BLAIRE
“What’s wrong, Blaire? You look like you’re ready to run,” the one that I knew now as Fredrick Marlowe said, a smirk tilting up the corner of his lips. It’s because I am regretting my decision. “I-I’m not going to run.” His green eyes danced with humor, but his face seemed otherwise passive. “You sure about that?” “P-positive.” His eyes suddenly became cold. “I would be ready to run if I were you. Because you’re the daughter of the man who murdered our father and our entire family, and you just became mine.” Well, now, I’m terrified. “I didn’t know.” My voice came out as a whisper, but I knew he heard me. “It doesn’t change the facts, sweetheart.” He reached up to pull on a strand of curled braided hair by my ear, and I flinched. He pulled back, looking a bit annoyed. “Do you think I would hurt you?” Yes. Absolutely. No questions asked. I might be dead tomorrow. “No.” “We may despise your father in the pack, but we wouldn’t hurt you because of that fact. No, but you are part of the payback. I mean, what’s a better slap in the face than having the enemy get your daughter with pups?” I felt equal parts of relief and disgust. Sure, he wouldn’t physically hurt me, but the thought of being a pawn for the rest of my life already put me into mental anguish. “I-I . . .“ I fumbled with the words, nerves striking me dumb. “I didn’t mean for this to happen.” “What? To marry the enemy? I’ll let you back out if you want to. Go back to your loving dear old father and live in the precious luxury tower you’ve been kept in . . . if you want to.” Only I didn’t have a loving dear old father, not really. There was no precious tower or joyous life or luxury tower Fredrick hinted at. Only me, alone in the rusty house day in and day out, with no family to keep me company. Minus the odd looks the trusted pack members who knew me always gave to me, I couldn’t leave to get anything without permission, always having to carry my phone on me to be tracked and monitored with my father's wolves guarding me day and night. The same phone that’s currently lying in my bedroom, under my pillow. Two situations, neither of them favorable. But maybe one was better than the other? “Do you, can I . . . ?” I paused, feeling the weight of six sets of eyes boring into me. “Can I leave the house whenever ?” Fredrick reeled back like it was the dumbest question he ever heard. “Of course, you can leave the house. I mean, let one of us know, so we don’t worry, but why would we lock you away?” He didn’t get it, and that was okay, I didn’t want to explain it either. “I’ll do it.” He stared at me in confusion, leaving me to clarify, “I’ll join your pack.”Fredrick The ceremony was quick; the blood pact with the sacred knife under the full moon and the merging of blood in the traditional room was fast and done with, thank the fuck for that. I thought for sure that any moment the scared little rabbit of a woman would flee and I would have to hunt her down and drag her back just to appease my damn wolf. The thought made him growl his approval. The moment he caught her scent when I took a whiff of her, he was adamant that this female belonged to him, and I’d be damned if I could get him to listen to any sort of reasoning. My wolf didn’t understand what a risky hatred investment purchasing Blaire Ashbourne would be. The potential for so much backlash would be immense. Still, I went against my better judgment and logic and bought her anyway. Partially to make my wolf happy but also waking up to a woman that gorgeous wouldn’t be a hardship I guess. The boys also all agreed that the benefit of having a beauty like Blaire outweighed the tr
BLAIRE I felt all eyes on me, waiting to see if I decided to step through or spend the rest of our marriage outside on the porch. As appealing as spending time on this porch was, I knew I had to move forward. Home? Well, I hadn’t quite gathered enough nerve for that. But, it turned out I didn’t have to. Before I could even say something or move forward, strong arms nudged me from behind and gently pushed me to take a step “Aren’t you going to take a step?” Jason asked. I nodded at him stepped into the house and turned to look around as I looked up into Lanny’s laughing light green eyes. “Your home looks nice,” I whispered. “Really? I’m sure this is nothing compared to your old man's house, ma’am.” He raised his eyebrows at me, I’m sure they all had different thoughts at the moment, but I really didn’t care. “I do think your place is good though, you guys can stop looking at me weirdly please .” I stood and faced all of them, feeling self-conscious about how they thought of
Blaire A strange warmth spread through my chest as I touched the cool silver pendant resting against my skin. The weight of it felt heavier than it should—like it carried more than just metal, but meaning, responsibility, and something deeper I couldn’t quite name.The room was silent except for the lingering echo of our shared howl fading into the trees outside. The brothers watched me, some with curiosity, others with approval. It was strange—being the center of attention, yet not feeling as suffocated as I expected.Fredrick’s hand remained on mine, grounding me. “Are you alright?” he asked, his voice gentle, searching.I swallowed, my fingers brushing against my pendant again. “I… I think so.”Lanny grinned, his green eyes still twinkling with amusement. “Your eyes are stunning like that, Blaire. But don’t go thinking that means you can boss us around.”Caspian smirked. “She is our Luna, though.”Luna.The word landed heavily, making my breath hitch. My wolf stirred inside me, so
Blaire The forest was alive with the sound of our howls, the energy of the ceremony still crackling in the air as we stood together in our wolf forms. My senses were heightened—every rustle of leaves, every shift of Fredrick’s powerful frame beside me sent a thrill through my body.I had never felt this… wild.Fredrick stepped toward me, his silver eyes locked onto mine, glowing with something deeper than instinct—something possessive, claiming. His dark fur brushed against mine, sending shivers down my spine. He let out a low growl, not of warning, but of hunger.For me.As if the bond itself had a will of its own, I felt the pull—primal, undeniable. My wolf answered his, my body already anticipating what was to come. The moment stretched between us, thick with tension, before Fredrick turned and sprinted through the trees.A challenge.A chase.My heart pounded as instincts took over, and I leaped after him, my paws kicking up soft earth as I followed. He was fast, weaving through
Federick The dawn painted the sky in streaks of gold and violet, the last whispers of the moon retreating beyond the horizon. My body still hummed with the aftershocks of the night, my bond with Blaire now sealed in more ways than one. She lay beside me, wrapped in my arms, her hair a tangle of wild waves across my chest.She was mine.I had claimed her under the moon, under the laws of our kind, but something in me—something ancient—felt as if I had known her far longer than time allowed.Her breathing was slow and steady, but I knew she wasn’t asleep. She stirred, nuzzling against me, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on my skin.“Morning, Luna,” I murmured, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.She made a sleepy sound, but then, to my amusement, she groaned. “I don’t think I can move.”I smirked. “I did warn you.”Blaire lifted her head just enough to glare at me, her emerald eyes still glazed from the night before. “You’re way too proud of yourself right now.”I chuckled, tight
BlaireThe sound of laughter echoed behind me as I stormed into the cabin, my face burning with frustration. Fredrick was right on my heels, his shoulders shaking with silent amusement.“You think this is funny?” I snapped, turning to face him.He leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed over his broad chest, his silver eyes twinkling with barely concealed laughter. “A little.”I narrowed my eyes. “They were placing bets on us!”Fredrick smirked. “On how long you’d last before running away screaming? Yeah, I know.”I groaned, rubbing my temples. “This is what I signed up for, huh? A pack full of overgrown children?”Fredrick chuckled. “You’ll get used to it.”I sighed, letting some of my irritation slip away. Truthfully, I didn’t mind his brothers as much as I pretended to. Their teasing was annoying, sure, but there was an undeniable warmth in it. A familiarity I’d never experienced in my father’s pack.And maybe that was what scared me the most.I let my fingers brush against the
Blaire The night air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and the distant hum of the forest. I followed Fredrick and Orion through the winding paths of the pack’s settlement, my heart pounding with each step. The main hall loomed ahead, its wooden structure dark against the moonlit sky. Unlike the lively atmosphere of the packhouses, this place was solemn—almost sacred.Fredrick’s pace was steady, but the tension in his shoulders was unmistakable. He hadn’t said much since Orion announced the elders’ summons, and that silence unsettled me more than I cared to admit.Finally, I broke it. “What exactly do they expect from me?”Fredrick exhaled, his silver eyes catching the moonlight as he glanced at me. “They want to know if you’re strong enough to be their Luna.”I scoffed, trying to mask the nerves bubbling in my chest. “Haven’t I proved that already? I survived your brothers’ teasing, and the mating ceremony, and I haven’t run back home screaming.”Orion, walking just ahead of us,
BlaireThe rogue launched itself at me, a blur of muscle and fury. My instincts screamed at me to move, and I barely had time to throw myself to the side. Claws slashed through the air where I had stood just seconds ago.The elders remained seated, their expressions unreadable, as if watching a spectacle they had seen countless times before. I had no time to wonder how many had stood in my place—how many had failed.A guttural snarl tore from the rogue’s throat as it pivoted, its bloodshot eyes locking onto me again. Its movements were erratic, almost wild, but there was intelligence in them too. A dangerous combination.I steadied my breath. Fear would get me killed.My wolf stirred beneath my skin, urging me to shift, but something inside me resisted. No. I needed to prove I could do this on my own.The rogue lunged again, but this time, I was ready. I ducked low, sweeping my leg out in a sharp arc. My foot connected with its knee, and the rogue stumbled with a snarl. Seizing the mo
Frederick Blaire was hurt.It wasn’t a fatal wound, but the sight of blood staining her skin sent something dark and violent curling in my chest. I knew the elders wouldn’t go easy on her, but watching her fight—watching her prove herself in ways I already knew she could—made it impossible to stay still.I had wanted to tear that rogue apart for even touching her.But she handled it. She won.She wasn’t just strong—she was calculating. Ruthless when she needed to be, merciful when it mattered. She had chosen not to kill the rogue, and while Tobias saw it as a weakness, I saw the truth. Blaire had more control than most warriors I’d trained.She was meant to be Luna.I led her out of the elders’ hall, keeping a firm grip on her waist. She was steady on her feet, but I could feel the exhaustion in her frame. Her body was still adjusting to the changes from our mating bond, and now, she had just endured a brutal trial.I wasn’t sure if she realized how much she had changed since arrivin
BlaireThe rogue launched itself at me, a blur of muscle and fury. My instincts screamed at me to move, and I barely had time to throw myself to the side. Claws slashed through the air where I had stood just seconds ago.The elders remained seated, their expressions unreadable, as if watching a spectacle they had seen countless times before. I had no time to wonder how many had stood in my place—how many had failed.A guttural snarl tore from the rogue’s throat as it pivoted, its bloodshot eyes locking onto me again. Its movements were erratic, almost wild, but there was intelligence in them too. A dangerous combination.I steadied my breath. Fear would get me killed.My wolf stirred beneath my skin, urging me to shift, but something inside me resisted. No. I needed to prove I could do this on my own.The rogue lunged again, but this time, I was ready. I ducked low, sweeping my leg out in a sharp arc. My foot connected with its knee, and the rogue stumbled with a snarl. Seizing the mo
Blaire The night air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine and the distant hum of the forest. I followed Fredrick and Orion through the winding paths of the pack’s settlement, my heart pounding with each step. The main hall loomed ahead, its wooden structure dark against the moonlit sky. Unlike the lively atmosphere of the packhouses, this place was solemn—almost sacred.Fredrick’s pace was steady, but the tension in his shoulders was unmistakable. He hadn’t said much since Orion announced the elders’ summons, and that silence unsettled me more than I cared to admit.Finally, I broke it. “What exactly do they expect from me?”Fredrick exhaled, his silver eyes catching the moonlight as he glanced at me. “They want to know if you’re strong enough to be their Luna.”I scoffed, trying to mask the nerves bubbling in my chest. “Haven’t I proved that already? I survived your brothers’ teasing, and the mating ceremony, and I haven’t run back home screaming.”Orion, walking just ahead of us,
BlaireThe sound of laughter echoed behind me as I stormed into the cabin, my face burning with frustration. Fredrick was right on my heels, his shoulders shaking with silent amusement.“You think this is funny?” I snapped, turning to face him.He leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed over his broad chest, his silver eyes twinkling with barely concealed laughter. “A little.”I narrowed my eyes. “They were placing bets on us!”Fredrick smirked. “On how long you’d last before running away screaming? Yeah, I know.”I groaned, rubbing my temples. “This is what I signed up for, huh? A pack full of overgrown children?”Fredrick chuckled. “You’ll get used to it.”I sighed, letting some of my irritation slip away. Truthfully, I didn’t mind his brothers as much as I pretended to. Their teasing was annoying, sure, but there was an undeniable warmth in it. A familiarity I’d never experienced in my father’s pack.And maybe that was what scared me the most.I let my fingers brush against the
Federick The dawn painted the sky in streaks of gold and violet, the last whispers of the moon retreating beyond the horizon. My body still hummed with the aftershocks of the night, my bond with Blaire now sealed in more ways than one. She lay beside me, wrapped in my arms, her hair a tangle of wild waves across my chest.She was mine.I had claimed her under the moon, under the laws of our kind, but something in me—something ancient—felt as if I had known her far longer than time allowed.Her breathing was slow and steady, but I knew she wasn’t asleep. She stirred, nuzzling against me, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on my skin.“Morning, Luna,” I murmured, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.She made a sleepy sound, but then, to my amusement, she groaned. “I don’t think I can move.”I smirked. “I did warn you.”Blaire lifted her head just enough to glare at me, her emerald eyes still glazed from the night before. “You’re way too proud of yourself right now.”I chuckled, tight
Blaire The forest was alive with the sound of our howls, the energy of the ceremony still crackling in the air as we stood together in our wolf forms. My senses were heightened—every rustle of leaves, every shift of Fredrick’s powerful frame beside me sent a thrill through my body.I had never felt this… wild.Fredrick stepped toward me, his silver eyes locked onto mine, glowing with something deeper than instinct—something possessive, claiming. His dark fur brushed against mine, sending shivers down my spine. He let out a low growl, not of warning, but of hunger.For me.As if the bond itself had a will of its own, I felt the pull—primal, undeniable. My wolf answered his, my body already anticipating what was to come. The moment stretched between us, thick with tension, before Fredrick turned and sprinted through the trees.A challenge.A chase.My heart pounded as instincts took over, and I leaped after him, my paws kicking up soft earth as I followed. He was fast, weaving through
Blaire A strange warmth spread through my chest as I touched the cool silver pendant resting against my skin. The weight of it felt heavier than it should—like it carried more than just metal, but meaning, responsibility, and something deeper I couldn’t quite name.The room was silent except for the lingering echo of our shared howl fading into the trees outside. The brothers watched me, some with curiosity, others with approval. It was strange—being the center of attention, yet not feeling as suffocated as I expected.Fredrick’s hand remained on mine, grounding me. “Are you alright?” he asked, his voice gentle, searching.I swallowed, my fingers brushing against my pendant again. “I… I think so.”Lanny grinned, his green eyes still twinkling with amusement. “Your eyes are stunning like that, Blaire. But don’t go thinking that means you can boss us around.”Caspian smirked. “She is our Luna, though.”Luna.The word landed heavily, making my breath hitch. My wolf stirred inside me, so
BLAIRE I felt all eyes on me, waiting to see if I decided to step through or spend the rest of our marriage outside on the porch. As appealing as spending time on this porch was, I knew I had to move forward. Home? Well, I hadn’t quite gathered enough nerve for that. But, it turned out I didn’t have to. Before I could even say something or move forward, strong arms nudged me from behind and gently pushed me to take a step “Aren’t you going to take a step?” Jason asked. I nodded at him stepped into the house and turned to look around as I looked up into Lanny’s laughing light green eyes. “Your home looks nice,” I whispered. “Really? I’m sure this is nothing compared to your old man's house, ma’am.” He raised his eyebrows at me, I’m sure they all had different thoughts at the moment, but I really didn’t care. “I do think your place is good though, you guys can stop looking at me weirdly please .” I stood and faced all of them, feeling self-conscious about how they thought of
Fredrick The ceremony was quick; the blood pact with the sacred knife under the full moon and the merging of blood in the traditional room was fast and done with, thank the fuck for that. I thought for sure that any moment the scared little rabbit of a woman would flee and I would have to hunt her down and drag her back just to appease my damn wolf. The thought made him growl his approval. The moment he caught her scent when I took a whiff of her, he was adamant that this female belonged to him, and I’d be damned if I could get him to listen to any sort of reasoning. My wolf didn’t understand what a risky hatred investment purchasing Blaire Ashbourne would be. The potential for so much backlash would be immense. Still, I went against my better judgment and logic and bought her anyway. Partially to make my wolf happy but also waking up to a woman that gorgeous wouldn’t be a hardship I guess. The boys also all agreed that the benefit of having a beauty like Blaire outweighed the tr