Still Magda's POV Rachel keeps her word.Early the following day she is at my door. Quickly I put on a pair of leggings and a sports bra. We walked outside the packhouse to the sports center. She is so excited to take me to the training ground. "Magda, have you worked out before? Or done exercises?" she asks. I shake my head. "No, not specifically. But my background is one of hard work and lots of routine in my parents' plots. That's why I was able to stay slim," I enlighten her. When we reach the training ground, I see Cleo standing there."Hi Magda, Jace told me you are training with us today. We'll do the basics first to gauge your strength," he indicates. I nod and he beckons a woman standing some distance away from us. "Clair, this is Magda. Today is her first day here. I want to know her strength. Go from easy to medium," he instructs the blonde woman. "Hi Magda, let's get started," she says and we walk to th
Alpha Jasper's POVThis Magda is not entirely by chance here in Storm Forest.She is here with a plan. Jax, my wolf, could detect Rain's scent right from her. She was in Rain's company not long before I met her and not by accident but for quite some time. The two know each other; it was by no means a chance encounter. This woman knows more about my mate than she admits. 'Jace, join me in the office. I want to discuss something with you,' I mind link my Beta.Within minutes, my door opens and he steps inside. He drops onto the guest chair in front of my desk and looks at me. "Jasper, what's up? This facial expression indicates serious business is going on," he states and sits right up. "Jax caught Rain's scent on Magda and it wasn't light. The two know each other, Magda is here on an assignment," he states. "I don't know why Rain is hiding from me and sending her friend here." A feeling of immense disappointment comes over me, I just can't understand why m
It is almost midnight and I am trying to get some work done.My concentration is lost, no matter how hard I try to read the letters on the paper, I just can't. My thoughts constantly wander to my Rain. It is Full Moon again, wherever she is, I am sure she will have crawled anxiously into a corner. I never managed to get it out of her from whence this fear of the Full Moon comes. Certainly, Lupercalia brings her nightmares since our pup just kept postponing his arrival and pack members mocked her. But I always get the feeling there's more behind it. I stand up again and slide the curtain hanging in front of the glass wall.My eyes are fixed tightly on the Full Moon that's staring back. Two light clouds float in front of it and then remain still. Then parts begin to detach and take shape. I keep my eyes fixed on the spectacle, it is so integrating to see how the tufts all form an image like a puzzle. And then I recognized the impression they made. But I can
Like a broken man, Kenston gets up and leaves.It breaks my heart to see a once influential man who ruled the pack next to my father with an iron hand so defeated because one of the pearls in his crown is untraceable. But his attitude is a reflection of my own feelings. And I am determined to fulfill my promise to him. Rain returns in my arms, exactly where the Moon Goddess destined her to be. I turn to Jace, who silently follows everything."We have the confirmation mostly in about Magda," I hold out to him. "Now try to bring Clair up to more speed. I can't wait to confront the woman with the information we have. However, she doesn't seem evil to me. I'm almost certain she was sent by Rain but I want to know the why". Jace still looks absent-minded, and I wait for him to speak. "We can get Alpha Esis involved in all this too. He is a big supporter of the mate bond. I'm sure he'll help get you and Rain back together. Besides being an excellent warrior, he
Luna Magda's POV The party is lit!When Jace told me he would have a private party in this club, I thought he was talking about twenty to twenty-five people. But the room is chock-full, there's no room for another chicken. The atmosphere is brisk, as is the free booze at the bar. Sponsorship from the Alpha, the Beta claimed. With Rachel and Clair, I swing to the popular Afrobeat, Jace is watching us from the bar. His eyes sparkle; he is clearly enjoying himself by just watching the wolves go wild on the dancefloor. But my gut warns me to be alert, something in the way the Beta looks at me and sometimes lightly touches me tells me he is more than amicably interested in me. Strange is that because I have told him since our first meeting that I am mated with Esis and if that is not enough, the mark on my neck emphasizes my assertion. Not to mention Esis's scent sitting over me. If my suspicions are true, the Beta is maneuvering on thin ice. Bu
"Esis, it's almost midnight already. Can't you postpone your meeting with the Alpha until tomorrow morning?" I ask my husband as we get out of the car. We meet behind the parked vehicle and I hug him tightly. I am so horny, I want to get into bed with him as soon as possible. Four days without him seem like four years and I'm sure this make-up sex will be much better than the last one we had. Esis smiles and holds my face between his big hands."I know what you want, my dear. Rest assured, it's what I crave too. You know I can never get enough of you," he whispers huskily with a quick kiss. "But the rule is that I actually had to ask permission to enter another Alpha's pack. I didn't do that because I couldn't wait to be with you and that permission might take quite a few hours," he explains further. "But now that I have entered Alpha Jasper's territory undisturbed, it is my duty to inform him right away. Entering another Alpha's territory without authorization is tanta
Alpha Jasper's POVRooted in my seat, I stare at the couple in front of me.The story they have just told me seems unreal. This is a nightmare from which I could wake up at any moment. It can't be true. My Rain, my mate! It was really her in the restaurant.She had felt the mate bond, it was not dead from her side. She is suffering from amnesia, she is not dead. She is being kept in limbo by the current King, Ralph, who is determined to make her his Queen in a few weeks. This cannot happen to me, Rain is mine. Rain or Saray, she is the Luna of Storm Forest. The King has stolen my mate. My eyes go from Magda to Alpha Esis.A suspicion creeps up on me that they are keeping something from me, they are not telling me everything. They are trying to spare me pain. Magda told me that Rain doesn't really feel the mate bond with the King, she doesn't act like his fiancé or mate. More like a friend. And she too, feels that there is something in her
Rain's POVImpatiently I wait for Magda and Esis' arrival.She wouldn't reveal anything on the phone about what her mission had accomplished. But from her voice I could tell she had good news. I stand on the balcony of my apartment and look at the driveway for the hundredth time. Technically, they should be here in two hours, but impatient as I am, I'm hoping for a miracle. I've instructed Eric to deploy the Royal Jet as close to their route as possible.First, they ride by car out of some werewolf pack and then board the Jet via a private airstrip. They should arrive at the airstrip any time now and then it's an hour and a half flight to the Kingdom. I sigh deeply, it's time to eat something. The pups are starting to get restless. Quickly I take a bath and put on a wide dress. As I step into the dining room, I smell meat and garlic bread. "There you are, Saray. How was your night?" asks Ralph as he kisses me on the forehead. "Did my pups keep you awake again?" I chuckle
Twelve years onTwo devastatingly handsome Princes walk the red carpet and accept congratulations on their eighteenth anniversary. Jasper and Rain's sons have grown into confident men. They completed their studies in Human Town under the strict supervision of Aunt Ruth and Uncle John, while godmother Magda often brought them some surprise visits. They have returned to the Kingdom to start their training to rule the Kingdom. But taking over the throne will take several more years. Walking behind them are their three sisters, aged sixteen. Triplets.Breathtakingly beautiful girls, many Lycans dream of being their fated mate when they reach adulthood in two years. They have been raised protectively, Jasper and the Sages seeing to it that they carry off their titles as Princesses with dignity. Except for the youngest, Adlin. The spoiled Princess gets up to all sorts of mischief and often brings her parents to the brink of despair. She is a party animal; her h
Six Years LaterOnce again there is a grand celebration in the Kingdom. The biggest after the Princes' birthday bash.Elena, the Queen's special friend, turns eighteen today and will start her duties in the Palace. But far more important is her mating with Ivor, the Chief Warrior. The couple has long waited for this day after the Moon Goddess made them mates at Elena's twelfth. Ivor has guided her into adulthood and supported her where he could during her studies in Human Town. But years ago, it was announced that the girl who had now grown into a gorgeous woman would return as the Queen's Secretary. Last night she arrived on the Royal Jet, but no one had seen or spoken to her since then, not even Ivor. But the Chief Warrior was not going to be put out of business.He organized their acceptance and mating ceremony on her anniversary. A lavish ball awaits his mate. In Human Town, he bought her an amazing diamond engagement ring. He is used to showering her
The Kingdom has survived the betrayal of King Ralph and moved on.Jasper is now the sole King of the Royal Kingdom of Werewolves and is respected by all werewolf packs worldwide. He honors his Queen and the species are not outspoken about his devotion to his family. The twins grow up as happy pups adored by all. Ralph's name is no longer mentioned throughout the Kingdom. The Name Giving Ceremony has arrived.All the grandparents - the former King and Queen, Clea and Ana - have done all the preparation. The names are known to only a closed group of high rankings and have yet to be announced to the larger public. The twins are now six weeks old, but Rain still marvels every day at their steady growth. And now, assisted by Jasper, she dresses the boys, who seem to know that they are in the spotlight today. They babble away and are quite active. And then, it's time for the official part of the day.The Kingdom is one big party scene, the Lycans
Selene's eyes pass the Lycans one by one.The Sages bow respectfully to her while Eric and Ralph turn red, their heads also down, albeit for a different reason. Jasper and Rain have their hands together honorably, while Jace and Cleo follow suit. "You guys wonder why I summoned you to face me," she begins sarcastically. No one answers for fear of getting her wrath on them. "We'll start with Eric," she states and turns to the man. "What is your confession, Secretary? I've watched your missteps for too long". Eric has no choice but to tell his sins, the reason he had Natalie killed, his rejection of his fated and accepting a second chance, and the selfish reason he marked Rachel. A sigh of disbelief passes through those present. Selene now turns to Ralph."Ralph, I gave you the Kingdom despite you not being the rightful heir," she starts. "Also, I gifted you Rain, you were infatuated with her and confident in making her your Queen. Even though I had already
At The OracleFour men stand in front of the Moon Goddess Oracle with their eyes firmly closed.They have been standing there meditating for about an hour. A crucial moment in the Kingdom has arrived, and they ask Selene for guidance. The Oracle has told them to wait until the Moon Goddess has heard several parties. The ancient Lycans are also consulted; not long after, she will relay her mission to the Sages. Yes, Elder Antony of Storm Forest has been added to the Sages of the Kingdom.He carries the history of the new inhabitants to the Kingdom. History will determine the present but no one in the room dares to make a prediction. It is waiting for Selene's word. All four know that the circumstances in the Palace are explosive. The King having committed adultery with a warrior and Eric's rejection of his second chance mate and sudden mating with the Queen's sister have heated up tempers considerably. In addition, intelligence reported to the Sages that E
King Ralph's POV I keep a low profile.I still can't believe this happened to me. Never did I think of cheating on Saray, there was no woman attractive enough in my eyes to share the bed with. Saray is everything to me, for months I have waited for the moment of our physical love. Even now I get all kinds of visions of how that will all come about, the way I'll drive her crazy between under me. We were supposed to make arrangements the day after her coronation and I knew that night she would be mine. But she went into labor and that Jasper treated me like nothing. He made sure everyone around was aware that the pups were his, was unwilling to share the moment of their birth with me and just forced me into the background of it all. I stood in the maternity room against the wall as if I didn't belong there. No one involved me in the birth of the Crown Princes. The pain went deep, the Moon Goddess indicated to everyone that I would never have
Frustrated, I tap my nails on the tabletop.I'm just wasting my time here. The Sages are not taking us seriously, my Lycan is on edge. Over the last few weeks, I have been able to sense his strength, but I won't know how great it is until I rip the heads of the three men in front of me. They do not understand that I am capable of anything to protect my family. This whole Kingdom can be stolen from me, I'll just take Rain and my boys back to our pack. It is not that we are homeless or dependent on these weighty titles. Elder Nicolas hears us with an expressionless face.The others also show little of their thinking. I need to know their stance to decide my next move. I want to prevent Rain from knowing about Ralph's infidelity and rejecting him against the Moon Goddess' decision. And a rejection in the Royal family will have an unparalleled impact on the werewolf packs and on Ralph himself, especially if the reason becomes known to all. In the worst-cas
King Jasper's POVRain is still asleep after our night full of passion. I smile as I look at her, my mate, my heart.She's insecure about her figure that just can't get rid of that baby fat. But she doesn't know how sexy she looks now with her full hips. I hope from tonight she won't worry about that. My lips graced her and gave her everything she craved. I showed her how she could excite me with the slightest touch. She is now the mother of my pups and that makes her that much more special in my life. The boys are amazing, the youngest has his mother's raven black hair, while the oldest oddly has inherited my brown-blonde locks. But the difference stops there, as far as their facial features are concerned, they are identical. My spitting image. Slowly I detach myself from Rain's embrace.I grab my sweater from the floor and put it against her face so my scent stays around her. Standing next to the bed, I put my jeans back on and go into the walk-in clos
Queen Rain's POV We sit in the Palace garden with our pups, enjoying the nice weather. The boys are growing steadily, it always amazes me when I consider that they are only two weeks old. But they act like two-month-old babies, already smiling broadly and playing with the music boxes hanging above their crib. And they are definitely bigger than the children their age I see on the Internet. At first, I thought it was because of their feeding and wanted only to breastfeed them, no extras. But Jasper explained to me that Lycan pups have faster development than humans or normal werewolves. Anyway, I am proud of my sons, they are healthy and growing like cabbage. Jasper sits next to me with the eldest in his arms. The young man adores his father, sensing Jasper close by is enough for him to stretch his arms out and babble a lot. Fortunately, Jasper makes lots of time to be with them. And then there is the rest of the family, who spoil both boys beyond measure. With so many grandparents,