Beta Hunter’s POV – “Someone better be storming the castle, because it’s like six AM and I need my beauty sleep!” My twin sister, Artemis, croakily picked up the phone; she probably without looking at the caller ID. “Sis, its me. Do you know where Owen is? I can’t mind-link him…” My voice was tinted with worry for my best friend. He took not seeing his mate pretty hard. He had never gone too long without answering a mind-link, but this was going over 12 hours now. “Duh! He’s probably with his mate getting all kissy face.” I could hear water running and her brushing her teeth followed by a spitting sound. My heart sank because I just realized she didn’t know what went down yesterday. “It wasn’t Ciara…” I say in a grave voice. “Oh Shit! He is probably a mess right now! Have you checked the usual places he goes to get away? We need to get the squad out looking for him.” Artemis said. “No, I haven’t left the hospital yet.” I look over at my mate and can tell she is listening to the c
Ciara’s POVI let out a loud grown as my body hit the cold dark stone of my cavern prison with a loud rough thud. Every part of my body was either broken, swollen or bruised. The beating I received from Freya’s escape by the rogues felt like I was knocking on death’s door, but the witch, Ravenna, made sure I didn’t die. “At least I wasn’t raped.” I say to myself like that was a consolation prize of a job well done.The Dark Alpha had been gone for weeks on business trips, so I had took the opportunity to get Freya out of this hell hole, so she could get help. It was a simple switch and ditch which surprisingly worked well or maybe the plan was so dumb that the stupid rogues didn’t catch on. Either way, win for me. Freya and I switched clothes and when they called me for my usual beating, we both rushed to the door at the same time, catching the guards off guard. She ran, I kicked their asses before I was hit with stunning magic by Ravenna.“Miss Eira?” A girlie voice pulled me from my
Alpha Mars’ POV (back at the palace packhouse)Exactly 40 minutes later, I am showered and dressed for the meeting with my Alpha Squad with the addition of Benji who Artemis has dubbed ‘Sherlock’ and Freya, Hunter’s new mate and Ciara’s twin sister. Freya was also refreshed and out of that awful lama sweater. My heart stopped momentarily when I looked at her face because all I see is my mate… My Ciara. I shake off the feelings that threaten to expose my inner turmoil and get back to Alpha mode.I slide two glasses and the empty whiskey bottle that I found in my room in Benji’s direction. “Benji, I want you to get with Dr. Nancy after the meeting and take some of my blood and check these as well… Something feels off, I know I didn’t have sex with Hazel, but I can’t remember a thing. Even my wolf seems sluggish.”Gregory cleared his throat, “Sorry to add salt to your already open wounds, but we checked the surveillance and you willingly let her into your room.”“And finding you covered
Freya’s POVTo say I was feeling a little smug at the fact that I put this Queen Luna in her place would be an understatement of the century. I was SUPER smug with myself, but I kept it under wraps. She was acting horrible for a Luna and as a princess of the North, I couldn’t tolerate her fowl words against my sister. It’s hard not to compare other Lunas to my mother who would never utter a bad word against someone in public. I was taught there was a level of decorum that was always supposed to be kept, no matter how mad the other person made you. If this is how the pack members acted, then I didn’t want me or my sister part of it.Hunter touches my hand and the tension and bad feelings I once had melted away. I wanted to crawl into his lap, but we were in a time of war, so cuddles would have to wait until tonight. I couldn’t believe I was paired with such a perfect being. He was kind, funny, attentive, and so much more. The best part was he was super sexy! I giggle internally. My w
Alpha Mars’ POVTime has changed everything but my heart. It’s been months since I last saw my Ciara, since I last heard her voice… I only know it’s been months because the once sunny summer skies are now a dull gray from the winter winds. Where did Autumn even go? As I stand on my bedroom balcony looking over the palace grounds, I watch the snow leave its mark on the ground like a cold white blanket. Another sleepless night, feeling her pain which has grown into a dull numb ache for me because I am so use to it. I will say one thing, her being raped has stopped, but her punishments have not. Has the Dark Alpha given up on trying to win her heart? I can only pray to Selene… ‘Please stay strong, my love. We are coming for you.”I let the snow fall around me as the day turns into night. My mind is lost in thought, as I watch an owl fly cross the glow of the moon, reminding me of the first time I saw Ciara’s owl form. How beautiful her colors were, reminding me of autumn leaves.‘What I
Alpha Mars’ POV“Ciara?” I whisper out… She is standing before me in her beautiful naked glory. I couldn’t take my eyes off the vision of my Ciara in front of me. Did the moon goddess hear my prayers for her safe return? I prayed I wasn’t dreaming, but there were signs that indicated she was real… Her hair was longer, her body was thinner, her skin was covered in new scars. The dark circles under her gray eyes made her look tired and worn. There was a void in her eyes I have never seen before. I slowly walked towards her, afraid that any sudden movement would cause her to vaporize from my sight. Cautiously, I reached out and ran my hand along her jar line. Her eyes fluttered closed, enjoying my touch. I shuttered at the feel of her skin. She wasn’t a dream; she was here in my room.“Owen, I…” But I don’t give her a chance to speak. I slammed my lips on to hers tasting her angelic sweetness that I had fallen in love with. The mate bond sparked an explosion into life as our long-awaite
Ciara’s POV“No, no, no, no… Don’t go… please… I am sorry. Please let me explain.” Owen whispers into my marking spot and my mind goes completely fuzzy. What am I doing here! This is a complete mistake. I let Owen continue to hold me, but I don’t want to look at him. Everything seems such a mess. He says he didn’t sleep with Hazel, but I saw pictures. He even knows about my torture and sexual abuse, and who knows what else he knows because I am sure Freya told him everything. I am filled with shame at wanting to see that man doesn’t want me anymore. I made the decision to see him because I couldn’t stop my self from wanting to see him one last time, even if he was with Hazel. There was still a tether between us, keeping me to him. But everything that has happened tonight wasn’t something I was expecting. Could I be wrong in my assumptions?“Let’s talk.” Owen’s voice is serious but calming. I don’t want to move; I don’t know what to do. I shouldn’t have come here. Fear slowly creeps u
Alpha Mars’ POVIt’s been a week since Ciara came to my suite, and there has been no sign of her, even though she said she would see me the next day. I was slowly losing my mind with worry that something might have happened. I spent the majority of my time in my office attending to my Alpha duties trying to avoid everyone. But that tactic doesn’t last long, because rogue attack reports are being reported all over the state, more frequently and sporadically, but it is getting out of control. My Alpha Squad and I work tirelessly to figure out where they are all coming from because the attacks are swift and deadly. One minute the rogues are attacking and the next they have vanished into thin air.That evening, I laid in bed and stared at the ceiling while sleep evaded me. Will I have another sleepless night? Asher paced in my mind and seemed agitated more than usual, but I just ignored him. He missed his mate just as much as I did.Scratch, Scratch, Scratch. I sit up and looked around my
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