Selina's POV
As I prepared to leave the house, I turned to face the mirror, twirling slightly, usually when I looked at the mirror other days, tears would escape my face because all I always saw was weakness and misfortune. But today marked a difference, a huge smile was plastered all over my face as I prepared to go scrub the floor of one of the pack's Beta's house, knowing for a fact that it was my last time scrubbing anyone's dirty floor. Malik wanted me to stop immediately we started having an affair but I wanted to do it till the very last day. Today. Things have gone so well over the past few days, more than I ever envisioned. The queen has grown a deep likeness for me and she was in support of the announcement to the rest of the community about our union. Today is the long-awaited day, our official mating ceremony and I couldn't be more happier, it marks the end of my misery and the beginning of a beautiful life with a man who cherishes even the strands of hair on my head. Just as I grabbed the doorknob, a strange sensation twisted in my stomach. I stopped mid step, pressing a hand against my abdomen as a wave of nausea hit me out of nowhere. I swallowed hard, willing it to pass, but the feeling only intensified. Then, before I could even think, my stomach lurched violently. Oh no. I spun on my heel and dashed toward the bathroom, my heart pounding as I barely made it in time to fall to my knees and hurl into the toilet. The violent retching left my body trembling, my breath coming in sharp, shaky pants as I clutched the bowl. My stomach twisted again, forcing up another wave of nausea that left me completely drained. For a moment, I stayed there, gripping the toilet seat with weak fingers, trying to steady my breathing. What the hell was that? I hadn't eaten anything weird last night, there was no way I had food poisoning... That was when it suddenly struck me, the sudden realization came clapping in my face. This couldn't be a mere occurrence, I was already beginning to feel it, the tiny little heartbeat, why didn't I feel it way before now? Malik and I have been messing around ever since he marked me as his mate, he couldn't get enough of me, and neither could I, now the product was glaring at me in the face right now. But then again, I wasn't scared or anything, instead I could feel a warm spread of happiness wash over me as my hands unconsciously crawled to my flat belly, I can already imagine Malik's happy face when I break the news to him which I will definitely do after the announcement later tonight. With happiness blooming at the pit of my stomach, I walked back into the room quickly putting the rest of the work together, and ran off to prepare for my big event. If only Malik knew we are celebrating two big news today. ** I hurried out of the house with a huge smile on my face, not exactly paying attention to where I was headed until, I stumbled into someone and almost fell to the floor but I held on strong. I looked up to see two deep maroon eyes glaring hard at me. It was no other than Chloe, Beta Nicholas's only daughter, she was Malik's intended chosen mate before I came into the picture. I can't still get over how proudly she paraded herself around the pack as the future Luna and commanded respect. I wasn't certain if she knows about Malik and I yet. But then thinking of it, she is pretty close to him, he must have told her. "I... I am sorry, I wasn't looking," I quickly apologized and made to walk away. "Of course you weren't looking!" She barked angrily. "It's you," she sneered. "The new Luna of Blue Moon pack," she chuckled, mockery evident in her voice. Of course, Malik told her already. "So tell me, how does it feel huh? Rising from a dirty miserable maid to the Luna?" She smirked. Okay why does it feel like she was taking out her frustration on me? The whole situation is clearly not my fault, nonetheless, I understood her irritation. "Oh... Uhm... I don't know... I guess I'm happy?" I tried to shove her hurtful words aside and hold on the conversation. She chuckled dryly and took a step closer to me. "Well enjoy, it's going to be a memorable day for you, anyway," she winked at me and walked away. Okay? What was that? I pushed the thought to the back of my head and walked away, nothing was going to spoil the day for me. *** I racked desperately through my wardrobe searching for a suitable dress for the event, how didn't I think of this before now? I had no other dress aside my maid uniforms which were rags and there was no way I'm letting myself be introduced as the pack's future Luna wearing that. Almost immediately, I suddenly heard a gentle knock on the door. I hurried my steps towards the door and pulled it open only to behold the strange faces of a young man, surprisingly, he had warm smiles on his face. "Greetings from Malik, he wants you to have this," he said passing over a pretty looking bag to me. "It's a dress for the event," he added. "Thank you," I nodded at him and made to lock the door, but surprisingly he held it open with his leg. "Uhm... Is there something else you want me do for you?" I arched my brow at him. He chuckled lightly, stepping fully into the room. "Actually, yes, I think you can help me with something." And in a swift move, he grabbed me, pulling me against his body, and held his arm tightly against my neck, I could barely breathe. "I'm sorry, you seem like a sweet innocent girl, but I don't have a choice." He whispered in my ear. He suddenly pulled out a syringe and held it against my neck. "Wh... What are you doing? Please no!" I chocked. "You don't have to worry love, I'm not killing you, I'm just putting you to a little nap, you'll be awake in the next couple of hours," And with that, he pressed the syringe into the skin of my neck and released. I felt my head bubble endlessly, my eyes blurred and my body numb, slowly, darkness enveloped me. ** My eyes suddenly snapped open as I heard a loud bang on the door, my entire body ached badly. The loud knock came again on the door and I quickly sat up in an attempt to run to the door, only for the duvet to fall off my body and holy crap! I was naked. What the hell? How is that even possible? Suddenly, I felt a slight movement beside me and turning around, a loud scream almost fled my mouth. There was a man laying beside me, totally naked and seemed to be deep asleep, unbothered. What the hell is happening? He stirred again, turning fully around and my eyes fell on his face. It was familiar. Suddenly, like a crazy lightning, flashes from the early hours of the day came clashing through my head. This strange man came to my house with a dress from Malik. Then he grabbed me and then... The syringe! No! What has he done to me? Just as I raised my hand to tap him awake, the door suddenly bursted open and a bunch of guards trooped in. "It's two hours past the ceremony time, Alpha Malik was scared something might have happened to you." One of the guards blurted. He suddenly paused on his track, dragging his gaze towards the naked stranger laying beside me. "What is happening here?" He mumbled. "I don't know either, please you have to believe me." My voice quivered as I spoke. "I guess you were too deep into your treacherous act that you forgot your own mating ceremony." Another one of them chirped and my heart skipped a beat. They are beginning to believe this? No! Scared and extremely terrified, tears were beginning to well up in my eyes as I shivered uncontrollably. I couldn't hold back anymore, I held onto the sheets that I was using to shield my nakedness, soul shattering wail rolled out of my throat. "What's going on here?" I heard a male voice among the voices beginning to draw closer to me. The deep voice rang in my ears, a voice I could never misinterpret, it was him. Malik. I hastily looked up hoping to run into his arms for safety only to behold the biggest terror of my life. He was standing few feet away from me with the coldest look I have ever seen in his eyes, Chloe stood beside him, panic written all over her face. I could hear loud pronounced footsteps approaching too, just a blink of my eyes and I was suddenly surrounded by the entire pack members. "What's going on?"Eva's POV. It had been two weeks.Two whole weeks since Aragorn pulled a threat that’s refused to let me sleep through the night. Two weeks of smiling and pretending, of waking up every day beside Nicklaus and pretending everything was normal, pretending I was normal.But I wasn’t.I hadn’t been the same since that day.Not because Aragorn’s words were the most terrifying I’d ever heard, but because he'd said them so calmly. I hadn’t told Nicklaus.Because I didn’t want to ruin what we had. Not when things were finally calm, not when for the first time in what felt like forever, there was peace in our home.But inside me?A war raged.I stood beneath the shower, watching the water wash down my body, trying to will the anxiety away. I let the warmth soak into my skin, running down my back and over my shoulders. My fingers pressed into my temples as I breathed in slowly… and exhaled even slower.You’re being paranoid, Eva, I told myself for the hundredth time.But I wasn’t. I knew I w
Eva's POV. I remained seated on the couch, outside the king's chamber, trying to calm the riot of thoughts that had taken over my head. My fingers kept fidgeting with the edge of my dress. I’d adjusted my position on the bench maybe ten times now, craning my neck toward the door each time I thought I heard movement.Still no sign of Nicklaus.I leaned my head back against the armrest again, staring up at the painted ceiling beams, and sighed deeply. I suddenly heard the sound of slow footsteps heading in my direction.I sat up quickly, smoothing my gown and fixing my posture as I looked toward the corridor, my heart fluttering with excitement that he's finally out and we can leave already. As soon as I turned around, my smile died as my gaze landed on the tall figure of Aragorn, Nicklaus’s last remaining brother."Well, well," he said, the corner of his lips lifting in amusement. "I see the lovely Luna isn’t quite used to being apart from her husband."I blinked at him, caught off
Eva's POV.I stood beside Nicklaus as we escorted Renna to her waiting carriage. “I can’t thank you enough,” I said, flashing her a warm smile. “For everything.”Nicklaus nodded beside me. “You’ve done more for us than we could’ve asked. I owe you one.”Renna smiled and gave him a wink. “You both don’t owe me anything. But if you insist… throw in some wildflowers the next time I visit.”We all laughed, and then she climbed the small steps into the carriage. She settled into the seat, but before the driver could call for the horses, she turned her head toward me again and made a small gesture with her finger. I stepped closer, bending slightly so she could whisper into my ear.“I don’t mean to be nosey…” she said softly, with that knowing glint in her eyes, “but I heard moans.”My cheeks flushed a deep red. I could barely lift my eyes to meet hers, but I nodded sheepishly and whispered back, “We’ve… done it.”Renna’s smile widened and without hesitation, she pulled me into a warm hug.
Eva's POV."Please Nicklaus... Take me now and here..." I was losing control over myself; I couldn't believe the words leaving my mouth. I was glad that it was so early in the morning and the house workers haven't arrived yet.He lowered his full length down, pausing gently as the smooth head of his dick rubbed against my clit, then he pushed up and rubbed the rest of his long, hard shaft against it. I was going crazy in ecstasy, I badly wanted him inside me.He slid his cock down again, the head going lower, exploring my lips for my soft, wet opening. It pushed gently and penetrated slightly. "There!" I whisper in his ear, my arm hooked around his neck in fear that he will slip away. It nudged further inside me, the head now almost entirely in, finding me wet and ready to take him.I pulled myself further up wrapping my arm more tightly round his neck, his hands reached under to grab my ass and lifted me. He held me in place for a second, our heads pressed together and our eyes lo
Eva's POV.My eyes stuttered open, the morning sun gently hitting my eyes through the window. Trying to move my body, it felt like I was stuck in a place, not until I heard his deep breath and I realized it was Nicklaus. I was locked in his arms. I couldn't hold back the warm smile that broke out on my face as I stared at his sleepy face, he looked so innocent. I couldn't believe we finally had our first night together, and it was absolutely amazing; Nicklaus looked so fulfilled, I was too. Finally, everything is over, Alonzo and his wife has been dealt with, now we can have a peaceful marriage; I'm really looking forward to that. Gently, I untangled his arms around me and quietly climbed down the bed, heading straight to the kitchen. I needed a quick coffee to fix my energy after everything that happened last night; that beast literally wore me out. A wide smile appeared on my face as memories of last night flashed through my head. I cringed in embarrassment remembering how l
Eva's POV.A short gasp escaped my lips as Nicklaus suddenly lifted me up and scooped me into his arms. "Nicklaus, really?" I couldn't hold back my laughter. "You don't know what you do to me, Eva." He growled against my ear, hastening his steps towards the bed.He gently dropped me on the bed and rested my head on the pillow, then climbed on, laying in between my legs. Slowly he captured my lips in a deep kiss."Are you okay?" He asked softly as he broke the kiss and stared into my eyes. "Yeah" I muttered under my breath.Though I was super delighted to be finally consumatin our marriage, somehow I was a bit scared too, it's my first time and I couldn't help but wonder how it's gonna turn out to be."I will be extremely gentle," he replied as though he could hear my thought.He placed his hands on both sides of my head and kissed me gently.Shivers ran through my body as I felt his hand reach out for my boobs and cupped it softly, giving it a gentle squeeze. Then he slowly bent