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The Alpha's Substitute Luna Lily Under Strict Guard
Somewhere in a place I knew I couldn't reach, Austin was holding my hand, his smile shiny and beautiful, and I was happy. Nothinf was between us, nothing could be between us. He was in love with ne. He always will, just like I will always love him. Everything was perfect, flowers grew and the rain was subtle. The music was delicate and the mornings started with beautiful songs of love. It was surreal, almost like a dream, but that was probably what it was.I could feel myself going further away, my limbs slowly going numb. I opened my eyes and Austin was swimming towards me. But then he wasn't. I closed my eyes again as I felt myself drifting, my body going weak. The necklace floated in front of me. I swallowed, feeling a sharp pain pass down my throat.It all started to merge into one picture and even that slowly blurred away. It turned black in an instant."Hazel!" It sounded like some far off yell, soft, yet desperate. "Hazel, please. Hazel, wake up."It went silent, and then I felt
Last Updated : 2022-09-06The Alpha's Substitute Luna The Price For Almost Dying
"I have to go see her. I have to ask why she did that to Lily and why she is so against me being so intensely in love with you. I hate how...I have to hide away because of her and how...""Hazel?" Austin's voice was soft against mine, his eyes calm against mine, his touch warm against mine, and I immediately stopped talking and heaved a sigh. "Please.""What did I say about being reckless, Hazel? What do you want me to do if you get in danger again? What if I am not there in time?"I sighed, tears welling up in my eyes. "Should I just sit back then? I lost everyone, Simon and Eve were the only ones and now one is dead, the other helped deposit her body. How cruel can that be?"Austin heaved a sigh. "Are you going to be looking over me now as I realized I have been doing to you?"My brows furrowed. "What do you mean?""I mean, what of me? How can you say you lost everyone while I am right here?" He moved close to me, his thumb wiping my tears away."Are you in love with me, then?" I a
Last Updated : 2022-09-06The Alpha's Substitute Luna The Funeral
I woke up to the loud mourning howls that normally represented the death of a wolf. Just like that, everything surrounding Eve's death came back and I stood from the empty bed and walked to the window. There was nothing to see, since the ho use was secluded, and I just stood there, gazing off to nothing in particular."Will you be okay?" Austin suddenly asked from behind me and I snapped out of it and turned to me. He was wearing a black suit, with his hair pulled back in a messy, slightly loose man bun."I will. At least, I will hold on till Catherine and Lily pay."He nodded and walked to me. "I ran a pretty bath for you in the other room. Complete with candles and petals. It might make you feel better."I managed a smile and nodded as he patted my hair. I made my way towards the other room and went straight to the bath. He had even kept a robe and a smaller towel for my hair and I just went into the bath.The event of lavender hit my nose and I sighed, a little happily, and still
Last Updated : 2022-09-07The Alpha's Substitute Luna Lily's Confession
Austin leaned away, then pushed my hands off him. I could feel his nails dig into my skin slightly as he did, and I let go of him, my heart in my throat.Simon was still looking at Austin, and for a minute, the only sound to be heard was the cackling of the flames.Austin smiled, a small one sided smile as he nodded and turned to me briefly. He then turned back to Simon, then pushed his hair back into a bun."You know what? You are right. I have been too lenient in my attempt to be a good alpha...I forgot there is no such thing as a good alpha. An alpha is simply a beast."Simon started to smile before Austin stopped the laughter mid way, his hands clasping over Simon's throat. I ran to him, but instead of anger, I saw plain emotionlessness. "Austin." I gasped as he bit down on his bottom lip in a smile."I have been too lenient, haven't I? Now you will come with me."Without a word to me, he broke into a run, disappearing out of my sight.I wasn't as fast as he can be even if I shif
Last Updated : 2022-09-07The Alpha's Substitute Luna Conflicted
"Austin, please." I said as the woman approached her again, the clamps ready to be used. Lily blinked, and I could see the fear in her eyes. I could see the slight apprehension and I knew how she was feeling. Very close to how I felt as those floors broke through.Austin shook his head and the woman pinned Lily down again, and pulled her fingers close. She put in her longest finger and pressed down with all her might and Lily screamed, her chest heaving, her head thrown back. Austin did not flinch, and neither did Beta Liam. But I wouldn't, if I had been in hid position and she had confessed to all of that.After a few minutes, Austin told the woman to move away and she let Lily go, allowing her to breathe. Like looked miserable, her breath ragged, and her stubborn pride gone."Go on." Austin said, releasing my hand. He went and dragged a seat and sat opposite her, without even looking at Simon. Simon probably thought he would be the next."I was..." Austin shook his head and laughe
Last Updated : 2022-09-08The Alpha's Substitute Luna Not So In Love
The sunset was filtering in through the windows by the time I got out of bed. The house was quiet, and there was no indication of Austin. With a large sigh, I walked into my now unfamiliar bathroom and just lay in the hot water, my hair falling on the side slab, my body relaxing in the water.I knew what I should do, but it was a little too hard. Giving up something I had believed I had been fighting for so long was more than a little painful. I stepped out when the water got too cold, and dried up immediately. I checked for clothes, but I didn't exactly feel like wearing anything, so I just donned the dark purple hoodie from Austin. His smell hit me like a sudden wave and I had to stop my self from clinging all over again.There was no one at home, and I just sat around doing nothing. A small knock interrupted my trance and I immediately went to check who it was. I did hope it was Austin, but I knew it wasn't him.Eric stood by the door with a small smile, and I smiled back, still s
Last Updated : 2022-09-09The Alpha's Substitute Luna Rightful Place
He walked to me and handed me a cup. "I wanted to get drunk."I swallowed. "I'll take you to bed, then.""Don't you want to join me instead?" he asked, raising the cup slightly upwards.I shook my head. "I am okay."He nodded and dropped the cup, then picked his own and the bottle and walked his way to the sitting room. I stayed back for a while before I followed, and he sat on the couch.He drank slowly, his eyes focused on nothing in particular, and I could almost feel the way he was going back to the Austin from back then, way before he learned to allow others see his wounds so they could cater for them. His eyes were cold as he drank the first cup, and after that, he just kept it and stared off."You said you wanted to get drunk."He shook his head. "I don't feel like it anymore."He pushed himself on the couch and strightened into a lying position, then stretched his body. As if on cue, I moved forward, helping guide his head to my lap.He gave a small satisfactory sigh as I let
Last Updated : 2022-09-10The Alpha's Substitute Luna Verdict Gone Wrong
Catherine turned to me, her eyes wide as saucers. I was surprised by myself too. But maybe this is what it was all supposed to boil down to. Me giving up because I have felt like I tried enough. Me giving up because I know it's a dead end. Sometimes, the insecurity leaves, but then it's back with full force, because I dont get to hear the things I want to hear. Because I don't get to feel the things I want to feel. So this is probably me being a puny little wolf, running away from the only thing my heart has ever craved."What's that? My rightful place?" She asked, coming to stand in front of me.I shrugged. "I forgive you for everything. I mean, whatever you did with Lily, allowing yourself be manipulated like that. And now that I know you are not really at fault, I want to move away fron your path."She let her eyes sweep over me. "Are you saying this because you got tired of him?""Austin is not a man you can get tired of. You know that. The same way you can't force him to be with
Last Updated : 2022-09-11
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The Alpha's Substitute Luna That's What Love Is
Austin's P.O.V.I took the remaining steps towards the large burial ground, the single rose I had plucked from my recent gardening hobby dangling from my fingers. I hated the amount of time it has taken me to come here, but at least I am making my way to her now, and I hope I let myself get to the very end.The grave was still new, and I found myself slowly kneeling toward it, and I dropped the single flower I'd brought. It will wilter and dry up, unlike my love for her. Unlike this undying love I still feel after so long.The headstone had only three letters written in cursive. "I love you."Nothing more. Because I had no words at all to say to her. In front of her, I am a sinner, and I will probably always be. I have no chance for forgiveness with her. She left, long ago, and in her wake a gaping hole.I let out a long sigh. If Hazel were here, she would have said I am a little too young to sigh like that. I smiled, shaking my head a little.I touched the grave again, my fingers sl
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Faded
9 MONTHS LATERHow long can nine full months be? Probably a little too short when you are anticipating to die. But even shorter with a husband who dotes on you like Austin does.Austin received the congrats half heartedly, and brought in some of thbest healers across different packs to wait on me. Sometimes, I felt a little too protected, but I knew he just wanted to keep me safe.Everyday as I watched my pregnancy grow bigger, I felt the fear surge higher. How would things be for them after I die? Would Austin be able to look past my sacrifice and love the children because they belong to him? It sometimes made me wonder, but I also, learned to push it behind me.Sometimes, I caught him just spaced out a little, and sometimes after I slept, he would hold my hand and end up sleeping on a chair. He didn't seem to mind any of it at all, and didn't show me how worried he was also. For that, I was utterly grateful, more than he knew.I stood in front of the open door, watching the sunset.
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Even if it is The Last Thing I Do
The hall looked nothing like the unfinished one that Austin had shown me just yesterday, and I knew there was definitely no way it could have been done without having to pull all nighters.Dark red and black roses adorned a cleared path, and petals filled the floor I was supposed to walk on. Most of the pack were there, and in the front I could see Catherine, tears glistening brightly in her eyes, yet a small smile on her face.I smiled back at her as Austin slowly accompanied me, the train of my dress behind held up by an omega, and the scroll of the Luna's oath waiting on an elevated stand on which Austin would leave me to go to.He gave me a small reassuring smile as he left my side and then made his way to the stand, a happy smile playing on his lips.The standing ovation that had welcomed us was still ongoing, and Austin let it go on for a few more seconds, before he finally raised a hand and firmly clenched his fist. It immediately died down and he lowered his hand."It is an ho
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Charming
We practiced a lot more, my feet slowly getting accustomed to the introductory steps of the dance while only barely escaping making mistakes towards the middle. I never did get too deep, as Austin just told me to focus on the beginning, and he will ensure we don't make a disaster at the end."Just go with my flow, okay?" he said to me and I ordered, allowing him to lead. It was rather convenient, and I found it easier.We retired to bed after a tired dinner, his hand clasped around my waist, drawing me into him, while his other hand stretched under my head to support it. Before I knew it, I was asleep, his slow, even breaths serving to lure me even deeper.I turned on to my back as the bright sunlight assaulted my eyes, then pulled a pillow over my head to shut it out completely. I didn't even care that Austin wasn't in bed, I just know I needed this sleep. "No, not that. I will inspect it myself in the next thirty minutes, so just move on to other things. Spotlight? Well, Hazel isn
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Omega Turned Luna
I woke up with a start, feeling the empty bed around me. I had realized Austin wasn't anywhere near me when I stirred and for some reason it just scared the shit out of me. Maybe because things have been going a little too well and I am scared of anything jeopardizing it, or maybe I was having having bad dream."Hey. You are going to get a headache doing that." Austin said, walking over to where I sat. He held me in his arm, and scanned my face."You are here.""Of course, I was just on the phone with the gamma, I did not want to wake you up. Sorry if that startled you."I disentangled myself from him, leaned away and smiled, feeling my fears immediately drown. "No, I am fine. Maybe I was having a bad dream."He nodded. "I'm sorry."I smiled at him and leaned back on the bead headrest. "You know, I just realized...I never really asked what my duties as luna are."The slight furrow in his brows cleared off and he smiled. "Always so thoughtful. I believe during the crowning, you will ge
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Into His Warmth
"This or this?" I asked Austin as we went over the dresses that were brought for the luna ceremony. He had commenced preparations immediately after, telling me how we needed to plan the world's best Luna ceremony in three days.The omegas waiting on me seemed to have an opinion, even as Austin thinned his eyes at the dresses."Why do you keep picking purple dresses? I think you look good in red." He said, his eyes slowly moving towards the red dress I have left on the bed."It's your favorite, Austin."He rolled his eyes and walked to me, then picked out the red dress. It was designed to hug my body from above, and then spread out into the tulles filled with satin towards the end.He put it in front of me, and then nodded. "I believe this will look good when you wear it.""Fine. I will try it on."He nodded and collected the other dresses, then gestured for the omega to leave. He turned away and closed his eyes as I wore the dress."I can't zip, Austin." I called out to him and he gav
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Lily's Verdict
I stirred a little and turned to the other side, and my eyes fell on Austin. He was sitting facing me, his elbow propped half on the headrest, his eyes fixed on me. My eyes slowly widened as I straightened."Are we here already?" I asked, my voice sleepy.He slowly nodded. "Yes.""You should have woken me up. You must have been tired from driving all day." I squinted my eyes at him. The sun was setting behind him, the sheen causing his hair to turn a golden brown, and make his red eyes a little lighter than they actually are.He smiled and extended his hand to me. "I thought you looked too pretty that way. I wouldn't mind waiting for you."I smiled, and he let go of my hand, then got out of the car. He went around to my seat and opened my door for me, and waited till I got out."Go on. I will bring in our stuff."I nodded and went in, my arms stretching on their own. My neck felt a little stiff, and once I made my way into the house, I found a couch to rest and I just went on it.When
The Alpha's Substitute Luna A Sorry, A Thank you and an I Love You
I felt the entire world come to a stand still as the healer's words hit me again and again, like an ambush of arrows."Me...or the baby?" I asked, a little in a daze. It felt like I was in some faraway place, watching the girl who looked exactly like me sitting in front of the healer.I slowly turned to Austin whose eyes were wide and reddened. Unlike me, he seemed to clearly understand what the healer had said, and seemed to be trying to accept it too."What do you mean?" I asked, feeling hot tears sting the back of my eyes. I blinked rapidly, but it only made them rush down faster, and I felt the warmth on my cheeks."One of you will make it out of labor. It can't be both of you.""Is there no other way? Is there nothing? An offering? A sacrifice? A prayer?"I swallowed on hearing Austin's voice. He sounded just as broken as I was, and my chest filled up."None. That is what's written."Austin gave a slight pause. "What if she doesn't give birth?"I turned to him, my eyes wide. "No
The Alpha's Substitute Luna Punishment for Conceiving the Alpha's Heir
I held Austin's arm tight as she took a step closer to me, and her eyes slowly drifted across to Austin. I turned instinctively to him, but his face was set in expressionless too, his hand holding my waist to keep me on my feet. Seeing him so determined gave me a big of confidence and I swallowed as I turned back to the healer."So she is the one. The substitute I have heard of.""Just check her, healer. Her status does not affect anything." Austin said, his voice cold.She flickered her eyes to him, then back at me. "All of that is good and all, but...do you not realize how powerful a mate bond is? How can an entire pack be so nonchalant towards a mate bond, especially that of the alpha? What were you thinking?"My breath hitched as her eyes thinned in a little judgemental look. I could tell she didn't have good news for us. My eyes lifted to Alpha Evander behind us. He looked a little disgusted too, like he absolutely didn't understand how Austin could disregard a mate bond to be wi
