Ava's POV I felt like my head was up in the clouds; I felt so light, and right now, I think I'm really dying. Could this be the end of it all? An escape from my reality? I can only be dead to see my mother. Right?"Ava," a faint voice had called me from afar."Mother," I called, but another voice seemed to be distracting me from hearing from her. "Ava, wake up," I felt a hand shook me so hard, and in a flash, I felt everything go off. The lights, the sonorous, and the echoing sounds, and I was back to reality. At the window where I almost tripped off with Sandra in front of me. And the last drop of tears in my eyes fell on my cheeks. "Mother," I called, with my eyes trickling down with water. "I saw my--""I would advise you not to do that here. My brother shouldn't be seeing this." Sandra warned, lifting me from the ground, and wiping off my tears. "Please...please don't tell him. Please...I'm begging you. I don't want him to know," "Hey, hey, calm down," Sandra ran her hands th
Ava’s POVJust like the day I had fainted, I was wonderfully and magnificently dressed, but this time, it was no longer an introduction to the pack; it was now a mating ceremony.Honestly, why we have to hurry to do this mating ceremony is what I do not understand, at least I had agreed to be his Luna. So why do we have to rush?My heart raced faster against the walls of my chest as I walked down to the palace, with my hand locked with one of the controversial elders in the pack–elder John, and his son Jack, who served as a guard to me all through yesterday.“If she escapes on your watch, no matter your position or whose son you may be, I will skin you alive!” Alpha Grindley had threatened Jack so badly yesterday before leaving, sending more fear into me.Since my parents are dead, no one would hand me over to Alpha Grindley, so this is the best they could come up with.My body shook to the marrow, as I couldn’t believe I would finally become the Luna of the Mooner’s pack. My desire wo
Ava’s POVJust after we exchanged the vow, I felt uneasy and couldn’t even think straight. I glanced at the rings on my fingers every second while my eyes couldn’t help but stay fixed on Alpha Grindley, who was greeting some of the guests.“You should smile more. You looked as if you were forced into this marriage with me. At least, we had some agreement. And that’s exactly what we are working towards right?” Alpha Grindley spoke in whispers, using his mind-linking powers.I swallowed hard, trying so hard to compose myself, I nodded in affirmation to his words. “Okay,” I spoke silently, careful not to allow others to see me before they concluded that the Luna of the Mooner’s pack was going crazy on her first night.“I wonder where Sandra is?” I whispered to myself, setting my eyes to meet Alpha Grindley as I tried to step out of the room.The room was a bit clumsy as people could be seen dancing with their spouses, some making out, while others even went as low as they could, fucking
Ava’s POVThe chirpings of the birds and the cold breeze from the windows had woken me up from my deep sleep, one that fell on me immediately after Alpha Grindley had banged me so hard yesterday.I yawned tirelessly, making sure my back was still functioning by stretching with my eyes closed. Looking beside me, I realized Alpha Grindley was gone, but his scent filled everywhere. “My phone…” I whispered, yanking off the clothes from my body. I quickly dashed out of bed and aimed towards the bathroom, calling out his name to be sure he wasn't inside so I wouldn't be getting myself into trouble.“Aww…” I winced, touching myself below as I felt some lubricating fluid flow down from my vagina. “I feel sore,” I added, rolling my eyes to take away the sex scene from my head. Yes, he might have forced me to be in bed with him last night, but at some point, I couldn't help but surrender to the pleasure that came with it. It was–yikes, I better shake this off. “Alpha?” I called, opening the
Ava’s POVJust as Elder Jack saw that I was being serious about it, he cleared his throat, looking around, to be sure no one was listening. “I…” he paused a bit, his hand shaking uncontrollably, and his fears were something I could smell from afar. If an elder of the Mooner's pack is scared to disclose what went wrong many years back which had led to the death of my parents, then this must be something deadly.“I'm listening…” I started while waiting for elder Jack to say a word. I need to know what exactly is going on! I can't just stay here and wait for Alpha Grindley because, to me, it seems he had tricked me into marrying him, using my parent's death as bait to lure me in. And now that I've danced to his tune, he seems to have relaxed. “There's a bracelet…” Elder Jack paused when a maid walked past us. Quickly, I beckoned him to speak, but he wouldn't say a word. “I think we might want to find somewhere more quiet and safe. I can’t speak about this here. We have been warned.” E
Ava’s POVFear gripped me as I rushed out, only to be met by a sword that almost thrust into me, causing me to scream at the top of my voice. “Ahh!!” I screamed. Seeing how the Mooner's pack was massacred and even the maids were not left behind. It's clear that whoever these attackers were, they didn't come to enslave anyone, but they were so mean. “Neva, I'm scared.” I cried out, as I felt my legs become so heavy. I didn't know where to run to. Everywhere was filled with blood, which flowed down my feet. “Have you seen the Luna?” I heard Alpha Grindley's voice asking his second-in-command, John. “No, Alpha!” “Keep fighting. I think we can't hold this for long. Ask everyone to retreat. Fast!” I heard Alpha Grindley command. I wanted to let him know that I'm here, but if I do, I cannot escape like this. I might have made a mistake by coming to the Mooner's pack. I never knew this was what I'd face. I've never witnessed this kind of scary occasion before. Heads rolling, hands tea
Ava’s POVThe warmth from the fire burning in the little cottage in the house had woken me up from a deep sleep. At the slightest move of my body, I felt my head bang a bit while I struggled with my vision. I could see tables like sticks, and soon it was all clear, and Aunt Janet was standing right in front of me with a cup of coffee. “Are you fully awake now? Can you see me?” Aunt Janet's voice jolted me out of my thoughts while I nodded my head like a five-year-old child. “Yes, yes I'm fine.” I nodded my head while I watched Aunt Janet hand down the cup of coffee she was holding to me before settling down on the sofa close to me, staring at me as if expecting something more. Upon taking a sip of the coffee, I started to feel uneasy, since Aunt Janet's eyes never for once left my face. “Is there something you want to talk to–”“No,” I interrupted her even before she could finish her statement. How the hell am I supposed to tell her that the one-night stand I had the other night
Ava’s POV Just as the knock kept coming, my aunt had no other choice than to leave me inside, making sure the chains were well tightened. “Aunt Janet! Let me go! I promise… I promise to be on…my best behavior!” I shouted, pulling the chains at regular intervals, even though I was sure it couldn't break this way. Why is everyone treating me this way? Why is everyone making me feel so less? Even my aunt? “I'm so tired!” I screamed in anger, tears flowing down from the fountain of my eyes. Ever since the death of my parents, I've always had reasons to cry every single day. I can't believe right now that I'm becoming a parent soon as well. I can't birth this baby if I can't find the father. I would rather flush out of my system or find a way to get out of here to look for him. “You can't just lock me here! Alpha Grindley will find me! Aunt Janet!” I screamed upon hearing the clanging of the padlocks on the gate. “Shut the hell up! I can't allow you to go back to Lyconia. You will b
Ava's POVI shook my head for a second, unsure of what to say.And in a moment of lust, he grabbed me by the neck, pulling me to him, as I swallowed hard, while I felt his tongue frolicking with my ear."Mmm..." I moaned and quickly shoved him off.This doesn't seem right. I'm not some slut that both brothers could use. Or wait a minute...could they have planned it?And more, how am I sure Alpha Lance is Grindley's brother?"I'm going crazy right now. His wolf energy matched that of Alpha Grindley. Could it be because they bore a striking resemblance?" Neva questioned, but I couldn't even give a reply.Not when I'm fighting for my life under this tough handsome Greek god.By the way, it just doesn't make any sense. If this man here is Alpha Grindley's brother, then why did he attack the mooner's pack?"Answer me!" he shouted causing me to flinch at the sound of his voice, as his claws entered me more, bringing some blood out of me as I choked on my words."I'm not none of the things y
Ava’s POVJust as I heard him instruct his soldiers to get rid of me, I walked towards his werewolf soldier, racing my neck and waiting for the next judgment.“Ava, what are you doing?” Neva, my wolf, screamed.And as she tried to restrict my movement, I shut her down.“You are going to die because you couldn’t get to the root of everything, Ava?” Neva started.With my eyes closed, I ignored her words. “Kill me!” I screamed.I could hear everyone gasping. I knew they were amazed at how courageous I was.And to be candid, I didn’t know what came over me.I knew going back to the city would only mean that I would be voluntarily going back to my bondage.Aunt Jane was never going to let me go, and this would cause a war between humans and werewolves.I’m sure Alpha Grindley wants something from me, and he will go to the ends of the earth to get it.“Let her go,” Alpha Lucian commanded.And just as he said that I opened my eyes, blinking them countless times, as I looked at my palm drippi
Grindley's POV"Hey Lance! Mommy and Daddy are waiting for us," I reached out to my brother."I wanna play a little. Can't we just swim a little?" Lance asked as he jumped into the flowing water.Apparently we have gone swimming behind our parents, and Lance doesn't want to come back home again."Lance!" I called out in anger."C'mon, the water is cold, you are going to love it," Lance smiled spilling some water at me."No, thanks. But can we just go now?" I asked, trying to reach out to him when I suddenly heard the bushes rustle.At first, I didn't want to believe it."Lance, can we go now, please? I don't think this place is safe for us," I replied, but just as I looked behind me, I couldn't see my brother again."Lance!" I called out but I heard nothing. It was then I started to panic, jumping into the water to look for him."Kill them all!" I heard a husky voice command.And as they came running, I knew I had to submerge myself into the water. Just after they all left, I quickly
Ava's POVI could see the shock in people's eyes. It looks as if I had committed one sort of taboo.I watched this god in front of me blink multiple times, watching me with awe before bursting into laughter."You know you are so funny, bold, and stupid!" His last words came like a bomb.I can't believe someone would call me stupid. I mean, I know Alpha Grindley uses force on me, and makes me want to do a lot of things with him, but he has never called me stupid."Maybe if you had waited, he might have broken the rules like this one is doing?" Neva interrupted."You know I do love a challenge," The Alpha in front of me replied."Whether you like a challenge or not, read my lips," I stood confidently before him. "I.Am.Not.Going.To-""Take her to the darkest place in the dungeons, and make her learn her lesson. Now!" he commanded.Just immediately the guards held me again, just like they had done earlier, dragging me towards the unknown."Neva, I feel dizzy," I replied, and soon I blacked
Ava’s POVMy eyes were blindfolded during the journey, but I was sure of one thing, I’d been taken so far from the Mooner’s pack, and even from the city at large.“Hiya!” I could hear some men hitting the horses, while they neighed louder.“We are not stopping, the Alpha is expecting us tonight.” I could hear the voice of their commander.Since I’d been tied with a rope that I couldn’t seem to break loose from, I decided to let go.But just as I was trying to sleep, I could hear some muffled voices behind me. It was then I realized I wasn’t alone.“I can sense many people in here, we are not the only ones,” Neva my wolf replied.“Neva, are you okay now? Can you help me break off this chain?” I communicated with Neva through my mind.This is rare, not everyone can do that. But for some reason, I could.“I can’t. I’m still weak. I can smell wolfbane a few miles from here. It’s weakening me.” Neva replied.“Fuck! But who the hell was Alex? Something tells me he’s not real. I shouldn’t hav
Ava’s POVI froze on the spot upon hearing Alpha Grindley’s voice from behind.“Do you think he heard us?” I whispered, my palm becoming all sweaty.“I don’t know,” Neva purred.And as I trembled on the spot, I felt so confused and lost. I didn't even know where to turn until I felt a hand pull me inside one of the corners in the palace.“Please don’t–” I wasn’t done talking when he placed his hand on my lips.“Don’t speak,” he whispered, looking out to be sure Alpha Grindley was gone.“I thought I heard Ava’s voice?” I could hear Alpha Grindley talking to the werewolf soldiers who had turned me back from entering my room the other time.“Yes, Alpha. We didn’t allow her inside. Just as you commanded,” The werewolf soldier reported.“Good,” he replied, surveying around before leaving.And just immediately he left, I heaved a sigh. “Who are you?” I suddenly became conscious of the man that was standing beside me.“I’m John’s friend,” he stepped away from me, bowing to show some respect
Ava’s POVJust after he said that he turned towards me, throwing my clothes at me annoyingly.I blinked countless times, as I looked at him, shocked.“W–What are you doing?” I questioned, holding the bedsheet closer to my chest, as the clothes he threw landed on my face.“Get into those, and get out of my room.” He ordered, looking at me so weirdly like he wasn’t just all over me a few seconds ago.“Can I have my phone now?” I asked.“Didn’t you hear me? Or have you suddenly gone deaf?” He snapped at me, growling.Just as I saw his red eyes, I quickly put on my clothes and dashed out of the room.“Get out!” he roared.Slamming the door shut, I ran into Sandra who pushed me away, causing me to hit my head against the wall which was close by.I could hear the maids giggling, and just when I seethed, they scurried off quickly.I slammed my hand on the floor in anger, picking up my underwear, and for the first time, I looked Sandra in the eyes.“What exactly is your problem?” I seethed.“S
Ava's POVJust as he pulled me closer, I felt his beard brush against my neck, as he left some hickey on my neck, while I held the door handle tighter.I felt more tears roll down my cheeks.I know I'm supposed to resist this guy here after I've lost one child to the cold hands of death. But I find myself fighting so hard with this unrealistic emotion that exists between us."Grindley, why are you doing this?" I gasped as I felt his hand trailing my thighs from beneath.What is this? Are we doing this again?! I thought to myself as I quickly yanked his hand off."Leave me alone, please!" I shouted.The more I tried to avoid him, the wetter I felt.I mean, the heat, and the tension in this room--the aura he exhibits, they are just too much for me to say no to.If only I can avoid the air this monster breathes in.I knew I was stuck with Alpha Grindley, and he would stop at nothing tonight other than to penetrate me. I can see it in his eyes.And the worst part was, there was no way I wa
Ava's POVJust as I watched this creature who was backing me, turning himself to face me gradually, a hand reached out from behind, and I woke up to reality.My breath became unstable, and my heartbeat raced faster.I was back to reality.Back to the whole pain, I thought I had left behind. I'm back to the Mooner's pack where all my troubles had began.And as tears rolled down my cheeks, I tried to reach out to Avanti, the lady that had helped me, but I finally came back to my senses."It was all a dream, Ava," I spoke silently to myself.I was mad at myself. I felt so angry. “Neva, we were close to seeing him,” I burst into tears.Wiping my tears as I tried to comfort myself.Maybe it’s time to go back home. This is useless anyway. Maybe I was doing too much. I couldn’t help but recall Aunt Janet’s voice in my head."You know Ava, I want you to have a good life. Marry a good man, and set aside any grudges you hold against your parent’s mysterious murderer.” “But Aunt, I can’t just f