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
"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
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
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 eyes fluttered open and the stench of blood and urine was so strong, it made my eyes water. Everywhere was dark so I couldn't make out where I was. And when I tried to move my body that was when I realized I had been bound. My hands were tied in front of me and my legs were tied too. I tried to wiggle but it hurt. It seemed like the ropes had been tied somewhere. I looked around again. Where was I? What was I doing here? I looked at my white dress and I remembered the Luna ceremony. The last thing I remembered was walking downstairs when I was hit over the head. I didn't see who did that to me or where they had taken me to after. I was supposed to be downstairs for the Luna ceremony. Everyone would be looking for me, I needed to go there, I tried to untie the ropes but they were too tight. "Is anyone there? Help me!!!" I screamed. Thorne and the others would be worried about me. I need to leave. "Help!! help!!!" I screamed but my voice only bounced off the walls. And when
I tried opening my eyes but they felt heavy. I forced them open and I was staring at a white ceiling. My head hurt like hell and that's when I remembered Agatha. She was dragging me somewhere. Did she succeed? I moved my hands. "You're awake," Thorne said leaning over me. "How are you feeling?" "W-where am I?" "You're in the infirmary, you passed out” My memories returned and I remember her running away and then it all went black. I groaned as my head throbbed in pain. “Let me call the healer" Thorne stood up "No" I quickly grabbed his arm, stopping him. "Please don't leave me" I was scared that someone would try to take me again if he left. "Fine, I won't leave if you say so. I just wanted to make sure you are okay. I'll just mind-link the healer" "What happened? How did I get here?” "You passed out and I brought you here. You were bruised all over your body" he said with so much pain in his voice. "I remembered Agatha dragging me on the rough ground after I had falle
I woke up with sweating profusely and breathing hard. "It's just a dream!!" I kept chanting to myself to calm down. I looked around the room and Thorne wasn't there. And just on cue, the door opened and he rushed in. "Are you okay?" He sat beside me on the bed. "Yes, I just had a bad dream" "Let me get you water" he got me water and I drank it in a gulp. "Thank you," I said placing the cup on the table beside the bed. "Care to share what the dream was all about?" He brushed his knuckles over my cheeks gently. "I dreamt when I was taken in captivity again by Jonathan and Agatha. This time around they hit me whatever they could come across, I pleaded with them to stop but they only mocked and laughed at me saying you had abandoned me and you'll never come to save me. They almost killed me" he hugged me tightly. "It's just a dream, it's not real. They'll never be able to get to you again. I'm making sure something like that doesn't happen ever again. and the goddess forbi
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