Isadora had felt the gloom in the air coming from the car parked next to her's. At first, she had thought she was the one oozing sadness but the closer she got to her car, the heavier the air was with that stifling energy, even more stifling that the disappointment she felt inside the doctor’s office. She had done her best to put on a brave face after her consultation with Doctor Luca. Now she wondered why Alaric, as she heard Dianne call him, was in such sour moods, even more, she wondered why she cared, knowing very well they were of two different worlds, literally. Even as she drove off, leaving the less broody Alaric behind, she forced herself to be positive, to forget all that was bothering her and just go for her spa day. A proper steaming in the sauna, a nice massage afterwards and a little pampering would make her feel less crappy. her eyes were on the rear-view mirror as she drove off even further and contrary to her self-warnings, she couldn’t really stop feeling like Alari
By the time Isadora got back home, she was even more tense than she had left earlier. The sharing of assets- more of giving up her assets had really caught her off guard. She couldn’t help but think that maybe that was why Eutychus hadn’t picked a Luna all this while. The whole assets thing must have thrown them off or something like that. “Luna, welcome back. Should I prepare something for you?” Becky asked as s soon as she entered the massive residence, one that she was going to belong to her in a few months. Even that knowledge wasn’t promising. “Just some tea, chamomile, please. I will be in my office. Bring it there.” Isadora said deciding to go work instead of just sit around. She got to her office and went through the pile of work she always seemed to have. Resigned to the fact that she was going to be the next Luna, she put on her glasses and decided it was time she really got deep into the Pack business, starting with the missing money. The tea she had asked for had been d
As if dealing with the fact that he was going to be a father wasn't enough, Nightfall Pack leaders were hellbent on shenanin’ their way into his Alaric’s. They have always shenan’d and Alaric dealt with their shenanigans but this time , they were pushing their shenans a little too much. Taxing the Rogues who work for them all in the name of ‘It all belongs to the Nightfall Pack’ was low even for the self absorbed Pack. .He was going through all his property within the Pack, properties he kept under false names and papers of course, lest the greedy Pack members were tempted to ‘rightfully’ claim them. Now that his child was on the way, he needed to publicly claim his assets so he could pass them down to them.“Moon Goddess, what is this situation? My child is basically going to be an outcast, just like me.” Alaric wasn’t one to call upon the moon deities but there were days when he needed some divine intervention. Like the that day at the parking lot when he was coming to terms that
The rest of the week was filled with alot of phone calls, documents beings drafted here and there and one on one consultations with the few elders that would give Alaric and his newly formed Council an ear. Letters and emails were sent to packs that interacted with Alaric and his crew. He was shocked with the good reception his future pack was getting. It was almost as if they had been waiting for the news.One particular pack was even willing to merge, he kindly let them know he would reconsider. Others, like the nightfall pack did not take the news well, their responses were rather condescending and threatening even but that was expected. What wasn't expected was the invite to attend the Nightfall Packs’s Council meeting. That was a shocker but he wasn't going to back down, His pack didn't even have a name but here they were already being summoned.“We all know thay want to bring us down, snobbish fucks. '' Sammy said, reading the invite over and over. They still had three
The days after that day practically slugged by. Dianne and Alaric had come to an agreement to have a union that would benefit each of them in that Dianne didn't have to be mated to darrian and Alaric wouldn't need to fight tooth and nail to stay alive long enough to see his pack. His pack had gathered and they chose their leaders.As expected, Patrick would be incharge of security and training their first fighters alongside Kierran who was rightfully Alaric’s beta. Sammy took up the diplomatic and administrative roles as well as being in charge of all the younger wolves and finally Agusta , an older lone wolf was their one and only elder. Their pack was so small there was no use having a lot of posts. With all the important posts covered, they could proudly say they were ready to present their pack, but there was just one issue.“Now that we have everything in its place, don't we need a name ?” Sammy aske
Genesis Pack had spent the night before in the woods where the only elder they had officiated their pack name in a simple ritual. Lucky for them, the moon was still bright in the sky, its radiant glow welcomed by all the wolves.```````Flash back ````````“I believe we are already ready for the next part?” the elder had said, looking around at the hundred or so wolves that had gathered.“Great, now we all know why we have a pack but I am sure we have always felt like this was already our pack,our home, our resting place, all thanks to Alaric. So without wasting more time, let us all be unified and linked to one another. Let the bond in Genesis Pack be stronger than any bond we know, for we are not bonded by blood but by the desires of our heart, to belong and to exist as the moon deities wish for us.” the elder continued, her words almost magical as she spoke, her gaze flowing over all that wer
Everyone within a few mile’s radius from Genesis had felt the shift that night. Isadora felt it too, while she lay in bed with Eutychus. Her wish had been granted and her things were ferried into Eutychus’ room the very next day. It had signified the beginning of their relationship. While the things were being moved around, Eutychus was closed off in his office, preparing for the Council meeting that was now mere hours away.She had taken that time to remove every trace of Regina from the bathroom and basically everywhere she came across. In the end the stuff was put in a box, ready to be sent back to the owner, or burnt.After dinner, she went back to their room, showered and got in bed, anticipating another steamy night. Given that the full moon was still in effect, her pheromones were getting all over the place. Eutychus eventually got back to their room and he slipped out of his clothes only to put on his trainers.
Evething that Isadora had ever wanted was practically before her, and yet, that dull ache in her chest did not go away. What more could she possibly want as a recessive omega it was a literal iracle that she had gotten this far but still.“Our Mating union will take place during the next blood moon, thank you for your time.” Eutychus carried on before they both sat down, Eutychus still holding her hand.“Congratulations Luna, although you should be thanking me.” Darrian whispered loud enough that Isadora was sure Eutychus could hear.“Can it , Darrian.” Isadora said through her gritted teeth she did not need to be reminded of their sordid past if at all they had one. She felt movement under the table and then the tip of a shoe ran up and down her foot, her left foot. Darrian’s foot. Isadora did not dare look down or even acknowledge it, instead she folded her leg
It truly was the manifestation of rejection's Ire and desire's flame as Nightfall fell under a dark cloud. Darrian's reign of terror had begun to truly manifest. Pack members suspected of treason, harbouring rogues or anything that did not go according to Darrian’s regime, vanished without a trace and were replaced by Darrian's loyalists. Fear and suspicion choked the once vibrant pack. Those who had fallen for his smooth speech of wanting to protect what was theirs, now wondered if perhaps they had made the wrong choice, but they couldn't air out these suspicions, not if they wanted to go missing. Meanwhile, Isadora languished in her gilded cage, for she was nothing more than a caged wolf, waiting for her master to choose her fate. The luxurious room felt like a prison, the bars forged from Darrian's cruelty. Regina, his ever-present shadow, taunted Isadora with tales of Eutychus' "weakness" and the impending glory of Darrian's new era. She had always hated Isadora and given their p
Alaric couldn't take his eyes off the baby in his arms. As soon as his daughter was placed in his arms, he had become a new person, no. The moment he heard her cry, something in him changed. The risks he was willing to take to protect his Pack were nothing compared to the absolution and conviction to protect his daughter. There was literally nothing he couldnt do for her and that thought scared him. He went back to the conversation he had with Kierran and realized that if anyone or anything threatened his little girl, there wasn't anything he wouldn't do to ensure her safety. Nothing at all. “What will you name her?” Dianne whispered, too tired from the whole birth ordeal, for a second there, Alaric was scared she wouldn't be able to pull through. “Asa, that is the first thing that came to my mind when I heard her scream. Pick her second name. ” Alaric said, moving closer to Dianne so she could be closer to their pup. “ Wilde…. Asa Wilde. Because she will be the one to heal us all”
Alaric paced restlessly along the Genesis border, the whimper from a suffering wolf a constant thorn in his side. He focused, pushing his senses further, the fragmented images that returned painting a horrifying picture. Someone was calling out to him. Suddenly, Kierran burst into the clearing, his face pale and etched with worry. "Alpha, we have some news… bad news." Alaric's heart plummeted. His mind raced to Dianne, his mate, and their unborn child. Had something happened to them?"What is it, Kierran?" Alaric's voice was a low growl as he started walking towards his home. “Fuck! ”Kierran took a deep breath. “It's Nightfall, Alpha. Darrian… he's overthrown Eutychus and their Luna … she's been captured.”A wave of anger crashed over Alaric. The ambition that burned within Darrian had always been a threat, but this blatant betrayal transcended Pack politics. It threatened the fragile peace between Genesis and Nightfall, a peace Alaric had strived so hard to maintain.But amidst the
Isadora awoke to a suffocating darkness. Panic clawed at her throat as she realized her eyes were bound with a rough cloth. Disoriented and bound to the bed, she tried to piece together the fragmented memories of her day meeting with Genesis Pack Luna. She tried releasing her claws in a half shift, anything that would assist her in setting herself free from the bindings and blindfolds. A sharp laugh sliced through the silence. "Finally awake, Sleeping Beauty?" The voice, laced with venomous amusement, sent a shiver down Isadora's spine.The blindfold muffled her vision, but she could sense someone approaching. "Who's there?" she demanded, her voice trembling slightly."Oh, don't worry, Luna," a voice dripping with sarcasm replied. "It's just Regina, here to welcome you to your new… accommodations as per Alpha Darrian’s request of course." Isadora's breath hitched. Regina, a constant thorn in her side. What did she have to do with this? She felt Regina approach, and seconds later the
Things in Nightfall were changing slowly under everyone's nose rather, people couldn't tell the shift in power within their pack. One night, the pack's enforcers were doing their regular patrols along the pack borders and the next, they were surrounding the Alpha’s residence, no one could tell whether it was for protection or assault. Another group of enforcers surrounded the council hall, with all the important members of the pack in it. “What is the meaning of this, Darrian, care to explain why was- ” an elder, angry and almost red in the face spat but he was pushed back to his chair forcefully. “I don't recall asking you to speak. '' Darrian sneered at the elder as he moved up to the Alpha’s designated seat, taking his time to look at the shocked faces of those in attendance. Once satisfied, he pulled out a wad of papers from his suitcase with the Alpha's seal. He put the items on top of the conference table and yet again let his eyes wander around the room. “Ladies and gentlem
“Did he admit? ” Dianne asked Alaric when the nightfall Luna had left. “Yes and no. Darrian claims that he did it under Eutychus’ orders. I didn’t believe him. My Half brother may be arrogant but never this stupid. Something is off.” Alaric said he couldn't shake off the daunting feeling he felt when they were in the office with Darrian. He was impressed with how Kieran had managed to keep his emotions in check and hadn't jumped on Darrian as soon as he walked through the Pack borders. “So where do we stand? You know I will support you through whatever you choose.” Dianne said, standing up to stretch a little. “It will depend on how they take my message from today's meeting. This isn't really about the assets my mother left me. It's more of control and power. Eutychus feels threatened, and I am not about to sit and let him think he can walk all over us.” Alaric said. “Oh I just wish they would try us… it's been a minute since I-” Kierran stopped himself from finishing the sentence
Isadora Saying those words out loud felt foreign to her. It's not like she had never thought about them but rather that was all they were supposed to be, meaningless thoughts. And now Darrian, the man at the center of it all, had made her speak those words, giving them life and truth… desire even. She looked away from Darrian’s almost silver eyes and focused back on staring outside the window. The trees were more interesting than this conversation. ‘Why in the blue moon did I call him mate?’ Isadora chastised herself as the car ride proceeded with no response from Darrian. “What if, I could give you - ” Darrian seemed to have found his voice but Isadora couldn't let him finish. Dreams were one thing, but promises?“This is not the time for ‘what ifs’ Darrian. You rejected me and I chose Eutychus. I am your Luna and you serve me as my Beta. We made our choices.” Isadora replied. There was nothing Darrian could give her right now other than his loyalty as her Beta. Darrian did not sa
Today was one of those days Darrian hated the most. They had a briefing right before lunch and after that he and Eutychus would be heading to the casino for business. He sat in the large conference room and waited for Eutychus to arrive. Isadora always came in later. However, this time it was she that arrived first and took the usual seat, one that was away from both he and Cas. “Afternoon, Dora.” Darrian cleared his throat and said his greetings. “Afternoon. ” she gave her single worded response, Darrian hated it. He wanted to hear her speak, laugh get angry or even release that intoxicating scent. “Are you guys still having your couples fight? Whatever it was about, deal with it quickly, your brooding attitude is suffocating.” Darrian said the only thing that came to his mind, hoping to rile her up and get some kind of reaction from her. “I don't see how that is any of your business. '' she glanced up from her tablet and fixed her gaze on him, just like he had anticipated. “Whe
To say Darrian had fucked up would be an understatement. He may have just started a war between Nightfall and Genesis packs. Alaric’s pack may have been in its infancy stage but the power they held was enough to make him worry. He sprinted back to Nightfall's territory, using a back route that had a stream. He bent down and washed the sweat off his skin and the remainder of the scent blocker he had on. He found his car where he had parked it and drove back to the ceremony. He would use the time to come up with an excuse because he would be getting questions since he had missed a bigger part of the ceremony. He couldn't erase Leo’s petrified look from his mind, the way he had begged for his life and how mercilessly he had been knocked out. There was no telling what the future for Leo was but Darrian knew he would be tied to him. It wouldn't be long before Alaric would seek vengeance and he would. He pulled up at the pack gates and drove straight for the ceremony. He could still hear t