LORRAINE'S POV (a few days later) I hummed as I set the table for lunch for my kids. They would be back from school in an hour and I wanted everything to be ready by the time they arrived. After setting the table, I wiped my hands on a towel and reached for my phone to call Neil. It rang a few times, but he didn't pick up. I frowned, wondering what he could be doing. He told me he wouldn't be going to work today. I tried again, but there was still no answer."Maybe he's just caught up with something," I muttered to myself. Since I wasn't doing anything till the kids got back, I decided to make most of my time. I grabbed my purse and keys to get some groceries from the nearby market. As I stepped out of the house, I felt a sudden urge to stop by Neil's place. Maybe he was home and just hadn't heard his phone. It wasn't far, and I could use the walk to clear my mind. I could stop by there to say hi to him before going to get the groceries I needed. I smiled to myself as I walked. Th
LORRAINE'S POVOne afternoon, I sat crossed leg on Neil's couch, flipping through a magazine while Neil laid next to me, engrossed in a book about quantum physics. I liked the fact that Neil and I could sit in silence. We could sit there, not saying anything to each other and it wouldn't be weird. I glanced at him, arching my eyebrow "You've been reading that thing for hours. Do you even understand it?" Neil scoffed "Excuse you. It's not my fault you're too dumb to know how interesting quantum physics is" I squinted my eyes at him "Did you just -" "Shh!" he shushed me "You're interrupting" I rolled my eyes with a smile "You're something else". My phone buzzed on the coffee table and the screen lit up with a new message. I reached over saw that it was a text from Gina. We exchanged numbers the last time she helped me pack my things from the house. She told me to call her if I needed her help but because of how tough things were in the bunker, I didn't think of calling her. I eve
LORRAINE'S POVThat morning, I heard a knock on the door. Setting my book aside, I rose from my armchair. I wondered who it could be. I wasn't expecting anyone. I stood up and opened the door. To my surprise, it was Wes. I squealed in delight when I saw him. I had missed him so much. I hadn't seen him in a while. "Hi Wes!" I said excitedly. "Hey" he said, pulling me into a tight hug. I stepped aside to let him in."I haven't seen you in a while" I said "How have you been?" ."I've been okay. I've just been busy with pack matters. You know how it is.”“Tea?” I asked, leading him into the kitchen. “That’d be great, thanks.”Inside the kitchen, I prepared enough tea for both of us. When I finally joined him at the table, Wes was already settled there. “It’s good to see you, Lorraine,” he said with a smile “You look well"“Thanks. It’s good to see you too. I’ve missed you.” He took a sip of his tea. “So, how’s everything been? How are the kids? "They're great. How about you? How’s
LORRAINE'S POVI woke up on the morning of my eighteenth birthday with a huge smile on my face. I couldn't explain the flutter of excitement in my heart. Today was a significant day. It wasn't just my birthday. It was a day that marked my transition into adulthood. Now, I'm a woman in the eyes of the werewolf community. Turning eighteen meant that I was now of age to sense my mate. This was the part that made me excited. I always wanted to find my mate. The thought of finally finding my soul mate filled me with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I always wondered what he would be like. Would he be nice to me? This was the most important thing. Physical looks never really mattered to me. I was more bothered about what people had inside their hearts. That would determine if we would have a happy life or not. I sat up on my bed and took a deep breath. I closed my eyes, sending a silent prayer to the moon goddess. "Dear moon goddess" I said "I ask for your guidance and blessin
ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVI sat at the head of the table in the grand conference room of my palace. I felt the weight of responsibility heavy on me as I looked at my trusted advisors, Oscar, the palace butler and Yaz, my beta. Even though Oscar was a butler, his advice meant a lot to me. He took care of me ever since I was a child. He was like a father to me. In fact, he was the only father figure I ever had in my life. Yaz and I had been friends ever since we were kids. He was basically my brother. Yaz and Oscar are the only two people I trusted. They both stood before me. Their expressions were so serious that it irked me a bit. I hated how tense the atmosphere was. What I hated even more was the topic they came here to speak of - the idea of me finding a mate. They always talked about it. They were bothered about the growing threat to my claim to the throne."Alpha Kylian" Oscar started "You already know the reason we're here" I fought the urge to roll my eyes. "Enlighten me, Oscar"
LORRAINE'S POVWhen I stepped through the grand entrance of the palace, a sense of awe washed over me. I stepped into a place of beauty unlike anything I had ever experienced. The sight of the surroundings alone took my breath away. I had never been to the palace. Not a lot of people had the privilege to come here. You could only see the tall golden gates from the outside. I always wondered and imagined what the inside would look like. The sight before me beat every single bit of my imagination.When Wes gave me the ticket, I wasn't too enthusiastic about coming on the tour but as I gazed on the view, my mind changed instantly. "Welcome to the palace" the tour guide told us. She was dressed in a pink corporate gown with heels. She had a huge smile on her face."My name is Sheila" she continued "And I will be your tour guide" There were five of us on the tour. I was the only palace local here. The rest of them came from another pack to ours on a tour. From the looks of excitement on
LORRAINE'S POVI sat on the cold tiled floor of the restroom. I checked my watch for the hundredth time. I had been here for close to an hour. Exhaustion seeped into my bones after what felt like an eternity of being trapped. The air in the small room was stale and the silence was enough to make me frustrated. I tried to open the stupid door several but it just wouldn't budge. The worst part was that I had missed the tour. They'd most likely have finished. The sounds of footsteps outside caught my attention. I heard a woman's voice in the hallway. "Where is this girl?" the voice asked. Could she be looking for me? Maybe one of the tourists noticed I was missing then sent someone to look for me. My heart leaped with hope. I got up and banged on the door. "Help!" I screamed "I'm in here!" In less than a few seconds, the door swung open, revealing a woman standing before me. She was dressed in all black from her head to her toes. She had a stern look on her face. "Oh dear" she said
ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVI made my way towards the room where the lady waited for me. Oscar stood beside me. I could tell how nervous he was. He wanted this to work out well even more than I did. "Try to smile, your majesty" Oscar said. I scoffed "Why should I? This is your idea. I have no reason to smile or pretend to be happy about this" I wasn't enthusiastic about this meeting. I just wanted to get it over with. I already knew what I was going to say. I would tell her about the mating arrangements. If she agreed to it then everything would be set. We would set a date later. "You don't want to scare her off, do you?" Oscar teased. "I don't care about what she thinks of me. She should consider it a privilege to be in my presence and to be considered for such a position. Do you know how many women would kill to be Luna?" "I know, your highness. I just want things to go well that's all. Try to be nice" "I'm not promising anything. I'll be myself. She can take it or leave it. If she do