Saoirse POV
We were at the council's headquarters to hear their verdict. Mom was shaking, and her eyes were puffy for crying for too long. Dad had the decency to look ashamed as he was sitting next to the head of the council, Elder James. He was getting interrogated. I couldn't help but cry, too. Renzo tightened his hold on me while we listened in a room full of people. Council member Patrick was ruthless as he questioned my dad. "According to our investigations, Mr. Colin, you found your mate when you turned 18." My mother and I gasped at the same time. " Tell us what happened to her. Remember that you are under Alpha's command, and you can not lie." Father looked toward us, and he looked older, with dark circles under his eyes. I felt a pang in my heart, but then he spoke. "I rejected her." The whole room went into hushed whispers. The head of the Council Elder James had to silenced them. "And why did you do such a thing if you may enlighten us?" By now, dad looked desperate and needed to come clean. "She was a human! I found her by the river one afternoon, and curiosity got the best of me. I approached her, and I quickly realized she didn't feel the mate bond. At least not like I did. I was angry because all of my life I had loved Aela, and I always thought she would be mine. Instead, I was given a mate who couldn't even feel the bond because she wasn't from our world. I asked her for her name and rejected her right then and there. She only gave me a bewildered look as I left her standing alone. I decided then that I would take what was rightfully mine no matter what." "What you thought was rightfully yours." Elder Patrick corrected him. "So, what did you do then to win Aela's favor, Mr. Colin?" "I was a year older than Ronan and Aela. Based on what I could observed they were bound to become mates once they turned 18. I had fabricated lies and misunderstandings between them, even before I found my mate. When Ronan told me he wanted to ask Aela out, I told him she disliked him. Aela confessed to me her feelings for him as well, and I told her he found her annoying. Nevertheless, they got together at the end for some time, but it was my luck that he was taken away by his uncle when he became an orphan. He sent MY Aela letters that I was supposed to sneak for her without her mother noticing. Instead, I gave her letters I wrote myself. Making her believe Ronan wanted her to forget about him and to move on." My mom cried the loudest at this revelation, and Ronan, not being able to contain himself any longer, ran to her and held her lovingly. She buried her face on his neck while he hugged her tightly. I could see Ronan adored her. The council member continued to talk. "I can only conclude you took advantage of her vulnerable state to cement your place in her life. Ladies and gentlemen when Mr. Ronan came back, and they realized they were true mates, his mate had had a baby with Mr. Colin. Now, my question is for Aela. Why did you reject your mate back then , and would you willingly go with him this time?" Mom looked towards dad and then lifted her gaze to look at Ronan before addressing the council. "I, I was really hurt by all the lies Colin had fed to me. It was soon after he left that I realized I was pregnant, but the pain of his departure and his supposed rejection made me lose my baby before he even got a chance to live. I never told anyone this. Only my mother knew. I found solace on Colin's company. He showered me with love and adoration, and we soon got married. When Ronan came back and I knew he was my mate, the pain of losing my baby was still there, and I blamed him for it. I didn't give him a chance to explain himself to me, and I wasn't going to risk my newborn baby's happiness and stability. She needed her dad. But now that I know the truth, I wish Ronan can forgive me, and I hope he is willing to give us a second chance." Dad roared loudly and was held in place by the guards. He kicked and trashed, watching how mom and Ronan kissed profoundly in front of all of us to watch. "Aela, baby no! You can't do this to us. I did all of this because I love you. Saoirse, honey. Please talk to your mom. She can't do this to us." I was silently crying. He was desperate, but mom and Ronan continued to hold each other. "With what right, Colin? Haven't you done enough? You caused my mate to lose our child. It doesn't matter how many years have passed, that pain will remain there. But now that we're together, I will make her swollen with my children, and I hope that with my love, she can finally find some peace." "Fuck you Ronan, don't you dare touch her! She's mine!" Dad continued to trash on his seat, snarling and kicking incessantly. " People order! I Alpha James, now I'm ready for my verdict. The council will provide Ms. Aela and Mr. Ronan with all the necessary arrangements for them to start a new life here or back in their country. Ms. Aela, you need to reject Mr. Colin now and then you and Mr. Ronan will mark each other." Mom stepped closer to dad, and he looked at her hopeful. His bottom lip was trembling. "Aela, baby... please!" I, Aela Thorn healer of the Moon Shadow pack, reject you, Colin Thorn, for the crimes of killing my baby and making me reject my rightful mate." Dad gave a painful roar. It was gutural. Ronan grabbed mom then and extended his canines, marking her as his. Mom did the same, and Dad looked about to pass out from the pain. Alpha James wasn't done, though. "Mr. Colin, you will spend 1 year of jail time and will be relocated far away from your now ex mate. The council will look for your true mate and see if she can take you back once you have completed your sentence. We can not force her to accept you, being that she is not part of our world, but we could try. You are all dismissed now." I went to hug mom and Ronan, and we all left the room together. In the following weeks, I could see how their relationship flourished. Mom was glowing all the time. I had never seen her so happy. Renzo had moved me to a room at the Alpha's mansion to give them privacy. 6 months later, Mom and Ronan decided to go back to Ireland to start anew. She was already pregnant, and Ronan was always doting on her. Grandma Maeve was thrilled. I promised to visit soon. I had gone back to high school at the pack. With Renzo here, things were more bearable. I would visit dad once a month, but every time I went, he looked worse. The Goddess was punishing him for going against the mate bond.Renzo 21. Saoirse 17 Renzo POV: I will finally take over the pack in another month. Everything is prepared for the ceremony right after Saoirse's 18th birthday. That night, like always, we'll wait for 12am together, but this time, I will finally make her mine. It had gotten almost impossible to control myself. Lately, our makeout sessions have become steamier, and I know if I found myself alone with her one more time, I won't be able to stop. She had moved to the mansion a long time ago, and having her so close all the time was driving me crazy with need. Her scent was everywhere. Her tantalizing body called to me every time she was nearby, and her taste, Goddess, she tasted better than I had imagined, better than the sweetest nectar. What happened last night can not be repeated again, for now. It was late last night, and I was still working on some documents I needed for the packs' meeting next week. She entered my office with nothing but a white silky rob and a short nighty. Her
Saoirse POV: Renzo had just left, and I missed him already. I feel anxious when he is not with me. I feel like he is all I have. Mom and Grandma are so far away and Dad avoids me all the time. The shewolves still are whispering nasty things about me. Stacy and her group of friends are the worst. Just now, she passed by close to me and faked a cough that sounded more like 'wolfless.'' Her minions burst out laughing. Another group of male wolves was ahead. Some of them go in my class. One of them, Cade I think, waves at me, and I waved back. One of his friends slapped the back of his head, and he laughed nervously. I know many of them have a crush on me, but I only have eyes for Renzo. As I passed by them, I heard them murmuring. I could only make up some words, like 'Alpha's woman' and 'hot.'' I have no werewolf hearing. I sighed. As I entered my room inside the Alpha's mansion, I found my bed already made and everything organized. The omegas treated me like their luna already. I
Renzo POV: 'Blaze stupid wolf, would you shut up?' I looked at the female again. She had black hair and hazel eyes. Her face was covered in a dust of freckles she was cute. She stepped forward, and Blaze, my friend, not my wolf, Goddess, was it ever so confusing? My friend looked from me to her, trying to figure out what was going on. "What is happening? Azalea, sister, do you know each other?" Azalea, that's her name. She gave her brother the widest smile. "Brother, he's my mate! I finally found my mate after almost 4 years." Elder Patrick almost squealed with delight and loudly announced it to everyone who had ears and was interested to know " My dearest niece is mated to an Alpha. The Alpha heir of the powerful Moon Shadow Pack." Everyone was staring at us at this point. Great! Just great. "Renzo, we're going to be brother in laws. This is magnificent. I wouldn't trust my sister to anyone but you. But come on, don't be shy. This is my twin sister, Azalea. Azalea, t
I was standing completely naked now. I kicked off my heels and stood still, barefoot. Renzo's eyes had darkened. They would flicker between his and the ones of his wolf. The look of lust and adoration he was giving me was becoming too much for me. I covered my breasts with one hand and my pussy with the other. He quickly stood up and grabbed both of my hands from my wrists. He then held them with one hand behind my back. He continued staring at me with veiled eyes, and he growled under his breath. "Don't hide from me, angel. You're absolutely divine." His voice sounded raspy. He kissed and sucked the crook of my neck, making me shudder. I wasn't sure how we transferred to the bed between kissing and fondling each other. He was flat on the bed and pulled me on top of him. "Sit on my face, little one, come on." He was still wearing his white shirt and jeans. The bulk on his pants was alarmingly big. Some of the buttons of his shirt had come undone due to the frantic exploration of o
Renzo POV: I left the goddess in my room reluctantly. I knew the dreaded conversation with my dad couldn't be postponed any longer. I was still on cloud 9 after finally claming her. The memory of her whimpers as her tits were bouncing with each of my thrusts was making me hard once more. ' My wolf was content as well. Her pleasure was our satisfaction. Now, I have to work on Plan B with Shane in order to keep her. There is no way I'm letting her go. The stupid council has too much power. They enforced new laws without subjecting them to public vote. But they don't know the lengths I'd go to to keep my woman. I was surprised to find my mother in dad's office too. I already knew Shane would be there as well. "Alright, son. We know everything. Elder Patrick called me earlier to give me the 'good news'." It was then that I noticed mom had been crying. "Oh, my child. How did Saoirse take it?" Oh, she took it pretty well, if I may say. An image of her impaled with my cock and
Renzo POV: The night of Saoirse's birthday arrived sooner than expected. The days flew by between my responsibilities with the pack and being balls deep inside Saoirse the rest of the time. Today, I have cleared my schedule just for her. She was wearing an elegant off the shoulder shirt that gave me quite the view of her breasts. a thin belt enmarked her tiny waist, and a silky white skirt flowed above her knees. She looked, exquisit, elegant, like a Luna. The only luna I'd ever want. "Ready Little One?" "Where are we going?" I kissed her hand while I guided her to the car. "Is a surprise, angel." It was a 15-minute drive to the new mansion. Initially, I was going to take her to the city to a fancy restaurant, but Shane informed me that, other packs, the Elders and my Luna to be have arrived since yesterday and were staying in hotels. My Alpha ceremony was tomorrow, and I won't be able to share that momentus occasion with the love of my life. I parked near the entrance an
Renzo POV: I had barely slept last night, and I definitely wasn't in the mood to deal with in-laws and my unwanted mate. My wolf feels sorry for Fay, and in a way, I feel sorry for Azalea, too. The mate bond is a curse. I found them having breakfast with my parents chatting amicably. As soon as Azalea sees me, her face lights up, and I feel like scumb. My friend Blaze doesn't look as happy to see me. "Son, you're back. I'm sorry I sent you to our branch upstate. If I had known your mate was coming earlier, I would have gone in your stead." I approached Azalea and kissed her hand. Damn these sparks. They purposely sat her on my left side too. She kept looking at me adoringly. I gave her a tight smile "I wasn't expecting you yesterday. I'm sorry I wasn't here when you came." "It was my fault, Renzo. When my sister told me she was staying at a hotel alone, I drove earlier to be with her. I thought she would be staying here in your pack and not in a strange city by herself.
Saoirse POV: I woke up in an unfamiliar place. Renzo was not in bed. There was no sign of him. I got up with a wince. He was kind of rough last night. I saw the shirt he was wearing last night. I put it on and got out of the bedroom. This was a penthouse. There was a kitchen equipped with everything. My mouth was dried. I opened the fridge looking for water and the fridge was well stocked. It had all the things that I like to eat. I drank some apple juice before I kept exploring. This place had no windows at all. Further down there's a gym, a theater room, a big living room. A small library filled with romance novels and encyclopedias. I searched for my phone unsuccessfully. I started to panic again. I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach when I couldn't find it. I tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. There was a code box on the side. I tried several combinations with no luck. This is the safety room, and I'm trapped inside. I went back to the bedroom and I found a note