Once More
Evander POV
Weeks have gone by since that night. And nothing has been the same. When my people fell, they slept as a band of rogues. And when they woke, the rose as a pack.
Just as Godric promised, no one was killed. Nothing was taken. Except for Zaya. He took her from me. Claiming she was his true mate. But I knew she was my second chance. Not a second chance mate. But a second chance at love.
I honestly felt like she could have made me happy.
But when Godric dangled pack status and trade routes in my face, I had to take it. Not for me, but for them. For those who followed me blindly through the night. Taking whatever I said we needed to have.
And now we wanted for nothing.
They wanted land, I got that for them. They wanted food and clothes. I got that for them. They wanted respect and I gave it to them.
But at what cost. When would I be happy?
As agreed, Godric set
I Now Pronounce YouZaya POVMorning came too quickly for me, but I welcomed it all the same. Today was the day I would officially become Luna. My heart fluttered with both excitement and fear. Today I would take on a great responsibility that I would be the first to question if I was ready.When I opened my eyes, Godric was standing before me with two dress bags. Unmistakably from Miss Gillery’s shop.“Are you ready little one?” He spoke with a smile on his face. I sat up a little, taking him in.Godric was fully dressed in a nice white linen suit.“Ready for what? I thought the Ceremony wasn't until later today.”He stood there holding the bags. A flash of disappointment invaded his face. “You forgot about me already.”Still confused, I said to him. “I don't understand.”“I asked you to marry me last nig
We Are OneZaya POVI couldn’t believe it. We were married now. Godric picked me up and carried me back to our room.“We don’t have much time. The Luna ceremony will start in a few hours.” I spoke as we entered the room. I was sure he was headed for the bed. But instead, Godric walked towards a mirror and placed me directly before it.He stood behind me with his hands around my waist for what felt like forever. His eyes staring at the mirror and through me. His eyes made me uncomfortable. Like he was soul searching.I couldn’t take it anymore; I tried to turn and face him, but he held me sturdy in that place.Finally, he broke his silence. “My father used to tell me that when I found my mate, we would be each other’s strength. I would stand when she could not. And I would gladly fall so she could stand. I want to be that for you Zaya. I want to be everythi
FancyZaya POVI entered the dining hall and all the Lunas stared. I felt a ray of eyes on me as I approached the head of the table where the only empty seat waited to be occupied. A smile and graceful “Hello” were sent my way as I passed each lady.I was surprised to see how young most of the Lunas were. Most of the Alpha’s I met so far were old. Godric was by far one of the youngest Alphas around. I knew of at least three Alpha’s that were younger.Godric had the right idea about throwing on a sundress. Each Luna wore a dress. The older females wore long dresses down to their ankles. The younger ones had on knee-length dresses. But no one wore anything shorter than that. They were Luna’s and had to uphold a level of respect. Especially during high-profiled events such as this.Luna Ariel was seated next to the seat reserved for me. As soon as I sat, the women commenced dri
Why Are You Here?Zaya POVI regrated not being able to talk to Godric before the ceremony, but we were already running late. From the moment I stepped out of the room, it all went so fast.The ceremony passed by without a hitch. I took the same steps and said the same words that Godric did at his ceremony. That I pledged to be loyal to the Blood Moon pack and its Alpha. Then I proclaimed that I would put the packs’ needs before mine.After the ceremony, Godric pulled me into a room on the first floor of the house while we waited for the Ball to officially start. It was customary for the guest of honor to arrive after the room was at least half full. Since the ceremony was outside near the Alpha’s house, it wouldn’t take long for everyone to walk from the courtyard to the ballroom.Once we were inside the room alone, Godrics eyes wandered across my body. I could feel his yearning for me
Enough is EnoughZaya POVThe loud bang caused us both to jump but neither of us had to look at the door.We both knew who it was. There was only a matter of time before he found me. I'm sure it didn't take long for Godric to notice I was absent from the festivities.Godric moved so fast, it still seemed as if we were alone in the room. It wasn't until Godric stood still with his hands wrapped around Evander’s neck that I realized he fully entered the library."Now this is the welcome party I expected," Evander spoke with a strained voice as he struggled to get away from Godrics’ hold.Godric’s voice roared with anger. "What are doing here Evander?"Godric loosened his grip a little to let Evander speak.He looked at me and spoke. "I came to see the new Luna ascend. Like everyone else." He tried to sound innocent, but this was scene was anything but."I was v
After The PartyGodric POVI couldn’t wait for the party to end. Zaya and I were supposed to go away for the next three days. The plane was to bond and spend time alone before she started to feel the pressures of being a Luna. I just wanted it to be us.After I killed Evander, we went back into the ballroom as if nothing happened. But it was hard to keep up that act. Zaya still continued to smile and dance but she was no longer warm towards anyone, especially me.Before I killed him, she glanced my way several times. Now I could barely get her to look my way.I could feel her grieving. She breathed deep to keep the tears from forming, but a sheer sheet of water covered her eyes.I couldn’t take it anymore.“Excuse me, everyone!” I shouted and the music stopped. “Me and Luna Zaya are going to retire now. I want to formally thank everyone for coming and joi
Till the Moon Goddess Takes Me Zaya POV I thought much would change after I became Luna. But not much did. After the festivities were over, our routines went back to normal. Every morning began with breakfast with the pack. The only difference there was instead of sitting a few seats away from Godric, I sat next to him at the head of the table. Alex and Audrey sat to the side of us, along with her sister. Her sister, Raven, blended with the pack quickly. She even made a friend. The young girl lives in the Alpha house with us, enjoying being near her sister. Though now Audrey sleeps in the room with Alex. Audrey and Raven both pledged themselves to the Blood Moon Pack a few days after my ceremony. To honor our bond, Audrey chose the tree next to mine to mark with her blood. Two weeks after that, she and Alex completed the mating process. And now this is our family. Every night, Godric and I eat dinner with Alex, Audrey, and Raven. The laughter that fills our dining room every nig
For The Pack Part Two Nothing Zaya POV This moment should have been joyous. Cheerful. Maybe even Festive. Happiness should have floated through the air as easily as a lifeless leaf during a brush of wind. As easy as a balloon heading toward the clouds. But it wasn’t. It was nowhere near the occasion I thought it would be. The lack of happiness went hand and hand with the lack of sadness. There was no celebration welcoming the news of our first pup. The news of what we made as a couple. No happy hugs. No kisses beneath the sheets. No smiles from friends or family while we try to wrap our heads around the fact that we were about to be parents. But just like there was no celebrating, there were no angry talks or coldness between us either. No crossed exchanges between what should be a happy couple. No fighting about the right way to handle our problem. And worse, not admitting that this problem between us was an actual problem. I hated re