Ivans POV This was becoming harder and harder, and it had only been a few days. Ruthie had gotten so aroused in the department store seeing me in my suit. The car ride back? Pure torture. I don’t know how she kept her cool when I almost lost control. I paced up and down my room. I had to reject her. The bond was only going to get stronger and hurt her more when I cut it. I didn’t want to hurt her at all though. I thought back to this morning when I had broken her barrier. The desire she felt for me was overwhelming, I had never felt anything like it. I continued pacing. What if I did mark her? What then? What if the rest of the pack didn’t accept me? Would she leave her home for me? Tomorrow was going to be a long day, I decided to get out of the clothes I’d been wearing all day and listen to some music to calm down. I pulled my shirt over my head when the door knocked. Without thinking I walked over and opened it to see a wide eyed Ruthie checking me out. I observed as she used what
Becca’s Pov I woke up to the sun shining in my face, an empty bed, and a broken heart. John always got up before me. I’m pretty sure I knew why. He was being so patent, but I could tell it was getting harder and harder for him to stay unmated. I really wanted to change that. I felt safe with him, but I was scared of the unknown. It was going to be so different with him, or was it? For as much time as I spent with the King, I knew next to nothing about sex. John had surprised me with the most romantic candlelight picnic. Just like the one I had imagined the day we met. Words couldn't express how happy I was so I tried to let my body do the talking. I couldn't keep my hands off of him for most of the night, but chickened out last minute. Maybe if it wasn't spontaneous. Maybe If I just decided that now was the time. I got up, showered, and brushed my teeth. I was on a mission. I wandered the house until I found Kasey, Jenna, and Ruthie in the kitchen. Ruthie had a large cooler with he
The shock of her calling her Alpha an idiot wore off quickly as I slowly started connecting the dots. “Hints?” “She wanted to mate with you tonight! She couldn't have been more obvious, she’s been waiting for you this whole time. Poor thing was nervous enough as it is.” Oh no. I leaped up from the kitchen island and bolted to my room. I rushed in to see my beautiful mate sprawled out and asleep on the bed. I closed the door quietly, not wanting to scare her awake. My eyes raked over her body. She was wearing a sexy blue nightgown with a low neckline and was barely long enough to cover her butt. I studied her face, the skin around her eyes was red and wet. Shit shit shit. She had fallen asleep crying because I was too stupid to pick up that she was intentionally teasing me all day. Guilt ate away at me. I should have given her more credit. She knew exactly what she was doing. She wanted me, she was ready. I debated letting her sleep, but no. I had really hurt her feelings, I couldn
John POV I looked down at my sleeping mate, admiring my mark on her neck. She was mine. My fingers traced the spot where she had left her own mark. I wasn't expecting that. I knew she had wolf in her, but even after weeks of training with Ivan, she hadn't unlocked anything. He did say that mating would help. Maybe that’s what happened. It was morning now. I knew we should go down for breakfast to get something to fuel our bodies, but I was still exhausted, and I didn't think Becca would be able to get down the stairs. As I was thinking about it, the smell of bacon, eggs, and toast started crawling in from the door. I sleepily shuffled to the door and opened it to see a full breakfast tray. I looked up and down the hallway. No one was there, but I was thankful to whoever had thought of us. I picked up the tray and brought it to the bed. Becca looked so peaceful but her body had been through a lot, and she needed to eat. “Bex?” I shook her gently. “Hey, Bex!” “Mhmm?” She didn’t move
Beccas POV More planning went into the Luna ceremony than I thought. I had been texting Ruthie for help but it wasn't the same as having her here. We all sat at the table eating lunch together. Ivan was finally eating with us again. Whatever caused his bad mood yesterday must have resolved itself. “Ugh, when is she going to be back?” I whined. “I can't do this by myself!” “You’re not by yourself, we're all here.” Trish smiled at me. “Yeah, but Ruthie’s the only one who knows how to plan a party this big!” A raised eyebrow from Ivan made me realize how whiny I was being. “I’m sorry you guys, some Luna I’m being right now." “Just don’t think about it right now love. Ruthie’s great at this type of thing, she won’t let you down.” I smiled up at John. He has always been comforting but I felt so much closer to him since last night. “Don’t worry Rebecca,” Jenna spoke up. “Ruthie’s already been planning a bit, she knew this was coming. We’ll be her hands and feet until she gets
King Claude POV “Your majesty?” Alejandro stepped into the room. “What is it?!” I had been nothing but aggravated since Princess Rebecca had gone missing. I burned with anger but had nowhere to direct it. If Ivan wasn’t in on it, and still alive he would have been back by now. She wouldn’t have been able to overpower a vampire though, unless she had the mutts help her. “We have an appointment for three of us to meet with the Eclipse packs Alpha. They will supervise us but we can search the forest on their land. Not where the houses are though.” I glared at him. If I wanted to search the houses I would search the houses and no one could stop me. Stupid wolves were dumb and easy to manipulate. I had to be careful though, it was a huge pack, bigger than my clan, and war was often a numbers game. The only reason I haven't stomped them out was simply because I knew we couldn’t win against so many. I took Alejandro and Julius with me as we drove into the mountains. They and Ivan were my
Ivans POV Rebecca looked gorgeous in her pink dress. I was amazed at how much like her mother she looked. She carried herself with the same grace she had as well. I missed her still sometimes even though it had been years. We stood on the stage together waiting for the ceremony to begin. “You look just like your mother.” I smiled at her as she beamed. “Thank you for being here Ivan, it means a lot.” “Anything for you princess.” I bowed my head. One of the elders stepped forward to the mic and started rattling off some text on tradition, I was only half paying attention. My eyes were on the crowd. I was getting more than a few strange looks, but no one looked like they wanted to kill me which was a good sign. John stepped forward. “Thank you all for being here tonight. I know we have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I’m thrilled I finally get to present your Luna to you. As you all get to know her you will find she is sweet, kind, smart, and strong. I can think of
Beccas POV “Can you believe it?!” I asked John as I took out my silver earrings. We were back in our room after the party and my mind was reeling over what we just saw. “This whole time...THE WHOLE TIME!” I snapped my jewelry case shut. “I can’t believe they didn’t tell anyone!” John walked over and started massaging my shoulders. “Becca I told you, Ruthie had been rejected before, she wasn’t about to announce she had another mate just to be rejected again.” “He would never!” I remembered back to when Ruthie told me she had a mate, but that it had been a shock. No kidding! Ivan would have been completely stupefied. He had never gotten along with wolves, besides me I guess. Even so, Ivan would never reject a mate. He didn’t have it in him. “She seemed to think he was going to.” “He must have just been scared, I’d bet my life on it. Ivan is terrified of change, but always does the right thing.” “Well, I guess we’ll find out tomorrow. But I hope you’re right.” I took out some makeup