"Nice to meet you" I smiled at him and he returned it. After the introductions were over, we both sat down in our seats and the meal started. Everyone seemed to be excited about Matthew and I wondered where he had been all this while. I couldn't help glancing over in his direction curiously every few moments and it was in one of those moments I saw the look shared between Torren and him. I was amazed and also curious about what made my friend smile so brightly. I would have to ask him tomorrow when I have the time. For now, I just had to get through this dinner quickly and go back to my bedroom. So as soon as the second course was done, I stood up to excuse myself. Thorne didn't stop me but as I made my way down the hallway, I heard his voice and I came to a stop."Are you feeling alright? You didn't wait for dessert" "I'm fine. I just want to sleep" With a heavy sigh he nodded and when I turned around to leave, he didn't stop me which surprised me. Eiza came to the room a few minut
The party had already started. Soft music travelled through the air and I could hear it from my bedroom through the open windows. Guest had started arriving but I was yet to go down. "And done" Eiza announced, stepping away from my hair. I looked at the masterpiece she had crafted, admiring the neatly styled hair and the little curly strands falling over my face. "It's beautiful" I smiled at her and she smiled even wider. "What's left, you should..." she was interrupted by a loud knock and the hair on my skin stood in attention. He was here. She moved to open the door but I stopped her."Pack up and go to sleep""I can wait for you until...""No. You've done enough for tonight. You should get rested. Eat something and go to sleep. I'll see you tomorrow" "Okay. Goodnight" I stood up, looking at myself over in the mirror. The red look looked sinful against my skin. The chest area is open and my breasts showing. I had never dared to wear something as bold as this before but I was gla
I recognized give familiar hallway as he pulled me through. We were out of sight of our guests but there were servants in the hallway who watched us with curiosity. I was surrounded by his scent as he dragged me in, his chest-beating loudly and his eye boring holes into my face. "What the fuck were you doing?" He was breathing heavily. "I don't know what you're talking about" I maintained his gaze. Whether it was my words or the eye contact I maintained with him, his rage intensified and it sent chills down my spine. No matter my defiance, a part of me will always be frightened by Thorne."That..." he slammed his fists on both sides of the wall, caging me. His warm breath fanned my face and our gazes locked."You are my mate" A loud declaration from him but I said nothing. "You shouldn't...." He cupped my chin, his grip a little too tight. His eyes searched mine and he leaned in closer. His body pressed mine into the wall and I could feel all the ridges of his body against mine.
I climbed out of bed and I picked up my dress from the floor. It was a miracle it had not been torn apart with the urgency, Thorne had used to take it off me. "What are you doing?" He asked as I put on my dress but I ignored him, facing the mirror to fix myself up. I know I said I will fulfill this side of my duties as Luna but I was regretting that decision. I wouldn't be doing this with him not when it made me feel shitty right afterwards. 'I agree but the sex is so damn good' my wolf grumbled. "Ava" I heard him stand up. "I'm getting dressed and leaving""Why?""Why not?" I answered in the same tone. I wanted to get back to my room. The ball was over to me at this point. "You can stay""I don't want to. I'm leaving" he grabbed my arm, gently. "You were never like this" I scoffed. He made me this way but now he complains?"I could say the same about you too" "I'm trying to change and amend things" "It's too late. Don't bother" It was funny really. A while back I was hungry f
I didn't think much when Thorne said he'd do anything to win me over. I thought he would keep sending gifts or just go ghost as he had done some days before the ball. But his attitude completely surprised me this time. He showed up everywhere. Diedre thought he was following me around before, this beat what he was previously doing by far. He tried to sit in my classes which made all of us uncomfortable by his presence. He showed up with gifts which I declined each time. He tried to engage me in conversations whenever he found me alone which was most of the time because my friends had given me a lot of space, knowing his recent change in attitude. He tried to invite me to dinners and private spots but I turned him down. I didn't want to do any of that. And I was more annoyed by the fact that he could actually try if he wanted but never did. Only until it had gotten to this point. But I wasn't interested in his outings or conversations. I spotted Torren in the hallway which was a surpr
"You look surprised to see me," he said as he drew closer "I was surprised""I was hoping for happiness" I laughed because I had nothing to say. "You look beautiful as always" I flushed at the compliment. I rarely got that so it made me feel really happy. "Thank you" I beamed at him and he smiled wider, showing his teeth. "So what are you doing here?""Some business. I have to leave now I have to deliver something""Okay then. Let me not waste your time" I tried to walk past but he grabbed my arm. His touch was like a searing iron and I quickly yanked my arm away, uncomfortable with his touch. "Sorry" he mumbled and I just nodded. 'Don't let him touch us again' my wolf yelled in my head. I agreed with her and I was confused. Since when did the touch of other men feel like fire burning my skin? "Are you okay?" He stared at me, and concern filled his eyes. I nodded again. "It's just paintings. A little delay never hurt anyone""If they are expecting you, then you should go""T
ALPHA THORNE'S POVI was in a terrible mood. Anyone who came two inches close could tell. Even those who stood at a distance were wary of my terrible mood. And it hasn't gone without notice that they were doing their best to avoid my path not that I cared in the slightest but it made me aware of how shitty my mood was. Not too long ago, I wouldn't have minded the calmness and lack of disturbance but now it was constantly at the forefront of my mind. Because I suddenly cared. Just at the moment, she chose not to give two fucks. I ran my fingers through my already tussled hair. My wolf was silent giving me no assistance. He had already said all he wanted to say and now he was watching me pay the consequences of my actions alone. I was mentally exhausted from thinking about what I could possibly do to gain her favor back. Anything to make her look at me like I hung the stars on my neck. "All you want is her unwavering devotion to you" my wolf shot at me angrily. "What do you plan to
The three of us looked at ourselves. "Are you expecting a visitor?" Eiza was the first to speak. He had a frown as he shook his head. "No" the pounding increased and grew louder. "Whoever it is seems impatient" he stood up. "Stay here. I'll go check" he said and walked out but I felt uneasy so I followed out quickly. The door opened and he just managed to get out of the way as a large wolf tore through the door. I don't know how I knew but I recognized him immediately. It was Thorne. What was he doing here? The large wolf turned on Armand, baring his frightening canines. I felt the hit of power and my legs swayed. Armand and Eiza had fallen to the ground and the wolf was going to attack Armand. Why was Thorne trying to kill him? I had no time to think about it when the wolf lunged and I jumped in the way. He stopped a few inches away, eyes shining and body shaking with barely constricted fury. He snarled at me sending more of his intimidating aura and my legs swayed again almost
TORREN AND MATHEW TORREN's POV I was honestly tired of the whole back and forth with Mathew. I wanted a happy life but I couldn't quite get it here where I was undervalued. ‘Not undervalued’ my wolf corrected but that wasn't how I saw it. I saw Ava approaching and I put on the fakest smile I could muster. She didn’t need to be worrying about me in her condition. "I've been looking everywhere for you" She frowned as she walked closer. "You ought to be resting," I said with an eye roll. At this stage of her pregnancy, it was advised that she stay off her feet but Ava was never one to listen. If her mate saw her here, he would scream his lungs off. And I wasn’t interested in that kind of drama. "I can't stand being cooped up in that room for a single minute more. It’s driving me crazy" "Does your servant and guard know you are here? Does the alpha know you’re here?" She shook her head with a mischievous smile. "They'll find out when they check the stack of pillows under my
DIEDRE AND EVANSDIEDRE’s POV I felt confused, miserable, and ultimately, unhappy, I had to leave my home because of how foolish I had been. I had no one to blame for that mistake, I should have done better. I should have stopped when Thorne asked me to. When my wolf begged me to stop. Ava wasn't a terrible person, far from that. She was sweet and I only just realized that after my last talk with her. It was too late by then. I had let my bitterness consume me just for the hate I had for mistresses that had absolutely nothing to do with her. Now I had no home. Thorne had banished me and never wanted to see me again. The tears that had refused to stop since I left started again and I pushed my fist into my mouth to muffle cries. I had nothing, no one. The loneliness and abandonment I had feared all my life was now a reality. I didn't even know the name of the pack I was currently in. Was it even a pack? Thorne had been kind enough to give me some money. That was all he spared me
As I watched my baby in the crib, my mind traveled back to how he had come into this world. On that day, I sat on the chair with Torren discussing certain things. I was as round as a ball now, the baby had also been very active and kicking. I barely went anywhere far because of my swollen feet which hurt so much. And Thorne had my movements restricted. "You said you wouldn't eat anymore today," Torren said and I pouted. "I can't help it, the baby has been making me eat a lot" "I'm sure the baby will have a lot to say when it can finally talk" I rolled my eyes. "What's been happening? How are you and Mathew doing?" "We are fine" he answered stiffly. "How is your new place? Do you like it?" "Yes. I'm glad that I decided to move out of the pack house instead of leaving the pack entirely" "I'm glad too. But in the end, I only want you to do what makes you happy" "I want okay right now. I can't say I'm happy because it'd be a complete lie. But I hope in a few months from now,
"What!!!!" She said excitedly. "I just found out some minutes ago" "Oh, my goodness. I'm so happy for you. What was Thorne's reaction to the news?" "He was so excited about the news" "I knew he would be happy. Finally, there'll be a mini Ava and Thorne and my baby has someone else to play with whenever we come here. I’m super excited. Maybe even more than you are” "That's true," I said with a smile. She touched my belly. "I hope it's a boy and I can't wait for him to be here. I'll finally have a godson. And maybe when they’re older, they could be married” "How do you even know it's going to be a boy? It might be a girl just like yours" I didn’t bother about correcting her on the marriage issue. Arranged matings had a way of turning out bad. Agatha’s was a solid proof. My child will choose to be with whomever they wanted. "No, it's going to be a boy. I'm very sure about that" "The baby is not going to be here until a few months so we'll find out then if it's really a boy or
"What?" I said shocked. I instinctively touched my belly. Another life was forming inside of me. I am pregnant. I looked at Thorne's face and he was so happy. He touched my stomach. I couldn't settle on one emotion. Uncertainty, confusion, fear... the news had me conflicted. But how...'I'm sure you weren't expecting a trophy with all the unprotected sex you've been having' my wolf mocked. Of course not. "I can't believe this. We are having a baby. Thank you so much Ava" he said squeezing my hand and kissing the back. "Congratulations alpha and Luna," the healer said again."So why was she vomiting so much? Is there another thing wrong?" He asked with a frown while I was still trying to process it. "No alpha, it's the baby that's causing the sickness. She'll feel sick for some time but after the first three months it'll stop""Excuse me please," the healer said and then she was out. With her gone, the seriousness of the situation dawned on me and I started crying. I didn't know
ALPHA THORNE'S POVI felt uneasy as I walked towards my office. Ava wasn't well even though she kept wishing she was okay. I knew better than to argue with her. But I'll still have the healer check her just to be sure. I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was terribly wrong. And I wanted her to be okay at all costs. I couldn't be at rest knowing that something was wrong with her. I arrived at my office and Busta was there. He had a solemn look on his face. "Are you okay man?" I asked Busta and he looked up at me as he nodded with a strained smile. "You don't have to lie, Busta," I said softly, encouraging him. I could do nothing to ease his pain but I could offer a listening ear."I don't know how I feel truly," he said with a drawn-out sigh. "She chose her part. I warned her severally but she failed to listen. She was bound to end up like this somehow. I just thought.....that I could save her somehow but I ended up..... I killed her myself. Do you think my parents hate
There seemed to be a kind of peaceful feeling in the air as I woke up. It probably stemmed from the knowledge that everything had been sorted out and I had no reason to fear anymore because Jonathan and his family were gone. Never to be seen again. We didn't get to talk about it. He only told me that much before I jumped him. Thorne was still sound asleep, I climbed out, going to the bathroom to do my business. When I returned, he was still asleep so I climbed back into bed with him. He took that moment to wake up. "You should still be asleep" his chest rumbled as he spoke. I kissed the side of his face lovingly. "I couldn't sleep anymore" his face quickly changed to one of worry. "That's not right. You need to rest. The last couple of days have been really stressful. Do I call the healer? There must be something wrong if you can't...." I groaned. "No. I don't want to see the healer. I feel alright. All I've done is sleep. I want to go outside and see my friends" Being inside thi
I was afraid. My heart pounding with the worst kind of fear. Jonathan and Agatha had found a way to connive with another alpha and attack. That was bold but very risky. I feared for my mate. I didn't want him hurt. The door opened and Busta came in. A dark look on his face. "Why are you here? Where is my mate?""He asked me to stay back and protect you. He'll be okay" he tried to assure me but it couldn't quell the fear that I had in my heart. "Please try to relax Luna. I'll be outside if you need anything""No" I stopped him immediately. I couldn't be alone. He nodded and sat at the chair closer to the door. I paced up and down the room, my head imagining various scenarios and preparing for the worst. But at the same time, I was hopeful. I looked over at Busta and noticed he was restless too. And I felt selfish. His only family was also involved in this battle and on the wrong side. The chances of something happening to her....."Are you okay Busta?" He looked up and his eyes we
ALPHA THORNE'S POVI slowly gained consciousness and Ava was snuggled against my side, listening to the sound of her steady breathing. I thought of how lucky I am to have her with me. Alive and well. So many things could have gone wrong during the time she was in captivity but the goddess kept her for me until I was able to get her. I brushed the hair away from her face, a sigh of relief still leaving me. The injuries had slowly healed and she was much better. I still wanted her in bed every day, resting until she was completely healed but she did everything to assure me that she was okay.The fear I had felt when I realized she was taken. I never want to feel that way again so I was going to do everything in my power to make sure she remained safe and unharmed. Even if it meant killing everyone or dying myself. I’d do it to make sure she was always safe. She shifted against my side. I slowly moved away from her touch, hating to be separated from her but my need to use the bathroom