Chapter 57 – First night homeOnyx tries to body-block us from his father, but it is too late. We had already seen the late Alpha's naked form while he was running to us. “Onyx, it has been brought to my attention that you will be a father. That is the most glorious gift that could ever be bestowed upon a man and his family. Come here, son, hug me. Congratulations!” He happily calls Onyx.Judith and I look everywhere but at the two of them while Onyx’s naked father is with us, and then the attention turns to us. “Is this our Beautiful Luna?” He requests. “Dad, you do not have any clothing on. I will introduce you to them when you put some pants on.” Onyx tries to encourage him to no avail. “Nudity is something wolves are used to. They are wolves, and I can smell it.” He happily pats Onyx on his cheek and walks around him to us.“Good evening, sir. I am Briar, Onyx’s mate,” I state before closing my eyes and bowing to him. “This is Queen Judith,” I announce as his attention turns to Ju
Chapter 58 – Breakfast with the Elders I stand stunned in my place as I look at the seven elders shifting before me. “Briar,” Onyx warns me a second time when I finally snap out of it. “What did your Alpha request of you?” I demand from them in my Alpha tone. It is so strong that it almost scares me. Onyx looks over at me, horrified. “Answer, now,” I demand deeper and watch as they all tremble and sit. “Human form, now,” I order again.Within moments they are all shifted back into their human form and holding their heads down in a bow to me. “Now, Onyx said good morning,” I state nicely before returning my attention to him. Onyx has a look of shock and awe on his face as he watches me. The elders' mumbles of “Good morning” spread through the room before I snap Onyx out of it. “Go ahead, my dear. The room is yours.” I insist. He blinks his eyes a few times, nods, and turns to the elders. “Anyone care to tell me what the argument was over?” He asks them before leading me
Chapter 59- A Better UnderstandingWe talk for over an hour when Onyx strolls into the coffee shop. “Briar, I am so sorry. How can I ever make it up to you?” Worry fills his voice as he approaches me. “You can get me another one of these,” I say, holding up my empty glass. “Consider it done.” He turns to the counter, leaving me with Matt once again. “Matt, I appreciate everything that you have told me. I will help him fix this.” “Thank you, Luna.” He bows his head before standing and giving Onyx his chair. “I will be off. You know how to reach me if you need me.” He states before leaving Onyx and me alone.I take a long swig out of my drink before I look at Onyx. “You were gone.” He whispers. “I have been gone for over an hour. I take it you just got out of there?” Knowing I am right based on his outfit still being in proper condition. “I did. After you left, some interesting information came to the surface. I wish you would have stayed at my side. It was the best meeting I have ever
Chapter 60- Seeing Devin **Warning Sexual Content** I moan as his fingers move in and out of me rapidly. I move my hand behind me, unzip his pants, and spring his erection free before moving my hand up and down in long slow strokes. “Do you know what that will cause?” “The same thing as your fingers will,” I say as I quicken my pace.A growl comes from deep within Onyx as he removes his hand and pulls at my clothing. Desperate to see him naked, I quickly remove Onyx’s clothes. “Anyone can walk up,” Onyx announces as he lifts me, and I straddle him around the waist. “If you don’t care if they see me naked, I don’t care.” I breathe as I kiss him feverishly. “We are going to get wet.” “I am already wet,” I say as I break my kiss on his neck. “No, we are going behind the waterfall over here.” He comments as he walks into the water and wades us behind a large rock that hides what would be a waterfall for an ant. “That is not a waterfall.” I laugh. “Ok, it is more of a bubbl
Chapter 61 – I am not putting that in my mouth! Onyx steps forward. “You felt nothing?” He asks. “Nothing at all. It was like it didn’t matter to me. Which makes me think that she may not have been my mate after all and that my mate is possibly still out there somewhere.” “Have you discussed this with the Doctor?” “I have. We have explored some interesting topics here. I feel like Michael and Mika are no longer in my head, but it is like something is still inside of me that pulls me back to the pack. I don’t understand what is happening.” He admits, and I turn my attention to Onyx. “This is an interesting turn of events. How do you feel about Briar now?” Onyx asks him. “Sad. I wish she didn’t fear me, but she has good reason to. I single-handedly destroyed our friendship and put that fear into her.” “If you so much as look at her wrong.” Onyx starts before Devin interrupts him. “Sir, if I ever go after Briar again, can you make me a promise?” “What promise?” Onyx asks,
Chapter 62- Surprise Doctor visit. Judith walks in as he opens the door and looks around. “What is that awful smell?” She calls out as she covers her mouth and nose. “I have never been so disrespected in my life,” George screams at her. “That is your Queen, George. Check yourself.” I demand. His face turns white as he kneels on the ground to her. “My apologies, my Queen.” “Is it your food that stinks? What on earth did you do to it?” She asks, gagging as the bag comes closer to her. “It is one of the finest meals you can have.”“Finest can stay far away from me then. Yikes, that smells.” She states as she fans the air before her. “Good day!” George yells angrily before leaving with his people. “Our caterer just quit because we don’t like his food and want something simple,” I state as she sits on the couch near my feet. “Yeah, you need steak and potatoes. Maybe the corn from White Moon and Hamburgers and hotdogs. That is more your speed.” She says while looking at my f
Chapter 63 – Shock and All the Things I look in shock at the screen. “Wait, no. That is not possible.” Wonder fills me as I look at the screen. “I am pleased to inform you that it is indeed possible. Luna, you are pregnant with twins.” She happily states. As she begins looking them over. “Onyx?” I ask, not looking for an answer but for support in what we have just heard. “Well, it looks like we will be extra busy. How did we not know? How did we not hear the second heartbeat?” He asks her. “If you listen now, you can hear the heartbeats beating simultaneously. It rarely happens, but it does happen. It looks like they are on track and will be here at the end of the month. Would you like to know their genders?” She asks, looking at us. “It would be easier to prepare for two,” I state to Onyx. “As long as you keep this news private.” Onyx states. “Everything that happens in an exam room is confidential.” She confirms before moving them around in my stomach.She hands us a
Chapter 64 – Onyx’s Big Question “Hello, Mom. How are you doing?” I change the subject. “I have no time for that. You need to do the right thing and come home. We need you here to help fix what you have done wrong. Rebecca’s parents and Devin's are livid, as are Luis’ parents. You cannot kill people and run away.” She Barks. “I didn’t run away. I am at work, remember? I also do not only belong to your pack anymore but all of them.” “You belong to me, my child, and I demand that you come home now.” “I am sorry that this upsets you, but I will not be returning.” “When I get my hands on you, I am going to.” “You are going to do what, mother?” I interrupt her. “What will you do to your daughter, who is regarded as a pack member throughout the Kingdom? Do not forget about also being on the Queen’s,” She cuts me off again, “I don’t care what the Queen or anyone else says. Get home.” She demands. I take a few deep calming breaths before I speak again. “Mother
Chapter 88- Our Wedding My song starts, and I walk to where Matt is standing. "Ready?" "Ready." I loop my arm through Matts, allowing him to lead me out for everyone to see me. Everyone is standing, and I can see tears running down the pack members' faces as I walk to the end of the aisle and stop. Onyx waits with his back turned toward me until Aiden taps his shoulder when I reach the end of the aisle. When Onyx turns around, his emotions take over, and he begins to cry as his eyes roam my body. The walk to Onyx feels like the longest walk of my life. When we reach him, Onyx growls at Matt, and everyone laughs. "Dude, I am giving her to you. I am no threat." He laughs before patting his shoulder and walking to his place behind Brett in the groom's line. I cannot recall half of the things I am asked to repeat. All I can see is Onyx looking back at me. When the officiate finally announces that Onyx may kiss his bride, I am not prepared to
Chapter 87- Pawning off my Alpha Status As predicted, the box is filled with votes for Devin. The answers are overwhelming, from being trustworthy to how it shows a person can change for the better. I close the box and decide to think about it in the bathtub. My water has turned warm when my mind flutters to the letter that Devin had written me months ago, and I stumble across the bathroom as I dry off and make my way to the dresser drawer Onyx had placed it in, along with the ridiculous clay wolf that has two tails and five legs. I carry the letter back into my closet with me as I read. It is filled with promises I would have doubted he could accomplish had I read this letter when he gave it to me. The last lines make me reread it. “Thank you for not ending my life when you should have. To this day, I am unsure if you made the right decision, but I will live my life to the fullest from here on out. If I find my second chance, mate, I promise to act bet
Chapter 86- The Night before the weddingHe closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before saying, “Like fresh-cut carnations at a waterfall.” I know instantly who he is talking about, and I smile. “I know who she is. I will escort her to your room. You get cleaned up from your traveling, and I will hunt her down and bring her to you.” I announce as I stand. “You would do that for me?” “I am going to do that for you. This mate, she is a good one. Gave me one of my favorite gifts.” I announce as I lift the papers and walk out of the room. “Hustle, Devin!” I call him, and he finally gets up and runs back to his room through the halls.I walk down to the laundry and find Morgan folding a bedsheet. “There you are. I have been looking for you.” I smile happily as she lifts her eyes to mine. “Luna, welcome home.” She bows. “How can I be of service?” She questions as she approaches me. “Smell me.” I request. “I am sorry?” “Smell me. What do you smell?” I ask her a second time. This time she
Chapter 85- Going homeThe words tumble from my mouth before I can stop them. “Really?” He asks excitedly. “Yes, really.” “So the wedding isn’t fully off?” He asks as he lifts me in the air and swings me around in a circle kissing the place he marked me. “No, it never was completely off, seeing as we never set an actual date. Plus, May needs to know styles and ideas now if the dress would be ready by spring.” I shrug. “Go have fun. Call me if you need me.” He insists. “Will do. Oh, before I go, I asked Holly to be our full-time traveling Nanny. I think she will say yes, don’t scare her off. She loves our kids and will show them love no matter what. That is important to me. I know the elders said that the Nannies must not show love to our kids because they want our kids to only recognize love from us, but I want them to know love from everyone. Our world has too much hatred to take away any extra love.” “Give her a raise, got it.” He kisses me again before we leave him standing alone i
Chapter 84 – Alpha announcement **Warning Sexual content**I quickly push myself onto the bed and onto our pillows as Onyx takes a second to cool down. “Bare with me for a moment, Briar. Right now, I feel more like an animal than anything else.” “Tonight, that is what I want,” I demand of him as I open my legs wide, inviting him to come to my wet core. “I don’t think you know what you are asking for.” His gruff tone turns me on more. “Please, Onyx,” I call out to him as my left-hand squeezes my breast and my right-hand moves to my core. “Briar.” He warns as my fingers swirl around my wet opening. “Onyx,” I call out as I plunge my fingers in and out of me rapidly. “My turn.” He growls as he holds my hand still. “Then do it,” I challenge him. The color of his eyes flicker, and I can see the primal urge to take me now, fighting against his will. “Take me, now,” I demand of him. It takes no further instruction as he slams his thick length into me and stills. “Yes!” I screa
Chapter 83 - A night out“Of course.” I leave Judith and Holly to watch the slumbering babies and enter our room. He closes the door behind me before turning to face me. “I talked to Judith and Doctor Adams; they have helped me understand where you are coming from and why what I did, came across so negatively. I wish never to impact your life so negatively ever again. I was not aware of the fact that I was stepping away from my responsibilities as a father. For me, I thought I was lessening the risk of having fights from stress. I am truly sorry, and I give you my word, as your mate and Alpha, that I will not do that ever again consciously. Helping a pack member periodically, and with notice to you after ensuring all is ok, will be something different.” His words seem honest, and I have never seen him go back on his word. “Briar, tonight, if you wish, I will watch over the children, and you and Judith can have a night out on the town. Take the time to relax and enjoy your time togeth
Chapter 82- Do the right thing The prison guard leads the prisoner out to a bar in the middle of the Execution grounds and ties his hands to the bar, my eyes never leaving him. “Luna Briar, the kill is yours,” Judith announces loudly before stepping away. My anger builds within me. I allow every word that Onyx has said to me and hasn’t spoken to fill my rage. Then, I think of the five women that must have been terrified under this man's disgusting hand. I move forward and feel my body shifting into my Lycan form. The ground sinks slightly with every step that I take. I can see him struggling and pulling at his ropes as I approach. His voice is muffled as he pleads for mercy. I am feet from him when he hides his head under his arm, a position I could see that any woman would have placed herself in. As rage tears through me, I calm my mind and make nine deep cuts into his skin, enough to be painful but not kill him. I step away and turn my attention to th
Chapter 81- Alpha challenge My father walks in as Judith is in the middle of reading my paper. “What the hell is she doing reading Briar’s paper? She is nothing more than a pathetic Omega who knows nothing. This is rigged!” He demands as hatred fills his words. Aiden takes one swing at my father and connects to his jaw hard. My father falls to the ground holding his face. “Explain yourself!” My father tries to Alpha-tone the King. “You will never speak to your Queen in such a manner!” Aiden growls at him as his foot shoves him to the ground again as he tries to get up. “Queen? There is no way. I would have known.” He spits in disbelief which earns him a kick to the face. “By disrespecting the Queen, you disrespect me. Would you like to be disqualified right now?” Aiden demands in his Alpha Tone that make everyone shiver. “No.” He whispers, not leaving the ground. Aiden looks back at an unphased Judith. “Whenever you are ready, my love.” He smiles as he
Chapter 80 – Trouble in Paradise Onyx struggles to pull the heavy door open. “Please, Luna. I will do anything you ask. Please don’t execute me.” He pleads. “You only care about your life, and you do not care about those around you. You knew you were swiping at me while fighting with Matt.” “I thought you were Clara! I didn’t know you could shift. I thought that I missed her and got you. When I turned around, I saw you on the ground and Clara at your side.” “You would have killed me thinking that I was Clara?” I demand of him in my Alpha tone. “I would have. I am sorry.” “Why would you have gone after Clara?” I demand. “With her gone, it would be easier to sway you to come with me.” “Go with you were?” “Home. I would take you on as my new mate, where you deserve to be.” “You think for one second that I would willingly take my children and go with you after you have killed everyone I love?” “No, just you. Your children were never part of the plan to come. They would hav