Godiva PoV.“Alfonso, I missed you.”I rushed to him like a dog that had just met its master from a long trip. I loved the smell of cheese on his body and the spilled tomato sauce on his apron. With a big smile, Alfonso looked at me until his tears welled up.I had asked Mauricio for permission to engage Alfonso in conversation until another chef could temporarily replace his job. I ordered a pan pizza for us to eat while we chatted.“Is there an important event today?” I asked, after swallowing a slice of pizza.“Yeah, shooting a music video. Mauricio was very happy when one of the famous music producers and model managers contacted him to shoot at this restaurant. He gave a full-time bonus to all the employees just for this day. Do you know Benedetta Darin? She’s a model who will be shooting here,” said Alfonso.“Uhm, never heard of her.” I shook my head vigorously.“Let’s just talk about this beautiful woman. You are getting more and more charming with your new look, Godiva. Are yo
“I need some fresh air.”While in a car, I couldn’t stop thinking about that obnoxious woman. I requested the female driver, Nives, to pull over. I got out of the car and walked to the city park.Two warriors followed me but remained at a distance. I told them not to draw the attention of the people in the park. I discovered a long white painted bench and sat on it.Having always been inside the mansion for a long, it made me miss the days when I would always drive over to the park to rest after delivering pizza. Seeing the boys skateboarding or little girls sulked before their father to buy some sweets was enough to brighten my mood after a long day. While sipping fresh lemonade on a sweltering afternoon, I reviewed the list of orders I had completed and the list of new orders that had arrived on my phone.I was content with the way things were, yet I longed for a normal human life. I was daydreaming about the past when I heard someone shout. I noticed a little girl about four years
“Are you mad at me?”I didn’t speak as I walked towards the closet. Although Pollux followed me, I remained silent without answering. I was still upset with him and Benedetta.Even though I thought I could handle it myself, my heart was still choked up. I didn’t like the way she compared her to me. Even though she was already the past to Pollux, I could still imagine their relationship back then.I picked up my pink pajama suit and turned around. I wanted to ask Pollux to come out of the walk-in closet so I could get dressed. I exhaled harshly when I saw Pollux’s confused-looking face.“At least speak up, Godiva. I’m not my mother who can read other minds. Don’t frustrate me by breaking down like that.” Pollux raised his voice.Pollux approached me. Before he touched my shoulder, I had already taken a step back. I couldn’t look at Pollux’s pleading face like that, but I also wanted him to know that I was mad at him.“I need to get dressed; please come out for a moment, Alpha.”“What?
Pollux PoV.“Humans always piss me off.”I flung myself on the bed roughly. Who the hell is Declan? I was so annoyed that I didn’t want to talk about it anymore.If the matter of Benedetta hadn’t first messed up Godiva’s perception of me, I would have crushed her cell phone. I had a bad feeling about this. Maybe I should find out about that man.I found solace in reading about this matter. Unable to get rid of the thought of Godiva, I just flipped through the pages of the book until one page was torn out.I decided to take a warm bath. An hour passed with me grumbling in the hot bathtub.When I came out of the bathroom, I heard Castor calling me. He had returned from monitoring the warrior alliance. I pulled a pair of pants from the walk-in closet and put them on.“What about the alliance?” I asked as I flopped down on the bed.[Good. Alpha Elmer recommended one of his warriors who works in government intelligence, and I will pull Riddick to cooperate with him. Only Riddick, the werew
Godiva PoV.I didn’t want to see anyone today. After our mating session, my stomach felt sick. Why did Pollux do that to me?I curled up on the bed. Still wrapped in my bathrobe, I was very reluctant to wear the clothes I had taken from the walk-in closet earlier. I didn’t want to think about it and tried to forget it by closing my eyes.I woke up too early because I heard Pollux’s delirious voice in the next room. I had no idea; I couldn’t tell the difference between Pollux’s authentic voice being delirious or his voice being connected through the mind link. Hearing his screams, I was sure that he was having a nightmare.I seem to understand. Pollux is probably still angry with me for last night, so he did that to me. Damn it! He always occupied my mind.“I think he’s jealous of Declan. By the Moon Goddess, he was always so unpredictable.”I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. With one hand still holding my stomach, I decide to get out of bed. As soon as I got up, I saw blood stai
Pollux PoV.“I’m such an idiot!”How could I even go and leave Godiva to her misfortune? I thought I would relieve my worries by going to the club, as well as a routine visit to work. I was wrong to think that everything would be fine and that Godiva would recover on her own.It was surprising when Benedetta came to the club and tried to seduce me. If my cell phone hadn’t rung at that moment, I might have lost control of myself again. Alcohol and Benedetta had made me a different person for a while.On the way to the hospital, I didn’t stop glancing at the clock on my wrist. The urban area was still crowded with people going back and forth in their vehicles, so running would be useless.“Can’t it go any faster?” I asked Nives, who was pulling the transmission switch.“The traffic is really heavy, Alpha. The car is stuck in the middle.”Then I called Godiva, assuming that she might have woken up. I felt relieved when Cian informed me that Godiva and the baby inside her were saved.I ma
Castor PoV.“How could you do this to us, Pol?”I was lying on the muddy ground. The raindrops that dripped on my face seemed to add to the misery I was feeling right now. My knuckles are still bleeding after hitting Pollux’s face so hard.There was nothing more I could do or we could do. We searched all day for Godiva, but couldn’t find her. It was as if the earth had swallowed our Luna and covered her tracks with pouring rain.‘Forgive us, Moon Goddess. Pollux and I could not take good care of your daughter.’The exhaustion I was in at the moment had blocked my mind from thinking clearly. Both of us dueled fiercely until our bodies were equally exhausted. Neither of us won because Pollux didn’t fight me and chose to let me beat him up.As his brother, I felt so angry and sorry for him, but Blake burned my emotions to take them out to Pollux. For whatever reason, the gaping chasm opened by Pollux made me want to jump in and leave everything behind.“I’m sorry, Cas.”I was silent. Doz
Godiva PoV.“What is your reason, Trisha?”I looked deep into her eyes. I sympathized she had remained with me until this moment. Her loyalty was unwavering despite the sadness on Trisha’s face I couldn’t understand the reason behind.I sipped a warm latte at a cafe that I had never visited before. The dim light seemed to accompany us on our escape. There was only one waiter who was mopping the floor this morning.Trisha only drank mineral water, and I ordered lasagna to replenish her energy. I thought it would keep her energized after our run out of Burze town. We got extra fries from the cafe, which I only ate because Trisha refused the food.“I will always serve and accompany you, Luna Godiva.” That was the only answer I ever heard from her.I moistened my throat, then spoke, “Ah, about that—let’s compromise, not to mention my status after this. I’m not Moonpack Luna anymore. You call me by my name, and you’re my friend now—especially in a public place like this. Understood?”My vo
One Year Later…Pollux POV.“Keep quiet, or I’ll scratch your butt.”Declan grumbled beside me as we made our way through the damp, moldy corridor. It was ironic; just an hour ago, he was practically begging to join me on this mission. Now, he was whining like a cockroach begging to be squashed. I extended my claws and waved them in front of his face just to mess with him.“I’m not scared of you, Melucci,” Declan said, sticking his chin out defiantly and leaning closer.“Oh, so you’ve grown some courage now?” I smirked.“I’m a snitch. Got a problem with that?”I could’ve snapped back, but I was a man of my word. Godiva, my mate, had made me promise not to cause trouble with Declan before we set out. This vampire-hunting lunatic, with his unique immunity to vampire venom, was a valuable asset to the Moonstone pack. I had to tolerate him, no matter how tempting it was to claw his smug face.Six months ago, Castor and I stumbled across Declan in the Chiri Forest near my mother-in-law’s t
Godiva PoV.“Go to hell, bitch!”I hurled Kayleigh’s head into the roaring flames. Satisfaction coursed through me after I tore her apart five minutes ago. I had deliberately kept her alive to deal with her personally. Knowing she was the reason Castor was injured, I wouldn’t let her go, not even if it meant facing her again in the afterlife.The Moonstone warriors and our allies gathered around the mountain of vampire corpses. As dawn peeked over the horizon, their bodies turned to ash, carried away by the wind.The howls of wolves echoed through the air, announcing our victory. Yet, despite our triumph, I was still unsettled by the fact that some vampires had escaped, including Virgil. It wasn’t impossible they’d return one day to seek revenge for their crushing defeat.“Alvise sent word that the twins are fine, but they keep asking for their mother,” Castor said beside me as Pollux and I supported him down the cliff.“They didn’t ask about their father. I’m offended,” Pollux clicke
Pollux PoV.I heard a loud thud. When I opened my eyes, I saw Castor clawing at the face of one of the pale-blonde men. The man was sprawled on the ground, with Castor’s wolf form pinning his legs and arms.I saw bloodied fangs in Castor’s mouth. In less than a minute, Castor severed the man’s neck with his bites. He threw the man’s head to the ground right in front of me.[Watch out!]Before I could turn to see what was happening, Castor leaped at a woman clad in a tight black leather outfit with flowing straw-blonde hair. Castor’s fight with her gave me just enough time to stand.[Find Godiva! I can sense her presence.] Castor yelled at me.With all my strength, I forced my legs to move. Castor bit the calf of the woman who was trying to approach me. I had to find Godiva, but everything felt blurry, and I couldn’t pinpoint her whereabouts. I heard Castor commanding me to run.Was Godiva still alive?I ran as fast as I could. Occasionally, I looked back to check on Castor. I saw him
Godiva PoV.“Where am I?”As far as my eyes could see, there was only an endless ocean below. From where I sat, the horizon was painted with hues of orange, contrasting against the darkening sky. The sound of seagulls above accompanied my curious gaze as I took in my surroundings.“Twilight evenings are truly beautiful.”Turning my head, I saw a man with tan skin and shoulder-length brown hair. His slightly graying beard hinted at his age, and his deep voice carried the weight of experience.Life?The thought triggered a memory. The last thing I remembered was Castor Melucci cradling my body in his strong arms, tears brimming in the Alpha’s eyes.“Am I dead?” I finally broke my silence, my voice trembling.“Yes and no.”“What do you mean?”“It depends entirely on you. My wife always spoke in riddles, and I suspect she has done the same to you.”Hearing his words, I tilted my head in confusion, my brows furrowing. 'How does he know my mother?'“You must be full of questions, aren’t yo
Pollux PoV.I saw Godiva standing silently, her gaze unreadable as she faced us. Her body radiated a power I had never seen before, amplified by her Luna’s Tone. It made her immovable, untouchable.As Alpha, I was utterly paralyzed, trapped by an invisible force emanating from her. She glanced at me briefly, her expression an unspoken warning: ‘don’t interfere’. I knew how stubborn she could be, but this time, I wanted to break through that resolve.I wanted to fight by her side, to tear apart that blonde vampire flaunting his petty betrayal like it was some grand tragedy. I struggled against the invisible bonds, but it was useless. If I could’ve moved, I would’ve snapped the neck of her so-called former cousin without hesitation. A vampire now, his smug grin only fueled my rage.Even as a human, he was a nuisance. Now, as one of the undead, his presence was unbearable. I had already begged Godiva to ease the effects of her Luna’s Tone on me, but she refused. She insisted this was her
“Do it quickly, I can still hold them off!”Pollux had fully shifted into his wolf form as the vampire lunged at him from the front. His fangs and claws dug into the vampire’s shoulders, fighting with a ferocity that made me want to assist him immediately. But my hands needed to stay where they were, palms open, channeling energy to destroy the blood crystal floating before me.The sounds of battle around me were a constant distraction. The snarls, the clash of teeth against teeth, and the howls of wolves reverberated through the air. My fists clenched tightly, my jaw locked. But then, a commanding voice rang through the mind link, cutting through my turmoil. It was Alpha Castor’s order.“Focus, Luna Godiva. That’s the only way.”I nodded silently, regaining my concentration. With a measured breath, I extended my hands further. The blood crystal in front of me quivered, almost as if resisting the power I was pouring into it.“With the power of the Moon Goddess, I, Luna Godiva, call up
“What the hell?!”I woke up on a stone floor, and my eyes widened in disbelief as I took in the surrounding view. A vast expanse of grass stretched endlessly, under a blue sky dotted with white clouds. Instinctively, I rubbed my eyes, trying to clear my vision.Pollux woke up next, swearing even more colorfully than I had. He jumped to his feet on the stone slab where we had slept, ruffling his hair in frustration. He growled as he scrambled to gather his scattered clothes.“Do gods always play tricks on their creations? I only complained to you, Godiva, because she’s your mother. Who else am I supposed to complain to? I hate being dirty like this!”“Be quiet. What if my mother hears you?”“Let her hear me. She should know that werewolves don’t always have to…”Before Pollux could finish his sentence, the stone beneath us trembled. Cracks spread rapidly in the direction of where he stood. I leapt away just in time as the vibrations stopped. It seemed like a warning from my mother, rea
“This is my destiny.” For a few minutes, we sat in silence. My mind wandered to the battlefield between werewolves and vampires. All the howling, the breaking of bones, and the tearing of claws spun like a fantasy movie I had once seen, where the vampires ultimately lost.Could that ever happen? Even though it was my wish now, sacrificing my own life made my heart sink. Questioning my destiny, my mother felt immature. I wanted to prove myself worthy of being her daughter. Pollux turned to face me, his hand reaching out as if to touch me, but he stopped, keeping the distance between us. “I know what you’re thinking, sweet pea. But it might not be you. We don’t know the full story yet, do we? Look at the carvings; the images are fading.” I also noticed the carving of the silver wolf was incomplete. All I could see was a speck of bright red, like a flame. I rubbed it with my finger, but it revealed nothing. My thoughts remained clouded, the carving only intensifying my unease. Final
Godiva POV“Who are you?”With one hand resting on the stone floor, I crouched, keeping my head raised to focus on the silver flame in front of me. Through the faint light, I discerned a solid figure within the flame, a faint outline I could penetrate with my vision.“Mother.”Gradually, the silver flame dimmed, revealing the figure of a woman with long silver hair that matched my own. I immediately bowed deeply, awaiting her response. The sound of movement came from behind me, followed by Pollux, who also bowed beside me.“Vigilance is vital for wolves. That’s why I endowed you with senses a hundred times sharper than those of any other shapeshifters in this world.”“Greetings, Moon Goddess. Forgive me, Mother. It won’t happen again.”“Hello, Mom, Mother-in-law, Selene.” Pollux glanced at me but maintained his bowed posture. “How should I address her, Luna Godiva?”I was equally perplexed and merely shook my head. This was their first meeting, and I had no guidance for Pollux on how