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Gwyneth I wanted to join Marcus to question Uldrich, but he refused. All he wanted to do was celebrate the news of the pregnancy. He postponed the questioning for the next day. "That asshole is lucky his tricks didn't affect the baby," Marcus said, referring to what Lucas Mathlaw had done. I was too curious to find out how he was dealt with that I had to ask Marcus. I knew we were having a romantic dinner celebration, but I needed to know. Leah needed to know. I wanted to deal with the bastard so bad, that I couldn't help myself. "I feel Leah's anger," Marcus said, smiling at me, " You must hate that bastard for what he tried to do," Marcus said, and I nodded. "Lucas had always had an issue. Even his brother, my father's friend, had issues with him. He is jealous and greedy. His daughter takes after him, that was why it didn't work out between us. The guy is just angry that I did not install him as the alpha of the Clement pack," Marcus said, and I was curious to know why. "Why?"
Gwyneth We got ready early in the morning and headed off to the warehouse where Uldrich was being held. I was so excited that Marcus allowed me to come along, and I couldn't hide it. He kept smiling at me. Instead of driving, he had a Kappa drive us to the venue. Michael sat at the passenger's seat, and there were two vans loaded with warriors accompanying us to the venue. The orders were simple, in the event of an attack, three warriors were to detach and get me to safety. I didn't like it, but I had promised not to get involved, and I knew I had to keep that promise. The warehouse was heavily guarded, and I could understand why Marcus was being careful. Uldrich was the pharmaceutical scientist behind the drug. The Baron might not want us to get the wealth of information he had. "Are you nervous?" Marcus asked me, laying his hand on mine, and I looked at him and smiled. "A bit," I replied, and he kissed me passionately, then placed his hand gently on my flat belly. "Don't be," he
Gwyneth We drove back home in silence. Marcus refused to utter a word since we left Uldrich. What the man had said baffled me. Marcus hadn't been honest with me because he made me believe he thought Kaylin's baby was his. It made me wonder what else he was lying about. I knew we were going to have a huge argument, and that is why I did not say a word to him in the vehicle. I wasn't the type to wash my dirty linens in public. I needed to be wise when dealing with Marcus because I knew he could be irrational sometimes. The moment we entered the room, Marcus grabbed me and began to kiss me. I pulled away. He tried again, but I insisted that we talk first. "Gwen, please don't tell me you let what he said get to you," he said with a shaking voice as if he was afraid. "Was he telling the truth about Kaylin?" I asked, and he ran his fingers through his hair which indicated he was frustrated. "I did not know it wasn't mine until after the poisoning. They wanted me to step down as Alpha in
Gwyneth Marcus did not sleep in the room. He had left by the time I came out of the shower, and for the first time, I was glad he wasn't around. I had realised something very painful. The hard part was I couldn't switch off my emotions. Leah was so distraught, that she was silent. I sat in bed with my hands on my belly and feared for my future and that of my child. I was dealt a shitty card by fate. If I hadn't met Marcus, maybe I would have been with Mason. I began to replay everything. Marcus was cold and unkind towards me. The first time he touched me, was because he felt I was on heat, and I would go to Mason. Marcus consummated the marriage and bragged to Mason about it, and when I ran to Mason when he refused to claim me, he lost it. I realised that it wasn't because he loved me. He wasn't used to losing, and I had let him win, but I had no choice. I was already his. I cried a bit and then dried my eyes. Knowing Marcus's love had limits broke me, but I respected him for not lyin
Gwyneth Marcus spent the rest of the day with me in the packhouse. He had informed his top-ranking pack members about my pregnancy and the doctor's orders. Everyone was overjoyed, and many people came to visit me. I was overwhelmed by the amount of love they showed me. Some omega's offered to knit baby stuff for me, and I thanked them. With the way things were, apart from carrying the baby, I wouldn't be doing much. Marcus was prepared for his mission, but because Uldrich had warned about the magnitude of resistance he would be meeting, he decided to train his warriors. I pleaded with him to pull for support from the other packs that were under his control, but he told me it would be overkill and chose to go with only his pack members. I wasn't comfortable with his decision, but he was the expert attacker. Wind pack wasn't his territory, so he would need to be careful. They trained for almost a month. "Don't you think you have given the guy too much time to prepare?" I asked him whi
Gywneth. Two days passed since Marcus left for the Wind Pack, and I got no word from him. He called me when he got to the area but had remained silent since then. I was worried because I did not expect the fight to take this long. Not knowing what was going on made me very uneasy. I tried to get Alfred to give me an update, but he claimed to be ignorant of the situation. Deep down inside me, I knew he was lying, but I couldn't prove it, so I waited. I was sleeping when Alfred knocked on my door the third day. He was frantic, and I knew something was wrong. "Luna Gwen," he said, trying to figure out how to place his words, and I knew something had happened. I began to shake immediately. Leah was unstable, and it affected me. "I need to get you to safety," he confessed. "Why?" I asked him as calmly as I could manage, and he didn't know how to put his words, "Just say it, Alfred!" I snapped at him impatiently. "They have overpowered Alpha Marcus, and they intend to execute him publi
Gwyneth I stood and looked at Mason, speechless for almost a minute trying to figure out how best to convince him to help me. He hated Marcus and had all the reasons to resent him. It would take a lot to make him help out. "Mason, is there anything you want in exchange for this?" I asked him, and he looked at me confused, so I decided to rephrase myself. In times like this, the offer has to be worth the task. "What do you want in exchange for this? I will do anything," I said with all the courage I could muster, and he went to sit on his chair. I stood watching and waiting for him to respond. "You cannot give me what I want, Gwen," he said, and I dreaded what he would ask for, but I had to be brave. There was too much on the line. I needed to be brave for Marcus's sake, for my father's sake, for Ginger and her baby's sake, for my baby's sake and my sake. So I summoned courage and asked again. "Try me, Mason. Ask, I am willing to do anything for your help," I said, knowing I might
Gwyneth I was shocked at the multitude that arrived to support Mason. They were well over five hundred warriors, and I felt shame for Marcus. If only he was kind and understanding, this would have been his at no cost. I thanked Mason. Mason tried to convince me not to come, and the warriors tried to convince me of the same. They could all smell I was pregnant, but I refused, and they dropped the issue. They addressed me with so much respect, and I wondered why they were not willing to respect Marcus, after all, I was Marcu's Luna. I kept it to myself, so I do not spoil their resolve to help. We left in a convoy, and I sat with Mason at the back seat of the car. My hand was permanently on my flat belly, and I prayed for the goddess to protect us. Mason placed his hands on my lap to calm me down. It did the opposite, but I faked a smile. "I promise you won't regret this," he assured me, and I nodded. There was no need to argue with him. He had kept his word. I would have no choice b
Gwen. We were amazed when we arrived at the airport in Gardenia. It was a beautiful view. There were video commercials and posters that had wolves on. It was as it was described; a werewolf country, or so it seemed. The people were friendly at the airport. The arrival had many free souvenirs for visitors. I felt my babies kick, and I knew this was it. The triplets were so excited it was challenging to hold on to them. Marcus and Mason were doing everything they could to stop them from running about the place. Linbec put us in a situation where we had to hide away, demarcated from the rest of the world, but this place was different. It celebrated us. I saw a video of the president welcoming visitors, and I wondered if they created a welcome video every time they had a new president or if this guy was just different. When we stepped out, Marcus wanted to look for two cabs when a government-licensed S.U.V parked in front of us. A friendly-looking guy in a suit exited the S.U.V and ca
Gwen. It did not take long for the suspects to be arraigned in court. Larry took a plea bargain and had a significantly reduced sentence. Benjamin took his own life. I knew it was because he could not deal with the shame of what he did. Honestly, I was glad he was dead. Being a former president, I doubted if his punishment would be much, and it would have been wrong to let him get away with all the heinous crimes he committed. Michael and Ingrid were trying to resolve their differences, but he had difficulty trusting her. I pleaded with him to give her a second chance because we knew she stood no chance against Larry and Benjamin. He was still angry over the fact that she did not open up to him. Michael was content with being friends and kept it that way for now. Hopefully, they would resolve their differences in the future, and he would forgive her. I knew they still loved each other very much. Hopefully, they will see it too and put the past behind them. The wedding was going to t
Mason. The new development was highly welcomed, and I could not wait for it to start. As much as I did not want to trust Barnes and Miles, I knew they were being sincere for now. It was easy to believe because it was a union that would have mutual benefits. I sat in the car and couldn't wait to get home to Gwen and the triplets. Retirement was still in the plan even though the peace seemed as if it would be stable. I could not wait to see Gwen and the triplets and celebrate the joy with them. "Can you believe what is about to happen?" I asked Marcus, and he smiled at me, nodding. "Gwen will be most thrilled about it." He replied, and that was when I summoned the courage to ask what I wanted. "Marcus," I said, and he looked at me eagerly. " I know everything is alright and well, but I want to ask Gwen to marry me," I said, and he frowned at me. "Is it because of the humans?" he asked, and I shook my head. "Not at all, Marcus; it is something that I had pondered about for a whil
Marcus. We got ready for the meeting with Barnes. As much as Gwen wanted to come with us, I did not allow it. She needed to rest. It was tough convincing her to remain, but she eventually agreed. Michael came around to keep her company, so It was easier for us. I had placed Michael as Beta, and everyone had reverted to their old ranks. Scott was the most pleased. I could see his relief. I did not know the work I delegated to him was that much until I saw his relief. Gwen and Michael had a lot of catching up to do, and I was hopeful that she would not even notice our absence. Michael refused to get back together with Ingrid, and I wanted to talk to him about it. I knew he was still mad at her but judging the situation, I believed it was best he forgave for the sake of his peace. Our children would be out of the bunker by the time we returned, and I was eager to see them hold them and play with them. It had been tough being without them. I was glad that everything seemed to be over.
Marcus. I could not believe what had just happened to us. A solution and a problem. The mindless wolves they showed would be the first image humans of Linbec will have about us. There was no sensible way to manage this situation. If we are ever discovered, how will we prove to them that we is nothing like what they had seen on their screens? The human pop culture about us did not help matters either. We were fucked. Gardenia started looking more promising than it was yesterday. "What do we do now?" Mason asked. I could see the frustration in his eyes. "Breathe, and let it all play out," Gwen said, and I looked at her because she was panicking just now. "The government likes to control its citizens. Knowledge is power, and the government would not allow the citizens to have that kind of power. They will find a way to throw it off." She said, and I frowned at her. "Do you know how many werewolf sightings and stories they have buried? This will not be the first, nor will it be the la
Gwen. It was amazing how simple the solution was. We had overthought many things, and that had somehow blown the issue out of proportion. If Barnes was right and could be trusted, it simply meant that everything would be alright. I intended to discuss retirement with Marcus and Mason. I know how much they liked running things, but we needed to focus on our family. I was tired of putting myself in harm's way for the sake of ingrates. We had lives too, and our lives were important. Our children needed us. As much as I would love to remain in charge, I just wanted to run my home and start a floral business. I had enough of the war. I wanted love and peace. After our discussion with Barnes, Marcus decided we should go to our second home, it had been a while, but that place held memories. Memories of my cripple days. It was there that I began to look within and appreciate what I really had. Being Luna did not matter anymore to me in that house. My children were with me, and I had concei
Mason. Gwen slept most of the day, so I opted to carry her to the room while Marcus closed the office. She opened her eyes the moment I lifted her from the couch. "I can walk, Mace," she said with a sleepy smile. Her scent was more like mine. She looked cute, and I smiled at her. "Let me carry you, Gwen," I said, and she wrapped her arms around my neck to oblige me. She rested her head against my chest and tried to drift back into sleep. Our mission must have really drained her, and her body was currently trying to adjust. While I carried Gwen towards the packhouse, I thought of the possibility that we might not fight a war, and I was thankful. If Barnes comes through for us, we can fix the problem, retire in peace and build our family. Marcus was right not to want war. We had too much to lose. Carrying Gwen in my arms made me realise just how much we had to lose. I was sure that she would not back down if it came to war, and I could not bear to lose her. She might be immune to si
Marcus. It was amazing to see how quickly Larry cracked after seeing the press release. It also showed the shallow nature of human friendship. Larry was loyal, and Benjamin wasn't. Larry's love for Mia also was troubling especially knowing how they viewed our kind and what they intended to use us for. It is heartbreaking. "Why should we trust you?" I asked Larry, but his crimson eyes had said it all. He was hurt, broken and felt betrayed. "This was not my plan," He said, "Benjamin had made some bad decisions that had affected our currency and economic stability. Many bad decisions that they would ask for his head if the people knew. Of course, Barnes wasn't in the know, and we kept it that way. Eventually, it was going to be exposed." He said, and I got curious. I wasn't patient with vague explanations. I prefered details, so I interrupted him. "Can you be specific about his mistakes?" I asked him, looking bored, and he nodded. He looked at the television long and hard. I was sure
Mason. I could not believe the extent of the wickedness of Larry and Benjamin. I wondered who else was in on it. To think of us as tools and disposable was cruel and wicked. I thought of Mia and could not imagine the torture the woman had gone through at the hands of that monster. If he did not see us as humans, he must have treated her like an animal. I felt sorry for her, and I could not wait for Timber to get back to us. "Are you really going to inform them at Gardenia?" Gwen asked Marcus, and he looked as if he was thinking about it. "I do not know, really," he said, and I frowned at him. "Are you contemplating it?" I asked him, and he looked at me a bit confused. "I have never been out of Linbec before, and neither have you. How the hell are we supposed to inform them? Who do we tell? Even if Timber can help us get the word across, we really do not know who these people are and what they are capable of. Even though Linbec's government is wrong for trying to take over another