Ares’ pov All Alphas and Luna's present erupted into cheers, and applause as we were crowned. The pack members cheered the loudest. “Long live Queen Ares and King Jason!” the crowd repeated. Even if they weren’t happy or were uncertain about what the future held for them with Jason and I ruling, they still had to cheer. We sat on the throne for a while before making our way to speak to some familiar faces. “Your majesty, may I have this dance?” a voice sounded beside me, interrupting my discussion with James. James offered me a small smile and excused himself, leaving to go find Isabelle, who was probably in the pack house with Madison and the twins. I turned to see Alpha Killian. An Alpha of a neighbouring pack and somewhat ally. He had this mischievous look in his eyes as he stretched his hands towards me. I accepted it with a smile. I had an image to maintain now. I caught Jason’s eye as Alpha Killian and I made our way to the centre of the room. He led me into a graceful wal
Ares’s povThe next months were a blur. My belly got bigger. Adriana turned five. We got even closer. She’s so excited for the baby. She even promised to give all of her toys to the baby. Bless her pure soul.Lyla told me she’s informed my parents of my pregnancy and they sent their wishes. She, Felix and the elders have been guiding Jason through the whole ruling thing. He started holding meetings with other Alphas once every two months.They knew I was pregnant now. No big shirt could hide it. They all gave their blessings, but one can never be too careful. I was spending my afternoon with Adriana, when my water broke. “Jason, get home now!” I said to the mate link. I rubbed my stomach and tried to breath through the contraptions.“What’s wrong?” he asked worriedly.“The baby!” I said, taking deep breaths. “He’s coming! Get here fast, please.”He got to the house in record time. I could see the sweat dripping off his head, as he went on to take the things he needed. Adriana helped
Cole’s pov It’s been 10 years since I rejected my mate, 9 years since I left the pack to reside with the humans and in two minutes, I’m about to meet a man that will change everything. Jason had given me all the rights to make decisions with the business. Leaving me as the acting CEO. While he remained as the largest shareholder. I had asked the HR to find me an assistant. A competent one. She’s been holding interviews for the past week. Each one she deemed good enough wasn’t for me. I told her if she couldn’t find one before Monday, she would be my assistant. Then she found one. Evans Bernard. I was knee deep in documents, when a knock broke off my attention. Everyone knew not to disturb me while I’m working unless it was absolutely important. “Come in,” I said. The moment the door opens, I’m hit with the most wonderful scent that takes me by surprise. I looked up startled to find the HR, Mrs. Kent and a man, not older than twenty-five or twenty-six beside her. “Mate,” my wolf s
“Wake up! Wake up!”“Isn't it too early?”I ask Athena groggily. I wonder why Athena's so preppy in the morning. Athena is my wolf. I've had her since I was sixteen. Which was weird because everyone else shifts at eighteen. Each time I try shifting in someone else's presence, I feel my bead tighten around my wrist and stop my shift.I remember my first shift. I was terrified. I thought it wasn't supposed to happen until two years. I had no one around me to help me through it. I was alone.It happened when I was taking a breather by the little pond I found. It wasn't as painful as everyone claimed it would be. I haven't mentioned it yet to anyone. Not even my adoptive parents. It's bad enough I'm taller than all other girls my age, I can't become the pack freak who shifted at sixteen.“It's our birthday! Yours but we are one so it counts as ours”I startle awake. Eyes wide. It's my birthday. Technically, it's the day Jules and Damon found me. I was about 2 months old when they found
I turn to Maverick and see he has one too. My heart shrivels up at the sight.“Hello Ares”“Morning Alpha”He must have found out about my little spat with his son yesterday.“Are you here to apologise on Maverick's behalf?”Maverick turns to me so fast that I almost hope he breaks his neck. Dad gives me a look. He's Wondering why I would disrespect the Alpha like that.“No. That's not why I'm here”What other reason could make him leave his house that early. I already don't like where this is going. What he says next becomes my undoing.“I just wanted to inform you that you have 24 hours to leave the Pack before you are thrown out or worse.”I stand at the door aghast. I'm lost for words. I expected anything else but that to come out of his mouth. He couldn't possibly mean it. I swallowed the lump in my throat so I could speak.“I'm sorry?. I-I think I heard you wrong. Are you sending me away?”I whisper the last part. I look at Alpha Matt. I searched his face for a sign that perhaps
“We've been wandering about for a few days now, Athena. Let's find a real bed to sleep in tonight”I inform Athena as I log my tired body across the sea of trees in my path. I feel my muscles turn to jelly. I'm exhausted. I haven't had real food in days or slept in a real bed.Hunt. Kill. Eat. Find a warm cave to sleep then repeat. Athena has been my only company in days. Sometimes, I talk out loud to her rather than use my mind. I haven't seen a single soul ever since I left the moonstone pack. *Snap. The sound of twigs breaking in the far distance catches my attention. My hearing has become sharper the last few days due to hunting. I moved to that location. “What's a little girl like you doing out here all alone?”The man bends at waist length to speak to the child. He's a rogue and so were his companions. I would know. I am one too“I was playing hide and go seek with my daddy”The little girl answers like the gravity of the situation hasn't dawned on her yet. She hasn't witnesse
“aarrgghh”I wake up feeling disoriented. I look at my surroundings. It's unfamiliar. I shift the sheets and start to stand up from the bed and move to stretch when I feel eyes on me from across the room.“Arrrghhh!!!”I thought I was alone. He sat quietly at the far end of the dark room like a creep. It's unnerving.“Hey it's okay. I'm sorry to startle you. I've been waiting for you to wake up for a while now.”“How long have I been out”“Two days”TWO DAYS!! was I drugged or something. What if he did something to me in my weak state? The panic must show on my face. “Don't panic. You are safe here”The most magnetic voice says slowly, pacifyingly. I sniff the air and smell spice. I realise the room is covered in it too and so am I and it was not the most uncomfortable smell. I actually liked it.“Mate”Athena whispers weakly in my mind. She's recuperating after her fight with those rogues. I register what she says then.“WHAT?! MATE? Athena don't spout nonsense. W-We already have a
A voice rang out behind me. I don't turn to see who before I reply. “Just because we are part animals doesn't mean we should act like one. Where are your manners?”“Coming from someone who doesn't smell like a rogue,but also doesn't belong to my pack” she sassily replies as moves to stand in front of me.“Who are you?” I asked her as she settled in front of me.“I should be asking you that. What do you want? Why is Alpha being so nice to you? What makes you special?” she asked each question and moved threateningly towards meAthena wasn't having this wolf pup challenge her. Although she felt weak, she accepted the challenge.I stared at her until she submitted. I could feel her wolf whimpering in fear at Athena's strength. Her wolf submitted soon after and Athena went back to resting.“Who are you?” It was my turn to ask now, considering she just challenged me.“N-none of your business” she huffs at me. Her wolf must have warned her with the strength of mine.“Okay. Well, unless you a