"Jasper!" I cry out madly with joy and turn to run down the stairs toward his arms.But even before I can make my move, Eric jumps in front of me, blocking my way with his body like a shield. I punch him wherever I can, and struggle to get out of his grip, but of course, he is many times stronger than me. "Eric, get off me!" I shout. There is an uproar in the hall.I see attendees looking menacingly at Jasper and others glare back confused at the stage. An older man and woman emerge, the woman getting down on her knees, crying her heart out. The man comfortingly wraps a hand around her shoulder to pull her up. "Elder Nicolas. I am Kenston Weiner and there on the stage is my second daughter, Rain. I was reported that she is suffering from amnesia," the man exclaimed emotionally. "This is my wife, Ana and here is my third daughter, Ruth. I confirm what Alpha Jasper here declares, my daughter is already mated with him". My eyes go wide. I hav
Confidently, the man walks down the passageway until he stands in front of the stage.I can't see him very well, Eric blocks my view of the audience. I know he does it deliberately to shield me from my family. The Royal family fears that my parents' emotional outbursts may persuade me to go with them, leaving the Kingdom. Again it is silent, you can hear a pin drop in the hall."I know you. You are Alpha Esis of the Midnight Moon pack," the Council president states in amazement. "Tell Alpha, what do you know about this case and what is your part?" he asks formally. Esis! I can't believe my ears. Is Esis indeed here? And where is Magda?"Well, Council President. I am convinced that Alpha Jasper and Luna Rain belong together, paired by the Moon Goddess for a reason. Rarely have I seen such deep love between two wolves, it is more than the mate bond," he declared admiringly. "I have also seen Rain with King Ralph. Although she finds his compan
Still Rain's POV We are all so absorbed in the moment, that no one notices the bright light shining from the tabernacle in the middle of the stage. The light becomes more intense, and as the energy it releases seems to scorch the entire room, the Sages simultaneously utter a cry of terror. The whole room, including the Royals watch open-mouthed as the curtains slide and a snow-white ball, shaped like an egg, becomes visible. A magnetic field circles around it, releasing so much more energy that everyone shoves backward. And then the egg breaks open, one of the shells falls to the stage floor. But what catches our attention most of all is the woman stepping out. Her beauty is hard to describe. Her skin is radiant and her eyes shine mysteriously. On her head, there is a crown made of the purest gold. It is impossible to look at her for too long; the feminine energy radiating from her is too hefty for the eyes. Everyo
Like a robot, I go through the rites.Now that Selene herself has confirmed my mating with Ralph, consulting the Oracle is unnecessary. The Sages cut my palm and mix my blood with theirs and Ralph's. Then we both drink the mixture as a bond with each other and the Kingdom. At a distance, Alidya and Randall stand and watch with satisfaction. "Rain Weiner, will you take King Ralph as your mate? Do you pledge allegiance to the Kingdom and all he represents?" Elder Nicolas questions me. My throat clenched, I had to force the words out; "I do." Elder Antony of Storm Forest takes my hand and places it in Ralph's. "My King, Storm Forest is counting on you to treat Beta daughter and Luna Rain, with respect and prioritize her happiness," he states briefly. Ralph nods to the man. "You can be sure of that, Elder," he replies ambitiously. He then takes me by the hand and leads me to his parents. Randall and Alidya are clearly stricken by the ceremony and lay their hands on us. "As
Alpha Jasper's POV I can't believe I finally have her back in my arms.For weeks I have been struggling with sleepless nights, fearful that I had lost her forever. My worst nightmare was when I learned she was the King's fiancé, a Lycan with the highest authority. See, my pack is fearless and invincible, but against Lycans we don't stand a chance. So going to war to get our Luna back should be an irresponsible decision, and besides, none of our allies would support us in this, despite a signed agreement. And just as I feared the worst, the Moon Goddess herself came and settled the dispute.Ralph and I have to share Rain. I doubt I can have this; sharing my mate has always been not-done for me. I have always had Rain to myself and still want to. The Moon Goddess will have to plant that sense of acceptance in both me and Ralph to keep the peace in this triangle relationship. For the King too, struggles with this arrangement, he wants her for
Luna Queen Rain's POV I've never felt like this before.In fact, I am dry-hopping Jasper, the man has to make so much effort to control himself. But I'm so damn horny, I can hardly hold back. My nipples are painfully tense, they demand the caress of my mate's mouth. I constantly kiss him, deep and compelling, but it is only a drop in a hot plate. I must have this man, get him inside me and as soon as possible. My body craves his nakedness against mine and I know he feels the same. The bulge in his pants betrays him, also the throaty moans that he tries to suppress. I wonder what we used to be like.Jasper told me we lived together in Storm Forest for three years. He had been in love with me for years and was relieved when I finally turned out to be his fated one. We were glued to each other. And look at me now, I haven't even had him in my arms for a day and I'm a total mess. So what was it like when I had him with me every night? Was the
And then a hectic day began. Fortunately, I had slept in the Palace for several hours before we left. Jasper had some more meetings with the Sages and I took that moment to rest after all the mental chaos I had to go through. Thank God for Elena, who already had my bath ready and her presence beside me so I could fall asleep unburdened. We now drive straight to the packhouse where the rest of the Elders are waiting. Jasper and my father brief the Elders while Elder Antony listens in as a witness to the truth. At the end is the round of questions. I have to tell everything from the moment I regained consciousness on the island to my arrival at the Kingdom. And there sat little Elena as a witness for the truth. I am so proud of this little girl, she is only a teenager but so wise. Jace made sure I had an easy chair that made it possible for me to rest my back. After two hours, we had this questioning behind us. "Can't we leave the rest for tomorrow, Jasp
In-Laws Rachel!Ralph had also associated that name with Jasper. He had said that Jasper had taken Rachel agda as my replacement. My sister! And she hates me, she was clear about that. Was she why I abandoned Jasper and the pack? Did the two already have a relationship back then and I found out? I stare at the woman. Many of her features match mine, as does Ruth.If Jasper were indeed madly in love with me before, it would have taken him no effort to take my sister as a replacement. After all, it took him two years to find me. He may not be looking for me, as he claims. The audacity of Rachel to talk like that to her Alpha and Luna indicates that she is not an ordinary pack member. Perhaps Jasper just bumped into me in Human Town and felt compelled to get me back. All sorts of scenarios run through my head. Ruth and my mother enter the dining room.With one look at Rachel, they understand what has happened. So the feud between Rachel and I da
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,