Loriann's POVTalking to Romero has made me aware that I need to act more quickly.He strongly suspects that his pups are with me; I could be exposed at any moment. I wouldn't be surprised if he's already started an investigation into my recent activities. He will be looking for me at Blue Blood, I need to get there sooner than planned. Most importantly, I need to talk to the rogue Alpha and find out what is keeping him from claiming his mate. And that will provide me with the cover I need.But before I go, I need to get some work done for my clients.I need to clear the backlog for me to focus fully on my mission in Blue Blood, it is in Meg's interest. I can no longer sit back and watch her continue to suffer from her desire to be with her mate. Mates cannot stay apart for so long, and the rogue Alpha should know that. I have to do this for my best friend, as she is too proud to approach him. So here I am again, my laptop on the table.The triplets are sleeping peacefu

Loriann's POV still "Loriann d'Coste, cousin of Alpha Tristan and Luna Serene. I'm on a family visit".For a moment, there is silence on the other end. "The Alpha and Luna have retired to their rooms for their usual siesta. But the Beta female can receive you, she is just finishing her round. Just a moment." I nod, knowing he is watching me on the CCTV.My mother hasn't been in Blue Blood for decades, so she doesn't know the Beta or his mate. It is probably an older woman, around the same age as my mother and Alpha Tristan. The gates slide open and I step inside, my handbag tucked under my armpits.And then I see her, standing there. My mouth falls open in shock, it can't be her. "You!" I burst out menacingly. "Are you still alive?"Standing before me is none other than Louise, my worst nightmare. I take a step toward her, ready to make up for my poor work. "Lori!" she growls. "Are you the Alpha and Luna's cous

Loriann's POV stillWith Uncle Tristan busy, Louise and I decide to pay Luna Serene a visit.Louise knocks on her door, but there is no immediate answer. Muffled sighs and cries can be heard on the other side, which makes us frown. But then I realize that the woman is probably dealing with the pain of her mate's infidelity and has therefore shut herself away."Perhaps we should come back another time. She's obviously not expecting a visit, Louise," I whisper. But before we can turn to leave, the door swings open. In front of us stands a woman with blood-red eyes, a face with deep wrinkles and I bet she is much younger than her looks. Her hair is messy and her baggy dress hangs around her like a sack.I am startled by this jaded Luna.Of the many Lunas I have met in my life, she looks very unkempt. Blue Blood is not destitute, there is good business in this pack. I cannot imagine Uncle Tristan keeping his mate short. This is unheard of. Despite her condition, she manages

Still Loriann's POV "And how are you going to fix this? I'm serious when I say Meg has to move on if you have no intention of doing anything. She can't spend her whole life waiting for you and staying in limbo," I hold the rogue Alpha tightly. "Next year it will definitely be over for you. But in the meantime, another mate can always show up. You here with Elissa is tantamount to rejection." "I agree with Lori," Louise chimes in. "You have to break up with Elissa, you are the Alpha. And if you don't, it means you're rejecting Meg. Then you have to let her go." Alvarez's eyes glow as he looks at Louise, but she stares at him resolutely. "We are from Eclipse Howl. This is no way to treat us as mates. Zalev has shown me respect, so far he is the perfect mate. Now it is up to you to prove yourself, Alpha. Will it be Meg, or will you choose Elissa and Jonston after all?" "How many times do I have to repeat that Meg is my mate and

Alpha Alvarez's POV again Goddess, having her in my arms again is like heaven on earth.I hold her close to my naked chest, my face in the nape of her neck. Her sweet scent intoxicates me, Prey is going crazy in my head. "Megan, baby. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me. I was such a coward. I was afraid you'd reject me if I told you what was going on and I couldn't handle that," I stammer, full of guilt. Her nails are deep in my back and I can hear her sobbing against my body. How much I hate that I have made her so sad. I swear I will soon turn her tears into a big smile. "I missed you so much. I thought I had lost you. You didn't call me, didn't let me hear from you. Why? Have you forgotten about me?" I grab her shoulder and look deep into her eyes."Never! You are a part of me. Not a day went by that I didn't wonder where you were and if you still loved me. Meg, so much has happened that I didn't expect." It is impossible to k