Quietly, we slipped into the room through the window.Slade sniffed the air once more and we realized she was one of us, a she-wolf. Overjoyed, he began dancing in circles, it was incredible to think we'd found our own fated mate. We couldn't stop staring at this angel before us for nearly a minute, unable to believe that she truly belonged to us.'Jerney is truly a beauty! We’ll cherish her like the rarest diamond, ensuring she never experiences pain. We'll fulfill all her desires and beyond, striving to make her the happiest she-wolf in existence.' It was evident that Slade deeply cared for her, he hadn't made such promises even to Jael.However, he was correct. The woman resting here was undeniably stunning. Her delicate features were framed by a cascade of silky hair, and her serene expression exuded an ethereal grace. Her skin glowed with a soft, radiant light, and her gentle breathing added to her angelic presence. Even in her sleep, she seemed to possess an otherworldly charm t
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.
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
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
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."
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
"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
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
For two days, Becca stayed in hiding, her heart twinged with every sound that reached her ears. The dense forest provided some shelter, but the constant fear of being discovered kept her on edge. She lay low beneath the thick canopy of trees, her wolf senses heightened, listening for any sign of danger.The first night was the hardest.As the moon rose high in the sky, Elyon's mournful howl echoed through the trees, sending shivers down her spine. The sound of his sorrowful cry pierced the silence, and Becca's heart ached. She could feel the pull of the mate bond, a reminder of the vow she had taken. Despite everything, a part of her felt his anguish, but she knew she couldn't turn back.Now that she was Luna, the mind link with the Moon Shine pack was also open. The sudden influx of voices was overwhelming, and she could hear the chaos and shouts of the pack members. The loss of their Luna was a hard blow, they all were near a breakdown.‘The Luna is missing! We must find her! Everyo
Becca swallowed hard, desperately trying to suppress the panic that was rising in her.She realized she had to fulfill her role, yet the situation felt overwhelmingly real. These ancient vows held deep and meaningful significance; it seemed sinful to misuse them for her own selfish purposes. But right now, she had no other choice left.“I do,” she said shakily, her voice barely above a whisper.“And do you, Alpha Elyon, promise to honor and protect your Luna, to lead with integrity and compassion, and to uphold the values of our pack?”“I do,” Elyon replied, his grip on Becca’s hand tightening. He stared at her blissfully, knowing there was no going back for her at this point. The vows were sacred, and even the Council would not be able to lift them.The Elder continued with the ceremonial rites, but Becca’s mind was elsewhere. She scanned the room, looking for any sign of Jonas or her parents. She needed to know that they were ready to execute their plan.Finally, the Elder concluded
The following day, Zane was a man on the edge.Desperation clawed at him at the thought that Becca was now bound to another Alpha. He was sure she didn’t approve of this, she loved only him and was already on her way back home. The image of her being forced into a life she didn't want haunted him relentlessly. Every fiber of his being screamed that he needed to act, that she might be in danger.He couldn't just sit back and wait for her to return. He had to do something. His mind raced with scenarios, each more troubling than the last. What if Elyon mistreated her? What if Becca was desperately trying to escape, waiting for him to come to her rescue? Zane's heart pounded in his chest as fear and worry threatened to overwhelm him.He paced his living room, running his fingers through his hair as he mulled over his next move. His usually sharp mind felt clouded with anxiety, but he forced himself to think clearly. The walls of the room appeared to close in on him, stifling him under the
Three faces turned towards Alpha Artic as he delivered his statement with complete conviction, condemning his fellow Alphas."Although I myself revere the mate bond, I firmly believe it must be completely mutual. It should never turn into a prison if it's not beneficial for both individuals involved."Jerney nodded with a serious expression. "Exactly, that's why the situation has escalated. The Council meeting was highly charged. Becca is currently at Moon Shine with her new mate, Elyon. Their Luna ceremony takes place tonight."Alpha Artic's eyes opened wide in surprise. "Elyon? How did this happen? Becca was supposed to be with Zane, not trapped in another bond."Jerney let out a deep sigh. "The Moon Goddess moves in mysterious ways. Becca and Elyon are second chance mates, yet the bond remains weak for Becca. Despite her rejection, Elyon is resolute in not accepting it, he’s determined to make her his Luna."Artic clenched his fists, the muscles in his jaw tensing. "This is insane.
The woman's body floated lifelessly in the water, gently rocked by the waves.On the yacht above, Luna Jael screamed in terror and called out to her mate for assistance. The man didn’t hesitate and dove into the water, swiftly swimming toward the unconscious woman. Upon reaching her, he pulled her onto a life raft and immediately began performing CPR. "Come on, breathe!" he yelled, as he rhythmically compressed her chest. His mate hurried over to them, tears streaming down her face and hands gripping her pregnant belly anxiously.As the minutes dragged on, feeling like an eternity, the lifeless woman coughed up water at last and began sputtering for air. The man let out a sigh of relief as he kept her head above water until they safely returned to the yacht."Why... why did you do this?" Jael stammered, her voice weak and trembling. "What were you thinking?"The man's eyes flared with anger."Your reckless actions could have cost you your life and put my mate and unborn pup in danger
Somewhere in the South...A striking couple walked hand in hand across the sandy beach towards the sea, carrying their surfboard under their arms.The woman looked up adoringly at the man, who gazed back at her with love. She had white-blonde hair, beautiful green eyes, and her tanned skin revealed that she spent a lot of time in the sun. Her stomach was slightly swollen, indicating she was a few months pregnant.The man was muscular with raven-black hair slicked back. A tattoo ran from his back over his shoulder to halfway down his chest. His facial features were sharply defined, and he exuded a high degree of authority, as expected of an Alpha, a man with heavy responsibilities.They were engrossed in conversation, only eyeing each other. The woman clearly enjoyed the man's full attention while he reserved all his attention for her. When they reached the shoreline, they let go of each other, smashed their board onto the waves, and skillfully waltzed over the sea.Neither of them not
As she waited for an answer, Becca paced the room, her mind racing.She couldn't let Elyon win. She had to find a way to break the bond, to protect her son and her future with Zane.Finally, her phone buzzed, and she quickly read the message from Jonas."Don't worry, we have a plan. Just go with him."Relief washed over her. She wasn't alone in this. She had allies, people who cared about her. She had to believe they could find a way out of this mess.Becca took a deep breath, her resolve hardening. She would find a way to break the bond and live on her own terms.She entered the walk-in closet and noticed it was full of clothes. As she inspected everything, she saw not only formal evening wear but also casual pieces, all designer and expensive. Elyon had prepared well for her arrival; he was sure he would have her back in the pack. Becca wondered if he had realized they were mates long before she had. She had been so focused on her baby and getting back to Zane that she had hardly no
Becca's heart pounded in her chest, fear and anger swirling inside her.She glanced around, searching for an ally among the high-ranking wolves who had followed them. But their expressions were a mix of confusion and awe, offering no support. They were bound to their oath to serve their Alpha and be submissive."I won't let you dictate my life," Becca declared, her voice growing stronger. "I'll find a way to break this bond. I'll fight you every step of the way."Elyon chuckled, the sound sending chills down her spine. "You can try, Becca, but you'll only make things worse for yourself. Accept it, and we can be happy together."Becca's resolve hardened. She knew she couldn't let Elyon win. She had to think of Zane, of their son; there must be a way out.“I, Becca Humphreys, daughter of the Head Warriors Kendall and Krystal, reject Alpha Elyon Domerkens as my mate and wish to have nothing more to do with him after today,” she spoke out with hatred while glaring at Elyon.To her dismay,
Becca gazed at Elyon in horror."No!" she screamed, extending her hand to maintain distance as Elyon began approaching her.She once more detected that intoxicated sandalwood scent attempting to overwhelm her senses, confirming Elyon as truly being her second chance mate. With determination, Becca resisted the pull of the mate bond trying to snap into place and draw her towards him.Fortunately, Era, her wolf, also rejected Elyon, even though she acknowledged him as their fated.‘Becca,’ Era urged. ‘We must take action. We cannot let Elyon claim us under any circumstances. Stop him from marking you, otherwise we are doomed.’However, as their eyes locked and Elyon advanced toward her, the pull intensified. Era and Becca were on the brink of losing the struggle. The Alpha wolf was far more powerful than either of them. Being without rank rendered them no match for Elyon whatsoever.The entire court room rose to their feet in complete astonishment. No one had anticipated this outcome,