As Liam carried Bloom back to the pack, her head rested on his chest, feeling the comforting rhythm of his heartbeat. Despite the bruises and wounds she bore, she couldn't help but feel safe and loved in his arms. The battle may have been brutal, but knowing that Liam had fought for her with such determination made her heart swell with affection.They walked in silence for a while, both lost in their thoughts and emotions. Finally, Bloom found her voice, breaking the quietness between them. "Liam, thank you for coming to save me. I don't know what I would have done without you."Liam tightened his hold on her, his voice gentle yet filled with determination. "You're a part of this pack, and I'll always protect what's mine. No one messes with my pack or the ones I care about."Bloom smiled up at him, feeling a sense of belonging that she had never experienced before. "I never thought I'd find a place where I truly belong. But with you and the pack, I feel like I finally have a family."
Austin's PovAs I made my way back to my pack, my mind was filled with conflicting emotions. Seeing Bloom and Liam together had stirred something inside me that I hadn't expected. Part of me was happy for them, knowing that they seemed to care for each other, but another part of me couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and sadness.I had been friends with Bloom for so long, and over time, I had developed feelings for her that went beyond friendship. But I had always kept those feelings hidden, believing that she could never see me as more than just a friend. And now, seeing her with Liam, it felt like my chance had slipped away.As I walked through the forest, the pain in my heart grew heavier with each step. I couldn't help but wonder if I should have been more honest with Bloom about my feelings, instead of keeping them bottled up inside. But I had always feared that revealing my emotions would ruin our friendship, and I couldn't bear the thought of losing her."Hey, Austin! You
Austin's PovAs the days went by, I couldn't shake off the weight of my feelings for Bloom. The more I tried to bury them, the stronger they seemed to grow. It was becoming unbearable, and I knew I couldn't keep it inside any longer. I had to tell her how I felt.One evening, as the sun was setting, I found Bloom sitting alone by a small pond, lost in her thoughts. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to talk to her. Gathering my courage, I walked up to her, my heart pounding in my chest."Bloom," I said, my voice slightly shaky. "Can I talk to you for a moment?"She looked up at me, her eyes curious. "Of course, Austin. What's on your mind?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself. "I... I need to be honest with you. I've been feeling something for you, something more than just friendship."Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion, but she remained attentive. "What do you mean?"I looked down at my feet, struggling to find the right words. "I mean that I've developed feelings for y
After witnessing the emotional encounter between Liam and Bloom, Leah couldn't resist the opportunity to mock Austin for his rejection. She found him sitting alone by the pack's training grounds, his head hung low in defeat. With a smug grin, Leah approached him, accompanied by a few of her friends."Well, well, well, look who's all sad and mopey," Leah taunted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Couldn't handle the rejection, huh?"Austin looked up, his eyes flashing with anger. "Leave me alone, Leah. This is none of your business.""Oh, but it is my business," Leah shot back, taking pleasure in his misery. "I mean, you actually thought you had a chance with Bloom? A slave? Seriously, Austin, you should know your place."Austin clenched his fists, trying to control his temper. He knew that engaging in a fight with Leah would only make things worse."You're just jealous because you know Liam cares about Bloom more than he could ever care about you," one of Leah's friends chimed in, eag
As the days passed after the victorious battle against Magnus, a new tension began to brew within the pack. It started with a simple conversation between Liam and the council, but it had the potential to change everything.I had been going about my duties as usual, trying my best to put aside my worries and focus on serving the pack. But something felt different. Liam seemed distant, lost in his thoughts, and I couldn't help but wonder what was bothering him.One evening, as I was helping Ana in the kitchen, I overheard hushed voices coming from the Alpha's study. Curiosity got the better of me, and I couldn't resist eavesdropping."I've made a decision," Liam said firmly. "I want to mark Bloom as my Luna."There was a moment of silence before the council members began to protest."But she's a slave, Liam," one of them said. "It's against our traditions and rules.""I understand that," Liam replied. "But she's more than just a slave to me. She's proven her loyalty and bravery time and
Liam and I found ourselves in a delicate situation. After his proposal to mark me as his Luna was rejected by the council, we were left to navigate our relationship without the official recognition we had hoped for. It was a challenging time for both of us, but we were determined to make it work.One evening, we sat together by the fireplace in Liam's quarters. The atmosphere was tense, and I could feel the weight of his disappointment and frustration."I'm sorry, Bloom," Liam finally spoke, breaking the silence. "I should have fought harder for us."I looked at him with understanding eyes. "It's not your fault, Liam. The council's decision was not in our control.""But I can't bear the thought of not being able to call you my mate," Liam admitted, his voice filled with frustration. "You mean so much to me, and it hurts to know that we can't be officially mated."I reached out and gently placed my hand on his. "Liam, we don't need a title to know how we feel about each other. We can s
I walked into Ana's quarters, my heart heavy with grief. She looked up from the book she was reading, and her eyes widened in concern when she saw my tear-stained face."Bloom, what's wrong?" Ana asked, quickly getting up and embracing me in a warm hug."I lost the baby," I whispered, my voice breaking with sorrow.Ana's eyes filled with tears as she held me tighter. "Oh, Bloom, I'm so sorry," she said, her voice trembling. "I can't imagine how painful this must be for you."We sat down on the bed, and I told her everything that had happened – the miscarriage, the guilt, and the pain. I didn't hold back, and Ana listened with a gentle understanding."It's not his fault, Bloom," Ana said softly after I finished. "Liam was hurting too, and he didn't know how to handle it. He loves you deeply, but he was also trying to protect you from the judgment of the pack.""I know," I replied, wiping away my tears. "But I couldn't bear it. I couldn't bear the thought of him worrying more about what
Leah and Stasia were seated at a corner of the palace, their eyes darting around as they spotted Bloom walking away with tears in her eyes. A wicked smile played on Leah's lips as she leaned in towards Stasia."Did you see that?" Leah chuckled, a cruel glint in her eyes. "Poor little Bloom, losing her baby. I can't help but wonder if it was even Liam's fault in the first place,I heard she lost the baby because of the strong labor" Stasia laughed, joining in on the heartless mockery. "Oh, come on, Leah. We all know she was just a toy to him, a little distraction. He probably doesn't even care that she lost the brat."Leah's laughter grew louder, drawing the attention of a few passing maids. "Exactly!" she exclaimed. "And now she's probably desperate for his attention, but he won't give her the time of day."Stasia nodded in agreement. "I heard she was begging him to mark her as his Luna, but he rejected her. I guess he finally realized she's just a worthless slave."Stasia liedThey bo