Elodie’s P.O.VThe clouds darkened, thunder rumbling through the sky while I stood rooted to the same spot frozen. The rain first started like a gentle patter but in the next minute, the rain enveloped me totally, soaking my clothes as my hair clung to my face. I was too numb to speak. Too shocked to even wrap my head around what had happened. I could barely move my legs but I mustered the courage and dragged my feet towards the railings, staring down at Darius's lifeless body. His blood that soaked the metal spikes was being washed away by the rain that fell heavily. I should be relieved that he was dead…But the more I stared at his lifeless body, the more dread settled at the pit of my stomach and I saw myself on the metal spikes. My breath came in ragged gasps as I gripped the railings and that was when the images of Ezra spurting out blood flashed through my mind. My shoulders sagged and the more I gripped the railings, the more different emotions crashed over me. I crumbled
Epilogue **After One Year** The setting sun cast a golden glow over the ethereal surroundings as the sound of waves crashing in the distance echoed through my ears. My heart pounded against my chest in anxiety despite the excitement that bubbled deep within me. The air hung heavy with anticipation and on exchanging fleeting glances with the triplets who keep taking pictures of me with their cameras, I shot a wink at them. Silas gesticulated before he mouthed. “Daddy, don't overdo the smile. Smile, like this” I did just as he had said while the guests laughed at the silent conversation between Silas and me. I gave Silas a thumbs-up while Silver gave a gentle applause that was almost inaudible. Sage on the other hand sat next to Aunt Nadia, Leah, and Axel who carried both Elysia and Daisy in his arms while Sage made funny faces to them. Staring at the scene before me, I fiddled with my fingers in anticipation, carefully waiting for my bride. “She is here” Someone murmu
Chapter One Elodie’s P.O.VA scream tore from my lips piercing through the graveyard, tears cascading down my cheeks as I sank to my knees, clutching the dead rose. Raindrops began to fall, mingling with the tears while soaking my clothes that clung to my skin perfectly. Lightning flashed intermittently, casting brief, stark shadows and my lips wobbled, muttering. “Zack…..my son”It has been two years since I lost my first child and still, I never moved on from his death. In a marriage that was filled with nothing but turmoil and ill-treatment, Zack was the only thing that made sense.In a silent plea, I stared up at the sky. “Moon goddess, please wake him up. Please…..” I muttered in a choked whisper. Slowly as the rain tapered off, it soon hit me that I was the only one in the graveyard. Today was his death anniversary yet no one visited him. Not even his grandparents who victimized the urgent need for an heir and most importantly, not even Darius, my husband honored his anniver
Chapter TwoElodieMy heart shattered into innumerable irreparable pieces as Susan strutted off, her hips swaying by her side. The air thickened with tension and when I raised my head, the guests fixated on me, their gazes heavy with a mixture of disgust and contempt.They all hated me. They all despised me because I ended up being the one becoming the Luna and the fact they believed the narrative of me being the one trapping him with the pregnancy shattered my heart into pieces. They totally had no idea about what happened so how could they stare at me with so much disdain?Darius saved me on the night of a party when I was almost sexually assaulted by a drunkard. That was when I fell in love with him.One thing led to another and we had a one-night stand which led to my pregnancy. My father being an influential member and the head of the council wouldn’t allow me to conceive out of wedlock neither would Darius’s late grandfather.Then, Darius pleaded with me to abort the pregnanc
Chapter Three Elodie's P.O.V It was now evident that not only was the moon goddess against me but the whole universe. In the span of a week, I was divorced and thrown out of the pack house and to worsen it, my father passed away in a coma. Everything fell apart for me! My brothers coveted everything that my father had, leaving me with nothing! This was just too much for me and I didn’t deserve half of the pain that I received. I lost everything. My marriage, my position, my inheritance, and most importantly my father. Wiping off my tears with the back of my hands, Doctor Patel flashed me a faint smile as he sat before me. “Elodie, I am sorry for your loss….” I hung my head low in despair and the tears that I had been trying so hard to hide cascaded down my cheeks like a free fall. “You said that he was going to get better, Dr Patel” My voice was barely above a whisper as I clutched my chest. Doctor Patel leaned forward with his forearms on the table. “Believe me Elodie, h
Chapter Four Darius’s P.O.VAfter Eight Years Exchanging pleasantries with the other Alphas, a bright smile formed on my face as Alpha Damian complimented me. “Very soon, your daughter Amelia will become the top gymnast in the country. Not only is she smart for her age but she is so talented”A smile that depicted my pride crossed my face and I clinked glasses with him. “She takes after me and that is why she is so smart. I was really proud when she came home with a gold medal. She is just seven, yet she makes me so proud”Amelia, my beloved daughter. She was the evidence of the love that I shared with my mate, Susan. Amelia was the child that I had always wanted— Smart, competent, and talented.Alpha Liam, the Alpha of the Blood Moon pack snapped me out of my reverie as he fixed his gaze on me. “The auction would be starting in the next twenty minutes. I hope that you are prepared, Alpha Darius”Forcing out a smile, I moved closer to him, placing a hand on his shoulder while star
Elodie’s P.O.VMy upper lips curled into a smug smile and while some stared at me in shock, others gaped at me in awe but most importantly, they kept staring at Marcel whom everyone thought was dead. I heard Susan gasp from where she sat and honestly, I didn't care because this was the beginning of their misery. I was just getting started. As soon as the auctioneer ruled the land in my name, I stood up, perching my sunglasses while Marcel rose and when he stood up, gasps and murmurs echoed through the entire place.Despite their shock, no one dared to say anything to him nor did they even attempt to lock eyes with him because, in the end, he was the Rogue King, the same person who had terrorized Darius’s pack. Turning to look at Marcel, the frown on his face vanished, replaced by a bright smile as he tucked the strand of hair that fell on my face behind my ear. Marcel said. “You did well, Elodie. I am proud of you”Amidst the palpable tension in the hall, their whispers and murmur
Marcel’s P.O.VThe glint of uncertainty and fear that was in his eyes, flashed through my head and most importantly, all the negative things that were being spoken about him. I was snapped out of my reverie when Elodie leaned over, her eyes brightening as she grinned. “Marcel, be honest with me. Do you think that I did well?”As a smile crossed my face, I nodded. “You did exceedingly well. What we need to do now is focus on the next course of action”“I hope that you are ready,”She bobbed her head and when she turned her eyes away from me, this emptiness surged inside of me. Being around Elodie did things that I never understood and around her, I felt things that I had never experienced.What was that feeling and most importantly, why would my wolf always react excitedly whenever he was around her? To Elodie, we were just business partners who had just one goal and the goal was to bring Darius down. However, would I be able to keep up with the business partner's act around her beca