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Aria POV"Come on Luna, push the baby is coming out!" The maidens all yelled and I closed my eyes and forced through the pain but still nothing was happening."What is going on!" Killian yelled at the Pack doctor in frustration. "Why isn't the baby coming out." "In all my years as the Pack doctor, I have never seen a thing like this Alpha. You just have to remain calm." The Pack doctor said.Tears dropped down my eyes. I was beginning to loose strength and there was till no sign o a child yet.It almost felt like the baby was stuck in my womb and I could not find the right explanation to this situation."Aria darling. I know you have tried but you need to push harder. Remember the promise we made? If you give birth to this child we are going to get married soon. So push." Killian encouraged.I held unto his hand and closed my eyes and pushed through the pain. My vision was blurry but I kept on pushing."Yes keep doing it, the baby is coming!" The doctor said excitedly. It fueled my m

Aria POVIf there was one thing I have learnt when fighting Seraphina is the fact that the war is never over against her until I have completely crushed everything.I rode on Abraddox back once again to the Pack mansion of Shadow Pack that she had rebuild. I stepped down from the dragon and rushed into the building."How did it go?" I turned around and find Killian holding unto the dagger. "Did you kill her?" He asked."She escaped but she will no longer be a threat to us anymore. I stripped her off the magic that she possess." "But the plan is to kill her completely. Why did you let her go again!" He asked."It is not my fault Killian. Don't blame me. One of her Wveryrns took her away before I could even get the dagger to her chest." I said to him."Anyways, where do you think she keeps her mirror?" He asked and I start walking through the hallway.I still recalled everything about the mansion. From the chambers where Lucian stays to where I was kept as a prisoner.We turned towards

Aria POV"I guess it's you and I again Abraddox." I said and he howled in excitement. I turned to my right and dragons flew in the same line as Abraddox. To my left it was the same thing The dragons may not be much, but they are everything that I needed to finally put an end to the Wyverns.We arrived at the pack boarders right before the sun starts to descend across the hills. I pulled Abraddox down to the ground where the soldiers were waiting and dropped to the ground."You should be with the dragons Aria. We will be able to take the soldiers ourselves." Mammon said to me."Very well then. Best of luck." I said the moment I heard a faint growl coming in the direction of the pack. We ascended up to the sky once again and my eyes almost fell out of the socket by the number of Wyverns approaching."They all have riders while we don't." I said to Abraddox but he was too eager to fight. "Ready yourselves!" I yelled and the dragon all stood in one line.I was waiting for the perfect opp

Aria POVThe steps back to the council was a very long one. The revelation from the maid was mind blowing that I did not know how to tell everyone about it. Especially Lucian, who has placed his entire trust into Morgana and everything that she stood for.The guard opened the door and the maid walked in first to stand before the throne, while I walked into the council last.Everyone had their gaze in my direction. I looked up to Killian and noticed he was reading my expression.I cleared my throat and began. "After several minutes of questioning the Maid. She has told me her side of the story." I turned to the direction of Morgana."She told me that Morgana was trying to poison our meal but the maid caught her and she tried to flip the entire story on the maid's head." There were several gasp and murmuring from the council. I turned to see Lucian's expression was also filled with shock."This is absolute nonsense." Morgana said and take a step forward. "Are you all going to believe a

Aria POV"Over the past few months, Blood Moon Pack had surprisingly enjoyed peace. This is the first time in almost a year since we last had this peace and my duty as an Alpha is to make this continue. Now I know alot of you might be wondering why Alpha Lucian has not returned back to Shadow Pack. The answer is very simple. The Alpha stays with us until Seraphina's head is brought brought before this throne. We cannot trust that woman." Killian finished his speech and there was mumbling amongst the pack members."Alpha, we understand your predicament and everything you have said and we find no fault in it." The head of the council members revealedKillian turned to my direction and I cleared my throat, standing up to my feet and greeting everyone at the round table. "Now that I have everyone's attention. We have a guest in our midst. He came all the way from the Eastern kingdom and has come to pay homage." "Alpha, we should be discussing the main problem which is stopping Seraphina

Aria POVDuring evening time, Killian had come to join me in the master bed room and together we stared out the window in silence, watching as the sun descended into the hills."I have been wondering what could be the actual perfect name for our baby. It has to be something memorable that whenever people here it, they have no choice than to look twice and respect the name." Killian said as he played with my hair."What name do you have at mind?" I asked."We cannot give him a name right now. We have to make sure that we are led by the moon goddess. That is how every wolf is given their names." He said to me."But how sure are you that the child will come out as a boy?" I asked with a smile on my face, fondling his beards in the process."Come on Aria. I understand your love for the girl child but we both know that I need a heir to take over Blood Moon Pack. It is our heritage to produce one and as a hybrid wolf who mates with a powerful Alpha like myself, I have no doubt that it is go

Jessica's POV.I tried to take some steps backwards, but it was as if my legs were tied to that spot, and I could not move. I was looking right into the eyes of the masked person, not knowing who it was, but I could feel the fear in me rising. Just before I could blink my eyes, it brought out a knife and was about to stab me with it when I felt myself dragged away to the other side, and in a matter of seconds, Ryan was lying on the floor with a knife pierced into his chest.I was looking at him. On the floor, not knowing what to do because I could not think properly at that moment, everything seemed to be like a dream. It felt so much like a dream, and at the moment I was waiting for myself to wake up because how was that even possible? It was at the moment when the masked person was caught. But Darius in the mask was pulled off, and I realised it was Isabella. She was one in a mask and was about to stab me when Ryan got in the way, and just then I heard Darius command in a loud voic

Jessica's POV.Despite how Ryan tried and tried to encourage me during the moments we were speaking in my room earlier before the ceremony, I still had the feeling that things were not right. I could not shake off the feeling that something was going to go wrong, and deep down within me, I was a little bit scared.The ceremony came closer, and finally it was the full blood moon, so we needed to go out for it. For a moment I felt excited when I came out and I saw the people that had gathered for me. Despite how much I thought they were going to find it weird that I was getting mated to two wolves, they still came out in such large numbers, and I felt rather relieved within me knowing that I was not so rejected after all."You look so beautiful. Thank you for giving me the honor to be the one to walk you out to meet your forever partners," Mara, the cute little girl, said to me, and I bowed my head in appreciation because, of course, I was the one who was most honored. I was honored all

Ryan's POV.It was a pleasant moment at the Ashmoon Pack, and I was very eager to know what it was going to be like when I finally stood before the full moon. Representing the presence of the goddess as we make our vows to Jessica to be our fated mate forever. It was going to be the turn of everything if we would have to live with her forever, would have to share her forever, would have to do everything together, and that way we would keep the park going forward together. No one knew exactly how things were going to go from there, but I knew for sure that it was going to be good.The next day we all began to prepare for it. It was going to be at night during the full moon. The Seer had said that it was going to be a full-blood moon that night, and it was just exactly the presence we needed to mate before the goddess.I had everything completed and every ritual I was going to make mastered because I left my chamber and went directly to Jessica's to be sure that she was okay with everyt

Darius's POV.I was there in my bedroom. Thinking about how things have changed all of a sudden, how much relief I have been able to get recently. However, there was something else in my mind, and it was Jessica. I had walked through Ryan's room and heard them loudly. It was almost hearing the sound of him in her, and I could not help but feel a little left out. I retreated into my bedroom and decided to have a bath. I took out a bottle of wine and poured some into a steel cup as I drank from it. The sight of the pack seemed quite amazing as I stood there looking out of it until I heard a knock on the door. Thinking that it was some maid or guard, I asked that they come in, and just then I heard Jessica's voice."I'm not thinking about anything; I'm rather trying to be in the moment and enjoy the fact that I feel so relieved after I've been able to save the path and maintain my sanity. I mean, isn't it great that I was able to do something without having to involve violence? And it's

Jessica's POV At that moment, the tension increased as we held each other in our arms, staring right into each other, and slowly began to kiss. It started slowly until it began to deepen. He held me there in his arms and cuddled me slowly up onto his thigh as he began to take me towards the corridor into his room. I lay there on his bed watching him take off his clothes and realized that that was exactly what I wanted. I wanted to feel relaxed and happy, and Ryan was showing the same thing.The dumb moment was a moment of Thanksgiving between us. I could not help the loud noise I made as he sank his members completely into me, and everything just seemed to fade away. It was both our heartbeats that were heard as everything in me was screaming and screaming.I loved every bit of the moment; I loved how Ryan made it so beautiful and special, and by the time we were done, I was breathing heavily beside him."I can't believe that I would be doing this to Darius too, and you will be aware

Jessica's POV"I am the one that you have so loved and trusted all of this time. I am the one who gave you the gift that you think of as a curse when it is actually the biggest blessing that any wolf could ever possess directly from the goddess. I am the one that you have come to follow all the way down to this place, and I am the one that's giving you the victory that you have now. I am the one that has given you the fate that you have. I am the one that knows what's best for you, and I am the one that is here to tell you that you have not made the wrong choice, but you have only followed your path to a great destiny, and that destiny is going to be what opens up the door for the Ashmoon Pack and the entire kingdom at large to better advancement, and your name is going to be heard among every generation." The figure said to me, and at that moment I did not need anyone else to tell me what it was that I fell to my knees, bowing my head down.It was the goddess who had come to me in pe

Derek Thompson's POV"And whether she would trust me enough to accept protection that might save both our lives."I was reading news coverage of Tyler Rodriguez's heroic protection of Ophelia Sterling from my federal holding cell, feeling a mixture of rage and despair that threatened to consume what little sanity I had left. While I sat in an eight-by-ten concrete box awaiting trial, the woman who had destroyed my life was being celebrated as a reformer and protected by billionaire boyfriends who actually deserved her.The irony was suffocating. Tyler Rodriguez was living the life I had dreamed of - successful, wealthy, admired, and loved by someone extraordinary. Meanwhile, I was facing the complete annihilation of everything I had ever worked for."Thompson, your lawyer's here," called the guard, his voice echoing off the concrete walls that had become my world.I walked to the visiting room in shackles, feeling the weight of federal charges that could keep me imprisoned for the res

Tyler Rodriguez's POV"Even if it was the last honest thing I ever did."I was reading Mary Hayes' heartfelt letter to Ophelia, which my security team had intercepted as part of our monitoring of threats against the Sterling family, when I felt a surge of protective anger. Even Landon's mother, who had contributed to the destruction of Ophelia's marriage, understood her worth better than some members of her own family.The irony wasn't lost on me that I was falling deeper in love with Ophelia every day while watching her navigate threats from every direction - criminals, rival business organizations, and now her own cousin Victoria. My feelings for her had evolved from admiration to something much more profound and complex."Mr. Rodriguez," said James Parker, my head of security, entering my office with a concerned expression, "we need to discuss the escalating surveillance of Miss Sterling."I looked up from the financial reports I had been reviewing for my own foundation, giving Jam

Mary Hayes' POV"And I had less than twenty-four hours to figure out how to survive it."I was reading news coverage of the Sterling family crisis on my phone, sitting in the FBI field office where I had just finished giving my third round of testimony about Derek Thompson's criminal network. The federal agents had been patient with me, understanding that my cooperation was crucial to building their case against the gambling syndicates that had been corrupting professional sports."Mrs. Hayes," said Agent Rodriguez, returning to the interview room with coffee and a legal document, "we appreciate your cooperation in this investigation. Your testimony about Derek Thompson's manipulation and Rose Miller's fraud has been extremely valuable.""Agent Rodriguez," I said, "I need you to understand that I had no idea about the scope of their criminal activities. I thought Derek was just trying to help my son's career.""We understand that, Mrs. Hayes," Agent Rodriguez said. "That's why we're r

Ophelia's POV"And maybe, someday, I could become the kind of person who deserved to have known someone like her."I was reading a surveillance report about Landon's activities at the community center when those words from his conversation with a fellow coach caught my attention. Even after everything that had happened between us, seeing him work with young athletes and finally understand the values I had tried to live by during our marriage stirred complicated emotions.But I didn't have time to dwell on my ex-husband's belated personal growth. The Sterling Foundation was experiencing unprecedented success, and that success was creating new challenges I hadn't anticipated."Miss Sterling," said Jennifer Walsh, entering my office with a stack of applications, "we've received over two thousand scholarship requests in the past month alone. Word about our programs is spreading faster than we anticipated."I looked at the applications, seeing names and faces of young athletes who needed t

Landon's POV"Just as she deserved for thinking she could abandon the family for three years and then return to claim what was rightfully mine."I was reading news coverage of the Sterling family boardroom drama on my cracked phone screen, sitting in the break room of the Riverside Community Center where I now worked as a youth hockey coach for twelve dollars an hour. The irony of reading about Victoria Sterling's attack on Ophelia while wearing a faded polo shirt with the community center logo wasn't lost on me.Six months ago, I had been the MVP of professional hockey, living in a luxury apartment and dating the daughter of the most powerful family in sports - though I hadn't known it at the time. Now I was sleeping on my cousin Eddie's couch in a two-bedroom apartment in the worst part of Sacramento, trying to figure out how to stretch my weekly paycheck to cover basic necessities."Coach Hayes, we're ready for practice," called Miguel Santos, one of the ten-year-olds in my afterno

Victoria Sterling's POV"And whether the Sterling family empire could survive a war between its own blood relatives."I smiled as I read the intercepted text message from Tyler Rodriguez to his security team. My cousin's boyfriend thought he was so clever with his investigation into my activities, but he had no idea that I had been monitoring his communications for weeks.The beauty of having spent two years building relationships with intelligence professionals in Europe was that I now had access to surveillance capabilities that rivaled government agencies. Tyler's security team was competent, but they were dealing with someone who had been planning this campaign far longer than they realized."Miss Sterling," said David Kim, my private investigator, "we've confirmed that Tyler Rodriguez and Ophelia are meeting tonight to discuss your activities. They know about your meetings with rival organizations.""Good," I said, settling back in my leather chair. "Let them panic. Panic leads t

Lucian POVWatching from my mansion window, I observed as Selene was led away by the convoy. I grasped my staff, ready to take action.This was precisely what I wanted, and I planned to ensure there were consequences for everything. I made my way to the dungeon nearby.gang memberss howled in fury when I entered. I pulled out a money pouch and tossed it to the ground.“Inside, there’s gold. The first to kill will claim it.”“What do you want us to do?” they asked in unison.I smiled as I outlined my plan and handed them the convoy’s scent.“Consider the job done,” they assured me.I nodded at the guard, who opened the dungeon, allowing the gang memberss to rush out, excitement coursing through my veins.While Jessica attended to matters at the city house, I stepped into my study to grab a book. I noticed footsteps behind me.It was the Doctor.“Hello, Doctor. It’s been ages,” I sa

Selene POV“Jessica is just a coward—a superficial girl who believes she can waltz right into the city and take control. We’ve put up with her long enough.”Vincent’s words echoed through the room as we kept our heads down. The revelation of Lilly and my son’s disappearance crashed over me like a tidal wave.This marked the second time I had been separated from my son, and words couldn't capture the depth of my pain.I glanced over at Caspian, who had been unusually quiet since his resurrection; his silence felt layered, as if he harbored a plan.“Jessica must be eliminated, and this time, we’re taking no risks,” Vincent asserted.He appeared to be the only one in the room fully committed, while the rest of us faded into shadows, grappling with the heartache of losing our boy.“How many rogues are with you?” Caspian finally broke the tension.“There are five thousand rogues,” Vincent replied, casting a

Jessica POV“The boy is my friend’s. I want to raise him,” I protested. “You will have time to do that, but I can't allow him to be raised by another man,” he insisted, handing me a paper. “What is this?” I inquired. “A marriage agreement between us. Jessica is a thing of the past, and I need someone I can manage easily.” “I will never betray my wife’s love,” I replied angrily. “Either you do so, or face death,” he warned, fury in his eyes. Conflicted, I didn’t want to betray my wife yet feared for the child’s safety. Just as I was on the verge of signing the document, I hesitated, glancing at him. “What’s wrong?” he demanded. He seemed to contemplate something before saying, “Give me time to reconsider this proposal.” I nodded as he carefully reviewed the letter I’d almost signed before unexpectedly tearing it to shreds. “I was going to let you sign it, but changing my mind seemed wiser given what Jessica is capable of,” he remarked. “Okay…” I said, about to clo

Lucian POVThe chill in the air persisted as I anxiously awaited Jessica’s arrival, growing weary of her unpredictability and lack of communication. The dynamics between us had taken a turn for the worse, largely due to her selfishness. She’d even allied herself with Rudolph, a notorious traitor from the East Coast City.Then came a heavy knock on the door, prompting me to rise from my bed and answer it. “Lord, we’ve received news of a young girl attempting to flee the City,” a soldier reported. “And how does that concern me?” I replied, irritation clear in my voice. “She’s carrying a child and wearing a golden necklace.” Golden necklace. The same one that Jessica had coveted and which had instigated the chaos in our City. I followed the soldier out to the City chamber, where a young woman was restrained, her hands chained, while a maid held a baby nearby. “Did you think you could slip away from East Coast City unnoticed?” I asked, a chuckle escaping me. “I have eyes everyw

Selene POVMy heart raced as I dashed into the room to protect my child. The necklace around his neck glowed, signaling trouble ahead. “Babe!” Caspian shouted as he burst in. “What is it?” I replied. “Close the windows…” but it was too late. Flames erupted through the windows, sending everyone to the ground. I held my child tightly. “We need to escape!” I screamed. Jason hurried to the bed and pushed it aside, revealing a tunnel beneath. “This tunnel has been here for years. We need to use it; go in with the baby.” “And leave everyone else to die?” I protested. “We both know Jessica is after the child. Vincent and I will handle the creature.” An explosion shook the mansion, causing me to stumble. My baby cried. Lilly charged into the room, rushing to our side. “We need to act. So many city members are dying!” I handed her the child. “You must take care of him. Use the underground tunnel and run as fast as you can. The necklace will protect him.” “I can’t abandon everyone!

Selene POVI asked the doctor, "What do you mean there’s no baby in her womb?" as he meticulously set his bag down and pulled out a potion. “Please wait a moment; I want to try something,” he replied, returning to his examination of the potion. I glanced at Caspian, who met my gaze with an intense look. Overwhelmed with the desire to walk up to him and slap him hard, I was determined to act on that impulse. “This will keep her stable for now. I hope we can find answers to the troubling issue at hand,” the city doctor said. I left the room, sensing someone following closely behind me, but I didn’t turn to check. Entering the garden, I made my way toward the stream and sat by the water. “I know you’re hurting.” “You have no idea what it feels like to be betrayed,” I replied. Selene approached and sat beside me, resting her hand on my shoulder. “You can’t let this consume you.” “I can’t believe you’re not even angry. Your wife cheated on mine, and you want me to calm down?” I s