Johnstons’ Point of View StillI parked at the lake and got out carefully.The ripples on the lake were calm as usual. I leaned against my car and looked over it. Then I envisioned Becca happily swimming in the midst, often in human form and a few times her wolf Era. She really had a great time here. In the evenings, the painful memories often came back to her, and she would sit on the porch staring straight ahead. This place held so many memories.When I thought about helping Alex to make her leave for Moon Shine, a stabbing pain hit my chest. It felt like a betrayal, but I condoned it as my job as Beta to save my pack.When I walked to the hut, I heard a clatter inside. There were residents, but I didn't remember giving permission to anyone. When I got closer, I heard moaning and cries, the bed creaking loudly. A couple was clearly in a violent sex act. I stood still, sniffed at the air, and thought I had caught a familiar scent, actually a mix of known and unknown ones.I turned ar
Elyon’s Point of ViewShe had been in Moon Shine for a week now, but I barely got to see her. At unguarded moments, she left her room and headed straight to her parents where she used to spend the day and have her meals. I was not prepared for this attitude; there was no way I could forbid her to leave the packhouse or visit her parents. And asking her to account for it wouldn't work; I no longer had authority over Becca now that she was no longer part of my pack and was also Paxton's Luna.In addition, I knew that Xena was watching me like a hawk. We hadn't had sex for a long time, and she wanted to make sure Becca wasn't the cause. But I longed for Becca so much, I had to find a solution to the situation. What was happening now was totally not in my plan.After lunch, I walked out of the packhouse, on my way to Becca's parents' house. I was determined to bring an end to this behavior; she needed to respect me, look out for me. When I got close, I heard Becca chatting merrily with he
Alpha King Jerney’s Point of ViewDamn!He chased her out of his pack, he really did it!That Alpha really had the nerve! And he was cunning as hell. It was infuriating, the lengths he would go to cover his tracks.And I didn't know if it was a good idea to reveal to her that I was a werewolf too and what exactly my rank was.Strange really that she didn't notice after that many times she was in my company. But yes, we were in Human Town, surrounded by various scents and also each dealing with its own griefs. It had allowed me to blend in, to stay under the radar. I feared that Johnston would find out, but the filth of his own mate had tarnished his senses. So, I was able to go incognito for a while, as I wanted.The Council wanted to continue the investigation in Paxton, but Alpha Alex had other plans.He informed them that he was on holiday with Becca, spinning a tale of a romantic getaway, like a honeymoon. And he claimed he was unsure when they would return, all depending on their
Johnston’s Point of ViewI informed the doctor in the mind link that we would be at the hospital in an hour.Marelva resisted a lot, but I was determined to bring her in for an examination. Not only for the unpleasant scent she carried with her but also for the identification of the pups. From her stories, I gathered that she hadn't checked in for two months, and that was irresponsible.“Johnston, is that really necessary today? I wanted to help in the nursery of the pack. Can't we move it to another day?” she pleaded, her voice tinged with desperation.She continued to argue, but I was not prepared to give up this appointment. My wolf wanted to mate her and soon, and he was pressing me to do the checkup. That scent kept us at a distance, and we needed to solve this the soonest.“Whatever you say, we're going there now. Everything else can wait until we're done at the hospital,” I said adamantly, my tone leaving no room for negotiation.She tried to be angry at first, but when I still
Johnston’s Point of ViewIn shock, I stared at the pack doctor! I couldn't believe my ears!My mate cheating on me with males in my own pack! My subordinates at that! All the time she was so friendly to the members and guests, it was just pretense, entertaining her men. But then again, the way she resisted seeing the doctor and now that I remembered, those familiar scents in the cabin by the lake. All the warriors looking at me pitifully, meaning that several people in the pack already knew about my mate's affairs behind my back.I looked at her, my mouth open in astonishment, too embarrassed to say anything. To avoid losing face, she took out her rage at the doctor, trying to put the blame on him.“Did you say that the test was confidential?” she snarled at him, while hitting the table with the flat of her hand. "Just admit that you chose Becca over me and stop this nonsense!"But the doctor just looked at her blankly, hiding his disgust. Something broke in me. I should have seen this
Alpha Alex’ Point of ViewShe had been gone for more than a week and hadn't bothered to call me even once.I had assumed that after spending several weeks in the packhouse, she might miss me and her life in Paxton to some extent. However, it appeared she was thriving in Moon Shine with her parents. This morning, Elyon mentioned that she also was avoiding contact with him either, both he and his mate were completely ignored by her. Each day, she would leave her quarters to spend time with her parents until late into the night. While they were on duty, she spent her time in her childhood bedroom at her parents' house. Elyon mentioned he had an encounter with her the previous day when he urged a visit to the pack doctor for the pup's checkup. She adamantly refused and made it clear that his opinion about her and her pup was unwelcome. It seemed that being back with her parents hadn't altered her stance one bit.In any case, I truly missed her. She had become an integral part of my life.
And now Johnston was telling us that Elyon was also in Park Slope, the same place he had run into Becca. Elyon didn't realize his mate was following him. And when they visited Paxton the last time, the couple argued about his affection for Becca. All these things pointed in one direction: Elyon misled me to get closer to Becca. “How do we handle this? At all costs, Becca has to get back here. Despite everything, she's Paxton's Luna and if I'm right, Moon Shine isn't her favorite place to live either,” I added. Johnston sighed. “It's really about what she wants now. The choice between the two worse places she definitely doesn't want to be. In Moon Shine lives her parents, that is family. Here in Paxton, she has no one, even the bond I had with her became shaky when I discovered that Marelva was my mate. In addition, I have prioritized my loyalty to Alex over allowing her to flee to her beloved.” He looked at me and took an
Becca’s Point of ViewElyon and Alex were not on good terms.Oh, really? Who would have seen that coming!The last time I saw them together, they seemed like the best of friends. Well, apparently, friendship can be fleeting as well.If I had to choose between Moon Shine and Paxton, I'd say living in Paxton was the lesser of two hells. Despite being here with my parents, Elyon's presence loomed over me like a constant pressure. He popped up everywhere, trying to control every aspect of my life, and I truly despised him for it. It amazed me that there was ever a time when I had been head over heels for this jerk.And on top of that, I observed Xena's intense jealousy when she watched me from a distance. It was clear that there were feelings of envy and resentment consuming her. But honestly, who could blame her? No she-wolf would enjoy watching her mate constantly circling around an ex, sharing the same home and facing her daily. And Elyon was really acting like a bitch in heat.Yes, I
“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.