Hey guys, it's Nora. HAPPY NEW MONTH!!! Its my birthday month and exactly 19 days to my special day. According to Goodnovel calendar it's already 18 days. Anyway, here's a new chapter for you all. Things are getting pretty spicy right now. Who else saw this twist coming? I certainly didn't until the idea struck. Anyway don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments and vote people! Like, add the book to your Library and God bless you. Muah 💋.
Chapter 61 Orion's POV I stormed towards my car, fuming. I couldn't believe I had been so blind and oblivious to Bryan's schema. He had been playing the long game since we were in California and I had no clue. How could I have been so blind? “Dammit!” I banged my fists on the car repeatedly leaving dents but I didn't care. Everything had been ruined and there was no way out. Ciara was never going to forgive me for this. And even if she managed to forgive me, we could never go back to the way things were. I was fucked. “Shit..” I swore as I jerked the door open. Bryan was going to regret messing with my life like this. He would regret playing these useless games with me for the rest of his miserable life even if it's the last thing I did. I climbed into the car and slammed the door violently before driving off. I had to get home as soon as possible before Ciara did anything rash. I had to at least try to salvage this complicated situation no matter what and I needed he
Chapter 62 Bryan's POV I can't believe it was so easy to trick Orion. For such a well-known Alpha, I expected he'd have figured out my plan from the beginning at least in the middle but just like everyone else except Sophie of course, he had been ignorant. So far, Ciara was angry about Orion's behavior and there was no way she'd forgive him for this betrayal. Besides his mother's insults and the fact that Sophie and Orion were supposed to be together in the beginning would definitely make Ciara lose interest in him. At least that's what I was hoping for. I snickered as I poured myself some wine, swirling the liquid in the glass. “To me,” I chuckled and shook my head, busting at the seams with happiness. With how successful this plan had gone, I had no doubt that Ciara would be by my side in no time. “Alpha, I…” I heard from behind me and turned, smiling at my Beta. “Come in, come in…” I ushered him into the office as I quickly prepared another glass. “Did something happe
Chapter 63Ciara's POV It had been two weeks and 14 days since I moved out of the packhouse and everything felt numb. My body aches all over, there were bags under my eyes, and I couldn't muster the strength to do anything at all. My heart felt weak and all I could do was cry and sulk and lie in bed all day. Grandma Grace often came to the door of my room to check on me and today was no different. “Ciara, child please open the door. At least eat something.” She pleaded, her desperation evident in every word she spoke. This was a different technique from yesterday or the day before. It seemed she always came up with new ways to get me out of my room and I always caved. “I know you're heartbroken but I don't want you harming yourself over someone who never cared about you in the first place.”Fresh tears rolled down my cheeks as I heard her words. But she was right, Orion had never loved me. He had made it clear from the beginning that he never wanted her. Just because he had ch
Chapter 64 Ciara's POV “Congratulations, your granddaughter is pregnant.” It had been a month since I moved out of the Blood Moon packhouse. It had also been exactly two weeks since the doctor gave us the news of my pregnancy and I was still in shock. Grandma was the complete opposite and was walking around the house with a new chip on her shoulder calling herself the newest grandmother. Right now, she was dancing around the kitchen while preparing breakfast. The dining table was already filled with different dishes but she was still cooking. She had become like this after the doctor's announcement two weeks ago and I couldn't get her to stop. “I can't wait for your child to come, I'm going to be a grandmother.” She sang and I rolled my eyes at her terrible singing voice. “Grandma, isn't this food enough? Why do we need more?” I asked her feeling awkward. She shook her head and continued what she was doing. “Don't you know you're eating for two now?” I shook
Chapter 65 Orion's POV “Alpha everything is ready and all the guests are waiting,” I didn't even look up when James walked in. I couldn't be bothered by the events of today. It was my wedding day to Sophie and if this had been a few years back before I met and married Ciara then I'd have been over the moon. Now however, all I cared about was getting Ciara back, apologizing to her and making her mine again. I knew that she was staying at her grandfather's place but I didn't have the courage to go there to see her. Bryan had set me up but only I, Sophie and Bryan knew about it. If I claimed Bryan set me up, I didn't have any way to prove it and Sophie wouldn't say the truth because that would mean losing me to Ciara again. I had never regretted my actions more than I do now. Bullying Ciara and making her feel useless in the beginning was by far the worst decision I had ever made in my life. I should have been happy to find my mate and should have embraced her. I should have c
Chapter 66Ciara's POV“You look so beautifully round Darlington,” Grandma Grace whispered as she sneaked into my room. I rolled my eyes at her and then placed my hands on my now protruding belly as a small smile made its way to my face. At the beginning when I found out about the baby, I wasn't sure how to feel. Now however, I found myself talking to the baby even though there was absolutely no way he/she couldn't hear me. “Why are you so dressed up?” She asked with a frown as she took in the maxi dress I was wearing. “I'm going to see Mikey.” I had told her all about Mikey as soon as I came back home and she was looking forward to meeting him. “It's been a while and besides I want to tell him about the baby.” Grandma shook her head. “I don't think that's a good idea. I think you should stay home today and rest.” I resisted the urge to roll my eyes again and turned to face her. “Why not? I'm pregnant, not sick.” At this rate, she was even more excited about the baby than I was
Chapter 67 Bryan's POV When did this happen? I wondered as I watched Ciara play with Mikey. Her pregnancy was well advanced and couldn't be hidden, not that she wanted to hide it if she was showing ering it off so beautifully in that maxi dress of hers. She had to be the most breathtaking pregnant woman I have ever seen. It's such a shame however that the pup she was carrying wasn't mine. I clenched my fists at the thought of my arrogant brother's face knowing he had an advantage over me yet again. With the excuse of being a father to this child he could waltz his way back into her life again and she'd fall even deeper in love with him. How was I going to compete with that? “A penny for your thoughts?” I smiled at Ciara hiding how annoyed and angry I was. “Tired already?” I teased as she sat beside me. It couldn't be easy for her playing with Mikey in her condition. Mikey was a ball of energy and she was now pregnant and had a belly the size of an actual ball. She had t
Chapter 68 Orion's POV “So tight security has been placed at the border Alpha Stone. The men have been trained for these operations so you can be rest assured.* I nodded and turned to some of the elders in attendance. “Anything else we should talk about?” They exchanged looks and then the eldest, Elder Chuan turned to me. “Alpha, with all due respect, we'd like to advise you to marry this woman Sophie. She's the best choice for a Luna.” I gritted my teeth and glared at him. “Who do you think you are to tell me what to do? That's my personal life. It's no business of either one of you.” “I didn't mean to upset you Alpha,” he raised his hands. “I speak on behalf of the people when I say that the pack would benefit greatly from a strong Luna. One that can fight alongside you in wars and even sit in during meetings.” I slammed my fist on the table. “Are you saying your current Luna isn't capable of fighting alongside me?” He shivered and looked away. “Alpha, what
Chapter 118Orion's POV “What do you mean she went running and never came back?” I barked into the phone as I shrugged my coat on. The temperature was at least -30° and I wasn't looking to catch a chill. “Alright, I'm on my way.” I hung up and tossed the phone in one of the pockets before grabbing my keys from the nightstand. I paused at the door as movements from the bed caught my attention. “Go back to sleep,” “Where are you going?” Sophia asked, her voice groggy and hoarse. I sighed as I pulled the cloth tighter around me. It felt like I was going to war. “Go back to bed,” I'll be back before you know it. I finished the rest in my head and let myself out the room, closing the door gently behind me. I made my way to the boys room and slipped inside gently not wanting to wake any of them up. If that happened, I'd never be able to leave and I had to. Ciara needed me or rather Bryan did. The dynamo between us had shifted from enemies to somewhere in between civil and barely
Chapter 117Bryan's POV “Hey,” I whispered and watched as she squinted, trying to get a hand on her surroundings. “You slept the entire way. Old Man Heartfield must have done a number on you.” She groaned and sat up, wincing as she grabbed her arm. “You have no idea. I can't feel my legs right now.” I chuckled as I got out of the car. I walked over to her side and opened the door. “Well it's a good thing you have me. Hop on,” I turned my back to her and waited. It felt like I had been waiting a long time before she finally jumped on my back. I straightened and began walking into the packhouse. “Alpha,” Ryan greeted me just as we were halfway to the house. I nodded at him and threw the keys at him. “Help me lock up,” He ran off after catching the keys and I carried Ciara into the house heading for my office instead of the room where I'd normally have taken her. “What are you doing? I need to lie down.” She said and I sighed. “I know but we have to talk first.” She stiffened a
Chapter 116Ciara's POV “Focus lavender,” Gramps sang as he sent a punch my way. I ducked out of the way just in time to avoid it hitting my face. Gramps had offered to help me transition beautifully into my dire wolf phase and since he knew more above them than I did, I had taken him up on his offer. It had been two weeks of torture and each time I walked more frustrated than ever. I had a lot on my mind and I had hoped this would help distract me but it wasn't. “Snap out of it,” I sucked quickly before his hand could touch my face. He grinned and I rolled my eyes. Straightening my back, I leaned forward again and blocked his next attacks, sucking in air as the pressure in my chest increased. “Okay, I think that's enough for one day,” he said and pulled back. I frowned and stared at him in confusion. “What's going on?” He pinned me with a hard look as if trying to read me. “I should be asking you that.” “What?” I asked, avoid his gaze. He shrugged and picked up a water bot
Chapter 115 Ciara's POV I got down from the car and muttered my thanks to Ryan before walking towards the house. I had been texting Bryan in the car on the way here so I knew he was already home but I didn't expect to find him standing at the entrance, waiting for me. When he saw me, his face spread into a wide grin and he opened his arms wide. I smiled and ran into them, burying my face into his neck as he held me by my waist, my feets not touching the ground. “I missed you,” he whispered in my ears as his arms tightened around me. I held on tighter and inaled his scent. “I missed you too and before you ask, Lacey is with her grandparents. They decided they wanted her around.” He groaned as I struggled to be put down but obliged. Once my feet touched the ground again, I leaned against him and kissed him deeply like I had wanted to do when I first saw him. I didn't know it was possible to love someone so deeply but yet here I was falling helplessly in love with him mo
Chapter 114 Bryan's POV “Alpha Bryan is here to see you, Alpha,” “Tell him I'm busy,” I rolled my eyes and pushed the door open, tired of his excuses. He was obviously avoiding me or Ciara or both but it was clear. “What do you think you're doing?” I asked as I walked inside. Orion sat up in his seat, a scowl on his usually tight face. “Bryan, I don't remember agreeing to a meeting.” I shook my head. “I don't remember asking,” I turned to James. “You can go now, I'll take it from here.” James eyed Orion before he sighed and walked out leaving us alone. “What are you doing here Bryan? I have a lot of work to do.” “Yeah? Like what?” I asked as I walked around the desk. “There is no serial killer on the loose any longer as it turns out, all is right in the world again.” He sighed and slammed the folder in his hand on the table. “Goddamnit Bryan can't you just go and be happy with her? I'm trying here.” I narrowed my eyes. “What are you talking about?” He rolled h
Chapter 113 Ciara's POV “Well, what are you doing here?” Grandma Grace exclaimed as she opened the front door for me. I rolled my eyes and handed Lacey over to her as I walked inside. Ryan was sitting in the car outside and no matter how much I had convinced him to come in, he refused. “Of course I'm happy to see you, I'm just surprised.” She closed the door and turned to me. “Is everything okay?” She asked and I nodded. “Why wouldn't they be?” She raised an eyebrow and I sighed. “Everything is fine Grandma I promise. I just missed you all so much and I thought, why don't I come visit?” She didn't look convinced but she wasn't trying to pry the real reason out of me either. “Where's Mikey? The house is too quiet.” She laughed. “Well, he and your grandfather went to the store.” I narrowed my eyes. “Alone? Grandma, it's…” She cut me off before I could finish giving her a lecture. “You don't need to remind me how unsafe it is around here child but your grandfathe
Chapter 112 Ciara's POV “Come at me harder, you can do this.” I grunted as I charged towards Bryan, panting heavily. He was quicker though and by the time I got to him, he had moved. “Faster,” he chorused behind me, clapping his hands. I turned and frowned when I saw the smirk on his face. “You're enjoying this.” I accused and he shrugged. “Maybe, maybe not but what you gonna do about it?” he taunted and I sneered as I charged towards him. “Not fast enough,” he snickered as he swerved out of the way again, beating me for the tenth time that morning. I snorted and stepped aay, making my way to the bench where we had kept out things. “Giving up so soon?” He asked but I ignored him as I grabbed my water bottle and drank from it quickly. The tremor in my body relaxed a little as the water passed my throat and circulated. We had been at this since dawn. Bryan woke me up with a passionate kiss and promised to finish what he started if I agreed to train for four hours. N
Chapter 111 Orion's POV I twirled the pen in my hand absentmindedly. My body was sitting in my chair behind my desk in the office but my mind was miles away. What good was rejecting Ciara as my mate if I was going to feel restless when she was hurt or in pain? It was like we were more connected than ever and it took all of my willpower to stand up and walk out of that room when all I wanted to do was sit by her side and stroke her hair. I dropped the pen and began tapping my fingers on the desk. “You're an idiot.” My wolf said and I sighed. He was right, I was the biggest fool. Why would I reject my mate even if she was moving on? Why would I try to reassure my nemesis that she was alive just to calm his wolf when I should have blamed him for her condition? It wasn't his fault that Brianna had shown up at his pack but he could have kicked her out already. Mum had no idea her sister was back and from the looks of things, Brianna had no plans of showing up here to anno
Chapter 110 Bryan's POV I stormed out as soon as I heard noises outside and glared at Brianna who was lying on the ground with Ciara unconscious beside her. “What happened?” Orion was standing beside me wordlessly but I could feel how restless he was. “We were attacked.” She said in a breathless tone. “It seems most of your pack members aren't very fond of your choice in a Luna.” She staggered to her feet. “This wouldn't have happened if she had remained with Orion.” I growled and stepped forward. “How do you expect me to believe that you had nothing to do with it?” She scoffed. “If I did, you have no way of proving it.” She spat on the ground. “Although your mate held her own for a weak and useless Omega.” My heartbeat picked up as I bent over Ciara's limp body. Had she shifted out of desperation to protect herself? “And what is little Orion doing here? Does my sister know you're here?” she asked, turning to look at Orion. Orion ignored her as he came to stand by my side. “