hair as he walked my way, coming to his brother, still holding Lea’s hand. Cole must have been trying to take over or Daniel felt aroused. These were the cases when my mate’s eyes turned darker blue. When he was angry his eyes turned black or red depending on how angry he was. Black meant angry, and red meant furious.And now Daniel’s arousal was obvious
DanielLea’s question shook me to the core. Had I given my girlfriend the impression that I was so attracted to Aria? Shit! That was foolish of me. I swore inwardly and hugged Lea tightly, kissing her forehead.“Baby, why do you say that? Why would I be attracted to her?” I kept a calm tone, hiding the guilty feeling of betrayal that arose in my heart. How could I do that to Lea and upset her for no reason? Why couldn’t I control my thoughts where Aria was concerned?The Omega was of no significance to me. I shouldn’t have those thoughts nor get so upset when she was around. “She is no longer an Omega, Daniel. Aria is now a warrior. You should get used to her new rank. She will be around us more often now,” Cole reminded me calmly. How could he be so calm?“Because I am not the one in trouble, you are my friend. I am curious to see how you will calm Lea’s suspicions,” Cole mocked me again.“Cole, what the hell? Can’t you be more caring towards your human? I am dealing with something d
Daniel I opened my eyes and watched Aria sleep. Her hand was on her swollen bump and a smile brightened her sweet features. We were supposed to sleep in different rooms since we would have our mating ceremony today but I couldn’t bear to leave her side. I got out of bed, trying not to wake her, and walked over to the window. It was dawn and the rosy glow of sunrise made the landscape dreamlike while a light breeze rustled the leaves. I planned everything with the help of my and Aria’s mothers. I wanted to surprise my mate and make today special. I even invited Ella and Darius to help me. As Aria’s closest friends, they had a special place in our lives. Ella would be my Luna’s Beta after our mating ceremony. Darius had become the second in command after my Gamma. Since he had found his mate, he was no longer a threat to me. I turned to check on Aria and she was still asleep. I left the room quietly, mind-linking our parents, Ella and Darius to meet me in my office. “Is ev
Aria I followed Daniel back into the house and upstairs to our room, still thinking about how he killed Lea to save me from nausea. He gripped my hand all the way into the packhouse and when we approached the stairs, he held me by the waist, helping me up the steps. Not even once did he mention Lea and his part in her death. His main concern was helping me into the house, ensuring I was comfortable enough to walk the long distance. Had my mate changed so much? “What more do you need as proof, Aria? He just killed his ex-girlfriend so you wouldn’t feel unwell. Cole and Daniel are ours to keep, sweetie. Please let’s leave the bad memories behind and start over, shall we?” Tania’s calm voice interrupted my thoughts and I nodded in agreement. My wolf was right. Lea was history and so were all the bad memories from when I first met Daniel. We entered our room and Daniel helped me to the sofa. “Sweetie, stay here until I get the bathtub ready okay?” he said softly and entered t
Lea I had lost count of the days. Daniel had chained me to the wall inside that dark cell, not bothering to check on me again. They fed me once a day. I was drained, filthy and exhausted, cursing Daniel for the ordeal he had put me through. He hadn’t allowed me to explain myself and justify my actions. He was too engrossed in finding that Aria bi.tch and had lost his mind. I hated that I had lost to Aria and Daniel. My stomach turned with anger and disgust. My uncle was not as strong as I’d thought. I’d staked my life on his plans; he was so sure he would succeed. His failure had cost me my freedom and could still cost me my life in the end. Once putty in my hands, Daniel had turned into my worst enemy. I thought through my actions, trying to pinpoint the mistakes that led me to be chained in a prison cell. The rest of me focused on finding a way to escape, if it was even possible. Daniel hadn’t returned since the day he imprisoned me. I wondered what he was up to. I could
Aria I packed my few belongings with Evelyn’s help, unable to believe how things had turned out for Daniel and me. I never expected him to confront Alicia demanding that she leave us in peace and then admit his true feelings in such a raw manner. I knew he was being honest, I read his thoughts. As the mother of all, I had the ability. The position had to have some benefits after all. “I am so happy for you, Aria. Being with your mate is the best thing that could happen to you at a time like this. Your pup needs his father by your side while growing inside you. And you need Daniel’s love and support. From what I heard, as the pregnancy proceeds you will get cranky and more dependent on your mate. Not that I am sure, though. I will never have the chance to feel that way,” Evelyn said, smiling bitterly only for a minute. Then her smile brightened and she patted my shoulder. “You have to promise to stay in touch, Aria. I think of you as my younger sister and I will always be there
Daniel I took Aria in my arms and rushed back to the house. Joshua and his mate were nearby and came running as soon as they saw me. “She fainted,” I explained breathlessly and Joshua led me upstairs to Aria’s room. I placed her on the bed and caressed her pale face. “The doctor is on his way,” Evelyn, Joshua’s Luna said, giving me a deadly glare. “What happened?” Joshua was calmer. “She asked me to accept her rejection and reject her back to prove my love to her. She fainted before I finished accepting her rejection,” I explained anxiously. “Are you stupid? Why would you do such a thing? Aria was simply testing you,” Evelyn reprimanded me. “She insisted it was the only way she would believe me. What else could I do?” I excused myself, holding Aria’s hand. “I can’t believe you are so stupid,” Evelyn argued and I tried hard not to growl at her. “What was I supposed to do? I was trying to convince her of my feelings,” I defended myself. “Joshua, you take care of
DanielMy mate paled as I took a few hesitant steps towards her. Then my eyes fell on her swollen belly. Her hands covered her bump protectively as she looked left and right for an avenue of escape. “She is pregnant. Our mate is pregnant with our pup. Our scent is all over Aria,” Cole voiced my inner thoughts, confirming my suspicion. Suddenly, my mind filled with images of a pregnant Aria who tried hard to hide from Erick’s wrath. A scared young female who had lost her entire family and her fiance at the hands of that lunatic. All the images she had shown us to convince played like a movie in my mind and I clutched my chest in agony, unable to breathe. There wasn’t enough air in my lungs; I was suffocating and started coughing, my eyes brimming with tears of regret. Once more, Aria was pregnant and alone because of my stupidity and sought refuge with the couple who raised our daughter as Beta Jason informed me.With a pained look in her eyes, Aria turned around to leave, gripping t
DanielAfter the strange call from Alpha Ross, I left my office and went for a run. I was restless after his last comment. He sounded as if he was hiding something from me. I could tell by the tone of his voice that there was a secret meaning behind his invitation. Could it be that he knew something about Aria?“Keep dreaming, Daniel. Aria would never ask someone to call you on her behalf. She rejected you, remember?” Cole mocked, and I swallowed hard. My wolf was right. What was I thinking? Aria had left, determined to never show herself to me again. The thought hurt like hell but I knew I deserved worse after being such an ass.hole towards my mate. Still, I wanted to believe that there would be a day I would see Aria again and earn her forgiveness. I returned to the pack and was moody for the rest of the day. After taking over it was the first time, I yelled at my Beta and Gamma over unimportant pack matters.Alex and Dave had confused expressions, and when I stopped yelling, the
JoshuaAria was Daniel Taylor’s mate, and I wondered what kind of person the future Alpha was to mistreat his mate in such a manner.It bothered me that Aria wanted to hide from him. The Opal Moon pack was one of the most prominent packs in our area and Alpha Jackson was an excellent Alpha. How could his son be such a jerk?I felt sorry for the poor girl. She seemed so miserable and dejected that I couldn’t bear to reject her request for shelter. “Honey, we must help Aria. Let’s take her in and be her family for now. What will happen to her and her poor baby if she leaves our pack? She has nowhere to go since her mate has declared her a missing person.” My dearest mate was compassionate and considering that Aria was pregnant and alone, she wanted to do everything she could to help her out. Her pleading tone softened my heart even more and even though hiding Aria might bite me in the rear, I couldn’t deny my mate’s request.“Aria, you are welcome to stay with us for as long as you l
Aria Evelyn and I had just returned from my morning walk to the lake. I sat under the kiosk in the garden, resting until Evelyn returned with our lemonades. Baby Alison was restless today. She kept kicking and turning in my womb as if trying to tell me something. I knew how much a pup needed its father’s voice to feel safe and calm. The deep connection between the foetus and the father was also essential to the pregnant female. After the first trimester and when the mother prepared to nest, waiting for the day she would hold her baby in her arms, she needed her mate close by to comfort her and put her at ease. Our creator designed us that way from ancient times, and nothing could change the way a pregnancy felt for a future mother. It had been three months since Alpha Joshua asked me about my true identity. I couldn’t hide that I was Daniel’s mate anymore. He had posted my photo in the Alpha forum asking if anyone had seen me or if I’d sought shelter in their packs. I tol