Waking up next to Ronan again was strange.He was holding me so tightly. Sure Grant held me tightly too, but it wasn’t like he was hanging on for dear life or anything. It was that he wanted to feel close to me. It seemed Ronan was afraid that I would slip out of bed again. “I’m gonna go shower,” I whispered to Ronan. “It’s a big day ahead of us.”“I love you,” He whispered. “I love you too.”My shower was wonderful. I thought of Grant and his shirtless body against me and his big hands groping me. His warm tongue in my mouth and his perfect dick pumping in and out of me. It had only been a day since we’d made love and I was already dying without him. This would be hard.I jumped a little when I heard the shower curtain move. “Ronan, what are you doing?” I asked. “I thought you might want company.”He was right, only I didn’t want it from him. Ronan joined me in the shower, wrapping his arms around me so that he could feel the warm water.“I missed you so much, Bowen, you know?”
I looked over at Grant.Guilt filled his eyes. “Bowen let me explain-”“You let me think it was Ronan who killed him!” I cried. “Grant what the fuck!”“Let me explain!”“What is there to explain?” Ronan asked. “You killed her father and lied to her about it.”“You told me to!” Grant shouted. “Because I didn’t want her to hate you even more. Now I’m not so concerned with that, since you’re clearly interested in my wife.”“What do you mean Ronan?” I questioned. Even though I was royally pissed at Grant, I still didn’t want Ronan to find out about us. That would make everything ten times worse. I wasn’t prepared for that at all.“I mean I’m not stupid. I’ve known that Grant was in love with you since we got married. He doesn’t fight like that with anyone else. And I know he’s been making moves on you since I’ve been gone, I saw him kiss you last night.”“Ronan, that’s-”“Don’t worry, Bowen, I don’t blame you. I know you were only being nice to him because he’s so pathetic.” Ronan sneer
I slowly opened my eyes and smiled at the man in front of me. The love of my life.His blue eyes softly looked into mine as he touched my face. I brushed his red hair off of his forehead. He smiled back at me happily. There was so much joy in his eyes. Joy I hadn't seen in so long. I had missed this.“Hi,” He breathed. “Ewan…I missed you my love.”“Missed me?” Ewan asked. “Baby we were only asleep for a few hours.”“Few hours?” “Yes. I know you love me very much, but it hasn’t been that long.”“I think…I think I had a very strange dream that we weren’t together anymore.” I whispered. “Sounds like a nightmare.”“It absolutely was. But it’s gone and you’re here.”I kissed him hard, needing to feel him for this to be real. As always, Ewan kissed me back with intense passion and yearning. “Wow, you really did miss me huh?”“I did.” I smiled. “What do you want to do today, my Luna?”“Stay right here and just…talk.”“You’re acting so strangely Bowen, are you okay?”I nodded. “I just w
Grant’s POVI was going to lose the love of my life.We had just started our relationship and odds are it was going to be over pretty quickly. Fucking Ronan always trying to ruin everything for me. It wasn’t fair. Everything he had should be mine. The title of Alpha, love and praise, Bowen. The moment she turned around to look at me in that bloody wedding dress, I was hooked. I knew it was the mate bond. But why would the Moon Goddess give my brother and me the same mate?Why would she give me a second chance that I could never really have?I had to push down my feelings for Bowen all the time. Being mean to her was the only way I could truly do that. It was hard most days. Seeing her upset was so cute to me. I wanted to kiss her every time she yelled at me. I knew she didn’t love Ronan, but I still thought she could never love me. I mean she clearly hated my guts right?“I don’t think she hates you sweetie,” Mom stated. “You’re just not very nice to her and she gets enough of that
Ronan’s POVI was destined to be an AlphaI was everything an Alpha should be. Powerful, handsome, strong. The Moon Goddess knew what she was doing when she created me.I was going to be greatly feared and respected. I knew that from a young age. I wanted to be just like my father. He was also everything an Alpha should be. I looked up to him so much. I needed to be as powerful and incredible as he was. It’s what he wanted for me too. I knew I was his favorite son. I mean I didn’t have competition. Grant was moody and broody and wasn’t as good a fighter as me. He was sensitive and much too logical. He was a thinker, not a doer. That’s why he would never be fit to hold the title of Alpha. As an Alpha, I was only missing one thing: a mate.Sure I had women who fawned over me and spread their legs for me, but that’s not what I wanted. I wanted one woman to love me. To hold me in her arms and whisper in my ear that she loved me dearly. That there was no other man for her.I needed some
I lied.The baby was definitely Grant’s, not Ronan’s. I mean I was on birth control with Ronan and I didn’t bring it on the journey with me and Grant and I definitely didn’t take any kind of precautions. I was pregnant with my husband’s brother’s baby. The Moon Goddess would never forgive me.However, I would pretend this baby was Ronan’s to keep everything simple and save everyone’s life. Mine, my packs, Grant’s.Though I really shouldn’t care about Grant’s life. He murdered my father and lied to me about it. He let me think that Ronan was the cause for me losing the last of my family. I couldn’t be with someone like that. I had to be with someone I could actually trust. Sure Ronan was aggressive and mean but he tried not to lie to me. I was sure he meant it when he said he wouldn't hurt me again, even if it wasn't true. It was all about intent. I would have to once again suck it up and accept that my life was with Ronan. He was my husband and I hoped he would be a great father.
The packhouse looked kind of different.It wasn’t as bright as it was before and there was just an air of depression and sadness about it. I had already found it quite depressing because of my situation but this was even worse. “Where is everyone?” Grant asked. “I imagine our people are locked up,” Ronan commented. “See if you can get to the prisons, Grant.”“Be safe.” I whispered. “Death would be so much better than what’s to come.” He muttered before hurrying off. “So what do I do?” I asked Ronan.“You stay close to me and keep yourself out of trouble. No fighting for you.”“What? I want to fight with you, darling.”“You are carrying precious cargo, my love. You cannot fight.” He kissed me before taking my hand. We tiptoed through the courtyard, still wildly confused about how empty it all was. Where in the world was everyone?“I think we can actually make it into the house,” Ronan whispered, tugging my hand. We go to the front door. Something wasn’t right. It all felt too eas
When I opened my eyes I was back in my old room.The room I had grown up in. I had lost my virginity in this room. Ewan proposed to me here. I spent so many happy and sad nights here. So much of my life occured in this small perfect little room.And now I was back. I slowly got dressed in confusion. What was I doing back here? I thought the house had been destroyed. I made my way down to the kitchen. A man was facing away from me in front of the stove. It smelled amazing!“Hello,” I stated. He turned around and smiled. “There’s my girl!”I took in his familiar look. His salt and pepper hair, his slightly weathered brown skin, the warm smile on his face. He was home.It was my dad.I hurried over to him and hugged him tightly. “I missed you.”“Yeah, I missed you too, honey.” He kissed the top of my head. “Sit down, breakfast will be done soon.”I did as he said and sat at the table. I noticed something strange.“Daddy, why are there three place settings?”“There should always be thr