Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Mate Bond Hidden Under The Moonlight: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

THIRD PERSON'S POVHolding him that close, Ryan was able to sense he hasn't gotten his wolf yet, and that explained everything."Pathetic." He scoffed, his breath hot against Ethan's skin.Hearing him, Ethan opened his eyes, which immediately widened at the sight of who had caught him from falling.Not only did he feel so small compared to the tall frame above him, he was also afraid.He panicked and immediately pulled away."I'm so…rry." He stammered. "I'm so, so sorry." He bowed in shame. Saying this, he turned and ran, but he didn't get far before he was caught by his cloak."You're pretty good at running. Is that all you know how to do?" Ryan asked before pulling him back to himself, closer to the point of feeling his warm breath."His eyes, they're pretty." Ryan thought, but he quickly dismissed the thought."Uh… I… I'm… I'm so sorry, Alpha, please spare my life." Ethan said, his eyes flickering in fear, and his heart almost beating out his ribcage, while Ryan, who was still hol

ETHAN'S POV I sat quietly in the closet, knees pulled up to my chest, as memories of the time when my mom was still alive played in my head. My Dad had died a few months after I was born, and she had remarried a man who had lost his wife to a disease. This man was left alone with three pups who became my step siblings.When my Mum and I moved in with them, I was four. I couldn't remember much aside from the feeling that I was treated better then, and I really wish to go back to that moment. The moment the scent of my mom's cooking filled the house, and the warmth of her hug, was all I needed to be happy.The calming feeling of her soft fur as her wolf body curled around me, wrapping me close like a gentle blanket against the cold."You're my strong little pup, and you will grow up to be a strong warrior, just as your father." Those were the only words I could remember, and still remember her whispering to me, maybe it's because they were words she repeatedly said to me, but they wer

ETHAN'S POV“Come with me. If anyone asks, you're the Alpha's personal valet.”Those words made my heart beat in excitement. The feeling of both disbelief and fear all tangled into one heartbeat made me pause for a moment.For a split second, I just stood there, letting the moment sink in."Three feet." His voice reminded me, sharp and low.I quickly bowed, suppressing a grin, and followed behind him, skipping slightly in excitement. We made our way to the royal court.But when we reached the entrance, I froze.The doors were tall, carved with ancient runes that shimmered faintly under the flickering torchlight. The scent of power hung in the air, heavy, intimidating. I swallowed hard as the guards made way for Alpha Ryan, their silver-tipped spears crossing for a moment before letting the Alpha pass.I peered inside.The hall was filled with the pack's wolves of authority.A massive circular table made of black oak dominated the room, ringed with high backed chairs made of animal sk

ETHAN'S POVThe last thing I remembered was Alpha Ryan’s scent sharp cedar and storm, and the warmth of his arm locking around me just before the world went dark and blank.When I opened my eyes, everything felt... softer. The light. The air. The bed beneath me.I was at... at the Healer’s cot.And food. There was food. Actual food, set neatly on the little table beside my bed.I didn’t even wait to ask if it was mine. I just reached for it, hands trembling as I shoveled it in. It was warm and rich and tasted like something close to mercy. I hadn’t realized how hungry I’d felt until that first bite filled me up.'I will face the consequences of eating the food later.' I thought as I hurriedly ate it.If they punished me for it, so be it. I was used to punishment.Then I heard him.Alpha Ryan.I looked up and nearly choked. My heart leapt straight into my throat.He was standing with the healer, his eyes locked on me like I’d just done something so wrong. But his gaze didn't totally

ETHAN'S POV The scent of food pulled me from sleep.I blinked blearily, sunlight filtering through the slats of the shuttered window. A tray sat on the small table next to my bed."Meat!" I said out as my eyes widened in satisfaction.I wanted to reach out for it but I paused.For a moment, I just stared. No shouting. No footsteps storming up to drag me out of bed. No pain waiting as soon as I opened my eyes.I took the tray, placing it on my lap.I ate quickly, as if it might vanish at any moment.Immediately I was done eating, I knew I had to get ready for the day."Here change into this." Mistress Alira said to me with a warm smile.I quickly got dressed, then quietly left the cot.The palace was already humming with activity. Servants and guards moved with practiced precision, nodding politely when they passed. No one asked what I was doing or barked orders.It made me feel... like a ghost.I was about to ask one of the servant where the Alpha was so I could report to duty when