HANNAH"Where are you?" It was his first word when I picked up his call."Far from you." I slightly played with my tone to tease him.Finally, I could be free of him after he followed me the entire morning. I needed to distract him, so I got a way to run away.There was no way I would be near him after last night and this early morning incident. I couldn't be near him anymore."Where is it? Why didn't you say something to me?""For what? I have no obligation to tell you.""I'm here for you.""Then it's your problem, not mine.""Tell me where it is. I'll go-"I didn't hear the rest of his words as I cut the call. But a second later, it rang again from the same person.I touched the red button to end the call.He tried again, and I did the same. And after three more calls, he gave up but sent me a text message.[I'll wait for you in the pack house.]I huffed, not liking the idea. Eliot should have been back to his territory instead of roaming in someone's pack for days. I understood it
KEN"Okay, see you soon. Call or text me anytime." I said farewell before our meeting ended. I intended to escort her to where she parked her car, but she declined.Hannah flashed me a broad smile that reached her eyes. I subconsciously followed her by tugging the same smile. Somehow, she exuded a positive aura."I will text you."I was slightly disappointed with her choice. I gave her two, but she only replied with the last one.But it was okay. Texting or anything would be better than nothing."Have a safe drive." Then I paused when something ran across my mind. "Should I ask you to text me after you get home?"She chuckled, and it made her look brighter. "I will if I don't forget where my phone is."I put on an act of disappointment as best I could. "Too bad. I will wait for you.""Why does everyone want to wait for me?""Huh?""No. I was just talking to myself."My brows furrowed, not really understanding her words. Was everyone she meant, including her boyfriend?Then I snapped my
HANNAH'What was that, Fiona?''I don't know. I have no memory of it.'My brows knitted together in confusion. How could I have those memories, but Fiona didn't?'I don't know what happened after we died.' She said again, and it reminded me of something.Death?I remembered the scene of Casey talking to the doctor. I assumed I had died afterward. But the Luna Ceremony and some of her joyous expressions after my funeral? How could I have them?And how could I just realize it now?'Maybe it's Goddess doing. She wants to unlock the box and show us their true color.''Eliot was crying about our death. Maybe Kai too.'Images of his agony returned to my mind. Eliot no longer looked like a tough and powerful Alpha when he locked himself and cried alone inside his office. I was a liar if it didn't affect me.'I know. But we must focus on Casey. I think she's the mastermind. She's behind our misery.'I agreed with her. Casey showed too much joy when I was dead.'We need to find proof.''Yes.'A
HANNAHI woke up early this morning.Ah, I shouldn't have said that. It should be that I couldn't sleep last night because my mind wouldn't stop working.It was annoying, but nothing I could do. I only tried my best, which worked when I fell asleep around two. Unfortunately, I was awake two hours later and couldn't be back to sleep.I sipped the coffee I had made and brought it from the kitchen. I wasn't really a coffee person, but I needed it to boost myself for the day.I planned to investigate Casey.But I still didn't know how.It might not look suspicious if Casey came to my room because she was an omega who worked in the pack house. But if our position changed, it would ignite questions. Why did I roam around an omega's room?Ordering another omega to do so was also impossible, as I needed to trust them. I meant they were colleagues, and if she did nothing wrong, they probably told Casey instead that I suspected her.I exhaled heavily, finding it was a dead end.'How about you as
HANNAH"How about we go to a nearby bakery? They bake a new recipe today." Nora talked to me as both of us dried our wet hair. The training session was over, and we had finished showering."Really? How do you know about that?""My mother owns the bakery."I forgot. Nora is Poppy's daughter and the owner of the best bakery in Crescent Pack."I'll treat you." She said again as she folded the towel she had just used into her bag.And I decided to do the same, ending the activity in my hair. "No. My brother will scold me if he finds out I get a treat from his people.""I won't tell Alpha Danny."She might have thought I was joking, but I was serious. My parents and brother taught me not to ask for a free thing from our members."Then I'll take just one." But refusing it didn't seem right either. Moreover, it was our first time talking close like this."Yes. Just one." Then she tugged a wide smile."Look. Two losers are talking."My sensitive hearing caught words from a female around us. It
HANNAH"How's your head?""You've asked me before.""I want to know now."I was silent while striding my feet toward the kitchen. Lunch was still an hour ahead, but I was already hungry.I should have gone to the bakery if Eliot didn't show up. So the only choice was to find something in the kitchen."Do I look in pain?" I questioned him back. He could have seen that. I did activities normally, so the answer should be obvious, right?"No. But maybe you hide it.""I'm not hiding anything.""Are you? Why do I feel otherwise? You look like you are hiding something from me."It was true, but I wasn't ready yet to tell him.The smell of dishes omega was cooking hit me the moment I stepped into the kitchen. It made my stomach growl loudly and embarrassed me!"Sorry. Your food smelled so good." I flashed an embarrassed smile when the growl drew their attention to me.Tania, who was in charge of our meal, chuckled. "Can you wait? It'll be ready soon.""I want to, but my stomach can't wait anym
ELIOT"You look so happy, Alpha." Jenna, the Beta, Female, commented as I stepped inside the pack house with Tristan trailing behind me. "Is something good happening?""Yes. He didn't fight with Hannah." And my fucking Gamma preceded me from answering."Is that true?""Yes. I saw them sitting side by side in peace.""Wow. It's good news."The other people who knew about Hannah and me were Jenna and Nicole. Daryl and Tristan were the ones telling them, not me. But I didn't have a problem with that because they would know sooner or later."I think so. And I think we will have a luna sooner.""We must celebrate it."I shook my head in disbelief. Their females were always full of excitement. It could be what we needed in this house and to complement us. And if I had my Luna, this house would be alive."What thing must we celebrate?" Nicole came out from the basement where the laundry room was."Oh, baby." Like a pup seeing his mom, Tristan ran to his mate. Seconds later, the sound of their
ELIOTAs planned, we discussed the ball after lunch. We used the dining room as base camp because Danny's office couldn't accommodate all of us together.For me, I didn't care where it was. As long as I could be with Hannah, wherever was okay.But it wasn't okay anymore as I had to leave the place to round up the territory. We decided the males would handle security, so we need to see and discuss amping it up. Many werewolves would gather here, and we must ensure they were safe.Meanwhile, the females would prepare the pack house to welcome guests and manage the event. It was another critical role as the ball was the highlight.In conclusion, we must give our best to welcome the guests."Your eyes will pop out."Tristan's words snapped me back to the present. I was staring at Hannah, who looked so mesmerizing in her blue dress. It complemented her eyes well, as if blue was destined to be her color.No.She was beautiful in everything, even when she wore nothing."We should go, Alpha."
ONE YEAR LATER.HANNAH"Roland, look at Daddy. Don't I look good too?"My eyes automatically darted from my reflection to the ones behind me. Not by turning my body around. I just moved my point of view to them, whose reflection appeared in the mirror. And they were none other than my mate and our pup. Eliot and Roland.Roland came to us four months ago and was healthy. Our families were more than happy to have him, especially Eliot's mother, Luna Sofia. At least he could bring back the smile missing from her since Alpha David was dead. She offered to help us take care of Roland. So instead of omega, we gave our pup life to her.Roland made bubbling sounds that no one could understand except him. But we pretended to converse with him like we knew what he said."Yes. You can do something like that when you grow up. I bet you'll look marvelous. And every female's eyes will go on you."I rolled my eyes at his statement. How could he teach him that?"Don't say nonsense, El. He might not u
HANNAH"What do you mean?" His brows furrowed as he threw the question."Sorry, El, but I already knew I was pregnant a few days ago." I ended my confession by biting my bottom lip. He would be mad, wouldn't he?"I don't understand. If you already knew, why didn't you tell right away?"Because I wanted to drift his anger away. But I didn't say it loud. Or not yet.I moved closer and, again, rested my head on his chest. "You look so angry in the barrack, and I want to calm you down. And I couldn't keep it any longer." I brushed my palm against his broad and firm chest as I continued, "Remember the day you woke up in Wild Fire Pack? I offered good news and bad news, right?""So you knew it all along." He sighed in disappointment."But I really forgot about the good news because we were too carried away with the plan. And the next day was the day. I couldn't disturb you. Then after we focused on our pack, I preferred to rest when we got a break. I'm sorry. I swear I didn't want to hold i
HANNAHWe ended up walking to the nearest store and still stood outside as confusion hit me. How should I tell Eliot if I already knew the answer, even without the pregnancy test kit? But then, it would spoil the excitement on his face when he tugged me inside."Good evening, Alpha, Luna." Bella, the owner, greeted us. "How can I help you?""Is there a pregnancy test kit?" He beat me for asking, making guilt sip into my heart. I just hoped he wouldn't create a fuss when I could finally tell him the truth."Yes. We have various types and-""Give me the accurate one." He said again, even before Bella finished her explanation.But she seemed understanding as a smile formed on her lips. "Sure. How many do you need?""One.""Five."Eliot and I replied at the same time. I rolled my eyes at the amount he mentioned. Five? Was he kidding?"Just one, please," I uttered to the female waiting for our order, letting her know I was taking charge now.However, it looked like it did not sit well with
HANNAHEverything went in a daze after that day. Eliot and others defeated the rogues and took our pack back. It was the news we were waiting for. And we were more glad there were no more casualties on our side, although some warriors were badly wounded. Especially ours. Tristan.Poor him. He should take all the pain rogues gave him.However, Lilith was a great help. After stunned Janet, she helped by making a potion to heal him faster. And in at most two days, the color returned to Tristan's face as he regained consciousness.Oh, one more. Nicole was alive. Like Jenna, Eliot told her to go to Silver Crest Pack to ask for help, and I was glad she managed to arrive on time.Then we focused on calculating our losses. Yes. We had many casualties besides Eliot, Daryl, and Tristan's father. But we were grateful Luna Sofia and the other mothers were alive. It would be hard if we lost all of them at once.We dedicated a day to mourning for the losses. We were in sorrow and at the lowest stat
ELIOTWe managed to get into Blood Moon Pack. It all was with the help of Lilith. She cast something which made the rogues guarding the border fall into a trance. It worked for a minute, just creating an opening, but it was more than enough. We could use that brief time to take them down.We divided into four groups, each having someone to take charge as a communicator. We needed to act simultaneously, meaning Lilith must do her magic at the same time too. It must be hard, but she didn't complain. Thus, we kept going.We ran deeper into my territory while fighting rogues along the way until we arrived at the center area, where people told me where Janet was. They also informed me that they captured Tristan and probably tortured him.The last thought ignited my anger as I paced faster to the center area.Janet was already waiting with some rogues behind her, smirking at us wickedly. It looked like she didn't know we had a witch on our side, too.Kai wanted to kill her, but I reminded h
HANNAHI agreed with his decision. What choice did I have, though? I might ruin the plan with my stubbornness if I insisted on tagging along, although I knew I might be useless. Even when Daryl asked me to lead the raid, I actually didn't know what to do. The last thing I wanted was to lead them more to their downfall. We wanted to take our pack back, not risk their lives and the people who helped us.Thus, I couldn't complain more if it was really for the best.Alpha Zurin provided me with a room in the pack house and ensured his people would help me with everything. Then he, his Beta, and his warriors, together with Eliot and Daryl, left for Moon Crest Pack to join with other troops. Oh, Lilith would join, too, as she was the key to getting inside Blood Moon Pack.They left after breakfast. Even though it was hard, I didn't have any option except to let them go. It was reality. We must get through this to grasp our happiness. My only hope was they would succeed and return to their f
ELIOTI saw dark. As far as my eyes could grasp, it was only dark. I couldn't even see my own body because the darkness was everywhere. And it seemed endless.And cold.It was weird, wasn't it? I didn't know my body was attached to me, but I felt cold in all senses.But then it changed. I suddenly felt warmth in the air, and it wrapped me in a comfortable hug. And somehow, it reminded me of my mate. The feeling was very similar, making me miss her so much.Kai whimpered in agreement since it had been long since the last time we had her in our arms.Then I felt strong energy coursing through my body. And slowly but surely, I started to regain my sense. I could feel my hands when they coiled into fists and my legs when I swung ahead.But it was still dark.A moment later, I began to hear something. It was sobs like someone was crying. And the more I listened, the more I slowly recognized it. It sounded like Hannah. She was crying.A realization jolted me, and the next thing I knew, I sa
HANNAHI quickened my steps, leaving the room, then took the stairs, which led to the first floor, where the main entrance to the building was. I must go to get the details of the news."Hannah, you can't leave the room yet," the warrior guarding my room said, trailing behind me.However, I didn't stop or even reply to him. I kept walking until the end of the stairs. Then I turned left and found the main entrance."Alpha Matthew will be mad if he finds out you leave your room." He said again. Now he was walking beside me.How about Lilith?I asked her to wait in the room."What's your name?""Paul.""Don't worry, Paul. I will tell your Alpha that you try to stop me, but I insist on going." There was no way I would stop. It was my mate they talked about."Luna Hannah!" He tried not to shout at me, frustrated with my stubbornness.But I ran instead because I noticed Daryl's figure far ahead. He was rushing in my direction. And as we got closer, I saw the worry on his face."Luna! You sh
HANNAH"Lilith?" I asked as soon as an unfamiliar figure entered my view. A young female came, escorted by Daryl and Alpha Matthew.She nodded her head, a weak smile plastered on her face. "Yes. And you must be Luna Hannah."If it was another day, I would welcome her excitedly, as I was desperately looking for her. But the situation made me even hard to return her smile. "Hannah. Just call me Hannah. I'm not Luna yet." Then I motioned with my hand for her to take a seat next to my bed. "Please sit."She walked toward me, and I felt Daryl and Alpha Matthew's eyes following her closely. They still had their guard on."I'm sorry you must travel a long way to get here. As you see, I'm still recovering. And I'm actually on the run." I wanted to run on my paws to get to her place sooner, if possible. But the wound on my back hadn't completely closed."I heard what happened to your pack. I'm sorry."My pack.Eliot.I blinked back the tears that were about to come out. There was something mor