*Alyssa*As we settled in, sipping our juice and nibbling on the snacks, the tension began to dissipate. Jenny who was sitting elegantly as usual, settled back next to our mother, her eyes flitting back and forth between Rurac and me. It seems she has no idea that I am mated yet. What would she think when I tell her my mate here is Rurac? A frown creased her brow, the signs of her confusion clear on her face. I watched her gaze land on our entwined hands and the looks we exchanged and she seemed uncomfortable by how close we sat next to each other. Her gaze finally rested on Rurac, clearly puzzled."Can I speak with Alyssa privately?" she finally asked, her voice filled with a hint of urgency while her gaze never left Rurac's. Our parents nodded with a smile, understanding that we had been away for a while, and as sisters, we needed a moment to catch up on what we missed in each other's lives.Jenny led me to a quieter corner of the room, away from the prying eyes and ears of our pare
*Jenny*Father kept his praises coming on and on like he couldn't get enough of praising Alyssa. "History will always remember the Alpha Rurac and his Luna Alyssa," he announced, his voice filled with pride. "Together, you have brought about a new era for our pack. The rogue werewolves are extinct, and our people can finally live in peace all because of your influence."My mind raced, trying to make sense of it all. Had I been played? Had Alyssa been manipulating us all along, could it be that it was all orchestrated? She had seen Rurac before I had eloped according to what she had told me... Could it be that she fell for his charms and connivingly made her attempts to have him for herself? But that didn't make any sense. Alyssa was sincere, and genuine in her desire to protect our pack. I had seen it in her eyes, felt it in her touch. If Alyssa wanted Rurac then she would have just told me about it, she wouldn't go behind my back or deceive me.Alpha Kayden turned to me, his gaze fil
*Alyssa*Jenny looked at me, the pain etched on her face, and a mixture of sadness and anger welled up within her. "If you truly loved me as your sister, Alyssa, you would never have put me in this position," she stated, her voice trembling with hurt. "You would never have betrayed our trust and forced me to make such a choice."Just as the tension between us reached its peak, I sensed Rurac approaching us and turned to the side, I watched him as he suddenly stopped and stood there as if sensing the intensity of the situation. He looked from me to Jenny and back again. His facial features filled with concern.Jenny turned to Rurac, her gaze unwavering. "Rurac," she said, her voice steady but filled with pain. "Alyssa and I have reached an impasse. She must choose now. It's either you or me."I remained silent, my eyes darting between Rurac and Jenny, who could I choose? How could I choose? Whomever I chose means losing the other. I felt torn between my love for Rurac and the bond I sh
*Alyssa*Taking a deep breath and mustering all the courage I possibly could, I approached him, my voice filled with a mixture of fear and determination. "Rurac," I began, my words hesitant yet resolute, "I won't choose between you and Jenny. I can't."His body stiffened, and he turned to face me, his eyes filled with nothing but pain and longing, even though he tried his best to hide it behind a facade of indifference; I could still see the hurt. I could see the conflict within him like he was fighting an internal battle and losing."You don't understand," he replied, his voice laced with hurt for a few seconds before finally returning to its menacing state. "I thought we were building a life together, Alyssa. I thought even though our relationship didn't start on a smooth path, we were making our routes. But now I see that I was wrong all along..""You're not wrong Rurac. It did start wrongly but everything is going fine now isn't it?"" I thought it was at first, But now... now it
*Alyssa*But what he didn't know was that before that, I despised him more than the devil itself and I had influenced Jenny to feel the same way based on his reputation as a cold and ruthless Alpha.I would have to make Jenny come to the realization that our connection wasn't orchestrated, that my love for Rurac had developed after we became mates and got to know each other. I know eventually, she would understand me as always, but Rurac seems to be hurt more by this, and worse he refuses to listen. And now, in my desperate attempt to hold on to the two of them, I seemed to have lost them both.I wiped away my tears, my mind racing with thoughts and possibilities. I couldn't bear the thought of losing Rurac, the one I loved with all my heart. I couldn't bear the thought of losing Jenny, my sister, my confidante.But right now, all I had was an overwhelming sense of emptiness, the silence of their absence echoing in my heart. I needed a plan, a way to bring them back into my life, to m
*Alyssa*I reached the door of the study, my hand poised to knock, when Rurac's voice rang out from inside, stopping me in my tracks."I have to denounce her. She can't be my mate anymore." His words echoed in the silent hallway, each syllable becoming a dangerous dagger stabbing simultaneously at my heart."But Alpha Rurac," Ethan's voice came, filled with shock and disbelief, "you're making this decision in anger. You'll regret it.""No, Ethan," Rurac's voice was firm, resolute. "This is for the best. For the pack. For me.""But Luna Alyssa loves you. And you love her," Ethan protested, his voice filled with quiet desperation. "You can't just throw that away. Especially now that all is finally okay with the rogues.""You seem to have become quite brazen to go against your Alpha."There was a heavy silence, only broken by the sound of a chair scraping against the floor. I could hear footsteps approaching the door. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat echoing Rurac's harsh words. I
*Alyssa*Uncertainty filled my heart as I wondered if I would ever be allowed to return and if I would ever see the familiar faces and places again. I had left my old normal life behind and came here and met new people, new faces and they had all become family. In less than a year, so much has changed around me. I met Rona, Azrael, Dimitri, Olivia, and even Ethan. And then I fell madly in love with Rurac. It all feels like a beautiful dream, but when I wake up I find myself back to the very beginning the only difference is that the hurt in my heart will forever remain there.I grabbed my luggage and left the room. Dimitri informed me that my designated driver had arrived and I wiped away my tears, trying to compose myself. Dimitri was more like an elder brother to me now, he is trustworthy and warm-hearted, and he came to bid me farewell. We exchanged a few words and I had the urge to hug him and cry my eyes out, but he wouldn't like that, but my heart was heavy. I found myself stalli
*Jenny*I finally got to The Blue Moon pack, I felt bad about disappearing on everyone like that but what can I do? I've had quite enough of Alyssa's sadness and I couldn't let go of the guilt that I had caused it all. It's midday and I genuinely hoped that Rurac would be home.I checked my phone for the address given to me by a pack member and I was relieved to see that I was most definitely at the right mansion. The driveway led me to the front of Rurac's mansion. I pulled up in front of the mansion and cut the engine. I took a deep breath, my grip tightening around the wheel before loosening up again. I got out of the car and took a long breath.I walked up the few steps that led to the front door, and I rang the doorbell. After a few more rings, the door swung open to reveal a man, tall beautiful, and breathtaking standing right before me. I felt drawn to this striking man standing right before me. He exuded an air of confidence and yet warmth, his tall frame and casual clothing m
*Alyssa*Amid the chaos, a small figure caught my eye. Xavier finally crawled. Oh, my baby! I watched him crawl towards Rurac and Rona, He must've crawled out of the that crib without me noticing it, I wanted to stop him from getting any closer, I feared Rona could harm him but I was too late as he had already reached out towards Rurac, his tiny fingers grasping onto his father's leg.Rurac's gaze shifted downward, and his eyes widened in astonishment as he gazed at Xavier in shock, Xavier was clinging to him as though begging him not to leave us. The sight was so beautiful and I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes. Just then, Rurac began to glow with a crimson light, just like Hunter.Rona suddenly moved away from him, a look of repulsion contorting her face. Rurac and I shared the same confused expression as we locked gazes. I had no idea what was going on and neither did Rurac. Suddenly a loud chuckling dragged me out of my reverie and I looked towards the pups to find Z
*Alyssa*My heart pounded hard against my chest as we followed Azrael through the dense woods. I clutched Rurac's hand tightly, my mind racing with fear and anticipation. I wondered how Rona had come to know that the quadruplets had powers but then she was a witch and a strong one at that. I feared for the lives of my pups and if Rona dares to harm them in any way then I won't spare her. I'll kill her on my own in the most painful way ever. I felt so desperate to see my pups, to hold onto them. Who knows how they are feeling right now? If they are scared or cold? Azrael kept leading us deeper and deeper into the woods.The trees grew thicker and I could barely see the light of the day. I couldn't help the feeling that we were being lured into a trap by Azrael, I couldn't trust him at least not after all he had done and now he suddenly appeared before me saying he'd help us find the pups. Finally, we reached a clearing where an old cottage stood. But the worst awaited us, the cottage
*Azrael*I suddenly thought back to Rona and her plans, could it be... My instincts told me i was right that Rona had most definitely gone against me. My instincts led me away from the ballroom.I searched around the surrounding areas, my senses heightened, suddenly I heard the sound of wheels and turned to the corner. I found a young lady dressed as a nanny carrying a stroller that looked to be for four babies. I approached her and gazed into her eyes and I immediately knew it. It was Rona, disguised as someone unfamiliar, but I recognized her. I'm sure she's the one as she is the only one foolish enough to walk on hot coals because she heard it'll give her fire magic. My heart raced as I realized that this must be why Rurac had left the party that way, she kidnapped the baby but now as promised. I'll make her pay for it.My eyes fell upon the empty stroller, and I knew that the babies must be in there somehow, I placed a hand in and felt the soft cheeks of a little pup. Anger and p
*Azrael*My head throbbed so badly as I slowly regained consciousness. The dim light filtering through the cracked windows of the old, run-down hut intensified the pain in my lower stomach. I groaned, attempting to sit up. The last thing I remembered was being attacked by a pack of werewolves near the borders of The Blue Moon Pack territory."Ah, you're awake," a voice called out, cutting through the haze of my thoughts. I turned my head to see Rona, she stood at the entrance with a calm expression on her face. She had fiery red hair, as she stood near a makeshift stove. She was stirring a pot that emitted a tantalizing aroma, pulling me further out of my daze."What happened? Where am I?" I croaked, my voice barely audible. Rona turned to face me, a soft smile playing on her lips."You were attacked by werewolves near the Blue Moon Pack's territory. I found you barely conscious and brought you here to my safe hideout," she replied, her eyes filled with concern. "You've been out for q
*Alyssa*I walked hand in hand with Rurac, we left our room and made our way down the hallway, the sound of our footsteps echoing softly. The excitement was palpable in the air as we approached the separate room where the pups were being cared for by their nannies. I could hear Zephyr's giggles and coos from a distance, filling my heart with warmth.As we entered the room, the scene before us was nothing short of adorable. The room was filled with nannies bustling around, attending to the needs of our precious pups all the while the photographer and his workers set up their cameras. We were going to be taking family photos to hang at the end of the hall of the palace. Although they were still too young to crawl, they were already trying their best, wiggling and squirming with determination. It was a sight to behold.Xavier, the eldest among them, sat quietly in the corner, his eyes fixed on his siblings. He had always been the calm and observant one, taking in the world around him wit
*Alyssa*I gazed into the eyes of Selena, Her eyes, once a sparkling blue, were now glowing with a blazing red hue. It was a beautiful yet frightening sight, one that sent a shiver down my spine."What Is it Alyssa? You need to feed them before they start crying louder." Rurac chuckled."Rurac," I whispered, turning to my mate, who stood beside me, his expression filled with concern probably sensing the shift in my expression. "Look at their eyes. They're glowing...Red?"Rurac's blue eyes widened as he leaned closer to examine our children. "You're right, Alyssa." He said, his eyes widening in confusion.Just as we were lost in our thoughts, Rurac's mother Leonor, ever wise and observant, approached us with curiosity etched on her face. "What's happening? Why are their eyes glowing?"Leonor had always been attuned to the mystical side of life, and her presence only heightened the tension in the air. Rurac looked at me, silently conveying his concern, before turning to his Leonor."We
*Alyssa*"Dimitri, I don't want you cooking my meals anymore," I ordered him and he looked amused by my sudden outburst."Is my cooking not to your liking?" He asked looking apologetic and I suddenly felt so guilty. "That's not it! I hate that I'm so mean to you making you work overtime because I'm always hungry." As I said that, I put a pancake into my mouth while breathing heavily."Alyssa. We're good friends remember and I want to be the only one to make your meals for you. I do not trust anyone else with this important task." I felt a sudden sense of gratitude at his words. "Alright but don't hate me, please." I pleaded."That's impossible, Alyssa, I can't hate a friend...." He said with a smile. I was so lucky to have people that understand my mood swings around me, even Rurac's mom and my mom and everyone who had been patient with me.Rurac's mother has always been there for me like a mother and Jenny who listened to all my bullshit. Oh, and now she was dating Dimitri. They had
*Alyssa*As the last verse faded into the air, we remained silent, savoring the lingering echoes of the poem. "Oh Rurac, that's so beautiful," I said with tears welling up in my eyes. We sat there together in a comforting silence when a sudden wave of drowsiness washed over me, enveloping my senses. The fatigue was overwhelming, and before I knew it, I succumbed to its embrace, my consciousness slipping away. I heard a light thud and immediately knew I had fallen accompanied by Rurac's fading worried voice calling out to me.When I regained consciousness, I found myself back in our room. The soft glow of a dimly lit corner caught my attention, and I turned my gaze to see Rurac sitting there, engrossed in his phone. He was probably scrolling online for something. He seemed to have noticed my awakening as he quickly stood up and hurried to my side."Hey, you're awake," Rurac said, his voice filled with concern. "Are you feeling alright? Do you need anything?"I managed a weak smile, fee
*Alyssa*I couldn't help but smile at his earnestness. He was worried, understandably so, and his way of dealing with it was to make sure I was okay. It was endearing, and I found myself appreciating his efforts, even if they were a bit or rather a lot much.As the day came to a close, I found myself leaning into Rurac, my head resting on his chest. He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer as we settled in for the night. His hand rested on my stomach, and I knew he was already wishing to be able to feel those four tiny beings."I'm here for you, Alyssa," he whispered, his breath ruffling my hair. "Every step of the way."I looked up at him, my eyes meeting his. "I know, Rurac. And I appreciate it. I appreciate you."I woke up the next morning with a jolt, my eyes fluttering open as a wave of nausea washed over me. My head throbbed and my stomach churned violently, forcing me to bring out the food I had eaten the day before. I knew I had to move quickly, so I threw off the cove