The last thing I saw and heard before my world turned dark was Preston's scream of my name and my pack watching in horror as the bastard I was fighting with clamped it's jaws on my throat then nothing. A few hours, maybe, later I woke up in a familiar place. A place I've been before. The same place I saw my sister. It made my heart sink to think that this was it. That I died at the hands of my enemy leaving my husband and son behind."Don't tell me you're giving up" a voice that was all to familiar scoffed from behind me making me look over my shoulder only to come face to face with Princeton and Jessie SaintClaire, Preston's parents.Princeton stood there with his arms crossed over his chest making his muscular arms constrict in his tight shirt. His tattoos were more prominent they had been a year ago. "Didn't you promise us that you wouldn't leave our son alone?" Jessie questioned? His hands on his hips and a brow raised making him look like a cute angry puppy instead of angry mam
"Again" Papa snarled as he stood back and waited for me to get back on my feet. My chest heaved as sweat drenched my naked chest. The sun wasn't helping either as it was beating down on us with a vengeance and I could barely breath."Get your ass up now Beau" Papa snarled and I closed my eyes getting my breathing under control before getting back on my feet, my head spinning with the quick movement "If you want to be Alpha when you turn 18 then you need to train like everyone else here" he said as he pointed to the pack as they trained both in human and wolf form. I could see Mama in the far corner training with Ajax who was in his wolf form while Mama was in his human form. Ajax, my older brother, is one of the coolest most amazing person I've ever met in my life. He didn't let him having Down syndrome bring him down. He trains like everyone else and my god is he strong. He's the current alpha, well he's actually my stand in until my birthday next week. He's a damn good alpha is I d
I stared at the empty bedroom that was once filled with posters, trophies, medals and a floor to ceiling bookshelf that held all my favorite books, movies, video games and more awards from being in the soccer team. It was now an empty skeleton waiting to be filled with new awards, new bookshelves and posters.This has been my bedroom since I was born. It felt strange seeing it so bare with nothing but indents on rug that showed were my bed sat upon once and where my desk once used to be filled with notebooks, pictures and also held my computer. "DEREK!" I heard my name being yelled and I closed my eyes before reopening them again and grabbing my backpack from the floor before exiting the room. "Guess this is goodbye" I muttered to myself looking back into the room before closing the door and closing a chapter of my life that I will miss. You see, my parents had gotten promotions at their jobs so we were moving up north to Canada and I that didn't sit well with me. The last thing I
The last thing I wanted to face the moment I entered school on Monday morning was smell the most appealing scent I've ever smelt in my life. It was the scent of driftwood and smoke and I could feel Blaze pacing in my head wanting to search the person the scent belonged to and went in search of the owner only to come to a stop when I saw half of the hall crowding around three people, and in the midst of it was the owner of the scent I've been searching for since I stepped foot into this building."Let her go," a voice said, I could hear the anger and annoyance emitting from them and I frowned when I neared and saw Jason, Marcus and Elijah, the three big bullies of the school surrounding three students that I've never seen before. The crowd moved aside when I neared, most of them bowing in respect but my attention wasn't aimed at none of them but the tallest of the three. He was handsome with shaggy brown hair that was gelled to perfection and a shadow of a beard. He had broad shoulders
"Hey" I called out to Beau as he was walking down the hall towards his locker, and he turned around and tilted his head to the side and god did he look adorable doing that and I could just imagine Connie and Carlos smirking behind my back and rolled my eyes."Yeah?" He called back though he didn't have to shout as we weren't that far away and I sighed as we gained attention from passing students. “What are you looking at? get to class," I rolled my eyes and shook my head. He may look like a weakling but boy get on his bad side and all hell breaks loose. I know because I witnessed it this morning when he intervened when we were being harassed by three morons even though I could've had it handled it wouldn't have ended well seeing as we were surrounded by wolves and two shifters and a were coyote wouldn't have been able to handle that many wolves at once even if we were stronger then most of them. We were also in werewolf territory and if a wolf got harmed in any way shape or form then
"Hey" I smiled at hearing his voice and looked up from the book I was reading to see Derek standing in front of me and I closed the book to give him my undivided attention "Hi" I replied and he grinned pulling the chair from across me and sitting down"Are you free tonight?" He asked making me blink an so swear I felt everyone's eyes on us at his question hit ignored them "Why?" I asked tilting my head and leaning forward on my sit making him do the same "Are you or are you not?" He repeated making me huff"No but I want to know why you asked" I said and he just gave me a cheeky grin before pushing off the chair and standing up making me watch his every move and furrowed my brows when he knelt in front of me and it for people whispering and murmuring about the action. "Idiots really think I'm asking you to marry me?" He asked with a chuckle shaking his head "Well it does seem like you are seeing as you're down on one knee" I pointed out "Trust me if I was proposing it wouldn't b
"Come on Beau, wake up, please wake up" I pleaded as I held his motionless body against me, his blood drenching my shirt as tears rolled down my face. All around me I could hear whimpers and whines from his pack and my friends. Neither dared get close knowing that I wouldn't care who they were and attack."Please, please" I whimpered rocking him back and forth on the tile floor."You can't leave me, please wake up" I begged tears streaming down my face as I felt my heart cracking with each passing second. "Derek" Connie whispered and I looked up at her and saw that she had tears rolling down her face, "the paramedics are here, Der. They need to take him to the hospital" "No" I shook my head holding Beau tighter against me"If he doesn't get treated in time he will die, Derek. You don't want him to die, don't you?" A second voice questioned and I swallowed the lump in my throat as my eyes locked with those of my sister"He can't die" I whispered and she nodded "Then let the paramedi
Lstriking blue eyes. God, he was the most beautiful creature I've ever laid my eyes one and I'm not just saying that because he's my mate but because it's the truth. Anyone with eyes would say the same thing. My parents even said he was stunning and that's saying something. They don't normally complement anyone without reason and yet that's what they did when they saw Derek's lion form for the first time a few days after I was discharged from the infirmary. "I know" I said looking up at him and he smiled down at me before looking back up at the ground of kids and Derek who was laughing and shaking his head at whatever they were saying"When is he taking you out?" He asked and I beamed up at him "Tonight. He didn't want to take me out soon after being out of the infirmary so he said tonight since we don't have school for another two weeks until they get the school all fixed up from the damage" I replied and he hummed nodding his head "He's a good kid, Beau. I can see the way he tre
*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