Ciara's POV Once at the library, I threw myself onto my favorite lumpy oversized bean bag chair that’s against the wall-to-wall windows in the back of the library. The windows stretch from one end to the other, offering a breathtaking view of the magnificent Crystal lake that our pack is proudly named after. With my face buried in the cozy fabric, I couldn't help but emit a muffled grumble. I lazily rested my arms on either side of me, closed my eyes, and surrendered to my sulky mood.‘Another promise broken…’ I comment to my wolf.Ember scoffs.‘The other spirit animals agree this sucks’, she growls back.Ember is the only one who can communicate with my other animal counterparts. I have tried multiple times to link them even in different forms, but with no success. The only thing I can do is call upon them at will and shift between them.When I was younger, I asked my wolf if my other animal forms had names, hoping that knowing what to call them would make them my friends, just lik
Ciara's POV I collect my stuff and the new book before swiftly leaving the two love birds behind. I head out of the packhouse to where my bike is parked. To my surprise, I find Hazel standing next to my bike. She’s staring at her phone, scrolling through something that has her undivided attention. One of her stiletto toes is tapping annoyingly on the ground.“You need something Hazel?” I ask as I grab my helmet from the top of the bike seat.She jolts back to reality as she doesn’t hear me approach. “Oh, my goodness! You scared me!”“Well, that’s what happens when you miss training class 101 to get your nails done and miss the section on always pay attention to your surroundings…” I say and give a fake smile just to irritate her. Actually, I really shouldn’t talk… During that lesson, I slept through it at my desk because I was up all night trying to kill zombies on the gaming console with my brother.I start putting my stuff into the small bag I have attached to the back of my bike,
Ciara’s POVAfter the ride to my house, I park my bike in the garage and then make my way through the back door. “Anyone home?” I yell. “I’m in here…” My mom’s sweet voice calls out to me from the direction of the kitchen. I walk in and see my mom wiping down all the countertops and cleaning up after dinner. “How was your day?” She doesn’t look up at me.“OK.” I walk over and give her a quick squeeze as she leans her head against mine, continuing to scrub a small speck of what looks like sauce off her kitchen counter. “Where’s dad?” I ask. Mom continues to scrub the counter. If she isn’t careful, she may scrub a hole in the wood. “Oh, he just leave with Noah after we ate dinner. They had some Beta work to do this evening with some of the warriors. He will be here later.”“I see.” I am glad my dad wasn’t here. I was still pretty mad at him for siding with the Alpha. A small amount of betrayal lingered when I thought about my father.“I heard about the parties. I am sorry it didn’t wo
Ciara's POV “Are you spending the night?” I say once I return to my loft with a plate of mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies.“Naw, I got to be up early to get to the University lab. My thesis professor said he may have found an anomaly in the werewolf DNA we have been testing.” About an hour away is the Wolf and Human University, which many high school graduates from the surrounding packs attend. Some of the professors and administration are werewolves to help keep the wolf students in check. That was one of the current Alpha King’s special projects. To have werewolves integrated into human universities so those who want a higher education can apply. I attended college classes online, and I graduated a few months ago with a Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts since Bachelor of Badass Warrior wasn’t available… But I don’t need a degree for that. I was born a badass… Once my warrior days are behind me, I’d like to work in the pack library with Patrick.“Sounds… Interesting?” I bit in
Alpha Mars’s POV‘This is fucking bullshit!’ I say to my wolf, Asher.I put all my energy into each punch and jab I throw as I work the punching bag to get out all my rage. Bang! Bang! Bang!Every part of my body is burning, and my knuckles are becoming raw with blisters from hitting the hard fabric of the bag, but I don’t care. My wolf has taken over and it’s better that I hit a bag than certain people. AKA the elder council and my parents.I have been away fighting rogues for months for the smaller packs under our protection just to return to my life signed away to some fucking marriage contract. No fucking way! This morning, I walked into the family dining room for breakfast, just happy to finally be back home. I see my mother and father sitting at the large formal table with my brother, Liam, and younger sister, Olivia, eating quietly. I take the seat next to Olivia and she pecks me on the cheek with a kiss grinning ear to ear.“Coffee as well.” I say to the Omega server as she p
Alpha Mars' POV I am brought back to the present when I hear the gym door slam.“Hey man! You are gonna break another bag if you keep assaulting it like that.” I hear my Beta, Hunter, walk up towards me and grab the opposite side of the bag to hold it steady for me.I continue pushing my muscles to the extreme with each punch without acknowledging him. With a final blow, the bag finally gives and bursts, spreading sand all over the gym floor. I let out a roar and punched the wall, leaving a couple of large holes in the concrete. My knuckles are bloody and broken, but I don’t care. I know I’ll heal within the hour, so I just stare down at the ground, seething.“And there goes another one…” Hunter chuckles. “Guess I gotta make a gym equipment order… Again.”I don’t say anything; my mind is jumbled with thoughts and anger that I don’t want to deal with right now. I have a kingdom and pack to run, not dealing with this bullshit.“So… chosen mate.” Hunter grabs the towel and bottled water
Alpha Mars' POV Hunter stands and does a quick back stretch, “Come on, big boy, let’s go start packing. It’s a long drive to the Crystal Lake Pack, and the King and Queen want us to be there before noon tomorrow.”Begrudgingly, I got up from the bench.“Is Theo and Antonia bringing their son?” Theo is my Gamma and another one of my best friends. Hunter scratches his chin, “That’s what Antonia told me, plus they are bringing their Omega babysitter since she is now 18. They hope she can find her mate among the unmated wolves. She will watch little Theo while they perform their duties as Gammas for you. Apparently, the babysitter is pretty fucking stoked about going.”I nod my head. “That probably means, they will have to make more stops. Let’s keep that in mind while we travel.”“Are we taking the bikes?” Hunter pipes up as we walk out of the training center towards the family mansion and packhouse.“Yeah, tell a couple of Omegas to put them on the trailer. I heard Crystal Lake has som
Alpha Mars' POV After my shower, I dress in a pair of dark blue jeans and a plain charcoal gray V-neck that grips around my firm biceps and loosely covers my abs. My full-sleeve tattoos and neck tattoos are on display. I add my thick white gold chains to my neck and a leather cuff bracelet and my Rolex to my wrists. I pull my shoulder-length long blonde hair back into a ponytail, exposing the shaved sides of my head along with the rose tattoo I have behind my left ear. Slip into my biker boots, then head towards the second floor.The second floor is for our employees during the work week for the many businesses we are involved in; conference rooms and the royal family’s offices are here as well. I tap lightly on the Luna study’s door, and I hear my mother’s silky sweet voice call out to me, “You may enter.”She is sitting with her female Beta and Gamma on the tan upholstery loveseat and sofa set nestled in front of the unlit fireplace. Each of them drinking tea and quietly discussing
Third Party POV – Five years Later“Daddy!” A four-year-old little girl with blonde wavey hair and striking smokey gray eyes wandered through the halls of the packhouse, paying no mind how loud she is. “DAAAAAADDDDDDDYYYYY!!!!” She yelled again.“What’s the matter, Isabella?” Beta Hunter strolled out of the packhouse kitchen munching on a bag of chips.“Uncle Hunter, Uncle Hunter” The little girl runs up and stands on her toes in front of him, hoping to make herself taller. “Where Daddy? They do it again!” She points her little finger in the direction she just came from. Her plump little cheeks red with annoyance.Beta Hunter couldn’t help but laugh and shake his head. This was a normal grievance from the little princess. “Oh, dear. Did you tell your mom?”Isabella crossed her arms with a huff, “No! I want daddy! Mommy say they playing, but nanny says they will break their necks! Wolves keep feet on the ground!” She rushed through in one big breath. She looks back down the hall and n
Ciara’s POV (several months later)That’s it! Its official… I think the moon goddess has changed her mind and decided to finish me off with an unknown disease. She has played a cruel trick on me. Giving me high hopes of the perfect wonderful life then snatching it away with a virus. I finally got my mate; I am Queen Luna, and I am surrounded by people who love and cherish me. Now I am hugging the porcelain throne of waste as if it is a lifeline from a sinking ship! Goodbye cruel world! Hello field of endless sleep…After my Luna Ceremony and the coronation of the new King and Queen, life at the Blue Eclipse pack turned into a pretty good routine. Alpha King Mars went back to his duties, and I took up the role of nontraditional, ass-kicking warrior Queen Luna.Owen and I had a big lavish wedding, to which all the pack leaders were invited. Our honeymoon was a cross-country ride on our motorcycles! Owen had my stuff and motorcycle shipped over to our pack as soon as my trial was over as
Chapter – Dear DiaryCiara’s POVDear Diary – Sorry I haven’t written in a while. My therapist and Owen had to remind me that writing will help my PTSD and help me cope with the memories of my time with the Dark Alpha. It’s been a crazy few months of learning to accept what I can’t change and to not blame myself for the past. I will admit the nightmares have gotten better since I started sleeping next to my goddess given mate. Being able to sleep has really helped the healing process, but when I do have a nightmare, Owen has to remind me I am no longer bound by the magical commands.Benji is getting better as well. She finally has some color back in her face and she no longer looks like a corpse. She is even able to take small walks with me around her garden, but it won’t be for a few more months til she’s able to go back in the medical lab doing what she loves. Each day she gets better and better, but I still sometimes find her sitting by the window with a far-off blank look on her fa
Alpha Mars’ POVI hug my mate then taste her sweet lips with a soft sinful kiss. Every hurdle, every roadblock, are destroyed and our path to forever is completely clear. I purr into her mouth, “Now you come home with me, and I get to touch your body until the break of day. I am going to kiss every inch of you, maybe even taste that beautiful pussy of yours, but no sex til you are 100% healed.” Without anyone noticing, I pull the blanket over her breasts so no one can see my hand, then flick and play with her nipple with my fingers.She moans then suddenly breaks away from my hold as if she just discovered something important, “Benji!”I look at her confused, “What?”“I want to go see Benji.” She looks at me with such pleading eyes that I groan. I rest my head on her shoulder. My cock throwing a tantrum over being so close to our mate and she throws a wrench into my sexually frustrated plans.“Seriously? You haven’t seen me in months, then you were unconscious for weeks, almost dying
Alpha Mars' POV We watched as the men and women of the elder council filed into their chamber. It wasn’t until the last robe disappeared behind the door that I finally felt like I could breathe. In a couple of strides, I was next to Ciara’s wheelchair kissing her sweet plump lips with everything my soul could give. The audience slowly filed out of the court room around us, but I wasn’t paying attention. My eyes were glued on my mate.“Fuck, I don’t think I could handle listening to your story much longer. I was ready to go to war with a fucker who is already dead.” I cupped her cheeks and stared into her smokey gray eyes. Her dark lashes fluttered her tears away as she smiled up at me. Goddess, I missed her smile.“What happens now?” Ciara says.“Well, they bring me their decision, and I fight it. But if they want to pursue it further, they can overrule my decision or go to the Magical Creature Council. But I don’t think it will come to that. I watched their reactions to your story.
Alpha Mars’ POVIs she out of her mind!?! She’s supposed to be resting and recovering from nearly dying! Not fucking being wheeled around by my warriors. And that pissed me off even more! The three warriors who were placed to guard her, brought her here to the courtroom and didn’t even bat a fucking eye on going against my command.I look over at Hunter who is smiling like a fucking idiot, secretly holding two thumbs up in approval at his mate, Freya. She smiled widely at him then blushed. Fucking, dammit!“What is your mate doing here? Shouldn’t she be resting? What if she gets sick again from the cold? What if something bad happens to her? This isn’t safe…” My mother fussed in my ear, but I waved her away. Those same thoughts were running through my mind, but what could I do? Ciara is a stubborn thing, but I loved her for it.“I hear you are trying to decide what my fate should be.” Ciara’s voice is calm and collected, just like a powerful Luna should be. “It’s considered rude to ta
Ciara’s POV Every inch of my body was stiff like a pole was shoved up my back. My muscles refused to work, my brain was foggy, and I am pretty sure my bladder was about to explode. A numb tingling feeling like when my foot falls asleep was crawling all over my skin. Basically, I was miserable. ‘Ember are we dead?’ I whined through our link. I started wiggling my toes and fingers slowly getting some sensation back. Every slight movement was a small blessing. I guess the moon goddess wasn’t going to make things easy by letting me magically rise from the dead like a phoenix… Nope she had to go the zombie route. Snort. ‘You aren’t dead, Frankenstein, just stiff… You need to keep moving your body. I’m working on healing you…’ Ember was a wonderful sight to see in my mind. I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Ember, is it weird without our friends with you?’ She nodded, ‘yeah it’s a bit lonely without their presence, but at least we have the memories.’ I smiled at that…. ‘Now open your eyes, I
Alpha Mars' POV Ciara’s beautiful smokey gray eyes squinted up at me then fluttered in and out of focus. She tried to adjust her position on the bed, but she was stiff from laying still for weeks. She let out a soft groan but couldn’t get any words out. She tried to speak again, but her eyes widen in realization instead, clutching at her throat in panic. Shit that fucking tube in her mouth… She was struggling to breathe! I just got her back and now she’s going to die from fixation from a fucking life-support tube!“I’ll get someone to help!” Artemis ran out of the room while Freya stood motionless crying, and my sister Olivia just looked uncomfortable since she has never met Ciara before.I pulled my chair closer to Ciara, “Its ok, Baby… someone will be here soon to take that fucking thing out. Keep your eyes on me. That’s it, baby… Look at me… I got you!” I smiled at her still holding and kissing her fingertips as I continued to whisper sweetly to her. “I am not going anywhere. You a
Alpha Mars’ POVI stare at my mothers’ retreating back in complete confusion. “What the fuck just happened?” My mind couldn’t handle another fucking thing to worry about. Wasn’t only a few months ago, my mother was calling Ciara some no-name whore? Now she’s fussing over her blankets, checking over her, and warning me about the fucking council? Plus, she admitted to her mistakes in her own way?“Boss, I think we need to take heed of her words about those sneaky old bastards.” Hunter pulled out his phone from his back pocket, working over the screen with his finger. “There’s nothing on the pack calendar for a meeting, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t meeting in private. I need to get a hold of Elder Mayfield. She’s always been on your side and will know what’s going on. I’ll be back shortly.” Then he rushed out the door without another word.Theo patted my shoulder as he stood as well. “I better get back to my family. Antonia will bring more food later. No te preocupes, Ok? No worries