Alerted by the panic in my voice, Alex leapt from his lounger.โAlpha Elyon, what's going on?โ he growled, annoyed. I stood up too, staring at my phone.โI just got a hint from an Alpha friend that the Council will soon be investigating your relationship with Becca. There are suspicions that you are holding her here against her will.โHis mouth dropped open, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. โThe Council? Who filed a complaint against me then?โ he groaned more to himself. After some thought, his face twisted in anger.โJohnston! He was very friendly with Becca at first and yesterday he advised me to let her go. Because his mate cannot live with Becca in a packhouse, the women hate each other. So, he wanted to sacrifice the Luna to have his mate here,โ he stated furiously. Aaahhh, so that was it all about!โBut he's your Beta! I don't think he's betraying you. He faithfully brought Becca back here when he found her in Park Slope. No, it couldn't have been Johnston who put th
Beccaโs Point of View"Becca, it's me!" I heard Johnston outside my apartment, calling urgently.Johnston and I had really grown apart since our return to Paxton. The cordial bond of friendship had disappeared, partly because he forced me to come back here and also because I hated his mate. As his so-called Luna, his loyalty should be entirely with me, but as my friend, of course, he preferred his mate over me.Hesitantly, I walked to the door and opened it."Johnston," I responded half-heartedly. "What can I do for you?"โI need to speak to you urgently. Can I come in for a minute?โ I opened the door further, and he quickly walked in.In the living room, he took a seat on the couch, while I remained on my feet.โWould you like a drink, Johnston? I saw you just returning to the packhouse half an hour ago. You must be thirsty from this hot weather.โHe nodded eagerly, he could never resist my syrup when I still lived in the hut.I poured him my Sorrel mix Ginger syrup and watched him g
โNo. I don't want her in the pack!โXena was being obstructive, bent on sabotaging Elyonโs plan. At this point, she was so furious that she was in a state of mind to kill Elyon right now! He had just announced that Becca was coming back to their pack.And they would travel in the same car, drive all those hours back with them.The very thought made her blood boil. She hated Becca to the core, a seething rage that simmered beneath her composed exterior. She always feared her mateโs continued affection for his ex. Beccaโs presence in Moon Shine could be undermining her authority, stripping away the respect she had painstakingly built. With Becca around, Xena knew she would just be embarrassed in front of her people.Everyone knew by now that Elyon was still crazy about Becca. It was an open secret, a poorly concealed truth that hung in the pack like a dark cloud. He made little effort to keep this in check, his adoration for Becca manifesting in subtle glances and unspoken words. It was
Three people in a car, each lost in their own thoughts.Becca was still under the impression that Alex had allowed her to visit her parents with the intention of giving her space to relax, reflect on their relationship, and return ready to reconcile.Still, in her mind, she made plans to meet Zane again; her only focus was her fiancรฉ and their child. She pictured herself reuniting with Zane, feeling his comforting embrace, and seeing the joy in his eyes when he saw their baby growing inside her. Becca held onto these dreams tightly, using them as a lifeline to navigate through her current predicament. She was familiar with Moon Shine, so she expected her parents to help her out of this mess.Elyon, on the other hand, couldn't believe his good fortune and barely managed to hide a happy grin.The Alpha believed he had successfully outwitted Alex with the proposal of sending Becca to Moon Shine. He had plans of his own, and sending Becca back to Paxton was not one of them. The moment she
โHey, this is not the road to my parents' house. We need to take the other junction.โ Becca woke up from her slumber as the car turned onto the direction of the packhouse of Moon Shine. Xena also looked at her mate in surprise, her eyes narrowing in suspicion.โYou will stay in the packhouse,โ declared Elyon sternly, his tone brooking no argument.Both women looked at him in shock."No!" they bellowed at the same time.โElyon, the deal was that I would be on vacation with my parents. What is this all about? Take me to my parentsโ house immediately!โ Becca exclaimed, her voice rising in panic and anger. โI have no business in the packhouse; I am no longer a member of this pack!โXena couldn't believe her ears; this turn of events was unexpected and infuriating.โElyon, explain this. Becca is right, she's just a guest in the pack now. Why would she stay in the packhouse when her parents have enough space in the house to take her in?โHer voice gave way to her displeasure. She was furiou
Johnstonsโ Point of ViewBecca had left.And with her absence, immediately all the tension in the pack and packhouse vanished. The members who visited the packhouse every day were now more at ease, the entire atmosphere was relieved. My mate also felt freer to mingle with the other members. Only Alex was withdrawn and closed, speaking to everyone with just two words; his mood was below zero.Last night, I heard his wolf let out a pained howl in the woods. Despite Becca's wolf completely ignoring Xan, he missed her because they were mates after all. For me, this situation was excellent; Alex should have let Becca go a long time ago. The pain of the loss would then be less, and his wolf would be less attached to Era and more willing to look for a second chance mate.We were now sitting at the dining table, and the Elders were also present.They wanted clarification on the departure of the Luna. Alex still had to sign up, but the air here was friendly. Marelva had completely taken on the
Johnstonsโ Point of ViewThe fake celebration in the Alphaโs office almost made me forget that I had another important mission to complete. I managed to leave unnoticed while the party was still going on, Marelva continued chatting with the Elders, like a good hostess.When I pushed open the doors of the hospital, the familiar smell of ammonia and blood hit me. I had to hold back not to puke, so I quickly walked to the information desk.โMorning, is the pack doctor available? I need to speak to him urgently," I let the lady at the counter know. โAnd before you ask, no, I don't have an appointment. Can you tell him I'm waiting here for him?" The nurse looked at me reproachfully under her reading glasses but had no choice but to carry out my request.When she returned, Dr. Brandon was with her.โBeta Johnston, to what do I owe your visit? As far as I know, your mate hasn't registered for the pregnancy check yet. When are you going to fix that?" He approached me with an outstretched hand
Johnstonsโ Point of View StillI parked at the lake and got out carefully.The ripples on the lake were calm as usual. I leaned against my car and looked over it. Then I envisioned Becca happily swimming in the midst, often in human form and a few times her wolf Era. She really had a great time here. In the evenings, the painful memories often came back to her, and she would sit on the porch staring straight ahead. This place held so many memories.When I thought about helping Alex to make her leave for Moon Shine, a stabbing pain hit my chest. It felt like a betrayal, but I condoned it as my job as Beta to save my pack.When I walked to the hut, I heard a clatter inside. There were residents, but I didn't remember giving permission to anyone. When I got closer, I heard moaning and cries, the bed creaking loudly. A couple was clearly in a violent sex act. I stood still, sniffed at the air, and thought I had caught a familiar scent, actually a mix of known and unknown ones.I turned ar
Upon arriving at the airport, Artic lingered, seemingly wasting time. Even Jael appeared unhurried, they were chatting casually as if they had all the time in the world. Becca watched them impatiently, wondering if their sluggish pace was an intentional ploy to make her miss the flight. When she tried to assist him with a bag, he declined her help."Hey, what's going on with you?" she asked, sounding annoyed. "If you keep this up, I'll miss my flight. Please hurry."Artic nodded but continued to move at a slow pace. Upon finally reaching the check-in line, Becca realized that something was amiss."Hey, Artic, are you trying to make me miss my flight? First, you were holding us up and now you're heading toward the wrong line. You're really distracted," she remarked with a hint of annoyance. Artic paused and gave her an odd look."Are you sure this is the right entrance for our airline? Double-check your ticket," he advised. Becca responded with an eye roll."This entrance is for the fl
After the guests recovered from their initial shock, they slowly made way.Everyone moved aside, leaving two individuals in the middle of the room, staring at each other. The most remarkable thing about them was that one was an Alpha and the other was a ... human girl!They just kept glancing at each other, the Alpha's face first showing shock before it gave way to immense joy. But the woman stared at him with wide eyes as if she was still coming to terms with what had happened to her.It was Alpha Johnston!And he had met his second chance mate!And she was a human!She was average in appearance, not the outstanding beauty you usually meet in packs. But she had an hourglass figure, narrow hips and slender legs that made her worth a second look. Her white-blond hair was tied high above her head and fell straight down her back to her firm rear.Gasps of awe were wafting through the air, followed by the room buzzing with murmurs. It was as if the soap opera of Alex and Becca was repeati
The Council had decided to have Jonas installed as Alpha of Moon Shine and Johnston for Paxton in Full Moon, Jerney's pack in Canada.This decision was made for efficiency, otherwise, the same installation procedure would have to be done twice at different locations. The plan was that when the new Alphas returned to their respective packs, there would be a party to celebrate their appointments.Luna Becca traveled with the future Alphas in Jerney's helicopter now headed towards Full Moon. The hum of the helicopter's blades filled the air as they flew over the vast forests of Canada. It was such a calming image, nature in werewolf culture is a symbol of survival."It's quite an honor, isn't it?" Jonas remarked, glancing at Johnston.Johnston nodded, a grateful look in his eyes."Indeed. But it's also a heavy responsibility. We need to restore peace in our packs and ensure nothing like what happened with Becca ever happens again. Alex will serve as an example of how obsessive love can b
A chaotic situation erupted as wolves that had been following Elyon appeared on the scene.The sudden break in the link with their Alpha was felt both in Moon Shine and Paxton, signaling to everyone that Elyon had met his end. The wolves in the packs awaited the details with bated breath, unsure of what had transpired.Jerney and Artic quickly moved to tend to the wounded. Zane and Clea lay unconscious on the ground, their injuries severe. Blood pooled beneath them, staining the earth."Call an ambulance, now!" Jerney barked to Artic, urgency lacing his voice.Artic fumbled with his phone, his fingers trembling as he dialed for help."We need an ambulance immediately. Two injured, severe condition. Confidentiality is crucial."The paramedics arrived shortly, loading Zane and Clea onto stretchers. Becca stayed close to Zane, her heart breaking at the sight of his battered body. She clutched his hand tightly, tears streaming down her face as she begged the Moon Goddess to spare him, rem
All three men shifted back to human form.Elyon's eyes burned with a crazed fury as he snarled at Becca, who stood defiantly between him and Zane."You think you can escape me, Becca? You think I won't hunt you down to the ends of the earth? Wrong, mate! I will always find you, wherever you hide.". "I'm not your property, Elyon. I won't go back with you." Becca's voice was steady, but her eyes betrayed her fear. She knew Elyon was dangerous in this condition.Elyon's growl was low and menacing."You have no choice. You are mine, and you will always be mine. You better get used to that."Jerney and Artic moved to stand beside Becca and Zane, their presence a united front against Elyon's madness."Elyon, stop this!" Alpha Artic commanded. "You're out of control. This isn't the way to handle things."Elyon's gaze shifted to his colleague, his fangs bared."You dare to defy me? You think you can protect her from me? She is my mate! Nothing can change that. We already had the Luna ceremon
In a secluded clearing in the forest, Jerney and Artic paused to catch their breath.They were once again busy combing the entire area in search of Becca. The forest was dense, the underbrush thick with foliage that made every step a cautious one. They knew she would flee through the woods to reach any big city to blend in.They had been searching for days, especially after Becca didn't show up at the airstrip. Then Jonas confirmed that she had left the pack in a car, but all contact had been lost. He also said that Elyon had followed her and her car had crashed into a ravine, but her body had not been found. Elyon knew for sure that she wasn't dead because he had picked up her scent in the woods but had lost her trail. The Alpha then went on a rampage in Moon Shine after many search parties had failed.The Alphas knew they had to find Becca as soon as possible and bring her to safety. Staying on the yacht was better than in a big city where she would definitely encounter a wolf.The
Alpha Elyon was in a rage!His fury knew no bounds as he rampaged through the pack, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Becca had been missing for four days now, and no one had been able to track her down. Every time a patrol returned with zero results, his frustration grew. It annoyed him to no end, and he knew it wouldn't be long before he started killing.The Alpha was starting to show signs of insanity, and the pack members knew it. After the death of his mate, the damaged mate bond could have saved him from collapse because of his strong attraction to Becca. But now that even Becca had left and tried to reject him, his sanity couldn't handle it."A she-wolf! And I have invested millions of dollars in your training, clothing, and equipment," he snapped at his Beta, Jake, who came with more bad news. "You are worthless! You can't even track a woman. What kind of werewolves are you?!"He half-shifted, his fangs coming out as he stared at Beta Jake with bloodshot eyes."If I
"Oh, Becca, I thought I'd lost you," Zane murmured, his voice trembling with emotion."Never! I knew we would meet again, but I never imagined it would happen so soon and here,โ Becca whispered, her voice breaking. "I missed you so much. How did you end up here, and where is our pup?"Becca clung to him out of sheer joy.โHeโs with my father. I was on my way to Jerney and Alpha Artic, my friend. I encountered a roadblock, and the officers took me here for interrogation. They wanted to know where you are, suspecting that you were with me.โZane grabbed her hand tightly. "We need to be careful," he stated. "Elyon won't stop looking for you. We have to stay one step ahead."After the initial bliss of their reunion, a sobering reality settled over Becca and Zane. The joy of finding each other after such a harrowing ordeal was palpable, but the danger that surrounded them was undeniable.Zane's expression turned serious as he recounted his experience. "Becca, those men who detained me, I h
For two days, Becca stayed in hiding, her heart twinged with every sound that reached her ears. The dense forest provided some shelter, but the constant fear of being discovered kept her on edge. She lay low beneath the thick canopy of trees, her wolf senses heightened, listening for any sign of danger.The first night was the hardest.As the moon rose high in the sky, Elyon's mournful howl echoed through the trees, sending shivers down her spine. The sound of his sorrowful cry pierced the silence, and Becca's heart ached. She could feel the pull of the mate bond, a reminder of the vow she had taken. Despite everything, a part of her felt his anguish, but she knew she couldn't turn back.Now that she was Luna, the mind link with the Moon Shine pack was also open. The sudden influx of voices was overwhelming, and she could hear the chaos and shouts of the pack members. The loss of their Luna was a hard blow, they all were near a breakdown.โThe Luna is missing! We must find her! Everyo