A strange noise jolted me awake, my eyes snapped open instantly. I remained in the same position, straining my advanced werewolf hearing. There it was again, soft taps against my window. Maybe raindrops? But my acute hearing didn't pick up any rain outside. I kept my ears sharp, listening intently, and there it was once more. It was midnight, if this was a prank, the perpetrator would soon regret it.On tiptoe, I moved to the window and waited. Yes, no mistake, there was that ticking again. So, indeed there was someone messing with me. I sneaked out of my bedroom to the front door and opened it silently. I walked to the back of the house, determined to catch this disturber of my sleep in the act. Hiding behind an apple tree in the garden, I stared at my room's window, inside was pitch dark.And then I saw a head rise, peeking through the curtain into my room. My heart pounded as I moved closer, taking silent and deliberate steps. I positioned myself right behind him, remaining unnoti
The next morning, after I woke up, I stayed in bed and mused about my escapade with Zane.If only I hadn't left the hospital on impulse, I wouldn't have met Alex and we wouldn't be in this mess right now. But I could not have foreseen what was about to transpire. In my mind, I had a plan: if he had settled things well with Marelva, my conscience would be clear, and we would enjoy our love without guilt or regret.The fact was, I could not live without him. However, my conscience could not bear depriving three children of their right to have a father. And Marelva wasn't really cooperating; it was obvious she wanted Zane for herself. The drama she caused last time at our house proved it—she wanted to complete her family. Wasn't she and her children entitled to that? Wouldn't I want the same if I were in her position?I slid out of bed and freshened up in the bathroom. Then I went looking for my parents, as I knew they always got up early to check the details of the night’s border patrol
Alex stood behind me, looking visibly angry. His eyes blazed with intensity, and his sharp fangs were bared threateningly. It was clear he was battling his wolf for dominance. I was unsure how much of our conversation he overheard. If he was eavesdropping the entire time, Zane could be at risk. Out of respect, my parents rose to their feet while I remained seated defiantly. I refused to let this man intimidate me. For Zane's sake, I would stand up to him in this confrontation.He was clearly annoyed by my attitude, but I refused to back down. Without an invitation, he entered the house and strode directly toward me. He halted just as his nose nearly brushed against mine, glaring at me menacingly."Have you remained in contact with that human? Don't push me into taking extreme measures to stop this. I have no patience for trouble," he snarled. "Where were you last night? I sensed something was off with you."I remained calm, a cool smile gracing my lips."Good morning, Alex. How was yo
My frustration increased with each passing minute.Alex constantly lingered around me, asserting his ownership in a way that deeply irritated me. His presence felt stifling, as if he was always trying to impose his dominance. I was curious to know who he hoped to impress with such behavior since he had already declared publicly that I was his Luna. Why did he need to keep hanging on? In disgust, I wondered why he couldn't sense my frustration with him being perpetually present.After being in Zane's arms last night, I found it hard to be near any other man. The memory of Zane's touch and the warmth of his embrace only intensified my irritation with Alex. It was as if Alex sensed my annoyance because he deliberately stayed close and continued to bug me endlessly.At the first opportunity, I excused myself and headed towards the restrooms. However, as I approached them, I veered off into a hallway that led to a sitting room. I knew this packhouse well. Once there, I collapsed onto a cou
Once we rejoined the group and immersed ourselves in the conversations, I noticed Elyon casting furtive glances my way. I wasn't sure how to interpret this. I worried Xena would notice it too and mention it, or worse yet, curse me about it later. Today wasn't going well for me; I felt like everything was making my life difficult.Then a plan came to mind. If Alex caught me in a compromising situation with Elyon, he could end up despising me and expelling me from the pack. This would grant me freedom without any looming threats. The idea excited me, as I had nothing to lose and everything to gain by becoming a rogue or lone wolf.Since there was no love between Alex and myself, parting ways wouldn't be difficult for either of us. Moreover, infidelity provided an acceptable justification for rejecting a Luna. On the other hand, given the mate bond, killing me would weaken him. That's not something I needed to worry about at this time.My eyes fell on Lance, who had also observed Elyon's
My plan backfired. I expected Alex to be furious, cause a scene, immediately reject me, and leave me behind in my pack. However, I was disappointed. On the other hand, he came right into the game. What I failed to realize was that jealousy is only caused by love. However, Alex doesn't actually love me; he merely views me as someone who fulfills duties as mate and Luna.Oh gosh, I'm even further behind than before. In fact, it seemed that Alex was quite pleased to share me with Elyon and appeared to enjoy the situation. Nervously glancing toward my parents, I noticed they hadn't picked up on our absence either. They probably assumed we were talking about pack business and chose not to interrupt us."Alex, are you really leaving today? Why not extend your stay by a day? Traveling such a long distance in just a few hours sounds exhausting. My mate and I would love for you to stay longer." Alex considered the offer."I still have a lot of work at the office that I absolutely need to hand
Still Becca’s Point Of ViewI was assigned a room in the Alpha wing of the packhouse.As I glanced around the room, my eyes fell upon a large bed positioned at the center. Thank goodness. Finally, I had the opportunity to sleep peacefully with Alex being far away. However, I was aware it was just for one night. Now that he had the chance to touch me, he was surely anticipating taking our intimacy further. Knowing that he wouldn’t be around me for some time made me lower my guard. He had an unpleasant habit of pulling me close whenever he could. In fact, I believed this was the main cause of my depression. Constantly inhaling the scent of someone I deeply disliked was intolerable.It was still early, with the sun just beginning to rise. Alex and Johnston were scheduled to leave in the evening, which meant I had a few more hours of his company to manage."Do you need Johnston today, Alex? I'd like to show him around in my pack," I inquired.A momentary flash of fury appeared in his eyes
"Who are you having such a hearty laugh with on the phone?"I stiffened upon hearing a man's voice coming from behind. Turning around, I found Johnston standing there with his hands on his hips, staring at me intently."Zane, I need to go. Johnston is waiting for me," I whispered hurriedly into the receiver."Take care of yourself, Becca. Remember that I love you and will be waiting for you," Zane assured me before I ended the call. With emotions swirling inside me, I leaned my head against the phone box momentarily to gather myself.Johnston waited for a response, his brow creased with worry."Johnston, I need to be honest with you. That was Zane on the phone. I miss him so much. I want to get back, get out of the pack, get away from Alex. I'm desperate," I admitted, my voice trembling under the strain. Johnston let out a despondent sigh, his expression gently shifting to one of empathy."If there were a way to set you free, I’d do it without hesitation. I truly understand what you'
“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.