~ Alister's POV~Alister woke up feeling all alone in his bed, and the bright sunlight filled the room. Luciana had opened the curtains, but she hadn't woken him up. Using his super sharp senses, he figured out that there were people inside the house. He could hear voices coming from downstairs, all the way up to his room.Feeling tired and sleepy, Alister swung his exhausted legs over the edge of the bed and stood up. He quickly took a shower and then made his way downstairs to where all the noise was coming from. The house was filled with commotion, but the voices he heard weren't those of his own children. Instead, they were the voices of other kids who were playing in the backyard.Alister spotted Luciana in the kitchen and walked over to her. Sneaking up from behind, he wrapped his arms around her and gave her a sweet kiss on the neck."Good morning, my love," he greeted her, unable to resist grabbing a juicy berry from the bowl on the table right in front of her.But Luciana was
Alister's POVAlister turned his attention to the two young boys by his side, particularly focusing on Omar, who seemed to be having some difficulties with his shifting. Every time Omar attempted to shift, he would stop midway, unable to complete the transformation. Noah had mentioned that the boy was afraid to fully shift into his Omega form, but Alister couldn't help but wonder if there was something else bothering him.He knelt down to Omar's eye level and looked into the boy's eyes, asking, "Are you comfortable like this?"Omar hesitated for a moment before responding, "I don't want to go any further..."Alister observed the patches of white fur covering Omar's body and noticed the emergence of sharp claws on his hands and legs. As long as Omar could keep up with the run, Alister thought they would be fine. On the other hand, Keita's half-black and brown wolf was already running in circles, playfully and chasing its own tail and emitting adorable growling sounds.With a shake of
~ Luciana's POV~Luciana's gaze shifted to the door as it swung open, revealing her two boys entering the house hand-in-hand. Her mate, Alister, was absent, but seeing Keita and Omar together gave her a sense of relief. The run they had gone on seemed to have worked its magic in mending their bond. Letting out a sigh, she felt grateful that things had returned to normal between them."Good morning, Luna," greeted the warrior who had accompanied the boys back home. Luciana smiled warmly at him and expressed her gratitude before he departed. Turning her attention back to her sons, she observed that Keita still had traces of wetness in his eyes, while Omar clung tightly to his hand."Go freshen up," she instructed them gently, "and then come downstairs for breakfast." Luciana watched as Omar tugged Keita along, both of them ascending the stairs to do as she had asked. Returning to the table, Luciana resumed sorting through the pile of mail that had accumulated. She had noticed that th
Luciana's POVWith determination in her eyes, Luciana walked over to her closet and pulled it open. She scanned the shelves, searching for a secure spot to tuck away the letter. Finally, she found an old suitcase buried at the back. Carefully, she tucked the letter deep inside, ensuring it was well-hidden from prying eyes. Closing the closet door, she let out a small breath of relief. Her mind shifted to the immediate task at hand – going to the bathroom to wash up. It was a mundane activity, but it provided her with a momentary distraction from the whirlwind of emotions that had consumed her. Luciana left the room, closing the door behind her, and made her way to the bathroom to find solace in the simple routine of self-care. Luciana glanced at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, her appearance reflecting the emotional turmoil she had been through. Her face was still flushed from crying, and her eyes showed traces of tears. Determined to compose herself, she reached for the fauc
~ Alister's POV~For the first time in a long while, Alister walked into his office and it was empty. Like devoid of a certain werewolf and Beta who had claimed the space as his own over the years even though he had his own office.If Elijah wasn't there in the office, then he should be in his own office.Alister let out a tired sigh, turned around, and made his way towards Elijah's office. He could hear the rhythmic beating of Elijah's heart, indicating that he was inside. Alister didn't bother to knock on the door; he simply pushed it open, only to come to a sudden halt when he realized that Elijah wasn't alone.What the hell was it with him and interrupting people in their offices these days. He mused himself with a mixture of amusement and frustration.Both individuals in the room turned their heads to look at him, and Elijah, who happened to be one of them, let out a groan. The other person, a woman whose name he couldn't recall but whose face he recognized, blushed in response
Alister's POV"Uncle Helster..." Elijah muttered, his voice filled with a mixture of disbelief and uncertainty. Alister stared at him in silence, allowing the name sink into his mind so he could mentally process what his beta was telling him. Uncle Helster was the same brother who betrayed his father and caused his father’s death. He had been a kid then, and because they wanted peace in the pack, they had held their hands from pursuing Helster and killing him for betraying their pack."Uncle Helster?" Alister repeated, his voice calm but his heart pounding with a mix of anger and confusion. He wanted to ensure that he understood correctly.Elijah, too, seemed to be grappling with the enormity of the revelation. He moved closer, taking a seat beside Alister and sharing the weight of the shocking truth. His voice trembled slightly as he spoke."I'm still in shock myself, Alister. I saw him that night of the attack, and something about him felt familiar. I couldn't quite put my finger o
~ Luciana's POV~In the dim moonlight, Luciana found herself deep within a dense forest, surrounded by towering trees that seemed to reach up to the sky. The moon's gentle glow managed to seep through the thick foliage, creating a mystical atmosphere. As she darted through the trees, the silver light danced upon the ground, casting eerie, shifting shadows that played tricks on her eyes.Her heart pounded in her chest, pounding like the bass of her favorite song at full volume. With every step she took, the sound of her own rushing footsteps reverberated in her ears, a constant reminder of her urgent mission. The air felt heavy and thick, making it hard for her lungs to fill with oxygen. Her breaths came in short bursts, as if she was blowing out candles on a birthday cake, desperately trying to catch her breath in between.Sweat poured down her forehead, dripping onto her eyelashes, creating an annoying sting that made her want to rub her eyes. But there was no time for that. She had
Luciana's POV"He really doesn't care... I mean, for him to invite me to his mating ceremony after having two mates already... the guy has absolutely no Shame," Alister scoffed.Reed had actually extended a personal invitation to Alister for his upcoming mating ceremony? The shocking revelation instantly filled her with a wave of anxiety, causing her chest to tighten as she grappled with the implications of this newfound information.She had the letter currently hidden in the deepest parts of her closet, so how was that even possible. How did he find out about the invitation.A whirlwind of emotions engulfed her, a mix of fear, worry, and a hint of anger. Her throat felt constricted, making it difficult to steady her shaky breaths.Luciana fought to regain control over her emotions, brushing away a stray tear that rolled down her cheek. She refused to shed tears over Reed. "Wait a minute! He invited you personally?" Elijah questioned."Yeah... though I guess I can still decline since
I year later The wind blew again, this time stronger than the first. Alister adjusted the thick fur cloak on Luciana’s shoulders and smiled as she buried her head in the crook of his arms. In her condition, she wasn’t supposed to be there but she was as stubborn as him. “Do you think she’s looking down on us and regretting what she did?" Luciana mumbled. Alister sighed; he knew that Ophelia regretted what she did and that was why she had killed herself, but he didn't know whether she had found peace in the afterlife. “I hope she found peace after all”, he mumbled. “ I miss her…the kids too” Luciana said. Alister nodded. He wouldn’t admit it, but he also missed her. He had forgiven her for what she did and would have loved it if Ophelia knew that she was forgiven. They stayed that way for a while before someone cleared their throat behind them. He knew who it was even before he turned to face the person. Elijah was standing there with a white rose in his hands, Ophelia’s favorit
Alister’s POVThe fight is in full force, and so far, the Black Moon pack seems to be holding their own. He looked around the fighting ground once again and couldn’t spot his uncle Helster. He knew his uncle’s wolf by now. If Helster’s wolf wasn’t on the battlefield, then where was he?A rogue charged at him, and he pounced on the wolf, tearing its spine away from its body and killing it instantly. The more Rogues they fight and kill, the more additional Rogues charge out of the woods.He saw Elijah finishing off another rogue, and his mind linked to him.“Helster is not here; why?”Elijah turned around and shifted into his human form. He ran back to where Alister was standing, already shifted into his human form.“I wouldn't want to believe that he’s hiding." Alister said.Elijah shook his head and said, “He wants the pack; he’s not hiding. I think he wants to sneak into the pack from another border. Catch us unawares." he said.Just then, as Alister wanted to respond, Peter’s
Luciana’s POVElder Haruto is dead. Wilson had said to her last night after he had returned to his house. He was now the head of the council and would preside over their case. She felt relieved that things were indeed working in their favor.Luciana shifted in her chair. She was waiting for their case to be called, like every other person who was there. She looked around, trying to see if Alpha Reed was already there, but she didn’t see him.Maybe it was a good thing that they would meet inside and not out in the open, she didn't know if she could control herself if she saw him out there in the open.“Black Velvet Pack!" a werewolf standing by the door called.She saw an Alpha stand up and walk into the room where the hearing was being held. Their case was the next one; she had seen the order earlier when Wilson had spoken to her.She pulled the folder out and held it firmly on her lap. The future of their pack depended on her, and as much as she had been the one who had caused all th
Alister’s POVIt was hard. Knowing that his mate was somewhere in the council, doing what he was supposed to be doing, was hard. It had been hard letting her go, and even now, he had to restrict himself from entering a car and driving to the council." Daddy… I want to pee." Keita said, tapping his leg.Alister rolled his eyes, looking down at the boy. “You just did that like five minutes ago”, he mumbled.Keita frowned. “I know, but I still want to go. Mom would be upset if I peed on myself,” he said, pouting his lips.Alister shook his head. Either Keita was missing his mother and didn’t know how to communicate his feelings, or he was trying to be difficult and frustrate him. He suspected it was both.“Fine, let’s go”, he said, picking Keita up. The moment he moved to leave, Omar jumped up from the chair and followed them. Alister sighed. It was going to be hard trying to pull Omar away from him when the time came to defend the pack, and Luciana was not yet back.Thankfully, the re
Reed’s POVReed arrived at the council the next morning. He could feel his victory, and that gave him the confidence to enter the council building. He still had time before the hearing, so he decided to pay a visit to Veronica, his mother.Her office was not far from the academy. He climbed the stairs and walked down the hallway until he got to her door.He knocked twice and waited for her response before pushing the door open and entering the small office. His mother was sitting behind her desk, and she looked like she had never aged since he last saw her.Veronica lifted her head and the surprise on her face was obvious. He didn't blame her for being shocked at him standing in her office; he too would be shocked if he were in her position.Growing up, they never had the best mother-son relationship. She was more like a figure who was just there beside his father. He hated her for that—for not loving him like every other mother loved their children.She pulled the glasses off her fac
Luciana’s POVLuciana closed the zipper of her luggage with a sigh. She was ready to leave, but her heart couldn’t bear to see them all as she was leaving. She could hear the different voices gathered in her living room to bid her goodbye.She sighed and dragged her luggage out of the room, walking down the stairs.“Oh Lucia." Ophelia mumbled, coming up to her to envelope her in a huge hug. Luciana buried herself in the hug.It wasn’t that she was going away from the council for long. Hell, she was just going to be gone for two or three days, so she didn't understand why they were all acting like she was going to be gone for a year.“Take care of yourself and my boys,” she muttered close to Ophelia’s ears.Ophelia nodded her head and released her. “I will. Stay safe,” she said, taking the luggage from Luciana and carrying it outside towards the waiting car.Alister was the next one to come up to her. He was holding Omar, who had refused to let him go and was clinging to him.“You can
Reed’s POVReed was restless. That was the only word sufficient to describe his state of mind and how he was feeling right now. He hated when things were not within his control.He sighed, dragging his fingers through his hair for the umpteenth time as he paced in front of his desk. A few more days and he would get his heart's desire—the land he had desired for years—and even though it was now within reach, he hated the fact that it was not within his control.Helster was coordinating everything, and the rogue Alpha had warned him to stay put until he gave the command.He checked the time, and as if in sync, someone knocked on his door. He took a deep breath and waited.“ Come in," he answered.The door opened, and a man entered his office, closing the door behind him. Just the person he had been waiting for.“You're late…" Reed fired.The man sighed. “I'm sorry, Alpha, it took a great deal of trying to navigate my way to your pack and to avoid being noticed,” he replied.Reed rolled
Luciana's POVShe recoiled in shock. Even though there was a possibility that Alister must have told Elijah about Alpha Reed, she didn’t think he would tell Elijah about Keita’s real father too.Elijah shook his head and said, “I deduced it myself. Don’t think Alister told me. The day Alpha Reed visited the pack, on his way out, he bumped into Keita,” he said.Luciana felt her heart race as her breath hitched. What? Alpha Reed had met Keita. No one told her that. She felt angry that she had not been there to protect Keita from the Alpha.A different kind of fear enveloped her as she thought of Alpha Reed discovering Keita's true identity. He wouldn’t have noticed that Keita was his son, right? She looked at Elijah, noticing now that her eyes were blurry.“He didn't...” she started to ask, but Elijah reassured her by shaking his head."no, I didn't let him touch Keita. However, he noticed how their scents were familiar. Everything started to make sense then. why you would hide the lett
Luciana’s POVIt was at the break of dawn when Luciana left her home in search of the one person who could help her achieve her goal. She had not bothered discussing her decision with Alister that morning; she already knew what he was going to say to her.She was not surprised when she entered the office building and saw people already on the ground floor. They were preparing for an attack, and everyone was on alert.She strolled up the stairs to the alpha’s office floor and gently closed the gap between Alister’s office and Elijah’s office. She could see light coming out from under Elijah’s door and knew immediately that the beta was around.Luciana gently knocked on the door, and when she heard a grunted reply, she turned the handle and entered the office.Elijah was currently sitting behind his desk and had not looked up at her since she entered. She walked over to the front of his desk and stood there. When it was clear that he was busy with what he was doing, she cleared her thro