"You expect me to believe that?!" I snapped, my voice rising. "She’s wearing it, Nicholas. The same one you said was my gift. She’s calling you her mate, and now my packmates think my mate has betrayed me. You’re my mate. My only. And you chose to humiliate me in front of the entire pack?” His jaw tightened, a sign his patience was thinning. "Renna, you’re my mate, my Luna. That will never change. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Sofia is just an old friend. She’s here for protection, nothing more and the bracelet was meant for you, but Sofia—” “She has no claim on you, Nicholas,” I interrupted, my voice trembling with barely contained fury. “And if she thinks otherwise, you need to set her straight.” "And what do you mean by protection?. Protection from what?" I continued. He hesitated, a flicker of unease crossing his face. "There’s...a rogue problem near the border. Her former pack was attacked. I couldn’t turn her away. You know what that would mean for our honor." I stared at him, trying to decipher the truth. "And the pup?" I asked about it again.
View More(NICHOLAS'S POV)"Nicholas, we have a problem. Where the hell are you even?."My mother’s voice rang through the pack link, sharp and urgent. A low growl rumbled in my chest as I sat up, my wolf immediately on edge."What is it?" I responded, already feeling my heart rate spike."Sofia just called me. She's in pain, Nicholas. She said her stomach is hurting…"My blood ran cold. Pain? Sofia?"You have to leave wherever you are, and whatever you're doing. You need to come home now! Nothing must happen to—"I didn’t wait to hear the rest. I severed the link and bolted out of bed, my wolf howling in alarm. I was immediately thrown into a state of panic, as I scrambled to gather my clothes on the floor."What's wrong?" Renna's voice sounded behind me. I hadn't realized when she left the bed. My mind was filled and racing with worst-case scenarios."You're making me scared. What happened? Who was mind linked you?" Renna's voice broke into my thoughts again. This time, she was now standing
RENNA'S POV A bile rose in the pit of my stomach as Nicholas stormed out of the pack's restaurant, his shoulders taut with tension. Whatever notification had popped up on his phone had clearly shaken him to his core. The connection between us as mates, raw and unfiltered, made his emotions ripple through me like a shockwave. I tried to keep eating, but the knot forming in my stomach wouldn’t let me."What notification could have arrived in his phone that made his countenance change in seconds?", I wondered.I turned around and craned my neck in the direction he took, hoping to get a glimpse of him, but I saw nothing. My wolf was already growling low in frustration. What could have unsettled him like that? I wondered. For a moment, I thought of going after him to spy, but thought against it. I would rather wait for him to return and inquire what the notification he received was about. And so I waited. A few minutes later, he returned, his footsteps heavy but controlled. “I’m sorry,”
RENNA'S POV Jared returned with our bag, and took it to the closet. His commanding presence, as always, sent a shiver through me. Alpha or not, he had a way of dominating every room he stepped into."I don't want you stressed," he said, his voice firm yet soft, as he walked back toward me.I arched a brow, feigning a frown. "Don’t tell me you dragged me out to this secluded pack resort just to make me lazy." I murmured. He smirked, his eyes flashing with the faintest hint of gold, his wolf always close to the surface. "I brought you here to spoil my mate silly," he said, his tone dropping into the deep growl that made my heart race."Well, ...." I said with a sly grin, "that sounds like something I would love to indulge in." I added, all smiles."Perfect," He replied, leaning away. "I’ve arranged everything. After I unpack we brought, we will head to the pack’s spa. You’ve been running yourself ragged lately. Between council meetings and rogue patrols, your muscles are overdue for s
(RENNA'S POV)Awed!That was how I felt as Nicholas pulled his sleek black SUV into the Pack's grand estate. As I peered out the window of the car, I couldn't help the gasp that escaped my mouth. The massive structure ahead of us shimmered under the pale light of the full moon. The towering packhouse, built of silver stone and glass, seemed to glow ethereally, a testament to the immense power and wealth of its Alpha.Nicholas, the Alpha himself, chuckled softly as he turned off the car's engine. He stepped out with effortless grace, opening my door before I could even reach for the handle. His touch was warm as he offered his hand, steadying me as I climbed out."Welcome to your new home, Luna," he said, his deep voice laced with pride and warmth.I swallowed, overwhelmed by the majesty of it all. I took in more details of the hotel's surroundings properly. The estate was breathtaking: cascading fountains framed the grand entrance, surrounded by manicured lawns glowing softly under
RENNA'S POV)I stormed into the packhouse, the air around me crackling with the tension I carried. Shockingly Sofia, was seated in the living room, her eyes fixed on a reality show playing on the massive TV.She glanced at me briefly, her expression indifferent, before turning her focus back to the screen. Fine, if she wanted to play the ignore game, I was up for it too. I continued toward the grand staircase that led to my room.Just as my foot touched the last step, Sofia’s voice rang out."Nicholas”I froze in my tracks, my wolf stirring uneasily within me. Turning back, I saw her leap from the couch and fling herself into his arms as he stepped into the room.“I’ve missed you, Alpha. Are you alright? Have you been overworking yourself? Are you stressed?” Sofia fussed, her hands roaming over his chest and arms.Nicholas didn’t move, he stood stiffly, his voice cold but commanding. “Sofia. Stop it. Mind your actions.”I heard him speak but he didn’t push her away. He didn’t growl or
(RENNA'S POV)At the close of the pack dining hall meeting, Alpha Nicholas was already waiting outside the pack’s dining hall to drive me home." Alpha Nicholas is here," Rebecca announced her head peeking through my office door."Go away, Rebecca," I replied smiling."Alright, alright, luna" Rebecca giggled and left.I hurriedly packed up; I would rather not keep Nicholas waiting. Stepping outside, I found him leaning against his sleek black car, radiating dominance. Even in the moonlight, his eyes seemed to glow, a reminder of the wolf within."And how was your day, my Luna?" he asked, the moment I got to him, his deep voice sending a shiver through me."Hectic as usual," I replied, handing him my bag."You wouldn't stop even if I commanded you, would you?" he teased, his lips twitching into a smirk."Not in this lifetime," I said with a grin. My role as the pack's senior chef was everything to me, and he knew it."Here, let me help you get in," He murmured, his voice softening as
RENNA'S POV I felt the tension ripple through Nicholas's body beside me. His normally warm presence turned cold, his muscles rigid like a predator cornered. I knew I had crossed an invisible line. The question was, how would the Alpha in him respond? “Oh, I think I might have stood next to another female wolf accidentally,” He spoke up after a while, trying to sound nonchalant but his tone was too casual to be believable.A searing pain shot through my chest, not from anger but from the bond we shared. Mates could sense deception, and the bitter taste of his lie stung more than I could handle. Vanilla. The scent clung to him, but it wasn’t mine. My scent was lavender. That fragrance belonged to someone else—Sofia, he probably got it when she leaned her head on his shoulder.“Is something wrong, Renna?” His deep voice was softer now, laced with a calm that belied his true emotions.What could I say? What could I possibly say to the Alpha of the pack without shattering everything? Wha
(ARIELLE'S POV)I knew what I was about to do was wrong, going against the principles of the Luna I was raised to be, but I couldn’t stop myself. My hands moved on their own as I typed in his password. Nicholas, had once mentioned in the car that his password was my name, right?. Well, now was the time to find out.I typed my name, and to my amazement, his phone unlocked. My fingers hovered over the screen for a moment before I clicked onto the message box specifically Sofia’s thread.The words on the screen made my blood run cold immediately."Hey, are you done bathing?"“Will you come keep me company after you're done? The forest is beautiful under the moonlight tonight.”"Why aren't you responding? Is Renna awake?""Are you ignoring me?""Nicholas!!!"“I can’t sleep. Come down, and let’s go outside to watch the moon rise like we did when we were pups.”"You promised me at the pack infirmary's garden that we would stargaze, remember?"Angrily, I muted the phone and dropped it back
(RENNA'S POV)I was roused from sleep by a gentle tap. My eyes fluttered open, and I saw Nicholas leaning over me. His eyes glowed faintly in the dim light, a telltale sign of his wolf lingering close to the surface.“Dinner is ready, my mate,” he murmured, his voice deep and warm, as he pressed a soft kiss to my forehead.“Dinner?” I sat up quickly, disoriented. “What time is it?” I glanced at the window, noticing the dark expanse of the forest beyond but the bedside lamp illuminated the room with a cozy glow.Nicholas chuckled, a rumble that always reminded me of a distant growl. “You’ve been asleep for four hours, love. That’s rare for you. Come to think of it, you never slept this much. Are you feeling alright?”I hesitated before nodding. “I’m fine,” I said quickly, brushing off his concern. The truth was, my newfound exhaustion and bouts of weakness likely had something to do with the bond deepening between me and our unborn pup. But I wasn’t ready to share that secret with Nic
RENNA'S POV The scent of the dinner wafted through the room, blending with the sweet, intoxicating scent of my mate, Nicholas. His dark hair fell perfectly, framing his chiseled jawline, and his sharp, intense eyes glimmered with a primal hunger that had nothing to do with the meal. Even in his casual attire, Nicholas radiated an undeniable dominance, his broad shoulders, sculpted chest, and the commanding aura of an Alpha. He had a lot of duties tonight, yet here he was with me.It was our anniversary, and I had suggested we spend the evening alone, just the two of us. Despite his usual duties as the Alpha, always so wrapped up in pack matters, Nicholas had set aside time for me. A rare gesture, but one I cherished deeply. After all, the bond we shared, the connection between an Alpha and his mate, was not something I took lightly.Nicholas's gaze flicked up from his plate, and I felt my heart skip a beat. The smoldering intensity in his eyes made it impossible to stay upset for lon...
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