IRENE EPILOGUE Seven Months later โLucian.โ I hadn't meant to shout, but when the first contraction hit me at dawn, slicing through my lower back with a sharp ache, I had to shout. Although, the pain stole my breath from my lungs until I fought it and screamed my husband's name. โLucian! Oh goodness!โ I cradled my belly, a tight pain came again, more intense this time. My hand instinctively grabbed the edge of the bed, damp with sweat. I looked up to see that Lucian had barged in. His eyes were wide and alert when he saw that the bed was wet. This was the second time in a week that I would wet the bed, but now, it seemed my princess was about to come out. โIs it time?โ he asked, voice low and steady, but his hand trembled when it reached for mine. I only nodded. โOh,โ was all he could say as he bent down to carry me. The maids saw him and he bellowed orders to them. The baby bag was carried, my stuff too, and everything was loaded into the car. Lucian placed me into the
IRENE I woke up earlier than usual, not because I wanted to, but because I was nervous. I stood still, arms folded tightly over my chest, my eyes watched the faint glow of the arena. Today would define meโnot just as Irene Kent, but as the Luna of the Quick River Pack. I was so nervous that I didn't hear the door creak open behind me, before I could turn, I felt him. Lucian. His warmth pressed against my back, his arms circled my waist in possession. โYou're trembling,โ he whispered, his voice low and steady. It was a contrast to the storm that brewed in my insides. โI'm okay.โ I replied, though my voice betrayed any fact that I tried to show I was at ease. Lucian rested his chin on my shoulder and brushed his lips slightly against the base of my jaw. โYou can do this, my love. You are stronger than you could ever imagine. I know.โ โI don't know why I'm just so scared,โ I murmured. There was no one I could break this down to except my husband. My alpha. โI am about to decid
LUCIEN I stood in the council chamber, my gaze sweeping the ceremonial hall that stood for generations. The decorations were just the right one for this occasion. History would witness me write Silas name beside his father's, and I could only hope that he carried his father's mantle with the same passion. He had agreed. Silas had agreed to be a member of the Council of Elders. When I asked him a few days ago, he nodded and said, โif it means continuing what my father believed in, I will.โ He had said that after we talked and discussed a lot of things. The young wolf said little, but they held a solid meaning to me. Irene had cried when I told her. She didn't say a word, she just wrapped her arms around me, burying her face in my chest as she sobbed. She had always believed Silas was made for something as great as this. I believed that too. Two weeks passed and the planning continued. The pack members were ready to face the new council of Elders. And so here we were. The
LUCIENI woke up to see Irene sitting near me, brushing her hair. She was too peaceful, she brought peace into my life and that was what I wanted all along.โIrene, good morning,โ I said, sitting up. โAre you going somewhere?โShe didn't look at me as she quietly responded. โI want to see some of the female wolf council. We want to plan the official day we'd launch the club.โI chucked, feeling proud of her. โThat's good.โ I paused for a while and went on. I wouldn't be seeing her till evening probably and I needed to tell her this. โThereโs something we need to talk about.โShe looked up immediately, eyes alert. โWhat is it? Is everything alright?โI placed a gentle hand on her knee to reassure her. โEverything is fine. I just wanted to tell you thatโฆ the pack is growing. We are growing and we get more responsibilities. The council of Elders is short of two members, I think it's time we added someone new to make them seven.โHer brow lifted slightly. โI agree. Weโve taken on so much
IRENE I had been accepted. Even after the surprise, my heart still fluttered like a hummingbird's wings. The party had done what it was intended to do. Every detail, every flower, everything about the party was just as I had envisioned my birthday would be. And the cake? I'd barely managed to get a slice between the dancing and the laughing. But it was perfect. Lucien had pulled it off without me suspecting a thing. And it made me love him more. I had thought he didn't know. I planned to tell him later, but the surprise beat me to that. So, the very next day, I decided I wasnโt done celebrating. There was something else the invitees should know. And so, I set up a party for them. This time it was simpler. โI wanted to thank all of you,โ I began, smiling at all of them. โLast night was unforgettable. Iโve never felt so loved, so cared for, so cherished. I thank all of you so much and I mean it with every part of me when I say I appreciate you all.โ โAww!โ One of the maids coo
LUCIENI stepped into the front door of the pack house and took a deep breath before making my way to โourโ room. When I entered the room, Irene was engrossed in a book, her fingers tracing the pages delicately.I suddenly felt jealous of the book. I wanted her to touch me that wayโmore than that way.I chuckled when I realised I was jealous because of a mere book. Irene wouldn't be the end of me.โIreneโฆโ I called silently.She looked up, her eyes lighting up as they met mine. โYou're back,โ she said, setting the book aside. โWhere have you been? I almost thought you'd miss dinner.โI crossed the room in a few strides and pulled her into an embrace. I just left the house less than an hour ago and I already missed her. โI'm sorry, I lost track of time.โHer hands began to trace the contours of my face and dhr frowned. โWhat's wrong? You don't look so good.โโI have something to tell you.โShe stopped touching me, reaching for my hands. Concern flickered in her gaze. โWhat?โI didn't m