CHAPTER 80: REFLECTING ON THE MOMENT. MAXINE’S POV:I was sitting on my patio, sipping a glass of wine when Crystal and Venus drove in. She packed the Range Rover Sport in the garage and they both stepped down, carrying loads of shopping bags.I smiled at them broadly. I was happy they were getting along. “Hey,” I said as they approached.My eyes widened when they both came and gave me a kiss on both cheeks at the same time. This was new.“Hope you had a good time?” I asked, glancing from one beautiful face to the other.Venus nodded cutely.“We did, thanks to your blackcard,” Crystal responded gleefully.I chuckled, stood and hugged them both.I’d always believed that the Moon Goddess had destined someone exceptional for me. Growing up as the heir to the Bloodclaw Pack, I was raised on tradition, honor, and the belief that one day, a royal she-wolf would stand by my side. My father, Alpha Dorian, used to tell me, “Royal blood recognizes royal spirit.” And I believed him.You see,
CHAPTER 79: THE BIRTHDAY PLANNING VENUS:I think my heart actually stopped for a full second after I heard Maxine declare that he'll mark me on my birthday and make me his Luna.It's so funny how life can change within a short period. Two months ago, I had arrived here as a slave, half dead, as a surrogate for the ruthless Alpha. And now I was about to be crowned the Luna of one of the largest packs in North America.I stood on my toes and kissed Maxine on his lips. This was the first time I initiated a kiss. “You're getting bolder,” He smirked and kissed me passionately, pulling me closer to himself. I didn't resist. I just leaned forward and rested my head on his shoulder, inhaling his manly scent which instantly turned me on.He ran his hand up and down my back while the other hand squeezed my ass gently. I was getting wet down there and a soft moan escaped my lips before I could stop it. He cupped my face with his hands and kissed me again."I will make Crystal help out with
CHAPTER 78: I WANT TO HAVE YOUR PUPVENUS:Hearing Maxine’s words, my body flushed. Sometimes I pinched myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. This was the same Maxine who had called me a slave every chance he got, tried to choke me to death several times, humiliated me by making me serve his girlfriend and sending me out of his mansion. Now he acts like his life revolves around me.This is proof that no condition is permanent.“I’m not going to force you to have sex with me. We’ll only make love when you're willing,” he added quickly, misreading the silence in my eyes. “I’ll court you if I have to. I’ll sleep on the floor for a hundred nights if that’s what you need. But I want this to be clear. The child we create will inherit the throne of two bloodlines—mine and yours. This isn’t just love, Venus. It’s legacy.”A shiver went down my spine. The room suddenly felt too warm. My palms tingled. I just didn't know what to say to him yet He took a cautious step forward. “I won’t force y
CHAPTER 77: I WANT TO SEEK REVENGE FOR MY PARENTS VENUS:Maxine didn't take his eyes off me while my mind was in a complete turmoil. I asked Elspeth a few more questions but she had no more information for me.“Thanks for your help, ma'am,” I said as I rose to my feet. I was already exhausted, going from one city to another. And the discovery of my past was exhausting enough. Maxine rose to his feet too and held my hand in his gently. He has been doing that a lot these days. I believe it was his own way of letting me know he will always be by my side.“You're okay?” he asked as he glanced at me.“Not really. But I can handle it,” I responded quietly.Elspeth took a long look at me. “I wish you a good future, child. Don't worry, you have a special destiny and no one can stop it.” I forced a smile. “Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help.”She turned to Maxine. “Are you her mate?”He nodded. “Yes I am.”“Do your best to make her happy. I heard about the death of her adoptiv
CHAPTER 76: THE LAST OF THE BLOODLINEVENUS:I took the photo from Elspeth and took a long look at it. It was a picture of a chubby child with cute brown eyes.There was no smile on the baby's face as she stared at the camera and it looked as though she knew she was about to face the cruel world without her beloved parents.Maxine took the picture from me and also looked at it. “This was certainly you, Venus,” Maxine remarked without hesitation. “You held on to the officer's shirt stubbornly and didn't even bother to smile at the camera.”I chuckled. I knew Maxine was trying to ease the tension on my shoulders.Elspeth shuffled around in her slippers, gathering a few things that had something to do with me. “You said… I had a mark,” I reminded her softly, trying to prompt her memory.She nodded slowly, then sat across from me and leaned forward. “Yes. A crescent-shaped mark, like a half-moon… right here.” She motioned to my shoulder. “That mark is not just any birthmark, my dear. It’
CHAPTER 75: THE FIELD OF ASHESVENUS:I could barely keep my hands from trembling as Maxine helped me out of the black SUV. We were finally in New York—standing in front of the building that had once been my home, the one place that might hold the key to everything I never knew about myself.“”Welcome to St. Hilary's Home for Infants and Children,” Maxine read aloud from the faded brass plate nailed above the doorway.The building looked smaller than I imagined, with peeling white paint and a wooden porch that creaked under our feet. It felt more like an echo of the past than a beacon of answers. I took a deep breath, trying to steady the weight in my chest.Maxine pushed the door open and stepped in first. “Hello?” he called, his deep voice commanding and smooth.An older woman appeared from a side hallway. Her eyes were guarded, like she’d seen too many stories, too many lost children.“Good morning,” Maxine greeted her politely. “We’re looking for information on a girl who was adop