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. โYouโre okay, mate,โ Alpha Matthewโs voice was a potent balm. I felt a bit of relief.โThis is the worst pain, mate,โ I whispered.โTake it easy, luckily itโs nothing serious,โ Alpha Matthew assured me.โAre you sure itโs not something dangerous?โ I asked.โNothing dangerous, mate. Your pain is just caused by normal contractions,โ Alpha Matthew explained.โIโm really worried about something. Itโs unlikely, but Iโm still worried,โ I pleaded.Alpha Matthew sighed heavily. โI want to speak alone with Luna.โThe 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. โI understand your worries. Thatโs why I said that four guards were not enough.โโWhen I met Julie Duke at the re
Alpha Matthewโs face was etched with worry as he turned to Jamien, the pack doctor. โWhat happened?โ he asked urgently.Jamienโs response was grave as he presented a sample of a purplish-blue liquid. โThere is a strange fluid in Julie Dukeโs body,โ he said. โItโs highly toxic and has a pungent odor. Sheโs been poisoned.โAlpha Matthewโs eyes widened in disbelief. โPoisoned? Who could have done this?โโWeโre still investigating,โ Jamien replied. โBut it seems someone has deliberately targeted her.โAlpha Matthew cursed under his breath. โThis is unacceptable. Weโve taken every precaution to keep our pack safe, especially after stripping Alpha Hughes of his control. Do you think they have any other alliances?โJamien shrugged. โItโs hard to say. Weโre looking into it.โAs they spoke, I racked my brain, trying to remember any past conflicts or alliances that Alpha Hughes may have had. โThere were a few other packs, but none of them had the power to control Alpha Hughesโ legacy. Heโs ju
โAlpha Matthew!โ 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 Matthewโs injury. I held his hand tightly, trying to comfort him as Mom worked to heal his wound.โDonโt worry, mate,โ Alpha Matthew said, his voice a reassuring balm. โIโll be better soon.โI couldnโt help but chuckle through my tears. โHow can you be so stubborn?โโItโs not that bad of a wound,โ 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 Matthewโs injuries, I couldnโt help but wonder why the rogues would dare to attack the Ethereal Hunters Pack. Our pack was feared throughout th
Dadโs voice was tight with anger as he confronted Alpha Matthew. โWhy 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?โAlpha Matthewโs expression was grim as he explained. โLorraine had been spying on us. She orchestrated the attack, sending someone to sneak into our pack and poison one of our own.โDadโs eyes widened in shock. โHow did we miss that?โโIt happened so quickly,โ I interjected. โJamien called us to the lab early in the morning to inform us that Julie Duke had been killed.โDad turned his attention to Alpha Matthew. โAnd how did you sustain those injuries?โAlpha Matthewโs smile was fierce, a glimmer of pride shining in his eyes. โI fought for the Ethereal Hunters with all my heart. I will always protect this pack, no matter what.โThe tension in the room was palpable as we all processed the implications of Lorraineโs attack us.I couldnโt 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 wasnโt the packโs original leader, but we still tried to bring her back on the right path as requested by her father.โYou know, mate. This is the hardest thing to do. Iโve never done this before,โ Alpha Matthew confessed.โIโm sure we can execute this plan. Youโve also instructed Jamien and Charlotte to prepare those items in many hidden places,โ I tried to reassure him.โDo you not think that I am cowardly?โ Alpha Matthew asked.โNo, weโre not cowardly because weโre making a peace agreement, right?โ I replied.โYou 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,โ Alpha Matthew said, while caressing my belly and kissing my forehead.โIโll let you go now. Be careful. Contact me immediately if anything happ
10 months later... As the threats continued to loom, Moon Goddess always provided a way out. I found some peace in my life with Alpha Matthew in the months that followed, enjoying our time together while rebuilding the ties between Highcrown Walkers and Ethereal Hunters. The two great packs had become once again, creating a powerful force in the werewolf world.This month was particularly joyous as Hannah gave birth to a pair of adorable twin babies, a boy, and a girl. Although she may have had her doubts about Jake and Troy before, her face now lit up with happiness at the sight of her new family.I could tell that Jamien was in love with Jeno by the way he looked at him, his eyes filled with tenderness and adoration. And although I couldnโt comment on whether or not they were destined to be together, their body language and tone of voice made it clear that they were truly in love.Troy had married a beautiful girl named Carmen who worked at a hospital in Highcrown Walkers Pack. The
I held our newborn daughter in my arms, feeling a mix of happiness and sadness. Alpha Matthew was by my side, holding my hand and looking down at our baby girl with wonder in his eyes.โSheโs perfect, Lauryn. Just like her mom,โ he said, smiling at me.I tried to smile back, but the pain and sadness were still weighing heavily on my heart. โI just wish...I wish things had turned out differently.โAlpha Matthew squeezed my hand. โI know, love. But we have each other and our beautiful baby girl. Thatโs all that matters.โI nodded, feeling grateful for his words of encouragement. We sat in silence for a few moments, just admiring our little one.โWhat do you want to name her?โ Alpha Matthew asked, breaking the silence.I looked down at our daughter and felt a sudden surge of inspiration. โViolet. Violet Maria Balzano.โAlpha Matthew smiled. โI love it. Itโs perfect.โHe leaned down and kissed our babyโs forehead before handing her over to me. โHere, love. Time to breastfeed.โAs I held V
I asked Dr. Gomez with a worried look, โWhatโs happening?โโIt seems like your baby needs to be hospitalized for a longer time. Sheโs having difficulty breathing, but we havenโt concluded whatโs causing it,โ replied Dr. Gomez.I was stunned and scared. I looked at Violet with a sense of fear, and Alpha Matthew comforted me by placing his hand on my shoulder. โBesides, you need to be taken care of here, mate. Itโs okay, this is for Violetโs well-being. We can endure staying here for a few more days,โ he said.โWhat else will happen, mate?โ I whimpered sadly.โOh, mate. Trust me, everything will be fine,โ Alpha Matthew reassured me.I heard the beeping of machines and the murmurs of nurses, and the smell of antiseptic filled my nose. I could feel the cold hospital air on my skin, and my heart raced with anxiety. I was on the verge of tears, but I tried to hold them back.I watched as Dr. Gomez checked Violetโs vital signs and adjusted her oxygen tube. I saw Alpha Matthewโs worried expre
"What on earth are you doing!" I grumbled this time."Oops! I'm sorry, Mum. It seems to be a technical mishap," Violet replied, quickly covering her own mouth in fear.I wiped the greasy cream off my face, which now felt excessively oily due to the explosion. The aroma of curry only made me feel queasier."Are you alright, Mum?" Violet asked, concerned."I'll be fine as long as you stop causing chaos," I growled."I won't cause any more chaos," Violet muttered."Why do you seem more and more like Kylo?" I questioned."Maybe I'm destined to be like him," Violet said before darting away."Hey!""Leave it be, she's going through puberty. She's done a lot in just one week," Alpha Matthew intervened."It's only been five years, and yet everything feels so complicated," I sighed."Indeed, time has a way of presenting us with unforeseen challenges," Alpha Matthew agreed."Seems like our little Violet is becoming quite the character," he added, a hint of amusement in his voice."Yes, indeed.
"How dare you tell me to wake up? Who do you think you are, huh?" I voiced my frustration."Didn't I already mention that I can be sent and play along with human assumptions?" Violet replied."You--""You were sound asleep after basking under the Flower Moon. Don't you know that your energy could go to waste? Get to work and earn your blessings," she grumbled.Suddenly, a firm grip made me wince in pain.I opened my eyes to find Violet biting down on my right arm."What on earth are you doing?" I gritted my teeth."You're so difficult to wake up, Mum," she replied matter-of-factly.I couldn't help but chuckle at her determination. "Well, I should be grateful for your unconventional alarm clock."Violet released her hold, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "You're welcome, Mum."As I rubbed my arm, a mix of pain and amusement filled my heart. Parenting certainly had its unexpected moments, and Violet's unique ways of rousing me from slumber were a testament to that.With a n
"Grr!" Charlotte growled.It was the first time I had seen Charlotte's wolf form, resembling more of a Himalayan fox."Well, this is quite an entertaining transformation, grr!" Jamien chuckled."Thanks to the brilliant glow of the Flower Moonlight, I feel blessed," Charlotte giggled."GRR!""Who's that?" I asked, bewildered."Perhaps there are other guards undergoing transformations too," Alpha Matthew murmured."It's me, you dolt!""But it sounds like Troy's voice," Alpha Matthew mused."Seems like you're not the brightest wolf either, Matthew. Being a werewolf should make you hear my telepathy," Troy grumbled."Oh! It's a mindlink!" Charlotte squealed.As the realization dawned upon us, we were caught in a blend of astonishment and amusement. The unexpected turn of events added a thrilling twist to the evening, and we couldn't help but embrace the enchantment that surrounded us."Let's enjoy this newfound connection, shall we?" I suggested a mischievous glint in my eyes.Alpha Matth
"I had fun with Violet," Kylo responded."But that's not how you have fun," Kate argued.Kylo lowered his head, seeking our forgiveness. "I'm sorry for causing you trouble this morning. I know everything I did was a big mistake, but believe me, I did it because I wanted you to remember me.""What do you mean, little one?" Alpha Matthew raised an eyebrow."I won't come here again after this because I have to train continuously and think about the future of my Pack," Kylo explained."Are you not going to visit anymore?" Violet interjected. "What about our plans to experiment?""You can experiment on your own, Vio," Kylo replied."I'm too young to experiment without the supervision of someone more experienced," Violet replied."Wait for me until we're both grown up," Kylo confidently answered."But we're werewolves, right?" Violet asked."Well, we are werewolves.""What if we don't meet again after we grow up?" Violet questioned."Don't worry. We will meet again. Let's make a promise in
After the stranger had left, I remained lost in my thoughts for quite some time before finally snapping back to reality and making my way home. As I exited the car, I found Alpha Matthew waiting on the front porch, sipping on a glass of wine that seemed to have materialised from thin air."You look rather sad, my dear. Are you still upset about the roses mishap?" he inquired, his voice filled with concern."Not really. It's just that the car broke down, and it infuriated me. I had to pull over on the side of the road, and luckily, a peculiar stranger was kind enough to help me. If I had called you, I probably would have been stuck in the car for two hours because you never answered your phone," I grumbled, voicing my frustration."Oh, my poor soulmate. But you're alright, aren't you? No unwanted injuries, I hope?" Alpha Matthew set down his glass and proceeded to examine my body, making sure I was unharmed."I experienced a car breakdown, not a robbery," I retorted, rolling my eyes.A
"Why the bloody hell are you here, you little rascal?" Jake bellowed as he yanked the sheep toys out of the swimming pool, clearly annoyed.Alpha Matthew clenched his fists, feeling the anger rise within him, but he bit his tongue, unable to respond.I mumbled to myself, searching for Kylo. "Where in the world is that darn kid?""Mummy! What are you doing over there? Do you fancy a swim on this freezing morning?" Violet shouted as she shuffled over, clutching her milk bottle. "Ouch! Sheep! I want to take a bite!""Violet, have you finished your toast?" I attempted to change the subject, hoping to steer the conversation away from the chaotic scene."I'm all done with my toast, Mum," Violet replied, her tiny voice filled with determination."Then go and put on your school uniform, love. You'll be late if you keep lingering here," I said, gently urging her to move along.As Violet hurried off to get ready for school, I couldn't help but feel a sense of exhaustion. These unexpected encoun
"Where did Judith go? Why didn't she tell us first?" Alpha Matthew asked. "She just picked up Mum and Dad. Nothing suspicious. We're not likely to do anything untoward here." Kylo replied."So, when are you going to replace my favourite flowers?" I interrupted their conversation. "Soon, Madame. I'll discuss it together with Mum. You'll have the pleasure of making Mum's acquaintance. She's a lovely person," Kylo said.I rolled my eyes lazily at this boring topic of conversation. I sighed and quickly approached Dad."Never mind, you better be patient. Kids are so wild sometimes. You have to understand that." Dad mumbled. "I'm always patient, Dad. But sometimes patience has its limits, doesn't it?" I sneered. Dad chuckled and then gently hit my shoulder. "Kylo put the lamb down. Go back home or go rest. Troy willed the lambs at 8," Dad said. "Matthew, it's better to put on your clothes than catch a cold. The air is so cold this morning that it makes anyone shiver." "Right, it's col
โWhat happened? Why do we need motels all of a sudden?โ Judith asked. "Daddy said we need a motel. Shouldn't we be staying at a motel?" Kylo asked. "You don't need a motel, though, and we provided a house especially for guests," Alpha Matthew said. "But we have a lot of members," Kylo said. "Don't worry about it. You know Ethereal Hunters Pack has many members, and it's over 100.000 werewolves,โ Mark added. โThe room wonโt run out because your pack member is too much.โ โI don't even understand why my dad told me we need a motel,โ Kylo mumbled. โJust tell him that you'd be able to use Ethereal Hunters facilities,โ Mark said. โLittle Master, I'll reach out to the big master about it,โ Judith said. โWell, thanks a bunch, Judith. I appreciate your help,โ Kylo mumbled, following Violet to the backyard.โI'm so sorry, Alpha Matthew. I bothered you so much." Judith bowed. "It's okay. Drop it," Alpha Matthew shook his head and raised her glass. We got into a light conversation with
โAh... It was an invitation for a banquet a day after tomorrow,โ Alpha Matthew explained. โHow did you know their pack name?โ I asked. โTheophile told me they were Scarlet Moon Pack,โ Alpha Matthew said. โInteresting, but you never tell me about it," I said. "It's a rush thing, I told you yesterday. Maybe you forgot it," Alpha Matthew said. "Ugh... I have a lot to think about. Maybe I forgot about it," I whispered."Who are you?โ Alpha Matthew asked. โJudith.โ โHave a seat,โ Dad said. Judith sits awkwardly but plays it cool. โWhere is your Master?โ Alpha Matthew asked. โThey'll be here the day before tomorrow. He will be here with Mr Theophile and his wife and a few other packs." "Matthew, why did you hold another banquet after the big banquet?" Dad asked Alpha Matthew. Mark looked so curious but still enjoyed his dinner. A few seconds later, he said, โIt's an alliance meeting?โ โYes, it is. Yes, it was a meeting for the alliance." Alpha Matthew confirmed it. "Why are yo