Adrian’s POVLast night, I prayed to the moon goddess to shower us with her mercy. I asked her fervently to remove the cup of violence from our pack, to make my father cohere to the ancient laws. I clung to the fulfillment of my plea up to the point when my father started to deliver his speech. But alas, the deity did not confer on my wishes. And now, I found myself in a situation no father or son would want for themselves. What a way to celebrate my birthday! An hour after the formal challenge was accepted, we found ourselves standing in the sacred land of our ancestors. We called this the “Lycan Hills”, a flat-floored valley where our Lycan ancestors used to settle their disagreements through blood. As time passed, this had become the venue for those who wanted to challenge their current alpha for their position within the alps of the eastern region. The people of Moon Valley gathered to witness this fight to our deaths. Yes, I knew that this fight would not be over unless one of
Aria’s POVThey say it is better to be late than never. And I had found that to be true tonight. You may have found it weird, but I never liked the sunset. Some may have been fascinated with the brilliant purples, blues, oranges, and pink blending in a canvass-like sky. But more than the aesthetics, I hated sunsets for the message they brought. For me, sunset signified endings, a reminder that everything would come to pass. I rushed to the place where the Lycan Hills was situated, almost tripping over the rocks on the ground. I had to reach the place before it was too late. I knew that a formal challenge for the alpha position would always result in death. It only mattered who would it be. “Hurry, Aria! Adrian needs you!” The voice of my wolf communicating inside my head was not helping me ease my worry. The cold breeze of twilight put a sting on my skin. But more than the cold I felt outside, I was more disturbed by the coldness I harbored inside. Why did I wait this long before
Cassie’s POVThis day brought a whole new meaning to the word plot twist. Earlier today, I woke up enthusiastically. Today was Adrian’s twenty-first birthday and the day the alpha role would be awarded to him. Finally, my Adrian would become the official leader of this pack. And soon, she would look for a suitable Luna. Who would be a great choice other than myself? I immediately went to the shower to wash. As I took off my clothes, I saw a couple of lovebites on my breast. I frowned remembering how I got those. That perverted alpha sure knows how to leave a mark. And it utterly disgusts me!I turned the shower knob and let the warm water flow throughout my body. I soaked under the water longer than expected as I wanted it to wash every single fluid that Alpha Vladimir left in me. Ever since that incident in Castle Creek occurred, the alpha of Moon Valley couldn’t seem to get over me. As a result, he would send me to the same place each night to warm his bed. At first, I felt that
Adrian’s POV"I call to order the official council meeting of Moon Valley Empire."Everyone was alerted. The assembly had officially started with my opening remarks, and every single soul inside the council room paid attention to me. "A timely letter of notice was received by all the members of the council and is to be filed with the minutes of this meeting. Lane, do we have a quorum?" I asked my secretary. She motioned toward me and handed me a folder containing the details about today's agenda. I observed that everyone already had theirs before I even arrived here. As I read through the details of what was inside, my secretary was reciting the names of the council members aloud.Funny that despite facilitating council meetings like this a hundred times, my stomach had an extra dose of butterflies in it today. I think it has something to do with the person who was sitting at the other end of the table. Yes, it was none other than Aria Williams.It had been a week since my momentou
Cassie’s POV“Is it true? Did Aria refuse to marry Adrian?”Simon wrapped his hands around my waist and put me back to bed. He was the one who removed his pants but left the underwear on. I could see the huge bulge from that part of his lower body but its size didn’t impress me. But this fool didn’t have to know my disappointment. So, I parted my mouth and held a gasp as if I was really enjoying the view. How pathetic of me! “Do you like what you’re seeing?” he asked boastfully. I bit my lower lip and smiled seductively. I saw lust ignited in his eyes. Damn fool! Little did he know that I am only using him to spy on Adrian. Some said that a woman’s body was holding a different kind of power that can control even the most skilled warrior and alpha on the face of the earth. And I am glad to be one of those women who used their bodies to get what they want. Yes, I am using my own in exchange for the information I could get from Simon Lopez.Simon found my divine slit and he didn't thin
Adrian’s POVWhat could be a better way to forget the matters of the heart than burying yourself in mountains of paperwork?This had been my routine for the last few days after witnessing what could have been the best day of my life. In a normal circumstance, I might have been in bed, lying next to Aria and probably excited about our official inauguration and of course, our wedding. However, the goddess of the moon had other plans. Instead, I am stuck here in my office disconnecting myself from the world while trying to figure out how I could get the hell out of the situation I am in. On how I would be able to accept that Aria Williams, the woman of my dreams, didn’t want to marry me. The torment I was seeing on my wolf was not helping as well. I saw his world fall apart. My wolf always sees the silver lining in every situation. Between the two of us, he was the one seeing the glass half full. But now, he was the one truly affected by the circumstance. I feel sorry that I am unable
Aria’s POVFinally, the day I had waited for had arrived.I couldn't help but look at myself in the mirror a thousand times. On my bed lay a couple of my wardrobes and some accessories. These are the ones I had tried earlier until I came up with what I am wearing now.To be completely honest, this was just an ordinary day. Well, except that this was the moment my daughter Aurora will arrive here in Moon Valley and make it her new home. After ensuring that I am looking my very best, I immediately went down the stairs and sat on the couch located in the living room. I am not used to living in the packhouse but this is a must. If I were to choose, I have no problem with living with my mom again or perhaps even living in a small cabin house. But this was something that the council insisted on me doing. In the end, I didn’t have a choice but to agree. They have given me so much already when they supported me in turning down Adrian’s marriage proposal. I could hear my heart banging from m
Adrian’s POV“Ahh…Ahh..”I kept on thrusting in and out of Cassie’s core. I was feeling so hot that night and I really wanted to release everything inside of me. It's my stress reliever. On nights like this, I knew I wouldn't sleep."Fuck, I'm coming," I said to her. And then, I pulled it out and held the back of her head. "Open your mouth," I commanded her and she did. I let everything out in her mouth, and after that, I sat beside her. I took the keys to the handcuffs and released her."Ahhh," she gasped. I snuggled her from behind. Cassie turned around and kissed my lips."What's bothering you, Adrian? You're too rough tonight,” she told me. I closed my eyes. Suddenly the scene from earlier came into view. I suddenly opened my eyes. The image of Aria smiling happily with her daughter and partner was killing me from the inside. "Is this about Aria?" she asked me. I looked her straight in the eyes and wondered to myself how she was able to ask me this without flinching. "I do