Maya’s povWe travelled for several hours. The elders wanted to station at a mountain they were familiar with since that place already had a temple they used occasionally. I didn't mind, although I wished my mate could have accompanied us. Travelling with a bunch of strangers was a little unsettling. They were the elders, but to me, they were still strangers. At least they knew my parents and were able to link my scent to theirs, and at least I caught a glimpse of them in the background of their picture I found on the internet. Besides, the older wolves seemed to know them and trust them with all their hearts. And a squadron of guards accompanied us. I guess I could trust them. That didn’t mean I would be carefree around them. My life experiences taught me not to trust. They would have to earn it.The view from the mountain tops was breathtaking. I could have spent the entire day admiring the treetops and the clouds lazily sliding across the horizon. The sunset and the sunrise were sp
Maya’s pov“Whoa, she does look like you,” Mark muttered, peering into the screen of the computer. I didn’t say anything. I couldn’t. Words couldn’t describe what I was feeling at that moment. My heart continued to thump in my ribcage as I stared at the screen. I was afraid to blink. Afraid that it might disappear the moment I did. I didn’t want to stop looking at the happy couple smiling at the camera. It was them. My real parents. Not the ones who pretended. The ones who would have loved me to death. The ones who would have provided me with the childhood I yearned for. The ones who were snatched away from me while I was still in my mother’s uterus. I swallowed a sob as I fought against the tears stinging my eyes. I didn’t want to cry. I didn’t want the tears to blur my vision. All I wanted to do was stare at them. Memorise their features and imagine their warmth. Imagining was the only option for me because I never experienced it. I could only wish I could hug them and smell thei
Maya’s povAfter hearing few things about Chad from me and much more from my mate - even the things I would rather not speak about, the elders refused to leave me alone. They insisted that they accompany us back to our pack and neither my mate or I had the authority to refuse their demand. For one thing, they were the elders of the werewolf community. They had vowed to serve our packs and the royal family as long as they breathed. Even a royal family member couldn’t deny their request or demand, as long as it involved providing protection. And according to them, them accompanying us involved my safety. I could tell my mate was super pleased with the arrangement. “You have been snatched right under my nose once. I can use help,” he said. Pursing my lips together, I gave him a side-eye. “But I can protect myself. Especially after learning how to use this new power.”My appeals fell on deaf ears. The Elders had already started to get their bags and get ready to leave with us. “It ha
Maya's povAn audible gasp escaped my lips as I raised my hand in defence. I squeezed my eyes shut, waiting for the block to hit me, hoping that it wouldn't hit my face. But even after waiting for quite some time, it never hit me. I didn't even hear it fall elsewhere. Curious to find out what happened, I opened my eyes and looked, only to find the block levitating in mid air, just a few inches away from my face. When I lowered the hand I raised, the block fell at my feet. I looked at my mate. His lips were curled into a soft smile as his eyes glimmered as he looked at me. He looked so proud. I averted my gaze towards the three elders. The white haired guy bowed down, followed by the other two. “Your majesty,” he said.My mouth hung open, unsure of what to say. Not once in my 18 years of life had I ever thought anyone would address me like that. I hadn't even fantasized about such a day. All I wanted was to be accepted by the pack I lived in and I got just that in Silverstone. I was
Maya’s povDespite having Vince accompany me into the depth of the woods to meet the Elders, my heart pounded hysterically in my chest. I was anxious of being blamed for the deaths of our late King and Queen. The ones I never got to meet. I inhaled a deep breath when I saw a tiny cottage standing in the middle of nowhere. That must be their home. With each step I took towards their place, my heart raced. Vince, perhaps sensing my unrest, took my hand and laced his fingers with mine. The sparks of our bond gave me some relief. He stopped walking and faced me to cup my face. “Hey, are you ready for this?” he asked. I forced a smile as I nodded my head. Of course I was ready despite my nervousness. “I am just a bit anxious. I’ll be fine though.”He studied my face for a while before giving me a subtle nod. “I won’t leave you. Okay?” A smile curled on my lips. I already knew he wouldn’t but hearing him say it gave me immense satisfaction. We held hands as he knocked on the wooden doo
Maya’s povI raised my eyebrows, a little surprised. I thought he wouldn’t see that, and it all would once again become a memory, just like all the other times. I thought I would probably end up thinking it was an illusion or something I could never prove happened. This time, my mate saw it happen. It was real. “That happened, didn’t it?” I mumbled. He nodded his head. “I knew you were close. My wolf and I could sense your presence but couldn’t pinpoint your location until you emerged out of the bushes. Then I saw you frantically waving your hands and then the branch flying towards Chad. You didn’t touch it.”My eyebrows wrinkled together. “Yeah… I honestly don’t know how that happened. It just happened,” I told him, shrugging my shoulders. “Is this the first time?” he asked me.I shook my head. “The first time was during the battle against the rogues. The second time was when I saw the arrow approaching me the other day. I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. But now that you
Maya’s povThough she appeared to be confused, she offered a smile as she walked closer to me. Her demeanour spoke volumes. She didn’t expect to find me here, and she most certainly wasn’t hostile towards me. “Luna Maya! What a surprise,” she said. “What are you doing in this lonely shed? This was built to store random stuff…” Her frown deepened. “Actually… why are you in Moonshine? Shouldn’t you be in Silverstone unless you are on an official visit?”Her gaze drifted towards my bruised wrists. Although the red marks were fading away – thanks to the super healing power – there were signs of my struggle against the iron chains. Her eyes found mine once again. Perhaps something dawned on her. Her frown disappeared and her lips parted. “Wait…” she said, lunging towards the door I just ran out of. After swinging the door open, she looked inside. She must have seen the chains and the bed and realised that the place didn’t contain any stored items. Perhaps it was built for that purpose, b
Maya’s povIf Eleanor hadn’t been there for me, I would have gone insane in that lonely place. I was glad she was there to knock sense into me so that I didn’t exhaust myself screaming for Chad to come back. Instead, I put my strength into trying to break free. The chains seemed to be made up of iron, and if the drug hadn’t weakened her, she would have been able to break it. She needed time to heal… something I probably didn’t have. I didn’t know when he would return. And I dreaded a time he would attempt to touch me again. I was afraid that he might try to force himself on me. I have come to one realisation after talking to him. He was eager to mate with me. An arsehole. Was sex the only thing on most men's minds? Did they see us only as that? Objects to be used and discarded when they were done? I genuinely felt bad for Alana. She had foolishly allowed that douchebag into her life. As time passed, I started to get weak and hungry. My stomach grumbled. I pressed my lips together a
Vince’s povHe didn’t concede, and I sent a mind link to my beta and all the generals that he was removed from power until further notice. Was it easy? Absolutely not. I hated having to send that mind link. But would I do it again for my mate’s sake? Abso-fuckin-lutely yes! It was the right thing to do. He shouldn’t have harmed my mate and the pack’s luna.He protested when he realised that he was no longer allowed in the office, but it had to be done. I could no longer trust him. He would thwart any attempts to find out where my mate was as long as he was able to collaborate closely with the warriors. Pay attention to him. Until we have concrete evidence, we cannot put him in jail. Until I discover evidence against him, he will continue to be treated and respected as the former alpha, but keep an eye on him. I want to see who he contacts, where he goes… everything,” I told my beta as we watched him leave the pack house. “I sure will, Alpha. Do you think he might do something to Jer