MasukApphia's povI'm lying on a picnic blanket at the royal lake, surrounded by lovely and colorful flowers as spring is upon us. The sky is blue, and the heat warms my skin. It is incredible, amazing. Life has been wonderful. I'm married to my mate, and I have two children, one of whom is on the way.
Nicholas' povI'm going to be a father. I'm ecstatic. My family and pack are elated, too. Life is perfect. Today, Apphia and I are strolling through the flower fields where we went for our first date. I'm nervous, but I don't let it show. I recheck my pocket to ensure the engagement ring is still th
Apphia It's been a year of happiness after my coronation as Queen Luna. We were all having dinner when Lily announced she was eight weeks pregnant. Everyone was ecstatic. Blade is over the moon and protective of his chosen mate. I'm sitting in my mate's lap, smiling as Vicky and Drake tell us abou
ApphiaOur body is in perfect rhythm, and his intense blue eyes are on me. He grabs my wrists and pins them against the mattress as his thrust accelerates. We don't avert eye contact. The movements of his hips make me crazier with desire. I can't hold my moans of pleasure. I let myself drown in the
Apphia As I pull away from my brother's warm embrace. Duncan's smile is radiant, even as tears glisten in his eyes. I called him last night, and today, at 7:30 A.M., he and his beautiful family were outside the imposing black castle gates. This delightful surprise brought warmth to me. He gently
ApphiaGoddess, we have been apart for what feels like an eternity. I yearn for this connection with him, the way our bodies, hearts, and souls intertwine. The electric pulse in my core intensifies, awakening every sensation within me. In mere moments, he slips my shirt off, leaving my panties, but
Nicholas The wait is killing me, and my heart is cold. We wait while my mate is in the surgery room. My parents are talking to Blade, whispering as they send worried glances my way. A few hours later, the door opens, and the doctor walks out. Everyone jumps to their feet. " Doctor! Is she going
NicholasWhat the doctor said hits me like a truck. The words sexually assaulted replay in my head.My legs finally give up as I exit the general hospital and sit on a bench. The rain is slowly coming to a stop, but it's enough to get me soaked. As the doctor's words ring repeatedly, I put my hands
" Apphia, do you belong to a pack? Did someone close to you hurt you?" Her voice is stern, and her eyes are hard. I take a step back from her involuntarily and shake my head no. Why is she mad? She notices and exhales, plastering a smile on her face. " I'm sorry, Apphia. For a moment, I thought you
"Apphia, everything I do has a purpose. And you needed to go through what you did, for it was your fate, my child," her voice is gentle and warm. " Child, you were born frail and were going to die, but your earth mother, who was so loyal to me, prayed daily and refused to stop until I healed you. H







