CHAPTER 43: ISABELLA BOTHERING ME EVERLY:Kaelan glanced over his shoulder at me and whispered “Isabella”I looked away and didn't say a word.Kaelan ushered her in."Good morning, Everly," Isabella said, with such a sweet tone that made my teeth ache. She entered my room carrying a silver tray. The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air. "I made this for you. Thought you might enjoy a personal touch."I arched a brow, and set my teacup down slowly. "You made this? Yourself?"She nodded enthusiastically, her blonde curls bouncing. "I did! I woke up early just to prepare it. I wanted to show you how sorry I am for everything."Kaelan took a seat and exchanged a glance with me. He looked skeptical and bored with Isabella’s show. I gave her a tight smile. "Thank you, Isabella. You can leave it on the table." I pointed to the table in a corner. She hesitated, and continued to hold the tray as if her life depended on it. "Actually," she said softly, "I really, really want
CHAPTER 45: SOMETHING IS NOT ADDING UP EVERLY:I was willing to heed Kaelan's advice and take my focus away from Isabella and her activities but my instincts felt otherwise. So I still had someone watch her constantly.I noticed that she was no longer enthusiastic and even tried to avoid me. Maybe she thought I was still the timid, fragile girl she used to bully back then. Well, I have evolved into a strong and fearless Luna who is willing to stand up for herself and her pack anytime, any day.Just one week after the library incident, where I caught her pouring tea for Kaelan so early in the morning, another incident took place. Supply for the warriors was tampered with. This was a serious situation. Someone tore some armour straps and even stole some weapons.While we were trying to investigate that, we received a false alert about Rogues trying to invade our border. Half of our Lycan warriors rushed to the border only to find nothing.While they were at the border with Kaelan, Vik
CHAPTER46: WHISPERING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS EVERLY:The sight of Ava and Maria whispering made me suspect that something was up. They stopped as soon as they saw me coming.“Greetings, Luna.” Ava and Maria greeted in unison.I barely nodded in acknowledgement. “What's with the whispering? Is there something I need to know?”They hesitated and twisted their fingers back and forth.“I'm waiting,” I intoned.“Hmmm, Luna, actually…..” Maria began but I cut her off.“Meet me in my room,” I commanded and sauntered away.Maria and Ava came into my room and they both looked nervous. “You called for us, Luna?” Maria asked, bowing slightly.“Yes, I did,” I said, and gestured for them to sit down. “I need to talk to you both about Isabella.”They stole a glance at each other, and Ava spoke first. “Is something wrong, Luna?”I folded my hands in my lap and spoke calmly. “I asked you to keep an eye on her, to report anything unusual or suspicious. Yet, it’s been weeks, and I’ve heard nothing from e
CHAPTER 47: NOT AFRAID OF HER EVERLY:“What are you afraid of?” I heard a voice in my head and knew it was Ruby, my wolf talking to me.“I'm not sure, Ruby.” I answered her. “You and I know Isabella is a scheming bitch. I just don't want history to repeat itself.”“Then send them away, you don't owe them any favour.”I was silent for a while. “But I can't, Ruby. They are the closest people I have as a family.”Ruby too went silent for a while before the said. “You have me. And you also have Kaelan. I think you should focus on building your own family.”I nodded, even though Ruby wasn't physically present. “You're right, Ruby,” I said after a thought. “But I'm afraid Kaelan has never said anything about building a family. I don't even know if he wants one.”“He will definitely want one in the future. He loves you and would want you to give him an heir.”I blushed and covered my face with my hands. I could hear Ruby laughing in my head.“Okay, Ruby, get off my head. I want a lone time
CHAPTER 48; ISABELLA GETS COZY WITH MY MATE EVERLY:I went downstairs later to have dinner with my mate. No matter how much we argued about Isabella, I still couldn't take my mind off Kaelan. I gazed into his eyes as we ate. His expression was unreadable. I forked out a chunk of roasted chicken and tried to feed him. He gazed at me for a while before he reluctantly opened his mouth. As I put the chicken in his mouth, I gave him a warm smile. We were sitting opposite each other and I had to strain my hand to feed him. He was my Alpha and I would let no one come between us.“Do you think I'm stressing you out?” I had to ask because I didn't understand his mood.He stared at me for a moment. “Everly, please let's not ruin our appetite.”I went silent for the rest of the meal. That response was enough to make me understand that he wasn't entirely happy with me.When we were done, Maria came and cleared the table. Kaelan remained seated without saying a word. The silence was becoming aw
CHAPTER 49:DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU EVERLY:It was Isabella’s laugh—sweet, practiced, and artificial. And Kaelan’s deep chuckle followed right after. I went and hid behind a shelf, knowing they were coming for the library.Kaelan's chuckle faded as soon as they stepped into the library. He knows my scent all too well and probably suspected that I was there. He took a seat and spread some files on the table.Isabella perched on the arm of his chair and leaned slightly toward him. Kealan wasn't relaxed probably because he knew I was there.But Isabella was oblivious to it all. Or probably wanted me to see her with my man and get mad as usual.But I wasn't going to get mad.Cough, cough.I came out from behind the shelf with a book in my hand. “Am I interrupting something?” My voice was cool but it was sharp enough to cut through a glass.Kaelan looked up, “Everly, I didn't know you are up,” he lied.“Of course not. You had more important things to do obviously,” I shot back, my eyes
CHAPTER 50: THE WEAK POINTEVERLY: I left the library because I couldn't focus. Meanwhile, Kaelan had aroused my sexual urge and I was a bit honey. One glance at him and I knew he had lost his sexual urge. I headed to my room and took a cold shower, hoping it could calm my nerves.It didn't help much but I felt a bit better.I didn't want to go to the dining room for breakfast. I wasn't sure I could handle Kaelan when he pulled a long face.It has only been a few weeks since we got married and we're already arguing.Wait, didn't we promise each other just a day ago never to argue again? Sigh.I sat by the window in my room, and gazed out at the sprawling forest that bordered Crescent Moon territory. I had a lot in my mind right now but it didn't stop me from feeling hunger bite the lining of my stomach. I waited for Maria to come. I knew she would come once I didn't show up in the dining room.Someone knocked softly and broke my thoughts.. “Come in,” I called, turning to see Ava an
CHAPTER51 : UNLEASHING THE STORMEVERLY:The emotional stress I was going through must have weakened my entire body. Otherwise, why would I just fall asleep on Kaelan's shoulder? Moments later, I woke up and he was still there, smoothening my hair with his hand. “Are you okay, honey?” He whispered into my ears.I nodded as I yearned. “I'm fine. Just a bit stressed.”“Don't let nothing stress you out, okay?” He looked into my eyes. “Do you want to go to the clinic or something? Maybe run a text or two, you know. Let them check if something is going on with your body.”I blushed profusely. Did he think I was pregnant simply because I fell asleep on his shoulder? “I'm okay, Kaelan. No need to visit the clinic.”“Alright, take your time and rest. I have a meeting with Alpha Zion of Haven pack and he'll be here in a moment. I will be downstairs if you need me.”He kissed my forehead and left.I waited until he was well out of my way before I went in search of Rose. I have a word or two
EPILOGUE It was the full moon and the gentle breeze stirred the trees, making the palace look very alluring.Crescent Moon has been peaceful for so many months now. This was a hard-earned peace. The occupants of this pack and palace had gone through years of struggle, sacrifice and resilience.Kaelan stood on the balcony of his chambers, and surveyed the vast territory he now ruled. The once-fractured packs of the country were now unified under his reign, and Crescent Moon had become a beacon of progress. He had built industries that now flourished, and provided security and wealth, while the werewolf college he had also recently built ensured that future generations were educated in both the ways of the world and the sacred traditions of their kind.He heard the soft giggle of his toddler and turned to see Everly standing in the doorway. Her eyes were filled with warmth as she carried her son, Maxine in her arms.Maxine was now a vibrant toddler with wild curls and eyes as deep and
CHAPTER 159: THE HEIR IS HERE EVERLY:When Kaelan returned in the evening and learnt about the Carter incident, he became very angry with me.“I told you not to leave our chambers. What did you go to the clinic for?”“I'm sorry, Kaelan. I only wanted to comfort the boy.” I explained.“And what did you get in return, huh? You almost had yourself killed with my pup in your womb.”“Oh, this is all about protecting your pup,” I said calmly.“Don't get me more upset than I already am,. Everly,” he said coldly and stormed out of our room.A moment later, I heard him yelling at someone downstairs and when I looked through the balcony, I saw him yelling at Owen. He told him he was incompetent and couldn't handle a simple task of protecting the Luna.Owen was on his knees begging.I wanted to go downstairs to explain things further but I knew it would make him even more furious. So I held my breath and wished he could calm down. He did calm down eventually but things never remained the same
CHAPTER 158: DUNCAN IS DEAD EVERLY:When we left the clinic, Kaelan decided to go to the library to check things out. He was going through some reports when Owen knocked.“Come in,” he responded impatiently.Owen walked in with hesitant steps. “Alpha, Duncan request an audience with you.”Kaelan closed the file in his desk and turned to him. “Is this some kind of a joke? Do you really think I'm jobless? You should know the rules, Owen. I don't go about entertaining wolves from the dungeon.”Owen bowed. “I'm sorry, Alpha.” And then left the room.We spent a few more minutes in the library and then went upstairs. From this moment onward, Kaelan became clingy. He never let me out of his sight. It has been weeks since the rogues abducted me from the market and almost killed me but I still had nightmares. Kaelan was worried and decided that we should seek the help of a certain witch. But I didn't want to go.I couldn't visit a witch with a pup in my womb. Kaelan decided to go alone. I
CHAPTER 157: ARTIFICIAL FINGERS?EVERLY Viktor let go of my hand when we stepped out of the cell where the rogues had kept me. The building was hidden in a remote forest and I wondered how Viktor was able to locate this place.“I didn't come alone,” he said as if he read my mind. “There are ten Lycans out there, destroying the rogues.”He led me through a hidden path and I saw a car in the distance, waiting.“You brought a car.” I was pleasantly surprised.“Yes, I know you can't shift because of the pregnancy and walking more than twenty miles back to Crescent Moon would be dangerous for you and the pup.”I was impressed with Viktor's thoughtfulness. Who would've thought that the werewolf’s greatest villain had such a good side.I got into the car as soon as we got there and Bennett drove the car away.Beauty was at the gate of the car, pacing. She knew Viktor and the Lycans had gone to rescue and she was obviously anxious. I told Bennett to stop so I could go down. Beauty ran into
CHAPTER 156: YOU TOOK A BLADE FOR ME EVERLY:Kaelan had been gone for three days.The palace felt empty without him, and each second, I looked forward to his return. It doesn't even matter that Beauty was always in my room, keeping me company.To distract myself, I decided to go shopping with Beauty. “I need some fresh air,” I told her that morning. “And I'm yet to buy baby stroller. Maybe I will see the one I like in the market today.”She grinned. “Sure. Can I come with you?”“Of course,.you can. Kaelan will be mad if he finds out I went to the market alone,” I told her.“Then we need to take some guards,” Beauty suggested. “Just for protection.”I nodded. “Okay. Two or three guards will do.”Beauty went downstairs and informed Owen that we needed three guards to escort us to the market. He made them available immediately.I told the guards to wait in the car when we arrived at the market. I didn't want what happened the last time Beauty and I came to the market to repeat itself ag
CHAPTER 155: YOU'RE WELCOME, BABEEVERLY:I felt so furious hearing Kaelan talk about my past in that manner. I don't know if it's the pregnancy hormones but I get easily annoyed these days.I didn't make a fuss. I simply left him in the kitchen and retreated to my room. I always did that whenever Kaelan annoyed me.“Luna, I'm sorry,” he said as he entered my room, a few minutes later, looking worried. “I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.”“You don't always mean to hurt me but you always do,” I replied dryly.I was busy knitting a cap for my unborn pup. Kaelan wrapped his arms around my shoulders and buried his head in my neck.“Don't be annoyed, my Luna.”I didn't utter another word.The silence between us grew awkward.“I'm planning on going for a short business trip.” he whispered.I dropped the pins and turned to him. “Oh I get it. You're fed up with me and now you want to abandon me with your pup in my womb.”Kaelan withdrew his arms from my shoulders and gazed into my eyes. “Ho
CHAPTER 154: I DESERVE WORSEKAELAN:I instructed Owen to take off Viktor's shackles and get him a room in the warrior's lounge. I provided a few pieces of clothing and some toiletries for him. He looked too haggard and really needed to clean up.“I will never again fail you, Alpha.” Viktor couldn't stop expressing his gratitude.But I didn't let my guard down.For days, I kept a keen watch over Viktor, trying to see if there was a reason to doubt him. But there was none yet.Perhaps I needed to put him through a test. And I wasn’t going to make it easy.This morning, Everly curled her arms around me, sleeping soundly. I gazed at her beautiful face. It looked a bit fragile and I couldn't help but plant a wet kiss on her lips.Then I untangled her arms and got out of bed. I headed straight to the tiny room I had given Viktor in the warrior’s lounge.Most of my warriors weren't happy about sharing the lounge with the same terrorist Alpha who had seen to the death of so many Lycans in C
CHAPTER 153: THE OATH OF A FALLEN ALPHAKAELAN:That same evening, I had a series of meetings with the new packs that wanted to join our league.Luckily, Everly was in a good mood and I didn't have to deal with her mood swings.But Viktor wasn't done getting on my nerves. Why would Viktor request an audience with me after all the terrible things he had done?I can be ruthless when I want to. But I can also be considerate. It wouldn't hurt just to hear him out.Owen was in the library with me, waiting for my response. “So what does he want?” I asked, barely looking up from the reports on my desk.“He says he wants to apologize.” Owen informed me.Viktor wants to apologize? That's interesting! For a moment, I didn't say a word.Everly was on the couch, reading a book on pregnancy. She looked up suddenly. “Maybe you should hear him out.”I scoffed. “You think he’s changed?”“I think he has nothing left to lose,” she said simply.That was true.Viktor had lost his pack, his status, his
CHAPTER 152: THE SCHEMER’S LAST TRICKKAELAN:Evan had organised an after party but Kaelan and I didn't bother to attend. We have duties to perform and I needed to leave before my pregnancy hormones start acting up.Kaelan drove us back to Crescent Moon and as soon as we saw Owen, standing by the gate, looking grim, I knew something was up.Kaelan pulled to a halt and whined down the glass. “Is there a problem?”.Owen sighed as he scratched his head. “It’s Viktor. He’s throwing a fit in the dungeon.”I frowned. Viktor? We had almost forgotten that he existed. He had withdrawn to his shell after he lost all his ten fingers.Kaelan also frowned. “And I'm supposed to be bothered about that?”“Alpha, Viktor has been making a fuse all day,” Owen reported, looking annoyed. “Everyone is fed up with his tantrum.”Kaelan stepped down from the car, crossed his arms and leaned on the car. I stepped down too but I didn't go to him. I was tired and wanted to go upstairs. The way I rubbed my stoma