Hours passed, and finally, Ava began to stir. Her eyelids fluttered open, and she looked around the room, confused. "Where am I?". She whispered.She groaned and rubbed her eyes, looking around at the concerned faces of her pack. "What happened? Why am I here?" she asked, her voice groggy from sleep.Lucian took her hand in his, relief floodingthrough him. "You were in the hospital, but now you're here with us. You're fine now, love."“Lucian!”. Her eyes widened open in panic.“My baby?”. She gasped in fear.Lucian smiled and nodded. "Our baby is fine, Ava, there is no need to be worried!”.Ava let out a sigh of relief and leaned back against the pillows. Age suddenly raised her head back staring at the others in the room in surprise.“Hey there sister in law!”. Enzo smiled, moving to her side.“Why am I here? Lucian?”. She asked, sitting up angrily.“Relax Ava, the doctor said you should not stress yourself!”. Lucian said, trying to make her sit back.“If he said that then why did
Drake grinned. "Opposites attract, right? Plus, I think we balance each other out. You keep me grounded, and I push you out of your comfort zone sometimes."Lucian nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, I guess you're right. Thanks for being a good friend, and a great beta, Drake. I could never ask for any other beta than you!”.“And I’m sorry man, if by any chance my life or behaviour ever made you feel somehow!”. Lucian whispered.“Are you about to die?”. Drake whispered, staring at him suspiciously.Lucian let out a laugh, shaking his head. "No, not that I know of," he said, a wry smile on his face. "I just mean that I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life, and you've been there for me through all of it. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate it, and that I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like you had to walk on eggshells around me.""It's all good, man," Drake said, giving Lucian a quick, one-armed hug. "We're friends, and you are my alpha and I am your beta
Ava stood in a corner of the stair, staring at them blankly, with absolutely no emotions or feeling in her eyes.“How can you laugh so freely Lucian?”. She murmured to herself.She walked towards them.“My clothes are still at my place, I would like to go get them!”. She murmured coldly.Lucian stared at her, signing as he puffed out another smoke.“Kayla would go get them, my men would be kicking up Nathan when he’s done with class so you don’t have to worry!”. He responded.“They are my clothes, I don’t need Kayla to get them for me, I can go by myself!”.Lucian raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on his lips.“Then let’s go”. Lucian muttered, standing up.“Why?”. Ava almost yelled.“I mean I can go alone, why must you follow me?”. Lucian took a step closer to her, his eyes narrowing.“Because I don’t trust you to go alone. You’re still a liability, Ava. And until I know for sure that you won’t try to run or do something stupid, you’re not going anywhere without me or my men by your
“Your parents fucking killed my biological mother and father, but yet I still sleep and wake up next to the daughter of my parents murder. Even though your parent killed mine, making a fucking orphan I still love and respect you Ava. Despite the pain they caused me, I still care for you. What more do you want?”. He screamed, staring at her helplessly.“Do you have any idea what I wanted to do to you? I wanted to make you pay, I wanted to watch you beg for mercy and suffer the same way my parents did. I wanted to make you pay for your father’s sin because then, every fucking time I look at you all I see is my parent’s muderer”. He gritted in pain.“But I couldn't bring myself to do that, you know why? Because those captivating blue eyes of yours trap me like a bird in a cage, and I couldn't bear to hurt you. You're so innocent and pure that I'm afraid my touch would tarnish you. But all you ever see is your own pain, Ava."Ava sat in stunned silence, her mind reeling from the bombshell
“Fuck, I miss you! I miss you so fucking much”. He moaned, kissing her neck as he kept inhaling her scent.She closed her eyes, savouring the feeling of his lips on her skin.“Then, Take me Lucian, I am all yours!”. She responded. Lucian stopped, pulled back from her as he stared at her, his expression unreadable.“Do you think you can make me forgive you with just sex Ava?”. He smirk.Her eyes widened in shock.“No, I.. I am sorry, I did not mean….”. She was cut short by his lips on hers.“Fucking yes, you can!”. He murmured, kissing her aggressively.He picked her up, leading her into a random room.“Fuck, you smells so ducking good love!”. He murmured, unlocking the door as he lay her on the bed, aggressively tearing her top.“Lucian, that was my favourite too!”. She whined.“I will get you more, love!”.He growls, taking in one of her nipples, sucking it hard as Ava titled her bed back in pleasure, her fingers gripping the bed sheet tightly.He kept biting and switching from one
“Now let's eat, my baby must be hungry!”. He teased, grabbing the plate of pancake.“Lucian I’m pregnant!”. Ava said.“I know, love!”.“Do you want to kill our baby?. Ava asked.Lucian's eyes widened in shock.“What do you mean by that?”. He murmured.“The last time you cooked….”.Lucian laughed, interrupting her.“Point of correction, love. The last time Oliver cooked. I can cook! Very well!”. He laughed.Ava raised an eyebrow, staring at him suspiciously.“I promise I can make good food, see it’s good!”. Lucian said, taking a bite of the food.Ava hesitated for a moment, but then decided to trust him and took a bite of the pancake. To her surprise, it was delicious.“Wow, you weren’t kidding! This is really good!”. Ava exclaimed.It was fluffy and light, and it melted in her mouth.“You really can cook!”. She exclaimed, taking another bite.“See? I told you!”. Lucian said, beaming with pride.“Where did you learn to cook?”. Ava asked.Lucian smiled. “My mother taught me when I was a
*AT LUCIANO RUSSO MANSION*Lucian and Ava walked into the house hands in hands, smiling as they stared at each other.“Oh goodness, look who we have here!”. Enzo screamed happily, rushing towards them.“It’s good to have you back, sister-in-law!”. He smirks.“Someone is finally in her senses!”. Kayla smirks, folding her hand over her chest.“Welcome back Ava!” “I was just here yesterday, why are y’all saying welcome back!”. Ava murmured, bowing her head.“You were here but not exactly here, I mean you were so cold and distant!”. Enzo responded.“I’m sorry about that!”. She whispered.“Nah, it’s fine.We all know what’s going on with you, it’s obvious you were in a feud with my brother and I knew this will end today because I saw the way you both were looking at each other, especially when you just came in.” Enzo teased.“Don’t even start, Enzo.” Lucian warned.“We will be in our room!”. He added, wrapping his arm around Ava’s waist as they walked away.“Take it easy, she’s pregnant
Kayla was on a video call with Lucas, whining and telling him how much she misses him.“When will you be here? Lucian, Drake and Enzo, they are all taunting me for being the single one here!”. She whined like a child.Lucas laughed.“So you only missed me because of that, how bad of you baby!”. He frowned.“No!”. “So tell me, did you miss me? My little warrior princess?”. He teased her.Kayla bites her lips shyly, blushing hard.“I miss you Lucas!”. She murmured.Lucas smiled, feeling a warmth in his chest at her words."I miss you too, Kayla. I'll be there soon, I promise. Just hold on a little longer," he reassured her.Kayla nodded, feeling a sense of comfort in his words."I can't wait to see you, Lucas. I feel so lost without you here," she admitted.“Oh my goodness, Kayla. You just give me goosebumps. Talk to me like this when I’m back, ok?”. He teased her.Kayla giggled, feeling herself blush at his words. "I'll make sure to do that," she said."I want to hear your voice every
**TWO WEEKS LATER**“Ava, you’re gonna be late to your wedding!!”. Kayla screamed.“The wedding started an hour ago, and you’re not even dressed yet!”. Her mother screamed too.Lucian had brought back her parents two days after he proposed to her, apologising to them for her he had done."But I'm not ready!" Ava protested, panicking. "I need more time!""There is no more time," Kayla said, trying to stay calm. "We need to get you dressed and out the door right now."“How long will you keep the poor man waiting?”. Her mother asked.“We are almost done!”. Sophia said, curly the last of Ava’s hair.“Ain’t you going to the wedding?”. Kayla asked Sophia.“Why won’t i? Of course I’m going!”. “And you ain’t dressed yet?”. Kayla gasped, helping Ava with her dress.“I’m not the bride, it’s fine if I get there late!”. “Oh that’s nice, at least I will be the only one to catch the flower!”. “Like you wanna get married any time soon!”. Ava chuckled.Sophia laughed and rolled her eyes. "I'm in no
Ethan shook his head, still chuckling. "Look, man, Ava loves you. She's not going to say no. Just take a deep breath, gather your courage, and ask her. You've got this.""Okay, okay," he said, waving his hands in surrender. "I'm being ridiculous. But it's a big moment for me, and I want everything to go perfectly.""Of course you do," Ethan said, his smile softening. "But remember, the most important thing is your love for each other. All the other stuff - the flowers, the fancy restaurant, the perfect proposal - that's all just icing on the cake.""I know," Lucian said, taking another deep breath. "Thank you!”. “She’s here!”. Enzo announced as the light immediately went off.Lucian's heart leapt into his throat as the reality of the moment hit him. In just a few minutes, he would be asking Ava to spend the rest of her life with him. "We will leave you to it," Ethan said, giving Lucian a final smile. "Just be yourself and everything will be fine."Lucian nodded, his mouth suddenly
**A WEEK LATER**Sophia, Kayla, and Ava were gathered in Ava's bedroom, surrounded by a sea of clothes and accessories. Ava was getting ready for her date with Lucian, and the girls were determined to make sure she looked absolutely stunning."Okay, what about this one?" Sophia asked again, holding up a beautiful, flowy gown. "What do you think, Ava?". She asked, showing her the eighth dress.Ava examined the dress and nodded in approval. "I love it. It's perfect for tonight."“No, that looks too simple. We need something hot”. Kayla disagrees, searching for something else."You don't want to look too simple,"Sophia said. "We need something that will make Lucian's jaw drop.""What about this one?" Sophia asked, holding up a black, sparkling dress."Oooh, now we're talking," Kayla said, winking at Ava. "That will definitely make an impression.""But is it too much?" Ava asked, feeling a little unsure. "I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard. It’s just a date""Oh please," Kayla
"I'm sorry, Kayla," he said, his voice cracking. "I have to do this. But that doesn't mean that I won't miss y’all or I won't always care about you. You are all a part of my heart, and that will never change."“What are you saying?”. Drake chuckled, looking at everyone.“Who said you’re leaving without us?”. Enzo added, smiling as he lock hand with drake.“We are all going with you!”. Kayla said.Lucian's eyes widened in surprise, and he felt a wave of hope wash over him. "Are you serious?" he asked, his voice full of wonder."Of course we're serious," Drake said, a smile spreading across his face. "We're your pack, and we're not going to let you leave without us. You're stuck with us, whether you like it or not."Lucian felt his eyes well up with tears, and he couldn't help but laugh through his tears. "I think I can live with that," he said, his voice choked with emotion."Thank you," he whispered, not sure if he was speaking to Drake or the Goddess or both. "Thank you for everythin
“Chill, I’m just hugging my brother, I’m not stealing him away from you!”.“No, not that!”. He said, his tone serious, causing Lucain to disengage from Enzo and far him.“What’s wrong?”. Lucian asked, turning to face drake.“I c-can’t feel your alpha aura!”. Drake murmured. Lucian's heart skipped a beat as he processed what Drake had said. "What do you mean you can't feel my alpha aura?”. He closed his eyes, trying to sense his own alpha aura, but it was gone. He opened his eyes, and saw the concern on Drake's face. "It's like you're no longer a werewolf," Drake said, his voice filled with worry. "But you're not a human either”. Drake looked at him, worry etched on his face. "I don't know," he said. "You feel...different."“Oliver!”. Lucian called in his head, silencing begging and praying he would get a response.“Please don’t do this to me, I haven’t even made a decision yet. Fucking answer me Oliver!”. He yelled in his mind.Lucian's heart was pounding in his chest as he waite
Lucian stood still, his eyes fixed on the horizon. He didn't know what to say, or how to respond. Part of him wanted to lash out, but he knew that wouldn't help. And not long after, the goddess came back.“Lucian, what do you wish for?”. She asked, her tone firm and commanding.Lucian smirks, taking two steps closer.“I wish to sever all connections with the werewolves," he said, his voice steady and resolute. "But I want to keep my lycan. I want to be free from their influence, and I don't want to lose a part of myself in the process."“What???”. She gasped in surprise.“That is two wishes not one!”. “So? Two wishes is too much for your powers and you can’t fulfil them?”. Lucian asked arrogantly.The goddess raised an eyebrow, looking amused by Lucian's cheeky remark. "Two wishes is not too much for my powers," she said, her tone teasing. "But I am curious why you would make such a request. Why are you so desperate to escape the werewolves? Or you’re just a coward, just a little pa
"I...I don't know," he said, his voice shaking. "I just...I just want to be happy with Ava and the kids. But I don't know what that looks like without Oliver." Lucian murmured“I know it's a difficult decision, Lucian. But I'll support you no matter what you choose. Whether you want to sever our connection or not, I'll always be here for you." Oliver said, trying to hide the pain and fear in his voice.“We don’t have all day Lucian, I will come back again in two hours, make your decision before then, Lucian. And as for you alpha Edward, await your punishment!”. She said, smiling mysteriously.Alpha Edward stiffened, his eyes widening. "Punishment?" he asked, a note of fear in his voice. "What kind of punishment?""You will find out soon enough," the moon goddess said, her tone enigmatic. "I will return in two hours, so prepare yourself." With that, she vanished into thin air, leaving Lucian and Alpha Edward alone in the dark.Lucian turned to Alpha Edward, his expression solemn. "Wha
**AT THE PACK**“Oh no!”. Vanessa murmured fearfully.“What's wrong?”. They all asked at once.“Alpha Edward did not take the portion!”. She gasped, showing them the vail.“That is not possible I gave them to him myself!”. Enzo murmured, staring at the portion in Vanessa's hand.“Fuck!”. She murmured frustratedly, running her hands through her hair.“This is bad!”. She added.“What’s gonna happen now?”. Enzo murmured."This is bad," Enzo said, his brow furrowed in concern. "If Alpha Edward doesn't take the portion, he could die."“I don't know,” Vanessa said, her voice trembling. “I can't believe this is happening,” Vanessa said, shaking her head in disbelief. “Why would he not take the portion?”.“Probably felt too guilty and proud to take it!”. Kayla said, rolling her eyes.“There’s only three hours left before midnight!”. Vanessa murmured.“Vanessa, will he be fine?”. Enzo murmured, fear written all over his face.“That only depends on your goddess!”.*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*
“My whole life has just been based on lies.. lies. Everyone I loved had lied to me. I never did anything wrong!”. “I will never forgive you for this!”. I swore.His eyes widened in shock, “no please. You need to let go of your anger or else you will never get out of here!”. “I’m sorry, I know what I did was wrong and I am not asking you to forgive me but……. F-for the sake of the love and respect you have for me!”. I rush towards him, grabbing him by the collar.“I have no love or respect for you, Edward!. You do not deserve any of my respect love. You do not deserve to be my father!”. I yelled angrily. “For 24 years, I have been hating on people that I was not supposed to. I had deprived Ava of the love of her parents, thinking they were the cause of my problem, and you dare speak of love and respect?”. Edward's eyes widened in shock as I continued to speak, my voice shaking with anger and hurt."I have spent years blaming others for my own mistakes, for the sin you committed. I