Alpha Matthew jolted awake at the sound, rushing out of bed before I could even catch up. My mind raced with questions as to what could have caused such a disturbance in our peaceful slumber.As I approached the scene, I saw that my favorite antique porcelain vase lay shattered on the ground with no apparent reason. Disappointment filled me at the sight.But then, a low growl pierced through the air, making me freeze. Another werewolf’s scent lingered in the house, and Alpha Matthew motioned for me to take cover as he went to investigate.Out of nowhere, Randy appeared, wielding a knife in his hand. Alpha Matthew dodged his attack and swiftly took him down.“Scum!” Alpha Matthew cursed under his breath, landing a heavy blow on Randy’s head, rendering him unconscious.The commotion had awoken Mom, who had been staying with us for the night.“What’s going on?” Mom inquired, her voice laced with confusion.As I revealed the news to Mom, her face twisted in concern. “What did Randy do?” s
I opened my eyes to the faint sound of murmuring voices around me. The scent of aromatherapy and lemongrass wafted into my nose, mixed with the unmistakable antiseptic odor of a hospital. Blinking a few times to clear my blurry vision, I saw Alpha Matthew and Hannah standing in front of me, talking to a doctor.Hannah’s face lit up as she noticed me awake. “Thank the moon goddess you’re back with us, Lauryn.”“What happened?” I asked, feeling confused and disoriented.Alpha Matthew’s smile grew wider as he spoke. “It’s a victory we’ve all been waiting for, Lauryn.”I furrowed my brow, trying to make sense of what he was saying. “What do you mean?”“You’re not to do any strenuous work from now on, Lauryn,” Alpha Matthew said, his tone serious. “And you too, Hannah. I don’t want you to be bothered with helping the other betas with their baking tasks anymore. You need to focus on the well-being of our soon-to-be child.”My eyes widened in surprise as I realized what he was implying. “Am
As Alpha Matthew approached me, four people trailed behind him. They were all laughing and playing music so loudly that it seemed to shake the entire house. I asked him, “Are you serious about letting them play music that loudly?”He replied, “I told everyone to have fun. They’re all potential successor of the Ethereal Hunters.”I couldn’t help but notice that he was acting differently than usual. His smile seemed forced, and his eyes had a glint of something I couldn’t quite put my finger on.“What’s wrong, mate?” he asked, noticing my confusion.“You’re not acting like yourself,” I said softly, setting down the magazine I had been reading.Alpha Matthew’s smile grew wider, almost too wide. “I’m happy if everyone in the Ethereal Hunters is happy,” he said.Then he gestured for the four people to stand in a line. “Beta Kathleen, Beta Christine, Delta Paulo, and Delta Ezra,” he introduced them. “They graduated from Petrovic Highschool last year, and each of them scored well and are org
I awoke to a faint ache in my stomach. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in my own room. It was a clear sign that the guards had brought me home and informed Alpha Matthew.A hand gripped mine tightly. “You’re okay, mate,” Alpha Matthew’s voice was a potent balm. I felt a bit of relief.“This is the worst pain, mate,” I whispered.“Take it easy, luckily it’s nothing serious,” Alpha Matthew assured me.“Are you sure it’s not something dangerous?” I asked.“Nothing dangerous, mate. Your pain is just caused by normal contractions,” Alpha Matthew explained.“I’m really worried about something. It’s unlikely, but I’m still worried,” I pleaded.Alpha Matthew sighed heavily. “I want to speak alone with Luna.”The guards and the doctor who had just examined me left our room.Alpha Matthew dragged a chair from my desk and sat down beside me. He then lovingly kissed my forehead. “I understand your worries. That’s why I said that four guards were not enough.”“When I met Julie Duke at the re
Alpha Matthew’s face was etched with worry as he turned to Jamien, the pack doctor. “What happened?” he asked urgently.Jamien’s response was grave as he presented a sample of a purplish-blue liquid. “There is a strange fluid in Julie Duke’s body,” he said. “It’s highly toxic and has a pungent odor. She’s been poisoned.”Alpha Matthew’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Poisoned? Who could have done this?”“We’re still investigating,” Jamien replied. “But it seems someone has deliberately targeted her.”Alpha Matthew cursed under his breath. “This is unacceptable. We’ve taken every precaution to keep our pack safe, especially after stripping Alpha Hughes of his control. Do you think they have any other alliances?”Jamien shrugged. “It’s hard to say. We’re looking into it.”As they spoke, I racked my brain, trying to remember any past conflicts or alliances that Alpha Hughes may have had. “There were a few other packs, but none of them had the power to control Alpha Hughes’ legacy. He’s ju
“Alpha Matthew!” My heart raced as I saw his wound worsening by the second.Jamien, Delta Paulo, and Delta Ezra rushed to our side, ready to give chase to the rogues who had attacked us. But when they saw the fear in my eyes, they carried Alpha Matthew back to the safety of our packhouse.Thankfully, my mother was already there, preparing the tools we needed to treat Alpha Matthew’s injury. I held his hand tightly, trying to comfort him as Mom worked to heal his wound.“Don’t worry, mate,” Alpha Matthew said, his voice a reassuring balm. “I’ll be better soon.”I couldn’t help but chuckle through my tears. “How can you be so stubborn?”“It’s not that bad of a wound,” he replied with a grin.I rolled my eyes at his cavalier attitude, but deep down, I was grateful for his strength. It was one of the many reasons I loved him.As we tended to Alpha Matthew’s injuries, I couldn’t help but wonder why the rogues would dare to attack the Ethereal Hunters Pack. Our pack was feared throughout th
Dad’s voice was tight with anger as he confronted Alpha Matthew. “Why did the rogue pack attack us? We expelled Lorraine and her family from Ethereal Hunters Pack a long time ago. What could possibly be their motive?”Alpha Matthew’s expression was grim as he explained. “Lorraine had been spying on us. She orchestrated the attack, sending someone to sneak into our pack and poison one of our own.”Dad’s eyes widened in shock. “How did we miss that?”“It happened so quickly,” I interjected. “Jamien called us to the lab early in the morning to inform us that Julie Duke had been killed.”Dad turned his attention to Alpha Matthew. “And how did you sustain those injuries?”Alpha Matthew’s smile was fierce, a glimmer of pride shining in his eyes. “I fought for the Ethereal Hunters with all my heart. I will always protect this pack, no matter what.”The tension in the room was palpable as we all processed the implications of Lorraine’s attack us.I couldn’t believe it. Lorraine, someone who w
The long-awaited day had arrived, and I accompanied Alpha Matthew to prepare their equipment in case Rogue pack, led by Lorraine, decided to attack. We knew that Lorraine wasn’t the pack’s original leader, but we still tried to bring her back on the right path as requested by her father.“You know, mate. This is the hardest thing to do. I’ve never done this before,” Alpha Matthew confessed.“I’m sure we can execute this plan. You’ve also instructed Jamien and Charlotte to prepare those items in many hidden places,” I tried to reassure him.“Do you not think that I am cowardly?” Alpha Matthew asked.“No, we’re not cowardly because we’re making a peace agreement, right?” I replied.“You are truly a kind Luna, mate. I never thought that after suffering so terribly for decades, Moon Goddess would bless me with a Beta like you. You are a blessing,” Alpha Matthew said, while caressing my belly and kissing my forehead.“I’ll let you go now. Be careful. Contact me immediately if anything happ