POV: GiannaEveryone was silent. All eyes were on us. Then I hear it.“Awe baby are you ok?” Octavia’s voice screech.My eyes scrunched in dissatisfaction.I released Rasheed and he stands up bowing to me slightly. I’m still embarrassed so I bow back and walk toward my parents.“Sweetheart, I am so proud of you. You are going to be a great leader. You showed everyone that you are loyal to the crown, and you will protect it. I’m so proud of you” Dad says.I nod and tell them I am going to walk around and mingle with some of the other Alpha’s.I see Trigger talking to a few younger Alpha’s and I walk towards them, hoping to squeeze my way into the conversation, but before I can reach them, I hear some stupid Alpha talking.“Did you see how she caught him, I bet he was embarrassed that he not only fell, but also a woman caught him.” An Alpha says.A growl escapes my lips.“Embarrassing? Is that so? How is it embarrassing when the new King is taking on all the voices in his head? Tell me
POV: GiannaTomorrow I am bringing my baby boy home. My sweet Onyx.I am currently in his nursery folding a ton of clothes, I made sure to wash all his clothes, so they won’t irritate his skin.I am stacking diapers, when in walks Icing and Nova.“What are you doing?” Icing asks.“I’m getting the nursery ready for your nephew. Would you like to help?”“Sure!” she exclaims.We are almost done and in walks my dad and the girls run out snickering. He goes to touch one of Onyx’s outfits and I growl.“Sorry dad, I didn’t mean to.”“You sounded just like your mother when she was pregnant with Aaron. It’s called nesting sweetheart; she was so protective of his room. She wouldn’t even let me in there for a while. It was worse with you, her little princess.” He says with a chuckle.“I wish things were different, but things happen for a reason. I only hope when I meet my mate, he will be willing to accept Onyx, if not I will have to reject him.”I sigh feeling dejected. I give him a sad smile a
POV: GiannaIt’s been a few weeks since Onyx has been home, and I am so happy.My parents have left for their trip and left me with the Alpha duties. They should be home soon. It’s been almost a week since they left. It is also closer to the Red Moon party we are hosting this year. Mom didn’t tell me how crazy it will be planning it with a newborn, but I will get through this. It just so happens that the Red Moon party is the day before my birthday, so I have a ton of planning to finish.Onyx is currently napping, I just put him down and I look like a mess. I get a mind link from Aaron saying the King has arrived.I completely forgot he was coming over for baking lessons and to go over some ideas with each other.“Aaron, can you stall him for a few minutes. I need to change I have spit up all over me and I look a mess.”I hear him chuckle and then he agrees. That gives me five minutes.I rush upstairs and take my lounge clothes off. I grab a pair of black jeans and a black T-shirt I f
POV: GiannaThe Red Moon party is tomorrow, and I feel like I have so much to do still.Mom and dad won’t be here until late tonight which means I must greet some guest coming in tonight. Also, the day after the Red Moon party is officially my birthday, dad has invited all the Alpha’s to come for my official Alpha ceremony. Did I forget to mention that I am also planning that with NO HELP. Goddess take the wheel.I am making sure all the guest rooms are ready for their arrivals and there will be enough food for dinner tonight, when Sierra mind links me.“Hey Gia, we have a problem” she says.“Ok meet me in my office” I link back.I head to my office to see what the newest issue is. I hear Onyx crying and I head over to get him. Sierra and Storm are waiting for me by my door.“Ladies, come on in.” I say.I walk in and sit behind my desk. Onyx drifts off back to sleep and I place him in his bassinet.“So, what is the problem?”“Well…. The issue is with the King” Sierra states nervously.
POV: GiannaThankfully mom and dad arrived shortly after the King did and they took over the welcoming. It’s almost time for dinner so I race upstairs to my room to get ready. I go flying into my room only to see the King in nothing but a towel. I stare at him unable to control my body. His lean, but muscular caramel complexion is so tantalizing. I follow the water droplets down his six pack and a little further down to his V shape. I hear someone clearing their throat, and I look up.I see the biggest smile on the King’s face.“Did you forget you gave me your room, or did you just want to stare at me like a piece of meat, not that I mind though” he asks.“I am so sorry, I forgot I gave you my room in my rush. It won’t happen again. I hope you enjoy the Hennessy, maybe we can have a drink later.” My cheeks are beet red.“I’d like that very much; we can meet in the doorway after dinner.” He chuckles while pointing to the door that separates my room from Onyx’s room.After that utter em
POV: RasheedI’m getting ready in my room when the tantalizing smell of vanilla cupcakes hits me. It is so overpowering; I am unable to move or talk or even think straight. I know my mate is here. I am kind of bummed, to tell you the truth I was hoping it was Gianna that was my mate. I feel such a pull towards her, I just can’t understand why.I rush out the door to find my mate and I am met with Gianna holding a tray of vanilla cupcakes. She blushes at the sight of me, and it is then that I realize I only have on boxers. She quickly turns around blushing even harder.“Your majesty, I brought you some more cupcakes, I heard you were running low and decided to make you some more.” she bashfully says.I grab the cupcakes and tell her thank you. They smell so good, I can’t believe I mistaken them as my mate’s scent, how foolish.I head back into my room, and it seems as though the cupcake scent is not as strong. My brain is just all muddled.I put on my black and purple suit, fix my hair
POV: RasheedWe head to the dance floor along with all the newly mated couples. To be honest I was hoping that both my Beta, Gamma and I would all have mates by the end of the night. Alex already has a mate and Trigger well who knows if he even wants a mate. I shake off the thought while I have this beauty on my arm.The lighting sparkles off her skin making her appear as if she was glowing, almost Fae like. She is beautiful. I look down at her and smile. She is such a kind soul; Ican’t wait to see how great of an Alpha she will become.At Last, by Etta James comes blaring through the speakers. What a fantastic song Gianna picked as the first dance. It is very befitting.We bow to each other, and she places her hand into my hand and the other along my waist. I pull her in close wanting to savor this moment. We glide along the dance floor, and I have never danced with someone so well in my life. She is an impeccable dancer. The moment is short lived as her eyes glaze over as someone i
POV Rasheed:I can’t sleep at all; I keep smelling vanilla cupcakes and I honestly think I am losing my mind. I don’t know if it is from being at the bakery with Gianna or what, but the smell followed me back to my room.“Trig…. Trig, you awake?” I mind link Trigger.“Yeah man, I’m a little preoccupied with a she wolf at the moment, can it wait?” Trigger links back.“It can wait enjoy your evening” I say and close off the mind link.Man, what am I going to do, I have feelings for a she wolf who hasn’t even shifted. An annoying she wolf back home that I promised I would make my Queen Luna and, I can’t get the smell of them damn cupcakes Gianna makes out of my nose. I am straight up going through it right now. My head is so muddled, I need a drink and a dessert. I get out the bed and go to the bar to pour myself a drink.“Lucas please don’t leave me! Please stay open youreyes Lucas PLEASE.”I hear screaming and it sounds like Gianna, I rush into her room and find her thrashing on the b