Joanna's Point Of ViewLost in thought, I turned and walked into the apartment.The events of the last hour passed me by.The Alpha! My desperate reaction to his kiss was uncommon. I acknowledged that there was an undeniable attraction between us, but it was more of a sexual nature. It was nothing compared to what I felt for Clyde. Damn it, and I am still a married woman.And then his comments about his wolf buzzed through my head. Had I really had sex with an animal that night? According to him, he and his wolf took turns on me. Holy goodness!How hadn't I noticed any of this? This was unthinkable.Of course, at that moment I was in ecstasy, forgetting everything around me because of the infinite pleasure he was giving me. It was as if I had entered another world where only he and I existed and all that mattered was to satisfy our passion. It was sex and nothing else. Ordinary animal lust.But a few minutes ago in his office, we had a different experience. It turned out that we had o
Joanna's Point Of View"Miss, we know you were awake. Just open your eyes. Don't you want to know what happened to you?"The voice was soft and breathy, but unmistakably male. I slowly opened one eye to see two men looking at me in amusement. One of them had a black top and the other one was a deep blond. Both were solidly built, just under the bulky models on the covers of the sports magazines.Yes, it was decidedly childish of me to close my eyes again under the watchful eyes of the men next to my bed. With a slight smile, I opened both eyes."Yes, please. What am I doing here in the hospital? I remember being involved in a collision and being thrown from the back of the vehicle," I answered quietly. "But there were other people in the car. How did they fare?"The men turned to each other in surprise."No, there was no one else when we found you. We discovered you in the ravine in a creek. Luckily, the water level was low enough not to suffocate you," the handsome black-haired one a
Joanna's Point Of View StillGoodness gracious!I had hoped that Mr. Handsome was blessed with some brains as well. Nothing was more frustrating than to engage with a strikingly attractive man, only to discover he lacked wit or intellect. The imposing and irritated Alpha before me now had surely overlooked the finer details. "The doctor referred to you as Alpha when he entered, genius," I responded in a tone reminiscent of a kindergarten teacher. I rolled my eyes, which clearly infuriated him. It seemed the Alpha couldn't tolerate having his weaknesses highlighted. "Take it easy, little fish. I dragged you out of the creek yesterday, and today you're talking down to me?" he growled as he took a menacing step towards me. But his intimidating demeanor didn't scare me, I defiantly met his gaze head-on. He looked back at me in bewilderment, probably not used to such insolence. "How did you learn about werewolves? As a human, you weren't supp
Still Joanna's Point Of View It was a long drive to the pack, even though Blonde was driving at high speed.After everything that had transpired that day, I felt mentally exhausted and fell asleep shortly after we left. When Mr. Handsome gently shook me awake, he announced that we would arrive at his pack in five minutes. He handed me a warm refreshment wipe, which I quickly used to clean my face and neck.We entered a dirt road and soon came to a set of high gates. A man in a riot gear approached us, and as Blonde lowered the dark window, he slightly bowed."Alpha, Beta, I hope your mission was successful," the man said kindly. "Several hours ago, emissaries from the King arrived here. When I informed them of your absence, they indicated that they would return after some time, Alpha.""Messengers from the King? That's strange, they usually announce their arrival well in advance," Mr. Handsome replied in wonder. "Did they mention the purpose of their visit?""No, Alp
Joanna's Point Of View Still The days in the Moonlight Seekers pack flew by. I felt like I was getting stronger. After three days in the pack, I offered Emma my help in the kitchen. Sleeping and watching television was becoming dull, I saw no one but the maid who brought a tray of food three times a day.Emma understood my situation and seized my offer with both hands.We quickly became good friends, and she introduced me to some of her Italian recipes, which she insisted were Zane's favorites. Yesterday, I made lasagna for the Alpha table for the first time; according to Emma, both Zane and the Beta devoured it all. They even argued over who would get the last piece.Zane inquired about who made it as the taste was entirely different from Emma's. Upon learning that I had cooked yesterday, he praised me, which felt wonderful. Today, I prepared my specialty, Jamaican Jerk Barbecue Chicken and Pork with its signature sauce. To balance out the spice, I inc
Joanna's Point Of View again "Joanna, what do you think of Cleo? He is the hottest Beta I have ever seen."Janice sat next to me in the luxurious Maserati and swooned at the thought of Beta Cleo. Yes, I noticed at dinner last night that she was always looking for his attention, but the man was only polite to her. He clearly wasn't interested in her as anything more than a friend.Actually, I had more of an idea that she was afraid that he would be more interested in me than normal and wanted to secure her place in the man's life. Fortunately, the Beta was simply being friendly, teasing me a few times about a mate who was probably looking for me all over the world.Zane was noticeably quiet, listening in on most of our conversations.His eyes seemed to bore into me even more intensely when Cleo brought up the topic of a possible mate. I intentionally avoided making eye contact with him because I didn't want to decipher what he was feeling. I think Janice
Again Joanna's Point Of ViewJanice was not seen throughout the week.I wasn't sure what excuse she gave Zane and Beta Cleo, but they didn't bring her up while we were sitting at the table. However, I couldn't shake off what happened at the mall, especially remembering that woman who looked at me oddly and then said she'd made a mistake.I was certain she was involved with Janice's mate. She was the girlfriend of the man who had caused my friend so much distress. It's likely that Janice, heartbroken by his infidelity, and didn't want to know anything about him.After convincing Emma to tell me how to get to Janice's apartment, I went to see her. I knocked quietly on the door. At first, it was quiet on the other side."Janice, please let me in. I need to know what's going on. Come on, girlfriend," I pleaded with her. There was a rumble and then the door creaked open slowly. I quickly slipped inside before she could change her mind.She lay back down on the bed, and I to
Crown Prince Clyde's Point Of View“Clyde, it was indeed Woodland. The helicopters were, as Alira said, her brother's. And according to our informants, Joanna is the Alpha’s fated mate.”The suspicions were hard enough to digest, but having it confirmed sounded like a sledgehammer being hit on my head. Getting Joanna back was now becoming more difficult, as his fated mate, Alpha Abel, had every right to her. But she is my wife and also had the right to decide how to handle the mate bond.“However, I hate to break it to you, but the only way to speak to her is through the Council. I'm going to ask your father to get the Council to call a special meeting. Alpha Abel must then be forced to take Joanna there so that we can all hear her decision. They cannot ignore the fact that she made marriage vows to you as per human tradition.”Jace was right, but I really wanted to talk to Joanna alone.This was a private affair. She vowed her eternal love to me not long ago and promi
Crown Prince Clyde’s Point of ViewThat temptress almost got me!I should have known I wouldn't stand a chance once she set her mind on seducing me to the point of oblivion. It was always like that, her touch alone made me forget everything around me, all my carefully laid plans. And the Goddess knew how much I needed her!I love my wife with every beat of my heart, every fiber of my being.She employed her usual tactics, the ones that always worked effectively, probably driven by pure instinct. And she was right on point, granting me a breathtaking release, a moment of pure ecstasy. Completely lost in the intricate scheme of her seduction, I pleasured her in the way I knew she enjoyed most intensely. I was consumed by lust, my resolve crumbling, my intentions to avoid her until she confessed her love and vowed to choose me to fade into the background.Her scent, the atmosphere, and the powerful bond between us made me lightheaded, dizzy with longing. All I craved was to unite with he
Joanna’s Point of ViewAfter some time, I heard the wolves approaching and knew that the moment I had waited for so long had finally arrived.Janice and Alia sat beside me, sipping cold drinks and chatting airily.“Girls,” I whispered to them. “As soon as your mates arrive, I need you to take them from here. I need some private time with my husband. Also, try to get Jace to come with you.”Two pairs of eyebrows shot up, and their eyes stared at me curiously.“What are you up to?” Janice asked, a sly smile playing on her lips. “The expression on your face promises something fierce. Whatever you're planning, make sure we can get out of our hiding soon and face the Alpha. It's time to settle things once and for all.”My sad mood had completely dissipated, my thoughts now laser-focused on my plan.Clyde had given me a hint of his preferences in our intimate moments, and I had carefully considered the options. Now was the time to take action, to get him to want me back. No matter what, I h
Crown Prince Clyde’s Point of ViewListening to my woman beg for my affection was heartbreaking.Never before had she needed to do that, a single touch from her was enough to make my head spin. Hating to see her like this, she put aside her pride and offered herself to me, fiercely and totally. I would have liked to give her everything she asked for and more, but it was crucial that I held my ground until she was willing not only to desire me but to choose me, to keep me. This new Joanna must love me if she wanted me, it was a package deal, a complete and unbreakable deal.In her subconscious, she knew how we were together, and her body yearned for that connection. She wanted me, and I wanted her more than words could say, but not unconditionally. I knew I was playing her dirty, manipulating her emotions, but I didn't care, the end justified the means.Joanna is mine, I am willing to fight for her with every weapon at my disposal, and in war, all tactics are allowed. The Alpha had los
Three days on the yacht, and we were all having the time of our lives.We jumped and played in the open sea, savored delicious food, watched movies together, chatted, and sunbathed on deck. The men sometimes tried their hand at sport fishing, but so far, there had been no catch, something we women teased them about mercilessly.We had since sailed out of the Hudson River and into the vast expanse of the Atlantic. At the moment, we were bobbing in the open sea, but yesterday, I had spotted a green blur in the distance that looked like an island.We were sunbathing on deck again, me wearing one of those minuscule bikinis I had found in the small closet in my room. Clyde had thoughtfully ensured I had plenty of clothes on board, mostly bikinis and casual wear.Next to me lay Alia and Janice, both also in swimwear, though a lot more decent than mine.Their mates were implacable, they insisted that they cover their bodies completely, despite their fervent protests. I guessed mated wolves
We stared into each other's eyes for a few timeless seconds.I couldn't believe he was finally here, in front of me again. How many nights had I dreamt of this precious moment? I had thought I’d lost him forever, already resigned myself to the inevitable, to a life without him.But here he was, my Prince, my husband!“Clyde,” I whispered, the name a sigh of pure happiness, a feeling so profound it made my heart ache with longing. My eyes, I was sure, reflected all the love I felt for him, a love that had never wavered. For a fleeting moment, I saw a flicker of doubt in his eyes, those beautiful blue gems I could never get enough of. Holy goodness, how I had missed him, his warmth surrounding me, the sense of security he always offered.I wrapped my arms around the magnificent wolf and buried my face in his thick fur. I took a deep breath, mimicking a gesture I had often seen Clyde do to me, and a soothing sense of calmness swept over me. An incredible sensation of belonging and secur
Joanna’s Point of ViewPuzzled, I stared from one to the other, my head spinning.This sudden turn of events was completely unexpected, I no longer understood anything what’s happening at the moment.“Someone mind telling me what’s going on here?” I demanded.The warrior stopped the vehicle and turned to me. All three of them - Alia, Janice and Rubio - had their eyes on me now, their expressions stern and unyielding.“Princess, you have to tell us now,” Alia said firmly. “Do you want to be the Luna of Woodland, or do you still choose to be with the Crown Prince? I need your answer now to determine which way we go.”A sudden surge of joy welled up inside me, a feeling that seemed to originate from the very depths of my soul. Was it still possible to go to Clyde? The thought filled me with an overwhelming sense of longing. I wanted nothing more!‘Tell her we want to go to the Crown Prince, Joanna. I'm dying here. We really need to leave,’ the voice inside me urged, startling me with it
Alpha Abel’s Point of ViewA rising unease gripped me as I stared at Ludwina.“Ludwina, where is Joanna? Why aren’t you at the Spa with her? What are you doing here?”I grabbed her arm, trying to control the sudden surge of panic. The premonition I’d carried all day was starting to take shape, solidifying into a tangible fear.Had Joanna left? Had she changed her mind at the last minute? And why hadn’t the guard at the gates notified me?A thousand unsettling thoughts raced through my mind.“Calm down, Alpha,” Ludwina soothed, offering a reassuring smile. “Everything is fine. The Luna has gone to the lake with her friends to relax. A warrior is with them, nothing can go wrong. Let her unwind, I’ll send for her as soon as it’s time. This is a picnic basket I'm sending for them. Relax, Alpha.”Relief washed over me, so potent I almost staggered.Damn! My fears almost got the better of me.“I came back because I have a few more things to put in order so that the Luna will be properly pre
Alpha Abel’s Point of ViewToday was my mating and Joanna's Luna ceremony.But throughout the day, a nagging feeling persisted, a sense that something was amiss, as if this idyllic scene could shatter like a fragile balloon at any moment.It was all too perfect, too good to be true.Joanna had been so agreeable lately, the resistance she had shown upon her return had suddenly vanished. She even initiated our touches, our kisses, as if she had fully accepted our mate bond and was ready to spend her life by my side.But something was definitely not right. Even Hex was suspicious.My Head Warrior and the Beta of Moonlight Seekers ran in their wolf forms beside me, we were on border patrol. I wanted to ensure safety myself tonight, nothing could go wrong, not on this momentous occasion. Though I didn't expect the Crown Prince to risk the wrath of the Council by committing any drastic acts on my territory, it still was better to be safe than sorry.We approached the northern border, the ar
Still buzzing from our earlier conversation about the upcoming ceremony, we stepped inside the Spa unit.The cheerful atmosphere, however, quickly dissipated as a heavily made-up middle-aged woman approached us, her presence radiating a distinct chill. Her aura was dominating, her smile failing to reach her thickly lined, cold eyes. She was garishly dressed, her intricate gown trailing along the floor like a scene from a historical drama.“You must be Joanna,” she greeted me, her voice laced with a distinctly hostile undertone. “The woman who Alpha Abel brought to the pack.”She paused, her gaze sweeping over me from head to toe, her lips twitching disdainfully.“I'm Lily,” she continued, her tone dripping with condescension. “Your hostess at this Spa. Let me take a good look at you.”She reached out and grabbed my arm with two fingers, as if she was picking up something dirty.Her touch irritated me, violating my personal space. I wondered where she got the audacity t