Unknown POV“Shit!” Jasper yelled as the laptop shut down. The room was silent as they watched him boil with anger.“That little bitch!” he yelled, beating the table in anger. It was midnight, and they were about to extort from Ario. This was supposed to be the last time because they wanted to take all the money. They knew since Maeve was there, they would know what a talented hacker she was; they didn’t know it would be this early.“Which account was it transferred to?” he asked, sweat filling his head.“It is an anonymous account, and there are no other systems connected to theirs because we couldn’t track it,” the hacker said, turning to look at the fuming Jasper. He had warned him to take all the money before they found a better hacker, but he wanted to play mind games with Ario, he is not at all surprised this happened should have just taken everything the first time now they are left with nothing but an empty bank account.“She took all my money! Now we have no money! No funds to
Maeve POVIt’s been two weeks since the pack came, and we are finally settled. It has been a very busy week, and I hardly see Ario. He comes back when I am asleep and goes before I wake up. He has been busy settling everyone in and buying furniture and other things everyone would need. My pack has been isolated from his; the only people I have seen who are from his pack are Maya and some warriors.I wonder why he doesn’t want his pack to come here. I don’t even know if they know they are here, but obviously they have to know. The door opened, and a stressed-looking Ario came inside, removing his jacket, and then he slumped on the bed with his stomach on the bed. I smiled, dropping the book. I went to him, sitting on his lower back. He groaned, his back cracking.“It’s been a long week, huh?” I said, giving him a neck massage. He breathed out without saying anything.“So, I have been searching for pup names, and I came up with a few,” I said. He hummed.“For girl, I came up with Janice,
Maeve POVI removed the dagger, stabbing him again, and it filled the whole place with blood.“What is going on here?” Ario asked, coming close, but before he got close, the imposter slapped me hard, pushing me off the bed, and I was going to land directly on my stomach, but thank goodness for Ario’s fast reflexes; he held me just right in time.“Are you okay?” he asked, looking at my face before holding my stomach.“I’m fine,” I said, turning back, and to our shock, the imposter was gone. The only evidence he was ever here was the blood-stained white bedspread. I stood up from the floor, holding my stomach as I sat on the bed. I can’t believe this just happened.“What happened, Eve?” Ario asked, standing in front of me. I breathe out.“I was reading a book Maya gave me about pups and names, and then I must have slept off. Then I dreamt you came; you told me you were merging the pack and wanted me to be your luna. I agreed, and you marked me. Then you changed to a completely different
Maeve POVI stand at the back of the pack. It was an icy night as my pack members all stood behind me. Everyone was holding a candle except me and Ario. The whole place was dark, with the candlelight illuminating it. A soft song played, and I walked down the aisle as the pack members turned to us. They sang a soft, beautiful rhythm.The moment was peaceful, and I felt happy as I looked at Ario. He smiled at me proudly; he couldn’t see my face, but I hoped he could feel my emotion. My love, joy, and respect. I hope he can feel them. I smiled, getting to him, and it was quiet. It was a full moon, and it gave the whole place an extra glow. Ario took my hand, climbing up the little stairs.“Kneel,” he said. I nod my head, kneeling. Then the ceremony started. Ario said a lot of things, his voice echoing, and I paid attention. When he was talking, he brought a big golden bowl with a knife. He gave me a very sharp knife, and I cut into my palm, bleeding out inside the bowl. I watched as he we
Maeve POVI breathed out heavily, covered in sweat, as I watched my pup cry out loudly. It was the middle of the night, and the past few weeks have been peaceful. A week after I became Luna, they put me on bed rest as my stomach got bigger and I was physically weak to do anything, so it had to stay on bed rest. Earlier in the morning, my water broke when I went to pee, but I had no idea. I thought I had too much to drink because I had been drinking a lot of liquid.We were sleeping, and I suddenly felt that pain, and it has all happened so fast. Ario gave a room to Brandon temporarily in our quarters, so he helped me to the pack hospital. Ario and Pa were panicking while I was trying not to lash out at them. But finally, I smiled happily with tears in my eyes as Brandon carried my pup in his arms. I couldn’t see his face, but he had a head full of black hair.“What is the gender?” I asked. Brandon smiled.“Boy,” he said.“Yes!” I heard Ario yelling from the back of the door. Yes, I cha
Maeve POVI walk down the packed ground with Otto wrapped tight around my back. It has been three weeks, and things have been peaceful, too peaceful, and it makes my skin crawl. Otto is growing well into a quiet and observant pup. He doesn’t cry unless he is hungry or wants a diaper change. He would look at you and never stop looking, waiting for you to look away first. I never see him laugh, but he smiles when Brandon does something funny. He is looking a lot like a younger version of Ario, no features of mine on his face or body, which is weird, but the genes must be crazy.Ario has been the best father he can be; he always bathes him, dresses him up, and sometimes he dresses him up in matching clothes. He is happy, and he is not worried about anything like I have been. Otto has been his missing piece, and he is not only a good father but a mate. I guess I still feared deep down he was doing it for the pup, but he has been more affectionate than before; sometimes he would watch me sl
Maeve POV“There are no rules, and it is a duel to death,” I said, and there was murmuring. Brandon stood, looking at Mason, and he looked lost. He stood, wearing his blue sweatshirt and white tank top. He looked lanky, especially how his hair covered one of his eyes.“You have a whistle?” I asked. Ario nodded his head, looking worried but not saying anything. He brought it out, blowing the whistle. Mason didn’t wait; he swung his fist at Brandon. Brandon fell flat on the floor, looking at the sky. Everyone chuckled.“Stand up, you weak gay,” he taunted, walking around him. Brandon sighed, sitting up. He cleaned his lips, looking at the blood, and he almost looked betrayed as he looked at Mason. But he sighed, packing his hair in a tight bun, then he removed his tank top, revealing his muscled body and manly tattoos, which he doesn’t really show.Brandon is gay but doesn’t act girly all the time. People insult him sometimes because they think he acts girlish, but Brandon can blend into
Maeve POV“Really?” he asked. I nod my head.“I cried in this pond,” I said, chuckling.“But he looks so in love with you,” he said, looking surprised at me. I looked at him.“On the night of my birthday, Mary took me to a club to clear my head. She mixed some drinks, and I got drunk. I met him at the club, and it was all history until the next day. I thought he would accept me and do what mates do; he plainly rejected me without saying the words and left,” I said. He gasped.“That stupid bitch Mary!” he yelled. Well, no one likes the beta family. I only tolerated Mary.“I got to the pack, and it was in ruins. I watched my mother die, and she told me to run. I did as she said, panicked, confused and I watched the pack blow up so I had no one to run to but somehow I met myself in this pack. Ario took me in because he knew father but still didn’t accept me, then we found out I was pregnant. He accepted the pup immediately, and we were supposed to co-parent while I became the gamma of the