Hello, lovelies!!!
I just want to inform you ahead of time that the next three chapters would be about Aaron.
You could skip it and continue with Gavin and Alia but I highly recommend you read these as well since they won´t be included or written in Aaron´s book.
Yup, Aaron will have his own book (Book 3) after the Beta´s book and the story would pick up after we concluded Gavin and Alia´s story so it would be crucial to have a glimpse of this part as we continue to Aaron's story.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for reading this book. Your comments, the good and the bad were my motivation to continue, even the way you hated Alia was a good indication for me. I never intend to have perfect characters, so hating them means I was doing something right.
Also, I want to thank you for staying and trusting me to weave this fantasy world. I´m hoping you will stick with me until the end. I am always grateful for the love and support you´ve given me and my books! I didn´t know my simple story would capture anyone´s heart but you proved me otherwise. THANK YOU!!!
Tomorrow would be the last day for the GEMS to be distributed and gifted to your favorite books, if you have anything to spare for me, Gavin, and Alia - we would welcome them wholeheartedly! :)
THANK YOU AGAIN, Lovely Readers!
xoxo,
Cassandra M
JANNA This morning, my brother initiated me into his pack together with a female named Daniella. Daniella told me she was mated to one of my brother's warriors and was now moving into this pack. She looked happy and I wondered if I would ever find my own fated mate someday. My Mom and Dad were Fated Mates but they didn't have a good start and their relationship caused a rift between my father and my half-brother, Alpha Jake. But things were starting to get better and they were slowly repairing their relationship. Hopefully, every wound would heal soon. As for me, finding my mate was just out of curiosity. I could never count the many times I fell head over heels with some guys at the school so I wondered what´s the difference between choosing your own boyfriend versus finding your Mate, that they said the Goddess blessed you with. Not that I had many boyfriends in the past, I only had one, my current. But just as I said, I fall in love too man
AARON "Beta Gavin is probably in bed, pleasing his mate. But if you want to disturb them, be my guest. I can drive you over to his parent's house." I answered nonchalantly, as I slipped my hands into my jeans pocket watching as her squinted eyes shifted on me. "Aaron!" Clair gasped at my response, and the Alpha snickered before pulling her sister into a tight hug. "I could have explained it better, Janna but the Gamma said it right. So, unfortunately, you´re stuck with him." He answered in a coy manner. "Can somebody else, drive me? Maybe he´ll throw me dead somewhere." She groaned. "Look, Janna. I would never trust you to anyone except my Beta and my Gamma. And as much as that man irritates the hell out of you, no one can protect you better than him. He´s my best warrior and I would trust him with my life, that´s why he´s here to drive you when I can´t." My heart warmed at my Alpha´s words and I was glad he knew how much I would offer my own life for him and my sister, and fine,
AARON I panicked the moment I went back to the car and I couldn´t find her anywhere. The window at the back seat was broken and the door was left open. Did she run away or was she taken? The rogue I fought with was rabid and was in for a kill, and my heart clenched just thinking of the many possible ways Janna could have been hurt and only the Goddess know if she was still alive. 'Where are you? Janna! Janna!' I tried to reach her mind but she wasn´t responding. I shifted back to my wolf and let Ark lead me to her scent and not long after, I heard her scream from somewhere. A part of me was relieved to know she was still breathing, now, I only needed to get to her fast. Ark leaped and ran the fastest speed we´ve ever done just in time to see a gray wolf reach for Janna, forcing her to stumble down on the ground. The rumble in my throat deepened to a snarling growl as I spring forward and took the gray wolf by its neck, dragging him away from h
ALIA The whole day went by so fast that I couldn´t believe the day would end without one of us walking away from each other. Gavin was patient enough to train me at the forest ground. He was thinking that my rejection of him had weakened my wolf and the only way we could help her was to strengthen my inner and outer being through training. If Sky wasn´t in question, I would have complained and lured him to spend time with me in a different way, but I know where our focus should be right now. And I was determined to have my wolf back. By mid-afternoon, I was already able to dodge his attacks and counter most of them. Training with him wasn´t bad at all, with a few sway of my hips and flexing of my chest, he would get distracted. I know those moves won´t help me in a real fight but Gavin was a pro and was good at it, and he wasn't going easy on me, so I have to distract him from time to time so I could get even with him. I stepped ba
ALIA My eyes immediately flung open as my body jerked up. I didn´t even know I fell asleep. I've been laying in our bed and waiting for Gavin to come back from his mission with the Alpha but I might have eventually dozed off. I snapped my head to the bedside clock and saw it was already 3 o'clock in the morning and yet, the space beside me was still empty. Gavin wasn´t home yet. I shoved off the blanket and stood up from the bed, grabbing my bathrobe and putting it on. My throat felt dry and I could feel my heart beating erratically. I don´t like what I feel right now. Something was off but I hope it has nothing to do with Gavin. I grabbed the empty glass from the side table and poured water on it, gulping it in seconds before I hurriedly went out of the door and made my way to the stairs. I found Luna Clair pacing back and front at the receiving area, her face was showing no emotions but on the way she was biting her lower lip,
GAVIN Darkness. The last thing I remembered was fangs sinking into Kurt´s waist before I wrapped our paws into the rogue´s body and leaped up, taking the rogue with us but I didn´t feel us landing or dropping somewhere. I couldn't remember anything after that. And now, there was nothing but darkness. And pain. My eyelids were heavy but I tried to open my eyes. It took a while, but when I did, my heart started beating erratically. Alia. She was peering back at me, I tried to smile but my lips couldn't move. My whole face was heavy. It was too bright but I wanted to see her, so I kept my eyes open. Only then did I realize, it wasn't her. My Alia´s eyes were green and not brown. Her hair was blonde and not black. "Al...lia.." I couldn't even hear my own voice. My throat was parched dry but I felt like drowning. In an instant, a soft palm supported my neck, guiding me towards a glass of wat
ALIA Alpha Jake didn´t give me a hard time after my request. He immediately went into full action and did the ceremony to welcome me into his pack. After I felt my bond with my brother´s pack dissolve, I felt a new bond form in my head and my chest. And after that, I immediately proceeded to prepare our bags. I couldn't wait to see Gavin. The ride to the Moon Lake Pack´s territory was long and tiring but I found myself wide awake through the whole three-hour ride. My mind was running many thoughts in my head and in moments like this, I wished I have Sky. At least when she was around, I don´t have to feel alone. The Alpha was driving the car. Luna Clair previously told me that whenever she went somewhere with him, he never let anyone drive the car. He simply doesn´t trust anyone to drive his Luna. And seeing them right now, as they held each other´s hand was crushing my heart. Not that I don't want them to, I was just missing my own mate.
ALIA The Alphas and Luna Clair left the room a few minutes ago, and now I was finally alone with my mate. I immediately slipped off my tight pants and changed into comfortable leggings and a loose shirt before positioning myself on Gavin´s bedside. I plopped myself beside him that I was laying on my side, with my elbows anchored to the mattress and palming the side of my head while my fingers were trailing on his shoulder and collarbone. "Hi, baby... Aren´t you tired of sleeping yet?" I asked, my lips pouting. Although my heart was still heavy, I feel much better now than I did these past few days. "It´s lonely here without you... Days are boring and nights are horrible. You need to wake up now..." When there were still no movements, I let out a deep breath before resting my forehead on his. "Kurt, can you hear me?" My voice was so low and raspy that I almost believe it didn't come from my mouth. "Can you wake up now? And wake up Gavin t
"Is this just a game to you?" Aaron's eyes were blazing with fire. He was attempting to keep his wolf under control. I should've been terrified, but I wasn't. "You tell me..." I smacked my lips together, pretending his anger didn't bother me at all. "You're confusing me." A growl revibrated from his chest, as his hands coiled into fists. He was ready to walk away when I held my palm against his chest. His eyes delved deep into mine, and I could see his desire growing. "You can have any female you want, and yet here you are, chasing after me when you know exactly that I don't like you." My finger trailed down from his nose to his mouth, brushing his soft lips gently. "Am I a challenge you're trying to win? Because you know I am someone you can't have? Off-limits? Your Alpha's sister?" I could feel his body reacting to my touch, and it was all I ever wanted
ALIA My eyes wandered to the scene below me as I stood on the balcony of our bedroom. The ground was buzzing with pups, and it was a fantastic way to kick off the summer. Gavin was still in the shower. I had no idea how we wound up in our room in the middle of the day, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. After all these years, we still couldn´t get our hands off of each other, that we would always sneak away to give in to our desires. The years just made the sparks grow stronger as the love that we have for each other. I was snapped out of my thought when I heard Catherine shriek with delight together with Marci
20 months after the Beta Union Ceremony ALIA It was Christmas Eve, and we were all gathered at the packhouse dining hall for Christmas Dinner. Since the Luna had experienced Christmases while living with humans, she had made it a tradition for us to celebrate the holiday as well. And since the Alpha's family was also observing the occasion, we had no problem making it big this year. Mom and Dad were here. So were David, Luna Clairand Aaron's father, and Caspian, who came with his mate. The table was alive with conversations, and I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the abundance of love in this place. It used to be just me, Caspian, and my father over a special dinner, and seeing everyone around me now made tears well up in my eyes. Only one thing was missing, but I couldn't bring myself to ask or beg the Goddess for it. She has given me more than enough, and I would never dare ask for more. Gavin was enough. And this -&nb
6 MONTHS AFTER THE BETA UNION GAVIN I was standing by the balcony at the training building watching my beautiful mate walk side by side with the Luna as they made their way back from the Day Care Center. It´s been six months since the day that Alia was welcomed by this pack as their Beta Female and I couldn't be prouder at what she has accomplished in such a short time. The Luna and her were inseparable. The only time they would agree to separate ways were on times when the Alpha and I demand time from them. But I wasn't complaining. Just seeing Alia settled comfortably in this pack put my mind at ease. I could no longer see the Alia who spends most of her days hiding in her bedroom. Instead, I saw an Alia who would eagerly converse with the pack members or play with the pups she met everywhere. She was thriving here, in my pack, with me. My female. My Alia. If you asked me if I would rather meet Alia in a different circu
ALIAGavin and I walked back to the ballroom after our little tryst. As much as we wanted to just continue what we were doing, we know we had a responsibility to show ourselves to our guests."Alia!" I turned around and saw Andrea rushing towards us, she was grinning and beaming at us happily."Andrea!" I let go of Gavin´s hand and flung my arms open before pulling her for a big hug. "I missed you!" I squeezed her, excitement brewing in me. "How you´ve been? Oh my Goddess, look at you! All ladylike now!"She laughed, then spun around giddily while grasping the hem of her skirt. I giggled back softly, but my gaze was drawn away to my brother, who was standing on the opposite side of the ballroom, watching at us, his mouth twisting into a pleasant smile. I had never seen Caspian smile so adoringly before, and I was convinced he missed having Andrea around."Very lovely!" I tickled the tip of her nose which I usually do when we teased each
'I love you, Alia... I promised to be a better man,' I told her in our mindlink as I dropped my gaze from her while tears started to trickle from my eyes. I fucking felt so emotional right now knowing that I almost destroyed our bond because of my jealousy. Alia was also a mess as she kept squeezing my hand, trying to stop herself from hiccuping from her soft sobs. Elder Garett snapped the black rope around our wrists and melted it on the fire sitting on the table beside him. I really wanted to pull Alia in my arms but the ceremony was still ongoing. "It's time now." Elder Garett patted my back and I nodded as a reply. I wiped the tears from my eyes with the sleeves of my clothes before cupping Alia´s face to wipe all the tears on her face with my thumb. She chuckled softly before helping me wipe off all her tears. We then held each other's hands and let our fangs extend, both of our eyes were whirling black as we let our wolf out
ALIA I couldn't stop the tears from falling down my cheeks no matter how many times I told myself that everything would be fine. Gavin has hurt me in ways I could never have imagined. He no longer wanted to be mated with me, and my heart couldn't take it. Throughout the time that we were sorting out our emotions, he never once pushed me away, and he was the one who was always attempting to win me over, but this time, he simply agreed to let me go. I'm not even sure what I did wrong. I was trying to see past my tears as I pulled all of my clothing from our cabinet and put them on the floor before grabbing my suitcases. I was basically throwing everything in there. I had no idea what I was doing, I didn't want to leave Gavin, but I'm not sure my heart could handle it if he came back and was the one to tell me to leave. I kept crying the whole time that I couldn´t stop the hiccups from escaping my lips and before I knew it, Luna Clair was already
CASPIAN To say that I was shocked by Gavin´s action was an understatement. I never knew this man could disrespect someone but to leave my sister alone out of nowhere at their own party didn´t sit well with me. What the fuck was wrong with him? I watched as Alia followed him out of the ballroom, the crowd was looking as Alia kept calling his name but he never once looked back. Before I could approach my sister outside the Pavillion, Gamma Aaron took her already and they drove off to follow Gavin. "What happened?" In seconds, Alpha Jacob was already beside me. "I need to follow them, I think there´s been a misunderstanding. I don´t quite understand as well." I told Alpha Jacob as I took my car key from my pocket. "I´m coming," Alpha Jacob stated and I just nodded my head. "Me too," Riley added, and as much as I hated this man, I would rather have him away from Andrea at this point. "We'll take my
JANNA I held on to Alpha Caspian´s arm, brushing my palm against his skin. I wasn´t sure why I was doing this but I wanted him to de-stress. Eventually, his shoulder relaxed and I flashed a wide smile to him before turning my head towards the couple approaching us. "Alpha Caspian, great to finally see you again." The male with an Alpha aura was the first one to open his mouth the moment they stopped in front of us. My eyes darted to the female beside him. She was definitely tensed. "Alpha Riley, I wasn´t expecting you here." They exchanged hands but I could feel Alpha Caspian wasn´t pleased with the presence of Alpha Riley. His gaze shifted to the young female at the exact moment I looked at him, and I saw his eyes soften. The Female was looking everywhere, except on Alpha Caspian. He let out a deep sigh before turning his eyes on me, a warm smile tugging on his mouth. "And this lovely female in my arms is Lady Janna. Alpha J