Seth.Naomi slept softly on my chest, her soft breaths reminding me of her presence. A smile made its way to my lips as I pushed her hair away from her face, careful not to wake her up.The love I felt for her was more than I knew I was capable of. We were finally where I felt we would never be. In the same bed, as mates. My wolf purred in content as we stared at her.After the mating ball and Isabella's strength sharing spell, I would ask her to officially be my wife, and my Luna.There was no other person I'd rather grow old with, if not her.We would rule this Kingdom together, hand in hand, and with her compassionate heart, I had no doubt everything would go smoothly. I closed my eyes, enjoying the bliss of having her in my arms.That was, until I got a mind link request from no one other than Connor. I ignored it, blocking him but he was insistent with the request.Whatever it was, it could wait. I snuggled closer to Naomi, but Connor's disturbance didn't pause, instead, it bec
Forty-NineNaomiAubrey and I sat in a spa, getting our manicures and pedicures done in the best salon in the pack. How did we do it? I woke up in Seth's bed, all alone, but I saw a tray of breakfast on the bed with a note that read; "Good morning baby, I'm going to be busy throughout the morning, although I wish to stay in bed with you much longer. But I've made arrangements for you to be treated like the queen you are. I'll see you tonight, my Luna. I love you."Heat rose to my cheeks and I fell on to the bed, squealing like an infatuated teenager, although I'm not far from that, and I began picking out of the tray, savouring the test and realising the difference between the food we slaves were given and the one the king ate.In the middle of savouring the lavish breakfast before me, a knock interrupted me. I rolled out of bed, pulled on Seth's oversized shirt, and opened the door to find a maid, one I recognised. She was one of the higher slaves, and was not bound to one duty.Her
Fifty Naomi The man— my dad, disappeared from my view, walking fast into the woods after the parking lot. He mingled with the woods, hiding him from my view, causing me to snap out of my shock. My legs started carrying me towards the direction he left in, my head reeling as I doubted if this was real or the soothing oils had intoxicated me, causing me to have hallucinations. Because that man was my father. I recognized his brown hair anywhere, I had seen them in my dreams too often not to. But we buried my father, my mother and I. So it was impossible for him to be alive. And never have I heard of my father having a twin brother, so who could this man who had my father’s face be and what did he want after never being in our lives from the beginning? I quickened my pace, long forgetting the spa as I chased after the man, who was disappearing further and further away from me. “Stop!” My heart heaved painfully as I struggled to catch my breath. He was so fast, as if leading me some
Fifty-OneNaomiHand in Seth's, we made our way to the ballroom as King and Queen. I could feel the energy and the ballroom before we even got there, and with each step, my heart thumped wildly in anxiousness and agitation.What would be the reaction of the wolves when they see their Luna was a low omega? I could imagine. They would never accept me. This was a suicide mission. I don't think I can go out there. I can't—Seth's grip tightened on mine, his gaze on me with a reassuring smile, and my nerves calmed a bit. Almost as if he casted a spell with his touch.His eyes softened, "It's going to be okay love. They would love you, and if they have as much as a complaint, I'll make sure they choke on it."His threat caused a chuckle to escape my lips, making me suddenly feel better. His eyes warmed at my smile. "It's going to be okay, trust me. We are a team."His eyes met mine, his promise swimming in the blue orbs that have managed to steal my breath away.We are a team. No matter w
Fifty-Two Naomi Aubrey's face was clouded with disappointment and boredom as they strayed to the door at every beat the music made. I could tell she was getting agitated, today was the one day she anticipated the most, and her mate was still nowhere to be found. "Aubrey. " Making my way to her, I ignored the party goers who stared at me intently, no doubt trying to figure out how I, an omega, was their queen. But they cleared the way so I could pass through. Aubrey turned to me, her lips attempting to curl into a smile but failing miserably as she failed to hide her feelings. Her eyes confirmed what I already knew. Her mate wasn't here, and we were already halfway into the night. "I kept wondering what my mate would look like and sound like, but not once did it cross my mind that he might not come." Her lower lip quivered as I took her hand in mine. "Don't worry Aubrey, the night is still on. There's still some time left. I'm sure he's going to be here." Her eyes shone with
Fifty-ThreeSethI couldn't believe all that I was being told. Everything, every single thing, added up. Indeed her records were questionable, but because her parents were omegas, we didn't question them.But here was proof from my doctors. She is related to the man who tried to kill me. But that doesn't mean that what we have is fake, right?Right ?I could feel the sincerity from her gaze as she pleaded with me, but Mt mind was somewhere else. Was it planned? She coming into my life, was it staged? Was her love fake? Did she even love me?Was the mate bond even real? The rogues were known to play dirty. They always befriended witches to make them do their dirty jobs.Connor shot me a sympathetic look as he saw my jaw drop at the reveal, he also couldn't believe we have been living with the enemy for so long.I even slept with the enemy. I fell in love with her!I couldn't stop my legs from moving, and soon after, I stood in front of her, my heart breaking as I took in her innocent
Fifty-FourNaomiWith one last unreadable look at me, Seth walked away from the ballroom, leaving me in the tight grip of the guards, Luke, Connor and Aubrey.Aubrey's wet eyes met mine, and I could see she was still trying to hold on to the trust and hope she had in me."Aubrey…" I began, but Luke's orders quieted me. "Take her to the dungeon with her brother. Make sure she doesn't talk you out of anything." Luke's behaviour shocked me. Was that what I've become? A traitor? Was I no longer your friends? The guards nodded, and began to drag me out of the ballroom.Whispers followed us as the ball goers pointed at me and gossiped, saying different hurtful things.Aubrey tried to follow me, but Connor dragged her back, petting her as they dragged me to the very place I was the last moon ball I attended.It's funny really. My big break became my worst nightmare. Numerous lies against me, so many of them there was no way for me to prove that I was lied against. Were they even ready to
Fifty-Five Naomi Werewolves scare me. Majorly, what they were willing to do for power, and who they didn't mind throwing under the bus. As Clinton, one of Seth's most trusted guard brought me clothes to change in, and a book and pen to write on, for me, I knew Seth was in danger. Imagine being surrounded with people who wanted you dead? Leaving my beautiful red dress, a dress that signified a hope that was trampled on, on the floor for Seth to see when he came to look for me and found out I wasn't there. Xander also said I should write a note, hence the book and pen. "The path for your escape is clear. Finish up so we can be on our way." Clinton said and I couldn't prevent myself from glaring at the traitor. "He trusted you." Clinton smirked, "That's his mistake. Now hurry up, slut. Unless you want to be killed." I opened my mouth to say some nasty things, but Xander shut me up by thanking Clinton, as if he didn't just call his sister a slut. What did I expect? Out of all