NEON's perspective
My chest was heavy from my pent-up anger, and the veins on my forehead were visible. My wolf Jax had been restless since the mating ritual started.It had kept us on the edge. Jax was nervous, yet I had no idea what it was about. He was never the one to show any emotions. He was showing emotions that I couldn’t decipher, and it was starting to agitate me.The mating ritual had been going on in the park for some hours now, and I had felt pent-up more than usual. Something about today felt strange.‘It's mate! I have a feeling she’s close. I have never felt this way before. She’s close. Mate is here.’ Jax purred.‘What did you just say? Mate!’How was that possible?I had been looking for my mate for the past ten years, yet got no clue to her.What the fuck was Jax talking about, that mate was here?I was about to sniff the air like a hound dog in the park when my Beta Silas came to me and tapped me over the shoulders.“Alpha, someone just walked into the park. I had this strange feeling when she entered, I want...” I shoved my Beta aside when my wolf got the scent.He was panting in my head.The scent was becoming so strong, inflicting our senses to go high on alert and losing control.Could what Jax said be true?Why couldn’t I spot her?I had so many questions.I couldn’t speak.I want to see her now.“Where is she?” I yelled at Silas. He was startled at the sound of my voice.I couldn’t control myself as my wolf surged forward. As my eyes turned red, I growled in his face. “Where is mate?”Silas lowered his eyes and bowed, submitting to my wolf.I grabbed him by the neck and held him above the ground, my anger coming in waves. My wolf was in control of my body, and it made it a bit difficult for me to take control back.We’d searched everywhere for a mate since we turned eighteen. We traveled around because of that.All we wanted was to find her and rule as Alpha and Luna. But years passed, I'd never found her and slowly slipped into the fact that I was not gonna have my mate.We gave up and stopped searching for her. I decided to make Diana a permanent Luna in the pack and take her as my chosen mate after the mating ritual.But now we could sense our mate. She was right here!Taking control back from my wolf, I realized that Silas was thrashing with my hold aWhile releasing him, I cursed my wolf for not being able to keep his anger in check.“She’s there,” Silas pointed in the direction where a petite lady stood with a plate in her hands, glancing around the park.I froze when her eyes met with mine just for a brief moment.My mind was in a complete freak-out, I was nervous. I, Alpha Neon, had never felt nervous.My wolf and I had never thought this day would come when we would find our mate.It made me bitter for years that I couldn’t find my soulmate when others found theirs.After organizing mating rituals one year after another, I was still mateless.Because of this, I had to rule the pack with an iron fist and a cold heart. Having no mate made it was easier for me to do reckless things, because there was no one to get hurt except me.“Let’s go,” I said to Silas and started to walk down to mate.I stood behind her when I got close. The smells of vanilla and roses on her body were intoxicating.‘She’s my mate.’ Jax spat out in dominance.‘I can’t believe she’s here. She came to find me.’ My hands were starting to sweat as I replied to my wolf. “Is that enough? You can take some more.” I muttered. She turned and stared at me. Her big round cinnamon eyes looked so beautiful. She was probably in her early twenties.I was towering over her, and I wanted to have her body squeezed against mine.I want her.All of her.But something was off with her. Jax and I couldn’t feel her wolf!Even after she replied to me in her sweet angelic voice that got me demanding to hear more. But she left my side in a hurry as if I scared her.It seemed that she had no idea who I was to her.“It’s strange. Alpha?” Silas whispered behind me. I watched her having her food in a corner, my eyes not leaving her face for a moment.I was scared, too. It felt that she could disappear before my eyes any time.‘She has no wolf.’ Jax confirmed my thoughts.If she had no wolf, it meant that my mate was human.Humans were considered weak, and our pack was against having humans with us. Humans were never allowed in the pack. This tradition had lasted so for hundreds of years.I got a mate and she was human. She wouldn't be accepted by the pack as Luna.What a pathetic joke!I hated it that she was not my species. Why was my mate not a wolf?My gaze darted to her when I spotted her leaving the park in haste.“Get her, Silas,” I growled.He bowed and ran out of the park at my order.‘We won’t let her leave us.’ Jax snarled.‘She’s human.’ I gritted my teeth. My eyes had never been off her until she left in such a hurry.She had no idea she was at a mating ritual with wolves. Clenching my jaw, I marched out of the park after her.After my fucking mate!Aria's perspectiveMy breath was heavy as I ran. As I dashed onto another path, I heard them curse loudly behind me.What the hell had I gotten myself into?“Take the Jeep!” I heard the blue-eyed guy order as I tried to run faster.I threw a glance over my shoulders and saw that they were right behind my heel, fuck, they could run!I had no idea why they were chasing me, but they gave me a lot of creeps in the park. There was no way I was going to stop and ask them why the hell they were chasing me.I won’t be able to outrun them on this road. They would catch up with me.The only way I could lose them was in the wood surrounding the road.If I could get there, I would be able to lose them among the trees.I made a left turn and slid down the hill, hastened my pace, and reached the trees without getting caught. My breathing was becoming jagged.I glanced over my shoulders again, my foot caught up in something, causing me to trip and fall head-first to the ground.I groan, lying there
Aria's perspectiveI squinted my eyes at the bright light. I was lying on a bed, and I felt tired and weak.My head was killing me, my throat was sore. I rubbed my hand on my forehead giving it a little massage.I looked at my surroundings. I was in a room, that was beautifully decorated, large, and well-furnished, the bed was soft and luxurious it was nothing like my bed in Queens.I swallowed fearfully, wondering where I was, I lifted myself from the bed and placed my feet on the ground.My apartment wasn’t as big as this, I wasn’t in my apartment at Queens.Where am I?How did I get here?I stood up from the bed, my legs hurt as I ambled to the window and opened it.A gasp escaped my mouth at the sight of tall trees. I couldn’t see anything else, as if it was in the middle of nowhere.“You are awake...” The calm voice spoke behind me. I jolted from my thoughts and snapped my head towards him.He was the man from last night. I point my index finger at him. “You?”“You brought me her
NEON's perspectiveI felt hurt by her words, how could she reject my love? Can’t she see how patient I am with her? That she’s the only woman I can ever love.But what, would never fall in love with me?I, Alpha Neon of Moonlight Pack have never failed once and never would, not in love or any other aspect.I have been anxious around her and was cautious with my words and what to say to her, whatever I say seems to annoy her or make her angry.I did not know the sedative we gave her would be too much for her.I was reckless and almost hurt mate with my actions. I was worried sick when she was asleep, praying to the moon goddess to forgive my recklessness and save her.When I walked into her room and saw her standing by the window, I felt a rush of adrenaline.She had no idea how intoxicated her scent is when she’s around me, and how Jax is purring in excitement at our closeness.He couldn’t wait to mark her and claim her as ours.If she could reject my love now, what if I told her that
ARIA's perspectiveI watched him leave.When he was gone, I locked the door and hurried to find my shoes. It was placed beside the bed, I put them on.I ran to the window and looked down. It was the second floor, why did he lie that I was on the fourth floor?Did he think that would stop me from escaping?He got to be kidding.If I could get on the roof and slide down and land on my butt, it wouldn’t hurt, right?I just have to give it a try.I need to get home and away from him and these people!I climbed over the window and walked carefully on the roof, then I sat down on the edge of the roof and pushed my hands back.Striking myself to fall on the ground, I did not fall on my butt as I had thought but ended up falling on my stomach and face.Fuck!I winced in pain but forced myself up, peeping quickly if someone had heard me fall and was coming after me.I didn’t see anyone, neither was the front door opened.Maybe they have agreed to let me go, which sane man would build a mansion
NEON's perspective“...who are you?”My chest burned within and my throat was tight as I tried to keep my emotions from erupting, I ground my teeth and ignored her question.‘Bring the silver handcuff.’ I mind-linked Silas.‘On it, Alpha.’ His response came almost immediately.I took the handcuffs from his hands when he came close, he retreated his footsteps.I spun and grabbed her left hand.“What are you doing?” There was a slight panic in her voice when I took her hand. I grazed her wrist with my fingers and handcuffed her hand to the bed.“Making sure this doesn’t happen again.” I let go of her hand when I was done. “Stop struggling with it, you will end up getting hurt.”“Why do you care?” She spat angrily, her icy glare fixed on my face.“Keeping you safe from all harm is my priority. I can’t let you get hurt. That’s all you should know.” I held her gaze, my hands placed on both sides of the bed beside her.“Are you ready to talk to me now? Why did you run away? You should have
NEON's perspectiveI stood up from the bed, marched down to the door, grabbed Diana by her wrist and dragged her out of the room, let the door slam shut behind me.“Neon!”I glowered at Diana, she was wearing a grey pantsuit a lavender silk blouse, and matching heels. Her blonde hair was smoothed into an elegant chignon. I wonder where she was coming from all dressed up.“Come with me, now.” I took in a deep breath to calm my agitation.She was struggling with me to let go of her wrist, surreptitiously, stealing glances through the door of Aria’s room.“Let go, Neon!” She yanked her hand free from my hold and rubbed her wrist while glaring at me.“Come with me. Quietly.” I ordered.“I deserve some respect too, Neon. Don’t you think I deserve to know what’s going on?”“Come with me,” I repeated my words and started to walk down to the study.She stormed her feet on the ground murmured inaudible words, and followed the path down to the study room.“Close the door.”“You are unbelievable
DIANA's perspectiveI have been working hard for the pack and this was how he decides to pay me, after everything that I have done?The crowning ceremony was a couple of days away and he’s going to make her, a human girl his Luna?He was choosing her over me.It’s been just a few days she has been here and Neon has completely forgotten about me.His affection for her grows stronger by the day, how he talks about her and the way he calls her name.I thought he would one day, look at me that way, call me his Luna, and accept me as his chosen mate.But.I was nothing to him, the years we had spent together building and straightening the pack meant nothing to him, all that matters is his mate, a silly human.The leverage I have over her is that she’s human, she could not stand a chance against me who has the blood of a Beta and a strong wolf.My father died while protecting Neon, that was how I was chosen to be his Luna.I have lived with Neon ever since, I know everything about the pack
ARIA's perspectiveThe lady, the one who came to visit me just now, was gorgeous and I loved everything about her, tall with straightened blonde hair she wore a pantsuit and a lavender blouse. She looked confident and young.A few minutes later she came back as she promised.She had talked with the master and brought the keys to the handcuffs along with her.When she said Neon wasn’t as he seems, I believe her, he looked rather mysterious.I had to find out if there was some illegal business going on in the mansion.“You never haven’t told me your name.”“It’s Diana.” She smiled.I wonder how she could smile in such a situation but her smile was beautiful.She took the handcuff off my hand.“There, you are free.” She dropped the handcuffs on the bedside table. “You are not going to run again, are you?”“Not without your help.” I grinned.“Thank you, Diana.”“Good night, Aria. I will see you tomorrow.”I nodded with a smile and watched her leave the room.I was glad that there was some