LOGINHector's POV
As I held her, I watched her sleep the entire night, refusing to close my eyes. Throughout the night, she tossed and turned in my arms. I could only imagine her pain and nightmares. I couldn't help but feel a mix of love, concern, and helplessness as I held her fragile form. With each restless movement, my heart ached, knowing that I couldn't shield her from the demons that haunted her even in her sleep.
"Moon Goddess, do something," I thought to myself.
I hadn't realized I had fallen asleep until Maliyla screamed in my ear. Startled awake by Maliyla's scream, my heart raced as I instinctively held her tighter, trying to provide a sense of security. As her cries continued, I whispered soothing words, gently stroking her hair, hoping to offer some comfort amidst the darkness of her nightmares. I cautiously got up and went to the bathroo
Hector's POVAfter Maliyla suggested that the Luna Ceremony be changed, she received a lot of criticism. The theory was the same, but I liked not having to invite all the surrounding packs, some of whom I had never met. Even though many Alphas and Lunas hated the change, I stood by my mate, so if anyone wanted to comment on it, they had to go through me.As soon as I heard about the baby shower idea, I contacted Kira to plan a honeymoon for Maliyla after the ceremony. I had yet to decide where I would take her, but I had one place in mind: Makatea. A small French Polynesian island off the coast of Tahiti, Makatea was ranked as one of the world's most beautiful and secluded destinations. This would be the perfect place to spend Maliyla and my honeymoon so that we could make lifelong memories.Daunte had come with Dominic primarily to train Katia. As a precaution, Jonathan requested I m
Maliyla's POVThe meeting with the High Council caught everyone's attention, and everyone had much to say about it. Numerous Alphas and Luna's refused to accept the recent changes in the Luna ceremony. It was noted that I was just a child scoffing at tradition. On the other hand, those like Daunte were more willing to adapt to changing times. We no longer had to invite every single pack, and the entire pack was not required to partake if you so chose.My dream was to have a small ceremony with my newfound family, friends, and pack members if they were keen to join us. Hector had referred me to Kira, the goddess of party planning. A true gem she was. With my list of ideas, she slowly put things together. There was only one thing we needed to discuss with Hector before moving forward. The idea was sure to throw everyone for a spin, yet Kira said it would be the most memorable night since no one had ever done it b
Maliyla's POVJust breathe... The words kept repeating in my head as I sat beside Hector. Although I tried not to look at them, the anger in my father's eyes clarified it that he was disappointed in me, which hurt me deeply. I had never known him to be disappointed in me. In his eyes, I was his only child his entire life, and the same was true for Mom. My mother and I did everything together: shopping, nails, and hair. My mom had taken Gisselle and me dress-shopping for the Wolf's Moon Gala. We spent hours looking for the right dress.My mother was supposed to be there on my wedding day, telling me how no other Luna had looked that beautiful before, sobbing with me, knowing that her baby girl was now grown up. I was supposed to hear my father lecture, threaten, and tell Hector he would kill him if he broke my heart. Throughout my childhood, I dreamed of my father walking me down the aisle and telling me how pro
Maliyla's POVI was emotionally drained when I woke up the morning of my parents' trial. I was scared and anxious, but I was also determined to be strong. Having allowed Erick to kick me out of the Blood Rose Pack without a reason, I knew they would be judged. The fact that they didn't ask for a trial and left me to die probably put the cherry on top. In my opinion, those weren't enough reasons for them to receive a harsh sentence, but then again, I didn't write the law. There were strict rules about packs banning members without cause from the high council. They would have to hold a meeting where one would have to prove they had a legitimate reason for doing so.When I got out of bed, I felt in a daze. Everything seemed to be moving at a snail's pace. As I prepared for the meeting, I felt dread in my bones."Maliyla," Hathor's voice echoed through my head.
Hector's POVImmediately after hearing the screams and breaking glass, I released Maliyla from my embrace. "Stay here," I told her as I hurried out of the room, closed the door behind me, and rushed to the kitchen to ensure her safety.My mind raced as I moved down the hall and into the kitchen, not knowing who or what I would find. The sight I saw, however, wasn't what I had expected. As I entered the kitchen, I saw Katia bent over the counter and Jonathan at work. Astonished, I stood frozen when Maliyla walked up to me seemingly out of nowhere."What's wrong?" Maliyla asked as she walked into the kitchen. "OH, MY GODDESS!" she exclaimed as she hurried out of the kitchen."What the hell?" Jonathan screamed."That's a good one," Jasper said, laughing from the depths of my mind.Jonathan bumped into me as
Hector's POVThere was no doubt in my mind that Maliyla was concerned about the trial. As her parents, they remained special to her, regardless of what they had done. It was impressive that she could remain positive despite such challenges. She never gave up despite her feelings of defeat. The pain she endured would have broken me long ago, which is why I admired her so much. It was clear that Maliyla had a lot of strength and resilience.Following our dinner, Evangeline returned to Egypt with Maliyla's parents and a few guards. We decided to fly out that day as well, but in the afternoon. At first, I envisioned it just being her and me, but Jonathan insisted that Katia join us so she could get a few things and correctly say goodbye to her mother.Daunte had returned to the Onyx Fang Pack, but he promised to attend the Luna Ceremony, which Maliyla wanted to call the "Ceremony of Honor







