Maria’s POV“Natalia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” I shrieked once more for the maid. My fury has not abated since the mating ceremony. I was tired of seeing werewolves gallivant the pack with their mates. This is the worst since Jake began to misbehave. He was always coming back home late, but this time he stayed weeks away from home. I was worried sick.“No!” I shook my head as I got up from bed. I was still Luna of the Viola Pack, and nobody would take my place. I have heard rumors that Jake was seeing a werewolf in another pack. I couldn’t fathom the reality that Jake could one day make her his mate.I looked over at his own side of the bed, and my heart sank. He's not been in it for days.Growing up, as I watched the Luna, I badly wanted to be one. I tried being friends with the Alpha’s son. He was starting to love me, but suddenly he died. It was said that Jake would be next in line. Jake was Nora’s. I couldn't watch her be Luna. No way.I had daydreamed about being the Alpha’s mate, boast
Nora’s POV“You are so lovely,” Jake whispered after he had kissed me. He had wanted to kiss my lips, but I moved because it was on my cheeks. As much as I didn’t want to be kissed, I really have to agree. I still liked Jake. I don’t understand what or how my body was reacting after the kiss. My head felt light, and I blushed bright red."No, don’t hide your face; I really admire you.” He said. I smiled. It took me a while to raise my head, and when I did, I could immediately see the Jake I had fallen madly in love with. He smiled at me. Same old smile. I was beginning to memorize his smile in my head until he did that with Maria. At the thought of her, I snapped and looked away. Jake noticed my withdrawal but didn’t know what to say. And so we sat in silence watching the moon until he finally spoke up.“Can we have dinner?” He stared at my face. He was gauging my reaction.I chuckled. "Stop watching me. Yes, I will have dinner with you,” and so we left.Our dinner was a dance of nerv
Chapter 38Nora’s POV“Mommy mommy!” Dylan busted into my room like a broken dam. Immediately, I sat up in bed. He climbed up the bed.“Hi handsome,” I grinned. His little hands enveloped me in what I think was a bear hug. He wrapped his hands around my neck as he squeezed tighter. I chuckled."Mummy, where have you been? I have been waiting for you, “he said, looking into my eyes. There was a knock on the door.“Come on in!” I yelled. The door opened widely, and I could see Anna, the maid.“Good morning, Mrs.” she clasped her hands over her mouth. “I mean, Miss Nora." I laughed.“Good morning, Anna. I hope you slept well." She nodded, smiling.“Come on, let’s go fry some pancakes.” Dylan shook me by the shoulders."Okay, okay, we will, sweetheart.” I laughed. I looked around. I hadn’t taken a shower or brushed my teeth."Now, sweetheart, will you follow Miss Anna here to the kitchen? I will be right down, okay?” He nodded and jumped off.“Miss Anna, you look beautiful today,” Dylan s
Maria's POVI didn’t see anyone at my door for the next two to three days. It was just the maids bringing me my food. As if Jake wanted to torture me, it was my personal maid, Natalia, who brought my food for me.“Drop the food there!” I barked. She did, and just as she left, I could see a small smirk on her face.“What was that face for?” I glared at her."Nothing, your highness,” she said.“I thought as much,” I said. "Get out,” I spat.So for the rest of the evening, I sat watching the sun set.That night, as I was about to go to sleep, I heard a knock at the door. I turned immediately.“Jake?” I smiled as I put my arms around him. He was back for me. I knew he would.“Take off your clothes,” he ordered. I began to scramble out of them. I stared into his eyes, but they were as cold as ice. I couldn’t tell what he was thinking. But half a loaf was better than none. I was content if this was the way he wanted me. So long as he was in my arms. He touched my breasts and licked his lips
Jake’s POVThe night would have been a good one if not for this darn event. I had picked up a new Tuxedo on my way from Maria‘s room. All the moments spent with Nora had made me have some blue balls. Nora, yes, she knows it. She was a teaser. Always play the innocent card. Well, that was what made me like her in the first place. I wonder if she knows what she’s doing to me. As for Maria, she was like stale bread in my mouth. I don’t know what I would do with her. She’s also lost it in sex. The sex was mid.I walked into my room and picked up the invitation again. Anger seeped through my veins and found its way into my hands. I scrunched the paper in one hand and threw it away. Asshole.Taking off my clothes, I walked into the shower and had a quick bath. I was buttoning my shirt when I heard something. I listened again.There was a knock at the door.“Come in,” I said, applying some oil. My beta walked in.“Your highness, the car is ready,” he said."Okay,” I murmured, and he left. I
Claire’s POVI rush into the hospital. There was an emergency. Someone had sprained his ankle and needed a physiotherapist.“Where is he?” I asked the chief.“Follow me.” We began to walk, and then we got to the VIP section of the hospital. Who could it be? We stopped dead in front of a slightly open door. I couldn’t believe who I was seeing. It was Jake, the Alpha of the Viola Pack. I mean, Nora has been blabbing about him since. I never knew he was this good-looking. *****************************“I can do it!” Jake snaps for the fourth time at me. He continues to move his leg in the circular motion I began with, but this time with a stronger force. I stand exhausted from going back and forth with Jake. I bite on my tongue to tell him to behave, but it’s just the first day of our therapy.He is indeed responding well—too well. He is maybe way too eager to get better, which worries me.“Your highness, if you ask me for my opinion, I think you need to stop taking your legs all the
Michael’s POVThe night air was thick with tension as Hercules and I stepped out of the car, our footsteps echoing as we made our way to the house.The night still seemed young. My brother’s eyes burned with a mix of anger and disappointment.“You can’t just decide like that, Agnar." Hercules growled, his eyebrows bristling with agitation.I met his gaze, feeling the weight of my own decision pressing on me. “Hercules, I knew Jake would not win. I knew his weakness.”His growl deepened. "But at what cost? You’re putting the pack in danger. What if Jake had won? What will you tell the pack? He would immediately be enslaved if he were the king of Alpha. I can’t believe you almost willingly put us under his rule.”I clenched my fists, frustration coursing through me. “This is bigger than what it seems, Hercules. I needed to put Jake in his place. That way, he would not be a pain in our necks.”Hercules glared at me. His nose flared.“Is this about—"“About what?” I glared at him. I knew
Michael’s POVAfter breakfast, I couldn’t find Nora, and the rest of the day went on. I had to go for a meeting and another meeting. Then it was evening.As the moon shunned that evening, I realized that it was the 2nd full moon of the year and all the packs were preparing to go on transitioning. All werewolves were warned to not exceed the boundaries of the werewolf kingdom. Anything beyond that line was seen as death. This was because, years ago, a newly transitioning werewolf wandered down into the vampire side. He had his heart ripped out, and he was dead within the twinkle of an eye.The pack dwellings were arranged in order of strength. First it was my pack, the Nexton pack, next was the Moon pack, after that was the Viola pack, then the last was the Desma and Blood Moon pack. Other small packs were attached to us.It is said that the person who lived at the far end of the Desma pack was as good as dead, because they were either the first to be killed when the pack was being att