Serena
"I hereby convene the official council meeting of the Blood Rose Pack."The moment Damon's authoritative voice echoed through the room, every pair of eyes shifted towards him, signaling the commencement of the assembly. I couldn't help but feel a surge of pride witnessing him in action, orchestrating the council with a confidence that reflected his newfound status as the alpha."I sent a notice to all council members on time, and it will be kept as part of today's meeting records. Lannie, do we have enough members for a quorum?" Damon asked, looking at his secretary.She nodded in confirmation, presenting a folder containing the details of the agenda for today. I noticed that everyone already had their copies neatly arranged before Damon's arrival. As he perused the contents, Lannie began reciting the names of the council members, a routine task in these gatherings.Even though Damon had led many council meetings before, today felt different. I couldTori’s POV"Where's your Alpha, Ollie? He promised to stick by me, but he's nowhere in sight!" I complained to the Beta of Wolf Valley, holding my big belly that looked like I'd swallowed a watermelon. No surprise, 'cause I'm carrying Alexei’s twins."Chill, Tori! The Alpha will be here soon. He's on his way," Ollie reassured, though he looked pale and about to faint."Goddess, I'm gonna give that guy a piece of my mind! Swear to the moon deity, never sleeping with him again!" I said, feeling another pain. Lia, my sweet sister-in-law, helped me sit."My nephews are ready to meet the world, Tori. Let me help you deliver them," Lia encouraged, touching my belly. Tears filled my eyes as I looked at her. I gritted my teeth through the pain. My twins wanted out, but I wouldn't let them out until their dad was here. We promised each other that he would be by my side during my delivery. But where the heck was he?"Come on, Tori. Don't be stubborn. Your
SerenaIt had been three years since Damon became the Alpha of the Blood Rose Pack.“That’s all for today. You can now go.”The members of the council nodded their heads as they took their leave. We had just concluded our quarterly meeting, and things were going great so far with the pack.As the Luna, my main task was overseeing the departments, making sure things were running as smoothly as possible. With Damon dealing mainly with pack security and our vassals, administrative tasks were left to my care. It wasn’t easy, especially with a bunch of paperwork involved, yet over time, I learned to get the hang of it.As I was fixing my things, I noticed a white envelope containing an invitation. It was from Alexei and Tori. Little Oliver and Rina were celebrating their third birthday tomorrow, and as their godmother, I wouldn't miss it for the world. In fact, I had already bought gifts for them, which I was excited to give.Just the
Serena“Serena, get your ass over here!” My stepmother's voice rang out, sending a shiver down my spine. I put down the broom I was holding and hurried towards her. Sweat was trickling down my forehead as I approached her.“I-I’m here. What c-can I do for you?” I stammered nervously.Pak!Her hand struck my cheek sharply, and I felt my face go numb. She looked at me with utter disgust. “What took you so long, you good-for-nothing bitch?”“I-I’m sweeping the floor, Mother. I didn’t mean to let you wai—”Another slap interrupted my words. “How many times do I have to tell you never to call me your mother?! Your mother is a whore, you hear that? You are disgusting, ugly, and nothing but a burden in this family!” My eyes filled with tears as fear consumed me once again. Each day, my stepmother made it clear that I was unwanted in her home. It was difficult to believe that I was the daughter of the Beta of this pack, yet I lived in a situation worse than that of a slave. All of this was b
Serena"Seri! You won't believe what just happened," she exclaimed excitedly.“Woah! Take it easy, Shey,” I replied. My best friend looked at me with concern and noticed the bruises and cuts on my arms and face. “Did Aunt Mathilde beat you up again?”“Well, what’s new? It's been like this ever since,” I uttered bitterly. Shey closed the door behind us and led me to sit at the edge of my bed.I looked at Shey's face, and I almost knew what she would say next. In this pack, I have no friends except her. Even the omegas were afraid of making friends with me, fearing my stepmother. Not only did she make sure she would beat me physically, but she also shattered my confidence and social interactions. Fortunately, Shey was an exception. Being the daughter of the alpha, who also happens to be my dad’s older brother, Mathilde couldn't manipulate her into hating me."Listen up, cousin! This is simply unacceptable. I mean, Uncle Janus doesn't even bother to do anything about your stepmom's cruel
DamonA Black Tie EventAnnual Mating RitualMay 17, 2023 | 7 PMThe Blood Rose Pack HallAs I carefully read the details on the black-tie invitation for tonight’s event, I was overcome with both nerves and anticipation. Tonight is my last chance to find a suitable Luna. If I fail, my dad would disinherit me leaving me with nothing but my bruised ego and shattered dreams. I looked at myself in the mirror, admiring the god-like genes I possessed. In the sea of black and white, I chose to wear navy blue. I was born to stand out and that is what I intend to do. After making sure that I looked perfect, I stormed out of the room. Outside, my best friend and future Beta, Ashford, is waiting.“Ready to make some she-wolves fall?” Ash taunted. I smirked at his remarks and rolled my eyes at him.“You know I wasn't looking for some love tonight, right? This is serious.”"I know, Your Excellency," he taunted. "You're Damon Sanford, the alpha heir to the Blood Rose pack. When you were young, t
SerenaThe sound of the mild morning breeze and birds chirping filled my ears. My eyes squinted, beginning to get back to my senses after dreaming about having a wild night with a complete stranger. Except it wasn’t a dream, but a beautiful memory. Remembering that encounter, a smile formed on my lips. I never expected that I am the type of girl who would give herself to a man whom she knew by name. Yet, there was no remorse in me whatsoever. Damon made me feel special and appreciated like nobody else did, not even Shey. Although we knew each other only for a night, I felt instantly connected to him. We talked and talked that night like we were the only werewolves in the world. As the rose-pink light of dawn hovered above, I got up quickly and instantly changed into my uniform. The smile on my face was never-ending, and it seemed as if it had been there since my very birth.I went out of my room and started doing my chores. As I cleaned the hallway of the Beta mansion, I couldn’t he
DamonThe way from Blood Rose to Goldenridge was quite long. As I looked outside the window of the car, my eyes were focused on the magnificent view of the forest. Compared to Blood Rose, the vegetation and trees here were denser. The magnificent view was very pleasing to my eyes. It must have been magical to explore this on foot. I feel jealous of the members of this pack! My eyes went to Ashford when he groaned. When I looked at him, his eyes were closed and it was as if he was uncomfortable with the long ride. I smiled. The playful Beta-to-be was really not in the mood."Damn it, I'm tired of sitting for hours," he muttered under his breath. I chose to stay quiet since I didn't want to make him even more annoyed. I knew he'd rather be running on foot with the other warriors surrounding our car if he had the choice. But his duty as my main security compelled him to sit inside the car with me, which also bothered me.I'm a werewolf, so naturally, I should be using my feet to run.
DamonI looked at the girl in front of me, a sense of unease creeping up my spine. It was strange, almost like a distant memory clawing at the edge of my thoughts. My lips twitched, itching to tell them that I felt nothing for this girl in front of me, but I held back. I couldn't forget the way the woman's presence had felt that night, even though her face had been hidden by a mask. This wasn't her – I could feel it in my bones. And yet, I wasn’t sure 100% and I need to be certain. “Something wrong, your grace?” Matilde's voice cut through the silence, her question hanging in the air. I didn't answer right away. Instead, I reached out to trace the contours of the woman they presented as my Serena. I closed my eyes, hoping to recapture that same inexplicable connection I had felt when I touched her that night. But it wasn't there. For some reason, the spark I felt that night had faded away.Ashford, as perceptive as always, stepped forward. His words were directed at the servants su