Lana's senses were altered to do the will of Tyler. Questioning him sounded like a sin and a challenge to his authority. She obediently crawled to the bed, her mouth tasting like a chunk of salt, acidic yet desirable.Her back, bent, her hair cascading from side to side, she pushed her ass in the air, waiting for the intrusion from Tyler. Tyler began to circle her as precisely as a predator to its prey. His eyes were on her perfect body that has bruises showing how strong she was. His mate was a true definition of strength and knowledge for having fought with retreating.This news wouldn't sit well with the elders back at the pack, especially since he hasn't openly announced that she was his mate even though they knew it or suspected it. The announcement needed to be made for everyone to concede her. Yet, here he was in a hotel room, flooded with humans, about to claim her. Oh, Tyler. Do you even know anything about her?At once, he stepped behind her, positioning them in between her
The streaks of bright light coming into the room through the small separation between the drapes shine in Lana's face. It made her squint in discomfort. If only someone could get rid of such misery for her, she would be grateful. No one did that.She ran her hand over the soft sheets, intentionally extending it to the other end of the bed with hopes to find a hard muscle there. To her disappointment, she met emptiness. Only the wrinkled nature of that side gave away that a hefty person once lay there. Where did he go? Did he travel back without her? It was too early to start thinking.She grumbled and stood, still feeling like a drunk bride-to-be a morning after her bachelorette party. She fumbled with her steps, moving toward the light. Each step was a reminder of the sin of last night. She hissed and smiled at the shameful but fulfilling act. She has never felt so happy and free until this morning. Lana was sure the entire environment heard them from the screams.Whatever gave her th
Brushing off the idea, they finished getting ready and went down to meet the guys. Once Kamala saw Lana, she winked at her. Tyler went around to address Viktor, Levi, Aragon, and Frankie.“Lana, how are you feeling today?”“Fine, Kamala. Have you healed?”“Yep. Tyler claimed you last night and the whole world felt it. Congratulations.”“Really? You heard us?”“The whole hotel did. You both couldn't contain your excitement.”Lana was flushed with embarrassment. Chuckling, she went with Tyler and Viktor to one of the vans, Viktor driving. They wasted no time in hurrying back to the pack house since they knew that they had issues to deal with. Tyler was so glued to Lana. He found peace, and realization and felt complete staying next to her.The raving of the gravel, underneath the tires, showed they had begun their journey. A long one. Tyler's hand reached for Lana's as his eyes scanned the phone in his hand. He was going through reports from Elijah. Once out of a pack's territory, it us
“Stop the car, Viktor. I need to talk to Lana.”The van came to a screeching halt right outside the barriers into the packhouse. Viktor stepped out, walking over to the second van. Lana was sitting upright, arms crossed over her chest, eager to hear what Tyler had to say. “You are yet to learn more of me and this pack. Yes, you are my Luna, but don't talk back at me or bring up solutions that would worsen situations. You rule beside me. Not above me, Lana. Understood?”“Yes. I am sorry if I overstepped my boundaries. I just want the best for you and the lack.”“Your intentions aren't bad, but your projection is. When I ask your opinion, then you can give it. You will continue training with Elijah and Katida. You are wolfless, but your skills are spectacular. I need you strong and ready because something unpredictable might happen.”Yes, it would happen indeed. “I understand.”“Viktor told me that before Kamala jumped the window, you perceived that she was in trouble. How did that hap
Katida's heart sinking into her stomach was the first thing that happened, followed by her knuckles turning white as she gripped her seat so tightly that the wooden hands were crushing.“With respect, Alpha Tyler. It can't happen. We are already a mockery for the other packs. Imagine how insignificant we will become if two outsiders rule this lack. It is enough that you became Alpha. But, putting another wolfless, outsider without memory will put this pack in chaos,” Elder Zayn's concerned voice rumbled.“We accept outsiders, true. But, your case was an exception. We have to know who our Luna is,” Elder Anil added.“Well, we didn't expect this so sudden. Her one-month grace window hasn't elapsed, and already she proved herself with the attack. If not for Lana, Kamala would have been more hurt than she was. If only we could give her a chance,” Viktor projected.“That is impossible. The rule states that an Alpha should come from an original lineage of a werewolf lack. Since ours isn't,
Quickly, Kamala helped Lana get ready. Kaylee was organizing some she-wolves who were to stand guard. Katida was nowhere to be seen.Kamala dressed Lana in a simple purple gown that radiated under the moonlight. Lana remembered that the last time this happened, it was ripped off her hands by people she trusted. It was the best day of her life and turned into a memory of the worst day of her life. Today, that narrative changed. Her destiny to rule was getting fulfilled. As she swayed from side to side, turning around in excitement to make sure that all her details were right, Kamala wiped a fake tear. She was so happy but wasn't a crier. “I am happy for you. From being rescued to ruling us. That can only be the doing of the moon goddess.” She added more petals to the garland she had over Lana's head.Indeed, it was the doing of the Moon Goddess. She gave her a second chance at everything. What she did with it was entirely up to her. With one last glance at the mirror, she took the or
Everyone went back to partying.The music got cranked up louder, and insanity seemed to fill the air. Lana went and sat on a chair next to the bonfire. She looked over at Tyler, who was now standing with Elijah. For once, they didn’t have the usual tension between them. Tyler always reprimanding Elijah and Elijah continually trying to keep Tyler on track. Viktor didn't care much. He was engrossed with his mate. Both of them smooch to the distaste of Kaylee.Elijah caught her looking at them, and gave her a look that suggested she had been accepted and only needed to relax. She smiled at him and continued enjoying the high life of the night. The drink was pretty powerful. She had a buzz going almost instantly.Levi walked over to her. “Congratulations, Luna.”“Thank you. Congratulations on your promotion, too.”He smiled and sat on the empty chair next to her. “You know, I used to imagine this day for myself and Kamala. Never knew it would never happen. All I feel is emptiness and a br
Tyler and Lana walked back to the party, which had devolved into something that looked straight out of a movie. Most of the pack members were fully transformed, others, were half-transformed as they sang and danced around the fire. Those who weren't involved were making out in different corners. Only those in patrol stayed alert, darting their eyes in different directions. Also, the place was more illuminated than how they left it before heading to the woods. Beautiful birds diverted in the night sky too. Lana was still flushed, wishing Tyler hadn't played with her like that. Still, in a daze, they walked together to the same chair, she had previously sat on. Katida saw them and came over.“Hey, Lana,” she said, “Let’s have a little chat.”Tyler wanted to object, but Lana patted him on the back reassuringly. She wasn't scared. In fact, it was a good opportunity for her to put Katida in her place by asking her to stay away from her mate.She reluctantly parted from Tyler and followed