LOGINCassie Anderson is a famous Blue Moon clan fighter. She quietly loves Kaiden Clark, her best friend, and the pack's future chief. Over the past few years, they ruled the area after discovering they were fated. Cassie was happy with her marriage to the alpha, but she lost her mate and became a single mother. They fly to Claybourne City hoping for a new start, for their safety, and to move on from her huge sorrow. However, Cassie found two men who confused her heart when she assumed she would live an unhappy life…forever!
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Langkahku terhenti saat mendengar suara kenikmatan. Tepat berada di depan pintu kamar ibuku. Aku yang terbangun tengah malam karena merasa ingin buang air kecil, mengurungkan niatku sejenak untuk mendengar lebih jelas. Perlahan, aku mendekatkan telinga ke pintu. Ternyata benar, suara itu memang berasal dari dalam kamar Mama Jessica, ibu tiriku. Rasa buang air kecil yang tadinya nyaris tak tertahankan, menghilang seketika. Aku mengatur napas sebaik mungkin, sembari mencoba berpikir apa yang sedang berlangsung di dalam sana. Bagaimana mungkin? Tidak, ini tidak mungkin! Batinku bergejolak, pikiranku melayang-layang. Apa mungkin ibu tiriku memasukkan pria lain ke dalam kamar? Atau jangan-jangan... Pikiranku semakin beterbangan, membayangkan apa yang dapat memicu munculnya suara desahan itu. Ayah belum pulang karena lembur malam ini. Jadi, tidak mungkin desahan itu muncul dengan sendirinya. "Loh, Radit? Ngapain di sini?" tanya Mama Jessica yang tiba-tiba saja membuka pintu. "Eh, anu, bukan, enggak Ma..." Aku gelagapan. Jantungku berdegup kencang, bukan semata karena Mama Jessica menemukanku di depan kamarnya. Melainkan, karena setelan pakaian yang ia kenakan. Mama Jessica mengenakan piyama rok bewarna pink yang terlihat seperti baju dinas malam. Sehingga bayang-bayang isi di dalamnya tergambar jelas di kepalaku. "Hihi, lucu banget deh kamu. Kenapa jadi gugup kayak gitu?" Mama Jessica melirik sambil menyilangkan tangan di dada, wajahnya tampak penasaran. "Enggak kok, Ma. Kebelet buang air kecil, mau ke kamar mandi dulu." Aku merapatkan kedua pahaku, telapak tanganku dingin karena grogi. "Oh... mau ke kamar mandi rupanya. Mau Mama temenin?" Mama Jessica mengangkat alis, seolah bercanda, tapi langkahnya ikut maju setengah langkah ke arahku. "Gak usah Ma. Aku sendiri aja." Aku tersenyum kaku sambil mengusap tengkukku. Detak jantungku terdengar jelas di telinga sendiri. "Beneran nih gak mau ditemenin? Malem kemarin Mama denger suara aneh dari halaman belakang." Ia berkata sambil melirik ke jendela, lalu berjalan pelan ke dekatku. Tangannya menyentuh bahuku sebentar, lembut tapi membuatku refleks menelan ludah. Tiba-tiba saja listrik padam. Seluruh ruangan berubah menjadi gelap gulita. "Tuh kan, lampunya mati. Yuk, Mama temenin aja." Mama Jessica menyalakan ponselnya sebagai penerangan. "Soal yang tadi, beneran Ma?" "Iya," jawabnya pelan, hampir seperti gumaman. "Tapi Mama nggak mau ngecek, takut soalnya." Seketika bulu kudukku meremang. Mulai ragu-ragu untuk melangsungkan hajatku ke kamar mandi. Tapi, jika aku menahannya, khawatir celanaku akan segera basah kuyup. "Udah, ayuk. Jangan banyak mikir. Ntar malah keluar di celana lagi." Mama Jessica segera menggandeng lenganku dengan lembut. Entah ini terlihat normal antara ibu dengan anak, aku tidak tahu. Yang jelas, ada perasaan deg-degan saat beberapa kali lenganku tersentuh sesuatu yang lembut. "Aku buang air kecil dulu ya, Ma?" ucapku pelan ketika kami berhenti di depan pintu kamar mandi. Pintu itu sedikit terbuka, gelap di dalamnya membuatku merinding. "Berani, kan?" Mama Jessica menyipitkan mata, menyorot ke arahku dan pintu dengan cahaya ponselnya. Suaranya terdengar setengah menggoda, setengah menguji. "Maksudnya, Ma?" Aku mengerutkan kening. Jantungku berdetak lebih cepat, bukan karena takut, tapi karena tatapannya terasa aneh. "Emang kamu berani di dalem sendirian?" "Berani dong, Ma. Gak mungkin juga kan Mama masuk ke dalem buat nemenin aku?" Aku tertawa kering, mencoba mencairkan suasana yang makin tegang. "Loh, kenapa enggak?" "Hah?" Aku spontan mundur setengah langkah, bingung. Mama Jessica langsung mengerjap, menyadari ucapannya sendiri. "Eh, salah," katanya sambil tersenyum canggung. Ia mengusap rambut yang jatuh ke pipinya, lalu berdeham halus. Aku bergegas masuk untuk menyegerakan hajatku. Tapi kata-kata Mama Jessica yang menawarkan diri untuk menemaniku ke dalam sini, cukup mengganggu pikiranku. "Makasih ya, Ma. Mama baik banget," ucapku ketika melihat Mama Jessica senantiasa menunggu di depan pintu. "Gak perlu makasih segala. Kan Mama harus jagain kamu. Kayak amanahnya Papa." Aku mengerutkan kening, "Emang Papa bilang gitu?" "Iya, Papa bilang Mama harus benar-benar jagain kamu. Papa sayang banget dan gak mau kamu kenapa-napa." Aku cukup tersentuh mendengarnya. Karena belum pernah aku melihat Ayah mengatakan hal demikian di hadapanku. Tapi terkadang juga aku merasa bahwa ini berlebihan, seperti dimanjakan. Kurang pantas saja di usiaku yang sudah menyandang gelar sarjana. "Oh ya Ma, Papa emang belum pulang, ya?" "Belum," jawabnya lembut. Ia merapikan rambutnya yang jatuh ke bahu. "Kan malem ini ada lembur. Mungkin sekitar satu jam lagi pulangnya." "Oh..." Kami berdua kembali menuju ke arah kamar. Kamarku berada tepat di samping kamarnya. "Mau Mama temenin tidur?" tanyanya lembut saat kami tiba di depan pintu kamarku.Cassie’s POVThe day Derek and Dax accepted their new roles as both humans and werewolves marked a significant turning point. My father, my brothers, and I took it upon ourselves to teach them about our culture—what is right and wrong, the taboos, and the essence of being a werewolf: our love for the moon, our bond with the forest, and our partnership with nature.Recently, the attacks have become more frequent, and it’s clear that we need to relocate for real. Xander and his supporters are sending threats and unleashing dangerous creatures with one goal in mind: to kill me and those I care about. This is something I will never allow. I love my family, especially my only son and the two men who have taught me a new definition of love. I refuse to repeat the mistakes of the past.Xander should brace himself because he won’t know what’s coming. I plan to personally see to it that he pays for his actions. A man like him deserves no mercy. Driven by jealousy, he murdered his own brother, w
Cassie’s POV"What! But you should assist me!" the vampire shouted, clearly agitated. At that moment, I could barely tolerate his presence."If I hear you spreading unnecessary information about me to Dax, Derek, or anyone else, I swear it’ll be the last thing you do. I’m not joking," I warned him."What?! I didn’t say anything," he protested, though I could see through his feigned innocence. I knew Dax wouldn’t lie to me; he had no reason to."Huh, so you’re the one who mentioned that my life is in danger and that they should protect me?" I asked. "They don’t need to be involved in this. This is my battle, not theirs. But since you’ve already spoken out, I have to address it.""I think it’s better for them to be aware. The more they know, the harder it will be for them to lower their guard. This isn’t just about your past or your personal conflict. Once they start caring about you, they’re already involved," he said. He made a good point, even if it annoyed me."But I don’t want to i
Cassie’s POV"Let’s take a break, son," I suggested, noticing we had been practicing for almost three hours. It was time for some rest."Mom," Charlie said, his smile brightening as he looked out at the expansive woodland. "You’re growing up, and I feel like I’m not doing a great job as your mother," I admitted honestly. I felt I wasn’t fulfilling my role as a mother to my beloved son, Charlie.My son wiped away my tears, kissed them, and gave me a reassuring grin. "Mom, you don’t have to apologize. There’s nothing to apologize for. I love you, and I appreciate everything you do for me. If I have a mom in my next life, I’d choose you over and over again," he said, causing me to cry even more."Please stop crying, Mom. I promised Dad I’d protect you and make sure you’re happy no matter what," he continued. It amazed me how mature he had become so quickly. I felt my age more keenly at that moment."You promised that to your father, but I promise to protect you no matter what as well. So
Cassie’s POVMy eyes were tired from crying and staying up too late. I wasn’t feeling well and decided it was the right time to request a leave of absence. Despite werewolves typically having excellent stamina and health, we’re not invincible. Like all creatures, we have our weaknesses. For werewolves, a fragile heart can be our downfall, and right now, mine felt incredibly delicate.I was struggling with emotional sickness again, feeling so heavy and weak that I couldn’t get out of bed. The cold was a result of my forgetting to close the window last night. I asked Angel to cover my schedule for the time being, promising to return the favor. I was grateful she agreed, but my severe headache was making me extremely lethargic."Mom," Charlie knocked gently on the door. I told him to come in."Are you sick, Mom?" he asked, brushing his hand against my forehead. His concern touched me deeply, but I didn’t want him to worry too much. I had to remind myself that I was strong."I’m fine, swee
Cassie’s POVI took a cab to the company building, feeling a surge of anxiety as I arrived. I almost backed out. It was frustrating that they had kept my new boss a secret. I had already made it clear how much I disliked surprises.As I entered the elevator, I silently prayed to the goddess that my bo
Cassie’s POV"It’s alright, don’t be upset," I reassured Derek, trying to ease his mood. "Tonight is my birthday, and I want everyone to share in my happiness. This moment is incredibly special to me." It seemed I had managed to bring a smile to his face. Derek, with his intense and sometimes risky d
Dax’s POVMy name is Dax Wood, and I live in Claybourne City. I am a former military member with a mixed American and Mexican heritage. It had been less than a year since the traumatic event that reshaped my life, and the memories remain as vivid as if they were made of glass.I had understood the dan
Dax’s POV"So, you’re the real owner of the company, huh? All along, Dale was just your proxy. What made you decide to reveal this now?" Derek asked, his voice laden with curiosity and a hint of suspicion. We were seated in our usual café, a cozy place with a warm ambiance that had become our go-to s
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