WINTER POVI stayed in my room for a long time. I didn't want to see anyone. I didn't feel like it. After rejecting Slade and announcing my marriage to Prince Damien, I dashed inside.I couldn't bare to see the pain in Slade's eyes. I couldn't bare to see the questions and then his eyes going from being tender to being cold instantly as if he didn't know who I was.Shit!I caused it. I did. If only I had more say and power. If only I could control everything. But I was powerless.I grasped my pillow to block out the noise from outside. Whoever it was was knocking; I didn't think they thought of stopping now.The door opened, and I peeked from underneath the pillow.It was Luna Ashley. She stayed by the door, clearing her throat softly, perhaps to announce her presence before walking towards me.The bed dipped as she sat on it. I felt her hand caress my hair."It's for the best." She murmured. "Having you marry one of the strongest families will form a great ally between the two packs.
SLADE POV"I can't stay here," I mumbled over again. I needed to leave. I didn't know how I'd sneak out without getting caught, but I couldn't stay in the pack anymore.What was the need? My mate had rejected me, and I had no purpose anymore.Before now, I had been planning to leave to find my path and get some answers.I wanted to know a lot of things about myself and the reason I was sent to an orphanage at an early age. I was told someone in royal apparel brought me, but his face couldn't be recognized.He was my supposed father and told them to keep me safe. He had freaking said he was coming for me but never did.I desired to know why he did that and who my mother was.I wanted to know why I could barely shift and why my wolf was different from every other werewolf whenever I got to shift. I desired to see a lot of things, and I knew only one of my parents or two of them could provide me with an answer.I guess only then I'd have some peace within myself.But I didn't know where
TWO YEARS LATERMOONSTONE PACK COPPERBORROW, THIRD DISTRICTWINTER POV"I checked that pup out already." I pointed to a brown-haired baby wrapped in a pink swaddle."Thank you, Miss; he seems better now." The baby's mother, Rachel, said as she bounced him.I smiled, wiping the sweat from my face before standing to my feet. I had been sitting for about three hours.I hadn't had much rest because many pregnant women frequented the pack house this day.Aside from being married to the Beta, Damien Cord, I was part of the medics in the pack, the Phi. Might I add I held the highest rank in the Phi.It wasn't because I was the Beta's wife; it was because I was knowledgeable in the field.As soon as I graduated from high school, I was allowed to go to college to pursue my passion. It had been a surprise that Damien allowed that because he was a bit possessive and barely let me out of his sight, except when he went for missions or other pack business.I instantly opted in to be a doctor becau
WINTER POV"Damien," I mumbled, trying to move my mouth out of his reach, but he pulled me closer to him more, and I heard him groan."I am not in the mood for this. I'm rather exhausted and would like to rest," I said after being able to use my mouth again.Damien furrowed his brows as he accessed me, and he chuckled. "Why would you think I care if you are in the mood for it or not?"Well, for once, I knew he didn't. I was only hoping he'd let me be.I sighed, attempting to sit up and leave the bathtub, which was beginning to look too small, but Damien tugged me back, making me straddle him.His hand gripped my buttocks, squeezing hard, and he whispered. "Your due is to me in all parts of the house. Your exhaustion means nothing to me."I opened my mouth to speak, but instead of words coming out, I gasped as a finger slipped into my pússy."Goodness, I can't believe you're still tight after two years of fúcking nonstop!" Damien said. He was vulgar, and I was not too fond of his words.
WINTER POVAccording to what I understood about the Alpha ball, all Alphas from each pack and district gathered together.It was the time of the year for the Alpha of all Alphas, the most powerful werewolf, and leader of all werewolf would come to visit.He would inspect each pack after having a meeting with the Alphas.It was the Moonstones pack's turn to welcome the Alpha of all Alphas. All alpha would come to have a ball before the inspection would begin.I didn't want to attend such an event except that Damien was hellbent on showing me off to everyone.I rolled my eyes as several girls glared at me. It was the usual, and I was used to it. I had even received a death threat from some even after knowing Damien was my mate; they made sure to rub it in my face that he only agreed to mate with me to expand the territory.I didn't know how people got to figure it out, but I was aware it could only be the job of one bitch.Summer.I hadn't seen her in two years and might I add, it was t
SLADE POV"How long will you keep zoning out?!" Britney gripped my hand. She narrowed her eyes at me. "You barely give me attention."I sighed and stared at her. Her big brown eyes blinked, and she grumbled. "You promised never to do this again. Yet, it is happening.""You promised to be on your best behaviour." I reminded her, and she rolled her eyes."I have been on my best behaviour, but I have gotten nothing for it. I feel you bring me here to make a mockery of me.""Britney," I mumbled, watching her lip tremble. Her eyes brimmed with tears, and she sniffled."You don't have to do this here." I knew all the tactics. Back at home, she would throw tantrums and demand I give her attention.She was about to do the same right away. As I doubt, it would sit well with anyone. The last thing people needed at the party today was a tantrum from a pregnant Luna."It's about her. I'm talking about your supposedly lost mate. She's here, and you are reacting to her scent?!"Thanks to Summer's b
WINTER POV Slade!He was freaking here; he was here! How? My heart rammed into my chest painfully. I couldn't look away from him, and I didn't want to.I noticed he was also staring at me and wasn't glancing away. It was as if we were the only two people in the world present."Hey!" Linda nudged me, breaking the silence.I flushed, shaking my head. I averted my eyes from Slade, but I sensed he was still staring at me.It was unnerving. Seeing him again after two fucking long years!He didn't look as if he had aged one bit. I guess two years was too short for him to have aged. Slade was still hot and broody, but he seemed mysterious.He seemed cold and barely receptive. It was as if he'd do anything other than to be here. Was he forced to come?Was he an Alpha?He should be. He wore the Alpha's apparel- a hooded cape with intricate designs over their outfit, but Slade's cape, the hoodie was gold, and the cape itself was a royal blue. A different colour from the red everyone was on.I
WINTER POV It wasn't long before the main event started after the dance. Damien stared into my eyes and cupped my face."I'll be with you soon, darling. Can you manage by yourself?"I gripped his hand and nodded. I wanted to tell him I had been managing just fine without his intervention. And I didn't need it, too, to live my life; he made me look like I was dependent on him and couldn't be by myself.I smacked his chest playfully and rolled my eyes, "I'll be fine, Damien. You worry too much.""I don't worry too much when it comes to you. Just promise me you'll be fine." Damien said, and I nodded.He kissed my lips briefly and squeezed my ass."Damien!" I scolded, slapping his chest, this time harder. "That is unacceptable!""I can do as I desire. You're my mate." He asserted, winked at me, and left.Shit!I glanced around flushing. No one had noticed, and they were minding their business or pretending to.I wondered if he was doing this on purpose. I knew he was sometimes jealous of