Alpha Archer is standing in the shallows of the Dark River. This was the place where he met Elena, his fated mate.
Since the moment he saw her, every moment after that in his life was lit up by her. They has shared countless days of thrill and countless nights of passion. And he has been always impressed by her strength, sorrow and sweetness time after time.
But now --
Archer gathers himself out of his memories and stares ahead.
She is putting herself in harm's way by stepping onto this Full Moon Island without his knowledge.
He could not forgive that. Anyone who tried to hurt her could not be forgiven by him, including herself.
He will definitely get her back.
Elena also remembersthe day she met Archer. Theday she ran away from hell. She was walking through the dense forest, with her lungs aching and her throat feeling likeon fire. This was the border of the Dark River Pack. She had been away from home and living here for three months. And just now, shetook downher despicable twin sister Elianawho found her, then ran wild for milesand got rid ofthirteen male wolf guards. Itwasnowonderthat they went to suchlengths to gether.She was Beta’s daughter, knowing everything about their Alpha Xavier’s dirty business of selling virgins; and the best was, she became the only virgin left in the Dark River Pack after they sold her best friend Bella three months ago. Determined to rescue Bella, she left home. Now deep in the forest, she finally relaxed a little. Therewere no guards around here. Xaviernever alloweda
If you had asked 20-year-old Archer whether he wanted to mate with a girl, he would have said no. At that time, he was not that charming, powerful, “hard to resist”-- quoted from the girls who’d ever dated with himduring the following 4 years; and also because, he didn’t believe he was capable tomake his mate happy. He’dnever learned that.And he hadno one to learn from. His father Robert was an unawakened werewolf, never shifting inhis life, almost a normal human. He lived in human’s society as an old bachelor wholoved to drink, scarcely contacting his wolf relativesfar in the wild. No accomplishments. No skills. Other than making woodwork that had gone unnoticed in the high-tech era. Until he met his mother, Violet, a strong and beautiful she-wolf. Before falling in love with Robert, Violet was a free and lonely 17-year-old rogue girl, enjoying her aimless traveling. Robert picked her up&n
Now let’s go back to the day Archer met Elena. "Sheis our mate."His wolf Leo murmured calmly in his mind, “I am sosure this time.” Archer stared at Elena in disbelief. He hadbeen alone for solong, and Leo hadmisidentified so many differentgirlsthat he thoughthe could neverfindher. And this time, he didn't even specially come for her. But there she was, laying in a puddleright in front, looking up straightly at him. She looked dying and ragged.Her pale skin covered in bruisesand blood. Her thin face expressionless. And her bloodshot dark eyes burning with a calm, persistent fire. There was something wrong with-- Before his thought was finished, he saw her eyes closed and her head dropped down in the muddy water. “Holy shit! Go save her! ”growled Leo toward him, but he didn’t move. Her miserable state reminded him
"Youare so stiff and curled up like a baby. It's a sign of insecurity. Doc said that. The hot water, and my embrace--”Archerchuckledas he explained the treatment to Elena, “-- canmimic the fluid inawomb. You’ll be warm and safe in my watery arms." She loveshis monologue. Sounds gentle. Elena listened with blurred consciousness, notopening her eyes. She felt herself being placed into a large hard container, and hernaked back pressed against the cold tiles, makingher shiver. But the next second, she was lifted a little and a thick, warm body served as her cushion. "Sorry, I should have asked Lydia to pourthewater infirst." Creak. The sound of a faucet being turned open. The hot flow came through it, slowly floodingover her. But her skin was too soft and thin with so many cuts and scratches, th
Elena woke up to find herself in a soft bed, covered with a white quilt, clean, warm and comfortable. She sat up straightenedalertly.This was not her room. She hadn't slept in such a nice bed in a long time. Where was she? "You're awake!" A beautiful girl with brown hair and green eyes came inwith a food tray, lookingat her with a surprisedsmile. Elena stared at her warily and didn't say anything back. "Don't be panic, you're safe.”The girl said softlywith understanding in her eyes, “My name is Lydia,Archer's Interior Officer.What’s your name?” Elena stared at her for a moment, deciding that just telling her firstname wouldn’t give away her identity. “...Elena.” “Nice to meet you, Elena. We’re happy to have you here."Lydia gave her the most friendly smile, “So is Archer.” “Who is Archer?...Aw.”Elena cleared her throat, realizingher voice was as rough
"Now we know who our Luna is." After relaying Lydia’s mind-link report to Archer, Issac concluded. “Elena, the daughter of the Dark River Pack’s Beta, and the only girl who escaped from she-wolves trafficking.” “Thank Moon Goddess.”Archer murmured with one hand on his forehead, “She had a twin sister who was sacrificed to the 50-year-old Alpha by their beta parents. Maybe they tried to sacrifice her too.” Leo grounded his fangs in his mind, “Don’t forget Bella, dude. That’s her best and only friend and they sold her too. WHAT A DEN OF MONSTERS!” “I know.”Archer soothed him and turned to Issac, who continued his report, “Alpha Xavier is the one behind that. Lilian is just one of his victims.” “Our friends of other species also found girls missing.”said Archer, “We should pay a visit to some of them for more clues.” "Speaking of clues, this is what the mermaids got for us.”Issac handed Archer a file, “They lurked
It’s him. Alpha Archer. Elena staredat him in silence, panting and sensing Laurel strikingher heart-wall in huge excitement. Lup-dup! Lup-dup! She pressed on her left breast, trying to use all her strength to block her wolf, but with little success. “Why are you here?” asked Elena, shivering unknowingly. Archer wondered if she knew the look on her face at thismoment:alittlewaryoutof suspicion, andso much longing forrejoice being saved. “I’m here for you.” He answered quietly. They stared at each other for a moment. Elena was the first to look awayandexhaled heavily,"Thank you for everythingyou helped." “Hmm. Sounds like you’re saying goodbye.” Chucklingwith interest, Archer gotback a little to spare some space for her. Elena gavehim a quick glance and sat up as he tucked a cushion behind her. “I’m not.
“Why are you males always so sure when you talk about mating?” Elena murmured, literally confused, “Xavier promised Eliana to mate with her, but the fact was, he just marked her and convinced her to believe that was mating. And he still sleeps with other women!” She looked away from his gaze, “Dad matedwith mom but he seldom treats her well either. So what is mating exactly? Just sex?” “I was confused too.” Archer said, “And I’m so glad that I was not the only one confused with this question.” “Was?” His words drew Elena’s eyes back, “You’re not confused any more?” Archer grabbed her little hand and put it on his chest. His heart pounding under her palm, as heavily and fast as hers. “I don’t think I am, after I find my mate.” Elena gasped and withdrewher hand, lowering her blushed face. “It'sthe first time it beats like this.” whispered Archer, “SoI can be sure. But I don’t know Xavier, or other males. I never d