Axel’s pov I was working in my office, reading the book Amber gave me when I spotted her from my window. It was hot outside and I could see she was sweating, a drop of sweat trickled down her back. She was wearing a crop top and she looked so good. My wolf was urging me to go to her, I needed to fix whatever was between us. I had loved spending time with Elias by myself, but I wanted to spend time with her too. This distance between us didn’t feel right. I finished the chapter on Elias. He would be even more powerful than I thought. I felt so proud, he would be someone who could unite us all. Someone who could make sure that Alpha’s like my father were punished for ruling with fear. No one dared to speak up against my father, because he was the ruler. There was no one who could hold him accountable. Elias was so kind and wise, he would be a great King. I just needed to help Amber protect him long enough to get his wolf. It sounded easier than it would be, but I had no doubt we would
Amber’s pov After Axel had calmed down, I left his office in a daze. I had never seen Axel cry and my heart was breaking for everything he was going through. I had killed men and woman myself in battle, but this was personal. I could understand how he could snap, his father had been a horrible man. I mindlinked Kenzo to tell him I was okay, it was not my place to tell him more about Axel. "Kenzo, I am okay and Axel has calmed down." "What the hell is wrong with him?! Is he really that jealous of us?" Kenzo replied. "He’s dealing with some stuff that’s bigger than just seeing you and me together," I told him. "O, so we’re together now huh," he flirted. "I am going now," I said and I broke the mindlink, too exhausted to respond to his flirting. "Be honest, it does feel nice to be wanted," Ripley teased. "O you too, leave me alone," I sighed. I was confused enough already. I went to look for Elias who had just finished eating lunch. I quickly ate something as well and we headed
Axel's pov I had the most awful nightmare, I was reliving the night I killed my father and this time I couldn’t stop my father from hurting my mother. Suddenly I felt a sense of calm, a feeling of warmth against my chest. I was snapped out of the nightmare and was now laying down in a field of wildflowers, feeling the sun on my skin. I had never slept so well. I woke up feeling the warm feeling against my chest leave, I heard the door to my room open and close. I was still not fully awake and felt relaxed by the scent that surrounded me. When I woke up a half hour later I wondered what had happened. Had I dreamed the scent and the sound of my door? When I went downstairs I saw Amber and Elias, I had made plans to spend most of today with Elias. Amber was looking very nervous and tried to leave as soon as I walked in. Now I knew, I hadn’t dreamed her scent around me. I didn’t know how or why, but Amber had slept in my bed. I told Elias about my dream, trying to get a reaction out of
Amber’s pov Today we would join the Crimson Moon pack. The ceremony was in the afternoon and the party started around five, we would be served dinner during the party, Maria told me. Elias was so excited he woke up very early, I told him he could sleep in my bed for a bit. It would be a long day. I hadn’t been training with Ripley last night, I wanted to have a night to relax. I was watching a movie in bed, when I wanted a snack. When I went to the kitchen I ran into Axel. He was thankful that I had stopped his nightmare, but seem to think he would have to deal with them alone. We might not be mates, but if I could help him through such a debilitating nightmare I would. If my presence was enough to calm him down, why would he need to suffer alone? I told him I would help and walked away to get my snack. I made some popcorn and took it with me to my room. Luckily Axel had no nightmares, because I woke up to Elias standing in front of my bed. "It’s too early. Come you can sleep next
Amber’s pov While the rest of the pack headed to the party Axel, Elias and I went to the packhouse to change clothes. Maria had already prepared everything, our clothing was laid out in our room and then the make-up and hair person would come and help us with the rest. Elias didn’t need any make-up, but someone was coming to put the finishing touch on his hair. It all went pretty fast, we didn’t want to miss too much of the party. We all met in the hall when we were finished. My hair was pulled back with little clips, making my face stand out. The make up artists had used various shades of green eyes shadow to match my dress and my lips were a deep red to go with my hair. I was wearing my new dress with some golden heels, that I could just comfortably walk on. I wondered how long that would last though. Elias was wearing cobalt blue dress shirt and his black kaki’s and the hair stylist had made small braids on the sides of his head, close to his air. She had put some blue glittery y
Axel’s pov I woke up and got some breakfast, usually Amber and Elias were up around this time too. I ask some of the kitchen staff and they hadn’t seen either of them. They were both probably still sleeping, I would wake Elias up myself and let Amber sleep in. When I went inside Elias’ room the bed was empty. I started to panic and rushed to Amber’s room to wake her up to help me find Elias. I entered her room and saw the both waking up in her bed, confused by my sudden arrival. They both looked adorable though, with their sleepy eyes staring at me. I explained what happened and helped Elias get ready for today, picking an outfit for the ceremony. I knew Amber had bought another outfit for the party, so I picked the first shirt I could find and some black trousers. He looked so cute, dressed up like a little gentleman. We had a really nice morning together and after lunch we went to area where the ceremony would start. I wanted to make a speech that would explain everything and le
Amber's pov Saturday morning I woke up by my alarm, I was sleeping in Axel’s room and he had me wrapped in his arm. I smelled eucalyptus and sandalwood all around me and did not want to leave at all. I tried to get out from under Axel’s arm. "Stay please. I’ll tell someone to wake up Elias and take him to breakfast. I’ll ask Maria, he seems to like her. Please, just for one morning?" I sighed. I really didn’t want to leave his warm bed and rush back to my own like I had done every morning for the last week. I turned around, now facing him. His hair was looking disheveled, I put my hair through it and tried to get it back to normal. "You’re even beautiful in the morning when you just woke up", he said. He tried to kiss me, but I backed away. "Sorry, Axel but I really need to brush my teeth first," I giggled. He looked at me longingly, "do you want to take a shower with me? I won’t try anything. It’s big enough for the both of us." The idea of seeing him in the shower made it rea
Axel’s pov It feels like everyone has gotten used to Elias and Amber in our pack. Elias has been going to school and he has loved it so far, I pick him up every Wednesday afternoon for some father-son time. I found him a psychologist that specializes in loss to talk with once a week, with Amber’s approval of course. Speaking of Amber, things with Amber have been great. I couldn’t wait for the full moon, only a few days left. She spends almost every night in my bed and it’s becoming harder and harder to control myself, no pun intended. I am so lucky to have both her and Elias in my life and I thank the Goddess for them every night. If kissing her feels this great, I can’t imagine what it would feel to make love to her again. Mofran will arrive this week and will join the others in prison. We will start the trial in a few weeks, giving him time to find a layer. Amber’s mother will be one of the other’s that will be charged with treason. I told Amber we could banish her mother instead o