Ciara’s POV ‘Ciara, I need you to wake up.’ My eyes flutter open to the sound of Alpha Radar in my head. I picked up my phone to check the time. The light of the phone blinded me through my sleepy state. I see it’s only 2:00 am. I groan. What the hell? Didn’t I just fall asleep about an hour ago?‘Ciara, wake up; I have a mission for you and Maximo.’ Alpha Radar echoes in my head.‘Yeah, yeah, I am awake now. What’s going on?’ I sleepily mind-link him back. I roll over and see Owen sleeping peacefully next to me. For a moment, I had forgotten we decided to snuggle in my bed. We spent most of the night just chatting, before we fell asleep. His arm curled around my waist. The warmth of his body threatens me to fall back asleep. His features are relaxed and soft. The scowl gone; he looks so much younger when he is asleep. I want to kiss and touch his face, but Alpha Radar is ruining the moment with his stupid voice.‘I received an urgent message from the Meadow Lake pack that a group o
Ciara's POV “Axil, did you figure out how to get into the main house?” the scratchy voice guy asks.A throaty laugh reaches my ears from another voice. “Piece of cake. Fuckers didn’t even realize I entered the building. The house has three stories, all the family lives on the third floor. The kid’s room is the third window from the right. The one with the smaller balcony. Best part. No security alarm on the balcony doors. We can easily enter and exit through there.”“Good. The extraction team is already about 10 minutes out. We can use the tranquilizer needle to knock the kid and any family members out.” Scratchy voice guy says.“Did you ever find out what the boss wants with the kid? This seems like a lot of work for a fucking stupid 10-year-old.” Another voice speaks.“Don’t ask questions; just do what you are told.” Scratchy voice guy barks.What do they want a kid for? This isn’t good. Maybe they are holding him for ransom? Maybe they are human traffickers! I read about the types
Ciara's POV “Ciara! Open your eyes, child!” A slap on my cheek shakes me awake from the depths of my mental brain fog. Through blinking eyes, I see Alpha Radar and Maximo standing over my blood-covered bear form. “Shift!” Alpha Radar booms at me. I comply, still laying on my back, naked as a baby bird.I sit up groaning, still not in my right mind. I try to lift my arm to rub my eyes, but I don’t feel anything. Damn, did I lose my arm! Will I be a three-legged animal for the rest of my life? I look to see my injured arm and shoulder dangling motionless against my side. The numbness is keeping me from moving properly.“The doctor is on his way to take the bullets out.” Maximo hands me a large shirt and shorts. He helps me slip them on before pulling me to feet.I look around and see warriors from the pack standing out conversing over what happened. The bodies of the military men piled up along the road. Then I remembered. “What happened to scratchy voice guy?”Maximo hands me a bottle
Alpha Mars' POV It’s been over two days since I last saw Ciara, and now, she isn’t answering my text messages or calls. Normally, I wouldn’t give a shit if a woman contacts me. This stupid connection with Ciara is something that is becoming difficult to ignore. The chemistry between us, I have never felt with anyone. We spent one night together, and I am thinking about her non-stop. We didn’t even have sex! I just enjoyed her company.Why am I so irritated that she isn’t answering her phone? Isn’t this a good thing? Cutting ties now rather than later? Asher growls in anger at the idea.‘Or! Maybe you are getting attached to our mate.’ Asher snickers at me. I roll my eyes. I refuse to argue again with my wolf over the mate bond. I haven’t accepted the mate bond, nor will I accept it.For the last two days without CJ, I've been strolling around the Summer Moon Festival with Hazel, begrudgingly being her date. She's been chatting non-stop for the past two fucking hours about the mating
Alpha Mars' POV ‘Asher, let’s skip dinner and go for a run.’ I need a run to release the built up anger I am feeling towards this whole situation with Hazel and the fucking contract.I mind-link Hunter and tell him to lead the dinner with the new members and I’ll meet them another time. I just needed a run.Hunter sighs through the mind-link. ‘Alright, but Gregory is bringing his new mate, Benji. I thought you wanted to talk to her about her research?’‘Fuck, that’s right. Let’s do this, push back dinner one hour so I can get a run in. I need to let out some frustration because of fucking Hazel.’ I ran to the front of the packhouse.‘Damn, what did she do?’ Hunter asks.‘The bitch tried to whore herself at me! We went back to her suite to chat, then next thing I know, she’s fucking half naked rubbing herself all over me. I feel so disgusted by that woman’s behavior. She’s supposed to be the next Queen Luna? But, enough of that. I’ll see you guys shortly.’ I cut the mind-link and shif
Benji’s POV“This is it. I can do this! I know Science. I know Medicine. I can do this!”A hard knock on the bathroom door startles me from my mantra. “Benny Baby? Are you planning on coming out any time soon? Babe?” Gregory’s voices muffle through the door. The sound of my mate’s new nickname for me fills me with such giddiness.With a few deep breaths, I unlock the door and walk into his guest room. “Sorry, I was still getting ready.”Gregory looks at me up and down with lust-filled eyes. I can’t help but blush. Because I spend all my time in the University lab or at the hospital, I’m usually in nurses’ scrubs. But today, I decided to dress in business rocker attire for the Blue Eclipse Pack private dinner for new mates, so I could make a good impression. Dark blue suede skinny jeans, a white fitted t-shirt and a blue casual blazer along with my favorite 70s leopard heels that Ciara found at an online thrift store. I even took the time to straighten my pink and blonde shoulder-length
“As Gregory may have told you, I have been doing my thesis research project on the effects of Wolfbane on warriors and trying to find a way to combat the effects. Whether it being an antidote or a vaccine.”“Don’t we already have an antidote for Wolfbane.” Hunter asks.“Unfortunately, no, Doctors are using a form of saline and other chemicals to flush the warriors’ system, which can take several days to weeks to remove any traces of wolfbane, even with our rapid healing. An Antidote is a medicine that counteracts the poisons.” I pull out a blue and purplish bell like flower out of a small container. “Do you know what this is?” I ask.“Why did you bring THAT into the presence of the future king and my family!?” Theo asks as he slowly rises to his feet to stand in front of his wife and son. His eyes change; his wolf right on the surface to protect his family. Everyone but Alpha Mars have scowls on their faces like I have just committed one of the seven deadly sins! Their low growls frig
Ciara’s POV“Good afternoon, baseball fans! It’s a great day here in the eastside ballpark for our two teams who are fighting for a chance for a spot in the championship! We are on game 3 of the series.”A male voice enters into my subconscious. What is that? My fuzzy brain can’t comprehend where I am.“As many of you know, first baseman, Jason Madaldy, just recently came off the injured list after six weeks of physical therapy for his shoulder.” What? Who?“That’s right Todd, he isn’t the only one we are welcoming back after a long break. Outfielder, Freddie Dickerson is back from his recent trade that apparently wasn’t a good fit.”Who the heck is Freddie? And what’s wrong with his dick? My mind is even more confused the more I listen to these unknown voices.I continue to listen to the male voices in my head. “Strike three! Chris Lowe is out! Jimmy “Thunder arm” Johnson is on a roll! His earned run average is probably one of the best we have seen in a long time. 2.25 ERA.”“I agree
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