It was autumn in the Atlantic Kingdom, and the evening's weather was not for the religious. The cool breeze outside was perfect for a cozy night in, and Alpha Damon had just returned home from a long day of work. He took a warm bath to relax and freshen up before dinner.As he waited for his meal, his wife Lebotha walked past him in her newly bought silky blue gown. Damon couldn't take his eyes off her. "Oouuu my love, it looks as if the gown was specifically designed for you. You look absolutely gorgeous," he complimented her.Lebotha blushed at his words, but she didn't feel as high as she walked into the kitchen. Damon, however, couldn't resist his wife's beauty. He contemplated having a sweet snack before dinner and decided to go to the kitchen to see if Lebotha could join him.He stood behind her, feeling her curves and shapes as he tried to get her aroused. Unfortunately, Lebotha denied him pleasure; she wasn't in the mood."Hey babe, don't you feel this weather?" Damon spoke so
George tried to focus on his surroundings, hoping to find a way out. The coven's members, dressed in dark robes, were preoccupied with their rituals. They danced around a blazing fire, their voices chanting in unison, the eerie melody resonating within the walls of the cave. The hypnotic, flickering shadows cast by the flames seemed to reach out for him, but he shook off the feeling of dread that threatened to paralyze him.A witch had approached him earlier, her face obscured by the hood of her robe, and had whispered a spell that would set him free. He didn't know why she had chosen to help him, but he didn't have the luxury of questioning her motives. He needed to escape.He started to chant the spell under his breath, his voice barely audible above the cacophony of the coven's ritual. As he chanted, he felt a surge of power flow through him. It was as if a dormant force within him had awakened, filling him with newfound strength and determination. He knew that he had succeeded in
Hailey! Hailey!! Lebotha's voice echoed throughout the house as she called for her second daughter. She needed Hailey to come and carry her baby brother, Lucas, while she attended to some chores. But Hailey wasn't around. She had left for Alvin's place."Maybe she's gone to Alvin's place," Lisa, Hailey's older sister, chimed in."Alvin? Do I know him?" Lebotha asked, trying to recall who this mysterious Alvin was."Yes, Alvin. Have you forgotten? She invited him… he came to the banquet Dad held last time," Lisa replied, clearly exasperated."Oh, that stupid-looking boy! Hailey must be crazy," Lebotha criticized, shaking her head in disapproval.Lisa couldn't help but laugh at her mother's reaction. She knew how much Hailey liked Alvin and how much it would bother her to hear their mother talk about him like that. As Lisa's laughter subsided, she caught a glimpse of Hailey walking towards them. She quickly composed herself, trying to maintain a straight face.However, Hailey had overhea
When Lisa reached home, she found her mother relaxing in the living room. "Mother, I have news about Rose that will make you happy," Lisa announced. Lebotha looked up from her book, her interest piqued. "Well, don't keep me in suspense. What is it?""I went to see Brenda this evening and she told me all about how Rose is being treated badly by Alpha Alex. According to Brenda, Rose is little more than Alex's slave, facing many difficulties and hardships. Brenda says being mated to Alex is not good for Rose at all."A slow, satisfied smile spread across Lebotha's face. "Is that so? Well, it seems Rose is finally learning her place. I knew she was not fit to be Alpha Alex's mate.""My thoughts exactly," Lisa agreed. "Rose does not deserve someone as high-ranking as Alpha Alex. She is beneath him."Lebotha chuckled in amusement. "And now she is being treated as such. This news has brightened my day. I hope Rose continues to suffer and is miserable in her position. It will teach her a les
After twenty-five long years, Alex finally returned to his hometown of Atlantic. However, he felt like a stranger in a place he once called home. As he walked through the familiar marketplace, no one seemed to recognize him. All the faces were new, strangers going about their business. "Hey handsome, what can we do for you?" asked two young women, smiling flirtatiously. Alex was lost, unable to find his way to the place he grew up in, his family home. He asked the women for directions to Fernando's place, and to "the Luna" - his mother. "Hmm, what business does a sweet young man like you have..." Another woman began to ask suspiciously before an older woman interrupted her. "It's just down the road and across. You'll find what you're looking for there," the older woman said, pointing Alex in the right direction. As Alex left, he overheard them talking about him. "He might be Luna's runaway son, Alex," one of the younger women said. "Yes, but he looks so much younger," said the ot
Alex had been shown his room by his brother Charles.Alex’s POV:As I sat in my room, I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by my emotions. The room was a reminder of my past life, and the memories of my late wife Henrietta flooded my mind.I looked around the room and saw that it was cleaned frequently, almost as if they were expecting me to return one day. I felt a sense of guilt and regret for leaving my family behind, and for not being there for my mother and brother when they needed me the most.The scent of Henrietta's perfume still lingered in the room, and I couldn't hold back my tears. I wept uncontrollably, holding onto the bedspread tightly as I mourned the loss of my wife again and the pain of everything I had missed out on.The current condition of my mother only added to my grief, and I felt a sense of helplessness and despair wash over me. I thought I had gotten through this pain and moved on, but the moment I stepped foot in Atlantic Kingdom and saw my mother, it all ca
The news of Alex's return had spread like wildfire across the Atlantic kingdom, leaving the council members and the conspirators who had plotted against Luna,the Fernando's, in a state of fear and panic. They knew that Alex's return could mean trouble for them, especially if he decided to reclaim his position as the Alpha.They held a meeting together to discuss on what to do with Alex’s return: “So what do we have to do now Alex’s returned?,he would try to claim back his position as the Alpha”,a councilman said. panic was evident in his tone. The coup they had staged to usurp the Fernando clan's rule would now be jeopardized. “Uh from the source of my news, it’s said Alex doesn’t have his mind on it. I don’t think they (Alex’s family) told him yet”,another added hopefully. If Alex was unaware of his rightful position as the Alpha, they still had time to consolidate their power. “Luna wouldn’t want to let him know, I believe she has always been doubtful and afraid Alex would be a
Years back, Josiah and Japheth King grew up without their father, who had died in a fierce battle against the witches alongside Alpha Fuentes. Their mother, now a widow, never forgave Hobert, her brother-in-law, for not being able to protect her husband, and his younger brother. Josiah, in particular, held a deep grudge against Hobert for what he saw as a betrayal of family loyalty.Hobert, for his part, felt guilty for his mistakes in the battle. He had lost the respect and value he once held in the eyes of the King's family. But he was determined to make amends and rebuild, after having suffered many casualties. Despite their shared tragedy, Hobert's relationship with his nephews became strained over time. Hobert's visits to their home became less and less frequent, and when he did come, the atmosphere was tense and unfriendly. Josiah, in particular, would barely acknowledge his uncle's presence.Josiah, in particular, harbored a deep resentment towards Hobert. He blamed him for
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Rose’s POV:Five years have passed. I watch my son Jeremy play in the sand, giggling as Glenda and Daphne act as his aunties and George as one of his uncles. I sit on the porch remembering Alex, Jeremy's father and Charles, his kind uncle. I don't know what the future holds but I chose peace. "When you choose peace, be ready to say a lot of goodbyes," I often think.Jeremy looks at me, smiling. Then his eyes turn from blue to bright green. I gasp in shock. "Come here, Jeremy," I call to my little son. "You're safe under my love," I whisper. Alex is a lycan and I am half werewolf, half witch. The prophecy has long passed, yet here sits a child of two worlds. Jeremy cuddles close. I stroke his hair, thinking of the journey that brought us here. I thought I was fleeing my past, but it followed me in this precious child. Glenda comes to the porch. "All okay, Rose?" she asks, looking from me to Jeremy. I smile. "More than okay. This is where I'm meant to be."She hugs us both. "Family
George POV:I had made camp for the night and was sitting by the fire when I heard a sound in the bushes. I saw a frazzled young woman had collapsed unconscious. As I reached her, a lunar birthmark shone luminously on her back - this must be the girl I've sought for so long, the prophecy told of! I turned her over and gasped. "Isn't this Alpha King Alex's mate?" I hesitated, unsure what to do. But as I tried to leave, she grabbed my hand weakly and pleaded, "Please help me." I could not leave her so I took her in, building up the fire. When she awoke, I gave her food and water. The next day we set off towards Hazelwood together. As we walked, I felt honored to be helping fulfill the prophecy at last. Soon we came to a junction where my friends Glenda and Daphne greeted us. "George, still don't know the safest route to Hazelwood I see!" Glenda joked. "Very funny," I replied. "This is Rose. Rose, these witches will help guide us home." Daphne smiled warmly at Rose. "You're safe w
"Rose?" Charles whispered, stepping out of the shadows.I breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank God you're here," I whispered back. "I was starting to worry that you wouldn't make it.""Calm down, Rose," Charles said in a comforting voice. "We must leave quickly now." Charles led me to the mysterious hidden door and handed me a book he wrote about our family. "I will make sure to tell my unborn child about you,his Uncle," I vowed through tears. "Will you return?" Charles asked, his voice filled with emotion. "I'll make sure my unborn child knows his roots and father," I sobbed hard, thanking Charles for his love and care. "You must go now, Alex will be back from hunting soon," Charles said as we said our goodbyes, hoping we would meet again.I followed the secret passageway that Charles showed me, escaping from Alex's castle at last. Every minute I stayed was a minute too long, carrying Alex's cub but treated so cruelly. As I hurried through the passage, I rubbed my still-flat belly
Rose’s POV:"The biggest coward of a man is to awaken the love of a woman without the intention of loving her.”After a week. The cold floor felt harsh against my knees as I scrubbed the chambers floor. My stomach churned again as a wave of nausea hit me. I swallowed hard, resisting the urge to vomit. I had to hide this from Alex, I didn't know how he would react. He had been so distant this past week, barely looking at me let alone touching me. The tender love I thought was blossoming between us seemed to be fading away. Hot tears rolled down my cheeks and I wiped them away angrily. What did I expect? I was just a slave, a plaything for him to use as he pleased. But I had started to hope for more. I thought he cared for me. Now I felt like a fool.My mind was troubled with dark thoughts as I worked. If things continued this way, I would have to find a way to escape. I couldn't bear much more of this. I needed to speak with the old physician, the only friend I had here. We hadn't ta
Alex’s POV:I had to go to my older brother Charles and tell him about Rose. It was difficult to admit, but I had to confess that she was the one. The prophecy was real. I stormed into Charles’s study, fuming with anger. “Why didn’t you tell me about Rose? That she is the one the prophecy foretold? I have fallen for the enemy!” Charles looked up calmly from his book. “I wanted you to find love, brother. Rose is special, she is your soulmate.”“She is meant to destroy me!” I slammed my fist on the table. “This is my life at stake. My kingdom. And you see me as the tyrant Alpha King that needs to be overthrown?”Charles sighed. “The kingdom needs change, Alex. Peace. Someone like Rose could help you become a better leader. A better man.” “I rule Atlantic with force to keep order. There is no room for peace,” I growled. “There has been no peace since you divided the packs. Became king after Josiah's treason. Mother would not have wanted this life for you, Alex."I glared at Charles.
George packed his bag slowly, lost in thought. Three weeks and he would be gone from this place. The events of the Christmas party played over and over in his mind. He had stayed quiet, not wanting to draw attention to himself. But now he knew it was time to leave. He had come back to Atlantic for one reason - to find the lunar girl, the prophecy girl. Yet after all this time, he was no closer to the truth. Meanwhile, those accused of crimes were being punished without mercy. Alex's werewolves terrified him. Part of him still wanted to fulfill the task he had been given. But the risk seemed too great now. Better to return to Hazelwood and the simple life he knew there. His hand touched the old coin in his pocket, the one that was supposedly tied to the lunar girl's destiny. He had held onto it all this time, a symbol of the mission. But now, it felt heavier somehow. A reminder of a duty abandoned. He sighed and zipped his bag shut. Three weeks and he would be gone, returning
Rose’s POV:I left the party and went outside for some space. I sat down with my wine, frustrated. After a few minutes, I noticed a small box carefully placed next to my seat. I picked it up and untied it. Inside was a card that said "Happy Birthday little sis." I was stunned. Could it be from the brother I thought was gone? I looked around to make sure no one was watching and opened the card. "You've grown up to be so pretty, stay happy. I'm watching over you little sis," it said. Tears streamed down my cheeks. When I looked up, I caught a glimpse of a figure in the distance fading into the night - it was the black cloak person who had helped me before. Could it be my brother? I blamed myself for not realizing it sooner. Just the other night, I had stood close to him..."Rose!" Lebotha called harshly, walking over with her daughter Lisa. I quickly wiped my tears and stood up tall. I was not the girl Lebotha used to bully.As things were about to get heated, Alpha King Alex appeare
Rose POV:I took a deep breath and looked around at my surroundings. The castle was truly beautiful, though its beauty could not chase away all my doubts. Alex's words and gifts were kind, but I still wondered if he truly understood the pain he had caused me. As I wandered the hallways, I saw Alex approaching with a smile. "Good morning, Rose. I hope you are settling in well."I replied politely,"Good morning, Alpha. Thank you for your hospitality."He chuckled."Please, call me Alex when we're alone. There is no need for such formality between us." I nodded slowly. Over the next two days, Alex showed me great kindness. We took walks in the castle gardens and he told me stories of his childhood. Alex even arranged for us to ride the royal horses out on the trails surrounding the castle.As we rode side by side, Alex's horse came closer to mine."You look radiant today, Rose. I love seeing you smile." I could feel my face flush, but I tried to remain guarded. "Thank you, but do you trul