Ryan's POV: Was I jealous? Totally. I could hear her moans and whispers coming from her room. Call me a freak, but for a second, I stood at her door, debating with myself whether to go in and join them or not. Her fucking cries were so alluring. They made me hard the very minute I had heard them, and I wanted to burst in my jeans. I groaned loudly while stroking my cock aggressively, nearing my release in my bathroom. Imagining how her body reacted and how her facial expression was, it made me stroke even harder. I needed to be patient with her and allow her a few days of rest. That's what my mind was telling me, but my body wanted me to fuck her as soon as Evan left her side. I groaned even louder when I ejaculated with a shudder. A shiver of pleasure spread throughout my body as the water in the shower rolled down my body. I looked at my cum on the floor, which was mixed with water, then closed my eyes for a second, giving my cock a few last strokes. "I am turning into a p
Sherry's POV: "Was I the Alpha's mate?" That question went through my mind over and over again. I couldn't understand why he treated me well and spoke to me in a gentle voice. Also, the fact that he was apologizing more than he should came as a shock to me. No matter how I looked at it, he was acting like a mate should. If only I had my wolf, I would have known. Weeks ago, I thought a second chance mate was a myth. But then I saw that woman who stood next to Neo, and I realized that they really did exist. If the Moon Goddess gave second chances, then was she giving me him in order to let me redeem my past sins?. Either way, I was very scared of everything and couldn't seem to accept it. How would he react if he found out that I wasn't human?. Would he still want me with my rotten past?. Would he reject me if he knew how I had almost killed an Alpha due to wanting more power? I was scared, very scared of having him as a second chance mate. "You can rest for a bit," Maggie said. I q
Damon's POV: I was crying because I had been too strong by myself all this time. I was crying because I had found a mate who was kind and willing to be in my embrace. I was crying because I had endured so much without shedding tears for years. Having her arms around me and hearing her comforting voice made me succumb to my weak side. I held her tightly in my arms and rested my head against her shoulder. There was no need to talk about the past in that moment, but we both knew that whatever we had gone through had been very hard for us. When the door opened and Maggie walked in, I quickly pulled back, wiped away my tears, and turned to look at her. She stood at the entrance with a tray in her hands. Her sad expression made me force a smile across my face. "Is that her food?" I asked in a cracked voice while moving my hand back to touch my mate's hand. "Yes," she answered in a low tone. "Good, bring it here," I said, then turned and faced my mate with a genuine smil
Sherry's POV: "Sleep in his room? What exactly was he implying?" I thought to myself. Was he going for my body now that we were both deciding to get to know each other? "Please don't misunderstand me. I will be sleeping on the couch while you take the bed. I would have given you a room or asked Maggie to share hers. Sadly, I can't because I have my reasons," he said. I kept quiet and then nodded. I guess he really did have his own reasons. After all, he was the alpha. "Now then, please open your mouth before the soup gets cold," he instructed. I bit my lower lip and placed my hands together. "Sherry," he called, and that made me open my mouth. After taking a spoonful in my mouth, I couldn't help but smile. It felt like forever since I had tasted something as tasty as the soup. "Is it to your liking?" he asked in a low, concerned tone. "Yes, it's very much to my liking," I answered, then continued to open my mouth willingly. It was somehow embarrassing, but I was hungry, and
Ryan's POV: I sat on the bed, staring at Lexi while she knelt next to me with her gaze lowered to her lap. A few days had gone by, and I was waiting patiently for her to be ready to mate with me. When she called me into her room, I had no idea what she wanted to talk about, but for some reason, I felt very nervous, and I could tell she was too. "You wanted to talk to me, right?" I asked softly. She looked up and nodded. "Yes, but for some reason, I feel embarrassed before even saying what I wanted to say," she answered. "Okay, then will it help if I turn and face the other side? That way, I won't stare at your face when you speak?" I asked. "Yes, that would really help," she answered as I slowly turned and faced the other side. "You can now tell me everything you want to say. Also, please don't hold back," I said. A few seconds went by, then I felt the bed dip, and I heard her shift closer to me. I wanted to turn and look at her, but my wolf growled in warning to keep me in on
Lexi's POV : I was woken up by a very loud knock. As I blinked to clear my vision, I looked to the side of my bed and noticed how empty it was. I stood up in disappointment wrapping a sheet around my naked body then slowly walked to the door with wobbly legs. It was true what Ryan had said, he was really different from Evan yet I loved both of them and how they held me. For the first time I felt whole and very happy. I was finally embraced by them I moved my hand to Ryan's mark which was on the other side of my neck for a second then opened the door. Whitney was looking at me coldly. "Take a bath, dress up and meet me in the dining hall for breakfast." She ordered, then turned and walked away without waiting for an answer. I went to the bathroom and got into the shower, turning it on. Once I was relaxed, I cleaned myself while thinking about how angry she looked. "She couldn't even greet me." I muttered to myself in a whisper. Once I was done, I turned off the water and s
Sherry's POV: "Sherry, I will see you after training. I hope you will have a good time with Maggie while I'm away. Feel free to ask her for anything you want." Those were his last words, which I believed. For hours, I waited for him until Maggie asked me to sleep because it was past 11 pm. I was so surprised that my mate would lie to me about seeing me after his training. Why was he lying to me? Was it because of what I said? I didn't mean to cut him off when he asked about who had blinded me. I just felt scared and insecure for some reason. After that, he sounded hurt, although he did his best to sound okay. When I heard the sound of an opening door, I quickly sat upright on the bed. "Damon," I called softly. A few seconds went by before he cleared his throat. "Why are you awake this late? It's past midnight, you know," he said in a lazy voice, then closed the door. "I was concerned about y-" "Funny. You know you are very funny," he said as I heard his footsteps approach m
Damon's POV: I was angry! No, I was furious about everything! How could she pretend not to be one of my kind?. And how stupid was I not to sense what she truly was? Werewolf or not, I was supposed to figure out what she was. Was I blinded by emotions as I was in the past? "Why me, Moon Goddess, Why?" I asked in a cracked voice as I slowed down my pace in the passage. A lump was forming in my throat, and my eyes were getting blurry from the tears I was refusing to shed. I was still a weak Alpha, even after going through so much pain in the past. I still wanted Sherry to stay by my side. Why was the Moon Goddess giving me such horrible mates to love? I was always good to my pack mates, and I even loved my first mate wholeheartedly. Yet, I suffered a huge loss when my pack went down. Was this punishment for my past sins? My pack was the center of all information because we took in a lot of different rogues who knew so much. Besides that, Maggie came from a long bloodline of seers, a
Kyle's POV "So, are you doing okay?" I asked Uncle August on the phone."Yes, my mate is doing much better as well," he answered simply."I'm glad," I said as I stretched myself on the couch."So, you left your pup and went to have fun?" he asked as I rolled my eyes."You are making it sound terrible, Uncle," I pointed out."Well, your pup is only six months old, and you are already out having fun with your mate," he said as I frowned."My mother was the one who encouraged us to come here. Moreover, it was a promise we made at Lui's ceremony," I answered coldly."Oh, so Amelia is looking after the pup?" he asked in a relieved tone."Of course she is. She and Dad were very happy when they knew of our plans. I kind of feel like they want to make another sibling," I answered as he laughed loudly."No way, they are just happy to be taking care of their grandpup," he said, making me smile.After the birth of my pup, they were very supportive in almost everything. My mother was very close
Kyle's POV "Aren't you going in?" Father asked as I stood outside the ward with a rapidly beating heart.I had no idea why my dad, Ian, had given my father, Axel, control, but I felt grateful. Perhaps it was because Father always knew what to say in the moment and at the right time."I feel cold feet, Father," I whispered honestly.He smirked and then moved his hand to my head, ruffling my hair gently and playfully."Son, you just have to go in; she is waiting for you," he said as I looked at him and then smiled."Always remember, we are the strongholds of our mates as they are for us. You being there for her right now will be heartwarming and ease the tension and worries she might have," he said softly."Thank you, Father," I whispered to him and then slowly grabbed the door handle and pushed it open.When Yuki came into view, I quickly went in and went to her side, embracing her with a warm smile.All the emotions I thought I couldn't feel in that moment came crashing down on me: h
Kyle's POV "Son, calm down," my dad said softly.I glared at him, then shifted my gaze to the side.How could he even ask me to calm down when my mate was struggling in the labor ward to give birth?"Dad, you don't get how I feel right now, so don't tell me to calm down," I answered seriously."You really think I don't understand? I felt that way twice when you and your sister were being born," he said, then moved his hand to my shoulder.I looked at him sadly and rubbed my forehead with my fingers."Wasn't I supposed to be in there?" I asked while looking at the labor ward."Yes, but your mother is right there by her side," he answered.I had been so focused on the pack documents the past few weeks that I paid less attention to Yuki.When the news of her going into labor reached me, I panicked and dropped everything I was doing.And right now, I was feeling so guilty that I wasn't by her side when she needed me the most.I had been standing outside for what felt like forever, and eac
Mariana's POV I sat looking at Roxanne's little pup as I clenched my hands into fists.He was so innocent, yet I knew he would grow up to be the very thing I despised the most because of the blood flowing through his veins.His mother was an Alpha Queen, while his father was a very powerful hybrid. The chances of him becoming any of his father's breed were high, but his chances of becoming an Alpha King were even higher.Would killing him in secret be a bad thing?I quickly averted my eyes when the pup smiled at me.He sat playing with a sword toy, and a powerful witch stood close to the door's entrance, watching his every movement."Excuse me, Miss Alpha Queen. Why do you look at the young master like that?" she asked seriously.Damn it, was it so obvious that I was thinking badly of him?I didn't want anyone to know or find out what my exact thoughts were, at least not now. If I was going to kill the little pup, I had to do it discreetly."You must not have heard the news from Rox
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