I was in the yard when my wolf, Loki, began to pace in my head whining making me frown. I sniffed the air and something caught my attention before I dashed towards the woods shifting on the way. Loki kept whining as the further we went. The further I went, the stronger the scent of pine and mint became stronger. I stopped in my tracks when my eyes landed on the most beautiful man I've ever laid eyes on. His head snapped up when he sensed me and I saw as a smile form in his lips but the moment I shifted to my human form, his smile banished and was replaced by disgust making my heart shatter. "I should've known it would be you who would turn out to be my mate" his scent thick with anger though I could see the conflict in his eyes as his wolf fought him. “I had smelled you but I never thought that it would be you of all people." The more he spoke the more my heart began to shatter knowing what he was about to say and I wasn't ready. I always knew that mates would accept each other rega
I knew that the moment the six of us left our pack a little over 3 months ago, that we would be considered rogues but we also knew that we wouldn't be like those bloodthirsty bastards that only enjoy causing mayhem to every pack they cross paths with. I knew there are some rogues that run from conflict and we would be like them. Only fight if they start a fight. I never thought that I'd be on the run. It hurt like hell to have left my mother and sister behind but I knew that it would have only hurt them more if my father killed me. I was the second eldest of three children, my sister was killed along with her mate when she came home from overseas with a woman. My father was and will always be a homophobic prick that I can't wait to destroy when I decide to return to the pack. "What are we going-" Dustin began to ask only to close his mouth when I held my hand up. I lifted my nose and I could feel Stark pacing in my head a growl rumbled in my throat before I took off in the direction
"Man your territory is huge," Axel exclaimed as we made our way inside after I had showed AJ and his friends around the territory with Papa's permission, "No pun intended by the way."I tilted my head while his friends and AJ rolled their eyes at his comment. I shrugged and led them towards the gym where I could hear Derek talking to Dillon who is also AJ's friend and who refused to tag along with us."Then he should leave him behind it's not like he's anything special. He's not a normal person like us. He got a deformity." Dillon replied and I bit the inside of my cheek at his words as I cast down my eyes and from beside me I felt AJ tense as his fist clenched at his sides before he made his presence known."I'm not forcing you or anyone for that matter to remain here, Dillon. If you wish to continue our journey to California you're more than welcomed to leave" Dillon froze as his eyes widened hearing AJ's voice and turned around to face us his eyes trained on his friends."I-I," Di
I looked down when I felt a poke on my arm and smiled when I saw Ajax."Hey," I greeted him and he smiled giving a small wave.Hi he signed."How are you?" Good, he signed and I nodded, and you?"Good," I answered and he nodded, "actually, are you busy?" He shook his head as an answer and I nodded, "would you like you to join me for a late lunch?"Date?"Yeah," I replied and he grinned nodding his head, "cool, come on then," I grabbed him and pulled him towards the garage where Beau had told me that I could use one of the cars there so I grabbed one of the keys on the key holder and unlocked the car it belonged to and walked over to it holding the door open for him so he could get in. He smiled as a soft blush coated his cheeks before closing his door and walking around to climb the driver's seat. "All Alright, ready?"He nodded as he buckled his belt and once I did the same, I turned the engine on before reversing out of the garage then put the car in drive and sped down the drive
I felt a hand soothingly rub my back making me fall deeper into slumber."I know you're awake," the familiar voice of my mate murmured next to my ear making me shiver at his proximity. I opened my eyes and stared up into those eyes that had captivated me from the lemony I saw him and smiled raising a hand to move a strand of hair out of his eyes. He smiled closing his eyes and resting his cheek on my palm, "how are you feeling?"I titled my head at his question and shifted on the bed before wincing at the sudden discomfort on my lower back , "I'll take that as still sore."My face instantly began to burn as memories of the night before resurfaced. AJ was so gentle and patient with me that it had completely erased my fear of mating and marking each other. Everything about last night was perfect from the way he held me to the wha his lips felt against mine as we kissed. Is it supposed to hurt this much after mating? I asked and he shrugged making me raise a brow at his reply and he smi
>Who is that AJ?
Nothing that Papa has ever taught me could have prepared me for the pain and worry I felt as I stood and watched as AJ and his father fought in the yard. I wanted nothing more than to go out there and stand between father and son just so I could prevent AJ from getting hurt even more than he had been. I could feel every blow AJ received through the mate link and it hurt. I could only imagine just how painful they were on his end. I food feel the anger rolling off of him in waves and I felt my breath hitch when I watched him raise his hand ready to slam it into his father's chest only for Derek and Papa pulled him off of the older male—who ran off into the woods with his tail between his legs.Now we were all seated in Beau's office as AJ gave everyone the run down of who his father was and what he was capable of."What you saw earlier was nothing," AJ said and we stared at him and his friends and they stood at his back like the true loyal pack they were. "My father is ruthless. Plain
"Dominic isn't your father, AJ," Ryder said and I stared at him with wide eyes before clenching my jaw. "The hell he isn't," I snarled, "He may be a bastard but he's my father and you can't tell me otherwise,""Like I said. I did a little digging and learned that your father is an alpha from California, hence why you were heading in that direction when you crossed onto our territory and met Ajax." Ryder said, "A wolf will lead his pack to their home because it's what the heart yearns."I shook head in denial at Ryder's words, "not true. Why would he lie to me all this time, then?""Because he wants to kill you, plain and simple." Preston answered this time, "that's the only reason he came here and when he knew he couldn't, he walked away but that doesn't change the fact that he's most likely already planning a way to eliminate you once and for all so you don't take your rightful place as Alpha.""But if Dominic isn't his father than that means that either his mother had an affair or
*10 years later*It's been 10 years now since MoonLit Haven became a pack and over time, it had grown exponentially. We were now considered one of the biggest packs in Canada alongside MoonLit Oasis, Savage and King Packs. I couldn't be happier because I knew how much AJ had wanted to grow the pack and knowing his dream came true was the best thing that could ever happen to him, to us. Watching my mate and husband be the alpha he was born to be was a dream come true. Under AJ's leadership, MoonLit Haven had implemented innovative strategies for both growth and harmony within the pack. He believed in nurturing the physical and emotional well-being of every wolf, thus bringing out the best in them. Each wolf had a purpose, whether it was providing security, hunting, or tending to the young and injured. The pack thrived on a sense of belonging, where every individual knew they were invaluable, contributing to the greater good.One aspect that set MoonLit Haven apart was its emphasis on
"Are you ready to go?" Ajax asked as he walked into our room with Athena beautifully dressed in a pink and blue dress with a white bow. She looked absolutely stunning. Ajax himself wore a white button-up shirt with a pair of jeans that he paired with black shoes. "Yeah," I nodded and smiled at him. We were heading to Beau and Derek's house today since it was little Lucas' birthday. He was turning four. It was crazy because it feels like it was just yesterday that Beau and Derek were telling us they were expecting a baby, and yet, four years have passed since that day. They had invited us to the party when we had gone over last week.And not only that, but it turned out that Ashton had found his second chance mate in a guy named Camden. It was a pleasant surprise for all of us. Ashton had been the only one among the pack that had yet to find his second mate, so it was a joyous occasion for everyone. Along with Camden, Braxton had arrived at the pack house. Braxton turned out to be the
*time skip*A lot has happened in a year. Ashton and I became friends, something I tonight would ever be possible. I gave birth to Athena who was the happiest little girl in the world. She knew how to get you to bend to her will with many a look of her bright blue eyes and little pout. Oh she has everyone wrapped around her little finger, specially her father. AJ would go to the absolute end of the earth to make her happy. I've told him to stop spoiling her too much but that man won't listen, and if he does he chooses to ignore it. But back to my unlikely friendship with my former mate, Ashton. I knew AJ had his reservations about me being friends with the person who had rejected me even before we got to know each other. Ashton has apologized and has explained that the reason why he did what he did and said what he did was because he was scared of what people may think of him for being mated to someone who had Down syndrome like me. Personally, I thought it was the stupidest reason b
I was in my office when I smelt a familiar scent in the air and clenched my jaw. Ashton has been visiting Ajax a lot more frequently since they became friends and as much as I wanted to tell him to not come over, I didn’t want Ajax to be upset with by rejecting his friend. I sighed and rubbed my face as I ignored the scent of the wolf and turned back to the piles of paperwork on my desk. A knock on my door made me look up and call at the person on the other side to enter. “I’m still wondering how yon still haven’t told Ajax to not invite that guy over,” Dillon said as he walked in and sat across from me once he closed the door behind hm, “if Jake had a mate before me and was rejected and then said mate wanted to be friends with him, I’d be pissed and would tell him to not invite him to the pack house.”I leaned back in my chair, rubbing the ache that had formed in my temples. "You forget, Dillon, that our mates are different," I responded, trying to keep my frustration at bay. "Ajax
I've never imagined I'd ever experience an attack of this magnitude after having a baby two weeks ago, and yet that's exactly what happened. Everything had been going perfectly fine. Jake and I were in the playroom area of the pack where the orphaned children of the pack were playing with the adorable pups of the pack members. I held Athena close to my chest, cherishing the warmth of her tiny body against mine, just as Jake did with his own precious baby girl, Artemis. It was a peaceful afternoon filled with laughter and joy.But it all changed in an instant. It was so sudden that it took us a moment to realize what was happening. I watched in horror as our mates, Dillon and AJ, ran into the yard growling and snarling, their fur bristling with adrenaline. They were joined by their friends, a united front against the intruders. Jasmine, our fierce warrior, herded the running women, elderly, and other teens and children into the safety of the pack house, with Anna and Beth helping her. T
It's been two weeks since Ajax gave birth to our baby girl and every day since the day she was being had been an absolute joy. She was beautiful and perfect in every way. The pack has showered both Mother and pup with unconditional love and affection always ready to lend a helping hand. Today was no different as Alice our pack Doctor and Martina—one of the new pack members and child caregivers—came over to see Ajax and little Athena."Hello, Alpha AJ," Alice greeted as she and Martina walked up the gravel path to the front and I smiled."Hello, Alice," I greeted back and looked at her companion, "hello, Martina.""Hello, Alpha AJ," Martina greeted with a smile, "how are Alpha Ajax and little Athena doing today?""They are doing great," I replied, leading them inside, "Ajax has been getting stronger each day, and Athena is growing like a little warrior princess."As we entered the living room, Ajax was sitting on the couch, cradling Athena in his arms. His eyes lit up as he saw Alice a
Finding out that AJ and I were expecting our first child together was an amazing and exciting experience. We had been trying to conceive for quite some time, and the news brought us an immense amount of joy and anticipation. Little did we know, this beautiful journey was just about to begin.AJ, despite me only being five weeks along, took it upon himself to ensure my utmost comfort and safety. He believed that carrying anything heavy might pose a risk to our unborn child, and so he adamantly refused to let me engage in any task that involved lifting or straining. At first, I found his protectiveness endearing, although it did take some time for me to adapt to this new dynamic.Every morning, AJ would bring me a tray filled with a freshly brewed cup of herbal tea and a simple yet nutritious breakfast. He believed that it was important for me to start the day with a nourishing meal that would provide me with the energy I needed. As I enjoyed my breakfast in bed, he would sit next to me
It had been a whirlwind two months since MoonLit Haven became an official pack. In that time, my mate had seamlessly adjusted to his role as the second or alpha, or what others may say as Luna, effortlessly guiding and supporting our pack. Although we were a small group consisting of Ajax and me, along with Dillon and Jake, Jasmine, Axel, Gustin, and Jensen, we were determined to expand our family. Today, as Ajax and Jake went to visit his parents and siblings, we continued our work of building new homes in our vast land.As we labored under the bright sun, Jasmine's pondering question hung in the air, filling it with anticipation. "Do you think we'll get more people to join the pack?" she asked, her eyes filled with hope. I paused for a moment, contemplating her words and allowing my gaze to meet hers. The gleam of optimism in my eyes must have been evident, for I responded with unwavering determination, "Yes, Jasmine. I believe that more wolves will find their place amongst us. Moo
And it's official," Mama said, his eyes twinkling with pride as he looked at AJ and me. "Your pack is officially called Moonlit Haven." A surge of excitement washed over me as I glanced over at my mate, AJ, whose stunned expression mirrored my own disbelief. For months now, we had been discussing the idea of starting our own pack, and now it seemed like a dream come true.I turned my attention to the parchment paper Mama held, my heart pounding. It was adorned with intricate designs and carefully penned words, detailing the information that Moonlit Haven was now recognized as an official pack. The paper also proudly proclaimed our allies as Savage, King, and Moonlit Oasis packs, a testament to the friendships we had cultivated and the alliances we had formed.AJ's hands trembled as he absorbed the significance of the document. He read it over and over, his disbelief slowly giving way to a growing sense of accomplishment. We were the first pack in Canada to be formed by a rogue wolf, d