Carefully I place her on the bed full of roses. I take off my jacket and unbutton my shirt halfway. My mate watches all my movements, I can hear her breathing a little faster. I spread her legs with a knee and slowly lay over her, propped up on my elbows. I give her all the time to get used to the new situation, I know that after tonight our relationship will be completely different. “Zane,” she whispers expectantly. My hand runs over her thighs and pushes her dress up. She helps me pull it over her head and throw it in the corner of the room. And then she lays before my eyes in sexy lingerie. Aahh, my mate had her own plans for tonight too. Just as I thought before, if I didn't intervene in time, she would drive me mad, to the point where I wouldn't be able to control myself anymore. Mercedes knows she's my weakness, seducing me would be a piece of cake for her. I was able to resist her previous attempts with so much difficulty. When she came naked into my room at her parents' ho
Mercedes' POVStill with my mind on our great adventure in bed last night, I get out of my Bugatti.The striking red color immediately attracts all the attention of the students in the parking lot and at the school building. And suddenly I've got some enemies, the gossip machine has picked up speed after Zane gave me this impressive gift last week. On the Facebook Fan Page of the school, I am called all kinds of names, some students I thought were my friends are now posting all kinds of hate speech. My name is a hot topic, the comments are piling up every second. I’m called a gold digger, material girl, greedy and more of that nonsense people like to say about others. One thing's for sure, I'm the star of the school just because my mate highly values my love.But I really don't care at all.It was Zane who claimed me as his mate and not the other way around. In addition, a ten-year-old girl cannot be accused of materialism. I mean, the people who kidnapped me and took me to the Midnig
A frightening wave occupies the canteen. After my words, it immediately fell silent.Surprised I look around and when my eyes fall on Clarita, I notice her eyes wide and mouth open. Frowning, I'm staring at Alpha Glary now, he wears a grin on his face. But it doesn't reach his eyes. “Hmmm, no problem, Beta. We'll get there. As we get to know each other you will get used to my presence”, he answers confidently.Well, I don't think so, but I'm not speaking my mind out loud.My appetite is down to zero, so I get up. “Excuse me, I'm leaving. I still have a few things to do”, I say to Clarita. I take my tray and empty it into the garbage. With a wave to my girlfriend who is still staring at me, I walk out of the canteen.In the hallway, I recheck my schedule and see that I have an hour free before I have to be back to Science class. I decide to visit the library and work ahead of the lessons. As I sit there, I feel my phone vibrates in my pocket, a notification comes in. It is Zane.I read
My parents aren't thrilled with my announcement that I will be dining at the Alpha family starting today. I explained my meeting with Glary and his invitation to become familiar with his family, as I am the next Beta in line. When I told them that I actually wanted to meet the Alpha and Luna to inform them that I am not interested in the position, they were somewhat reassured.Their reaction amazed me.I mean, every parent in the pack would be excited if their daughter landed an invitation from the Alpha's son. And then to dine in their company every night! That would be quite an upgrade for the whole family, although mine doesn't really need it. I make a mental note that I'll question them about this, there are too many gaps in our relationship with the Alpha family.So, now I'm standing in front of the mirror in an old dress my mother bought me when she was out shopping in human town. She had bought it at the sale, when she saw it hanging in the boutique, she immediately thought it
Glary's POV.Only God knows why my father has to broach the subject of me not having a mate right now.I felt so embarrassed in front of Mercedes.The man just can't stop, keeps nagging me about finding the girl of my dreams, as if it were up to me. I don't know what plan the Moon Goddess has to make me yearn for her, no one knows how much I suffer in silence from her absence. I'd do anything to find my other better half, but I don’t know where to look for her anymore. Maybe she's already dead, tired of waiting and has become someone else's chosen mate. Or perhaps she just happens to be a minor, just like Mercedes was when she met the Midnight Moon's Alpha.To hide the pain, I took a cruel, indifferent attitude. That's my best defense. I flirt wildly with the she-wolves in the pack who unashamedly throw themselves in large numbers at my feet. I have fun but no sex with them. I keep my virginity for my mate, I hope she will do the same for me. And as much as I want to take over Silver
In the following days I made a lot of effort to be close to Mercedes.She refused to attend the diners in the packhouse after the first fiasco. Her father had a serious conversation with mine about this. The Beta eventually convinced him that it was better not to force Mercedes into something she was not interested in. By then, I knew I have to change my plan to win her over.I started paying more attention to her, completely abandoning my homeboys. I explained to my friends that I would not be able to deal with them for a while because I wanted to win Mercedes for me. Of course, I knew they wouldn't keep this information to themselves, and the whole pack would soon realize I've got my eyes on the Beta's daughter.So, I started to compliment Mercedes in front of third parties and treat her as if she was someone special to me during the joint classes. She often ignores me and only responds to my pushiness when it is really necessary. But I'm not giving up.I have already informed the o
Alpha Zane’s POV.It has been an exhausting meeting, I tried so hard to finish everything within these two weeks, but I failed.I'll have to stay here two more days, as I'm not fond of half work. But I miss my mate terribly, I swear, this is the last time I'll be away from her for so long.A few minutes earlier, I entered my hotel room after a long and weary discussion with Alphas from other packs. This meeting is more in their favor than mine, my pack is making solid gains, our economy is even getting into overheating. We produce more than we are able to consume and now want to expand to other communities. Midnight Moon prefers to invest in packs on the verge of bankruptcy, helping them get to their feet. And it is precisely these Alphas that throw out a high attitude.I quickly check my phone to see if I have a message from Mercedes.Then I quickly dive into the bathroom, only to re-enter the bedroom ten minutes later in a bathrobe. And now I see that my beloved has sent a text. ‘Z
Mercedes' POV.My heart broke into a thousand pieces when Zane told me he would be gone two more days.When he left, I begged him to come back soon. These past two weeks have been hell, I miss him so much. I'm not sure how to handle my days without him. FaceTime does not fill in the lack, on the contrary, it makes me long to take him in my arms again.I skip the first hour of class because I'm not good.So, I took a break from the hustle and bustle of school and my friends who would no doubt show up in a few minutes. I grab my phone and look at the pictures of Zane and me. We are so happy, never argue or even have a minor disagreement because my mate is so patient and understanding. He always keeps in mind that I am still young and have to go through a number of processes to adulthood.And then I hear Glary next to me, a deep sigh shoots from my chest. Gosh, can't he mind his own business and leave me alone? It's so annoying! And then he thinks he needs to comfort me!
Five years later in Midnight MoonAlpha Zane and Luna Mercedes comfortably sit on a bench in their private garden, watching their children. After Zane built a private villa, a stone's throw from the packhouse, he moved with his family to have more privacy.Four kids in total.The girls are the perfect image of their mother. Their long black hair, gray-blue eyes, tanned skin and confident behavior leave little room to guess who their parents are. Their infectious laugh and smooth babble surprise many in the pack, it's not much different from the ten-year-old Mercedes that Zane had brought to the pack years ago.And there are the two blonde guys remotely controlling their drone at a short distance but still keeping an eye on their sisters. Their father taught them very early that they are the protectors of their sisters until their mate shows up and takes that responsibility from them. And they take their job very seriously, making sure nothing happens to them. They treat their sisters
“You really need to push, Luna. Harder!”Goodness! These people have easy talking. What do they think I've been doing for half an hour? I'm exhausted, this is heavier than I thought.Zane sits next to my bed and looks concerned. “You have to do your best, baby. We should have our first pup in five minutes. I know it's a lot of work, but you must be strong now," he whispers as he wipes the sweat from my forehead.We've been in the hospital all night. The pups don't seem to be in any hurry to come out. But the last quarter is the worst. The fall of the first one is slow, the doctor considers helping him. But Zane wants to keep trying to let him into the world on his own. He leans towards me. “Remember how we will hold him in our arms in a few minutes, Mercedes. We were so looking forward to this.”I give him a watery smile. But when I look into his eyes, it seems like his energy flows to my body. Zane leans closer and begins to kiss my face. This feels so good, I sigh with h
It's going grand, as I expected.Alphas have come a long way, despite the invitation's short timeframe. It is noticeable in everything that Elise has put a lot of effort and time into making this day unforgettable for me. Hundreds attended my Luna ceremony today. I think many have thought that Zane and I would not make it to this day. I was too young at first, then Zane had to face my Alpha and then he got a rival in the form of Shadow Moon's Alpha. But we have overcome all obstacles, our happiness is now unmatchable.After visiting his parents, I did not go back to our residence.Bad luck, Elise claimed, Zane was only allowed to see me on stage again. I was assigned a private room where I could relax and take a nap. And believe me, a rest and some dry food is all I needed back then. Until I heard a soft knock against the window. At first, I thought some birds were playing on the window frame, but when the noise continued, I was forced to get up and see what was happeni
After we leave the hospital with the ultrasound photos in an envelope, we drive back to the packhouse in silence. Once again, we are sunk in our own bliss now that we have seen our pups. It's official, we're going to be parents. This feeling is more intense than I thought.We decided to announce the news during the ceremony officially. About my pregnancy and the number of little ones on the way. I can already imagine how exuberant the pack will react to this news. It is now also not a secret anymore, of course, that Zane and I have not kept our agreement to mate after I was eighteen. But hey, why should we wait? It all took too long. And we're fated, the proof was there long before my birthday.When we get to the packhouse, we head to my in-laws first. Former Luna Jonel and her mate James, Zane's parents, have always been fond of me, spoiled me a lot over the years. I have a special bond with his mother and his sister Elise has always been my mainstay. As we step into t
Mercedes' POVI can't believe what Zane just told me.And why do I get the feeling like he's known this for a long time? But the way he told me, he seemed unsure of my reaction to all this. Yes, it’s true, we planned to have pups later. We wanted to do the things that couples our age do first. Because once we had pups, we would dedicate our entire lives to them, raising them to be responsible and honest leaders. That was our plan.But Zane is right. It is the Moon Goddess who approved our plans. But she has put a different twist on our plans. Because Zane indicated that we wouldn't get only one but several pups at once. That is totally not what we imagined but to me, they are so welcome. I want to make them all look like Zane, physically as well as mentally. My sons will be just as perfect as my mate.I have him in a firm embrace now. Slowly I hear his heart calm down. “Zane, why should it be your fault alone? I remember being there and very active too,” I tease him. We smile at each
If I thought I'd get support from my family to keep it a secret tonight that Mercedes is expecting our first pup, I got disappointed. Now that I'm standing outside my parents' apartment again, I think back to what happened to me a few minutes ago. First, they received me full of happiness and then I was resolutely kicked out to go tell my mate the excellent news, under threat too.As soon as I opened the topic and released the news, cheers erupted, my mother cried with happiness. My father quickly wiped away a tear too, while Elise kept her mouth wide open in awe. They embraced with joy, opened an expensive wine and we clinked glasses.But the moment I indicated that Mercedes did not know her condition, there was immediate silence. "How so, she doesn't know?" my mother asked in stupefaction. “And how come you know?” Elise also looked at me, incredulous. "And now that you know, why do you want to keep it a secret?" she asked me as if she had just heard I have a mental di
When I wake up late the next afternoon, Mercedes is still asleep in my arms.I look at her black locks scattered all over my arm and shoulders and her relaxed face. She lies so peacefully, snoring from her slightly open lips. Her legs are entwined with mine, an old trick of her to wake up as soon as I move. In the past, when I visited her in her pack, she always had a problem with me sneaking away while she was still asleep.But not today. I know she's dead tired.After the failed shift in Shadow Moon and the celebration of our mating with the warriors, we drove straight through the night to Midnight Moon. Of course, there was an interruption in Human Town at the Drive Thru. And when we finally got here in the early morning hours, there was another late meal with the Elders, followed by our intense lovemaking. My Luna is now exhausted, I want to let her sleep through. Knowing my parents, her ceremony tonight will be pretty hectic. I'll have to ask them to spare her a li
When we arrive at Midnight Moon we are surprised to see the pack members waiting. A horde of wolves lets out a loud roar of joy when the car comes to a standstill.When Mercedes gets out, a loud cheer goes through the group, flowers are thrown at her. “Welcome, Luna Mercedes. Now stay forever. You can't go back, you belong to Midnight Moon now”, they scream at once. The five Elders of the pack step forward and bow their heads. They are clearly delighted to see my mate.“Luna Mercedes. The Alpha informed us you're still tired, so we're moving your ceremony to tomorrow night. We will adjust the part where you are supposed to shift. Don't worry about that," the Head of Elders declares. I look at him gratefully, this is more than I expected. Mercedes is the absolute princess of my pack and heart. “Thank you, Elder”, I hear her say softly with equal joy. “I'm looking forward to that. I officially want to be Zane's mate so that the past period doesn't repeat itself. It should be clear to ev
Happily, I stare at my mate.How did this possibility not cross my mind? This must have happened that day in the cabin in the woods. When we made love there, I already had a different feeling, felt more connected to Mercedes. Before I met her, I had some flings with she-wolves outside my pack, but I've never knotted them. Mercedes is clearly my mate, determined by the Moon Goddess. She alone could get my body to react like that.I keep staring at her in love, unable to explain my behavior to her. It is impossible for me to tell her in front of everyone that in a few months, we will have not one but several pups. Several, not just one. Moon Goddess! One must be a girl who looks exactly like her mother, that is my dearest wish.I keep staring at her dreamily."MATE! Is this the first time you see me? I already know that I am breathtakingly beautiful.” I blink a few times and now see Mercedes looking me sternly in the face with her hands on her hips, bending over. I smile