ELIZA’S POVThe first rays of morning light filtered through the curtains as I woke up. My body ached in the most delicious way.Every touch, every whispered promise, every kiss, still lingered on my skin.I turned over, instinctively reaching for him, only to find the sheets cold and empty.My heart sank for a moment before I noticed a neatly folded note resting on his pillow.I picked up the note, unfolding it. It was a note from Alexander.My Eliza,You looked so beautiful this morning and it hurt me to leave you but duty calls me to the capital. Know that every moment with you has been lovely, a temptation I cannot resist. I am falling for you, deeper than I ever thought possible. Until I return, think of me, as I will think of you. I love you so much.Yours, Alexander.A slow smile spread across my lips as I traced the ink with my fingers. He loved me.The realization sent made me grin even wider.I had always known there was something different about Alexander, something that ma
ELIZA’S POVThe moment I stepped into the Derek and Maya’s banquet hall, all eyes turned to me.I could hear the gasps in the crowd and their whispers too. I could feel their stares, their curiosity, their judgment, but most of all, their admiration.I was dressed in a long white dress that hugged my curves in all the right places, I walked with slow steps. That way, every eye could see me.I wanted them to see me.The slit on the side of my dress revealed just enough of my leg to tease but not enough to cause a scandal.I paired my outfit with gold heels and just the right amount of make up to make heads turn.White was meant for the bride, but today, I had chosen it for myself. It was my silent statement—I was not a woman scorned. I was not someone that would be pushed aside.The wedding was a disaster.Instead of the elegance expected of an Alpha’s wedding, the grand hall was filled with the chaos of rowdy warrior wolves.They drank expensive liquor in the most irritating manner. T
ELIZA’S POVI sat at my desk, recalling the messenger’s words. The news was unsettling—dangerous even—and my instincts were already on high alert.“Where is this information from?” I asked him.“It’s from Alyosha, my lady. She sent it directly from the border.”Alyosha. The name hit me.I dismissed the messenger with a wave.Alyosha was a lone she-wolf I had met during my training days.Alyosha was wild, untamed, a free spirit who had no interest in the constraints of pack life.She had always vowed to explore the continent on her own terms, and it was that very defiance that allowed her to gather critical intelligence.As much as I admired her independence, I had always known that trusting her would not be totally good.I couldn’t wait any longer. I grabbed my phone, dialed her number and pressed it to my ear.“Come on, Alyosha,” I muttered to myself, “pick up.”When she finally answered, I sighed in relief.“Eliza,” she said “To what do I owe the pleasure?”“Alyosha,” I said “I rece
ALEXANDER’S POVThe moment I returned to the capital, I buried myself in royal duties.It was easier that way—easier to pretend I wasn't drowning in thoughts of her.Eliza.Her name was always in my mind. I missed her terribly. My wolf kept clawing at me, calling out for his mate.He demanded that I go back, that I claim her, that I hold her in my arms again.But I couldn't.Not yet. Duty came first, as it always had, as it always would.The grand hall was filled with nobles, generals, and high-ranking officials discussing preparations for the upcoming ceremony.The packs that had distinguished themselves in the border wars were to be honored, and as the heir to the throne, it was my responsibility to ensure every detail was executed flawlessly. But my mind drifted, betraying me.I couldn’t help but think about her.She was always in my mind.I thought of her beautiful eyes, the way she had looked at me, the way she felt in my arms, her lovely scent.Goddess, I was running mad.I coul
ELIZA’S POVThe moment the private jet landed in the capital, my heart began to race.My wolf stirred inside me at the familiar, intoxicating scent that filled the air.Even before I saw him, I knew he was here. Alexander.As I stepped off the aircraft, my eyes landed on him.At the sight of him alone, my breath hitched.He stood tall. His presence commanded attention as usual.He was dressed in a white button up shirt and black pants. His ocean blue eyes met mine, and for a moment, the entire world faded into the background.My feet moved before I could think. I was drawn to him in a way I couldn’t explain.He opened his arms, and I practically melted into them, inhaling his scent. I had never been this happy to see anyone before.“I missed you,” he murmured against my hair. His lips pressed a soft kiss to my temple.I tightened my arms around him, savoring the warmth of his body. “Me too,” I whispered.Alexander didn’t seem like the type for public displays of affection, yet he held
ELIZA’S POVAfter the final financial meeting of the day, I collapsed into the plush chair behind my desk, exhaustion weighing on my bones. As the Luna of the Crescent Moon Pack, my responsibilities stretched far beyond internal management—I had to ensure the pack’s economic stability, too.It wasn’t easy. No mentor. No guidance. And as a woman, every decision I made was scrutinized.But I had to be strong—because my husband, Derek, Alpha of the second-largest werewolf kingdom, was fighting on the front lines for our people.As his Luna and his strongest supporter, I had to keep the pack safe and stable in his absence.And so far, I’d done well.Then, a searing pain erupted at my mating mark.Since my father and brothers had fallen in battle, the scar had ached under stress—but this was different. This felt like claws raking through my flesh.I winced, pressing a hand to the burning skin—"Luna!"An Omega servant burst in, eyes bright with excitement. "Alpha Derek has returned!"Derek
ELIZA’S POVDerek's fury gathered like a storm, his hand twitching toward my throat—but Maya stopped him."Wait." She pushed past his arm, striding toward me with the smirk of a victor."Luna Eliza," she drawled my title like a taunt, "we both know you're just an Omega now. Your pack is gone. I'd wager the rogue wolves would tear you apart the moment you step outside these borders—""Maya, you're being too lenient," Derek cut in sharply, his gaze turning glacial as it locked onto me. "You should be grateful for this mercy instead of using stubbornness to seek my attention. Face reality."A dark chuckle rumbled from my wolf. My eyes widened slightly—Derek had been gone so long, he'd forgotten.Forgotten my family name.Forgotten who my father and brother had been.He'd forgotten that before I came, his people starved. That under my leadership, the Crescent Moon Pack had risen to become the second strongest in the kingdom. He hadn't even noticed the renovations to the Alpha's estate.My
ELIZA’S POVI frowned as I walked out the room and headed straight for my mother-in-law, Diana’s bedroom.I was pissed that this was happening to me.Not only did Derek want to dissolve our marriage for that bitch but he also planned on making me his mistress. The hell?I could feel my wolf coming out and baring her fangs, wanting nothing more than to tear those ingrates limb from limb.Derek for his betrayal and Maya for her sheer arrogance but I calmed her down. There was no point in attacking them and getting executed for my arrogance right now.I bit my lip, almost drawing blood as I approached Luna Diana’s room, my mind swirling with thoughts.I stopped at the door and knocked like I always did. Once I was given the go ahead to enter, I opened the door and stepped into the room.It was always the same.White pristine walls peppered with golden designs to give an ethereal look but these days the steady beeping of the ECG machine and the sight of a sickly and pale Diana hooked up t
ELIZA’S POVThe moment the private jet landed in the capital, my heart began to race.My wolf stirred inside me at the familiar, intoxicating scent that filled the air.Even before I saw him, I knew he was here. Alexander.As I stepped off the aircraft, my eyes landed on him.At the sight of him alone, my breath hitched.He stood tall. His presence commanded attention as usual.He was dressed in a white button up shirt and black pants. His ocean blue eyes met mine, and for a moment, the entire world faded into the background.My feet moved before I could think. I was drawn to him in a way I couldn’t explain.He opened his arms, and I practically melted into them, inhaling his scent. I had never been this happy to see anyone before.“I missed you,” he murmured against my hair. His lips pressed a soft kiss to my temple.I tightened my arms around him, savoring the warmth of his body. “Me too,” I whispered.Alexander didn’t seem like the type for public displays of affection, yet he held
ALEXANDER’S POVThe moment I returned to the capital, I buried myself in royal duties.It was easier that way—easier to pretend I wasn't drowning in thoughts of her.Eliza.Her name was always in my mind. I missed her terribly. My wolf kept clawing at me, calling out for his mate.He demanded that I go back, that I claim her, that I hold her in my arms again.But I couldn't.Not yet. Duty came first, as it always had, as it always would.The grand hall was filled with nobles, generals, and high-ranking officials discussing preparations for the upcoming ceremony.The packs that had distinguished themselves in the border wars were to be honored, and as the heir to the throne, it was my responsibility to ensure every detail was executed flawlessly. But my mind drifted, betraying me.I couldn’t help but think about her.She was always in my mind.I thought of her beautiful eyes, the way she had looked at me, the way she felt in my arms, her lovely scent.Goddess, I was running mad.I coul
ELIZA’S POVI sat at my desk, recalling the messenger’s words. The news was unsettling—dangerous even—and my instincts were already on high alert.“Where is this information from?” I asked him.“It’s from Alyosha, my lady. She sent it directly from the border.”Alyosha. The name hit me.I dismissed the messenger with a wave.Alyosha was a lone she-wolf I had met during my training days.Alyosha was wild, untamed, a free spirit who had no interest in the constraints of pack life.She had always vowed to explore the continent on her own terms, and it was that very defiance that allowed her to gather critical intelligence.As much as I admired her independence, I had always known that trusting her would not be totally good.I couldn’t wait any longer. I grabbed my phone, dialed her number and pressed it to my ear.“Come on, Alyosha,” I muttered to myself, “pick up.”When she finally answered, I sighed in relief.“Eliza,” she said “To what do I owe the pleasure?”“Alyosha,” I said “I rece
ELIZA’S POVThe moment I stepped into the Derek and Maya’s banquet hall, all eyes turned to me.I could hear the gasps in the crowd and their whispers too. I could feel their stares, their curiosity, their judgment, but most of all, their admiration.I was dressed in a long white dress that hugged my curves in all the right places, I walked with slow steps. That way, every eye could see me.I wanted them to see me.The slit on the side of my dress revealed just enough of my leg to tease but not enough to cause a scandal.I paired my outfit with gold heels and just the right amount of make up to make heads turn.White was meant for the bride, but today, I had chosen it for myself. It was my silent statement—I was not a woman scorned. I was not someone that would be pushed aside.The wedding was a disaster.Instead of the elegance expected of an Alpha’s wedding, the grand hall was filled with the chaos of rowdy warrior wolves.They drank expensive liquor in the most irritating manner. T
ELIZA’S POVThe first rays of morning light filtered through the curtains as I woke up. My body ached in the most delicious way.Every touch, every whispered promise, every kiss, still lingered on my skin.I turned over, instinctively reaching for him, only to find the sheets cold and empty.My heart sank for a moment before I noticed a neatly folded note resting on his pillow.I picked up the note, unfolding it. It was a note from Alexander.My Eliza,You looked so beautiful this morning and it hurt me to leave you but duty calls me to the capital. Know that every moment with you has been lovely, a temptation I cannot resist. I am falling for you, deeper than I ever thought possible. Until I return, think of me, as I will think of you. I love you so much.Yours, Alexander.A slow smile spread across my lips as I traced the ink with my fingers. He loved me.The realization sent made me grin even wider.I had always known there was something different about Alexander, something that ma
ELIZA’S POVAt that moment, all of my defenses crumbled.I could see the love and sincerity in Alexander's gaze. His blue eyes were filled with so much longing that it made me breathless.My wolf stirred within me. She was practically begging me to surrender to the magnetic pull between us."Eliza," he said softly, "I can't pretend anymore. Be mine, please"I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came out.My heart pounded wildly in my chest, and I felt exposed under his piercing gaze.His hand reached out, gently brushing a stray strand of hair from my face. The tender gesture made my breath hitch. My wolf howled within me, demanding that I close the distance between us, but I was still scared."You feel it too, don't you?" he whispered "This connection… it's undeniable."I swallowed hard. My throat suddenly felt dry."Alexander, I—"He cut me off "Please, Eliza. Just for once, let your heart speak. Forget the rules, the expectations. Just be with me."His plea was so raw, so genu
ELIZA’S POVWithin three days, all the chaos caused by Maya had been resolved, and with Lily's help, Alexander's farewell banquet had come together perfectly.The air felt lighter now that everything was back in order, but there was still an ache in my chest.I’d been so caught up in organizing and fixing things that I’d barely had time to think about what tonight meant.Alexander was leaving.That thought made me sad.As evening approached, I heard a knock on my door. Before I could respond, a group of maids filed in, giggling and chattering amongst themselves.“Luna, we’re here to help you get ready,” one of them announced cheerfully.I blinked at them, startled. “You… you don’t have to. I can manage on my own.”“Nonsense!” another maid said, waving her hands as they guided me to sit in front of my vanity. “Tonight is special. You need to look your best, your grace.”I didn’t argue further. Part of me was curious about what they had planned.As I sat there, I watched their reflectio
ELIZA’S POVI sat at my desk with papers scattered in front of me.My mind started to spin as I worked through a dozen different plans at once.The pack’s security was my top priority, but there were so many things at hand—Maya’s attack with the Lycans, political alliances, and the dangers I needed to protect them from.My eyes scanned the maps on my desk, mentally plotting out every defensive measure, every blind spot that could be used against us.And then I heard the door open.I didn’t need to look up to know who it was.My heart skipped a beat as I felt the strong energy of Alexander fill the room. He had that effect on me, always had.I glanced up, and for a moment, I was struck by how handsome he looked.He stood there, tall and commanding in the doorway. His presence filled the room, making everything else seem smaller.For a heartbeat, my wolf stirred inside me.She sensed him, just as I did.There was no hiding it.She was always happy when she saw him.Even though I’d spent
ALEXANDER’S POVI sat in the dark study of Eliza’s pack house. My fingers drummed against the armrest of the chair as I replayed the memory of my recent closeness with Eliza.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t push her out of my mind. Her beautiful face, her scent, the way her lips had felt against mine—it was too much.That kiss…I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my knees, trying to focus, but my body betrayed me.The thought of her, the way her body fit perfectly against mine, was enough to make me ache with longing. The thought of it made my cock twitch with excitement.Every detail replayed in my mind—the warmth of her touch, the softness of her lips, the way she looked at me with those intense brown eyes of her.My wolf stirred restlessly at the thought of its mate.She was mine. She just didn’t know it yet.Ever since we were bonded as mates, it had become very difficult to suppress my desires.My wolf recognized her, claimed her, but the bond was only one-sided for now