A New Beginning Lexie's POV: Dawn was just breaking when we approached the Alpha’s mansion, the sky was painted in soft hues of gold and rose, looking like the last masterpiece of the artist who decided to retire just after painting this soul touching landscape in the sky. I leaned into Paul’s side, my hand curled tightly around his arm, feeling his strength and warmth seep into me. His presence always made me feel that he was the answer to all my prayers, he was the home I always wished for, the reward of all my patience. I wanted to close my eyes and enjoy this bliss from the core of my heart, but I wasn't ready to let my eyes off the scenery, yet. The towering gates loomed ahead, adorned with the royal crest of the Apollo pack—a golden sun entwined with a silver wolf. They swung open slowly, and my breath caught. Beyond them, a grand procession waited. It was something beyond my imagination and expectations both. The entire court had gathered. Nobles in flowing silks,
Lexie's POV:The night stretched on after the pool ritual, but the air was silent, thick and heavy, completely filled with unease. Even though the court tried to continue with their celebration, a quiet tension hung over us all. As not only me and Paul were completely silent, without any single chance of speaking any time sooner. No one else also dared to voice what they had witnessed in the water. The Elders exchanged whispered words, their faces were showing the tight lines filled with concern.Paul kept me close to him, his arm never straying far from my waist, as if the very act of holding me could shield me from whatever the pool had shown. His gaze remained sharp, scanning the guests around us, but I could feel the unease in his muscles, his every movement taut with a kind of unspoken worry.He was worried, he was better at hiding that up, unlike everyone else , who weren't brave enough to hide that fear, nor were they able to speak about it, as none of our guts were giving us
Lexie's POV:After the ritual by the ancient pool, the air still felt heavy, thick with the whispers of the elders and the silent tension that had swept over the pack. My mind was still occupied with the dark reflection I had seen in the water, and my heart felt a strange sense of foreboding. The words of the old woman who had warned me echoed in my thoughts, mingling with the unshakable feeling that something was about to change, something beyond our control.As I stood by Paul, trying to steady my breath, a soft rustling came from behind us, and I turned to see Lady Samantha approaching. The Luna’s presence, as graceful and grounded as ever, seemed to push the tension in the air back, her warmth easing the anxiety that I couldn’t quite shake.Lady Samantha’s gaze softened as she neared me, and without a word, she pulled me into a gentle embrace, her arms warm and comforting. I sank into the hug, grateful for the older woman’s steadying presence.“You’ve done well, Lexie,” Lady Sama
The sea stretched endlessly before Lexie, like a beautiful mirror, reflecting the early morning sun. But she sat curled up on the cushioned lounge chair of the balcony, her thin silk robe draping loosely over her shoulders. Her bare legs were tucked up against her chest, with her chin resting on top. This was Lexie's first time being anywhere near the sea, and she was watching the waves roll in and out, hypnotic and endless. But her mind was somewhere far away… tangled in thoughts she hadn't dared to say iur loud.Paul watched her from the doorway.Something inside his heart twisted painfully. They were supposed to be enjoying their honeymoon right now, but here she sat, small and silent against the backdrop of a world that should have been perfect but wasn't. That owed her kindness but ended up hurting her again and again. He moved toward her slowly, barefoot on the warm wood, until he was right behind her. Without a word, he knelt behind the chair, sliding his arms around
The faint fragrance of the ocean was drifting through the open balcony doors, but Lexie was lost in the scent of her mate, weaving around her like a cocoon. Lexie lay sprawled across the bed, her body sore, her skin flushed against the cool silk sheets. It was a sweet pain to have, and she couldn't help but crave more of it. Paul hovered over her, brushing sweaty strands of hair from her face, his thumb tenderly tracing her swollen lips."You’re a mess, sweetheart…”He said, his voice full of fondness and affection.Lexie smiled lazily.“Mm…? Your fault."His chest shook with a laugh, and he bent to kiss her forehead. "Come on. Let’s get you cleaned up before you pass out on me."Before she could protest, Paul scooped her up again, making her squeal and cling to his neck. Her thighs tightened around his waist out if habit, brushing against his still semi-hard length and making him groan under his breath."Behave…” He warned her playfully, nipping at her jaw.Lexie giggled, burying
Lexie woke slowly, like rising her consciousness was slowly rising through sweetness and warmth, like honey. Her body ached in places she hadn’t known could ache. Deep, pulsing soreness between her thighs, a delicious heaviness in her limbs—but it wasn’t unpleasant. It was a constant, thrumming reminder of Paul. A soft sigh slipped from her lips as she shifted beneath the covers, bare skin brushing lagainst the cool sheets. She was sensitive all over, to the point that even faintest movement had her core clenching weakly in memory.Then she realized there was a heavy, solid warmth wrapped around her.One of Paul’s arms was banded tightly around her waist, holding her flush against his chest, his legs tangled with hers possessively. His breath ghosted her ear in slow, steady puffs.Lexie smiled shyly into the pillow.Carefully, she turned in his embrace, moving just enough to see him.Paul was still asleep. His jaw was slack, his face peaceful, but as she brushed the back of her
Lexie's POV:I couldn't believe it had already been three days.Three days locked away in our suite, with only each other, tangled between sheets and kisses, soft laughter and rough, hungry touches. We hadn't even seen the beach until today.Now, standing on the private shoreline, I finally took it in—the stunning stretch of sand, the ocean stretching endlessly under the late afternoon sun, its surface glittering like spilled diamonds.I sighed, letting the warm breeze kiss my skin, lifting strands of my loose hair. The salty air filled my lungs, the heat soaking into my bare torso where my bikini barely covered me, and for the first time in days, I felt almost... grounded.Almost.My moment shattered with a sharp gasp as something cold splattered across my stomach.I looked up, startled, and there he was.Paul stood over me, grinning like the devil himself, wet from head to toe. Droplets clung to his messy hair and ran down the hard lines of his body, each muscle taut under the sun.
Paul’s POV:I didn’t know how long I had been awake, just lying there, staring at her.Lexie slept peacefully beside me, her body tangled in the thin sheets, one bare leg thrown carelessly over the bed. The soft morning light poured through the balcony windows, washing her in gold. She looked like a dream I was scared to wake up from.My chest ached with how much I loved her. It was too much sometimes… too deep to even put into words.Her silk camisole had slipped low in the night, barely clinging to her curves. One soft breast had spilled free, rising and falling with each slow breath. God, she was beautiful. Ethereal. Mine.A pang of hunger twisted in my gut… for everything she was, everything she gave me without even trying.I reached out, unable to help myself, brushing a strand of hair from her face. She sighed softly, nuzzling into my hand, and my heart fucking stuttered."My girl," I whispered, my voice rough with sleep and emotion. "My beautiful girl."I thought about e
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