[ Adonis ]
“Adonis, if you give me your permission, we can arrange a charity gala. I know it’s a new concept and never happened in werewolf world but I see it as a way to get into highlight. Everyone will only talk about us. We’ll receive donations on the name of charity.” Seline suggested me and my head snapped in her direction.
“This is the waste of money and I am not a thug who will use the money we’ll receive in donation for good work and this is not a right time to throw parties.” I flatly refused her idea and her face fell.
“I know, the finances are tight nowadays. You can blame Gemma for this. She might have stolen the pack’s money and sent it to her secret lover. I mean we’re one of the biggest packs. We have many resources of income.” Seline accused Gemma.
My wolf, Rykar growled in my head. Unlike me, he can’t hear a word against his mate.
“Gemma wasn’t a thief. I have all her financial records. She never stole a single penny or I would have known.” I clarified.
“You still have a soft corner for her even when she backstabbed you?” She scoffed.
“It’s my personal matter, Seline. She received her punishment for her sins. Let’s not mention her ever again.” I said in a flat tone.
“Exactly, this is my point. People are still discussing about her. Not only our pack but also the other packs who see her as a hero and doesn’t believe that she was the one to betray you. We need to distract their attention. Let’s give them an unforgettable party. We’ll meet other packs and form new alliance.” She said with sparkling eyes.
I thought about her idea. Although, it might prove expensive for us but I can also find out about Alpha Axel’s plans and also take other packs in confidence. It will be a chance to find out if Gemma is hiding somewhere or she’s….
I shook my head to get rid of the negative thoughts.
“The upcoming Sunday is your birthday, Adonis. It will be the perfect occasion to call for everyone.” She added.
I knew she’s very good with such social events. She had been in hospitality business and have a reputation in event organizing industries.
“Alright, you can arrange a gala but make sure we don’t exceed the budget limit and no need of extravagance or it might backfire on us.” I gave her my approval with heavy heart because for last three years, Gemma was the one to arrange for my birthday party and other events in the pack.
“Great! I will send the invitation cards to all the packs who can be our possible allies and also decide for the theme.” She gleamed with excitement.
“Send invitation to Yellow Mist Pack as well. I want Apha Axel to come here and see how his enemy is growing.” I told her and a frown itched on her face.
“You want to invite your biggest enemy in the celebration of our happiness, Adonis, why?” She asked me.
“I believe in keeping my enemies close to me than my friends.” I replied with a smirk.
“He will probably reject our invitation. Come on, our bloody history isn’t hidden from anyone. We have lost so much in that battle including your father. He will mock at us.” She said and every single part of it was true.
“I want him to see that we’re still thriving despite their wicked intentions to destroy us. It will be a slap on his face because he’s the bastard who is the reason of my father’s death. Gamma saved him and left my father to die in the hands of those killers.” I said with so much bitterness.
“I am sorry, I can feel your pain. Don’t worry, I will take care of everything.” She said softly and left.
Never for once I opened her gifts that she picked for me with so much efforts. They are still lying in a corner of my closet, wrapped and dusted. She used to pay attention on minor details and made sure that I’d not be displeased nor my guests.
I never appreciated Gemma for her efforts. She used to do everything with enthusiasm, ignored people mocking her and often taunting her for being a trophy mate whom I only needed out of obligation but she focused on my happiness. She used to take care of my every single need without complaining. I can’t find my pair of socks. She used to arrange everything for me.
I feel like I was totally depended on her and she never complained even when I used to taunt her for being clingy, annoying and a weak woman who needs a man by her side. In fact, she never needed me. She was a trained warrior, a perfect wife, a Luna trained in her duties.
My coldness drifted her apart and forced her to follow a different path. She decided to find love and comfort in another man’s arms.
Bitterness and jealousy filled me. She never for once accepted her sins or tried to beg for forgiveness. She remained quiet and accepted my judgement. She never for once looked at me during the trial. I wanted to deny everything but when her own mother confirmed her sins, it broke something within me.
Without realizing, I had found comfort in my loveless bond. Gemma had marked an invisible presence in my life. She used to be around me without giving me a chance to express my hatred for her. Every single day, she wished me 'good morning' and wished me 'good night' after after turn my back to her coldly.
A secret changed everything forever. I wish I could find her and ask her why she had done this.
A part of me knew that she was alive because my wolf is still anxious and I didn’t feel my mate bond dying or her mark disappearing.
Perhaps, she is still alive. All I need is to find her.
[ Gemma ]“How is our little boy doing?” Micheala asked me placing her hand on my belly but I quickly removed her hand.“Shh, we’re surrounded by many people. What if they saw you?” I eyed her looking around in the library where I was working.I took a desk job intentionally as physical training might harm my baby. Rowan was the one to request Alpha Axel to allow me to do the job which I did better which was a lie.I was trained in combat and also war skills.To prove myself a worthy mate and luna for Adonis, I did everything, learnt everything to please him and make him proud of me but it was an oblivious world for me.He never wanted me in the first place.“Are you thinking about him again, Gem?” Micheala, who took her seat in front me, raised her brow at me.“No, I am not. Why would I think about him?” I looked away from her and lied.“Come on, you suck at lying. I know you think about him all the time. Does he worth it? He must be living his best life since you are no longer his m
[ Adonis ]Gemma was alive and she was living with the beta of Yellow Mist Pack, my biggest enemies. I vowed to destroy them the day I buried my father and my dead wolves.And now, my mate was living with them.What made me even more restless that she told me that she had found her second chance mate in him. It was a blasphemy, I didn’t believe her. How could she mate with another man when we were still mates?I could still feel our faint connection and the only thought of my mate being touched by another man burnt Ryker with jealousy. He wanted us to run back to the Yellow Mist Pack and rip Beta Rowan’s limbs off his body for ever touching our mate.But I couldn’t do it.I lost all the rights ever since I banished her from my pack and left her to die in the woods. She was saved by Rowan Winters and hatred and coldness were what I saw in her eyes for me.She’d never return home.“I don’t know anything, Adonis. I want my mate back here. You can believe the bullshit she told you but I k
[ Gemma ]“This is the first time you are going to see your baby, Gemma. Are you excited?” Micheal asked me as we waited for my turn in the waiting lounge of the hospital.“I am actually nervous, Mick. For two weeks I believed that my baby was dead but suddenly, my wolf told me that she was protecting our pup. Alpha Alex and this pack have no idea about my pregnancy and I don’t know how long I am going to hide it.” I spoke.Many emotions and thoughts whirlwind inside me.She placed her hand on my shoulder with a vibrant smile. “Don’t be scared. Rowan and I are here for you. What if they find out about your pup. Rowan is there, they’ll believe that he is the father and no one will question your character.” She said to encourage me.“I wish that everything goes smoothly but at the same time, I don’t want Rowan to feel obliged and accept this baby. It’s not easy for a male to accept another man’s baby and I don’t want to burden him.” I shook my head.“You haven’t known my brother in all
[ Adonis ]“Alpha, stop!”My beta Alex pulled me back but I shoved him and kept punching the bag to vent out my anger and frustration. Gemma’s words kept resonating in my ears since I returned from the Yellow Mist Pack. She showed me the mirror to reflect on my own mistakes that I might have made.“Alpha, you will end up hurting yourself.” Alex pulled the punching bag away this time.I growled and punched the wall instead, my knuckles bled since I hadn’t worn boxing gloves. I was punishing myself.Was she pregnant with my child?Did I seal my own child’s death sentence?I had been yearning for a baby, an heir who could take my place but there was another fact that I didn’t want Gemma to carry my child because somewhere I used to think that she might be like her father, a deceiver.But I spent two nights with her when I didn’t care about protection. I released my seeds inside her and there was strong possibility that she could pregnant but my ego and anger fogged my mind. I believed ot
[ Gemma ]“How?”A single word, questioning gaze and painful memories resurfacing.That’s how I felt when we were alone, facing each other after two weeks. I wanted to shred him, my heart bled because I gave my everything to this heartless man who sealed my fate with endless pain and death.“Gemma, how did you end up here?” He asked me again. By his tone, I couldn’t decipher whether he was unhappy to see me or planning to kill me himself.“My fate brought me here. Yes, I am alive. I am sorry that you have to see me breathing.” I answered in an icy cold tone because the feelings I had for him faded as soon as those hellish moments danced in my memory.“I didn’t give you a death punishment.” He said in a defensive tone and it made my blood boil.“Really?” I laughed dryly.“Gemma, I could have killed you with my bare hands for the treason but I respected your contribution for my pack.” He said with an edge in his tone. “But you gave your beta the freedom to peel my skin with leashes, be
[ Gemma ]“Tell me this is not true?” I shook my head in denial, my eyes begging Rowan to tell me that it was a lie.“It’s true, Gemma. He smelt your scent on me and now he is suspicious that I know where you are. He insisted Axel that they should be working on their strained relation and also expressed his wish to visit us, which of course Axel accepted.” Rowan said.My breathing became hard and blankness covered my eyes as I imagined seeing Adonis after what he did to me.“Calm down, Gemma. He isn’t here yet and I won’t let him hurt you. Life has given you another chance. We won’t let anyone take it from you.” Rowan held me closely to comfort me but the deeply rooted fear in my soul wasn’t ready to leave me.“What if he finds out about my baby? He is the most powerful alpha who hates my guts. He gave me death sentence. Derek just carried out his order.” I said.He pulled me in his embrace and stroked my back.“Everything is going to be fine, Gemma. You have survived the first phase