LOGINMayaI stare at the strip in my hand, my heart racing so fast I can barely think straight.I… I’m pregnant.A slow, incredulous smile spreads across my face. I can’t believe it. Not yet. Not until I tell him.And oh, the look on Lucien’s face when I do… I can already feel it in my chest.We’ve talked about this before we tied the knot. I knew the timing wasn’t right then. But now… I’m ready.I’ve felt it growing between us—the connection, the closeness.Sex with him has always been electric. Anywhere, any time, as long as the children are out of sight… we can’t keep our hands off each other. But this… this feels different.Before, the first time we mated, there was doubt. Hesitation. Fear.Now… Now, it’s almost perfect. Open. Honest. Consuming.“Aren’t you hungry?” I ask, walking into his office, carrying a covered plate in my hands.His head lifts, eyes catching mine as I move closer.“Oh, thanks, bae,” he murmurs, a soft smile tugging at his lips. “You didn’t have to—stress yourself
Maya “Lucien…” I moan his name, my hips bucking against his face as the pleasure over me, are wild and exhilarating. He places his arms firmly over my abdomen, holding me down while his tongue continues its sinful magic between my thighs. He strokes, licks, nips, and sucks like he can’t get enough, like he wants to go deeper, like he’s devouring me completely. The way he moves his tongue feels like he’s fucking me with it, and I can’t think—can’t breathe—can’t do anything but feel. My fingers tangle in his hair as I whimper helplessly, my body trembling beneath him. I can feel the pressure building fast, tightening low in my stomach, coiling and coiling until it almost hurts. His tongue doesn’t stop. It only gets better. I’m so dangerously close to the edge. I squeeze my eyes shut, letting the sensation take over every part of me, letting it drown me completely… and then— He stops. The feeling disappears. My eyes snap open, my heart racing in confusion and frustration.
Maya The reception is jam-packed with guests.Everywhere I turn, there’s another face… another smile… another voice congratulating me. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much, from greeting people I don’t know—and honestly, people I probably won’t remember by tomorrow.Yet somehow… I’m truly happy.It’s overwhelming, yes. It's a little chaotic. A little too much at times. But it’s real.This moment… this life… it’s real.And for once, I’m not overthinking it.I’m just… feeling it.But then— There’s Lucien.I don’t even have to look to know where he is.I can feel it. That pull.That awareness that settles deep under my skin.And when I finally glance in his direction…His look sends heat rushing through me before I can even prepare for it.His gaze lingers a second too long, dark and knowing, like he’s silently reminding me of everything we’ve just become.I try to focus on the conversation in front of me, nodding politely, forcing a smile—but it’s useless. My mind keeps drifting back to
Maya Our big day is finally here.And despite how many times I told Lucien I wanted something small and quiet… he insisted.“There’s nothing loud about it,” he had said, his voice calm but unyielding. “Not when all I want is for the world to know that you are mine.”And the way he said mine…Yeah. I wouldn’t trade this for anything. Not even a little.“You’re glowing, Maya.”Claire’s voice is soft, almost fragile.I meet her eyes through the mirror, and my chest tightens. She’s already teary-eyed, her emotions sitting so close to the surface it scares me.“Don’t start,” I warn gently, my lips twitching into a smile. “If you cry, I’ll cry. And I am not ruining this makeup.”The makeup artist chuckles under her breath, still working carefully on my face, brushing, blending, perfecting.Claire lets out a shaky laugh, quickly blinking away her tears. “I’m serious,” she whispers. “I’ve never seen you like this before.”I haven’t either.There’s something different about the woman staring
MayaI’m in another realm right now.Everything feels surreal, like I’m living inside a dream I’m almost afraid to wake up from. Lucien has been nothing short of amazing, and now… it’s finally time for our mating ceremony.It still feels unreal when I think about how quickly everything has unfolded. Right after the proposal, we had the engagement party—and it was *lit*. I didn’t expect it to be that lively, that full of energy and joy, but it was everything and more.And Lucien?I had no idea he was such a great dancer.Watching him on the dance floor was something else entirely. For once, he wasn’t the Alpha King carrying the weight of an entire pack on his shoulders. He wasn’t the powerful, commanding leader everyone feared and respected.He was just… Lucien.It was so much fun watching him let loose, moving like the dance floor was made just for him. Every step, every turn, every effortless motion drew people in, but somehow, his eyes always found mine.And when they did…It felt l
MayaI can’t stop thinking about my time with Lucien. He is so damn sweet—nothing like the brooding, closed-off alpha I used to know. The way he includes me and the children in our plans is so endearing. He always says “we” in all our conversations, and that simple word does something to my heart.I know I should take things slow with him, but damn… I don’t want to.I’ve guarded my heart for too long, built walls so high that no one could get in. But with Lucien, it feels different. I’ve noticed that everything he does, he does it intentionally—like he’s carefully choosing every step just so we can all truly be together as a family. And that thought alone scares me… yet excites me even more.As for my fear of getting pregnant, we went to the doctor together. He didn’t hesitate, didn’t make it awkward—he stayed right there with me through it all. The doctor handled everything, making sure there wouldn’t be any risk since I’m not ready. And I love the fact that Lucien understands that.
Lucien At that moment, nothing else matters.Not Alice standing beside me. Not the fact that she recognizes Maya when I’m sure they’ve never met. Not the guests frozen in fear all around the hall.None of it matters.All I care about is Maya.Pure instinct takes over, and I’m beside her before I e
Maya It has been weeks since the attack, and everything suddenly feels too quiet. Not the peaceful kind of quiet—the kind that makes my skin itch. The kind that makes me listen too hard to every sound.I try to stay focused. I tell myself not to be paranoid. But it doesn’t work.Because Lucien is
LucienI know what I see whenever she looks at me. Pain. The kind that stays heavy in the chest and refuses to leave. I know it mirrors what is buried in her heart, and that knowledge tears at me. I want her. The truth growls in my mind, I will grovel if I have to. I will break my pride, crawl if
Lucien The room falls into complete silence. No one speaks. No one moves. Everyone is still staring at my son, stunned by what they’ve just witnessed.I feel the urge to bring him close—the need to protect him. He has shown his power in front of the entire pack. Power like that is meant to stay hi







