### MaliaThe night had come to an end. I was dressed in a long, beautiful white dress with a sweetheart neckline. Jaden was wearing beige pants and a white shirt, his hair slightly tousled - but in a very handsome way.I spread a thin layer of gloss on my lips and press them together, staring at myself in the mirror. I flash a bright smile and wink at my reflection, acknowledging my beauty.“You look stunning,” Jaden said, appearing behind me. His hand smoothed my forearm, and he left a passionate kiss on my shoulder. I looked at him through the mirror, laughing.“You look even more handsome,” I turned to him, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him in for a kiss. “Oh, I've waited so long for this day.” He kissed my neck lightly.“You love New Year's, don’t you?” He laughed.“Very much.” I sighed, moistening my lips. “Well, let's go before the food gets cold. I had so many wonderful things prepared for us to try.”“Oh, yeah?” He sighed. “I hope there's pudding.”“Well, ever
Last night passed by quickly, and I wasn't ready for the day to start again. In fact, I loved spending time with my friends so much that I was always willing to stay up late if it meant being together.The night ended when Paul decided to leave. Damon had to take his mate, Katalina, home since she still lived with her parents, and Lilith was sleepy because of the pregnancy. After we got back home and put the kids to bed, Jaden and I still had a few rounds of sex before we fell asleep exhausted.It was definitely the best way to start the year. We had been together for four years and it was like a lucky ritual. We had been leading a quiet and peaceful life in the past few years, and that's what we liked.Our beginning was a bit turbulent, too tumultuous. Now, we cherished every moment of peace, not knowing when something difficult could happen again.To be realistic, we were always on alert, waiting for something very difficult to happen. After everything we went through, it was strang
The truth is that Lilith was more than right when she said we needed a bit of beach time, the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks, the smell of the sea breeze, the salt and sand getting between my toes, the cool breeze hitting my face, the scorching sun touching my head, all of it seemed perfect at that moment.It's been so long since I've been here to enjoy it, and the truth is that maybe I've never really come here to truly enjoy it. Usually, we bring the kids to play, or we leave that task to the babysitters. We never really stopped to sit and observe the wonder of the Moon goddess.But one thing was clear: truly being by the sea, in the grandeur of the Earth, was wonderful. I mean, how could the beach be so perfect?I take a bite of mango from my fruit salad that I asked Ômega to prepare for us to bring.Besides us, the beach was empty and, to be honest, at first I didn't understand why it was so empty - at least, not until Jaden reminded me that it was the castle's priv
I was dying of worry and simply couldn't stop pacing back and forth in desperation.No one had prohibited anyone from entering or leaving the pack. The pack castle doors had been closed, all the staff were located in the entrance hall, and we already knew many of the employees, we wanted to know if anyone was missing.The children, at least the ones remaining, were placed in their room, locked with security at the entrance door and some scattered throughout the house. We could be sure that no more children would disappear.Now, Fawn was very close, watching everything all the time, suspicious. She had spoken very little to me, was very attentive to every movement of each person.The pure love of our own pups was natural. They were born from us and the love for Dandara had been built. She came into our arms as a baby and we created such a beautiful bond over the years. She was with me at all times, it was as if I was her inspiration. She always tried to imitate me, used the same colors
THIRD PERSON POV | FOUR YEARS AGOPaul felt his heart ache, as if it were being ripped apart from the inside out, when he met a woman he thought he would spend the rest of his life with. He felt complete, fulfilled, as if his life had finally gained some purpose. However, that was not the truth. It did not take long for Catherine to show her true colors. He never imagined she would be as ambitious as she turned out to be.At first, it seemed like she took this passion seriously, like she took the relationship and the love they could build together as a gift from the goddess herself. He couldn't exactly remember when, but he knew at some point a switch flipped in his head and she was no longer the woman she used to be. He was broken, destroyed, and mistreated by the woman he fell in love with. But after all, wasn't that love? His wolf never thought of the possibility of rejecting his own mate. In fact, he considered it a crime for any wolf to do so, believing that the goddess had a pu
Paul's POVI took a while to arrive, but now I was in front of the pack house, staring at everything after a long time without showing up here, without having the courage to step in here. In fact, I never imagined that I would return to my true origins, to home.I sigh, tired, running my hand over my forehead. Half of me was tempted to turn around and leave, but every time I remembered Serena, her disdain... something inside me ignited.I returned after the child was born. I heard that Joshua had died and believed that she would have some sense and come with me. I tried to force her to come, but she screamed and ordered me to be thrown out of the pack. They treated me like nothing and now, yes, now I feel a deep anger at everything.When my father walks out the door, I finally straighten up and stare at him. He assesses me and gives me a smug smile. I narrow my eyes to face him."I knew you would come back," he says, smiling at me."Maybe it's a mistake to be here," I say."No, it's n
"How could you?" I scream, placing my open palm over my chest. A thick tear runs down my face as I watch my mate, the man the goddess gave me and whom I've waited for the past five years, holding the waist of the blonde."I'm sorry, Malia!" He says, seeming to be in as much pain as I am. "I... I know what I did wasn't right, but... She's pregnant and I have to own up to my mistakes.""Mistakes? Are you talking about our child, your heir?" The blonde teases me, giving me an ironic smile. "I'm sorry, dear, I didn't know your husband was... married.""Oh, of course!" I laugh, glaring at Joshua. "I don't want to stay here and witness all of this."I turn around, ready to leave Joshua alone with the blonde woman. My steps are quick toward the exit when I stop still and pivot on my own feet."Oh, by the way..." I spin on my own feet, facing my mate again. "I, Malia Backer, future Luna of the Red Stone pack, reject you, Joshua Brown, as my mate."He stares at me in shock, placing his hand on
Two days ago, we sailed on the high seas. I am lying in my cabin, staring at the ceiling, having to deal with my pain alone. Luna Meredith and the Alpha did not accompany me.A phone call and there it was, my fate was sealed alongside the cruel King Alpha Jaden Brown. A man who doesn't even remember his own family. The eldest son, the son who rejected the position of Alpha in his pack and became the king of all others.He believed in the prophecy and chased after his future, claiming what he believed was rightfully his – and which became his, even with everyone else saying it was madness.Less than one month ago, I would never have imagined it would end like this. That my mate would betray me. That I would be alone in life. That I would have to leave everything I believed in.I sigh heavily as I open the door to the room, feeling the boat move in the water. It was a bit warm, but as I reached the stern, I could see solid ground just a few meters away. I sigh in relief."We've arrived,