James’ POV. It still baffles me why the elders had decided to come for a meeting, I didn't call for any meeting, which was why I couldn't shake my mind off the feeling that whatever the elders were coming to say was good. It was a rare occurrence for the pack elders to just show up out of the blue for a meeting, they must have been called by someone, and right now the only person I could think of who could possibly be behind this was none other than Cecilia. The conference room had already been tidied a while ago following my command. In no time the elders arrived as they walked their way into the conference room, I glanced at their r faces, trying to read their expressions but in the end I got nothing out of it. The heavy oak doors of the conference room shut with a dull thud, sealing in the thick air of tension on the room. The long, polished conference table stretched out before me, packed with the elders who were now already seated on either side of the table. The scent of
Ezekiel's pov. Morning came quickly, Kailey and I were already out,on our way. The morning air was crisp as we rode through the open fields.The sun was rising, as its golden light spilled over the horizon. As we rode, the scent of damp earth and fresh grass filled my lungs.It was a familiar comfort after so many nights of staying far away from home. I could tell kailey just couldn't wait to get back to the pack house and so did I. My horse moved steadily beneath me, its hooves pressed into the soft soil in a rhythmic flow. Beside me, Kailey sat tall on another horse, a wide smile on her face as she talked endlessly about Auren. Of Course she has been talking about the pack house, about Auren since the beginning of the journey. I could tell that she wasn't just happy because she wanted to meet Auren, she was happy because she was returning to the pack.Her excitement was infectious, and I found myself chuckling at the way her eyes lit up with every word.“I can already imagine h
Kailey‘s POV“Those damn bastards,” I muttered, taking my boots off and throwing them to the side. “Just wait till Kyle gets a hold of you.” Huffing, I slammed the door shut and crashed face-flat onto the couch. “Ugh,” I moaned, feeling my bones pop. “What I'd give to have a normal day at work.”Who was I kidding? Being an omega and deemed a disgrace in a pack filled with powerhouses could never happen. Not to talk of my spaghetti arms not helping in any way. Suddenly, a phone beeped, causing me to jerk. I looked around, a frown settling on my face. Was Kyle at home?Propping myself up, I sat on the couch, my eyes scanning for the device. Just as I was about to give up, it beeped again, and I sprang to my feet, tracking the source.Following the sound, I saw the device lying on the floor, with half of it buried under a pile of Kyle's clothes. I rolled my eyes, going to pick it up, my hands freezing as a piece of clothing caught my eye. “W–what?” I whispered, my face going pal
Kailey’s POVIt's been a week since my breakup with Kyle, and it's ironic to say the whole world knows about it. I rolled my eyes as two ladies giggled past me. I knew they were laughing at me, so I secretly held up a middle finger at them. I walked into the kitchen, averting my gaze from meeting anyone's eyes since I was a low-ranked wolf and wasn't allowed to. I dropped the crate of apples in my arms to the floor, heading out. Shouts of people moving here and there as they hurried to decorate the packing halls filled the air. Laughs and giggles from men, ladies, and children made the atmosphere more lively than it would have been on Christmas.I shook my arm, my muscles aching in protest to the heavy lifting I was doing. Tonight was the final preparations for the banquet we were hosting. The alpha's son was returning from his training, and as the biggest pack, second to the king's, tonight's banquet was a huge one. Packs from all around were to come.I just hope that maybe
Kailey’s POVFuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! I cussed as I dashed into the bathroom, panting as I did.How could this happen?Why was the moon goddess always fucking me up? I gripped my hair, scattering the neat bun I had worked tirelessly to perfect. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My face was red, and my makeup was smeared due to sweat and constant rubbing. What was I going to do now? My wolf whimpered as I paced anxiously. She wanted her mate, but I wish it were that easy. “Shit!” I whispered, annoyed by how much my wolf whined. “He is off limits, damn it!”That man was Ezekiel Bread.Future Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. My pack. Despite that, my wolf refused to listen. Repeatedly, she howled for her mate in my head, clawing at my mind and fighting for control—one I wouldn't give.Suddenly, the door opened, and I snapped my head to the door. I frozen, taking a step back as my heart pounded. What is he doing here? My breath grew frantic, and his powerful scent hit me. M
Kailey’s POVEzekiel’s eyes snapped to the door, his body stiffening as a growl rumbled deep in his chest. I turned to look, my stomach sinking when I saw who had entered.Alpha Mark stood in the doorway, his expression thunderous, his black eyes blazing with uncontained fury. His presence filled the room, oppressive and commanding, and even though I wasn’t directly in his line of sight yet, I felt the weight of his anger settle heavily on my chest.“What is the meaning of this?!” he roared, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.My heart jumped, and my wolf whimpered inside me, retreating into the back of my mind. Instinctively, I yanked the blanket up to cover myself, as if it could somehow shield me from the storm that had just blown into the room.Ezekiel didn’t budge, standing protectively in front of me like a stone wall, his eyes locked on his father.“Father,” Ezekiel said, his tone calm but laced with an edge. “You’re intruding.”“Intruding?” Mark snapped, his voice drippi
Ezekiel’s POVMy father’s words echoed in the room, the weight of them pressing down on my chest like an iron hand. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.“You heard me,” he said, his voice cold and unrelenting. His eyes bore into mine, daring me to challenge him. “Sever the bond. Now.”I looked over my shoulder at Kailey. Her face was pale, her eyes wide with fear, and her breathing shallow. The bond between us quivered, a fragile thread strained to its limit under the pressure of my father’s command. Her vulnerability struck me like a blow to the gut, but it only strengthened my resolve.“Father,” I said, my voice trembling as I fought to keep my anger in check, “you don’t understand what you’re asking.”“Oh, I understand perfectly,” he snapped, his words cutting through the air like a whip. “You’re the future Alpha of this pack, Ezekiel, and I won’t have you tied to an omega who will only bring us shame.”His words ignited a fire in my chest. My fists clenched at my sides, nails digg
Ezekiel’s POVI clenched my fists, forcing myself to focus as the bond began to fray. The connection between us, once so powerful, started to weaken. It felt like my chest was being torn apart, my very essence unraveling with every second that passed.Kailey collapsed onto the bed, clutching at her chest as if trying to hold onto the bond herself. Her cries were raw and broken, and they shattered what little resolve I had left. But it was too late to stop now.A searing pain shot through me as the final thread of the bond snapped. My wolf let out a mournful howl, the sound echoing in my mind as the connection between Kailey and me disappeared entirely.Kailey’s scream pierced the air, her body convulsing as the pain of the severed bond wracked through her. I rushed to her side, but the moment I reached for her, she flinched away from me, her wide, tear-filled eyes filled with a mixture of agony and betrayal.“Don’t touch me,” she choked out, her voice barely above a whisper.“Kailey...” My
Ezekiel's pov. Morning came quickly, Kailey and I were already out,on our way. The morning air was crisp as we rode through the open fields.The sun was rising, as its golden light spilled over the horizon. As we rode, the scent of damp earth and fresh grass filled my lungs.It was a familiar comfort after so many nights of staying far away from home. I could tell kailey just couldn't wait to get back to the pack house and so did I. My horse moved steadily beneath me, its hooves pressed into the soft soil in a rhythmic flow. Beside me, Kailey sat tall on another horse, a wide smile on her face as she talked endlessly about Auren. Of Course she has been talking about the pack house, about Auren since the beginning of the journey. I could tell that she wasn't just happy because she wanted to meet Auren, she was happy because she was returning to the pack.Her excitement was infectious, and I found myself chuckling at the way her eyes lit up with every word.“I can already imagine h
James’ POV. It still baffles me why the elders had decided to come for a meeting, I didn't call for any meeting, which was why I couldn't shake my mind off the feeling that whatever the elders were coming to say was good. It was a rare occurrence for the pack elders to just show up out of the blue for a meeting, they must have been called by someone, and right now the only person I could think of who could possibly be behind this was none other than Cecilia. The conference room had already been tidied a while ago following my command. In no time the elders arrived as they walked their way into the conference room, I glanced at their r faces, trying to read their expressions but in the end I got nothing out of it. The heavy oak doors of the conference room shut with a dull thud, sealing in the thick air of tension on the room. The long, polished conference table stretched out before me, packed with the elders who were now already seated on either side of the table. The scent of
Ezekiel's pov. The candle light, positioned at the very end of the room flickered softly, casting a golden glow over the room.The air was warm and accommodating, a warm smile plastered on my face as I stared at kailey, She sat cross-legged on the bed, her long hair draping over one of her shoulders, a small smile played on her lips as she laughed at something I had said a moment ago. The sound of her soft giggles were like a soothing balm to me, healing my wounds and washing away the tension I had carried for days. Ofcourse, I wasn't the only one having this tension, Kailey had also been worried for days, worried about Auren’s well-being, who wouldn't?.With Cecilia back home in the pack it was just so difficult not to worry. Although I know she was in the cell, she was still unpredictable and all I can do right now is trust that James was doing a good job in protecting Auren and running the pack in my absence.I flexed the muscles on my arms as I leaned against the wooden dresse
JAMES’ POV. The sun shined down on the training grounds, casting long shadows across the dirt-covered field. Today, I had decided to add some other young wolves to the training. Of Course this was a request from Auren and I had decided to do so. Some of these little boys were his friends and he wanted to train with them. I saw no big deal with it and decided to train them together. The sounds of sparring filled the air, grunts of effort, the sharp smack of fists hitting training dummies, and the occasional yelp of pain. The children trained hard, their sweat mixing with the dust beneath their feet.I stood at the edge of the grounds, arms crossed as I observed them all. Auren was smaller than most of the others, however, what lacks in size, he made up for in determination, his small fists struck the wooden dummy in front of him, his expression was one of pure concentration. Actually I have known Auren for this.he was very determined and when he trained, he always put in his all.
JAMES’ POV The festival was drawing closer, faster than I had thought it would. Alpha Ezekiel and Kailey were yet to be back and it baffles me why. I know probably they must have a lot of work wherever they are right now, but then I had hoped they came back before the festival. Handling the meetings In place of Ezekiel hasn't been an easy task for me, the elders most of them weren't ready to listen to me, they rather listen to Cecilia while others wheaton my side.However, due to the rumors Cecilia was still spreading, they insisted I present Auren to them,I had no idea what they wanted to do with him, but I had refused. I promised Ezekiel that I would look after his kid and that was exactly what I would do. I would protect him with everything in me. Speaking of Auren, it was morning and another day for him to come for his morning training. Auren was a strong kid and with just the few training sessions I have conducted for him,I could already see changes, he was growing stronger.
LYDIA'S POV. The wind blew gently as I sat at the top of a large rock, my arms wrapped around my knees. I glanced up to the sky and could see that the sun was already setting and it painted the sky in shades of gold and purple, casting long shadows across the pack grounds.It was a beautiful evening, though everything looked peaceful on the surface my heart was restless. No matter how much I tried to reduce my thinking level, I still found myself drifting far in my thoughts. Ofcourse It was something I couldn't help, there were too many things to worry about, too many troubles lurking around every corner that made me restless. A mile crossed my lips as my eyes traveled down below, towards the training ground which was alive, full of laughter and energy. There were children down there, running in circles, their small bodies moving with endless excitement. Some of the older ones were showing off, flipping through the air, landing with grace that came naturally to young werewolves.
JAMES’ POV I was woken by the sounds of birds chirping outside, probably from a nearby tree. My body was stiff and sore, probably from all the stress in the last few days. I glanced around the room, it was dark, save for the faint light seeing through the curtains, which was how I knew it was already dawn. My breathing was heavy, my mind was occupied, replaying all that had been happening for the past few days, starting from the ambush whir on my way back to the pack house. The second was that while returning from the river together with Auren and Lydia, I wondered what would have happened if I wasn't there. Both of these incidents had nearly cost me my life. There was something I realized, these two attacks, both seemed to be aimed at me.Actually, the second attack seemed like it was aimed towards Auren. However, If I looked closely, it seems the rogue wives had been following me , tracking me and it seems Auren and Lydia had just been unfortunate to be there at the time. I
CECILIA'S POV. The night was cold, the air was thick with moisture as the rain poured continuously from the sky. It wasn’t a gentle drizzle at all, it was harsh, a steady downpour that soaked through the cloak I was putting on and also made every step heavier than the last. The scent of damp earth filled my nose, mingling with the distant scent of leaves. I had started this journey before the rain began, before the whole place hit darkRight now, The thick canopy of trees provided little shelter, as they were not enough to shield me from the heavy rain. The water slipped through the leaves, dripping onto my hood. It didn’t matter right now, Nothing mattered except my destination.Damon, he had been failing me, over and over again, and I had had enough. This was not a meeting of mere discussion. This was a warning. If he couldn’t do the one thing I needed him to do, then he had no use to me.If Damon hadn't failed to take James out multiple times, James wouldn't have stood ther
JAMES’ POV After the ambush attack, I had healed completely, and I was glad Lydia and Auren had not sustained any injuries. Right now, a was going on in the conference room, one which was based on the festival which was around the corner. The air in the conference room was thick with the scent of burning candles and the aged wood of the long table that stretched across the center of the chamber. I sat at the head of the table, my hands clasped together, my mind set on leading this meeting as efficiently as possible.Alpha Ezekiel was away, and as his most trusted Beta, I had taken it upon myself to act in his stead.Actually. I didn't make this decision myself, Ezekiel had told me beforehand, he knew there would be meetings while he was away and had strictly given me the order and permission to act in his place. The elders sat around me, their expressions unreadable, some aged with wisdom, others more skeptical of my position. I already knew what was going through my mind, they