Alicia's POV I gazed at Ramirez, who held me tightly as we both observed the werewolf soldier who had awkwardly delivered the message. Both of us were profoundly shaken. If this is what all fated mates endure after their marriage, then I don't think I want to get married in my next life, assuming there even is one."Lead the way," Ramirez replied as he pulled me alongside him. Lately, I've noticed Ramirez frequently walking in on Alpha and Alex, as well as me, and it's starting to seem like more than just a coincidence.Upon reaching the palace, this time we encountered a dead guard, but I suspected he wasn't killed by a disappearing arrow; rather, it seemed like his blood had been drained from him."Where did you find him?" Alpha Alex inquired, preempting Ramirez's question."He was dumped outside," another werewolf guard responded."Have I not repeatedly warned everyone to watch out for each other?! Haven't I?! And you all allowed us to be killed one by one, unaware that war was lo
Alicia's POVIt was Ramirez. I rested my head on his chest, overcome with fear. My heartbeat quickened as I sensed his hand on my head."Come with me," he responded, pulling me with him to the garden we often visit to unwind."Why are you out here?" I inquired hastily, before he had the chance to question me."I awoke from a dreadful dream. I don't know... Alicia, I don't want to lose you," Ramirez uttered, and for the first time, I saw him nearly moved to tears."What?... What was it about?" I inquired, attempting to see if I could make sense of it. I gently lifted his face to mine and wiped away the tear that was about to fall."I think I'm going to harm you, Alicia, and... and our babies," Ramirez cried."How? Wait... your dream seems similar to mine," I concluded as I tried to connect what I had seen in my dream to his."Yes, I woke up because of that. Hey, baby, look at me. We have to be strong. We must not reveal this side of ourselves to the public, especially to our soldiers. I
Chapter 34Alicia's POV"Lycan Heart?" Ramirez appeared perplexed."What's happening again? What exactly is a Lycan Heart, and why should we be concerned?" Alpha Alex responded."We're in the midst of a war. Can't you see that?" I sneered."That's precisely why we need to concentrate on what truly matters," Alpha Astor replied.Ramirez could hardly utter a word, weakened and fatigued. I gazed at my mate, recognizing his weariness in the midst of all this chaos. The loss of his parents had only compounded the exhaustion."Ramirez, are you... are you alright?" I inquired, lifting his gaze to meet mine. I saw his eyes begin to close as he nodded affirmatively."I'm fine... I just..." He could barely speak as he shook his head, attempting to regain control. But it seemed he was already weakened; he leaned on me and promptly collapsed."Ramirez, please, wake up! Someone, help me!" I shouted, observing a werewolf soldier rushing to his side. Earlier, he had wanted to channel the anger and s
Alicia's POV"I am the Luna of Hamatain, and you will listen to me!" I shouted, amazed by the audacity that had suddenly surged within me. It was as though the words I spoke were not my own, but instead, I felt the dominance of another werewolf power taking hold.I could discern the fear that gripped both Alpha Alex and Alpha Astor in that very moment."Both of you should exercise caution. Be vigilant and refrain from challenging me!" I declared loudly.I observed Alpha Astor attempting to reach out to me, but it was as if an invisible barrier kept us apart."What's... what's happening?" Ramirez managed to rise from his prone position, struggling to focus his gaze on me. However, it was apparent that his vision was blurred."Ramirez," I called, my voice carrying an unusual authority, and I could sense his surprise."Darling, what has you so upset?" he inquired, turning his attention to Alpha Alex and Alpha Astor, who remained frozen in place, unable to utter a word. As Ramirez's visio
Alicia's POV"Ramirez, sweetheart, please look at me!" I shook him, realizing that he had lost consciousness. I checked his pulse but found it had stopped. I let go of his head and approached the beast, which had already sensed my agitation and anger."Who are you, and what do you want from us?" I demanded."You don't need to ask me that; I owe you no explanation!" The beast retorted, charging at me."Melicia, it's time to take over," I communicated with my inner werewolf and the werewolf goddess, aligning the three of us together. With the babies inside me, we became an unstoppable force, charging at the werewolf beast, which was instantly obliterated with a single touch.Thinking he was human, he simply vanished like air. I found myself dropping to the ground beside Ramirez, who appeared lifeless to me."Get him to safety," I ordered the werewolf soldiers who had been standing, witnessing everything that had unfolded. It was the first time a woman had broken the protection boundary
Alicia’s POVI was immediately shocked and looked behind me to see Ramirez fuming with anger."Babe, please, I...I can explain," I stuttered. However, that wasn't the main issue. I noticed he was weak and tired as he dropped to the floor, and behind him stood Kael, who had managed to enter the palace without our knowledge.I watched Ramirez's heart overshadowed with blood as it still beat faster. I became terrified and shouted, "Ramirez! No!" as I saw Alpha Alex, who instead of fighting, ran away."Don't do this. No! Stay away from me!" I shouted, noticing that nothing was happening. Even Melicia, the werewolf goddess assigned to me, was not taking any action. Immediately, I knew it was over for me as I watched Kael approach me, completely ignoring my pleas, which fell on deaf ears.I screamed even louder, hoping the werewolf soldiers would come to my aid, but no one came. I closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, I was back in my reality.-----I woke up and realized that I had
Ramirez's POVI heard the uproar of noises emanating from the palace, including my Luna's voice. I lay still on the bed, unable to move, while I gazed up at the roof, where I could see the moon, not yet full but halfway. I prayed to the moon goddess, whose stories I had heard since I was little, and how she had helped many people."Please, help me leave this position. Heal me so I can assist my Luna and be strong again," I pleaded, struggling to stand but failing. I ended up lying down, tears streaming down my face.The footsteps of my fellow soldiers and others who were already prepared for battle echoed around me as they all rushed out, one after the other.I could hear my mate Alicia's heartbeat from where I lay. We had hoped for a smooth and happy life after marriage, but our reality had become a nightmare. Our days were filled with sorrow and tears, with only brief moments of enjoyment.My mate, who wasn't strong enough to lead an army of werewolf soldiers against her fierce step
Alicia's POVI looked at Ramirez, who fought with the strength of many, and all I could say was that I had seen a different man tonight. He was stronger, faster, more agile, and fiercer than I could have ever imagined. He was the first to challenge Kael to come out of the palace since our arrival, but Kael stubbornly remained inside. When I saw my stepmother accompanying him, I couldn't help but think of her as the embodiment of evil."Stepmother, how dare you!" I challenged her for the first time, my annoyance palpable as I tried to approach her, but Ramirez stopped me."Protect the Luna!" he shouted, and I found myself surrounded by some of the werewolf soldiers who had already formed a protective barrier around me. I could sense Melicia's influence in Ramirez; he seemed bolder than ever, his anger intensified threefold.The fight lasted for hours, and I watched my stepmother standing atop the temple, her wicked laughter echoing in the air.I wished I could reach out and end her li