**Alpha Duncan Pov**
I didn't reply immediately, I served myself wine from my cabinet before I slowly answered, “Come in, Bea.”
The door opened and a young girl of about 18 walked in, she shared a strange bit of resemblance with Beatrice, Luna Red.
In the following days after she left, I had been so disturbed, no other woman had me reacting to them the way Beatrice did.
I felt lonely and disturbed, I momentarily forgot about my own problems. I dispatched a lot of my pack warriors to find her but there was no sign of her.
I personally along side Cadence, my beta looked for her but it was to no avail. It was during that period that I met this girl, she was the same age as Beatrice, there were quite a few facial differences but they looked a lot like each other and what more, they shared the same name.
I felt the moon goddess was playing tricks o
**Beatrice Pov**Under the scorching rays of the midday sun, our car sped along the dusty road, a mirage shimmering in the distance. Falon, his amber eyes glistening in the sunlight, gripped the steering wheel with determination. Beside him, I braced myself, the heat of the day intensifying the tension in the air as we journeyed back to our pack.As we continued on our journey, questions swirled within me like a desert sandstorm. My mind slowly replayed everything that had happened at the meeting. I had a lot of questions that I didn't know the answer to but yet I needed to have an answer for.The wind whipped through the open windows, carrying with it the scent of arid earth and distant vegetation. I gently inhaled the air which calmed me down, then I glanced at Falon, his brow furrowed in concentration, his strong hands guiding the car with precision.Feeling a gentle tap on my stomach, I smiled, my heart filled
**Alpha Duncan**I felt a wave of sadness wash over me as I watched her walk away. I knew that she was leaving for her pack. I also knew I had to let her go. I was proud of her for where she had but I also felt a deep sense of loss.I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders, sighing, I slowly turned away, feeling a bit empty inside.My mind was consumed by the image of Beatrice's graceful prowess on the training grounds. Her every movement, every strike and parry, ignited a fire within me, awakening a primal desire I couldn't easily suppress. The raw power she exuded, coupled with her unwavering determination, was a potent aphrodisiac that stirred my senses.As I walked back to the pack, my thoughts swirled with a heady mix of admiration and longing. My body responded to the memory of Beatrice's skill, and an undeniable hardness threatened to betray my desires. I discreetly adjusted himself, hoping to qu
**Alpha Duncan Pov**Red's territory…” the words slowly slid out of my mouth. How did I get here? The man walked in front of me and removed the red mask on his face revealing his real face to me.“Beta Falon, he's an intruder on our…” Damon put up his hand and the leader of the warriors stopped talking. Then he slightly bowed to acknowledge me, “Alpha Duncan, it's a pleasure to have you in our pack.”I was taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Beta Falon, a familiar face and a respected member of Red's pack, also Beatrice mate and the father of her baby stood before me, acknowledging my presence as Alpha Duncan.A wave of sadness struck my bones once more and then anger coursed through my bones. But I had to wave it aside, I couldn't be angry now."Beta Falon," I greeted him with a nod, reciprocating the respect he had shown. "I
**Beatrice Pov**I sat behind my mahogany desk, the soft glow of evening enveloping the room. The day was coming to a close, and with it, the responsibilities that accompanied being Luna Red. Files and documents sprawled across the desk, a testament to the countless hours spent meticulously reviewing our major investments.A gentle knock on the door resonated through the room, and I looked up to see Tim, our esteemed financial advisor, standing at the entrance. His presence brought a sense of calm and professionalism, a reminder that I was not alone in shouldering the weight of our pack's financial well-being."Good evening, Luna Red," Tim greeted me with a respectful nod, his eyes reflecting the serene ambiance of the room."Good evening, Tim," I replied warmly, motioning for him to take a seat. "Please, join me. What brings you here at this late hour?"Tim settled into the chair opposite my
**Beatrice Pov**My lips slowly curved revealing two miniscule dimples on both sides of my cheeks. I turned to face the source of the voice, a knowing smile playing on my lips.It was Falon's sister, Serena, a trusted member of the pack and a dear friend to me. Her presence brought a sense of comfort and familiarity, her concern for my well-being evident in her words."Serena," I greeted her warmly, "I appreciate your concern, truly. But sometimes, we must follow the calling of our hearts, even if it means taking risks. I believe that the bond between mother and child is stronger than any challenge that may come our way."Serena's gaze softened, her eyes reflecting a mixture of understanding and worry. She approached me, placing a gentle hand on my arm. "I understand all that, Luna Red. But remember, your safety and the well-being of your child are of utmost importance. We need you both to lead our pack into
…Alpha Duncan pov…I struggled relentlessly to distract myself from the persistent thoughts of Beatrice. It had been four agonizing days since our encounter at the peace negotiations, yet her image continued to haunt my every waking moment.The knowledge of her engaging in intimate moments with Falon, their mating rituals taking place each night, tormented me to no end. The weight of this knowledge consumed my mind entirely, leaving little room for any other thoughts or distractions.I desperately attempted to find solace in various activities, throwing myself into my work and surrounding myself with business associates.But despite my efforts, none of it proved effective in alleviating the ache in my heart. The pain of envisioning Beatrice with another, experiencing a connection I longed for, was a constant presence, relentlessly gnawing at my so
**Beatrice's POV**To be honest, my logical mind told me it was best to refrain from reaching out to Alpha Duncan. It seemed like a futile endeavor, considering our circumstances. But deep within my heart, a different story unfolded—a tale of longing and yearning that refused to be silenced.For four consecutive days, my routine became a monotonous cycle. I would wake up, freshen up, engage in intense sword fighting sessions to hone my skills, attend to the duties of leading the Red pack, take a leisurely stroll around our territory, return to my quarters, change into fresh attire, and finally retire to bed. Rinse and repeat.I attempted to maintain a stoic demeanor, burying my desires beneath layers of duty and responsibility. However, just when I thought I had successfully suppressed my yearning, an unexpected opportunity presented itself—a land situated in close proximity to our territory. It sparked a fli
**Beatrice Pov**Falon had been my guiding light, my mentor, and my confidant. He had not only saved me when I was lost and alone but had also nurtured and shaped me into the person I had become. His wisdom, calmness, and unwavering loyalty had been the pillars that held me up during the toughest of times.I couldn't help but wonder what might have happened if our paths had never crossed. The thought sent shivers down my spine, for I knew deep down that I might not have made it through those perilous moments.Without Falon's guidance, I may have stumbled into danger or made decisions that led to my demise. His presence had been a shield, protecting me from the harsh realities of the world and providing me with the strength to persevere.Gratitude welled up within me, a deep appreciation for the profound impact Falon had made on my life. I silently vowed to cherish and honor our bond, fo
Bianca stood by the hallways as she still listened in on the alpha, he sounded extremely furious at what had just happened as he cursed and swore He cursed Them both and all the gods imaginable in his speech. As Bianca listened in she could not help but feel she was doomed, with what just transpired she knew she would eventually be in trouble, she was in a dilemma, at first before both parties ended up the way they just did she thought about staying under the radar and waiting for whatever outcome, at first she deduced that Olivia would cave and run out of the valley allowing her to find a way to corner the alpha and either make him marry her or kill his off with a way to become Luna after his untimely death, it was a nice flow if that happened but then again she thought of the possibility of Olivia sticking with Royce and they both seek a full out war, she thought if that happens she would lay low and watch for both parties to kill each other and expose its losers and winners. It
BEATRICE POV Yes, yes we should let it slide and leave with our lives, how is this even a debate, can he not see a stupid revenge was not worth his life? “You just want to fight him because of your hunger for vengeance, you don’t care if this hunger of yours kills you or even me, I guess all is fair trade provided you win in the end” I shouted at him, this man has a way of always getting on my nerves, always! What I said seem to get to him, he fell quiet the moment i said it and I suddenly felt very bad, I know this was an argument and I am very angry but I never wanted to hurt him“Do you really feel I don’t care about you or if you live?” He suddenly asked, I know I just accused him of of that but if I am being honest I do not believe it, I know duncan, I know this man and I know he would rather die than watch anything happen to me, he just proved it some time back when he took a silver blade to his chest, then he did not know silver would not have a fatal effect on him and yet
BEATRICE OV This was not something to debate with myself over, I did not need to think if i wanted to stay and fight for justice and my position as alpha or if I wanted to take Duncan and leave, none of that mattered one bit, the only thing that mattered was the man by my side and I know that in a full out war there were no rules, everyone becomes a target, I can live with dying, I have done it before, it’s not that bad except the part of eternal regret but what I cannot live with is Duncan dying, i will never leave in a world that takes him from him, Duncan dying will shake me to my very foundation. At this moment I know adolf was manipulating me, you don’t need an expert to see what he was doing and what he aims to achieve with it but what he was using to manipulate me was very potent, it would not fail and he knew it. suddenly it all made sense “Is that why you insisted I come alone and not bring Royce ?” I asked him suddenly getting his odd request. At first I assumed he put
Bianca really hates it and wonders what everyone sees in her, why for some reason everyone wants her approval, she did not matter. She is just inconsequential, a spoilt brat that does things out of a wimp, the same one who ran away from the villa simply because she was bored, there were werewolves in the villa who would kill for the opportunity she has and yet, time and time again she has abused and thrown away such opportunities and yet they kept coming to her. what made her so special?Why can’t everyone see she does not deserve everything she has?why can’t they all see that?If there was anyone in the valley who deserves to be treated as a princess, begged in for opinion in issues that matters and should be worshiped by all men, it should be her not that stupid princess!Beatrice was just some brainless little princess that had no brain and maybe just a little beauty and yet the way she manages to awe and control those around her was just annoying and wrong. Now she has the two
Bianca could not believe what she was hearing, the way he was accepting to killing people, the choking sound, the claim of mind reading, everything was off, this has to be some practical joke on their parts, they know she was listening in on them, they have to, that is why they are talking and acting this way, that was the only explanation that made sense of not then everything was just wrong!!!! Earlier today the alpha had called Beatrice to his home office and had instructed her to tell the kitchen staff to cook meals of different delicacies as Beatrice would be coming over for dinner, furthermore she was instructed to dismiss them all after that while she was to stay behind and assist, naturally Beatrice went into panic mode, she suspected the alpha yelling her to stay behind as a guise of assisting had to be Beatrice doing; Bianca knew Beatrice knows about her attack on her life with that assassin debacle, she knew for a fact the attack came from her and she even confronted her w
Adolf knew he had no reason to lie, maybe he is ever a little bit but the bottom line is he is telling the truth, this really is a bummer. He cracked his head thinking of a way out but could not see one, his advantage was that, they did not want him dead rather wanted him to pay and rot in cell or probably a death sentence, but they wanted it done legally. That was his advantage while he on the other hand did not care about such things as due process, he was going to get the job done by any means possible. Right now he wants to offer them a bargain, he plans on using Duncan as the extra bargaining chip, and probably the most important one and he would use him to make them take his deal. If they do take this deal then he would be in the clear, there was no one else to challenge him, maybe just that person who is trying to kill Beatrice, but by all attack the unknown person seems to have eyes only for her but if by chance he clears this hurdle and the unknown person were to come for
Adolf was totally taken off guard by what had just happened to him, one moment he was speaking and smiling and the next moment he was choking on his on words. Adolf massaged his neck at the spot where he was just choked, it felt so real, almost like someone was really on top on him applying pressure to his neck, if not that he had his eyes open all along he would have sworn Duncan had attacked him and pressed his neck. Adolf have always know duncan was a magician or “forbidden” as it is called here, after all he was the one who stole him from his parents and country but he never suspected he had powers. When staying with the forbiddens he learnt a lot about them and their culture, and during that time he came to understand those powers as well as he realized that though all forbiddens are gifted in the art of spells and spoken magic but very very few had the ability to exhibit real magic emitting from within the individual. To get a handle of your magic they had to train right fro
BEATRICE POVI looked at him and simply nodded to him, he instantly understood what I meant by that as we put our hands into our pockets and fished out our mobile devices, we both switched it off and placed it in front of us on the table surface. HE smiled broadly at the act, pleased, I could tell he did not know how we would have acted to that his request as well and his behavior was one that seemed like he just wanted to talk honestly and openly without any body listening in or recording our talk, I am sure he did not want anyone listening in on what he had to say and the confessions he was would possible agree to He gestured for Bianca to come forward with his hand and she did promptly“Bianca, please take these devices and step out for a bit, we want to have a personal conversation together and when we are all done here I will call back for you” She nodded politely and stretched for our phones, taking it off the table before heading for the exit, we all waited patiently as she l
BEATRICE POVDuncan and I briefed melly on what was going on. We told her about what we think happened to May’s mother, and about the impromptu visit we just got and how we intend to honor the invitation, we then tasked her with the protection of May while we were gone. It was obvious that the alpha and his goons had no idea that May was still alive and even though I was certain of that, but in the off chance that we were wrong and this is just one deceitful plan to get Me out the way while the make another attack on May, so I knew that I could not let my guard down. I instructed her to lock the everywhere and stay indoors and no matter what happens she is not to open the door for anyone except Duncan and I and with how secure the house was not, it would be virtually impossible to come inside without those inside knowing about the intrusion. Those were the instructions I specifically gave and I was confident they would be fine but then again there is duncan. All my plans to subve