Courtney's POVIt was morning the next day, Aaron, Natalia, Luca and I were sitting around the dining table, having breakfast. I wanted to ask about Landon, and why he was not here with us, but I refrained from asking. I was trying to get him off my mind. At least, until he stops being cocky and proves himself worthy of me. Yes, I was giving myself such high standard, because I believed that I deserved it. I was tired of getting my heart broken.I forced myself not to think of all my failed relationships, but they still found a way to creep into my mind. I always gave my all, I was always that sweet girl, who was easy to please, but I ended up being taken for granted. I was cheated on, lied to, bossed around, used as a pawn in a different game, even my own mate chose someone else to be with him instead of me, and now I was done. Totally done!I would reject him if he did not meet up to my standard, if he does not treat me right, if he still ends up picking other girls instead of me. I
Courtney's POVAfter I left Landon's room, I went to join Natalia in the gym. We were both running on treadmills, but I was going a little too fast and hard."Are you trying to keep fit, or you want to destroy the treadmill?" Natalia teased, and that was when I realized how fast I was going, but I didn't slow down."Maybe both."She only chuckled. I turned to her, and I wondered why I was not angry at her. I was going to marry Aaron, but she ended up as his mate. That one was bearable, at least, he was hers. But Landon was mine, but he still chose her over me.I ran a little faster. I knew it wasn't her fault. It was just a stupid coincidence."I think Alpha Landon likes you." She suddenly stated, and I slowed down."Really?""Yeah. I noticed the way he looked at you yesterday, and even this morning at breakfast. He can't seem to get his eyes off you. I don't blame him though, you are beautiful."I smiled a little at her compliment."But I noticed that you don't seem to like him. In ca
Courtney's POVI had been cursing Landon over and over again. It was already night, and I was still thinking about him and his kiss. I marvelled at the way he effortlessly broke down the wall I so carefully and meticulously built. He had left now, and I even considered going with him. I even asked. So much for me not throwing myself at anyone anymore.I tossed and turned in my bed, unable to get any sleep. It was only a kiss, how come I was this messed up? Now I regretted not collecting his phone number. He asked me for mine after we left the gym, but I stubbornly refused to give him. I told him that he knew where to find me if he needs me.Now my insecurities crept back in. What if he didn't come back? What if he cheats on our bond? What if he thought I was not good enough? He told me that he would be back in one week, but I could not help but find myself doubting him. I had spent so much time and energy loving all the wrong men, and now my love life was damaged. I could not seem to
Courtney's POVI had been counting the days until I would see him again. Time had never been so slow. I had busied myself with the pack business of the Shadow flame pack. Natalia had told me and shown me her new Luna duties, and she seemed to be happy with them. I also enjoyed all the times we visited the nursery, and spend time with all the bubbly children there. It made me feel like a child again. But all these did not stop me from missing him. All because of a kiss.I pray to the goddess everyday that he turns out to be good for me. I knew that I was already wrapped up in him, and it would break me if he ended up treating me like all the other men I had been with. My mind urged me to guard myself, while my heart wanted me to give him a chance.I got up from bed that morning. This was the sixth day of waiting for him. If he kept to his word, he would be here tomorrow. I had waited for six days, one more day wasn't too much.I entered the bathroom and took a shower, before coming out
Natalia's POVGuilt! It was all I felt. Since courtney knew me, I had been causing her pain. I had tried to give her a wonderful experience, to try and make up for my betrayal, but here I was. I caused her pain, and I had no idea. She was supposed to hate me for always coming in between her and the men she wants. Maybe she did now."I don't understand." Courtney stated, confusion etched on her brows.I took a deep breath as I tried to explain to her. It wasn't everyone that knew about gifted wolves, as we were very rare."I am a gifted wolf. We are not very common to come across. Being gifted means to have special abilities. It could be good, like being able to heal others, bringing fated mates together, seeing the future and so on. It could also be bad, like causing distasters, being a bad omen, there as so many actually. I still don't understand what my own is or how to actually control it. Before Aaron marked me, unmated alphas were attracted to me. I don't have an explanation. I a
Landon's POVI held my mate in my arm as we went to bed. I kept pulling her closer, as if she was not close enough. Her soft body just felt perfect in my hold, and I wished the night would never end. I also kept placing kisses in her hair from time to time, while I enjoyed the way her hand freely roamed my chest. We were both quiet, but I still felt satiated just by holding her.I felt so happy when she told me that she would be going back with me. I knew that she was still doubtful, but it meant a lot that she chose to trust me. I didn't know if it was exactly trust, but I was grateful for whatever it was, as long as I was able to hold her."Landon?" She called softly, and a smile appeared on my face hearing her call my name."Yes, love.""I believe you now. Natalia explained to me what happened."I frowned. "She explained to you? How could she know?""It is not your fault. It is not hers either. She is..." She hesitated as if not sure if she should tell me. "It is not in my place to
Courtney's POVMy heart thudded loudly when we crossed the border of his pack. I was nervous as I thought about the thing and people to expect. Landon looked my way from time to time, giving me a reassuring smile.After driving for a few more minutes, we arrived a white but beautiful bungalow. Landon came down first, before I did. I stared at the house in confusion. Could this be the pack house? I seriously doubted that.He came to my side and took my hand. There were buttons outside, and he put in his passcode. The door opened and we entered. I could not deny that this place was beautiful. I loved the environment and everything. It was neat, serene and classy. I just wondered why he didn't take me to the pack house.He took me to one of the bedrooms, and told me it was ours. I blushed at the way he said it was ours, instead of mine. I knew that I was totally whipped now, but I didn't fight it anymore.The room was large and spacious, with a big bed with grey sheets in the middle. I me
Landon's POVI noticed the curiosity in my mate's gaze, and I already knew that she was not going to let me go without getting answers from me. Well, I was willing to answer any of her questions. We had a rough start, I wanted her to be secure with me now. I just silently cursed those two men that didn't knew when to be quiet. Anyway, I knew they did it on purpose to rile me up."Supposed beta and gamma? What is that supposed to mean?" She asked me, and I sighed."Courtney, they have been some complications since the handing over ceremony. My father deemed me incompetent to take over after what happened between Natalia and I. He had refused to give up the position after that."She shook her head, a deep frown etched on her face. "So you are the Alpha, but you are not?"I pinched the bridge of my nose, not knowing how to answer that."And your brother? What is happening Landon? Is everything okay?" Her face suddenly turned into one of concern."Forget about my brother. He is not worth
We have finally come to the end of this book. This book was a huge challenge for me, but I am happy that I overcame. Thank you so much to everyone that read it and supported me. I am really grateful. Please check out my other works. I have a billionaire romance in progress now (The billionaire's baby mama). I also have a completed werewolf book (The Alpha's chosen bride). I hope to see you there. I do hope that you enjoyed the journey with Aaron and Natalia, and the other side but important characters. Thank you once again. Yours Author Vivian ~
Twenty one years after the birth of AsherAaron's POVToday was the day I would officially be stepping down as the Alpha of the Shadow flame pack, and my son would be taking over. I had been looking forward to this day for some time now. There would no longer be responsibilities. I would have all the time in the world to spend with my mate. We already mapped out all the places we were going to visit together. But now that the day was here, I could not help but feel emotional.I would be leaving a big part of me behind, but I took consolation, knowing the fact that the pack would be in capable hands. I trusted my son, his beta and his gamma with everything in me.Looking back from where I began, I would never had predicted the life that I had now.I was the last child of my parents, I was never meant to be Alpha, it should had been my eldest brother, but he died. I took this position because I wanted revenge, nothing more. I never thought I would made a good Alpha. I didn't have the in
~ Eight years after the matingAndrea's POVI moaned loudly, my back arching, as Luca feasted on my core under the sheets. He woke up this morning, and that was the first thing he decided to do. I was not complaining though.My bliss was soon cut short when I heard a loud bang on the door. I knew that it was one of my children, or maybe the both of them. I tried to leave the bed, but Luca held me firmly."Luca!""They can wait for a few minutes. My priority now is to make you cum."His voice sent vibrations spreading from my core to the whole of my body, and I shuddered and gripped his hair. He was licking my clit, and I was trying to control the sounds coming out of my mouth.The knocks didn't stop, instead they became louder."Mom, dad! Open up. Levi is trying to run away again."That's our seven year old daughter, Alicia. And Levi was the name of our four year old son. While Alicia was calm and level headed, Levi was the exact opposite. His father used to joke about him being a lit
Fifteen years after the birth of HenryCourtney's POVI was sitting on my mate's lap in his office, distracting him from work. Even after all the years had passed, what I felt for Landon didn't diminish one bit. Instead I found myself loving him more each day. Even more now that I had seen him be a father. He was awesome.I was about to kiss him, when the door burst open and Henry rushed in. He was panting hard. He closed the door and stood behind it."What is it? Who is chasing you?" I asked, amused. I already knew the reason, but I wanted to hear him say it."Alpha Aaron and Luna Natalia just arrived, and they came with their children.""So?" It was Landon this time, and there was a knowing smirk on his lips."It is Nadia. Once she sees me, she will be clinging on to me."Everyone knew that Nadia liked him. He had been her crush, even from when she was still very small. Henry on the other hand, used to see her as a baby, and he was protective of her. But now, she was eleven years ol
~A few months laterNatalia's POVMy pregnancy journey was easy. There were difficult times, but compared to all the things I had heard and seen about pregnant women, I liked to believe that I had it good. I even rarely had all the morning sickness and nausea that was normal, and I thought I was lucky.Now I was in the hospital bed, trying to deliver my baby, and it seemed like nature wanted to make me pay for all the easy pregnancy I had. I was in so much pain, I could barely breathe. I didn't have the strength to push any longer. I thought I was going to die.Aaron was with me, holding my hands tight. He was whispering words to me, but I could not even make out what he was saying. All I could focus on was the seering pain I was feeling."Luna, please. It's almost out. Just a little more push." The midwife persuaded me, but I had given up."Talia, look at me." Aaron called and I turned to him. He looked hazy in my eyes, as my vision was blurred with tears. "Talia you can do it. You a
Luca's POV Andrea and I planned this. She wanted me to mark her in their presence, and me not wanting to miss an opportunity to cause drama, and also to show them that Andrea is mine, agreed. I anticipated the move from the Alpha the moment he attacked me. I quickly pushed Andrea behind me, so that she would not be hurt. At the same time, warriors came out from their hiding place, ready to defend me. All they needed was my command. But I wanted to fight him myself. 'Luca, he is an Alpha.' She whispered to me, worry marring her voice. Alphas had the strongest wolves, so it would be very difficult to beat one. But this bastard was forcing my mate to mate with him. I wondered what would had happened if he had succeeded. Would he had forced her on his bed? The very thought seemed to rile me up. Alpha Dominic was the first to send a blow to my face, and I didn't waste anytime sending a jab under his jaw. The hit from both of us already had us bloodied, and I could feel Andrea's worry.
Andrea's POVLuca and I woke up very late that morning. Apart from the fact that we were both very exhausted from our run, we still managed to have sex, and we were completely knocked off.I got out of bed, but my mate was not moving a muscle. He just kept staring at me as I walked around the room, doing nothing exactly meaningful."Are you going to remain in bed for the rest of the day, Beta?" I teased, and he smiled, but he didn't take his eyes off me. I was beginning to feel self conscious now, as I was naked. "Luca, stop looking at me.""What do you expect? I am 'Looker'."I shook my head at him, rolling my eyes."Besides, if you notice, I have nothing to do. Alpha Aaron made sure of that."I smiled at the sweet gesture from the Alpha. He wanted Luca to have time to court me and win me over. Well, he already did. Perhaps he knew what happened with us last night. It warmed my heart, knowing that he wanted me here. Even though I knew that Luca wanted and loved me, we would never be
Luca's POVIt was the night of the full moon, and we were all waiting for the moon to reach its peak before we start shifting.I took Andrea to the middle of the forest, far from residential areas to give us privacy. She had been anticipating this day, and she had been nervous as hell. In fact, she was afraid. She then told me that even though the full moon was the only time she could summon her wolf and shift, she didn't look forward to it. It always felt like the first time for her, or even worse."I wonder how it would feel if we had the power to teleport. I would just disappear to somewhere the moon is not out."I chuckled, before taking her hands and clasping them with mine. "Relax, baby. I am here for you tonight. You and I."She pouted her lips, making her look so cute. "You and I." She repeated, and I closed the distance between us, kissing her lovely lips."Tell me when you are about to start shifting, okay?"She nodded. "What about you? Won't you shift?""I can hold it for a
Andrea's POVMy heart was thudding loudly as I stared at myself in the mirror. I was putting on a knee length green pleated dress, with semi slim hands that fell to the sides of my shoulders.My hair was held up in a high ponytail with two twisted locks framing my face."What do you think? Do you think it's too simple?" I asked Luca for the thousandth time today, and I saw him roll his eyes from the mirror. He was standing behind me."I have told you a million times, Andrea, you look good, you are beautiful, gorgeous." Luca answered exasperated, and a smile crept to my lips. "Now get the fuck out of the mirror and let's go."I rolled my eyes at him. "I am not wearing earrings. Wait let me get them on."I heard him sigh, and I chuckled. I then pitied him and hurried up."I am done.""Good." He took my hand and began to drag me away. I knew that he didn't want to take any chances with me going back to the mirror again.To say that I was nervous was an understatement of what I was feelin