CAMERON The cry from my mate's hospital room notified us that she was awake. I dashed into the room with the speed of light hurriedly sitting next to her on her bed. A muffled groan escaped her lips again and all I wanted to do was grab her in my arms and comfort her. She looked extremely pale and I could see the pains in her eyes. Right there, I knew I needed to make the perpetrators pay for their sins. “Sorry baby, I'll make them pay for this.” I assured her. I would protect her with everything in me, even to the last drop of my blood, I swore within myself. She flinched as my hand made its way to her hair in an attempt to stroke it. I froze. Just how bad had she suffered in the hands of her own people? I wondered.She fixed her gaze on me with all of her attention. I could see her struggle with grasping who I was to be seated at her bedside. “I am your mate.’ I said firmly. A crease formed on her forehead as she shot me a questioning look. “Your second chance mate.” I offerred,
LISAI watched in disappointment as Olivia was taken away by His Highness. I was so sure that this would be her last day. But then, luck was on her side again, as it usually was. I had planted my golden tiara in her room last night just so that I could get a chance to finish her off. Death was the punishment for whoever that tries to steal another’s symbol of authority thereby challenging the rightful owner.Not that I would kill her myself though, I secretly hoped that Claire would, as she was once a Luna too. She did not hesitate when I mindlinked her to, seeing as the culprit was Olivia, whatever her grievances were towards Olivia was unknown to almost everyone in the pack. The few persons in the know, refused to spill. When Rowan left me just after marking me, to go find Olivia, I realized that I was never going to enjoy my bond with my mate as long as Olivia was in the picture.It was clear that what we had going on did not compare to the mate bond thing. His bond with me regret
LILY I was so elated to hear that Olivia had gotten a second chance mate. I was extremely happy to carry her luggage out of the pack house to meet His Highness. Her second chance mate is attractive as fuck. Rowan doesn't hold a candle to him. I can't even deny that I wasn't drawn to him when I first saw him at Rowan's coronation ceremony with my sister, Lisa. You can't blame me though, the Prince is drop-dead gorgeous. As soon as His Highness was gone with Via, I made my way to my room. The moment I got to the second floor, I met a pissed off Lisa walking to her office. Unknowing to her that I had stopped to watch her, she blurted out with rage, “I hate you Olivia!” “She hates you too!” I retorted, making her turn to face me with a hard glare. “Shouldn’t you be discreet with these little reactions of yours to things like this as the Luna of this pack?” I scolded her. She doesn't utter a word but her glare at me intensifies. If looks could kill, I would be dead by now. I rolled my
OLIVIA One would think with the high pitched scream that left my lips, Cameron would back off. But then, he had gone past being able to reason with. He continued to advance towards me as waves of anger rolled off his body, his veins had popped on his head and he looked very dangerous with his glowy eyes burning with fury. As my heart pounded in my chest with a heavy feeling of dread coursing through me, I took several steps backwards, retreating in fear until my back was pressed against the cold walls. I lowered my eyes in fear with my whole body trembling as his huge frame towered over me in a dangerously close range. “Cameron please.” I whimpered, not recognizing my dread filled voice. His large hand enclosed around my neck, with the force from his grip not too strong but firm enough to keep me on edge, then he raised my chin up to meet his darkened gaze.Before I could say jack, his hard chest pressed against my small figure making tingles crawl down my body. His head crashed do
CAMERON She was the last person I was expecting to see at the moment. Her soft slender hands on my shoulders didn't do a good job of exciting me like it used to. “Come on, Ron. What's with this mood of yours?” She questioned, throwing her arms on me as she let out a loud giggle. Her cheeks flushed with enthusiasm and as usual, she could barely contain her energy in her excitement to see me.I raised an eyebrow, fixing her an expectant stare, seeing as she had ignored my question. “Are you seriously asking me that? Do you forget that I have access to your home?” Her arms leave my neck with her facing me with an incredulous look as she shoots back with a question eliciting a low growl from me. I mentally kicked myself as Tracy's words hit home, reminding me that she had unrestricted access to my home as my girlfriend. Since the previous night I got to meet my mate, my mind had been occupied with thoughts of my sweet mate and never for once did I remember to call Tracy. I missed sever
OLIVIA The cackling giggles from the lounge as I descended the stairs made me roll my eyes in disdain. For an unknown reason, it sounded disturbing to my ears and I could feel Ava getting upset.I had just finished a very delicious meal for dinner right after I freshened up. The cook, a beautiful mid-aged, brown eyed lady served me a medium sized tray filled with roast chicken, creamy mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli alongside a cup of hot chocolate. I quickly trotted down to the last three steps on the stairs, leaning on the wall and bending just a little bit as I observed Cameron and another lady from my vantage point.The blonde haired female whose voice had resounded off the walls of the living room reminded me of Luna Claire and her son, Rowan. She stood very close to Cameron with her arms crossed over each other as she stared at Cameron who seemed to avoid her gaze. After a brief moment of observing them, I took several steps towards them revealing myself, seeing as Camer
OLIVIA I woke up to find the other side of the bed empty. I sat up just at the time Cameron walked out of the closet, his hands worked up the button of the plain white shirt he wore on a neatly pressed pair of brown pants, and he looked ready to go out.My eyes slowly scanned his appearance in fascination, he absolutely looked like a demi-god, his hair was firmly held in style with his muscled arms threatening to rip off his shirt. A deep masculine voice snaps me out of my drooling. “Hey,” He flashed me a smile, his perfectly white dentition sparkled under the soft natural light that drifted through the drawn drapes on the window. My heart fluttered in my chest as his eyes zeroed in on me. “Where to?” I questioned, narrowing my eyes at him. He took a step towards me, another step and several others until he got to the edge of the bed. Then he raised his hand and brushed my chin lightly with his forefinger.“Missing me already?” A smirk made its way onto his lips spreading into a
OLIVIA I couldn't stop thinking about my mate all day and the way he made me feel. Although I have been fighting so hard to not admit it, but I craved his presence. Scratch that, my wolf craved the presence of her mate.‘And you too. Admit it and stop being a bitch!’ Ava snapped in my head. ‘Whatever.’ I rolled my eyes. “I don't want another mate.” I said out loud.Keep lying to yourself, Olivia. After having breakfast, I had settled down to see a movie on the smart television in the foyer. My eyes were fixed on the television for a long time until the rapping sound of a knock disrupted my attention, momentarily shifting it away from the movie I was seeing. I looked up to see Mrs. Mila walk into the foyer with a bowl of Popcorn. “Right on time.” She shot me a bright smile.Apparently, she was here to serve me the bowl of popcorn. “I heard the sound from the television and I figured you'd made do with a bowl of Popcorn. So, for the movies.” She handed me the bowl, a large smile spre
OLIVIA Whether it were humans or shifters, no man wanted to share the attention of his mate with another, be it an ex or whosoever.I figured I had upset my mate by bringing up the issue of my ex-mate so I decided to pleasure him for a change.To be sincere, I enjoyed the look of surprise on his face when I offered to bathe him myself. Not like I did offer though, the plan was to make it sound like an order which I pulled off and like I expected, he did not mind at all. Against my better judgement, I decided to test him a bit. I tightened my lips on his huge cock and bobbed my head up and down with speed until I felt his body tense up.“Don't come yet,” I commanded, with a mischievous smile on my face. I wanted to see just how much I could tease him before he snapped. “Look at me.” I commanded again, smiling inwardly as my big bad Alpha did just as I commanded. The idea of him looking down at me while I fed his primal needs caused sweet fuzzy feelings to settle in my stomach. A sm
CAMERON One very beautiful thing about my mate is her ability to take care of people. Even though she did not know it, she had the capacity to show support and strength in the face of anything. My mate is undeniably a mentally and emotionally strong woman which is a very good trait for a soon to be Queen. In spite of her initial hesitation, I knew she was still going to pull it off and I'm so proud of her. Seeing how she stood strong after all she went through in the hands of her former pack, it reminded of the saying that an apple never fell far from its tree.Both women had gone through dark phases and had come out strong.Olivia and I left Red Moon shortly after her mother woke up and at the moment, I am working on a report brought to me by one of my best trackers who had made progress on locating the Lycan who was still on the run. From the side of my eyes I could see my mate stealing glances at me while I worked on the numerous files on my desk. “Baby can I ask you a questi
OLIVIA ‘Why can I still smell you on the door?’ I chided him over the mindlink, even though he said nothing, I could still feel him smile over the mindlink. ‘Make sure you aren't listening in on our conversation.’ I warned, without a trace of seriousness in my voice. I knew Cameron wasn't bothered about what mom and I had been discussing. Man was bothered about his mate, that I am pretty sure of. ‘Just hanging around, keeping you safe from bad emotions.’ He joked. Deep down, I knew he meant it and truly, he kept to his words as terror washed through me over and over again while Mom opened up on all she had been through. All through the time she spoke, I could mirror her change of emotions, her rage, sadness and sorrow, through all these, her spirit was still as strong as ever. I didn't bother interrupting her as my own feelings of anger almost consumed me save for Cameron's interference with the mate bond. At some point, she allowed the tears she had held in all the years flow
CAMERON I stared at the woman in my arms, my lips slightly agape. Her brows are furrowed in worry as she looked up at me, expecting me to scold her or even do something worse. I mean, she actually thought I would be mad at her? I shook my head slowly while still staring deep into her gorgeous green orbs. Why should I be? “You are not going to scold me?” She asked further, maybe to get a definite answer from me this time with her eyes not leaving mine. “I never would, baby.”Not when I am actually here to comfort you, I wanted to add. I reached out for a strand of her hair, tugging it gently and lowering my head down to the level of her ears, my lip nibbling gently on one of her earlobes. If only she knew how strongly I had felt her emotions all the while, her feeling of anxiety throughout the ride down to this pack, her skepticism as soon as we got down from the car and even her shock and sadness on seeing Clara. After she left the hospital room, I had allowed her some space jus
CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN OLIVIA I stood shocked and speechless when I was greeted with the most beautiful pair of eyes that I never expected to see again. Maybe deep down, I longed to see them even if it was just once. Now that I got the chance to, I had no idea on how to react or what I was even supposed to do. Without saying a word, I turned on my heels, heading straight out of the room to save myself the troubles of acting on impulse. ‘Right. Like you did not just act on impulse right now.’ Ava reminded me, not failing for once in keeping the records straight. Yeah, maybe I did. Better than screaming or crying, wasn't it? I pondered on what to do next as my legs carried me round the pack house. I paused to make out the sound of approaching footsteps that distracted me from my thoughts with the intruder coming into view seconds later. “Mind if I join you, Princess?” The Red Moon pack Luna bowed slightly. Did she just address me so formally again? I had thought she did so earlier
OLIVIA I sighed as I stepped out of the bathroom. The hot shower seemed to wash a little bit of the gnawing feeling of unease that threatened to overwhelm me. I slipped into a freshly laundered clean white t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans, deliberately wearing a matching outfit with Cameron. Following Cameron's order to always get me fed, we both walked downstairs to the dining, my stomach rumbling slightly the moment I sat down for breakfast. “Sorry,” I looked up at Cameron, slightly flustered. “You shouldn't be, baby.” He said, giving me a peck on the forehead, his right hand stroking my hair as he took the seat next to me. ‘This is all thanks to you anyway.’ I mindlinked him. It isn't out of place for me to blame him seeing as he did not let me sleep the whole night. He smirked. ‘I take it that you are well satisfied this morning. So what if I do want more now? Huh?’ He mindlinked me back, the weight on his large palm on my thighs as he rubbed them gently. I felt my cheek b
OLIVIA “So if I get you clearly, you're saying there's a woman out there with a striking resemblance to me. She's been through a lot and you want me to go see her because you think I can help her heal from her trauma?” I asked my mate, unsure of his response. “Right.” He confirmed. With the way he's looking at me with skepticism, I can tell he is afraid that I would not buy his idea. Far from it, I'm rather impressed at how thoughtful he is. With how big, stoic and proud he is, you would think he had no emotion somewhere inside of him but I know better. “Baby, if you're not comfortable with it, we can just let it pass.” He tapped me, bringing me out of my thoughts. “Sure. Why not? I'll go see her.” I assured him with a smile. “I was just thinking about how, you know, how thoughtful you are, so different from your outward appearance.”“Really, Via?” He faked a frown, pretending to be hurt. “What happened to not judging a book by its cover?” He complained.I bursted into a long lou
CAMERON The result showed a heavy amount of the Aphrodite's kiss in her system. How on earth did she manage to live with such an unhealthy amount of that substance in her system? I immediately mindlinked Landon to request for the antidote.‘Send a message to the council to request for the Aphrodite's blur. It's highly needed here.’ The doctor left the room after ensuring that she was physically okay save for the marks she incurred while she scratched her body during her artificial heat.“Leave us.” I excused Lucas and his Luna.With just the two of us in the room, Clara made to sit up on the bed. “Your Majesty,” She called weakly.“Quit the formalities.” I ordered and pushed the chair towards her a bit.‘What a good way to be informal, human.’ Gray mocked. I inhaled a deep breath to compose myself. I would have to check the tone of my voice at all cost if I wanted her to be free with me. And if she is who I think she is, then by all means I needed to get informal with her. But
CAMERON I had to rush to the Red Moon pack in spite of my mate making a fuss. Thankfully, with Landon driving as fast as possible, we got there in good time and Clara had already been resuscitated. We hadn't gone quite far into the packgrounds when an unexpected voice sounded in my head. ‘Cameron, I'm sorry.’ My mate's sweet voice distracted my thoughts. ‘Wow! That was quick… and unexpected.’ I mindlinked her back, eagerly expecting another response. ‘Really?’ she chuckled and I responded with a chuckle too, knowing that she was rolling her eyes by now. Even though I'm upset, I know it's not at my mate. Believe me, I want to be angry at her for her frequent tantrums but I just can't bring myself to get angry at my sweet little wolf over something as trivial as this. Knowing how suspicious my action was this morning, I only wished she would give me a little more benefit of doubt. I couldn't tell her the real situation because it was supposed to be a surprise. ‘She’s still very