Once the dinner was over, Paul and I said our goodbyes and retired to our room to rest at night. I left the bathroom after a quick shower, only to find Paul sitting on a reclining chair by the window, looking outside and probably engrossed in his thoughts. Over his knee-length shorts, he had just draped an open robe, perhaps the restricting nature of t-shirts was causing him discomfort due to the injury. His torso was fully exposed, revealing his toned abs and pecs bathed in the cool glow of the moonlight, and I found myself unable to even move or peel my eyes away from him while he was still lost in thought.My eyes then landed on his left shoulder, where a fresh bandage had been wrapped around his shoulder and chest. Without any warning, I found myself walking in his direction before I could decide what I was doing; by the time I had realised it, I was standing beside the armrest of the reclining chair and Paul had titled his head slightly to look at me in anticipation.I decided
Paul's hands came around my waist and slammed me on the bed as I squealed with surprise, before he hovered over me and removed my knickers while taking one of my nipples into his mouth. I was left gasping and moaning as he played my body like a musical instrument with his hands and mouth working magic on me. He had shown me how my own body was willing to obey his commands, and I was desperate to please him the same way. But before I could take him into my hands, I felt his erection pressing into my lower abdomen as he spoke, "Later, my Luna...for now, I must show you how an Alpha treats his lover."He placed my hands beside my head, and with his own hands pinning my wrists up, he entered me, leaving me with a sensation I had never anticipated.After making sure that I was alright and giving me a few minutes to adjust, he gently started rocking in and out of me, increasing the pace until we were a tangled mess of grunts, pants and moans. His muscular figure was covered with a thin l
The Crescent Pack got its name because it is situated in a valley of the same shape, surrounded by mountains covered in lush greenery. The doctor had prescribed a period of two weeks for Paul to rest, and he was forbidden from straining his body too much. There were a number of neighbouring woods for us to explore, and Paul and I were making good use of the time we were getting with each other. We often took hikes to nearby mountaintops, and it was absolutely lovely to witness the fog wrap up its blanket from the valley and prepare for the day as we watched the sunsets together. When we were home, I had decided to pick up and refine the skill of cooking, and Paul was very happy and vocal with the new dishes I made for us. Alpha Jack and Luna Lily used to host dinners for us almost weekly, and we became quite close in this duration. Because of his werewolf healing powers, his wound was filling up speedily, much to our delight. Within two weeks, he was cleared for training by the ph
Sensing that he was in a serious mood, I sat up straight in his lap, urging him to go on."Yes, what is it? I'm listening…" He looped his arms around my waist, fiddling with his thumb for a bit before he began to speak."Actually, I had a chat with Alpha Jack today. The situation with the rogues at the border has come under control to some extent, probably because those rogues are running low on ammunition." I suddenly felt a pang in my heart, the heart which was stuck in a dilemma! But the very next moment, I brought my thoughts under control, focusing every drop of my attention on Paul's words."So they will be able to manage without our help for now, and seeing that I have pretty much healed and that this injury has forced me to take a lot of time off, I think it is time we head home.""Oh…?"I was momentarily taken aback, not expecting this to be the news he was so serious about. However, Paul mistook my lack of enthusiasm for being upset, and immediately launched into an apolog
Paul's POV:On our way back home, we had been delayed by a few hours because of the sudden downpour that had impeded on- road visibility greatly. If I had been traveling by myself, it would not have had as much of an impact on my driving speed. Heck, if it had been just me, I would have ditched the option of going by road straightaway, and opted to cover the distance via the woods as my wolf! However, with Lexie by my side, it didn't seem like a hassle; rather, the hours we spent in the car gave me the chance to get to know her better, to observe her mannerisms and enjoy her company. And that's why, although we had planned to reach the Apollo pack around sunset, by the time I parked the SUV in front of the palace, it was closer to midnight. As soon as we entered the pack, Lexie had woken up from her short nap and on the rest of the way, she had been looking out of the window longingly, as if hoping to spot someone. When I asked her about it, she simply shook her head, claiming that i
Lexie's POV:I woke up with the persistent rays of sunlight stubbornly knocking on my eyelids, not willing to back off until I finally opened my eyes. As soon as I woke up, I sat up with a jerk, with the memory of having Andy asleep on my lap. It took a few moments for me to see that I was back in my room at the palace, which must mean that Andy had been put to sleep in his room as well. 'But how?'By the time my brain kicked into functional mode, I felt something pressing down on me and my eyes finally fell on the figure by my bedside. Paul was sleeping beside me, with one arm thrown across my torso. A blush crept up my face as I realised that we were back at the Apollo pack! If someone found out that Paul had spent the night in my room, the gossip would spread quickly; and once that happened, it wouldn't take long for this gossip to turn into multiple rumours! I rushed out of the room, panicking with the thought that someone might already have seen us, when I barged into someone.
Paul's POV: Even though I usually looked forward to the hour I would get to spend with Lexie for her training after leaving the pack headquarters in the afternoon, I had to excuse myself today. I informed her of the change in plan beforehand, and also asked Jayson to take charge of this session, saying that I had to leave for some personal work. After all, I don't want anyone to know exactly what I have been planning. I had to make everything perfect, because I did not want anything to go wrong at this party. I had chosen the perfect black taffeta silk gown for my future Luna, that was slightly shorter in the front and longer at the back with a beautiful bow detail at the waist. And as an accessory, I hadn't chosen anything trivial for her… instead, I had picked out the ring that would stand as a symbol of our love and commitment to one another. *** Lexie's POV: "Hm." I got a single word in reply from Jayson, and I decided to probe him further while getting into the stance fo
Paul's POV: I returned early from my appointment and headed straight towards the palace courtyards, thinking that I would supervise some of the training if they hadn't finished yet. And if they were done with the training, I would pick Jayson up and we could leave for the headquarters together. "And how long have you known him for?" This was Lexie's voice that I heard just as I turned the corner, watching her backing him against the wall with a relentless series of attacks. Scratching the shell of his ear absentmindedly as he skillfully dodged her attacks, Jayson answered, "About… my entire life?" Gathering that the conversation was about me, I somehow felt my feet coming to a stop without announcing my arrival, despite the nagging feeling at the back of my head warning me that I must not eavesdrop. However, I managed to calm down that voice of reason by claiming that I was just supervising the practice session. But the very next moment, my mind found the dilemma to be too tri
Author's POV:Five days had passed since Lexie had returned to the Apollo Pack, battered and bruised all over. And although the physical wounds were still raw, it was the silence she had locked herself into, that had carved the deepest pain into her soul. Her right hand was in a plaster cast, one leg braced tightly and strapped, and her steps were feeble at best. Even so, the doctors agreed she could be discharged from the infirmary, provided she got plenty of rest and stayed away from any stress or confrontation.But the world outside the white walls of the infirmary had not stopped for her to heal first. Lady Samantha stood on her left side, steady on her feet and supporting most of her weight, while a maid supported her from the right, arms gently wrapped around Lexie’s waist to help her down the infirmary steps. The path from the medical wing to the main mansion seemed far longer than she remembered. Her body felt like dead weight. Every step ached, and her head swam.But the
Lexie's POV:Lexie's POV:I didn’t know how long I had been asleep this time, but when my eyes fluttered open again, the light was softer. Probably because of the heavy curtains that had been pulled, except for a thin sliver in the corner, which allowed bright sunlight to sneak inside the room. Lady Samantha was sitting on the armchair beside me, holding a book towards that sunlight and thumbing through the pages, her silver-blonde hair tied in a loose bun. The moment I stirred awake, she looked up, her expression softening.“Lexie,” she whispered. “Are you feeling okay, dear?”I nodded slowly, feeling the weight of my body pressing me into the bed. Everything still ached. But something about her question felt a little off, even though I couldn’t place it. She noticed my hesitation and stood up. “Let me call the doctor, alright?”I nodded again. She offered a small smile before walking to the door and stepping outside.That’s when I noticed them, fresh wildflowers, tucked into a
Lexie's POV:The first thing I noticed was the smell of crisp detergent on the linens that had been worn down by the disinfectant.The chemical smell of antiseptic, and the faint fragrance of flowers… lavender, maybe?My head felt like it was packed with cotton, and when I tried to move, fire shot through my whole body at once. A slow groan of pain slipped past my lips before I could stop it.“Lexie?”The voice was familiar and hopeful, my name whispered with hesitation. I forced my eyes to open, and my gaze landed on the white ceiling above, illuminated by soft light. A few machines beeped in tandem, and just then, a small head with curly hair and wide, worried eyes leaned over me.“Lex…?”“Andy…” I croaked out, even though my throat felt like sandpaper.He beamed immediately, his eyes shining with relief. “You’re awake! You’re really awake!”I blinked again, trying to make sense of this room. I was in the infirmary. Apollo pack. I made it.“You scared us so bad,” Andy continued,
Lexie's POV:I opened my eyes, only to find that the world was still covered with the veil of darkness.The throbbing in my head was making it difficult to blink, but a gasp slipped out of my mouth as I became aware of my surroundings. My body screamed in protest as I managed to push myself up from the damp earth, groaning as the pain shooting through every limb, intensified. My palms stung from scratches, and my clothes were torn, soaked with sweat and something sticky, warm and dark– blood. There was no one around me.No bodies, no voices. Just the hum of night creatures and the rustling of leaves above.I was alone.It was probably midnight, or later. A few hours since we had been ambushed and… no, Lexie. Make sure of where you are first. Forcing myself to take a sharp breathe. The stars offered little comfort with their presence as I tried to find my bearings, but I didn’t dare turn back. I couldn’t go back where our car was supposed to be. The store, that clearing, the clif
Lexie's POV:“Jonas!”His name tore from my throat as I stumbled forward, blood still ringing in my ears.I knew it was him. Despite the years we spent apart, I was confident I would have known him. That tall, broad back like our dad's; the rigid and fast walk like he was constantly hiding something behind his mask. But he didn’t turn around, not even once. “Jonas!” I screamed again, louder this time. I didn't care if I sounded desperate, I needed him to respond.But still, there was nothing. No flinch. No pause. He was just gone.And suddenly, I wasn't so sure anymore. My brother would have heard my cries, he would never hurt me and my mate like this… that's not Jonas, it can't be, right?My little brother… the boy I used to carry on my back when he scraped his knee, the one I smuggled extra sweets to, under the dinner table… he couldn't be the one walking away from me right now. He couldn't be the man who had disappeared between the pines without so much as a backward glance i
Lexie's POV:It was finally time to leave our little bubble of paradise. Paul and I had spent every second of the past week wrapped up in each other, tangled in white sheets and sun kissed sand, laughing, teasing, dancing under moonlight. But now, this trip back home was supposed to be the quiet end to a perfect honeymoon, with my memories filled with yacht rides, ocean breeze and lazy afternoons.We had been driving for hours when we spotted a lonely convenience store in the middle of nowhere– the paint outside was chipping, the neon sign was turned on and flickering even in the evening. I raised my gaze, shielding my eyes with my hand. “One last pit stop?”Paul murmured, kissing my knuckles before pulling into the gravel lot. “Elrick’s Go_ds” was written in peeling red letters. One of the letters was missing, but the location was still quite charming. “Want me to go?” I asked, unbuckling my seatbelt.Paul leaned across to kiss my cheek. “I’ll pump the gas. You grab the snac
Lexie’s POVThe world outside our window was still dark, but a hint of morning clung to the edges of the horizon. Paul's breathing was still ragged, his forehead damp against mine. We were tangled in the sheets, our bodies slick with sweat and love. His heartbeat thumped against my chest, strong and steady, as if it had finally found its rhythm.He brushed a kiss to my temple, his hand caressing my back slowly, fingers splayed like he was trying to memorize every inch of me. “You okay?” he whispered, voice low and hoarse.“Mmm,” I hummed, too blissed out to form words. I curled into his warmth, nuzzling his neck, where his scent still lingered. “I’ve never been better.”His fingers were soft as they traced idle circles into my lower back, and even though his body was spent, I could feel the way he still wanted to stay connected.He shifted after a moment, gently pulling out with a wince and a groan. I whined at the emptiness. He laughed softly and kissed my nose.“Come here, love…”
Lexie’s POV:The moment he sat inside the car, I leaned over, hooking my right leg over his thigh and kisser him with all I had. Paul was stunned for a few moments before he responded, his lips moving against mine for a few moments before I pulled back, bringing my lips near his ears, just like he had been teasing me all night. “You like when they call me Mrs. Paul, right? Then I'll show you what it's like to be your wife, daddy…”It didn't take us more than five minutes to reach our mansion, and it wasn't a surprise to me, since I had been straddling his lap all the way back. There was excitement, anticipation and a little bit of fear in Paul's eyes as I closed the door behind me. “Hi, husband…” I grinned, pushing him onto the plush chair by the window, the moonlight casting silver trails over his skin.“Hey, wife,” he murmured back, voice already darkening with need.His eyes burned into mine as I straddled him, my knees on either side of his strong thighs. I could feel the he
Lexie's POV:The southern Alpha’s estate was everything I imagined: ornate but not ostentatious, steeped in age-old tradition with ivy-covered walls, torch-lit gardens, and the scent of orange blossoms lingering in the warm evening air. Gold-lined lanterns floated in the courtyard pool as we arrived, and the staff greeted us with bows deep enough to impress even royalty from the North. Alpha Rian and Luna Alina stood at the top of the marble steps, radiating the composed elegance of true leadership. “Alpha Paul, Luna Lexie! Thank you for honouring us with your presence.”I gave a respectful nod, while Paul offered a grin that was both polite and perfectly confident. “We’re grateful for the invitation. It's been a beautiful week here.”Luna Alina gave me a knowing smile, eyes crinkling. “You both look like the holiday has been treating you very well.”Paul’s fingers brushed lightly against the small of my back. “Couldn’t be better!”He replied, and I bit back a smile. We were esco