~Eleanor~ “So, what game would you like us to start with?” I asked as I took my seat across from him, Jenna standing beside me. “Mhmm… Heads-up Poker is not a bad option,” Daniel said, and I nodded. Heads-up poker? It was an old game that was popular in the Moonshadow Pack several years ago. Poker was a game I enjoyed playing with Father. Tch! I frowned, recalling the conversation I overheard. “Scared?” Daniel inquired, a taunting smile settling on his lips. “Hah! Why should I be scared to play poker with you?” “Perhaps you are afraid of losing,” he said as he leered at me. I could not help but chuckle internally. Not to brag but this guy did choose the wrong game to compete with him. He appears to be an experienced poker player, but I doubt I am any worse than him. “Well, let's see how it goes then…” **** I sat across from Daniel, my gaze fixed on him, attempting to read his every thought. The dimly lit casino was silent except for the gentle hum of the air conditioner and
~Eleanor~ “How dare you point at Mr. Kyles!” Edward exclaimed aloud. He kicked Daniel's hand, which was extended. Crack! Damn! His bone snapped. I was shocked to my bones as Daniel's screams echoed in the hall everyone had given us a distance. Without being told, I knew that the tense aura surrounding this man was what prevented them from approaching us. “Fuck! Who exactly is this dude? He has the guts to attack Daniel? Is he not afraid of dying?” “Exactly! Daniel is powerful! I heard he has a connection to the dark world.” *I fear they will not live to see the sun tomorrow. Poor thing this adorable bunny is on their side.” Their comments got on my nerves, but I was also scared. Is Daniel powerful enough to cause problems for Nathaniel? Nathaniel moved closer to me, as if he could read my mind, and whispered into my ears, “Chill! These people are nothing but pencils in my eyes,” Oh, that was the cockiest word I heard today. Daniel quickly recovered from the scream. He glared
Attention: This chapter contains multiple points of view.—----------------------~Eleanor ~As Nathaniel's lips touched mine, I felt a rush of excitement mixed with a hint of fear. His embrace was possessive, and his hands moved around my body with a sense of ownership. I tried to resist, to assert some control, but he was too powerful.Just when I thought I was losing myself in his kiss, he pulled back, his eyes gleaming with something, possibly lust?“Mate?” he called. Watching his thin, sexy lips part as he spoke drove me insane.“Let's get one thing straight: you're mine now. Mine to protect, mine to cherish, and mine to punish if you ever try to leave me.”I could feel the power in those words. Hah, Punish? What exactly did he mean? But before I could ask, he continued, his voice dripping with every atom of possessiveness. “You're mine, Eleanor. Forever and always.”With that, he claimed my lips again. As we kissed, I felt myself melting into his embrace, my body responding to
~Nathaniel~“You dare slap me again, B…” Mara did not continue to speak, but her displeasure was obvious on her face. She held her face and turned to look at me, and I stared back at her expressionlessly. I could have simply ordered her punishment, but seeing Eleanor stand up for herself, I can not help but wonder what she plans to do with the princess.“Oops! Aren't you speaking all mighty and gracefully just now? Are you tongue-tied? You do not call me names and curse at me because you have some stinky blood in your veins.”Oh, shit! That was savage. Calling the royal blood of the Duke family “stinky.” Tch! She is definitely learning well, and I was pleased.“You have the audacity to call my blood stinky! I am the only daughter of the Western Duke. The future duchess of the Western Clan. You dare to call me names and even slap me; do you realize that this is punishable by death?” Mara screamed at the top of her voice.Her voice echoed throughout the hallway, and I frowned. Clearly,
**Moonshadow Pack**~Isabella~I walked into the grand hall, my eyes scanning the room for any sign of my bitch step-sister. I had been searching for her for more than a week now. she seemed to have vanished into thin air which wasn't a good sign.As I made my way through the crowds of people, I noticed a figure standing by the window, her hazelnut-brown eyes fixed on me. Lady Kylie.I felt a shiver run down my spine as our eyes met. There was something about her that made me uneasy, something that made me feel like she could see right through me. I tried to brush off the feeling, telling myself I was just being paranoid.As I approached her, she turned to face me, a small smile playing on her lips. “Lady Isabella,” she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. “It's so nice to meet you on this beautiful spring morning.”I forced a smile onto my face, trying to match her level of politeness though I knew deep down that it was just a facade. “Lady Kylie, the pleasure is all mine.”“Ah,
_________Author__________**Duke Henry's Palace** (West)Slap!Slap!“Oh, Henry, that's enough. Please don't hit any longer.” Margarita, Mara's mother said as she stopped the Duke from hitting Mara again.Duke Henry angrily pushed both the mother and daughter duo away, and an angry frown appeared on his face.“Don't speak when you're not asked to,” he shouted as he pointed his finger at her. “It's all your fault" he went on. “I told you to stop pampering her but you refused. Now look at what she has done.” “Father, it's not my fault, I promise.” “Keep quiet. Do not open that smelly mouth of yours when I speak, fool. This isn't the first time you'll be causing trouble for us.” Duke Henry growled in anger.“I always made sure you get away with each nonsense you did just to prevent people from pointing a finger at the crown princess but today, you decided to do more. You offended Nathaniel and His Luna!”“I should be his Luna, not that damn ginger-head!!”Slap!“I said you shut the fu
~Eleanor~I waited anxiously for his reply. Somehow, I wanted him to say yes. I doubt I will be comfortable with anyone else knowing how dumb I am. Nathaniel's face lit up with a warm smile. “Of course, my dear. I'll be your teacher and guide. I'll help you navigate my… our world and answer any questions you have.”I felt a surge of relief and gratitude as I heard his response. That was all I needed right now. “Thank you, Alpha Nathaniel. That means a lot to me.”“Nate!”“Nate?” I was a bit confused as I repeated his words.“Call me Nate. Reader Samantha called me that and I'd like it if you could also start addressing me like that instead of being too polite.”I blushed at how close he was to me. His hot breath laced my neck which made my heart tingle. I shouldn't be so polite to him, right? He is my mate and all signs of our bond and attraction prove it.I took a deep breath before carefully saying, “Nate,” Oh damn, that sounds so cheesy, hehe.He nodded, a satisfied look plastered
~Eleanor~“Hah, her guardian angel did not come along with her again. She thinks she is a Goddess, using black magic to compel our Alpha to walk her around the pack house; how despicable!”As I entered my room, I was greeted by an unfamiliar face. It was a woman with long, curly hair and a scowl on her face. She looked rather eye-catching and was sitting on my bed, looking like she owned the place.“Who are you?” I asked, trying to hide the annoyance from my voice.“Who am I? Tch! Only fools don't know who I am.” She chuckled and the two other minions beside her also laughed.“And who do you think you're for me to know? King Charles III of England? Stop being stupidly ridiculous!” I fired back at her with a nonchalant look. Her brows pulled together as she stood up from the bed and pointed her fingers at me.“How dare you!?” She screamed.“How dare I? You're just someone insignificant trying to be significant by stepping on me but news flash…” I snapped my fingers in front of her face
~Eleanor~ Backtrack to the day of the ritual… Earlier that morning, Father had sent three maids to me despite my insistence. He said he didn't want anything to go wrong, and he wanted everything perfect. My father is my pride, and I have nothing against him. I was dressed in a plain, floral white gown. A blue moon pendant attached to a red string could be seen around my neck. A silver tiara, shimmering under the full red moon, was placed on my head. Standing barefoot on an altar with a giant statue of the first Luna Queen and the first female Beta comrade of Blue Moon Pack, ore-made silver shackles were used to bind my arms together. “Kneel! Beta Victor has arrived, and the ritual shall begin.” The high priest announced. The tone in which it was said was surprisingly as powerful as it would have been the pack Alpha rather than a beta. But I was so blinded by my excitement of being the beta's mate that I nodded with a gentle bow before going to my knees. It's the first time I wil
~Eleanor~“Are you sure you're okay!?” Nadia probed, watching me pace around the room for the hundredth.“I’m fine,” I answered, still pacing back and forth.“Alright! That's it. I can't continue watching you go up and down. I feel dizzy. Miss Luna, better tell me what's wrong now before Alpha Nathaniel blames me later.”I wasn't able to react quickly as Nadia placed her hands on my shoulders and with a single push, I landed carelessly on the bed.Sigh! “You didn't call me here to watch you contemplate your thoughts, did you?” she asked, sounding sweet but the begrudging crease between her brows betrayed her voice.“Yeah, I did.” I grinned.She frowned and shook her head with concern. “No, you didn't. Miss Luna, could you please tell me what's wrong? Did someone from the pack bully you behind Alpha Nathaniel’s? You can let me know, I'll seek justice for you.”“No… no, of course, no one dared to bully me. It's just I - I don't understand this mind link of a thing. See, your Alpha can r
~Eleanor~I countered with a punch of my own, but Nadia was too quick and dodged it easily. She retaliated with a series of swift punches, each one aimed at a different spot on my body. I tried to defend myself, but she was too fast, too strong.Just when I thought I couldn't take it anymore, Nadia stopped and grinned at me. “Not bad, Miss Luna. You've got some fight in you after all. It's been quite a while since I found someone who could stand my attacks for more than five minutes.”I panted, trying to catch my breath. “Thanks...I think… I'm exhausted.”Nadia chuckled. “Don't mention it. Now, let's try something else. Defend yourself against my attack.”Oh, didn't I mention being exhausted? She charged at me, her fists flying in a blur of motion. I raised my hands to defend myself, but Nadia was relentless. She kept coming at me, her punches and kicks aimed at my face, my stomach, my chest.I stumbled backwards, trying to avoid her attacks, but Nadia was too fast. She caught me with
~Eleanor~As I stepped out into the pack house grounds, I was met with a sea of curious faces. All the members of the Twilight Pack present in the new house were gathered under the ancient oak tree, their eyes fixed on Nathaniel, waiting for him to address them. But their gazes kept drifting towards me, filled with curiosity and speculation. I can guess they were wondering if the rumours the guard mentioned were real. Who was I? What was my relationship with Nathaniel?I felt a flutter in my chest as I scanned the crowd. So many unfamiliar faces, all of them wondering about me. I stood a little straighter, trying to appear confident.Nathaniel stood at the front of the crowd, his eyes fixed on some point ahead. His jaw was clenched, his muscles tense. I felt guilty. He probably thinks I am some unappreciative bitch who, despite trying to make me feel alright, still doesn't succeed because of my stubbornness.I glanced around, taking in the atmosphere. The oak tree towered above us, i
~Eleanor~“You don't learn, huh? You need to be taught a lesson.” Another slap resounded on his face. I was taken aback. Nathan's reaction had already stunned me, and Nadia wasn't making it look any easier. I felt scared. What if word gets out that the mighty Alpha of the Twilight Pack is defensive when it comes to me? Wouldn't that mean I've successfully become his weakness? Wouldn't that expose me to a whole lot of danger? No, that's not what I want. “Nate… I…”“Did he touch you?” he suddenly asked. I was tongue-tied; I didn't want this matter to escalate.“Yes, he did. He held onto her shoulders and both arms and tried to nestle on her chest.” Nadia responded before I dismissed his words. I shut my eyes, wishing I could shut her up. Why did she get involved? She isn't me who was asked right?Nate growled, and before being told, the big guy was single-handedly lifted by Edward and thrown over his shoulders.“Call for a pack meeting. Let no one be absent. Immediately.” Nathaniel ord
~Eleanor~ I stood frozen, my eyes wide with shock, as Nadia unleashed a whirlwind of kicks and punches on the guard. He was massive, but Nadia was a force to be reckoned with. She moved with a grace and precision that belied her petite frame, taking down the guard with ease. I couldn't believe my eyes. The guard, who had been leering at me just moments before, was now crumpling to the ground under Nadia's relentless assault. I felt in awe of her strength. What if I am this strong? I bet no bitch will dare to get close to me. Nadia's movements were a blur, her hands and feet flying in a deadly dance. The guard tried to defend himself, but she was too quick, too skilled. Damn! She was freaking hot with those moves. She pinned him to the ground, her hands around his throat, and I thought she might kill him. But then, just as suddenly as it had begun, it was over. She turned to me, a hint of a smile on her face. “Are you okay, Miss Luna?” she asked as if she hadn't just taken down a
~Eleanor~I sat there, my eyes fixed on Nathaniel, my mind reeling with shock and confusion. My wolf had been burned, and destroyed in the accident that had left me scarred and broken.I had accepted that part of me was gone, that I would never shift again. I had hoped to learn magic and grow stronger but I had no wolf. Wasn't that the reason why Victor had rejected me? I was weak and pathetic.But now, it seemed that my body had other plans. Nathaniel's calm and reassuring voice broke through my thoughts. “Eleanor, it's okay. You're safe. Your wolf is trying to resurface.”I shook my head, trying to process what was happening. “But... but that's impossible. My wolf was burned and destroyed the first time it appeared. I can't shift anymore.”Nathaniel's expression was gentle as he spoke, “ Your wolf is trying to heal, to come back to life.”I felt a mix of emotions. To heal? Where was the wolf when everyone including me thought I was wolfless? When I was being bullied and trampled upo
~Eleanor~“You're back?” I said the moment I opened my eyes. Nate seems to have just gotten back from wherever he went. He looked a bit worn out and shabby.“Mhn” he responded and then strode towards me. He sat on the bed and then placed the back of his palm on my forehead.The cool sensation made me recall the sizzling moment we'd shared. Shit! I was still thinking about that… I noticed a naughty smile on Nathaniel's lips. Apparently, he must have read my thoughts.“What happened to you? Why do you seem to have aged twice your age.”Fuck! Twice my age? Does that mean I look 39 years old? Hysterical! I did not believe him.Nathaniel chuckled and shook his head, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “No, my love, you don't look 39 years old. You're still as beautiful and radiant as ever.” He paused, his expression turning serious. “I've just been dealing with some... pack business. It's been a long day. How are you doing?”I raised an eyebrow, intrigued as I ignored his last question. “P
~Eleanor~I groggily opened my eyes to find two figures standing over me. As my vision cleared, I saw Jenna and another person looking down at me with concerned expressions.“You're finally awake,” Jenna spoke first. I tried to sit upright but felt a banging pain from my head. F*ck that was damn painful.I groaned and pressed on my head with my palm. “Hey, slow down, Miss Sinclair,” Jenna said, placing a gentle hand on my shoulder. “You've been asleep for two days now. You need to take it easy.”I winced, the pain in my head throbbing with each movement. “What...what happened?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. How did I fall asleep for two days?The other person, whose face I now clearly see, spoke up. “No one knows. The Alpha asked for us to take care of you before he left.”I tried to remember, but my mind was foggy. “Alpha… Nate?” Memories of our affair suddenly occurred to me. I burned in embarrassment. How could I have passed out at such a critical time? Shit! I wonder w