Matthew POV..Darn this! Ruling the kingdom wasn't that easy. Even if I was the president of Prince Monarch, ruling a strong pack was totally different. Especially since some were still loyal to my predecessor.Speaking of him, my half-brother, I hadn't seen him since the simple announcement of my reign. Erro told me he stayed on the east-west border with his loyal subjects, Aram, Draco, and the twins, Zenith and Zenia. Uncle Baron took his spies Ava, Virgo, and Caspian away to the north border to guard the kingdom. I was left here with Erro, my father, and Fillian. Due to the descending of the moon goddess, the war had stopped for a while. But one day for sure, they would just attack us like thieves at night.I got up from my seat and took a step toward the arch-shaped window in my study room. Outside were some of my soldiers marching and training while others were patrolling the area. My shoulders lifted as I inhaled the fresh air coming from the mountain trees and exhaled it rel
Riona POV..Who did he think he was giving me such luxurious presents to win me back? He couldn't even explain his side to me, how could I still trust him? I was fuming with resentment thinking about yesterday when two gorgeous warriors from the pack suddenly appeared in front of our place in their shiny inky raven and umber brown stallions. In their hands were big boxes elegantly wrapped in pink and red ribbons, I wondered what was inside and who gave them.Well! Obviously, it was from the palace but the first person that came to my mind was Prince Victor. But then I thought he was devastated by what happened so he just couldn't prepare some grand and costly gifts. Then Hamil, maybe, it was from him. I was so excited to welcome the two warriors when one of them spoke. "Greetings, Ms. Riona Grey. Alpha King Matthew Moore sent us to bring you his 'Recuperation Gifts'!" I halted in my steps with my mouth slightly opened. I was just right there in front of them watching the man take s
Matthew POV..Babe sprinted to the riverside where these wolves were having a fun time early in the morning. We didn't even arrive yet we could already hear their screams and giggles. I could smell Riona's scent from our spot and another scent from someone unfamiliar...from a werewolf!"Slave, talk to me if not you will face my punishment!" I spoke to her in my thoughts but the heck did she get the nerve to block me.I slapped Babe's leg with a rope and he dashed off leaving Erro calling out my name. "My King, please calm down. Barbie, you're in big trouble!" I could feel from the vibration of his voice the fear he had. When we arrived at the riverside, my heart thumped faster than usual with what I was witnessing. Five werewolves and five she-wolves swimming in the river in their one-piece swimsuits...except for that headache who was wearing a two-piece bikini, the one she had in the human world...the one that my assistant Nick ordered from a famous lingerie brand. Babe neighed i
Matthew POV..We were in their gazebo just across their dwelling. We were sitting opposite each other. We were both apprehensive. I was still organizing my thoughts trying to pick up the right words to utter when he suddenly asked me."My wife said you wanna speak to me. What is it about?" his voice was subtle but his stare was sharp. He sat straight like a soldier but I could feel his shaking inside. Was my aura as their Alpha King this powerful? Had they felt the same way with Victor before? I couldn't help but ask myself. "Yes! This is very important. As important as the stance of our kingdom, of our pack!" I said to him, a stern look was all over my face.He peered at me. His eyes narrowed. His gasp was loud. He was collecting his energy just in case I would just strike him. He was born in the palace but he was a rogue all his life. His law was boundless hence he feared no one."What is your viewpoint for the pack?" I questioned as I leveled his tone. I took a piece of roasted
Riona POV.."Riona, dinner is served. Come down, now!" I heard my mom from the dining room calling me for our supper. I hugged my pillow tighter still sniffing while curling myself like a ball. Since that Alpha as*hole brought me home before lunch, I locked myself in my room. I skipped a meal because of him. Now, I was starving. My mom mind-linked me to come down for lunch earlier but I refused her command. I didn't wanna see that as*hole's face. However, I had no idea if they were doing it on purpose or if the wall of this room wasn't thick at all. I heard them laughing and bantering while devouring my mom's prepared lunch forgetting there was a hungry upset kitten on the second floor. I felt like I had been replaced."I'm not joining them, Friya. I don't care even if mom will scold me. If they want me to eat, they should chase their unwanted guest away!" I mumbled while burying my face in my pillow. "That unwanted guest is the Alpha King. Aren't you scared? You know he can cut o
Riona POV..I found myself outside of the village near the border where most of Matthew's best warriors were stationed. My parents told me, he chose hundreds of skilled men and women wolves here to guard. And when he said skilled that meant Hamil was in that category. "Hamil!" I called him in my thoughts and he responded right away."Riona, are you at the border? What are you doing here?" his questions were full of worries and fear. I could sense he's coming."Yes, I am. I just feel bored and annoyed at home. I'm near the stream. By the rock!" I told him as a curled-up smile emerged from my lips."Who are you speaking to?" I didn't need to second-guess who asked behind me for his scent followed my running. He had been chasing me since I stormed out."Who else? Hamil of course! Why are you here? When are you going back to the palace?" I shot him a series of questions as I turned around, glare as sharp as a shining dagger met his frowning face.He stepped closer, heavy and fazed. "Wha
Riona POV..After that aggressive moonlight tryst, we're both catching our breaths. He rolled over to my side as he put his strong arm beneath my head and lay down sideways. His other hand caressed my bosom, his fingers going up and down, left and right to my bare body, making my back lift in an arch shape."Matthew, I can't take another round. I'm still...sore!" I whispered my last word, shy of his reaction."Sorry, I hurt you!" he gently said instead as he kissed the tip of my shoulder and clamped my folds, his fingers gently massaging my lips in between my thighs.I gasped as my body began heating in pleasure. "Matthew, I'm still exhausted and...!" I couldn't finish my words for my arousal devoured my sanity again."Sore? Don't worry, sweetheart! I will just ease a little of your pain. I'm not gonna touch you yet!" he hoarsely continued my sentence. His long and slightly muscular leg cuddling my legs made me feel more aroused. "But if you want me to, who am I to reject my queen?!
Riona POV.."Matthew, what is it?" I asked as I opened my eyes and saw him picking up his clothes in a hurry. I sat down on the grass and covered my nakedness with his cape."Dad, just mind-linked me. Our spy in Crescent Moon Pack just informed him that Aurus was planning to attack the north border!" he replied in one breath, he was in a haste and enraged.I immediately got up and picked up my clothes on the ground. While I was putting them on I kept speaking to him. As I bent over to wear my innerwear, I glanced at him. He was now fixing the cape I used earlier."When? When are they going to attack?" I asked, frightened of what would happen? We were near the northern border. "Today! Our spy said they are preparing now!" he told me as he paced to my side and helped me zip the back of my dress. As I turned around, he cupped my face in his hands and stared deeply at me. "Riona, I want you to listen to me. Mind-link Erro and your parents. Tell the wolves in your village to prepare!""
Riona POV..Six years had passed...."Goddess, twins! Couldn't you be more careful? You're gonna hurt your baby sister!" Gosh! It was joyful, beyond satisfaction, and really beyond the explanation of how it was to be a mother...of three troublemaker pups."But mommy, I wanna play with Dreya!" Drake, my strong-headed firstborn whined. He was just 15 minutes earlier than Darren, my cutie pup and sugar. He stomped his tiny feet on the floor earning him a warning stare from me. "Okay! I will behave!" he bowed his head showing his defeat. I heard Darren chuckle behind him but also stopped when his big brother frowned at him. It was obvious that this cutie pup was scared of his big bro, the copycat of their dad...who at that moment was striding in big steps from the entrance."Dad is here!" I told the twins and they turned around, their delight to see their father who had been in the Cave Wolves Pack for days was evident in their small frames."Daddy!" they immediately ran toward him and
Riona POV..Today was the big day and I couldn't still believe that I was gonna get married...to my mate, my man, my Matthew! Recalling how we had met flashed a smile on my face. Was it an incident or fate that brought us together? Sometimes, I'd like to thank Draco and the rest who took me by force from my family that day. If not, I would not be able to meet him...my soulmate in the human world, my mate here in the Wolfen world. I glanced at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a pristine white trumpet gown with a laced tattoo on the back revealing my flesh. My future husband had never seen my dress yet so, I already prepared my reasons in case he would throw a fuss. My face was covered with an embellished cathedral veil that was attached to my hair styled in a bun with some pearls and diamonds surrounding it. "This is it!" I gasped in a whisper. I saw my mother amble behind me with some tears on her cheeks. Just like me, she also couldn't believe I would get married today."You lo
Matthew POV.."What gave you permission to go there?" my mind was buzzing, my head was in terrible pain, and I was absolutely upset tonight.Her puppy glassy eyes were blinking, she looked so pitiful but NO! Not tonight, Riona Grey! Not before I saw that wasted werewolf almost touched her. No, he already touched her by squeezing his filthy wasted body in between her and Zenith. That drunk man earned an award in the dungeon by the way. I wanted to give him a punching souvenir but this stubborn, MY law violator queen-to-be stopped me. I was pacing back and forth for already ten minutes in my own chamber but she didn't want to talk."No! Let me change the question. WHO permitted YOU to go there? Was it dad?" I stepped forward to glance at her better, yet, her head was staring at the floor. Her hands fidgeted on her protruding baby bump and that made me realize, spanking was a light punishment for this woman."You didn't even think of our baby?! What if something happened to our pup? Ri
Matthew POV..I planned to surprise my queen today. I arrived home at around noon with Victor and Hamil. We left Draco, Aram, Erro, and Uncle Baron in the two kingdoms. Based on my companions' quick strides, I could say I wasn't the only one excited to come home."Looks like, you, two, are also in hurry to see the twins!" I snickered. I knew well that my brother had been wooing Zenith since and Hamil was getting frustrated following Zenia everywhere. If only he hadn't had tasks in the Crescent Moon Kingdom, he would stay in the palace...tailing her. But the girl knew how to play. She's indeed a warrior. She could break Hamil's heart in an instant."I don't know what you're talking about!" Victor defensively uttered avoiding my curious stare."I'm here to rest. The task you gave me in the Crescent Moon isn't that easy!" Hamil also responded with narrowed eyes."Huh! Yeah, sure. You both need to work hard to...you know at least get their attention...AGAIN!" I just loved teasing them.
Riona POV..Days had passed since the last battle had ended. Caesar's reign had come to an end. Hamil told me that based on our spy's information, he was left all alone on the battlefield that afternoon. I felt relief that our world was now at peace. Matthew had been doing his task as the new Alpha King in all three kingdoms. He traveled back and forth to Dark Moon and Crescent Moon Kingdoms these past few days. Some of the people in Dark Moon still couldn't believe that their king had gone. It was a good thing, Victor was with him. Also, Thaddeus, Caesar's highest beta, was on good terms with them. He explained everything to their people about what happened.So far, the adjustment came out smoothly. No rebellions, no threats, and just plain living in peace. Matthew killed some betas who planned to end his life. Just thinking about it, I felt goosebumps all over my body. I heard Erro and Hamil speak in secret in his office once while he was sleeping, a female omega tried to stab hi
Victor POV..Matthew let me and his cousin, Hamil clean up the mess. I saw fear in the eyes of Caesar's warriors as they stared deeply at their half-dead king. It would take him days or weeks to heal. After then he would leave the Dark Moon Pack for eternity. "What will happen to us now?" I heard Thaddeus ask in a whisper. I fixed my stare on him scanning his emotions at that moment. I could feel both his anxiety and fear. He thought the future of their kingdom was uncertain. I shifted my glance at Hamil who gave me words through mind-link."It's your position to speak. They're waiting!" followed by a thin smile, I knew what he meant. And I knew exactly what I would do. Matthew would do the same thing.I stepped forward to the circle, knelt on one knee, and gazed at Caesar who was gasping for air. I leaned forward bending my body so I could whisper into his ear my final message to him. His warriors remained stiff. They had no idea what I was going to do. "My brother will be glad t
Matthew POV..My eyes darted to the three robust werewolves wearing Spartan-like outfits. Just by their looks, I was already aware of where they came from...the enemy kingdom!"Greetings to you, your Majesty!" Gustav bowed before me, the two beside him followed. "Gustav, any news from Caesar?" I asked, stern and direct. I knew what he wanted. This dog didn't come here without huge reasons. My father and Victor watched Gustav's companions with vigilance as their eyes ransacked the surroundings. My warriors were on alert, I sensed their rage, boiling blood ran through their veins. Just one tiny mistake from these dogs, their heads would be separated from their bodies. I didn't need to command that for them anymore."Our Alpha King Caesar challenges you into a fight for the throne!" Gustav sneered. No formality, no scroll, just plain nonsense-spouting."You came all the way to our kingdom dressed with arrogance and foolishness. What made you think you can deliver back Alpha King Matt
Matthew POV.."We're all going back to the kingdom. It is safe for the time being. Send my message to Victor and my Uncle Baron to return to the palace today. The war has ended... For now!" I announced to all of the werewolves present at that moment and they all nodded in agreement. Most were jumping for joy and excitement."Hrmm! Alpha King, are we going to celebrate?" one of the rogues, the youngest, I could guess hesitantly asked. "Perhaps! As you can see, it's the end of the war...temporarily. But we can celebrate and pay respect to our members who have lost their loved ones in the war!" They all nodded in response. I felt my mate's warm hand intertwining with mine and as I gazed at her, our doting eyes met. "Let's go home, Matthew. I miss our home so much!" he whispered in my ear. "Let's go!" I gave her a peck on the cheek before turning my sight to Hamil and Zenia. "Do we have any means of transport here except for shifting?" I sternly asked. I still could not forget that my
Caesar POV.."He did WHAT?!" my growl thundered my bureau. My Assistant literally jumped to his feet. The two wolves next in rank bowed their heads scared to look me in the eye. "The Alpha of the Cave Wolf pack surrendered, my king. Based on our informant inside their territory, the Chosen Maiden ordered them to leave and never to attack the two kingdoms without her permission!" "WHAT?!" Thaddeus, my long-time assistant stepped back frightened. I hadn't seen this coming. The Chosen Maiden is on his side. On their side. What would happen to me now? What would happen to my kingdom? My fingers curled up into tight fists, my wolf would like to emerge. My claws came out slowly cutting my palms, blood spouting on the floor. "However, My King, we have laws that even the Chosen Maiden can't bend!" my eyes lit up with that realization. Then I remembered, Matthew Moore wasn't the true Alpha King yet. I was still alive. All I could do was fight him to death."Yeah! Right!" I rubbed my chi