ELARAThe car parks in front of one of the five-star restaurants downtown. It is one of the establishments owned by the pack. It generates a great amount of revenue for the pack annually. I know that because Kieran used to tell me about all these things before he banished me.After getting down from the car, he wraps his arm around my waist, leading me into the restaurant. The securities, waiters, all bow their heads in respect as we walk inside. They are all part of the Mountain Shadow pack.Looking around, I notice that aside from the staff, we are the only other persons inside the restaurant.“Kieran, where is everyone?” I ask him.“The restaurant is closed for the public for tonight,” he tells me as he leads me to one of the round tables and pulls out the seat for me.I calmly sit down and he walks to the other side, settling on it.“Why?” I ask him.“For security reasons. I can’t have strangers around, knowing that there is someone out there after your life. For all I know, it c
ELARAAfter so many hours of indecisiveness on what I will wear for the Luna ceremony, Isla and I are not able to come to a conclusion. But we are able to pick out a dress for the dinner date with Kieran. We found it in an online store that sells ready-to-wear dresses and ordered it. They had it delivered in just two hours.I’m in Harold’s room, which is now also Isla’s. She’s helping me get ready for the dinner.“You are the prettiest friend I have,” Isla beams as she finishes my makeup.“And how many friends do you have?” I ask, causing her to burst out laughing.“Just you,” she says.She withdraws the brush from my face and pouts. “And now I am about to lose you as you are becoming my Luna.”“You are kidding, right?” I say with a straight face. “You don’t honestly believe I will stop being friends with you just because I am becoming the Luna.”“You know you’ll have pack responsibilities and—”“No, Isla. That is not going to affect our friendship. I am never going to stop being frie
ELARAMy eyes widen. What does he mean by I am next? I don’t even know how to hold a spear.I shake my head vehemently and mind-link him. “Kieran, no.”He chuckles and replies, “Elara, yes.”He holds out his hand for me to join him. I hesitate for a second before I slowly walk towards him.“What am I supposed to do?” I murmur as I look around.“Here.” He hands me his spear before collecting another one from one of the other men.Holding up his spear, he mutters, “Try to attack me.”“How do—”Before I can finish the sentence, he lunges forward, raising his spear to hit me.Instinctively, I raise the spear to block the attack.What? My eyes widen.“Guys, watch me,” he groans, and I know that he is not referring to me. He abruptly moves backwards, and before I know what is happening, he runs back towards me and leaps over me. Turning around, his spear is already against my neck. I freeze in place, my eyes widening in shock.“Catch your opponents off guard. That is the best way to win a f
KIERANWhat the hell is she doing here?“Alpha,” she calls again when she doesn’t get a response.I sigh and shake my head. “Come on in.”The door slowly opens, and she walks inside. The moment she sees me, a wide smile spreads across her lips. “Alpha,” she beams.“What are you doing here, Vivianne?”The smile on her face drops. “You still won’t forgive me.”She walks over to my desk and glances at the seat opposite me. “Can I?”“Yes. What are you doing here?” I press.“I am just here to congratulate you. You are finally going to be with who you want. And I am happy that you are happy.”“Is that it?” I raise my brow.She nods. “Yes. And... uhm... I was hoping I could treat you to dinner. To celebrate. And to also apologize for my unreasonable behavior all through the years.”My brows furrow as I blurt out without thinking twice, “No.”“Kieran.” She swallows and presses her lips together. “I know you are still mad about all the things I did to Elara before. But please, allow me to prop
KIERAN After Elara leaves my office, I mind-link Reid and Harold, asking them to come down to the office. If I had my way, I would've loved to carry her over my shoulder while I spank her ass. I'd take her to the bedroom, gently lay her on the bed, and fuck her like never before. Fuck her like she is mine. Only that she is mine. But I have work to do, and I have to wait for a while before I am able to do that. I have to find the one who wants her dead and get rid of him. What if he was a she, as Elara had suggested? What if the mastermind is truly a witch? We have to broaden our search. We cannot solely focus on Marcel when he might not even be the one. The door opens and Harold walks in, Reid following him. "Those kids cock-blocked me all through the night, and just when me and my mate finally had the room to ourselves, you called me here. Cock-blocker!" Harold grumbles as he walks in. "You can do a few hours without sex, Harold. Why are you sounding like a sex addict?" Reid
ELARA "Kieran..." I call as I rub his cheeks gently, making him look into my eyes. "It's okay. I am okay. I am not going anywhere," I assure him. I know he is angry at the thought of losing me. It warms my heart to know that he cares about me this much. It also saddens me that my life is in danger. I don't ever want to leave him. I don't want to leave my children. He wraps his arms around me, hugging me tightly and sniffing my neck like a predator. His muscles stiffen beneath me. "I don't want to lose you." A smile touches my lips as I continue to caress his cheek. "I know. You'll not lose me. I'll always be here. I am not leaving you. Unless you get tired of me. Only then will I leave the pack." "What nonsense are you saying?" he groans, his face scrunching up. "I am never going to get tired of you. It is till death do us part, Elara." His voice lowers as he continues. "Unless you get tired of me..." "No, Kieran. I am not going to get tired of you. I have always wanted you