Tanya's POV I sat frozen with widened eyes. I could see August snapping his fingers in front of my face, but I couldn't blink. The shock I felt was too intense.He did shift right in front of my eyes.He did shift into a freaking huge werewolf that reached close to the ceiling! How was that even possible?Was it a witch's doing? Probably a wizard's doing.No, witches and wizards were myths! No, if he was real, then they were real too.What was it he said?It was a gift from the moon goddess that they were made that way?Hell no, it was a curse! She cursed the humans to turn into werewolves!"Tanya, it isn't as you think. I can tell just by looking at you that you are thinking of something unbelievable," he said."How could I not when she cursed the living hell out of you and the others!" I exclaimed."Who?" he asked with a raised brow."The so-called moon goddess; she cursed you," I said as he gave me a lazy look."I am not cursed; I am blessed by her. She is our goddess, a giver of
Tanya's POV I stood still, waiting for August to come out of the bathroom.After our kiss, he quickly pulled back and rushed into the bedroom and then into the bathroom while I followed behind and remained back.I really wanted to join him, but then again, I didn't want to seem desperate."I should be more aggressive if I want him to mate with me, shouldn't I?" I asked myself softly, then began to take off my clothes.Not only did he explain about mates to me, but I also got to understand what mating was and how having his mark was like a wedding ring, which I really wanted.After finishing taking my clothes off, I paused in a seductive pose. When the door opened, I was surprised to see Ried in control, and I stood straight, forgetting to stay still in my pose."Why are you in control?" I asked softly.He looked at me from head to toe and approached me. I knew exactly what he was thinking."Ried, I...," I gasped when I was pushed onto the bed. He got on, hovering on top of me."You
Lui's POV I knocked on Akira's door a few times, waiting for her response.I knew she was in by her scent, yet she wasn't responding or opening the door."Akira, it's me," I said loudly.She obviously could tell that it was me because she could also pick up my scent.When I heard heavy footsteps approaching in a rather slow manner, I smiled.I didn't want to look annoyed or upset in any way.The door opened, and she faced me.I was so shocked that I had to keep quiet.Her hair was a total mess, and she was in a robe that was hanging low on one side of her shoulder, showing more skin.Her eyes (pupils) were red, and her face looked pale."Lui," she whispered, then smiled with her fangs showing."Are you sick?" I asked in concern."Not sick, handsome; I'm hungry," she answered in a low, seductive tone.I widened my eyes as my heart picked up.Handsome? Was she calling me that now? Not that I was complaining, but it sounded a little fluttering and funny.Human blood was abundant in our
Dusk's POV"You do not carry yourself like that when you throw a punch," my father said seriously."Forget it; what's the use of training now?" I answered seriously."Son, that's your problem. You always say this and give up so easily," he said with a concerned expression on his face."That's because I am weak, weaker than all the she-wolves in this pack," I answered sadly."Son, you are not weak. I agree you were born weak and were usually sickly, but since you got your wolf, you have grown stronger," he said."The only thing you have to work on is being less shy. You also have to train and exercise regularly. Don't you want to stand beside Lui as his Beta?" he asked as I smiled widely.I really admired Lui and respected him a lot. Not only did he protect me a few times from those who mocked me, but he never judged or treated me badly at all.I knew it was as if I were invisible to most pack members, but he was kind to me, unlike the others.Day by day, I tried to train so I could be
August's POV "Am I not doing anything wrong, am I?" I asked Ried as I looked at the tray of breakfast that I had prepared."You are actually being awfully considerate," he answered, making me smile."That's the least I can do for being a jerk to our mate," I replied, then grabbed the tray and nervously walked to the bedroom with it.I wanted what happened between us to happen so badly; that's why I was happy when Ried took the initiative.Now that we had been making love and just being in each other's embrace for the past few days, I was thinking of myself as a selfish bastard who wouldn't let her rest, yet I couldn't stop myself.When Ried decided to be the first one to embrace her, I immediately accepted and took a step back because he was what I was supposed to be to her, and that was an amazing mate. He deserved to mark her before I could even do it.He was so respectful, even when I took over and decided to spend my time with her in bed.I really was lucky to have him as a part
Tamara's POV"Making a speech like that is a little too much," I said seriously in Larson's room.When he called my phone and asked me to come over, I didn't know what to expect, so I put on my best outfit and applied light makeup to my face.As soon as I reached his door, he opened it, grabbed my hand, pulled me in, and shut the door behind us.He was so excited that he couldn't wait for me to sit down when he told me how he and Kyle were soon going to be the acting Beta and Alpha.I was sincerely happy and proud; that's why I hugged him tightly and told him exactly how I was feeling.When I pulled back and sat down, he began sharing a few speeches that he would say on the actual day and asking for my opinion.I told him the truth, and he went on to make a few adjustments to those I liked."Maybe I shouldn't do any of them, seeing how I have never heard anyone ever doing it before," he said in a dejected tone."What? No, you should. Just because no one has ever done it, it doesn't me
Dusk's POV "Maybe a little rest will do," my father said with concern."I don't need rest right now, Father. I want to be stronger and better," I answered seriously."You will with time, but all I am asking you to do right now is rest," he said.I looked at him coldly and then nodded."Fine, I will rest," I answered and then went to sit on a beach that was under a huge tree.The training field was wide and a large area that most warriors used. But there was a certain side that was considered a resting place. Only a few warriors came there to rest, and we figured it would be a good place to use for my training.I hated being watched, and my father knew that. That's why I was relieved when he chose this place."You stay here; I'll be right back. Oh, and I'll ask your sister to bring you some cold water," he said and then walked away.Micah was my cousin, but because my father took her as a daughter, she became my sister.I paid no mind to that because I loved having her as a sister. I
Larson's POV "Do you like the smell?" Tamara asked with a smile.I inhaled deeply and then nodded."I like it," I answered simply.We were in a store looking at perfumes and trying to see which one suited me the most. Although she looked serious whenever she didn't like a scent, she seemed to have a lot of fun.My plan was to go out to eat, but when she saw the store, she asked me to pull over, and I couldn't say no."Although I love this a lot, let me check out that purple one at the far end of the shelf," she said and then went to grab it.I turned and looked at the jewelry display that was close to the entrance. Since we walked in, my eyes had been set on a beautiful blue diamond necklace and how amazing it would look if she wore it."She would love it," my wolf said, making me chuckle."I don't think so. Since we walked in, she didn't even spare a glance at the jewelry," I answered."Maybe she is being considerate of us," he said seriously."Please, we’ve been getting a monthly
August's POV "So?" I asked Kyle on the phone."I called Garren yesterday, and he said Mariana is doing okay, although she looked very afraid and conflicted when she met the other members of his territory," he answered."And the Alpha king's mate?" I asked."She decided to stay in Lui's pack because she felt free and safe there," he replied."I'm sorry, Uncle August, but why did you leave like that without a word? You missed out on a lot," he asked.I slowly turned in my seat behind my desk and looked at Tanya, who was sleeping on the bed. I could still see a light shade of red under her lashes.I had never seen her cry so much before. She refused to eat most of the time or talk to me as much as she used to.I was trying my very best to comfort her, yet it did nothing; I was running out of options."Something bad happened, and I didn't want to inform anyone. We had to leave immediately because it involved my mate, and she asked that of me," I answered and then stood up from my seat."
Lui's POV "Are you okay?" I asked Akira with concern."Yes, how could I not be after the exciting day we have had?" she answered playfully.These past few years have brought us closer than we already were. Not only did we share a mark, but we also shared an amazing, mature bond.She was more open with me, and I got to see a side of her that I never expected. She was naughty in bed and funny whenever I felt down or needed cheering up. She was also very respectful, kind, and mindful.I laughed softly and then wrapped my arm around her shoulders, pulling her into my embrace.We were standing all alone in the living room.After that talk, Dad and Mom asked Mariana to follow them so she could meet her late brother's mate, while the twins decided to get rid of the body.Uncle Alec went on to invite Alpha Ian and his family to join him in the dining hall, while we decided to remain behind for a bit and talk."I'm just very happy that everyone is safe," I said honestly."Me too," she answer
Tanya's POV "Is it usually like this?" I asked August seriously."What do you mean?" he asked back with a chuckle."You know, like some stranger coming into this territory and threatening them all," I answered as he shrugged."Well, what can I say? Our kind are so full of dominance that they tend to have fun ambushing weaker packs sometimes," he said, then looked at my father, who was quietly standing opposite us."Is everything okay with him?" he mind-linked me."I think he is a bit shaken by what happened," I answered through the mind-link and then moved closer to him."Dad, are you okay?" I asked seriously."Yeah, it's just that when I heard that heartwarming talk in the living room, I came to realize how terrible holding secrets is," he answered as I smiled."That's why I have none," I replied softly."Can I talk to you for a second, as in alone?" he asked.I frowned and then quickly shook my head."No, whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of my man," I answered seri
Mariana's POVI stood still, tears running down my face and a beating heart in my hand."I'm sorry," my wolf whispered, then pulled back as I slowly looked down at my brother's dead body.I dropped the heart with a trembling hand and screamed as I fell to my knees in a panic, moving my hand to cover the hole in his chest."No, Diaz, no," I cried as I moved my other bloody hand to his face."You can't die, please, you can't die! Why, oh goddess, why?" I sobbed."Wake up and look at me! Please, look at me! I swear I will never get angry again," I cried at the top of my voice.I was very upset over his words, and for a second, I wished him dead. But how was I to know that my wolf would act upon this wish of mine, as cruel as it was?Every time I wished for something within her reach and power, she did exactly that. Then I felt so happy because she protected me, even when it was against my will!But how could she hurt our only brother like he was nothing? "Mariana," Amelia called as she
Diaz's POV"What exactly do you want to hear from me?" I asked lazily."Everything," Amelia answered strongly.I rolled my eyes and then looked at Ian coldly."There is no need to mind-link each other, so I'll be frank, Amelia," I said seriously."Please," she whispered."Your mate is a thorn in my side," I said.Twin Delta warriors were about to move when Ian raised his hand, and they stopped in their tracks."I'm glad because you will soon bleed from my fists," he answered with a smirk."Ian, I would like to give you that satisfaction, but I won't, because I am not here to seriously fight," I said honestly."And yes, most of you in this room are a nuisance, and most of you are a pest to us. But then there are those like her," I pointed at the ancient witch and then moved my hand to the female dragon."Who we consider useful and very powerful," I said, then sat down."I can see you hate me," I pointed out the obvious."You think? They want you dead," Amelia answered."Fair enough, bu
Diaz's POVWe sat in the living room as if we were animals in a zoo. They were all looking at us like we were crazy.Some decided to sit, while others chose to stand.We told our true story, yet they still had their doubts. Was it because we weren't telling them everything?"I don't like this," Mariana mind-linked me."Same, sister, but just hang in there. Our first plan was successful, and as we predicted, they had an ancient witch who could read minds, so we are safe," I mind-linked her back."Brother, is this truly worth the trouble?" she asked, still using our mind-link.I coldly glanced at her and then smiled. She quickly shifted her gaze from me and smiled back."I still feel like they are hiding something," Ian said loudly, getting everyone's attention.He was standing behind Amelia, who sat on the couch looking at us seriously.We knew Ian through stories we had heard, and when we finally met him, we recognized him just by the way he was overprotective towards our cousin. He a
Ian's POV Garren raised his hand but stopped when the Alpha Queen said some words in what sounded like Greek.We all looked at her like she was crazy.She continued to say words and then smiled innocently at us.I wanted to rip off her damn head because I felt something was wrong.I was surprised when Garren shifted back to his human form, clothes instantly appearing on his body. "Couldn't you have said that sooner?" he asked loudly, then turned and looked at Lexi."Thank you for the clothes," he said loudly, and then looked at us."Is he fucking insane? Giving his back to the enemies?" I asked through our pack's mind-link."Dad, Garren is never this careless. He knows what he is doing," Roxanne answered.I hated her judgment, but she was my little girl, and I chose to believe in her."You guys have to hear them out," he said as everyone looked at each other in disbelief."Garren, it seems you have grown soft over the years. Step aside; I'll take care of them," I said as I began to
THREE YEARS LATER Kyle's POV I stood next to my pregnant mate, smiling at Lui, who was waving on stage happily next to his Beta.After a few years, he was finally the Alpha. The ritual was successful, and his parents behind him looked so happy, just like his mate."I'm so proud of him," Tamara said cheerfully through our pack's mind-link.I looked behind and smiled when my eyes met my father's, who smiled back and gave a nod.He was standing next to my mother, and right behind him were Whitney's pack members, who were part of my family, along with Felix and her whole household.August, Tanya, his father-in-law, and a few friends of my father, whom he had met at the party in human territory—Alpha Glen, Sky, Sol, and Jace with their mates—stood further away.Having my whole family and a few pack warriors represent us and our respectable alliance that was going to soon take place filled my heart with peace.The past few years, Lui did his best, and his Beta was finally well-known in ot
Kyle's POV I was feeling very well rested and at peace.Even while I mich dressed, my eyes were on Yuki, who was still asleep in my bed, looking like an angel."Does this remind you of something?" Lionel asked, as I smirked while buttoning my shirt.Of course, it reminded me of Philippe's place, and it wasn't the first time I had slept on the ground while she lay in a better place.Yesterday, after eating, we decided to go for a walk close to the pack’s border. After the walk, we both didn't want to part ways. That's why I took the initiative and invited her to my room, which she agreed to.There, we spent time chatting, laughing, and eating what was brought to us by Nana.After that, she took the bed while I decided to lay down. Even when she asked me to share the bed, I still refused because I didn't trust myself to share the same bed with her and do nothing."She is beautiful, isn't she?" Lionel asked proudly."Of course, she's very beautiful," I answered, then moved closer to he