Chapter 57
Annie’s POV
I can’t contain my joy right now. Wow, I’m so damn happy! I have Kessler cornered; he has nowhere to hide. He is mine. I giggle all alone in my room.
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The wait has been agonizing, as I waited for this moment. Now, it’s finally here, and the excitement is overwhelming.
I imagine his face when he realizes that he’s fallen right into my trap. The thought fills me with joy.
Blue my wolf echo in my head What if something goes wrong? What if Kessler manages to slip away again?
I push aside Blue’s worry, focusing instead on the thrill of the chase and the sweet taste of victory.
I pick up my phone and dial the number of that one person who has always had my back, encouraging me not to give up on Kessler.
She has been a shoulder for me to cry on whenever I felt like I was at a crossroads.
On the second ring, she instantly picks up the call. “Ava, guess what?”
“Hello to you, Annie,” she replies, sarcasm dripping from her words.
I roll my eyes at her antics before finally saying, “Hello, Ava.”
“How are you, Annie?” she asks.
“I’m above the moon, babe. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything. You have been such a great friend.”
Ava laughs. “Annie, what have I done this time?”
“My mating ceremony with the most gorgeous man alive is on the next full moon,” I explain, excitement bubbling in my voice. “Preparations are in full gear, and all the dignitaries have been invited.”
Ava’s response is immediate, filled with genuine happiness. “Oh my stars, Annie! That’s incredible news! I’m so happy for you!”
“Thank you, Ava, I couldn’t have gotten through all of this without you by my side.”
Ava chuckles softly. “You’re too kind, Annie. But seriously, I’m thrilled for you. You deserve all the happiness in the world.”
“This event is going to be the talk of the town,” excitement bubbling within me. “Online and gossip mills will be on the ground to cover the event.”
Blue, my wolf, rolls her eyes, but I pay her no mind. She hasn’t been supportive of my pursuit of Kessler, and frankly, I couldn’t care less.
“Tell me about it,” Ava says, her voice bringing me out of my thoughts.
“Yes, and you will be my maid of honor for the proper wedding,” a smile spreads across my face at the thought of Ava standing by my side on my special day.
“Oh, Annie, I’d be honored! I can’t wait to stand by your side and witness your happiness.”
“Thank you, Ava.”
As werewolves, completing the mate bond during the full moon often leads to a proper wedding for the sake of humans, given our prominent roles in society.
“I’m happy for you, Annie.”
Ava continues, “that you didn’t allow that low life to take your shine. But I’m curious, what exactly did you do? How did you play your cards so well?”
I feel a somberness creeping in. She must not know my dirty little secret. Don’t get me wrong-I trust her as a friend, but not all information should be shared.
Are you there? she asked when she sensed I was quiet.
I take a deep breath, trying to regain my composure. “Yes, Ava, I’m here. it seems there might be some network issues. Sorry for the interruption.”
So I continued “Girlfriend, my dad threatened to sever ties with the Moonpeak pack, and all hell broke loose.
He had no other option but to come begging when my dad gave him an ultimatum to do the right thing.”
“You know, Crescent packs provide them with mineral resources; they can’t afford to lose that. And more so, Kessler’s mum has been helpful by mounting pressure on him.”
“I’m happy for you, girlfriend,” Ava continues warmly.
“Thanks, Ava,” I replied gratefully. “I wouldn’t have done it without you. Your persistence in never giving up fueled what I had to do.”
Ava’s unwavering support has been instrumental in my journey, and I’m grateful to have her by my side.
“And Lyra being captured by Tristan helped me perfect my plan on Kessler. He was vulnerable when Lyra was taken, and I used that in my favor.
The thought of Lyra makes me sick to my gut. She has Kessler wrapped around her finger, and it’s so annoying to watch him like a lost puppy.
I can’t wait to see the look on her face when she is rejected and made a laughingstock in the pack.”
“I will make her stay a miserable one when I become Luna, I promise Lyra that I will do it.”
“So when are we going shopping?” Ava asks eagerly.
“One of the reasons I am calling, I will arrange with my driver to come pick you up so we can go to the city and shop,” I explained.
“Don’t bother sending your driver,” Ava replies quickly. “I have plans to come to the city anyway, so we will meet up.”
“Perfect then, so how is your mate?” I finally ask, curiosity tingling in my voice.
“He is good, and I’m expecting a baby soon,” Ava responds with excitement evident in her tone.
I can’t contain my joy as I let out a scream. “Wow, that’s good news! I hereby declare myself the godmother!”
Ava laughs at my enthusiasm. “Oh, Annie, you are so dramatic.”
But I can’t help it. The thought of becoming a godmother fills me with joy.
I wanted to tell her about my pregnancy, but I didn’t want to taint this moment with the circumstances surrounding my baby.
No one, I mean no one, must know. It’s solely between me and its father.
I remember the look on Lyra’s face when I revealed the pregnancy. She could hear the faint heartbeat of the baby, and that confirmed it.
That was the breaking point for her and Kessler. Oh, how she wished it was her, but the moon goddess is in my favor and blesses me with an heir.
Blue thwarts me, reminding me that when my secret is finally revealed, there will be no shoulder for me to cry on.
“My wolf is just a traitor,” I mutter bitterly. “I’d rather not have a wolf than have one that doesn’t support my every action.”
She throws her nose up in mockery, her disdain evident. “I’m only watching out for you, but whatever decision you take, you will bear the consequences alone.”
Her words cut deep, and I feel a pang of loneliness at the realization that even my wolf has turned against me.
Ava and I continue to chat, catching up on things.
It’s soothing to hear her voice again, so we eventually hang up.
Then the baby kicks in my belly, and the feeling is way out of this world.
This little life growing inside me is precious, and I’ll do everything in my power to protect and love it unconditionally, no matter what circumstances warrant its existence.