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Mike POVThe celebration of my nephew Benjamin’s first birthday had been a huge success. I made the point of being there for my sister, Kristine, and her family. Benjamin was the apple of the family’s eyes – all of us. He was a funny, active, and smart little guy who would be an amazing leader, following in his father’s footsteps as Alpha to the Red Moon Pack.I had spent the last year taking over the Oak Point Pack from my father, Alpha Seth. In actual fact, I had taken the pack over much faster, having gained the trust and respect of pack members faster than anybody expected would be possible. I loved that pack and felt like I was in my element when I was leading there.I had given up searching for my mate. At my age, one usually finds your mate by now. I had been pressured by the Elders in our pack to consider taking a chosen mate. I had fought them to this point, but admitted this celebration had me feeling like I was missing out. To see the joy on Kristine’s face with Zack and her
Kristine POVFour months later, after a high-risk pregnancy, “One more push, Luna,” the doctor said calmly. I felt anything but calm. The pain was just bearable. You knew there would be pain with labor, but you never could really anticipate what that pain would be like. Zack held my body up, and I pushed with all my might.I felt the release as my baby’s head came through, and then their little body slipped out. I slumped back, panting as Zack kissed my forehead, “You did it baby,” he murmured as he looked at the little baby being placed on my chest. I had tears in my eyes and looked at Zack to see he also had tears.He put his arms around both of us, and we simply sat like that for a few moments. “Luna, Alpha … we need to take the pup to weigh and measure him,” the nurse said softly, not wanting to intrude on our family moment. Zack stepped back slightly to allow the nurse to take our baby boy from our arms.Zack continued to hold me, and I cried in his arms at the arrival of our pup.
Kristine POVWe walked towards the dungeons, “Are you sure you want to do this, baby?” Zack asked me. “Positive,” I replied. “Do you want to change?” my mother had asked, before we left. “No, I want to get this over with,” I stated, as I had moved closer to the door. Connor and Jack were with us. Connor is most uncomfortable, as it should be his responsibility to take care of Andrea.Nobody spoke as we walked towards the dungeons. Arriving quickly, Connor held the door open for us. I was hit with that pungent smell once again, but this time, it did not catch me off guard. I was here for a purpose and was prepared for what to expect. All I wanted was to destroy this woman.As we walked closer to her cell, we would hear sniffling. Do not tell me she was actually emotional, I thought. As we neared the cell, I could smell blood and tears. As I looked into her cell, I saw that she had been beaten by the guards who brought her here. As she realized we were there, she stood and walked to the
Kristine POV“What?” I asked in a strangled voice. “She did not make it,” Mike said, as he started to walk away from us. “Where are you going?” Zack asked. “I need some air,” he muttered as he walked away. Seth immediately followed him out.“I cannot believe this,” I said as I moved towards the chair in the sitting room. “She died protecting me,” I added, confused by her actions. “I am sorry she is gone, and grateful she saved you,” Zack said, kissing the top of my head. Tears filled my eyes because of the lost life. I had hoped she would find happiness at the Oak Point Pack. Perhaps a second chance mate. But that would not happen for her.“It was very generous of her,” my mother said, as she moved to sit beside me. She held my hand, as we sat there, uncertain what to do. “We should help Mike make arrangements,” Zack said, as I nodded my agreement. “I hate to say it, but you still need to go through with the ceremony,” my mother said quietly.I looked at her, “We cannot consider that,”
Kristine POVIt had been two months since the trial and everything was finally resolved. Both women are facing death sentences; we are just waiting for the date to be announced. I sighed as I stood there looking at my gown. It was a black dress with a slit up the front leg to mid-thigh. It had a plunging v neck that accentuated my breasts. I knew Zack would love it.Zack had not seen me or the dress yet, today. Today was my Luna Ceremony. We had been through a lot to get here, but we finally made it. I could not have been happier with Zack. He was everything I could have hoped for as a mate. We were equals and I loved that man more every day.I was excited and nervous about officially becoming the Luna for the Red Moon Pack today. I had already been doing the job, but standing in front of our pack members, pledging my allegiance to them, was daunting. What if I messed up the words? Or fainted when the ceremonial knife plunged into my palm.As I was fretting over everything, I felt a so
Kristine POVWe sat in the audience as we listened to the charges being made against Andrea and the mother of the twins. Brittany and Mike were both tense, as they watched their mother enter the room. I moved closer to Zack, as he took my hand in his, “I have got you, baby,” he said through our mind-link.Before the proceedings had started, my father had slipped into the room, wanting to be present for the twins. He put his hand on my shoulder, before moving to sit beside the twins. I was glad he could see past himself and be here for his children. “How do you plead?” the judge asked Andrea. “Not guilty,” she responded, as everyone gasped. His mouth tightened as he looked at the other woman, “How do you plead?” the judge asked. “Not guilty,” she responded.“You are going to drag this hearing out?” the judge taunted. Unlike human courts, our courts are much more direct. Our judges have a significant say in how trials are run. There are lawyers present, but even they recognize the author







