Romeo POV
The whole morning, I was working with Nate and Elliot. Those two are unstoppable machines. The work that got behind the whole Paige Luna failure ceremony and finding Stella as my mate was completed one morning. Nate took care of training schedules, patrol rotations, supervisor appointments, and everything concerning pack security. Elliot managed to get further information on the areas where we found financial discrepancies, and personally reviewed the Omega's living facilities, finding out that they were below average and lived in precarious conditions. That was completely unacceptable.
He managed to get in a construction and renovation crew within an hour of making calls and headed toward the areas in need of renovations to get an estimate on the job. Also, he and Nate, decided it would be a good idea
Romeo POVAs soon as I heard her repeat "Yes, honey, you are going to be a daddy" my heart pounded. My body was overwhelmed with emotions.I know the emotions one feels when getting big news like this are usually happiness, joy, and excitement, but in my case, I also felt fear, terror, and anguish.I know Stella must have been confused by my reaction and I honestly believe that I fucked up the blissful moment. I know it is not fair to her. She is becoming a mother. We had been together for a week and a half, it was too soon, but instead of panicking, she was relaxed, she accepted the fact that we would be parents very soon.I, on the other hand, was a mess. My mind was racing when she called my attention. "Honey, is everything OK?" Her soft voice pulled me back to reality. I kissed her forehead and whispered "Yes, sweetheart… Everything is alright."Unfortunately for me, m
Romeo POVI woke up with my mate wrapped around my arms, my hands gently placed over her belly. I was holding the most incredible treasure between my arms. She stirred in her sleep, and gently kissed her head. “Sweetheart, it is time to wake up. We need to go to training, and then I have a couple of meetings…” I whispered, and she nodded, but didn't move, and neither did she open her eyes. I kissed her lips and she smiled, letting out a sigh.She mumbled “I know…”She stood up and walked towards the bathroom only to exit wrapped around a robe and go to the walk-in closet to change into her training outfit. While she changed, I went to the bathroom and got ready. In the end, I wore sports shorts and usually trained shirtless.I took her hand in mine, and together, we walked towards the training field. I looked at her from the corner of my eye, and I couldn't believe how much of an asshole I had been y
Stella POVI was reading the fucking reports that Elliot and Nate did yesterday. Who does this kind of shit? Who has the heart to let our kids without school supplies? Or our orphans without clothing? This is fucked up. I don't want to say it out loud, but where the fuck was Alpha Remus or Luna Mariel?I can't believe that on the outside they seem decent leaders, but digging a little this just speaks loudly of neglect. I am livid, because I have been treated as an Omega for my last 4 years, and I know the struggle and the hard work they do. Most of them sacrifice a lot in order for their kids to have a good education and opportunities in the future. This is unacceptable, especially because the Royal Pack is an example of the rest of the packs. If we treat our elders, kids, and lower ranks poorly… everybody else will follow suit and do the same.“Honey, this is unacceptable, we need to get to the bottom of th
Mariel POVThis is worse than what I could have imagined. How does she know about Eulisses? How much does she know? I need to play it cool because maybe she is just firing away at me to make a mistake.“What are you talking about?” I huffed at her question, she shrugged her shoulders, I was livid about this whole shit, and now she is meddling in my affairs. She is going to end up ruining our plans, and if she keeps going with this, I will have to get rid of her despite Eulisses wanting her for him. While I was thinking about this, she stared at me, like trying to read me.“Like I said, I didn't want to take much of your time,“ She turned around and opened the door, looking my way, she shook her head and walked out, leaving me there, standing up confused and livid.Stella POVI saw her face transform, from the cool and collected woman that I knew to a ragin
Romeo POVMy father lowered his gaze. “Dad? What is going on?” I knew that we were in trouble as soon as my father seemed to have aged 10 years in one minute. He looked embarrassed and ashamed, while my curiosity spiked. I took Stella's hand and walked towards the couch and comfortably sat, waiting for my father to take a seat and start talking.Ashia walked towards the door and looked at the three of us, and announced “I am going to give you some privacy. Call me when you are finished.” I nodded at her and waited for the door to close behind her to look at my father.My father cleared his throat…"OK, son… I will tell you why Ashia believes your mother and my past is chasing you now,” As soon as I heard those words, I braced myself to get a blast from the past.Remus POVAshia put me on the spot, there was no turning back, and I needed
Stella POV“You are weak, you are useless. Nobody will look at you, your mate will be ashamed of you, your wolf-less brat, and he will reject you….” I woke up again with pain in my chest and tears in my eyes. I wished all those things said in my dream were just plain nightmares, but unfortunately, those were also my reality.My name is Stella Hope, the one daughter my parents like to keep hidden to not bring so much shame to the family. As my last name says, they hoped I was someone else’s problem or burden. I never considered myself someone not worthy or different. It was exactly the opposite of that dreadful day that marked my 18th birthday.** Flashback.**“Mom, I am so excited. I can't wait to get my wolf! I know she will be cool and popular like me." I said excitedly, and my mom smiled at my antics. I took a piece of bread, kissed her goodbye, and exited my home, heading towards school.On my way to school, I met my friends Rose and Pete. “Hey, girl! Happy Birthday!” Both yelled w
Stella POVFor the past three years, Paige has been away from home to attend college, and then she found a job in the palace at the Royal Pack. She has improved her skills and excelled in all her activities. I am so proud of her, as well as my parents. Of course, she is the golden daughter, the one that will bring joy and pride to the family, while I was just this wolf-less piece of trash that must be kept hidden, like the family's dirty secret.For a Beta's daughter, it was an honor to be granted the Excellence Medal Distinction from the Royal Pack. We attended the ceremony and my parents were beaming with pride. I witnessed the whole thing from a corner, trying not to interfere like it has been my custom these past years. I loved my family and wished they loved me despite not having my wolf with me... I knew they did, but somehow they struggled to show it... I hoped they could walk in my shoes... I not only felt alone and incomplete by the lack of a wolf, but I also lost the love, c
Romeo POVI met Paige three years ago, I was a year away from graduating from university, and she was just in her first year. The first time I saw her, I thought she was beautiful, but I did not feel any mate pull or see anything special about her. I was disappointed. We became friends and had good chemistry, so I decided to get to know her better... I was trying to keep my options open...I was looking for certain characteristics of the she-wolf that was supposed to be my mate. The prophecy said she came from the Silvercrown Pack and had supernatural strength, speed, and elemental powers. At first, Paige didn't stroke me like someone with those characteristics, but then she started blooming in strength. We trained together, and I discovered her amazing speed, but what made me almost certain she was the she-wolf I was looking for, was that she could muster the ability to handle the elemental power of earth.The prophecy was quite clear.“There would be a She-Wolf, a unique one, the on