Vida's POVI stand before the ornate mirror, my heart aflutter with anticipation for the ball that is about to start.My long hair cascaded in loose waves down my back, their fiery hues catching the soft candlelight. It was decorated with silver ornaments but still, it looked very simple.I couldn't help but smile at the sight of my hair. Dexter had specifically told the maids to make it simple and beautiful since it was my first appearance as Luna."This will fit you perfectly," the sales girl says, holding out another dress.Contrary to my first visit, they've warmed up to me much more than I had expected.I guess money talks."Please we've tried on so many already," I respond but the girls remain adamant about it, shaking their heads in refusal as they forcefully hand over the dress."Alright, but this is the last one okay," I tell them.They grin in excitement and help me to get changed.At last, I set down the gown gently.It's the seventh gown now, good thing they say seven is a
Our next stop after driving for thirty minutes happens to be a diner which surprisingly is made to be quiet.I say made because it had people in it until ten minutes ago."Alright, everyone out, meals, drinks, whatever you ordered, this man will pay," the owner says pointing at Dexter who stands proudly while I cover my face out of shame."When I say somewhere quiet I don't mean you should do this," I say to him but he stares back like a kid who doesn't understand."Still, I got you what you want didn't I?""Are you kidding me right now?" It seems, that talking to Dexter is rather a difficult thing to do."Sit," he says directing me towards an empty table at the center of the room.I look around, it's just Dexter and I, and the waiter that's in here."You can take our order in thirty minutes," he tells the man who nods quickly.I see the manager along with the owner of the diner from afar, their eyes glittering as if they had just struck gold. "Tell me Vida, what is it that you wish t
I can hardly feel myself inside this dress.The same clothing I wore which made me feel like a dazzling princess feels like a death sentence now. How exactly did I end up here?Straight from the shower, I wasn't spared even a minute of my own, it's a non-stop process with maids coming in and out of the room."Can we just take things slow," I beg them but they would end up staring at me like I'm some sort of alien and then carry on with their work not sparing me any sort of listening ear.It dawns on me that I don't have a say at the moment as the tutor carries on with giving the orders whether I like it or not."Stop slouching!" She yells even while make-up is being applied.Torture is all I have to call this."No, don't do that, it doesn't suit the color of her eyes," the tutor nags spanking the maid's hand as she holds the jewelry."I don't like that!""We can't have her going out looking like this!""Why are her nails so short!!!"My ears become unable to listen to her scolding any
We soon arrived at the ball room, the place of gathering with varieties of people, many of which I could recognize at first glance.My stomach feels weird at once as I realise I've walked into the lion's den."..."I can hear them whispering behind me, I can feel their curious gaze on me, it's so uncomfortable, but I can't say or do anything about it other than smile.Wherever I go, if they're talking they instantly become silent and stare at us.I grab on to Dexter firmly as he's my support at the moment while I p*ss through this gathering of death."Alpha Dexter and Vida," a voice calls out to us from behind.We turn around, Catherine seems to be heading towards us wearing a smile as she waves."Dexter, there's Catherine," I tell him."I see her too," he answers, reverting back to his poker face.At once my mood brightens by the sight of Catherine, I feel relieved to see someone I know here with me."You two came right on time, the party's about to start," she says, grabbing me by t
"So it's true, the sadist has a human for a companion," I heard someone say as we p*ssed by them.Everyone keeps quiet as all eyes fall back on me, I hate this unwanted attention I keep getting."Ignore those who would intentionally gossip about you very loudly for you to hear. It is what they do." Dexter says with disgust laid in his tone and I could tell he didn't really like everyone being here."It's alright, so long as you're not with them to scorn me then believe it or not, I don't have a problem," I say with a chuckle.He stares back at me and sighs lightly, pulling me close with his hand now around my waist."I can see now why my mother chose you," he says.Choose me?" I turn to Dexter completely confused."What do you mean?" I ask but he just seems to chuckle then he pulls in close."It's nothing you should worry about," he says. There he goes again, being mysterious as always. I really want to pull his hair but I can't because we're in public and of course, there's a wide ga
Vida's POVHeads turn as Linda walks in.Linda stares at me with a victorious grin on her face as she walks in. The murmurings from earlier seem to have increased and everyone's attention is now on Linda.I can understand why, especially since the mate and the Mistress are in the same room.I'm very uncomfortable.Linda moves with elegance, just as I've always known her to be. Someone who doesn't disappoint."My goodness, the dress…" I hear them murmur while I shrink, feeling uncomfortable.Her dress, made of one of the most expensive fabrics, drapes around her like a waterfall of crimson silk.It was adorned with delicate lace, bringing out her figure. The neckline of the cloth was lowered and it looked like she was squeezed into it with her cleavage showing.I could already tell she was trying to get Dexter to look at her by doing this.She styled into loose waves that cascaded down her back with some glittering hairpin adoring her hair but I could already recognize them and they we
Linda's POVReturning to the gathering I find myself unable to move as I stare in horror, Vida buries her face into Dexter's shoulder, the two are holding each other in their arms, cuddling sweetly while everyone watches just how good their relationship is."You know that's not your position," Sofia tells me."Shut it! He's just being fooled," I yell at my wolf."Ouch!" The voices of one of those pesky twins snap me back to reality.Neo, I believe is his name, his eyes look like they're holding back tears, it then hits me that I've been gripping on tightly to his arm and quickly let go least they make a fuss about it and have me report to Dexter, the last thing I want is to be on Dexter's bad side, especially not now when I've barely been able to get into here.That wench!Just when is she going to die?!Words can't explain my hatred for that wench Vida, acting like a saint when she's a vixen."How dare she rest her head on my man's chest!" I murmur to myself, grinning my teeth as I s
Neo's POVI don't entirely hate Aunt Linda, but I don't like her either.She's a bit mean and she never apologizes. I thought grown-ups were supposed to be good people."No, I can't find Aunt Linda," I whisper but he ignores me.Mama always says it's rude to ignore people, he's acting just like Papa.Big brother Ash doesn't like when I tug on his clothes so I kick him instead."Ouch!" He cries holding on tightly to his leg."Ash, what was that all about?" Mama asks squatting to help Ash up.I hold back from saying anything that'll ruin our plan, "I'm sorry, it was an accident," I tell her.Ash immediately frowns, glaring at me with a growl, "no it wasn't, that kick was too painful to be an accident," he yells."Mama I didn't do it on purpose, I saw a fly so I wanted to chase it away," I tell her wearing Mama's favorite irresistible look.She stares into my twinkling eyes and then heaves a sigh, "be careful Neo, you may hurt your brother next time," she warns me.I nod, after all, ther
Dexter's POVKnock knock!!"Alpha, it's time to go." I'm told.Never have I ever felt this ready for anything in my entire life as I brace myself for whatever would happen behind that door.I take a deep breath, calming my nerves, and check myself in the mirror one more time."Come on Papa. You look dashing already, let's go, we can't keep Mama waiting forever, she'll die of boredom," Neo scolds me.Rather than Vida, it feels as if the ones truly bored are my two tricksters with Neo sighing repeatedly and Ash pacing to and fro the room.I raise my hand in surrender, "All alright, I'm all ready, we can go now," I tell them."Finally," the both of the chorus as they hurry up on their feet and run out the door.It's been a month since the war, and everything seems to be going smoothly for us. Today, Vida and I were finally going to tie the knot after much difficulty.I didn't need to suck up to anyone, nor did I need their approval to do as I please. The problem of a human Luna died the
Dexter's POVThe news hit like a hurricane, a revelation that left the pack in disbelief.Vida, once our Luna, had allied herself with the rogues—the very enemies who had stained our history with blood, the ones responsible for the loss of our grandparents.The pack's confusion mirrored the turmoil within me, torn between duty and the remnants of a love that had seemingly crumbled.Ash and Neo, the innocent casualties of our unravelling saga, clung to the hope that their mother had been coerced, that she was still the woman they loved.Their eyes, mirrors of the pain etched across their faces, pleaded with me to take them to her—to see her, to understand. But the weight of betrayal hung heavy on my shoulders, and I insisted that Vida, in her newfound allegiance, was to be treated as an enemy.As the moon rose, casting an eerie glow upon the battleground, the rogues attacked our borders with a ferocity that mirrored the storm within our hearts.I, Dexter, my eyes a reflection of the pa
The night hangs heavy with anticipation as the black moon casts its mysterious glow upon the werewolf realm.After Dexter marked me, I felt the steady pulse of newfound strength coursing through my veins.What began as a subtle shift in my abilities evolved into something extraordinary, something that left even the elders in awe.The packed council, their eyes filled with a mix of trepidation and wonder, gathered to discuss my unprecedented powers.Controlling consciousness was a gift, or perhaps a curse, that surp*ssed the known limits of our kind. A human marked by a werewolf, an anomaly in our ancient traditions. They saw it as an opportunity, a chance to elevate the Black Moon Pack to heights unseen.In the weeks that followed, my connection with Dexter deepened.We shared more than just thoughts; we shared emotions, sensations, and dance of souls intertwined. Mindlinking with children and Dexter was just the beginning.Now, I could extend my influence further, manipulating the th
Vida's PovI listen with rapt attention to every bit of Dexter's story and I come to realise that the wolves I saw that day were not Dexter, rogues and I have carried that narrative in my head for years.As I try to process all that he said, I get hit by a suddenly intoxicating wave which has me shuddering for seconds. I look at Dexter and everything that happened that night flushes into my brain like a tidal wave, and I have a quick seizure that makes me remember every action that took place two years ago.Dexter is right, everything he said is exactly the way it happened.“Humph..” a gasp flies out of me as I feel a hand touching me.“Vida, are you okay?” Dexter asks, his eyes busy scrutinising my face.Perhaps, he got scared when he saw the pains my eyes held. “Yes, I am fine,” I say, blinking out tears.But the surprise on my face never left, my head is roaming with questions and I'm trying to look normal so he doesn't start worrying all over again.How could I have imagined that
Dexter's PovIt was a really cold evening. I was just getting out of the shower when I heard a loud bang on my door, and when I opened it was my father's beta. His face was clouded with worry when I looked at him but he pulled me out before I could open my mouth to say anything.he11, I was only in my bathing robe.“Come, you have to stop your father's madness.” That was all he said to me and I followed him to my father's chambers.My father, the then Alpha, was taken aback when he saw me. “What is this nonsense, Gabriel? I told you not to involve the boy!” He lashes at his Beta but I am not driven from my confusion.“What is going on Father? What madness was my uncle talking about?” I finally bring myself to ask but he ignores me.“Gabriel, take the boy out now that I ask nicely–”“I am not a boy, father!” I am forced to shout. “I am fourteen, please tell me what is going on?!”He sighs deeply and as I stare at him I see the scars engraved in his face. He walks past me and goes to hi
Dexter's Pov.“I... I never stopped loving you, Vida,” I confess.She gulps at me with unwritten emotions. Her hand slips out of mine and the look that follows is one full of doubts and worries.I take her hand again, patting it softly. "I'm sorry it had to take me this long to confess my feelings for you." The words have barely left me when she snatches her hand again, giving me a faux look.“You can't buy your way in like this, Dexter. Don't you think there are things you should apologize for?!”"I love you, Vida. Don't I look miserable enough?"“No! I can not accept your love, Dexter. You have to say the right words, 'cause I'm honestly not buying this..”“You were the one that left me! You freaking left me and that has always kept me on the edge!!”“You killed my parents.” She reveals her grudge, shockingly.Confusion spreads on my face like wildfire. Of course, I've heard the rumors but it has never occurred to me that she would think I did so.“Did you believe that? It was just
Vida's PovA white blurry light wakes my spirit and as I open my eyes, surprise overwhelms me seeing my dead parents smiling at me weakly.Instantly, tears break down from my eyelids, flowing freely from my eyes. My lips try to form words but I cannot bring myself to say anything as I am feeling so sorry for them.Ever since I lost my parents I have never seen their faces appear to me in my dreams.Does this mean I am dead and they are sad to welcome me?My head is bursting with questions and all I can do is cry, feeling so guilty for my choice. I should never have accepted Silas's, I should never have had anything to do with him, and now I am full of regrets.“My child,” I hear a voice but I'm finding it hard to believe that it's real.My breath hangs in the air as I glance at her sharply, "Mom?" I hiss under my breath and she speaks again.“Vida, do not regret because we are always with you.” My mom says, her voice echoing all around me."Mom!" I scream in delight but not after some
Vida's Pov“sh*t!" I hiss gruffly as I kick the chair aggressively.“Silas!!" I yell his name but the room is just as silent as it had been.Not wanting to panic yet, I let my eyes take in every corner of the room and noticed a red substance at the far end.It isn't that obvious but as I take a closer look I notice that it's blood, I couldn't take my eyes away from it and it starts to get into my head.“What do I do?! Nothing's working!” I let out a tiny yelp.Again, I try to wriggle myself out of the chains but who am I kidding? The chains are heavily guarded by a key.Code sweat breaks down my forehead as the realization of me dying alone in this abandoned warehouse hits me. I couldn't sit back and watch, expecting help to get to me like a Disney princess, I had to do something.“But what do I do? How do I get out of this mess?!" By this time tears had started gathering in my eyes.“Silas you two timing b*st*rd! You will rot in he11!” I shout angrily, smacking my teeth like one who'
I regained consciousness to find myself bound to a cold, rusty beam in a dimly lit warehouse. The last I remembered was Silas begging me to talk to him an hour ago.I had foolishly agreed to meet him, thinking that it was an opportunity to finally put an end to our relationship.While in the car, I had questioned where we were goingBut Before I could react, Silas lunged towards me, his hand clamping over my mouth.I remembered the panic that had surged through me as I fought against his grip, my muffled cries for help echoing in the vehicle. But my struggles were in vain as the world around me blurred, and darkness consumed my consciousness.Panic gripped me once again as I realized the gravity of the situation.My heart pounded in my chest, matching the rhythm of the distant sounds of traffic that seeped through the dilapidated walls.I strained against my restraints, desperately trying to free myself, but Silas's knots were tight, leaving me helpless.As my eyes adjusted to the dim