TESSA"You must have slept with other men. There's no way this baby is mine!"The claim was immediately followed by a loud crash that made me flinch as Alpha Frederick slammed a flower vase onto the floor. My whole body shook with fear, but I forced myself to meet the eyes of the man who now looked at me with hatred and disgust. With a quivering voice, I spoke."N-no. Y-you are m-my first. I never s-slept with any m-men after y-you Alpha."Didn't he still remember the pain and bleeding I experienced that night the first time he entered my body? And the way he even promised me that everything would be okay? How could he just forget it? And then he thinks I cheated on him with someone else? Doesn't he see that he's the only man I ever truly loved?“Stop it, Tessa. Don't you dare try to fool me. I was drunk that night I didn't know what I was doing." He exhaled deeply as he ran his fingers through his tousled dark hair.His eyes were now red with anger, a deep frown creased his forehead
TESSAThis is my third day in the cold and suffocating pack's dungeon. No food or water has been given to me since they threw me here. With a sluggish movement, I hoisted my weak body into a seated position. The movement makes every joint in my body scream in pain after two relentless nights of sleeping on a hard surface.Someone came to a halt right in front of my cell. At first, I thought it was just the usual guards on duty, but then I noticed the feet were slender and feminine. I glanced up and locked eyes with sky-blue irises that belonged to my sister Bridget."B-Bridget," I grab onto the cell as I push myself up to my feet. I felt both surprised and happy.I never thought she would visit; I thought I’d never see her again after the guards put me in this dungeon. But here she is now coming to see me, I suppose there's still hope for me. My heart raced because I knew that she had to be here with news from Alpha Frederick."I'm here to convey a message to you," Bridget spoke, her
TESSAI gazed at Grandma Mauri's gentle face as she placed the water on the nightstand, for me to drink after she gave me a homecooked meal. I ended up here because Dad's house was no longer an option I could go back to after he cut me off from his family.Grandma's house was the first place that came to my mind because I knew I could find some peace there, even if it was temporary."Tessa, I know this is a tough situation for you, but please never blame yourself or the baby for everything that happened." Grandma Mauri said as she settled down beside me and put her hand over my stomach. I smiled at her and gave a nod.I feel deeply moved because among all those who responded with fury and judgment to my pregnancy, she was the only one who showed genuine care for me and my baby."No matter who the father of your baby is, I’m sure it won’t matter as long as you’re the mother. I'll always do my best to stand by your side even if everyone is against you.""T-thank y-you, grandma." I place
TESSAHe kisses her as if every moment is the last. So lost in the moment savoring the lips of the woman he craddled on his lap to the point he didn’t notice I had been standing there. My heart stopped as I watched Odette's hand reach for his shirt button to undo it.She’s my sister’s friend who had been nice to me over the past few weeks and promised to keep my secret when I told her about my feelings for the Alpha.Odette was the first to notice my presence. She pushed him slightly until there was a few inches of distance between their face.She gave me a sugary sweet smile and said. "Oh hey, Tessa. We didn't notice you. How long have you been standing there?"Alpha Frederick just glanced at me with a hint of reluctance, as if he were sick of seeing me. He gave Odette an apologetic smile before lifting her from his lap by her waist, and then he rose from his seat. Alpha Frederick stepped down from the pulpit and walked over to me.“What brought you back here? I ordered you to find t
TESSAAll I felt was cold, numbness, and soreness. I hear someone call my name right before a dazzling light floods my vision."Oh my dear, you opened your eyes..."The first thing that greeted me when I opened my eyes was Grandma Mauri's face. I tried to rise, but my body felt weighed down and I was completely out of energy. So I leaned my back on the pillow against the headboard. She then handed me a glass of water and gently brought it to my lips."T-thank you." I finished the water and handed it back to her. "W-where a-am i, g-grandma?"Slowly, the memories about what occurred just before I blacked out begin to surface. I nearly lost my life to two unfamiliar men who said they would take my corpse to someone.“You’re here at my place now, my dear, and you’re safe. You were out cold for three days, but thank the Moon Goddess, you're awake now."Three days? No surprise I feel like I've been yanked back from the death. I placed my hand on my stomach, and a wave of anxiety washed over
FREDERICKThe next day."Where the fuck is she?" I shouted.The room fell completely silent. Everyone's eyes fell to the ground, and it only fuelled my anger. “Didn’t I say she must be ready in an hour? It's been a fucking eternity! Why hasn't she been sent to the mansion yet?"Bridget told me that Tessa had been staying at her grandmother's house for a few days. So this morning, I sent her and Odette over to Mauri's house to help get Tessa ready before the wedding ceremony started. Collins and his family are all set and now they're waiting for the bride.It's been three hours since I sent them, and they still haven't returned with Tessa like I asked. I linked out to Bridget to find out what happened, but she just told me to hang tight for a little longer—there's a bit of trouble. I don't have much patience, so I cut the link and came here right away."Alpha, please just wait at the mansion you don't have to come here..." Odette jumped in my way, trying to soothe me. "Move aside, Ode
TESSAFour years later."Princess, where would you like me to place this gift?" Mila, my maid, asked me. "You can leave it there with the other gifts." I gesture towards the pile of gifts, all of them sent by the Alphas from different packs.She nodded and placed the box with the rest. When my hairstylist finished with my hair, I walked over to the mirror to check out my look. Tonight is a celebration of my brother's coronation as the Alpha of the Stormhowl pack, and I want to make sure I look my best when I stand by his side, giving him support.“You’re stunning, Princess Nika. It's no surprise that every Alpha wants you to be their Luna." Mila said as she took a look at my appearance.“Thanks, Mila.” I smile with a hint of shyness. Sometimes, her words are just so kind that they make me blush.Princess Nika, that's how people refer to me now, how my family calls me. A new identity as a whole new person. A mark that I'm no longer the weak Tessalonika, the wolfless Beta's daughter fr
TESSA"Do you feel that the enemy is close?" Dante asked again. I just found out about this ability three years ago in case you were curious. The ability that allows me to sense when an enemy or danger is near and disaster is looming. Frederick feels like an enemy to me now, so I just nodded my head."Don't worry, Nika. As long as I'm by your side, no one will be able to touch or even hurt you." My brother assured me as he gently held my hand.His words soothe my racing heart and bring me a sense of relief.“Now can we proceed to say hello to the other guests? They've probably been wondering where we are and why we suddenly vanished," Dante asked when my worries subsided a bit and I started to feel relaxed. "Sure. We really shouldn't keep hiding from the guests for too long." I responded.As we stepped back into the main hall, the first dance session was already in full swing, and the space was filled with guests spinning around with their partners."May I have this dance?" Dante kne
TESSA"Oh she's here."A group of gossippers greeted me as I set foot on Stormhowl Pack's hospital. The group of nurses shot me a side eye before bursting into a mocking laughter.This morning, after breakfast, I got right back into my routine as one of the pack's doctors. Four years ago the former Alpha, Rowan Black, who is also my foster father, gave me a chance to chase a dream I’ve held since I was a kid. He sent me to the academy to study medicine. After graduating, I landed my dream career pretty effortlessly, and I’m aware that it raises a bit of jealousy from those who don’t like me.I brushed past the nurses and went directly to my office. The word about what went down at the Blue Moon Night ball has gotten around, reaching even the Stormhowl Pack. And now everyone is aware of what happened to me that night. And people, even without seeing it for themselves, jump to their preferred conclusions.Today’s work hours are packed with treating a bunch of new patients. I noticed th
FREDERICKNyx charged in and took down these troublemakers with such ease. Aside from their sheer numbers, there was nothing impressive about them. They're not strong; their power doesn't even compare to a regular gamma in my pack. 'This is easier than I thought.' He muttered in my thoughts.I'm ready to tear them all to shreds when suddenly, a light unlike anything I've ever seen flooded the entire hall. The brightness was overwhelming, forcing me to shut my eyes as I paused my attack for a moment. My ear throbbed as the horrifying shrieks from the creature filled the air.'What happened?'I was completely unprepared for what I saw the moment I opened my eyes again. The monsters had vanished. What once soared through the air around us is now no longer here. All that remains is black ash on the floor. The light dimmed away. And my eyes quickly darted to the sole source of it. Tessa.My heart dropped as I saw she lost her balance and collapsed. Hunter Grey caught her just before sh
TESSADante was swift, but Frederick was swifter. The black wolf caught sight of my brother just in time, a flicker of malice shining in his twilight irises. With effortless ease, he blocked Dante and turned things around, sending my brother crashing to the floor."Dante! No!" A scream burst out of me. My heart shattered at the sight when Dante's wolf hitting the unforgiving floor. As if things couldn't get any worse, Frederick's wolf bites down on Dante's neck, erupting a wail of agony from my brother."Anyone, please! Please stop them!" I shout at the spectators, trying to grab their attention. But all of them were too absorbed in the fight between the two alphas.They got to their feet swiftly, both Alphas faced one another. The atmosphere crackled with tension, prompting everyone to maintain a safe distance.Most of them even had already left the hall. This means that nothing will stop both Alphas from annihilating one another. Dante and Frederick stepped back cautiously, thei
TESSAOdette dragged me into a seat before I had a chance to object. Now I have to sit at the same table with her and Bridget, along with some women I didn't recognize. “Hey everyone, I’d like you all to meet Tessa. She used to be part of my mate's pack, but then she left for the Stormhowl pack." Odette introduced me to them. "I don't even know why she has to leave our pack without informing any of us first."The way she introduced me was as if I was a traitor who left the Ashwood Pack, not someone who'd been deeply hurt by the Alpha until I found no comfort in that pack anymore."Do you really want to make a scene right now?" I asked in a lower tone, my teeth clenched tight, pulling my hand from Odette's grasp."What? No no! I know you're new to events like this, so i wanted to take a moment to introduce you to these Lunas." Odette responded, making sure to wear those pained expressions on her face. A few of the Lunas began to whisper, and I caught them saying how rude I was toward
TESSAAs I turned around, I saw Frederick standing there. With his hand in his trouser pocket and a calm step, he walked over, removing the gap between us. "Did you know that woman is going to be Alpha Hunter's future wife and Luna?" He asked. Frederick directed his gaze to where Alpha Hunter and the woman had vanished before turning back to me. 'Oh. So it's that woman is Alpha Hunter's mate?'No wonder she looked a bit upset when she saw me with Alpha Hunter alone.I felt a wave of guilt washed over me. I really shouldn't have accepted Alpha Hunter's invitation to walk around the mansion. Damn Tessa, you just hurt someone's feelings. "Of course I know," I responded right away. Frederick shot me a mocking smirk. "Yet you still decided to be alone with him-" "It's not like what you think. He only wanted to give me a tour of his mansion, nothing else." I made my case.We kind of mention this mate thing, but honestly, I get that it's just casual conversation and he's not serious. A
TESSATheir eyes are on me, so sharp that I can feel them cutting through me, and I know I'd be bleeding all over if it were a blade. I ignored Frederick and his gang's piercing stare and walked into the room, resting my hand on Dante's arm. I don't know if I'm hallucinating or not, but the moment we stepped in, the entire hall fell into a deadly silence. 'Look, everyone is admiring you, brother.' I said to Dante via the pack link we shared. The link that formed when Alpha Rowan claimed me into his pack four years ago. 'Can’t you see that they all watching you and not me?' Dante replied.What? It's not true. Without a doubt, everyone was looking at my brother. Dante is stepping into his role as Alpha this year and it's also his first Blue Moon Ball. They all definitely be wondering and curious about the new Alpha of Stormhowl Pack."Nika!"A smile spread across my face as I saw Alpha Hunter approaching us. He looks charming in his navy tuxedo. Knowing that he's excited to have u
FREDERICKThe night of the Blue Moon Ball is here. What annoys me is that the event is happening at that dick’s Pack, Hunter Grey. If I weren't the Alpha of one of the most influential packs and didn't have a responsibility to be present, I would have chosen not to attend."I'm ready," Odette said. I watch as she step out of the fitting room and stop in front of me. The emerald dress clung to her hourglass figure flawlessly, matching the hue of her eyes. The color complements her dark mahogany locks and pearly white skin, elevating her already striking beauty. As I rose from my seat, I felt fondness filled my heart and a pulse that stirred within me. I drew her body closer, my hand resting on her ass."You're irresistible."Odette let out a sultry laugh, "Can't wait? We've got twenty minutes to go. What do you think about a quickie here..."She bites her plump, sexy lips as she glides her fingers across my chest, pausing at my tuxedo button. A sly smirk formed on her lips when she
TESSAThe Stormhowl Pack"Nika, I'm talking to you," Dante's voice snapped me back to reality. I blinked and turned to him quickly. "Sorry. What did you say?"It's been tough for me to focus; no matter where I am, my mind always wanders off. And it mostly wandered back to my old damn pack and the man who lead it. It's been four days since we left Ashwood Pack, yet I still feel annoyed every time I recall when I was there, especially what happened the last day before we departed from that place.Dante let out a sigh, "I reminded you about the Blue Moon Ball happening tomorrow night. Dad wants you to join me.""Oh... Dad already mentioned it to me yesterday." I couldn't mask the lack of enthusiasm in my voice. This ball is going to be an event where they look for potential mates. That was the primary reason most people attended this ball.I just don't see the reason for me to come since finding a mate isn't going to be my goal either.I knew wouldn't be able to find my mate. Well, I'v
TESSA"You're Alfred's youngest daughter who escaped from this pack four years ago," Irene said, her tone calm. She doesn't judge me like other people usually do and It had me nodding right away. Then she glanced at my elbow and said "Your elbow is bleeding. Come on, let me take you to the mansion so I can help you take care of it."When I looked at my elbow, I noticed my skin was scratched. I overlooked the pain because of panic. Before I had a chance to say no, the old lady was tugging me to follow her. She took me to the Alpha family's mansion, to the far right of the building where her room was located.Irene invited me to sit on the couch as soon as I walked into her room. She grabbed the medicine box and placed it on the table. As I opened it, I noticed she pulled out a wound care medicine."What are you doing wandering through the woods at this time?" "I'm heading to my grandma's cottage." She looked at me and asked, "Mauri?"I nodded. It's surprising to find out that she kn