1 month ago, Katrine's POV: Whoever this idiot named Jonas was, he was surely stubborn. Either that, or he was surely hard of hearing! But even my name is Katrine, and if I have decided that I would speak to him, then nobody can stop me from doing exactly that! With this thought making me immune to all the taunts, I continued, "Jonas, if you can hear me, show me your face, coward!! Which one of you basrards is Jonas?!" "I am." A deep voice rumbled from behind us, and I turned immediately. The guards holding me parted to give way to the owner of that voice, who stepped up as if he owned the bloody place. He had raven black hair that covered his eyes, a five o'clock shadow and was wearing a black trench coat over his black trainer pants. The dumbass was surely trying to pull off a signature Mafia look, and looking utterly ridiculous. I felt all the anger bubble up in my throat as I looked at him, seething with rage. "Leave her." He commanded, and surprisingly enough, the guard
Lexie's POV:As I rolled over in my sleep, streching my hand in search of the pillow that I liked to hug, my hand came across something smooth, rigid and warm instead. Was this supposed to be a prank? Has someone replaced my beloved fluffy pillow? And if so, with what? Although my thoughts were egging my curiosity on, I didn't want to open my eyes just yet. That is, until the pillow somehow manifested willpower, and pulled me by my wrist. Wait a darn minute! Since when did that happen? Shocked out of my sleep, I sat upright and turned around, to find Paul gazing at me with sleepy eyes and a sweet smile.'Oh, so there is no sentient pillow after all. Just Paul…'This was my first thought that was accompanied by a sigh of relief, until another thought arrived and knocked it out of the park.'Wait! Paul? In my bed? Again?!'Panicking once more, I shook him awake, thanking my stars that it was still dark outside. That meant he could still sneak out of my room and go into his own, so t
With one last look at myself in the mirror, I opened the door to answer the knock. Two of my classmates that I used to be friends with, Suzie and Aurore, had come to visit me before the ceremony and see if I was ready or not. They shrieked excitedly on seeing me, and I smiled shyly while inviting them into my room.Suzie's outfit gave a more warm and joyful vibe, with her one-sided strap embroidered by pearls, giving her a royal look with her red coloured gown with a fishtail design.Aurora's strapless baby pink coloured gown had a feather on the neckline– the left side of her gown was embroidered with diamonds with a slit on it. It was giving a very sexy yet cute look to Aurora, complemented by silver heels and pearl studded earrings and necklace. However, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. My eyes were only searching for my family amongst all the people… where was Micheal? And Dylan would surely have rushed to meet me as soon as he got the invite for the engagement pa
While everyone was completely immersed in the party and submerged in the serotonin, Lexie started to roam her eyes all around the venue, trying to memorize each and everyone's happy faces and commit them to memory. She had been through many painful experiences in her life but she was ready to forget all of them and all set for a completely new journey in her life.As her perspective towards life had started to change and now she has started to see more happiness in every situation, more colors in every palate, more flowers in every garden and more rays of sunshine in the sky of her life.Everything had started to become perfect… just perfect in her life. She had once again started to believe that she was blessed with everything– love, family, friends, happiness, fame and strength as well!The confidence that she had lost because of Nate, the fear she had to live with… the pain she had gone through in her life because of her past, everything had started to fade away. And all this was
Hello dear readers!!Have you all found your someone special or hoping to meet them soon? Or have you had some bitter experiences like Lexie in the past? I just want to tell you all that no matter what has happened… always remember that you all are very special to me! So always be happy and stay positive: a bad day doesn't mean a bad life… it's just a phase and you all will get through it!Please comment and let me know how you are liking the book so far… your comments are my motivation for creation. I hope you stay happy and hydrated! ❤️See you in the next chapter...
After all that Abby had ever done with Lexie, she should never have been concerned about her. Then, getting bothered because of her pain was something that Lexie should never even think about.But she would be the biggest hypocrite alive in this world, if she didn't care about the condition in which Abby was in. Because just a few moments ago, she was arguing in her mind that no one should ever go through the pain of rejection that she had gone through.But now, Abby was standing right in front of her and was going through the same pain she was concerned about… she was well aware of the fact that Abby used to like Paul a lot, and all this jealousy of hers was probably rooted in this reason only. Why else would she have changed so much, when they used to be good friends in their childhood.She was going to make everything okay once again...They were going to be friends once again, as it's all just a matter of time and some misunderstandings that had drawn such extreme lines between t
“Abby?” Andy replied with a slight annoyance on his face. He had never liked this girl of the pack, who used to show up to each and every event hosted by his brother with extra make- up caked on her face and pretended like no one was better than her or no one can be in her place. She carried herself like a queen, like she was the single person to ever be granted the permit to look beautiful… when she had never managed to look beautiful even for once.But this was not the real thing which he didn't like her for, the real factor was her attitude. She had never spoken nicely to anyone apart from his family members and his brother– and while And while Andy might be too young to be aware of the reason behind it, he was still smart enough to know that she used to do this because she thought she could portray a good image in front of the Alpha's family. Because of all these factors that rubbed him the wrong way, there was an unknown hate for Abby in his heart… but his innocent heart was
“Abby, are you even in your senses? What are saying, how can I hypnotize Paul! Just think about it, he knew I was his mate back when I was not even aware of his existence. You know very well that I used to love Nate, and imagined that he was my mate. But destiny had other plans and I had to surrender in front of them! And I was lucky to find Paul. But trust me, I never knew that you liked him too, before I accepted him as my mate!”Lexie paused, trying to see if her words were having an effect on Abby. Despite her silence, she continued in a soft tone;“All I want to say is no matter how much you like him… you might even think that if not for me, you two would have been together. But the truth is, that's not going to happen… you are never going to be his mate.We have absolutely no way to intervene with our destinies, but all I want to say is that you have to stay strong. You just have to wait and then watch how destiny is going to bless you, this is what I have done after I was bein
Lexie's POV: Moonlight poured through the glass panels above us, painting silver trails across the bed. It was perfect. Just me and my new husband… only the raw, aching certainty between us, that we belonged to each other. Utterly and forever. He let me down gently, but the way his fingers tightened briefly on my waist betrayed the hunger simmering just beneath his calm. And God, I wanted that hunger. I wanted to drown in it, to be claimed by it, to leave behind every last piece of the girl I had been before him. I pushed up on shaking arms, desperate to close the space between us, even though I was still shaking. The aftershocks from the orgasm he pulled out of me with nothing but his mouth and fingers left my whole body boneless, burning, needy. My dress was bunched up around my waist, and Paul's hands were still smoothing slow, worshipful paths along my thighs, as if he couldn't stop touching me even for a second. I didn’t want him to stop. I couldn’t have him stop.
Lexie's POV: My heart was ready to burst out of my chest with happiness. The Lexie who had gotten used to being invisible at best and a monster at her worst, was still unable to believe that all these people were here to celebrate her union with her mate. Mate, the word which had once been enough to trigger all my trauma, was now the reason for this happiness. My mate, my husband, my Alpha. Paul didn’t say anything as he laced his fingers with mine, pulling me gently but firmly toward the edge of the glowing boat. I followed without a word, my heart pounding harder with every step. The guests faded into the background; the laughter, the music, the ripple of the lake, all blurred into a haze behind us. All I could feel was the heat of his hand around mine, the promise in his touch. A small rowboat was waiting at the side, lit only by the soft spill of moonlight. Paul helped me get in first, his hands skimming my waist. I sucked in a breath, suddenly extremely aware of ever
Lexie's POV: As the vows were sealed and the ceremonial howl echoed through the forest, the mist parted like a curtain, revealing a sixth boat that had been hidden partially till now. It was an oval platform, white and sparkling as it was paneled with crystal, tethered at a slight distance from the others. The lake under it was glowing faintly, with silver fireflies lighting a path across the water. Without a word, Paul took my hand, leading me toward the waiting boat. As we stepped onto it, the guests on the other boats rose in expectant silence, eyes shimmering with magic and emotion. The music began to be played on wind instruments and ancient drums, echoing across the lake like a call to something primal and sacred. Paul's hand slipped into mine as we took our place in the center, and the moment we stepped onto the floor, it was like entering another world. The crystal beneath my bare feet was cool, as if the magic of its surroundings had made it come alive. Around us,
Author's POV: The wedding was to be held at the sacred Whispering Pines– a place with and bound by the blessings of the Moon Goddess. For generations, the royals of werewolf packs had come here to wed under the gaze of the stars, and Paul, despite his preference for modernity, had chosen to honor that tradition. The Lake of Elarion stretched before them like a sheet of silver, reflecting the full moon and scattering the waves everywhere. It was said that when vows were exchanged at this place, the Moon Goddess herself was a witness to it. Five great boats were floating on the glassy surface of the lake, carved from ancient redwood. Each boat gleamed under the starlight, connected by delicate bridges woven with strands of silver and red silk thread. The largest among them was at the center, draped in pale silk and adorned with cascades of white roses. At its heart, a crescent-shaped platform glowed faintly, etched with sacred runes by the Elder wolves. Nobles and emissaries fr
Lexie felt it the moment Paul carried her across the threshold—the heat, the burn, like her blood had turned molten. It wasn’t just the remnants of whatever Damien had slipped into her drink. No, this was something different. Something deeper. Hungrier. Like her body was screaming for only one thing—and it was him.But the strangest part?The moment Paul touched her—just lightly, just enough to tug at the strap of her heel—it was like her skin remembered cool water. His fingers were a balm on her fire. Her muscles eased, her breath hitched, and for a second, her mind stopped spinning.She whimpered when he pulled away, even slightly.“Lexie,” Paul murmured again, trying to move back, trying to do the right thing. Always trying to do the right thing.But she didn’t care about right.She cared about real.And right now, he was real.She grabbed his tie again, tugged him down until their noses almost brushed. “Stop pulling away,” she whispered. “Don’t you dare pull away from me.”He hesi
Lexie's POV:The warmth from the drink surged faster than I expected, like liquid fire wrapping around my nerves. My limbs felt sluggish, and Damien’s hand slipped farther along my back, his body edging in too close, the smirk on his face tightening.“Damien… stop! Stop right now!” I whispered, trying to pull away. My voice sounded far away, and muffled. He leaned in, his lips far too close to my face. “Oh, come on! An omega like you is getting the attention of not one but TWO powerful Alphas, Don’t act like you are not enjoying this…”I recoiled. My elbow tried to rise, to shove him away, but it was no use. I felt like I was moving in slow motion, and the reality was buzzing past way too quickly for me to react in time. "Shh!”He mock-soothed, dragging me closer. "Everyone’s watching. Wouldn’t want a scene, would we now! Already, your reputation as a Luna is at stake, now who would like a fake attention seeker on top of that? Because let me tell you! Sister in law, my reputation
Lexie's POV: The gala was a dream I hadn’t dared to picture just a few weeks ago.The grand hall was bathed in golden light, the chandeliers casting a soft glow over the guests, their laughter echoing like distant music. Paul and I stood at the center, surrounded by pack members offering warm smiles, kind words, and soft apologies. Everyone seemed eager to speak to us, to me? And for the first time in what felt like forever, I didn’t flinch from the attention. I had expected the memories to sting when they brought Abby up. And they did, just a little. But I didn’t let it show. I straightened my spine, met every gaze head-on, and responded with quiet grace. I wasn’t here to shrink into shadows anymore. I had survived, and I was ready to thrive. And for that, I was ready to do anything. Paul stood by my side, his hand never once letting go of mine, his silent support wrapping around me like a shield. I was aware of every inch of him—his calming presence, his warm strength, and the
The world had gone still again. Paul carried her to the bed, cradling her against his chest while Lexie's arms stayed wrapped around his neck, her face tucked close, and he could feel the aftershocks of her release still lingering in the way her body trembled against his.He laid her down carefully, crawling in beside her and pulling the blanket over them. She immediately shifted, nestling closer until her bare skin pressed fully against his, like she was afraid he might disappear if she let go.He wrapped an arm around her waist, tucking her tight against his chest. One leg hooked around hers, and his free hand found her back, fingertips tracing soft circles there. Her fingers slid along his stomach, drawing lazy, invisible patterns. Neither of them spoke for a while, coming down from their own highs. But the silence was filled with peace. Paul pressed a kiss to the crown of her head. “You okay?” He murmured, his voice already thick with sleep. Lexie nodded against his chest, h
The stone halls of the Apollo estate were starting to brighten up as the day progressed, while Paul and Lexie walked back from the throne room. Their fingers were interlaced, and there was a lightness in her steps that hadn't been there for days. It wasn't much, but Paul noticed it. Lexie was quiet, but her silence wasn’t strained. There was a calmness in her presence now, and Paul knew why. The guilt that had weighed so heavily on her, unjust and suffocating, had finally been lifted. The punishment for Abby may not have been the harshest he could have delivered, but it had been just. More importantly, the truth had been revealed in public. Every member of the pack had seen the truth with their own eyes. That was all Lexie had wanted… to be heard and believed. The moment the door shut behind them and they entered the privacy of their chambers, Lexie turned and stepped into Paul’s chest, wrapping her arms around him tightly. Her cheek pressed against his heart, as if she nee