Novels by melanatedsquirrel

Adrian’s POVI lurked in the shadows, watching her every move. I saw it all, from the moment she walked into the hall with her shoulders slumped and her eyes filled with uncertainty, to the moment Jason proposed to Arnold’s daughter and the hall went crazy with excitement. A girl took her hand and dragged her through the crowd—to see their Alpha and his mate obviously— and I lost sight of her.Moments later, my ears picked up her voice, it slit through the noise, blurring everyone else out.“Celia…I can’t breathe.” she winced in agony. Then came the realization that her wolf had finally surfaced. “My wolf…Celia, I have a wolf.” And finally, the part that changed everything. “Jason. I need to tell Jason!”She went quiet again until she saw them— Arnold’s daughter and Jason.“You are my…mate, Jason. What are you doing with her?!” Her voice pierced the silence the moment she called him her mate.In a fit of rage, she called Jason out—a brave move I must say—screaming and asking why

Vivica’s POVMoon-Crescent was something out of the ordinary.The tall towers, tarred streets, and lush greeneries gave the pack, which looked more like a city, a sophisticated and tranquil atmosphere.I moved in my seat, my eyes roaming the environment in utter awe as the car passed through gate after gate, finally halting in front of a massive white mansion.“Welcome to your new home,” Adrian announced.I looked away from the window, staring at him for the first time since we entered his territory.“You own all of this?” I asked, unable to hide my astonishment.“Mhm” he nodded. “Let’s go inside.The elders are waiting for us.”“The elders? Why?”“Why not?” He squinted. “You are my mate, and I’m the Alpha. It’s only normal that you meet them.” “Well…I…”“I know this is all new, and probably overwhelming. But I want you to know that you aren’t the same Vivica from an hour ago. You are with me now, and whoever is with me gets nothing but respect and honor. You are special, Viv. Embrace i

Vivica’s POV“You are my…mate, Jason. What are you doing with her?!” I blurted in a fit of rage. The hall instantly erupted with loud whispers and sniggers. In no time everyone had encircled us—me, Jason and Betty.My friend, Celia, tried to pull me away. “Viv, let’s go” she whispered, reaching for my hand, but I shook off her grip.Jason remained as still as rock. His eyes were calm and unreadable, as if he wasn’t the one I was talking to.Betty, on the other hand, started by laughing the situation off. “What did you just say?”“I’m not talking to you, so stay out of this!” I dismissed her and turned to Jason.“You promised we’d be together, whether the pack approved of it or not. So what are you doing with her?! Why did you give her a ring?!” I snapped, tears freely dripping down my cheeks.Jason scoffed, then stepped forward. “I don’t owe you any explanation.”“No, you do! You have to explain to me why you waited for me to get my wolf all these years, just to turn around and be w

Vivica’s POV“Hurry, Hale!” Lydia, the head chef, barked my surname. A deliberate act to keep my father’s name alive— to serve as a constant reminder of his betrayal to the pack. “You don’t have to show the world how lazy you are all the time.” She mumbled under breath, but loud enough for every maid in the kitchen to hear. “Don’t keep the guest waiting!”“Yes, Ma’am,” I said, before carefully grabbing the drink and walking out of the culinary wing.I rushed, my legs moving as fast as possible, while my hands did all they could to stabilize the freshly squeezed orange juice in the tray. As usual, I was met with the same scornful looks as I walked down the hallway.It’s been two decades since my Dad committed suicide after betraying the pack, and my mom— who couldn’t live without her mate— followed suit. I had learned to hold my head up, though not too high, despite the endless gossip. It was the only way to survive this hellhole. Besides, for how long would I atone for a sin I d