Eero's perspective Biting my fingernails, I was not sure how I'd tell Claudius that I am now in love with him too. I asked Soleil to prepare a bubble bath for me after dinner, and now I am soaking in the tub. I almost forgot that Soleil was sitting next to me until she spoke. “You seemed to be in trouble? Are you thinking about the throne room that you always dreamed of?” I opened my eyes and shook my head at her. “It may sound so surprising because I was obsessed with finding out if such a throne room existed, but it's not what I am thinking of right at this moment.” Soleil cleared her throat, and then she moved her face closer to mine. “I am your lady-in-waiting and your best friend. I am all ears. Tell me and who knows? I might have the best advice for that problem of yours.” “I think I have fallen for Claudius.” I looked at her anxiously, but saw no changes in her expression. “You think? Didn't you fall for him a long time ago? You guys can't keep your hands off eac
Claudius' perspective Vivid murmurs and groans from Eero who was moving too much woke me up from my sleep. “She's having a nightmare,” my wolf whispered to me. I pulled her closer to me and lightly tapped her cheeks while I was shaking her body too to wake her up. Upon seeing this, a tear made it out of her still-closed eyes. I panicked and shook her even more, but she wasn't waking up. Eero then suddenly choked while she was holding her throat as if she were stopping blood from coming out of it. “Baby, wake up… you're having a nightmare. Eero... Eero!” She gasped as she opened her eyes. Fear took over her pupil and she pushed me away from her, moving towards the corner of the bed. “Stay away from me, Claudius, please!” She pled and cried. I reached for her, but she flinched so badly. “Eero, it's me. It's just a nightmare. You were having a nightmare.” I extended my arm for her to come to me, but she froze in her spot. “Why? What happened? Why are you suddenly so scared
Cielo's perspective When the following morning finally came, Luna Eero's favorite tea awaited her at the dining table. We heard the couple. Clau couldn't get enough of her again last night, and this tea would help restore her energy from the sleepless night that she had. Her cheeks blushed as she pulled her chair. “We were loud again?” She asked, biting her tongue afterward. I nodded my head at her and she grinned awkwardly. “It's okay. You and the Alpha are a young couple filled with energy.” “It's best if we make the room soundproof. Don't you think so?” “I am afraid the Alpha would say no to that. The reason his room wasn't soundproof is for him to hear any noises from outside.” She paused. “It's one of his precautionary measures in case someone attacked the pack while he was sleeping. It would wake him up fast,” I explained to her. Her fingers hugged her mug and she slowly sipped her morning tea. I went back to chopping the ingredients for our lunch when I noticed t
Eero's perspective I couldn't help but notice how Cielo kept an eye on me these few months. Whenever I thought that I got used to how she was suddenly acting towards me and with her riddle-like wordings that confused me most of the time, she'd do something new that would throw me off again. “You are giving me that look again,” I commented. I looked at the little girl in front of me that I handed a school bag filled with school supplies. The young girl then went to Cielo where she received a sandwich and a yogurt drink as her snack. “Am I scaring you, Luna?” I chuckled at her question. “No. Not really, but I am worried about you. You are looking at me as if there is something that I must know, and yet, you have no way to tell me about it.” “Very well. I'd like it if you think that way.” I looked beyond the boy in front of me. Two more and we were done with this charity work. “Let me do that for you,” I offered. I took the school bag from my hand and distributed it to the
Eero's perspective Ameo was smiling mischievously as he ended the phone call with Claudius. “Did you really think that Claudius would give up his warriors and deltas in exchange for me?” “If it's just you, I'd have my doubts, but because you got that thing.” He eyed my belly. “I am sure that he will.” Ameo pulled a chair and placed it not far from mine. “You'll give birth in three weeks. It's a son. That baby is the future Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack. Claudius will do anything for that… and for you.” Ameo frowned in amusement. “Didn't you know that Claudius was down bad for you? He'll move a mountain if he must do for you.” “Tell me how did you tame the cruel Alpha? Did you serve him your pussy anytime he wanted it? Were you that good? You were able to sate him? Rumors have it that he used to have a lot of breeders because he's a sex addict.” Ameo mocked and the rogues he was with laughed. “You have no right to talk to the Luna of Blood Moon Pack in that manner! I'll r
Eero's perspective I still couldn't grasp my head around the truth behind Cielo's real identity, and I was not allowed to tell Claudius about this. “Once we are back in Regulus…you're going to let Claudius and I fend for ourselves?” I could not help but ask her. “Not so soon, but once I ensure that there would be a century of peace in the realm, then my task here is done, and I must go back to serve the Sun God,” she answered truthfully. I looked up at the full bloom. “My wolf transformed into a powerful one and up to now, I could feel that something had changed. Do you perhaps have something to do with my transformation?” “Luna, I am just a priestess, not a God. I can't give you special ability nor make you stronger within a snap of my finger.” I slowed down and looked her in the face. “But you know that my wolf was hiding some incredible strength and power.” “Your strength and power is a blessing that your lineage receives from the Sun God, himself. You might have l
Eero's perspective If Perseus was in a place near me, I would be able to feel him. Our bond will lead me to where he was, and he's a little baby, an hour old baby, he couldn't have gotten far by himself. “He was stolen from me,” I mumbled my realization so loud that it stopped Cielo from looking around the place. “There is no way I'd lose him unless he was taken from me… a-and how come that we didn't wake up when he has been taken away from u-us?” Cielo was a light sleeper. If the kidnapper didn't wake me up when he was taking my son from me, it would have woken Cielo for sure. “Luna Eero,” Cielo mumbled nervously. She showed me a vial. “What's that thing?” “It's a potion used to make shifters fall into a deep slumber,” she answered. My heart skipped a beat, as it only confirmed my hunch that Perseus was taken away from me. “B-But who would have taken Perseus from you? Ameo is already dead and Serra is in the pack…" “Vera. She is the only one who could have done this
Eero's perspective When a child loses their mother, in the blink of an eye, the world becomes a strange place in their eyes, but if it's a mother who loses her child, not only does it become a strange place, but for them, the world will stop completely. Cielo sighed, holding a tray in her hand, while the one that she served me for lunch remained untouched by me. I knew that she was getting déjà vu. “You were like this when you first got here. You don't talk to anyone, and you never eat your food.” Claudius walked in. It felt like seeing him for the first time after we had buried our firstborn pup. “Leave us alone, Cielo,” he said. Not only did Claudius grow cold and distant towards me. He was doing the same thing to Cielo. “Alpha Claudius…" “Do you want me to banish you from my pack, or you'll do just as I say? Have you forgotten, you were at fault too? If you didn't fall asleep. Perseus wouldn't be taken away and killed!” He hissed at Cielo. I looked at her and nodded
Eero's PerspectiveI didn't want to get up from the bed. The softness of the mattress was tempting me and on top of that, my eyelids felt heavy to open. My mind had already agreed that I'd stay in bed for another hour after I checked the time when I felt my stomach churning. It stopped me from my track, but chose to shrug it off until a squeaky feeling came over me and I couldn't find the urge to throw up.I run fast to the bathroom and vomit whatever is left in my stomach. After rinsing my mouth, I checked my reflection in the mirror."But I don't look sick." I checked my temperature too and I don't feel feverish."Did I eat something last night that could upset my stomach?" I whispered to myself. I opened the drawer to grab an ointment that I could use for my tummy when I saw an unopened box of tampons.I rushed out of the bathroom to grab my phone on the bedside table."I'm three weeks delayed with my period. My period n
ClaudiusSeeing that the tracker that I asked Caspian to chip on Octavio's skin after he was locked in the cell was moving towards the forest. I got up from my seat and prepared myself to come after him to get my pup back and bring Perseus to safety."I don't get it," Caspian said."This part of this forest where Octavio is heading to is a dead end," he hummed. I looked down at Caspian."What do you mean by it's a dead end?""Alpha, there is no escape route. Octavio knows the Regulus territory better than anyone. It's impossible that he isn't aware that when he run to do this forest, our deltas would easily corner him, and avoid being captured by our deltas. The only thing left to do is to jump from the cliff."My lips parted in shock."I know what that old hog is about to do," I said.Eero grabbed my arm to make me face her. "You do? What is it?"But how can I tell her Octavio's evil
Eero's PerspectiveWhenever Perseus sleeps with me. I would wake up to his tiny arms tightly wrapped around my waist while his face was buried in my arm. It's the muscle cramps and the numbing sensation that wakes me up earlier than usual, and so when I didn't feel him using my arm as his pillow, I instinctively called for his name before I could open my arm."Mate, shh. He's still sleeping," Claudius said in a low voice.I couldn't help but smile and silently giggle as I saw how Perseus had wrapped his arm around his father's upper body."He's hugging me so tightly that I could barely breathe, but I can't dare whine. I like feeling this little pup in my arm," he said to me.Perseus looks tiny in Claudius' arms, way more fragile looking compared to when he is in my arms."Don't move. I'll take a picture of you two," I said to him and slowly got up, moving carefully so the noise wouldn't wake up our son.Cla
Eero's PerspectiveCaspian and Miguel cleared their throat in a not-so-subtle way in an attempt to make me and Claudius break away from the hug that we were sharing."I think I caught a cold. I can't stop coughing," Caspian said again while he continued to force himself to cough. I chuckled and attempted to push Claudius away."They are hinting that we should stop flirting in front of them," I whispered to Claudius."I don't give a damn about them, Eero." "Why don't you two search for your fated mate or second chance mate so you won't be jealous anymore?" Claudius asked Caspian."Did you think that I'm not trying to do that? I'm desperately looking for my fate mate, dude, but maybe if you'd stop dragging my ass in different places then I'll be able to find her."Our eyes then gathered to look at Miguel, who was enjoying his toasted marshmallow. I'm in no rush to look for her. It's called fated mates, when the timing i
Eero's Perspective"I had to come here to tell you that dinner is waiting for us," Claudius said while his eyes sharply traced the newly-founded distance between me and Miguel."Oh, yes, because we don't have enough omegas around the realm which is why the Alpha picked us himself for dinner," Miguel whispered sarcastically."Were you trying to say something, Blackthorn?" Miguel grinned and shook his head."Did you hear me say something?" Claudius glared at Miguel even more."I was starving, I could eat a whole cow. I hope you prepared a feast for me, Claudius?" Miguel flashed a teasing smile at my mate."It's the least you could offer after I did the favor that you asked me years ago.""Every meal in the realm is considered a feast, but if you're craving for a particular dish that wasn't served at the buffet. You could request that from our private chef. They will accommodate any of your cravings.""Ah
Eero's PerspectiveI narrowed my eyes at Claudius and hit his chest. My mate laughed at me before he pulled me closer to his chest. He gently sniffed the scent of my hair and then I felt him kiss my forehead."Your legs are still shaking," he whispered laughing. I raised my hand to hit him again, but he skillfully caught it. His fingers caged my wrist and pinned it back on the bed, within a blink of an eye. Claudius was back on top of me. His manhood poking my thighs."Let me rest, will you, please? I missed you too. I miss making love to you, but I'll end up limping if we do it again. I'm sore down there.""Let me check," he said. Claudius moved fast down. My lips twitched in pain and the muscles in my face twisted."It's all red and swollen. Taking a cold bath will soothe you. Should I wash you? Or do you want to take a nap first?" He asked. The sun outside was slowly leaving the sky. In an hour, it'll be dinner time.&nb
Eero's PerspectiveClaudius smirked at me. I narrowed my eyes at him. He walks to get a bottle of his whiskey. Claudius drinks straight from it."This is why you're the perfect mate for me," he said suddenly."You were never afraid of me. You'd rather face my wrath than let me do things which you view immoral. Hurting a pup who won't be able to defend himself is wrong.""Wrong," I seconded."I don't know how long you'll be the Alpha of Regulus, but I don't want you to be remembered by the shifters as a cruel one."I walk towards my mate. I took the liquor from his hand and it slipped smoothly from his finger because Claudius allowed me to take it away.I cupped his cheeks and rested my forehead against his."The pack has a lot of enemies. I don't want our pack members and the Alpha allies to become our enemies because of your temper and ruthlessness, Claudius. Being the Alpha King may feel like you have abso
Eero's Perspective Perseus who was holding the hem of my blouse let go of it slowly. Fear thumped at my chest as confusion and hurt succumbed to him. "P-Pup, I can explain to you. I-I will explain to you. I-I didn't mean to lie to you." "Does Papa Miguel know that I'm not his?" He asked. Perseus looked and sounded like he was close to crying. "Your Papa Miguel knows that you're not his son." "And Grandpa Codrus? How about my grandparents from Papa Miguel's side? Do they know that I'm not their real grandchildren?" "Pup, does this really matter—""It does, Mama. I need to know if all of you were lying to me." "They know. Our closest family members know. Your Grandpa Codrus and I hide the truth from the rest of the pack members of Regulus and Blackthorn, but those whom we thought should know, they know the truth about your real identity." "T-Then do you plan to tell me that the shifter you introduced to me as my Uncle was my father?" Anger began to color my pup's eyes and I was
Eero's PerspectiveWhen I felt our kissing was getting more intense and knew that it would lead us naked on top of the bed. I had to stop Claudius by pulling my lips from him. My mate frowned. He was about to kiss me again, but I took a step backward to distance myself from him."Eero, you don't like my kisses anymore?" He said, almost pouting his lips.I cupped his cheeks and pecked on his swollen and reddish lips."You look just like your son when sulking," I said to him.