Nora's POV
I sneaked into the pack house, making my way to Jake's room. I can't believe my dream has finally come true. Jake and I had always wanted to be mated by the moon goddess. We loved each other, but we still wanted the moon goddess to approve of our love, and that happened today.
I had felt the pull; Jake's wolf must have sensed it too, as Camilla and my wolf did. I was feeling all giddy as I tiptoed to Jake's room. There isn't really any reason to sneak around, but it was exciting to do so.
When I reached Jake's room, I began to hear noises that caused me to furrow my brows.
“Ahh… Jake… oh goodness…” Moans rang out of the room, causing my eyes to widen. I felt my wolf cower in fear of the revelation we were about to receive.
“No?” My frown deepened as I slowly reached for the doorknob and began to open it. Tears rolled down my cheeks before I knew what was going on.
I gulped when I saw Jake in bed with a lady.
“Fuck! Jake! Ah, you're so good."She moaned again, and my eyes widened. Why does her voice sound so familiar?
That's because it was...
Maria is my big sister. My favorite person How could she? No, it must be a mistake. Maria wouldn't. She knows how much I love Jake, and she is a big fan of our relationship.
I pushed the door open with a thud, causing them to turn swiftly towards me. My heart broke when I saw that it was indeed Maria. From Maria, I looked at Jack, then back at Maria. More tears rolled down my cheeks as I watched them remain in that position, not even bothering to get up and apologize.
“Jake?” I called in shock, but he sneered.
“Hello Nora,” This was the moment he left Maria and came down from the bed. He was naked and was not ashamed. My eyes moved to Maria, who was covered under the duvet. I could clearly see the smirk on her face.
She raised her hand and said to me,
"Hey, sister," she said, her fingers dancing as she smiled at me.
She was having sex with my man! She knew Jake and I were a couple. We've been a couple for years, and she was our number one fan. How could she do this to me?
“You witch!” I yelled as I lost all control. In rage, I matched her and pulled her by the hair.
“Come down here and fight me, you bitch!” I yelled as I pulled her hair more aggressively.
Before I could land on her cheek the slap I had prepared for her, I felt a strong
Pull by the waist. I was roughly thrown to the other side of the room, causing my back to hit the wall, and I fell with a thud.
“Arghhh!” I groaned as I tried to stand up. More tears rolled down my cheeks, and my hands and feet remained on the floor, only for me to raise my head to see Jake standing in front of me.
“This will be my last warning to you,” he began. “This should be the last time you would ever, in your miserable life, touch Maria, my Luna, and my mate ever again!"
I shivered, my hands formed a fist, and it was like I couldn't feel my legs anymore. My wolf whimpered in pain, and I heard my ear ring in pain. Someone else, his mate?
“Jake, I'm your—”
“Shut the fuck up!” He yelled before adding, “I am Alpha Jake. Say it right!"
I sniffed as more tears kept falling. I just couldn't believe it. Why does this have to happen to me? Just when the moon goddess has given me the assurance that Jake was my mate at last? And why wasn't Jake feeling it too? Like I was...
I struggled to stand on my two feet as I whispered,
“Jake, I'm yours. I am your mate.
“I do not know you,” he said, turning his face away, and my heart tightened. What had gotten over him? I happen to be the love of his life. How could he cheat on me with my own sister?
“But you love me." I don't know if it was a question or if it was a statement.
“Don't you get it, Nora? Jake doesn't know you. How can he love you when he doesn't know you?” Maria asked with a smirk. She was now standing beside Jake, her head high and her chin raised like the Luna of the pack. like the mate to the Alpha.
But no, she is none of that. She is a fucking betrayal, a sister that I wish I never had. A chameleon and a goat in sheep's clothing
I matched up with her in anger and gave her a resounding slap. The second I slapped her, Jake pulled me by my left arm and turned me around, only to land a slap on my cheek too.
“Arghh!” I cried as my hand flew to my aching cheek.
“I had warned you. Let me remind you that we have absolutely nothing together. You think I'm your mate? Fine, I'll reject you right now, whether I am your mate or not.
“No, no Jake—” I cried and fell on my knees to beg him, but he turned deaf ears as he spoke loudly.
“I, Jake Ferrel, the Alpha King's only son and the future leader of this pack, am rejecting you, Nora Preston, as my future Luna and mate."
I froze with wide eyes as I looked at him in shock. My wolf, for the first time since I had her whimper, suddenly went out. She closed her eyes so tightly that I couldn't feel her. It made me so weak that I could hardly stand if I wanted to.
“You better get lost, you hear me? Don't you dare bring shame to our people. Look at yourself; you're just an ugly cow. You ain't ever going to find a mate like me. Now get the hell out of here and stop burdening our pack.”
Nora's POV“You better get lost, you hear me? Don't you dare bring shame to our people. Look at yourself; you're just an ugly cow. You ain't ever going to find a mate like me. Now get the hell out of here and stop burdening our pack.”These words kept ringing in my head as I ran deeper into the woods. I couldn't go home, nor did I have anywhere to go. My two favorite people are the strangers I just found in bed together. Jake was mine; Maria stole him from me.He rejected me without remorse, forgetting all the promises he made to me. Ignoring all the praise he gave me He had promised that I'd be his Luna, right by his side, when he was crowned Alpha. And Maria had promised to be our children's godmother. She promises to spoil them completely.But the two people I saw in that room just now weren't my favorites; they were strangers and new enemies. They deliberately ripped my heart from my rib cage. They did it on purpose; they hurt me on purpose.I fell to the ground as I screamed,“No
Nora's POVI felt a heavy hand on my waist as the breeze caressed my naked skin, so I slowly opened my eyes only to find a man beside me with his hand on my waist.I gulped first before slowly touching his hands, as I couldn't believe that he was real. When I reached for his hands, I could feel it, and I froze.“He is real!” I whispered, and my hands quickly slapped my mouth shut because I was tempted to scream.I thought it was a hallucination! But what about the monkey and the fish?He was naked, just as I was. Oh no, I slept with a total stranger! And not once, we had gone over again and again till we finally slept off. What the hell was I thinking?!Closing my eyes, I couldn't help but scold myself for being so foolish. Because I was hungry, I didn't know right from wrong anymore.I felt so ashamed of myself and irritated, as I couldn't even see any difference between Jake and me. Just one day after getting rejected, I already allowed a man into my pants.Without much thought, I g
Nora's POV"Congratulations, ma'am; you're two weeks pregnant."“Wh…at!” I choked on my spit. What's the doctor saying?“You're pregnant. The test result is out.” He handed it over to me as he sat down while I slowly took the paper from him. My eyes scanned the paper until I saw 'positive'. I suddenly began to feel dizzy.“Are you okay?” The doctor asked, but before I could reply, I passed out. His words faded as my darkness enveloped me.The next time I opened my eyes, I saw that I had been admitted to the hospital. The doctor stood in front of me,“Can you hear me? Can you see me?” I nodded as I watched him speak. Though he was moving in slow motion, I could see and hear him.“You need to take good care of yourself. You can't go about fainting anyway. You are not one anymore; you're two, and you're carrying a child.” He sounded pissed but was holding it in.Tears rolled down my eyes. I was pregnant. It was definitely the stranger's child. How did I not take proper care and take some
Michael's POV“Name your price. Ten million dollars? Twenty million dollars?” I asked as I walked into the office.My eyes moved to what pulled me over here, or, should I say, who had pulled me over. The boy is sitting quietly at the side of the office. He had a round face, and his hair was dark like mine. I waited for him to raise his head, and he did, and when he did, my eyes widened.I was a carbon copy of my young self when I was around his age. He looked so handsome and innocent; whatever had happened wasn't his fault. I'm not even sure he knew what had happened.“You… you… you will give me… twenty million if I ask for… it?” The lady asked, causing me to move my eyes from my boy to her.Before I could even think of responding, my eyes moved to the lady beside her. Was she the one? The one I slept with seven years ago?Everyone told me she was a ghost; they said it was my imagination, but I know what I felt and what I saw. I didn't sleep with a ghost; she's real, and she gave birt
Nora’s POV:I turned to face Michael, my heart pounding in my chest. "I refuse to stay here," I said, my voice shaking with a mix of anger and hurt. I locked eyes with him, waiting for his response.Confusion flickered across Michael's face as he reached out, gently taking hold of my hand. "Why, Nora? What's the reason?" He asked, his voice filled with genuine concern. I could see the worry in his eyes.But I can’t just go on to live with a stranger.Yes, he claimed he was Dylan’s father. It still didn’t sit well, for he came out of nowhere and suddenly took me and my son.Frustration surged through me, and I struggled to find the right words. How could I explain that moving into his house wasn't as simple as it seemed? "We can't just move into your house. We barely know you," I argued, my voice quivering with emotion.His grip on my hand tightened, his eyes narrowing. "Nora, Dylan is my son too, and I want to be a part of his life," he said firmly, and I gritted my teeth. His voice wa
Nora’s POV:We both came up for air, and Michael’s eyes were still fixed on me. I had the urge to slap his face for forcing himself on me, but I remembered that I had also reciprocated the kiss.Damn!I tried to say something—anything that could clear the sudden awkwardness in the air.But before I could form any words, Michael best me to it.“You will stay here with me and our son,” he whispered, but I heard every word clearly.Before I could refute, he opened the door and walked out.I sighed. This was definitely how my life would change from now on.Just then,I glanced around the room, my eyes widening in awe at the sheer beauty.Now that I thought about it, the next packhouse looked so beautiful.And now I had to stay because I loved my life. I think I should probably take a look around.The place was enormous, and I couldn't help but think that it looked like something out of a fairytale.Since I had no other choice but to stay here, why not make the most of it and explore now?
Nora’s POVI stilled upon hearing his voice.“What’s that, dad?” Dylan grabbed something from his hands. He chuckled as he played with it. Michael ruffled his hair as he smiled down at him. Dylan is smiling back. He lifted him in the air and threw him around, like he was some airplane. Dylan’s giggles bounce off the wall. No one needed to be told; my son was enjoying the company of his father.Well, I guess we don’t have to argue over who the father of the year goes to. The longer I stood there, the longer I tried to fight back the tears that were pulling in my eyes. It’s been hard to be alone with Dylan. The memories of trying to find a man who would love my son for the past 7 years were fresh in my mind. I gave up at some point. Raising him alone was one hell of a job. Now, as I watched him play with his biological father, it felt nostalgic.I wiped a tear that had escaped my ears and began to turn when the door was yanked open. I gasped.“Come on, Nora, I've been wondering how long
Michael’s POVShe stared at her hands, not sparing me a glance. I knew she was shy, but not this shy. I tilted her face toward me. That way, she was not going to look away."First, Nora, you don’t have to be shy with me. I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable, but I’m not sorry for saying that." Her face immediately went bright red, like that of a fire truck."Emm, I think it's late. I need it to retire to bed." She stood abruptly as she pulled away from me. I am still avoiding my eyes."Okay," I muttered, and we left the theater. As we walked in absolute silence, I watched her back. She kept looking back a bit."I guess this is a good night then," I said as we got to her door."Yes, I had a great time. Thanks to you," she gave me a small smile, and I returned it. Speaking of the great time, I don't even remember a single thing that happened in the movie. Nora was my beautiful distraction.The week went by fast. Dylan had begun to settle down at a new school."Dad, can I still punch pe
Nora’s POV5 years later“Nora! Come on, we will be late,” Michael yelled from downstairs.“Coming!” I ran downstairs. But at a slow pace, “please hold her,” I handed Danielle to her father.Today was a game day for Dylan. He had begged us all to come. And when I mean all, I mean me, Michael, Hercules, Mia, Malia, and Zen.Michael cleared his schedule, and for the others, they didn’t have much to do in the park. I was also lucky that my 1-year-old daughter was not fussy today.A lot has happened since I got married to Michael. After I was made Luna, my previous pack came to apologize for some of the things they had done to me. I forgave them. Michael had pity on them; instead of taking ownership of the pack, he made one of them an Alpha, and the moon goddess did the choosing. Hercules and Mia had their child, Arla. Four years ago, she was the most beautiful child I had ever had. She keeps Hercules on his toes, just like her mother. As for Zen, Malia is 5 months old. We also cannot wai
Nora’s POV6 days later.I was woken up by a pesky mosquito that wouldn’t stop screaming in my ear, no matter how I tried to swat it away sleepily. It was on my third attempt that I mistakenly smacked myself across the face. I felt an excruciating pain in my head.“Aargh!!!” I cried. It was then that I took in my environment. I recognized the room. I tried to move more, but I couldn’t. I realized there was an IV drip connected to my wrist."Guys, she’s up,” I heard someone say from outside of the room. Then they all come in. Malia, Zen, Hercules, and Mia. They had a huge grin on their faces.“Hi guys,” I smiled back. “Where is Michael?’’ I blurted. They all turned their gazes to the side, and there he was. Sleeping on a small cushion. He was a giant in that chair."Aww,” my heart melted. The girls chuckled as the guys laughed. I think that was what woke him up. He stirred around and was about to fall off the chair, but he caught himself. He peaked an eye open as he stared at everyone’
Michael’s POVAll through the night, I felt like someone was calling out to me. My wolf was awakened. I had to do something to calm him down. I had to go towards where I heard that voice. I stood up and began to walk.“Where are you going?” Hercules turned to me. Someone was going into the underground house. The one we saw Zen go into last night.“I need to go in,” I said as I began pacing.“If you do, we would get caught. We still have no plans yet,” Hercules said. I nodded. He had a point, but the longer I stayed without going towards where my wolf was leading me, the more agitated I was. I kept pacing till I had it up to here."Okay, fuck this shit! I need to go inside. Now this is the plan. Once I go in and make sure the coast is clear, I howl out to you guys,” and with that, I left.The moment I walked into the house and found someone kicking Nora to the ground and trying to claw Dylan on the throat, anger rose to my head, and I lost it. I jumped in the air and immediately transi
Nora’s POVThe first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was a cat. It was staring intently at me, or rather, at me and Dylan. My heart began to race as I thought of what next to do. I wanted to scream, but then I remembered. I was not at home. I had been kidnapped. I stared at my lap, and there he was. Dylan. The son I thought I had lost. I fixed him properly on the carton we lay on and stretched my leg. When I turned back, the cat was gone. I breathed a sigh of relief. I wasn’t too sure of what the time was, but I think it was 4 a.m.ish. I was up, and I couldn’t sleep any more. So I stayed up, watching the sun rise from the little reflection of the sun in the small room.Sitting there, yesterday’s event rang fresh in my mind. I was this close to getting killed. I feared for my life and that of Dylan. Zen looked hell-bent on exacting his revenge on Michael. My eyes went to the door. What if he still tries to kill me again? What am I going to do? I sighed and began to bite my nails. Wha
Mia’s POVThe next thing I know, I am being dragged out of the car, and the car zooms off. I turn my head around. No one was in sight. All I could see were trees and grasses. Tears began to well up in my eyes. Where am I? I stood up and limped to a corner. It was an abandoned building. I took shelter under it. Not wanting to go in, danger might be lurking, or you might stand outside the building for fear of being attacked. My legs were swollen. Partly because of my pregnancy and also because they made me walk half the way. I squinted. I saw no one. Just then, a car sped past me.Wait, was that Nora? Yes, that was Nora. Immediately, I began to jump.“Nora!” I ran after the car, and just before I rounded the corner, I bumped into someone.“Watch where—“wait a minute. I knew that smell came from somewhere. Hercules? I looked up, and it was him. I jumped on him, screaming and crying. Hercules kept wiping my tears. I tried to speak, but he put his hand on my lips.“It’s you. It’s really you
Nora’s POVMy heart raced at the thought of what had just happened. I had been forcibly dragged into the backseat of a car, my screams muffled by a hand over my mouth. Panic surged through my veins, and my mind was a whirlwind of fear and confusion. I struggled against my captors, but their grip on me was firm."Let me go! Help! Someone, please!" I cried out, and my voice choked with terror. Oh no. This was all shades of wrong. And so go all our plans and what-ifs. Nothing matters now."Shut up, you little brat!" one of the kidnappers growled, his voice harsh and menacing. "You're coming with us, whether you like it or not."My eyes darted around the dimly lit interior of the car, searching desperately for a way to escape. But the windows were locked, and the doors were sealed shut. I felt trapped, helpless, and utterly alone. I wanted to cry, but I blinked back my tears. It was as if I had left all my courage and determination on the ground while being shoved into the car.As the car
Nora’s POVImmediately, sleep vanished from my eyes. I blinked a couple of times before it all seemed so real.A letter for me.That could be the answer to my questions. My closure. Was my Dylan dead? Is this a torture letter? Maybe they have a picture of my dead son. Oh, Zen’s brother, you must hate Michael so much. So much that he had to hurt a child to drive home a point. My heart stomped in my chest. Maybe it would not be a good idea to open it yet.The letter trembled in my hands as I stared at it. I stared so long at it that it began to look like another object. I put the letter in my other hand as I rubbed the clammy, shaky one on my dress. Suddenly, everything had changed. The memories of the previous night with Michael.I looked from Michael to the letter. It might look like some piece of paper, but to me, it was as heavy as a rock. Was it blank like the last time, or does it mean my son is still alive? My Dylan.“I... I think I should open it." I looked at Michael. He nodded
Michael’s POVHercules rose up and charged towards Eleanor. The guards were fast, as they grabbed him before his hands could touch her.“Where is she?" Hercules demanded. I grabbed him.“Herc, be calm, please,” I said.“ What? Did you just hear her? She said she knows where Mia is!”“Please be calm, Herc. We will find Mia, I promise you,” and did my brother sit still? He glared at the Eleanor girl. She ducked. I told her to stand aside.“Tell me what you know," I said. She looked scared.“Some days ago, I saw Nyla leave the pack.”“Nyla?” I asked, and she nodded.I always knew that girl had something to hide. “Go on!"“She was headed towards the side of the white oak forest. I told Luna... I mean Miss Nora. Then, later, after the attack, when we were saved, she was angry. I decided to follow her. It was there I saw Zen.” My eyes widened.“You did?” she nodded.“Are you sure? Did you take pictures?” She shook her head, and all my hopes fell.“Then, your highness, I had told Miss Mia abo
Michael’s POV“What do you mean you can’t find her?” I walked in on Hercules, grabbing the neck of one of the search guards.“Herc!” I called out to him.“Where have you looked?” Hercules released him as he glared down on him.I walked to him and pushed him aside. “Don’t touch me,” he snapped as he shoved me away. My blood began to boil.“Everybody out!” I barked. All the guards scramble, like little children, out of the house. Hercules stood with his hands on his hips, and he sighed deeply. Then he ran his hand over his hair.One word. Frustration.“hey Hercules” I tried to touch him, but he slapped my hands away. “I mean it, Michael. Don't touch me!” He pushed me aside.Oh hell, naw.I grabbed him by his hands and landed a blow on him. He fell to the floor. He struggled to stand, and when he did, he checked his nose. There’sblood running.“Has it kicked in yet?” I asked. I am not prepared for what Hercules does next. He grabbed a chair and broke it on my back. The broken chair falls