Lin's POV I could feel the life force within me waning, the pain in my chest intensifying with every breath. But I refused to give in to defeat. Desperation surged within me, and I summoned every ounce of my strength but it was of no use against him.Vincent's claws dug deeper, pressed down against my chest, his grip tightening around my heart, and for a fleeting moment, terror coursed through me. The pain was excruciating, the sensation of my life being forcibly extracted unbearable.But in that moment, I felt a presence, a force surrounding me. From my peripheral I saw Meghan and her mother not far from the chaos. Her mother’s hand outstretched and enchanting some strange words.A surge of energy surged through me, a surge that matched the desperation in my heart. It was as if I had tapped into an ancient wellspring of power, a wellspring fueled by the love and determination of the two incredible women who held my heart in their hands, figuratively and literally.With newfound str
Meghan’s POV."What's happening to him?" I demanded, desperate for answers but mother simply looked at him as though nothing was wrong even though Lin looked like he was undergoing something more life threatening at the moment.“The cursed blood is getting fused with his beast making the transformation twice as painful for a normal wolf”My eyes widen, “How do we stop it?”"It can’t be stopped, child. Lin has to learn to control the powers that plagues him," mother said, sounding unbothered. "Often times, great powers comes with great responsibility"Lin let out a strangled cry, curling into himself and I pulled him closer, wrapping around his frame even though my arms barely fit across his board shoulders."Mother..look at him, this is a freaking curse…there has to be a way to help him." I pleaded, looking up at her."I’m sorry, Meghan but not all curse are a curse! Some are actually blessings if and only if he learns how to control it. If he doesn’t then he will die”My heart sank a
Epilogue Six months later. “Emily, go get your Dad and Ethan to get ready or we are going to be late for the ceremony” “Okay, mom” Emily nodded and turned to leave while I continued to busy myself with Jaxon. His birth came at a time when we were going through the most difficult moment of our lives and I can’t help but cherish the bond I have with him. Jaxon looked like Ethan when he was a month old. A resemblance that was uncanny to their father. Our little family went from four to five and ever since my hands have been more than full. Having to care for my kids as well as carrying out my duty as Luna around the pack hasn’t been easy but thanks to Lin, I was given a year leave from my work as a lawyer even though I have a feeling I won’t be returning after that. Lin had already hinted that he was working on helping me start my own law firm where I can recruit and train other lawyers in neighboring packs so they can defend their territories the right way without wedging war on ea
Meghan POVI stared out the window overlooking the hospital grounds. The soft rustle of leaves and the tweeting of sparrows taking a dip in the bird baths erected around the garden was like music to my ears and served to take my mind off the nervous fluttering in my stomach. I have been both dreading and looking forward to the meeting with doctor Vera for the past few weeks, and for good reason too.I and my mate Zack have been trying for a baby for ages now and the news the doctor would deliver would relieve me or shatter my heart into a million pieces again. This is not the first time I came to collect the results of a pregnancy test, and all the others have been a disappointing negative. I have no idea what I’m going to do if this one turns out the same way as well. Zack and I want children, of course, but more importantly, he needs an heir. Being the sweet darling that he is, does not care much for it, but that doesn’t mean the whole pack was not rooting for one. Zack is an Al
Meghan POVI left the doctor’s office in a daze, unsure of what to do or where to go. I couldn’t shake the feeling of anger and betrayal that had taken hold of me. I walked out to the parking lot and sat in my car, tears streaming down my face. I just wanted to curl up into a small, tiny ball and die. It kind of felt like I had cheated on Zack and I felt horrible.My chest burn with more anxiety, Panic pain stabbing a hole through every fiber of my being as I sat wailing in silent. I was not even sure I wanted this child anymore. Everything was all so messed up. Things were not meant to happen this way!It took me more than a few hours to pull myself together and drive home. On the way, I wondered just how I was going to break the news to Zack without breaking his heart like mine was.I even considered – excruciatingly – when I was going to tell him, and if I should even tell him at all. I mean, I’m the one who received the news, and I’m the one carrying the baby, so maybe... Maybe
"Wh-what are you talking about Meghan?" Zack laughed. "What do you mean the child you are carrying is not-"“The doctor’s made a mistake and I was artificially inseminated by another man’s semen," I blurted out, still sobbing.Zack’s laughter turned into disbelief as he turned to face me, and after seeing the seriousness in my eyes, his face quickly changed into something borderline furious. “What? Are you kidding me?” he exclaimed, shocked.I shook my head and went on to explain everything that the doctor had told me about the mix-up at the fertility clinic. It took me ages to complete the simple story since I kept on bursting into tears intermittently. By the time I was done, Zack had realized that this was not a joke, and he grew livid. “Are you serious right now? How could this even happen?” he shouted.I grabbed onto him to stop him from rising and storming away in anger.“Zack, I would never lie about something like this. I, I do not have the foggiest idea what to do Zack. I d
"Fine, I'll abort it!"Zack nodded, and before he left, he looked at me and said, “You made the right choice. I hope you never put me in this situation ever again.” And left without looking back.At that moment, I felt like my world has completely fallen apart, even more so than it did at the hospital because somewhere deep inside me I had wanted to keep this child.I loved my husband, but this baby was my chance for motherhood. I realized that I was between a rock and a hard place and had to make a decision.I was scared of what Zack would do if I chose to keep the baby, and at the same time, I couldn’t bear the thought of losing him. He wasn’t just my mate, he was my everything and I can’t afford to throw it all away just like that. I broke down in tears as soon as he left the room. I had just lost everything - my mate, his trust, and even my own self-respect. The thought of killing my own baby stung me deeply, but I felt like I had no other option.I sat alone, filled with remorse
It took me quite a while to find myself back at the hospital, the anxiety that returned by the time I found my way into the hospital halls was crippling. It also did not help that the weather was now overcast and rain was falling with a vengeance. As I sat in the waiting room at the hospital, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The stark walls and floors, the uncomfortable chairs, and the hushed silence all served to amplify my anxiety.I tried to take heart in the fact that today was one of doctor Vera's working days and at the very least she would certainly look out for me and try to ease my worries before the abortion. As lost in a maze of nervousness as I was, I did not notice a dark haired man sit down next to me until he turned to me and asked, "Are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost." I managed to offer up a weak smile and told him I was fine. "Are you pregnant?" he asked suddenly. I was taken aback by his question and a bit offended too. The very las