Chapter 35“What’s going on?” Eric questioned Ronan the next day, his brows raised as he saw maids moving things into the room opposite his.“What’s going on Ronan? Why are they moving things?” He asked as he approached him.“I’ve decided for her to come and stay beside me. I’ll be able to watch her that same way.” He retorted.Eric nodded, opening his mouth to say something but shutting it back. “Is she even awake yet? Why didn’t you follow what I said to you last night? I think…“I think I have to protect her. Haven’t you heard?” Ronan said, turning to face him with a serious expression.“What happened?” Eric asked.“Last night, someone almost attacked her. If not for the priestess and the maid inside, something might have happened to her. Preferably, she might have died. Both the guards that were guarding her are now fighting for their lives.”Eric clenched his fist, even without saying anything more he knew the people that were behind this. “Ronan, you need to let her go. As lon
Chapter 36It all started when she was young. Her mother married her father out of spite and because they wanted two powerful kingdoms to merge. They both had a lover, someone they wanted to be with but had to seperate. And out of anger and continuous drinking, they shared the bond and had sex. If she had been born with her powers and everything that came with sharing the same date as the moon goddess, things might have been better but it just got worse. She didn’t even have the power of a princess. “You’re just useless. I regret the day I gave birth to you!” Her mother would sing in her ears every day. She lacked it all, the poise of a princess, the body of a princess, the behavior of a princess. The only thing that she got out of it all was her face, and her slim body. Everyone adored her body; but her parents saw it to be nothing but a tool for distraction. “Father, can I follow you for hunting today?” She had asked him when she was three, her face full of smiles.It was the fi
Chapter 37After a while, Ronan stood up from her side and towards the priestess.“Make sure you don’t leave her side. If you have anything to send anyone. Call the maid, or the guards. You’re working for me, and if anyone bothers you, let me know immediately I get back.”“Where to, your highness?” She questioned.“I need to see the neighboring pack. Ask them what Lucien has been up to, if he has visited and make sure they don’t know anything about her being here.”He retorted.“And if she wakes up before then..” he started, pausing to take a glance at her. “Ask a guard to ride down and come and meet me.”“Alright.” The priestess retorted before bowing down to him. Ronan walked towards Stacey again, bending down to place a kiss on her forehead before walking out of the room. It was not until he got out that he sighed heavily, finally knowing the weight of what he needed to do. If she has been through a lot, opening up to him would take a lot of time. And he had even rejected her twi
Chapter 38“What do you think?” Ronan asked Eric as they left the pack after the third day.“I think he’s saying the truth. If Lucien had been there, there’s no reason why he would lie. Unless he’s been paid.”“Ask one of our guards to stay here and view things. Let’s see if they’re saying the truth or not.” Ronan said.Eric bowed before getting out of the carriage, leaving Ronan inside. Ronan leaned on the car chair, closing his eyes as a sigh escaped his lips. Three days of staying somewhere that looked like he wasn’t welcome and the only thing he could think of was her. He had asked the priestess to send a guard to inform him immediately if she was awake but since no one came, he could tell that she wasn’t awake yet.A deep and worried sigh escaped his lips, how many days was it going to take her to wake up? Was it days or months? Could it lead to months? He had lots of things planned for both of them and couldn’t afford for her to take months. “I’ve done that your highness, he’ll
Chapter 39Ronan raced back to the pack, leaving Eric and the rest alone in the carriage while he used the horse the guard had brought. “Your highness,” the guards greeted as he got down off the horse, giving it to one of the horsemen before rushing inside. It was as if something was chasing him, at the same time making him happy. Even the maids greeted but none were given a reply, making them all wonder what was wrong with the alpha that was always calm. He touched the doorknob to open the door but halted midway. All the excitement he was feeling on behalf of it came to a halt also, making his senses return to his head. Should he act excited to see her? Should he just go in like he doesn’t care?“Do not try anything funny.” His wolf mind linked him immediately. All the plans he had in his head for whenever she woke up were long gone and the next thing was how he was going to survive to see her. He sighed, wanting to open the door when someone opened it from inside, their eyes that
Chapter 40Stacey sat on the bed after the priestess left, pondering on the last words. She felt weak from her upper part down to her knees, and she felt like they might soon detach from each other and leave her here. She slid down the bed again, covering herself up with the blanket left for her before the thoughts sunk in.Throughout the sleep she had heard various voices, one she was so sure of the owner. Maybe it was because of their conversation every day and him sitting across the table, but she was sure the voice belonged to him. He helped her so much, taking her away from those memories and begging her to wake up.Sometimes his voice was what she looked forward to, and also the female voice that stood by her. She wasn’t sure the owner of the voice, because it was two voices coming together as one. She sighed, making her think on why he would do that after he had asked them to bind her to a chair and punish her. She was really looking forward to the party that night, until they
Chapter 41Lena turned back to meet Stacey’s jealous eyes, her lips curling up as she carried the tray towards her.“Is someone jealous? I remember you saying that you’re going to reject him one more time and not have anything do with him? Are you jealous?” She asked, dropping the tray in front of her.Stacey eyed her, keeping her mouth shut and dragging the tray towards herself. “Why should I be jealous if I can have him anytime? I’m his mate. There’s a bond between us, there’s nothing to be jealous about from the both of you. You’re just his spy for all I know.” Lena's lips curved and stared at the lady in front of her. She had the urge to spill the whole truth to her, tell her she was more than a slave to the alpha.“So tell me, what have you guys been up to since I was asleep?” Stacey asked.“Nothing,” Lena shrugged. “The alpha was concerned about you. He locked one of the elders in the dungeon because they hit you, he just got back from a trip today. Everything has been gloomy
Chapter 42The gaze between them turned intense in a second. No one has ever said those three words to Stacey all her life, not even by mistake. “What do you mean?” She asked quietly. Ronan Sighed, shifting from the edge of the bed to the other edge where he could see her clearly. “I’ve wronged you in so many ways. I’ve rejected you twice without battling a lid, said hurtful words and allowed the elders of the town to trash you as they wish. But you’re my mate.”Stacey scoffed out, all the intensity between them clearing up immediately as she took her gaze off him.“Really? I’m your mate? You’re just discovering that I’m your mate?” She half yelled at him.“I’ve been wrong…”“Wrong? No, you’re the alpha. How can the alpha be wrong?” She retorted sarcastically.“Stacey, listen to me.” He said gently and carefully.“I don’t know half of the things you've been through, the pain your parents have put you through or the ones the devil had put you through…“What about the ones you put me
KELEIGH’S POV My father’s claws gleamed in the light of the overhead lamp of the room as he raised his hand in the air, preparing to swipe. My breath caught in my throat as I pressed against the wall he had roughly pushed me into in a rage after he had caught I and Jake in the act of canoodling. He roared in fury as he bore down on Jake. I could understand why he was so enraged. Jake was the Alpha of the Moonlight pack, and my father was the Alpha of our pack, the Wesselton Pack. Both our packs have been in a bloody feud for so long that no one even remembered how it started in the first place. Countless wolves from both packs had died for generations over this feud. And Jake was about to be the next person. “My daughter!” My father growled at him. "How dare you!" My heart galloped with panic as I stared at the scene in front of me. My father in a state of half-shift, his clothes already partly torn from it. Jake, pinned below him, his eyes filled with so much fear and shock as he
The next evening, the carriage carrying Lena pulled up in front of the house, and she could barely contain her excitement as she rushed inside. She felt her wolf twirl and jump at the back of her mind in happiness, and at first she was going to ask her wolf why she was acting up but decided against it, she was here for her family.She had travelled far and wide, but there was always something different about coming home, even if it wasn’t her home anymore and she didn’t want to waste the time she had with them over some feeling.Ronan and Stacey were home to her, the one place she could always come back to no matter how long it gets or how far she had gone across the world.The change of scenery did her good. For the first time ever, she was living her best life, one that revolved around her existence and not around a certain male. It took her a while to adjust to the new environment she settled in but once she was able to, she realised how much time she has wasted on someone who clear
NINE MONTHS LATERStacey sat on a couch, her large belly protruding as she tried to find a comfortable position. She was more than tired of being pregnant and more than ready to have the babies out of her.She loved the connection she felt with her children but she hated how her legs got swollen at the slightest discomfort. The children always chose the wrong times to be active. When she would want some rest would be the times that they wanted to kick around.She was grateful to Ronan for being the understanding man that he was. She had poured most of her frustration and mood swings on him, yet all her ever did was make sure that she was okay and if she needed anything.She started to feel contractions on the early hours of the morning and she thought it was time. The doctor was sent for and he told them to wait for some time before confirming if it wasn’t just cramps that Stacey was feeling but the actual labour.Ronan paced the room, running his hands through his room. They had been
It has been a few weeks since Ronan proposed to Stacey. He wasted no time in starting preparations for it. He was more than eager to finally wed her.The set date came by so fast everyone became busy trying to get everything to fit perfectly as it should.The wedding decorations were made in a vast open field, surrounded by talk grass and wildflower just like Stacey wanted. The wedding planner had strung lights across the field, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The light twinkled in the evening air, giving the space a magical feel.The centre of the field had been transformed into a beautiful altar area. The wedding arch was decorated with fresh flowers and greenery, creating a stunning backdrop for the bride and groom. The aisle was lined with more flowers and flickering candles, leading the way to the altar.Guests took their seats on hay bales covered with soft lace and while cushion cover, set up in a circular arrangement around the altar. The flowers and decorations were
Ronan returned to his pack with his mate and sister. The whole commotion had died down now that Eric and Chris had been captured.By now, news had spread about Ronan being Alpha of all Alphas had spread like wild fire across packs. The other packs were already giving his the respect they should now that he was king among them.He walked Stacey to their room to get settled in and to have get some rest after the tedious journey they have had. He allowed her to take a bath so that she could feel refreshed before tucking her into bed.“Do you need anything else love?” he asked, making sure that she was okay.“No, I’m fine thank you. Can you send some maids over on your way out? I’ll have them whip something for me to eat, I’m famished.” Stacey replied, rubbing her bump that was beginning to show.“Of course love. Have someone send for me if you need anything else alright? I’ll see you soon.” Ronan cupped her face with one hand and kissed the other side of her face before standing up from
Ronan and Lena rushed out of the house at the sound of the carriage coming in. They didn’t know what to expect but they were ready for anything.As the carriage pulled up and came to a stop, Ronan saw both Eric and Elder Chris stepping out. He felt anger bubbling inside him.But his rage was dampened by the sight of Stacey sleeping soundly in the carriage. Ronan wanted to wake her up to make sure she was alright, but the pack doctor whom Lena had sent for intervened insisting that she should be left alone to rest up.“Alpha, don’t. She looks exhausted. Given her condition, it is wiser to let her get all the rest she can get right now.” The doctor said to Ronan, his eyes scanning over Stacey for any visible injuries.Ronan wanted her in his arms, his stubbornness wanted her with him, awake or not. Once again the doctor stepped forward, his hand out to stop Ronan.“She’s been through a lot, Alpha. Let her rest for now. We’ll take care of her.Ronan reluctantly let the maids take Stacey
Ronan sat still in his seat, watching and trying to pay attention to what was being said about his mate getting rescued, but his heart felt numb not being able to be close to her. For a moment he felt like it was his fault she was kidnapped. If he had followed her when she ran off after his rejection, she would be by his side right now. He cursed himself for being dumb, not to have caught up with her.But were his feelings after being rejected wrong?“Alpha Ronan?!” one Alpha called, trying to get Ronan to focus. We’re waiting for an answer.” The man said.Ronan cleared his throat and turned to face the man. “What was it you said?” he asked, propping his elbows on the table to lean forward.“I was suggesting that you not worry about finding your mate. We will come up with something and rescue her for you. We’ve started investigations already; we’ll let you know if we find something.”Ronan nodded at the suggestion, his face void of any emotion. His heart though broken held anger, wait
Chapter 194In less than 24 hours, Ronan has sent letters to every alpha that has requested his presence, asking them to organize a meeting and call him to order. He doubled the forces that were cleaning the pack, making sure everything was intact. After the alpha’s meetings, he planned on releasing Eric to them, also announcing to each and every pack that the fight affected what happened and how it happened. He was in the carriage, riding out in the night to the place where the meeting was to be held. His heart was in his throat, Lena seated beside him in silence. His head could only think of one thing, and that is to get Stacey out of the lion’s den as quickly as possible. He sighed for the umpteenth time, earning a glance from Lena who proceeded in his footsteps and sighed too. His hand ran through his hair, confusion and fear coursing through him. He couldn’t understand how and when she got pregnant and how they both didn’t notice at all. And he was scared, he had promised to h
Chapter 193Lena was already waiting in the office as Ronan got in, annoyance in her eyes as he walked to his chair and took his seat. “So who were you fucking Lena? A guard? Who exactly?” He inquired. “Who could it be? One of your numerous alphas or what?” She retorted back, eyeing him. “You know that you would be disrespected if you keep fucking them. Find someone you like and try to settle with them, it's better than just having sex with every one of them all around.”She hummed in response, clicking her tongue as she rolled her eyes at him, “just because you’ve found love or found someone who likes you doesn’t mean that we’ve found ours too. Get to the point here Ronan, what did you want to see me for?” She asked. Ronan sighed, tapping his hand on the table as he gazed at her. His eyes were focused directly on her face, wanting to see her reaction. He didn’t know why he had doubts about Lena in his heart, probably because of the issue with her giving Lucien information about t