Prince Harad's POV Still As Herod escorts the two out the door, I observe Cissy closely.I notice a change in her demeanor. Although she was never particularly affectionate towards me, she now seems more distant, and our relationship has taken a step back. I had hoped that she would agree to stay with me today. Now that the three of us have to move out of that pack, I'm sure we can find a luxurious apartment near this place. Maybe we could rent a separate room for the night so we can be together undisturbed. The waiting is driving me crazy, and my body is burning with desire for this woman. I can imagine making love to her all evening and still not having enough. Regardless of what happens, I must have her with me when I return to the Kingdom. I gently take her hand and lift it to my lips. "Beauty, what's going on? Why the sudden change in attitude?" I asked softly as I brought my hand to her face. She closed her eyes

The sound of the bell echoes throughout the surroundings, piercing the silence with surprising intensity. “Miss, what is your purpose for being here?” a voice came through the monitor. Taylor was initially startled by the metallic sound but quickly regained her composure. “I would like to speak with Alpha Dimitri. Although I do not have an appointment, what I have to tell him is urgent,” she explained in an attempt to gain entry to Crescent Moon. “Interesting. Anyone can say that,” the owner of the voice retorted skeptically. “What is your name and which pack are you from?” “I'm Taylor Nicholson and I'm a lone wolf right now,” she answered impatiently. “Please, give me the benefit of the doubt. I promise you that this is all worth it.” “Sure!” The gate opens and a man with a golden blond head stands with his legs apart in the opening. His eyes are rimmed in black and his pale skin is translucent. He stares intently at the

Prince Harad's POVThe more we distance ourselves from the girls, the more I feel like it wasn't such a good idea to leave them behind.We must leave Crescent Moon at once; the pack will be investigated once we have informed the King of what has transpired here. Although Dimitri is my friend, this mistake is too grave to overlook. As long as Cissy and Xanna remain lone wolves in this area, he will not evade punishment.When we arrive at the packhouse, the Beta is waiting for us on the porch.“Your Majesties, we missed you at breakfast. But fortunately, you arrived in time for lunch," he greeted us kindly. “We can have an apéritif while the Omegas serve our meal at the table.” He leads us to a back terrace where a well stocked bar is set up.To our surprise, Alpha Dimitri was not there. We had thought he had sent the Beta ahead to get us, but apparently not. “Beta Naria, where is the Alpha?” I inquired, somewhat annoyed. "I thought I wou

Hybrid Xanna's POV The restaurant is brimming with frenzied activity today.Cissy and I haven't been able to get a moment to catch up yet. Harad's interrogation continues to churn in my thoughts, as Cissy and I unintentionally disclosed more about our past than we intended. They were very inquisitive about what had happened, even hinted being obligated to report it to the King. But we have little need for that.Once we have delivered the box, we can find a pack and settle there permanently. Cissy is right, dwelling on what cannot be undone would only inflict wounds upon ourselves. No pack will want to accommodate us for fear of Crescent Moon. We may be forced to leave America for another remote pack in Latin America or Europe. I don't really like that idea, I want to stay here, where everything is familiar to me. And then my mind gravitates towards Herod.Goddess, My heart is ablaze with an all-consuming love for my mate,

Prince Harad's POV After we arrive, we proceed to unload the car and carefully position each item in our roomy walk-in closet. Each of us has his own bedroom, which suits me perfectly. Once we have arranged all this, we decide to notify the King about what details we have gathered regarding the pack's disappearance. As we anticipate our meeting, we convene at a table in the vast open terrace and revel in the picturesque landscape. The sun has already retreated beyond the horizon, leaving behind an early evening breeze that delivers refreshing gusts of air. Walter opens his laptop and when the Palace emblem pops up on the screen, we wait for the King to accept this virtual conference call. “Walter!” the King calls out excitedly with a booming voice as soon as he appears on the screen. “I am delighted to witness that you have successfully located my sons. From what I can perceive they look healthy and well, hopefully, they behaved well in Crescent Moon too.” I roll my eyes, the Ki