Ruby:"Everyone, take a moment to appreciate the moon tattoo on the girl's back," remarked the rude man, whose foot I accidentally stepped on, shattering the beautiful moment I was sharing with her.In the midst of the interruption, I never got the chance to inquire about her name.With a hint of annoyance, I dragged my eyes lazily to the man, observing the smirk on his face and feeling a sense of exasperation at his immature behaviour."The girl is a member of the Pearl Moon Pack," another person chimed in, causing the crowd to gasp in shock. They drew closer to the girl, and they began treating her like some kind of experiment."Let her go!" I yelled, pulling her protectively behind my back.Pearl Moon? My knowledge of them was limited, but during my time as Luna, the Diamond Pack held a reputation for strength and wealth, so why was there such a stir now about the wealth of the Pearl Moon Pack?What changed in the span of seven years?"Her tattoo carries a hint of red, symbolising
Ruby:I was dragged through the familiar hallways of the pack house, and the memories of my haunting happy moments resurfaced with each reluctant step I took. "Please, I beg you, take the child and let me be. Take the girl, take the money, take the glory, but set me free." I pleaded, shouting desperately, for the rude man to hear me and spare me from facing Liam.A sense of dread washed over me, remembering the pain he had caused me in the past. I was done playing Super Hero. I was no super hero."There's no escaping from this now." The man barks back as he carries the little girl. Out of shame, I couldn't meet her eyes.Just as I prepared myself for the worst, the scent of authority lingered in the air as we approached the alpha's office, a place I never wished to revisit. The men pushed open the grand brown door, revealing the imposing figure of a person who was seated backwards behind an ornate desk.However, anger replaced my fear when the seat slowly turned around, revealing a w
Ruby"How dare you mutt! Do you know who I am? How dare you treat me like this?" Lilith's yelled. Her enraged scream pierced the air as she glared at me, hardly demanding release from the inexplicable force that held her captive.I stood frozen, and my eyes widened in shock as I watched her, unable to control her own body. There's no way I could be the one actually doing this.Deep down, I knew I was weak and vulnerable, and fear swept over me, unable to comprehend or control the newfound power that bound her.My heart was pounding in my chest as confusion set in to consume me. If I had this power, then where had it been in me all this time?I had so many questions swimming through my head, and as Lilith's red eyes bore into mine with a mixture of anger and desperation flickering across her face, I knew I had to figure out how to stop it.But how? When it wasn't like I was expecting this sort of miracle that would come with a manual of its operation?"Don't make me repeat myself. Let
Ruby:The heavy thud of the closing door sealed me within a chaotic whirlwind of emotions, triggered by the unexpected arrival of a man who I had never expected to meet—not in this life or next—and who was supposedly my second chance mate.Why moon goddess? Why.Memories of my past experience surged forth, stirring a maelstrom of conflicting feelings I had long buried and reminding me of the need to prepare myself for a second rejection and heartache of betrayal.It was inevitable.My heart raced erratically, torn between disbelief and a bizarre sense of recognition evoked by this unexpected alpha's presence, and I was taken aback trying to process everything that happened. His scent carried an unfamiliar twist, stirring restlessness within my wolf, a yearning for an unexplainable connection that now seemed to make sense.I didn't know when I had held the door in hopes for him to come back and take me along with me, but I was certain that my wolf had taken advantage of my vulnerabilit
Ruby:"Ruby, are you okay?" He asked in a voice laced with worry, ignoring my harshness and my demands as he moved closer to my cell.Do I look okay, you fool?Liam, on the other hand, looks so different now, which took me by surprise as I observed him in his full form. It seemed like time had left its mark on him as lines appeared on his face, showing the years he had lived through. His once lively features were now weighed down by experiences, and he had a weary look of regret in his eyes.Pathetic.His once vibrant hair now held traces of silver, evidence of the burdens he carried as alpha since we were last together. The passing years had transformed him, shaping him into a man marked by the consequences of our shared past and the choices that drove us apart. But seriously, why was he looking so old? Like all his energy and life had been sucked out of him."Go ask my replacement and get the hell out of my life." I spat, feeling uneasy at the fact that I was actually talking to my
Ruby"Wait. I thought my punishment was scheduled for tomorrow." I asked in confusion."Well, our Luna got impatient and wanted to deliver justice as soon as possible. You should be happy you aren't getting stoned to death, which is what you deserved, and only getting flogged while naked." He spat, pulling me roughly by the hair, and I struggled to my feet, my weakened legs barely supporting me.Lilith wouldn't be that cruel to strip me of the remaining dignity I had left, right?"Take it easy with her." Liam glared at Ben, who ignored him. He was really trying so hard to be a superhero in my life—at the wrong time."Stop being a weak bitch and move," Ben sneered, enjoying my evident suffering, and led me through the dimly lit corridor. The stench of decay and despair clung to the air, making each step feel heavier than the last.As we walked, I couldn't help but wonder what awaited me. The dread settled deep within my chest, but I refused to show any weakness. I had endured enough, a
Ruby:"You disobeyed me, Lilith," Damian growled, his voice laced with a stern authority that sent a visible electric shock down Lilith's spine.There was a different aura around Damian, and maybe it was because he was my supposed mate; that's why I could figure it out, but one thing was certain: Damian was more than a werewolf.A lycan? Probably? If that was it, then Damian was a dangerous being, and I was sure it was a secret he wanted to carry to his grave."I thought this was what you wanted. I am only helping to deliver justice for the sake of your precious daughter," Lilith stammered, attempting to justify her actions with a shaky resolve.The lies of her words hung in the air; everyone present knew she only wanted to use the opportunity to punish me; she didn't give two flying fucks about his daughter, and from the deadly look in Damian's blue eyes, I was sure he was aware and could sniff out her lies.I was thankful he wasn't an idiot like Liam.Lilith stood up from her chair
Ruby"Of course, Alpha Damian,they have no problem swearing under the pot of thunder. These people are my pack members and highly trustworthy compared to the lowlife omega over there," Lilith said, urging them on as they remained unmoving."Come on, it's just a little oath. It's for the greater good, isn't it?" Lilith pressed, her voice laced with a hint of irritation.Benjamin, the woman, and the other man exchanged uneasy glances but eventually nodded, understanding the weight of their decision, and stepped forward."Beta James, bring forth the Pot of Thunder." Alpha Damian's voice cut through the tension, authoritative and unwavering.Why was he going this far just to help me? Is he doing all this because he has recognised me as his mate, or did he find out the truth from his daughter and just want to return the favour?A man with golden hair, whom I assumed was his beta, swiftly moved, retrieving a mysterious and ornate pot, intricately adorned with symbols that seemed to pulsate