The sound of the bell echoes throughout the surroundings, piercing the silence with surprising intensity. “Miss, what is your purpose for being here?” a voice came through the monitor. Taylor was initially startled by the metallic sound but quickly regained her composure. “I would like to speak with Alpha Dimitri. Although I do not have an appointment, what I have to tell him is urgent,” she explained in an attempt to gain entry to Crescent Moon. “Interesting. Anyone can say that,” the owner of the voice retorted skeptically. “What is your name and which pack are you from?” “I'm Taylor Nicholson and I'm a lone wolf right now,” she answered impatiently. “Please, give me the benefit of the doubt. I promise you that this is all worth it.” “Sure!” The gate opens and a man with a golden blond head stands with his legs apart in the opening. His eyes are rimmed in black and his pale skin is translucent. He stares intently at the
“Accept me as your Luna, and I will reveal the names of the two survivors of the massacre you caused three years ago in Eclipse Howlers.” Taylor stands before Alpha Dimitri with her hands on her hips, blinking coquettishly. Her demand is accompanied by various seductions, designed to draw the Alpha's attention to her alluring assets. She believes she can leverage her beauty for a higher position. “You're aiming too high, woman. Why would I choose an Omega as my mate when there are several fine Alpha females available?" he taunted her. “I have a lot to offer a mate: status, wealth, and power. Why would I waste that on you?” The woman swaggered her hips over to the Alpha, sat down on the arm of his couch, and bent over to give him a good view of her ample breasts. However, Dimitri appears uninterested and turns away, clearly bored. "Miss Taylor, the Luna position is prestigious and highly coveted. What you offer
Prince Harad's POVThe more we distance ourselves from the girls, the more I feel like it wasn't such a good idea to leave them behind.We must leave Crescent Moon at once; the pack will be investigated once we have informed the King of what has transpired here. Although Dimitri is my friend, this mistake is too grave to overlook. As long as Cissy and Xanna remain lone wolves in this area, he will not evade punishment.When we arrive at the packhouse, the Beta is waiting for us on the porch.“Your Majesties, we missed you at breakfast. But fortunately, you arrived in time for lunch," he greeted us kindly. “We can have an apéritif while the Omegas serve our meal at the table.” He leads us to a back terrace where a well stocked bar is set up.To our surprise, Alpha Dimitri was not there. We had thought he had sent the Beta ahead to get us, but apparently not. “Beta Naria, where is the Alpha?” I inquired, somewhat annoyed. "I thought I wou
Prince Harad's POV StillAs we drove past the restaurant, we caught a glimpse inside. Fortunately, the girls were already at work.Alpha Dimitri wouldn't dare do anything to them with so many people around, so we proceeded to the hotel to get our affairs in order. Walter had already emailed the manager that we were renting the penthouse immediately. When we entered the lobby, he was already waiting for us. The penthouse is very expensive and only billionaires can afford it. It is no surprise that the manager personally deals with the tenants. "Mr. Godfrey, Ambrose, welcome to our hotel," the jovial man greets us. "I'm Micha, the manager of this establishment. I received an email from you, were you interested in the penthouse? Come, let's take a look." He shakes our hands and leads us to the elevator.As the doors close behind us, he provides a detailed explanation of the hotel's history. It turns out that his parents are minor shareholders,
Hybrid Xanna's POV The restaurant is brimming with frenzied activity today.Cissy and I haven't been able to get a moment to catch up yet. Harad's interrogation continues to churn in my thoughts, as Cissy and I unintentionally disclosed more about our past than we intended. They were very inquisitive about what had happened, even hinted being obligated to report it to the King. But we have little need for that.Once we have delivered the box, we can find a pack and settle there permanently. Cissy is right, dwelling on what cannot be undone would only inflict wounds upon ourselves. No pack will want to accommodate us for fear of Crescent Moon. We may be forced to leave America for another remote pack in Latin America or Europe. I don't really like that idea, I want to stay here, where everything is familiar to me. And then my mind gravitates towards Herod.Goddess, My heart is ablaze with an all-consuming love for my mate,
Hybrid Xanna's POV again Cissy's eyes widen in disbelief as she gazes at me, utterly dumbfounded.Despite being aware of my inherently bold nature, she clearly underestimated the response I would offer. Suppressing a giggle behind my hand, her hilariously contorted face only adds to the amusement of this situation. She blinked a few times before she gradually regained her composure."Have the toys lost their charm?" she inquired with surprise etched on her face. "I still vividly remember witnessing you having quite a blast with them. And it wasn't even that long ago.” I know she teases me, we always have a lot of fun with the toys we bought a year ago when our sexual feelings reached their peak. Our hormones ran rampant, flooding us with desires and amorous thoughts, and we found the perfect solution to this. "No complaints. But now that I've met my mate, it all feels different,” I refuted her. “He is
Prince Harad's POV After we arrive, we proceed to unload the car and carefully position each item in our roomy walk-in closet. Each of us has his own bedroom, which suits me perfectly. Once we have arranged all this, we decide to notify the King about what details we have gathered regarding the pack's disappearance. As we anticipate our meeting, we convene at a table in the vast open terrace and revel in the picturesque landscape. The sun has already retreated beyond the horizon, leaving behind an early evening breeze that delivers refreshing gusts of air. Walter opens his laptop and when the Palace emblem pops up on the screen, we wait for the King to accept this virtual conference call. “Walter!” the King calls out excitedly with a booming voice as soon as he appears on the screen. “I am delighted to witness that you have successfully located my sons. From what I can perceive they look healthy and well, hopefully, they behaved well in Crescent Moon too.” I roll my eyes, the Ki
A mysterious vehicle creeps towards the back of Stan's Fast Food where the apartments are located.It is the same luxurious vehicle that caused quite a stir in the restaurant parking lot hours ago due to its imposing design and exorbitant price tag. At the wheel sits a beautiful woman with her eyes squinting as she intently examines her surroundings. She behaves haughtily and is clearly of high rank. It has been ages since she last took the wheel, so she is no longer skilled at driving. Tonight, she's on a special mission and doesn't want any snoopers around; thus, she gives leave to her driver. Ultimately, she cautiously halts at the entrance of Cissy and Xanna's residence.“I think this is the right place," she asserted to her fellow passengers. “Our informant said their apartment is on this side. We can't be wrong, as there are only two in proximity and it's quite apparent that this one is newly constructed." Another woman in the vehicle taps a
Queen Ciciane’s POVLooking down from the balcony, I felt content as our children began their opening dance.Today, King Jasper and Queen Herthia took the throne as Harad and I officially retired. Without a doubt, we had no regrets about this decision - these years were full of challenging responsibilities in both personal and professional domains. And now our pups, have taken up the mantle of leadership from us. "When I lost my parents, I felt terribly lonely. My heart and hands were empty," I sighed as I snuggled closer into my mate's arms. "But you have brought me so much joy; a unique sense of happiness that belongs only to me, with no one else to share. Thank you, my love." "No, Cissy. It is I who must thank you," he stressed as his arms enveloped me in a hug. "You've given me a life that's worth living. Not to mention, thanks to you, I'm the father of these incredible pups here. Just look how well-behaved they are now! Our twin Princesses are the
Crown Prince Jasper's POV Still The following morning, I drove to the villa next to mine in order to pick up Andrey.Herthia was still fast asleep when I left, I had left some aspirin and a glass of water on her bedside table, knowing that she would be suffering from a bad hangover later on. “Hey, man,” my cousin greeted me as he plopped down in the passenger seat. I decided to drive myself to work today and give my driver a break. With Andrey here now, I hoped we could enjoy some extra time together. “Your arrival comes out handy,” I told him gratefully as I skillfully navigated the Maserati through traffic. "Andric and Eugenie are unexpectedly on leave, and Herthia is still recovering from her heavy night. It seems like you'll need to handle secretarial duties today. Hopefully, Rami will appear if she didn't indulge in drinking last night as much as Herthia," I added dryly. "Is that right?" he chuckled.
Crown Prince Jasper's POV Still With conflicting emotions, I rose from the bed and made my way to my mate's bathroom.There I grabbed a few facial wipes and brought them back to the sleeping Herthia. Carefully, I wiped away her makeup and dried her face with a fresh towel. I knew she despised having makeup on her face for too long or sleeping with it on. As I looked at her stunning face, my mind lingered on her words a minute ago. It was news to me that my brother had already found his mate who is none other than Eugenie with whom we work every day. Though their closeness had not gone unnoticed by me, I attributed it merely to the fact that they were raised together and shared an unbreakable familial bond. Now it turned out there was another reason for the affection between the two. “What a revelation,” I murmured, as I continued to stare at my sleeping beauty on the bed.But even more impressive was Herthia’s half-hearte
Crown Prince Jasper’s POV The house was pitch dark when I stepped in, dead tired.Herthia must have made it home by this late hour. The women left straight after working hours today. With Andric and Eugenie absent, Herthia was in my office more often around me, much to Yin's delight. Herthia and Rami got along well, and to be frank, this new secretary was a valuable asset. When Herthia introduced her to me, I noticed that she seamlessly fit in with us as if she were one with us. But of course, that's just an idea of mine, the woman is entirely human and bears no connection to werewolves whatsoever. I poured myself a glass of whiskey and took it to the terrace. The villa was wonderfully positioned, the overview of the city was breathtaking, especially at night. This is a million-dollar view, enough to alleviate any worries from the day. But just like every night when I come home, my mind always thinks back to my mate.
Andric gazed at Eugenie, perplexed and unable to understand the meaning behind her words. “Tell me, mate,” he playfully inquired, his eyes glued to her lips. “Usually when your wife unleashes such a pickup line, it typically preludes us receiving some exciting news like pregnancy. Do you have my pup with you, love?” Screaming with laughter, she smacked his shoulder."Can you please be serious for once in your life, Prince Andric?" she hiccupped. "We are werewolves. There are specific things that need to happen before I can get pregnant. Have you conveniently forgotten about them?" Andric hesitated for a moment, yet he didn't let go of her. Indeed, he knew that their wolves had to cooperate in order to conceive and Yin hadn't attempted it yet. Andric thoughtfully studied Eugenie's face as his mind wandered, imagining how ecstatic he'd feel if she had told him the news. “Do we want pups, anyway? We've never actually talked
Six weeks abroad… Seated at his desk, the CEO of GoSu! Media Network was accompanied by his wife Herthia as they mapped out the day's tasks. It was their daily routine, with Herthia acting as a liaison between the executives and individual editors-in-chief across multiple production units within their organization. “We have to expand the secretariat, Herthia,” Jasper sighed. “It takes too long for me to receive files and the minutes of meetings are also behind schedule. The workload is really too much for Eugenie to handle alone.” His wife agreed with him and dropped a stack of applications on his desk. She had already anticipated this and made a pre-selection from the numerous submissions received. “Yes, please take a look at these candidates, Jasper. We receive job requests almost every day, particularly from graduates searching for work," she stated. "All of the profiles in this file meet our criteria,
In the large meeting room of the Palace…The meeting room in the Palace was shrouded in absolute silence, you could almost perceive the brains at full speed processing what they just heard. Crown Prince Jasper has announced that he is renouncing his right to the throne and will be retiring to Human Town with his hybrid mate. This decision was due to warnings in the ancient Scriptures about hybrids entering into the Royal family. He wanted to start his family without any potential threats. Next to him stood Herthia, the eldest daughter of Luna Taylor and Alpha Eugne of Crescent Moon.Nervously shifting her legs, she kept her head bowed as emotions soared in the room. Of all the feelings present, sadness prevailed. King Harad, overcome with emotion, rose from his seat and made his way over to his beloved son. The news had deeply shaken him, he could not imagine a life without Jasper who was not only precious to him but also destined to tak
In Crown Prince Jasper’s Chambers … Prince Jasper turned around slowly, his demeanor didn't bode well.Yin was the one in charge, his eyes glowing a fiery red. The rejection from his mate had left the Lycan wolf seething with anger and hurt, how dare she reject him so bluntly? His pride wounded, he believed that Herthia needed to be reminded that she belonged solely to him. In no time, he got her by the shoulders and hoisted her to his face.“Don't put my patience to the test, mate! Rejection is not on the agenda here,” he warned with a growl. “This is the plan. Tomorrow, I will announce our mating to the parents and leave for Human Town the day after. We will permanently live and work in the family's company. Go pack up!" Frozen with terror, Herthia could do nothing but stare back at him as his eyes drilled into hers. Sara was no match for Yin, although his authority over her did not work because of th
Two weeks later … "Sis, you really have to stop now. For the past few days, you have been chasing me tirelessly and I have tolerated it all in hopes that you would understand there is no possibility of us having a romantic relationship. Herthia, we are not fated nor can I accept you as my chosen mate; we don't even share intimate feelings for each other." At his wit's end, Andrey made another attempt to convince Herthia to abandon her efforts of persuading him to accept her as his mate. Despite the Prince's distress, the determined young woman persisted in shadowing him everywhere he went and deliberately positioned herself next to him when pictures were taken. “What's wrong with me, Andrey? I am beautiful and sexy, have a degree from a prestigious University, so I am ideally suited to be your mate,” Herthia insisted. “Your fated can't be better than me, with me, you'll hit the jackpot. No one can help you