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
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