로그인Raine's POVI was in my office when Gamma Dean informed me that Vincent and his father had crossed our borders and that they were on their way here. I had thought about them through the night so much that I barely slept. I had so many questions I wanted to ask them, but now that they were close, I was afraid of finding out those answers. Desmond offered to stay with me, but I knew he was busy, so I declined. Besides, I wanted to be able to depend on myself more.It took them about forty minutes, but they finally arrived at the pack house. Teresa led them to my office. The poor woman didn’t understand why I wanted them here and she was very curious about it, but I kept her in the dark.I stood up when the father-son duo entered. Teresa gave me a respectful bow and left, closing the door behind her. My wolf perked up again, agitated, as if trying to tell me something.“Luna Lorraine,” Alpha Nicolas said, offering a small bow. “Thank you for inviting us.”I nodded, studying them carefull
Raine's POVThe days following my Luna ceremony were pure bliss. I got even more special treatment, and not just from my mate, but the whole pack. The pack house remained lively. The gates were kept open from sunrise till late into the night. Food was plentiful, laughter echoed through the halls. Guests came and went with gifts and blessings for their new Luna. I felt totally and completely welcome.Desmond and I didn't dive back into our roles immediately. For a whole week, we disappeared from our responsibilities and simply... lived. He took me on the helicopter ride of the first time, laughing the entire time because I spent the first ten minutes gripping his hand so tightly that I nearly cut off his circulation.We visited packs and cities far away from ours. We booked hotels, we tried "I'd survived a rogue war with a relentless rogue King, an organization of unhinged people and a crazy ass father," he'd said dramatically. "But I might lose my hand to my own mate.""I'm not squee
Desmond’s POV“Pardon my son, Alpha, Luna,” Alpha Nicolas said smoothly, his voice authoritative, his eyes fixed on Raine. I knew who he was. I’d met him a few times when my father was Alpha. “I’m Nicolas Anderson, Vincent’s father.”At first, I came here to drag that fucker’s hands away from my Luna, even if I might risk making a scene at another gathering again. However, when I saw the way Raine was now staring at the father-son duo, I paused. She looked genuinely confused, but even more, she seemed desperate. As if she was desperate to know something.“Alpha Desmond, I hope you will not be offended if I ask your Luna to the dance floor,” Alpha Nicolas asked me, but he didn’t tear his eyes away from Raine. And Vincent’s gaze remained on her, so soft, as if realizing how precious she was.I had my suspicions immediately. I had no idea if Raine suspected too, but I would hold back for now. Today was her day, and I would let her celebrate without dropping any bombs on her.“If it’s oka
Raine's POVDesmond made a cut on his palm first, purposely allowing some of his blood to drop to the floor. Then he took my hand, bringing the knife to make the same pattern of cut.“It’s not going to hurt much, okay?” He whispered.I smiled. He was assuring me, but he was the one who looked more anxious about cutting me. “I know. It’s only a simple cut, and it will heal in a few minutes.”After the cut, I balled my fist and allowed my blood to drop on the floor.“Hold his hands.”I placed my bloodied palm on Desmond’s, allowing our blood to mix.“Do you know the sacred words?” The shaman asked, and I nodded.I had been practicing for this day since I introduced myself to the elders. But the last three days had been intense. The elders were around me most times, teaching me and making sure I was ready before today.“I, Lorraine Sky Richmond,” it was almost unfortunate that I still carried that last name, considering that it never truly should have been mine, but that would change soo
Raine's POVI stood before the mirror, staring at my reflection while the Omegas worked diligently around me, adjusting my gown and making sure every detail was perfect.The more I looked, the more mesmerized I became.It was finally the day when I would officially become the Luna of Moonfall Clan.The dress was unlike anything I had ever worn. It flowed to the floor in shimmering silver-white layers that caught the light with every tiny movement, almost as though moonlight itself had been woven into the fabric. Delicate embroidery climbed from the hem all the way to the bodice, stitched with silver threads so fine they looked painted rather than sewn.Each symbol told a story.Near the skirt, wolves ran through forests beneath a full moon, their forms intertwined so gracefully that one disappeared into the next. That represented our pack and what we were. Above the wolves rested an elegant silver crown, its points stretching toward the waist, representing the responsibility I was abo
Desmond's POVRaine and I left for our pack later that night. Our pack shared a border with Lunar Claw, so we wouldn’t be on the road for long.When we got to our pack, I didn’t drive home immediately. We visited a few taverns that she hadn’t been opportune to visit yet, and it was a delight watching her animated self anytime she tried something new.We got back home very early in the morning. Raine was already feeling so sleepy. But she still giggled all through as I carried her up.The both of us woke up very late that day.We had breakfast together by noon, and we planned to take the day off.However, our peaceful day didn’t last long. Raine and I were still eating in the dining area when we heard a knock.“Alpha, Luna, can I come in?” It was Teresa.There was a shy smile on Raine’s face. She was still getting used to being addressed with the title.I didn’t answer Teresa. I waited for my mate to do it. She was my Luna. She needed to get comfortable taking control of things around
~ Thirty minutes earlier Desmond's POV"Fuck!" I groaned, my head tipped back in pleasure as MacKenzie's tongue swiped over my cock like a damn vixen. Her cheeks hollowed, as she sucked me like this was her sole life's purpose. My hands tightened around her silky dark hair, as I helped her move, p
Raine's POVIf you ask people what their greatest desire is, they're probably going to make mention of money, love or an ambition that keeps them grinding. As for me? What I truly wanted was Freedom.Something so simple, but I've not been able to attain it in the twenty three years of my life.When
Desmond's POV Lorraine Sky Richmond. Twenty three years old. Only child of Beta Nolan and Melinda Richmond of the Phantom stars pack. A graduate of Orion University, where she studied business and accounting and finished with an excellent result. Lucien's ex fiancee. It'd taken only a day for me t
Raine's POVBy the time I went back into the ballroom, the dust had settled. Alpha Lucien and Davina had already left, and Desmond was no where to be found. Beta Dominic was at the center stage, trying to salvage the situation. But nothing could be done about my dignity.Mom approached me again aft