ARIA I was so nervous as I was entering the house. It was huge. It seemed more like a big hotel than a home to live in. David had told me about his family. It was just him and his mom. Luna Patricia. His father had died a few years ago in a rogue attack. He said he would explain about rogues later on. In the packhouse, as this immense building was addressed, were also residing his Beta, named Richard, and his mate, Christianna. They had a son. Three-year-old Ian, the life of the packhouse, as David called him. Of course, he was the life of the packhouse! Children are the light in the darkness, the smile on a moody day, and the hope when everything is doomed! “The Luna is heeeele….” I heard the little boy’s scream as he was running towards me, and I fell to my knees to take him in my arms. Oh, it felt so good hugging him. It felt as if I had kids, and I was missing them. His warmth and smell calmed my senses. I was sure we were going to be best friends with that cutie. I took a fas
ARIA Dinner was superb! I haven’t eaten all day. Even though David had brought me breakfast at the hospital, before we left; later we stopped at a diner for lunch, and he had two bags full of snacks and drinks in the car during our drive home. I didn’t touch anything. I was so nervous to eat. Stressed-out about what I would face. Will the pack welcome me? Will his family accept me? Is David’s behavior going to change now that we returned, or will he continue to take care of me as he did at the hospital? All that plus everything I couldn’t remember about myself – habits, family, skills, job, etc. I would like to find something that I like doing and hold on to it. ~~~ After eating, everyone retreated to the room except David and Richard, who had work to do. Christianna went to prepare Ian to sleep, and Luna Patricia went to gather some clothes for me. I went to my room and started exploring. I found out there was a huge walk-in closet, which was empty, and an ensuite bathroom wi
DAVID After dinner, I decided to go for a run. The moment we had entered the packland, Zeus had finally woken up and demanded to stretch out. He knew what I had done regarding Ariadne and was totally against it. However, he was content that she came with us and wasn’t going to argue about it. In the end, we agreed on one thing. We will try as much as possible to win our mate and live with her. For as long as it lasts… We shifted and ran around the perimeter of our territory, greeting every wolf we encountered and conversing with them. My packmates didn’t miss the chance to congratulate us in person for finding our mate and hoped to meet her soon, officially. After I checked all the patrols, gates, and outposts - which was typically my Beta’s job, but I dismissed him for tonight as I was gonna run anyway- I returned home. The truth was, I was eager to come back sooner to talk with Aria, but Zeus had the need to shift and run, and I couldn’t hold on either. I found her sleeping o
ARIA The week has gone by so fast. I was accustomed to the packhouse and started going out with David. We just walked every evening for a little bit near the packhouse. He showed me some facilities from afar, as I didn’t want to go there yet. We also met some pack members, who welcomed me with huge smiles. I am sure they expected me to be their Luna – as everyone called me – but it was too soon to think about it. Most of our walks took place in the forest behind the packhouse. At a small distance in the forest, was a clearing, and on its edge, there was a tree, that differed from the others. I didn’t know why, but when I reached that tree the first time, I just sat beneath it, placing my back against its huge truck, and it felt so serene. David sat next to me, and we just talked. We were talking about casual things like old friends, and I really liked that we had our conversations flowing, never staying in silence. He had to work in the mornings, but from the afternoon on, we wer
ARIA “So, the Alpha asked me to escort you to the pack facilities, if you are ready to go, of course.” Christianna chimed in, taking me out of my reverie. “Can we go tomorrow? I’m not ready to meet so many new people…” “We can go whenever you want. It’s fine with me. Tomorrow, the Alpha won’t go to the city. So, you can go with him instead.” She trailed. “No, no… I’m sure he stays back for a pack issue, and I don’t want to disturb him while he is doing his job. Can we go tomorrow? Together?” I asked her. “Of course.” She flashed me a smile. “Thanks…” ~~~ The evening had come, and I was walking with David through the little town – his pack, as he called it. I asked him to walk around the pack instead of the forest. It was high time I met new people and finally snatch out of my shell. And I wasn’t wrong. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Children rushed to hug me like I was their heroine or something. I don’t even understand why I was afraid to get out. They weren’t monsters
ARIA The next day, after breakfast, we headed with Luna Patricia, and Ian to the playground. Ian was going up and down the slide while I was contemplating whether I should ask her about rogues or if I would also be disappointed like I was with David yesterday. It was a tough night. Tossing and turning in my bed. Thinking about everything he told me about rogues and their attacks. I was trying to find a solution. But how do you solve a problem when you haven’t faced it yet and witnessed it with your own eyes? When you don’t even know the root that causes it. “Mom…have you killed any rogues?” I asked her straightforwardly while Ian was away. “Yes.” Came her response, and I wasn’t prepared for it. I wasn’t expecting her to have taken lives. She was a mother… She has given life. How? I glanced up and saw her eyeing me with concern. “What happened?” She inquired. “David explained to me about rogues. And… that you kill them, to eliminate them as a threat.” “Well, my dear. They are a
DAVID I was at the packhouse today. I squeezed every meeting I had at the city the previous days and stayed to the pack for some issues regarding our alliances. I wanted to stay more just to get the chance to be with Aria sometimes. That’s why I tried to finish as many responsibilities as possible. I had sent Richard to the warriors’ house to see the paperwork there. My Gamma hasn’t returned yet. He was in training. Occasionally, a pack gathered all Gammas for additional training. The Gammas were responsible for educating our warriors. Theoretically, physically, and strategically, every aspect of their training included. That’s why they attended classes twice or thrice a year, either at a pack or at Alpha’s University, for new techniques or strategies. I was still worried about Aria. Yesterday’s talk about the rogues went totally out of control. I wasn’t expecting her to see me as a murderer. I don’t kill for a hobby. I do it to protect my people. And I was devastated that she wante
ARIA After that eventful morning, I needed to relax. We had the Omega to cook as she always did, and we were eating lunch all together, discussing casual things, and thankfully, no one brought forward the Diana situation. Ian was monopolizing the conversation, talking about his friends and his birthday next week. “So, Ian, how many candles are you going to blow?” “Thlee, Luna.” “Oh, Three? I thought you were already three.” “No, Luna. I was almost thlee when you came. Mommy said it’s ok to say thlee!” he said, glancing at his mother. “And how do you want your cake?” I asked him. “Eemmm, with animals…” And the conversation went on… After lunch, I headed to my room for a nap. David still had his duties to do, but I asked him to come home for dinner. So, I finally decided to cook for him. I used the main kitchen because the apartment’s kitchen wasn’t equipped. By seven thirty, I was ready, and David came with Richard in the kitchen. “Mmm smells yummy. What have you cooked fo
So that's the end for now. Firstly, I want to let you know that in this current book, you've read the first two instalments of the BH Series.For Book 3, when I decide to publish it here it would be in a separate Book. For now, though I'm taking a break. The BH Series consists of five books:1. The Alpha Who Stole My Life2. The Alpha Who Stole My Life: The Comeback3. My Alpha's Sister 4. The Co-Alphas: Way to Love5. The Co-Alphas: Way to WarYou can follow me on my social for announcements and visuals here:-In$t4grAm: @acyb_readingcornerThis is a bookish account and I post about the books I read and my writing journey.-F4sεβook: Acy B-Author This is a new account I created and I'll be starting posting new content this week. It'll be ONLY for my books. For now, it might be blank but soon It'll be full of visuals and news about my writing journey.I'd love to see my readers there and engage with them. My DMs are always open both in Inst4 or fΒ. If you reached so far thank you
CHAPTER 2 - She Finally Found MeIAN‘Hey, you there?’ John, my soon-to-be Alpha mind links.I’m just fixing my hair in front of the mirror, threading the comb through my black locks, trying to tame them into place. I like to have the sides of my hair short, but I prefer to keep the center slightly longer and style it upwards with gel or wax.‘Yup.’ I reply, popping the p. I’m in a very good mood today. And why not? Today is the transition of the Alphas in our pack. My now-Alpha David Nathaniel Fortner is passing the torch to his son, John Patrick. A son whose existence was ignorant for fifteen whole years. Back then, before John’s mother and Alpha David’s ex-mate Luna Ariadne decided to bring him to our pack, Alpha David intended to have me as his heir, not only as Alpha to the Golden Moon Pack but to his entire fortune.But luck was in my favor, I guess, because out of nowhere, when I was struggling and ready to drop out of the Alpha training, the rightful heir showed up, and to say
CHAPTER 1 - Watch MeANNELISE“For the third time, Tony. I’m asking you.” I try to keep my voice steady and firm. “Where were you last night?”“Annelise, I’ve told you already. I had to work overtime.”“In that member of the parliament? As security?” I taunt.“Exactly. I’ve told you a thousand times.” Tony whines.“Yes, but I don’t believe you,” I utter, and I have solid proofs in my hands.“You should.” He glances once again in his sports bag to see if he has all his gear inside.“I called the police station, you know…” I trail, and his head snaps in my direction, his eyes throwing daggers at me. “Your colleague told me that you left when your shift ended, dressed in plain clothes, not in your uniform.” I quip. Well, to be exact, I asked what he was wearing, pretending we had a date, and I didn’t want to miss our reservation at a restaurant.“How dare you?” He fumes, prowling at me menacingly. He grabs my chin, turning me to look into his eyes. “How dare you, Annelise? Calling at my j
JOHNSIX MONTHS LATERI jump up from bed, super excited. Today is the day! It’s finally her birthday! All the waiting, all these days. Oh God, it’s in the past. I don’t have to wait anymore.I’ll call her. Wish her ‘Happiest Birthday.’ Ask her out. Go pick her up for our date. Smell her. Make sure she is my mate. I hope. Fingers crossed. Bring her back home, and we live happily ever after. That easy! But of course, fate always has different plans and if you want to make God laugh, just tell him your plans. Mama’s wise words.I wish it was that easy.I glance at my phone. Argh, it’s still six o’clock in the morning. Damnit!It’s too early to call her, right? I don’t want to wake her up or freak her out. She’d be like: ‘Ehm, what were you doing? Watching me in your sleep?’Well, head-scratching. Obviously… For every night those past six months. There wasn’t a single night I hadn’t dreamed of her, and I don’t plan to spend another night with my bed empty and her not by my side.I waited.
JOHNI waved off Mama, Annelise, and Ian with a heavy heart. For the freshly mated couple, I was certain that everything would run smoothly and soon my sister would return as the Beta Female of the Pack.Hmmm, maybe I should buy her a saddle for Herc now that I’m thinking about it. Yes, as a welcoming gift.But my Mama? What happened to her? She was crying, and she was upset. And she lied, yeah, like… right on my face. Mama would always evade the truth with diplomacy instead of lying. But now she didn’t even register that she just uttered a lie because the next moment she came up with another. I didn’t pressure her. I didn’t tell her that I knew she was lying. I just let her go. It seemed that things were already awkward; I shouldn’t meddle in and make them worse.I sighed. I knew that soon we would have to see our guests off, but honestly, now this was the last thought that occupied my mind.First and foremost was Gabriella. Always Gabriella. My dreams yesterday were full of her, twir
ARIADNE«Μαμά; Είσαι καλά; » [“Mama? Are you alright?”]“Mama?”“Mama?”Why did he have to do this to me? Why didn’t he let me go without torturing me anymore? Wasn’t it enough that I still loved him despite everything that had happened between us? Do you know how hard it was to love someone you cannot have? And worst of all, for so many years?How hard was I trying to avoid him when I was here? How hard was I trying to keep him out of my mind? Out of sight, out of mind, they say. My ass!All these years of trying in vain. I still loved him. Every particle of my body was reacting to his presence, and even though I could wear the mask of indifference, I could no longer hold it. This song broke all my resolve. Every brick I built, raising walls to keep my love for him out of the picture, it just crumbled them down, and my heart prevailed.But unfortunately, I couldn’t keep him out of my head. No more. No matter how hard I tried. Twenty-two years didn’t help heal my broken heart. It would
DAVIDThe meeting last night went well. I was confident, and I had faith that Ian would make it through it all unharmed.Before eating breakfast, John and I went to the warrior’s dining room in the packhouse. Because a few guests had already begun their breakfast, it was essential for us to make our presence felt like hospitable hosts. When all the pleasantries ended, we went to the other dining room where we used to eat.I sat in my seat, glancing at Ariadne, who was sitting silently, picking her food. John and Annelise were bantering, and Ian was drooling over her.I didn’t want to speak in case I told something and provoked or annoyed Annelise, so I kept silent. I should think of a way to approach her when she finally comes and claims her post as a Beta Female of this pack. Jessica, Ian’s stepmother, never wanted to take on these duties. She was from the Delta ranks as a doctor, and her career always came before the pack. When my Beta Richard found her, he was ecstatic. He was thril
ALPHA AUGUSTINFinally, we were out of The Golden Moon territory and away from the fiasco they all called Alpha Ceremony.Honestly now?My mind couldn’t conjure how my best friend, my Alpha-Mate, decided to hand in the pack to an abomination of nature.I hated the fact that he was mated to a human. I tried to speak sense into him a million times and make him understand that he shouldn’t degrade his bloodline by accepting a mere human for a mate. But he never listened. He didn’t even want to hear my arguments from some point on. He always stopped me before I could even start talking.I was so relieved when she dumped him and left him. Hoping for a second chance mate for him. A strong Alpha female. That was what David was worthy of.I was mated to a special Alpha female, and he? He was mated to a Nothing. A mere little human!I hated Ariadne with all my being. I argued so many times with Marion about her. Something that made me loathe her even more.But her leaving back then was the best
JOHNI was less than a minute out of the office when I bumped into Agatha. Ian was already heading out for his run, so I was alone.“Oh, just the person I needed. Alpha John…” She waved at me, approaching. Alpha Cornelious was standing by the door just outside Dad’s office.“Mrs. Agatha.” I started and was interrupted by a loud cackle. I swear her laughter was aimed to awaken all our guests! My intention was solely to be polite at that moment.“It’s Agatha.” She instructed when she finally managed to compose herself. “So, I needed your help, because I don’t want to freak out the poor people…”“Just tell me why Annelise isn’t coming to her senses?” Ian snapped, interrupting her, walking toward us in long strides. He might have heard her and returned.“Oh! Just kiss her good morning, Beta Ian. Easy peasy! A true love’s kiss has the power to solve almost anything. A mate’s kiss is even better!” She marveled.Ok! She was a witch. Witches and fairytales go hand in hand, no?“Are you sure? I