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Aiden's POV I hear cars pulling up as I walked towards the food tent. I looked over to see Noah climbing out of the car and was excited to see him. I haven't seen him since the week after I woke up. Everything's just been so busy at both of our packs, we haven't been able to see each other. "Noah!" I called out as I happily waddled over to him. He laughed when he saw I was trying to waddle faster toward him. He shook his head before he took off running toward me. Probably feeling sorry for my poor attempt at trying to walk fast. "There's my very pregnant, Luna!" Noah said as he leaned over my massive stomach, and hugged me. I wrap my arms around Noah, squeezing him tight. "I missed you so much!" I said as we pulled away from the hug. "I miss you too, brother from another mother!" Noah says smiling. He then drops down to his knees and rubs my belly. "Hey in there! It's your big brother Noah!" He said to my stomach and my heart swelled. I know he looks at Thaddeus as a fathe
Thaddeus's POV I looked on in horror as the doctor frantically worked inside Aiden's stomach while a nurse readied the machine with two paddles in her hands. “It's ready Dr.” The nurse said with a trembling voice. “One more second Angela, I almost have it…” The doctor said as he focused as hard as he could. “Got!” The doctor said as he quickly withdrew his hands from Aiden, and held them in the air while the nurse moved forward with two paddles. “CLEAR!” The doctor yelled as he moved away and a nurse told me away from Aiden. The nurse placed the paddles on his chest and I held my breath as tears streamed on my face. My heart felt as though someone ripped it out of my chest. I couldn't believe this was happening, the pain was so bad. It seemed like forever before his body suddenly jerked violently, his back arching off the bed. The nurse looked at the monitor which spiked for a moment but was already back to a long continuous line, and a constant sound came from the machine.
* Please note that some chapters may have triggers. Strong language, adult scenes, sexual assault, rape and abuse. Chapters will NOT be tagged. Please read with caution. **** Prologue Many years ago things were a lot different for werewolves. Back then the weak were either discarded, killed, beaten, raped, or used as sex slaves. Throughout the years things have changed, but not everywhere. Some Alphas still hold tight to the way of the old. The way they were taught. Midnight Moon pack, located in Watton of Michigan's upper peninsula is one of the largest packs with over 1500 pack members, and Thaddeus is their Alpha. Alpha Thaddeus has continued his father's legacy, trying to rid the world of Alphas who are still stuck in the old mindset and not only still keep slaves, but rape, beat, and starve their Omegas. Thaddeus' father started this crusade but unfortunately, he never got to see it through. Thaddeus became the Alpha at the age of 17 when his father was killed. Everything
Thaddeus's POV Age now 27 It's been 6 years since the day I was rejected. The rejection was beyond painful, it took over a month before the pain fully subsided. I woke up with night sweats every night. I woke screaming in pain each time one of those episodes rolled through my body. The episodes where my body went through withdrawals from the loss of the mate bond, from losing that part of my soul, that I forever lost when he rejected me. It was so hard to focus for the first week or two. Not to mention the fact that I was so weak and so tired I could barely push myself in the wheelchair. I had no appetite and could barely eat or focus. It took me almost a year before I felt like myself again. But I wanted nothing to do with love. I didn't even bother looking for a second chance mate. That was until 3 years after the rejection. Three years, before I started to wonder if maybe I could find someone who would want me. So I began to look again... When I visited other packs, I wou
** Trigger warning, abuse, sexual assault in this chapter. ** Third Person's POV Aiden was taken in by Alpha Maxwell, of the Blood Moon Pack, when he was found wandering their border at the age of 6. He was kept locked in the basement for the first 2 years, never allowed to come out. He was practically starved, hardly allowed anything to eat or drink. Only getting a small plate of scraps and a glass of water 1 or 2 times a week. But at least he didn't get hurt during that time. The Alpha never laid a finger on him those first 2 years. When he turned 8, the Alpha made him a slave. He was forced to clean the pack house and learn to cook for everyone who lived in the pack house. When he was 13 he shifted for the first time, alone in the basement. Normally you don't shift for the first time until you're 16, but for some reason he shifted early. Because he shifted so young and all alone, with no one to guide him through it, his shift was more painful and gruesome than normal.
Thaddeus POV After training this morning, Xander and I decided to head to the river. Even though I'm in a wheelchair, it's one of my favorite things to do. I go there all the time with Xander and Marcus. "Xander, for crying out loud. Give me my damn strap!" I said to this idiot who strapped his legs together, trying to walk towards the water like an idiot. "No, I'm a merman! ... Hey, I have a good one for you! How do you recognize a nerdy mermaid? .... She wears an algaebra!" this idiot said, laughing at his own stupid dad joke. Although I did laugh when he finally fell over, face planting right into the dirt. "Serves you right! Now give me my damn strap and help me into the water!" "Ouch! My nose!" he said, rubbing his nose with one hand while taking my strap off with the other. After he finally hands me my damn strap, I strap my legs together at the knees so my legs don't flail all over the place. Since I don't have control over my legs, when I go in the water, especia
Thaddeus POV He still hasn't woken up and it's been a little over 2 weeks now. I've been by his side the whole time. I just recently had him move into my room, 2 days ago. I wanted him to be more comfortable and it's easier for me here. My room is more accessible since I'm in a wheelchair. Most of his bruises and swelling have healed by now thanks to werewolf healing and all the care the doctors have given him. Although he still healed slower than he should have for a werewolf. But that's to be expected with how malnourished and weak he was. I gave him the bed and I've been sleeping on the chaise. I didn't want to scare him, in case he wakes up while I'm sleeping in bed with him. He'd probably freak out, waking up next to someone he didn't know. I was relaxing on the chaise, reading a book when I heard him whimper then begin to cry. I quickly climbed into my wheelchair and made my way to the other side of the bed before climbing in. "Hey sweetheart, shhhh." I said, moving mysel
Thaddeus POV I felt a hand brush across my face, sweeping my hair aside. I could tell the fingers were being careful not to actually touch my skin, and he simply brushed my hair back. My head shot up and I was surprised to see beautiful sparkling blue eyes staring back at me. I couldn't believe it, he was actually awake, and looking at me! "You're awake!" I said. He tried to talk but ended up coughing so I gave him a glass of water. It was when he handed the glass back, I swore my heart stopped. "Thank you!" He said so quietly, but I heard him. His voice was so soft, so delicate and so sweet. I needed to hear more, I wanted to hear him again. I had so many different thoughts racing through my head as I looked at him. But after setting his glass down, I asked the one thing I've been dying to know, his name. I needed to know the name that went with this beautiful face. "What is your name?" "Aiden." He replied. It was still just a whisper, but it was a little bit louder. It was