I Am The Father Of The Child

The erratic breathing and pleasure-filled moans that echoed from inside pierced my ears. What? No! Can it be right? My eyes widened when I realized who the Moon Goddess had chosen for me to be with.

Scott Lucas!

With a heavy heart and stumbling steps, I should've walked away from this mess, but damn, curiosity got the better of me. No way... No freaking way! This has gotta be some sick joke.

As I peeked into the tent, trying to convince myself it was all a prank, my breath hitched. Time froze, and my whole world came crashing down.

There was Scott, butt-naked, lying on a damn big blanket on the floor, getting cozy with another woman. I was freaking shocked.

He had her neck gripped tightly in his hands as he pounded away, making some weird-ass muttering sound.

But the woman, whoever she was, had him wrapped around her damn finger. She had her nails digging into his broad back and was moaning and worshiping him like crazy.

Oh, hell! The tears I'd been holding back couldn't be contained anymore. It felt like my heart was shattering into a million pieces as I realized my mate was getting it on with someone else.

I was already beginning to feel a little protective of him before we had even marked or acknowledged one another, and now I had to endure this. Gosh! I was heartbroken.

"Mate!" I startled myself by speaking in a gentle whisper so that they could both hear me.

Scott abruptly stopped and turned to face me with a clouded expression, pinning me in the interior of the tent's faint light with his gaze.

A displeased look gradually appeared on his face, and his nostrils started to slightly flare.

My gut tightened at his obnoxious, stern countenance, but it immediately relaxed into annoyance without a hint of regret or guilt.

"Oh, do you possess that fragrance? In between saying and inquiring with a sniff, his forehead furrowed. I'm not your mate, young wolf. No way!" He mutters.

"You will not be permitted to replace me as this pack's Luna or as my mate. I guess the Moon Goddess was just teasing me." He said.

As he finished, he grinned mockingly before easing his manhood from the woman and grunting once more.

He came up to me, naked and egotistical, and I faltered, letting go of the tent flap I had been holding.

"I... We..." I stopped dead in his tracks at the entrance to the tent, and I stared at him, speechless.

"We?" My throat parched at Scott's leer at me.

"Little wolf, what in the world were you thinking? That just because the Moon Goddess matched us, I, Scott Lucas, the Alpha's son and future ruler of this pack, will accept you as my mate? What do you think the other pack members will say?" He laughed mockingly at me.

After some time, he stated, "This is so embarrassing, and I can't even believe I got stuck with someone like you."

"What a stupid joke." The woman he had been with murmured, making a sarcastic remark about me, then laughing. I turned my head to look at her again, this time paying close attention.

I recognized her.

Rosa Qasa was there. Known as Scott's lover and the group's legendary matchmaker.

I didn't want to accept it, even though she had relationships with many notable members of the wolf community and there were reports that she had even had sex with the Alpha.

Damn, she's messing with both the son's and his pops? She's hot, but crap...

Rosa was lying like a queen on the blanket, the blue comforter just covering her waist but exposing her sagging breasts. And she dared to stare at me without even blinking.

"Let's get this nonsense over with, you little pest. " Scott hissed and charged forward, all intent, and it hit me hard.

He'd turn me down without hesitation. He couldn't care less about what the pack thought or how much embarrassment it would cause him. He doesn't give a fuck about me.

That was his ruthlessness.

I fought back the tears as I awaited his ultimate decision and the resulting broken link of sorrow and torture that would soon sweep through me. My hands were tightly fisted at my sides.

"I, Scott Lucas, the Alpha's fricking son and the future leader of this pack, am rejecting you, Milan Megan, as my future Luna and mate."

"You better get lost, you hear me? Don't you dare bring shame to our people?"

"Look at yourself, you're just an ugly cow. You are never gonna find a mate like me. Now get the hell out here and stop burdening our pack."

He delivered his final blow with a tone of pure rage.

I was devastated, more than crushed. The pain just shot through me like a damn lightning bolt.

And then here comes Rosa, being all sarcastic and cruel.

"Milan, you're such a miserable piece of shit. You're nothing like a Luna, and your wolf is a pathetic excuse."

"You thought you could trap the Alpha's boy by pretending to be an orphan and some rebellious bastard."

"The Moon Goddess must have been high on something when she paired you two up." She let out a loud, cruel laugh that echoed in the tent before dropping comments that shattered me to pieces.

After regaining composure and reaching my breaking point, I decided it was time to leave and deal with my grief on my own.

I swiped my cheeks as I hurried out of the tent, turned around, and ran without stopping.

As I passed the large group of wolves, I observed that the event was still ongoing and that the majority of them were peacefully admiring the amazing full moon with grins on their faces and arms around their loved ones.

Everywhere I turned, I saw couples holding hands, exchanging tender glances, kissing, and looking up at the sky, but I was the complete opposite.

I had just experienced the most humiliatingly degrading experience of my life. It hurt worse than all the ill will and disrespect I had encountered ever since my parents died when I was a small child.

Thinking about my dismal life and realizing that I was suddenly alone and helpless caused me to tremble violently.

I squinted and instinctively reached for a bottle of alcohol from a nearby campfire table. I reached for another adjacent bottle, which fortunately was full, and drank it all at once, drinking every drop and ignoring the burning in my throat.

The list keeps on. Unaware that the wolves were watching, I kept downing bottle after bottle of alcohol until I was dangerously inebriated and my vision was clouded.

But I didn't care, I was sad, alone, and angry. I thought today I would finally have a mate before my eighteenth birthday as I awaited my transformation into a wolf, which also marks the mating season for our kind.

I was so excited to finally find my fated mate. I felt like a kid who had just received their favorite candy.

I thought, 'Oh, what better way to mark my special day than to share this breathtaking scenery with my chosen company?' But it was all a waste now.

I had thought that he would be anticipating me as I was anticipating him as well.

I had thought he would treat me right. I had spent my entire life coping with sadness and mockery, and one of my greatest desires was to have a mate who would love and appreciate me.

Every day I prayed to the Moon Goddess to grant me the wishes of my heart.

I looked up at the moon and wondered why the Moon Goddess chose Scott Lucas as my mate. Tears flowed down my eyes as I thought about everything that happened to me today.

Just then I noticed that my body simultaneously felt a strong adrenaline rush and an oddly scrumptious pleasure.

My lady parts surged, my thighs trembled violently, and the hair on my skin stood on high alert.

What the hell was going on? I mean, seriously, I had my freaking period!

My mind was racing like crazy, trying to make sense of this whole bizarre situation.

I mean, just moments ago, I got rejected by my mate, and now I'm feeling all aroused? This shit was just too damn strange. Yeah, I knew it was the fricking mating season tonight, but come on, I already got shot down.

I couldn't help but wonder why the Moon Goddess decided to mess with me like this.

And there was no one around to help me figure out how the hell to deal with it.

It was my damn birthday, for crying out loud! The rest of the day had been pretty good, and now I'm stuck in this messed-up mess.

Feeling lost and drunk as a skunk, I stumbled away from the crowd, trying to find some sanctuary deep in the shadowy woods. I just needed to get away from all this shit.

Maybe having a place to rest will help me feel better and restore some sense of normalcy.

However, my desires became greater with each step I walked into the woods.

Just when I thought it was all over, a strong scent caught my nose from a distance, tempting me to follow it as my excitement increased and I felt a physical reaction.

After a few more steps, I reached the source of the scent and was surprised to find myself standing behind a muscular man with a well-built chest.

Well, damn, this was a crazy situation. There I was, standing all calm and collected, with this dude not even noticing me.

"Oh my..." I stumbled towards him, my hand clumsily shaking on his hard shoulder, and I couldn't help but giggle like a drunken fool, blinking furiously.

I gave him a hard stare, attempting to figure out who this stranger was as my heart was pumping like crazy. It was dark, yet his eyes glistened in the moonlight, lending him a fascinating air.

It was terrifying, but I couldn't help but be drawn to him. I was perplexed, not knowing who he was or what any of this meant. My mouth was wide open in disbelief, but before I could say anything, he began talking.

And let me tell you, his voice was deep and seductive as hell, sending shivers down my spine.

He whispered, "You're my mate,"

Oh, shit! Things just got even crazier.

JAKE'S POV

I smelled her before I felt her gentle touch on my shoulder.

Whoever this mysterious person was, she seemed like the solution to all my problems.

I took a moment to enjoy the relief her touch brought to my burning body before slowly turning around to see a small figure standing in front of me.

She appeared amazed yet uncertain.

Her blonde hair was tousled by the cool breeze of the night, and the faint moonlight revealed her somewhat charming face.

Her radiant blue eyes and soft, heart-shaped lips caught my attention immediately.

I wondered who she was and what brought her to this dark and dangerous forest without any supervision or guidance.

I couldn't recall ever encountering someone brave enough to venture into this part of the woods alone, but she had.

She silently beckoned to me as if her life depended on it.

I had left my castle earlier to seek solace in the quiet woods, as the full moon illuminated the night sky.

The curse that haunted me every full moon had driven me away from the comforts of home, aimlessly wandering without a destination. Today marked three decades since the curse was placed upon me, and with each full moon, I felt an unexplainable pain in my chest.

My teeth would grow longer, strange voices would torment me, and I would transform into a terrifying monster.

Even worse, I would lash out at those around me.

That's why I had fled the castle. I didn't want to put my people in danger or make them scream in terror at the sight of my monstrous form.

But as usual, something strange happened when I reached the woods, and for the first time in years, I didn't feel any pain or transformation.

It took a moment for my brain to process that my curse had abruptly stopped because of the young lady in front of me- the woman whose sweet scent I had noticed earlier.

"Mine! You're my mate?" I said, feeling a bit disoriented as my deep voice overwhelmed me.

"Mate?" She stumbled, her eyes wide with surprise and astonishment.

"Yes, mate... Your scent called to me, and..." I took a few predatory steps closer to her, my hands longing to touch her.

She still had a disbelieving look on her face, getting harder by the second, and I couldn't understand why she couldn't believe that I was her mate.

It made sense, right? I had been without a mate since I was 18 when the curse was placed on me. She was my antidote, my mate.

She was the woman I had searched everywhere for, and here she was, standing right in front of me in the most unexpected circumstances.

This was an extraordinary opportunity, something surreal.

I raised my hand gently to her face, feeling her smooth skin with longing.

Her delightful scent of vanilla mixed with peach, but there was something else that clashed with my senses.

Something else... alcohol. The strong smell of ale and beer lingered, and I realized she was completely intoxicated, heavily drunk.

"Are you wasted or something?" I lifted an eyebrow in amazement, staring at her.

"What does it look like, mister?" She responded with a sassy tone of voice.

"Oh my God! This is not possible. There has to be some sort of misunderstanding. I mean, really? "Will you be my companion?" She paused, taking a step back as I approached.

Though her words were clear to me, I felt irritated by what she said.

Did she not want me to be her destined mate? Was I not worthy of her? Was that why? Was she going to reject me?

My mind raced with these rhetorical questions, and for the first time in my life, I was confused.

"Wait, wait, wait! Hold up! This is insane! You can't possibly be my mate," she said, sounding all flustered.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her disbelief. "Believe it or not, darling, fate works in mysterious ways," I replied, trying to ease the tension.

And then she dropped the bombshell- she already had a mate before. Damn, that was unexpected.

"But, but he rejected me!" She blurted out, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me.

A rejected mate? Well, that explained her hesitation and confusion. Now it made sense why she was acting all wary around me.

"I am sorry about that," I said.

"It...it's fine." She said as she took a few steps closer, and I could feel the heat radiating from her body. And then she pressed herself against me, her intense gaze never leaving mine.

My wolf was going crazy, and I could tell she felt it too. The electricity between us was off the charts. Fate sure had a twisted sense of humor, but hey, I wasn't complaining. We might just be a match made in wolf heaven.

Her body trembled, and she let out seductive moans as her hands started to passionately caress my body, driving me crazy.

What was she doing? What was happening? I was puzzled as she took my hand and wrapped it around her waist.

With a suggestive raise of her eyebrows, her scent filled my senses, and I realized she was in heat.

My hands firmly held her waist as we embraced, and I kissed her deeply, tangling my fingers in her flowing hair. The night we shared was passionate and intense, and time seemed to slow down.

Amidst our intimate connection, I couldn't help but wonder if this mysterious woman held the key to curing my curse.

As the hours passed, I felt a sense of weakness, but also a strange sense of relief.

Amid our intimate encounter, she whispered, "Are you still my mate?" Her breathy voice brought me back to reality.

"Yes," I whispered back, pulling her close to me. "You are my mate, and I won't ever leave you again," I promised, planting a tender kiss on her forehead.

MILAN'S POV

I struggled to open my swollen eyes as the intense sun rays made my headache.

I strained to hear amidst the muffled noises and whispers around me. As I slowly sat up, I was startled to find myself surrounded by a whole pack of wolves. They formed a circle around me, their eyes fixed on me with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.

Some of them were whispering to each other, pointing their snouts in my direction. Their hushed tones made it clear that they were discussing something about me, but I couldn't comprehend their language.

Feeling self-conscious, I looked down at myself and noticed that I was half-naked and covered in dirt.

Oh no!

I quickly jumped to my feet, scrambling to gather my scattered clothes, and hastily put them back on.

As I tried to recall the events of the previous night, my mind wandered back to the strange encounter I had with a stranger in the middle of the forest.

Though my memory was hazy and I couldn't remember everything clearly, one thing was certain- the entire pack must have found out about my reckless behavior.

Damn!

"What is happening here exactly?" a deep and familiar voice called out from behind the crowd, and the murmurs began to die down.

The pack members gradually moved aside, making way for the person- or people, I should say. It was Scott and Rosa.

Confusion and bewilderment were evident on their untidy faces, indicating that they had no clue about what was going on. I trembled with fear.

Nervously fidgeting with my fingers and biting my lip, I recalled the humiliating experience they had subjected me to the night before, and my heart raced as I worried about what would come next.

"I demand an explanation, what is happening here?" Scott growled at the pack members.

He stood in front of them, still unaware of my presence.

"She!" a male wolf from the pack roared in response, pointing his finger at me. Scott quickly moved behind him to get a glimpse of me.

When our eyes met, I froze instantly, my body turning cold and my cheeks burning.

"She? What about her?" he asked, his gaze filled with anger, and I cowered in fear.

"Alpha, we found her naked in the woods right here in this spot! She was involved in some sexual activity with an unknown wolf," one of the she-wolves nearby explained, and my legs went weak as I gasped.

"...Her nakedness suggests that she may have slept with someone, and we're now wondering if that person is her mate because everyone knows she doesn't have a partner."

Just hearing their words drained my energy and made me feel dizzy. My legs gave out, and I collapsed to the ground, huddled in despair.

"What?" Rosa chuckled unexpectedly, casting scornful glances my way.

"Tell us now! We want to know who you spent the night with!" the crowd angrily demanded.

"Yes, answer us! Was it your mate?" a woman yelled angrily at me.

"What a disgrace! She won't tell us anything. It's clear she gave herself to a man who is not her mate!" another she-wolf roared angrily, making ugly faces.

The wolves surrounding me kept shouting and accusing, pointing their fingers at me relentlessly. I wished I could disappear into the ground.

"Milan is my mate! Or was, rather," Scott suddenly declared boldly, shocking everyone into silence.

I was stunned and bewildered. What did he just say?

I stared at him, trying to make sense of his intentions, as a cruel smirk played on his lips.

I was certain he didn't want others to know about our bond as mates, which was why he heartlessly rejected me last night. So why was he now publicly claiming that I was his mate?

What was he trying to achieve with this?

"What do you mean-" I asked but before I could finish my question Rosa cut me off.

"Shut your mouth, you bitch!" Rosa yelled, cutting me off and preventing me from asking any questions.

But I ignored her, still wanting to speak. "What did-"

"I said shut up!" she yelled again, approaching me and delivering a harsh slap to my cheek.

Pain twisted my face, and I cried out.

"You're Scott's mate, yet you let someone else sleep with you, huh? Despite having your mate all to yourself, you sought pleasure in another man's arms. How shameless of you!" she cursed, and I flinched.

"God, she's such a slut!" she yelled.

"I can't believe she cheated even though she was mated to the Alpha's son."

"By the Moon Goddess, this girl is disgusting."

"No, no, let me explain." I tried to beg as I listened to their accusations and insults, hoping they'd give me a chance to explain, but my attempts were worthless.

"Is there anything to explain, Milan? After you've done something so heinous as this? Or do you want to tell us you never slept with a man when the evidence is right in front of our faces?" Rosa spoke again, spitting in my face, and I cringed.

"Or does she want to tell us that the Alpha's son was the one who slept with her last night?" Another person spoke up, and Scott responded before I could say anything.

"I've never slept with Milan and have no plans to do so. She's just a filthy whore who can't close the filthy hole between her legs."

"No!" I screamed internally.