Chapter 79: The Alpha's DecreeChad pov The sun rose, as it always does. However, nothing felt the same. My world had shifted on its axis, and I was still trying to get my bearings. I had not slept. Couldn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Avy's face. Heard her words. I felt the weight of my mistakes crush me. The bed was very comfortable. The room was very silent. I paced, creating a route across the dense carpet. My mind raced, yet my thoughts were muddled. How could I have gotten it so wrong? How could I have damaged her so much? I watched the sun rise higher into the sky. Monday. The day of my first speech as Alpha. The day I would confront my pack. My backpack. The thought hung heavy in my gut. I had a responsibility to them. To all of them. This includes Avy. Particularly Avy. I didn't bother eating breakfast. My stomach turned just thinking about food. Instead, I showered, feeling the hot water pound against my flesh. I hoped it would clear my head. It didn't. I got
Alison pov I stood on our front porch, watching my folks through the glass. They paced like caged beasts. Their faces were distorted expressions of outrage and disbelief. I couldn't bring myself to go in. Not yet. The words were still echoing in my head. Head of the cleaners. Kitchen maid. The titles rang like dissonant bells. Wrong. It's all wrong. I closed my eyes and remembered. The crowd had been extremely quiet at initially. Then the shouting began. It swelled like a wave, threatening to drown everyone. Throughout it all, Chad stood there. Unmoved. Unshakeable. I opened my eyes. The neighborhood was quieter now. Too quiet. I could sense eyes on me. Curtains twitch. Blinds are moving. They were all watching. Waiting to see what we would do next. A automobile slowed as it passed our house. The driver craned his neck, hoping to get a closer glimpse. I recognize him. Mr. Johnson lives three doors down. He used to bring us cookies at Christmas. Now he looked at our house as if it we
Chapter 81: Luna's first dayAvyanne pov It was my first day as Luna, but i woke up groggy. The morning light filtering through the heavy curtains, making the foreign room gold. I blinked, disoriented. My body moved automatically, swinging my legs over the edge of the bed. The silky carpet under my feet felt alien. Everything felt alien. I shook the sleep from my eyes, attempting to shake off the strange sensation that clung to me like cobwebs. "Breakfast. "I needed to prepare breakfast." I suddenly remembered. It was a school day, after all. The concept grounded me, a relic of my previous life. I could do it. I could be normal, if only for a time. I padded to where I assumed the door should be, still hazy from sleep. Rather than theMy face came into contact with a chilly, unyielding wall rather than the silky wood of a doorknob. Pain spread across my forehead and nose. "Shit," I said, staggering backward. Reality crashed down around me. This was not my house. I wasn't simply Avy any
# Chapter 82: Luna's first day IIAvyanne povI finally entered my room and closed the door behind me, I leaned against it and dropped to the floor. The Luna crown rested on my dresser, sparkling in the early light. It appeared weighty. It felt heavier. I closed my eyes and took a long breath. This was my life now. The castle felt like a jail. It was a title that seemed like a joke. Friends who couldn't even look at me. But I was here. I was Luna. And somehow, I'd make this work. I had to. For myself and the pack, who now relied on me whether they wanted to or not. With a heavy sigh, I rose to my feet. It was time to get ready for school. Whether or not Luna existed, I still had a life to live. And I wouldn't let anyone, including my so-called friends, make me feel tiny again. As I dressed for school, my thoughts raced with the morning's happenings. The crown on my dresser seemed to mock me, a daily reminder of the role I was ill-equipped to play. I ran my fingertips over its smooth s
# Chapter 84: PowerAvyanne pov The hallways were a flood of bodies. I swam against the current. Voices were ebbing and flowing about me. Whispers. Stares. I maintained my gaze forward. Suddenly, the river separated. A quiet descended. The bodies bent like reeds in the wind. Bowing. To me. I paused. Confused. Their eyes were closed, but I could see the curve of their lips. Their shoulders are tense. This was not respect. This wasn't love. This was dread and loathing, poorly disguised. I turned. Chad stood near his locker. His phone was pushed against his ear. His voice was low and authoritative. Alpha. Ah. So that was it. They did not bow to me, but to him. To the authority that he symbolized. The power that now, through some twist of fate, I was intended to share. I walked on. Behind me, the water closed. The whispers resumed. The classroom door loomed ahead. A haven and a battleground all in one. I reached for the doorknob. "Move it, freak!" Alison's words sliced through the air li
Chapter 84: A House DividedAvyaane I squinted against the strong sunlight. As Brick and Zeke flanked me, I felt beads of sweat stream down my forehead. Silent sentinels. Their gaze examined the surroundings. Alert. Watchful. It should have made me feel safer. Instead, it caused my skin to tingle. Uncomfortable. "You don't have to do this, you know," I told you. My voice is low. For their ears only. Brick grunted. A non-answer. Zeke grinned. All teeth. "What, and you miss out on skipping class? "Not a chance, Luna." I winced at the title. It still seemed wrong. Ill-fitting. Like clothing designed by someone else. We got to the school doors. I paused. My hand is on the handle. The metal felt cool on my palm. "You okay?" Brick asked. His voice was rough. Concerned. I nodded. I didn't trust myself to talk. I pushed the door open. The hall was empty. Classes are in session. Our steps reverberated. Too loud amid the silence. Room 205. Mr. Peterson's classroom. I could hear his voice throu
Chapter 85: Choice Avyaane pov "How can we forget?" Killian stated. His voice was soft. Dangerous. "When you keep shoving it in our faces?" I stepped forward. Into their line of vision. The argument came to an abrupt end. All eyes turned to me. For a moment, no one spoke. The silence was terrible. Then one of the elders stepped forward. Elder MacKenzie. Her face was lined with age and wisdom. Her eyes were keen. Assessing. "Luna," she answered. Her words carried effortlessly through the hush. "I am delighted you are here. "We have a lot to talk about." I swallowed hard. Nodded. "What's going on?" I asked. Though I had a sinking feeling, I already knew. Elder Mackenzie's gaze went across the quadruplets. Her expression was harsh. Disapproving. "It seems," she replied, "that there is some... disagreement with your position as Luna. I felt my heart drop. "I see," I replied. My voice sounded faraway. Hollow. "So what does that mean? For me? "For the pack?" Elder Mackenzie sighed. Heavy.
# Chapter 86: BlairAvyaane As I uttered the words, silence descended upon the room. "I said that I agree." My vocal strength surpassed my own perception of it. "I will take care of it."The quietness only endured for a second. After that, the room burst into excitement. Voices clashed in a manner reminiscent of dueling swords. Mad. Taken by surprise. Afraid. I remained stationary in my seat, a stable force in the midst of chaos. The elaborate conference room, adorned with a tall ceiling and dark wooden paneling, now seemed cramped. Too restrictive.Elder MacKenzie lifted up her hand. The sound faded away. She glanced at me, gave a single nod. I noticed both kindness and concern in her eyes. Anxiety and another issue. Could it be respect?"Then it's agreed," she stated. Her voice remained firm and resolute. It sliced through the tension sharply. Luna Avyaane will dedicate three weeks to each of the quadruplets. In the end, she will make a selection.I glanced around the table. The sh
Chapter 111: Eternal LoveAvyaane pov As I stood on the balcony, looking out over the vast expanse of the pack lands, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of thankfulness and astonishment. The sun was just starting to set, painting the sky in a stunning array of reds and golds, and the gentle breeze carried the familiar scents of home - the earthy richness of the forest, the sweet fragrance of the blooming wildflowers, the faint hint of pine that had always been a comforting presence in my life. I felt completely at peace in moments like these, when the world appeared to slow down and all of the noise and commotion of daily life faded away. This area, this pack, and this family. It was where I belonged, where I had discovered the unconditional love and acceptance I had sought for so long. A gentle giggle from behind me grabbed my attention, and I turned to see Chad stroll out onto the balcony, a playful grin on his lovely face. "Penny for your thoughts, my love?" He muttered, throwi
Chapter 110: Family Avyaane povAnd we were. In the weeks and months that followed, the darkness of Allison's breakdown vanished, giving way to the dazzling, unshakeable joy that filled our lives. The triplets thrived, becoming more beautiful and lively with each passing day, and Chad's commitment to them - and to me - appeared to grow stronger every time. The rest of our family took note of the transformation as well. Logan, Killian, and Blair, who had previously viewed Allison's presence in Chad's life with a mixture of wariness and hatred, Now she welcomed our growing family with open arms, adoring the babies with a zeal that touched my heart. "Look at you, all grown up and starting a family of your own," Killian had taunted one day as he cradled our daughter. "I never thought I'd see the day." Chad had chuckled, his arm wrapped securely around my waist. "Yeah, well, don't get too comfortable," he had said. "You three are next in line, you know." The accompanying laughing and frie
Chapter 109: Closure and New LifeAvyaane pov Finally, the day came. As I held our baby daughter in my arms, the intensity of my love and appreciation threatened to overwhelm me. Her tiny, flawless features—the button nose, the delicate rosebud lips, the thick, dark lashes that fanned across her plump cheeks—filled me with a sensation of astonishment that I had never felt before. When I looked up, Chad's eyes were filled with tears of joy, his gaze riveted on the small infant cradled in my embrace. He reached out and carefully touched the curve of our daughter's cheek, his touch gentle and reverent. "She's... she's perfect, Avy," he said softly, his voice full with emotion. "Absolutely perfect." I felt a flood of pride and love wash over me, so I leaned into his touch, enjoying the warmth and comfort of his presence. After all of our hardships and tribulations to get to this point, finally having our family together and whole was more than I could have asked for. My heart swelled as
Chapter 108 :HomecomingAvyaane pov "I'm glad you're here, Avy," he muttered. "We all are." I nodded and moved my gaze over to where Chad was standing, watching the reunion with a soft, almost reverent face. Our eyes connected, and I knew I'd made the proper decision. This was where I belonged, with him and his family—my family. As time passed, it became evident that this return was not without difficulties. Allison, Chad's on-and-off-again girlfriend, was not pleased with my homecoming and made no secret of it. "I can't believe you're just letting her waltz back in here, after everything she's done," she snapped one evening, her eyes narrowing with anger as she stared at Chad. Chad, to his credit: stayed calm, his voice steady as he responded. "Avyaane is my dear companion, Allison. She and our child belong here, alongside me. I will not turn my back on them again." Allison's lips tightened into an angry line, but she said nothing more and walked away with a huff. I watched her leav
Chapter 107: Second Chance Avyaane pov The subtle click of the church door shutting behind me echoed in my ears, drowning out the quiet murmuring of the guests inside. My heart hammered in my chest as I stood there, grasping the fabric of my dress, torn between the life I had chosen and the one offered to me. Just moments earlier, I had been standing at the altar, ready to devote my life to Ethan, to start a new future with him. A future that was secure, straightforward, and free of the complexities that had plagued my past. A future that, while not what I had hoped for, seemed like it could bring me happiness. And now, in only a few heartbeats, That well planned future had been turned on its head. Because standing in front of me, with desperation and hope engraved into every line of his face, was the man I had loved with every fiber of my being - and still loved, if I was honest with myself. Chad. The sight of him storming through the church doors and yelling to halt the wedding ha
# Chapter 106: Last-Minute RescueChad pov The road stretched out before Chad, a ribbon of tarmac cutting across the thick jungle. His hands held the steering wheel so firmly that his knuckles became white, and his gaze was locked on the horizon, as if he could will his destination into view with sheer willpower. Avyaane was getting married. The words rang in his thoughts like a constant drumbeat, matching the pounding of his heart. Married. To somebody else. To a human who will never completely understand her or offer her the life she deserves. Chad's jaw clinched as he imagined this unknown man - Ethan - holding Avyaane, petting her, and nurturing the child he should have had. Their child. He had no idea the youngster existed until only a few hours before.Guilt and regret rushed over him in waves. How had he let things get this far? How had he allowed Avyaane slip away, making her believe she had to face this alone? "I should have fought for her," Chad mumbled, barely audible abov
Avyaane pov Blair's face was lighted by the gentle glow of the computer screen in his darkened room. His fingers paused over the keyboard, hesitating for a little minute before he began typing: *Hello, Avy. * *How do you feel? Is the small one causing you any problems? Blair pushed send and leaned back in his chair, running his hand through his unkempt hair. It was late (or early, depending on your perspective), but he knew Avyaane would be up. She reported in her last email that the baby had been really active at night. Sure enough, a response came in almost immediately: *Blair! I'm fine, just sleepy. Your niece or nephew appears to believe my ribs is a soccer ball. *How are things doing on your end? Blair's lips curved into a faint smile. Even through the impersonal medium of email, he could hear Avyaane's voice and imagine the sarcastic twist of her lips as she complained about the baby's antics. *Same old, same old," he texted back. *Logan is still on his redemption trip, Killian
Chapter 103: New BeginningsAyvyaane povWillow Creek, a small town, was not at all like the pack areas I had left behind. Nestled in a valley surrounded by rolling hills, it was a community where everyone knew everything about everyone else, and outsiders were received with equal parts curiosity and distrust. It had been three months since I left the quadruplets and my previous life behind. Three months spent creating a new identity and learning to navigate the human world on my own. And after three months of watching my body transform, the small life inside me becomes stronger by the day. I had found work at the neighborhood bookstore, a little business that smelled of old paper and possibilities. The owner, a kind-hearted woman named Margaret, had taken one look at me: alone, pregnant, and plainly out of my element, and gave me not only a job, but also a home in the small apartment above the business. It wasn't a lot, but it was mine. A location where I could start over, where I c
Avyaane povKillian's gaze became gentler. "I am aware that you have," he mentioned. "And perhaps you are correct. However, Avy, at what price? To what extent are you prepared to give up part of yourself in the hope that Logan might transform?"His words had a strong impact on me, leading me to face the questions I had been ignoring. To what extent was I ready to sacrifice? Was it right to make Killian wait while I sorted it out?"I confessed, barely whispering, "I'm not sure." "I simply understand that I must make an attempt."Killian nodded, his face adorned with a melancholic smile. "I comprehend," he responded. "And I'll be here, Avy. No matter what happens, I'll be here."As he pulled me into a hug, I felt a wave of gratitude and love wash over me. Whatever happened with Logan, I knew Killian would always be my rock.The next day, I sought out Chad. Of all the quadruplets, he was the one I knew least. He'd always been on the periphery, quiet and watchful. I found him in the train