TYLA'S POV“Tsk..tsk...tsk...Your beloved Alpha Crane sold you to me cheaply as a slave.” Thane said as his words kept on ringing in my ears.“What??? I was sold to you??”“What did you think little mate, that I came to that pack as your fairytale prince charming in shining armor to rescue you from the bad knights???” Thane asked with a smirk.“I know I wasn't special but selling me off was something I never expected from him.” I said in almost a whisper as tears gathered in my eyes.“Wake up to reality little mate!!! Nobody gives a fuck about you and especially when you mean nothing to them and that being said, I hope it is now clear to you the reason why you can't go back to your previous pack.”“I can't and won't accept it.” I said.“You don't have a choice Tyla Mira, now you are going to do everything I have asked you to do, am I clear??”“And what if I don't??”Thane moved closer to me as he moved his mouth close to my ears.“Remember the first time you tried escaping from this p
TYLA'S POV“Who the fuck are you???!!” the stranger asked.I looked on in both confusion and fear as I didn't know if I should just ignore and walk away or say something to him.After carefully observing his features, I realized that he was Thane's brother as his resemblance with Thane was unquestionable and the only difference in physical features between him and Thane is that Thane's eye colors were blue but his are green and Thane is a bit bigger than he is.“I said who the fuck are you??? Why would you barge into me that way???” He asked again.“I am so sorry…it wasn't on purpose as I was looking for someone.” I said.“Looking for someone??? Who are you little girl ??? I haven't seen your face around here before.” He said.“I am nobody…please can I be on my way now??” I said.“No!!! Answer my question immediately.”“But I have answered your question sir…I am a nobody and I am currently looking for someone..I promise not to cross paths with You again.” I said.I was about to walk a
THANE'S POVAfter leaving Tyla, I was confident with the look on her face that she perfectly understood my rules and she wouldn't do anything to cross me.I suddenly remembered I had a meeting with a few of the pack elders and so I asked my beta to inform them that I was ready to meet them.“Where is the meeting holding Alpha??” he asked.“What sort of absurd question is that, Rico?? Where does the meeting usually take place??” I asked in annoyance.“Remember you asked that I tell the elders to stop going to the pack hall for a meeting.”“Oh yes, I just remembered.”“Is anything bothering you?? I am asking as a friend and not your beta.”“Is it that obvious??” I asked.“Yeah, it is….what’s going on?? Is it about your mate??”“She is not my mate!!!!”“I thought you took back your rejection??? And that still makes her your mate .” “Be quiet Rico….someone can hear you.”“Relax Thane…there is no one around here aside from the both of us…”“That doesn’t mean you just open your mouth and s
TYLA'S POV “My personal plaything.” he said as my heart crashed.“What?? What do you mean by that son??” Thane’s Mother asked as the atmosphere instantly turned heavy. Thane’s presence at that was like a storm, dark and dangerous and I could feel his anger as he glared at me and I knew instantly that I was in trouble. "Thane, I just asked you a question..what do you mean by she’s your plaything??” “It is as you just heard Mother….your beloved mateless son has found himself a plaything.” Emmy said. Thane turned to Emmy, his brother, who was still standing close to me. "I do not want to hear another word out of you….Mother asked me a question and you don’t have the right to answer for me and yes Mother, Tyla is my plaything…my responsibility and property…do you have a problem with that??? Including you Emmy???”Emmy’s jaw tightened, and for a moment, I thought he might argue but he only glanced at Sherleen, who gave him a small shake of her head, and he backed down, though still l
THANE'S POVThe sound of the vase shattering against the wall was deafening, but it was nothing compared to the storm that was raging inside of me. I glared at the mess I made and there, in the corner, was so called mate who looked so shocked and scared at the same time.She was clutching her arm, blood trickling between her fingers where a piece of the vase had grazed her. I could tell she was extremely shocked and I could also feel a subtle hint of hurt from her and I could almost at that moment feel a bit sorry for her but I didn't want to acknowledge that emotion as I stood my ground on not giving a damn about her.Her eyes met mine for a moment and it felt like she had a lot to say but weirdly, She didn’t say anything.She didn’t cry as she just stood there silently as if nothing happened to her and that only made me angrier.I turned on my heel and stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind me with enough force to shake the walls. At that moment, I didn’t care who hea
TYLA'S POVMy hands still trembled as I stared at the blood dripping out of it.The cut on my arm wasn’t deep, but it stung and that was a constant reminder of what had just happened. Thane’s anger and the way he looked at me like I was nothing, like I was a burden, it played over and over in my mind and I wanted to cry, but I was too tired as my tears had dried up.I stood up with my legs shaky, and made my way to the door because I couldn’t stay in his room any longer. The walls of his room felt like they were suffocating me and I needed air.As I stepped into the hallway, I nearly collided with someone again and as I looked on, I breathed in relief after realizing it was Lilian.Her eyes widened when she saw me and she immediately reached out, her hands gentle but firm.“Tyla! What happened to you?” she asked as she had a concerned look on her face.She looked at my arm, where the blood had seeped through and her face instantly became pale.“You’re hurt!” she yelled. “It’s no
THANE'S POVI saw Bridget the moment I stepped out of the woods as she was standing near the pack house with her arms crossed. Even from a distance, I could tell something was wrong.Bridget wasn’t the type to wait around unless she had something important to say or something to complain about.I didn't even expect to see her because last I heard, she travelled to her pack to pay a visit to her parents and I honestly wasn't in the mood to deal with her.She was my best friend no doubt but she had her own baggage of issues that I wasn't in the mood to deal with.I walked over to her as I sighed deeply. The last thing I needed at that moment was another problem, as Bridget had a way of making everything about her.“What is it now, Bridget?” I asked as I rolled my eyes.I didn’t have the patience for her games today.“You tell me Thane…. I heard an interesting rumor today. Care to explain?” she said.“What rumor?” I asked as I frowned. “Oh, you know….the one about you buying a playthi
TYLA'S POVAfter Thane walked up to me and asked me why I was out, I explained things to him Hoping he wouldn't be angry but my explanation only made things worse and to add to my woes, his best friend slapped me across the face for reasons unknown to me.The slap came out of nowhere. One moment, I was standing there, trying to find the words to explain myself to Than and the next, Bridget’s hand struck my face with such force that my head snapped to the side. My face stung so badly and it left my cheek burning. I stumbled back as I placed my hand on my cheek while staring wide eyed at Bridget in shock and confusion.For a moment, I couldn’t breathe and I couldn’t think. All I could do was stare at Bridget as my heart was pounding in my chest. I was trying so hard to understand why she slapped me and what I did to deserve such.I looked at Thane, hoping…no, praying that he would say something and that he would defend me but he didn’t. He just stood there, with his expression col
THANE'S POVThe morning light cut through the clouds, but it felt too bright for the heaviness in my chest. I stood outside the clinic, hands in my pockets, staring at the building like it held the answers to everything..or maybe the end of everything.I wasn’t ready for the truth. But I needed it.My shoes hit the floor harder than I meant as I walked in. The pack nurse at the front desk gave me a polite nod, clearly recognizing me. “Alpha Thane, the pack healer will be with you shortly.”I nodded back but didn’t sit down as I couldn't. My whole body was tense, like I was preparing for war. Tyla’s face flashed in my mind and how hurt she looked when I asked for the test. How she walked away from me, again and how I swallowed the guilt.I was doing this for the truth, For her, For the pack, and for the child. “Thane?” a soft voice called. I turned. It wasn’t the pack healer.It was Bridget.She looked calm, too calm. Her hands were clasped in front of her, and her eyes held t
TYLA'S POV“What's funny??” We suddenly heard a voice behind us as we screamed.Celeste and I turned around and were shocked to see who it was.“Why are you both laughing out here?”“Aurelius?” I said with a shock expression on my face.He crossed his arms, looking more annoyed than apologetic. “Sorry for scaring you two.” he muttered, though he didn’t sound sorry at all.Celeste’s expression changed. She looked like a child caught sneaking snacks before dinner. “What are you doing here, Aurelius?” Celeste asked.“That’s none of your business.” he shot back as I rolled my eyes. “Really? You sneak up on us in the woods, scare us, and now you’re acting like the victim? Just tell us the truth.”He hesitated for a second, then sighed. “Fine. I was following Celeste.” Aurelius said as Celeste gasped. “You were trailing me?”“I had to...You’ve been distant, sneaking around…. I needed to know what you were up to.”I looked at Aurelius with an amusement as I wondered if he was starting
TYLA'S POVI will tell you the reason but for now, listen to me and listen carefully Tyla…the child that came claiming to be your mate's child, is actually not Thane's change but a ploy to break the bond between you and him.”“What are you saying celeste??” I whispered, my voice shaky.It was Celeste, Aurelius's new mate who suddenly appeared from nowhere on my Luna ceremony day. Her face was calm but serious, and her eyes scanned the area around us quickly. “I really didn’t mean to scare you, Tyla. I’ve been trying to reach you since the clinic to tell you this.”“But explain to me properly…I still don't fully understand what you are trying to say.” I said.Celeste hesitated for a second, then looked me straight in the eye. “Emmy and Bridget, they’ve been plotting behind your back.... I’ve been keeping an eye on them for a while now.”“What are you talking about?” I whispered, completely taken off guard.“The child,” she said slowly, “the one claiming Thane is her father... it’s
TYLA'S POVAs soon as I walked away from Thane and the chaos happening at the clinic, I went into the woods.I couldn't breathe properly and my thoughts were a mess.I thought everything was going to be perfect and I was only going to concentrate on my part as the Luna of the pack but now this comes up.The trees whispered in the cold breeze as I stumbled deeper into the woods, wiping at the hot tears rolling down my cheeks. My heart felt like it had been shattered and scattered among the fallen leaves. All I knew was that I needed to get away.Away from the clinic….away from Thane…And away from the truth I didn’t want to face.My hands trembled as I fell to my knees beside a large tree, digging my fingers into the earth as if it could hold me together. My chest rose and fell in sobs, and I lifted my face to the sky.“Moon Goddess,Why? Why are you punishing me like this? Haven’t I loved enough? Haven’t I given everything? Why do you keep tearing me apart?” I said as tears rolled do
WRITER'S POVAs soon as Sherleen rushed out and handed Charlotte to Thane, Thane rushed to the Clinic with Tyla by his side.Even without saying a word to each other, the tension between Tyla and Thane could be felt even from miles away.Thane held the little girl tightly while Tyla was right behind him. Even with what was happening to her, the child looked around with big, curious eyes, but Thane felt the weight of the world pressing on his chest. Her presence stirred questions he couldn’t answer.The moment she’d called him “Father” something inside him broke. He couldn’t ignore the feeling that he’d seen her mother before…maybe once, maybe in passing…but he couldn’t remember anything more.“Someone take her!!!” Thane yelled as one of the pack nurses came running and takes Charlotte to a room for treatment and check up while Thane and Tyla followed behind.“Her shifting ” the pack nurse repeated, taking the girl’s vitals. “It happened too early.”“She should be around six or sev
WRITER'S POV“We need my Mother now!!! Thane bit out.“I'll go get here.” Bridget said.“Please hurry.” Bridget walked briskly away from the house, her face carefully composed in worry and urgency. She had just left Thane and Tyla as she placed the little girl in Thane’s arms with a solemn expression. But Bridget had no intention of going to fetch Sherleen.She slipped through a side path behind the herb gardens, her pace quickening with each step until she disappeared into the thicker trees near the training grounds. There, waiting beneath the shade of an old oak, was Emmy.As soon as Bridget reached him, she burst into laughter. Emmy joined her, his arms crossed over his chest, eyes gleaming with amusement.“I can’t believe it worked.” he said, grinning wide.Bridget laughed even harder. “Thane actually believed her! The look on his face! Tyla looked like she was about to faint.” Bridget said as she laughed harder.“She plays the role well.” Emmy said with a nod. “Where is th
THANE'S POVI stared at the little girl standing before me, her big purple eyes looking straight into mine. She couldn’t be more than six years old, her clothes torn and face smudged with dirt, but it was her voice that shook me.“You’re my father.” she had said without hesitation.Silence filled the air around us.“What??” Someone said behind me as I turned around abruptly.“Tyla?? What are you doing here??!!”“I came with Rico..I was worried and couldn't stay alone.”Tyla suddenly walked closer and stood beside me, her hand still gripping my arm tightly. I felt her body tense, her breath uneven.I knelt slowly to the child’s level, trying not to let my voice crack. “What… did you just say?”The little girl didn’t flinch. “You’re my father…My mommy told me before she died.”Her words sliced through me like a cold blade. “And…you said your mother was Keisha?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm.She blinked, then whispered.“yes.”I remembered her..barely.She had come to the p
THANE'S POVI stepped out of the safe house, letting the cool night air hit my face. The sound I’d heard earlier still echoed in my mind. My senses were alert, ready for anything but deep down, I hoped it was nothing serious. After everything that had happened lately, the pack didn’t need another surprise.I moved quietly through the trees, ears wide open and my eyes scanning the shadows. My wolf stirred beneath my skin, not sensing danger, but still staying alert. The moon was full above, casting soft silver light on the forest path.A few steps later, I heard another sound like a rustle but when I turned the corner, all I saw was a small raccoon digging through a pile of fallen leaves. I let out a deep breath and shook my head. “False alarm.” I muttered.Still, I walked a bit further to be sure but I found nothing unusual.There was no scent of blood, no signs of rogues, no broken branches but just the quiet forest, humming gently like it always did when it was at peace. I t
TYLA'S POVThe knock on the door made me tense up. Ma'am Sherleen and I exchanged a quick look. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, half expecting some kind of bad news or another emergency but ma'am Sherleen kept calm, as always.She stood and walked to the door and I watched her carefully as she opened it.“Thane?” she said with a small smile, stepping aside.My breath released. Thane stood at the door, looking concerned but calm. His eyes moved to me, and I could see the worry in them.“I figured I’d find you here.” he said, stepping inside.“I needed to talk to Mother.” I replied, moving to stand beside him. “There’s too much going on. It’s like every time we take a breath, something else hits.” I added.“I understand…we all need clarity.” he said as his hand rested lightly on my waist. Ma'am Sherleen motioned for us to sit. “We need to talk…All three of us,” she said with a serious tone.We sat in the small chairs by the window. “This pack is under threat… Not jus