CarrieMy heart began to pound, wanting to get clarification. Although I have a hint about the person she was talking about, I still dared to ask. ‘Who are you talking about?’Vera answered me with enthusiasm. ‘Our mate, you silly girl! Our mate is here.’Oh, shit! Could this night be any worst? I wasn’t like the regular she-wolves who dreamed about finding their mates all their lives. While I revered the female deity who was sacred to us werewolves, I would rather choose the man that would become my husband rather than settle on what the moon goddess had chosen for me. So the whole idea of this soulmate thing never captured my interest. This was the reason why I gave my heart to Alpha Noah without any second thoughts. He became my boyfriend because I chose to love him, not because of an invisible force that binds us together. ‘Don’t you just stand there! Follow the scent so we can be with our mate. Hurry!’ Vera exclaimed. This was the first time my wolf commanded me like this. Thi

CarrieI never had a problem with making choices. In fact, I love them! For me, it was a way to exercise my right to choose, which my Beta father imposed on me even when I was still a young she-wolf. It was also my way of liberating myself and going with the things that would truly make me happy. But so far, the choices my father had left me were nothing but a pain in the ass. How could I choose between two things that I hate?Tomorrow night, Noah, now my alpha ex-boyfriend, was making his one-night-old relationship with that girl official. He was planning to name her his Luna that quickly! I have waited for three years to prove my worth to him as a better choice for the role but all of my efforts were gone in an instant because of that alpha daughter. Like can you imagine? One night was all it took for her to completely discredit me in Noah’s life. And now my father wanted me to party with them and congratulate her for ruining my life.Oh, hell no! Not in a million years! Lia Addams

JesseI didn’t know what had gotten into me but the moment I saw her beautiful smile, my feet grew a mind of their own. I just found myself walking towards her, throwing all my inhibitions in the process. I thought it was all on me until I felt Vigo’s presence. I realized that we both wanted to do this, making me a bit braver in doing so. I pulled my mate’s waist and tilted her chin up. The next thing I knew, my lips were pressed into hers. I had tasted multiple lips before but nothing compared to hers. It was sweet and addicting, something that I would never stop craving for the rest of my life. It was nothing like I imagined, only a thousand times better. I knew everyone’s eyes were on us at that point but I simply didn’t care. As I let go of her lips and stared at those beautiful orbs, I whispered, “Mine. All mine.”The world seemed to come to an abrupt halt, time freezing in its tracks. My heart pounded in my chest, the suspense thick in the air. A few seconds passed, and just a

Carrie"I know. It's your alpha, right?"His words hit me like a sudden gust of wind, leaving me momentarily stunned. How could he possibly know about Noah? The realization washed over me, connecting the dots with my brother's late-night conversation with this man. "Did my brother tell you about me and Noah?""Yeah.""What else did he tell you?""Everything."My lips pressed tightly together as a lump formed in my throat. It felt unjust. This stranger, who knew every intimate detail about me, remained a mystery to me, save for his name.The weight of our circumstances bore down on me, amplifying the intensity of the moment. I locked eyes with him, drawing in a deep breath before gathering the strength to continue."Now that you know, I guess this is goodbye.""What? Why?" His eyebrows furrowed in confusion."Seriously? I just confessed my love for another man. Are you trying to tell me—""I accept it," he interrupted, brushing aside my words as inconsequential. "It doesn't matter.""

Carrie Nancy guided me to my room after the celebration, her touch providing solace amidst my whirlwind of emotions. Sensing my restlessness, she said, "The announcement must have tired you. You should take a rest." I mustered a grateful smile and replied, "I appreciate your concern, Nancy, but I think I need to reach out to my family. I want to call them if that's alright." Nancy nodded, her warm smile unwavering. "Of course, Carrie. I understand. Come with me, I'll take you to Jesse's study. It's more private there." We walked in silence, and as we entered the study, she patted my back reassuringly. "Take all the time you need, Carrie. If you need anything, I'll be right outside." Closing the door behind me, I took a deep breath and surveyed the room. The familiar scent of Jesse enveloped the space, stirring conflicting emotions within me. I pushed aside those thoughts, determined to focus on dialing the phone. The aroma lingered, intoxicating my senses. It made my heart race and