Zanthus made his way to their room to find it empty his mate was nowhere to be found but her scent lingered so he figured she was around or she must've left not long ago.Leaving the chamber he mind linked her to ask about her whereabouts, she seemed startled indeed as she was still not accustomed to the habit of mind linking.The Alpha King made his way towards the library aching to hug his female and engulf her in his warmth, it was a long day but he wanted to keep his promise and take her for a walk around the castle.Entering the vast room, the omegas attending to his wife's needs bowed while his mate smiled cheerfully while making her way towards him for a hug to welcome him back, he figured it was a habit she got for her grandmother as he saw how she behaved with her husband back when they visited her village."How was your day?" She asked hugging him ti herself for dear life."A long one, how was yours?" He asked before kissing her forehead."It was long for me too because I mi
It was warm around the south Kingdom, she loved the atmosphere around her more than the cold gloomy one they had back at home. They both sat on the terrace watching the clear dark sky on top of them, it was fascinating, the number of stars they were able to see was mesmerising and Wren found herself drawn to the scenery in front of her eyes.Leaning towards her mate's chest, she started counting the stars for fun, "I will stop counting the moment I see the perfect one, and that number will be the days you'll spend on war grounds." She declared amusing the Alpha King."Hmm, go ahead." He encouraged."One. That's it that's the perfect star." She giggled earning herself a smile from the Lycan."All stars are perfect, I can't see any difference." He shrugged."I can. Look there. That one is bigger, that one is shining brighter than the rest and that one is..." Zanthus stopped her mid-sentence, "That doesn't mean that the other stars are less than perfect it just means these stars are clos
It was already the next day, Wren took her time to get up from the bed. Both the lycan king and his mate wanted to spend a good quality time on their own.Kissing her forehead, Zanthus smiled her way."Good morning to the prettiest woman alive." He greeted earning himself a blushing Luna."Good morning Zanthus." She grinned before leaving the bed to start her day."What do you feel like doing today?" He asked whilst wearing his royal attire."I don't know, anything as long as it's with you. You know this kingdom better than I do, it would be better if you suggest something for me." She reasoned as she worked through her hair, there was no time to spend getting pampered by omegas."Alright, then we shall go for our walk in the gardens. We'll see what to do later on." He informed earning himself a nod from a focused Luna.Both the garden and the weather were mesmerising, Wren loved every single second spent around the trees and the flowers of the southern kingdom, it felt different and
It has been two days already, there were no signs of time but Queen Elenor tried to keep track of the period of time they spent in the tunnel, they were lucky enough to bring some food for all of them.Wren didn't feel like eating, only when she was about to faint would she get something in her stomach otherwise she kept on overthinking about the worst scenarios that could ever happen. The young Luna trusted her mate with her life but she didn't trust the war, she didn't trust his uncle's hatred. She hated how fast he had to leave and how she couldn't kiss him goodbye.Mother Eleanor kept on telling her stories about how they won every battle they fought in and how strong her males are, she took pride in having a lycan mate and a strong son, she kept on telling her about how adorable Zanthus used to be around his late sister and how he changed since her death. Then again, she would tell her happy stories about her childhood to try and distract her.It was by the second week of them st
The second she stepped foot inside the castle grounds, all her friends came running to her side, Rebecca the first.Ethan, Eram and Sam were looking at her in sorrow, they couldn't voice out their questions for they know she was struggling herself to not cry. She looked the sick kind of pale her lips were dry as if she walked a Sahara without a drop of water, her eyes swollen and puffy. It was obvious that she lost weight, but they knew that their Luna was ready for the Kingdom, they could smell it and that sent calmness inside their hearts even though the sadness for the king's absence was engraved in them.Wren tried her best not to go to their chamber, she felt a hole inside her heart but she knew she had to go there, she had to sleep on the bed they shared since day one and get heat from the firewood they sat in front several evenings, she knew she'll have to sit on his seat during meals and use his study for meetings and work. Wren despised the feeling that reigned on her senses,
Training sessions were becoming gradually intense as she fought claw and fist to maintain her sanity through training her body out of consciousness.She looked fearless, yet her eyes gave out her sorrow. She looked intimidating and knew how to carry herself around the castle walls, yet she crumbled down behind closed doors.There was no one around to hug her through nightmares and funny enough, her life became a nightmare after that day.Focusing on the task at hand, Wren found herself looking aimlessly to the wall in front of her. Her mind felt blank, she wasn't even aware of the fact that she was staring at the wall for the previous hour.Shaking her head to gain control again, the young Luna proceeded to check the monthly balance, she had to be on top of everything happening around the kingdom and that alone was driving her insane. A few months ago she was a mate who was not permitted to leave the king's chamber without permission, and now she was the one controlling everything out
Wren called for an urgent meeting with the beta.She had to make sure that the decision she took can be executed as soon as possible."You called for me, Luna?" Bowed Sam."Yes, Beta. Take a seat." She ordered while walking to her chair."What happened your majesty?" "Eram happened, he's planning on taking over the throne.""WHAT? Who told you?" "Well, he himself.""That's insane, his majesty was right when he didn't trust him. What are we going to do then?""I want him and his mother in the dungeons. You'll be the only one to take the food to their cells, I can't risk anyone knowing about them, they might have allies.""How'd you suggest doing then, Luna?""We'll arrest them before dawn, pick trustworthy soldiers to do the job and only them will know their whereabouts, put them in the secluded dungeon, I heard we have more than one."Beta Sam nodded his head, agreeing with his leader."What about Ethan?" He asked."I like Ethan, we're pretty close. For now, send him away from the c
Waking up startled at dawn, Wren remembered that she didn't inform mother Eleanor, but maybe her son already informed her! Still, she had to inform the queen herself and ask about the southern land's King."Queen Eleanor! Are you there?" Mindlinked a hopeful Luna.After a few seconds, Wren received a reply from her mentor."Yes, darling! what's wrong? Is everything alright?" "King Zanthus is coming back today. I wanted to inform you and ask about you.""Yes, my dear I heard about the good news, your father in law is on his way too. We'll meet again soon, young Luna." "I'm so happy to hear that mother Eleanor, so be it then, we'll meet soon. Take care." She smiled.Wren stood up from the bed and walked towards the balcony, it was getting warmer around the kingdom, trees that were once white gained their colour back, the castle's gardens welcomed the roses and flowers again.Breathing in the fresh air, she felt joyful and excited, her tummy tickled from all the butterflies she was exp
9 years later 'oh for goodness sake Knox,' Sophia grumbled angrily, watching her mate stalk an 11 year old boy who had given their daughter Grace a rose from the gardens,'try Dante,' Venus scoffed, remembering how her mate had growled at a boy who called Athena pretty and complimented her dress, she remembered how she had to pull her mate to the side and give him a full scolding for being so overprotective,'at least you have one girl, I have two and a possessive crazy beta wolf to deal with,' Sophia grounded out, the couple now had another 3-year-old baby girl, she was the exact replica of her father but her features were soft, Nina, as Knox insisted they name her also had her fathers characteristics, 'where are they now,' Venus murmured, they were all out in the gardens, having a little picnic, their mates and kids had wandered off somewhere playing hide and seek, James and Gabriel said they would join them in a while because they had some work to do.'wow vee you've worked up
Searing pain gripped his entire being, his chest was heaving, his breath coming out in short uneven pants, and a vicious growl escaped his chest he felt like his lungs were on fire,he felt the bond break, and he felt his Lycan whine out in pain before he vanished, he heard screams around him but they fell deaf on his ears.Dante looked up, his vision blurry, all he saw was a nurse pulling the doctor back to the operation room, Knox trying to get him to stand up while James slipped to the floor unconscious.His senses were dulled out but the pain in his chest didn't, his head lolled back and rested against the wall, Sophia and Knox tended to him while Gabriel was with James, 'tell her to come back to me,' he rasped in pain, as Sophia gently cupped his cheek and cried, Knox's shoulders dropped in defeat, his friend just lost his everything, 'Dante please please get it together please, the babies-,' Sophia sobbed out, trying to get him to zone back in, gently shaking him but his eyes
2 weeks had passed since that incident, the air between the alpha and luna was tense but even a fool could tell they'd die for each other in a heartbeat, when problems would arise they'd put their differences aside and be there for each other to the fullest, because that was what love meant, to hold onto each other even when the storm is at its loudest, threatening to rip them apart.'i swear he's so dumb like its right behind you,' James screeched angrilyVenus giggled and continued to munch on her snacks while Sophia shook her head at them, they were watching a new show that Gabriel had suggested, and anything Gabriel suggests is always a must-watch,'i feel like the girl is the killer for some reason,' Venus muttered, she was due in a week and today of all days she felt better, she had the energy to sit at least and not feel like she was about to pass out every few minutes,they were waiting for the healer to arrive to give Venus her potion, Dante, Knox, and Gabriel were in the r
1 month later'stupid protective Lycan,' venue huffed angrily stuffing her 4th pancake in her mouth and chewing on it like she had all the time in the world,it's like the man didn't even know what space was, he was always after her, heck this morning he decided he wanted to carry her down the stairs after Venus had grounded out a firm no, the stubborn lycan picked her up and sauntered down the staircase.her angry outburst fell deaf on his ears, she was going to be round and fat in a week if this kept up, she was only two months along and he was acting like this, the thought of how he would be when she was a few months pregnant from now made her shudder.The first few weeks were hectic with the checkups and always being careful but she had now learned to get used to it.James and Sophia would visit every second day and they were also very protective of her, it wasn't only a friend thing but she was the luna carrying the future heir, so the protectiveness therein doubled.'hey soph,'
Venus woke up to blinding white lights, white walls, a hospital bed, and a very very fuming Dante who was watching her like a hawk, ready to pounce her, the pack doctor standing right beside him giving Venus a sheepish smile.'w-what happened?' venus asked, her throat parchedsilently Dante walked towards her, filled up a cup with water, and had her drink it, the pack doctor cleared his throat and looked up at venus smiling, 'congratulations luna, you're pregnant,'silence,silence so loud venus could hear her heart beating wildly out of her chest, blood roaring in her ears,'how long-''you're almost over a month pregnant now,' the pack doctor replied, sensing his alpha's heated gaze which he couldn't meet so he excused himself, saying he had to bring some tests back from the lab.a heavy eerie silence enveloped the room and venus could have sworn that the door Dante was glaring at would catch fire any second, or he would glare a hole through it.'say something,' Venus whispered mee
A month had passed since Knox and Sophia had their beautiful daughter and things had been going smoothly other than the fact that rogue sighting had increased a lot, this would happen every few years, rogues would reproduce amongst themselves a lot and they'd try getting into pack territory.the warriors would chase them off the territory but they wouldn't stop coming back, they wouldn't attack but they'd move around. Dante had been in contact with neighboring pack alphas to know that they were dealing with a similar situation, and dealing with all of that as well as trying to find an effective solution to the problem was had Dante busy for weeks straight, Knox would help now and then but he was mostly at home with the baby and Sophia which doubled work on Dante and Gabriel.it was after dinner that Dante and Venus finally got an hour to themselves, a soft kiss from Venus soon turned passionate and ended up with them making love right next to the fireplace in the living room,'i mi
'ARE YOU KIDDING ME KNOX,' Sophia screechedAll those wondering what happened, Sophia and Knox invited everyone over for dinner, Venus, Dante, James, Gabriel, and a few other friends of Knox and Sophia, long story short, right after dinner Venus and Sophia were messing around in the kitchen while getting desert, and Venus may or may not have jump scared Sophia which caused her water to break...it was complete havoc, to say the least.Sophia was actually a week overdue, so she wasn't surprised when her water broke, the heavily pregnant blonde was as calm as the sea but the same couldn't be said for her big mate who was knocking over chairs and decoration pieces in a rush to get the baby bag and zip Sophia to the hospital,frustrated at how her mate was sweating, INSISTING he carried her and actually swooping her up into his arms without waiting for her reply, acting like she was dying, Sophia had enough.'Knox,' Sophia seethed, trying to grab a hold of him,the big man paid no heed t
He had to find her, passing a look to Knox to take over the meeting he shifted and lunged across the room, he had to get to her.'Venus, baby where are you' he tried mind linking her but he got no response at all 'don't go anywhere and stay where you are' Pushing his legs faster he ran like his life depended on it, and it did, his life did depend on it,reaching the middle of the dense forest he tried finding paw-prints but found none, angling his head up he breathed in deeply, he found what he was looking for, her scent.Running in the direction the scent led him, after two minutes of constant running he came across a ledge, his heart sunk, this is where her scent ended and she wasn't here she coul- no no she couldn't, trying to calm his Lycan and himself, so lost in his inner battle of where his mate could be and if she was okay or not he wasn't aware of his surroundings and heart a twig snap to his right,jerking his head towards the side he stepped closer to the bushy area, ca
'what do you mean I won't be able to have pups?' Venus whispered in disbelief, her honey-brown eyes wide with unshed tears, as her lower lip trembled and the color in her cheeks heightened from the internal hysteria her body was feeling.Dante sighed and went to sit next to her on the bed, 'Venus, despite the fact that you have alpha blood running in you doesn't make you strong enough in regards to carrying my pup, I am a Lycan, a full lycan, not one part of me is a werewolf, a Lycan pregnancy is very different, its very painful and the mother has to be a lycan to be able to withstand and birth a healthy lycan pup, in this regard you cannot give birth Venus, I'm sorry, I can't stand the thought of losing my mate in the process of giving me pups, I refuse to put you through that.''b-but Sophia and Knox- e-even he was afraid to have pups but everything is oka-' Venus said in manic, her voice trembling as if trying to convince herself and Dante it would work,Dante sensing her panic