King Ralph's POV What was supposed to be the most amazing night of my life turned out to be a painful fiasco.I can't believe Saray left me here alone and went after that Alpha. After all we shared, the love I showered her with. We were so close, I always respected her desire to postpone our actual mating. And now it has burst in my face. Just the idea that Saray is now naked in Alpha Jasper's arms makes hot blood rise to my head. It's unbearable, this uncertainty is killing me. She hasn't even indicated when to be back. And to think that this Alpha is coming to live here in the Palace and will touch and kiss Rain right before my eyes! Man! The Moon Goddess has not been fair to me. My last straw of hope is Selene's promise to forge the mate bond between Rain and me. With the bond, Saray will not be able to avoid this pull that drives me to rage at this moment. If I hadn't agreed some weeks ago to let her go to Human Town to do some shopping, my life would
Alpha Jasper's POV It's midnight and the pain in my chest is becoming unbearable.Sleep just can't come, my head is a jumble. All I think about now is my mate who is sleeping a few blocks away. I want to hold her in my arms so badly that it hurts. Jax, my wolf has withdrawn with grief, he can't imagine us giving her up so soon. She has misunderstood everything so much. I can't take this anymore.We have to work out our differences and not run away from each other. My mother and sister, we face together as mates and come to an agreement with them. They have to respect my mate, their Luna. Rain and I belong together, we are one, which was reaffirmed by the Moon Goddess a few hours ago. I jump out of bed and head to the walk-in closet. There I put on a pair of jeans and a hoodie. I step out of my apartment, take the elevator to the main floor and walk out of the packhouse. I have two options here. If I take the car, I'll be at my father-in-law's house in a m
It's just like the old days.Rain always loved to walk through the pack on foot at night. She always claimed that the fresh air at night was best and we could reenergize for all the next day's workload. We walked out of the house towards the large park close to the forest. This too, was a project of hers, Rain insisted that pack members must have a place where mates could relax, kids run around while the parents' picnic. And later, it proved to be a great success, the park is being used extensively to this day. Jace later even added a pond at the center where geese now swim, and several rare tropical fish have permanent homes. When we get there, we silently walk down the path, enjoying the morning air.Eventually, we sit down on a bench, me pulling her close to me. "Shall we repeat our promises to each other, Rain? I can't hold you to the old ones now that you're suffering from amnesia. But I want to keep them, that alone will keep my wolf
Luna Queen Rain's POV Completely satisfied, I lie in Jasper's arms.My belly makes it impossible for him to be on me, so we lie side by side, facing each other. My legs are still wrapped around him and we are still connected. I feel his heartbeat is becoming normal. Our sex was mind-blowing, the bond between us worked like magic. I know his wolf took over to mark me, but I really don't mind. Jasper had told me earlier that we had agreed to wait till my wolf would come out so we could mark each other simultaneously. But ever since the Moon Goddess indicated that I should mate both men, I had already decided that Jasper would mark me first. And it happened just as my wish; I think I have Jax on my side. Slowly I open my eyes to get out of the stupor. And then I stare outside the cave. There it is again, my worse nightmare.Lupercalia. Now I have the name of the moon that has haunted and terrified me for months. This time, she is no l
The following weeks go by like a dream.Jasper is busy working with Jace and the Elders to arrange the relocating of Storm Forest. It is a hell of an undertaking to bring over a thousand wolves across to Canada. New homes must be built, schools, daycare centers and sports centers in the Kingdom have to be expanded. Fortunately, the activities are moving steadily, even Esis has provided designers and construction workers from his pack to make everything move faster. By the third week, more than half the pack has already moved under the leadership of Cleo, the Head warrior. The Elders, Jasper, Jace and I will be the last to leave. But despite his busy work schedule, my mate always makes time for me. After our escapade in the cave, I moved back into the packhouse. After falling asleep on the park bench, I woke up next to Jasper in his apartment in the packhouse. I understood right away what had happened. Every morning we have breakfast together, after which
All I want is to make Jasper as happy as I am. If peace in the family is worth a lot to him, I am willing to take the first step to clear away whatever strife going on. My mate told me that his mother and sister are ashamed of what happened and therefore, won't come out. But then I wonder if I have done enough in the past to mend the rift between us. I walk toward Elena's quarters. The little one has gotten Jace to let her have her own apartment on the Alpha floor instead of being placed with the maids' children. Elena has a strong character, she can persuade anyone to do what she wishes in no time. She has stayed in the pack all the weeks, lending a helping hand at the daycare and preschool. Almost every mother knows her and she gets requests to help at the vacation school more often. I am so proud of my little friend. When I step into her apartment, I hear her giggling. I see her sitting at a kitchen island, her laptop open in front of her. She is on
All Happy Nervously I stand in front of the mirror and look at my effigy. My wide dress falls beautifully over my swollen belly. Yes, I think I am ready for this big moment. On the bed are the presents I wrapped beautifully with special paper. I have not told Jasper what I am planning; I want to wait and see how it all turns out first. In case I succeed, the surprise will make him so happy. But I dare not guess what it will mean if everything falls apart. I hold my hopes high and trust that Jasper's family also wants to see him happy. There is no chance that he and I will break up, at worst, I will have to ask that we at least be civil with each other. We all owe it to the pups, they are entitled to a healthy living environment. Elena now enters the room. "Saray, are you ready? I just checked, and they are in the garden at this moment. You really should hurry," she portends me. She helps me carry the packages and I waddle out of the room beside her.
From that day on, life in the packhouse is many times better.Three times a day, we spend time as a family in the dining room, Jace and Elder Antony are always there. We bond strongly, no one would think there were tensions between us before. And it is perfect this way, Jasper is so happy about this. In the evening, before we go to bed, he keeps on thanking me for restoring peace to the packhouse and household, it is as if a heavy burden has fallen off his shoulders. He once told me his father was always concerned about his dysfunctional family. Jasper is sure that his dad now looks approvingly at us from heaven. But the day of our own move is also approaching.My father accompanied the second group that left a week ago. He is now also in the Kingdom and managing the pack along with Cleo. According to reporting, the adjustment is going steadily, the Lycans welcome the werewolves with open arms. Many are pleased with the newcomers because many unmated Lyc