“Alpha Ryan, do you have any idea what you have done?” Noel roared, barely containing his anger. “In front of everyone, your soldier attacked my mate. I won’t take this matter lightly. I’ll raise the concern to the council.”My heart hammered against my ribs, each beat echoing the tension in the room.Locus, with his expression usually unreadable, had stepped forward, his hand raised in a placating gesture. "Calm down, Noel," he said, but his voice lacked its usual calm authority.Noel spun on him, his face twisting in rage. "Dad! Adelynn could have been killed! She's carrying my child, the heir to the Bloodmoon Pack!"The mention of a grandchild jolted Locus. A flicker of something akin to alarm crossed his usually stoic face. He hadn't exactly warmed up to me yet, but even he wouldn't tolerate anyone harming his bloodline."Alpha Ryan," he said, low and dangerous. "Explain yourself."Ryan seemed genuinely flustered. His arrogance vanished. "Trust me, Locus, it's not me," he pleaded.
The vial felt cold and foreign in my hand. My mind was a jumbled mess. I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gripped me. Tina's words, laced with venom, echoed in my ears. After everything she had done, after trying to hurt me and my baby, she claimed that she still wanted to help me.Tina was undeniably a vile woman. She had tried to hurt me and my unborn child, yet here she was, offering me this scent-masking elixir. Should I trust her?NoThe answer came swiftly from deep within my gut. But even as I recoiled from the notion of relying on Tina's help, a harsh reality dawned upon me. I had no choice but to use the elixir she had provided. If Noel were to discover the truth about the baby, he would undoubtedly take drastic measures to separate us. And I couldn't bear the thought of being torn away from my child.Clasping the vial tightly in my palm, a sense of determination settled over me. With a steely resolve, I decided to accept Tina's help, if only to ensure my escape from
Adelynn’s POV…As the days passed, I found myself immersed in the intricacies of Luna training alongside Regina. From pack dynamics to puppy education, from hunting techniques to werewolf rituals, each lesson offered a deeper understanding of the werewolf world. Surprisingly, I discovered a genuine interest in these teachings, relishing the opportunity to absorb every bit of knowledge imparted to me.Regina's attitude toward me underwent a subtle transformation during this time. She was not as cold and unfriendly as before. Instead, she had been polite and caring these days as if she had accepted me as part of the pack. Among the pack members, I found an unexpected source of friendship and support. Their kindness and acceptance made me feel valued and appreciated. I loved spending time with them, forgetting about the attack on me.After a particularly engaging training session, Regina and I retreated to the Pack bakery, a favorite spot of mine. The aroma of freshly baked pastries fill
We pulled apart from the kiss, gasping for air. Our eyes were locked, and the heat between us crackled. Desire burned raw in his gaze, mirroring the inferno in my own. It was unmistakably visible that we wanted each other.Noel's eyes held a tenderness that I had never witnessed before, brimming with devotion and affection. At that moment, I felt a surge of emotion, realizing for the first time that he might truly love me. My heart thumped a frantic rhythm against my ribs.This ceremony was meant to be a mere formality announcing the Luna, but I had a feeling that I was getting married to this handsome man. A nervous flutter danced in my stomach as I offered him a smile."Come," he said, taking my hand and guiding me towards a group of people. "These are some important guests you should meet."They were Alphas and their Lunas, representatives from various packs. Unlike the frosty tension of the Alpha meetings, these faces held warmth and genuine welcome. No veiled hostility, no hidden
I felt uneasy under his scrutinizing gaze. The way he looked at my belly sent me a jolt of terror. I wrapped my arms around my abdomen protectively, feeling resentment toward Tina. I doubted that she had told her father my escape plan.“I am sure the baby is not Noel’s,” he said. “It’s someone else’s. You lied to him. But I am not a fool like Noel.”I was relieved to know that Tina had said nothing to him. But a fury unfurled within me. I chuckled derisively.“Do you think I can fool him?” I scoffed. “Noel is not an ordinary werewolf. He is the Alpha. How could he fail to recognize his own blood and flesh? He would have killed me a long time ago if I had lied to him about the baby.”He laughed off my words. “Nice trick, Miss Adelynn. You and Noel are playing a very nice game. But let me tell you something clearly: don’t start dreaming that he will fall in love with you. Soon, you will be kicked out of the pack and Noel’s life. It’s just a matter of time.”The retort I had for Ryan die
A wave of nausea washed over me as I listened to Noel. It felt like I was a cheap commodity. My heart squeezed painfully in my chest. This was exactly what I had feared. The prejudice simmering beneath the surface had finally bubbled over. He would always prefer a werewolf blood than a human and make the child of his second chance mate the heir. Me and my child had no place in this pack. My resolve to leave solidified into a cold, hard certainty."I'm not your mate," I said with icy control. "Just a contract partner. Once the six months are over, we go our separate ways. There is no need to think about having babies with me.”The smile that had been playing on Noel's lips vanished in an instant, replaced by a frown. His grip on my hands tightened. “Are you so desperate to leave me? Why? "The child is innocent; it needs a father. I'm willing to take care of it. Why do you insist on leaving? Are you planning on going back to Richard?”“No, I’ll never go back to him,” I countered, gainin
As my senses slowly returned, a wave of disorientation washed over me, my surroundings coming into focus with agonizing clarity. I found myself bound to a worn-out chair. Rough rope dug into my wrists and ankles, biting my skin. Weakness seeped into my limbs, a lingering reminder of the drug's lingering effects.Panic flared, a primal instinct to flee sparking a fight in my weakened limbs. They responded with a pathetic tremor against the unforgiving restraints.I surveyed my surroundings. The building was an eerie tableau of decay, its walls marred by cracks and peeling paint, cobwebs draped languidly in the corners. The air was thick with the musty scent of dust and rust, the acrid tang of decay lingering like a haunting melody. Moonlight filtered through broken windows, casting ethereal shadows that danced across the grimy floor.No matter how much I tried to stay calm and focus on my escape plan, I grew restless with each passing moment. The building seemed abandoned for years, wi
The room vibrated with the frantic thump of my own heart. Restlessness gnawed at me, a dark premonition that something was terribly wrong with Adelynn. I slumped back in the chair, clueless about where to look for her.“Where are you, Adel?” I murmured. “Please stop playing games with me. Come back. I miss you.”Ring-Ring-Ring…A jarring ring shattered the tense silence. Tina's name blazed on the screen. I reacted swiftly and answered the call.“Hello? Did you find her?” I asked with a sense of urgency."Noel," Tina's voice, usually so full of life, was laced with a chilling anxiety. "She's not with Lily. She hasn't contacted her either."The world seemed to tilt on its axis. I shot up from the chair, the blood draining from my face. "What? Where is she?"“Calm down, Noel. She will be fine.” Tina tried to reassure me, but her words did little to ease my growing dread.“Noel!” Tina rushed over and blocked my path. “Where are you going?”“To find her.” Without wasting another second, I