A lot of things kept wavering through Dante's mind. He wanted to ask so many questions concerning his mom, her sibling and any other relative that might come from that side. This meant that he was half human and half wolf. A rare combination. He had the upper hand here. He could easily live here without getting dictated. Wow! That was one hell of a secret his family kept. He was still very much angry at his grandfather for killing his mum. Who knew if she would have been alive until now."Who else knows about this great history of ours?""No one else except myself. Everyone who had knowledge about it was killed by your grandfather.""How come you are still alive?""Because I never existed in the first place. Your father entrusted everything here to me, immediately he sensed what was about to happen. I had to stay here and manage the affairs of the companies, establishments and enormous wealth.'"When you say wealth, does that mean that we are rich here?""Very."Taking a deep breath,
Jake stepped out of the vehicle holding out his arm for Freya who immediately joined him, linking her arms to his. If not that Jake rented the entire place, cameras would be flashing in their faces and most people would mistake them for a celebrity couple at how glamorous they looked.This happened to be one of the most spectacular and expensive restaurants in Oklahoma. It was located close to a seaside, with a beautiful sitting area donned with white and red roses. Thousands of candles were lit in every corner. On their table, they had their played and cutleries wrapped in white and red napkins too. The fresh air and calm waves made the environment peaceful.Freya, seeing such a beautiful and romantic site, her mouth dropped open. "You might catch a fly," Jake joked."Huh?" "I am talking about you leaving your mouth open. Close it, so you don't swallow a fly." Kissing on the lips, "come. We have to explore the entire night," Jake said, leading her to their seat.Settling down, a vi
Dante kept being grumpy with all the explanations Declan gave him. He was trying to clarify the shares, different companies and assets he had. So far, there were twenty sub-companies, five major companies and a net worth of five billion dollars. Don't even get started on the cars, private jets and houses. They were uncountable."You talk about a restaurant and hotel being our major investment. Why would my father ever go into those?""It wasn't your father's idea, but your mother's. She was so passionate about feeding and housing people. Within a year of establishing them, they were already doing so well."Whenever his mother's name was mentioned, Dante got so emotional and wanted to feel some kind of connection with her. He forever hated being motherless. If he could turn back the hands of time, he would do that for the sake of his mother. Yes, he was overwhelmed with his father's demons and training but, his mother's heart battled them all."Take me to both. I want to see what they
After their romantic date filled with giggles and smooching, Freya suggested they extend the night by going for a walk. Happily, they linked hands and began taking a stroll along the roaring ocean, enjoying the cool air and peaceful night."OKAY, I have to ask. What are you doing?" Her face scrunched while she watched him bend down for the second time that evening to pick up a rock and shove it in his pocket."Oh, just a tradition we did with my family," he explained. He looked away and huffed a laugh.She watched him, intrigued by the soft curve of his lips as he thought over whatever this family tradition was. The night sky slowly dropped in the sky as the night turned darker, giving the stars a comfortable zone to sparkle like the perfect backdrop behind his broad chest encased in his expensive suit. His pale complexion made himlook more gorgeous and more American than Freya, and yet, he still stood out as unique among the straggling individuals; couples and tourists around the be
His eyes dropped to her chest, and she applauded her choice to wear the lacy bra that made her breast perky. And there was no hiding how the way he looked at her hardened her nipples to desperate peaks."Before you met me, did you have past relationships?""A few. But was never stable.""How about vacations?""A few. Some were with Grandpa.""Maybe a few trips with all the women you've been with?" she asked, trying to make herself believe that Jake probably swooped women away to seduce them, only to leave them. Maybe she'd crave him less if she actually thought he truly was the man who would give his life in exchange for his.Instead of a fond smile about his travels like she expected, he snorted."Hardly.""What? Didn't make freaky memories while away?""Oh, no, Freya. I could have had anyone with me," he said, confidence dripping from his words."So, why not take them?"The arrogant smirk faded, and he studied her again, this time like he was curious and not like he could see throug
Dante wanted to dump the blame on the fact that he went on for days without sex. He needed to find someone who could fulfill his hunger and stand his strength during sex.He turned to Declan, who was typing furiously on his phone, and said, "I need a hookup for the night.""You need to start sorting out the pilled paper works before your relocation to Seattle. I think the Headquarters will do better if you are there to handle things. Although you are still unfamiliar with the business, it would cost no harm if you start already," Declan finished.Sighing, "I hope you didn't just ignore my request by starting a conversation about the company. Are you hard of hearing? I just said that I need a hookup.""Alpha Dante, Ian," Declan called out. "There are so many things you are yet to know. One is, you can't just put your member in any hole except that of your mate. Especially if you are preparing for the purification ritual. The one that will turn you into a true Alpha. Having sex will only
The taxi pulled up in front of a five-star suite. Nefline couldn't keep her hands to herself. She kept whispering sweet-nothing to Dante, who seemed to be distracted. Dante got them checked into the most expensive unit. He could barely hold it together. Was waiting to explode, releasing the stress that has been building for a while."Time for more elusiveness," Nefline thought to her drunk self. "I better shower. Doing so will put me in a sexier mood."He clasped her elbow with a warm, strong hand. "We are not an item. Don't misunderstand the situation. This is fun and nothing more. No emotions. No romance. And definitely no entanglement."Nefline's back shot straight as if she'd been jolted, and unfamiliar sensations radiated through her body. A rush of heat mixed with shivers? Before she turned back to him, she masked her look of bewilderment. He didn't mask his. His eyes had narrowed, his lips parting. "If that is not okay with you, let us quit before this gets any deeper." He rele
They kept quiet, linking hands as they walked to where the car was parked. Jake opened the car door for Freya, who looked up at him with love before settling down. Jake joined him afterward."This was a beautiful night. Thank you for making it worthwhile," Jake murmured against her ear, brushing her knuckles."Anything for my baby. I promise to create only happy memories with you and nothing more.""I like the sound of that.""I have one final surprise for you.""Oh, wow. Shoot," Freya giggled."I have arranged for you to move down to Seattle. It will give you a better opportunity. As much as I hate the idea of sending you miles away from me, I think that is the one place that holds a better chance than Oklahoma. You've potentials which this city is swallowing up.""I don't want to be away from you. I hate it.""Me too. But, it is for the best. We will find a way to make it work. Moreover, we won't be apart. I will visit regularly, and you will do the same. We will communicate and fill
A two-year-old boy held Freya's hand, his tiny fingers wrapped around hers. He looked exactly like Dante, with Freya's kind eyes. The little folk tried taking fast strides as he walked with Freya. “Archer Blue Dante, come on, slow down. You know you have shorter legs,” Freya spoke to the boy as if he was an adult.The little boy, as if reading meaning into his mother's scolding, pouted his lips and froze. Freya bent to his level and swooped him off his feet, tickling the sweet boy. He writhed and struggled in her hold before she slouched him over her shoulder once more.She was taking a stroll through the pack house, heading for the prison. Today was the visiting day for prisoners, and she always took out time to visit them, especially the Tahilas. Under Freya, that system was reformed. Tahilas were now prisoners who committed acts like treason, murder, rape, and domestic violence. Yes, she didn't want any negative strings in her kingdom. Even with that, she visited them, made sure the
Months later…Freya was dressed in a blue princess gown with diamonds around the waist region and a crown on her head. A baby boy was draped over her arms, dressed in white and sleeping peacefully. A soft knock on the door and it was opened.“Are you ready?” Dante asked, leaning to kiss Freya. He was dressed in black trousers, a white shirt with black cloaks and a crown. His had more pearls in red than that of Freya.Looking at them, the baby in Freya's arms looked like a replica of Dante except for his eyes. They screamed that of Freya. He was so beautiful and innocent.“Yes, I am, Daddy,” Freya added with a chuckle.“Keep doing that, and we won't make it to our own Coronation, Luna. Don't be naughty. Our son is here.”These past months have been filled with peace, love, and growth for Freya and Dante. Ariel and her dad had been imprisoned along with the followers of Ares who survived. The Blood Moon pack had also merged into one, with Dante ruling. All the supporters who fought besid
Freya and Dante lay dead as Dante's men arrived. Theo was growling with anger. The survivors looked as good as dead. Injured in all parts of their bodies, they were bleeding. Hope was lost.“We have to take them back to the pack house. We can't leave our Alpha here like a common rogue. Now that Ares has killed him, Ares would be regrouping to attack the GrandAlpha and our side of the pack. He would completely want to take control of the Blood Moon pack,” Oswald said.Wyatt, with tears streaming down his eyes, reached for Dante in a bid to pay his respect. Seeing how Dante and Freya's blood has gathered in a pool, he wept harder. It was like a trail of wine which found its fountain and then formed a circle, except it was their blood.“I hope we win this war and your sacrifices are not in vain,” he whispered.Standing to return to the others, something happened.The moon, which was only, but a hint, came to be full, shining lavishly at where the blood had gathered. The whooshed and calm
Dante examined Freya's neck and saw that the rope didn't do much damage. He scooped her up and tried carrying her back to the car but was intercepted by Ares who he hadn't noticed his presence.He slashed Dante's knees with his claws. “Leaving the party already?” he queried.Groaning as he held firmly onto Freya, careful not to drop her. “I would love to stay, but my Mate is unwell. A bastard messed with her.”Again Ares advanced towards him, but Dante was rapid to move out of the but he got pricked with a syringe instead. Dante turned to see the source of his pain, and there stood Bryant Bryce, the Alpha of Dark Pack. From the dizziness Dante was fighting, he had injected him with silver mixed with wolfsbane.Dante began to cough. “I knew you were too much of a pussy to be working alone. I never knew that you would join with the weak ones just to take what's not yours. Bryant, you took your opportunity well.” “Let's say that I seize power when the time is right,” Ares said.Freya wa
After the attack, Dante declared a few days to serve as a recuperating time for his people. The dead were buried with their loved ones in constant mourning, and the injured were treated. Most of the guests who were from the other packs had their people money their bodies back to their packs.He was fuming that one had dared step on his authority. Now was the time to unite his entire pack. Dante tried to reach his second in command but to no avail. Instead, a member of his old pack had found him, saying, “Ares has gone mad.”His suspicions had to be confirmed. After he vacated the throne to find Freya, he suffered a series of attacks. No one knew about his absence except Area. It only pointed out that Ares had been behind it all along and now, he had united with his enemies to bring Dante down. An unforgivable sin.Dante was growing frustrated at the slow pace of things. With no choice, he put his trust in Wyatt and the web thing Freya had created. Every second seemed to drag longer as
Freya had only managed to lay on her bed when Ariel's condescending laughter woke her up. “What now?” she mumbled to herself.“Guess who's in luck?” Ariel questioned.“You?”“Oh, dear,” she croaked. Ariel snapped her fingers and Freya's cell was opened. “Alpha Ares wants the execution now. I guess he got tired of your presence,” she happily announced.Hearing that, Freya's heart sank. She was getting killed sooner than she had expected. Before she could utter a word, strong arms gripped her, dragging her unwilling body out. “Ariel, if I get the chance to survive this, I promise you, your head will be on a stick. I don't care if your father put you up to this or if you willingly decided to,” she ranted, bashing the men holding her.“Oh, well. Empty threats. A dead girl can't come back for revenge.”Freya had been dragged to the eager crowd outside. They were roaring and enjoying their merriment. A burning fire had also been lit in the middle, exposing the gallow by the side.“Tonight,
“That’s no way to treat our guest. Remove her chain,” Ares ordered as soon as Freya got in.The guard did as he was told. When her hands were free, she rubbed her wrist and groaned in pain. The guard bowed and left.“Don’t just stand there. Help yourself,” Ares ordered Freya.She didn’t have to be asked twice as she grabbed a cup of water, downing it with greed before moving to dish a plate of everything on the table. Forgetting her manners, Freya ate hungrily, filling the yearning with emptiness in her body.Ares chuckled and watched her in amusement. “Go ahead, have some more. You’ll need all your strength for what’s to come.”When Freya could eat no more, she collapsed on her chair, patting her belly. “Can we now get to the reason you summoned me?” she began. “I know it’s not to feed and take care of Dante’s property. You couldn't care less.”Ares nodded to Freya and pulled out his chair, standing and walking over to Freya. When he sat on the top of her table, hanging one leg out, F
Furniture was broken, tables overturned with food spilled all over the floor. The floor was decorated with blood, splashed across the earth. People were laying in heaps on the floor. Dante saw Maya’s body lying protectively near Jodie’s, and he howled again. He was stable as Oswald had taken out most of the arrows, cutting him to aid the poison in his system flow out. He was stable, and he decided to stumble around through the place, kneeling to them, “check around and see if we have survivors,” he ordered.Just as he wanted to stand, he reached for Maya and felt her skin. She was still alive, and her eyes flew open in shock. He moved Maya to feel Jodie, and she was alive too and well. They were just using their survival mode since they were overpowered.“Thank goodness,” he breathed. Helping them up, he led them away from the dead bodies and settled them on a chair.Standing up, he surveyed the rest of the place, taking in the damages. With the help of Oswald who looked too okay as
Dante was grunting in pain as the entire place was filled with wolfs-bane, weakening him. Ariel reached for the unconscious Freya and carelessly dragged her body through the rough ground. Dante stretched his hands in a bid to hold back Freya but was stabbed by Nefline with an arrow laced with sliver, making him screech in pain.“You should have had that sex with me. Maybe I wouldn’t have turned bitter,” she whispered into his ear, licking him.Dante fell unconscious as he watched the entire place littered with bodies. His sight blurred out as he saw Nefline slit one of his enforcer’s throats. It took four hours for Dante to regain conscientiousness. When he did, he transformed into his wolf, howling as loud as he could. Thereafter, he fell to the floor, weakened by both the poison in his system and the rush of anger consuming every nerve in his system.* * *It has been six hours since Freya has been made to walk. Neither food nor water has been given to her. Her feet were bruised be