The days went by quickly. Every day was filled with preparations for the ceremony. I was swamped with tasting and fittings when all I wanted to do was sleep. and in just a blink of an eye, it was the day of the Luna ceremony. I woke up having a lot of thoughts but I pushed them aside. Dark voices tried to wreck my head but I refused to let that happen. I couldn't back out now. I made a choice because I wanted it and I was going to stand by it. Besides that, a lot of preparations had already been made and just like Thorne promised I didn't bother about anything, the only thing I did was stand so my measurements could be taken and that was all. The dress would be arriving today. I was seated in the office and Torren came in. "Hey Torren," I said excitedly. "How are you, Ava? You look so happy today, and that's a perfect look because we need a happy Luna for the ceremony. Or is there something else?" "I don't know. I guess so" I said with a smile. "It's definitely the Luna ceremo
KING THORNE'S POV I waited, we waited for Ava's arrival. I was dressed in white just like Ava would be dressed. We were supposed to match for the ritual rites and I had set everything up. After our first run, we would spend the night in the cave as we wouldn't be coming back to the pack house. I wanted everything to go so well because I wanted her to be happy. I wanted to do my best this time to show her what she really meant to me. How much I love her. 'We still need to give her time. Remember you fucked up’ 'Now it's just me but if it's something else you'll include yourself' 'Of course, it's just you. After all, I warned you when you were believing everything said against her’ 'Must you always bring that up. I'm trying to forget that happened' 'You are the one that keeps making me bring it up. Don't you think our mate is taking too long? Shouldn't we go and check up on her?' 'Yes. I told her the exact time that event would begin and she's supposed to be here by now. I haven'
My body didn't feel like my own. I just wanted to lie down for a moment and rest my head. Even if it was just for a little movement. My body needed rest. That much was evident in my sluggish movement and tired face.Anyone could tell but yet nobody would say a word because they didn't care about me. Born as the daughter of a mistress, my life had never been easy. Occasionally I wished I died along with my mother or that she had never crossed my father's path but it wouldn't change anything. I can't undo the mistake that brought me into this cruel world.Every day was hell for me and I longed for an escape but I was too much of a coward to try. I stopped the large bag of grains that I carried on my back. The dropping made a loud thud and I winced. That sound will definitely attract some unwanted attention.It was still very early in the morning and the time for them to wake up was still far. If I awoke Lady Bianca before the appropriate time, I would receive a whopping. I opened the ba
I managed to find some almost spoiled food and filled my stomach with it.Lady Bianca wouldn't notice it so I ate it because if she knew about it, she would rather discard it than let me eat it. Hell if she found out that I ate it, my back would be sore by tomorrow from a whipping.With some food in my stomach, I was able to function properly for the rest of the day without running into any trouble. I did my duties while managing to stay out of their line of sight.Night came and I did all I was supposed to. After dinner, I scrubbed the kitchen clean. I was supposed to retire to bed and have a good sleep but I wanted to go to the forest.It was the only place in the whole pack where I could be free where I could spend hours alone and forget the horror my life was. Where nothing mattered. Not any mother, father, or the rest of the pack who hated me. I made sure they were all asleep and I crept out of the house. I didn't want anyone to find out about that place because once they realize
After my encounter with Jonathan in the forest and the days to the party drew closer, each day felt like hell to me. Not because of the physical pain I felt, but because I was dreading the words he had said to me. He was capable of making it happen especially once the mating to the alpha's daughter is done and he becomes next in line to be alpha. But I couldn't give in to him. I was waiting for my mate. He'll be disappointed in me if I ever did something like that. And what's worse, Jonathan is my brother. It was wrong but he didn't see that. He couldn't see past his desire to get what he wanted no matter what. The thought of the slave camp made me shudder. It was a place of horrendous activities. Female slaves were captured and sent there, made to serve the men repeatedly by choice or otherwise. None of the girls who were ever sent there made it out alive. I feared being a rogue but I feared going to the slave camp even more. "Run away" a voice screamed in my head but I couldn't. I
ALPHA THORNE's POVThe night was slow and I was already having regrets about coming here. I didn't want to be here. The daughter of an alpha getting mated to a nameless boy wasn't reason enough to drag me out of the comfort of my pack but here I was, all because my uncle was a stubborn male who wouldn't leave me alone. Alliances he said but looking at these people I didn't need them and they wouldn't be of any help if I needed one.I was going to return to my pack. I wouldn't even spend the night like they had planned for me. It would be a miracle if I even lasted until the end of the night."Alpha Thorne" a high-pitched voice drew my attention and I turned slightly, coming face to face with the alpha, Mathew. His daughter is by his side with a trail of people standing next to her."I wanted you to meet my daughter," he said eagerly, pushing her forward. I didn't spare her a glance and kept my gaze on him. He looked like he was waiting for my approval or something. But when I said not
I couldn't believe what I just heard. He was my mate? How was that possible? The Alpha Thorne was my mate? It didn't sound right when I repeated it in my head."Who are you?" His voice was gruff and insistent, demanding for a response immediately."Ava" I answered immediately, submitting to the alpha command in his voice."Who are you and why are you here like this? Who are your parents" he grabbed my arms tightly and I jerked back instantly. He let me go but his focus stayed on me."My father is Jackson Coleman" I mumbled. I saw the shock in his eyes."Jackson? I didn't know he had a daughter" I wasn't surprised. How could he know? They didn't take me out like they took Jonathan. I was always introduced as a slave so even if he wanted to, he couldn't know me."Why are you like this? What are you doing here?" He asked again.I didn't know how to answer his questions. How do I tell him that I was the daughter of the mistress, so hated by her family that they treated me like the help? M
Alpha Thorne's words resounded in the room and then I heard a collective gasp ripple through the environment, followed by a murmur of astonishment and chaos. I felt a thousand eyes on me, their gazes burning into my skin, but I couldn't tear my eyes away from Alpha Thorne. His expression was unreadable, a storm of emotions wrecked through me as I stared at his emotionless eyes holding mine."No!"Jonathan's voice rang out, filled with outrage and disbelief. He pushed his way through the crowd, his face twisted in a snarl. He was vibrating with so much anger. "Ava is not going anywhere with you. She is our servant and you're not taking her anywhere"Alpha Thorne's gaze shifted to Jonathan, his eyes narrowing with a cold, calculating fury."You dare try to stop me?" he asked, his voice low and threatening. I never thought silence could be so loud."You must have a smart mouth. You dare challenge me" he took a step forward and the silence deepened.Jonathan's face turned red with rage,
KING THORNE'S POV I waited, we waited for Ava's arrival. I was dressed in white just like Ava would be dressed. We were supposed to match for the ritual rites and I had set everything up. After our first run, we would spend the night in the cave as we wouldn't be coming back to the pack house. I wanted everything to go so well because I wanted her to be happy. I wanted to do my best this time to show her what she really meant to me. How much I love her. 'We still need to give her time. Remember you fucked up’ 'Now it's just me but if it's something else you'll include yourself' 'Of course, it's just you. After all, I warned you when you were believing everything said against her’ 'Must you always bring that up. I'm trying to forget that happened' 'You are the one that keeps making me bring it up. Don't you think our mate is taking too long? Shouldn't we go and check up on her?' 'Yes. I told her the exact time that event would begin and she's supposed to be here by now. I haven'
The days went by quickly. Every day was filled with preparations for the ceremony. I was swamped with tasting and fittings when all I wanted to do was sleep. and in just a blink of an eye, it was the day of the Luna ceremony. I woke up having a lot of thoughts but I pushed them aside. Dark voices tried to wreck my head but I refused to let that happen. I couldn't back out now. I made a choice because I wanted it and I was going to stand by it. Besides that, a lot of preparations had already been made and just like Thorne promised I didn't bother about anything, the only thing I did was stand so my measurements could be taken and that was all. The dress would be arriving today. I was seated in the office and Torren came in. "Hey Torren," I said excitedly. "How are you, Ava? You look so happy today, and that's a perfect look because we need a happy Luna for the ceremony. Or is there something else?" "I don't know. I guess so" I said with a smile. "It's definitely the Luna ceremo
THIRD PERSON POV After Diedre left the dining table, she was pissed as hell. How could her brother do such a thing? Why did he want to conduct the Luna ceremony for Ava? This was the thoughts that disturbed her as she went to her room. No, she wasn't going to let that happen. She remembered her brother's warning and her wolf tried to discourage her but she couldn't sit still and let the daughter of a homewrecker become the Luna. She had to do something to stop the ceremony and she had to do it soon. Nobody here would understand her anger and frustration. She needed to see someone who didn't allow herself to be deceived by Ava's pretentious goody two-shoes attitude. The next morning, she made her way to Agatha's house, she needed to tell her what was happening in the pack house. She didn't tell anyone where she was going. Not like they would care. They were too focused on that woman. She arrived after a long run and Agatha was happy to see her. "It's been a while. I'm angry at you
"What?" I asked with my mouth agape. I probably didn't hear him well the first time. "Yes. I was talking about your Luna ceremony" he repeated. "Are you serious right now?" I was still in shock. Did he want that? I wasn't expecting that in the least. "I meant every bit of what I said. It should have been done a long time ago but it was the circumstances that surrounded our relationship that caused it not to happen now I want to tell the whole world that you are my mate" I almost scoffed at that. It took him how long to realize that I was his mate and as much as he wanted it, I didn't feel the same way. I don't want to regret anything later in the future and I wasn't so sure about it. 'Girl, you are pulling my legs. Are you going to decline the ceremony?''Of course. That's the best thing to do. We are still getting to know each other again and time agreeing to that ceremony means that I am fully accepting of this... the whole Luna position and that can't be when I am still confli
I tried to stretch my body but it's as if I was held back by something. I opened my eyes to see Thorne beside me and holding me like I was going to run away. "You're awake?" His deep morning voice made me look up at him. He looked so handsome from this angle and he also looked eatable. Don't start! I told myself. "Did you sleep well?" He asked, nuzzling his face deeper into my neck and sending tingles down my spine. "Yes. What about you?""I always have the best sleep with you beside me" I face an honest smile. "I wish I could lay in bed with you all day but that it's not possible today. I have some work to attend to" he said and let go of me and I immediately missed his warmth. "What are you doing today?""Still trying to gather evidence against a particular pack that might be involved in the trafficking""Oh. Okay then. I'll probably go for training today""You can get some rest if you're not feeling it. You had. Stressful evening and an even more stressful night. I flushed a
He walked towards ne, his stride powerful until he was standing so close to me. We stared at each other in the eye, electricity cackling between us. There was no need for words as our desires led us and slowly leaning towards each other our lips finally touched. There was a burst of pleasure I kissed him hard with so much intensity. The desire I've had all through the evening was finally bearing down on me. "I want you." He whispers in my ear, turning me around. I fell forward, my hands gripping the edges of the large table. Suddenly Thorne's hands were reaching around to cup my breasts as his face pushed through my hair so his mouth could nuzzle and kiss my neck.His breath was hot on my skin. I close my eyes as he squeezes his hands tighter and his kisses trail down to my collarbone, just enjoying his touch. His soft kisses on my neck drive me crazy, he pulls back slightly then kisses the spot again and he gently pinches my nipples through the gown material. My arms raise to cares
Thrones helped me onto the carriage and climbed in after me and our journey began. It was mostly silent except for when he checked I made sure that I was okay. It didn’t take such a long time The carriage came to a halt and Thorne stepped down to help me. He linked his arms with mine as we walked into the venue. The guards bowed and let us through. My mouth dropped open in shock when we finally arrived. Everywhere was packed. It was bubbling with people and music, they swirled their bodies to the sound of the music. A waiter served us wine and I took a glass and so did Thorne. We clinked our glasses as we walked further into the room. I had never flattened an event like this so nobody looked familiar to meet me. Thorne introduced me to some alphas of other packs and I also met with their mate. I had not seen the person I was hoping to see. She could be the only person who could make this night fun when Thorne eventually left me to discuss with the other alphas. Someone called my name
When I finally got to the room and took a shower, I felt better and I sat on the bed. The door opened and Eiza came in, she had a smile on her face. "Good morning Ava. How are you doing today?""I'm fine Eiza. You look so happy this morning, care to share""I don't know the reason for my happiness. Maybe I just woke up on the right side of the bed""Are you sure or you don't want to tell me""You know I can't hide anything from you and if there was anything I would have told you the moment I entered here. Did you go for training today?""Yes, I did. I just arrived here before you came in""How did it go?""It went well" She clicked her hand like she just remembered something. "That reminds me, I saw Torren the other day. The day you went out with the alpha and he wasn't looking happy. I tried to ask him what was wrong and he was hesitant at first but then he spilled. He was very sad. Have you heard anything from him?""Yeah. Not too long ago in fact. I met him after training today.
"What?" I was shocked by his utterance. He was going to leave here? Why?"That's a rash decision Torren. Why do you want to leave? Where will you go to?"He shrugged. "I don't know but I'm going to leave here and I'll never return. Maybe Matthew would finally know my worth when I'm gone from here" he said bitterly and I didn't think that was a good idea."Don't go Torren. Will you leave everything behind just to prove a point?""Yes. Didn't you want to go far away just so Thorne could realize his mistake?""I didn't want to leave because I liked him, I wanted to leave because of the way I was treated. You of all people should know that. I regretted mating with him because I rushed into everything thinking he liked me. And look how it turned out in the end. It was never a good idea. Running away from it is never a good idea""Hut really, How is it any different from my own? If he doesn't come after me then I can move on. But staying here, grasping at straws and hoping he'll change" "