Alpha Zane's POV Midnight Moon is buzzing with activity. My pack members are pulling out all the stops to welcome their Luna as a queen and to shower her with plenty of love. Many already know her, her mating with Gorgio was widely reported in the werewolf live stream media and most discussed on social media. Until now, I cannot believe that she was actually coming. Especially after Gorgio's outburst and threats. I had already prepared myself for a tough battle to win my Luna, maybe even petition the Council. With the King and Queen as witnesses, I would certainly win the case. And the consequences would be very unpleasant for all of us since everything would be widely noted in the press. Maybe even spiced up for the thrill or high sales. So, when Alpha King Petric informed me two days after the failed meeting that Ariel had agreed to move to Midnight Moon, I couldn't believe my ears. However, there are conditions attached to her arrival, which she will go through wi
Alpha Zane's POV My heart pounds as I watch the jet coming closer. The emblem of the Alpha King's office is clearly visible on the fuselage. I smile, the man is sending his daughter to her mate in style, I wouldn't have done it any other way. I glanced at the decorations the women of the pack had put up. The path is lined with the most beautiful flowers and there is an arch of fresh lilies. Two men were laying a red carpet for her. All the best for the Luna of Midnight Moon. And when the pilot finally lands the plane and opens the door, she steps out. There she was, as stunning as I remembered her. Naturally, I visited her social media accounts and searched for information about her online. She had always kept a low profile until she was mated to Gorgio. Her F******k wall is full of pictures of the two of them together, during their joining and Luna ceremony, hand in hand during pack holidays, dancing with Gorgio and all sorts of intimate moments captured. In almost all of them, sh
Alpha Zane's POVIt's heartwarming to see Midnight Moon accepting my mate right away.And Ariel seems to be having a great time. We stepped off the stage so the members could meet her in person. After all, she is their Luna and will be in direct contact with mostly the females and pups on a daily basis. But it strikes me how she can separate herself from me so easily. Don't get me wrong, she embraces the pack, tries to build a personal relationship with each one. But she is not warm and longing towards me. Mates have a natural urge to be close to each other and, as newly mated, I expect her to hang on to me all the time to assert her claim. I have seen that so often around me with friends and family. Like now. I look around to see where she has gone. And then I spot her with a group of women, talking about a project to increase business in the pack. This a great way for Luna to establish herself. She schedules an appointment to meet the women at the packh
Alpha Zane's POV"We're going to war with them! What are these humans thinking?"My fist hits my desk hard, causing a crack in the wood. Everything on it falls to the floor, but I don't give a damn."I've been patient with them for too long. We chase them away, but they keep coming back. This ends now, we kill them all now". My face is twisted with rage. Eric has just informed me that he has caught two humans on our territory. They claimed to have lost their way after a picnic.But I damn well know they are lying. They are investigating massive gold deposits that run from neutral territory through Gorgio's pack to Midnight Moon. The humans want the gold to enrich themselves, nothing is more important to them than their own gain. Ignoring the warnings and reprimands of the border patrol, they continue to try their luck."Kensley, mobilize the warriors. Anyone who comes within a yard of our border will be slaughtered. It might stop after the first two deaths," I roar."We have a peace t
A Third Party ... I deliberately sat behind the passenger seat.From this angle, I can't see much of her and I don't run the risk of our eyes colliding in the mirrors. Her mate is at the wheel while she sits next to him. Kensley is in the back seat next to me. But I can't escape her insanely addictive scent. It makes me drunk with lust, draws me to her, tempts me to taste the sweetness of her lips. I want to grab her and crush her against me until we become one body. But it's impossible, she already has two mates. And I will be damned if I share my mate with two more men. Nah, not me.However, something is off with her.She is attracted to me, I can tell by the way she looks at me. It's affection, maybe infatuation, like in human sports, but the bond I feel for her is not there. And when I heard Zane complaining about the same problem with her yesterday, I could well imagine it. But there is a difference.She simply feels nothing for Zane, no attachment
Beta Eric's POV We arrive at the mayor's office where Zane proudly introduces Ariel as his wife.It stings, but there's nothing I can do about it at the moment. I make sure I sit far away from her so I don't have to look in her direction. Zane and Kensley come down hard on the Mayor, reminding him of his responsibility to keep the fortune seekers out of Midnight Moon. The peace treaty is slammed down hard on the table and I see the man's Adam's apple bobbing several times. The poor man is probably terrified of the wolf beasts in front of him. Who can blame him? Zane is a walking killing machine right now, with his wolf in distress. But it is Ariel's involvement that is attracting the most attention.Unlike Zane and Kensley, she is calm as she enters the conversation. She points out to the Mayor the technicalities of the treaty and the possible consequences of human violations. Her arguments are convincing, the men are silent as she speaks.
Beta Eric's POV "Eric, Kensley, in my office!"Zane is furious, his whole aura exudes it. Only Ariel seems numb to his mood. The drive back to the packhouse is in icy silence as she chats animatedly about anything and everything. But now that we have arrived, he can no longer contain his anger and summons me to his study along with Kensley. Ariel climbed the stairs to their flat, impervious to the tense atmosphere. She still waved after us, her eyes fixed on me. As the door slams shut behind us, Zane turns to me. His eyes spit fire and I see his claws erupt. His wolf, Claw, is on the verge and I know I have to be careful. There is nothing more dangerous than a jealous Alpha. "Eric, what is it between you and my mate? I notice that she likes to engage with you, values your views and comes alive when she looks at you," he snarls. "I want an honest answer. Is there something going on between you two?" I shake my head in denial b
Still Beta Eric's POV As I walk out of Zane's office, I wonder how I'm going to handle all this.I had planned to stay far away from Ariel, never to be in the same room with her again. But of course, Kensley had to throw a spanner in the works again by confronting me with my sins. How on earth could I resist her? Her scent rises to my head and it takes an enormous amount of strength not to touch her. Both my wolf and me.And now the two of them expect me to forge a close bond with her, to win her trust to enable Zane to win her love. Well, I am not the right person for this job.My wolf will never allow me to betray Ariel, to pass on anything she tells me in confidence. And helping Zane win her over will be the hardest part. I foresee a fierce battle with Hunter in this regard. But Zane is my Alpha, my loyalty is to him, I would sacrifice my life for his happiness.And now that he loves Ariel, there is nothing I can do for Hunter, he must resign himself to his fate.'Bu