Calhoun's POV
Two hours earlier…I wasn't planning on cheating on Natalie, no. It never crossed my mind since I met her, she's like the best thing to ever happen to me in a long while, despite the six years age gap between us two. We're to get married tomorrow and she's to be my Luna, but I messed up. Threw away eight months of our relationship because I couldn't control my wolf to stay still.It was meant to be my bachelor's night. I had my beta and some men from my pack with me. We drove two hours away from our town just to have one last night of fun, but everything changed when she came.At first, I smelled her before I saw her. Being Alpha of the Greyhound pack, I have a heightened sense of smell and keenness than the rest of my pack members.She smelt of scented lavender and lemon shampoo. I heard her throaty little laughter and just as I snapped my gaze in her direction, I lost all touch of concentration, and then my wolf screamed 'Mate!' in my head. Something I thought I'd never hear until I grew gray-haired and wrinkled.Why would the moon goddess bless me with a mate when I already have a woman I love? It made no freaking sense to me.My mate was a young blonde in her early twenties, with big-rimmed glasses hanging loosely on her tiny-button nose. Something which she seemed to be nudging up a lot because her nose wasn't big enough to maintain the stance of her glasses.She had her blonde hair in a fish braid and she was putting on a white T-shirt with a short loose skirt with polka dot designs. She looked young, the typical good college girl, straight A's and one boyfriend. Her friends were so unlike her, dressed like sluts but that was no business of mine.It was clear the moon goddess hastened her footsteps into the club tonight. She even seemed a bit unsure of herself until she began drinking alcohol with her friends at the bartender's tabletop.It was hard to concentrate on everything in front of me when my mate was eight feet away from me, with my wolf threatening to surface from me and go to her.He was excited upon witnessing the first time of me having a mate.My attention was divided, although I didn't make it seem that obvious. I kept staring at my mate who seemed to be ten years younger than me. I wondered why the moon goddess did this when I already had someone I wanted to marry the following day.And I was stunned when my mate approached me half an hour later, looking completely tipsy and the exact opposite of the innocent girl who had arrived earlier.Worse, she asked me to hook up with her, without having any knowledge that she was mated to me. Out of all the men in the club, it was me she approached.My first instinct was to turn her down, but I could not.My whole body was completely drawn to her. She was irresistible because somehow the moon goddess decided to ruin things by making her mine.I did touch her. My mind said no but my body and wolf said yes. She was skinny with ample breasts. Tantalizing body with delicate skin like a baby's. She felt so warm and tight as I pounded into the thick, wet walls of her honeypot.And the fact that she didn't show any form of attraction to me, was a relief. She was yet to know I was her mate. She talked a lot during the entire copulation and told me it was the alcohol.And then something sparked within my brain when I stared into her almond eyes… like I could never let her go even if I wanted to. My body craved her entire being. To hear the sound of her soft and breathy moans and feel her puerile skin against mine.And It was strange because I had never felt so drawn to anyone like that before.I should be regretting this, but I couldn't. Do I have any feelings for her? Of course not. But when she was close by, all my focus averted to her like a magnet.I asked her her name because I knew I would look for her but she refused to tell me. Told me we were over and she wanted me just for a fling. I doubted she went around sleeping with men. And maybe, just maybe we were fated to get intimate tonight.PresentI should be relieved that she refused to give me any details about her because she's yet to know we're mates and it's not like we'd meet again. Plus there's my marriage with Natalie tomorrow, so I'd try to not bring this up. Even though it's cheating on my part.But I'm not satisfied. A part of me feels guilty for cheating on Natalie and I don't even know if I'd look her right in the eyes without feeling bad.And then there's this other part of me that is filled with longing and desperation to be with my mate again. To have her legs spread out to me, whilst I go deep into her.This isn't even about what we did. It's wanting to be in contact with her. To connect with her, because mates are two souls aligned together."What did you do to that girl?" Bruce, my Beta throws me this question, slipping me from my disturbing thoughts. He's driving while I am seated in the shotgun."Which girl?" I feign as if I have no idea who he's referring to."Don't act like you don't know," he casts me a wry glance before returning his attention to the road, "Blondie with the loose skirt.""Nothing. She was drunk and wanted me to get her water," I am in denial right now and it makes me clench my jaw.Bruce throws his head back and bursts into a fit of laughter. He's not just my beta but also my best friend, that's why he has the balls to find me amusing."You know I found some buttons in your car and I've checked your suit jacket and shirt to find none of them missing. Only to see little Blondie with almost all her buttons gone and your affix pin hooked around her shirt," Bruce drops this bombshell amid laughter.And I ground my teeth until my jaw begins to hurt. Because he's frigging right. He knows how to detect lies, which is one of the reasons I made him my Beta five years ago."You hooked up with her, didn't you?" This time, he looks at me with all forms of seriousness.Upon figuring I can't lie anymore, I just stay silent and glare at him."Look, I know you want to shift into your wolf and bite my head off, but I'm only looking out for you. Tomorrow's your wedding to this beautiful woman who you love, and I don't want you to do something you'd regret later," Bruce tells me with concern laced in his voice.While I just facepalm and sigh because things are just messed up right now.Kristen's POVI shouldn't have gone drinking with Maddy and Sapphire last night.None of the things I did was productive except making me wake up late on the day of my mother's wedding. Last night I slept until 8:35 AM this morning and Mom's wedding is starting by 11 AM. This is a result of a blooper on my part because the drive to the next town is two hours.I missed seven calls from my mom and it's beginning to freak me out because I was dead-ass drunk and dozed off like I left the world or something. Now, Mom's actually thinking I wouldn't attend her wedding. Right now, I can picture the expression on her face, how she bites her forefinger whenever she's nervous. And then the dullness in her brown eyes. It's something I can't afford to see.I've tried to call back but she's not picking up. Probably away from the phone.Now I'm running around, shoving all of my clothes into my box because I couldn't pack up last night. Shifting into my wolf and running to the next town would have
Kristen's POV My life is just so messed up right now, that I'm starting to think the moon goddess is against me.Why is this happening?I feel ugly and dirty not because I didn't shower before I wore my dress, but having reality hit me back in the face that I slept with some random person, and the next day he turns out to be not just my stepfather but also my mate.Fear.There's a lot of theory to this word and if there's another word worse than fear, that's what I feel.This unpleasant emotion merged with the feeling of anxiety concerning what might be the outcome of something dangerous. I've never seen my mom this happy in her entire life. This is the first time.She's walking through the hall, side-stepping the rows of seats with a bouquet in her hands. And everyone is rising to their feet as a sign of respect."She's one gorgeous being like a descendant straight from the moon goddess.""Our Alpha is lucky, she's suitable for Luna's position.""But she's older, has a daughter.""S
Kristen's POVThe grand wedding reception is organized in the courtyard, containing over five hundred guests served five-course meals instead of the usual three-course wedding meals.Of course, this is to show off wealth. Alpha Calhoun is a billionaire. The wealthiest on the East side.The bride and groom dance and people cheer for them as they're at this.Alpha Calhoun hasn't looked at me for some time now, he's so focused on Mom as he dances with her. Even his smiles aren't forced anymore as he looks at her. I ought to be relieved that he isn't staring at me anymore, but why do I feel even worse? Like I am being betrayed or something. This isn't me but my wolf. She's overwhelming me with emotions that I don't even want to feel. Craving to connect with Calhoun's wolf. It's just so bad that I want them to round things up so I can shift and do a marathon. Far away from everyone.But I'm tipsy right now.I can't count the glasses of wine I've had. My bladder feels full but because I w
Calhoun's POV"We have a little birdie in our midst," Bruce slams his fist on the executive wooden desk, startling the men seated at the table with us."He has been gathering bits of information and sharing them with our enemies, so the crafty can plot their attack and bring us down," Bruce continues as he pops his head from one man to the other, through a suspicious squint.It's evening and I'm supposed to spend quality time with Natalie since it's nearing the hour of our wedding night, but I excused myself from her, promising to return in a few hours. When in reality I wanted to be away from her to clear my head. I literally forced Bruce to our pack conference hall despite how hard he tried to resist, claiming it was my wedding night and I needed to ensure other engines were serviced. The bastard sure knew what he meant.From The power seat where I am, I mind-link with my Beta who in turn tells me the culprit amid us.It's no other person than Donovan, our very own Delta. Who woul
Kristen's POVMy wolf increases her pace into fast gallops when she sees a big black wolf chasing after us. All my worries fade away and replace with fear, because it looks like someone is out to get me.For the third time, my wolf turns to throw a glance at the wolf right behind us and she accidentally hits a tree and falls. When I shift into my human form, my heart is already doing dangerous backflips in my chest because I can feel him. It's Calhoun. My mate and stepfather. He stops in front of me and shifts."What are you doing, Kristen?" "N-n- nothing," my response comes out in a stutter when he takes a step closer to me. Why is he here? Isn't he supposed to be with my mom, having the best of their wedding night?"Why did you take off like that? It's dangerous for a female to go for a night run in times like this," Calhoun holds out his hand to help me up.And it's not like I can accept it. I don't want any part of me touching him. Having him this close is doing no justice to m
Kristen's POVThe middle-aged man is drawing closer with his flashlight, stirring up a churn in my stomach as panic punches out of my lungs. "Relax," Calhoun quietly orders upon sensing my fear but I can't. Things are so messed up right now that I just want to close my eyes and wish I never came here. And the thought of my mom finding out what I did with her husband. Oh my God!It all happens in a swift motion when Calhoun leaves my body and before I am left with moments to process what's unfolding right under my gaze, Calhoun snaps the man's neck and lets his body drop to the wet ground.My hands fasten to my mouth to suppress the screaming intending to erupt from it. Because he just killed someone. An innocent man!And when Calhoun shifts his gaze back to mine, I tremble so hard that my teeth are beginning to chatter. "Put on your clothes, I don't want anyone seeing you like this," he commands, whilst he's standing naked in full glory. "You just killed someone," I force these wor
Calhoun's POV"I caught her trying to sneak out," I tell Natalie, something which isn't a lie."Why'd you even want to do that?" Her face transforms into confusion as she leaves the stairs and meets with us."It's just…I don't feel welcomed here." Kristen thins her lips and fiddles with her small, delicate hands. Hands that she had run through my bare back under the rain last night."But I thought we've gotten past this already," Natalie tucks her daughter's hair behind her ear and touches her cheek, "My poor baby is now a woman. I can recall when you always teared up when I left you in someone's care. Now you're all grown up, cannot wait to get away from me.""It's not like that, Mother," Kristen ensures she's avoiding my gaze as she tries to defend herself."You have three weeks until you're returning to school for your final semester. I want you to stay, so you can bond with Calhoun and me." Natalie clasp Kristen's hands in hers.And I just clench my jaw.If only she knows how I ca
Kristen's POV Today is the Greyhound pack run and it's quite surprising because just yesterday was Alpha Calhoun and my mom's wedding. It could have been canceled but Alpha Calhoun permitted them to go on with it since my mom fancies such things. She's euphoric to be Luna of the Greyhound pack, people completely adore her because of her outspokenness, elegance, and breathtaking beauty. Unlike her who has the perfect body, I am busty, petite, and with a slim build.We don't even look alike, I take more of my father even if I'm the bastard child.I should be happy Alpha Calhoun has finally agreed to reject me after the pack run so our mate bond can be broken, and then he can be with my mom. But I can't find any bit of happiness in me.Perhaps because he came up with the suggestion before I could. And the determination in his blue eyes gives out that he wants to get done with me for good. My wolf is against this, if there's any way she can make me decline Alpha Calhoun's rejection, sh