My men and I set out for the Black Basin pack, reaching its border just as the sun began to rise.“Stay alert,” I instructed, my voice firm. “We’re entering the Black Basin territory. Keep your guard up.”Rubbing sleep from their eyes, my warriors straightened up and nodded. As our convoy crossed into the territory, the imposing gates of Loren’s pack loomed ahead.Standing at the entrance, dressed in an elegant burgundy suit, was Loren himself. His face was plastered with a welcoming smile, but I wasn’t fooled. I noticed the subtle clench of his jaw, the way his teeth ground together when he thought no one was watching. He still hadn’t forgiven me for confiscating the $20 million he’d handed to Hilary. Beneath his polished façade, I could feel the simmering hatred.“Jack, it’s been a while,” Loren said smoothly as I stepped out of the car.“Thank you for hosting us. It’s an honor to attend this year’s Alpha meeting,” I replied with equal politeness, masking my suspicion behind a compo
The day had been like any other at the hospital. With Jack away for the Alpha meeting, I took the opportunity to meet Andrea after work—a routine I had grown fond of in his absence.Andrea had been struggling with her math assignments lately. The increasing difficulty was starting to frustrate her, so I made it a point to help her whenever I could. That evening, I headed straight to Lydia’s house to check on her and help Andrea finish her homework.As I approached the house, I noticed an unusual commotion in the streets. Werewolves were rushing out of the pack, some shouting frantically. Even the guards had abandoned their posts, their voices echoing with panic.“What’s going on?” I called out, grabbing the arm of a woman running past me.She barely glanced at me, her face pale with fear. “Something serious is happening near the forest!” she exclaimed, jerking free from my grip and disappearing into the chaos.Confused and uneasy, I quickened my pace toward Lydia’s house. Surely, she
The streets were alive with chaos as werewolves rushed toward the forest beyond the woodside. Andrea and I blended into the crowd, keeping a low profile. Everyone seemed preoccupied with their own urgency, barely noticing us as they pushed forward. A few wolves glanced our way but quickly dismissed us, overtaking us in their frantic race deeper into the forest.“Rose, this is so strange,” Andrea said, her voice tinged with curiosity. “Why is everyone running in different directions?”“That’s not our concern,” I replied firmly, gripping her hand. “We need to keep moving.”Whatever had sparked the chaos wasn’t enough to deter me from our escape. I’d made up my mind. This was our chance to break free, and I wasn’t going to waste it.We veered away from the crowd, heading south toward the edge of the Blue Lagoon pack’s territory. The moment we crossed the border, freedom would be ours.I had it all planned out. We’d make our way to Westwood, where Andrea could finally pursue her love for
I steered the car through the dense forest bordering the Blue Lagoon pack. My vision blurred from the pain radiating through my abdomen, but I kept driving, gripping the wheel tightly. Every second felt like an eternity. As I neared the pack’s territory, I sent out a mental link to Marvin, who was holding down the fort in my absence.“Marvin, I’m in the forest east of the border. Bring reinforcements immediately and get me out of here. I’m seriously injured, and there’s a chance someone is pursuing me.”Marvin’s reply was swift, his voice steady despite my grim tone. “Understood, Alpha. We’re on our way.”I pressed down on the wound in my abdomen, trying to slow the bleeding, though the effort felt futile. Each breath was labored, my strength ebbing away. I’d been through worse, but for the first time in a long while, fear crept into my heart—not just fear of death, but of leaving behind unfinished business.I’d fought for freedom once, for myself and for my pack, but now, I realized
Rose’s point of view I was a fool. A complete, hopeless fool.I was the princess of the Maroon Hill pack, the daughter of a proud Alpha, yet here I was, running back to the very place where my nightmares were born. Running back to save the man who had destroyed everything I held dear.The road to freedom had stretched out before me, a gift wrapped in chaos and chance, yet I had thrown it away.Andrea clung tightly to my back as I carried her through the forest, her small arms draped around my neck. She was exhausted from hours of running, her breaths shallow against my shoulder. I pushed forward, each step weighing heavier with regret.Why had I turned back? Why had I let myself care? Jack had killed my father, torn my pack apart, and enslaved me. I owed him nothing but vengeance. And yet, his face—those dark, piercing eyes, the rare moments of vulnerability he let slip—haunted me.He was cruel, but he was also a man burdened by something deeper, something I didn’t understand. The th
I had done everything within my power to save Jack, but my efforts seemed futile. His body lay motionless on the table, growing colder with every passing second. The monitor beside him showed a flat, unwavering line, a grim confirmation that life was slipping away from him.We had tried every method at our disposal—defibrillation, resuscitation, blood transfusions. Nothing worked.One by one, the doctors began stepping back, their faces etched with despair. A heavy, suffocating silence descended over the room.“Jack is our Alpha,” Samuel whispered hoarsely, sinking to the ground. His grief-stricken face was streaked with sweat, and his gray hair gleamed under the fluorescent lights, making him look older, defeated. “He’s a stubborn man. He’s survived so much—his childhood, the wars. He turned this pack around. How could he die now?” His voice cracked with anguish.Tears stung my eyes, but I refused to cry. I refused to let this be the end.Jack couldn’t die.Not after everything I had
“Jack is now out of danger,” I informed Lucy, my voice steady despite the exhaustion weighing on me. “The rest depends on his next treatment, but for now, you can relax. We’ll do everything we can.”Lucy let out a visible sigh of relief, her body unwinding. “Really? That’s such a relief.”Her composure returned quickly, but her reaction piqued my curiosity. Lucy wasn’t usually this emotionally involved.“Lucy, why are you so worried about Jack? You and he aren’t particularly close.” I tilted my head, studying her expression.For a moment, hesitation flickered in her eyes, but she quickly masked it. “We all live in Jack’s territory now,” she said, raising her eyebrows. “If he dies, do you think we’ll have any chance of living comfortably here? Besides, the entire Blue Lagoon pack is anxious about him. It wouldn’t be right for me to act indifferent, would it?” She added a playful wink, as if trying to downplay her concern.“That makes sense,” I muttered, leaning heavily back into the ch
I was trapped in a dream—a long, agonizing one.The darkness of the dungeon engulfed me, bringing with it the cold bite of chains and the cruel gleam in James’ barbaric eyes. The screams of my pack members echoed endlessly, their cries piercing through my chest like daggers.Then I was on the battlefield, fighting faceless enemies, surrounded by chaos. The ground beneath me was soaked in blood, its scarlet hue spreading like wildfire. I kept fighting, but no matter how many I defeated, the blood kept rising, drowning me inch by inch.And then, darkness.I didn’t know how much time had passed before a warmth wrapped itself around my body. It was unlike anything I’d felt before—hot, almost burning, but soothing, like sunlight piercing through the darkest storm clouds. It rushed into my abdomen, stemming the endless bleeding. I wanted to open my eyes, to see the source of this miraculous sensation, but I didn’t have the strength.I could hear voices faintly—Samuel’s broken sobs, and Rose
Jack’s point of view:Today was the day when the pack of dark marshes would arrive to discuss cooperation with my pack, in accordance with our agreement.In the afternoon, the roar of the engines announced the arrival of a large number of cars entering through the front door. Alpha Paul's car took the lead, the cars of his subordinates faithfully following.I must admit that the Dark Swamp Pack. was as rich as the rumours claimed. All the cars that entered the pack area were limited edition versions with spectacular finishes, each shining proudly in the sunlight.At that time, the cars stopped. A driver got out of the first car and rushed to open the back door, revealing a man apparently in his forties adorned with gold jewellery from head to toe. As he stood under the sun, the jewels shone with a blinding yellow light that almost left me stunned. He wore so much jewellery that it only served to make his already heavy figure appear. There was also the fact that it was almost forty deg
Zoe’s point of view:"Is that all?" Not wanting to concede, I whispered in André's ear with a false threatening voice: "If you dare to lie to me, you will suffer a lot tonight!”Something must have happened between him and Ruby.André wrapped his arms around my shoulders and easily held me in his arms. He bit my earlobe and sniffed with pleasure. "I didn't hide anything from you. I'll tell you more when we get to my room. There are too many people here. Werewolves have the most sensitive ears."André pulled me into his room. As soon as the door closed behind us, he pushed me on the bed and kissed me Deeply. We hadn't had sex for a long time. Every time we smelled each other, we were excited."Don't try to dodge my question with a few kisses. What is your relationship with Ruby? Is she your ex-girlfriend?" With an annoyed expression, I pinched André's chin, turned him around and pressed him against the mattress.André wiped the lipstick I had left on his lips, grabbed my finger from hi
Zoe’s point of view:"Good morning, Zoe." Karen gave me a brief greeting in an icy tone, her face devoid of any welcoming expression. She barely glanced at me when she sat down at the table, took a knife and a fork and started her dinner.The atmosphere during dinner was quite relaxed. All around, it was pleasant. It was obvious that the Red Snow Pack did not have obtuse rules that would make life miserable. I was enjoying the food with André and his family when Karen’s sudden question broke the warm peace. She turned to me, her voice rather tense as she asked me: "Are you really going to marry my brother in the future?”Silence fell around the dinner table. All eyes were on André and me, looking at us quietly while they waited for our answer.A stern look coloured André's face.Frowning, he gave Karen a disapproving look and answered in a firm tone that allowed no objection:"Of course we will get married. Zoe is my companion."But Ruby seemed categorical to sow discord. She replied:
Zoe’s point of view:André and I travelled by plane. The Red SnowPack was only a little far from the Blue Lagoon Pack. We would arrive in an hour.The plane glided gently through the clouds. The burning sun was so close that I felt that I could reach out and touch it."Nervous?" Andre got closer until his face was a few centimetres from mine. A small smile played on his lips. He grabbed my hand, brought it closer to his lips and kissed it.I looked away from him, my stomach knotting with discomfort. I tried to remove my fingers from his grip. "Stay away from me. Don't be so sticky. You have me stuck like glue all day.”"I haven't seen you in ages since you went to the north." André's eyes widened pitifully. I had never realised before that his eyes could become so big. He timidly got even closer to me, hugged me and kissed me on the cheek. "You didn't miss me too?”"Of course I missed you. Put yourself back in your place now." My mind was only occupied by thoughts about how I would de
Rose’s point of view:The day after Olivia’s big wedding, we all returned to the Blue Lagoon Pack. We had fulfilled our mission, and therefore gained a moment of respite. Finally, it was time to go home.There were only a few days left before the end of my summer vacation. The storrid heat of the sun gradually decreased as the autumn approached. With all the chaos that had occurred, I had no time to read the books. Now that my vacation was coming to an end, I had to prepare for my new semester.The first thing I did after my return to the Blue Lagoon Pack was to lock myself in the room and study. There were so many things that I had to cover! So focussed that I was in my studies, I didn't hear the strong blow at my door. It was only when someone opened the door and entered the room that I realised it. Zoe stood in front of me, looking at me curiously."Zoe? Why are you here?""What are you so busy with? You look really exhausted! You even have dark circles under your eyes." After sayi
Olivia’s point of view:I shook my head smiling. The truth was that I was very happy. I could see the amount of thought Leo had put into this marriage. I am very satisfied. I was suddenly thinking of something from the past. But I still believe that this marriage was too extravagant and useless. Once we finished our first dance, the dance floor began to fill up quickly. Beautiful dresses rubbed against each other and their swirling hems were as beautiful as blooming flowers.The music was beautiful. Leo’s eyes shone with tenderness. He slowed down and wrapped his arms around my waist. As he approached me, his smell of mint surrounded me. He remarked: "I heard that your first marriage took place during the war a long time ago. I'm sure it had to be arranged very quickly. I just wanted to catch up on everything you missed at the time."I looked down, knowing that Leo was trying to comfort me. The reason for this sloppy marriage had nothing to do with the ongoing war. Aaron didn't love m
Olivia’s point of view:Three days later, the wedding took place in a baroque-style hotel in the city centre.The hotel was retro style and beautiful, and it was the only one of its kind in the whole modern shopping centre.As soon as I entered the banquet hall, striking decorations and sculptures appeared, which complemented the colourful murals on the walls. The huge opulent crystal chandelier sparkled. Silver and gold cutlery was placed on the long tables and beautiful red roses were cunningly placed in a vase. In a corner, several men dressed in tuxedos tuned the saxophones and violins between their Hands, indicating that the luxurious wedding was ready to begin.Bailiffs had been appointed to lead the guests to their seats, and a wide variety of appetisers were served on the tables. Everything was very well organised, beautiful and romantic.All the guests of the other packs could not help but whisper and sigh when they saw this spectacular atmosphere."It's time to change, Alpha
Olivia’s point of view:The date of the wedding ceremony was approaching. However, Leo and I were still arguing about the place.Leo suggested booking a high-end hotel in the city. But I just wanted a simple wedding on a lawn. I just wanted to entertain several relatives, friends and alumni of our packs.“I accepted your proposal to have a full-fledged wedding ceremony. But I already told you that I hate all this pomp and splendour. We should just have a simple wedding outside. This will be enough to convince the members of our packs and the other Alphas."I was stunned when I saw the cost of booking a high-end hotel in the city. "This hotel is too expensive. Although the Wouri River Pack can afford it, we're just going to have a fictional marriage. It is not wise to burn our money. Maybe one day in the future, you will meet someone you love more. You should keep that money for her."I would have loved to tell Leo that I didn't deserve all this.Leo’s eyes darkened a little, but his v
Rose’s point of view:After putting Bennet to rest, we returned to the Wouri River Pack with Mika and Alan. Now that everything was settled, it was time for us to return to the Blue Lagoon Pack.Alan was homeless now. I didn't know if he would agree to come back with us.I asked him: "What are you going to do in the future? Since you don't know magic, I don't think you can attend a wizarding school. And if you go to a human school, you will have no place to live. My suggestion is that you come back to the Blue Lagoon Pack with us and go to school there. If you want to pursue something else, we can talk once you're grown up."Alan thought about it for a moment and quickly replied: "I will come back with you. I have nowhere to go, and I don't have sorcerer friends either. At least I'll have Zoes company in the Blue Lagoon Pack. I can also ask her to keep me informed of the wizarding world.There is no war in the wizarding world at the moment. However, thorough-blood wizards and hybrid w