Zade's POV âHow could you think about sending your daughter over to my pack without discussing it with me, Colton?â I hissed through gritted teeth. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. âThis is uncalled for, your Majesty.â He burst into laughter and I frowned, my brows furrowed slightly. âTake it easy, Zade.â He blurted amidst his laughter and the frown on my face increased. âWhat's so funny?â I couldn't help it. We were talking about some serious matter and here he was, laughing like it wasn't important enough. âI haven't sent her yet. I'm not a fool to send my daughter over to your pack without informing you. That's a foolish thing to do.â He elaborated and almost immediately, a wave of relief washed over me. Thank goodness! I was already wondering how I was going to explain things to Lenora if Colton's daughter eventually shows up at the pack unannounced. Now I have enough time to explain the situation at hand to Lenora. âGood.â I nodded like he could see m
Talia's POV Just when I thought that Zariel wouldn't do as I said, the car door opened and he got inside. I couldn't tell why he was always acting grumpy like the world revolves around him, when it is clear that it doesn't? I was about to say something to him, but the next minute, I saw that he had already slapped my driver. My driver looked stunned as he wasn't expecting it. What the fuck? Even I hadn't seen that coming. âWhat's wrong with you, Zariel?â I hissed through gritted teeth. âWhat the hell was that for?â He didn't even look at me. Instead he just leaned back, as he flexed his fingers. It was as if he was debating whether to hit the man again. âAnswer me, Zariel. WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?â I groaned in annoyance, but he just let out a derisive scoff. âYou are really asking me that, Talia?â âYes, you psychotic bastard.â I snapped. âYou don't just slap my driver like some entitled tyrant. What the hell is wrong with you?â Zariel's gaze flicked to the rearvie
Lenora's POV âWhat are you talking about?â He frowned, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. I couldn't believe that he was trying to feign confusion. I heard everything clearly. Therefore he can't be able to deny this. Not when I heard it. I wasn't eavesdropping on his conversation, but with how loud he sounded earlier, I knew what he was talking about with whoever was at the other end of the phone. âDon't lie to me, Zade.â I whispered quietly. âI heard everything. You are getting married, aren't you?â Zade couldn't answer my question and in that moment, I knew the truth. Indeed he was getting married. HE WAS GETTING MARRIED, YET HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT. He was keeping it from me and now I found myself wondering what else he must be hiding from me. âAnd when exactly were you going to share this?â I demanded and he let out a sharp exhale. âI'm sorry.â He muttered under his breath and I shook my head. âSorry doesn't change anything, Zade. Trust me, it doesn't.â I his
Lenora's POV "It would mean war for my pack." Even till now, those words still echo in my mind. Morning has come, but no matter how hard I try to distract myself, Zadeâs warning from last night refuses to fade. Last night after our discussion, he had asked me to spend the night in his room, but I'd turned him down. I can't stand the fact that he'll get married and soon, he'll stop being mine. Even if he wouldn't stop being mine, I'll have to share him with his betrothed. First it was his ex girlfriend who had caused trouble for me, and now it's his betrothed wife. I wasn't mad at Zade in any way. In fact, he did what was good for his pack. A wise leader would always do everything within his powers to help his pack and that was exactly what he did. But if there was anyone who I was mad at, then it was the moon goddess. She's the cause of everything. She has always been against my happiness. I must say she hates to see me happy. But what have I done to deserve it? Why can'
Lenora's POV My heart pounded in my chest as the maids guided me through the corridors of the pack house. The dress was heavy with intricate embroidery and delicate silver threading, which brushed against the floor with each step I took. Its regal weight only added to my unease. Why would Alpha Zade choose this for me? I asked no one in particular. I really wanted to know what he was planning, but Lucia and the women with her weren't helping matters in any way. They wouldn't say anything and I have decided not to ask them. I'll see for myself when we get there. But the closer we got to the main hall, the more the air seemed to slow down and hum with anticipation. My fingers twitched at my sides, but I forced myself to keep my composure. What if he was inviting me to witness when he claims his new wife? âRelax, Nora. He says she won't come until the next full moon.â Zoey chimed in and I shrugged helplessly. "You canât blame me for overthinking, Zoey. Iâve been through so much
Lenora's POV I sat before the vanity in my room, gazing at my image in the mirror, holding the test results on my lap as tears streamed down my face. My hands shook as I gripped the test results, the words ânegativeâ and âbarrenâ piercing my thoughts like a branding iron. As the Luna of the Pack, my responsibility was to bear an heir, yet here am I - infertile. I will never be able to bear children of my own. I have never considered myself a believer in miracles, but at this moment, I hope a miracle occurs and the test results reveal âpositiveâ. The weight had been bearing down on me for years, and with every month that went by, the Pack's demands became more intense. I can't help but feel that very soon I'll be sent away from the Pack and the Pack would force my mate to take another woman that can give him an heir. âOur mate loves us and he won't hurt us that wayâ My wolf whispered to me and I smiled sadly. If only that was the truth. He has fallen out of love with me just
Lenora I was still lost in my thoughts when a knock came. My heart sank thinking that it might be Axel, returning to demand my presence at the ceremony. I opened the door and I was shocked to see my step mother and Melissa. Anger washed over me as I glared at their faces. Matilda knew that her daughter was having an affair with my mate and she didn't scold her. Why was I even surprised? That was what she did to my mother. She was once my mother's best friend. My late mother was my father's mate, but he cheated on her with Matilda. My mother who couldn't bear the news about her mate's betrayal, committed suicide. My father blamed himself for his beloved mate's death. He couldn't live with the fact that he made my mother lose her life. Thus he killed himself too. I was only eight years old at the time and I was made to live with Matilda. Those times of my life were the worst. At some point, I wanted to leave, but I couldn't. I had nowhere to stay. Thus I just stayed in the hous
Lenora As I walked into the Grand Hall, I saw that it was already filled with Pack members, all dressed in their finest attire. The hall is decorated with balloons and ribbons, and a large banner reads âCongratulations to Alpha Axel and Miss Melissaâ and I just rolled my eyes. I was wearing a simple yet elegant black dress, my hair pulled back in a loose bun. My eyes were sunken and my skin was pale. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, but I ignored it as I walked towards the front roll. Anger washed over me as I saw that Melissa was seated on his right side. Well, I sat down next to my mate, trying to pretend to be happy for him and his mistress. No matter how hard I try, I can't pretend to be happy for them. I mean which Luna in her right senses would happily accept such betrayal from her mate? Axel stands at the front of the hall, a broad smile on his face. He's wearing a tailored suit, and his eyes are shining with pride. âI welcome you all to this ceremony. For those
Lenora's POV My heart pounded in my chest as the maids guided me through the corridors of the pack house. The dress was heavy with intricate embroidery and delicate silver threading, which brushed against the floor with each step I took. Its regal weight only added to my unease. Why would Alpha Zade choose this for me? I asked no one in particular. I really wanted to know what he was planning, but Lucia and the women with her weren't helping matters in any way. They wouldn't say anything and I have decided not to ask them. I'll see for myself when we get there. But the closer we got to the main hall, the more the air seemed to slow down and hum with anticipation. My fingers twitched at my sides, but I forced myself to keep my composure. What if he was inviting me to witness when he claims his new wife? âRelax, Nora. He says she won't come until the next full moon.â Zoey chimed in and I shrugged helplessly. "You canât blame me for overthinking, Zoey. Iâve been through so much
Lenora's POV "It would mean war for my pack." Even till now, those words still echo in my mind. Morning has come, but no matter how hard I try to distract myself, Zadeâs warning from last night refuses to fade. Last night after our discussion, he had asked me to spend the night in his room, but I'd turned him down. I can't stand the fact that he'll get married and soon, he'll stop being mine. Even if he wouldn't stop being mine, I'll have to share him with his betrothed. First it was his ex girlfriend who had caused trouble for me, and now it's his betrothed wife. I wasn't mad at Zade in any way. In fact, he did what was good for his pack. A wise leader would always do everything within his powers to help his pack and that was exactly what he did. But if there was anyone who I was mad at, then it was the moon goddess. She's the cause of everything. She has always been against my happiness. I must say she hates to see me happy. But what have I done to deserve it? Why can'
Lenora's POV âWhat are you talking about?â He frowned, his eyebrows furrowed slightly. I couldn't believe that he was trying to feign confusion. I heard everything clearly. Therefore he can't be able to deny this. Not when I heard it. I wasn't eavesdropping on his conversation, but with how loud he sounded earlier, I knew what he was talking about with whoever was at the other end of the phone. âDon't lie to me, Zade.â I whispered quietly. âI heard everything. You are getting married, aren't you?â Zade couldn't answer my question and in that moment, I knew the truth. Indeed he was getting married. HE WAS GETTING MARRIED, YET HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT IT. He was keeping it from me and now I found myself wondering what else he must be hiding from me. âAnd when exactly were you going to share this?â I demanded and he let out a sharp exhale. âI'm sorry.â He muttered under his breath and I shook my head. âSorry doesn't change anything, Zade. Trust me, it doesn't.â I his
Talia's POV Just when I thought that Zariel wouldn't do as I said, the car door opened and he got inside. I couldn't tell why he was always acting grumpy like the world revolves around him, when it is clear that it doesn't? I was about to say something to him, but the next minute, I saw that he had already slapped my driver. My driver looked stunned as he wasn't expecting it. What the fuck? Even I hadn't seen that coming. âWhat's wrong with you, Zariel?â I hissed through gritted teeth. âWhat the hell was that for?â He didn't even look at me. Instead he just leaned back, as he flexed his fingers. It was as if he was debating whether to hit the man again. âAnswer me, Zariel. WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR?â I groaned in annoyance, but he just let out a derisive scoff. âYou are really asking me that, Talia?â âYes, you psychotic bastard.â I snapped. âYou don't just slap my driver like some entitled tyrant. What the hell is wrong with you?â Zariel's gaze flicked to the rearvie
Zade's POV âHow could you think about sending your daughter over to my pack without discussing it with me, Colton?â I hissed through gritted teeth. The more I thought about it, the angrier I became. âThis is uncalled for, your Majesty.â He burst into laughter and I frowned, my brows furrowed slightly. âTake it easy, Zade.â He blurted amidst his laughter and the frown on my face increased. âWhat's so funny?â I couldn't help it. We were talking about some serious matter and here he was, laughing like it wasn't important enough. âI haven't sent her yet. I'm not a fool to send my daughter over to your pack without informing you. That's a foolish thing to do.â He elaborated and almost immediately, a wave of relief washed over me. Thank goodness! I was already wondering how I was going to explain things to Lenora if Colton's daughter eventually shows up at the pack unannounced. Now I have enough time to explain the situation at hand to Lenora. âGood.â I nodded like he could see m
Zariel's POV"That idiot!" I cursed under my breath as I hobbled forward. How could he just abandon me like this? Was he really so blind that he couldn't see that my legs were injured? âWeren't you the one that told him to leave?â My wolf chimed in, his voice laced with amusement and I scoffed in frustration. âYou fool! You really thought I meant it?â Of course I hadn't. I'd only been playing hard to get, but who would have thought that he'd listen and tell the driver to take off without me? He was such an arrogant fool! Just like Zade. I'll make sure I give him a piece of my mind when I meet him again. I hissed as I stared at my legs. I need to get to a hospital as soon as possible. Darag - that idiot. He got what he deserved. A smile crept its way to my face as I recalled how Karl had instructed his guards to break Darag's legs. Not only Darag. Including everyone on his team. It was a satisfying scene to watch and what made it the most satisfying was the fact that I was th
Zade's POV âThe one where you swore to wed his daughter.â Those words replayed in my head over and over again and no matter how much I tried to make it leave, it just wouldn't. âUh, Alpha, are you still there?â Karl's voice came up when he didn't hear any words from me. âYes, Karl.â I exhaled sharply. âI'm here.â âWhat should I say to King Colton's messenger? Should I tell him that the wedding wouldn't hold, since you've found your fated mate already?â He asked and I couldn't even answer. I'm a man who was known for keeping his words. What would Colton say if I don't keep my words to him? Now, this wasn't just some forgotten promiseâŠ.it was a blood oath, one I must fulfill one way or the other. As if my fucking opinion changed a goddamn thing. My mind traveled back to the main reason that brought about this. Months ago, when rogue attacks began bleeding my borders dry, I'd swallowed my pride and gone to King Colton for help. My warriors were strong, but relentless assau
Damien's POV âI don't need a bodyguard, Axel! I'm a strong ass ladyâ Melissa rasped. From the way she was staring at me, I knew she was suspecting me. She must be thinking that I forced Axel to do this. âAnd I can take care of myself.â âI know, doll, but I can't leave you all alone.â He tried to convince her, but she wasn't having it. She shook her head. âYou don't have to worry about me, my Alpha. I can look after myself. Plus my mother is there to watch over me and our son.â Axel's lips pursed. âI don't want to take any chances, Melissa. I know your mother is there for you, but I won't be at rest knowing that there is no one to look after my wife and son.â âBut there are guards too!â She hissed through gritted teeth. She was trying so hard to make sure that Axel doesn't leave me with her. If only she knows that he has made up his mind. She should just give up already, because no matter how much she tries, he won't change his mind. And that's the best part of it. It brought
Zade's POV âHow are you feeling today?â My voice was low and teasing as my mate stepped into the study. The moment our eyes met, a delicate flush bloomed across her rosy cheeksâŠ.. that same rosy hue that had darkened last night beneath my touch. We hadn't crossed the final line yet, but the memory of her lips on mine, the way her fingers trembled against my skin, the soft gasp she'd made when I'd suckled on her nipples and the loud groan that tore away from my lips when she took my cock into her little mouth.. No. I clenched my jaw, forcing the thoughts away. She was still learning, still discovering the fire between us. And as much as I wanted to claim her completely, to strip away every last barrier and lose myself in her warmth, I wouldn't rush this. Tomorrow, everything will be over. I'll announce her as my mate to everyone in the pack. I'd told myself that I wouldn't rush things with her, that I'll take it slow and steady, but who was I kidding? The more I waited, the mor