CHAPTER 27: WE WON'T FAIL YOU AGAIN EVERLY:I forgot to adjust the window curtains before I went to bed last night. So the sun was able to penetrate the window, and shine directly on my face. I crawled out of the duvet and sat up on the bed. I glanced at the wall clock and noticed that it was already 10:30 in the morning. Did I actually sleep for twelve hours straight? The events of yesterday must have really taken its toll on me.I felt a bit hungry and wanted to mind link Maria for my breakfast but I remembered the incident of yesterday that almost cost me my life. How was I to ever feel safe again eating from that kitchen?I couldn’t ignore the betrayal I felt from Miriam’s attempt to poison me. Still, I needed food. I mind linked Maria and told her to come to my room with Ava. They deserved a chance to clear their names, and I needed to ensure this never happened again.I sat at the small round table in my room and noticed the napkin which I had used to wrap the roasted chick
CHAPTER 28: DEFEATING THE ROGUES EVERLY:I tried to reach Kaelan through the mind link but I couldn't connect with him. He must be out of the pack. I needed to eat so badly but I didn't want Maria and Ava handling my food right now.The next option I had was to buy take out food. I knew a canteen close to the bar where I once worked and their food was good. So I decided to go get some food before the sun gets hotter.It took me thirty minutes to get there and luckily, the canteen wasn't so busy, as most people already had their breakfast. I paid for my food and headed home immediately. I clutched the brown paper bag of food as if it was some kind of treasure. The scent of freshly made pancakes wafted up, and I couldn’t help but inhale deeply. It was a simple meal, but it felt like a lifeline after being without food for almost 24 hours.I humed a song and enjoyed the cool air as I walked along the path that led back to Crescent Moon. Suddenly, a familiar but pungent scent hit my nos
CHAPTER 29: WAY AHEAD OF MEEVERLY:--- We got back home in no time and Kaelan put his hand in mine and led me to his room.. "I’ve made a decision," he said, staring into my eyes. "About what?" I asked curiously.. He pulled me closer and rested his hands on my shoulders. "We’re crowning you Luna tomorrow night." My eyes widened. "Tomorrow? But it:s so soon." "It’s the full moon," he said, his voice gentle but firm. "It’s the perfect time. Don't forget what the priestess said about the danger of delaying this.You’re ready, Everly. You’ve proven that over and over." "But what if…”" "No argument" he interrupted, and slid his hands down to clasp mine. "No more doubting yourself. Besides, I'm tired of having you here as just my mate. I want to see my mark sitting pretty on your neck.The pack and the entire Crescent Moon territory needs to see that." I was happy but at the same time, afraid. There are a lot of people who don't want to see me crowned as Luna. “What if someo
CHAPTER 30: THE PREPARATION KAELAN:When I woke up the following day, Duncan’s voice came through the mind link. “Alpha, please come downstairs. We need you to see how we want to go about decorating the hall.”I had informed him of my intention to crown Everly today during the full moon. And I want to host a little party.I turned to Everly who lay by my side, “Come with me, we have work to do.” I helped her up on her feet and put her hand in mine. I surveyed the preparations for the party tonight when we arrived at the hall. The grand hall was already buzzing with activity, and the air was thick with anticipation. I leaned against the doorway, and watched as wolves scurried around, arranging tables, hanging banners in silver and deep blue, and stringing lanterns that would glow like stars."Alpha,” I heard Duncan call out to me. “Is there something I need to know? Why the sudden decision?”“I have many enemies, Duncan. If I fix a date, they'd have time to plot.”. Duncan nodded i
CHAPTER 31: BUT THEN, CHAOS ERUPTED EVERLY:The seamstress was an older woman named Celeste. She was already bustling around the room when I arrived. My eyes landed on the swatches of fabric in silver and deep blue, which were the colors of Kaelan’s pack, that she spread across the bed.“Oh, there you are!” Celeste exclaimed, her eyes lighting up when she saw me. “Come, come. We have much to do.”I turned to face an elaborate gown hanging on a nearby rack. The sight of it took my breath away, especially the intricate embroidery that sparkled like stars.“This is beautiful,” I murmured, as I reached out to touch it.“It’s perfect for you,” Maria said, her voice filled with pride. “Wait until you try it on.”I stepped behind the privacy screen, letting Maria and Celeste help me into the gown. The moment it settled on my shoulders, I felt a shift in the air, like the dress carried a weight of its own.When I stepped out, Celeste clapped her hands together. “Stunning! Absolutely stunnin
CHAPTER 32: THE CROWNING KAELAN:Everly looked every bit the queen she was born to be. Her emerald eyes locked with mine, and for a moment, the world seemed to stand still.I stood proudly and beckoned her forward. As she took elegant steps towards me, I heard a sudden blast of an explosion that rocked the entire hall. The drums faltered and commotion rippled through the hall. There was so much pendamonion and within a flash, Everly was out of my sight.“Everly!" I roared so loudly that it shook the hall. My wolf surged forward, and I could barely restrain my fury. "Find her!" I shouted at the top of my voice, but my Lycan warriors had already swung into action. Nevertheless, I still felt like giving orders. "Search every corner of this kingdom! Whoever is responsible will pay with their lives!”Viktor remained seated with a smirk on his face. I leapt from the dais, my Lycan aura surging to the surface. But by the time I reached Viktor, my Lycan warriors burst into the hall. They d
CHAPTER 33: I WANT YOU EVERLY:“I've marked you, crowned you, but there's one more thing left to be done—make you mine.” Kaelan whispered sweetly in my ears as I stood on the balcony, watching the stars. I smiled as I turned to him, trying to mask the emotional pain I felt right now. The crowning ceremony was successful, yes, but nothing hurts more than knowing my own father tried to prevent me from being crowned Luna.How cruel!My father has shown me nothing but hatred and rejection and I still don't understand why.I mean he was supposed to protect my interest, right?Sigh.Kaelan took my hand in his, “Are you okay, baby girl.”I nodded as my gaze went to the ground. He knew something was bothering me. He always knows when I have something on my mind.Kaelan cupped my face with his hands and gave me a kiss. “I want that scowl off your face, Luna Everly. We were both betrayed tonight but we're not going to dwell on that. Tonight is our special night and we have to make the best of
CHAPTER 34:ARE YOU READY FOR ME?EVERLY:“Oh my gosh!” I cried as he licked and sucked with so much love and tenderness.I practically wriggled as I could not contain the level of pleasure that shot through my body. I cried his name over and over again until I felt like I was about to convulse.“Come for me, baby,” he said as he sucked harder, while his hands massaged my thighs. “Let it go.”I ran my hands through his hair as my entire body shook, causing a pleasurable sensation down my cunt. The next I knew, I began to breathe hard as I felt my cum erupt from within.“Oh Kaelan, what are you doing to me?”“I haven't even begun, baby girl.” He smiled and moved up to lie by my side. He took my hand and placed it on his hard dick. It was so big and hard as he made me pull it up and down.Kaelan moaned while I worked on his swollen cock. I wasn't experienced but I was a fast learner, and seeing that he enjoyed it, I put more effort into making it more pleasurable. After he moaned for a
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