17.

Angelo



"You look just like your father. Always so serious. Thinking out stuff before you act but some of your mother is in you. A great deal I might say." The voice was warm and fatherly his presence wasn't a threat but a welcoming one. I looked around my surroundings and noted that the place was very unfamiliar to me. I knew we were in a wooded area with a river flowing beside the bank where I stood. Looking to my right I saw a bridge leading to the other side where the trees were clustered more together to my left there stood a tall man with piercing blue eyes, short brown and gray hair with a welcoming smile on his face.

"Who are you?" I asked watching him closely trying to place him to memory. He was familiar but I just couldn't bring his name. "I'm the past Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack." he simply said. I looked down at the green grass beneath my bare toes then looked back up at the man before remembering where I knew him from. "Grandpa?" I couldn't stay frozen in one spot I threw my arms around his neck taking in the scent dad always told me about. Sandalwood and mint. The scent of his late father that never left him.

"Never thought I would be able to see and hold my grandson," he said with his voice breaking holding me tighter not wanting to let me go. I knew the feeling. The stories dad have told me of the brave Alpha Angelo at bedtime kept him alive in my mind, I was proud to be named after the man who gave his life to protect his sons. What kid wouldn't be?

"So where are we?" I asked as he let me out of his embrace slinging his arm around my shoulders. Setting us in motion to walk away from the river to a clearing just beyond, it was a large three-story white house with laughter and loud talking were heard. "Dark Moon. I want to show you something" he said carrying us closer to the house. That's when I realized what was taking place, the moon festival was in full swing. Everyone was dancing and having a good time, it brought a smile to my face to be witnessing part of my father's past. Grandpa Angelo nudged me and pointed out someone in the far corner who was just standing watching everyone with a dull look. It was my father but something was off I knew how my father looked when he was happy, angry, worried, and even sad but not like this. His blue eyes weren't focused they were a bit clouded. A brown-haired girl with warm brown eyes came up to him smiling and pulling him to the party but he snapped at her then walked away. A guy stepped in his way and they began to go at it."Uncle Max. Aunt Maddie" I whispered. I took a step forward to go listen but what froze my steps was a dark-haired woman going to dad's side, he turned at kissed her cheek and held her tightly before she pulled him away from his siblings. My insides turned cold.

"Who was that?" I grounded out. "Watch" was all grandfather said. The scene before us changed rapidly to screams of the pack. Hunters were killing them one by one ruthlessly. Chopping off the heads of men while they forced the women and children to watch. I saw my grandfather and uncle fighting tirelessly protecting their pack while my father stood on the sidelines watching as the dark-haired woman said something in his ear. In a flash, he shifted into his black wolf and ran towards a muscular blonde hair man who turned to my father wide-eyed frozen in shock. Dad mauled him ripping his throat out then shredding the man's body viciously. "That was your father's best friend Jaxon. Even when Michael changed he believed that your father wasn't in his right frame of mind" Grandpa said sullenly. The woman then strolled slowly towards dad with a sick smile on her face looking around at the carnage. The way she walked and smiled was oddly familiar too, I ran over to them to get a look at her face, crouching down beside the black wolf. "All traitors deserve to die don't they Michael. He wanted me but I refused him. He said he will make you pay and that's what he did." She purred in his ear. Even I can tell it was all lies. Dad shifted back to human form and enveloped the woman in his arms. "He won't hurt you. I will do anything for you, my love. Anything" his voice was firm but not full of love I always heard whenever he spoke to mama. "You have done enough for me young alpha," she said coldly turning her face towards me. Her brown eyes were cold no emotion whatsoever she was a classical beauty I would admit but that was all she had to win over any man. I noticed she took something from behind her back and pushed dad away but he didn't ask her why she did that, he simply stood before her.

"This only the beginning. Till next time my sweet young alpha", she said before blowing pink dust in his face causing him to fall to his knees, and with that, the woman sauntered off. Dad was growling and snapping at himself shaking his head in confusion when he looked up and took in the scene before him you can see the pain and confusion in his eyes. This was my father though smaller in his size I knew my real father. "What the fuck happened?" he asked.

"Your human mate that's what. She was a goddamn hunter, Michael." Grandfather was furious, blood splattered over his body and face none of which was his.

"Mate? Dad. I don't have a mate," dad said utterly confused you can actually see how hard he was trying to put the pieces together but failed. "How can a hunter overpower an alpha strong as dad and leave him so vulnerable?" I asked looking on at the scene before me. Dad was arguing with his father then he discovered his best friend's shredded body that threw him over the edge, he shifted and disappeared through the woods. "We never knew. But I think it was witchcraft somehow. I came to show you this because of what happened to you. It may be linked to your father's past or it can be someone copycatting his situation to get at you. We still don't know why the hunters left Michael and me alive but were thankful though. " Grandpa looked at the distance where his son left and I saw something of regret on his face but disappeared when he turned to me. "I never properly thanked your mother for saving my son. I'm so proud of him. I know I told him that but I never apologized to him for my harsh words all those years ago. Would you tell him for me." he said leading me back to the river.

"I promise" I replied hugging him one last time. "Go now. Your own little savior is worried about you. She's strong as your mother. Don't give her up kid" he said smiling my way before walking away. I turned towards the bridge to be hit with a warm breeze and the sun shining brighter as I walked closer to it.





Opening my eyes I was met with darkness, the only light source I could detect was the dim light from my bathroom creaking out beneath the door. My sheets were damp with what I think was sweat, my hair was framing my face, stuck on my forehead. Getting up was a task, my muscles were sore and every movement caused me to groan out loud. Before I stepped onto the carpeted floor I froze and sniffed the air. "Uncle Caleb?" I said out loud my voice croaking.

"Good to see you alive kid," his calm voice said through the darkness, the clicking of his fingers brought light back in the room. There he was lying back on the couch in slacks and dress shirt which was rolled up to his elbows. I smiled in acknowledgment knowing it was he who saved me from my own torment. Forgetting about my weakness, I was about to rush over to him but fell to the floor landing on my hands and knees. "Easy there. Your wolf is still dormant so you're human for now well strength-wise. The memory walk took a lot from you," he explained rushing to my side. A cool metal hit my chest causing a chain of some sort brushing against my neck, my focus went to it immediately. It was the family's necklace, the last person who wore it was my mother when she made her way to the castle now it's here. "Mama is supposed to have this on," I said hoarsely.

"Yup but she passed it on to me when I was threatened now it's your time to be protected. It was originally your great grandmother's. She had it made to protect whoever royal that may need it." Caleb said smiling while looking at the moonstone dangling from my neck, the royal crest making itself known at different angles. "So the threat is real. From the bounty to someone wanting to fuck with my head......"

"And Nikolai's arrival to the US soon" Caleb added while cutting into my statement. Curses flew out of my mouth as he helped me to the shower. "Didn't know you knew so many colorful words" my uncle commented while making sure I was standing firmly. "Oh give it a rest. Blame the two outside my door." I grumbled.

'We heard that' Jonah responded to me.

'You were meant to.' I snapped.

"Don't worry. Things will be fine. Just stay focus. Don't wallow in self-doubt in moving on with Amelia. You both chose to have a future together, no one said it would be a great ride. These obstacles would test both of yall strength. She's a keeper kid. Not once did she get hysterical of you calling her another woman's name. She did ask who truly was Elise and we answered truthfully. She took it well, sympathy and understanding were what we felt from her but you need to seal the deal. Let her know that you are willing to move on with her. " I listened to the advice from my uncle and agreed with him fully. Amelia took away all my dark days and I would never let her go, no matter the circumstances.

"Thanks, uncle for coming. Is she alright though? Did she eat well? Is she asleep? What time is it?" I asked in one breath. Uncle Caleb rolled his eyes and handed me a towel. "I swear you are more like Michael every day" he muttered before leaving the room. What the hell that suppose to mean? I took a quick shower as best I could then strolled back into my room, it was empty but uncle took out a pair of PJ pants before he left. I donned them and dried my hair before going in search of my baby.
"Couldn't wait till morning?" I heard the teasing voice of Jonah just as I stepped out. "Fuck off. Talk to me in a few hours" I said over my shoulder as I reached her room door. When my uncles left the hallway, I easily opened the door, the light from the hall gave her room a warm glow for a moment before I shut it behind me. Amelia was in a fetal position under the covers, it looked like she was protecting herself, a soft whimper escaped her lips and it took everything in me to rush to her side. She was trembling violently, her fist clenched tightly she was also mumbling incoherently. What dream is affecting her this way? Wanting to calm her, I lightly kissed her cheek wrapping my body around hers and continued to place soft kisses on her bare skin. She visibly relaxed, I nuzzled my face in her hair and allowed my hands to wander all over her body.

"Angelo?" she called out sleepily. "Yes, my love. It's me" I answered with my voice cracking. It amazed me how I calmed her, hearing her voice calling out my name it felt like ages since I've heard her say my name and it felt damn good. I made the right choice to give in to the mate bond. I belonged here, I belonged by this beautiful she wolf's side as her mate. Amelia shot up in the dark from her sleep then threw her body against mine putting her arms around my neck her body on the length of mine as she showered me with light kisses on my face. I took it with much appreciation letting out a few chuckles, she was so cute at the moment. "You scared me, baby," she said softly. I grew accustomed to the dark and was able to outline her oval-shaped face, her pouty pink lips, and that perky nose. "I'm truly sorry. I will certainly make sure that won't happen again......" I started to say then stopped as her body tensed. She was worried. Worried about us.

"I am yours. Elise was my first mate, I found her when I was 17 and lost her two weeks after. I won't lie and say she doesn't hold a place in my heart because she does but you now hold a major part there. She was part of me and now you, you are mine. You hold my heart and you don't even know it, you are now my greatest weakness. I'm sorry for calling you by her name. Please, baby, believe me when I say that you're the only one for me here and now till the rest of our lives" I said truthfully, my heart was racing a hundred miles an hour and I knew she felt it. Her hand was right above my heart, a tear fell on my bare chest, lifting my hand I used the pad of my fingers to dry her tears.

"I'm sorry for ever doubting your affections towards me and doubting the decision to wait till we are both stronger in bond. I believe every word you say and I'm truly blessed to have you as mine. To have you devoted to me. Just as you gave yourself to me I give my self to you. My heart body and soul are all yours to keep and cherish." she said with tears running down her cheek. Bringing her closer to me, I heard her wolf calling to mine, Lykos answered weakly as I locked my lips to Amelia's sweet ones. Goddess has made her perfect for me. Her lips moved against mine effortlessly, no hesitation just pure adoration and raw offering of all her emotions. I accepted them all in that passionate mindblowing kiss. She gasped against my mouth I know she felt it. I did too. The power surged through our bodies, she clutched me tighter and released a throaty moan. My hand found her breasts, I began to gently massage them tugging at them playfully, my reward was her groaning my name against my lips.

She sat exactly on my hardened member and began to move, it felt so fucking good, my hands tighten on her waist as I met her actions. "Amelia...... " I grounded out then kissing the spot where I soon mark her.

"Babe. My wolf is asking to be claimed by you," she said in one breath before taking back control of my lips. My hand found its way to her PJ shorts. She stopped and gave me a questioning look, I knew a blush was on my face as she giggled and kissed my cheek. "Are you ready to be claimed by me?" I asked her easing my hand lower inside of her shorts. "Be yours only?" she asked in a hopeful voice.
"Till the day I die" I answered cupping her sex and loving the reaction I caused. She was soaking wet as I saw her nod her head to answer. I pushed my way in her with my index finger and began to create slow sensual motion. "Don't.....stop. Please baby" she begged as I pulled closer. I heard how wild her wolf was going. Lykos was back he was pushing against the surface to be let free. Between her moaning and tight grip on my shoulders, I felt my fangs elongating. 'Mark her when she's close to becoming undone' my wolf said just as I reclaim her lips.

"Fuck babe," I said against her lips as I felt her hand on my member she began to match my movements motion to motion. She went faster causing a strangle groan to escape my lips, her small hand around my cock felt divine as her walls tighten around my two soaked fingers. "Ready baby," I asked in her ear. "Yes....." she moaned out loud getting weak atop of me. In one swift movement I bit into her neck, making sure my fangs pierce her flesh, I kept them there as I flicked her clit repeatedly. "Oh...fuck...." she shouted.

Amelia came all over my fingers, her body shuddering in the aftershock of her release, her grip was tighter on my dick, my hold on her neck was too which I know sent shivers down her spine. Slowly I pulled back my fangs, licking the puncture marks on her neck pleased with myself immensely. "That felt so good baby. Let me repay my prince" Amelia purred above me before sliding down my body then freeing me from my pants. "Love? What are you..... " I lost my train of thoughts as I felt her wet warm mouth closed around my shaft. Up and down her head went below the sheet every time she went down the deeper she goes, my hips matched her movements before I knew it this woman of my heart had me moaning out loud clutching the sheets having me on the brink of total ecstasy.

"I'm about to break babe," I breathed out. Amelia stopped replacing her mouth with her hand and continued the pace.

"You like that baby," she said in my ear before licking my neck. "Hell yeah" was the only thing I can say as she put one of my hands on her core and began to trail kisses on my neck.

"Babe...." I groaned out loud then the burning sensation in my neck doubled with the pleasure my girl was giving me, caused me to explode in her hands. Amelia moaned against my neck and licked the wounds closed. My body was weak but I found the strength to hold her against me. We both were breathing heavily, our face buried next to each other's mark. Perfection. That's what this feels like. So right. So fantastic.

'Right in more ways than one' Lykos said pleased that our mate claimed us also.

"You are now officially mine. Princess Amelia."