Once again Luna Ariel's POVAfter I toured the room, I decided to improve my mood by taking a bath. The bathroom is very luxurious, it has a large bathtub with a Jacuzzi and there are some nice scents on a shelf.I walk into the living room and, as the Alpha had indicated, there is indeed a suitcase. When I opened it, I saw a number of jeans in different colors, loose blouses, scarves and two evening dresses. I notice that there are no shorts or open tops among them, and the dresses have proper long sleeves and a decent cut, nothing revealing. Not that I have a problem with that, but the choice is striking.I wonder if the Beta arranged this himself or if he did it at Alpha Zane's behest. With a sigh, I pick up the case and carry it to the bedroom, where I place it on the sofa. There is no way I am going to unpack, I have no intention of staying here too long. Three months at the most, and not a day more, but sooner if possible. Being so far away from Gorgio is not good
Again Luna Ariel's POVThe Alpha pulls out a chair for me and I take a seat in front of the food on display.It smells delicious, though not exactly what I'm used to. When he lifts the lid, I see black bean rice with okra, tomato, cucumber and some other foreign vegetables. Another tray contained roast chicken and pork, mushrooms and a garlic sauce. There were also two carafes of orange and lemon juice. "That's a lot, Alpha. And it certainly smells good."He takes a plate and puts some of the rice and vegetables on it for me. "Eat as much as you like. I am a healthy eater and the servants always bring me plenty. Later they will come with some tropical fruits". Having served himself, he picks up his fork and knife. "The cook moved here from a pack in South America when he found his mate. His mate is from our pack, but she did not want to move because the man's pack was not really developed. She didn't want to miss out on the luxury," he explains. " Hence o
Luna Ariel's POV stillThe past weeks were great.Zane is such a great host, he knows how to distract me from the circumstances that brought me to Midnight Moon in the first place. I was able to persuade him to postpone the Luna ceremony until Gorgio had come to terms with the situation. It seems unjust that he has no say in matters concerning me while we are still officially mates. I have decided to give my relationship with Zane a fair chance. His claim that Gorgio has complete control over me to the extent that I dare not make decisions for myself still sticks with me. Zane is less possessive, though he cares about my well-being. He always asks my opinion before making a decision that affects me, takes several hours out of his day to be with me, and we often have long conversations about the Council and pack matters.I notice that he does not tread on the ground about our future together. He did tell me that he had suggested to Gorgio that we build a new packhouse on
Clarita's POVIt had been weeks since I had heard from Zane.He had promised to contact me as soon as he got his affairs in order. All those words about never letting me go and making arrangements with me. At last, I had faith again that my life was going to get back on track and that happiness was smiling back at me. But I was betrayed, just like Matt, he dumped me after a few nice lines. Am I so easily taken, or am I just hopelessly naive? I desperately need someone to talk to. Ariel, I haven't seen for a couple of days. Maybe someone here knows where I can find her. I head for the kitchen, where I know the Omegas often gather to gossip. Serena, a kitchen assistant, is there chopping ingredients. We have met a few times and she seems like a nice person."Serena, have you seen the Luna? I want to talk to her, but for some reason I have lost touch with her". The girl looks up from her work. When she recognized me, she smiled."Miss. Luna does not live in Eclipse Howl fo
Clarita's POV stillSerene sat next to me as the pack doctor took blood samples and examined me thoroughly.First, she gave me a glass of sugar water to stop me from vomiting. Waiting expectantly, we looked at the doctor, who looked at his equipment and then back at me. "Hmmm." He makes that sound for the umpteenth time and it drives my nerves crazy. I wish the man would finally say something about my condition and take me out of limbo. And just then he notices my impatience as he checks my blood pressure again. "Miss, one thing is certain. You're pregnant. Almost a month".My heart skips a beat, blood rushes to my head. "Pregnant? Are you sure, Doctor?" I whisper. I can't believe this. All these years with Matt and I haven't been able to get pregnant. And here I am, spending a night with a man I'll probably never see again, and it happens. "A baby? We're having a baby at the packhouse? Moon Goddess, that's great". Serene exults, clearly th
Luna Ariel's POVAs I storm into the apartment, to my surprise, I bump into none other than Eric.Beta is definitely an extraordinary figure. I've seen him stare at Zane and me before, and when I was alone somewhere, it seemed like he wanted to say something to me but held back. But since I last saw him, he never came closer to me. "Luna, did he give you a hard time? It is obvious that you are forcing the relationship, you are not taken with him," he says softly. I stare at him, not quite knowing what to make of his attitude. He is Zane's best friend, does he want to know what my plans are to inform Zane? "Beta, if you are concerned about the welfare of your Alpha, you really need to speak to him yourself. If you don't mind, I want to be alone for a while". I turn around and disappear into my sleeper. With a deep sigh, I sit down on the bed with my hand on my chest. Gorgio! How I miss my mate. His husky voice in the morning when he wakes up
Luna Ariel's POV still Swimming relaxed my muscles and mind considerably.I came here to the sports center because I wanted to be out of the pack house, away from Zane for a while. He makes me breathless, and now that I know I have Gorgio's pup, I don't want him anywhere near me. My destination is already clear, I belong to Gorgio and since this mate refuses to share me, I'll choose him. Him again and again, my first love and mate. Zane will just have to wait for a second chance or chosen mate.After a few laps, I step out of the warm water and sit on a lounge chair. On the table is my bag with a towel and a bottle of lotion. I dry myself thoroughly and, as I start to rub the lotion into my skin, I feel someone standing next to me.Beta Eric took a seat on the lounger opposite me."Around midnight, an SUV will be waiting for you in the back row of the car park. The road to the western border will be clear, I will divert the border patrol. Drive without lights on until y
Luna Ariel's POV again In a relaxed atmosphere the Alpha and I return to our quarters.We had a nice chat at the table about all sorts of topics, drastic events in other packs, Alphas who are now mated and also his ambitions for a seat on the Council. We deliberately avoided the subject of Gorgio in order to maintain a friendly mood.Our time together has proved that we can be friends. Nothing more. And when he kisses me at my bedroom door, I can't resist comparing it to Gorgio. The sparks are there, but again not enough to ignite the pull. "See you tomorrow, my Luna," Zane whispers in my ear and I nod distantly. There is no point in encouraging him, this relationship is meaningless. When I want to move away from him, he seems to remember something. "The time has come to make our relationship public. Tomorrow I have a meeting with Alpha Remus in Silver Bow. Several Alphas and Lunas will be there as well. I will take you with me and introdu
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