The sound of the bell echoes throughout the surroundings, piercing the silence with surprising intensity. “Miss, what is your purpose for being here?” a voice came through the monitor. Taylor was initially startled by the metallic sound but quickly regained her composure. “I would like to speak with Alpha Dimitri. Although I do not have an appointment, what I have to tell him is urgent,” she explained in an attempt to gain entry to Crescent Moon. “Interesting. Anyone can say that,” the owner of the voice retorted skeptically. “What is your name and which pack are you from?” “I'm Taylor Nicholson and I'm a lone wolf right now,” she answered impatiently. “Please, give me the benefit of the doubt. I promise you that this is all worth it.” “Sure!” The gate opens and a man with a golden blond head stands with his legs apart in the opening. His eyes are rimmed in black and his pale skin is translucent. He stares intently at the
“Accept me as your Luna, and I will reveal the names of the two survivors of the massacre you caused three years ago in Eclipse Howlers.” Taylor stands before Alpha Dimitri with her hands on her hips, blinking coquettishly. Her demand is accompanied by various seductions, designed to draw the Alpha's attention to her alluring assets. She believes she can leverage her beauty for a higher position. “You're aiming too high, woman. Why would I choose an Omega as my mate when there are several fine Alpha females available?" he taunted her. “I have a lot to offer a mate: status, wealth, and power. Why would I waste that on you?” The woman swaggered her hips over to the Alpha, sat down on the arm of his couch, and bent over to give him a good view of her ample breasts. However, Dimitri appears uninterested and turns away, clearly bored. "Miss Taylor, the Luna position is prestigious and highly coveted. What you offer
Prince Harad's POVThe more we distance ourselves from the girls, the more I feel like it wasn't such a good idea to leave them behind.We must leave Crescent Moon at once; the pack will be investigated once we have informed the King of what has transpired here. Although Dimitri is my friend, this mistake is too grave to overlook. As long as Cissy and Xanna remain lone wolves in this area, he will not evade punishment.When we arrive at the packhouse, the Beta is waiting for us on the porch.“Your Majesties, we missed you at breakfast. But fortunately, you arrived in time for lunch," he greeted us kindly. “We can have an apéritif while the Omegas serve our meal at the table.” He leads us to a back terrace where a well stocked bar is set up.To our surprise, Alpha Dimitri was not there. We had thought he had sent the Beta ahead to get us, but apparently not. “Beta Naria, where is the Alpha?” I inquired, somewhat annoyed. "I thought I wou
Prince Harad's POV StillAs we drove past the restaurant, we caught a glimpse inside. Fortunately, the girls were already at work.Alpha Dimitri wouldn't dare do anything to them with so many people around, so we proceeded to the hotel to get our affairs in order. Walter had already emailed the manager that we were renting the penthouse immediately. When we entered the lobby, he was already waiting for us. The penthouse is very expensive and only billionaires can afford it. It is no surprise that the manager personally deals with the tenants. "Mr. Godfrey, Ambrose, welcome to our hotel," the jovial man greets us. "I'm Micha, the manager of this establishment. I received an email from you, were you interested in the penthouse? Come, let's take a look." He shakes our hands and leads us to the elevator.As the doors close behind us, he provides a detailed explanation of the hotel's history. It turns out that his parents are minor shareholders,
Hybrid Xanna's POV The restaurant is brimming with frenzied activity today.Cissy and I haven't been able to get a moment to catch up yet. Harad's interrogation continues to churn in my thoughts, as Cissy and I unintentionally disclosed more about our past than we intended. They were very inquisitive about what had happened, even hinted being obligated to report it to the King. But we have little need for that.Once we have delivered the box, we can find a pack and settle there permanently. Cissy is right, dwelling on what cannot be undone would only inflict wounds upon ourselves. No pack will want to accommodate us for fear of Crescent Moon. We may be forced to leave America for another remote pack in Latin America or Europe. I don't really like that idea, I want to stay here, where everything is familiar to me. And then my mind gravitates towards Herod.Goddess, My heart is ablaze with an all-consuming love for my mate,
Hybrid Xanna's POV again Cissy's eyes widen in disbelief as she gazes at me, utterly dumbfounded.Despite being aware of my inherently bold nature, she clearly underestimated the response I would offer. Suppressing a giggle behind my hand, her hilariously contorted face only adds to the amusement of this situation. She blinked a few times before she gradually regained her composure."Have the toys lost their charm?" she inquired with surprise etched on her face. "I still vividly remember witnessing you having quite a blast with them. And it wasn't even that long ago.” I know she teases me, we always have a lot of fun with the toys we bought a year ago when our sexual feelings reached their peak. Our hormones ran rampant, flooding us with desires and amorous thoughts, and we found the perfect solution to this. "No complaints. But now that I've met my mate, it all feels different,” I refuted her. “He is
Prince Harad's POV After we arrive, we proceed to unload the car and carefully position each item in our roomy walk-in closet. Each of us has his own bedroom, which suits me perfectly. Once we have arranged all this, we decide to notify the King about what details we have gathered regarding the pack's disappearance. As we anticipate our meeting, we convene at a table in the vast open terrace and revel in the picturesque landscape. The sun has already retreated beyond the horizon, leaving behind an early evening breeze that delivers refreshing gusts of air. Walter opens his laptop and when the Palace emblem pops up on the screen, we wait for the King to accept this virtual conference call. “Walter!” the King calls out excitedly with a booming voice as soon as he appears on the screen. “I am delighted to witness that you have successfully located my sons. From what I can perceive they look healthy and well, hopefully, they behaved well in Crescent Moon too.” I roll my eyes, the Ki
A mysterious vehicle creeps towards the back of Stan's Fast Food where the apartments are located.It is the same luxurious vehicle that caused quite a stir in the restaurant parking lot hours ago due to its imposing design and exorbitant price tag. At the wheel sits a beautiful woman with her eyes squinting as she intently examines her surroundings. She behaves haughtily and is clearly of high rank. It has been ages since she last took the wheel, so she is no longer skilled at driving. Tonight, she's on a special mission and doesn't want any snoopers around; thus, she gives leave to her driver. Ultimately, she cautiously halts at the entrance of Cissy and Xanna's residence.“I think this is the right place," she asserted to her fellow passengers. “Our informant said their apartment is on this side. We can't be wrong, as there are only two in proximity and it's quite apparent that this one is newly constructed." Another woman in the vehicle taps a