Beta Eric's POVI'm so dead!I can't help but admit that Ariel is my mate. And Zane knows it. My wolf knows it. And Ariel herself knows. I'm so fucked up!I sit here analyzing all the things about Ariel that don't make sense. She has a lot to explain.Hunter adores her, but he doesn't call her our mate. He keeps hinting that she is not Zane's, but does not confirm that she is our fated one. He hints that she is ours, but never explicitly identifies her as our mate.And no one has seen her wolf, they do sense it, but they just have never seen her shift. She is definitely one of us. Ariel is not attracted to Zane, she doesn't want to have sex with him or have him mark her. That's not really what mates are about. She does not behave like a Luna, has no deep interest in Midnight Moon, and often talks about her father's pack, but never about Eclipse Howl. In conversations with the mayor, she acted more like a delegated authority.Most important, however, is her slip in the R
Beta Eric's POV still"Alexis"With a jerk, she looks up from the book she is reading. A smile spreads across her face as she stands up. I walk towards her, my eyes fixed on her. God, she is so beautiful, how come I only noticed this now?"Alexis," I say again as I stop in front of her. " That is who you are. And not Ariel, Zane's mate." Her face falls in shock and her eyes go wide. A few times she tries to say something but fails. If necessary, I will not hesitate to be tough with her to get the truth. It is not just Zane's mating that is at stake here, my life is intertwined with this as well. I don't know how this will end, but I must separate the identities of Ariel and Alexis so Zane and I have a chance to claim our mate.Moon Goddess, please, I want this woman. She is underage now, I will have to wait to claim her. But I must let Zane know that she is not his mate before I can move on with her."You know that!" she sighs and takes a step closer to me.She looks at me pleadingly.
Again Beta Eric's POVYes! So I became part of my Alpha's mating mess.After listening to Alexis, I know that I have every interest in Zane getting his affairs in order and Alexis returning to Blue Blood, at least for the time being.My biggest challenge now is to advise Zane when he already suspects me of being in love with his mate or having an affair with her. To think that I should be the one to accuse him of all this. Only when Alexis is out of Midnight Moon can these twisted relationships finally be untangled. But Zane is my best friend, I'm going to drag us both through this nasty soap opera and we'll be fine. Just watch me!I make my way to his office, his scent telling me he is still there. I open the door and see him leaning back in his desk chair with his eyes closed, the smell of alcohol wafting to me. "Zane, please. Don't give up. I know it's a rough patch right now, but I assure you everything is going to be fine," I tell him. He opens his eyes and looks
Alpha Zane's POV Eric and Ariel have left my study.My mind still cannot comprehend what happened a few minutes ago.My mate and I rejected each other and it went so smoothly as if we were just friends instead of fated. Strange thing, never heard of this before.Kensley is right, especially for an Alpha, breaking the bond it should have been a more painful experience. But I felt nothing, no thong snapping or short circuit in my body, as described by male wolves who have been through this process before. And Ariel sat there indifferent, nothing was noticeable with her either.Or she is an excellent actress. My pain lies more in her attitude. Doesn't it bother her to leave me today? Her indifference hurts like hell. And why did Eric leave right after her? My Beta swore that she was not his mate and that he did not desire her. Even though her attitude said otherwise. "Zane, this is not possible. An Alpha and Luna rejecting each ot
Luna Ariel's POV "Aaahhh, love ... give me some more ... not coming yet." The words slip from my lips incoherently as I go down on my mate's cock once again. I can't get enough of him, after an hour you'd think I'd be sated by now. But far from it. I need so much more of him, to feel him deeper in my core with every thrust. All those uncertain weeks without him, the fear of losing him if I were forced to leave with Zane, is too much for me. The hot desire inside me to possess him, to fuse our bodies together, is unquenchable.Gorgio grunts under my force as he grips my hips tightly, trying to coordinate my movements. My tits slam into his face, he keeps trying to get a nipple into his mouth but each time it slips off his delicious tongue.And just now his rod is swelling, which means he is close to orgasm. But I wanted to prolong this pleasure, so I held still for a moment to let him cool down. He protests growling, trying to get me to work my hips again,
Luna Ariel's POV When I wake up, it's morning.Carefully, I get out of bed so as not to wake Gorgio. I enter our private bathroom and take a refreshing bath. Here I am, home at last, I can really unwind and relax. Era, my wolf, purrs contentedly now that we are back with our mate.Ariel, we can't escape our destiny. Zane is our mate, we have to take care of business with him. Hunter says Gorgio will ask you to reject Zane,' she points at me. 'But to be honest, I don't feel any strong connection to Claw anymore. It's as if he's resigned to the fact that we'll never be one.'Era couldn't have come up with better news.Being in the middle of two hotheaded Alphas is hell. Neither of them will budge. Gorgio is determined to keep me for himself, while Zane is willing to share. I could see it clearly in the weak mate bond. Had I not panicked that day, I would have talked calmly to Zane and made it clear that it would be better for us to reject each other. Then n
Alpha Zane's POVThis getaway is great.The yacht offers every comfort I can think of and now, after two days, I am relieved of all stress. Of course, I am still in touch with Eric and Kensley via the mind link, but they are doing great. Midnight Moon is running smoothly, apart from the huge amount of paperwork we have no significant threats. We have no known foes, just the occasional rogue who gets too close to our borders. Or Gorgio warriors maneuvering along the western border. Nothing to write home about. And Kensley is up to the task, quickly dealing with such matters. And here I am again, lying on the deck under the sail, enjoying the cool sea breeze.The yacht is bobbing in the middle of the sea. I have just come from a swim, the water is nice and warm and the waves pass by quietly. There is water on all sides, no land in sight. But after these days alone, I begin to long for people around me. The two warriors who came with me retreated to their hut an hour ago.
Alpha Zane's POVWalking through this crowd makes me feel like I'm alive again.With Mase at my side, I make my way through the corridors, stopping to window shop here and there before we continue on our way. When we reach a sports shop, my friend dives in and I follow.He frantically rummages through a couple of baskets, picking up a few shirts until we reach the jeans section."Try these too. These are the most popular ones and have a great fit," he insists as he tosses three pieces onto his arm. Aaahhh, trying them on and taking them off, I hate that so much. The only time I had planned to go shopping was with my mate. But then she would be the one doing the shopping and I would just organize a private catwalk show for myself. Women love shopping and I was so looking forward to spoiling Ariel. I was even prepared to put aside my dislike of walking around just to please her.I need to control myself and stop thinking about what I could have. The present is here, healing is my new pa
Alpha Female Adlin Rain's POV Yay!Seeing my twin brother so happy was the greatest experience of my life. David Gorgio returned to Eclipse Howl a week ago and proudly presented Esmée Clarita as his mate and Luna to the pack. The mark on their necks was clearly visible, it's official. It was a grand celebration, the pack went wild at the sight of the happy, tanned couple who were clearly very much in love.And with that, the criticism of Princess Michaela's rejection was silenced. After my brother's departure on the night of our anniversary, many voiced their displeasure. The fact that the future Alpha had rejected a Lycan in favor of a half-human was unthinkable. For many, it was a missed opportunity to provide the next Alpha line with a strong bloodline; an Alpha King mix with Lycan traits would be formidable. Humans are supposed to be weak, so Esmée Clarita was opposed out of hand.But after seeing the couple together, the naysayers disappeared.To see
Still Future Alpha David Gorgio's POV At high speed, I fly over the smooth water towards the yacht that keeps sailing.Goddess, let me find her right there, I need her so much in my life. I can't imagine her not bothering me with questions while I'm at work, not feeling the need to show me everything new she's bought. No, the princess could not fill my life. What possessed Selene to saddle me with an elitist mate? It's not my style at all, I don't like that kind of display. Rather an annoyance, never stylish. As I get closer to the yacht, I slow down.I am surprised that she has not heard the watercraft approaching and has come to take a look. Suddenly I am gripped by fear. No, it is not possible that she has hurt herself. That's not my girl. If she could endure years of rejection, she could endure anything. I reach the boat floating, jump onto the low platform and tie up the scooter.Then I climb the short
Future Alpha David Gorgio's POV My head spins, my vision blurred as the impact of Adlin Rain's words hits me. Esmée Clarita is gone, gone, out of my reach. She will no longer swarm around me seeking my attention. I was so used to seeing her, it was natural for me to keep running into her and getting annoyed with her. And then complain to my mother to send her away for good, but of course, she would never do that. And now she's gone, really gone, and I don't know if she's ever coming back. This is hard, the sting of pain in my heart at this realization is unbearable. Never again her husky voice and vanilla scent, her hand on my arm when I refuse to offer her the attention she craves. "What do you mean she's gone? Why would she leave? She was waiting for Albert Zane and me to come down," I ask firmly. Threateningly, I walk towards my little sister, I am in no mood for nonsense right now. "Hey brothe
Still Alpha Female Adlin Rain's POV Albert Zane and David Gorgio finally come down the stairs. Albert Zane's eyes are fixed on me and I smile back at him. All eyes are on us now, everyone knows his desire to be my mate. When he takes the last step, he walks towards me, his eyes softening. He pulls me in his arms, buries his face in my neck and breathes in my scent. Nothing. Nothing happens. The intoxicating scent that should be driving me mad, the sparks that should be ravaging my body and the attraction that should be urging me to mark him instantly, are missing.Reality rears its ugly head: we are not fated mates. I feel Albert Zane stiffen as the signs fail him too. But his arms around me do not slacken; on the contrary, he tightens them like a vice. "No! It can't be! You are mine!" he cries in pain.He sniffed my neck and shoulders again, but nothing changed. The result remains
Alpha Female Adlin Rain's POVWhen I arrive at the high, wide staircase of the packhouse, my parents are already there waiting for me. My mother, Luna Ariel, sports a big smile on her face, while my father is watching me warily with slitted eyes. He is clearly uncomfortable, today may be the day he has to let his firstborn daughter go. No father takes this occasion lightly. I am the apple of his eye, and along with my twin brother, he has protected me from harm and discomfort all my life. Albert Zane too, of course, whenever he got the chance to be near me. So, I grew up very sheltered but today all that could change. The three men will have to let me go, or I might end up being Albert Zane's mate. Albert Zane.He is my best male friend, always concerned about what I am doing, my great advisor in the business I have set up with Esmée Clarita. He is madly in love with me, and if I had agreed, we would have been mated by now. But I don't se
Girlish giggles emanate from the room of Adlin Rain, daughter of Alpha Gorgio and Luna Ariel of Eclipse Howl. As Adlin Rain is the eldest of the daughters of the Alphas of Midnight Moon and Eclipse Howl, it was decided that she and Esmée Clarita's eighteenth birthday party would be held in Eclipse Howl. Esmée Clarita had a small celebration in her pack after she left for Eclipse Howl. Tonight will also be their first shift and possible mating. Naturally, unmated Alphas have come from far and wide, each dreaming of having one of the daughters of these prominent packs as a mate. The girls are immensely popular in the werewolf community, and their exploits have received much media attention in recent years. Everyone loves them, and their mischief in the clubs is dismissed as youthful impetuosity. Their clothes and make-up are imitated by many she-wolves and they have even designed their own perfume and clothing line. Their busi
Luna Ariel's POV again I am lying next to my mate in a hammock on the back terrace, enjoying the peace.The pups are with the nannies, this is the time we set aside for each other, without them around. We really need it. All day long we are each busy with our own things and in the evening, we fall into bed next to each other dead tired. Now that we have two pups, I cannot spend as much time in Gorgio's office as I used to. I am a hands-on mum who likes to take care of them myself. The nannies are there to help as the two are very active. So Gorgio and I have agreed to set aside one day a week for us to be alone. On that day, I bathe the twins in the morning and hand them over to the nannies while Gorgio takes care of some urgent business that cannot take more than two hours. Then we are together. Sometimes we stay in the packhouse and relax but more often we go on picnics and swim in my favorite lake. A few times we go shopping at the mall
Luna Ariel's POV again Two more laps and I feel the first cramps coming on.Gorgio sits at the edge of the pool watching me reach the stairs. When I get there, I grab hold of the step and take a deep breath. But then I felt another one and I was sure the contractions had started. My eyes fly to my mate, who is now watching me closely."Why did you stop? You're so red, darling". He slowly gets up and comes over to me, still watching me closely. "It looks like the contractions have started, Gorgio. I feel cramps in my lower abdomen". He ran over to me, sank into the water and helped me up the steps. When he was out of the pool, he held me tightly as we walked to the deckchair. He took the thick bath towel and wrapped me in it. I embrace the warmth that now surrounds me.My mate helps me to lie down and holds my hand. His face is still relaxed. And then I felt the next one and I knew we were ready for the hospital room he had pr
Luna Ariel's POV again "Who do you love?" "You, my Luna”. "And who can't live without you?" "It's you, my love". "And who do you belong to?""To you, my mate".."And who do you drive crazy with your sweet body?""You, my Luna. You and you alone."Here I lie in bed with my only mate, our bodies entwined. It's like before, after a marvelous lovemaking, we renew our vows to each other. Only now there's a big belly between us, we can't get any closer than our twins allow us to. Having pups comes with a lot of adjustments. We've had to cut down on our sex drive, I run out of breath more quickly now."Have I proved my love for you well enough, my love? I have challenged the mating bond with another male just to be faithful to our love. Would you do the same for me?" I know my question is daring, but lately, I have been wondering if Gorgio could end up in the same situation as me.A fully mated and