As soon as I got back to the company, I went straight up to my floor. I didn't even look at the employees mumbling around me; I just stopped in the hallway when I got off the elevator and saw a couple of alphas coming out of the meeting room. "Gosh, Alpha Bennett is a determined man. From the beginning he's been looking to lead the Midnight Sun pack.""But doesn't Alpha Walter disagree? I don't think he'll let it go so easily. He asked me what agreement those men had come to" I heard one of the alphas mutter.I looked at the two alphas with a raised eyebrow as I wondered what would have happened in that meeting.On the other hand, I stood outside the room waiting for Bennett. When all the alphas came out, I finally saw Bennett come out of the room.I felt a rush of joy as soon as I smelled the delicious aroma of my mate. I quickly ran to him with a wide smile. "Alpha..."Bennett looked at me and motioned for me to follow him to his office. Without a word, I followed his footsteps i
I gulped as I saw how arrogant Bennett was treating me, not only to me, but to the alphas in the pack. Without thinking, I followed Bennett to his car, which was parked outside. As soon as the driver saw us, he quickly ran to open the passenger seat.Bennett reached into his pocket and motioned for me to get in first. I quietly climbed into the car and moved so he could sit next to me. "What's the address?" he asked in a disinterested tone. The way he said it made me feel sad. I regretted every second of getting into the car; however, I had already made the reservation and could not cancel it.At that, I let out a sigh and forced a smile. However, in response to my tardiness, I heard Bennett's voice again."Didn't you say there was a reservation? Do you want to be late?"I quickly shook my head and gave the driver the address. The man nodded looking at me in the rearview mirror and started the car.On the other hand, I pressed my hands against my skirt and held back tears. I want
I quickly lowered my gaze and let go of his hand feeling nervous. A sigh left his lips before he moved his hand towards my chin "Look at me" he said. Slowly, I looked up to his face and felt my body tremble. Something about the way he was looking at me made my chest ache. I didn't know what he was thinking about, but the way he was sighing told me something bad was about to happen. However, when I wanted to ask him again, he interjected "Why do you keep talking nonsense?""What?" I asked, opening my eyes, confused. My heart began to race as he leaned back in his seat and reached into his pockets. He pulled out a lighter and a cigarette and lit it. His eyes radiated annoyance as he took a puff on the cigarette, not caring that we were in a restaurant. "Ma... mate...""We'd better go" he said interjecting my words and suddenly leaving the table. I was stunned when I saw him walking towards the exit. Without hesitation, I got up from the table, ran to him and grabbed his arm.
My she-wolf howled in pain, feeling everything break inside both of us. My mate's words did not fit with what I was feeling. "Please don't do this" I said once again unable to take it anymore, I couldn't even stop myself from crying, it was an intense and strong cry, as if everything was breaking in front of me. Despite that, Bennett was staring straight ahead with his eyes fixed on the stairs of the restaurant. He didn't even notice me, as if I didn't exist. Powerless, I walked over to him and hugged him, I wanted to make him feel our bond. I wanted to remember our moments together. I couldn't stand his rejection, the way he spoke to me hurt me. "It's not true, he loves us! He's lying to us!" moaned my wolf painfully inside me.I shook my head and pulled my head away as I pressed my cheek into Bennett's chest. However, he didn't respond to my embrace; rather, he let out a cruel sigh, as if my presence made him uncomfortable.I closed my eyes and listened to his heart beat quietl
All my thoughts were filled with pain. I felt the ground move under my feet and my legs were shaking. The same feeling I had when I found out Freddy was unfaithful I was feeling in my chest. However, now my heart was completely shattered."Bennett..." I couldn't articulate a single word.For a second I froze, remembering every single warning I was given about Bennett. Even Walter was right, Bennett would break my heart like nobody's business.Thinking about that, I looked up at Bennett and pursed my lips "Why...why are you...why are you doing this to me?" I asked him, clenching my fists.I remained silent as he looked at me blankly. Everything I had seen in him had become a dark shadow. "I... I... I thought you loved me. But you had it all planned out from that day on" I hinted in a trembling tone.Bennett sketched a cynical smile and looked again at the watch in his hand "Why do you keep saying that? Why do you care so much if I marry another girl? I'm an alpha, I must think of my
With that in mind, I held the gaze of the cruel man in front of me, clenched my fists "Do you want to marry her just for power? Are you playing with her too?" As soon as I said that, Bennett took a step towards me and let the smoke from his cigarette drift over my face. "I'm just doing it for the power. Agatha is a good woman and will be the best Luna for my pack. She will help me rule and you will all love her. Besides, here you will find what no other pack can offer" he said without any feeling. His words caused a mocking laugh to escape me. He had praised a woman in front of me as if he didn't care about my feelings. I shook my head and looked him in the eyes once more "Alpha Bennett, don't you have any feelings for me? Not even after months of sleeping with me?I just needed to hear his answer one more time to understand. But, at my question, he looked me in the eyes and threw the cigarette on the ground to put it out. "No" he said. The rudeness of his words hit my chest li
However, the manager ran after me"Miss Winters, I have been asked to send you home safe and sound. Please get in the car" he said, pointing to a black car that was standing still.I shook my head and walked away in the opposite direction. However, the manager ran after me. "Please, miss. Our duty is to send you home. If you don't, we'll be in trouble" the man pleaded in a benevolent tone.However, I continued to ignore him until, suddenly, he gestured and two burly men approached me. "Miss, get in the car" said one of the men. I tried to go around him and continue on my way, but the second man grabbed my wrist to drag me toward the car."Let her go!" I heard an angry, loud voice in the distance. My eyes widened like saucers as I looked up and saw Alpha Walter get out of a luxurious car and approach me. Walter grabbed my hand and snarled at the guard. At that, he pulled his hand away from my wrist. Walter shoved me behind his back and glared at the manager angrily "What do you thi
Hester was a mess, her makeup had smeared and her legs seemed to be shaking. In a second, she swayed and fell to her knees on the floor.I wanted to help her, but she stopped me with her hand in the air. "Bennett wants to give the title of Luna to your sister. But... Why did he ask me to be with him? Why did he play with me like that? He even forced me to be his personal secretary!" She sobbed, shedding her tears on her cheeks. I stood in the distance watching her moans of pain echoing in the darkness of the night. However, after a few minutes, she finally fell silent. A quiet sigh escaped her lips as I approached and leaned in. I placed my hand on her chin and lifted her head to look into my eyes. "I told you he didn't love you, he only wanted you around out of fear" I said. She seemed surprised by my words. Her eyes quickened and her chest began to rise and fall rapidly "What are you talking about?" she asked. "You are mates, and you are the only one who can tell the truth ab
A smile tugged at my lips as I noticed that she was still reacting the same way as before.It was evident that Hester had not stopped loving me. Her body was screaming it at the top of her lungs. With that certainty, I leaned toward her, caressing her ear with my fingertips and tracing a soft path with my nose on her cheek. "Alpha Walter, he is not the man who deserves you", I whispered firmly. The closeness with this woman was slowly killing me. Her deep gaze made my eyes widen as if I was coming completely back to reality.I shook my head at the sight of her small hands resting on my chest, pushing me firmly. But her strength proved to be in vain, as I didn't even move an inch. On the contrary, I moved closer, cornering her against my chest and the wall. "Get away from that man" I said between my teeth. She was glaring at me with fury, but I didn't care, in fact, if it had been anyone else, I would easily rip her head off. But it was her, Hester Winters. I could never even thi
Just remembering that man made my skin crawl and my heart fill with hatred. Everything that is happening to me in my life is because of him.If the moon goddess hadn't given him to me as my mate, none of this would have happened. He would never have blackmailed me and I would never have given myself body and soul to him. He had no heart. He was a cold man, eager for power and wanted to tie me down like a slut he would only seek for sex. For years, I thought my mate would be the perfect man, but reality played a trick on me. Thinking about it, I clenched my fists tightly. However, just then, a strong hand grabbed my arm and twisted my body sharply. My eyes widened in surprise as I felt myself being pushed to the side and my back hit the wall. "Ahh" I screamed, and immediately a hand was placed on my lips. I almost gasped when I looked up and saw him there, his eyes completely black and fixed on mine. His face was only inches from mine, as if I were his next prey. For a moment I
From Hester's point of view.I listened attentively to every word the two main alphas said to each other. I was completely taken aback by their reactions.They both seemed to be losing control of themselves, so an idea crossed my mind.I quickly grabbed Walter's arm again and looked him in the eyes with determination. "Walter, calm down... come on"" I said with a confident tone.I couldn't help but notice Bennett's eyes focused on me as the triumphant smile on his face faded. Not giving it a thought, I cupped Walter's hand in my palms and stroked him firmly."All right?" I said again with conviction.After a few seconds, Walter turned to me and let out a sigh. A soft smile lit his lips as he caressed my cheek with his other hand. His touch sent an uncomfortable shiver down my spine, but his voice instantly reassured me."You're right, honey. This is a party, isn't it? We're here to enjoy it. Let's go" he replied, bringing my palm to his face and leaving a soft kiss.I blinked in compl
From Derek's point of viewShit, of all the things I could have heard, Walter's news left me in shock. Was this a joke? Was this man really going to marry Hester?On the other hand, I saw Bennett take a deep breath.I had no idea what was going through his head, but I shook my head.I was worried about Bennett, but, if he reacted in any way, it might even create a war between the two packs.In fact, I knew Bennett better than anyone else. I knew he was hiding his anger. Which is why I feared he would reach his limit and rip Walter's head off in front of everyone.The reality was that many years ago a rule was established: if a head alpha declared a female to be the future moon of his pack, the other alpha could not remove her from the position or forbid the ceremony.Given that, Bennett also had an obligation to make Agatha his moon, as he had declared her many years ago.Thinking about it, I couldn't help but notice that Hester was now destined to be our rival's luna and no one could
My heart was pounding, a war drum in my chest. As much as I loved my brother, I could not intercede. Lucas had just challenged a senior alpha, and the consequences could be devastating."If you dare approach her again, I will not hold back," Walter threatened, his voice a whisper laden with danger."If you touch my gamma, I will end you right here," Bennett's voice echoed through the room, chilling the blood of those present.Bennett's father and his men's eyes widened in surprise, incredulous at Bennett's reaction. Everyone expected a response, but no one anticipated such a statement."Then tell your gamma not to touch my wife again," Walter growled, drawing me into his side, his grip protective.A surge of discomfort and annoyance washed over me as I felt his firm hand on my waist."I didn't come here to fight, otherwise I would have brought my warriors," Walter declared, his voice laden with veiled menace. "I have come for Agatha. You will marry her, and that is fine with me. But i
Had that man managed, with an iron will, to silence the inescapable call of mate's bond? The question, like a ghostly echo, echoed in my mind, as I watched the scene unfold before my eyes.Agatha, with a smile of triumph that chilled my blood, clung to Bennett's arm, as if to mark territory. A wry smile tugged at my lips. The woman, desperate to secure her prey, was resorting to the crudest gestures."You have summoned us here to talk, Walter, what is it you wish to say?" Bennett's father's voice, charged with impatience, broke the tense silence.Walter's icy expression softened, giving way to an enigmatic smile. His eyes, like ice daggers, rested on Bennett, who, for the first time, was giving him his full attention."Well, since we are all assembled," Walter began, his voice a whisper laden with hidden intentions, "I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you to someone..."Before I could process his words, his hand closed tightly around my waist, drawing me into his side."..
From Agatha's point of view. Immediately, everyone nodded and started walking toward Alpha Walter.However, I stood still, staring at the couple. At that moment, my mother, Greta, turned to me. "What's the matter with you? Stop looking so terrified", my mother said angrily. I opened my eyes in complete surprise and looked at my mother wanting to respond, but at that moment she intervened. "With that terrified expression you will never become Alpha Bennett's Luna". I couldn't help but frown and turn my gaze to Hester "Mother, look at her... She's here. She's here. How do you want me to keep a smiling expression?" My mother looked at me and arched a confused eyebrow "What are you talking about? Who is that woman to you? Can't you see she's just another one of Walter's bitches?""You really have no idea what's at stake here. That woman is not only Alpha Walter's bitch, she's Bennett's destined mate" I said, gritting my teeth at the mere thought of knowing. At that moment, my moth
From Hester's point of view.For a long time I had avoided eye contact with Bennett, but when Walter took me by the waist and suggested I go to his parents, I felt uncomfortable. If it was all a sham, why did I have to meet them? Walter was right, though. If we were going to pretend, we definitely had to do it right, otherwise we'd just be two idiots.With that in mind, I nodded and turned with him, but, unfortunately, on the way we stopped in front of Bennett and Derek, who seemed to be looking at us with intrigue. Both men were giving me dangerous looks, but I ignored Bennett's stare and focused on Walter."Alpha Bennett, you are looking very well tonight. I see my sister has given you of her charms, hasn't she" said Walter suddenly. "Yes, you're right" Bennett replied.His sudden words made my wolf howl painfully. I quickly shook my head and clung tighter to Walter's arm."You said you'd introduce me to my parents" I whispered, pouting at Walter. I couldn't even help but notic
From Lucas' point of viewI had been a little late for the celebration, because I kept thinking about Hester. A few minutes ago I called my mother to ask about her, but apparently she had left with Anna. At that, I felt a strange feeling in my chest. However, as soon as I walked into the hotel lounge, my mouth dropped open. But what on earth? It was Hester. She was with that man.I didn't have time to think when I felt Alpha's furious gaze on me, approaching with a heavy step. "Alpha..." I said bowing in reverence.Bennett for his part gave me a sidelong glance and motioned to one of the waiters to pour him a glass of champagne. "I see you couldn't even fulfill a simple order" said the man, fixing his dangerous eyes on me. At his words, a terrifying shiver ran down my spine. "A thousand apologies, my alpha. I can go and talk to her..."I didn't even have a chance to finish my words when a slight growl left Bennett's lips."Don't talk to her. If she wanted to come, let her. But y