Mila's Pov
I stared in awe as the masculine man came closer to me. He exuded authority and power. He stood tall, his broad shoulders squaring off against the room. The sharp lines of his jawline and chiseled features seemed chiseled by the moon goddess herself. Although his piercing gaze sparkled with anger, it was drawing me in like an ocean.
I know I shouldn't be drooling over a man this way, I couldn't help it. He walked over to me and squinted his eyes. I gulped hard. As if he felt, the bonding, he frowned and froze when our eyes met. He didn't speak a word and left. I stared at his retreating figure, confused. It was obvious he felt the mating bond. Or was it something else? Almost immediately, another man walks in with a smile. "Hello. You're awake," he said, clasping his hands together in delight "Yes, I am. But where am I?" I asked, still confused. "Well, this is Mystic pack, and I am the Beta, Max. And it turns out that you collapsed at the border," he explained. This Max guy doesn't seem all that bad. "Who brought me here," "Well, I did. I couldn't just leave someone who was almost dying out in the open," he replied. "Is the wolf dead?" I asked, feeling somewhat guilty and relieved at the same time. "Don't worry. Those were rogues and they wanted to kill you. I think you crossed their territory or something. They are better off dead anyways," Max said. I nodded and yawned. I was famished. I hadn't eaten anything yet. Max smiled as my stomach growled. "Before I ask you all the questions that need to be asked, let's get you something to eat," he suggested and I half smiled. "That'll be nice," I responded "I'll have the maids bring in food for you," he said. "No. I don't want to stress anyone. I can just go out and get the food myself. I could use a walk to clear the fog in my head," I objected. Although it didn't seem like he liked my idea, he nodded anyway. I felt a little bit relieved as I didn't want to leave here just soon. My mate was here and it was that guy that just came in. I need to know who he is and why he frowned when he felt the mating bond. As we walked, I tried bringing up the conversation with him. "Mystic pack huh?" I began Max paused for a moment without turning around. "Is there a problem with that?" he asked. I bit my lips. I think I'm beginning to bite more than I can chew here. "No. There's nothing wrong. I haven't just expected to be here," He continued walking and I knew better than to continue talking, so I kept mute. We walked over to a long dining hall and Max gestured for me to take my seat, which I did. By now, my stomach was grumbling and I had to make shuffle noises with my feet to distract the noise. Before long, a tray of different dishes was served in front of me and I smiled, satisfied. I started eating so fast I felt my throat would burst open. The dishes were much,I just skipped from one to another. I didn't care about etiquette and all those things that I'd been taught in my previous pack. I just ate like someone who had been starving. Well, technically, I've been starving. I felt a strong pleasant presence in the room and stared at Max. It was obvious he was disgusted by the way I eat, but who cares? They would throw me out of the pack once I was done eating. So I would eat as much as I can so it can sustain me till my next meal. I looked behind me and found the source of the presence. It was him. My second chance mate.He was staring at me as if I was the next thing to a trash can. I knew he was going to reject me, because who wouldn't? Given the way I am eating?
Max stood up abruptly and bowed. Why was he bowing? Wait...Max said he was the Beta. Who was higher than the Beta? It's the... "Hello, Alpha Adrian," Max greeted. Something in me snapped. ************************** Adrian's POV Max came to my study unannounced. It wasn't something he would do. "Is there a problem, Max?" I asked "Kind of. Although not really," he replied, almost inaudible. "What is it?" I asked. "You know you ordered some of our men to catch those rogues that had been stealing from the pack for a while now?" he began I nodded. "So?" "Well, they weren't on standby today and I think the rogues attacked a she-wolf," he explained. I felt my heart skip a beat. How could this have happened? I stood up abruptly. "Was she hurt?" Max nodded. “She is hurt, but not much. She collapsed by the borders. I brought her into the quarters and ordered some maids to tend to her,'‘ he continued. "Let me see her to confirm," I ordered and started walking out, with Max following behind. I walked out of the study toward the quarters. I wasn't a caring man and people feared me. But I wouldn't sit down and watch wolves get injured because of the mistake of the men I implored to do the smallest task. As I neared the door, I felt a great bond and a very soothing fragrance. I knew my mate was in there. I could feel it. I opened the door of the room and saw the most beautiful set of eyes I have ever seen in my life. I felt my heart about to explode. I stared at her and her eyes sparkled with interest. No. I can't have a mate now. This was the worst time for me to have a mate. I frowned and walked over to her. I should be happy that I have finally found my mate. But I was not. I wasn't happy that I had found my mate. I frowned deeper. I could see the confusion written all over her face but I didn't care. I turned around and left.Adrian's POVI hurried back to my study, my heart hammering in my chest. Why would the moon goddess decide to bring a mate to me now? I don't want a mate. Not now, not ever. She wasn't even from this pack. The connection and bond were so strong, if not, I would have said I was assuming things. I decided to come out after calming down. I needed to eat my lunch. I was famished and I knew I couldn't work on an empty stomach. Normally, I would be served in my study, but I already told the kitchen staff that I would be having lunch with my Beta. I wanted to have lunch with Max. It had been a long time we had lunch as friends and not just an Alpha and his Beta stuff. I walked over to the dining room and found her again. Why was she everywhere? She was munching on the food like she had been starving for years. It wasn't a lovely sight to behold. She looked so unkept now that I was looking at her without all the lights dimmed. She stiffed her body as if shivers ran through it. I think she n
Adrian's POVI walked into my study and found Max already waiting for me there. He looked displeased. I walked up to him and sat on my chair. "What seems to be the problem? You are not in a good mood?" I asked.Max gave me one last glance before sighing. "Did you already get rid of her?" I scoffed. I see why he is displeased."And what if I did?" I asked, wanting to see his reaction."How could you do something like that? She's injured and needs proper care," he said, trying to make me see reasons with him. To be honest, I would have gotten rid of her and sent her out of the pack, but I couldn't just send my mate out in the open. Although I wanted to reject her immediately I saw her, but I needed a breeder. And she was the best shot. "She's in one of the rooms," I sighed tiredly "Really? Why did you assign a room to her?" Max asked, seeming suspicious. "Don't panic. What I'm going to say would probably shock you," I warned him. If anybody is going to know about my mate, it shoul
Mila’s PovI stared at his surprised expression. He said he couldn't acknowledge me as his mate. Why then was he surprised? I thought he wanted me as a breeder. I know anybody in their normal sense wouldn't want to be a breeder. But since he is the Alpha and I had nowhere to go, I have no choice but to accept. I don't want to be a rogue. He has agreed to help me prove my father's innocence and he has the power to do so. So I don't think I am making any mistakes right now. "Please cover yourself up," he said, his voice choked. "I thought you wanted a breeder? I am offering myself to you," I said, walking toward him in my unclad form. Of course, I wore my undies. You didn't think I would be stuck naked in front of a man. Although I would do so if he ordered me. I would do anything to prove my father's innocence. I only agreed to be his breeder because he would do anything once he fell for me. I just have to make him fall for me, then he would be wrapped around my fingers."Mila, cove
Adrian PovI was discussing some things with my Aunt Matilda when Mila walked in. She was wearing a flowery dress. I guess I haven't seen her in another dress that's why I thought this one was kinda cute. I saw the look on Max's face when she walked in was funny. It was as if she was amusing to him. He even drew out a chair for her to sit on. So dramatic. If he was feeling bad for her because I said I wasn't going to acknowledge her as my mate, then he was overdoing it. When she saw the wine on the table, she was disappointed. It wasn't obvious, but if one should look closely, they would see she was expecting to see food immediately. She sipped the wine while biting her lips. I think Aunt Matilda must have thought she was a gold digger because she started asking her stupid questions. "Tell me what is making this place magical for you?" she asked her.What would make the place magical? Nothing. It was just a boring place with more royal rules than I can count."Well. Everywhere is b
ADRIAN'S POVWhat the hell did Max just blurt out of his mouth? As much as I didn't want to claim her as my mate, I didn't want to share my breeder with someone else. She is the only one suitable for the job. She couldn't be given to someone else.I stared long and hard at the nonchalant Max."What do you mean by that?" I asked."Adrian. We both know you don't want to claim her. You can take any other she-wolf as your breeder. Why must it be her?" he questioned.I shook my head and walked out of the dining room. I couldn't believe Max would advise something like that. Anyway, I have things to take care of.I walked into my study to find Aunt Matilda sitting on one of the couches. She looked like she had entered one of those serious phases. One look at her and I knew she was going to say something I probably wouldn't like."What brings you to my office?" I asked politely.She rimmed her glasses and gave me the deepest frown I had ever seen on her face. "Who is that lady?" she asked.I
Mila's POV I sat down on my bed in contemplation. It was already late at night but I could not sleep. I stared at the window. I wondered what I could have done that would make Adrian despise me and not acknowledge me as his mate. We hadn't met before, but he seemed not to like me. I wonder what must have caused such an attitude from him.I didn't care. All I want is justice for my father. After that, I wouldn't care if he likes me or not. I would just reject him as my mate. It would be nice to have a roof over my head and not roam around in the forest, where I could be easily attacked by rogues. I don't have the power to fight all the time. Even if I want to fight those rogues, when will it end? Will I keep on fighting till the day I take my last breath? I can't do that. I would do everything within my power to make this Alpha fall for me. Once he falls for me, I am certain he will agree to my every request. I know it might sound selfish but that is the only way I can assure my stay
Mila's POVI opened my eyes with a banging headache. Why was everywhere so bright? Did I fall asleep in his room? I thought I came here to see him because the maid said he requested me."You're finally awake," I heard Alpha's Adrian's voice. I turned toward the voice and saw him walking toward me with a cup in hand. Was he bringing me tea? How would he be kind to bring tea for me? I looked around and realized I was lying on the bed."Sorry, I slept off," I replied, ignoring the fact that I was lying on his bed.He stood in front of me and sat down beside me. "Drink this. It would help you gain strength," I nodded and collected the drink, avoiding eye contact with him. Why wasn't he scolding me? I stared at him confused. He was staring at me with mixed feelings. His eyes spoke of something I couldn't quite speak of. "Why are you staring at me like that?" I asked. He laughed. "What's so funny?" I snapped "Well, it's funny. You're not feeling well and you're here, getting angry a
Adrian's POVI watched her widen her eyes in surprise. I mean why wouldn't she? It's not every day you see an Alpha kneel. Her life was at risk and she didn't know it. She shouldn't be so carefree about anything. If anything happened to her, I was gonna be in big trouble. Big time. And I couldn't afford that happening. She doesn't know what she has done. The box had been in my possession for as long as I could remember. It was passed down to me by my father. It couldn't be opened by anyone even if they tried. And that was a good thing because only the chosen one could open it. And her opening meant she was the chosen one. And each century, there is only one chosen one. But why now? My ancestors hadn't opened Pandora's box because the chosen one wasn't born by that time.The bad part was she was going to transform by midnight. I had read enough books to know all about them. The chosen ones could transform into anything during midnights. The kind chosen ones just transform into their n
Adrian's POV I was getting really angry and rather uncomfortable with Aunt Matilda in my office."What do you see in her?" she asked, her voice laced with disdain.Aunt Matilda had requested to see me in my office after breakfast. She seemed not to be concerned about anything else other than the fact that she needed something from me. Whatever that was, I already knew I was going to say no because her needs were always insufferable."Don't you think you're crossing the line here?" I inquired, my voice cold."Felicia already told me about Reyna's pregnancy," Aunt Matilda began.I raised my brow in disappointment. How did Felicia know Reyna and even about the pregnancy?"Felicia knows Reyna?" I asked"Well, I think she does, seeing how she already knows about the pregnancy," she replied "Well, what about the pregnancy?" I countered."What do you mean by that? Aren't you going to do anything about it?" she enquired."Something like what?" I countered back, my voice cold like ice."You
Mila's POV I walked slowly as I tried to make out the buildings and recall the exact place I was looking for. The passerby didn't seem to pay any attention to me as everyone was busy going through their daily activities. I must not have been paying attention when Felicia and I came here last because I found it hard to locate the route.I stopped by an elderly woman who looked rather strange. "Hello ma'am," I called out slowly but politely She looked up at me without a smile and ignored me.I coughed lightly to gain her attention."I am kinda lost," I continued, hoping she would answer me. Maybe she didn't hear me the first time."What is my problem if you are lose? Many people get lost and missing within this short time and the Alpha ain't doing nothing," she spat.A part of me wanted to leave her alone and continue my journey, but there weren't any other friendly faces. "Can you show me the way to Morticia?" I pleased She looked up at me with disdain."What are you doing looking
Felicia and Amanda waited patiently in the room, waiting for the first break of the door. They held their breaths in anticipation as the doorknob twisted slowly, revealing the satisfactory face of Reyna. She walked in with a sly smile plastered across her face. Felicia stared at Amanda and they both smiled knowingly. "So how did it go?" Felicia was the first to speak Reyna paused for a while as if keeping them both in suspense. "Guess," she said Amanda rolled her eyes. "We weren't there with you, and there's no prediction as to what Adrian might do," Reyna scowled."It's no fun if I tell you that way," she whined Felicia sighed loudly. "Reyna, please," "Fine," Reyna dropped her shoulder in resignation. "I told him, but he neither accepted it nor denied it being his," "So you're saying you failed?" Amanda's questioning voice thundered in the room."Cut her some slacks, will you?" Felicia smiled "It's just a simple task. She would have pestered him till he succumbs to her char
Mila's POV "What do you mean you're pregnant?" Adrian asked, his eyes bulging in shock.I stared at them both as I didn't know what to think at the moment. It felt like a heavy weight was resting on my chest, making me unable to breathe. Adrian glanced from me to her, then to me again. It was obvious he was utterly shocked beyond words. "What do you mean? I mean I'm pregnant," the lady, Reyna, spoke. "How?" he asked again. I almost yelled in annoyance but kept my calm "We had sex," Reyna spoke with a straight face. "Adrian. Is she telling the truth?" I asked, my voice barely audible."Mila, can you please give us a little time?" Adrian requested I stared at him in disbelief. "I should excuse you?" "Mila please don't make things worse. I need to understand what she's saying," he explained.I laughed mockingly. "You mean you don't understand what she's saying?" Adrian gave me one last look and I scoffed. What else is there to say that I haven't heard? It was obvious she was tel
Mila's POV I didn't want to cry. I couldn't let anyone see my weakness. That would give them enough reason to bully me and make my life a living hell in this pack. But as soon as Adrian hugged me and told me to let it out? I found myself collapsing as he held me tight. My body was shaking as tears freely flowed from my eyes."I'm here for you, Mila," Adrian assured, whispering with a gentle voice. I held onto him as if it was the last thing I would do before dying. "You know they are lying right?" I asked, looking up at him with a tear-stained eyes He looked at me for a while and smiled softly. "I am shocked this would make you cry. Of course, I know they are lying. It doesn't even make sense," he mumbled "So you believe me right?" I asked, a ray of hope igniting within me."I'd believe anything you tell me, not anyone else," he confirmed.I felt my heart warm at his statement. I knew he might believe me but I never expected him to fully believe me. "Why didn't you stand up for
Mila and Adrian stood in place as Felicia and Amanda matched to the center of the throne room. They seemed to be shocked as neither of them found their voice to utter a word. Mila couldn't understand why Felicia would want to sabotage her. She knew anything Felicia wanted to say would be something that would put her in trouble at this point"What are you both doing here?" Adrian finally spoke."Well, you invited almost everyone, Your Majesty. And I thought I should come and make this announcement. And thank God Mila is here to witness it. After all, she is the subject of this topic," Felicia declared. "What do you have to say?" Adrian asked, squinting his eyes at both of them. "Well..." Felicia stared and turned to face everyone. "I just found out the strangest thing," she said.She paused for a while and observed the crowd. Their interest seemed to be piqued at this point. "Well, this here is a lady from another pack," she dragged the quiet Amanda in front of her.Mila studied the
Felicia walked up to Amanda's room and knocked. After a few seconds, the door opened, revealing the beautiful redhead."Good morning," Amanda said, staring blankly at Felicia."Good morning to you too," Felicia retorted and made her way inside, even though Amanda didn't want her to come in. "And you are?" Amanda asked, following Felicia, who had made her way to the couch and sat down."My name is Felicia," she replied "Ok..." Amanda replied, staring at her in confusion as she didn't know her and she just barged into her room."Sorry for barging into your room. I didn't want someone to see me. I can't risk it, not with what I have planned," she explained."Which is?" Amanda replied slowly. She seemed to sense Felicia was someone who was going to be useful to her mission in this pack. "Well, let me start from the beginning. You are from wildfire pack right?" she asked.Amanda frowned. She hasn't told anyone she was from the wildfire pack. She had made sure to keep it a secret. Only A
Mila's POV "Why do I have to go with you?" I asked, trying to get an explanation from Adrian. He had woken me up extra early and made me dress up. He wanted me to follow him to the throne room. Why would I do that? If he was having a meeting that early, why did he have to drag me with him?"You are not supposed to ask questions," he ordered."But I can't blindly follow you to the throne room. Isn't it prohibited?" I asked, feeling nauseous at the thought of me being in there with him."I have something to announce and you have to be present," he explained."What do you want to announce and why do I need to be there," I demanded adamantly.He stopped for a moment and stared at me with an amused expression. It looked like he wanted to say something, but instead, he chucked and continued walking. I sucked in a haggard breath as we reached the big door. Adrian turned to give me one last glance. "Once we're inside, make sure to be close to where I can reach for you. There would be an e
Max's full concentration was on the files placed on his table. It was almost midnight, and Felicia was already sleepy. He shook his head as he stared at her. She had been so enthusiastic about finding out more about Mila. But now, here she was sprawled on the bed, sleeping soundly without a care in the world. He flipped from page to page but found nothing interesting about her other than her background and why she wasn't in her pack anymore. According to the file, her father was killed unjustly, and her mate was taken from her by another woman. Her life seemed to be a pitiful one, but here she was, living so carefree. There wasn't a moment since she came to the palace that she was seen wallowing in sadness. Max smiled at her strength. He couldn't help but admire her. Although she looked weak, she was strong emotionally. He had been studying her file for hours but hadn't seen anything suspicious in it. Maybe there was more to her? Or Felicia was just paranoid as she didn't like Mila