Mark snapped in my direction. His expression didn't change when he looked at me. "I know you're an Alpha, but you're an outsider. It's a family matter, and I politely ask my daughter back. She needs to return to her place.""Her place?" I looked at them one by one. "Her place is here. Don't you see
CARLAI couldn't believe what I saw. My father and brother were sitting in the same room as us. After a brief commotion on the border, I was glad they were willing to come with us in peace. And Zurin was nothing but perfect. He could hold himself well despite Ian kept provoking him.So here we were.
He chuckled. However, Dad cleared his throat before he could respond, causing me to return my attention to my family."Before I can say something about you and your relationship..." Dad paused only to throw a sharp gaze at me. And it instantly brought my nervousness back. "You need to explain a lot
CARLAWe spent the day talking in the garden since Dad and Nate wanted to play with Cherry and the other pups. Sometimes they would only sit, but other times they walked around the pack house with Zurin. I guessed to introduce the pack. All the while, I couldn't stop happiness from brewing inside my
"Yes, Mommy." Then a giggle erupted into the air. Today, she looked overly radiant, which I thought mirrored mine. I couldn't stop smiling since we were done explaining everything, and Cherry rushed to the room for the first time."Good girl." I tapped her nose. "Now, the good girl must listen to he
CARLA"What do you think she will react? Will she call me Daddy?" Zurin threw the question after we returned to our room and were already wrapped in each other arms. I could hear our heartbeat synchronizing."You want to call Dad, don't you?" Silly question. I knew the answer already. We once discu
"I've talked to your father and Nate, and they said they would come."I abruptly pulled away with shock plastered on my face. "When did you ask them?" As far as I remember, we had no conversation about Cherry's birthday."When we took a walk together."So that was what they were talking about. I tho
ZURIN"Watch out, Grandpa! Or my kick will hit you!"My head snapped to the nearest window to the desk I purposely left open. Behind it was the view of the yard where pups usually did the training. But today, it looked full as Mark and Nate joined as well, not for training but for learning how to tr
"Hm." He copied his sister, but it didn't take long as he continued. "I want banana pancake with chocolate syrup."I nodded in agreement. The choice wasn't bad, though."Cherry, are you okay if we have a banana pancake and chocolate syrup for breakfast?" I offered my daughter since she had yet to ma
FOUR YEARS LATERZURINThe sound of waves was entering my hearing, pulling me slowly from my sleep. But warmth in my arms and sparks traveling throughout my body lured me to return to the comfortable place. I wanted to suck it longer. As long as possible.However, my body seemed not in synchrony. It
"Zurin!"--"Your bonds are sealed, and now I announce both of you as mates, the Alpha and Luna of Wild Fire Pack. May Goddess bless you with goodness and protect your bonds from any threat." The elder finished giving the blessings, which were instantly welcomed by applauses. It was from our guests,
FOUR MONTHS LATERTHE LUNA CEREMONYCARLAI looked at the reflection in the giant mirror in front of me. It is literally giant since we have to glue it to the wardrobe door, so it also reflects our bedroom, where I found my mate standing far behind and observing me."Are you satisfied with the sight
"What about this? You keep the gift for now and give it to us at the Luna Ceremony or the closest event." Zurin suggested, and I bobbed my head immediately."Zurin is right. You can give it to us at the ceremony." I repeated as if confirming it was my final decision.Thankfully, she understood. Othe
CARLADays went by swiftly. We were moving on, and it was in a positive way because I saw our people helping each other, like cooking a lot of food and bringing it to barrack or camp to support warriors and to help the houses without parents, taking care of pups, and more. It made the gloomy days va
Thus, I told Alpha Tom I was going to make her focus on training and studying. She once said she wanted to stand by my side in a battle, so I planned to make her the best female warrior. However, if she suddenly changed her dream—as it was normal that pup changed their dreams—I would ensure she woul
ZURINA week went by swiftly. We had been returning to daily activities, discussing Luna Ceremony preparation, and more. The point was that we were moving on for the better.The Alphas brought their Lunas to visit our pack house. They came to check on my mate and the pack. It made her happy, and the
"How? I mean, why? Don't they deserve it?"He smiled, his hand going to my face. "Yes. I know. But love can make someone go blind and shove their rationality away. Do you remember your earliest days here? I was trying to have you by any means, including closing my eyes on Ian's dirty work. I did not