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 POVI stormed away from Tyla as I walked away and bridget followed close behind as her were steps quick and determined.I could feel her eyes on me, waiting for me to say something and to explain myself but I didn’t have the words.. not for her and not for anyone.When we were far enough from prying eyes, I grabbed Bridget’s arm and pulled her into an empty room slamming the door shut behind us. She stumbled as her eyes grew wide with surprise, but I didn’t care. My wolf was on edge, and I couldn’t hold back anymore.“Who gave you the right to hit her?” I asked in anger. “Who told you that you could lay a hand on her?” I continued.Bridget’s surprise quickly turned to anger. She removed her arm out of my grip and glared at me.“Are you serious Thane? You almost hurt me just now and it’s because of your plaything??? That weak, pathetic girl?” she asked.Her words only weirdly made my blood boil.“She’s is my plaything and not yours and she’s also my responsibility….Mine!!!
THANE'S POV“No, I am not leaving.” she said.I stood still in shock as that was the first time since I met Tyla that she stood her ground against not doing what I asked her to do.“Tyla, I am not going to repeat myself again…I said leave or I will hurt you so badly that you won't recover from it for a long time.” I threatened. I expected her to obey and I expected her to turn and run, like she always did but she didn’t. Instead, she stood there as her eyes locked on mine.“No…I am not leaving.” she said firmly again.I stared at her in shock.Did she have a death wish?? didn’t she understand how dangerous this was and how dangerous I was?At that moment I didn't even trust myself.“Do you have a death fucking death wish??!!! if you don’t leave right now, I can’t promise I won’t hurt you.” Tyla didn’t flinch as she walked closer to me as our faces were a few inches away from each other.“Why do you treat me like this Thane? Why do you treat me like I’m less than human?? Like I’m n
TYLA'S POVAfter Thane sent someone to send for me, I walked out of the room and followed him.As soon as I arrived at Thane's door, the person walked away but I didn't have the courage to open the door.Anytime I placed my hand on the doorknob, it shook violently and I knew I was done for.It was better to escape than to go in and see Thane with the level of fear I was experiencing.I turned around and was about to walk away when I heard a voice call my name.I looked around in confusion as there was no one in sight.“Tyla.” The voice called again.“Who is it??? Where are you and what do you want???” I asked in fear.“You don't have to be scared…I am your wolf Lyra.” “My wolf???” I asked.I suddenly remembered the dream I had about her.“Wait, so that wasn't a dream???”“It was a dream but it was the only way I could first introduce myself to you.” she said.“You said you were always with me but why haven't you said something ever since Lyra??”“I apologize…since you haven't officia
TYLA'S POVMy heart was pounding so hard I thought it might burst out of my chest. I had just stumbled upon something I wasn’t supposed to see, which was Thane’s brother, Emmy, locked in a heated kiss with a woman who wasn’t his mate and now, he was staring at me, his eyes wide with shock, his lips still parted from the kiss.I wasn't thinking at that moment as I just turned and ran.My feet pounded against the forest floor and the sound of my breathing was loud in my ears. I didn’t know where I was going and I honestly didn’t care. All I knew was that I had to get as far from Emmy as possible.But unfortunately, I didn’t get far.Before I could even process what was happening, Emmy was in front of me blocking my path. He moved so fast as his wolf speed helped him catch up to me and my eyes widened in surprise.“Going somewhere, Tyla?” Emmy asked with a smirk.I gulped repeatedly as I kept mute.“You didn’t think you could just walk away, did you?”I took a step back as my mind r
THANE'S POVI stood in the middle of my room with my chest heaving and my mind racing. Tyla had just stormed out, leaving me more confused than ever. One moment, she was bold and fearless standing up to me like no one ever had and the next, she was trembling, vulnerable, and running away like a frightened deer. I didn’t understand her and I definitely didn’t understand what was happening between us.And that frustrated me more than anything.I ran a hand through my hair, trying to clear my thoughts, but it was no use. Tyla’s scent still lingered in the air…sweet and intoxicating, and it was driving me crazy. My wolf Shawn was restless, pacing inside me as his instincts screamed at me to go after her but I couldn’t.Just as I was about to sit down and try to make sense of everything, the door opened. My head snapped up as my heart skipped a beat. For a moment, I thought it was Tyla as I thought she had come back but it wasn’t her.It was Bridget.“What do you want?” I asked with
TYLA'S POVAs I walked back to the pack house, I couldn't help but think about what Lilian had told me.As much as I hated Bridget for playing such a cruel game with me and Thane, I still couldn't help but feel pity on her because infertility was something that was pretty serious.“Hello, Tyla.” A voice said as I gasped in shock.I assumed it was someone maybe from the pack seeing as though I was already Luna and I could be mind linked by anyone in the pack.“Who is it??” I asked.“Has it been so long that you don't recognize the voice of your own wolf??”“Lyra???!!” I asked in amazement.“Hello to you too Tyla.”“Oh goodness!!! It's been so long and I have missed you!! You just went mute on me when I needed you the most and it isn't fair to be honest.” I said.“I didn't go mute on purpose..I told you what needed to be done to get me back but you didn't.” Lyra said.“It's not my fault Lyra..Thane was so unpredictable as at that time and I just couldn't do what you asked until I was su
BRIDGET'S POVAfter Thane and Tyla walked out of Sherleen's room, I turned to her with a sad look on my face.“Mother, all of this drama happening in the pack isn't good for me or my unborn child.” I said with a pretended sad look on my face.“I will handle everything…you just get some rest and tomorrow hand me the pregnancy results.” Sherleen said as I mentally rolled my eyes.“Thank you mother.”“Sleep well Mom.” Emmy said as we walked back into our room.As soon as I closed the door behind me, Emmy's voice hit me like a slap to the face."You lied to me, Bridget!" Emmy yelled as I flinched. He rarely ever raised his voice at me, but now his eyes were wild with fury. He paced the room like a caged animal, and I could feel the anger radiating off him in waves."Emmy, please." I started, walking toward him slowly. "You have to understand, I had no choice.""No choice?" he barked. "You told the Alpha and his mate that you were pregnant. Do you know what kind of chaos that could cau
TYLA'S POV Thane and I walked silently back to the pack. The weight of the day’s events sat heavily between us, neither of us quite ready to speak but I couldn’t keep quiet any longer. My thoughts were too loud, too painful, too confusing.I had an uneasy feeling in my stomach and I couldn't detect why because just when I think I know Bridget and have caught her in her own games, she suddenly moves around and does something else more shocking.“Thane…” I started softly, not even sure I wanted to hear the answer. “Do you think Bridget is really pregnant? Or is this just another part of her twisted plan to escape whatever punishment is coming for her?”Thane’s brows pulled together as he stopped walking. He didn’t answer right away. He looked ahead, jaw clenched tightly, like he was sifting through years of memories, searching for a truth even he wasn’t sure he wanted to find.“She’s always been like this.” he finally said. “From the moment she joined the pack as Emmy’s mate,she
WRITER'S POVThe tension in the air could have sliced through stone. Sherleen's expression was unreadable, but her narrowed eyes said enough. Thane stepped forward cautiously, his hand brushing Tyla's as if to reassure her."Mother," he said with a slight bow of his head. "You called for us?"Sherleen gave a curt nod. "We need to talk…All of us."Tyla exchanged a glance with Thane, her gut knotting tighter with each second."What is this about?" Thane asked, his voice careful, controlled.Bridget stepped forward, feigning a nervous expression. "We didn't mean to cause any trouble..we only came to ask what you both are going to do with the child.” she began, her tone soft and uncharacteristically meek.Tyla watched her with narrowed eyes. The same woman who brought an imposter as Thane's child.. The same woman whose every word now made her skin crawl."Is that why you are here?" Tyla asked coldly.Bridget hesitated for dramatic effect, glancing at Emmy, who stood beside her with
TYLA'S POVWarm steam rose from the water as Thane gently carried me into the bathroom. I leaned my head against his shoulder, still feeling the weight of everything that had happened…the lies, the child, the pain and the pleasure but something in his touch told me we were crossing into a new place now. One where truth mattered more than pride.He set me down softly into the bathtub, his arms still wrapped around me like he was afraid to let go.For a moment, we sat in silence, the water lapping quietly around us.Then, at the same time, we both said. “I have something I want to tell you.”We blinked at each other in surprise. I gave a small laugh and shook my head.“You first.” I said, brushing a wet strand of hair from my face.“No, you.” he insisted, his tone gentle but serious.I hesitated for a moment as my heart thudded in my chest. Would he believe me? Could we really trust each other after everything? I took a deep breath and stared into his eyes.“Alright, It’s about the
TYLA'S POVThane was the only person who has successfully confused the hell out of me.I couldn't think straight whenever I was with him and I couldn't understand how I could love and fear someone at the same time.“Because I want you too, Thane!!! Amidst my fears and uncertainties, I want you!!” I said.Everything I said was true because I did want Thane more than anyone and the fact that I choose him to the moon goddess's second chance mate she had given to me proves that what I felt was real.“Then say no more, Tyla.” Thane said as he kissed me.I wrapped my arms around his shoulders as I pulled him closer and kissed him back with the same intensity and desire he had kissed me.Thane held my legs around his waist as he shoved away everything on his study table and Continued assaulting my face with kisses.He kissed my lips, eyes, nose, forehead and he kept on saying I was enough for him.Suddenly I noticed his eyes switched colours and I knew his wolf was in full mood and without a
THANE'S POV“A while back, I got a letter like this…it slipped through the door and it had this similar content where the person said I chose wrong by choosing you instead of Aurelius.” Tyla said as I looked at her in shock.“Wait what??? When did this happen??”“It's been quite a while but it wasn't too long ago..it was the night of my Luna ceremony.”“And you are just telling me about this now??!!” I asked in anger.This could have gotten worse and the fact that Tyla choose to keep this important information from me only just made me question the kind of relationship we share. “I didn't think it fit ro tell you because you had a lot on your plate too and besides I thought it was just someone playing tricks on me.” Tyla said as I scoffed.I walked around the room as I paced back and forth restlessly while running my hands through my hair.“Tyla, the essence of this relationship that we both share isn't only about the pack responsibilities…one of the major responsibility we both have
WRITER'S POVBridget smiled like everything was normal, like the world wasn’t crashing down around Thane.His gut told him something was off the second Bridget handed him the result at the clinic but what hit the hardest was how convincing the whole lie looked.He stood in the hallway for a long while, his mind a storm of confusion.Should he tell Tyla now or should he wait?She was already breaking.The look on her face earlier hurt, betrayal, pain…Thane’s heart clenched and he couldn’t bear to see her like that again.He walked back to the room and sat on the edge of the couch, staring at the white envelope on the table like it was a ticking bomb.“Shawn?” he whispered aloud, needing Shawn, his wolf who could understand him. “What now?”“I am sure you must have known what has been going on and now I got the results.” Thane said aloud. “But it’s fake…Bridget gave me a fake result.”“You’re sure?” Shawn asked.“Positive…The pack healer sent me the real result and this one, this one’
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