Alpha Lugard paced back and forth in his house, anger and frustration boiling inside him. He had just received word that his maid, Melissa, had revealed to Alpha Ryder the secret he had been hiding for years. The secret was that he was the father of Alpha Ryder's mate, Charia.As little as the secret may seem, it would ruin a lot of things because Charia was now Ryder's mate and she would reveal his intentions to her mate.It was a secret that had to be kept at all costs, and he had trusted Melissa with the knowledge. Not that she trusted him, but she was his maid and none of his words were supposed to be heard by an outsider. But she had failed him, and he couldn't let that go unpunished."Bring Melissa to me," he growled, his voice low and dangerous.His guards quickly obeyed, dragging Melissa into the room. She trembled with fear as Alpha Lugard towered over her, his eyes flashing with anger."You betrayed me," he hissed, his voice dripping with venom. "You revealed the secret I en
Melissa's Pov____________________I take a deep breath, trying to steady myself. This is it. I’m about to face the daughter of the man I’ve wronged. My heart pounds in my chest as I wait for her to arrive.A few moments later, I hear the sound of footsteps approaching. I glance up and see Charia entering the room, her mate Alpha Ryder trailing behind her. She looks every bit like the fierce and formidable Alpha’s mate, with her head held high and her eyes flashing with anger.I wish I could stand up from the bed and bow deeply, showing her the respect she deserves but I couldn't, I was tired like a wild animal. "Charia, Alpha Ryd. Thank you for coming," I say, my voice steady despite the tension in the air.Charia’s expression softens slightly as she sees the genuine remorse in my eyes. "What happened to you Melissa," she asks her voice tight with emotion.I take a deep breath before answering. "They ordered my execution. It was a punishment for my betrayal, He found out that I told
Weeks LaterCharia's Pov__________________One of the most peaceful and beautiful I had felt was the past few weeks. It seemed like all my problems were gone and I have all my people around me. Zara, Ice, Melissa, and Ryder. I didn't need anything or anybody else. They had given me the best life and treated me like a princess. I could see why Delphi always felt special whenever she was treated so lovingly by my father. It's been so many days and my father's threat seemed to have faded. Considering how well I knew my father, he had something big in the stall for us, but he was waiting for the perfect time to execute it. Sometimes when I worry, Ryder would ask me not to, he said if anything bad was to happen, there was no need for me to spend all my time worrying when I could live my life and have the best time ever.I had become important in the community and I was proud of the affluence Ryder passed on to me. Melissa was the biggest supporter of our relationship and even opened a fa
Ice's Pov________________I could feel the warmth of Zara's body next to mine. We had just made love, and our breath had slowed down to a relaxed rate. She was all I ever wanted at this moment. I caressed her hair and whispered sweet things in her ear, enjoying the afterglow of our cozy moment. Maybe she had truly accepted me. I didn't know, but I was glad we were together like I had always wanted all these years. "That was terrific," Zara said, turning to face me with a smile."I know," I replied, grinning back at her. "When you forced Jacob to go to sleep, I knew you needed me" I teasedZara laughed softly. "I thought you would never ask. I was getting tired of dropping hints.""Well, I'm glad I finally got the message," I said, leaning in for a kiss.Let's just say, after being kidnapped by Charia's parents, things had become better for Zara and me, the closeness, intimacy… everything that couples did. A quick throwback to the making ball when Zara refused to attend because she w
Zara's PovI walked out of the room, my mind spinning with the realization of what I had just discovered. Ice was the father of my son, and he had known all along. I felt used and angry at the same time. How could he pretend to be my brother and friend for all these years and not tell me the truth? I wanted to scream and yell at him for what he had done.As I ran outside, I saw Ryder and Charia kissing in the garden, and my anger boiled over. How could they be so happy when my world had just been shattered? I broke down in a loud cry and they rushed over to me."Zara, Are you okay?" Charia bent over and held me up but I just wanted to remain on the floor."This is crazy…" I cried. " I don't know how to feel Charia. How could he do this to me? I've searched all these years. I've hoped…I have been in pain regretting and…it was him all along""I don't understand Zara ""Jacob's father…Jacob's father is Ice""What!" Charia shrieked. "Oh, my God." She held onto Alpha Ryder for some time an
Charia's PovTWO WEEKS LATER_________I had never attended a Full Moon Ceremony while I was with my family. I was always kept inside whenever they went to the forest, but that wasn't going to happen anymore. The Full Moon Ceremony was fast approaching and preparations were being made on time. As Alpha Ryder's wolfless mate, this meant a lot to me, because I had not transformed yet and this was the greatest opportunity to do so. Being with my mate was the last option I had for transformation.The three stages were either to be born as a wolf, shift before or on my eighteen birthday or have a mate who could speed up my process of transformation on the full moon ceremony.Since this was my only chance left, Ryder is taking a lot of effort in making everything I need on that day available. He had promised me that I would shift on the full moon and honestly my hopes were high.If I transformed, I wouldn't be recognized as wolfless anymore, I would either be a delta, gamma, omega, or beta
Alpha Ryder's Pov.When her sticky and mucky white liquid gushed out of her like a faulty faucet, I couldn't control my urge anymore. She was ready, just like she said and I was going to make Charia savor every moment. Charia's pheromones filled the room, her scent strong and beautiful like flowers, her skin smooth and soft and her naked body an exquisite art.I bent over to her neck where I had marked her as my mate and I lick off her new sweat, reminding her I wasn't just anyone, but Alpha Ryder, her mate who she could trust.Her hard pink nipples focused on me and I had no choice but to taste one of them, coiling my tongue around her nipples and sucking them slowly. Charia moaned as she wrapped her hands around my neck. My mouth trailed down her body, her navel, and back to her breasts. As she moaned, I took a little glance at her orgasm face and she still looked beautiful as ever, her eyes closed and her mouth a bit opened like she was trying to catch her breath. Charia's Pov __
Charia's Pov____________There was nothing better than receiving such treatment yesterday from my mate last night after my nervousness for the full moon ceremony. The ceremony was today and I feel anxious but a bit relaxed because I know that Ryder would still love me no matter the outcome of my transformation.When it was evening. All of Blue Moon Pack had already started to gather at the goddess forest where the ceremony was going to take place. We had stayed in our territory away from the Red Moon Pack which was a distance away from here. There was celebration in the air as wolves started to chant for the ritual.The Full Moon was going to be out at exactly midnight and we had to celebrate and be alert before that time. Ryder and I stayed in a tent where we cuddled up for some time and he assured me I would be fine and he was going to protect me.I also spent time in relating with other members of the Blue Moon Pack that barely knew me. It was my first full moon ceremony and I was