After weeks of silence, my wolf Era finally decided to make a comeback.I heard her sigh and wince sadly. After the heartache of Elyon, she had withdrawn to the back of my mind. Countless times I attempted to reach out to her, but it was in vain as she refused to talk with me. Era also felt deceived by Elyon's wolf, who never bothered to give a clue about the Alpha family's true motives.‘Becca, pay close attention now. The man that just entered is going to be important for us in the future. There is a particular scent around him, I don’t know whether it is good or bad. Take no chances and present your best side, please’, she stressed. I tried to ask her for an explanation but the current circumstances required my full attention.Zane rose from the couch and tugged me along to confront the guest. The man resembled an older, yet still fit version of Zane with a striking mature look similar to that of a Hollywood A-lister, I think he gave off Clint Eastwood vibes. Then I promptly recogn
"Zane, I want to work outside the home".I dropped the bomb, knowing he would reject this for the umpteenth time. But I was determined, I wouldn't allow him to talk me out of it again. I've been living off his credit card to sustain myself for over six months now, which is highly inappropriate behavior from a sensible woman like me. At first, he pretended not to hear me and continued to savor the sandwich I had prepared him along with coffee tailored only to his liking. He grabbed his suitcase in a fit of anger and spun towards the door. I rushed forward to take hold of his arm, hoping to capture his attention. "Zane, have you heard what I just said?" I inquired. "No. I'm deaf this morning," he replied dryly. "I don't feel like listening to your stories right now."I exhaled with resignation as I knew where this would lead."I really want to get to work. I cannot continue like this all day. I have to give meaning to my life. Try to understand that, please," I insist
Zane didn't lie when he promised this weekend would be outstanding. This morning, we brought some sandwiches and a box of cold drinks as we boarded Zane's massive yacht. His friends Enrick and Xicie were already aboard while Lance arrived with his girlfriend Elise, accompanied by another woman around my age. Enrick and Lance’s scent were a bit odd, but for Xicie and the other woman, those were definitely humans.After everyone was introduced to me, Xicie turned to Zane."My sister just moved here and hasn't found her way around yet. I brought her with me so she could make some friends. Everyone, this is Marelva, our new resident."We all shook hands with her, and I couldn't help but notice that she was a stunning blonde. Her hair cascaded down over her shoulder like a waterfall, while her small waist curved into generous hips. My instincts kicked in as she locked eyes with Zane, there was something about the way they looked at each other that made me fe
Zane was so in tune with my emotions, he rolled over onto his side and we found ourselves wrapped in a tight embrace. I snuggled up close and draped one leg possessively over him as we lay intimately intertwined on the sandy beach. Marelva quietly lay behind us.I must have dozed off for some time, as I was awakened by a droplet that hit my nose. As soon as I opened my eyes, Zane greeted me with a grin on his face"Hey, Sleeping Beauty, time to go. The sun is now full above our heads and that can be dangerous".As his face hovered close to mine, our eyes locked onto each other in an intense gaze. Before I realized what was happening, our lips met in a deep kiss that left me breathless. Zane’s body pressed against mine as he positioned himself between my legs with care, supporting his weight on bent elbows so as not to crush me beneath him.Enthusiastically, I returned his kiss while my hands tangled in his hair. But not for long, we were forced to part when a voice interrupted us by
In the early evening hours, we arrived at an island situated in the Caribbean Sea.There were several houses there, clearly belonging to very wealthy people. We decided to move to Zane's place anyway. He explained that he was often away due to work obligations and so it was frequently occupied by vacationers throughout the year. However, lucky for us, it happened to be vacant and available for our use over the weekend.We chose to use it this evening. As we made our way halfway there, a family emerged in the distance near one of the houses. We greeted them warmly and proceeded on our path. Zane’s house was an expansive split-level with an airy open concept design that united the kitchen and sitting room into a luminous, grand space while bedrooms were located on the upper floor. When we inspected the rooms, they appeared spacious with several beds available so we immediately decided to create men's and women's sleeping quarters. "Since we're accustomed to sharing our beds with women
Megan was nowhere to be found after the incident.It appeared as though she had completely vanished from the face of the earth. Her parents and brothers still came by to socialize with us but they avoided any conversations related to their daughter's whereabouts and seemed oblivious about the events that transpired on the boat. It is possible that Megan provided an excuse to keep her family in the dark regarding the situation. In any case, we women spent this Sunday gossiping about celebrities and their private lives. We shared cooking secrets and soaked up some sun at the beach. Meanwhile, the men sailed away in a small boat a little way out to sea hoping to catch some fish but returned empty-handed. I guess it was just an outing for drinks and gossip far from our ears about the sexiest women they met at work.By the time they returned at noon, we had already prepared lunch and the chicken thighs were sizzling on the barbecue. They were famished so the
"I've told you many times that you're not going out to work. Why are you being so hardon me? Why do you insist on leaving the house? I'll take care of you, both financially and in any other ways. You don't need anything or anyone else anymore!"Zane is enraged.An hour ago, I exchanged phone numbers with our friends on the pier, and we said goodbye to them. Hand in hand, we went to his car where the fake smile immediately disappeared from his face.He completely ignored me and was silent as he drove home at high speed. I'm sure he's been caught by the traffic camera a number of times, and there's a hefty fine for exceeding the speed limit waiting for him later.As soon as he opened the front door and we went inside, he conveyed his anger."And you asked a stranger to look for a job for you while your man runs a business. Don't youhave any idea how much of a fool you've made me feel at that moment, Becca?" He threw his jacket onto the chair and barged over to the refrigerator to take
My job was my life.It was interesting work; my clients ranged from singers to actors, even unemployed rich women stopped by. Each had their own charm, and I treated them all equally with respect and patience. This approach had already earned me a fat sales commission and a lot of tips in the last two weeks, much to the annoyance of my colleagues. Their haughtiness didn't seem to benefit them much; customers were turned off by their unkindness and headed straight in my direction instead.My work had not only become a well-paid job for me but also a passion in which I fully indulged. It was very satisfying to see women and children leave the store much happier than when they entered. We received few male customers; it was often the women who did the shopping for their partners. Our online sales to CEOs and other influential individuals were also growing steadily.Mr. Sims, the branch manager, called me into his office today. I stood outside his office, knocked on the door, and entered
“Johnston, Clea. You know that conspiracy against the Alpha is sentenced with the death penalty. You can be classified as traitors. I can have you both executed at once. Unreliable wolves, especially high ranks, are a great danger to the pack.”Alpha Alex's voice resonated menacingly through the mind link, sending a chill down their spines. The two sat in the Alpha's study, exchanging anxious glances.“We are definitely not traitors. We planned to take her to Paxton, as you mentioned earlier. In addition, the Council is a legal body and as high-ranking wolves, we are obliged to comply with orders. Nothing we did was illegal or jeopardizing the pack,” Johnston countered, his voice steady.Alex let out an incredulous snort. "Do you think I’m a fool? I know deceit when I see it. You conspired behind my back, and now you're trying to justify it. Traitors deserve nothing but the harshest punishment."The tension between the three parties vibrated through the mind link. If they were close,
Zane’s Point of ViewWhere are they?!I'm going crazy here. Becca disappeared and even I didn't know where to look for her. I waited for her as we agreed. Maybe I was just freaking out while she was trying to figure out a way to get rid of that mate and his pack for good. But it's important to me that she and our baby are safe.I didn't want her to go to any lengths just to have me there when she gave birth. I really would like to be the one to help my child come into this world, but the health and safety of both are my highest priority. We could always have more babies for me to be part of the delivery. In all my misery, I grabbed my phone and called Jerney.“Jerney, my wife and child are gone. Not in Moon Shine nor Paxton anymore. What should I do now? How do I know if they are safe? Becca is about to give birth. Ooohhh man!” My voice slid to the desperate.“Zane, please hold tight. I'm sure Becca is keeping an eye on her child's safety. Take care of yourself, because Becca is count
Johnston’s Point of ViewWe had been waiting for hours at the roadside safety strip where we had planned to meet Jonas and Becca. When I tried calling Jonas, his phone was out of range. Concerned, I turned to Elisa."Do you think they're still coming? They're really late, and Jonas's number isn't reachable. Do you think Elyon might have caught them?" Elisa looked worried too, I could tell by the repeated frowning on her face."We need to inform her parents immediately. If Elyon has caught those two and brought them to his pack, he might behave unlawfully. There's nothing else we can do," I explained to her as I reached for my phone and dialed Warrior Kendall's number. He answered promptly."Beta Johnston here. I'm hoping this call brings good news because the last update mentioned Paxton planning an attack on us.""Beta, that's not our main concern right now," I cut him off. "We were supposed to meet Becca and Jonas for an appointment, but they're already several hours late. We're wor
"Doctor, are you able to know the gender yet? I'm eager to find out."Becca found herself on the examination bed in a large hospital in The Bahamas, where Alex had taken her. As he had mentioned, this was a brief visit to monitor the pup and determine when they needed to return for its delivery. Their ultimate destination lay on an island further away. She smiled, feeling a mix of excitement and impatience. The moment felt surreal, and she couldn't help but feel a deep connection to the life growing inside her."Let me have another look," the gynecologist said, applying a gel to her abdomen once more and focusing intently on the monitor. The liquid felt cool against her skin, and she shivered slightly."Hmm, this little one keeps his legs closed. Let's see if a gentle nudge helps." The doctor carefully massaged the abdominal area. Although the baby shifted slightly, he continued to keep his legs together. This amused the doctor greatly, who couldn't help but laugh out loud."Ma'am, I
The SUV with black-tinted windows screeched to a halt in front of the Duo.Three men dressed in black and heavily armed sprang out, racing towards the car and yanking the door open. Becca and Jonas stared at them, clearly startled."Get out. NOW!" demanded a man wearing dark sunglasses.The men exuded an intimidating presence, their postures firm and rigid. Feeling overwhelmed, Becca hesitantly rose from her seat and Jonas followed her. "Gentlemen, can you explain what's happening here? We're just innocent civilians waiting for some friends, we haven't done anything wrong," Jonas pleaded to the man standing beside him.The passenger door of the SUV swung open and Alex stepped out with an air of authority, his steps calculated and deliberate.He walked straight to Becca at a measured pace and stopped right in front of her."Expecting Johnston and Clea, are you? Unfortunately, they won't be joining us, you'll have to come with me instead." He gently raised her chin with two fingers."Be
Luna Xena’s Point of ViewI've had enough of this!This whole Becca business must be over now! Every day I had to hear her name; my mate was obsessed with her. I barely got any attention from him. This had to come to an end. Today, I was taking steps to bring back the love and sparks in my relationship.For the past few weeks, Elyon had been hanging out in the packhouse, ogling Becca, and in the evenings, instead of showing me his love and affection, he just turned his back on me before falling asleep like a log. Last night, I confronted him again."Elyon, this has to stop. You can't keep ignoring me and obsessing over Becca. I'm your mate, not her," I said, my voice trembling with anger.He barely looked up from his desk. "Xena, you will never understand. It's complicated.""Complicated? You mean you're trying to make her your concubine while I'm left here feeling worthless?" I shot back, my eyes blazing with fury."Xena, it's not like that," he tried to explain, but I cut him off."
Becca’s Point of ViewMy phone rang for the third time, yet I still had no desire to check it.I wanted to steer clear of additional stress. I knew that the top-ranking officials were still arguing in Elyon's office without seeking a concrete solution, and I didn't want to be involved in any way.Zane occupied my thoughts more than ever. I was uncertain how long Era could keep the pup safe, so I needed to act quickly, despite not knowing exactly what to do. My most recent escape attempt had failed, and now all the warriors were closely watching me.My phone rang for the tenth time, each ring underscoring the caller's persistence. Reluctantly, I pulled the device from my pocket to see who it was. Jonas! Why would he be calling me now?"Hey, Jonas," I greeted him warmly. "What's up? It's absolute chaos here. My parents, Elyon, and the Alpha's parents are all at each other's throats. I've managed to escape from all of that.""Becca," he said with urgency, "Meet me at the pub as soon as p
Johnston’s Point of ViewThis war was pointless.Hundreds of lives were at stake because two stubborn Alphas refused to put their responsibility to their packs before their desire for a woman. That same woman, who was longing for another man, was already carrying his pup. It seemed as if madness had taken over the minds of both alphas.Elyon already had a mate, Alex was rejected, and the mate bond didn't work for Becca. Those were the facts on the table now. The solution was simply to let Becca follow her path wherever it took her. Alex wasn't the only Alpha to be rejected; he would get over it as time went by and maybe be blessed with a second chance mate. But Becca was not meant for him.And now I had two missions. Saving Paxton from a war we would surely win, but the impact would still be felt. She-wolves would be left without husbands and children would lose their fathers. The suffering that would result from this unnecessary war was irresponsible; it was not worth it at all.I wa
By the time we woke up, it was already noon.My mate was still asleep in my arms as I lay there relaxed, unable to fully comprehend what had happened. I had already given up hope of meeting my fated, thinking I'd missed the age when that should happen, and yet here she was, resting beside me.The Moon Goddess hadn't let me down. Clea was stunning, and I cherished her as much as my own life. There was nothing I wouldn't do to guarantee her happiness."Good morning, mate," I heard her whisper as my thoughts wandered.I pulled her along as I sat up and leaned against the headboard, allowing me to get a better look at her face."Clea, I've been waiting for this moment with you for what feels like an eternity. Where have you been all these years? I was on the brink of despair, thinking I'd never meet you." Filled with love, I gazed into her silvery-gray eyes. "Please tell me about yourself and explain why you're here now."I wanted to know everything about her. Her family, pack, and rank.