LOGINRaine's POVI was staring at myself in the mirror, as I put my earrings on. I let out a sigh as I stepped back. I did look beautiful, but I was feeling a bit tensed.Desmond and I were going to the Phantom stars pack. It was finally the Alpha coronation of Damson Vaughn. I might see my parents, or maybe just my father, since my mother might want to keep a low profile. That didn't make it better.Since I left the pack, he had not bothered to call or text to check up on me. I was certain that he could find me dead somewhere, and just move on with his life. That was how unimportant I was to him."Hey." I turned to the door when I heard Desmond's voice. His eyes were on me, trailing my body from my hair to my legs. "You are... gorgeous."I smiled. "Thank you. And you are the most handsome man I'd ever seen.""I agree. Not very many can compete."I laughed, while he stepped inside."Is there a problem?" He asked gently, noticing my slumped shoulders. "Are you having a change of heart? If y
Raine's POVAn Omega assisted me as I packaged my designs into fancy bags. I had been really busy these past few days. I had finally learnt how to operate the machine, and I was churning out a lot more pieces. Also, I started my social media page and I was modelling for myself. I didn't have a lot of views yet, but I didn't mind. I was just too happy that I was finally doing what I had always wanted to do. On my own terms.I would be sending out these designs later today. Then I would prepare a few more pieces that I would sell again at the market.After I was done with it, I picked up my phone.I was scrolling through my contacts, and I stopped when I saw Davina's name. My heart ached for her. She went through so many awful things during her abduction, and I was so glad that she was safe now.Right now, Alpha Lucien had been searching for the man who was responsible for it—a man that used to be one of his most trusted men. Desmond, and some other Alphas in their circle were helping h
Raine's POV"Wait, that's Yara!" I pointed to the girl in stage singing her lungs out. It was a good break from the soul wrenching one we just listened to, even though it was a karaoke night. Yara was full of energy, bouncing around the stage like she owned the place."You know her?" Desmond asked behind me."Yes. She's the one I told you about that day at the market. She was the first to patronize me, and she bought so many.""I like her already."I turned to him. "You are not allowed to like other girls. Just me."He grinned. "Boys, then?""Ye—no! Only me."He laughed. "Raine, enjoy the display."It was a Friday and Desmond had cleared his schedule for me. We first went on a date where we tried some food that I've not had before. We sampled food from various countries and cultures, until I was too full to try anything else.Then we went to a flower shop and he bought me more flowers to replace the one in our room. Then we visited the site where he was building a new estate, and I wa
Desmond's POVI watched Raine's expression go from concerned and supportive to confused. She stood before the bathroom door, stopping me from entering."What do you mean?" The concern had returned again. "No, don't answer that. I heard you the first time. But ow?""I had to.""Why? Isn't that dangerous?""My father had was about to resign as Alpha, leaving the position for me. And I had just killed a bunch of these people that were responsible for my mother's death. They were going to come after me and my pack. I had to do something.""So you had to place them under your control somehow."I nodded. "Yes.""This is... Fucking Goddess! Is there more?"I shrugged. "I tried to separate that life from my pack life by having someone I trust control it instead of me. I needed to protect my pack members, and make sure that they don't come for revenge again."Her eyes would had been comically wide now, if I wasn't telling her something about myself that I was ashamed of. "And it worked?""It's
Raine's POV"Wait!" I yelled after Alpha Gabriel as he was about to enter his car."Did he send you?" He asked without turning back."You might have not noticed, but I do have a mind of my own," I said, standing in front of him. He finally turned."Why are you here?""You're just going to leave without talking to your son?"After Desmond left last night, they both didn't see each other again. Now it was just a few minutes past six AM, and he was already on his way out."Listen, young lady... I don't have time for this.""If I'm allowed to guess, I will say that you're a coward."He went completely still, the shock taking a moment to register on his face. "What did you say to me?""The truth that you needed to hear.""Listen, young lady," he stepped closer, and I did move back due to years and years of deep conditioning. But I was quick to stop myself and not allow my familiar fear for authority take over. "I don't care who you think you are, but mind the way you talk to me.""Or what?
Raine's POVAt about 7 PM, Desmond, Teresa, Dominic, Dean and I stood at the entrance of the dining room, all dressed up. Packaged boxes were lined at the foot of each seat. Desmond and I went shopping after we finished with the decoration yesterday. It took us a while, especially since we both had no idea what to get for him. As for the rest, we still had no idea when they went shopping or what they bought.Gabriel and Grandma entered the room shortly after, and almost everyone loudly wished him a happy birthday. Almost everyone, because Desmond just whispered it. Gabriel on the other hand, only nodded. It was obvious he had no interest in celebrating.Grandma didn't mind. Instead, she ushered us all to the table."Thank you all for making this possible," She began once everyone was settled. "And you all look lovely by the way.""You too, Mama." Desmond said."Raine, what's the piece you're wearing?"I looked down at myself and smiled at my bright lemon knitted gown. The main piece s
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
Raine's POVI arrived at the packing lot, feeling the light breakfast of toast I had this morning threaten to reappear. He was my mate, and I was sure of it.Then why did he seem so certain about Davina? She even rejected him, but he insisted.I lifted my face and looked up at the sky, forcing myse
~ 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







