*** Nora’s POV*** I never thought I'd get to the stage where I would plan a date for a man. Not just any man, my mate. I am so happy he crossed my pack the day he did. Today, I realized some changes in Leo's attitude toward me. He appears more at ease and welcoming than he has been in recent days. Being with Leo made me feel things that I never thought I was capable of feeling. "Do you think he will like it?" I asked my wolf. I was a nervous wreck. I didn’t know the type of date he preferred, so I chose a picnic. "Sure, he will love it. Chill girl!!,........ Leo doesn't appear to be a picky type of guy," Nelly assured. I nodded and heaved a sigh. When we arrived near the waterfall, Leo stared at the mat and picnic basket on the green grass with little to no expression on his face. I couldn’t tell what he was thinking and this increased the level of my anxiety. Maybe he didn’t like the set up. My heart clenched at the thought. Was he expecting somethin
*** Mason’s POV*** "Babe, do you really have to leave?" Mark asked, whining. "Yes, Love, we talked about this." I stated in frustration. "This is something I must do in order for our plan to succeed. Don’t you want a future with me? " I queried. "I do, but I will miss you. I will miss your presence, "he whispered, gazing down. I signed and raised his chin with my index finger. "I'll come get you soon. You know, my family won't allow us to be together. So hang in there when I straighten things out with Nora and marry her. I request that you join the pack so that we can be closed until our plan is completed. Give me two months. " I lied between my teeth, knowing that this was the only way out of this. Mark sighed and nodded." I will wait as you suggested. Don’t you even think of falling in love with the Lady Alpha, "he warned. "Never, "I replied, and I kissed his lips softly. "I need to leave now. Alpha Benedict must be waiting for me," I added as I slid
***Leo’s POV*** "How many?" I inquire, creating a little distance between us. "How many what?" Nora asked with a frown on her beautiful face. "How many more guys do you have in your closet?" I huffed. Annoyed and jealous that she had so many men around her. "Leo," She called. "I didn’t know he was coming here. If I did. I'd have alerted the patrol team not to allow him on our territory. Please believe me. " She whispered and stepped close. "You still haven’t answered me," I mumble clenching my hands. My heart was in pain when I heard another man claiming my mate right in front of me. I wanted to slit the throat of that idiot. But at the same time, all my insecurity swept into my mind. "There is no one babe, It’s just you" she sneaks her arms around my neck " and me" She grinned. "You promise," I whispered. "I cross my heart," she uttered. I nodded. For a few minutes, we were silent, our eyes were locked on each other. I could see so many emotions running through her hazel
***Leo’s POV*** It’s been two hours since the guys and I went hunting. After training, we shifted and dashed into the forest hunting down rabbits. I’ve been irritated the whole day. Ryker and I were beyond angry. I was trying hard not to show it because I didn't want to look like a jealous mate. I couldn’t stand seeing the face of Mason wherever I go in the pack house. It was as if he was stalking me. And every time his smirk grew wider. I didn’t want to do anything crazy, so the guys insisted we go hunting. We got a few rabbits, built a fire in the woods, and began grilling the rabbits. " Damn man!! you’re almost good at everything you do?" Dave spoke as he turned the rabbit on the fire. I chuckled "Was that a compliment?" "Yepp" "Then you’re bad at it" I teased, as he laughed. "Seriously dude, you’re getting faster and stronger every day. How do you do it" Josh questioned. I blow air on the fire in an attempt to get the fire to lighten up m
***Leo’s POV*** Nora's warm hands massaged my shoulders gently and I felt all the tension and heaviness leaving my body. "Babe," I whispered. "Huh! " She sat on the bed and gave me her undivided attention. "Why are your parents against you, especially your mum? I've noticed the way she looks at you every other day, "I asked, turning more to her. Nora took a deep breath and her gaze met mine briefly before she averted her eyes. Her hazel eyes were filled with pain and sorrow as if I had unveiled an old wound. She exhaled loudly before speaking. "My father was not always like this. He was a sweet and loving man. At one point, he was the center of my universe. " She smiles softly, "He was attentive to my needs and used to take time out of his busy schedule just to play with me or take me out for ice cream or a walk...... But things went south when I turned ten...... My father’s attitude changed as time went by. And we gradually drifted apart. I'm still n
*** LEO’S POV*** I threw on grey sweatpants and a white vest while humming the melody of a song. I gin as I recall the conversation I had with my mate last night. I felt so relieved after coming clean with her. My heart felt lighter, as if the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders. She also accepted me for who I am, which put my heart and mind at ease. Everything was much better between us. I was beaming from ear to ear and couldn’t help but feel giddy inside. I never thought this would happen to me. That I will get to this point in my life. It felt amazing to have a caring and understanding woman by my side. Nora is my safe haven, my refuge, and the source of warmth that my soul yearns for. I picked up my phone from the bedside locker and dialed her number. "Where are you, little mate?" I asked in a husky voice when the call pushed through. She giggles. "Aww... someone is missing my presence already," she teased, putting a smile on my face. From her
***Leo’s POV*** Little Enoch briskly ran on his small feet in front of me, taking a defensive stance. "You can’t take Luna away. He didn’t do anything wrong, "Enoch screamed. "He is the devil. I saw everything, "he yelled, pointing at Mason. The pack members gasp. Enoch folded his arm over his chest like a bodyguard and pouted his red lips. I smile, gazing at the little boy who I have grown fond of over the days. "What do you mean, Enoch?" Elyssa bent to the level of her younger brother. "What did you see?" "I was playing with my ball when I saw the devil pacing up and down. When Luna came out of the elevator, the devil approached him and started slapping himself like a psycho... He even pushed Luna. " Enoch shouted to the hearing of everyone. "We can’t believe the words of a little boy. What if this omega brainwashed him? " Benedict snarled. "He is not that little father. Enoch is nine years old. He knows the difference between right and wrong. Besides, why are you defending
*** Mason’s POV*** I slammed my car door shut and drove away. Through the review mirror, I watched the warriors of the Blackwood pack run in their wolf form behind my car until I crossed their border.. I can't believe Nora and her lover humiliated me in front of the whole pack. I was reduced by blackwood pack to nothing. I won't let it go. I won't forgive any of them. I growled, trying to keep my rage in check. What the fuck am I going to do now? I hit my head on the steering wheel. I was enraged. I was angry at myself for not being smart enough as I should have been. I was angry at Nora and her stupid omega for treating me like sandpaper. "Damnit!! You ruined everything. How are you going to fix this, huh?" my wolf snorted, pushing forward in my head. "You mean, how are we going to fix this?" I gritted my teeth. "Didn’t I tell you to wait? All you had to do was to attack at the right time. But you blew our only chance of getting rid of the omega. You ruin us with y
***Nora ‘s POV*** A month later A month has passed since the war. Since I held my mate’s lifeless body in my arms. A lot has happened after that. In the last four weeks, we have rebuilt our pack. We have also grown as a pack. The rogues who sought refuge at the time of the war joined our pack. Elyssa has also moved permanently to the Blue Moon Pack to be with James. Dave had finally mated and marked Ava. His human mate after he broke the news of our identity to her. Maggie and Josh. Well, they have started working on their relationship, but there’s still a long road ahead of them. Maggie’s little girl, Lisandra, was brought to the pack the day after the war. She was the sweetest and cutest little thing. Josh fell in love with the little cutie the moment he met her and fell into the role of fatherhood. My father and I are still working on our father-daughter relationship. But my stepmom, on the other hand, ignores my existence completely, which I’m g
***Nora’s POV*** I was fighting three vampires at a time when I felt a long-lasting pain in my chest....in my heart. “ Mate !! Nora, mate is hurt.” I frantically turned and..... Time stopped for me. My eyes widened in shock at the horrific sight. “ I'm sorry Nora..... I love you”, his words stung my chest. Tears roughly streamed down my eyes. I watched with terrifying eyes as blood gushed out of my mate’s chest as his body was lowered to the floor. Everything was in slow motion around me and my body stilled as a rock as I watched him writhing on the ground. Coughing out blood. My heart was in an uproar and my lungs were constricted. It has lost the ability to receive air. I snapped out of my daze and a powerful scream rang out of my painful throat. “Noooo” Nelly howled and pushed forward as we fused as one. Everyone went immovable and Lilly and Vincent let out a roar. followed by my father and Ivan. They ran toward Derrick and attacked him. I roughly b
***Derrick's POV*** A sinister smirk grew on my face as I made my way to the front line. They underestimated me. They thought their little trick with the landmines would bring me down. I snarled. I had prepared myself for this battle. Even after losing over five hundred men. I have a thousand more to fight for me. Today will be the beginning of my reign. After, I kill Ryker and her mate. All the power will be mine. I smell my victory in the air. “Long time no see Ryker…at last, we met after three centuries on the battlefield. “ I said with a smug look. He scoffed “You look like shit as always. “ I laughed, brushed him off and shifted my eyes to the beautiful woman standing beside him. “so beautiful up close Nora blackwood.” ****Nora's POV*** My mate and warriors growled in reply. “Cut the chain, Derrick, and let’s get this over with.” “A...a…aaaaa Not so fast, Alpha Blackwood. The battle will begin when I say it should. “ he gritted his teeth. “How ab
***Nora’s POV** I got back to work when the meeting room cleared out. I was lost in my mind thinking of what we had missed during our plan when my mate’s voice called me out.... “Babe” “mm” “Please let’s go rest for a while....You look tired” I furrowed my brows. “I’m not tired.....you go ahead” He chuckled “ Lies...you look exhausted. You even have dark circles under your eyes.” he sat on the desk and raised my chin to him. “There’s a lot to be done," I complained. “How are we going to win if you're too tired to fight?” he asked and I didn't find a comeback. “We will finish up later”. He didn’t leave room for protest. He bent down and picked me up in bridal style. “Leo, I will work for a few more hours. Then take a rest” “No. “ “Minutes.” “Noooo!!” “Leooooo!!!”I tried pushing him off but his grip became firmer and stronger. I pouted my lips in defeat as he carried me out of the office. I prayed internally for the hall to be empty, but no, it wasn’t. “ What are they s
***Nora's POV*** "The Red Moon!!!!" The pack members were trembling like leaves on a tree during a storm. Thunder was striking nonstop. From a distance, we could hear ear-piercing howls from werewolves. A gasp of panic controlled the senses of the pack members. I stood in place and my golden wolf eyes glowed in the night. "Fucking shit!" Alpha Hayes grumbled, running out. At the same moment, I expanded my aura through the dark backyard and growled, dominating everyone. They stopped in their movement and a pin-drop silence fell in the area. Some were whimpering and others were hiding under tables and in the bar. "We don't have time for this! Everyone, get into the bunker now." my voice was firm and filled with finality, "I will direct them", Vincent chipped in and the high ranks controlled the situation and directed them into the house. I sighed in frustration. "What do we do now? We haven't planned anything yet? How will we save Leo's father?" Alpha Grey so
***Nora's POV*** “ Yes it's me, Roger … we need a favor from you” my mate mutters. “ I’m listening “ “ Will it be possible to get one of your coven members into Derrick's territory? “ He exhaled “ what for ?” “ We want you to get a little girl.” “ Her name is Lisandra" Maggie cried “ she is just a two, year-old baby. She would probably be with her nanny, Ivy." “ I will work on it.” “ Thank you," Leo breathed in. " That’s what family are for…Tell your mate she owes me a dinner date.” "For sure" my lips curved up in a grin, as he dropped the line. “It's settled, now talk.” She sniffed and looked at Leo again, but this time with tear-filled eyes. “ He has his father.” “ Huh!!” “Derrick had imprisoned Leo’s father and he planned to use him as bait during the war.” Leo growled. “ So my dad is alive! Can you repeat what you just said” he uttered, not believing his ears? Maggie nodded “ Yes, your dad is alive. Leo and Derrick plan to use him as bait
***Nora's POV*** The early morning breeze and sun caress my skin and face, drawing me out of dreamland. My eyes flickered open and adjusted to the brightness of the day. I sat up on the uncomfortable couch, stretched, and yawned. Before glancing around to find everyone in deep sleep on the couches in the living room. “ You guys shouldn’t have slept here “ Josh whispered, standing in the middle of the room with his arms crossed over his chest and a neutral expression on his face. “ Are you fine? We heard your growls throughout the night“. I removed the blanket and got off of the couch, striding to him. “ I will be…” he uttered. He looked dirty, sweaty, and tired. His eyes were empty and bloodshot. His skin was pale and it was obvious he didn't sleep last night. He wasn’t his usual self. “ What do you want us to do to her?” He exhaled after a short time and spoke “ I can’t watch her die, Nora. I have loved her within this short period. My heart
***Josh's POV*** My hands were quivering and my body became cold. I bit inside my cheek so hard that my mouth was filled with the metallic taste and liquid of blood. No... No, this can't be happening to me. Suddenly, the floor under my feet disappeared as the file I had just read fell from my hand. Not my mate...Please no!! "Nora, this can't be...there must be some sort of misunderstanding. Nora, please tell me this is fake please", I pleaded with urgency and held onto the nearest chair for support. Sadness drew on her face. "I wish with everything in me that this information was wrong but it isn't." My legs gave out and I fell onto the closest chair. My heart clenched so painfully in my chest. How come I didn't take notice of this? "We need to bring her in for questioning and, since she is your mate, we need your permission," Leo whispered. My heart sunk at his words and dread settled in the pit of my stomach. "This is a lie Josh....mate is a good person and sh
***Leo’s POV*** I was looking out of the window at the coffee shop downtown. Waiting for Ivan Roger to make an appearance. “ Are you sure he will come? We’ve been waiting for over thirty minutes," Nora asked, snuggling into me on the comfortable couch. “Let’s wait for a while, he will make it” I replied. “ I knew you would seek me out sooner than later. “ A baritone voice spoke behind us, making us turn in the direction of the voice. “ We meet again, Ryker, after three centuries “ a middle-aged man spoke, approaching us from behind. His skin was white and his eyes were red like blood. I knew he was Ivan Roger just by staring into his red eyes. “Do you know me?” I knitted my brows. He chuckles “ More than you know yourself. I am your uncle after all.” “Uncle???” Nora inquired, puzzled. “ Yes “ he waved for the waiter to come closer and ordered a cappuccino. Before turning back to us with his lips raised into a smile. That was my first time seeing a vampire