Alaric’s POVI needed to find Jay. He was most likely still in the garden. I stormed out of the palace and began to search for him in the gardens. He could better explain what was going on. Speaking to Alana first had obviously been a bad idea.“Jay!” I yelled as I moved through hedges and shrubs.“Jay!” I rounded a corner and jumped up to look over the hedges that were almost as tall as myself.“Jordan!” I shouted, feeling frustration begin to mount.“My prince?” I bumped into a guard.“Where is my beta?” I demanded.“He's not here anymore sire, I don't know if he's in the palace or he left.”I turned around and stormed back into the palace.How could she! I thought to myself as I stormed through the passageways. I didn't know where I was going, my vision was blurred with anger.I arrived at my room and stormed in. Thankfully Ava wasn't there.“Arrrgghh!” I screamed and kicked my bed frame.The bed slid across the room and jammed into the opposite wall. Crushing the bedside table on
Alana’s POVI picked at my breakfast – although it was more like brunch now –, feeling melancholy about the events of the morning.I didn't even know what to think anymore.I just felt confused, worried and lost all at the same time.I sighed for the upteenth time, piercing a piece of pancake once again.An urgent knock sounded on my door, startling me.“Who is it?”“M– miss Alana? Please the prince requests your presence at once!” The maid sounded scared.I pushed my tray aside and jumped off my bed, yanking my door open.“Is everything okay?”Her eyes darted around furtively and I noticed her trembling.“Yes. But the prince has requested your presence. He is in the bar downstairs.”My brow furrowed. Alaric wasn't the tyrannical type, why was the girl looking like someone that'd been threatened? I mused.“I'm not going unless you tell me what's going on.” I stated tactically.The lady's eyes widened.“Oh please! You have to go!”I stood my ground and quirked an eyebrow at her.“Okay,
Alana’s POVI held the spoon to his mouth again and he drank the soup.He looked so cute. Like a baby.Each time he took a spoonful of the soup, my heart skipped a bit.I could feel Georgia rumbling inside me.I wanted to slap her.All the times that I'd needed her today she'd not come to my aid and now she was getting seduced by Alaric's moans of satisfaction.“More.” Alaric mumbled as I took a little bit more time with the next spoonful, hoping against hope that Ava didn't show up.“Sorry.” I muttered as I lifted the spoon to his mouth.It was the last spoonful and I set the spoon down in the plate to pour him a glass of water.“Here.” I held it out to him.He ignored it and peered into the empty bowl of soup.I sighed. “It's finished Alaric.”“Lies!” He exclaimed. “Look!” He shoved the plate in my face. “There's still crumbs stuck to the bowl!”I nearly banged my head against the counter in frustration.What sort of a big baby was this?“Alaric.” I began in the calmest voice I coul
Alaric’s POVMy eyes blinked open and as I quickly felt a dull throbbing at the base of my skull.Grimacing, I quickly shut my eyes back and clenched my teeth so hard. What the heck actually happened? I thought.I could only feel that I'm seated on the floor in a dark room, and my back to the cold wall.My brow furrowed quite hard as I tried to remember where I was and how I had actually gotten here.I groaned hard, as I tried to recall what had actually happened but all to no avail. But then something clicked to me quite suddenly as I thought of giving up on my thoughts.Ahhh, yeah the drinks! I remembered suddenly as I quickly opened my eyes again, confirming that I really was still at the bar.I groaned again, wondering how much I had actually drank last night to be left in this messy state. Well, from the way my head was only throbbing with a dull ache I had guessed I hadn't drunk that much either.But still the bitter taste in my mouth and the fact that I'd passed out too said s
Alana's POVI sat down on a bench beneath the shade of an orchid tree in my school's parking lot, my eyes darting around at the slightest sound of someone passing by and my muscles getting ready to take a quick flight at anyone I'm familiar with.Truthfully I didn't even know how I had gotten here tho. I just kept running without looking back, I had just wanted to get as far away as possible from Alaric and the palace and by the time my chest had stopped heaving and I had caught my breath, I looked around me and here I was.I shut my eyes tight, reprimanding myself again for the shameful thing I had done.Fk! How could I have let it happen?How could I have let myself succumb to that?I really do hate myself for doing that, although deep down I don’t regret that. But it still was really wrong of me to do such. I really do hate myself for this, I thought.I shook my head for the upteenth time, as though trying to shake away the memory of last night and make it look like the kiss had ne
Ava's POVI led Alaric to my room, rubbing his back and smiling up at him as we went. I didn't like that he drank so much when he was in distress and for a moment I was sorry that I'd done something that could push him to drink. But I loved taking care of him and this afforded me the opportunity to do so and be around him so I figured it was all good in the end. I smiled, recalling how beautifully my plans had worked out.I opened the door and pulled him inside, leading him to sit on the bed.“I'll ring for Riya to bring the soup now okay?”I'd have to learn to cook that chicken soup, I thought to myself. I didn't want anything that would make my man dependent on another woman.I placed the call on the landline.“Hello? Yes it's Ava. Please have Riya prepare a bowl of chicken soup for the prince. And tell her to bring it up quickly. Yeah, whatever.”I hung up and turned to fuss over Alaric.“I think you should change your shirt baby.” I mumbled as I inspected the rumpled shirt stained
Ava's POVHow dare he!I was so upset! Look how he'd just thrown me off him like I was nothing!I flopped back on the bed, my face contorted in a deep frown.Then I realised I was too restless to lie down and I got up immediately and began pacing about.Had seeing Alana with Jay affected him so much? So much that even after drowning himself in drinks until he was sick, he still couldn't take his mind off it?I kicked my bed hard, yelling in frustration.What the hell had that girl done to him!Who the hell did she think she was?Alaric was mine!Mine!I was his Luna!She couldn't just come one day and take that away from me!“Arghhh!” I screamed.It was so frustrating and annoying!Without her doing anything to Alaric directly, he was so affected by her actions!No. I couldn't let her take my place.At this rate it would be a matter of time before Alaric discarded me for her.My chest tightened at the thought.I couldn't lose him!I felt tears sting my eyes but I pushed it roughly awa
Alana's POVI ran into a coursemate of mine as I trudged home.“Alana?”I was surprised that someone knew my name.“Um hi, good day.” I replied.“Isn't class the other way?” The girl asked, pointing in the opposite direction in which I was going.“Oh.” I swallowed, thinking of what to say. “I – I am feeling a bit ill so I'm going home.” I finally decided to say.“Oh.” Her face turned into a mask of concern. “I'm sorry about that. Do you need me to accompany you?”My eyes widened.“No! No! I'm fine. I'm okay. I can find my way home.”“Are you sure?” she asked, not looking very sure.I nodded as convincingly as I could.“Yes I'm sure. Thank you for offering.”She pressed her lips together.“Okay then. See you some other time.”I waved at her.“See you. Thank you.”I hurried on to the palace, afraid that I'd run into some other person.Although the chances of that were slim. I was buzzed into the palace and suddenly my steps slowed as I approached the front door.What if I ran into Alar
Alan’s POV Lisa was also an omega, but she had a better name than I did. She didn't get insulted as often as I did since she was still a member of the pack, while I was just a slave omega who was sold.I tried to ignore them, but their taunts grew louder. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. Instead, I held my head high and continued walking. lisa understood how I felt, and she touched me, giving me strength. I knew I had to be strong and not let them defeat me.Whenever lisa was with me, the chances of getting bullied were slimmer. We had been friends since the day I was sold into the pack. She was one of the few people who saw me for who I was and didn't judge me based on the circumstances of my life. Having her by my side gave me much-needed comfort. I often thought she would have been a great mate if she were a guy.We finished up and made our way back to the outskirts of the city. I couldn't help but think about the upcoming celebration that everyone was t
Alana’s POV "Slave Alanna, do you still have anything to say?" The Alpha's loud voice met my ears; he was talking to me. My head was bowed, and I was sure I looked guilty.Slowly, I raised it, tears clouding my eyes, never mind, I was just a weak human and couldn't stop myself from crying. "I didn't do anything to luna." The words choked out of me. I wanted him to believe me, but he didn't."Drop this act, you wretched witch. You did this to me!" The Alpha of the Jade pack, my mate's wife, yelled at me. "You did this," she said again.I shifted my gaze to her, forcing myself to speak. "You're all lying," I muttered in a whisper. "What would you gain?"I was being accused of slapping the Luna. What reason would I have for doing that? I was just an omega slave, and she was a werewolf Luna. How in God's name could I slap her? They weren't thinking."Alanna, did you slap the Luna?"Alaric, my mate, asked."I.. I.. I mean" I couldn't speak, and everyone began to murmur."See, Alpha, she's
AVA’S POVPacing around the room, I knew the importance of the coronation and I couldn't help but let my emotions becloud my sense of reason."Ava you need to calm down." Collete voice pulled me out of my deep thought. "You don't have to be bothered by Alana." I stopped on my track. Mere hearing that name pulled a certain anger within my vein."That bitch had succeeded in taking everything away from me. I used to think about my life with Alaric and right now,it is obvious my hopes are gone down the drain." I didn't know my voice were loud. I hated that someone like Alanna would take Alaric away from me and all I had in mind was nothing short of revenge."What are you going to do?" Collette questioned and indeed it was the same question that lingered through my heart. What exactly am i going to do about Alanna. It was about time I dealt with her appropriately. While my mind was in deep thought about my next line of action. I suddenly felt a wave of energy hovering around the place and
Alana’s POV Huh What was happening?"Baby, who is she?" She eyed me, or more so, the coat I was wearing. "Darling," he responded, my heart breaking into a million pieces at the name he just called her. "She's my mate and new slave. Do you like her?""You brought your mate here without consulting me? Alaric..." She dragged."I don't remember having to take orders from you." The alpha frowned."I'm sorry, baby, it's just..." Again, she looked at the coat. I'm sure she recognizes it as Alpha Alaric's."Don't think too much." He stated, walking to stand beside her, facing me. "Ava, meet Hazel, my omega mate and slave," he began introducing. "Omega," he referred to me, "meet Ava, my wife." What His wife? Alpha Alaric already had a chosen mate?God, was this a joke? It was a cruel joke indeed."Baby, why does she look pale?" Ava looked disgusted at me."It's how omegas act when they see beautiful things." He snickered.He was rejecting me directly. Damn, it hurt so bad. Whatever he wa
Alana’s POVI jerked back to reality, my attention back to the man in front of me. He was glaring at me."I'd like to get started, if you're willing to pay attention now." The Alpha grumbled.Without waiting for an answer, he signaled to the elder to begin the ceremony."Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to be here at the Sun Moon Pack today to bless the union of these two children of the Moon Goddess. Shall we?"He looked at my mate, and he nodded once.The elder looked to me with a soft smile, which I returned."Do you, Hazel?" He stumbled for a second, and I smiled sheepishly.The Elder cleared his throat and started again. "Do you, Hazel of the Sun Moon Pack, accept this union and my blessings?""I do," I muttered."And do you acknowledge and accept that henceforth, you will no longer be a member of the Sun Moon Pack?""Yes." I replied a little more eagerly, Who wouldn't be happy to leave the place called hell?"Then, as an Elder of the Werewolf Sitting Council, I hereby strip
Alana’s POV"Hurry up, slave! You have no work to do, after all. Did you even bathe? You stink," barked the Alpha, his tone filled with disdain.I rolled my eyes, growing tired of his constant belittling. I couldn't comprehend why the Alpha thought it was a good idea to assign his spoiled omega sex slave to help me prepare for my mating ritual. It was beyond me. When my mate was in the pack, they allowed me to rest, although my mate would occasionally yank me out of bed by my hair if I got too comfortable. Since then, the slave, Jennifer, had done nothing but waste time on her phone and hurl insults at me with her attitude."Yes, Jennifer," I muttered, my voice laced with irritation. She snorted in response and returned her attention to her phone. I was nearly ready for the ritual. My thick brown hair had been pulled up into an elegant twist, with the veil neatly tucked into place. I hadn't worn any makeup, so I had no choice but to embrace my natural appearance. It didn't bother me
All of the paranormals in the pack were assembled on the open ground; they were all listening to Vron's final speech before the battle."My friends, the battle is upon us. Today! We emerge victorious against the pureblood! Charge! He yelled.Everyone on the field charged in the direction that the purebloods were coming from.Alana was levitating over them all, watching them charge. She sent Alaric to safety while Colette, who was about as powerful as Rawlaine, fought alongside the others on the ground. Alana wasn't taking part in their battle; her opponents weren't the ant-like wolfs of the Nosferatu, but the twelve purebloods.She didn't have to wait long before they arrived. They attacked her in the sky as soon as they arrived on the battlefield."Hmph, these are the roaches that want to take my powers for themselves." She scoffed.She deflected all of their attacks with a single wave of her hands."You have all been thorns in my father's side; today, you will cease to exist," she s
Alana’s POVThe last week came, and I started my training with Lawson. He was polite and cheerful as always, and I was very friendly to him as well. He fought hard, but I took special care not to defeat him even once. That would make his guard low. I knew that I could defeat him, even though I couldn't defeat Rawlaine. If I wasn't wrong, Rawlaine was the most powerful wolf alive in the human realm, apart from the pureblood, if not the most powerful supernatural.On the last day of my training with Lawson, he politely asked for a word with me."Can we take a walk?" He asked."Sure," I replied.We walked to the edge of Lake Geneva, which was on the border of the pack's territory."I heard from one of the witches that you had a shouting row with Rawlaine over me a week ago," he started.I pretended to get enraged on his behalf again. ,"Yes, he was slandering you just to get me to like him. What an attention-seeking jerk!" I exclaimed."He wasn't always like that, you know," he said."He
Ava’S POVA loud siren suddenly started blaring, making my head hurt badly."All residents of the pack are to assemble in the general hall immediately," said the voice of Vron, the leader of the pack and the instructor of the Numbers.I got dressed quickly and went to the hall alongside Belle, who explained everything about the pack that Five and Ven had left out. There were only twelve of the numbers left. Vron was a witch, and the most powerful among the werewolves were the triplet grandchildren of Count Dracula, which were Lawson, the guy from yesterday, herself, and someone called Rawlaine. They were sixty-three years old each, and they were opposing their grandfather by choosing the opposite side from him in the war."We used to be so close when we were young, but something happened. Rawlaine doesn't interact with anyone anymore; it's rumored that something happened to him some twenty years ago." Belle looked sad as she said that."The strongest of the werewolves are the five des