On the day after Alpha Matthew and I visited Highcrown Walkers with Jamien and some warriors who would help Mark organize the messy pack, I wandered around the buildings near Volvo High School, where I used to attend. There were many terrible memories there, although Mark had made it clear that anyone who bullied the late bloomer wolves would be sent to a special silver juvenile detention center.“Are you reminiscing?” a voice startled me.Alpha Matthew smiled as I turned and nodded. He approached me with his broad strides.“Sometimes I like places like this, mate,” he murmured, touching a hand-drawn painting of a tree by Volvo High School students.“What do you mean?” I asked again.“Places like this give me a warm feeling that can’t be put into words. A place to have fun with peers, do crazy things, and so on.”I nodded in understanding. “I also sometimes miss that kind of atmosphere. But wha

My heart raced as I asked him nervously, “May I ask what you wanted to talk about, my Alpha?”Alpha Matthew suddenly let out a soft chuckle, causing my heart to flutter. “My love,” he said, “I just wanted to tell you that there’s a little bit of sauce on your lips.”I felt a rush of heat to my cheeks as he reached out to wipe the sauce away, his touch sending shivers down my spine. As I resumed eating, he looked at me with a gaze that made my heart skip a beat.“Speaking of which,” he said, his voice laced with emotion, “There are so many things I want to talk to you about regarding our marriage.”My heart pounded in my chest as I gazed into his eyes, waiting for him to continue.“But most of all,” he said, taking my hand in his, “I want to tell you how much I love you.”His words touched me in a way that I couldn’t describe. I felt tears welling up in my eyes as I leaned in to embrace him.“Alpha Matthew,” I whispered, “I love you too.”In that moment, time seemed to stand still as w

I opened my eyes to the faint sound of murmuring voices around me. The scent of aromatherapy and lemongrass wafted into my nose, mixed with the unmistakable antiseptic odor of a hospital. Blinking a few times to clear my blurry vision, I saw Alpha Matthew and Hannah standing in front of me, talking to a doctor.Hannah’s face lit up as she noticed me awake. “Thank the moon goddess you’re back with us, Lauryn.”“What happened?” I asked, feeling confused and disoriented.Alpha Matthew’s smile grew wider as he spoke. “It’s a victory we’ve all been waiting for, Lauryn.”I furrowed my brow, trying to make sense of what he was saying. “What do you mean?”“You’re not to do any strenuous work from now on, Lauryn,” Alpha Matthew said, his tone serious. “And you too, Hannah. I don’t want you to be bothered with helping the other betas with their baking tasks anymore. You need to focus on the well-being of our soon-to-be child.”My eyes widened in surprise as I realized what he was implying. “Am

I awoke to a faint ache in my stomach. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in my own room. It was a clear sign that the guards had brought me home and informed Alpha Matthew.A hand gripped mine tightly. “You’re okay, mate,” Alpha Matthew’s voice was a potent balm. I felt a bit of relief.“This is the worst pain, mate,” I whispered.“Take it easy, luckily it’s nothing serious,” Alpha Matthew assured me.“Are you sure it’s not something dangerous?” I asked.“Nothing dangerous, mate. Your pain is just caused by normal contractions,” Alpha Matthew explained.“I’m really worried about something. It’s unlikely, but I’m still worried,” I pleaded.Alpha Matthew sighed heavily. “I want to speak alone with Luna.”The guards and the doctor who had just examined me left our room.Alpha Matthew dragged a chair from my desk and sat down beside me. He then lovingly kissed my forehead. “I understand your worries. That’s why I said that four guards were not enough.”“When I met Julie Duke at the re

“Alpha Matthew!” My heart raced as I saw his wound worsening by the second.Jamien, Delta Paulo, and Delta Ezra rushed to our side, ready to give chase to the rogues who had attacked us. But when they saw the fear in my eyes, they carried Alpha Matthew back to the safety of our packhouse.Thankfully, my mother was already there, preparing the tools we needed to treat Alpha Matthew’s injury. I held his hand tightly, trying to comfort him as Mom worked to heal his wound.“Don’t worry, mate,” Alpha Matthew said, his voice a reassuring balm. “I’ll be better soon.”I couldn’t help but chuckle through my tears. “How can you be so stubborn?”“It’s not that bad of a wound,” he replied with a grin.I rolled my eyes at his cavalier attitude, but deep down, I was grateful for his strength. It was one of the many reasons I loved him.As we tended to Alpha Matthew’s injuries, I couldn’t help but wonder why the rogues would dare to attack the Ethereal Hunters Pack. Our pack was feared throughout th