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
Ciara’s POVI flew through the air towards my destination as the pain from the cuff’s command began to take over my body, making me faulter mid-flight. Dammit, I need to get to the closest mountain portal. I stumble through the air working my way to the mountain’s entrance. Almost there… Almost there… I repeat over and over as the pain grows stronger, then I see it. The entrance to the mountain that’s clouded in magic. I slip through and am back at the Dark Alpha’s Mountain thousands of miles away from the palace of the Blue Eclipse Pack.My usual smooth landing as an Owl was more like a cartoon ostrich attempting to fly over the Grand Canyon. Flailing of arms and legs then…FLOP…. I let out a grown while shifting back to my human self. I laid face down on the cold hard stone of one of the tunnels while I let the pain slowly subside. Gulping in deep heaps of air into my lungs.“What took you so long, Dearie?” Mr. Princey spoke up from behind me and I rolled my eyes. He throws me some l
Alpha Mars’ POVI stood in the dungeon’s interrogation room waiting for my squad to arrive. After the torture and pain I felt from Ciara last night, I knew I couldn’t prolong this meeting any longer, plus I was running out of time with the Winter Moon Masquerade ball being only three days away. The sound proof solid room was the perfect location for this meeting. The walls were infused with silver to prevent anyone from listening to conversations. Nothing could penetrate in, not even mind-links. The only door was a solid steel door with a mechanical locking system. I left the door open while I wait, because once the entire squad was inside, I am the only one with the ability to unlock it.“All this makes me feel like James Bond…” I hear Benji chirp down the long corridor. “Benji… Benji Bond.” She says in her best British Accent. I hear Artemis and Freya laugh. Soon, my squad, plus Benji, Freya and Northern Alpha King Brandt are all standing around the cramped room, waiting for me to sp
Ciara’s POVFINALLY! I make my exit as quickly as possible through the mountain’s portal towards the Blue Eclipse Pack. It has been a few days since I was able to leave my cavern prison. I didn’t think the Dark Alpha would leave because he seemed to be suspicious of the prince and I didn’t blame him one bit. How Prince Liam got the Dark Alpha to leave on another illegal business trip, I will never know, but I am not complaining.The chilly wind feels good between my Owl’s feathers as I fly through the night sky. Tomorrow is a full moon and also the Winter moon masquerade ball. Before I left, Prince Liam informed me, he prepared a dress and an Omega who would help with hair and makeup. I didn’t realize I was supposed to attend the ball, but Prince Liam was determined to make a big public show of Owen’s death.I reach the double doors and tap lightly, waiting impatiently for Owen. Usually the sight of him calms my aching soul, but recently my mind keeps playing tricks on me. It keeps sa
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