It’s nightfall. We’re almost at Ashwood. We stop by the silent and peaceful woods. We find a grassy area with flowers hidden amongst the forest's trees. We shift into our wolf and Lycan and go for a run together. Chaos is excited as it’s the first time he’s going for a run with Storm. We chase each other for a while before rolling around and playfighting. Fireflies fly up and around us. It’s magical and romantic to watch as the stars shine above us. We shift back into our human forms, completely naked, lying next to each other in a beautiful field. I roll on my side and stare into Hope's beautiful blue eyes as they glimmer in the moonlight. I crave to touch her. My fingers caress her stomach and along her arms. I lean down and kiss her passionately. I lift her onto my lap, and my erection presses against her. As we kiss, she becomes more aroused as she rubs herself along my member. She moans, and my hands make their way up her waist and cup her breasts. Hope adjusts herself higher,

Hope The following morning, I peer out the chamber window. The pack warriors are training outside. It’s good to see they are all healed. Alpha Maximus isn’t here. He must have up gotten up early. I bathe and dress before leaving the chambers. There are so many beautiful dresses in the wardrobe. I choose a white flowy dress with daisy flowers sewn under the bust and around the edges of the long sleeves. I walk through the castle, trying to find Alpha Maximus. I walk down the second set of stairs and end up near the dungeon. There’s a room nearby emitting white smoke. Curious as to what’s causing it and enter the room. There are many glass bottles, beakers and test tubes with colourful boiling liquids. Colourful crystals are spread out on another table, and an abundance of plants, flowers and dried herbs hang from the ceiling. There’s a woman in the centre of the room at a table with a basket filled with herbs and vials. She has incense burning near the basket. She suddenly turns and l

I fold the note, place it inside the sleeve of my dress, and quickly blow the candle out before pulling the stone wall shut behind me. I follow the sound of Maximus's calls. I can hear the worry in his voice. So, I run to find him quicker, 'Maximus, I'm here,' I shout. A few moments later, I’m back in his arms, 'Everyone has been looking for you! I was worried something had happened to you,' he says. 'I was trying to find my way back to the kitchen, and I became lost and-‘ 'Thank the Moon Goddess, you found her,' Nathan says with relief. 'She had become lost, but I have found her now,’ Alpha Maximus says, turning back to me. He takes my hand and leads me back into the familiar areas of the castle and to the kitchen. 'Beth, could you get Hope a drink, please? I'm sure she’s thirsty,’ he says, kissing my forehead. My hands shake as I drink the water. I turn to Alpha Maximus, 'There's something I want to talk to you about,' I say to him. ‘Oh, there’s something I need to talk to you

Alpha Maximus Alex and Bella run into our bathroom after hearing Hope’s screams. 'Bella! get the pack, doctor! Alex, help me get her in the bath!' I shout. Hope thrashes around, trying to free herself from my grip as Alex runs the water over her. But she still feels hot to touch. The cold water isn't helping. 'It burns!' she screams. 'What's wrong with her Alpha?' Alex asks with concern. 'I don't know, but the cold water isn't doing anything! I don't know what to do!' I panic. 'Kiss her!' Alex says. 'What?' I ask, tilting my head. 'When she was in her weird trance earlier, it was your kiss that snapped her out of it!' he says. Alex is right. I kiss her lips. The moment they touch, sparks flow through my body. Hope would be feeling them too. She suddenly relaxes and cups my face, not wanting our lips to part. I caress her face as she lays exhausted in my arms. Alex brings some towels over and places them around Hope, ‘The kiss worked!' he smiles. 'So now we just have to fig

'This is the first time Levi has been allowed out of the dungeon in over eighteen years, so this better be good, Alpha Maximus!' Alpha Cal snaps. Levi squints his eyes at me as Alpha Cal says my name. 'Your parents tried to save my beautiful mate, my love. She was my whole world,' he whimpers. 'I'm sorry they couldn't save her,' I say to him. 'I'm sorry my father killed your parents, Alpha Maximus. I am truly so sorry,’ Levi says. 'Me too,' I reply sympathetically. 'This isn't some kind of family reunion! So, I suggest you hurry up with your business before I kill you!' Alpha Cal shouts. Even though he is old, probably in his late sixties, he is still very clearly strong and well-built. 'Actually, Alpha Cal, that’s why I’m here,' I smile. 'What are you talking about?' he yells. 'I have someone I would like to introduce to both of you,' I say to him. I turn around and take Hope’s hand. She stands next to me. Levi falls to his knees, crying in disbelief. He reaches his hand out