I was consumed with jealousy. I couldn't handle my own jealousy.With the pack's calmness, I was finally managing to focus on my own feelings and seeing Serena reclaim her place was awful and painful.I didn't want her to, I didn't accept her to. Because to me, it seemed so unfair that she would come in and just reclaim a place in my little girl's life?I snorted, closing my eyes frustrated. Luckily, I was alone and could feel everything alone too, without anyone asking me questions.About ten minutes ago, Dandara said she wanted to live with Serena - who had gone to a small cabin in the center of the pack. Of course I denied at the time."But you were causing a much larger argument than you should have," Jaden said that we couldn't simply stop Dandara here if she wanted to go, okay, it was her right.But I couldn't believe it, I simply couldn't believe that she would leave us after so many years. I took care of her, I attached myself to her, I love her so much, I simply don't know if
I sniffled, crying, and Jaden walked in the door at that exact moment. "I just dropped Dandara off at her mom's place, and-"I lift my eyes to meet his and wipe my congested nose from crying so much."Oh, my love, are you okay?" He asked, walking over to me."I have other kids, I just don't understand why it still hurts so much to have her away from me," I murmur."Because Dandara was your first little girl, because you love her, because you were the first to care for her. So many whys," he holds my face."Jaden, do you think she'll be well cared for?" I ask, tearfully."Of course she will, I'm sure of it," he hugs me. "And if she isn't well cared for, we'll bring her back, how about that?" he smiles."You promise?" I pout. "I'm so worried. Serena didn't care for her before,""Don't worry, love," he kisses my hand. "We'll keep on loving her. But now, as aunt and uncle," he smiles at me.Jaden embraces me tenderly, trying to comfort my anguish. He knew how much Dandara meant to me, lik
I smile as I watch my quadruplets playing in the sunny backyard of the pack's castle. Each of them is an endless source of joy and energy, and seeing how they grow and learn together every day fills me with pride and love.Even though I know we're not on the best terms at the moment, I know my children need to play outside; it's not right to keep them cooped up indoors.Today, we decided to spend the afternoon playing hide and seek. They love this game, and I love seeing the excitement on their little faces as they prepare to hide."One, two, three, here I come!" I count aloud, closing my eyes for a moment before starting to search for them. Quick footsteps and muffled giggles indicate they are scattering across the garden.First, I find Jayson hiding behind a small tree. He laughs loudly when I find him and runs to hug me. "Mommy, you found me!""Your turn to count now, Jayson," I say, tousling his hair before heading off to find the other three.I continue searching, following the l
### Anonymous POVThe man sits in his chair, his posture impassive and nearly perfect, embedded in the exterior of his office, slightly molded to his taste."Sir," the whisper behind him forces him to turn around."Yes?" he asks, frowning."Dave just returned," he murmurs, his cheeks growing even redder."Let him in," I say.But when I look into his eyes, I know something is wrong."Yes?" I look him up and down, already clenching my fists."S-sir," he stammers."Tell me, tell me you at least killed one of your companions?" I ask.My greatest desire at the moment was to make Jaden and Malia realize that I was close, so close.They wouldn’t know what hit them. He would take them down before it was too late; it was almost time. He had been anxious and agitated in recent days."No, sir," he lowered his eyes. "That man... Jaden... he's a... wizard.""Damn it, what did he do?" I ask.The fact that he could already master his powers was worrying. It meant they were already learning their abi
"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,
Jaden"Why does she need to take off her blouse?" I interrupt Doctor Paul."So I can see the affected area, Jaden," he says, staring at me. "We need to get an idea of the damage. A fall, depending on the height, could result in serious fractures.""I don't think it's necessary for her to..." I sigh. "She's not going to take her shirt off in front of a man she doesn't know." My eyes land on her."B-but, Alpha King..." she murmurs.I growl. How dare he even think to ask my mate to strip in front of him? What kind of pervert do I have as a doctor?"What am I missing here?" Paul finally asks."Jaden," Lilith's voice catches my attention as she enters the hospital and sighs loudly. "Let the doctor examine her!""He wants her to undress," I argue."He wants to take care of her. Or do you want her to be in pain all over her body?" Lilith asks, raising her eyebrows at me. "You can undress, dear."With embarrassment, Malia does so. I widen my eyes as I realize she's not wearing a bra. I approa
MaliaAn omega sets a generous plate in front of me, and my stomach rumbles. I haven't eaten since last night before going to bed. I don't know how many hours have passed, but I didn't have breakfast before being pushed off the boat."Eat!" Jaden commands, sitting beside me. He picks up his fork and knife and fills his mouth, chewing. He swallows and stares at me. "Tell me, what happened for you to end up here. From the looks of it, you're far from home.""Yes, I am!" I sigh. First, I take a bite of my food. I focus on how to start telling my story, but no point seems good enough. "I don't have, I mean, I didn't have a wolf. Until this morning, I was a girl without a wolf. I've always been the disgrace of my family, my father's shame... until I became Joshua Brown's mate, your brother," I pause, and he growls. "Well, it turns out we had only a year between finding each other and him leaving for war. We got married and only had time for our honeymoon, which was particularly terrible."