Future Alpha Romero's POV stillJust as I was drying my hair with a towel, I felt Xan getting antsy.He paces in my mind as if something is bothering him.'What's wrong, man? Why this suddenly restless behavior? The last few weeks, you were so taken. What has changed?' For a moment, he stands still as if listening to something.Romero, I sense rogues in our territory, of the evil kind. They have their eyes on Lori. On the western border.' I freeze in place. 'What are you telling me? We haven't had rogue attacks for centuries. Alpha Alvarez had them firmly under his control'.'That's true. But these didn't want to be in a pack. And now they have returned. And they don't want to live by any convention. They are looking for trouble'. I jump into action, I can no longer ignore Xan's words. I shift and run down the stairs, urgently mind linking Jace.Jace, there are rogues on the western border where Loriann patrols. We need to get there as soon as we can'. I
Future Alpha Romero's POV againWith all five rogues now dead, it is time to head back.The warriors who accompanied Loriann are now in charge of burning the bodies in an open pit a few yards outside our borders. "I will continue my patrol, Romero. I'll see you later. Don't forget to pick up the pups, the nannies are on leave today." Loriann usually behaves as if there was no issue with the rogues at all. But I'm not going to leave it at that, I need clarity from her."As soon as you are done, come straight to our quarters, please. I need to talk to you urgently," I tell her, my gaze set on her. She nods and prepares to shift and move on. But I quickly take her hand and turn her face to mine. "I need answers, Loriann. I'll leave the puppies with my mother for now, because we need to talk first". She nods again, but this time her face is serious. All three of us shift, Jace and I head for the packhouse.'Jace, do you think the rogue's words were foolish? A
Future Alpha Romero's POV still I get up from the sofa and move close to her. Her head is down."Loriann, I want you to look at me and tell me the truth," I begin. "Why did you cut off all the women I wanted to sleep with? Why did you stop me from enjoying what they had to offer me?"When she continues to stare stubbornly at her toes, I take her chin and lift her face to mine."Answers, Loriann. I need answers. If you wanted me all to yourself, why didn't you just come to me? Why all this trouble?" She is still silent."Were you afraid I wouldn't want you? Let me reassure you, I would have embraced you with both arms. You are so beautiful, no man could resist you"."Not true," she suddenly responded to my shock. "You only became interested in me when I stood in front of you in a beautiful dress on your anniversary. And after we had sex". "Your beauty is undeniable. I would have fallen for you like a brick". She still shakes her head. A feeling of helpless
Pump It UpBeta Female Louise's POV All these months in Blue Blood have done me well. My skin is glowing and my hair, which I used to wear short, has grown past my shoulders. Even if I say so myself, my time with my mate has been the best of my life.Zalev adores me, and he doesn't miss a moment to show it. He was a little disappointed that I was no longer a virgin, but he soon got over it. What matters to him is that I am with him and that we now have a stable life in the Alpha Alvarez pack. We have our own apartment with all the comforts and a well-paid job as the Beta and Beta female of the pack.I train the pups from the age of ten until they shift. Then the Head Warrior and Gamma take them from me for further combat training. When I am with the cubs, I often long for my own. Zalev and I have never talked about having a family, but I am sure he will want them eventually. The next generation of Alphas will need Betas, and they will have to come from Zalev's bloodline."
Still Beta Female Louise's POV "Baby, that was unreal. I didn't know it was possible to have an orgasm through anal sex".Breathing hard, Zalev tries to calm down as I hold him tight. I haven't loosened the ropes yet, I have more plans for him. My reward for an obviously successful job I have yet to cash in on. "You lived to see it, and by the looks of it, you enjoyed it too," I chuckle, my hands caressing his amazing body. "You owe me one, I want a mind-blowing climax too." And I know exactly how to get it from him. "I'm yours, you can have me any way you want, love. I love this naughty side of you. You have exceeded my wildest expectations".This is a far-reaching commitment that I intend to definitely fulfill. This man is mine to love and ravish. Only the prospect of fulfillment that awaits me makes my hands move more violently over him. He holds his breath, the sparks soaking him with lust. This is what the mating bond does, it never diminis
Beta Female Louise's POV stillIn the days that follow, the relationship between Zalev and me continues to go downhill.We barely speak and I only see him at lunch and dinner in the dining hall. In the first few days after the fatal conversation, he came back from work late at night and I was already asleep most of the time. And in the morning he left early. At the table, he stares at his plate and barely exchanges a word with me.I have enough days now to think about what Sara, my wolf, has confided in me.Zalev is already over the fact that I wasn't a virgin when we met, and I've told him frankly that I don't really believe in fated mates. At least not that I would ever meet mine, since I was over twenty-one. Besides, I had a high rank that afforded me many privileges. Zalev was fine with that, for my mate, my past was a sealed chapter, what counted for him was the two of us.I deny being jealous of Lori for having triplets with Romero.The Alpha son was a fling, I saw him as a chal
Beta Female Louise's POV againExpectantly, I sit with my hand in my lap, waiting for Meg to be ready to tell me her story.Of course, I know what's troubling her. She is insecure about her sexuality, especially now that Alpha Alvarez is resisting her. She wants to stake her claim over him now, not in a few months when she turns twenty-one. The impatient Meg wants a taste of the delicious fruits of love.Not that I blame her. I've had my fair share of bed partners before I met my mate. But none of them have been as wonderful as him. The way Zalev makes me feel, there is not a single soul in the whole world that can copy that. And believe me, I have plenty of comparison material, Meg will probably only have one partner in her life."It's Alvarez. I mean, the attraction should be irresistible, right? He should lose his senses when he smells my arousal?" she stammered. "Am I any different? He can turn away from me so easily. We sleep side by side in the same bed, but every night he just
Luna Megan's POV againLouise's words kept echoing in my head.It sounded decidedly unreal that Lori' was capable of inflicting so much pain on a fellow pack member. Jealousy is a destructive emotion and can drive a person to irreparable acts. But Lori has no such aura. She stepped in for me when I had already given up on my mate and saved my relationship with Alvarez by personally intervening. For the sake of my happiness, she had the DNA test done and even traveled to Crescent Moon herself to sort it out. Lori is a caring person, hatred and pain are not in her character.After her return to Eclipse Howl, she kept Romero at a distance, even though they had been close as toddlers. Only when Aniyan spilled the beans did she grudgingly acknowledge it. And when she was pregnant, she refused to confront the Alpha and Luna about it. In fact, I was very surprised to learn that she had slept with Romero, even though he was not her destiny. Being frivolous is not her thing either. And yet, sh
Sixteen years later...It's a family reunion, Alpha Alvarez and Luna Meg have just arrived in Eclipse Howl, accompanied by their Betas Zalev and Louise of Blue Blood. They are guests of Lori and Romero for the annual family reunion. Cliara and Hedrick are on their way, late as usual. They keep complaining that it is high season and they are having trouble finding seats on the plane. They have turned down several offers from Romero and Zane to pick them up by jet. This couple just likes to arrive late to make a grand entrance. Beta Jace desperately tries to keep the barbecue going until the meat is done. He has already burned himself a few times due to his inexperience. But he is determined to prove himself, and Romero stands with his hands at his sides, shaking his head as he watches his heroics. "Please Latore, wear a shirt anyway. You are on your own time, a shirt is uncomfortable at a barbecue," Lori tries to persuade her
Future Alpha Romero's POV "Lori, baby. Come to me. Come here, my fated Luna." I hold out my hand, calling her to me pleadingly. She hesitates, a confused look on her face. The witch nudges her from behind and she finally moves. She walks towards me with cautious steps.And then I noticed that her clothes were odd. She is dressed in black, and the cap does not match the event at all. But then she has a bow and arrow in one hand and a spear in the other. And I immediately understood what she was up to. This Luna is still fighting for her place in my life. When she was a few steps away from me, she suddenly sobered up. She looked wildly at the props in her hands and let them go, dropping them to the floor. The sound was sharp in the silence. Shaking my head, I grip her upper arms and pull her into my embrace.Our lips meet in a searing kiss and I have to stop myself, mindful of our guests who are still waiting in silence. "You didn't have to
Loriann's POVIt's all fun with the girls.Louise, Rachel and I tease the newly mated as they shyly stare at us. Meg proudly shows off her mark, a blue moon with a wolf's head in it. Cliara seems to have one too; Hedrick must have wanted to make sure she didn't change her mind. "I couldn't imagine before how great it would be to be mated. I was afraid I wouldn't be enough for him. So I hid my insecurities behind that arrogant attitude. Everyone thought I would know exactly what to do when I met him one day," Cliara sighed. "Hedrick is amazing. His time among humans has only been good for his character. He helped me get over my anger and desire for revenge." Louise rolls her eyes. "Good? The debauchery over there is unbelievable. At least I used to stay away from mated wolves, human girls don't differentiate. Even if the men are married, they have relationships. But werewolves are saved, the Moon Goddess united the souls of mates. If one mate is adulterous
Future Alpha Romero's POVDamn it!This is not going as I had planned. My mother has thwarted the most important part of my plans for tonight. I wanted to keep Lori with me, there is something in her aura that forces me to be vigilant. Would she leave if it turned out that someone else was my fated?Hell, no! She won't leave, I won’t allow that. My cubs and I need her here, with us. Today I am ready to challenge the Moon Goddess if she appointed another she-wolf for me. I want Lori, with all her flaws. I know she is not the innocence itself, her looks are deceptive.Keeping my pups a secret as her title of Master in Martial Arts, the coldness to join our search for the one who torpedoed my dating life, and then the revelation from the rogues that she was the one who chased away all my crushes out of the pack. Well, that doesn't exactly fit the profile of the quiet, withdrawn girl at school.No, innocent is definitely not the word fit for my Lori. But she will be the perfect Luna to ke
Still Loriann's POVEverything stayed the same.When we finally land at Eclipse Howl, we are stunned by the crowd waiting for us. Not only wolves from our pack but also from the surrounding area have come to greet us. I suspect this is all out of curiosity, all the attention Romero and I are getting on social media hasn't gone unnoticed. We have become the talk of the werewolf community. We step onto the platform like two red-carpet celebrities. Romero's arm grips me tightly; the man has no intention of letting me go tonight. A storm of cheers erupts as Jace rushes up the steps to join us."Romero, there is a traffic jam at our gates, wolves from distant packs have traveled for hours to be here. Your birthday and the mating are of great interest to them. Man, I really hope this ends well." Sweat broke out on the Beta's forehead as his eyes flicked between his Alpha and me. Smiling confidently, Romero kisses the side of my face."Tonight we're going big. W
Again, Loriann's POVRomero's head jerks up and he locks eyes with me.The tension falls from his face, I see the love of the past few days filling his eyes. He's clearly surprised by my answer, it's obviously not what he expected. "Is that so, Lori? What if I ask you to prove it? Your mere words are of no use to me".I lick my upper lip, not sure where this conversation is heading. It is not me who has to prove something here, it is he who has to keep his promise, be strong enough to deliver. This damned mate bond could make him forget everything, including me. "Try me, Romero. You don't even know what I am capable of," I challenge him. I now have his full attention. For him, too, our conversation is starting to become very important. "Tell me what all our nights here have meant to you. We lived together in the packhouse, but I wanted to make special memories here. Did I succeed?""Perfectly, baby. It has been an amazing few days. Enough g
Loriann's POV again This holiday with Romero is one I will remember for the rest of my life.The Alpha is amazing, he treats me like his most precious jewel. Every night he holds me tightly in his arms and in the morning we make love until our stomachs remind us that we also need food to maintain our energy levels. We swim and snorkel in the clear sea and sometimes hire a speedboat to explore the island's interesting spots. The capital is a great sight from the sea, especially at night. We also hire jet skis to go wild on the open sea like teenagers, the water is totally at our disposal.In the evenings, we lay on the sandy beach, staring at the different colors of the sky. We talk about everything except our families and the question of our mating.When the sun is at its highest, we sit under the coconut trees with a big jug of ice-cold juice, reading a book or scrolling through our social media accounts on the phone. And, of course, I never forget to ru
Future Alpha Romero's POV againI won't lie, but when Lori told me that Era wouldn't say anything about a mate yet, I was partly relieved. If I wasn't her destined one, then no one else would be either.My hopes were high when I saw her exit the Jet and I prayed to the Moon Goddess that she would pounce on me with her fangs barred. Of course, she wouldn't be able to mark me yet, but at least I'd know what to expect in a couple of weeks. I have been begging the beast inside me all day to tell me something about Era. It seems that Xan and Era are plotting something, which both annoys me and fills me with hope. So I've come up with this plan to go on holiday, the two of us alone on an island until the eve of my anniversary. There is nothing heroic or gentlemanly about it, my intentions are purely selfish. I want to prevent a male from claiming my Lori before I get the chance, I want to keep her out of the public eye. Today is her twenty-first birthday, and now that I am no
Loriann's POV again Romero keeps his word and half an hour later Eclipse Howl's jet lands on the airstrip.Jace is on board, dying to pick up his girlfriend, and Romero can't leave the pack. I get on board and see Jace scoop up his girlfriend and embrace her in a steamy kiss. The two adore each other, and I can see a new couple coming up as soon as the Beta turns twenty-one. That will take a few more weeks, but that gives them plenty of time to prepare. The pack is gradually warming to this witch, her gentleness has captured their hearts. Jace straps his girlfriend in and turns to me."Lori, do you know already? Has your wolf given you any clues as to whether you and Romero are destined?" He can barely contain his curiosity, and like the rest of the pack, he is on edge. If things go wrong between Romero and me, he will be in charge of restoring peace. Romero will be very upset, arrangements will have to be made for the cubs and he will be the one in the middle of the m