HANNAHCasey was Eliot's mate.She was his mate.She was his second mate.Those words had kept ringing in my head since I learned about it two days ago. It was like a ghost, haunting me day and night. I couldn't even sleep peacefully whenever Eliot wasn't around, which made me need his touch all night.Why did it happen again? I meant I didn't make a mistake like the last life, but the Goddess still sent another female to replace me.Replace me?We didn't even reject each other, neither in this life nor in my past life.Then why did it happen?Eliot said Casey scented like rose, which of course, I couldn't find the same smell from her. It was my first time hearing that. Was she really his mate, then?But there was no explanation for it except this. Casey smelled like a rose for only Eliot because she was a mate.But there was something peculiar about it. The timeline. It happened sooner. In my past life, Casey wouldn't interfere with our lives for almost two years later. In this life,
HANNAHEliot and I ended up visiting the barrack together. We brought cookies that we delivered to the warriors one by one. My mate then made a brief speech to them before they returned to their previous activities, mostly training."Sam is at the daycare center, Luna," Peter replied when I asked where his pup was.Another reason I wanted to visit barrack was to meet little Sam.Turned out he wasn't here. Of course. It was a barrack, a place he shouldn't be at. I should have gone to daycare to see the pups, not here.After finishing our jobs, I sat with Jenna and Nicole in the nearby chair. We were going to return to the pack house, but I needed to wait for Eliot to end the talk with Tristan and some warriors. I guessed they discussed updates for the search because there was no news the past few days.We could immediately head back to the pack house, but I chose to wait for them. We would go in the same direction, anyway.While waiting, suddenly my phone rang. It was Nora."Is that tr
HANNAHI closed the book I skimmed after not finding what I had looked for. It was about mate things, precisely what happened to Casey.All wrote about symptoms they were experiencing. Smell, sparks, attraction, sharing emotions, and on. But I couldn't find one with only scent.Oh, Eliot said that he still smelled rose from Casey. But why wasn't there wound or pain when Eliot and I were intimate? Was it because he had rejected her?But she was still scented like a rose!Besides, when I thought twice about the day of the discovery, I clearly remembered he kissed me for a few seconds before leaving me with my family. I had no idea Eliot and Casey would talk. Still, there was no scar.All books I had read about mate bonds told me how long the pain would last, which depended on how long the mate was intimate with others. Also, the wound that came along was quite deep and couldn't quickly disappear, especially for Omega, as they didn't have wolves to help them heal themselves.Again, I saw
HANNAHThe elders' explanation kept playing in my head like nonstop music. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good melody. Instead, it was a shocking and scary one. How came? They said Casey manipulated the bond with magic.I couldn't believe it.Of course. I had never met a witch yet witnessed their power, and it affected Eliot and my lives.Casey must have done it too back then, so Eliot ended up giving the Luna title to her. And if I was still alive then, I might have lost all bond with Eliot.Wait.Did that mean my guess was right about her using magic to trap me with Ken? It explained how Eliot felt the pain.Then she should have understood the pain when a mate was intimate with others. But she missed it this time, which helped us track her action.Now, our next move was looking for the witch. The big question was how?"You're not sleeping."Eliot's words snapped me out of my thought. I was supposed to sleep as we were already on the bed with pajamas on and hugged each other.But it was
HANNAHThe following days went swiftly and uneventfully. It was quiet as if there was nothing had happened.That was what I hoped, which turned out the opposite. The days weren't peaceful because I had to fight the rumors. I didn't know how, but the story got way across the border. These people now knew about Casey.I doubted it was warrior doing. They wouldn't dare to betray their Alpha. Thus, it only meant one thing. The news was spread widely on Crescent Pack so that they would invade the closest pack. Blood Moon Pack.Alexia actually told about people talked a lot about Casey, Eliot, and me. But I never imagined it spread so fast.Rumor was indeed scary."Is it true?"My heightened hearing caught whispers as the females, Tristan, and I headed back to the pack house. We just finished delivering food to the barrack."What?" another voice replied to the first one."Haven't you heard it?" It was from the third person in a group of three people standing near a shop. "Luna Hannah is ste
DANNYI cut the call after the conversation ended, and I made sure of my sister's condition. She sounded doing well despite the situation happening.I couldn't believe she fell into the same pit as everyone talking about her again after the failed shifting incident. The event itself devastated her, and I was happy she could accept it. Perhaps, it was because she had a wolf now, so the rumor didn't bother her anymore.But I guessed it was different this time. It was related to Hannah's best friend, who strangely was not anymore--and lover. Oh, I knew very well since when she had a crush on my friend, Eliot. It was obvious as she rarely let a male close to her.Me too, actually. I had to protect my sister from the male's trap.Then why did I let Eliot be close to Hannah? Because he treated her well, and I noticed his feeling for her. For those reasons, I also blessed them to be a couple.One step more. And Hannah would be a Luna then live happily with Eliot.But Goddess didn't let every
ALEXIAI walked back and forth while watching Danny and Casey talk through the small tinted window near the main door. I was concerned, especially after finding out Casey worked with a witch. And I couldn't deny I was afraid Casey planned something for this family.She had done it to Hannah and Eliot, and I couldn't imagine what would happen if it failed.'I can feel your emotion.' Danny suddenly connected with my mind. He must have felt me anxious.'What does she want?' I replied with a question. I initially wanted to accompany him, but he ordered me to stay outside.'I'll tell you the detail later. For now, relax.'I would if I could do it. Unfortunately, I couldn't.So I stayed in this position, still observing their interaction, which didn't last long as I noticed they began part ways. But I kept the place, waiting for Casey's figure to disappear entirely before rushing to my mate. "What does she want?" I asked the same question in a more demanding tone."She wanted help." Danny's
ALEXIAWe had been talking for two hours already, and it felt like we had just started it. In the meantime, I always put my guard on like I promised Beta Joe while we shared a laugh."And you know my friend didn't realize she sat in the wrong row and clutched the wrong person's arm during the movie," I told some stories about my experience in the human world. Sometimes, I missed the time and my student life, although it would end because I only had graduation left."How was that possible? Couldn't she smell him? Oh, right. They cannot smell." Clara responded and then corrected her own words. She must have forgotten momentarily that a human differed from a werewolf. They couldn't smell, hear and see as we did. They had limited senses compared to us."Yes. And the strange part, the person didn't protest or stop her. He thought she was his girlfriend who said she would turn up late. Well, his girlfriend clearly didn't show up.""Don't humans use a phone? She should have informed him.""S
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