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ONE YEAR LATER.HANNAH"Roland, look at Daddy. Don't I look good too?"My eyes automatically darted from my reflection to the ones behind me. Not by turning my body around. I just moved my point of view to them, whose reflection appeared in the mirror. And they were none other than my mate and our pup. Eliot and Roland.Roland came to us four months ago and was healthy. Our families were more than happy to have him, especially Eliot's mother, Luna Sofia. At least he could bring back the smile missing from her since Alpha David was dead. She offered to help us take care of Roland. So instead of omega, we gave our pup life to her.Roland made bubbling sounds that no one could understand except him. But we pretended to converse with him like we knew what he said."Yes. You can do something like that when you grow up. I bet you'll look marvelous. And every female's eyes will go on you."I rolled my eyes at his statement. How could he teach him that?"Don't say nonsense, El. He might not u

HANNAH"What do you mean?" His brows furrowed as he threw the question."Sorry, El, but I already knew I was pregnant a few days ago." I ended my confession by biting my bottom lip. He would be mad, wouldn't he?"I don't understand. If you already knew, why didn't you tell right away?"Because I wanted to drift his anger away. But I didn't say it loud. Or not yet.I moved closer and, again, rested my head on his chest. "You look so angry in the barrack, and I want to calm you down. And I couldn't keep it any longer." I brushed my palm against his broad and firm chest as I continued, "Remember the day you woke up in Wild Fire Pack? I offered good news and bad news, right?""So you knew it all along." He sighed in disappointment."But I really forgot about the good news because we were too carried away with the plan. And the next day was the day. I couldn't disturb you. Then after we focused on our pack, I preferred to rest when we got a break. I'm sorry. I swear I didn't want to hold i

HANNAHWe ended up walking to the nearest store and still stood outside as confusion hit me. How should I tell Eliot if I already knew the answer, even without the pregnancy test kit? But then, it would spoil the excitement on his face when he tugged me inside."Good evening, Alpha, Luna." Bella, the owner, greeted us. "How can I help you?""Is there a pregnancy test kit?" He beat me for asking, making guilt sip into my heart. I just hoped he wouldn't create a fuss when I could finally tell him the truth."Yes. We have various types and-""Give me the accurate one." He said again, even before Bella finished her explanation.But she seemed understanding as a smile formed on her lips. "Sure. How many do you need?""One.""Five."Eliot and I replied at the same time. I rolled my eyes at the amount he mentioned. Five? Was he kidding?"Just one, please," I uttered to the female waiting for our order, letting her know I was taking charge now.However, it looked like it did not sit well with

HANNAHEverything went in a daze after that day. Eliot and others defeated the rogues and took our pack back. It was the news we were waiting for. And we were more glad there were no more casualties on our side, although some warriors were badly wounded. Especially ours. Tristan.Poor him. He should take all the pain rogues gave him.However, Lilith was a great help. After stunned Janet, she helped by making a potion to heal him faster. And in at most two days, the color returned to Tristan's face as he regained consciousness.Oh, one more. Nicole was alive. Like Jenna, Eliot told her to go to Silver Crest Pack to ask for help, and I was glad she managed to arrive on time.Then we focused on calculating our losses. Yes. We had many casualties besides Eliot, Daryl, and Tristan's father. But we were grateful Luna Sofia and the other mothers were alive. It would be hard if we lost all of them at once.We dedicated a day to mourning for the losses. We were in sorrow and at the lowest stat

ELIOTWe managed to get into Blood Moon Pack. It all was with the help of Lilith. She cast something which made the rogues guarding the border fall into a trance. It worked for a minute, just creating an opening, but it was more than enough. We could use that brief time to take them down.We divided into four groups, each having someone to take charge as a communicator. We needed to act simultaneously, meaning Lilith must do her magic at the same time too. It must be hard, but she didn't complain. Thus, we kept going.We ran deeper into my territory while fighting rogues along the way until we arrived at the center area, where people told me where Janet was. They also informed me that they captured Tristan and probably tortured him.The last thought ignited my anger as I paced faster to the center area.Janet was already waiting with some rogues behind her, smirking at us wickedly. It looked like she didn't know we had a witch on our side, too.Kai wanted to kill her, but I reminded h

HANNAHI agreed with his decision. What choice did I have, though? I might ruin the plan with my stubbornness if I insisted on tagging along, although I knew I might be useless. Even when Daryl asked me to lead the raid, I actually didn't know what to do. The last thing I wanted was to lead them more to their downfall. We wanted to take our pack back, not risk their lives and the people who helped us.Thus, I couldn't complain more if it was really for the best.Alpha Zurin provided me with a room in the pack house and ensured his people would help me with everything. Then he, his Beta, and his warriors, together with Eliot and Daryl, left for Moon Crest Pack to join with other troops. Oh, Lilith would join, too, as she was the key to getting inside Blood Moon Pack.They left after breakfast. Even though it was hard, I didn't have any option except to let them go. It was reality. We must get through this to grasp our happiness. My only hope was they would succeed and return to their f

"Hm." He copied his sister, but it didn't take long as he continued. "I want banana pancake with chocolate syrup."I nodded in agreement. The choice wasn't bad, though."Cherry, are you okay if we have a banana pancake and chocolate syrup for breakfast?" I offered my daughter since she had yet to ma

FOUR YEARS LATERZURINThe sound of waves was entering my hearing, pulling me slowly from my sleep. But warmth in my arms and sparks traveling throughout my body lured me to return to the comfortable place. I wanted to suck it longer. As long as possible.However, my body seemed not in synchrony. It

"Zurin!"--"Your bonds are sealed, and now I announce both of you as mates, the Alpha and Luna of Wild Fire Pack. May Goddess bless you with goodness and protect your bonds from any threat." The elder finished giving the blessings, which were instantly welcomed by applauses. It was from our guests,

FOUR MONTHS LATERTHE LUNA CEREMONYCARLAI looked at the reflection in the giant mirror in front of me. It is literally giant since we have to glue it to the wardrobe door, so it also reflects our bedroom, where I found my mate standing far behind and observing me."Are you satisfied with the sight

"What about this? You keep the gift for now and give it to us at the Luna Ceremony or the closest event." Zurin suggested, and I bobbed my head immediately."Zurin is right. You can give it to us at the ceremony." I repeated as if confirming it was my final decision.Thankfully, she understood. Othe

CARLADays went by swiftly. We were moving on, and it was in a positive way because I saw our people helping each other, like cooking a lot of food and bringing it to barrack or camp to support warriors and to help the houses without parents, taking care of pups, and more. It made the gloomy days va

MATTHEWTurned out, he was like a typical Beta, having a strong and big body frame and emitted a strong aura that made ordinary wolf obey him.But I was stronger than him, even though I couldn't abuse my power to other packs' members. It was unethical since I wasn't their official Alpha. Nevertheless, I could still affect any ordinary wolf and it was above his."Do you want a coffee, Beta?" Miley broke the tension with her question. I noticed her coffee was done and I actually intended to make one for myself when Brandon came."You like offering coffeem don't you?" He chuckled."I used to drink my morning coffee and you happen to appear here. Why not offering you, too?""And your brother?""Ah, him." Miley glanced at me. "I will make him one, too. What do you want, brother?""As usual." I replied shortly."Two espresso, then." She nodded, concluding before starting to work with our order.Hm. His taste was similar to mine."I haven't notified about your visit. When did you arrive, Alp

MATTHEW I pressed the espresso button and waited for it to be done processing. After that, I would bring my coffee to the office and started to work. Or just sitting while doing nothing. I exhaled a heavy sigh. That was my routine since Amerie and Miley's leave. I used to see them coversing while enjoying their morning coffee at the kitchen area. And then, I would join them and we began to laugh together. Just a stress relief before the stress itself began. Now that they were gone, the house felt dull and empty. And my coffee tasted bitter than normal. Another sigh left my lips. I missed her. Three days had passed since the battle day. We had done with our own interrogation and been preparing a report to the Council. Soon we would submit it and the Council would take over them. And then what we could do was waiting for their judgement. Aside from that, everything was normal. We had to return to our duties because life must go on. The great battle was done and normal lif

AMERIE We returned to Black Knight the next morning after confirming for the last time that they were safe and no signs of them. Only then did we leave the cabin. But there were some warriors stationed to be ready in case there was unexpected attack. We arrived at the packhouse at lunchtime, welcomed by Mom and Naomi. Oh, there was an added little one. Alden. My nephew. "Are you welcoming me?" I spoke to Alden while carrying him in my hands. We got closer now as he was bubbling more to me. "Thank you. You're so nice." It was my response to his inaudible words. And what did I get in return? His giggles, which made everyone around one smile. It seemed like his cheerfulness influenced us. "What did you do during Aunty's leave, hm?" I asked again. "Oh, you're playing with your animal doll? Then what?" It was only my random guess. "Then playing with your mother?" And the last one got a hum from his as if he wanted to convey that I guessed it right this time. "I want to play with

MATTHEWThe night had come and my healing ability had fully recovered. Thus, the minor scratches on my body had disappeared, leaving the deep ones which was slowly recovering.Thus, I thought it was time to meet our prisoners.I nodded to warriors guarding the dungeon. From here, I could hear them screaming from the torture."Is Tyler or Carlo inside?" I asked the warriors."It's Alpha Carlo inside. Alpha Tyler left the dungeon just now."I gave an acknowledgement for the information before I made up my mind and entered the dungeon. It was dark and smelled sweats and blood. And then I spotted Carlo's figure standing inside one of the jail with a silver chain in his hand."You're late." Carlo said without taking his eyes off of the rogue.I grinned despite he couldn't see me while walking in his direction. "I have to explain our situation to the other team far away.""You have your father to do that. Or Alpha Theo." He replied."She needs to directly hear from me."He glanced at me bef

MATTHEWWe won.Once again.We won.It was a quite dramatic winning.How came?Because of the surprise we gave them.It definitely caught them off guard and scared them. But their choice to keep going was wrong because we had no mercy for them. We fought them and killed them. There were many losses in their side.How about us?Unfortunately, there were many injured warriors on our side, too. And some of them suffered severe injuries. However, no death on us.Thank, Goddess.We captured all of them and placed them in Tyler's pack. It was his request as he wanted a revenge for everything he got today. Like the rest of us, he got many cuts on his skin. Also there were several deeper wound, which luckily didn't deep enough and was not in critical spot to trigger a blood loss.Still, we had to stay at the hospital for further observation due to the silver poison. Yes. We had injected with the antidote. But a poison was still a poison. It ran throughout our blood and it needed to neutralize

TYLER'There is no movement towards the packs.' My man stationed to be the communicator informed me through a mindlink.The battle was underway, and hearing that gave me a bit relief. Our guess was right that they focused their attack on our route.However, we could never let our guard down until they lost.'Keep watching and don't lower the guard down. Most importantly, keep our connection on and announce your situation regularly.' I ordered while fighting the rogue in front of me.A disgusting brown rogue.'Yes, Alpha.'After that, I put all my focus back to my opponent. He was persistent to attack me, even though most of his attempts were useless. It merely gave me scratches.I just dodged from his attack when another rogue came in my direction. I avoided this one, either, and managed to kick him back. It made him stumbling on his feets and I used that moment to launch my real attack.We fought for some time until I succeed in clawing him apart.My action caused other rogues around