Alpha Atticus POV “How’s the stalking going?” I look over my shoulder and see my Beta approaching the security console. The fucker sports a smug smile after hours of being with his mates. Surely he left them exhausted. “If you come in here to make me feel less of a man for not taking my mate with me, I will not hesitate to send you to the dungeon for the night, Beta.” His smile erases from his clean face immediately. He cleared his throat and muted “Sorry, Alpha.” Then he shows his neck in obedience to me. Much better. We may have been brought up together like brothers, his father was my father’s Beta as well, we are all here more like family but I’m his Alpha not a playmate.I returned my eyes to the screens in front of me. As head of security for the Prince I have remote access to the cctv palace’s surveillance systems. I said I would take a few days off to think thoroughly about my mate's situation but could not stay away from the fact that I left her alone at the mercy of Philip
Viviane POV Time went by slowly, I felt sleepy so I ended up curling on the back seat of the SUV and fell asleep. I opened my eyes to the sound of a sweet voice, someone had opened the door and stepped in. “Viv? Love, wake up.” He padded my cheek gently. "We are here and must meet my uncle.” Philip helped me out of the car and led the way up a set of stairs. It was already dark when we arrived at his uncle's country estate. The sight of the massive modern building took away my breath, I could not keep my mouth shut. “This place is huge!” I said in excitement with my eyes wide open. “Welcome” boomed, the voice I was sure, belonged to none other than Duke Paul Alexander. I made a small bow but did not let go of Philip’s hand as we had our fingers entwined. My eyes didn’t escape the small clenched of the duke’s jaw. He obviously was mad with me, I’m supposed to be his mate. But if he thinks he’s going to fool me again, he’s wrong. He may look strikingly handsome in his three-piec
Alpha Atticus POV “It’s like you said uncle, Viviane is indeed a great match.” Philip helps himself with a glass of whisky. The fucker is smiling from ear to ear, he likes Viviviane afterall. To think he was about to call off the wedding and I was the one who encouraged him to go for it. What's the worst that could happen? Well, now I’m stalking my mate to make her choose me instead of Philip. If only she knew all the things she could have by my side. We are talking about protection, luxury, comfort, love and devotion. There’s nothing I won’t do for her. She will be my only one but above all the others. Viviane will make an excellent mother and bring my pups into this world. I will see her womb grow with our sons and daughters because that’s what the bonds are for, right? For mating and continuing a strong bloodline, to tie you to that special person designed to be your other half. There is a force camp surrounding the mates that binds us, we are bound to be eternally together, on
Viviane POV I haven't been able to go to my room since I arrived at the duke’s estate. I’ve spent all this time in my sister's suite talking and helping her settle down. Apparently, we are going to stay here for a couple of days while the security squad runs a thorough search for any threats in the palace and the premises.Thankfully, we didn’t have to decline the duke’s invitation for dinner because he sent a charcuterie board and two hot bowls of creamy soup for us. The arrangement of the plates and the choices of meats, cheeses, fruits and crackers made it the perfect meal for me because I shouldn’t eat too heavy before going to sleep. I wonder how he knew what I liked to eat. Though I wouldn’t want to meet him just for the necessary affairs, I’m going to make sure to relay my gratitude. Is the least I could do since he paid attention to my tastes in food. “Why don't you stay with me tonight? This room is so big I’m afraid I’ll get lost in it and you would have a sister to miss.”
16 years old Alpha Atticus “Merari, you must go back.” I try to force a command like I’ve seen my father do so many times but I’m still young and don't have my full aura yet. She throws a laugh and ignores me completely. I'm faster, when I reach her wrist and make her turn around my best friend has her arms crossed in front of her body and asks with exasperation in her voice, “And why do I have to go back? I know you, Atticus, you are hiding something from me.” She arched her brows waiting for my response but I can't give any and I see her heading forward to continue the path to the lake. I may be faster but she is smarter. We are perfect together, or so I thought. She has grown in front of my eyes and friendship has blossomed into something else for me since last year when we were fifteen. Merari is the girl of my dreams, she is a brunette beauty with caramel eyes and big black lashes and when she winks at me like she often does nowadays, she makes my heart skip a beat and my dick
Alpha Atticus POV It’s sunny outside, the last remnants of Spring is dissipating and I can almost feel the hot rays of sun filtering through the window. Besides me lies the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever met, and I can't believe she is my mate. True to her words, Merari’s prayer to the goddess was answered. Not even my long lost friend and first love can hold a candle to her. I can tell, I loved that woman and thought I would never have my heart beat for another person but Viviane drives me nuts. She is delicate yet ferocious, with a fire in her eyes and an unbreakable spirit that I’ve come to admire. I thought she was going to put up much of a fight when I found her in the kitchen last night but the calling worked like magic. I have watched her sleep for the last hour, mesmerized by how peaceful she looks when she is relaxed. My eyes roam her body over and over again, I wonder what she is dreaming of right now. Does she dream of me? I know I did. I purposely brought Viviane to my
Viviane POV One minute I’m adjusting to my new surroundings and the next I’m being claimed. This man has confessed not being the real duke but an alpha, a werewolf man or whatever they are called. That should have scared the hell out of me but something had snapped inside of me the previous night and now I'm drawn to him. Harmony tried to warn me but I didn't pay her much attention back then, instead I wanted to get rid of her, to exorcize her voice out of my head. Atticus threw me on the bed and I could not help a nervous shriek. “Scream all you want, the walls are soundproof.” His dark eyes found mine before beaming forest green. With a swift and precise movement he arranged me at the edge of the bed and pulled down my panties. I don't know why, but the nervousness was replaced by lust. I tried to reach Harmony but she was too busy prancing in the corners of my mind and did not answer me, so I was not sure if I was reacting to his touch or if it was my horny wolf spirit intervent
Viviane POV “Well, that’s enough chat for the morning. We have a lifetime to know each other, don’t worry.” He looks at me lovingly, like I’m the most precious gem in the world. “Wait, what makes you so sure I’m going to say yes and marry you in a whim, Alpha Atticus from Greenway Pack? I said teasing him. ”I wasn’t asking. I know you will marry me. You are my bride now, Viviane. There’s nothing I will not do to show the world Lady Viviane Sinclair is the future wife of the Duke of Valira. But you and I both know it is more than that. We share an unbreakable bond. We are soulmates. You will be my Luna and preside over this pack by my side.” He talks with the assurance of someone who doesn’t like to be challenged and I hope he will be true to his words. ”Already staking a claim on me? I’m not a werewolf, remember? I just have a wolf spirit. Aren’t You bothered about having a human for a mate?” ”I would’ve traded you for anything other than my own life, Viviane. You are mine and I’