PREPARATION Brunoโs p.o.vI chuckled at her request and looked up at her. โI need to be sober for tomorrow Hazel. I have a lot of things to take care of tomorrow and I need to handle them with caution.โShe pouted and said, โOkay Alpha, you are the boss.โI chuckled once more and pulled her towards me, she landed on my chest with a thud.โLetโs just sleep for tonight, weโll share that drink soon. I promise,โ I told her.She snuggled into my chest and yawned. โIโll hold you to your promise.โI placed a gentle kiss on her forehead and pulled her closer, as we drifted off to sleep.Morning came with a soft glow filtering through the curtains. I slowly opened my eyes, feeling Linda still nestled against me, her warmth giving me comfort. I leaned down, and planted a soft kiss on her lips, causing her to stir in her sleep. Her eyes fluttered open slowly, and a smile graced her lips as she saw me staring down at her. โGood morning, Hazel,โ I whispered.She returned the smile and said, โGo
Brunoโs p.o.vThe council members turned to look at me with shock on their faces, unable to utter a word. Anger coursed through me as I saw Harrison sitting on my alpha seat.I felt Blake struggle to come out to the surface, itching to teach Harrison a lesson for daring to defile the alpha seat.I took slow and deliberate steps towards Harrison, my fists clenched, attempting to control my anger and keep Blake at bay. As I reached him, I could sense his fear. I stood inches away from Harrison, my voice filled with rage barely contained. โHow dare you defile my seat?โ I thundered, my voice echoing in the room.โIโฆ I,โ he stuttered, scrambling to his feet.Ignoring him, I moved to my seat and sat down. As I sat down, everyone bowed in unison.โSeat,โ I ordered, and the councilmen quickly took their places, the tension in the room evident.Harrison remained standing and said, โAlpha, itโs good to have you back. We didnโt know you had recovered, we werenโt allowed to see you and were tol
Brunoโs p.o.vI left the meeting hall feeling an intense amount of happiness inside me. For some reason, I felt fulfilled. My pack was finally safe, I can now finally move freely, and I now have someone to go back home to every day. It almost felt surreal.I made my way back to the mansion to spend the rest of the day with Linda. As I entered the mansion, her scent hit me, I followed it and it led me to the kitchen. Where Camille was showing her how to roll a dough.They noticed my presence and turned around. โAlpha,โ Camille said, bowing in respect.I nodded in response and watched as Linda picked up a kitchen cloth to wipe her hands with and walked toward me. โAre you done with your meeting?โI leaned against the doorframe. โYes. It seems someoneโs on her way to becoming a renowned chef.โShe burst into loud laughter and I couldnโt help but admire her. I couldnโt believe my good fortune, she was so beautiful. Oh moon goddess, thank you for this wonderful gift you gave to me.She n
Lindaโs p.o.vI glanced up from my plate of food and found him picking at his food. Who would have thought the great Alpha Bruno was such a big baby?โAre you still upset at what I said?โ I asked, knowing fully well he still was.He refused to look at me and continued picking at his food. โUpset? Why would I be upset? Iโm fine.โI giggled at his reaction, stood up from my seat, and headed to his. I took his face in my hands and planted a big sloppy kiss on his lips.โIs this enough to brighten your mood?โHe smiled and kissed my palm. โIโm fine Hazel really. I was just wondering if you do not like me worrying about you.โI moved in between his legs, sat on his lap, and wrapped my hands around his neck. โOf course I love you worrying about me. But worrying too much could affect your health.โHis gaze shifted from me to my plate of food. โYou didnโt eat much? You donโt like the food?โโMy appetite just seemed to disappear. Iโm craving something else but that would have to wait till morn
Lindaโs p.o.vThey both stared at me in surprise as my impulsive offer hung in the air. Bruno raised an eyebrow, clearly taken aback.โWhat?โ he asked, confusion evident on his face.I took a deep breath meeting their eyes. โI mean she shouldnโt be left alone right now. Sheโs obviously hurt and alone. She needs to be among people to help reduce the pain and loneliness sheโs feeling right now. Being in the mansion, being around us will provide her the comfort and support she needs and might help her heal little by little.โโBut what would she be doing here?โ Bruno asked and I could see he wasnโt so keen on the idea.I knew I needed to persuade him because the girl needed more than physical healing, she needed emotional support too. I took a step closer to Bruno, pleading with him with my eyes.โBruno, sheโs just a child. She needs all the help she can get to get better. Please, Bruno, she can work in the mansion in the meantime,โ I implored, hoping he would understand me.Daniel chimed
Lindaโs p.o.vItโs been two weeks since Ruby, Harrisonโs daughter came to live with us, two weeks since I moved into Brunoโs room permanently. If someone had told me months ago, that Iโd be this happy. I would have called them a liar. Bruno gave me so much happiness and peace, I had only dreamt of.I woke up feeling nauseous, so I stood up from the bed and ran into the bathroom to empty my stomach contents.Bruno rushed after me, slightly worried. โAre you okay?โI nodded, feeling too weak to say anything. He carried me to the shower and turned the water on while he took off my clothes.โIโll link Allen to come over immediately,โ he said, but I could see he was trying so hard not to show how worried he was.โThereโs no need. I think itโs what I ate last night. Iโm getting better already,โ I said, as I sat up pretending to be strong.He helped me wash up and led me back into the room. โShould I call Ruby to come stay with you? I have a meeting to attend and I do not want you to be all
Brunoโs p.o.vโHazel!โ I called out, rushing to catch her before she hit the floor.Panic coursed through my body as I held her in my hands, her face drained of color.โLinda! Linda wake up,โ I yelled, tapping her lightly.The knock on the door became more persistent at the sound of my voice.โCome in,โ I yelled, hoping it was someone that could help.Camille walked in with a tray in her hands. She let out a gasp as she sighted Linda on the floor. โAlpha, what happened to her?โ She asked, dropping to her knees.I shook my head and gently carried her onto the bed, laying her on her back, I linked the doctor. โAllen, come to the house right now. Something is wrong with Linda.โ Taking her hand in mine, I dropped to my knees beside her. โShe was about to come attend to you at the door when she fell.โโMay I do something that could help, alpha,โ Camille asked. I nodded and she hurriedly went into the bathroom and came out with a bowl of water and a towel. I watched as she soaked the tow
Lindaโs p.o.vThe next few days went by so fast. It was filled with so much happiness I couldnโt contain. I was finally having a child, and creating a family with my mate. It felt like a dream come true, one I had dreamt of for years.I woke up today intending to go to see my parents. Itโs been a long time since I saw them and I missed them very much, I didnโt know how I was going to tell Bruno that because he has been very protective of me ever since I got pregnant.โGood morning Hazel,โ Bruno said, pulling me close.โHmmmn, morning,โ I replied, wrapping my hands around him.He grunted, rolling off of the bed. โI need to leave soon. I have got a lot to do today.โI sat up straight, looking in his direction. โOh alright. Bruno.โโYes love,โ he replied, as he took off his pyjamas. โI miss my parents,โ I began. โSo I was thinking I would go visit them later today and spend a few days with them.โHe remained silent and continued dressing.โBruno,โ I called out.He turned around and met
Lindaโs p.o.vWhen I first opened my eyes, I tried remembering what had happened and why I was feeling this intense pain in my head. My eyes darted around the room and fell on Ruby who was with a syringe. Fear gripped me and all I could do was cry, I couldnโt move any part of my body as I felt very weak.I had tried mind-linking Bruno but I was too weak for it to pull through. I tried to plead with her with my eyes as my tears flowed seamlessly but instead, she laughed manically. I pleaded frantically with the moon goddess to send someone to rescue me. As if she heard my cry for help. She sent Bruno.Relief flooded through me as my eyes landed on him but I couldnโt help the fear that gnawed inside of me at the thought of what Ruby had almost done to me.As I lay cuddled up against Brunoโs chest I couldnโt help but wonder if he had forgiven me now. The look in his eyes and his words filled me with hope that we could work everything out.I wanted to talk to him, to ask him if he wante
Brunoโs p.o.vMarcel rushed in at the sound of my voice and he tried getting my hand off Rubyโs neck but I didnโt budge.โAlpha, please you need to calm down,โ he pleaded.Rage coursed through me as the thought of what could have happened if I had not returned back home flooded my mind. I wanted to squeeze the life out of her the same way she had planned on doing to Linda.How dare she try to harm my mate? How dare she!She held onto my arm, fighting, struggling, and kicking around for her life but I didnโt release my grip on her neck, instead, I tightened it and watched as her face began to turn pale due to lack of air.Marcel left my arm and ran towards Linda's bed. โAlpha, itโs the Luna. Her eyes are opened and she just made a sound,โ he said.My rage subsided and I immediately released my grip from Rubyโs neck. In my anger, I had not seen that she had opened her eyes nor did I hear the sound she made.I rushed towards her and took her hand in mine. Peering intently at her.โLinda,
Brunoโs P.O.VA week had passed since Linda had fallen from the stairs. She had been brought back home from the packโs clinic after Allen had said she and the baby were out of danger. But she wasnโt opening her eyes, she wasnโt coming back to me and it frustrated me to no end.Allen had said to give her time and to keep monitoring her progress but I was getting more and more worried with each passing day. What if she never returns?A sigh left my lips as I stood up from the chair I had been sitting close to her. I was about to mind-link Camille to come take care of her as I had a meeting to attend in another pack when I heard a knock on the door.โWho is it?โ I asked, even though I could tell who it was.โIt is Ruby, alpha,โ she replied.โCome in,โ I said, ushering her in.She pushed the door open and came in. She took long strides towards me and stopped beside me.โIs something wrong?โ I asked calmly, wondering what her visit was about.A smile crossed her lips. โNo, alpha. I just wa
Brunoโs P.O.VI bolted upright from the bed at Camille's words, my heart pounding with fear and dread. Linda had fallen down the stairs? The thought sent a chill down my spine, and without another word, I dashed out of the room, my mind racing with worry.When I reached the bottom of the stairs, I found Linda lying on the floor, with her eyes glazed over, and surrounded by a few maids. Blood stained the steps, and I felt a wave of nausea wash over me at the sight. I crouched down beside her and held her head in my arms."Linda!" I called out, rushing to her side. "Linda!โI tapped her face gently but she didnโt move an inch. I turned towards the maids, who looked confused and worried. Lifting her up, I mind-linked Allen to come to the mansion immediately. I headed to my bedroom and on getting there, I placed her on the bed. Slowly, I took off her blood-stained clothes and a gasp escaped my lips, as I saw dried blood on the thigh. Shutting my eyes tight, I prayed to the moon goddess t
Brunoโs P.O.VI watched as Linda threw the tray of food on the floor with her eyes shooting daggers at Ruby. I had not wanted to eat the food as I wasnโt hungry but I didnโt want Ruby to pester me so much and I didnโt want to be rude by sending her out of my bedroom.Linda stood in front of Ruby and sized her up and down with anger in her eyes. โGet out of my mateโs room you wench!โ She yelled while pointing to the door.I stared at her in surprise wondering why she was calling Ruby a wench, they were as close as blood sisters the last time I checked. What changed? Or did she find out Ruby was the one who told me about her affair with Daniel?Ruby's eyes darted towards me, she stared at me as if waiting for me to counter Lindaโs orders.โYou can leave Ruby,โ I told her and she looked at me in surprise.โButโฆ but alpha, she shouldnโt be here,โ she countered, her eyes beaming with malice.โLeave Ruby,โ I said again, dismissing her with my hands.She bowed slightly and glared at Linda b
Rubyโs P.O.VI stared at Linda with a sly smile on my lips as she gazed at me with disbelief in her eyes.Taking slow, steady steps, I paced around her in circles. โWhat is it, Linda? Why are you acting so shocked?โShe swallowed visibly and let out an awkward laugh. โRu..Ruby, I donโt think you understood my question. I think you are mistaken. I was asking ifโฆ.โI interrupted her before she could complete her words. โI understood your question perfectly Linda. You asked for the truth and I told you nothing but the truth. Itโs not my fault if you are too dumb to process it.โBefore I could tell what was happening, a slap landed on my cheek and I stared at her in surprise, holding my cheek in anger.โHow dare you speak to me this way? I am still your Luna and you would show me respect!โ She thundered, her eyes reflecting her wolf.โI took you in when no one wanted to. I cleaned you up and accepted you as a sister I never had, I told you secrets I didnโt tell anyone. I trusted and loved
Lindaโs p.o.vI got to Danielโs house and knocked angrily on the door. His sister, Emily opened the door with tears in her eyes.โHaven't my brother suffered enough for loving you?โ Emily asked, her eyes filled with a mix of hate and anger.I stared at her in confusion, wondering what she was on about. โEm, whatโs wrong? Did something happen? Whereโs Daniel?โShe wiped her tears. โAll Daniel has ever done is to love you wholeheartedly and this is how you repay him? This is how you thank him for the love he showered on you even when your mate didnโt even want someone useless like you.โI gasped in shock, still confused. โEm, please tell me whatโs wrong. Iโฆ I do not understand what you are trying to say.โโYour mighty mate sent his gamma and guards to come pick up Daniel a few hours ago,โ she replied, her tears streaming down her face once more.โWhat? Why? Did something happen?โShe stared at me, her eyes shooting daggers at my face. โItโs all because of you! How can you be a Luna and
Lindaโs p.o.vMy whole body trembled at his question. How did he find out? Oh moon goddess, what was I going to do now? How do I explain to him that we ended things before we decided to give the mate bond a chance?His voice broke my line of thought, making my heart palpitate in fear. โAnswer me!โ he growled angrily.I stood up from the bed and made my way towards him, hoping my touch would help calm him and make him listen to me with a cool head but he took a few steps backward, avoiding my touch.Tears welled up in my eyes at his action and I stared at him in pain. โBruno, please calm down. Itโs not what you think, I donโt know what you heard and where you heard it but please let me explain everything in detail,โ I pleaded earnestly.He just stared at me without a word, his face dark with rage.I hung my head low as i tried to hold back my tears. โDaniel and I have been in a relationship even before I met you. I thought he would be my mate but it turned out that the moon goddess ha
Lindaโs p.o.vThe next few days went by so fast. It was filled with so much happiness I couldnโt contain. I was finally having a child, and creating a family with my mate. It felt like a dream come true, one I had dreamt of for years.I woke up today intending to go to see my parents. Itโs been a long time since I saw them and I missed them very much, I didnโt know how I was going to tell Bruno that because he has been very protective of me ever since I got pregnant.โGood morning Hazel,โ Bruno said, pulling me close.โHmmmn, morning,โ I replied, wrapping my hands around him.He grunted, rolling off of the bed. โI need to leave soon. I have got a lot to do today.โI sat up straight, looking in his direction. โOh alright. Bruno.โโYes love,โ he replied, as he took off his pyjamas. โI miss my parents,โ I began. โSo I was thinking I would go visit them later today and spend a few days with them.โHe remained silent and continued dressing.โBruno,โ I called out.He turned around and met