Etizia’s POV
I let out a gasp as his hand yanked me down.
My cheek landed on the soft pillow, and my body jolted. My mind went blank for a moment. Fear crept in as I imagined the worst.
Alpha Nox is my mate. His scent captivated me, and my body craved him. But that's where it ended. I never imagined giving myself to someone I didn't love.
Yet, I'm just an Omega. What chance do I have against the Alpha's hold?
So, when Alpha Nox pulled me onto the bed and positioned himself on top of me, I resigned myself to my unfortunate destiny.
‘I just have to close my eyes and endure it all,’ I whispered before shutting my eyes.
But then…
"Since you made me wait, your punishment is to sleep beside me all night."
My husband's deep voice echoed in my ear.
As I opened my eyes, I noticed him shifting slightly away.
His face was so close to mine, and even behind the mask, I could see the intensity in his dark red eyes akin to a deep wine. The mask couldn't conceal his strong jawline, highlighting his ruggedly masculine features.
"How hellish it would be to sleep beside a man behind the many rumors? It would be torture to fall asleep while worrying about staying alive, right?" he whispered.
I felt the cold in my neck despite the lack of any breeze in the room.
My throat felt dry as I swallowed nervously.
"This is your punishment. So, good luck on falling asleep,” he added.
The bed jolted slightly, causing me to briefly panic before realizing it was just Nox shifting away from me. His hold on my wrist loosened and then vanished.
Alpha Nox turned around, revealing his broad back, sleek black hair, and the mask tied around his head.
"Is this really it?" I questioned myself, feeling utterly bewildered.
To my surprise, the punishment he spoke of was simply sleeping next to him.
My mind froze as the shock settled in. I never expected that he would only ask me to sleep beside him. Literally just sleep.
He referred to this as torture, and I couldn't help but agree.
It's true that it will be difficult to sleep next to a man who has the power to end my life at any moment.
However, compared to the rumors, this punishment seems too light.
When I think about it, it's kind of like being promised a dinosaur encounter but only finding a tiny lizard in the room. Not that I'm comparing Alpha Nox to a lizard or anything. Actually, up close, his face doesn't seem monstrous at all. It's quite the opposite.
'He's actually really handsome and masculine. I think.'
Shaking off those strange thoughts, I swiftly turned around and looked the other way.
"I must be out of my mind! How could I have thought he was attractive? I must be completely crazy," I said to myself as I felt my heart pounding.
I needed to prioritize my well-being over a momentary infatuation. After all, he is Alpha King Nox.
Even if he showed me some kindness on the first night, there's no guarantee he'll continue to be gentle in the days to come.
Tonight, I was fortunate enough to have my life saved.
However, tomorrow, I must figure out a way to escape from this situation.
Even though the possibility appears as minuscule as a speck of dust.
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The sun was shining brightly, but I was completely exhausted. It was pure agony to sleep beside him.
Not only was it his alluring smell that bothered me, but also the constant fear that gripped me every time he made a sound or moved.
The tension lingered throughout the night until my eyes grew heavy, and I finally drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, I woke up feeling sore all over.
"Ugh," I moaned as I lay in bed.
I had been in the same position for so long that my body had gone completely numb. I was too afraid to move, worried that I might catch a glimpse of his face peeking out from under the covers.
I propped myself up, clutching my aching waist, and scanned the room's expanse.
The spot next to me was vacant, indicating Nox had left while I was still asleep.
Rubbing my eyes and blinking repeatedly, I tried to shake off the drowsiness.
Gazing into the void, I pondered why Nox had refrained from touching me the previous night.
'Was he not in the mood?'
'Did he grow weary of waiting and decided to sleep instead?'
'Or perhaps he no longer finds me appealing?'
Glancing at my physique, I realized that, apart from my face, I was also confident about my body despite the scars from my abusive past with my family.
Well, for whatever reason Nox had, it gave me a chance to make it through another day. It would actually be a relief if he didn't find me attractive at all.
Agreeing with my own thoughts, I nodded in agreement. Just then, I heard the door open.
My heart sank for a moment, but it lifted when I saw the maid entering the room.
"Good morning, Luna," greeted the maid, Hany. "The Alpha King has left for some business. Would you like me to prepare your bath or bring you breakfast?"
My eyes widened at her words.
I had imagined that my life as the Luna of the Renoir Pack would be nothing but misery.
"It's so strange," I said.
"What do you mean?" the maid asked, curious for an explanation.
"Even though I'm now the Luna, I still have Omega blood. Why does everyone here treat me like I'm a Queen or something?"
With a nonchalant expression, the maid replied, "You are indeed the Queen of all Lunas, my Luna."
"Do you really think they can accept an Omega as their Queen?" I questioned.
"I'm not sure why you're thinking that way, Luna. But everyone here should treat you with the utmost respect. Not only because you're the Queen, but also because the Alpha King has ordered us to do so."
When I heard that, my mouth slightly dropped open.
"Could you please repeat that? I want to make sure I heard correctly," I insisted, eager to hear it again.
"Alpha Nox stated that anyone who mistreats you will face severe consequences. The Alpha King's authority extends to every wolf, and you are one of his decrees. Therefore, we will do everything in our power to serve you, our Luna."
Etizia’s POV In the Esquar Pack, I went through the worst. I couldn't eat to my heart's content, couldn't dress up nicely because my stepsister despised it, and was treated like the lowest of the low. I didn't expect my life in the Renoir Pack to be any different. But then, the maid informed me that Alpha Nox had commanded everyone to treat me like their Queen. I couldn't believe it. Why would a merciless Alpha King do such a thing? Could it be because I am his wife? His Luna? His mate? Is it possible for him to do this even without any love between us, but only a bond forged by the Moon Goddess? Days went by, and it dawned on me that Nox wasn't just joking around. "Luna, are you not enjoying the food? You barely touched anything else," the chef in the castle questioned me. I glanced at him and replied, "Oh, I love everything. I'm just too full. You really went all out with this feast. I can't possibly eat it all." "Thank goodness. I was worried my cooking wasn't up to par fo
Etizia’s POVThe first time I experienced love was after I ran away from home.After leaving Esquar Pack, I had to blend into human society. To support myself, I resorted to selling fruits in the market.One fateful day, a charming man approached me and confidently said, "You're an Omega, aren't you?"With just one glance, I could tell he was a werewolf."I've been wondering where that delightful scent was coming from. And it's you," the werewolf said, flashing an enticing smile.Although it was a brief encounter, that's how it all began.I fell head over heels for the handsome werewolf, who introduced himself as Timothy, a rogue residing in the forest.I thought I had finally found my happily ever after. However, Timothy eventually left me.“I found my mate, Etizia. I am sorry. I can’t be with you anymore,” Timothy said, hanging his head in sorrow.Crying, I held his hand and said, “You told me that you don’t care about the bond. That even if you found your mate, you’ll stay with me!
Etizia’s POV I took a deep breath and stood confidently in front of Timothy, with Nox by my side. It had taken a great deal of bravery for me to finally look up and meet his gaze. As I did, I noticed that Timothy's face mirrored my own expression; a strained attempt to remain composed. "Hello, Alpha King," Timothy's wife, a stunning woman, greeted us. Her words prompted Timothy and me to avoid each other's eyes. "It's been quite a while since I last visited," she said, her eyes locked onto mine. Her smile appeared pleasant, but it made me feel uneasy. "And now, I see the Luna. It brings me joy to return, doesn't it, Timothy?" Timothy remained silent, his gaze shifting downwards as he let out a sigh. To my surprise, it was my husband, Nox, who spoke up instead. "It's been quite a while, hasn't it? We just reunited after marrying our respective mates." Observing the two of them, I couldn't help but notice that their smiles didn't quite reach their eyes. They appeared far from ha
Etizia’s POV In the dining hall of the Alpha King’s castle, my heart raced like a horse in full gallop. This was the first time I sat down to dine with my husband and to add to the tension, my ex-boyfriend and his wife were also present. Thankfully, only my ex and I were aware of our shared history. I noticed Timothy stealing glances at me from across the table. To avoid any suspicion from Nox, I kept my gaze fixed elsewhere. As the dishes arrived, I was bewildered to spot my favorites. Was it just a coincidence? ‘There’s no way my husband prepared my favorite foods while knowing that,’ I pondered, glancing at his side profile. The four of us sat in a heavy silence as we began to eat, the only noise coming from the clinking of silverware. In the quiet atmosphere, I glanced around at the group. Clearly, nobody was interested in engaging in conversation over the meal. That’s when my eyes settled on Timothy. ‘He told me he was a lone wolf, but he's actually the Alpha King's br
Etizia’s POV What will happen if Timothy and his wife decide to live here? I might live here with constant fear of getting caught. Although Timothy and I broke up, that won’t reassure me that my husband will be fine. I might really die when it happens. ‘Please. Don’t torment me any longer,’ I prayed to the Goddess of the Moon. My steps halted, and the hand that was intertwined with mine slipped away. My focus shifted from my deep contemplations to my husband. He guided me out of the dining area, and only then did I realize my surroundings. As I glanced around, we found ourselves in the garden. Without turning around, Nox expressed his gratitude, "I appreciate you accompanying me to welcome my guests." I gazed at his strong, broad shoulder. “But there's no need for that. I'll handle our guests," he said. Now that we're alone, it seems like he's dropped the act of being my loving husband. It was all just a show, after all. "I'll head back to my office," Nox muttered as he
Etizia’s POV How much time did he spend waiting for me? How many hours did he sit on the bench just to catch a glimpse of my face? Has he been doing this every single day since he arrived in this place? These thoughts swirling in my mind made me realize that I haven't completely moved on from this man. And perhaps that's why I found myself frozen in place, unable to take my eyes off him. Luckily, I noticed the ring on his finger, which prompted me to glance down at my own ring. "Snap out of it, Etizia. You and him are both married," warned Genivie, my wolf. I exhaled and shifted my gaze towards the North. "I heard that you and your wife recently moved here, brother-in-law. I hope you both have a pleasant stay. Well then, I must be on my way." I took a step forward. But Timothy obstructed my path. "Where are you going?" he inquired. I forced a smile and replied, "I don't believe it's my responsibility to disclose my destination to you." "Indeed, it isn't. I was simply curio
Etizia’s POV “Who made you cry?” Nox’s questions sharpened all my senses. I felt the rising tide of fear from my head to toe. With my paralyzed legs, I looked at my husband, who caught me crying over another man. I was unable to run away. The Alpha King leaned closer. His hand wrapped around my waist, and he pulled me. Once a close contact was made, his lips went near my ear. “You have the scent of another male wolf. Was it him who made you cry?” he whispered. SHIT. DO I SMELL LIKE TIMOTHY? “What did he do?” My husband murmured. “Do you want me to punish the bastard who made you in this mess? Just say a word.” Fear coursed through my veins like a dark river as I pulled away. "I saw your brother," I confessed, my heart pounding in my chest. Inside, I was screaming as Nox took a step back and locked eyes with me. "I was heading outside when I... when I ran into Timothy," I continued, the words spilling out. "We talked about the rogue wolf who rejected me. Timothy didn't do a
Etizia’s POVI had hoped that venturing into the world of humans would finally reveal my husband's face concealed behind his mask. Yet, Alpha Nox remained adamant, refusing to unveil himself and opting to keep the mask on as we ventured out to the mall.The car was parked outside, with Dominic already outside waiting for us as Nox and I remained seated in the back.Feeling uneasy, I stole glances at him.It will be impossible not to receive stares and whispers from those who will be around us, all curious about this man in the mask.Thus, I mustered up my courage and took a deep breath before turning my head towards him. With a soft voice, I whispered his name, accompanied by his endearing title, "Alpha Nox."In response, Nox tilted his head towards me, his gaze fixed upon mine."Um, well, you see, we're in the human society. I can't help but wonder if it's safe for you to walk around with a mask covering your face," I nervously expressed.My heart raced, fearing his potential anger.
Nox’s Point of View“Ask someone to deliberately tell to my father that we have the same mother,” my pregnant mate suddenly asked me a ridiculous request.“What?” I gasped.Etizia looked at me with determination in her eyes and said, "My Alpha, I want you to put an end to Alpha Quinn. Can you make that happen?""I already have a plan to take care of him. But why the rush?"Etizia proceeded to share what she had discovered from her father. It was then that I learned about the history between my mother and Etizia's mother, how they had become friends.Upon hearing the truth, all I could think about was going to Esquar and eliminating Quinn!However, Etizia stopped me. "I also wanted to personally kill Alpha Quinn. But first, we need a strategy to win over the Alphas from other Packs."She was right. I needed a valid reason to take down Quinn. So, I followed my wife's advice and set a trap for him.Only a few days after, Beta Dominic came to me and said, “Alpha. The Elders are on their wa
Etizia’s Point of View“When I learned that you are still alive, I went to search for Madeline who took care of you when you were a child. It was her who told me the story of the past,” my father, Harry, said.After knowing how my mother lived an awful live in the hands of ruthless Alpha like Victor and Quinn, I was filled with intense anger.‘And now, I feel thankful that Nox killed his father and avenge both Luna Jasmine and my mother.’But if there’s someone I pity the most, it is my father who lived his life longing for my mom to come back.“Dad, thank you so much,” I said.My dad met my eyes.“For being with me now, and for recognizing me as my mom’s daughter.”Dad smiled at me, but there’s still a hint of sadness in his eyes, and I totally get why.“Mom did her best to protect me and you. Perhaps, it was her dream for us to live happily forever.”I stood up and held my father’s hand. “So, why don’t we fulfill mom’s wishes?”“Aren’t we already living a good life?” he inquired.“W
Harry approached the female wolf who had appeared out of nowhere, holding a letter in her mouth."What's this?" he asked, curious about the unexpected delivery.Madeline, the wolf who had fulfilled a dying wish, replied with a hint of deception, "I'm not sure. Someone gave it to me and told me to give it to you."With her task completed, Madeline bid farewell to Harry and left.Perplexed, Harry opened the letter and was immediately overcome with emotion as he recognized the familiar handwriting. Tears welled up in his eyes."This is Emilia's letter," he whispered, his voice trembling.Suppressing his anxiety, he began to read the heartfelt words penned by his wife, who had vanished after revealing her pregnancy.“If you see this letter, I wanted to tell you that I love you so much,” the letter began like this.Harry cried loudly. His hands trembled on the paper as he continued to read each stroke Emilia written down.She told him what happened to her life. About the Luna’s child, Nox,
Emilia trudged wearily on her way home, her body worn and bruised. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her belly. "Ouch!"It wasn't yet time for her to bring a new life into the world, but the pain she felt was reminiscent of her first childbirth.Gritting her teeth, Emilia finally reached her house."Oh my gosh! What happened to you?!" Madeline, the babysitter, exclaimed."Madeline, I need your help. I think I'm about to give birth to the Alpha's baby.""What? But it's not time yet!""I don't know! Please, just help me!" she pleaded.Madeline ushered her inside. As if sensing the tension, baby Etizia began to cry.“No, don’t worry, my little one. Everything will be fine,” Emilia winced.“Come over here!” Madeline guided Emilia to the bed.While the baby continued to cry, Emilia lay down on the bed and felt the blood flowing from her core. “Ahh!” she cried out in pain.“Push! Keep pushing!” Madeline encouraged, assisting her in delivering her second child.As Emilia endured the pain,
Luna Margo was mourning over her dead child.However, the Alpha Quinn’s mate is still alive.They couldn’t believe that the Alpha had only kicked out Emilia as a maid in Alpha Quinn’s castle.Nevertheless, Emilia was happy and sad about two things. First, she’s happy that she doesn’t need to dwell with Alpha Quinn and Luna Margo. However, without money, she had to think of another way to support herself and her hidden daughter, Etizia.She couldn’t go out and hunt because Etizia would be alone in the house, and she had no money to pay the babysitter.Therefore, Emilia thought of one way. It is to ask for Luna Jasmine’s support.“Luna Jasmine was wondering about your life in Esquar,” a wolf sent by Luna uttered to Emilia.They met in the forest at midnight, making sure that no one had followed them behind.“I am doing fine,” Emilia said, caressing her stomach.The wolf who wasn’t staring at Emilia’s face noticed the sad tone of her voice.‘I can’t let Luna Jasmine know that I am pregna
Emilia looked at the bulging of her stomach. She's pregnant again, and this time, it is Alpha Quinn's child.While caressing her stomach, she looked at her first baby, Etizia. The beautiful child was staring at her while her wolf ears were up.Emilia sighed."What's there to sigh?" asked Madeline, the she-wolf from Esquar Pack, who Emilia asked to take care of Etizia while she was working as a maid in Alpha Quinn's castle.The arrogant wolf, who did nothing but extort money from Emilia, crossed her arms and grinned at her."I heard that you are the Alpha's mate. You should be happy to achieve such a feat. Although he declined to marry you because you're an Omega, at least he desired your body."Emilia clenched her fists after hearing that.An Omega. Right.She's so weak that she can't fight for herself when a strong wolf desires her body.The Alphas whom she met only wanted to get her body. The only person who treated her right was Harry.'That's why I cannot endanger his life,' Emil
Harry approached Emilia, concern etched on his face. "Emilia, are you ready to have dinner now? I've already prepared it," he gently inquired, hoping to break through her silence.However, Emilia seemed distant and detached, her gaze fixed on the outside world through the window. She remained wordless, lost in her own thoughts.Harry couldn't help but notice that Emilia had been like this for the past three days, ever since she returned from the forest. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was bothering her, something she wasn't willing to share.Despite his attempts to inquire about her well-being, Emilia insisted that she was fine, leaving Harry feeling helpless and worried. He couldn't bear to see his wife in such a state any longer; he needed to uncover the truth and understand what was happening to her.Taking a seat in front of Emilia, Harry looked into her eyes, "What's wrong, Emilia? You've been acting strangely lately," he gently probed, hoping she would open up t
Emilia lived in the forest as a rogue for too long.When she arrived in the human society with the Luna’s second baby, she had no idea how to survive.She’s not accustomed living in that place. More than that, the baby had a high fever.“Waah! Wahh!” baby Nox cried.No matter how much Emilia cradled him gently in her arms, he couldn’t stop crying.“Maybe because I ran under the heavy rain. This pup is really sick,” she worried. “And I couldn’t even take him to the human’s hospital.”Emilia wrapped the boy with the white fabric as the boy’s wolf ears were peeking out. A baby pup could not control their wolf in young age. And so, Emilia couldn’t take Nox to any hospital.“What should I do?” she cried, staring at the poor baby.As she pondered on what to do, she felt a presence near her.Emilia growled.She looked at the silhouette approaching her in the small alleyway. With one glance, she could tell that he’s a werewolf.“The baby needs medication as soon as possible,” the he-wolf sugg
The night was shrouded in darkness, with thick clouds obscuring the moon and stars, creating an eerie atmosphere. The wind howled through the trees, and rain fell heavily, filling the air with a cacophony of sound.Amidst the stormy night, Luna Jasmine was in labor.With the power out, her room was plunged into near-total darkness. Unable to make it to the Pack's hospital in time, she had no choice but to rely on the midwife wolf as the baby was ready to arrive.Amidst the raging storm outside, the only source of light in the room came from the flickering glow of a few scattered candles.During a grueling hour, Luna let out a cry of pain, "Ahh!"However, rather than pushing, she halted. She fought against it. She tensed up with each contraction, bracing herself against the agony that seemed as though a wild truck driver was ramming into her stomach."Lean into the pain," the midwife encouraged in a shrill voice. "You have to push more, Luna!""I have no idea what that entails," Jasmin