Never Let My Luna Cry

Aliyah’s Point of ViewBeing the daughter of the former Alpha of our pack, all I wished was to be wanted and loved; to live a normal life, and do normal things women around my age could do. But those were only wishful thoughts and unanswered prayers.For most of my life, I lived differently compared to others; treated differently because I was the reason my mother died and a constant reminder to the former Alpha that he lost his Luna because of a child he didn’t wish to have.I was deprived of so many things: from comfortable clothes to delicious food and even education. My father was reluctant to let me go to school. With my awful physical appearance—skin and bones, obviously unhealthy and maltreated—he resorted to keeping me at home so I wouldn’t taint our family name.So here I was, living in a house that felt like my cage for eighteen years, serving my father and older brother even if they treated me as their slaves without the slightest remorse. I had always reminded myself that

Reid’s Point of ViewIt was my obligation as the Alpha of my own pack to keep my pack mates safe from all forms of harm. Several packs, including rogues, had tried to overrun our territory. They couldn't carry out their plan because, although we had a tiny pack, they couldn't match our might and power.I went with my beta, Klaus, and his sub, Sage, to patrol near the borders of our territory to make sure no one would cause trouble."There’s an intruder, Alpha!" Klaus declared. He pointed to the forest's borders, where a wolf's shadow could be seen rushing into ours."Looks like we’re going to have some fun." Sage laughed devilishly, clicked his tongue, and shifted to his wolf form.My entire body was filled with rage. Intruders were something I despised the most. They were nothing more than annoyances who merely wanted to die as quickly as possible."Let’s track it. I’ll rip its neck with my own teeth," I said and growled.Klaus and I also shifted to our wolves. We hurried in the intr

Aliyah’s Point of ViewJust when I thought my life was not worthy of living, and I would have met my death because of the intolerable pain from the beatings I got from Shawn, here I was, waking up in an unfamiliar room, with an Alpha of a neighboring pack who was taking care of me.I thought they were going to kill me that night, but they didn’t.Instead, he helped me and got my wounds treated by their pack doctor.The way he stared at me, it was hypnotizing... My eyes couldn’t help but flicker whenever his bright blue eyes gazed at me. It spoke a lot of emotions that I couldn’t name."You must eat to regain your strength. Take your meds after," he told me. His voice was soothing, like the first time I’d heard it in the forest."I don’t…" My voice cracked and I paused. I sucked in a breath and continued, "I don’t understand why you’re helping me.""I am an Alpha. I offer help to whoever needs it regardless of where they come from."Those words struck me. The way he spoke with me gave

ALIYAH’S POV The next morning, I woke up in a great mood. My eyes immediately found Reid, who was sleeping comfortably on the couch near my bed. I took a deep breath. The thought of him staying in the room with me made my heart race rapidly. I had never met a kind Alpha like him before, let alone one who made me feel so at ease and treated me so well. The intense pull I felt the last time I saw him went through me again as I gazed at him. It was powerful, dangerous, and almost unbearable, so I had to take several deep breaths to calm myself. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling such strong emotions towards him. I questioned my wolf in the back of my mind, but all she did was make me feel her growing affection for the Alpha. Could it be because of his kindness that my wolf started to fall for him? Or could it be the enticing smell of him that made me want to get closer to him? I got out of bed and inhaled his scent. He smelled like a nice crisp air that was so refreshing, like

ALIYAH’S POVReid’s eyes widened at my vehement confession. With a shuddering breath, I looked away, and for a moment I wished I hadn’t admitted my feelings for him.It was totally embarrassing...I badly wanted to scold my wolf inwardly. Because of this strong desire that engulfed me and made me vulnerable as hell, those words of admission slipped out of my mouth at the wrong time."Aliyah..." he paused, his voice sounding so sensual that it sent shivers down my spine.I waited for his proper response. In the back of my mind, a small part of me was hoping he’d say something that would make me flutter. But I guess that was only wishful thinking. Seeing the firm expression on his face, as if he was forcibly holding himself back from perhaps anger or embarrassment, made me want to take back all those words I said.If only it was that simple.‘This is your fault...’ I told my wolf as I bit my lower lip