AUTHOR’S POVAlpha Ezra released Violet's cue stick and moved to intervene in Sophia's situation. However, before he could reach them, Alpha Lucas appeared out of nowhere, swiftly taking charge of the situation. He forcefully removed Adam's grip from Sophia's wrist and twisted his arm, causing him to cry out in pain."Do you understand what a lady means when she tells you to stay away?" Alpha Lucas growled, his grip tightening as Adam groaned."It means she doesn't like you and wants you to stop stalking her. If you continue, she will report you to her father. Do you want that?" Lucas questioned, locking eyes with the man."I... I don't want that," Adam replied, wincing from the pain in his wrist."Good," Lucas muttered, releasing his grip. Adam clutched his injured wrist, whimpering, and cast a glance at Sophia."You are making a grave mistake, Soph. Are you sure you don't want to see me anymore? Because if you don't want to see me, you should have re—" Sophia quickly shoved a handke
AUTHOR’S POV"I don't have to answer to you; you are nothing but a prostitute in my hotel," he said dismissively. "And you should lower your voice when speaking to me, as well as your gaze," he added, glaring at her.Ava quickly averted her eyes, fixing them on the floor. "You know I can call the police on you, right? What you are doing here is illegal, buying a girl like me for prostitution against my will," she challenged.He chuckled and stood from his chair. "You can do that, darling; I won't stop you," he replied with a bitter laugh, and his henchmen joined in the laughter.Ava raised her head to look at them in confusion. "Why are you guys laughing?" she asked.The boss gestured to the henchmen, who approached Ava and seized her hand, dragging her toward the door. "My boss has many connections and friends in high places. If you report him to the police, you are just wasting your time. They already know the kind of business he is involved in, and he pays them to keep their mouths
AUTHOR’S POVAlpha Ezra let out a sigh of relief as he saw a hotel staff member at the door, pushing a food cart."G-Good morning, sir," the staff member greeted nervously. "It's time for breakfast. Did I come at the wrong time?"Ezra frowned, taken aback. "I wasn't expecting anyone. Come in," he said, stepping aside to allow the staff member into the room.The hotel staff member offered a polite smile and pushed the food cart into the room. He began arranging the dishes on the glass table across from the couch where Violet sat. Her eyes widened with delight as she took in the array of delicious-looking dishes."I have a strange feeling about that staff," Hunter voiced his suspicion in Ezra's head. Ezra narrowed his eyes at the staff member."I think it's just your suspicion acting up because of the hefty bounty my father placed on my head," Ezra replied dismissively."No, I'm certain there is something off about him. He is not the one who usually delivers our food," Hunter insisted.
AUTHOR’S POVEzra winced as Violet carefully extracted the camera shards from his hand, dropping the pieces onto the bathroom counter."I know you were angry, but hurting yourself won't prevent that staff from reporting us to your father," she muttered while finishing the task and then placed his hand under the running tap to wash away the blood."I think you should start by helping that staff's wife, so he won't blow our cover any further," she suggested and turned off the tap.Her gaze shifted to the top drawer, and she attempted to reach it by stretching her legs. Seeing her struggle, Ezra reached out, gripping her waist, and lifted her off the ground so she could access the drawer."You didn't have to do that. You could have just fetched the first aid kit," she chuckled, her cheeks reddening as she collected the kit and he set her down. Placing the kit on the counter, she took his hand and extracted ointment, gently applying it to his wounds.Ezra clenched his teeth, bearing the p
AUTHOR’S POVAlpha Ezra and Violet walked side by side into the designated assembly point, a spacious courtyard adorned with twinkling fairy lights and lush greenery. The crowd gathered there, their expressions a mix of anxiety and anticipation as they awaited rescue.Ezra observed the worried faces of the people, huddled together in hushed conversations, their eyes fixed on the hotel."I can't believe this! This is supposed to be a five-star hotel, for heaven's sake! Why would they let a fire break out in the first place?" a woman lamented, shaking her head in disbelief."You said it, girl! Unbelievable. I mean, I was in the middle of a bath when all hell broke loose. I had to rush out, dripping wet, without even using a towel!" a black woman chimed in, wrapped in a bathrobe and holding herself.Violet couldn't help but chuckle as she overheard their conversation. She marveled at how she had finished making love to Ezra just before the chaos erupted. Her hand subconsciously moved to
AUTHOR’S POVViolet's jaw dropped in surprise as she looked out of the car windows alongside Ezra. The pack was engulfed in flames, and pack members were in chaos, with many houses ablaze."What the heck is happening?" Ezra asked, his eyes locked on the chaotic scene outside."Your dad mentioned that the pack was attacked, and it looks like it's true. I thought they had managed to handle the situation, but it seems things are still out of control," Violet replied, her voice filled with concern.The driver, struggling to navigate through the obstacles and roadblocks, followed Alpha James's car closely. The road was messy, making it challenging to maintain their course. Smoke filled the air, and the driver did his best to steer clear of the hazards.In Alpha James's car, his face contorted with shock and anger. He had made-up the story of the pack's attack to lure Ezra back, but now he was confronted with the reality of his pack being under attack in his absence. It wasn't a nighttime e
AUTHOR’S POV The warriors in the room cast their eyes downward, refusing to speak, leaving Alpha Ezra baffled and frustrated. "Where is my mom? Why is no one saying anything?" he demanded angrily, his patience wearing thin. Their silence persisted, with some warriors avoiding eye contact. Ezra's face flushed with anger, and the veins in his hand stood out as he rushed over to the nearest warrior on the floor. His grip tightened on the warrior's shirt, lifting him effortlessly. "Tell me where my mother is!" Ezra shouted, his voice filled with rage. Violet covered her mouth in astonishment, amazed by his sheer strength. The warrior, gasping for air from Ezra's powerful hold, managed to croak out, "She was taken!" Ezra's eyes widened in shock, and he released the warrior, who fell to the ground, clutching his throat in pain, and scrambled away in fear. Ezra couldn't fathom how they had managed to capture his mother, who was still a formidable fighter despite her age. He ran his h
AUTHOR’S POV"Dad, enough!" Ezra shouted as he stormed over to Alpha James in his wheelchair, yanking the bloodied rag from his hand before tossing it to the floor.Alpha James looked at Ezra in surprise. "What's gotten into you?" he asked in a somewhat curt tone.Ezra chuckled and glanced at Violet and the others who still stayed at the doorway. He walked to the door, grasping the handle. "Give us some privacy, please. Step outside," he requested of the warriors, gently nudging them out of the room before closing the door behind them."Why are you acting like this?" Alpha James inquired, shifting his wheelchair to face Ezra.Ezra clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on the bloody wall. "Tell me, Dad, who is this 'boy' they are talking about?" he demanded.Alpha James swallowed hard. "I don't think that's relevant. What's going on with you, son? Did something happen?" he inquired.Ezra forced a smile, his tone dripping with irony. "Oh, something did happen, Dad!" he exclaimed. "I disco
AUTHOR’S POV THREE YEARS LATER, The bright sun beat down mercilessly on the crowd gathered outside the grand university hall on graduation day. The excitement was evident in the sea of students, all dressed in wine and yellow graduation gowns. August, Lucas, Henry, and Sophia were eagerly anticipating receiving their well-earned certificates. However, there was a problem – Violet was nowhere to be found. August scanned the mass of graduates, sweat trickling down his forehead. Worry began to gnaw at him as their turn to receive their certificates neared. Lucas and Henry stood behind him, equally concerned, searching for their missing friend. Sophia, the most anxious among them, couldn't stand still. She paced back and forth, her face etched with worry. "Where the heck is Violet?" August muttered, his fists clenched. "We can't leave without her." Lucas's frustration was evident in his voice. "I have looked everywhere. She is not in the crowd or the hall. I don't understand. What c
AUTHOR’S POVEzra's heart pounded in his chest as he raced across the field on his horse, his eyes fixed on the struggling figure of his father on the ground. The sickening sound of fists striking flesh reverberated in his ears. As he drew nearer, he could see the twisted smiles on Apollo and Ryder's faces as they relished in the torment they were inflicting on his father."Enough!" Ezra's scream tore through the air, his voice quivering with anger. He lunged towards them, stopping his horse close by and then leaping down to rush to them."Stay away from my father!" he yelled, pushing Ryder forcefully, causing him to fall a few inches away."What the hell do you think you are doing, kid?" Apollo demanded in irritation. But Ezra paid him no attention and rushed to his father's side. He dropped to his knees beside James, who lay on the ground, his face pale and streaked with blood. James coughed violently but managed to meet Ezra's worried gaze."Kill... them," James choked out, blood t
AUTHOR’S POVSmoke and dust filled the air as the packs closed in on each other in the battlefield. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting its early morning light on the scene in the heart of Gianttooth pack territory.Alpha Apollo, his hair flowing over his shoulders, rode a sleek white horse with an air of confidence, flanked by Alpha Ryder. They shouted commands and pointed their swords toward James's pack, their warriors running on foot behind them, armed and resolute. Swords gleamed in the morning light as the warriors' faces reflected their determination to fight to the end. Alongside Apollo and Ryder, Zelda, Seth, and Amelia were also prepared for battle.On the opposing side, Alpha Ezra led the Stardust Runner pack on a dark plain, his blond hair blazing like fire. Alpha James, confined to his wheelchair with weapons attached to each hand, displayed a menacing and furious presence."Attack!!!" Apollo's commanding voice echoed across the field.Amelia and Seth sprinted thr
AUTHOR’S POVThe morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the entwined bodies of Alpha James and his wife. Their heavy breaths filled the room, accompanied by the soft sound of kissing as they engaged in a passionate make-out session on their ruffled bed. Their hands explored each other's bodies, and their faces were locked in an obsessive kiss.James took the lead, gently pushing her onto the bed, poised to join her. However, the romantic moment was abruptly shattered by the sharp chime of his phone. He reluctantly pulled away from the kiss and made a move to get up, but she clung to his hand."Don't go, dear. Work can wait. It's been too long since we have had quality time together," she pleaded, her eyes filled with longing. He withdrew his hand from her grasp and got out of bed, completely naked.Reaching for his phone on the nightstand, he picked it up and unlocked it. His heart raced as a message appeared on the screen. It was from Alpha Apollo. James
AUTHOR’S POVViolet lay in her bed, her eyes wide open in the darkness, hooked on the ceiling. Sleep avoided her no matter how hard she tried. The thought of Sophia and Lucas, still trapped and possibly suffering in that room, weighed heavy on her heart."I just need to calm down and try to sleep," she whispered to herself, closing her eyes tightly. But Sophia's distressed face kept flashing in her mind, and she couldn't shake the worry.She slipped out of bed and tiptoed out of her room, determined to do something about the situation. In the quiet hallway, she stood, taking in the eerie moonlight shadows on the walls. Barefoot, she proceeded carefully towards the room where her friends were held, determined to be as quiet as possible.As she approached the door of the room, her heart raced, but she pushed aside her fears and gently pushed the door open. Peering inside, she froze at the scene before her.In the room, Alpha James and Ezra were both present. Ezra was helping Sophia drin
AUTHOR’S POV The scorching sun beat down on an open field in the Grim pack away from the packhouse. Apollo and Ryder stood side by side, their muscles glistening with sweat. Their warriors sparred with each other, their fake swords clashing in a rhythmic dance. Battle cries filled the air, echoing through the space. Apollo gracefully spun around his sparring partner, effortlessly evading the strikes coming his way. His partner grew tired, unable to match his Alpha's speed and strength. Ryder, too, was in the midst of an energetic training session with his partner, engaging in a series of fierce fights. They all paused, catching their breath. Apollo and Ryder made their way to the stands, where the maids had set up a refreshing spread of water under large umbrellas. The cold liquid quenched their dry throats as they drank from the bottles. Suddenly, the peaceful atmosphere shattered as multiple cars roared onto the field. Apollo narrowed his eyes and discarded his empty water bottl
AUTHOR’S POV Violet walked down the hallway, following the source of the noise. The sound grew louder with each step, and she stopped in front of the room from which it emanated. The room had a worn-looking door with a bit of dust on its surface. While she was aware that there were many seldom-used rooms in the packhouse, this one had never caught her attention. She leaned in, pressing her ear to the door, and shielded her face from the dust with her hand. Her heart raced as she heard muffled cries and struggles from within. Stepping back, she took a deep breath and, overcoming her hesitation, grabbed the grimy doorknob. With a swift motion, she flung the door open. As she entered the room, her eyes widened in shock. In the center of the dimly lit space, she saw Sophia and Lucas, both bound to chairs with their hands and mouths securely taped. Relief and fear flickered in their eyes as they noticed her presence. Rushing to Sophia's side, Violet gently removed the duct tape from he
AUTHOR’S POV Alpha Apollo entered the dimly lit bar, his mere presence sending a chill through the spines of the pack members who had already gathered there, engaged in drinks and conversations. Alpha Ryder and a group of their warriors approached him, each carrying bags of money and weapons. The two alphas found a corner table by the window, while the warriors settled at a nearby table with the clinking of their arsenal filling the air. Apollo's gaze swept over the curious pack members who were secretly observing them. "Have any of you never seen your Alpha in a bar before?" he asked loudly. The pack members quickly averted their gazes, returning to their own activities. Ryder leaned in and asked, "Should we order some beer while we wait?" Apollo's sharp gaze met Ryder's for a moment before he grunted in response. "We are here to retrieve our children, not to have fun. We must stay alert. I'm certain this is some sort of trap because James is taking too long to show up with our
AUTHOR’S POV The early morning sunlight bathed Apollo's office in a warm golden hue. He and Ryder stared intently at the large TV screen in the room, their eyes filled with anger as they watched their children tied to chairs, their small forms limp and unconscious, while James's menacing laughter echoed in the background. "What the hell have you done to our kids?" Apollo shouted, his voice seething with anger. James smirked and let out a chilling chuckle. "Oh, come on, Apollo. It's just a little game I have devised. You are not the only one skilled at kidnapping loved ones. In fact, I'm much better at it." Ryder's fists clenched in frustration. "What do you hope to achieve by kidnapping our children? Do you think this is fair? We had already decided to leave you alone because you are a sick bastard. You have crossed the line." James mockingly laughed. "Don't lie to me. I know you guys are planning a new war, and you have caused enough damage to my pack. I need more time to get my