Alpha Female Ciciane's POV Still Intense shooting pains in my back abruptly woke me up.I barely manage to stifle a cry, arching my back in an attempt to find relief. These are the same pains I usually got when Harad was unfaithful and I had to drink Eon's potion to fight it. But when I look next to me, Harad sleeps soundly with his arms possessively encircling me. As the shots subside, I practice some calming breathing techniques. Memories of my first genuine sexual encounter flood my mind as I lie with my only mate here beside me. Overwhelmed with bliss and contentment at how perfectly everything turned out, it affirms that coming here was indeed a wise decision after all. Now Harad and I can pursue our relationship exclusively without third parties, no multiple mating for us. It's just him and me in this love circle. But then suddenly the pain returns with its full force.Confused, I stared at the man ne
Alpha Female Ciciane's POV AgainIt was the incessant shaking of my body that brought me back to my senses.When I look around, I become acutely aware of the fact that I am lying in the backseat of a car that is speeding at a breakneck pace down the road. Through the car window, I see trees rushing by, it is all forest with tall trees.Feeling tired, I try to sit up, but the dizziness keeps me down. Groaning in discomfort, I make another effort to rise when suddenly the car comes to an abrupt stop and jolts me forward. Rolling over onto my back again, I come face-to-face with none other than Amira. “Cissy!” she sighed in relief. “I'm so glad you're back. Your disappearance caused the Kingdom to spiral into chaos and Harad's wolf is running rampant through Crescent Moon and Human Town in search of you. He wants you back!” I sink into the plush cushions of the back seat, seeking to clear my mind.And then I remember it all over again. Eon
Alpha Female Ciciane's POV Once MoreEclipse Howlers! My pack, my home that holds both great memories and nightmares for me. But today I am exceptionally happy to lay eyes on it once more. As soon as we enter its gigantic gates, it is like coming home. Everything is exactly as vivid and familiar to me as it was before those conniving Alphas of Crescent Moon razed this place to ruins. As we drive along the beautiful street, I am in awe of the impeccably tended flora and fauna lining either side. Yet my breath catches in my throat when I notice an absence where once stood homes, they were shamelessly burned to the ground by the criminals.The landscape is now completely flat, the grass is trimmed and looks neat. My big surprise comes when we pull into the driveway of the packhouse. A cry of joy escapes me when the stunning mansion comes into sight. It's in the same style and colors as once designed by my mother. This was also almost comp
Alpha Female Ciciane's POV againTwo weeks in my own pack and I have already established a daily routine.Every morning, I step out onto my balcony to greet my parents and exchange some casual banter about my daily concerns. My conversations typically revolve around garden plans and meal preparations for the day ahead, nothing too pressing or serious. After that, I take a healthy walk around the packhouse and inhale the crisp breeze.Although the scenery is stunning, I yearn for the familiar houses and small enterprises set up by members of my pack. I miss our gathering together with other packs at monthly events and celebrating when new mates find each other. Eclipse Howlers was a dynamic pack, we maintained friendly relationships with allies while remaining steadfast against enemies. Amira is still with me.Mostly at night, I hear her hearty laughs when she's talking to Yuval on the phone.I am overwhelmed with guilt b
Again Alpha Female Ciciane's POV My heart refuses to believe what my brain has already registered.No, Harad would never do this to me, he swore he would only accept me as a mate. Besides, he's still looking for me in Crescent Moon, if that counts for anything. Could it be possible that Xanne had lied? Since we arrived at the Palace, she has changed drastically. The best friend I once knew, who would have gone to great lengths for my happiness, is no more. As the television news transitions to other stories, I stare at it without interest. Yet, Xanne's image still lingers on in my mind.Out of nowhere, a surge of acid seeps up from my stomach. Just in time, I reach the sink in the toilet and deposit the small amount of salad I managed to eat minutes ago. Once it is all out, I splash water on my face and rinse out my mouth before climbing up the stairs to my room. Xanne's revelation has dealt me a heavy blow, although I'm
Prince Harad's POV I hurry down the steps of the Jet, anxious to be back in the Crescent Moon packhouse. It's astounding how frequently I find myself in this pack, my stay here has surpassed even that of my time in the Kingdom.There's something about the Alpha and Beta that sparks suspicion. Actually, the entire pack's demeanor is inexplicably odd. No one dares to look me in the eye and it's not because I'm a Royal. I have a gut feeling that they're privy to information concealed from me and believe me, I'll lay my life on the line if it doesn't concern to Cissy. But in the meantime, I have already realized that my skittish mate is not here, I've scoured every inch of this territory, rifled each house and turned all stones here to look for her. Her scent is nowhere to be found here. Common sense tells me she has no reason to be here anyway. She harbors an intense hatred towards Crescent Moon and she has every valid justification for that. But a pecul
“Look, my dears. Your father is going to Crescent Moon again.”Cissy points to the sky while tenderly rubbing her swollen belly. She already knows when the Jet will fly over. Over the past few weeks, Harad has been landing in the pack with a certain regularity. As time passes, this pattern becomes increasingly frequent, it's almost as though he knows his pups are nearing their birth and could arrive at any given moment. The Alpha Female continues to watch the Jet until it descends and disappears behind the woods.With a deep breath, she stares into emptiness. She had completely isolated herself from the world in recent weeks. The TV doesn't fascinate her anymore, to prevent any upsetting news regarding Xanne and the Royals, she no longer turns it on. Meanwhile, it is known throughout the werewolf community that Xanne is about to give birth to the future Crown Prince, they all forgot about the second mate in this all. But Cissy has already resigned herself to losing Har
“Really, Cissy, you have to try harder,” Amira anxiously encouraged her friend.Half an hour has passed since the birth began, and despite excruciating contractions, the Alpha Female's pup makes no move to start the final descent. Amira wipes sweat from her tired friend's forehead who is diligently trying to regulate her breathing. “Please baby, don't make it difficult for your mother,” Cissy whispered as she caressed her stomach gently. “We really want to see you, hold and hug you tight while showering blessings onto you. Your mommy and auntie eagerly wait for the moment they can finally see you."The midwife is extremely anxious and makes every effort to stimulate the pup's motion. “Miss, where is the father?” she asked at one point. “I have experienced cases like this several times in my career. The pup just feels safe when its father is there during birth." Cissy and Amira stare at the woman in shock, they had not expected this.As t