It had been two weeks since I left home. My new relationship with Zane was developing amazingly well. Every day, we woke each other up, texted during lunch, and had long conversations on the phone in the evenings. I now knew him much better, I'd learned new things about him and could judge his character better. Last night, he told me about his first crush, a dazzlingly wealthy fellow student who loathed him because he belonged to the middle class at that time. His father was working hard to set up a company while his mother was employed by the government.The girl was blonde and leggy, the ideal type every boy dreamed of. When he asked her to the prom, she insulted him in front of all the students. Loudly, she exclaimed that she couldn't believe a middle-class boy would dare ask her out and mocked whether he could even afford to buy enough fuel for his old truck. Her expensive designer dress certainly wasn't going to get dirty from the mediocre interior of his clunker.In shame, he ha
The most amazing dinner experience I'd ever enjoyed.Zane embodied the essence of a classic gentleman, and he exuded so much kindness. He had ordered all my favorite dishes, and I found myself lost in his mesmerizing eyes. I was going to hold onto this wonderful man, I swore to myself.A fresh breeze stirred through the cabana as Zane and I remained completely focused on each other. We shared laughter and touched frequently, losing sight of everything else around us. Zane now lay at the center of my universe.It was the early hours of the morning when we finally decided to leave. He gently took both my hands in his."Becca, please come back home. I promise to open up to your ambitions and respect your wishes. All I want is for you to be with me so that I can see and hear you every day. The house feels so empty without you. I miss you like hell."A smile stretched across my face."I want nothing more. Being without you is hard for me too. We'll find a way to overcome what keeps us apar
I managed to get just three hours of sleep.Era, the wolf, was roaring fiercely in my mind, giving me a splitting headache. "What's going on with you, girl? My head feels as heavy as a stone. Can't it be quieter up there?" I kept asking her.I was in the shower, trying to clear my mind. But with all the noise, it was nearly impossible. All I heard her screaming was 'kill the bitch, kill the bitch!' and I just couldn't understand what it was all about.'ERA!!' I attempted once more. 'Could you clarify your meaning, please? What's happening? Who do you want to kill?' There was still no response. I took a bath, headed into the closet, and pulled out several bags. Sighing deeply, I began to slowly remove clothes from hangers and pack them into the bags. Zane was correct, it would indeed require two trips back and forth to move everything out of here.After filling three of them, I decided to get dressed for work. Even though I wasn't in the mood, I needed to go in to talk about taking tom
A loud scream ripped from my heart past my lips. The pain was terrible, unbearable."Zane!" I screamed with everything inside me. His head slowly turned languidly towards me, his eyes flickered with a brief spark of recognition, and he reached out a trembling hand towards me. His once vibrant blue eyes were now dull, a shadow of their former brilliance. He tried to say something, his lips parting, but no sound emerged.I stood there, frozen, tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision. "No! This can’t be happening," I whispered, with a shaky voice.Then I looked up to Marelva. On her face was a triumphant, devilish look, her eyes gleaming with cruel satisfaction. I needed answers."Why?" I demanded, my voice raw with desperation.She grinned, a cold, wicked smile, and lifted an eyebrow. "Why not?" she mocked, her tone dripping with malice.Her words cut through me like a knife, and the casual cruelty in her voice made the blood rush to my head. I clenched my fists, anger and helple
The nurses accompanied my mother as they left."Becca, it's Era. You don't need to search for me; I'm always with you," I heard a voice in my head saying.I blinked several times, attempting to concentrate on the voice.'Your father has given me enough energy to recover,' she said sadly. 'That blonde you're talking about is our human mate, Zane. He cares for us but has been reckless. We need to leave before they return.'My eyes snapped open.I wondered how we'd manage to leave with so many people walking around here.'You're a werewolf, climbing comes naturally to us!' she scoffed. 'Have faith in yourself, girl. Your physical wounds are healed, so there's nothing wrong with you physically. However, we're going through emotional turmoil that won't improve while we're here, and we prefer some distance from our mate for the moment. We need time to heal mentally.''Where can we go, Era?' I asked her desperately. 'I don't know how to handle this. Do you have any ideas?''Once more, Becca,
"But you haven't told me where to go yet," Johnston reminded me.The atmosphere in the car was relaxed. In the short time we had known each other, we had chatted as if we had been acquainted for years. I relaxed, thinking nothing could happen to me in the company of a Beta, right?"I was on my way to the forest. My wolf says we can stay there for a week before going back. We need some time alone."Johnston's face became serious now. "The forest is not safe for a woman alone. We haven't seen rogues in the area for a long time, but you never know," he said with concern. "Why do you want to be in the forest? Coping with heartbreak?"I nodded and looked out the window. I now knew what led me to the hospital, and I completely agreed with Era that we needed some space to process what we had seen.She persuaded me not to despise Zane until I had all the facts. Her voice was a mix of desperation and hope, indicating that she truly loved him. She solely blamed Marelva for what happened, clingi
Johnston's Point of ViewIt was already the early morning hours, and I was still sitting in the conference room of the pack, tired and irritated. That Alpha of mine didn't seem to really know which direction to take with this meeting. He changed the conditions for the collaboration in the draft contract with the Department of Justice in Human Town every few hours.The execution process and the list of materials required for the joint operations, as well as the projected goals on the human side and more, had been revised over ten times in the past two hours. We weren't making much progress, and all I could think about was going to my bedroom for a good night's rest.Later in the day, I needed to return to the sheriff's office with a signed agreement. However, that didn't seem to work. At this pace, nothing would come of the contract. And then he constantly slid closer and sniffed me.What the heck?!I was sure he didn't have any gay tendencies, but his behavior was highly odd. I couldn
Becca’s Point Of ViewIt was nearly midnight, and I was lying on the bed with my hands behind my head, staring at the ceiling. I reflected on the most challenging moments of my life. My wolf had already helped me recover swiftly from the injuries sustained in the car accident, but it was my heartbreak that still needed mending. The pain I felt when I saw the man I loved naked under the woman I took for a friend was still raw. It pierced my heart even more deeply than anything Elyon had ever done to me."Don't jump to conclusions," Era's warning voice reminded me again. "Talk to him first. Hear his side of the story," she urged.I was uncertain if I would be able to do that. We had intended to spend that day together, taking our relationship one step further. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. If only I had stayed with him the night before the accident! But we were hoping to have uninterrupted time for each other at home, without work on our minds or other things getting in th
“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.