“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,
Becca’s Point of ViewI put all my effort into suppressing the growing resentment I felt towards Alex.At this point in my pregnancy, such negativity wouldn't benefit our little one; it was important for me to remain balanced.The Alpha appeared to be completely different.The cruel edges of his personality seemed gentler now, as he attempted to get me used to his constant closeness. Throughout the day, he engaged me in a variety of conversations about world politics and climate change, making it increasingly evident how much our opinions diverged.The midwife had just entered the house, carrying a few bottles of freshly squeezed juice with her. She was a warm and welcoming woman from the island, always reassuring me that everything would go smoothly with my upcoming delivery."Madam, I'm back! Look what I found," she said with a contented grin while holding two bottles up in the air."Thanks, Dorian," I said gratefully. "You and Alex always ensure I've got enough vitamins. With this
'Becca, wake up!'Groggily I raised my head and glanced around. The early morning darkness still enveloped the world outside the window, while Alex lay fast asleep beside me.'Becca, it's time. The pup is on the way. Wake Alex to take you to the hospital.'I realized it was my wolf, Era, speaking to me. She was right; I even felt a slight spasm in my back."Alex, wake up! The pup is coming. We need to get to the hospital immediately."I gave his arm a firm shake. Although Alex was usually a deep sleeper, he seemed ready this time since he knew I was about to give birth. He leapt out of bed immediately."Is it time already, Becca? Are you feeling any pain?" he asked with concern in his voice while reaching for his phone. With shaky fingers, he sent a message to the pilot and midwife as per their plan. Then, turning back to me, he wrapped me in his arms and gently caressed my back."Don't worry, baby. I'm here," he whispered worriedly. "Everything will be okay, the hospital is ready to
“The Alpha has a son!”In Paxton, the announcement of the Alpha's son's birth sent excitement rippling through the pack. Fireworks illuminated the sky and were visible from miles away, while some members transformed into their wolf forms and embarked on a spontaneous run through the nearby forest. The finest wine was brought out from the packhouse as they raised toasts in celebration of the Alpha heir until they reveled in drunken merriment.Alex had shared the news of his first son's birth with the pack through their collective mind link.Johnston was completely shocked by Alex's demeanor. The Alpha spoke about his son with such joy, as if he were the biological father. To Johnston’s astonishment, when he inquired about the pup’s name, Alex snapped at him. Also, when Johnston had informed him about the day of his return, the Alpha got angry."Clea, are you following any of this? Alex is an emotional mess. Even though Becca is pushing him away, he keeps clinging to her. Now he's insis
By the time Johnston knocked on Zane's door, it was already noon.He questioned if the man was at home, considering he might be at work. Suddenly, a voice startled him for an instant."Johnston. What are you doing here?" Zane asked in a cold voice."Man, I really need to talk to you urgently. Trust me, you'll want to hear this," he urged Zane persuasively. There was a sigh followed by the sound of an electronic whir as the door unlocked and opened slightly. Johnston stepped through but encountered another barrier before him, which also clicked open at Zane's command. Once inside, he finally faced his host directly."Listen, Zane," Johnston started apologizing again, "I know our friendship became distant when I returned Becca to her mate. My only hope is that someday you'll understand it was the only option I had. But this time I've got some good news for you. At least, given the circumstances.” Zane regarded him with an emotionless expression."And what exactly is this good news? Last
Xena’s Point of ViewI was getting closer to my destination and could hardly wait to finally meet Becca's fiancé, Zane.My plan was to take him to Paxton and insist that Alex officially reject Becca as Luna in front of his pack. This would allow Zane to leave with her immediately. With the presence of Moon Shine’s Luna, the warriors at Paxton were bound by Were laws not to attack since a visiting Luna and her entourage are protected when visiting other packs. Before entering Paxton, I intended to request authorization, which couldn’t be denied without a valid reason.With renewed enthusiasm to execute my plan and finally eliminate Becca from my life, I increased the speed of the SUV. If everything proceeded as intended, we would reach Paxton by tonight, ensuring that Becca would be out of my life for good by tomorrow morning. Elyon might be enraged for several weeks, but his hands were tied since the Council was closely monitoring him in this situation, a fact I had gleaned through ca
Zane’s Point of ViewHandling this case before I could be completely happy with Becca and my son was the most important thing to me now.Johnston had postponed his return trip to his pack for a day to assist me in this lawsuit. He stayed in touch with his friends there to track his alpha's movements with Becca.For my part, I wanted to have this problem with Marelva resolved before I held Becca and my child in my arms. Becca had twice fled from me because of this delusion of Marelva, and that had plunged us into this hopeless misery. Now I wanted to reassure her that she shouldn't feel any guilt about the triplets and Marelva.Today I’d prove that I had nothing to do with Marelva and her life.So, Becca and I, after this, we could then start our lives again with our son, my only child with my only love.When my new friend, also Marelva’s landlord Jeteh, told me with great conviction that Marelva's children were not mine, I actually already knew the truth. But I knew that the bureaucra
Before the hearing started again, my lawyers filed a criminal complaint about rape that would be added to the case.In the event that Marelva's babies were not mine, this charge would be completed with an official statement from me. Marelva's claim that I was the father and she was impregnated through sex justified the case.Hearing my complaint, Marelva constantly shot me stinky eyes. If those were able to kill me, man, I’d be on my way to the morgue now, cold and done.If the children were mine, I would not dream of having their mother thrown in jail. I would never risk the hatred of my children, even though I had sex with their mother against my will. But now that the cards were different and given the damage she had caused to my family, I was not prepared to let her go free. Three people now suffered from her bad character and that could not go unpunished.I listened anxiously as the clerk again presented my demands and handed the envelope with the test results to the judge. In ad
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,