After the announcement was passed, Veronica and her parents began to discuss, catching up on a lot of things they had missed about each other.“I have a question though.” Luna Isabella suddenly said, and paused.“What is it?” Veronica inquired gently.“Why did you change your hair color?” She asked her. Veronica sighed, and answered, “Well, I just did it to look different. I wanted a change.”“You know, a lot happened in the last pack I lived in.” She said, trying to force a smile.“Care to let us in on it?” Alpha Charles asked, and Veronica sighed deeply.Seeing how hesitant she was, he quickly said, “It's okay if you still don't want to talk about it. We promise, we won't be pushy. We won't force you.” “Right?” He asked, turning to his wife.“Yes. Please, take all the time you need. We promise not to ask you about it if you don't want to talk about it.” Her mother affirmed, nodding her head.“No, it's fine.” Veronica said, respectfully interrupting her mother. “I want to talk about
“You mean you were in that pack all along?” Her father asked, still taken aback.“Not exactly. I was only there for a little over a year.” Veronica replied quickly.“Oh, wow. I actually had some friends there some time ago. It's been a long time ago though. I met them when I went on a trip concerning pack matters. It's just that we no longer communicate that much, because their pack is quite far away from here and everyone is busy with one pack duty or the other.” He explained to Veronica.“Really?” Veronica asked, surprised.“Yes. In fact, one of them was popularly called Richie back then, I think.” He said, narrowing his eyes as he tried to remember.He turned to his wife, and asked her, “Am I right?”She nodded affirmatively. “Yes, his name was Richie.” She confirmed, nodding affirmatively.“He came with a woman. He said they were representing the Alpha of their pack, who was unavoidably absent.” He added, and Veronica had a puzzled look on her face.“Hold on a second. Richie. What
“Uh… who am I meeting?” Veronica asked, with an unsure look on her face.Her eyes darted from her mother to her father, hoping that one of them would at least give her a clue about who she was going to meet.“Someone special.” Her mum replied, beaming with a warm smile. “REALLY special.” She stressed, her eyes sparkling with emphasis.“Come on, let's go.” She urged, and winked at her husband.He winked back at her, and Veronica caught them, her eyes narrowing in reluctance as a faint crease formed between her eyebrows.“I just caught you both winking at each other. I'm not sure if I want to meet this person.” She said, furrowing her brows.“Do you trust me?” Luna Isabella and Veronica nodded slowly, her expression still reluctant.“Then come with me.” Luna Isabella said, her tone persuasive.Veronica took a deep breath and finally obliged. Luna Isabella led the way, while Veronica followed closely behind her, wondering where they could be heading to.As they walked through the majesti
“My…my brother?” Veronica wasn't sure if she had spoken the right words.“Yes, your brother.” Luna Isabella reaffirmed, nodding her head. “After years of searching relentlessly for you, the moon goddess blessed us with him nine years ago.” Luna Isabella explained to the already shocked Veronica.Veronica’s hands shot up to cover her mouth, and her eyes brimmed with tears which soon began to quickly pour down her face, overwhelming her as a wave of emotion crashed down on her heart.She had just found out that she had a ‘whole’ brother, and she was in complete shock and extreme happiness at the same time.She sobbed uncontrollably, her body shaking with the force of her emotions as tears streamed down her face, dripping from her chin as she struggled to process the overwhelming joy and shock that she felt at that instant.“Come on, don't cry.” Luna Isabella immediately got up, trying to console her, but it seemed like she was inconsolable.She had always wanted a brother, but when she
FIRE DAWN PACK Bothered and unsettled with a lot of unanswered questions, Steve paced in his room, restlessly. He couldn't get his mind off the fact that Veronica was no longer in their pack and what made matters worse was the fact that he couldn't do anything to help her because of his father's threat. He still found it appalling that Megan was the one who made matters more complicated, eventually leading to Veronica’s unfortunate and untimely exile.The memories of that day at the palace flashed through his mind like a slideshow, and he couldn't just get his mind off it.He also couldn't get Veronica’s frantic screams as she was dragged out of the palace, out of his head, and he was so mad at himself that he could only watch helplessly, without being able to lend a helping hand.He took a seat, staring at his phone, and another smaller device in his hand, as he tapped his foot on the ground, anxiously. An idea suddenly popped up in his mind, and he suddenly got up, slipped the de
“Steve… Steve. You're h…here. I didn't know you were co…coming. You didn't tell me you were coming.” She kept stuttering, not knowing the right words to use.“How long have you been standing at the door?” She asked, bothered.“Long enough to hear every single thing you've said so far.” He replied, his eyes filled with complete disappointment.Shoving her to the side with his shoulder, he strode past her to confront the truth he had just overheard.“How could you, Megan? How could you?” She quickly shut the door, and followed him. “I can explain, Steve. I swear I can explain.” “Explain what? The fact that you caused the accident and accused Veronica of trying to kill you? Or the fact that you actually PAID Trey to take advantage of her, leading to his death? What part of it do you want to explain? Huh?” He questioned her angrily. “What did that girl ever do to you?”Megan's expression suddenly turned cold as she realized that Steve was still trying to defend Veronica.“Can't you see?
ONE YEAR LATERSUN CREST PACKBeck sat, lost in thoughts as he tried to attend to pressing pack matters. There had been some recent attacks, but despite trying so hard to increase the security at the borders, the attacks still didn't stop.“What else can we do to stop these minor attacks?” Beck asked, his eyes focused on the papers on his table.Ben sighed. “Honestly, I have no idea, but I'm quite bothered about something though.” He said with a worried look on his face.“About what?” Beck inquired, his eyes still on the papers.“About why the attacks keep increasing despite every measure we've put in place in the last three months.” Ben replied, thinking thoughtfully.“That's exactly what I'm saying. I'm really pissed, and I think the security team isn't doing what they are supposed to be doing. I guess it's time for a change. They will all hear from me soon!” Beck hissed, leaning back into his chair.“You know what? Pass the message to all of them. Moving forward, I'm not going to t
Veronica lay motionless, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. The soft morning light streaming through the window highlighted the peaceful features of her face, her eyelids fluttering slightly as she chased the remnants of a dream.The silence was almost palpable, broken only by the distant chirping of birds, flying in the sky. Veronica's hair flowed across the pillow like a waterfall of night, a few stray strands framing her face.Just as it seemed like the silence would continue, the creak of the front door broke the stillness. Vincent stepped out of his room, tiptoeing, his footsteps echoing through the hallway. As he got to Veronica's room, he pushed open the door slowly, wincing slightly at the faint creak of the hinges. A warm smile spread across his face as he gazed at his sister, sleeping soundly. He moved with a quiet motion, trying so hard not to startle his sister or disrupt her sleep.“Vee?” Vincent whispered, his voice barely audible over the sound of hi
Veronica wailed helplessly as the thought of her only daughter being killed filled her heart.“Who could have done this?” Beck questioned himself, as he tried to console his wife. “Please don't cry. We'll find her.” He tried to be strong for both of them.“Please take her inside.” He said to Veronica’s maids.“I'm not going anywhere until my daughter is found.” Veronica protested, crying profusely.“Please just calm down and stay inside. We'll find her. I promise.” He tried to appease her, fighting his tears at the same time.“I shouldn't have left her alone. I shouldn't have taken my eyes off her.” Veronica blamed herself for what had happened as she was taken back into the palace, even though she struggled with the maids, who tried to take her in.Minutes rolled into hours, hours rolled into days and days rolled into weeks. Before they knew it, it had been one month since Miley was kidnapped on her birthday, right under their watch, and they were yet to find her.Beck was broken as
After spending a few more days bonding with his new family, Veronica, and the twins went back home with her parents, while Beck went back to his pack, happy and fulfilled. He informed his family of his plans to get married to Veronica the following month, and they were in full support, and preparations for the wedding commenced immediately.The following month came by so fast and Veronica got married to Beck in a lavish wedding, with all the dignitaries from different packs in attendance.Steve, who had now become the Alpha of Fire Dawn pack, Scott, Beta Richard, Beta Lily and Alpha Marcus, Steve's father, were all in attendance at the grand event.“Congratulations, Vee.” Scott said, embracing Veronica. “Please take care of my sister. I'll surely make you pay if you hurt her.” He warned Beck, who raised his hands in surrender.“Trust me to take very good care of her.” Beck replied with a smile.He then ran off to play with Vincent.“Please, take care of my friend.” Steve said. “And j
ONE YEAR LATERSUN CREST PACK “Ben, I don't have anything to say to you.” Beck yelled at him as he tried to say something.“Please calm down, your sister says she needs some—”“I don't want to hear it! If it's about Blue, I don't want to hear anything. She is old enough to take care of herself.” He snapped, cutting Ben off.Ben hesitated for a moment and began to speak again. “Your parents are here to—”“Ben!” Beck yelled, looking up from the documents he was going through. “What part of ‘I don't want to say anything about them’ don't you understand?” He asked, angrily.“I don't want to lose my temper, please. If you have nothing better to say. Just leave my sight.” Beck dismissed him immediately.“I'm sorry.” Ben bowed, and left the room.As he stepped out, he met Beck's family members, waiting in anticipation. And as soon as they saw Ben, they rushed to him, but he shook his head.“He doesn't want to see anyone. I tried to tell him that you all wanted to see him, but he refused.” B
“What do you mean? Where do you plan to go?” Alpha Charles asked, staring at his daughter, who had just told them that she needed a break, and wanted to go on a journey.“Honestly, I don't know yet. I was hoping you could help me speak to maybe one of your trusted friends. Maybe I can just stay there for a while.” Veronica replied.“And how long are we talking about?” Her father inquired.Veronica hesitated. “About a year or more than that.” She replied, squinting as she waited for her parents’ reaction.“What!” Her parents exclaimed. “Why would you want to leave for that long?” They chorused.“I just need a short break.” Veronica answered.“That is definitely not ‘short’.” Her father pointed out.“Hmmmmm…” Luna Isabella sighed. “I'm really worried about you, Veronica. You look pale and you're not telling us anything. What is the matter, darling?” “It’s nothing serious, mum. I just need to go somewhere.” Veronica replied.“Is this about Alpha Beck?” Her father asked, and she remained
“Vee!” He called out her nickname in the same tender, loving tone he'd used years ago, when they were still together in his pack. The familiar sound of his voice, the way he whispered her name, awakened a flood of past memories and emotions.“Don't!” She snapped, turning around, and letting out a gasped breath. “Don't you dare call me that. You have no right!” She pointed straight into his chest.“Veronica, please.” He begged, falling on his knees.“You lost the right to call my name that way the moment you stood there and watched me being humiliated and you did nothing. Absolutely nothing, Beck. You did nothing, despite my desperate cries for help.” She held her breath, and turned around, leaving again.“Wait up. Listen to me.” He jumped to his feet, going after her, but she refused to stop.“Please, hear me out. Forgive me. Please give me another chance to make it up to you. I'm begging you.” He continued, his voice laced with a mix of longing and desperation, his eyes pleading for
“He is the Alpha of Sun Crest, Alpha Beck.” Her father said further, introducing Beck to her, unaware of what was going on.Even Ben, who was standing beside Beck, was completely shocked. Never in a million years did they imagine that the princess who they came to attend her birthday would be Veronica. The one they had been searching for for years and had thought she was probably dead.Soon enough, Alpha Charles noticed the awkward silence between them. His eyes darted from Beck to Veronica and back to Beck. “Do you two know each other?” He asked, curiously.“Yes.” Beck answered immediately. “No” Veronica answered sharply, with both of them speaking at the same time.“Okay, now this is weird.” Alpha Charles commented. “What is going on?”“Please, excuse me.” Veronica immediately ran out.Beck was also about to run after her when Alpha Charles caught him by the arm. “What is going on? What did you do to my daughter?”“I promise we’ll explain everything to you, but I have to talk to her
Veronica immediately turned, and saw a young figure running towards her.“Scott?” She called out, unsure. But as he got close to her, and she saw him clearly, she shouted, “Scott. Oh my goodness.” Scott jumped into her arms gladly and they remained in each other's embrace for a short while till Veronica heard a voice. “Happy Birthday, Veronica.”She looked up, “Beta Richard? Steve? Oh no, am I dreaming?” She asked, completely surprised.“No, you're not.” Her dad intervened, as he joined them.“How? Ho….how was this possible? How did this happen?” She asked, stuttering impatiently.“Apparently, the ‘Richie’ I told you about turned out to be Richard, here.” He revealed, throwing her into further shock.“I had to do my findings after you were so interested in the person and realized he was someone you knew and I decided to invite them here as a surprise.” He added.“Really, dad?” She exclaimed excitedly. “I'm so speechless right now.”“Now that you are all here, I want to use this oppor
Veronica lay motionless, her chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. The soft morning light streaming through the window highlighted the peaceful features of her face, her eyelids fluttering slightly as she chased the remnants of a dream.The silence was almost palpable, broken only by the distant chirping of birds, flying in the sky. Veronica's hair flowed across the pillow like a waterfall of night, a few stray strands framing her face.Just as it seemed like the silence would continue, the creak of the front door broke the stillness. Vincent stepped out of his room, tiptoeing, his footsteps echoing through the hallway. As he got to Veronica's room, he pushed open the door slowly, wincing slightly at the faint creak of the hinges. A warm smile spread across his face as he gazed at his sister, sleeping soundly. He moved with a quiet motion, trying so hard not to startle his sister or disrupt her sleep.“Vee?” Vincent whispered, his voice barely audible over the sound of hi
ONE YEAR LATERSUN CREST PACKBeck sat, lost in thoughts as he tried to attend to pressing pack matters. There had been some recent attacks, but despite trying so hard to increase the security at the borders, the attacks still didn't stop.“What else can we do to stop these minor attacks?” Beck asked, his eyes focused on the papers on his table.Ben sighed. “Honestly, I have no idea, but I'm quite bothered about something though.” He said with a worried look on his face.“About what?” Beck inquired, his eyes still on the papers.“About why the attacks keep increasing despite every measure we've put in place in the last three months.” Ben replied, thinking thoughtfully.“That's exactly what I'm saying. I'm really pissed, and I think the security team isn't doing what they are supposed to be doing. I guess it's time for a change. They will all hear from me soon!” Beck hissed, leaning back into his chair.“You know what? Pass the message to all of them. Moving forward, I'm not going to t