Cerelia’s POV I opened my bleary eyes for maybe the hundredth time to see who was outside the room. Ever since Alpha Dalles called Alpha Alexios, I waited for them to rescue me from here. Why were they taking so long? Did Xandrios lose interest and return to Lucania?Luna Doris, Alpha Dalles’ fated mate, came into my room. “Are you feeling better?” She smiled as she sat beside me. Heavily pregnant with twin pups, Luna Doris was the kindest shifter I came across. She treated me with so much love as if we were blood-related.“Yes. Has my mate arrived yet?” I might have asked this a thousand times already, but she didn’t tire of answering me. “He’s on his way, dear. Relax. When he arrives, we’ll wake you up.” She left after checking up on me, but I couldn’t rest. Every time I heard voices outside my room, it seemed my mate was here for me. Why did I feel so restless to meet Xandrios? We hadn’t even completed the mate bond, but I was dying to see him. A car stopped, and footsteps echoe
Cerelia’s POV “Silver Trails Village?” My heart skipped a beat at the prospect of going home with him. I could show him what was left of my village and collect my stuff, too. I really needed my clothes and essentials. The clothes Luna Doris gave me were too loose for me. I looked like a rag doll in them. “No, Lucania.” He smiled, opening the car door for me to get in. I couldn’t return the smile. Lucania wasn’t my home and never could be after my bitter ordeal there. I gave him a defiant look to protest against his decision. Obviously, I couldn’t fight in Alpha Alexios’ presence, but I wouldn’t go to Lucania with Xandrios. “Lucania isn’t my home. I won’t go there ever again.” I got into the back seat with Xandrios following me inside with a frown. “Where to, sir?” asked the driver of the rental car. “Airport.” I turned to face Alpha Alexios. He was the only one who might know about the other silver wolf packs. “Thank you for saving me, Alpha. Now I don’t know where to go. Alpha
Cerelia’s POV The sight of the log cabin, tucked away in the trees at the far end of the property with a gurgling creek nearby, took my breath away. It was so different from Xandrios’s sprawling penthouse with all its modern amenities. We collected our luggage from the car and walked up to the cozy deck with a sit-out. “Is this ours?” I looked around at the other cabins at a distance. They were larger and clustered together, and all were occupied.Xandrios nodded, unlocked the cabin, and wheeled our luggage inside. I couldn’t contain my curiosity and followed him inside to check my room. Just as I had expected, there was a single bedroom with a queen-sized bed and an attached washroom. The tiny living area had a loveseat and a dining area with an open kitchen. “Oh! I can sleep on the sofa.” It was a little small for me, but I could squeeze in. “No, need. The bed is big enough.” He glanced at my flushed cheeks and grinned. Did he know what was going on in my head? “Don’t worry, I w
Cerelia’s POV My breath hitched and my eyes fluttered close the moment I felt his lips on mine. It was bliss. It was what I had been wanting since the moment he rescued me. I couldn’t wait any longer. Grabbing the back of his head, I caught his bottom lip between my teeth, gently tugging at it. He gasped with surprise and I plunged my tongue into his mouth, tangling with his. I could feel his eyes on me, and I released his mouth and looked at him. Did I do something wrong? “F*ck! I need you, Cerelia. See what you’ve done to me?” His electric blue eyes held me captive, and I watched them darken with desire. I wanted to break into a happy dance. I didn’t need to seduce him at all. One kiss was all it took to kindle the fire.Wrapping his hand around my waist, he picked me up and placed me on his lap, straddling him. I gasped, feeling his hard co*k press against my core. His mouth covered mine, and I lost my mind. He thrust his tongue inside my mouth, kissing me hard and deep. My mind
Alexandrios’s POV “Yes, please.” Her reply took my breath away. I hadn’t expected her to agree to touch me, but she did. It made my d*ck throb, swell, and ache with need until lust fueled my brain and all I could see and smell was my mate. I didn’t need to guide her. She was one hell of a spitfire silver wolf, the perfect combination of beauty, brains, innocence, and courage. Her soft hand palmed my erection, and I hissed. Her eyes flew up to hold my fiery gaze, and her touch caused fire to race across my flesh. Heat sparked off her golden orbs and I could swear it increased the temperature in the room. “Oh, stroke me, baby!” I closed my eyes and kneeled before her on the bed, completely at her mercy. She was too good, stroking my shaft just as I guided her. “Take me in your mouth.” Her scent of arousal wrapped around my senses, and I threaded my fingers through her silken hair. I guided her to my throbbing erection, and she took me in her mouth. “F*ck, baby!” I groaned. She su
Alexandrios’s POV The next morning, we were on our way to meet Alpha Denver Craig of the Wolf Creek Howlers Pack. The drive took us almost an hour, but Cerelia was exceptionally quiet all the way. She looked upset and I couldn’t gauge the cause. Ever since she woke up, she had been quiet. Was she repenting last night? Was she repenting my mark on her neck? Why couldn’t I read her easily? How did she learn to block me out? Or was she quiet because of Jefferson’s presence? He offered to help us, and I didn’t decline. It wasn’t safe to search for the Silver wolves alone. Jefferson was knowledgeable, and together, we could protect Cerelia better in case we were attacked. I had to be prepared. In our shifter world, we couldn’t trust any other pack apart from our own. Part of me didn’t want to go searching at all. But I couldn’t let Cerelia down. Her life depended on this. She needed her species to survive and I would try my best to fulfill her wishes. “Are we there?” asked Cerelia wit
Cerelia’s POV My head reeled the moment my chest touched his. There was no gentleness in him this time. I knew he would claim me and I wanted him to. But what about its after-effects? I didn’t want to lose him. “No, Xandrios, you can’t.” I struggled to get free, almost panicking at the thought of losing him. Didn’t he realize he would lose his life? Despite having plenty of superpowers, I could use none of them to save my mate. I felt like the most helpless and vulnerable wolf alive. Then why did the goddess pair us if she didn’t want us to mate? Xandrios released me suddenly and turned away from me. “Go away then. Reject me.” He strode out of the cabin before I could explain myself, banging the door shut after him. I released a deep sigh of defeat. Obviously, I didn’t want to leave him. He was the only one I loved. Then what did I want? Yes, I wanted to find my father’s family, our original pack. But at the same time, I wanted Xandrios with me everywhere I went, knowing it was an
Alexandrios’s POV The car sped along the Seeley-Swan Highway towards Salmon Lake while Cerelia watched the beautiful scenery. It differed from Yukon. The bright flowers made her long for a run in the meadows. She gasped frequently, tugging at my hand. It was nothing new to me. I had been here before. This time, however, I had an objective for going to Waterton. I wanted to find at least one living silver wolf to answer the questions in my head. Since the day I found out about Cerelia’s father’s warning, I was suspicious. How could the Moon Goddess make such a mistake? How could she pair me with a mate I couldn’t claim?There had to be something I was missing here. When Alpha Alexios didn’t find any problem in our relationship, why did Cedrik Belmont warn his daughter? Only an experienced silver wolf could answer my question. My relationship depended on this answer, and I was desperate now. After marking my mate, my wolf was driving me crazy to claim her. I didn’t think I could res
Cerelia’s POV I froze, my heart sinking with apprehension. I was suddenly unsure of Zephyrus’s reaction towards me. After all, there was a time when he hated me. “Welcome back to Lucania, Cerelia. How are you now?” he asked in a good-natured way, releasing my mate. I searched his eyes and saw no judgemental look hidden there. Xandrios had truly cleared every ounce of doubt from Zephyrus’s mind. “I’m fine, Alpha. How’s your Luna?” I had always liked Lena more than him. She was kind and forgiving, like a mother should be. “She’s doing fine. You can meet her tomorrow when you officially join our pack. There is a meeting in the morning at around 10. Why don’t you come down to the packhouse with Alex? You can meet the entire pack and join us.” I glanced at my mate, not knowing what plans he might have. I couldn’t go to the packhouse on my own in this condition.“We’ll be there, Zeph.” Zephyrus nodded at my mate and smiled at me before joining Stavros at the bar for a drink. “Are you
Cerelia’s POV The cab sped down the familiar roads and entered Lucania at last. All tiredness and exhaustion vanished, and I gazed out of the windows. The memories came rushing into my mind. They weren’t happy memories. A strange restlessness gripped my heart. What if the pack members didn’t accept me? What if Zephyrus didn’t want me in his pack? That angle hadn’t occurred to me until now. I turned to look at my clueless mate. “Xandrios, what if they don’t want me?” He smiled at me, pulling me to his side. “You have nothing to fear, baby. I’ve cleared your name when I returned to Lucania. Now the whole pack knows your true identity. Why won’t they accept you?” His words relieved me. He hadn’t forgotten while it had totally escaped my mind. “Oh, you remembered? Thank you, Xandrios. What about Zephyrus? Did he change his notion about me?” “Yes. He apologized, and he has agreed to welcome you to the pack. Are you happy now, Cerelia? I sought help from Alpha Alexios to prove your tru
Cerelia’s POV My knees buckled at his heartfelt admission. The intensity of his feelings for me took me by surprise. I had expected anything, but not this. His muscular arms went around me to keep me upright. “Are you alright, Cerelia?” His voice was warm against my ear and I sagged into his chest, maybe to stop him from leaving. “How can I be alright when you’re leaving me, Xandrios?” I looked up to see the fleeting emotions of pain and longing in his eyes. “You know I don’t want to leave you. That’s the reason I was dreading meeting you. I knew I couldn’t go after meeting you once.” He held my face between his hands and drowned in my eyes. “I couldn’t leave without meeting you even.” “Then don’t leave without me.” His arms fell to his sides in defeat. “I have to, Cerelia, but I’ll be back next month.” He flashed a tight smile at me while my heart wanted to howl and protest. How could he leave me for a month? “I won’t survive that long without you, Xandrios. Take me with you,
Cerelia’s POV I watched my mate in awe. How did his speech melt the bitter hearts of two hundred silver wolves? I had no idea, and neither did Alpha Alexios. He smiled at my mate, embracing him for easing his task. It wasn’t easy to convince bloodthirsty wolves who had been agitating for the last two months. Yet my mate made it look like a child’s game. I was glad he could connect to them with his honesty and simplicity, the way he connected to me. “Beta Theodore, do you agree to the rules of the council and the new rules of the pack?” asked Uncle Alarik. “Yes. If no one has a problem, I don’t either.” I released a sigh of relief that all matters were resolved, and there would be peace now. “The meeting is dismissed. Let’s join hands and make Pieria a heaven on Earth for all silver wolves. There’s another good news for the pack members. As a token of appreciation, Dr. Vasiliou has agreed to set up a hospital for all of us in Pieria. We wouldn’t need to go to Thessaloniki for medi
Cerelia’s POV“Xandrios, what the hell are you saying? How can you accuse Nikos?” I faced my mate fiercely, shoving him backward. Nikos tried to protect me, knowing my delicate condition.Xandrios looked even more furious. What was wrong with him? “Why can’t I? How could you move on from me, Cerelia? How could you forget me and accept him in your life?”I gaped at him as realization struck me. Did he think Nikos was my rebound? Did he think I was carrying my brother’s pups?“Are you out of your mind? Nikos is my brother. Why will I move on with him? If you don’t want to accept me and your pups, why are you here? I’m fine. I’m alive. Go away, Xandrios. I don’t need you.”I left him frozen on the spot as tears stung in my eyes. “Bro, please, can you help me to my room? I’m feeling dizzy.” I didn’t look at Xandrios, my heart breaking at his lack of trust in me. Didn’t he feel my love for him? I had endured so much, hoping to unite with him one day. For months, I waited for him to rescue
Cerelia’s POV “Cerelia, how are you today? Aunt Sophia wants you in her clinic for a checkup. She has lots of patients today. She can’t take out time and come over,” said Nikos, coming into my room. It had been over two and a half months since my grandpa died. My pregnancy was progressing well, and I looked pregnant, too. Aunt Sophia still thought my condition was critical, although I wasn’t bedridden anymore. Yet I couldn’t leave the mansion and go to Lucania.We were all imprisoned inside. There was mayhem outside with Grandpa’s supporters demanding justice. They wanted Uncle Alarik to step down and Grandpa’s friend and counselor, Beta Theodore, to take over as Alpha of the Silvermane Warriors. With an impeccable track record of always following the rules of the pack, he was a strong contender. But our family refused to bend to their demands. As Grandpa’s true successors, Uncle Alarik and Uncle Viktor were the rightful leaders of the pack. Every day, their demands grew violent an
Alexandrios’s POV Annabeth frowned as she switched on the lights. I waited anxiously for her to explain. Cerelia’s face kept on flashing across my mind. Was she in pain? Did her grandpa start the purification process? Had she forgotten me? Had she mated with a Silver Wolf? Whose hand was she holding? I was at my wit’s end, with so many questions flitting across my mind. I needed answers. “The black smoke you saw denotes danger. It seems your mate is shrouded in danger. The painful expression on her face denotes health issues. Maybe she too was unconscious, like you, for a long time. It points at a curse, but the white cloud looks hopeful. The evil force controlling your mate is no more. The curse has vanished. She’s free now.” I watched her with confusion, my mind swirling already. I couldn’t understand her. “If Cerelia’s free, can I go to Pieria and rescue her?” Annabeth gave me an agitated look. “No, not until the black smoke reduces. You could lose your life, son.” My heart an
Alexandrios’s POV I opened my eyes and looked around the hospital room I was in. It was torture to be admitted to my hospital under a colleague’s care. I had no idea what happened to me. I suddenly lost consciousness when on my rounds. The tests produced no problem at all. Yet I was in a semi-conscious state for fifteen days, receiving intravenous treatment. I could hear and feel everyone’s concern, but couldn’t move an inch. I was at my wit’s end and so were my close friends and colleagues, Dr. Daniels and Dr. Bradley. They couldn’t pinpoint the cause of my illness from my reports. I could hear Zephyrus and Stavros discuss the possibility of a curse. “I have a hunch that even Cerelia is suffering the same. It’s a mated wolf’s curse, prevalent among the Silver Wolves as a punishment for disobedience. I had heard about it when in Aromania,” said Zephyrus. My heart sank with dread, and I forced myself to open my eyes. I saw the look of surprise on Zephyrus and Stavros’ faces. “Alex
Cerelia’s POVI stirred, but my body ached tremendously. It seemed like the last drop of energy was wrenched out of me. Was I dead? Did Grandpa’s deathly grip or the touch of his sword to my skin kill me?I could hear faint voices near me. It seemed I was far away, unable to open my eyes or move my body. A cold metal touched my chest, and I gasped, filling my lungs with a lot of oxygen. What was it? I tried to shout for help, but no sound came out of my lips.“She’s responding!” someone cried out close to my ears. I recognized that voice instantly. It was Nikos’s. So I wasn’t dead. I was still at the mansion and my brother was with me.“Nikos,” I croaked into the deafening silence. “Water.”There was a shuffle, and someone held water to my lips. I drank a sip and then another. It energized me, and I slowly opened my eyes. Everything was blurred and I could hardly focus on anyone. The room was full of my family members. Was my grandpa here too? Fear gripped my heart as I blinked to ref