Ciaraโs POVI watched as Owen takes off down the road on his Harley towards our packhouse. My heart is still flipping somersaults with the realization, my mate wants me! I can barely breathe! โCan you believe it Ember! He loves me and he wants me!!!โEmber stretches out her body in a long lean downward dog. She wiggles her toes then stretches out her back, โWell, duh! If you would have listened to me from the beginning, we could have been with mate ages ago!โ She saunters towards the front of my mind with a smug look in her eyes.โEmber, we have only known him for a few days, if you donโt count those days we were in la-la-land after the mission fiasco. But I am glad it was a slow burn love. I like that I got to know him before realizing my feelings.โI run the water for a bath and add some lavender and eucalyptus oils to the water to help relax my sore aching muscles. The warm water sooths not just my body but my soul. Is the moon goddess finally on my side? Has she finally seen my har
Prince Liamโs POVThe crunching of the gravel on the deserted road was all I could focus on as I slowed my Maserati down to a crawl. I didnโt realize driving down the darkened trail in the dead of night alone was how I was supposed to make my meeting. I figured a nice five-star restaurant or even a low-key bar with easy women would have been the meeting spot, not some godforsaken location in the middle of nowhere! I would even take brunch at that shit Crystal Lake packhouse if it meant I was around civilization.I reviewed the coordinates once again on the GPS. I should be close to my destination.I abruptly slammed on the breaks when a pair of glowing neon green eyes popped out of nowhere. โShit!โ I yelled as a massive black panther was stalking back and forth in the middle of the road in front of my car. I didnโt realize black panthers were native to these parts. Its dark fur seemed to shimmer against the light of my headlights.Tap, tap, tap, startled me when a body was standing nex
Prince Liamโs POVโNow that we have taken your arrogance down a few pegs and you know who is in charge, we can have our talk...โ The man relaxed back in his chair, releasing his aura against me.โMay I ask you a question, myโฆ myโฆ?โ I was stuck. What do I call him? Rogue King? Dark Alpha?โSince you like the word โMasterโ so much, you may address me as suchโฆโ I knew he was referring to my role as Dom in BDSM. My dearies and playthings called me โMasterโ, but for a Dom to call another โMasterโ was leveling myself to a submissive role. His devilish smirk actually frightened me. His eyes reminded me a pure evil. It made me wonder what was happening beyond those eyes, how his mind worked. How could one person have so much evil power radiating from him just by sitting relaxed in an office chair?โMay I ask you a question, Master?โ The words tasted like vinegar in my mouth, but I had to submit to this man. I kept my eyes down cast, afraid to look up. This man was not someone to take lightly.
Ciaraโs POVKnock! Knock! Knock! โCiara Bear! Are you home?โ Frantic knocking caught my attention and brought me out of my stupor.I push myself up off the floor to look out of the window. The sun was almost below the horizon, but I couldn't do anything about it. Alpha Radarโs command shocked my body into remaining limp, but I fought to get to my feet. With crippling movements, I clutched my stomach as pain slowly began to blossom and opened the front door.โCIARA! Oh My Goddess! I have been calling you for an hour now! Waitโฆ Whatโs wrong?โ Benji walks into the house with a Backpack, a large duffle bag and her rolling suitcase. She drops everything and wraps her arms around me, holding me tight as I begin to sob uncontrollably. The anxiety and panic that swelled in me worked its way out of my body through tears and wails of pain. โCiara Bear, I canโt fix it, if you donโt tell me whatโs wrong.โI pull away from her and look into her beautiful green eyes. They were filled with such lov
Third Party POVThe morning painted its hues across the sky bringing a new beginning, after the rain washed away the darkness of the night. Morning dew still clung to the grassy yards and flower beds, waiting for the summer sun to spread its warmth. There was nothing extraordinary about this summer day, compared to the other days of the year. Life continued onโฆ Birds continued their chirping, fish continued to splash in the lakeโs waters, and woodland creatures scurried around foraging for food. Even the Crystal Lake Pack members seemed oblivious as they started their normal routines.Beta Stella stood with Luna Rosaline as they waited on the front porch. Barely speaking to one another, they continue to scan the area for any signs, any signs at all. Periodically looking at each other, their eyes conveyed the worry each of them felt. As time went by, Stellaโs patience grew thin.โShe was out all night in the rain.โ Stella whispered more to herself. Her worry for her daughter was like a
Alpha Marsโ POVThe car ride to the airport was a fucking joy. Benjamina was arguing with Gregory that we needed to go back to help Ciara. Theo was muttering to Antonia in Spanish about something strange he felt around Ciara. Hunter was trying to give the driver directions and Artemis was on the phone with the airport. All the while, Asher was howling in my head for his mate and Ciara.โWill you all fucking just shut the fuck up already!โ I yelled through the mind-link which instantly shut everyone up except for Asher.โStop that fucking wailingโฆ She rejected usโฆ Get over it, mutt.โ I growled at my wolf. He continued to fight me for control the entire way; wanting to go back to the Crystal Lake Pack... to Ciaraโs wolf, Ember. He kept crying sheโs hurt. It took me several attempts to block him because he is a stronger wolf when heโs angry, and when heโs upset, he can be one stubborn fucker. Am I fucking raging pissed off? Hell Yeah. She rejected me for a little white lie. So, what! I u
Beta Leonโs POVโDad, are you sure we should be doing this?โ Noah whispered out loud as he followed me and James, the future Alpha, down the dark hallway towards Alpha Radarโs office. Our footsteps were swift and moved with purpose. It was around 12 am so the packhouse was as silent as death, giving us an opportunity to move about without being seen.For a week, I had spent my time punishing myself for my destructive behavior I caused my daughter. I pushed my wolf to run, but the pain I felt only increased as the guilt hardened around my soul. I lost all respect for myself as the Beta and as a leader of this pack. I didnโt protect one of the few people who truly needed protection: Ciara. All because I believed in the Alphaโs ridiculous ideas that our pack is only safe because of Ciaraโs abilities. We were so selfish in thinking we owned her, but the truth is she needed to be loved, not controlled, not caged. Needed me to be her dad, not her Beta. Now Ciara was in a coma-like state, a
Ciaraโs POVโCiaraโ A male ghostly voice whispered inside my sleepy mind. โCiara! Wake up.โWhispers of strange words I couldnโt understand lingered in the background as the male voice continued to coax me awake. It sounded like a female voice chanting, but I was too relaxed to comprehend anything.The beautiful male voice pulled me from my sleep. I opened my eyes and the only person who can make my heart jump was standing over me caressing my cheek with his thumb. โOwen? Wh... What are you doing here?โ I whispered with a groggy voice. I wasnโt sure if I was dreaming or truly awake, but right now I didnโt care. He was here and I couldnโt help the tears that swelled in my eyes. Does this mean he still wants me?He smiled his beautiful smile, โI am here to do this.โ His lips pressed against mine, and I was lost in the sensation. His lips were soft and warm giving me goosebumps and filled my head with our previous times together. He snaked his hand to the back of my neck pulling me up so
Third Party POV โ Five years LaterโDaddy!โ A four-year-old little girl with blonde wavey hair and striking smokey gray eyes wandered through the halls of the packhouse, paying no mind how loud she is. โDAAAAAADDDDDDDYYYYY!!!!โ She yelled again.โWhatโs the matter, Isabella?โ Beta Hunter strolled out of the packhouse kitchen munching on a bag of chips.โUncle Hunter, Uncle Hunterโ The little girl runs up and stands on her toes in front of him, hoping to make herself taller. โWhere Daddy? They do it again!โ She points her little finger in the direction she just came from. Her plump little cheeks red with annoyance.Beta Hunter couldnโt help but laugh and shake his head. This was a normal grievance from the little princess. โOh, dear. Did you tell your mom?โIsabella crossed her arms with a huff, โNo! I want daddy! Mommy say they playing, but nanny says they will break their necks! Wolves keep feet on the ground!โ She rushed through in one big breath. She looks back down the hall and n
Ciaraโs POV (several months later)Thatโs it! Its officialโฆ I think the moon goddess has changed her mind and decided to finish me off with an unknown disease. She has played a cruel trick on me. Giving me high hopes of the perfect wonderful life then snatching it away with a virus. I finally got my mate; I am Queen Luna, and I am surrounded by people who love and cherish me. Now I am hugging the porcelain throne of waste as if it is a lifeline from a sinking ship! Goodbye cruel world! Hello field of endless sleepโฆAfter my Luna Ceremony and the coronation of the new King and Queen, life at the Blue Eclipse pack turned into a pretty good routine. Alpha King Mars went back to his duties, and I took up the role of nontraditional, ass-kicking warrior Queen Luna.Owen and I had a big lavish wedding, to which all the pack leaders were invited. Our honeymoon was a cross-country ride on our motorcycles! Owen had my stuff and motorcycle shipped over to our pack as soon as my trial was over as
Chapter โ Dear DiaryCiaraโs POVDear Diary โ Sorry I havenโt written in a while. My therapist and Owen had to remind me that writing will help my PTSD and help me cope with the memories of my time with the Dark Alpha. Itโs been a crazy few months of learning to accept what I canโt change and to not blame myself for the past. I will admit the nightmares have gotten better since I started sleeping next to my goddess given mate. Being able to sleep has really helped the healing process, but when I do have a nightmare, Owen has to remind me I am no longer bound by the magical commands.Benji is getting better as well. She finally has some color back in her face and she no longer looks like a corpse. She is even able to take small walks with me around her garden, but it wonโt be for a few more months til sheโs able to go back in the medical lab doing what she loves. Each day she gets better and better, but I still sometimes find her sitting by the window with a far-off blank look on her fa
Alpha Marsโ POVI hug my mate then taste her sweet lips with a soft sinful kiss. Every hurdle, every roadblock, are destroyed and our path to forever is completely clear. I purr into her mouth, โNow you come home with me, and I get to touch your body until the break of day. I am going to kiss every inch of you, maybe even taste that beautiful pussy of yours, but no sex til you are 100% healed.โ Without anyone noticing, I pull the blanket over her breasts so no one can see my hand, then flick and play with her nipple with my fingers.She moans then suddenly breaks away from my hold as if she just discovered something important, โBenji!โI look at her confused, โWhat?โโI want to go see Benji.โ She looks at me with such pleading eyes that I groan. I rest my head on her shoulder. My cock throwing a tantrum over being so close to our mate and she throws a wrench into my sexually frustrated plans.โSeriously? You havenโt seen me in months, then you were unconscious for weeks, almost dying
Alpha Mars' POV We watched as the men and women of the elder council filed into their chamber. It wasnโt until the last robe disappeared behind the door that I finally felt like I could breathe. In a couple of strides, I was next to Ciaraโs wheelchair kissing her sweet plump lips with everything my soul could give. The audience slowly filed out of the court room around us, but I wasnโt paying attention. My eyes were glued on my mate.โFuck, I donโt think I could handle listening to your story much longer. I was ready to go to war with a fucker who is already dead.โ I cupped her cheeks and stared into her smokey gray eyes. Her dark lashes fluttered her tears away as she smiled up at me. Goddess, I missed her smile.โWhat happens now?โ Ciara says.โWell, they bring me their decision, and I fight it. But if they want to pursue it further, they can overrule my decision or go to the Magical Creature Council. But I donโt think it will come to that. I watched their reactions to your story.
Alpha Marsโ POVIs she out of her mind!?! Sheโs supposed to be resting and recovering from nearly dying! Not fucking being wheeled around by my warriors. And that pissed me off even more! The three warriors who were placed to guard her, brought her here to the courtroom and didnโt even bat a fucking eye on going against my command.I look over at Hunter who is smiling like a fucking idiot, secretly holding two thumbs up in approval at his mate, Freya. She smiled widely at him then blushed. Fucking, dammit!โWhat is your mate doing here? Shouldnโt she be resting? What if she gets sick again from the cold? What if something bad happens to her? This isnโt safeโฆโ My mother fussed in my ear, but I waved her away. Those same thoughts were running through my mind, but what could I do? Ciara is a stubborn thing, but I loved her for it.โI hear you are trying to decide what my fate should be.โ Ciaraโs voice is calm and collected, just like a powerful Luna should be. โItโs considered rude to ta
Ciaraโs POV Every inch of my body was stiff like a pole was shoved up my back. My muscles refused to work, my brain was foggy, and I am pretty sure my bladder was about to explode. A numb tingling feeling like when my foot falls asleep was crawling all over my skin. Basically, I was miserable. โEmber are we dead?โ I whined through our link. I started wiggling my toes and fingers slowly getting some sensation back. Every slight movement was a small blessing. I guess the moon goddess wasnโt going to make things easy by letting me magically rise from the dead like a phoenixโฆ Nope she had to go the zombie route. Snort. โYou arenโt dead, Frankenstein, just stiffโฆ You need to keep moving your body. Iโm working on healing youโฆโ Ember was a wonderful sight to see in my mind. I couldnโt help but wonder, โEmber, is it weird without our friends with you?โ She nodded, โyeah itโs a bit lonely without their presence, but at least we have the memories.โ I smiled at thatโฆ. โNow open your eyes, I
Alpha Mars' POV Ciaraโs beautiful smokey gray eyes squinted up at me then fluttered in and out of focus. She tried to adjust her position on the bed, but she was stiff from laying still for weeks. She let out a soft groan but couldnโt get any words out. She tried to speak again, but her eyes widen in realization instead, clutching at her throat in panic. Shit that fucking tube in her mouthโฆ She was struggling to breathe! I just got her back and now sheโs going to die from fixation from a fucking life-support tube!โIโll get someone to help!โ Artemis ran out of the room while Freya stood motionless crying, and my sister Olivia just looked uncomfortable since she has never met Ciara before.I pulled my chair closer to Ciara, โIts ok, Babyโฆ someone will be here soon to take that fucking thing out. Keep your eyes on me. Thatโs it, babyโฆ Look at meโฆ I got you!โ I smiled at her still holding and kissing her fingertips as I continued to whisper sweetly to her. โI am not going anywhere. You a
Alpha Marsโ POVI stare at my mothersโ retreating back in complete confusion. โWhat the fuck just happened?โ My mind couldnโt handle another fucking thing to worry about. Wasnโt only a few months ago, my mother was calling Ciara some no-name whore? Now sheโs fussing over her blankets, checking over her, and warning me about the fucking council? Plus, she admitted to her mistakes in her own way?โBoss, I think we need to take heed of her words about those sneaky old bastards.โ Hunter pulled out his phone from his back pocket, working over the screen with his finger. โThereโs nothing on the pack calendar for a meeting, but that doesnโt mean they arenโt meeting in private. I need to get a hold of Elder Mayfield. Sheโs always been on your side and will know whatโs going on. Iโll be back shortly.โ Then he rushed out the door without another word.Theo patted my shoulder as he stood as well. โI better get back to my family. Antonia will bring more food later. No te preocupes, Ok? No worries