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
Alicia's POVIt had been a while since we experienced any troubles in the Werewolf Kingdom of Hamatain. Ramirez and I had been living in harmony, but recently, something unusual began to unfold. We became aware of a problem within the palace, involving conflicts among the werewolf soldiers. Initially, it appeared as though there was a lack of unity among us.Ramirez and I observed these tensions but chose to avert our attention from them. People had seemingly forgotten about my stepmother, but I couldn't shake the feeling that an underlying issue still persisted, although I couldn't pinpoint its source or nature.My mate decided to convene a council meeting to get to the bottom of the matter. However, even the elders were unable to decipher the cause of these disturbances.Pregnancy had limited my ability to take action on many fronts. I was now a month into my pregnancy, yet I couldn't even feel the babies moving inside of me. This alone weighed heavily on all of us, resembling a tra
Alicia's POV The irresistible allure of the Lycan Heart drew me inexorably closer. It's difficult to articulate the overwhelming sensations surging through me; an unrelenting urge compelled me towards it, as if it sought to assimilate me instantaneously. Despite my valiant efforts to resist, it appeared that its power dwarfed any force I had ever encountered. Ramirez, struggling to pull me away, found himself powerless in the face of this overwhelming force. Remarkably, I felt the life within me, the unborn child, reawaken."Alicia! What is happening to you?" Ramirez inquired urgently, though my response remained elusive, as I was ensnared within the potent grasp of the Lycan Heart.Simultaneously, the door trembled violently, echoing with the distant calls of werewolf soldiers from beyond. Curiously, their attempts to force the door open proved futile, as if an invisible, housebound force thwarted their every effort."I cannot discern the cause of this phenomenon! The Lycan Heart a
Alicia's POV I gazed at Ramirez, and within his eyes, I discerned that his love for me remained unwavering, undeterred even after my decision to confine him in the dungeon."Leave us," I requested of the werewolf soldiers, who promptly departed, bowing respectfully to me."Alicia, I know you can hear me. Please, we need to talk. You must break free from this," Ramirez pleaded, gesturing towards me, inching closer step by step."I've already told you, there is no Alicia. The only presence in your world now is the Lycan Heart," I retorted with aggression directed at my mate. Yet, I was painfully aware that I had no control over my words; I merely echoed the Lycan's desires, all the while grieving silently within."I won't give up on you, Alicia. But for me to help, you need to reach out as well. You have to fight this. Look into my eyes and tell me you still feel what I feel. Don't let the spirit control you, no matter the darkness in your heart. We all have good and bad within us, but
Alpha Astor's POV Since I left the Hamatain Pack, I've returned to my territory, but not once have I ceased thinking about Alicia. After her departure, I severed ties with Melissa, as she had only ever caused me pain. Loneliness consumed me within the palace, to the extent that even the concubines could no longer satiate my sexual desires.I had grown more formidable than ever before, and it was apparent that my subordinates and even the elders feared me, both for what I might do and what I could do to them."Fetch me a cup of wine!" I commanded the guard standing beside me, who appeared lost in thought.I stared at him impatiently, but he remained immersed in his own musings. His colleague glanced at him, and they both realized that something was amiss."Are you slow? Is there a problem? I told you to fetch me a cup of wine immediately," I angrily shouted, striking him in the face with my fist, causing his head to collide with the nearby wall and blood to begin oozing from his wound
Alpha Astor's POV"Have you been thinking about me lately?" Alicia asked softly as I motioned towards her."Are you here?" I inquired, seeing Alicia smiling at me from a distance while gesturing toward a glass of water."This is me, Alicia, flesh and blood. Come to my embrace and let me nourish you with my love," Alicia replied in the most seductive manner."Alicia, if this is truly you, I've missed you terribly. I want you back in my life, every facet of you. It doesn't matter if you're pregnant or not; I will welcome you back with open arms. I want to be with you, and I'm prepared to fight for you, even to my last breath," I declared, gently holding her hand while gazing into her eyes, brimming with happiness."I've been thinking about you all the way too. I feel the same way you do. I want you now," Alicia replied as she placed my head on her chest, and the scent of roses surrounded us."Alicia, please don't leave me. Leave Ramirez and come back to me. I'll treat you like a queen f
Alpha Astor's POV I woke up and realized it had all been a dream. Rising from my bed, I attempted to regain my composure, contemplating the startling realism of the experience. I believed I had encountered Alicia, but it had merely been a figment of my imagination, a fleeting dream. My mind wandered to what she might be doing at that very moment. Suddenly, recollection struck me that I had glimpsed her stepmother."Could she possibly grant me access to the Hamatain Kingdom and win Alicia's heart for me?" I pondered aloud.Unable to provide an answer to my own query, I decided to leave my bed and venture into my beloved garden, conveniently located not far from my chamber. My loyal werewolf guards refrained from questioning my early awakening, as it was not yet morning.Upon arriving in the garden, I was taken aback by an unexpected and astonishing sight."Well, well, well, who do we have here?" spoke a voice I recognized from behind, causing me to turn around immediately."And who t