The Next MorningI wake up with my head resting on a hard surface.I groan. Why is my pillow so hard?I mumble something incoherent when I feel a hand tracing up and down my spine.A deep chuckle sounds above me, and I stiffen slightly.Suddenly, memories of what happened yesterday into this morning flooded my mind.Fuck! We didn’t stop until this morning.I smile against his skin and raise my head to get a glimpse of his face.He’s smiling down at me softly. I take in his appearance—his hair is messy, his eyes still look tired, but there’s an unmistakable glint of lust in them."Good morning," I whisper as he pulls me closer."More like afternoon," he whispers back before kissing me softly, yet roughly.I moan into the kiss. He always finds a way to turn me into a mess with just his lips. I’m such a sucker for his kisses."Fuck! If you weren’t sore and tired, I would’ve fucked you again," he whispers against my lips, and I almost give in to the idea.But I am sore—all over, especially
Two Months Later"Thank you for meeting with me, Luna Serene. I thought you’d never use the card," he says."I didn’t want to, but I won’t be complete if I don’t know what my sister has done," I told him.We are sitting at a café outside the pack, on a little abandoned roadside."Did anyone see you coming here?" he asks, still looking around like a creep."No, I told my husband I was going to a meeting with my new workers," I replied.Zander and I have grown much closer over the past few months, and now, I think he trusts me a little more.But now,he getting ready, putting everything in place for ritual to send Liana away.I am just happy my sister is getting better despite what she did. But sad because Liana is a good child and we've grown closer despite Zander not having any knowledge about it.I can’t believe it has almost been a year since I came back. Though I miss my life in London, I love it here now.And with this little being growing inside me, I couldn’t be happier. It’s true
Flashback"I can't run away with Kins. I'm already getting married to Alpha Zander. The wedding is happening after my birthday party," she tells him."But I love you. I am your mate. Don't you love me?" he asks brokenly."I love you, Matt. I love you so much, but I can't because I also love Zander just as much as I love you," she cries."You can't say that to me. Can't you see you're hurting me—hurting us?" he sobs."You wouldn't understand what I'm feeling right now," she says."Then make me understand, Crys. Make it make sense to me because I'm not giving up on you," he begs."Please, just bear with me, okay? Can you do something for me—make my wish come true?" she asks, and Matt nods. At this moment, he's willing to do anything just to be with her."Anything, mi amore. Anything," he whispers against her lips."Take my virginity. I want to feel everything a woman feels with her true mate. Please, don't deny me this wish," she pleads, and Kins immediately crashes his lips against hers
I am so glad I can be of help to you Alpha and Luna. What seems to be the problem" the doctor says as I sit on the bed."Thanks for seeing us on this short notice but I have been spotting since morning and I am scared something has happened to our baby"I say worriedly." Okay. Can you lay down and raise your top a little bit"she says and I do the same." This is going to be cold. I am going to rub the gel on your bump" she explains and I nod.Zander holds my hands tenderly and squeezes it a bit,he has been more worried about this more than I am.She places the doppler on my stomach and the image begins to appear on the small screen."Okay it looks like everything is fine. The spotting is just normal" she says still moving it around my bump."Can ....we know the gender yet?" Zander asks."It is too early to know but you can hear the heart beat for the first time" she says and seconds later we can hear the fastest heartbeat ever."Baby is fine, nothing to worry about" she says but I am a
"W... What? What do you mean by that?" Zander's voice quivers."Dera and Collins Kins are Crystal's children, and Alpha Kins is her mate—the one she rejected and lied to you about." I say, looking at my family and brother."Stop it, Serene! Why would you say something like that about Crystal?" Zander growls in anger."I know you might not believe me, so I'll have Kins tell the entire story. Alpha, tell them what you told me," I say and take a seat behind my mom for emotional support.Kins nods and begins to tell the story. Every single detail he told me, he tells them, leaving nothing out."I am sorry, Serene, but I didn’t tell you this because I was afraid you would hate the kids. Crystal actually had a witch cast a spell on Zander to make him forget the time you saved him from the rogues," he says, and my eyes widen.My sister is worse than I thought.I am about to say something when Zander growls and attacks Kins.Kaden, who had been quiet all this while, immediately stand up and ru
A Month Later "How are you and the baby doing?" Mom asks for the ninth time."We are fine, Mama. I am just waiting for you to come here already," I tell her."Oh well, I needed to be as discreet as possible so the Alpha doesn’t suspect me coming here. You know he has been on my tail ever since you left, asking about your whereabouts. You should tell him where you are because he is the father of the baby," Mom says."I know that, Mom. I will tell him in my last week. I need time—time to heal and adjust to the new life coming," I tell her." Okay darling "" What about Liana? Is she doing fine with her father?"I ask" Yes. Oh she looks so happy now. She is so excited about her hair growing back and she can't wait to meet you"she says" Oh,yeah. Crystal will be excited to see her again"I smile"Okay. I love you, baby," she says."Me too, Mom. Don’t forget the baked milky doughnuts I asked for. Marcus is also anticipating them," I chuckle, and she laughs.We hang up after talking about ba
New Life, A New Beginning"Hi, little prince." I whisper to the tiny angel in my arms.Mama has cleaned both of us up, and now, we are in my bedroom. He’s wrapped snugly in a soft yellow cotton blanket, his tiny fingers peeking out.He stares at me with the most breathtaking green eyes I’ve ever seen—Zander’s eyes, with a faint sprinkle of my brown ones. His blond hair, my button nose, his father’s lips.It feels like Zander did all the work, and I only contributed."You are so handsome, my baby. I love you so much. I am your mommy." I whisper, brushing my finger along his cheek.He sticks his tiny tongue out at me, and I chuckle softly.The door opens, and the doctor enters with Mama, Marcus, Crystal , Liana, and Zander."How are the baby and mommy doing?" the doctor asks, his warm smile reassuring."We’re fine." I smile, still lost in my little world."Good. I’ve left a prescription with your husband, and I’ll need to do a check-up on the baby next week. Congratulations again. I’ll s
A Wedding, A Promise, A New BeginningI stare at the guests gathered on the beach, waiting for the wedding to begin.Marcus and Crystal opted for a classic beach wedding, and I made sure everything was perfect for them. It’s a small, intimate ceremony with just family, close friends, and a few coworkers.Marcus never searched for his parents or family—he says he wants nothing to do with them. So today, I have the honor of walking him down the aisle.I glance back at Marcus and notice the nervous look on his face."Don’t tell me you’re nervous," I tease, chuckling. "Weren’t you the one running your mouth just a few minutes ago?"He smiles but keeps his eyes on the guests. "I’m not nervous. I just feel like… none of this is real. Like I’m going to wake up one day, and it’ll all be a dream or a lie." He pauses, a tear slipping down his cheek. "If someone had told me fifteen years ago that this orphan—unloved, unwanted—would be standing here today, a CEO, a millionaire, and about to marry
Heading down for breakfast, I’m greeted by several omegas who work in the house as maids. Each of them pauses to wish me a happy birthday with warm smiles and soft voices.In our pack, omegas are treated with the utmost respect,and my father makes sure of that. He always says that without them, this pack wouldn’t run as smoothly as it does. And he’s right. They’re the backbone of our home, our sanctuary.When I finally reach the dining hall, my eyes widen at the sight before me. The long wooden table is decorated with fresh flowers and plates piled high with a variety of breakfast dishes. Everything smells heavenly."Come, come! I made your favorites," Mom sings, pointing toward the stuffed strawberry croissants sitting prettily on a white platter."Aww, Mom, thank you," I say, grinning as I grab two pieces and place them on my plate.I pick up my tablet while my phone buzzes furiously beside me, practically overheating from all the birthday messages pouring in. Not from friends,well,
Winter's POV"Happy Birthday, little angel."A soft, melodic voice pulls me from sleep, and I blink my eyes open to see my mother standing at the foot of my bed, a warm smile on her face. In her hands, she holds a cake, the soft glow of eighteen flickering candles illuminating the early morning dimness of my room.Behind her, my dad stands with his arms crossed over his chest, looking half-asleep, his hair disheveled as if he was dragged out of bed against his will.I wouldn’t be surprised if he was."Happy Birthday, little angel. Make a wish," my mother coos, stepping closer with the cake.I let out a sigh, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "You two do realize I’m eighteen now, right? Too old for this?" I deadpan, giving them a look.My mom pouts dramatically. "But you’re still our little girl."I groan and turn to my dad for help. "Dad? Please tell her to stop. Aria and Asher are only fifteen. I’m an adult now."Dad smirks, shaking his head. "Yeah, but it feels like just yesterday you
The grand hall of the pakhouse was alive with warmth and celebration. Today marked fifteen years since Ruine and I had joined our lives together, and there was no better way to celebrate than with the people we loved most—our family. The space was beautifully decorated with golden and silver lights, symbolizing the strength and endurance of our bond.At the center of it all stood Ruine, his sharp golden eyes softened by joy as he laughed with Cole and Nikolai, both of whom had grown into strong, confident men. My heart swelled as I looked around the room. Our tripletsnow nineteen—were standing together, sharing a quiet moment of laughter. They were no longer the mischievous children who used to run through the halls causing chaos but were on the cusp of full adulthood, strong and independent.Lilacs was beside me, holding a glass of wine as she watched her five children chase after my grandkids. She had married Ruine’s Beta and best friend, a decision that had made their bond as a fam
The summer sun kissed the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux as we arrived at our private villa in France. The air smelled of lavender and fresh bread, a scent that instantly made me feel at home. It had been years since our last big family vacation, and now that the kids were teenagers, this trip was bound to be different. Gone were the days of carrying them around on our hips; now, we were dealing with independent, opinionated young adults who still had that mischievous spark in their eyes."This place is sick!" Cole exclaimed, dropping his bag the second we stepped inside. He was already looking around for the best room, and I had no doubt he and Nikolai would argue over it.Kiara, on the other hand, was more composed. "It's beautiful," she murmured, running her fingers over the intricate wood carvings on the staircase. "I can't wait to see the gardens."Ruine chuckled behind me. "You two get your pick of rooms—just not the master. That’s ours."Cole groaned while Nikolai smirked. "First
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting an amber glow over the modernized expanse of Gold Sun Pack. The pack’s main hall buzzed with energy, wolves of all ranks moving through the grand space as they discussed recent events. Tonight was special—not just because the pack had grown stronger, but because it marked two pivotal moments in the lives of Casma and Ruine’s sons, Cole and Nikolai.Cole had always been the dreamer among the triplets, the one who found beauty in everything. But tonight, something shifted within him. It had started the moment he locked eyes with the mysterious stranger standing near the training grounds. She was unlike any wolf he had ever seen—because she wasn’t one at all. The unmistakable scent of magic clung to her, mixing with the crisp night air, making the hair on the back of his neck stand on end.A witch.The realization should have made him step back, should have triggered the instincts every werewolf was born with. But instead, he stood rooted to the s
It was supposed to be a normal day. The morning had started with the usual chaos of raising three teenagers. Nikolai and Cole were arguing over who had taken the last protein bar, and Kiara had been in her room, unusually quiet. I’d noticed she skipped breakfast, which was unlike her. Usually, she was the one dragging her brothers to the table, making sure they ate something before training with Ruine.The moment I heard a timid knock on my office door, I knew something was wrong. When I opened it, Kiara stood there, shifting uncomfortably from one foot to the other. Her usually confident expression was hesitant, and her hazel eyes darted everywhere except at me."Mom… can we talk?" she asked in a voice that was barely above a whisper.I immediately stepped aside, pulling her into the room and closing the door behind her. "Of course, sweetheart. What’s wrong?"She hesitated for a moment before finally sighing and looking up at me. "I think something’s wrong with me."Panic shot through
The day had finally arrived.Fourteen years ago, I had endured the most painful yet rewarding experience of my life—bringing Kiara, Nikolai, and Cole into this world. Now, as I stood outside in the open training grounds of the Gold Sun Pack, watching my children prepare for their first shift, I felt a strange mixture of pride, excitement, and unease. This was a monumental moment, a rite of passage for every werewolf, and yet I couldn’t shake the maternal instinct that wanted to shield them from the inevitable pain.The sky was painted in deep hues of orange and pink as the sun dipped below the horizon. Ruine stood beside me, his Alpha presence as commanding as ever, though his features softened when he looked at our children. He had spent the last year preparing them for this moment—ensuring they were mentally and physically ready to shift. Shifting for the first time wasn’t just a transformation; it was a rebirth.“You’re ready,” Ruine said firmly, his deep voice resonating across the
The morning started like any other—chaotic yet filled with love. The triplets, now eleven years old, were in the middle of their werewolf changes, which meant heightened senses, mood swings, and an insatiable hunger that rivaled a full-grown wolf. Living in the Gold Sun Pack had its advantages—modern facilities, excellent schools, and a strong support system—but nothing quite prepared me for raising three preteens going through their transformation simultaneously.I sighed as I entered the kitchen, already knowing what awaited me. Nikolai and Cole were engaged in a playful scuffle near the breakfast bar, while Kiara sat at the table, scowling at the milk in her cereal as if it had personally offended her.“Boys, do not break anything,” I warned, walking past them to pour myself a much-needed cup of coffee.“They started it!” Kiara huffed, pushing her bowl away. “I can hear them chewing, and it’s disgusting.”I took a deep breath. Enhanced hearing was one of the earliest signs of their
The air was thick with anticipation as we arrived at the Blood Moon Pack’s grand estate, the towering castle-like structure bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. It had been years since I had stepped foot here, and despite the changes, the essence of the pack remained the same—strong, proud, and unyielding. But tonight was different. Tonight, we weren’t just visitors; we were here to witness my son, Tyral Dores, ascend as the new Alpha.The moment we stepped out of the sleek black SUV, a hush fell over the gathered pack members. They watched with reverence as Ruine and I made our way toward the ceremonial grounds, our five-year-old triplets—Nikolai, Kiara, and Cole—tugging excitedly at our hands. It wasn’t every day they got to visit their older brother’s pack, and they were eager to be part of such a grand occasion.Lilac walked beside us, her presence a silent strength. My stepdaughter had been a pillar in our family, and though she had suffered her share of loss, tonight, sh