I was somewhat confused as the soft knock on my door roused me from the depths of slumber. I squinted in the low light of my chamber. Leo who had come to check on me in the wee hours of the morning, said in a quiet voice that followed.He said, his tone indicating his anxiety, "Anna, are you awake?"I got out of bed and adjusted my eyes to the soft moonlight coming in the window. I replied, "Yes, Leo," in a whisper.He entered the space, entering with a calming demeanor. He looked at me and said, "I wanted to make sure you're comfortable."Leo, thank you. I reaffirmed to him, "I'm fine.Leo's brows wrinkled slightly in worry. He said, his voice full of sincere concern, "I'm sorry if you felt uncomfortable in any way. I am aware that my father might have made you feel uncomfortable by announcing our relationship.""Leo, it's not your fault," I retorted. "I understand that your father caught us both by surprise."Leo relaxed his shoulders and breathed a sigh of relaxation. Confessing w
As I walked into the meeting room with Leo at my side, I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of worry. The Alpha had summoned us and the elders for an important meeting. Elders from the pack crowded the space, their emotions a mix of reverence and curiosity. I stood there, wondering what the meeting was all about and why my presence was needed in the meeting . Although, I am Leo's mate but I don't think my presence would be needed in pack meetings and that made me curious.As he started to speak, the Alpha's voice resounded throughout the room and his sentences had a strong sense of power. "I have gathered you all here today for an important announcement," he announced.The elders and others present shifted their attention to the Alpha, which resulted in a quiet in the room. Uncertainty was eating away at me as my heart raced. What possibly could the Alpha have to say to require such a meeting?Leo and I came into the Alpha's line of sight as he smiled sagely. "As Alpha, it is my
I headed for Master Cyrus' house. After the meeting earlier in the day, I needed to update the one person who had been at my side during this journey since I was feeling conflicted about my feelings.As I approached Master Cyrus' home, a sense of dread and anxiety crept up on me. I had to let him know that the Alpha, Leo's father, had just announced my marriage to him. After a slight delay, the door creaked open to reveal the recognizable face of Master Cyrus when I softly knocked on it. He opened the door for me and his eyes sparkled with happiness and recognition.Come in, Anna," he said.The residence of Master Cyrus smells wonderful, yet it's almost completely vacant. There is only a bed, a table, and a chair on one side. The area where Master Cyrus prepares meals is on one side of the room. He keeps books on a shelf as well. I rushed to tell Master Cyrus the news I had. "Master Cyrus," I responded, "the Alpha has announced that Leo and I will be married in two weeks' time."The
The atmosphere of the evening had calmed down somewhat when I returned to my room, a sly grin tugging at the edges of my lips. We had moved one step closer to our ultimate aim of retaliation with the announcement that I was getting married to Leo. I started laughing inside as I thought about the future, and I giggled quietly to myself. Justice was finally within reach as the years of anticipation, preparation, and plotting came to an end.My amusement was cut short, though, by an unannounced tap at my door. I rubbed my brows together, speculating about possible visitors at this late hour. I got up from my chair and headed for the door as my curiosity grew.Leo was waiting there when I opened the door, his face displaying a mix of bewilderment and regret. I couldn't help but be surprised and curious at the same time when he showed up.I said, "Leo," with no emotion in my voice. "What brings you here at this hour?"Leo shuffled awkwardly, his eyes averting from mine. He said, "I came t
As I stood motionless in the hallway and fixed my eyes on the odd, otherworldly being that had suddenly materialized in front of me, my heart began to accelerate. At least not outside the pages of the stories I had read as a child, I had never seen an elf in my entire life.Unlike the recognizable faces of the pack members I had known, the elf's appearance was ethereal and bizarre as it stood there. It seemed to have been brought to life from a fairy tale, with a sense of mystery and enchantment.I was stunned by the creature's appearance for a brief period of time and puzzled as to why an elf would be at our palace. My inquiries and hypotheses filled my head, but I was unable to come up with a logical justification for its existence.I approached the elf with caution and discovered something odd. Compared to what I had pictured from my novels, the elf's body appeared shorter and heavier. It appeared to be having balance issues based on the awkwardness of its movements.The truth even
The day of Anna and Leo's wedding has finally come. It was a significant event that had been painstakingly organized to make sure it would be a day to remember.The Alpha of the Sunshine pack had spent all available resources to ensure that the wedding was a lavish event. The area of the pack had become a gorgeous setting, adorned with flowers, ribbons, and tasteful accents. Food and drink were abundant, and musicians were singing upbeat music in the background as tables were set.The Alpha invited honorable men from nearby packs to the celebration by sending out invitations far and wide. Along with Anna and Leo getting married, the occasion provided a chance to fortify ties and promote harmony among the packs.As the visitors arrived, they were welcomed with kind grins and friendliness. The air was thick with expectation and excitement, and conversations were humming with enthusiasm.The Alpha of the Sunshine pack sought a moment with his son Leo before the wedding ceremony started.
My heart started to beat rapidly and reverberate in my chest as Leo approached the room. I understood why he had arrived—the wedding night rites—and the weight of the situation sat heavily in the air. I was unprepared for this, so my head was a jumble of conflicting feelings.Leo and his father were the targets of my vow of vengeance, which had fueled me for years. I couldn't handle the idea of getting close to him or sleeping in the same bed as the very person I wanted to harm. It would be a compromise of my convictions and a betrayal of my goals.When Leo came closer, I was surprised by the warmth and thankfulness in his eyes. He expressed his gratitude to me for everything, including my understanding and acceptance of the events that had led to our union. He spoke with honesty, and I could see it in his eyes.But what really caught me off guard was when he gave me the option to ask for anything at all. He showed me kindness and consideration in that instant, recognizing my needs an
The room was filled with a gentle, golden glow as the dawn's first rays peaked through the curtains. I enjoyed the blissful ignorance of my surroundings for a little period of time as my eyelids fluttered slowly open. But as my senses gradually became more keen, I was startled to realize that there was warmth next to me—warmth that was certainly not a dream.I moved my head just enough to see Leo's eyes, and my heart leaped in my chest. Before one of us could react, we both let out shocked cries that reverberated throughout the room at the same time. His own widening stare reflected the astonishment of the situation.I pulled away from him in a fit of pure horror, as if I had touched a flaming match. I felt a tidal wave of embarrassment wash over me as I became aware of our uncomfortable situation. Leo and I had hugged in my dream, and I was baffled as to how it had happened.Leo too struggled to stand up and wore a look of equal astonishment and alarm. He immediately moved to his sid