Lycan Cross drifted to sleep, praying to the moon goddess for a day he and Illebaye would finally have the opportunity to love each other.It was a bright morning. Tolani could be seen in the kitchen, preparing a meal for her daughter, Pearl. When her phone started ringing, she walked to where her phone was and picked up the call."Hello," she said to the person on the line."Let's meet at our usual spot," the person said, without even caring to ask how she was doing."I have told you several times, Marvin, I don't want to see you again," Tolani said in a whisper, her voice trembling with anxiety.Marvin's voice turned cold."You think you can just move on with your life, Tolani? After everything we've shared?"Tolani's grip on the phone tightened."Marvin, I've made it clear. I choose Neo. My mate, my love. Leave me alone."Marvin's laughter sent shivers down Tolani's spine."You'll never be happy with him. You'll always come back to me."Tolani's determination grew."Never, Marvin.
"What are you doing here?" Neo asked Tolani, his eyes scanning her face."Nothing really," Tolani replied with a shrug. "Just came to visit a friend who came from the Silver Moon Pack and told me she's lounging here."Thanking the moon goddess for helping her out today, Tolani thought to herself."And Pearl?" Neo asked, his brow furrowed. "Why didn't she come with you?""She's with your mom," Tolani said. "Your mom asked me to let her stay with her at home."Neo nodded."And you, what are you doing here?" Tolani asked, trying to sound casual despite the jealousy creeping into her voice. She was scared that her mate, Neo, came here to meet his ex-girlfriend and real mate, Uriel."Why ask?" Neo replied, his expression curious."Well, because you're coming out of a hotel instead of your company," Tolani pointed out.Neo chuckled."I was having some business meetings with a client of mine," he explained.Tolani's eyes narrowed slightly."A client, huh?" she asked, her voice laced with ske
After waiting for a long time but no sign of Marvin, Uriel decided to go outside and look for him. So she rushed to her room to wear something comfortable for her to use and look for her mate. She rushed to the table and took her car keys. But before she could walk out of the house, her phone started ringing.She picked up immediately and found out the caller was her mate, Marvin. But to her surprise, it was someone else who was on the line."Who are you?" Uriel asked."Greetings, Miss, but your husband is here at Mox Snack bar and he's wasted," the person said on the phone."Thanks so much, sir. I will be on my way," Uriel said and ended the call, rushing out of the house with immediate effect."I just pray to the moon goddess he hasn't done anything stupid," Uriel said to herself as she drove her car out of the mansion.As she drove to Mox Snack Bar, Uriel's anxiety grew. What had Marvin done? Had he gotten into trouble? The moon goddess, please protect him.She arrived at the bar,
Uriel sat beside Marvin on the couch, watching him sleep. His peaceful face belied the turmoil that had driven him to drink. She gently brushed a strand of hair from his forehead."What's troubling you, Marvin?" Uriel whispered, her heart aching with concern.As she waited for Marvin to wake up, Uriel's mind wandered to Tolani and Neo. What had happened between them? Why was Marvin hurting so much?Hours passed, and Marvin stirred. His eyes fluttered open, bloodshot and puffy."Uriel?" Marvin mumbled, his voice hoarse."I'm here," Uriel replied softly. "How are you feeling?"Marvin sat up, rubbing his temples. "What happened?""You got drunk at Mox Snack Bar," Uriel said gently. "Marcus helped me bring you home."Marvin's expression darkened. "I remember," he muttered.Uriel handed Marvin a glass of water. "Drink this. We need to talk."Marvin sipped the water, avoiding Uriel's gaze."Marvin, what's going on?" Uriel asked, her voice firm but gentle. "Is it Tolani and Neo?"Marvin's ey
Sweetheart, we both know that guy doesn't deserve you. So I will ask you to let go of him. He was not your mate in the first place, Nicole.I let you be with him because of how much you told me you loved him and he loves you too. But right now, I think you should move on with your life. And I, as your father, will support you in anything you want to do. Please, dear. Forget about him.Nicole's face twisted in anguish. "No, Father. I won't let go. I want only Alpha Père. No one else."Her father's expression softened. "Nicole, Alpha Victor of Grand Pack is willing to accept you back as his mate. He's a good man, and he truly cares for you."Nicole's response was immediate and fierce. "No! I don't want Alpha Victor. I want Alpha Père, and I'll get him back."With that, she turned and stormed upstairs to her room, slamming the door shut behind her.Her father stood at the base of the stairs, listening as Nicole's anger unleashed itself in
It was a bright morning, and Nicole woke up with a slight headache from the overwhelming tears she shed yesterday. But she didn't let it overcome her as she walked to the mirror, which was placed at the left corner of her room.When she saw her face in the mirror, she let out a loud scream. She couldn't believe the person in the mirror was truly her. Her face was swollen, her hair messed up."This is all that Illebaye's girl's fault," she said to herself, her gaze fixed on her reflection.Nicole's thoughts swirled with anger and resentment. She couldn't believe Alpha Père had moved on so quickly."He replaced me with her," Nicole whispered, her voice trembling. "I won't let her get away with this," Nicole vowed.Just after she finished speaking, she turned around to go clean up, but she was shocked by the mess in her room. Almost everything in her room was broken on the floor, and her room was very scarred.Looking at how things were, she got angry and took her phone from her headboa
Nicole's fingers flew across the screen."Follow her," Nicole typed. "I want to know everything she does."Vanni's response came instantly."Consider it done."Nicole's smile was icy."Father, I need to attend to some pack business," Nicole said, rising from her seat.Alpha Nicolas's eyes narrowed."Very well, Nicole. But remember, our discussion is far from over."Nicole nodded, her mind already focused on Illebaye.As she exited the dining room, the maid approached her."Madam, may I have a word?" the maid asked hesitantly."What is it?" Nicole asked."What would you like for lunch today, madam?" The maid inquired.Nicole thought for a moment."A salad would be fine, thank you.""Yes, madam. I'll see it immediately."After Nicole finished speaking to the maid, she walked to her room and started working on her laptop while constantly glancing at her phone, waiting for Vanni's next message.Sitting on one of the chairs in the park was Illebaye. She had promised her son Ethan to bring
Nicole's fingers flew across the screen."Follow her," Nicole typed. "I want to know everything she does."Vanni's response came instantly."Consider it done."Nicole's smile was icy."Father, I need to attend to some pack business," Nicole said, rising from her seat.Alpha Nicolas's eyes narrowed."Very well, Nicole. But remember, our discussion is far from over."Nicole nodded, her mind already focused on Illebaye.As she exited the dining room, the maid approached her."Madam, may I have a word?" the maid asked hesitantly."What is it?" Nicole asked."What would you like for lunch today, madam?" The maid inquired.Nicole thought for a moment."A salad would be fine, thank you.""Yes, madam. I'll see it immediately."After Nicole finished speaking to the maid, she walked to her room and started working on her laptop while constantly glancing at her phone, waiting for Vanni's next message.Sitting on one of the chairs in the park was Illebaye. She had promised her son Ethan to bring
But with the hope that he was on his way home, as Alpha Père had said to her, Kimberly decided to wait a little bit longer. She sat in the darkness of the room, the only sound the ticking of the clock on the wall. The minutes ticked by, each one feeling like an eternity. She checked her watch for what felt like the hundredth time, the numbers blurring together as she tried to focus.As the hours dragged on, Kimberly's hope began to dwindle. She had been waiting for what felt like an eternity, and there was still no sign of Lycan Cross. The room was quiet and still, the only sound the creaking of the old wooden floorboards.It was 12 am in the evening when Kimberly finally gave up waiting. She stood up, her body stiff from sitting for so long. She walked upstairs to her room, the darkness seeming to swallow her whole. She felt a sense of emptiness and loneliness, the silence of the house echoing through her mind.As she lay in bed, Kimberly couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had
It was a long ride from Red Moon pack to his community, the winding roads stretching out before him like a serpent slithering through the darkness. The moon was high in the sky, casting a silver glow over the landscape, and Lycan Cross felt his heart stirring with a sense of restlessness. He didn't bother to turn on the radio, preferring the silence of the night to the constant chatter of the DJs. Instead, he let his thoughts drift, his mind wandering back to the events of the day.As he drove, the darkness seemed to press in around him, the shadows cast by the trees like skeletal fingers reaching out to snatch at his car. But Lycan Cross was undaunted, his eyes fixed on the road ahead as he navigated the twists and turns with ease.It was 10 pm in the evening when he finally arrived at his community, the familiar landmarks rising up out of the darkness like old friends. He turned onto the driveway, the wheels of his car crunching on the gravel as he made his way to his mansion.But t
It was 9 pm already, and the house was bathed in the warm, golden glow of the evening lights. Lycan Cross's phone, which had been silent for most of the evening, suddenly sprang to life, its ringing tone cutting through the quiet atmosphere of the room. He picked up the phone, his eyes scanning the screen to see who was calling. After seeing that the call was from Kimberly, he turned to Ethan, who was watching him with curious eyes, and said, "Buddy, I will be right back. Let me answer this call."Alright, uncle, Ethan said, looking up at Lycan Cross with a hint of curiosity in his bright, inquisitive eyes. His small face was still flushed with excitement from their earlier playtime, and his hair was mussed and tousled from all the roughhousing they had done.Lycan Cross got up from the floor, his tall, muscular frame unfolding from the cramped position he had been in. He walked to the corner of the room, answering the call as he moved away from Ethan's curious ears. "Hello!" Kimberly
Uncle, you promised to play with me after dinner. Come on, let's go play in my room. I have a lot of toys in my room, Ethan said excitedly.Ethan, Uncle can't play your toys with you. He is our Lycan and he can't be playing such games, Illebaye said in the best simple way she could.No, mom, uncle promised to play with me after dinner, Ethan said as he insisted on Lycan Cross to play with him.Sweetheart, come to dad, Alpha Père said to Ethan.Ethan walked towards his father, his eyes still fixed on Lycan Cross. Son! Lycan Cross is a busy man. And he has a lot of things to do. He was about to leave when I told him to wait for you to come out of the kitchen. So that you can tell him your goodbyes since you were the person who invited him over, Alpha Père said.But dad, he promised to play with me, Ethan said as tears straightened to follow down from his eyes.Buddy, come over to Uncle, Lycan Cross said to Ethan, who was crying non-stop on his father's lap.Ethan ran towards Lycan Cros
It seems like my nephew isn't happy to see me at his house, Lycan Cross said to Alpha Père, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes.Alpha Père's expression remained stern, his jaw clenched in annoyance. "It's not like I am not happy to see you, uncle," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Just that it's evening now, and you have a mate or should I say, you have a baby mama at home. Who is waiting for you?"Lycan Cross chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "You mean Kimberly?" he asked, his voice laced with humor. "Of course, or does my uncle have another baby mama? Don't be shy, uncle. I won't tell anyone; it will just be our little secret."Alpha Père's eyes narrowed, his expression darkening. "No, I don't," Lycan Cross said firmly, his voice brooking no argument.The tension at the table was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words. Illebaye, sensing the escalating tension, coughed delicately, bringing the two men back to their senses."There is a child among us," sh
After Vanni and his men followed Illebaye, they even saw when Lycan Cross dropped her off in front of her pack house. Before they both drove back to their pack.When he arrived in his pack, Vanni placed a call to Nicole."Is that all she went to today?" Nicole asked the moment Vanni called her."Yes, Nicole. And I even followed them and saw the Lycan dropping her in front of the Alpha of Red Moon pack's mansion," Vanni replied."So, what you are trying to tell me is that you saw the Lycan drop off Illebaye and her son in front of my Alpha Père mansion?" Nicole asked again, still not believing the fact that another man would drop Illebaye off in front of Père's mansion."Yes, Nicole. Why do you ask?" Vanni asked, still not understanding why Nicole would ask such a question."Nothing really, but if you don't mind me asking, was Alpha Père at home?" Nicole asked."I don't think so, because he never stepped out. I can't believe that guy will dump me to be with a girl who doesn't even hide
As Alpha Père entered his room, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. He knew that Illebaye was getting suspicious, and he needed to do something to distract her.He walked over to his desk and picked up his phone, dialing a number that he knew would get a quick response."Hey, what's up?" a voice answered on the other end."It's me," Alpha Père said, his voice low and serious. "I need you to do something for me.""What is it?" the voice asked, curiosity evident in its tone."I need you to keep an eye on Illebaye," Alpha Père said. "She's getting too close to the truth, and I need to know what she's up to.""Got it," the voice said. "I'll take care of it."Alpha Père nodded, even though the person on the other end of the line couldn't see him."Good," he said. "I'll be waiting to hear from you."With that, Alpha Père ended the call and set his phone down, his mind already turning to the next step in his plan.He knew that he had to keep Illebaye under control, and he was willin
"Hello, Tolani," Neo said, trying to keep his tone neutral."Hey, Neo. How are you?" Tolani asked, her voice sounding gentle."I'm fine, thanks. How about you?" Neo replied, wondering what Tolani wanted."I'm good. I just wanted to check in on you and see how your day is going," Tolani said.Neo raised an eyebrow, surprised by Tolani's sudden interest in his day."It's going well, thanks. Just busy with work," Neo said."Okay, good. Well, I won't keep you then. I just wanted to say hi and see how you're doing," Tolani said.Neo nodded, even though Tolani couldn't see him."Thanks, babe. Take care," Neo said.How is the baby doing? Neo asked immediately since he missed his baby. Pearl is fine..and mom is taken good care of her..Tolani said."You too, Neo. Bye," Tolani replied before hanging up.Neo set his phone down, feeling a bit confused by the conversation. Tolani's tone had been gentle and almost... affectionate. It was a side of her that Neo hadn't seen in a long time.He shook
30 minutes later Neo stopped and fell down on the bed breathing heavily. That was great. He said as he took Uriel's hand and placed a kiss on them. I really miss you and all of this Neo said while still holding Uriel's hand. I missed you too. Uriel said. What change? Neo asked. What do you mean? Uriel asked him back. I know that you feel hurt but I don't think it is the only reason why you let us do this. It's been five to six years since our break up and finding our separate mate and you have never kissed me talk more about allowing me to touch you. So what change? Neo asked and he was very serious. Why are you asking me such a question? Are you regretting your actions right now? Uriel asked him as she was ready to stand up. Come on now, you know I didn't mean to offend you. I was just asking a question. Neo said as he held her hands not ready to let her step out of the room talk more of getting up from the bedSeeing the sincerity and concern of Neo, Uriel was touched as sh