As the days continued to pass, Lucas continued to bring food for Sera, but he didn't try to get close to her. Instead, he would just leave the food at a distance, respecting the space she needed. But every now and then, he would glance in her direction and his blue eyes would fill up with a mix of hope that she would soon dash with her silence.One evening, as the sun began to set, Lucas approached the cave once again, carrying a basket of fruits and vegetables. He set it down and took a step back, watching her from a distance.... Like she was a vulnerable animal he didn't want to spook off."I hope you're doing well, Sera," he called out softly. "I'll be here whenever you're ready to talk or if you need anything." Sera felt her heart soften at his words, and she observed that despite how cold she had been to him lately, he was still here, patiently waiting for her. Maybe, just maybe, there was a chance for them to find ther way back to each other. "Thank you, Lucas," she called bac
"Alistair!" Grace's voice pleaded."No!" he grunted in response."Alistair please!""….I can't," Alistair replied as his voice cracked with thick emotion. "Please stop asking Grace… I can't marry another woman just so I can have an heir. I promised to move on... not just forget about her Grace. She's a part of me. I can't imagine replacing her in my life with some random stranger." "I understand that, Alistair… believe me I do," Grace said gently. "But you have to think about yourself too. You're the king and with the defeat of the elders you are the ONLY ruler, and so the kingdom needs you to secure the succession of the throne. You can't let your pain ruin what you already know is true. The kingdom needs an heir!." Alistair looked away… grimacing with discomfort, at the truth of her words.But his heart was torn between his love for Sera an his duty to the kingdom. "Don’t you think I’ve tried Grace? … I tried to think logically but I-I don't know how to do that," he admitted."Ever
The days in Lucas's cave had become surprisingly comfortable for Sera. Lucas had been taking very good care of her, making sure she was well-fed and constantly checking her health. He had brought her an abundance of delicious food, including fruits rich in vitamin C, which he agreed with Kira was essential for her an the babies. Sera couldn't help but be surprise by this caring almost maternal side of him. Had he always been like this?"Lucas… gosh! …you're spoiling me... Does anyone else know that you could be such a mum?," she teased one afternoon as he placed yet another plate of fresh berries in front of her. He grumbled a few curses under his breath at her description of him."No, i'm only like this with you and if you ever tell anyone about this I'll deny it! oh and make sure you finish that one, you're eating for 3."She chuckled and took a bite of a juicy berry. "I promise I'm eating enough," she said. "You don't have to worry so much. "Sorry." He sighed. "But I can't help i
Morning seemed to come very early the next day. It was the D-day. The day had come for Sera and Lucas to return to the gut-wrenching-tummy-churning Silver Moon Pack. The same pack that had humiliated and hurt her so many times before. The same pack that laughed when she was insulted and abused. The same pack that cheered when her mate cruelly left her for Amelia.Now she was going back to them.Sera almost puked at thought and Lucas was quick to notice.“Heyyy, it’ll be alright Sera. I promise. It’ll be different this time.” Lucas assured as he took her hand in his tightly and they began to make their way through the thick forest. “O-oh don't worry, i'm fine. It was just morning sickness. I’m feeling better already.” Sera lied. Lucas didn't look convinced so she tried to think happy thoughts that would ligthen her moon.But No matter how she tried, she really couldn't stop herself from feeling more than a little bit anxious—actually she felt like a train wreck—How would the silver
One day, as Sera was settling into her new role in the the pack, she looked up and to her utmost horror, she couldn't help but notice a familiar figure approaching. Amelia… That bitch!..... The the woman who had once been her enemy and the cause of sooo much pain in her life was now coming to stand in front of her, with a pitiful expression on her face.. "Welcome Amelia, Coke say hello," Lucas greeted, pushing her forward to Sera. "Sera, do You remember Amelia?” He asked stupidly. For the first time since their reconciliation, Sera felt an overwhelming urge to punch him in his stupid handsome looking face. Of course she remembered his wife…Ex-wife? .. the the bully that had made her life a living hell. Yes she had forgiven Lucas… but that didn’t mean she was completely over some of the the nasty memories. “You know I remember her Lucas! Now, What the the fuck do you want Amelia?” She snapped. “Calm down girl.” Kira chided in her mind. Lucas looked completely stunned at Sera's
That night Sera was peacefully sleeping in one minute, but in the next, she suddenly felt an evil sensation crawl up her spine and envelope her body.It felt like death was swallowing her whole.Her eyes snapped open in alarm and she was shocked to find herself standing in the the heart of the Silver Moon Pack territory, but it looked different,..... everything looked black, burned and in ruins.“Shit..shit… what is this? What the hell is happening?” she wondered out loud.Suddenly, as if to make the creepy situation even creepier, she heard the loud distant angry howls of deadly rogue wolves echoing in the the night.She froze.... then she stumbled back, muttering to herself. “No no, I have to get out of here!”….then Out of nowhere , a thick black smoke blew around her and she saw a dark figure emerge from the distance. She gasped and stumbled back on air when she realized who it was…… Alistair. He ha come for her and her baby.“No! This isn’t possible! I escaped him!” She gasped o
After the splendid picnic, Sera and Lucas strolled back home hand in hand… grinning like high school sweet hearts. It felt nice…right. Infact, Sera could honestly say she had never felt so at peace in her life.They passed by a beautiful rose bush that was surrounded with thorns, and Sera couldn’t help but admire it. It reminded her Grace and her fondness with flowers.“Ohh look… those roses are soo pretty…. Half red, half pink.. pretty.” Lucas turned to look at her with a smirk, “you want one? I can get one for you.” He said. “Don’t be silly Lucas! They are surrounded by a serious hedge of thorn…. you’ll only injure yourself.” “You’re probably right, they’ll scratch and prick. And It’ll probably hurt like a bitch…. But it’ll all be worth the pain when I give you.” “Ooohhh you sound so smooth and cool, like a playboy trying to win a pretty girl.” She teased. “Well… that’s not exactly wrong is it? I am trying to win this pretty girl standing next to me after all.” He grins at her
Later on that same evening, after the conversation with Lucas, sera took a deep breath and swallowed up her pride,then she took another deep breath to muster up the courage to go to Amelia's room and have an honest conversation with her. It was very hard for her to believe that she was about to meet her ex enemy, and mates ex wife to apologize for her previous behavior and give her a fair chance to explain herself. She was pretty sure no one else in the world had to do that but her.How fucked up was her life?She approached the door, but found herself freezing in front of the door.She really didn’t want to do this, she would have preferred to run away and bury her head under her blankets.... this was gonna be so awkward! She groaned internally.‘Calm down Sera... there’s nothing to be worried about, you got this!’ She chanted to herself until she got the courage to lift her hand to knock,But then she paused mid way, because she heard voices laughing inside. ... they sounded mocki