ZANE’S POV
“ Alpha Zane, we have some matters to discuss about the forthcoming Ceremony of mate, “ Damien said with a smirk after Maeve and I turned to see that he was the one who cleared his throat.“ Alright let’s head to my study then. I was just trying to talk some sense into Mayonnaise here, “ I said to Damien.“ It didn’t look that way to me, “ Damien replied to me with a chuckle. While Maeve stood beside me fuming in anger.I didn’t know why but ever since I just saw outside she stirred some kind of feeling within me which I didn’t want to admit to yet so I felt the best way was to make her hate me. Since I’m cursed after all.“ My name is Maeve, not Mayonnaise, “ She said through gritted teeth as she tried to keep her cool. I guess she already knew that it was a lost course lashing out at me.Just the few minutes we had been talking I noticed she was fierce and bold which piqued my interest.To be honest she was really lucky because with the way she speaks to me if it had been anyone else in the pack who spoke to me the way she did before Damien walked in that person would have been in a cell by now or at worst dead.“ I’m Damien the beta of this pack, I found out just now that you came into the pack after several years of being away, “ Damien said with a chuckle as he extended his hands for a handshake.Maeve wanted to shake Damien but I pushed his hands away. The thought of Damien making physical contact with her angered me and I didn’t even fucking know why. They both looked at me wondering why I did that.“ There’s no need for a handshake. She’s a nobody, “ I said and purposely made eye contact with Maeve whose jaw hardened.“ Let’s get to business now shall we, “ I said to Damien and walked away heading to my study in the pack house. I could feel Maeve glare boring holes at my back but I didn’t care. I just wanted to be away from her.A few seconds after I got into my study. I sat on my chair placing both my legs on my desk as I relaxed my back on my chair. The study door opened and in came Damien with an amused look on his face. Leave it to Damien, my Beta and best friend to always come into my office without knocking.“ I expected you to follow me. What took you so long? “ I asked him with an annoyed look on my face.“ Wow! Calm down big guy. Why are you being so grumpy all of a sudden, “ Damien said and chuckled as he sat down on the chair in front of my desk. I glared at him in response to what he just said.“ I think you're being so hard on that girl. Why is that? “ Damien asked me.“ I just don’t like her, “ I replied to him even though I doubted my answer too. He chuckled after hearing my reply.“ Are you sure you don’t like her or it is the fact that you don’t like the possibility that you might actually like this girl, “ Damien said with a smirk which I so much wanted to wipe away from his face. But I knew he was right.“ I just met this girl and you’re already saying that I like this girl? Do I need to remind you that I am cursed? I haven’t ever harbored any feelings for a female before, so why start now? “ I asked Damien, trying to prove a point to him.“ Exactly what I’m curious about too. What if she’s your mate!! What if the moon goddess has lifted your curse and given you a mate!! “ Damien said with seriousness this time around, of which Damien was always playful.“ Spare me that crap. You know I don’t believe in the goddess. Where was your so-called moon goddess when I was being cursed huh? And also, if the curse has truly been lifted like you said my wolf Atlas would have been able to know if Maeve is my mate or not, “ I said to Damien and watched him raise his hands in surrender.“ When is the Ceremony of Mates going to take place ? “ I asked Damien leisurely because I hated that ceremony in particular.If not that it was mandatory to attend as the Alpha of the pack I’d rather be jerking-off in my bathroom while I leave them to carry on the ceremony without me.The ceremony was useless to me because I didn't see the use of attending it when I knew I wouldn’t be able to find my mate due to the curse placed on Whitlock's descendants.“ The ceremony is Five nights away from now, “ Damien responded and gave me a knowing look which I tried to ignore.“ Don’t give me that look. Of course, I’ll attend the ceremony. Make sure you schedule a meeting with the planning committee of the ceremony. We can’t afford anything going wrong on that day. Also, please call Madeline. I need answers on why the ring my mom gave to me glowed for the first time since I’ve had it, “ I said to Damien with finality and he took that as his cue to leave.But before he even walked to the door, we heard a knock on the door which made him pause. I straightened up my sitting posture to look serious before asking the person knocking to come in.The door opened revealing Madeline and Maeve. If I ever told anyone that Maeve wasn’t beautiful then that would be the biggest lie I’ve ever told. Damn, this girl was so beautiful, her pale fair skin made her irresistible to stare at, not to talk of her brunette hair which complimented her pale skin.She had a full breast and a tiny waist which would fit well on my hands if I held them. Her round but wide hips which I knew would be in perfect shape when I spread them wide on the bed and fuck her so hard that she’ll either beg me to stop or beg for more if she’s a good girl.“ Madeline, just the person I wanted Damien to call, “ I said and asked them both to sit but Maeve refused to sit.“ I came to thank you for saving my daughter's life, “ Madeline, our pack healer who was also close to my late mom said to me gratefully.“ You see!! Even your mom knows that I saved your life, “ I turned to Maeve and said to her with a forced smile.She scoffed in response which made my wolf Atlas chuckle. He actually found that act cute but I didn’t. I found it highly disrespectful.“ But I'd like to plead with you to let her come home. She has been away from the pack since she was three years old and recently got back a few days ago because I missed her so much, “ Madeline explained to me with a pleading look on her face.I wondered what made Maeve leave the pack at such a young age and how come I didn’t know about her because I should. For the fact I’m older than her and her mom was close to my late mom. I was curious to know what happened but I knew it wasn’t in my place to ask further.“ Madeline in as much as I see you as a motherly figure to me. My hands are tied in this situation and there is nothing I can do. I went against the pack's tradition to spare her life which the people of the pack would already be complaining and gossiping about. So I can’t let her out of the pack house yet. It’s for her safety too, “ I explained to Madeline who nodded her head in understanding.“ Alright Zane, “ Madeline said to me and turned to look at Damien.“ Damien, Please can you help us find the proof that she’s innocent so that she can return to her normal life? My daughter didn’t steal the ring. She’s innocent. “ Madeline said to Damien and he nodded his head.“ I’ll try my best to help, “ Damien said to Madeline with a reassuring smile.“I’d like to have a private talk with you maybe I’ll drop by at your house tomorrow, “ I said to Madeline no longer wanting to discuss my ring issue with Madeline since Maeve was here.“ Alright then. I’ll be expecting you, “ Madeline said and walked out of my study with Maeve and Damien following suit. All the while they were leaving my gaze was fixated on the way Maeve swayed her hips slowly as she walked.When they were all out of my office I sighed and massaged my forehead. I just met Maeve this evening and I was already feeling things I shouldn’t. I looked at my pants and saw that I already had a full hard-on. I groaned and walked to the bathroom to do what I was now best in doing, jerk off.**************************************************I was walking to Patricia’s room to talk some sense into her about her attitude whenever we were in public after finishing my business in the bathroom.Throughout the while I was jerking-off, images of Maeve’s naked body kept popping into my head. It was frustrating but also ecstatic.When I got to Patricia’s door and was about to knock, my phone began to ring in my pocket. I took out my phone from my pocket and saw that it was Damien calling.“ What’s up? “ I asked Damien after I picked up the call.“ I just got a call from one of the cleaners in the pack house that Maeve collapsed in front of the door to her room, “ Damien informed me.“ What!?! Why?? How did it happen? “ I asked worriedly and began to run there.MAEVE’S POVAll I could see was darkness and then I knew that something was wrong. I knew I had to open my eyes. When my eyes fluttered open, I found myself in the room that Damien informed me was mine.I tried to get into a sitting position and I felt warm hands on my shoulders helping me to get up. I turned to see it was Damien and he had a warm smile on his face.“ Thank the goddess you are awake. We were afraid you were gonna die on us, “ Damien said to me after handing me a glass of water to drink.“ We? You’re the only one in the room here with me so who are the We? “ I asked him.“ Your mom was the one who treated you. She went home to prepare your favorite dish. While Alpha Zane was the one who brought you in here carrying you in his arms, “ Damien said to me.At the mention of this Alpha Zane’s name, anger once again enveloped me. He was the cause of my current predicament. If only he allowed me to go home, I would have gotten my inhaler and this Asthma attack wouldn't have ha
ZANE’S POVWhen I heard Damien say “ We have a big problem, “. I struggled not to groan. I just did the most difficult thing I had ever done which was to restrain my sexual urge.All I wanted to do was bend Maeve over the table and fuck her from behind. I craved this girl whom I only met earlier today. I knew I was being an arrogant shithead to her which was so unlike me.But the yearning, lust, and attraction I felt whenever she was around me was new to me and I was still trying to get a hang of it. I knew sooner or later I’d have to apologize to her.She was a spitfire and damn, I admit that I found that part of her really alluring. “ What’s the problem, Buddy, “ I asked Damien as I tiredly walked, to sit on my chair feeling exhausted all of a sudden.Damien began to talk, but all I could think about were Maeve’s moans and how her pussy felt so warm and tight. When she sucked in some air and moaned while I used my finger to pleasure her, it took all the self-restraint in me not to
MAEVE’S POVI felt stupid and cheap after what just happened with Alpha Zane. What was I even thinking? No, Scratch that, what was my body thinking?I walked to the kitchen because whenever I was sad or worried baking always made me feel better. When I got into the kitchen I saw some of the kitchen staff.I wondered what they were still doing here because it was already nightfall. I greeted them but they gave me a nasty look in response.I found that odd because, just this evening before I was accused of stealing, they were very nice to me. I ignored them and walked over to the oven to check if anyone was baking for me to decide if I would bake or cook something instead.When I opened the oven and saw that no one was baking, I exhaled with relief and went to mix some flour, but a firm hand gripped me and pushed me to the ground.I fell to the ground and looked up, only to see my co-workers standing in front of me. The way they looked at me with disdain scared the hell out of me, but
ZANE’S POVWhen I heard Maeve’s mom, Madeline, call that name, it made me think back to the day when my dad was narrating the history of this pack. He told me about her and told me never to forget the name, Aradia Laveau.Maeve curiously asked who she was but I was in no mood to explain to her. I feared the consequences of bringing Aradia Laveau back into the pack.For all I know it was better she remained banished from the pack. She was the most powerful Elder to have walked the surface of this earth before she began practicing dark magic which led to the death of many.She was also banished for her profane behavior of seducing men and luring them to her bed. After that, no one saw them again. Some said she used them as sacrifices to gain more powers.No one knew if she was still alive because no one ever heard of her or saw her ever again after her banishment from our pack.“ Must it be her? Is there no other option, “ I asked tiredly, running my hands through my hair.Agreeing to s
ZANE’S POV“ Wassup Buddy. How’s it going with you, “ I answered Khal’s call after the fourth ring.“ I’m alright Zee, “ Khal answered me with his baritone voice.Yeah, Khal always called me Zee since childhood. I expressed my dislike for the way he always called my name because it sounded more womanly. The more I complained the more he called me Zee so I gave up and just let him.“ But, we have a problem in the pack, “ Khal added before I had the chance to speak again. I saw that coming, so I wasn’t surprised. Still seated on my bed, I facepalmed. Can this Alpha position get any worse?“ What’s the problem? “ I asked him tiredly.“ One of the patrol officers called me a few minutes ago telling me that the body of a woman was found at the borders of our pack. Her identity hasn’t been confirmed yet, but I’m on my way there right now….. “ Khal said and his voice trailed off for a moment.“ Shit!! It’s Delia’s body, “ Khal said with a hint of shock in his voice. I facepalmed and sighed
MAEVE’S POV“ I know where she lives because the cottage in which she lives right now belongs to my great-grandparents. I gave it to her a few years after she was banished to repay a debt that I owed her, “ My mom answered Khal with a blank look on her face.Yeah, quite alright everyone present was shocked, but I'm not sure any of them were as shocked as I was. My mom had a deal with a woman who was known to be dangerous.What baffled me was that she had never spoken about this before until now. Did she know that saying such a thing in front of Alpha Zane might put her in trouble?“ Mom you're joking, right? “ I asked her as I chuckled nervously hoping she’d get the message and take back what she said, but she shook her head in negation, which signified that she wasn’t joking.“ Tell them you're joking Mom, “ I told her through gritted teeth and a forced smile on my face. But she still wouldn't budge.Alpha Zane, Damien, and the man who looked like military personnel looked taken abac
MAEVE’S POV“ Do you need some help with cooking, “ Aradia asked me as she walked towards me. This time around Patricia and I weren’t the only ones who looked surprised.Were they sure that they got the real Aradia we’ve all heard about? Because this one here seemed to be too nice to be referred to as DARKNESS.Since I saw her standing at that door, the aura that emitted from her was calmness and peace. Or was she just trying to bewitch us? “ No, thank you. There’s no need. I can handle it, “ I said to her politely.Only a fool would tread with her without caution. She looked into my eyes and smiled. As though she saw fear written all over me.“ That’s a shame. I always find solace in tending to flowers and cooking, “ She said as she looked at Patricia who was clearly scared now.Not being able to be in the kitchen anymore Patricia briskly walked out. Leaving just Alpha Zane, Damien, and I in the kitchen with Aradia. Aradia chuckled lightly when she saw Patricia leaving in such a hu
ZANE’S POVI sat in my study, thinking about what Madeline said when I asked her how she knew where Aradia lived. Why did she have to pay a debt to Aradia? What did Aradia do for her?I couldn’t ask Madeline these questions because I felt that since she willingly divulged the information to us, it wasn’t anything unlawful or bad.I got a call from Alpha Kelvin informing me of his arrival at the pack house. So I stood up and walked out of the pack house to welcome him.Alpha Kelvin Jones was the new Alpha of NightShade Pack who took over just a few days ago after the death of his father Alpha Benjamin Jones. Alpha Kelvin's intention for visiting me was to pay homage to me as the Alpha king and also formally introduce himself to me. Looking at him now, he looked 28.“ You’re welcome to ShadowMoon Pack, “ I said to Alpha Kelvin with a welcoming smile as he approached me in front of the pack house.“ Thank you for having me, Alpha Zane, “ Alpha Kelvin said with a warm smile and stood in f