KellyAs I hatched a plan to get Alpha Jesse to notice me, I took advantage of every opportunity to pop into his office. I'd bring over papers I could've easily asked my secretary to handle, or play the 'dumb' card when faced with certain paperwork – all in the name of not missing a chance to get closer and have a little private time with him."Alpha Jesse was a man of both influence and charm, and I couldn't help but acknowledge how fortunate Carrie was to be paired with him by the moon goddess. However, my intention of capturing his attention was far from romantic.Each time I entered his office, my gaze inevitably fixed upon him. Jesse embodied the behavior expected of a werewolf upon discovering their destined mate—loyal and devoted. Nonetheless, he remained a man, vulnerable to the allure of an attractive woman. Sooner or later, his flesh would betray his heart, providing me the opportunity I needed to navigate the situation to my advantage.Perhaps the reason I never sought my o

JeffThe morning sun touched my skin as I navigated through the familiar trail toward the Blackmoon office. Today was another day, another chapter in the ongoing saga of Alpha Noah's unending incompetence. The weight of his irresponsibility was a burden I had grown accustomed to bearing, being the Beta and his right-hand man. Yesterday, we were supposed to resolve a critical budget issue that had been lingering for weeks. I had painstakingly prepared the necessary data, organized the reports, and gathered all the required items for him to address the matter. Technically, he just needed to show up and sign some documents, a task I would have been happy to take care of on his behalf if not for the title that had been bestowed upon him. Sadly, there are tasks that only an alpha can handle.But the call I received this morning shattered any hopes I had of thinking that our alpha would change. Noah had once again missed this important meeting, leaving me with yet another mess to clean up

CarrieInstead of providing clarity, Derek’s answer only fueled my confusion. “Saving Noah? From what?”“From himself,” Derek continued. “Alpha Noah is engaging in a downward spiral. He is drowning himself in alcohol, hardly eating or drinking anything. If this continues, we’re afraid that Blackmoon will lose him. Like literally.”"Wait, hold up!" I said, my brow furrowing as I struggled to keep up with the conversation. "How do I even fit into all this mess?" My words stumbled, and I tried my best to make sense of it all.Now it's Head Warrior Stan's turn to explain things further. "The Alpha believes that only you can help him make sense of things," Stan said. "He said that unless he talks to you and gets closure, he won't be able to find peace within himself.""Me?" I pointed at myself and let out a little chuckle, thinking Stan might be joking. But he didn't show any sign of changing his serious expression. "But Noah and I broke up a long time ago. I've come to terms with the fact

JesseThe next day, I welcomed the morning alone in my dimly lit room. The remnants of our argument from last night still hung heavily in the air. I heaved a sigh, remembering how I had managed to even go to sleep, knowing that my mate was sleeping in another room.I shifted my gaze to the empty space beside me, my hand instinctively reaching out to caress the cool sheets that were once warmed by Carrie's body. The ache in my chest deepened as I registered her absence. It was as if a vital piece of me had been taken away, leaving behind an overwhelming emptiness that I couldn't ignore. It had only been a single night that she was unable to sleep beside me, yet it felt like an eternity already.Drawing in a slow, steadying breath, I sat up, my tousled hair falling into my eyes. I knew I was being stubborn, letting my pride get in the way, but it was so hard to reach out to her first, knowing that my point was valid for not letting her visit her old pack.“Stubbornness will only make yo

Carrie"We're here, Miss Carrie. Forgive me, but I can no longer accompany you inside.""It's okay. Thank you," I uttered. The tracker bowed his head one last time before walking away. Meanwhile, I stared at the Blackmoon pack house, remembering a figment of my past engraved into it.Stepping onto the familiar grounds of this house sent a whirlwind of emotions coursing through me. Nervous anticipation mingled with a pang of nostalgia, creating a bittersweet feeling that I struggled to navigate. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart as I braced myself for the encounter ahead.I knocked on the door, my heart still racing in my chest. An omega swung the door open. Recognition was written all over her face."Miss Carrie? It’s been so long," she greeted. I rewarded it with a gentle wave as she invited me inside."Thank goodness you're here. Ever since you and the alpha broke up, everything here became a mess," she commented. But I didn’t say anything and just let her do th