One month later

A month passed in a blur, but so many things happened.



I never thought that so many things could happen in only thirty days. Cole is over excited, along with every ‘survivor’ that lives with us in the little house, about the little prince who would come to this world in only a few months.



Naturally, our mothers were watching me like a hawk. They didn’t let me get tired, though I didn’t complain. Cole wanted me near him the whole time, apart from the times he would lock himself in his office along with the rest of the Alphas.



That is another matter. The Alphas. It’s times like this when you are truly proud about your kingdom. Around 5 of the mightiest and strongest Alphas came to our support; thankfully we had no problems with our enemies.



There were times when I would catch Elder Elizabeth looking into space; I knew what she was thinking about. Her son, Aiden. For a mother, betrayal is a heavy baggage, I wouldn’t understand it if I didn’t get pregnant and think myself in her shoes.

I wanted to comfort her, but what could I possibly say?



I was worried about the people back to the palace. The good news is that some of them escaped and managed to find us. They now have a place in the house.



The men who could not fight built another section for the house, making it bigger so more people could fit in.

The sad thing is hearing about the rest of the people back to the palace. Some of them died, children were left alone. Thankfully the people who escaped helped some of the children and brought them here.

Hearing about murders and tortures was something I cannot describe. The people who came described the scenes so well it was repulsive and made me puke.



The Specials who managed to come with us, well, all of them actually, were practicing and making sure they were in perfect shape.



Miranda didn’t let me practice on my own; every time we did we would remember…Jake.

It was still hard for us to admit to ourselves that our ex Alpha and friend betrayed us.



I was currently sitting in the kitchen eating a bowl full of fruits. It’s good for the pup, everyone keeps saying. One of the little orphans, my greatest weakness, Chloe, a 4 year old girl came into the kitchen and took a seat next to me.



I smiled down at her, “Hi Chloe” I said. She smiled back at me, with her bright smile that still was able to blind the whole world even though her two front teeth were missing.



“Hi, your Highness” she greet me, I frowned at her, “How many times I told you to call me Sam?” I asked her teasingly. “Many, but it’s hard to get used to it” she said sounding like a grown woman.



I laughed, “Do you want some fruit?” I asked her. She nodded and I offered her some, she took it gladly and started chewing.



“Samantha?” she summoned me with my full name. I never heard her calling me like that so I turned my full attention at her. “Yes, dear?”



“Why can’t we go home?” she asked me. I figured this question was bound to come, she has been living with us for weeks now and she hadn’t made that question yet. “Because it’s dangerous right now” I smartly replied, she kept looking at me with those big brown eyes. “Why?” she asked again, “Is it because of those mean people that killed my mama and dada?” she continued asking.



“Yes, honey. But don’t worry because Cole will fix it” I told her reassuringly; “I know, he will always protect us” she said and took another bite from her apple.



Cole was kind fond of Chloe. I had never seen him smiling that much to a little kid. Whenever he had free time he would take me and Chloe to the nearest and safest tree and we would have pick nick under it. At those times we mostly talked. Cole and I loved learning new things about Chloe; I guess our parental instinct was starting to kick in.

Chloe too was fond of us. Whenever she had nightmares she would run at our room and demanding to sleep with us. I saw it as practice for the future, but there were times when I would wish Chloe was our child.



“What are my two women doing here” Coles voice snapped me out of my train of thoughts. “We are eating fruit. I am eating an apple as Sam is eating a banana” she said smiling at Cole. He smiled back at her and kissed her hair and then kissed me on my lips.

“How are you?” he asked me placing his hands on my stomach. “We are good too” I said pecking his cheek.



“Sit with us Cole” Chloe said smiling at him. He took a seat next to her and took a slice of apple from my bowl.

We started chatting only the three of us, soon Miranda and Derek joined us and then the Alphas with some warriors. In the end the entire house was sitting with us.

It was a pleasant commotion; we were like a big family.



“Cole, when are we going home?” Chloe asked Cole making the entire room fall silent. We were all waiting for Cole to answer. He turned to Derek, from their faces you could see they were talking through their mind link.

A few minutes later Cole rose from his seat. “I have an announcement to make, since little Chloe asked me I find it the perfect time to say this out loud. Taking advantage of the fact you are all here, I am to inform you, that we set a day for the attack” he said.



Whispers started, but Cole voice shushed them. “Silence! The date is set and our warriors are ready. We are lucky to have the Specials by our side and warriors who are able to support us fully. Children, women who cannot fight, or pregnant women are going to stay behind” he said the last part rather slowly looking at me.

I wanted to fight, but something inside me stopped me. “In only three days, we will have, hopefully, our homes back!” he finished.



People started clapping, but I could move. I needed to fight for my home, for my family. Why couldn’t women fight? I asked myself,



I am not saying women cannot fight. Some of our warriors and our Specials are women. I just think that you and our family should stay behind taking care of the house and the children. Cole’s voice boomed in my mind. He was right!

I looked down at my small bump and then at Chloe she was looking around terrified and sad. “Honey?” I summoned her; she turned her big brown eyes and looked at me. I took her in my arms and kissed and head as she laid it on my shoulder. “Everything will be alright, sweetheart. I will let nothing hurt you” I told her.



Cole’s arms circled us both.

I felt like we were family, and we were.

















BACK AT THE PALACE!



THE BLACK MOONERS



JACK’S POV



I finally found my true mate.



Even though Svetlana doesn’t have the best reputation, she is warm and kind to me. Though she also is a little suspicious, I can’t blame her, I mean I betrayed my King. Why would I do that?



In the beginning the entire reason was Samantha. I always had a secret crush on her, but now, I felt nothing. I did though wanted revenge. For my mate been kicked out of the palace, for Cole getting Samantha before I found Svetlana and most of all, I crave the revenge my grandfather wasn’t able to get after he was killed by no other than the previous King. The royal family was no innocent, and it is time for them to pay.



The Black Mooners appeared the perfect moment. Gerard understood my reasons for wanting revenge, and he helped me. I wish my father shared the same thoughts, when I informed him of my plans and actions he was against it all. That was when I realized I was on my own.



I didn’t do badly for my own, I played my part well and I won. Kind of, I still haven’t killed the royal couple. That is actually the problem; we have no idea where they are. Gerard keeps pacing in his new office, Cole’s office, trying to find them. He has sent men outside looking for them and he has makes sure everyone knows that the palace has been taken over by the Black Mooners.



No one believed them; actually some Alphas came to see with their own eyes if that is true. They are now locked up in their cells.

I was currently cuddling in bed with Svetlana. We had finally mated; I would have enjoyed it if it wasn’t for the triggering thoughts invading my mind.

“Jack?” she called me, “Yes, my love?” I replied.



“What are we going to do now?” she asked me. I looked at her confusedly. “What do you mean, love?” I asked her while playing with her blonde hair.



“I mean what now? The Black Mooners have taken over the palace; you are helping them for unknown reasons. What about us? “She asked me.



I shook my head, “Honey, don’t think about that now. Right now we need to put an end to our enemies and then, as I talked with Gerard we will take a house outside the palace. We are going to live there” I told her.



I had thought about it. I was too wondering what will happen next, so I made sure I had a plan. Not only for me, but for her too. I was going to be the best mate, for her.



“We are going to live together?” she asked me, raising her body and resting on her elbows. I nodded my head, “In our own house?” she asked again. I nodded once more; she shrieked and fell on me showering me with kisses as we hit it off for round 3.





Gerard POV



Where could they be?



I have sent so many men out there looking for them. For all of them. The abomination, the filthy King, the Elder, everyone else who managed to escape.



But they are no where to be found. It’s like they vanished from the face of earth.



I didn’t care though; I was going to find them no matter what. I grew up knowing the prophecy, knowing that my destiny is to kill the royal couple, before they kill us. I was going to succeed, without a doubt.



A knock on the door brought me back to this world, a young man came in. Simon, one of my men who were out there searching for them. “Any luck?” I asked him.



“Nothing, sir, they are nowhere to be found. We searched even two miles away from here but nothing” he replied.



I knocked a lamp down, effectively startling Simon. How is this possible? Where are they? “Keep looking. They can’t be far, maybe they are hiding underground. Keep looking for them” I ordered him.



I was going to keep looking; maybe if I made every member of the pack looking for them, then maybe I would find them sooner.



Yes, that is was I was going to do.





Samantha’s POV



3 days later…



We were all ready.



Warriors. Specials. Fighters. Each and every one of them was prepared for the battle, because they were going to be a battle, no doubt.



I was scared though, I was bound to stay home, protect the people in here and make sure no one runs or freaks out. I didn’t know what to say to make them feel better, but I guess my queen side knew exactly what to say.



Before they go their way, I made a small speech. Nothing fancy, just a few words to give them some mental power. I could feel Cole’s pride as I was talking.



I said:



Men, women. Today you are going to fight, not only for your palace, but for your families and yourself. You should be proud that you are given an opportunity to prove yourself to all of us. As a queen, I am already proud of you. Whatever happens during the fight, just remember that you are doing something right, something for your future. For our future.

Take care and come back with wonderful news.



For myself, that wad just an average speech, but for the others and Cole, it was a speech appropriate for a Queen.



I had said a rather warm fare well to Cole. I spend the previous day at bed with him, after all. Little Chloe hugged him tightly before he left with his newfound army too. It was a really touching image, both of them hugging saying “come back” and “I will” to each other.



I was holding Chloe’s little hand tightly as we were watching our army disappearing into the dark forest. “Now we just wait?” Chloe asked me, “Yes, honey. Come on lets get inside” I said.





The only thing we could do is…wait!



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A/N (along with chapter 26)



I know I have not posted for quite some time. That is because I had no internet connection, therefore logging into Wattpad was not possible.

During my time away from the website, I found time to write more chapters. So, you will be happy to know that there will be problems with the uploading part. There is also a slight chance I will finish the book, sooner. Meaning, I am currently writing more and more chapters so the final chapter will be ready.



Also, school is starting in a few days. Maybe by the time school starts I will have finish all my chapters and all I have to do is upload them. I wish! *fingers crossed*

I have a few ideas for possible books. I have many ideas for stories about werewolves, normal couples, other supernatural species and more. But, lately I have been thinking about a story involving an assistant and her boss. I will probably name it “The Older Guy”…. Stick around and wait for updates.



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