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DAVID The moment I stepped out of the car, I felt a packmate’s bond break, accompanied by the pain of loss. I dreaded that feeling. I never wanted to lose one of my people. It was accepted only in one case. Old age. But I knew that the wolf that died right now was a young and strong one. The intensity of the pain I perceived was a clear indication of that. The moment I entered the packhouse, Aria rushed and fell into my arms. I scanned her for any injuries and thanked the Goddess; she was fine. “David…” She cried. “Hush, my love. I’m here now…” I comforted her and looked around, taking in the scene. A naked, dirty man was lying dead, close to the stairs. The fucking rogue. My mom, wearing a bathing robe, was holding Ian, whisper-talking to him. Leia, the Omega, was trying to clean up the blood. Was she for real now? And Richard was on his knees, clutching an unmoving Christianna and rocking his body back and forth along with her. He was crying, telling her how much he loved he
ARIA A few days had passed. Ian was happy throughout the day. He was with either me or Mom. We went to the park, played different kinds of games, learned new things, and read books. I was trying to keep him occupied during the day, even taking him with me when I had people to visit or do my Luna tasks. Luna Patricia took care of him too, but I knew she was engrossed in her writing, so I only entrusted him to her for a couple of hours maximum, or when she was ready to step out of her sanctuary - her office in her apartment where she did her writing. Anyway, Christianna’s parents asked to have him for a couple of weeks, but David and I were hesitant, as Ian was what kept Richard sane most of the time. We concluded that the rejection didn’t take place completely. Richard had good and bad days. David was relieved that he didn’t copy his sister’s downfall when she lost her mate. Regina, Richard’s younger sister, was mated to a warrior in Alpha Augustin’s pack. Her mate died in a car a
ARIA “Do you know the Greek alphabet?” He tensed. “I don’t think so…” He murmured scratching his head. “Well, you use it every day. It starts with the letter ‘Αα’ I wrote it in my notebook, and goes like this… ‘Ββ, Γγ, Δδ, Εε, Ζζ, Ηη, Θθ, … Ωω’. I stopped writing when I finished all 24 letters. You’re using their alphabet for your ranks. Now, the Alpha, it’s you. Next is the Beta (Ββ). It is pronounced Veta with a v, not a b. Like saying, vet. Then Gamma (Γγ) is pronounced yamma with y, not g, like when you say yellow. Then delta is like th in the word then, not a d. Epsilon is easy. Zeta, Eta, Theta like the th in thorn. I’ll skip the rest ‘cause I don’t need them, and I’ll go to the end. The letter (Ωω) Omega, again pronounced with a y-like yellow, and why not g, I mean omeya.” I took a breath, and I continued. “And I’m back at your ranks. You have an Alpha, a Beta, a Gamma, then the chaos, and last but not least, the Omegas. Am I right?” “The chaos?” He chuckled. “Yes, David!
ARIA The next day, David gathered every ranked wolf for the meeting in his office. His Beta and Gamma, Luna Patricia, and another guy named Nelson – David told me he was a computer expert and would be the new GC. We had taken Ian to kindergarten for an adjustment period. He would start fully attending in a few months, and the teacher suggested his presence for a couple of hours a day, during playtime. It would be useful for him. He would bond with the other kids and learn the whole procedure of going to school. Richard was fine with that and had told me that Christianna was already thinking about it before she passed away – something that I didn’t know. Anyway, when everything was ready for the meeting, I started explaining my plans about the rogues and then the hierarchy system. I also had a whiteboard for my notes. Everyone was watching me, concentrating on my lecture. David was looking at me with so much pride and supporting me with his words or silent nods now and then. After a
ARIA The next day, David drove me to ‘The Girls’ as they used to call them. The building resembled a strip club on the outside. It had a purple neon light with a woman dancing on a pole beside its door. We parked at the parking lot. When we reached the door, we pressed the doorbell. A woman around forty with heavy makeup, smeared from sleep, opened the door, annoyed. “We are closed now, come in the evening…” She started while opening the door, but stopped the moment she spotted David next to me. She was clearly not informed that we would come, and it was better this way. I needed to discuss some matters with them, and I preferred to have their spontaneous and straightforward answers. “Alpha…” She uttered, falling to her knees. “I am truly sorry! I wasn’t expecting you. Finally, having you here is an honor.” I squatted in front of her, held her arms, and tugged her to stand up. “You must be the Luna… Wow, you’re beautiful!” She exclaimed, amazed. “Can we enter? I’d like to talk
DAVID She has accomplished so much in these last few days. I was dealing with the ranks and setting the new order and rules, while she was dealing with each and every pack member who wanted a new beginning. Everything seemed to work fine. The pack members embraced this total change with gratitude, especially the Omegas. I can’t forget the first time some of them came to training. They had mixed feelings, which were clear in their faces. On the one hand, fear, but on the other hand, excitement that they could do what other ordinary werewolves did. Train. To tell the truth, I’ve never needed to change anything in the way I ran the pack. We werewolves were strictly stuck to tradition. However, this whole movement Aria evoked, or as she jokingly called it sometimes - abolitionism- has brought a new breath to the pack – a new era. I knew deep inside from the very beginning that our werewolf-human bond wasn’t something random. We were together for a reason. We needed fresh blood, new bra
DAVID ~More than two years later~ It’s been almost three years since we accepted each other. The most wonderful years of my life. Having Aria by my side was like a dream coming true. We were living in our own heaven on earth. The amount of love and affection she showed me every day was something I couldn’t even imagine before I met her. Yes, I knew the mate bond wasn’t complete. Yes, I knew that I had founded our relationship on lies and deception, but the result was that she was mine. Mine to love, mine to protect, mine to cherish, mine to worship. All this happiness made my heart clench every time I cast my eyes on her. She was so perfect in every aspect that I have found myself wondering how I could deserve her. Indeed, the Goddess has blessed me with the most unique gift that ever existed. Her! As my mate! I opened my eyes to see my beautiful woman with half of her naked body on me. Her head was on my shoulders, one of her hands was on my chest, and her leg hugging my tights
ARIA David left two days ago. His presence was necessary for the Alpha trainees. Being one of the strongest Alphas, he was always involved in training, evaluation, and everything regarding Alpha University. He was also asked to be the head of the University once, but he declined. I missed him so much. Even if we texted and called each other whenever he got the chance, it wasn’t enough. In those three years, we were inseparable. Doing everything and going everywhere together. David didn’t miss the opportunity to flaunt me at every gathering or ceremony. Even at our mating ceremony last year, he had invited all his Alpha allies. But I sensed every time that I wasn’t accepted, and I knew the reason. The only person who talked to me and was friendly with me was Luna Marion, Alpha Augustin’s mate from the neighboring pack. She was sweet and easygoing, and we became good friends. When visiting another pack with David, I always asked if she would be present. This time she wouldn’t go eith
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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