LoganA fate worse than death.She was right.I'm trapped in an endless void of pain. I remembered how the dagger pierced into my chest, resurrecting the most painful memories of my life. The past I thought I had escaped.I saw the door looming ahead in the distance, and I hurried toward it, out of breath, inclined for survival as I reached my escape point. A smile appeared on my lips when I was about to grab the door handle, but a piercing scream emerged from the darkness. I succumbed to my knees, shielding my ears with my palms as blood dribbled from my eyes. “Please, please, stop. I can't do this anymore.” I screamed and luckily it did.I was safe.That was what I thought until I opened my eyes.I recognized the place where I knelt to be the pack house, twenty-two years ago, the night my mother died. “No, no, no,” I shook my head in denial as I marched backward. “No. This can't be.” I backtracked, but I couldn't escape this or the truth, no matter how hard I tried to.Hounds had inv
FreyI finished breakfast with the family and summoned the witches to the pack house, where they would try to decipher how to save Logan. I had taken my time to explain the turn of events on our expedition to Agatha. The witches weren't working alone. All hands were on deck to save the Alpha. We’d been working since we returned from River Ash. It was nearing dusk, and we were still at it. “Did you find anything from the books?” I paced the room with my grimoire clutched to my palms.“No, no. But we can try pulling out the dagger, can't we?” Greta suggested.“She forged it with dark magic. We don't practice that kind of magic.”“I’ll do anything to save him, Agatha.” I uttered with desperation in my voice.“You can't! You're pregnant. It might affect your babies.” Agatha hollered.“I don't care, Agatha! I have to save him. He's dying. He's in pain. I can feel it over and over through the mate bond! I can't let him suffer!”“You should get some rest, Frey, and maybe have some dinner. It’
LoganA strained breath escaped my lips. I collided into the tarred road when an arrow pierced through my shoulder. I glimpsed the woman, who was sashaying toward me with a crossbow clutched to her grip. I moved backward and repossessed my stance, stumbling down again before regaining my balance. I had been out here for the past two days hunted by the woman I loved. Or this evil version of her.Lost.Broken and unable to find a place of refuge for myself.“Frey, you need to stop this.” I tried to reason with her, but she released another arrow. This time, I caught it and tossed it on the ground. I didn't want to fight her because I didn't know what this meant in the real world. If there was a connection between us and Shannon's twisted game. Because I was aware that if I died here, I might die in the real world.I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't know when Frey drove a dagger into my belly. I groaned as black blood spread down my shirt, and I looked at the woman standing right
LoganHer scent, mint and honey, wasn't new to me. But for someone who didn't know where he was, who he was, this woman right here was driving me crazy. Her beautiful eyes, her smile, the feel of her embrace, everything about her felt heavenly and pure.I caressed her cheeks, held her up, zooming into those magnificent blue eyes.I didn't want to let her go.I desired to cage her in my embrace and hold her forever.“That is our mate, you fucker.”I heard a voice in my head and I withdrew in fear, losing my balance and falling ass flat on the floor. This voice emerged after I had told the woman in front of me I didn't know her. “Logan, you don't remember me?” She queried. I regained my stance with a conflicted expression. She stepped toward me, and I backtracked in fright.“Careful, else you'll fall again.” She giggled with an amused look.“You’re pregnant. I should be worried about you.” The concerned expression on my face hadn't faded.“Our pups.” She muttered and leveled her gaze at
LoganI slowly rose to a sitting position, palming my forehead to ease the headaches that attacked me from every corner. I struggled to steady my vision. The door flew open. Looking up at the magnificent lady that had just walked in. I inhaled all of her scent, my wolf running crazy at the sight of our gorgeous mate.I remember everything.Ours, ours, ours. My wolf purred.My mate. So beautiful.I rose to my feet and hurried toward her, pulling her into an embrace. I couldn't let her go. I didn't want to. If loving her dearly, deeply is the only thing I get to do during my time on this earth, then I'm content. I couldn't bear the thought that I would have withered from existence without seeing her one last time. Tears rolled down my cheeks, and she held my face. “It’s ok.” She comforted me.“No, it's not.” The memories of what I had done washed through me.“Sh, sh,” she said. Her voice pacified me, and I nodded in affirmation of her words. “You need to speak with Shannon. You can't tak
GrainneTrigger Warning: Sexual Assault/Rape Scene AheadFive years ago.My father and the other royal bloodlines had gathered at the Elder Woods, awaiting the Alpha of Night Shade Pack. That man was always late at every convention. I wondered why Logan hadn't taken up the mantle of leadership yet. He could only be at the clubhouse, and I had to go get him and drive his ass back to the Elder Woods.Marching down the pathway, I moved to the red cabriolet parked by the tree line, and I entered the vehicle, igniting the engine. I pressed on the gas, taking the path and driving straight to the clubhouse.Once I had arrived at the pub, I squeezed the car into the parking space and alighted, shutting the door in a slam. I crossed over to the other side of the road, entering the club. I met the Alpha sitting by the counter and pouring himself shots. “You should be at the courthouse.” I said as I stepped closer to him.“I know. That was two hours ago, Grainne. They should go back to their home
GrainneFive years agoI spent the past two weeks alone locked up in my room, crying myself to sleep and waking up in the middle of the night with nightmares.He raped me.I hadn't told anyone. Who would believe that their alpha sexually assaulted me? He'd probably get away with it. The longer I stayed locked up in my room, the worse it got. I just had to do something, anything, just to get rid of the pain.I made my way out of my room and headed straight to the training grounds, but on my way, I saw that they had ended today's schedule. We only had a few hounds attack now and then. But it wouldn't hurt if we got ready for an inevitable futuristic battle. My father was with some young wolf bloods. He looked at me with an excited smile and waved at me. I sauntered toward him, and he dismissed the shifters, acknowledging my presence.“Hey, sweetie.” He pulled me into an embrace.“Hi, dad. How are you?”“I should ask you that. I haven't seen you in weeks,” he smiled with a concerned look.
FreyIt's been a week since Shannon left the pack. In her absence, the coven continued to take their training seriously, and I have equally mastered the skills required for basic spell casting. Agatha said it was time for me to use my grimoire and told me we would kick off tomorrow, take things one at a time because of my pregnancy. There was only a month left and I would be due. I was so excited to meet and hold them in my arms for the first time. I hadn't come to terms with the entirety of my powers because sometimes I wondered if I would understand what I was or if it would remain auras and weaves forever. Again, I was equally nervous about how my growing abilities would affect my unborn pups.We were having a meeting at the courthouse to decide on Regan’s fate. We wouldn't kick him out of the pack. The Elders had to ensure that he was eligible to stay with us as Logan had made his former decision hurriedly. Upon arrival at the Elder woods, I met the ranked wolves gathered in the c
FreyThe morning sunlight splashed into the room when I parted the velvet curtains to the apartment. Trust me, the babies gave me a hard time last night, and we barely got some sleep. I wondered if I cried as much while my father and mother raised me. My mother. I wondered why she didn't show up at the battle. Or had she just disappeared out of the blue? And completely cut ties with even Pierson. Fortunately for the bastard Pierson, he had escaped the pack when he saw the battle was no longer in his favor.After I got out of the shower, I pulled on new clothes and made sure I fed the babies. I walked downstairs to meet the rest of the family who had gathered for breakfast. It didn't seem all bubbly and fun as usual, as everyone was dealing with the loss. But we had a substantial morning meal. I finished breakfast and kissed Logan goodbye, then I headed to the witch’s side of the pack, leaving my kids in the hands of Adelyn and the twins.Today I was going to break the hound curse and f
LoganIt was over.The last thing I recalled was Grainne resisting my alpha aura.I was in a hospital with a bandage wrapped around my stomach and head. I glanced at my side and I saw Frey sitting in the chair. She smiled at me brightly and I groaned and slowly shot to a sitting position. “What am I doing here?” I asked, pulling off the IV on my arm.“You sustained a lot of injury, but you're healing faster than expected.”“Well, I need to get out there and fix things.”“Save your strength, Alpha. We'd make good on our promises after the full moon tonight.”“Wait, how long have I been out?”“Two days. Grainne must have hit you pretty hard.”“What about the twins, Tyler, Keaton?” I inquired. Frey's face drained of color and she tried to hide the grief marking her face, but I had already noticed it. I struggled out of the bed and changed into a new set of clothes, ignoring her protests of getting some rest.“What happened, Frey?”“Keaton didn't make it. Eloy as well. Tyler has been lying
GrainneI emerged from the pack house with Adelyn and the kids. I had gotten intel from Jacinthe that Logan and his men had invaded the territory. Shit was about to go down and the first thing I had to do was get pregnant Adelyn and the kids to safety. The only safe place I could think of was the elder woods. There would be no reasoning with Logan if he found me, but that didn't mean I'd just submit to him. I'd fight until there was no strength left.We had arrived at the entrance of the elder woods, and the kids had already walked through the barrier the witches had put up. Adelyn was still arguing about taking my kid away, but I wouldn't let her. The last thing I needed was to be separated from my son. Not again.I took Connery away from the elder woods, heading to the nearest path that led to the exit of the pack territory. The safest place for him to disappear through. I showed my son places he could stay anytime we were under attack, so I could find him after the chaos had died do
TylerWe moved toward the direction of the south of the pack. I was in wolf form and Keaton in human form, killing the hounds that posed a threat to our lives. I heard Logan’s voice in the mind-link. Don't kill anyone unless necessary. I wouldn't get killed in battle because I was feeling generous. If they as much tried to raise a finger at me while we both negotiated keeping their lives. I would kill them without thinking twice.An arrow left Keaton’s crossbow and struck the hound hurrying toward us. He was taking down the creatures’ legs, so they weren't able to fight back.I sprinted after the second creature, leaping into the mid air and raking my claws against it. The wolf passed out, and we both proceeded to the wing where we built the pack's dungeons.We didn't expect less than a freak show, so we both hid behind the thorn bushes and observed the hound guards that were standing at the entrance armed with weapons. There were about fifteen of them. Grainne knew if we were reclaimi
LoganWe had arrived in our home and stationed our vehicles in the dark woods just outside the pack borders. Tyler and Keaton were looking at the number patrols surrounding the pack's border and, thankfully, there weren't so many of them. He had informed us through the mind-link that Grainne had changed the patrol team. That was what I expected. I mean, if she had let the patrol wolves take care of the pack’s security, then she would make it easier for us.A rustle in the forest pulled my attention, and I turned on my heels as my eyes gained their crimson glow. I sighed in relief when I saw Keaton and Tyler emerging from the cluster of woodlands. It had taken them so long I was worried. But now they were back, we were going to discuss how we would take care of this without killing the innocent and that included everyone that lived in our pack at the moment. “How many are there?” I inquired.“A lot. They haven't discovered our presence because their wolf's senses are not as powerful as
LoganWas this what it felt like to be a dad?When I held my sons, I felt pride, joy, and inexplicable love for these little minions who hadn't let me sleep in days. I loved them even more than I could imagine no matter how tiny they were; they were still so beautiful. The primal instinct I had was to protect them and make this world a better place for them. I was certain parenting won't come easy especially with taking care of the pack, but Frey and I would get through this together.I carefully set the kids down into the baby cot when they had finally fallen asleep in my arms after I had sung them a lullaby for almost an hour. An exhausted sigh escaped my lips as Frey barged into my room, and I glanced at her with wild eyes, hushing her instantly. “The kids. They're asleep.” I whispered as I moved toward her. These little ones really knew how to keep us on our toes, but I didn't regret any moment I had spent with them. I never will. It had been a week since she put to bed, and she ha
FreyI felt a sharp pain travel from my pelvic region, and a groan escaped my lips, getting Shannon’s attention. She watched me and I chuckled nervously. “It’s ok. The babies are just kicking.” I reassured her that everything was fine as we drove down the path. We were driving closer to the Rogue's Pack. The pain came again, and I held onto my back and groaned. My eyes widened as I realized I was having contractions. My breathing tripled. I struggled to steady my breath as Shannon drove into the Rogue's territory where two armed guards were standing on duty.Shannon pressed on the brake as she rectified things with the patrol and continued the journey, heading straight into the pack house.We pulled up in front of the pack's mansion, where I saw Alex standing with Tyler. He had a hopeful look in his eyes, but when Shannon and I alighted from the vehicle, the anticipation in his eyes faded. He was expecting Adelyn.A trembling sigh escaped my lungs as I strolled toward them. Shannon was
LoganWe emerged from the tree line down to the roadway, with Alex still holding onto my feeble frame. The clouds had taken their dark blue color, and we had to find a place to rest for the night. That wasn't an option for my Gamma. He had to get me to the Rogue's Pack because staying out here for too long would only weaken me and leave me as dead weight. My skin had turned pale, and I was running high on fever. I was wrestling with my eyes to keep them open and the venom of the hound's bite on my leg was spreading up to my thighs. I wasn't sure that I would survive this. That I'd make it. What if I didn't? What if I don't see my wife ever again? I had to fight for my family, for my kids, for my pack. I had to survive for my mate. Fight harder, Logan. Fight. You can do this.I grunted and tapped on his shoulder, asking him to slow down. He sighed and placed me on the tree bark, struggling to keep his breathing in check. “We’ll get there. You just have to hold on just a little longer.”
GrainneThe morning sun splashed through the skies, peeling into the courtroom through the transparent windows. It wasn't news that I had taken over the pack with Regan and the wolf shifters. Without mercy, we eliminated the warriors who had tried to resist last night. Not my fault, because I had asked them to stand down, but their pride got the best of them.I stood in front of the lead warriors and elders of the pack, who were bound in chains and gagged. Pierson and Falkor were standing at the far end of the hall while Regan sat on the Alpha throne, placing his legs on the table. He was enjoying this far more than anyone did. “I'm not here to hurt anyone, but if you try to oppose me, I will execute you without mercy. I expect each of you to follow the rules and no one has to get hurt,” I announced and turned to the captured pack warriors with a glass of wine in hand. “Take them back to the dungeons. Pierson, Falkor, sit,” I commanded as I joined Regan on the table. The new wolf warri