From Alessia's POVIf there was ever a time in my life when I craved clarity and understanding, it was now. It seemed that the more people became involved, the more chaotic things became, and the more unanswered questions arose. What had initially appeared to be a simple story of an orphaned girl had transformed into a complex mystery. The reason behind my parents' murder was nothing more than a desire to possess the power bestowed upon me by the moon goddess herself.My brother, whom I have no recollection of, despised me simply because he believed he deserved a title that he felt was rightfully his as a man. It was quite sexist, in my opinion, considering the changing times and the progress made by Maliyla's successful petitions.Then, there was my uncle, a former councilman, who craved power and was willing to go to any lengths to obtain it. The question that lingered was why? And what did he plan to do with this power once he had it? Although he sought the power of Maliyla and Kat
From Daunte's POVAs I awoke, a wave of pure bliss washed over me. Beside me lay my precious little one, peacefully curled up. A smile graced my face as I reflected on the passionate night we shared. I reminisced about the symphony of pleasure that escaped her lips as I explored every inch of her. Plus, the way she wiggled and moaned in ecstasy as I hit all of her sweet spots from behind. She surrounded me with her captivating scent as I rolled gently over on my back. Planting a tender kiss on her forehead, I held her close, reveling in her comforting warmth. A profound sense of serenity and contentment washed over me as she stirred in my embrace."Good morning, little one," I whispered as she opened her beautiful blue eyes.She smiled and stretched her arms out, snuggling closer. I kissed her on the forehead again and held her close, feeling the joy of her presence. I felt my heart swell with love and gratitude for this precious gift the moon goddess gave me."Good morning," Alessia
From Alessia's POVListening to their conversation, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the realization that every person in this room was willing to put their lives on the line for me. The only other individual who had ever shown me such unwavering compassion was Jackie. And Goddess, how I missed her. It suddenly dawned on me that I hadn't seen her since the night I ran away from the Crestview Pack. Questions arose in my mind: was she OK? Did she get out of that ratchet place? I needed to make sure she was OK. I made a mental note to talk to Daunte about it; I was sure he could help me.As I sat there quietly, lost in my thoughts, I suddenly felt like I had been pulled out of my body and placed in someone else's. The moment I opened my eyes and looked around, I didn't recognize anything. I sat up and realized I wasn't in Hector's office. Instead, I was in my childhood home. My last time there was when my father announced that we were going on our annual family trip. As I rose to
From Alessia's POVAfter receiving my premonition, I gained a more profound comprehension of the situation. It became clear that my uncle possessed a unique ability, but unfortunately, he never fully utilized it. Despite this, he was still stronger than my mother's wolf. It was puzzling that he was unaware of his own power, and my brother was also struggling with a similar fate.Sitting outside, I allowed the sun to envelop me, closing my eyes and clearing my mind. Immersed in a profound meditation, as I contemplated the possibility of being in a similar situation to my brother, I started thinking about my brother's experience. Inhaling deeply, it was difficult not to feel a sense of responsibility as I contemplated whether there was any way to help him. As I concentrated on my breath, I called out to Briseis, seeking guidance and resolution."I'm here," she said as she slowly appeared."I need to know if there is any way in the world at all that we can save my brother. I can't kill h
From Daunte's POV I sat quietly and listened intently to her every word. I felt my heart sink as she spoke. "I thought you had never met him?" Evangeline's voice pulled me from my thoughts. My gaze shifted to Alessia as she replied, "I have met him once before," she said, her voice low and timid. "When?" Evangeline asked. "The night before the accident, I saw him at the house. I remember telling my mom that someone was next to the car, but she laughed and said it was probably a cat or something." Alessia replied. "You're sure it was him?" I asked with confusion in my voice. Alessia had no memory of them brother, so hearing that she knew he had been there the night before her parents died was shocking. She nodded as she stood. "My uncle didn't realize his power, but he possessed telekinesis and telepathic abilities. He could make objects float, move things with his mind, and even influence people's thoughts. Moreover, he could manipulate time, energy, and even the weather. Despi
From Alessia's POVIt's natural for most people to flee when they sense danger, but I was different. I didn't hesitate to charge straight into it. Why? Because my mate was in trouble and I had to do everything in my power to protect him. Even though I had never been in a situation like this before and had no idea how to defend myself, I couldn't ignore the overwhelming urge to come to Daunte's aid. Every part of me was focused on getting to him and keeping him safe.While sprinting towards Daunte, I told Bririseis, "We must protect them all." As I advanced, my eyes caught sight of Hector, Dominic, and Jonathan, gracefully maneuvering through the air as they raced toward their destination. Trailing closely behind them, a formidable group of warriors, Maliyla and Katia, joined the pursuit. A wave of despair washed over me as I contemplated the sacrifices these brave individuals were making, leaving their innocent children behind to confront the battle that I had inadvertently brought to
From Alessia's POVDaunte's request for me to be Alpha took me by surprise. Who was I to take over and make decisions about a pack I had just arrived at and knew nothing about? I hesitated, not knowing what to say, but Evangeline assured me that everything would work out.Briseis had not spoken to me since Daunte ended up in the hospital. I could feel her stirring inside me, but she was silent. It was bittersweet that she wasn't talking to me, but I knew one of the reasons was due to Daunte being in the hospital. I wanted to ask her if she was okay, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I was scared to break the silence; after all, I had told her to do something. I pushed her to shift and jump into a fight that we clearly were not ready for.As I sat in the hospital room, I glanced at Daunte. For two weeks, he lay there unmoving. The wounds had healed, and there was no trace of a bullet. The doctors couldn't figure out why he was not waking up; every day was torture. I had opted to sta
From Daunte's POVAfter being disconnected from my physical form for two weeks straight, my mind was consumed with thoughts of Alessia. My entire world revolved around her; nothing else mattered. As we made our way back to the Onyx Fang Pack, memories flooded my mind of the first time I laid eyes on her descending that hill. The emotions that flickered in her gaze that night were etched into my memory forever. Even in death, the fear and sorrow that I saw in her eyes continued to haunt me. My only wish was that I had managed to alter her perspective on life and prove to her that I was different from the rest.Alessia whispered, "You have." Looking at her, I saw tears in her eyes."I did what?" I asked, cupping her face and wiping away her tears."I learned what love is from you and that not everyone is the same," she whispered."I didn't say anything, so how do you know what I was thinking?" I mumbled, confused."I heard you through your thoughts," Alessia whispered, a slight smile on
Bonus chapter***Alessia's Promise is Fulfilled***There was only one sound I could hear: the sound of the monitor. Nothing else mattered, not the people in the room nor the sound of my heart beating in my chest. There was only one thing I cared to listen to: the monitor that indicated that Daunte was still with me. As far as I was concerned, losing him was not something that I could cope with at this moment in time. As a result of the fact that he attempted to sacrifice himself for me, I was further convinced of the extent to which he cared for me.As I sat in the chair next to his bed, I recalled the last minutes of our battle as I remembered how we had come so close to losing each other. Watching Jared sacrifice himself in order to save Daunte was one of the most heartbreaking memories I would carry with me. A few seconds before the silver nitrate bullets were fired, Jared had shoved him out of the way. Although one of the bullets still managed to hit Daunte in the shoulder, the ot
***Five Years Later***"Mommy, Mommy, Uncle Hector said a bad word after he hit Daddy," Mikaylea yelled as she ran into the kitchen. There was a great deal of worry and concern in her light blue eyes."Awww, sweetie, I am sure that Daddy and Uncle Hector were only playing," I said to her as I approached her and scooped her into my arms, brushing her strawberry blonde hair from her face.In spite of the fact that Mikaylea was only five years old, nothing flew past her. After placing her in a regular preschool, we were surprised to discover that she was already exceeding every child her age. The sound of laughter reverberated throughout the hallway as Daunte and Hector walked into the kitchen, and I placed Mikaylea in her high chair."You know that I won," Daunte laughed as he approached me, wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing me."Uncle Hector, you hit Daddy," Mikaylea exclaimed, pointing her little finger at Hector."Yes, I did, but only because he fucken deserved it," Hecto
From Alessia's POVIt was never in my head that I was lucky or blessed, not after all the things I have experienced. Many nights, I literally cried myself to sleep, asking the moon goddess to take me away from this life that had been given to me, one which was so disappointing to me. Other times, I would wonder why I was left alone to survive while my parents were gone.All of that changed when Daunte walked into my life and changed everything for me. He changed my life, and I was exposed to new possibilities. To say that I am blessed to have him in my life is an understatement. Having said that, there aren't even a few words that can do justice to my emotions and how he makes me feel. It has been Daunte who has been my rock, the source of my salvation, the source of my reassurance, and a beacon of light in the dark, and I can only wish that others are as fortunate to find someone like this in their lives.I had come full circle in my life, having gone from an orphan to an omega withou
From Daunte's POVAs far as I knew, Alessia had never been outside the city, let alone out of the country. Hence, when Hector mentioned taking Alessia somewhere she'd never been, I asked Maliyla to investigate on my behalf. Imagine my surprise when Alessia confided in Maliyla that she had never seen snow before. After hearing that, it only made sense to take her to Breckenridge since the weather there was perfect for skiing, especially during the winter when the snow was falling, the most beautiful time of the year.I had made sure to leave everything in Dominic's hands, with Hector serving as a backup in case he wasn't available. However, after Luke mentioned that his mate was in my pack, it became evident that he should stay at the Onyx Fang pack to resolve things with her. In order to accommodate Alessia and me comfortably, I had asked Hector to reserve one of the private cottages. I had planned for our honeymoon to only last for two weeks. Due to her carrying pups, I needed to make
From Daunte's POVWatching her walk down the aisle was one of the most breathtaking moments of my life. I will never forget the look she had in her eyes, and I will never forget how she looked at me. Alessia came into my life and changed every aspect of it. I had heard her say many times that she was the luckiest woman, but in reality, I was the lucky one. Every day with her was even more magical than the last. Alessia was the reason I believed in love and the answer to my prayers."Thank you," I said to Hector as I took Alessia's hand and guided her up the remaining stairs to where my father stood. I had asked him the night before to perform the ceremony. I knew that my grandfather had performed his, and I wanted to keep the tradition going."We are gathering here today to witness the union of not one Alpha but two. The goddess had chosen these two amazing people to come together in a union unlike any other," he said, pausing momentarily and smiling at Alessia and me."There are many
From Alessia's POV***Three days later***There was something inexplicable about waking up the morning of the ceremony. At that moment, I felt as if I was the king of the world, well, queen in my case. In the past, if you had asked me if I had ever seen myself mated with an Alpha male and being this happy, I would have laughed at the idea. Daunte was a blessing in so many ways. The kindness with which he treated me was beyond anything I had ever experienced before. During the course of our relationship, he demonstrated his love to me in ways I could never have imagined was possible.Opening my eyes, I turned to find his side of the bed empty. Extending my arm, I touched his side of the bed. The warmth he left behind filled me with a wave of warm chills. Pulling his pillow towards me, I closed my eyes and inhaled his scent. I lingered for a moment, savoring the feeling of his warmth. I felt a surge of emotion wash over me, and I whispered a silent prayer of gratitude for his presence i
From Daunte's POVSeeing Alessia in such a happy state was the best feeling of my life. It was as if she was glowing; her smile alone would brighten your day, and the love she held in her eyes was more meaningful and magical than anything I had ever witnessed.As long as I can remember, I have prayed to the Goddess to give me a mate, and after having watched so many of my closest friends go through hell and back with their mates, I figured that if it made me happy, I would want to go through the same struggles and pains that they did. For me, Alessia's pain, anger, and love meant more to me than anything else in life, and I would happily relive them again and again if I had to do so.In all honesty, finding out that she was pregnant was one of the best pieces of news I ever received; it was one of the most rewarding feelings in my life to have pups in my life. As soon as Hector and Maliyla gave birth to Pethasillla, the feeling began to develop in me; as I spent more and more time wit
From Alessia's POVWhoever said that planning a wedding was easy was a liar. At least, in my eyes, they were. Having to go through all the dress fittings, the cake tasting, food, and floral arrangements turned out to be a nightmare. Kira was a huge help, and so was Jackie. I had asked Daunte to excuse Jackie from work to assist me. I missed talking to her and needed her advice on many things, especially my pregnancy. Although Jackie herself didn't have pups, I needed advice on what to tell Daunte. I wasn't sure if he was ready to have any. As Alpha, I knew that pups were a big deal, as it was through our children that the bloodlines and legacy continued, but was he ready? And most importantly, was I?Briseis had been silent for the last few weeks. Talking to her had become almost nonexistent. It was almost as if she had disappeared.Everything seemed to happen so quickly that I didn't believe it at first. However, it all started making sense when Margaret increased my food intake and
From Alessia's POV Two days had passed since we returned from the Mystic Shadow pack. It was a bittersweet experience. A total of two hundred pack members came back with us to the Onyx Fang Pack. I was happy to have my aunt Millie come with me and Exodus, who we later learned was her mate. However, I was heartbroken to see so many people left behind. Even though we left food and other supplies and promised to return to help them rebuild their homes on the Mystic Shadow pack grounds, I still felt a sense of emptiness but also a sense of hope for the future. I was looking forward to helping rebuild my old pack and making it even stronger than before. Back at the Onyx Fang Pack, Jackie had fitted in quite nicely and had already begun working for Daunte and Hector. I was happy to have my best friend with me, even if I didn't see her as often as I thought I would. Margaret was back to her usual self, and in true Margaret fashion, she ensured that Daunte had his coffee as he liked. There w