Future Alpha Romero's POV againWith all five rogues now dead, it is time to head back.The warriors who accompanied Loriann are now in charge of burning the bodies in an open pit a few yards outside our borders. "I will continue my patrol, Romero. I'll see you later. Don't forget to pick up the pups, the nannies are on leave today." Loriann usually behaves as if there was no issue with the rogues at all. But I'm not going to leave it at that, I need clarity from her."As soon as you are done, come straight to our quarters, please. I need to talk to you urgently," I tell her, my gaze set on her. She nods and prepares to shift and move on. But I quickly take her hand and turn her face to mine. "I need answers, Loriann. I'll leave the puppies with my mother for now, because we need to talk first". She nods again, but this time her face is serious. All three of us shift, Jace and I head for the packhouse.'Jace, do you think the rogue's words were foolish? A
Future Alpha Romero's POV still I get up from the sofa and move close to her. Her head is down."Loriann, I want you to look at me and tell me the truth," I begin. "Why did you cut off all the women I wanted to sleep with? Why did you stop me from enjoying what they had to offer me?"When she continues to stare stubbornly at her toes, I take her chin and lift her face to mine."Answers, Loriann. I need answers. If you wanted me all to yourself, why didn't you just come to me? Why all this trouble?" She is still silent."Were you afraid I wouldn't want you? Let me reassure you, I would have embraced you with both arms. You are so beautiful, no man could resist you"."Not true," she suddenly responded to my shock. "You only became interested in me when I stood in front of you in a beautiful dress on your anniversary. And after we had sex". "Your beauty is undeniable. I would have fallen for you like a brick". She still shakes her head. A feeling of helpless
Pump It UpBeta Female Louise's POV All these months in Blue Blood have done me well. My skin is glowing and my hair, which I used to wear short, has grown past my shoulders. Even if I say so myself, my time with my mate has been the best of my life.Zalev adores me, and he doesn't miss a moment to show it. He was a little disappointed that I was no longer a virgin, but he soon got over it. What matters to him is that I am with him and that we now have a stable life in the Alpha Alvarez pack. We have our own apartment with all the comforts and a well-paid job as the Beta and Beta female of the pack.I train the pups from the age of ten until they shift. Then the Head Warrior and Gamma take them from me for further combat training. When I am with the cubs, I often long for my own. Zalev and I have never talked about having a family, but I am sure he will want them eventually. The next generation of Alphas will need Betas, and they will have to come from Zalev's bloodline."
Still Beta Female Louise's POV "Baby, that was unreal. I didn't know it was possible to have an orgasm through anal sex".Breathing hard, Zalev tries to calm down as I hold him tight. I haven't loosened the ropes yet, I have more plans for him. My reward for an obviously successful job I have yet to cash in on. "You lived to see it, and by the looks of it, you enjoyed it too," I chuckle, my hands caressing his amazing body. "You owe me one, I want a mind-blowing climax too." And I know exactly how to get it from him. "I'm yours, you can have me any way you want, love. I love this naughty side of you. You have exceeded my wildest expectations".This is a far-reaching commitment that I intend to definitely fulfill. This man is mine to love and ravish. Only the prospect of fulfillment that awaits me makes my hands move more violently over him. He holds his breath, the sparks soaking him with lust. This is what the mating bond does, it never diminis
Beta Female Louise's POV stillIn the days that follow, the relationship between Zalev and me continues to go downhill.We barely speak and I only see him at lunch and dinner in the dining hall. In the first few days after the fatal conversation, he came back from work late at night and I was already asleep most of the time. And in the morning he left early. At the table, he stares at his plate and barely exchanges a word with me.I have enough days now to think about what Sara, my wolf, has confided in me.Zalev is already over the fact that I wasn't a virgin when we met, and I've told him frankly that I don't really believe in fated mates. At least not that I would ever meet mine, since I was over twenty-one. Besides, I had a high rank that afforded me many privileges. Zalev was fine with that, for my mate, my past was a sealed chapter, what counted for him was the two of us.I deny being jealous of Lori for having triplets with Romero.The Alpha son was a fling, I saw him as a chal
Beta Female Louise's POV againExpectantly, I sit with my hand in my lap, waiting for Meg to be ready to tell me her story.Of course, I know what's troubling her. She is insecure about her sexuality, especially now that Alpha Alvarez is resisting her. She wants to stake her claim over him now, not in a few months when she turns twenty-one. The impatient Meg wants a taste of the delicious fruits of love.Not that I blame her. I've had my fair share of bed partners before I met my mate. But none of them have been as wonderful as him. The way Zalev makes me feel, there is not a single soul in the whole world that can copy that. And believe me, I have plenty of comparison material, Meg will probably only have one partner in her life."It's Alvarez. I mean, the attraction should be irresistible, right? He should lose his senses when he smells my arousal?" she stammered. "Am I any different? He can turn away from me so easily. We sleep side by side in the same bed, but every night he just
Luna Megan's POV againLouise's words kept echoing in my head.It sounded decidedly unreal that Lori' was capable of inflicting so much pain on a fellow pack member. Jealousy is a destructive emotion and can drive a person to irreparable acts. But Lori has no such aura. She stepped in for me when I had already given up on my mate and saved my relationship with Alvarez by personally intervening. For the sake of my happiness, she had the DNA test done and even traveled to Crescent Moon herself to sort it out. Lori is a caring person, hatred and pain are not in her character.After her return to Eclipse Howl, she kept Romero at a distance, even though they had been close as toddlers. Only when Aniyan spilled the beans did she grudgingly acknowledge it. And when she was pregnant, she refused to confront the Alpha and Luna about it. In fact, I was very surprised to learn that she had slept with Romero, even though he was not her destiny. Being frivolous is not her thing either. And yet, sh
Again Luna Megan's POVI'm the only one who can get Lori to see the error of her ways.Having a crush on someone is no problem, but hurting others out of jealousy is unforgivable. And Louise's relationship with her mate suffers immensely from the pain Lori has caused the Beta female.Still, I can't imagine how an introverted girl could have defeated the highly trained daughter of a Head Warrior. Louise is definitely not an average opponent. She is extremely talented, and no she-wolf in Eclipse Howl has ever been able to defeat her. And the fact that Lori managed to almost kill her means that my friend is skilled. "Alvarez, I'm going to Crescent Moon to see for myself. Maybe I can talk to Cliara in private and she will be able to recall some names. There must be something that can prove Lori's part".Alvarez pulls his face, not really warming to my plan. He doesn't want me out of the pack before I'm marked, the possessiveness of an Alpha towards his mate dulling his sens