Jayden's POV."They have no right to be angry at me for cherishing the woman that the Moon Goddess chose for me," I sneered in irritation."They were the same people who ridiculed me for being a mateless Lycan king!" I raised my voice. "They called me incomplete and weak for not having a Luna that can produce a potential heir when I die or step down!""I have a mate now, and they are still complaining. What exactly do they want from me? I'm so fucking tired of this shit.""Jay, they aren't angry that you have a mate. They are not just happy that she is an omega," Ryker muttered, making me more angry. "She's still a person, and an intelligent one at that. She is compassionate and—" Ryker cut me off, "Jay, we have to be realistic here. The council does not care about that. They are more concerned about your reputation and how it affects them!""Tonia being a good person will not help your reputation. Once the other Alphas find out that she's a nobody, they are going to target her. She
Tonia's POV."I want you to punch that bag harder!" Ryker commanded.We had been training since Jayden left."Chihuahua, punch that bag harder!"I glared at him and punched the punching bag as fast and hard as I could."That is the spirit. Now, I want you to imagine that the punching bag is my face," He teased."Say no more!" I smirked and hit the bag so hard that it suddenly had a tear."Woah, I just tore the bag a bit," I laughed, showing it to him."I never knew you hated me so much. Oh, my poor face," He let out a fake cry.I rolled my eyes and laughed.Ryker had been very funny to me lately. He wasn't that obnoxious fool who kept bashing everything about me. I was starting to like him as a friend."You have become so much better in such a short period, I must say that I'm..."I thought he was going to compliment me, but he was still a nasty bastard."I must say that I'm disappointed. I expected you to perform much better!" He said sarcastically. "I think Jayden has been pampering
Tonia's POVSweat rivered down my back as I ran around the kitchen. I had spent nearly the entire day here, trying to make sure the food was perfect.Today wasn't just any other day. It was the final farewell rites for the late Alpha as well as the eve of the official crowning ceremony for my husband, Logan Scott, as the new Alpha of Phoenix Pack.I really couldn't trust the pack maids to do a good job at preparing the meal of my husband's family on such a big day, so I did it myself.Over the years, all my efforts to impress them had always gone unnoticed since they only saw me as the 'wolfless' omega who slithered her way into their prestigious family. However, today I wanted to blow their minds off.At the beeping sound of my phone, I quickly brought down the chicken broth from the stove and went over to the counter to get my phone.It was a message from my best friend, Olivia: [Are you pregnant?] it read and my mind emptied for a split second. The truth is, since my first miscarri
Tonia's POVI froze, unsure of what exactly she meant by that. Wicked amusement flickered in her eyes and I could immediately tell she wasn't as innocent as she was pretending to be."Well, he's not an object that you can borrow!" I told her flatly. "Feel free to ask him, if you want to spend more time with him!"She didn't miss the ice that laced my words and a frown creased into her face, just before she closed the little space between her and Logan.She stood on her toes, wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "Logan, could I really spend more time with you." She asked so sweetly, slanting a snide smirk at me.Logan didn't even think twice as he said. "Sure, Lisa. Anything for you."I felt as though he literally pulled my heart out, tossed it to the ground, and stomped over it. How could he say that to her right in front of me— his wife? It was just as though I were invisible to him.He hadn't even responded to my greetings.Unable to hold my tears any longer, I raced out of t
Tonia's POVI needed someone to squeeze at my arm because I couldn't actually assimilate what I had just seen. My legs faltered and I had to grip the door frame for support.Logan noticed me then and an expression of guilt washed over him as he quickly stood up and started towards me.He reached out to touch me but I stepped several inches backwards. With a shuddering breath, I turned sharply to run but his hands grabbed my shoulder and he swiftly pressed me to the wall outside the room and sit the door behind us."I was only consoling her!" He gave the understatement of the year. "Lisa is still traumatized about the rape and all. She started crying and I didn't know what to do."I wasn't even sure anything he was saying was sinking in. My vision had turned blurry with tears but I pushed it back with all the strength left in my body. I couldn't break down now. Not yet!"Kissing your fated mate doesn't mean anything to you, is that what you mean?" I yelled but it only came out as a bro
Tonia's POVMy lips quivered slightly as I felt the dark and domineering aura exuding from his body. Alpha male. Carnal energy!But how did he get access to the Royal bar? A rogue? My heart beat faster as I stepped a few inches backward, immediately thinking of how to either escape or haul something at him.However, to my horror—and moon goddess, be merciful— excitement, he strode towards me. I quickly turned to run, but he blocked my path.Gosh! How did he move so fast? I swallowed hard as his scent intoxicated my senses. He lowered his head towards my ear and breathed."You look so hot. Did you come here to seduce me?"Either it was the alcohol messing up with my brain badly, I couldn't say. But his breath fanning my face sent a rush of desire through my veins."I think I came to the wrong room," I said, unsure of if I was making any sense. "I'll leave now."I sidestepped him but he snagged at my wrist and pulled me flush against his body."I never said you should go." He said, pred
Tonia's POV. Did King Jayden just call her inferior? I had to hold back a laugh at his choice of words."Excuse me? I am his mate!" Lisa spat, looking offended by his words."Mate? What am I missing here?" King Jayden asked, sounding confused."King Jayden, it's more complicated than you think and I don't want to concern you with family matters," Logan bowed slightly again.Family matters indeed! If he wanted to keep this situation private, he wouldn't bring her to such a public function while leaving me out of it all.King Jayden suddenly tightened his grasp around me and my breath became uneven."I'm pretty concerned about your behavior. You have a wife and also a mate, but isn't it a bit disgraceful that you would bring her instead of your wife who has been married to you for years? She deserves to be at your side, but I guess you don't deserve her."I glanced up at King Jayden and was touched by his words because I never thought of things that way. I had supported Logan through
Tonia's POV.I gasped at his words, he said them with such authority that I was tempted to say yes.I didn't want to see them anymore but I didn't want to cause more drama either."No, I don't want that. I just want them away from me." I responded and I could feel my heart beating fast. "You heard her," King Jayden turned his gaze to them.He lowered his gaze again and laid another kiss on my hand. My cheeks reddened as his lips nibbled on my skin. The fact that he was doing this in front of everyone made me so...so..."King Jayden, you shouldn't get handsy with someone else's wife!" Logan snapped, his voice laced with jealousy.I glanced at him and felt even more irked. How dare he try to act like he had any right to make demands?"You're one to talk, Logan," King Jayden chuckled mockingly.A furrow appeared between Logan's brows. He was pissed that King Jayden kept calling him by his name and disrespecting him over and over while he had to endure it all."I'm only saying the truth.
Tonia's POV."I want you to punch that bag harder!" Ryker commanded.We had been training since Jayden left."Chihuahua, punch that bag harder!"I glared at him and punched the punching bag as fast and hard as I could."That is the spirit. Now, I want you to imagine that the punching bag is my face," He teased."Say no more!" I smirked and hit the bag so hard that it suddenly had a tear."Woah, I just tore the bag a bit," I laughed, showing it to him."I never knew you hated me so much. Oh, my poor face," He let out a fake cry.I rolled my eyes and laughed.Ryker had been very funny to me lately. He wasn't that obnoxious fool who kept bashing everything about me. I was starting to like him as a friend."You have become so much better in such a short period, I must say that I'm..."I thought he was going to compliment me, but he was still a nasty bastard."I must say that I'm disappointed. I expected you to perform much better!" He said sarcastically. "I think Jayden has been pampering
Jayden's POV."They have no right to be angry at me for cherishing the woman that the Moon Goddess chose for me," I sneered in irritation."They were the same people who ridiculed me for being a mateless Lycan king!" I raised my voice. "They called me incomplete and weak for not having a Luna that can produce a potential heir when I die or step down!""I have a mate now, and they are still complaining. What exactly do they want from me? I'm so fucking tired of this shit.""Jay, they aren't angry that you have a mate. They are not just happy that she is an omega," Ryker muttered, making me more angry. "She's still a person, and an intelligent one at that. She is compassionate and—" Ryker cut me off, "Jay, we have to be realistic here. The council does not care about that. They are more concerned about your reputation and how it affects them!""Tonia being a good person will not help your reputation. Once the other Alphas find out that she's a nobody, they are going to target her. She
Jayden's POV.I parted hug and gave her another smile. I wanted her to know how much I loved her, so when she eventually finds out about my grandfather's opposition, she wouldn't doubt me."Let's go," I muttered and held her hand.l could never get tired of holding her.I was determined to do it for the rest of my life.We left the mansion and headed to the cinema. When we arrived there, we got our popcorn and drinks.I wasn't able to focus on the movie,I just kept staring at her. She looked so cute while filling her mouth with the popcorn. "This movie is funny," She laughed. "It is," I nodded, smiling behind my mask. I watched her every expression throughout the movie, loving each one of them. Meanwhile, she devoured her snacks along with mine. I wouldn't deny that this was the best movie night ever."The movie was so much fun," She laughed as we walked out of the cinema."I did not expect it to be that exciting," She added, swinging my hand back and forth in excitement.She see
Tonia's POV. I was shaken by his sinister words. I didn't expect him to be so direct."Sir, I do not need your money," I refused, still being respectful.He laughed darkly, "Are you sure about that? because it seems like you have a knack for jumping from one Alpha to another."I felt instantly insulted. "My relationship with Alpha Logan was only ruined because of his infidelity and—"He interrupted, "So, are you using my grandson as a rebound or some backup plan?""Sir, that is not it. Jayden is my mate...""He is your mate because he told you that. You don't even know whether he's telling you the truth!" He sneered. "If you are too weak and useless to recognize something as little as a mate bond, then you're seriously not worthy to be his Luna."I knew something like this would happen, but I wasn't prepared enough for it."Sir, I might not have a wolf or a status, but..."He cut me off again, "I'm happy that you're aware of your position. You made a huge mistake getting involved w
Tonia's POV."What is the problem?" I asked as his expression changed."There is no problem," He denied and kept his phone back into his pocket.I knew he was lying. Something must have happened between him and his grandfather. I hoped they didn't disagree because of me."Antonia, do you want to sleep now?" He suddenly asked."Yes, I'm very tired," I nodded."Alright, let's go in." He held my hand. We walked back into the room, and I looked around. "This room is very beautiful," I commented with a smile.The room wasn't just beautiful, but its design was also archaic and elegant"Yes it is," He agreed with me."I will sleep on the couch."He let go of my hand and turned towards the couch. "Wait!" I held his hand. "That couch doesn't look comfortable.""I will manage,"He smiled, trying to reassure me. I didn't want him to manage such an uncomfortable space. This was his family's house, and all he should get is comfort."I don't want you to sleep there," I refused, pulling him towar
Jayden's POV."Alpha?" I let out a laugh.I wondered how he got my number, but I guess that I already knew why.I stood up and walked closer to the balcony's railings. I did not want to wake Antonia up if she was already asleep."How can you still call yourself an Alpha? Aren't you pathetic?" I mocked."I didn't call to bicker with you, you fucking bastard!" He growled over the phone."I know that you manipulated my private investigator into giving me a wrong information, but it was quite dumb of you to think that such nonsense would hold me back!" He sneered arrogantly."Logan, I'm not interested in your barking! I just want you to forget about Antonia," I demanded, trailing my fingers on the railings."Are you mad? What gave you the right to tell me that while keeping my wife from me?"I retorted in anger, "Wife? I think you must be suffering from amnesia because you don't have a wife. Antonia is mine and you better get that into your thick skull!""How dare you even call her your w
Jayden's POV."Sir, you have controlled every part of my life, but I will not let you meddle in my love life!" My grandfather had always had his way. He only allowed me to do things that he thought were right.He was the one who made me so keen on the pack that I didn't have any time for myself or my family. It was only when Antonia walked into my life that I became more interested in other things. I didn't want that to change. I wanted to keep teaching her how to play the piano. I wanted to keep cooking with her. I wanted to keep doing my favorite things with her."Jayden, you cannot disobey me." He snarled, pulling me out of my thoughts"I have obeyed you all my life, but it's different this time," I retorted,refusing to surrender. "I love Antonia and I'm not going to let anyone separate us." "Separate you? Will you stop being delusional?" He thundered, hitting his cane against the floor. "You are two different people. The first error of hers was being a common werewolf. They a
Jayden's POV. I didn't know what got into me two days ago. I wished that I had kept those words to myself. Antonia had refused to look me in the eyes after that day. She had not been really avoiding me, but it felt like we were far apart even though we trained and spent time together. "I'm ready," I heard her voice.I snapped out of my thoughts and turned back to see a complete goddess.My jaw dropped and I couldn't stop staring at her beautiful body in that gorgeous evening dress."You look so beautiful in black. I have never seen anyone look so dazzling," I commented, completely smitten by her."Thank you," Her rosy cheeks grew redder than ever, but she looked away again. I moved closer to her, and held up her chin."Can you stop avoiding my eyes? please..." I whispered, looking into her honey-brown eyes."I wasn't avoiding you," She shook her head slightly.I sighed, "You were. I know that you must have been shocked by what I said, especially after you told me about your bound
Tonia's POV."You should refrain from talking about my grandfather like that!" Jayden snapped."I am only saying the truth," Ryker shrugged, pocketing his hands."Your old man is a piece of work, and he never liked me—""For obvious reasons," I blurted out. "You're still throwing jabs, huh? You think that only you can play that game," He glared at me."Ryker, Grandfather is just old-fashioned and sentimental about things, but he's...he's...a good person," Jayden stammered.I had hardly heard Jayden stammer. He had always been quick witted.But just now, he stammered and his voice changed a bit.I wondered whether his grandfather was a real psychopath like Ryker had said."Antonia, please don't mind what he says. My grandfather is just a bit outdated but he's going to treat you well, I promise," He pulled me out of my thoughts."I understand you," I nodded."I am sure that Ryker is just trying to scare me." "I am not trying to make you scared or anything, I'm just trying to prepare yo