THANE'S POV
“I, Alpha Thane of the Tiger wood blood pack, take back my rejection.” I said. As soon as I took back my rejection, I noticed something strange started happening. I suddenly started hearing the cracking of Bones and when I looked closely, I noticed that she was starting to shift. “But how, the first time I saw her, I could swear that she was not a shifter but how come she is shifting now??” I asked myself in confusion. “Mate is unique…she is not as weak as you thought.” my wolf said. “The fact that she is shifting doesn't change my mindset on the fact that she is still a weakling.” I said. I gently placed her back down on the ground as I observed what would happen next. Her body suddenly began to twist, her limbs elongating and her muscles rippling beneath her skin. Her clothes suddenly got torn and ripped, unable to contain her wolf from emerging. In a matter of moments, a towering werewolf emerged with silver furs that glowed like embers. It's chest heaved, it's fur fluffed by the breeze as I looked on in shock on seeing how distinctive her wolf was. “Mate is so beautiful.” My wolf said as I could sense his excitement. “No, this can't be…I have never seen any wolf as unique as this in my entire life as an Alpha and this could pose a big threat to me.” I said. “You should be grateful the moon goddess blessed you with a beautiful and unique wolf but instead, you are saying she poses a threat to you??? what exactly are you thinking???!!” “If she ever finds out she knows how to shift into her wolf form,she could rebel against me and I will not be able to carry out my revenge plan on her.” I said. “Take a close look at her, does she look like someone who could ever rebel against you??? Unless you are saying you are a weak Alpha and probably incompetent.” “Watch your words shawn!!!” I said in anger to my wolf. I knew that she was too weak at the moment to be able to rebel against me but I was still not ready to take any risk. “What are you going to do about mate now?? Remember you have already taken back your rejection.” My wolf said. “What I do with Tyla should not be any of your concern Shawn.” “She is our mate and not yours alone so whatever you do with her is a part of my concern too.” My wolf said. “You don't get to tell me what to do Shawn.” I said as I blocked him out. After a while, I noticed Tyla shifted back into her human form but was completely naked. Knowing fully well her clothes were already destroyed, I pulled off my shirt and carefully wore it on her. As much as she had so many ugly and unpleasant marks, both healed up and new ones on her body, it didn't stop me from admiring her petite body and she stirred softly as I was done putting the shirt on her. I carried her bridal style again as I headed back to the pack but this time around, I took her to the pack house as I didn't want her escaping for the second time. As soon as I got back to the pack house, I saw my beta gazing weirdly at me. “Speak!!!” “You brought her back again??!!!” Rico exclaimed. “And how is that any of your business???” “I can smell that she is going to be trouble Alpha, a huge one at that.” “I ask again Rico, how is that your business??? Is she your mate??? Or an acquaintance of yours??” “No Alpha.” “Then whatever I do or choose to do with her shouldn't be any of your business….get me the housekeeper.” I said. “Yes Alpha.” he said as he walked away. A few minutes later, the lady I put in charge of taking care of the pack house walked over to me but before she greeted, she had the same weird expression that my beta had on his face earlier on as she looked at Tyla who was still unconscious in my arms. I cleared my throat as she bowed her head. “I apologize Alpha.” She said. “I need you to do something for me.” I said. “What is it, Alpha???” “I need you to take her to your room, take proper care of her and make sure she gets back in full health and while you do so, do not let anyone know of her presence here in the pack house especially my Mother and Brother.” I said. I noticed the expression on her face suddenly changed into a fearful one as I gave her those instructions. “What's with that look on your face??” She suddenly knelt down as her head remained bowed. “I am deeply sorry Alpha but I don’t think I can be able to do as you have asked.” she said. “What the hell do you mean by that??!!!” I thundered in anger. “I can take very good care of her Alpha and nurture her to full health but I can't hide her identity from your Mother or brother because they know everything that goes on in and out of this pack house.” “You don't have to worry about my Mother or Brother…. just keep taking care of her until she recovers and if they find out about her, then tell them I asked you to take care of her for me.” I said. “Alright Alpha, I will do as You have asked…thank you.” Suddenly I could sense that someone was coming with my wolf senses and the person was already very close by. “Take her and leave now!!” I commanded. The housekeeper took Tyla from my arms and zoomed off and as soon as she did, someone tapped my shoulder. “Who were you speaking to son???”THANE'S POV“No one Mother, I just had a few things to sort out and I was saying them out loud to myself.” I said.“Alright, there is an important Matter I want to discuss with you son.”“Can it wait??? I have something important I want to tend to right now.” I said.“No, it can't wait…we need to talk about it now.” My Mother insisted.“Alright, do you want us to talk in my room or in the living room??.”“Let's talk in your room, remember the walls of this pack house have ears.”“Alright then, let’s go talk in my room.” I said as my Mother and I walked back to my room.As soon as we entered, I locked the door from within to prevent anyone from barging in, especially my brother.“What is so serious that you want to talk about in private, Mother??? Hope all is fine?? Is there something troubling you??” I asked.“Yes, something is indeed troubling me son.”“What is it, Mother???”“Thane, haven’t you found your mate yet??” she asked.As soon as she asked that question, I suddenly started
TYLA’S POVI suddenly saw myself walking through a lonely and narrow path as I looked around in confusion.“Where am I?? Where is this place??” I asked myself as I walked further.“Tyla.” A voice called.“What?? Who is it?? Show yourself.” I yelled in fear as I looked around but found nobody in sight.“Tyla.” the voice called again, alleviating my fear this time around.“I said show yourself.” I said.“Do not be afraid, for I am not an enemy.” the voice said.“Then who are you?? And how do you know my name??” I asked in confusion.“I am a part of you dear.”“A part of me?? I don’t understand what you mean.” I said.“My name is Lyra and I am your wolf.”I suddenly burst into laughter.“Is something funny??” “If you had told me you were my mother, I would probably have believed you but for someone who has never shifted all her life and then suddenly had a wolf, I am sorry but I do not believe you.” I said.“How ignorant can you be Tyla???”“I am not ignorant Lyra or whatever you call y
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
TYLA'S POV“Thane!!!” I yelled.He suddenly looked at me as I gasped in fear.His eyes were completely dark in colour and it was like I couldn't even recognize my own mate.“I will be back for you.” He said as he turned towards Aurelius.Aurelius suddenly stood up from the ground and Thane hit it again and this time it was harder than the first time.Aurelius hit the ground again as I heard cracks.Thane was not himself and if anything wasn't done, he would kill his own brother.“I thought I warned you to stay the fuck away from my mate??!!!” Thane asked in rage.“She is not your mate!!!!” Aurelius bit out as he attacked Thane.I watched helplessly as both of them got into a tussle and it wasn't a sight to see.Suddenly Thane shifted into his wolf form and as soon as Aurelius shifted too, I ran and stood in between them.“Tyla, get out of the fucking way!!” Thane threatened through a mind link.“If you want to do anything to me, now is your chance because I am not going to allow you a
TYLA'S POV“Don't do that Lilian, please tell me..”“I love you so much Tyla but I can't…you will have to wait to find out.” Lilian said as she winked at me.“Lilian, can I ask you a question??”“Of course…ask me anything.”“What would happen if Thane is removed or dismissed as the Alpha of this pack??” I asked.“Why would you ask such a thing, Tyla?? Don't allow anyone to hear you.”“Well please just answer my question.”“Well, it will be a huge disgrace and shame to not only him but his entire household and since he will no longer be the Alpha of the pack, he might be asked to leave the pack and settle elsewhere or worse case scenario, he would serve as a low rank werewolf, am omega under the current Alpha.”As soon as Lilian said those words, fear gripped me.I didn't understand how Thane could be so stubborn as to do nothing about the current situation even when he was quite aware of the consequences.I had to do something and that too as fast as I could.“Another question, who is
THANE'S POV“What sort of a joke is this??? How can you call us here only for you to apologize to him and retract your verdict??” Emmy asked as I could see the anger on his face.c“Be quiet!!! You of all people do not have any right whatsoever to question our decisions.” One of the elders said to Emmy in anger.“My elders, please do not be angry….he only said that because aside from him, we all are confused about this new development….when the chief elder called for a meeting, he sounded serious about it and now hearing this all of a sudden is somewhat strange.” My Mother said.“We know exactly what has happened and the person we owe an apology to is the Alpha and not anyone else…as the elders of this pack, we have a right to make some decisions and also Change our minds in the same regard and no one except the Alpha has any right to question us.” The chief elder said.The more the elders spoke, the more confused I was because all of time as the Alpha of this pack, whenever the elder
THANE'S POVAs soon as I instructed Tyla to go and stay with Lilian, I went straight into my Mother's chambers.“Son, when did you get back??.” She asked.“A while ago, look Mother first of all, I came to let you know that I am not pleased with what you told me earlier on…who gave the elders the right to decide when I am supposed to have my mating ceremony??? Do they think my life is a joke??”“Thane, you made your life a joke when you rejected the mate the moon goddess provided for you and then she decided to make a joke out of it after sending your brother as her second chance mate.”“He is not my fucking brother!!! I don't know where you picked him up from but you should have let me rot there.”“Mind your words Thane, you are speaking to your Mother.”“Look Mother, I know I made a mistake by rejecting Tyla but I am currently making amends but that doesn't mean I should be forced into doing what I don't want to do.”“What is wrong in getting intimate with your mate Thane??? Or are y
TYLA'S POVI opened my eyes wide open as I realized what I had done.“I am so sorry.” I said almost immediately.“No, I am the one who should be sorry….my attitude earlier on was totally uncalled for and I deeply apologize.” Thane said.“What Is the matter Thane?? Is there something more that you aren't telling me???” I asked as tears gathered in my eyes.“It's not that Tyla…it's just that I wanted to do the mating ceremony with you in a proper way.” He said.“What do you mean by mating ceremony??” I asked in confusion.Thane suddenly burst into laughter.“What do you think a mating ceremony is, Tyla?? It's not necessarily marking one's mate..it's mainly being intimate as it strengthens the bond between mates.”“Oh…I thought it was mainly marking one's mate.” I said.“No Tyla…and the fact that the elders wants me to do it before the next full moon just makes me angry…I don't want to be intimate with you out of your will or because some elders forced us into doing so.”“Is that the rea
TYLA'S POV “Wait Thane?!! I yelled.” “Yes??” “Can I come with you??” I asked. Deep down, I wanted to go with Thane.” “No Tyla, you aren’t coming with me.” he said. “But why?? I want to come with you please ” “You need to rest Julia…you can come with me later or some other time but for now, you aren’t leaving the four walls of this room.” “But I don’t want to stay here.” I said. “Tyla, I thought you wanted to rest?? Why are you suddenly changing your mind???or do you want me to stay here with you??” he asked. “Yes please.” I badly wanted to say. “No…that is not the case..it’s just that I am not feeling tired anymore and so I want to go with you.” “Tyla, I won’t say this again…you are resting and that is final.” He said. He took my hand and gently pulled me to the bed as I pouted and grumbled. After lying down, he covered my body with the duvet and kissed my forehead. “I know you are a stubborn little one but this is not the time for that…I have serious busi
TYLA'S POVWARNING- MATURE CONTENT AHEAD**********Thane walked into the bathroom with me.As he approached me slowly, my heart rate increased in pace as his intense gaze met mine.His eyes darkened and he stalked towards me like a predator just like in my dreams.“Can I??” he asked as he looked at my clothes asking for permission to remove them.I nodded my head in approval as I couldn't find any words to say.Slowly, he pulled off my clothes leaving me in just my bra and panties.His eyes darkened more as he looked at me from head to my toe.“You are beautiful, Tyla.” he said in almost a whisper.“Thank you.” I replied as I blushed hard.His hands played with the hem of my bra as his eyes never left mine. He suddenly caressed my boobs as I bit my lips to suppress a moan.“Don’t bite those lips or I will do them for you.” he warned.As his hands worked his way on my boobs, I held onto him for support as I moaned loudly in pleasure.He moved his hands to my back and with just a sing
CHAPTER SEVENTY ONETYLA'S POVThe words hit me like a physical blow. "I love you."For several heartbeats, I simply stared at Thane, waiting for the smirk, the cruel laugh that would reveal this as another one of his twisted games. But his storm-gray eyes held only raw, unguarded emotion - something I'd never seen from my Alpha before. A hysterical laugh burst from my lips before I could stop it. "You... what?" I pressed a hand to my mouth, shoulders shaking with uncontrollable mirth. "After everything - the rejection, the cruelty, locking me in this gods-forsaken safe house - now you love me?" It was unbelievable because who would have thought that the almighty Alpha Thane would fall in love with the mate he rejected.Thane didn't flinch. If anything, his gaze grew more intense, burning with a fire that made my breath catch. "I said I love you," he repeated, his deep voice rougher than usual. "I didn't intend to…the moon Goddess knows I fought against it with everythin
WRITER'S POVThe fire in the hearth had dwindled to embers, but Sherleen didn’t stir to revive it. She sat stiffly in her armchair with her fingers clenched around the carved wolf pendant at her throat, a gift from her late mate. The weight of the pack’s chaos pressed down on her like stones. “Thane, you fool...What have you done??? Her eldest son’s rejection of Tyla had been reckless. But Aurelius..Aurelius..being revealed as Tyla’s second-chance mate? It felt like the Moon Goddess herself was mocking their family. Sherleen’s nails bit into her palms. Aurelius had been her ward for years, a boy she’d taken in after his parents died in a rogue attack. Had she missed some sign? Some flicker of destiny between him and Tyla. A knock shattered her silence. “Enter.” she said, too drained to mask her weariness. The door creaked open, revealing her second son, Emmy, leaning heavily against the frame. “Mother.” “Emmy.” she said, rising instinctively before forcing herself to