Erix was not in the office when I arrived at the house, which sent me straight to our room. When I reached my destination, the door was closed, but I opened it and stepped inside. Our luggage was still on the floor next to the bed where we had left it earlier, so it was clear no one had yet to remove them. I looked up just as the bathroom door opened to reveal a half-naked Erix and blushed at his state. "You sent for me?" I asked "Yes," he answered as he reached the closet. "I wanted to see you. My wolf is upset.""What's wrong?""The she-wolf attacked me," he said. I began to panic and grew concerned. My eyes roamed over Erix to examine his body for bodily harm. From what I could see, no marking on his body indicated a scuffle, but that still didn't put my mind at ease. "I already healed," he said. "She got me good, but I'm alright. I'm an alpha. She was pretty strong. She has strength on her side. She seems to be more than just a she-wolf," I could hear the interest in her in h
Because of some unforeseen events, of Jude, finding his mate on the way home, Erix has to replace Jude with the escorting group before we leave to go to my old pack. "You discharged Jude?" Erix nodded. "I think it was necessary given the circumstances. He plans to mark and mate the she-wolf by the next moon, and we won't be back by then. The marking can be incredibly painful for some wolves, so it would be better if they stayed here.""But who will replace him?""I link Chance and Carmela and recruit them when Jude confirms he has his mate. They, along with Max, will be with us the whole time we're at Night Shadow. Everyone else will scope out their territory and keep an eye on things for us."I didn't miss how curt he was being with me. "You can talk to me, you know," I reminded him. "If there's something wrong.""Why would something be wrong?"I shrugged. "I don't know. You seem different."I wanted to ask him if something had changed, but I already knew the answer to that. I won
"How's the thing with the pack?" Did you call Wyatt?" I asked him. Erix yawned, removed his hand from my hair, and nodded."He has things under control. He has been questioning the she-wolf again, but she answered 'not to go. Trap or whatever she said repeatedly."I furrowed my eyebrows. The she-wolf had told me that when I was with her. What does it mean? Should I tell Erix? No. Erix gets upset if I tell him. He warned me never to get close to that she-wolf. I decided to keep it to myself. "What does it mean?" I asked him. "I don't know. I told Wyatt to dig deeper about what she was saying," he replied. "Do you think Wyatt can do it?" "Wyatt dealt with the violent types before. He knows what he's doing."Hmm. I hope Erix is right. Something about that she-wolf made me think twice about this trip. If she was referring to the trip to my old pack, does it mean she doesn't want me to go? Who exactly was the she-wolf? Did we meet? Was she trying to warn me? Where did she come from?
Renato immediately bowed his head out of respect and fear for my mate. I was surprised to see him so weak. "Of course. I'm sorry."I was proud of Erix for taking control and standing up for me. He is exactly what a mate should be, and I was lucky to have him; I squeezed his hand into mine.When Renato raised his head again, I felt confident to continue. "Do you know why our pack is so strong? It's because we don't keep secrets from each other. They make us weak. We believe in total disclosure. You're a pack once you come together and work towards the same goal. If your pack finds out what you've done, you'll lose their respect among them, and I assume that's not something you can afford. You need unity."Renato's lips formed a thin line. "I'm aware of my mistakes. If I had known the threats would have progressed this far, I would have done things differently. They're coming for us.""What pack is making threats?" Erix asked. "The Blood pack. Are you familiar with it?" Erix tensed
"I don't know if I can go with you," Erix said after we finished our food and left the diner. We were on our way back to pack, and Erix was stiff. "I don't think I can be in the same room as Killian and not want to kill him." He didn't sound bitter anymore over his mate because he'd moved on from it as I had, but he still didn't like Killian. He found him weak to be an Alpha, and he didn't trust him. He'd told me that a few times during our travels. "It's okay if you don't want to go. I'll be fine on my own," I said. Erix was quick to reply. "No. I don't want you alone with Killian. Take someone from the pack with you." "It's really okay. Kilian is too emotionally unstable to risk or harms me." "Rain…" His tone was a warning not to argue with him on the subject. Erix never tried to tell me what to do, and if he did insist on something, it was because he felt strongly about it and felt it was necessary. In cases like that, I didn't argue with him. "I'll send Carmela with you."
I shook my head and stepped a little closer to him. "I'm sorry about what happened to Isabelle. Is she-" I cut off, not knowing how to continue. How does one ask about the person your mate left you for? Killian didn't speak for a long moment, and for a second, I doubted he would. When he finally did, it sounded bitter… angry. "Is that why you're here? To offer me your pity? If it is, you can save it. I don't want or need it." Killian didn't keep the harshness out of his words. His tone wounded me a little, to my surprise. I wasn't used to this side of Killian. He was usually calm and composed even when he was Alpha. He never snapped at anyone, even me. It was clear that he was dealing with something much deeper now. He had a certain darkness about him that radiated through the air, and I could feel it. It worried and scared me all at the same time. Maybe it was a bad idea to come here after all. "You're worried," he said. "You don't trust me?" Though what he said was supp
Killian did have a responsibility now to Isabelle. It was his child she was carrying. If he didn't reject me, I wouldn't have met Erix. He's the best that came from everything terrible that happened. It led me to him. Killian's eyes were hardened. "It happened weeks ago. Isabelle would have died soon anyway, but you just sped up the process. I guess I should be thanking you. You put her out of suffering."Suffering? Was Isabelle dead? Did I kill her?" "And he took everything from me," Killian continued. "You, my pack, and my position."Suddenly I realized what he was doing now. He's trying to find someone to blame and hold responsible for everything—anyone besides placing everything on himself so he can't take the guilt. I had no idea how to help him. Things like that didn't come naturally to me anymore toward him. He wasn't my mate, but I tried anyway. "Look," I begin. "You can't hold on to guilt or place blame. It will eat you alive and consume you until there's nothing left. D
"She's quite a fireball," Rijel said, his jaws set in amusement. "We could use her." Use me? No. Never. "You'd have to kill me first." I made my voice as low and dangerous as I could manage. They both laughed at me as if I had told them a joke."That's unnecessary, Bella," Rijel said before touching my cheek."Don't touch me!" I screamed at him, stepping away from him, but Rijel seemed he didn't mind it. "We have other ways to make you cooperate with us," Rijel added. "Us? So what, you're a team now?"Rijel turned to Killian and smiled. "You didn't tell her? Well, this is amusing," Rijel said, looking at me with his arms crossed his chest. To say that this man is hot is to be underestimated. He is freaking handsome. He was too young to be the Alpha of a ruthless pack. When I met him at the diner, he was charming and jolly. My coworkers' eyes were glued on him all while he was inside. He is a wolf in sheep's skin. "What exactly do you want with me?" I asked impatiently. "I'm su
“Will you marry me?” The first words came from Erix’s mouth when I woke up. I was about to yawn and prepare myself for a whole day of Luna and Mother duty. I looked at Erix and then at the white and gold ring with a diamond and some bluish precious stones circling the largest diamond. “Uhm, Erix?” I asked him, confused. “We already became mates, a werewolf wedding, plus we already had four children. I think it’s too late for this,” I added. “It’s never been too late for us to get married, baby,” Erix said as he held my left hand. “It’s my dream to marry a woman I love like my Dad did to Mom.”I smiled at him. What he said warmed my heart, and who am I to say no to him? “Will you marry me, Luna?” He asked again. I nodded at him. “Yes, Erix. I’ll marry you,” I said. “So when are you going to marry me?” I added, teasing him after he slid the ring to my finger and kissed it.“As soon as possible,” he replied. “I want an extravagant wedding, something we can never forget. I think we
I dipped my fingers inside his boxers and rubbed the pad of my thumb over the tip of him, ghosting my hand over the length of him.It's my turn to feel his body tremble from what I'm doing to him. It had been a while, and I knew Erix was excited, just like me. I have the power to do what I want to do because this male was mine, not by fate but by love. This mine, he's all mine. I watched Erix take a deep breath and groan out, closing his eyes. I start to pick up the pace as his hips begin to move back and forth into my fingers that have wrapped tightly around his length.His strong thighs trembled from my touch, and his eyes fluttered open, looking at me. Up and down using slow, strong strokes; I love watching this, watching him gasped quietly through slightly parted lips. I'm glad because I am the only one who can bring this side of him. I love this man so much that I will sacrifice for him. I moved faster, and my grip tightened on him, with a destination that I was going to brin
"The kids had already slept?" Erix asked me as soon as I entered our room. "Yeah. The twins finally settled down," I said, sighing before I climbed on the bed. My original plan was to sleep early, but Erix had something in his mind as soon as he put the book he was reading and started kissing me."You have no idea how long I waited, Rain," Erix said in between little nips of my skin, not enough to cause real pain, just enough to entice a rush of endorphins to be released into my bloodstream, causing excessive pleasure to rage throughout my body. He's playing to my compulsions, riling them up for what's to come...he needed them in his corner.I squirm underneath him, his hands running along my body, over my clothes, feeling my body, his fingers firm...so demanding.He began to kiss my neck, his wet tongue flicking against my sensitive flesh. He's inciting a riot within me and knows what he's doing."Let me."His voice was toned in silk, caressing my compulsions with its softness.He
With the blood infusion, Rain was saved. Diesel had hurt her so badly to the point he killed his son and endangered Rain's life. I wish I had finished him, but Zander had to do it to take what belonged to him. After Diesel's defeat, Zander took the position of Alpha and led the largest pack back to its former self before Diesel's family took it in. The doctor who did everything to save Rain was their actual Aunt. She poured all her knowledge into helping Rain and assisted Zander when he claimed the title of an Alpha.When Rain gained consciousness, her heart broke when she learned her baby didn't make it. Although the baby was not mine, I wasn't that heartless to wish him death. With Rain's fatal internal wounds, Luna Sonia said, it might take her chance to get pregnant again. Everything is back to normal now. Rijel and Diesel's death ended our suffering, and we live freely now."Mom! Come on, you got to see my friend," Clay said as he was pulling his mother's hand. "Yes, yes, Cla
I growled so loud. It was the only way for the black wolf to distract what he was doing with my Rain. The wolf stopped from biting her. Rain collapsed on the ground, panting heavily. Pregnant she-wolves were prohibited from shifting since the baby might crash. But why on earth was Rain in her wolf form despite being pregnant? The answer lies in the bastard, who had a cocky smirk, even in his wolf form. Suddenly, ten wolves tried to tackle me on the ground. I was too careless; my whole attention was with Rain, and I forgot I was in a battleground. The wolves pinned me down, ensuring I could see what was happening with Rain. Rain looked at me, still panting. She was forced to stand up but failed miserably. There was another wolf behind her who was covered in blood, and I doubt if it's still breathing. Rain's wolf huffed, trying to crawl to me, but the Black wolf stepped on her back. Rain whispered as I growled at the black wolf, warning him not to dare. The black wolf looked at
Erix's point of viewWhat Jordan told me was like a bomb exploding in my face. Rain is pregnant, not mine, but with someone else's baby! My wolf was in a rage; it wanted to rip this man's head before me, but I tried to calm him down. But what enraged me more was the man who had her was none other than Diesel Saavedra, Zander's best friend. "Starting from your parent's death to Rain's pregnancy, it was all planned," Jordan told me as he was driving. "The Blood Pack was just a distraction that Diesel had created and secretly pulled the string without anyone noticing it," he added. "Is there any particular reason why that bastard decided to ruin mine and Rain's life?" I said, trying to calm down. "For power," he said. "And for Rain. He has been wanting her since she was just a little girl; hence, he impregnated her because he wanted Rain to be his mate, and getting her pregnant through threat was just a bonus.""Threatening her?""Yes, like he'll kill you and your pack, which we know
"Erix," I breathe, stepping through the front door. He clenched his jaw and looked at me. "Rain?" His voice was shaky. "Erix, I'm home," I smiled and ran to him. He pulled me into a tight hug. Tears form in my eyes. I'm relieved to finally go home. "I thought you were dead," Eris whispered in my hair. I fell silent for a while. "Rain, you have to leave," he croaked. I pulled away from him and furrowed my eyebrows."What? Why?" "There's someone else, Rain. You were gone so long that I couldn't help but fall in love with someone else," he said.A look of regret crossed his face. My lips parted, and I started to say something."What about Clay? Amira? Where are they?""They're fine. They have a new mom now. You left them, and it's all your fault," Erix growled. It's all my fault."B-but I can explain why I was gone," I begged him to just listen to me, but Erix didn't show any sympathy. "I don't need someone like you anymore. Hence, I should have let you die when you decided to kil
"Who are you? Why are you trespassing on my territory?"A man in his late forties appeared behind a large tree. Five more wolves joined him and bore their canines to us. "P-please," Alice begged them. "We don't mean any harm. We only crossed this land because we were being chased. We're sorry for trespassing, sir."The white wolf who tackled Alice let her go and shifted into a man. He looked intently at Alice as if fighting something within him. "Where did you come from, and who was chasing you?" the older man asked. "We're from Greyhound Pack," Alice replied. Suddenly, a loud growl erupted from the man who shifted recently. "That bastard's pack!?" he growled. "Calm down, Jean. We need to know how they came here and stuff. Take them to the pack for interrogation," the older man said. He was probably the Alpha. Some of the wolves carried our bags and shifted into their human form as we walked to a path cleared of snow.We walked for about half an hour before a beautiful and mode
"Rain, do you think you can walk?" Alice asked me out of nowhere. "Yes, I can. Why?" "I feel uneasy. Let's get out here. Something bad would happen when I feel like this," she added. "Come, let's go," she said, bringing out the bags full of baby's clothing and some of our clothes.Without questioning and believing her, I helped her pack. "It's snowing. The scent of snow blocks any scent of potential intruders. With Diesel's connection, I can' assure us we're still safe here. It's better than sorry."Alice shifted into her wolf form and told me to ride on her back. I did what she wanted, and as soon as I tapped her gently, saying I was good to go, she sprinted at her top speed without particular direction. Despite the thick snow slowing us down, we made it far until we heard a loud howl. It was so loud that it made me and Alice tremble. Alice and I reached a wide river that was partially covered with eyes. We could not go to the other side without crossing that river. Alice looked