ELIOTI didn't know whether granting Casey's request was the right decision or not, but I couldn't see Hannah struggling with her presence. I had to get rid of Casey from my mate's sight.So here I was. Walking side by with Danny out of the infirmary.Why did Danny come with me?I didn't know. Since Danny offered, I would take it. But that didn't mean I was afraid to talk to Casey alone—never.I wasn't afraid of anything except losing Hannah."Now, talk," I ordered as soon as we were outside the building. I could feel many eyes watching us, but what choice I had? It was better here than in the patient's room.There was silence for a few seconds before I heard a voice."Alpha Eliot." But she only called my name."I don't have time, Casey. Talk to the point." I demanded. Hatred toward her was growing as days went by.To which she answered straight away. "I want you." And with the same thing.How could she not understand I never wanted her? I was sick of being an object of her obsession
HANNAH"What is it about, Hannah?" Danny asked in a demanding tone. He had eyes set on me and looked at me sharply as if interrogating me.He was.Another secret was blown up, and he must have been upset with me.I bit my bottom lip, not knowing where to start. Should I begin with sorry? Or should I just throw everything out?"Let me explain, Danny." Eliot, who sat beside me while holding my hand, took over.I stared at my mate, thanking him for replacing me to do it. I couldn't face my brother after I made lies right before him."Good. Now, explain."Eliot gave the nod and kissed the scar pretty long before shifting his attention to Danny. "It's what you have in mind."I heard gasps and, at the same time, shock plastered on the faces of people around us."So, is it true? You are mates to each other?" Instead, Danny, it was Alexia responding.But my brother didn't budge. He even didn't change his expression and still had a sharp gaze on me. "To the point, Eliot. I don't like babbling.
HANNAH"I have become a lousy mate lately," I confessed, breaking our comfortable silence. We were now cuddling on the bed, enjoying sparks to soothe our bodies and minds."It's okay, baby. I understand."Then I felt his lips on the top of my head before he wrapped me more tightly. It was another favorite besides sex before sleep and what I needed at the moment."Will you leave me if I don't provide you with sex for a while?" The question came out of nowhere. I even didn't think when I voiced it out.He chuckled, perhaps thinking it was a joke. "I will lure you into giving me one. The best sex you always offer me." So did his answer, not sounding serious."What if I keep saying no and pushing you away?"He pulled himself slightly to look at me. "For what reason?""I don't know. Maybe, I just don't have the appetite." I randomly said. Sometimes, I used the moment to talk about random things, either serious or imaginary, which likely wouldn't happen like this one.I needed something to
HANNAH"Don't tell Eliot about this." I finally could say something after the commotion inside the store. And I needed to exit and walk away for a few meters before the first word came from my lips.It shocked me as well as froze me from giving a proper reaction. I should have snarled at the culprit as Jenna did. But I did nothing and only hid behind her back.There would definitely be another rumor about me.Shit!"I'm sorry, Luna. Alpha Eliot already knows of it." Jenna replied regretfully.My jaw almost dropped hearing that. It was going to be complicated if Eliot learned about the incident.But who would I hide it from? Eliot, the Alpha of this pack, and sooner or later, he would know.I let out a sigh. Nothing I could do about it. "What did Eliot say?""He will visit the females and talk to them."Yeah. Eliot would do that.And another sigh escaped my lips. It placed me in a difficult position. Eliot defended me in this situation, and people might see it badly.But he would not l
ELIOTI should have refused her request.When she said she wanted to leave, I should have objected with all my might to make her think twice about the idea. She couldn't go because I was nothing without her.I was like an Alpha going to lose his life, his Luna.But here I was. Still granting the request and preparing a real goodbye."Are you sure you need to go?" I asked once she finished checking her belongings. She initially wanted to bring all her clothes, but I begged her to leave some, as I needed something to smell when I missed her.She spun her body to face me. Her hands were on her hips. "We've discussed this, El. Besides, I won't go far."Yes. Hannah would only go to the nearby city and stay in her friend's hotel.I grunted at the last thought, remembering the day she informed me of that news. I also found out the friend she talked about was the one texting her in the past.Ken.It was his name."Can't you go to another hotel? I don't like your selection.""It's the safest p
ELIOT"Hannah! Baby! What's happening?" I spoke to my mate in desperation. She didn't answer, and I could only listen to the commotion on the other side. It worsened when I heard Henry's order to leave the car and run back to the border on paws.It only meant one. Something terrible was happening."Fuck!" I cursed, throwing my phone in frustration. I didn't care if I broke my phone and didn't even look back at it. My mind was raging.'Find out what's happening on the southern border and send more warriors there.' I mind-linked my Gamma as I slammed the door open. I couldn't only sit and wait for the news.I needed to see it on my own.'Yes, Alpha.'I ran to the main door and wasted no more time shifting. The south border was quite far, so I couldn't connect with anyone in the area.Fuck!Only if I insisted on driving Hannah would this not happen. At least I could protect her. Now, I was frustrated because I had no news about her.I ran with all my might. I would arrive at most twenty
HANNAHThey almost killed me. I might have died if Daryl wasn't fast enough to find me and stop the rogues from attacking me.Of course, I helped him with all I could. I fought another wolf while the Beta beat the others. It wasn't an easy fight, but I could knock them down.But I couldn't sigh relief as more wolves directed towards me. Daryl ordered me to run, so I ran as fast as possible. Meanwhile, he followed me and sometimes stopped to attack the wolf closest to me.Me too.I did fight for my life when I saw him busy with his opponents. And I would continue running whenever I got the chance.I kept sprinting until I realized Kristin and Henry were behind me, not Daryl anymore. I initially thought something bad had happened to him.Fortunately, he was fine. He found me in the cottage on the east side minutes later. I couldn't help a sigh of relief from escaping my lips when I saw him smiling at me."Alpha is looking for you," Daryl said while putting ointment on my scars from the
ELIOTAfter sending condolences to the family of the warriors, I returned to pack house alone. I left my mate in the cottage and ordered more warriors to secure the place.In disguise.Of course.I didn't want anyone to know Hannah was still in the territory, especially after the rumor of her disappearing was all over the place. I was the one giving approval for warriors to spread the story. I was sick of hearing my people talking bad about her. And if they continued doing so even after the attack, then they didn't have humanity anymore.I walked inside my office with Daryl and Tristan trailing behind me. "What do you get from them?" I meant two rogues we captured from the attack. They were injured severely, but we gave no mercy. They attacked innocent people, so don't hope we will be nice to them."They were just laughing and babbling unclear words during the interrogation. I think it's going to be hard to get information." Tristan answered. He was in charge of interrogating prisoner
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