Julia's pov I woke up to a pounding headache, the kind that makes you wonder if someone took a sledgehammer to your skull. My vision was a mess—blurry, unfocused—and for a solid minute, I couldn’t tell up from down. I groaned, rubbing at my temples as the pain stabbed at my brain like it had a vendetta.Where the hell was I?Blinking hard, I tried to make sense of the dim, almost suffocating darkness around me. The air smelled damp, like mildew and rust, and it clung to my skin like a warning. My heart thumped unevenly in my chest. Something about this place felt off. Way off.“Hello?” I called out, my voice cracking like a bad radio signal. It echoed in the emptiness, bouncing off the walls like it had nowhere better to go. “Is anyone here? Cesay? Anyone?”Silence. Just the kind that messes with your head.I forced myself to sit up, only to be met with a sharp, jerking pain that shot up my leg. I cried out, more out of shock than anything, and crumpled back down. My hands instinctiv
Kane's pov “What's your tab on her? Why aren't I getting anything resourceful?” I asked Harry and the head of the investigation team.“We are working on it, Alpha Kane. Julia was last spotted at the cafe with a lady who was also a student at her college. Her name is Cesay.” Leo explained, but that wasn't enough; I needed to know where Julia was; my very being was burning with Anxiety.I pounded my feet hard, pacing ABI in my office, restlessness burned my soul, choking me. I had never felt so much worry and tightness. I was scared of the seeping in.The sun was barely out, two days had passed, and today was another, and there was still nothing. No sight of her anywhere, and all reports brought back to me, were more heart-wrenching than the last.I couldn't even leave my post to find her because of the guests present in the pack house, but I wasn't counting on that excuse any longer. I had to act. I could not remain in confinement wondering what could have happened to Julia.“What els
Julia’s POV.I sat down to record a video. Gray appeared behind the camera, holding up a paper with a bold message that I was asked to read out audibly, “ We're offering you a chance to save her life. All you need to do is sign the contract within the next 12 hours” I gasped, and continued, “ Your only concern should be signing the contract. Don't waste time asking who or why and maybe–just maybe, she gets to live ”Gray smirked, he made a slashing motion across his throat for me to stop talking.The other man, Roy, offered a cold, fierce smile. He pulled closer, the chair scraping along the floor and finally he sat down at arm’s length away from me, “Such lovely eyes ehn” He smirked, running his dirty fingers along my face, then his hand grasp my hair from behind, as he firmly yanked me back and brought the phone close my lips.I didn't protest, but it felt like my scalp was getting drilled with hot nails as his fingers tightened around my hair, the veins along my temples pulsed i
Kane’s povI waited.A rather long silence followed after the knock. I moved over to the chair and sat down while Harry went to attend to the door.It opened with a soft, gentle creek. “Pardon me for interrupting your meeting, Beta, but a parcel was just dropped off for you” the maid nervously scratched the back of her neck. Typical for someone that's part of the pack house's younger staff team “Who’s the parcel from?” Harry asked. swinging the door open to let her in.Something about how the package was encapsulated made it suspiciously hard to pin down what it was but I had no doubts that it's either a standard-issue mail that always comes through from pack secretary every tuesday nights or monday mornings, or the contract from those ingrates, either one of the two had to suffice. The young maid shook her head, “I have no idea who it's from, but someone left it at the corner mailbox with a tag that has the alpha’s name on it– says here it's from–”“ Wait! “ Harry took the pa
Dylan's POV.I didn't know how else to react when I heard that Julia had gone missing– some say she was hijacked at the cafe– apparently, taking her away was the most devastating blow they could inflict on the alpha. I suppose so. But, I'd be called a liar if I went by what others thought; the quote-on-quote question here should be, Where has she been held? Because Clearly, I know the purpose behind her kidnapping but I'm stuck on finding her location, even though I'm aware of who's behind her abduction.I took a swing back and landed a solid hit on the punching bag, causing it to sway precariously from side to side.My knuckles were getting reddish with each pummel– not that it mattered much either. I swung at it with bare fists, recoiling violently from the impact and I enjoyed every last hit. I shifted a little further back, spun on my heel and unleashed a hook kick that ripped the punching bag from its hanging-place, it soared through the air and crashed , followed by a mess
Julia's pov.“Julia! It's almost eleven!” Mother's voice echoed from outside my room, followed by a round of knocks that did nothing but infuriate me. It's Saturday morning! Why won't she just let me sleep in!?“So what mother? Let me sleep!” I yelled back, turning on my side and placing my pillow over my head as I tried to doze off again. “Fine, I'll let you sleep! But don't blame me when Dylan wants nothing to do with you anymore.” Dylan?Dylan!!I sprang to my feet immediately, panting like I just fell from a skyscraper. How could I forget that I am supposed to meet Dylan today?I looked over at the clock only to find out that it was truly almost eleven. Dylan and I were supposed to meet by ten, I'm late!I picked up my phone before anything else and just as I suspected, five missed calls from him. Panicking, I called him back but there was no response. I had to dash into the bathroom for a quick bath, hoping to get to the pack house before noon.Within minutes, I was done takin
Julia's pov.I rose to my feet in shock, my eyes widened at the sight of the man in front of me. I couldn't believe that I was actually seeing him for the first time in my life.. the infamous Alpha Kane!He was the most gorgeous man I have ever laid my eyes on. His sharp jaw and bright hazel eyes were only a few of the features that made me swoon. I looked away quickly, his gaze giving me goosebumps.Only once in my life have I gotten a glimpse of him, and it was at Dylan's birthday party. I wasn't able to see him in all his glory as I was now, my legs were literally shaking.“Alpha Kane.” I bowed my head, sweat trickling down my face. I was nervous, his presence was as intimidating as they really said. I couldn't even look up at him, not even for a second.“I'm sorry, I thought this was Dylan's room.” I quickly apologized, hoping that he spares me because I have heard that he spares no one.“Dylan?” A feminine voice echoed behind him. I looked up briefly, catching a glimpse of the la
Julia's pov.“Julia.. it's not what you think, I promise.” Dylan had the guts to utter, stepping away from Casey who pulled the duvet over her body immediately. She couldn't even look me in the eyes, at least she was ashamed of herself.“Not what I think?” I let out a chuckle, my heart aching as a result of the scene in front of me. “What exactly are you trying to deny? The fact that you're both naked or that you're making love right in front of me?” I questioned, tears stinging my eyes.“Let me explain.” He bit his lip, trying to come closer but I was too disgusted to let him come any closer to me.“How long has this been going on?” I glared at them both, my breathing getting heavier, like a heavy weight had been placed on my shoulders.“Baby, let me explain..”“Casey! How long has this been going on!?” I fired and she flinched, briefly lifting her eyes to look at me. She let out a sigh before muttering under her breath.“Six months.” I couldn't withstand the shock, my feet almost
Dylan's POV.I didn't know how else to react when I heard that Julia had gone missing– some say she was hijacked at the cafe– apparently, taking her away was the most devastating blow they could inflict on the alpha. I suppose so. But, I'd be called a liar if I went by what others thought; the quote-on-quote question here should be, Where has she been held? Because Clearly, I know the purpose behind her kidnapping but I'm stuck on finding her location, even though I'm aware of who's behind her abduction.I took a swing back and landed a solid hit on the punching bag, causing it to sway precariously from side to side.My knuckles were getting reddish with each pummel– not that it mattered much either. I swung at it with bare fists, recoiling violently from the impact and I enjoyed every last hit. I shifted a little further back, spun on my heel and unleashed a hook kick that ripped the punching bag from its hanging-place, it soared through the air and crashed , followed by a mess
Kane’s povI waited.A rather long silence followed after the knock. I moved over to the chair and sat down while Harry went to attend to the door.It opened with a soft, gentle creek. “Pardon me for interrupting your meeting, Beta, but a parcel was just dropped off for you” the maid nervously scratched the back of her neck. Typical for someone that's part of the pack house's younger staff team “Who’s the parcel from?” Harry asked. swinging the door open to let her in.Something about how the package was encapsulated made it suspiciously hard to pin down what it was but I had no doubts that it's either a standard-issue mail that always comes through from pack secretary every tuesday nights or monday mornings, or the contract from those ingrates, either one of the two had to suffice. The young maid shook her head, “I have no idea who it's from, but someone left it at the corner mailbox with a tag that has the alpha’s name on it– says here it's from–”“ Wait! “ Harry took the pa
Julia’s POV.I sat down to record a video. Gray appeared behind the camera, holding up a paper with a bold message that I was asked to read out audibly, “ We're offering you a chance to save her life. All you need to do is sign the contract within the next 12 hours” I gasped, and continued, “ Your only concern should be signing the contract. Don't waste time asking who or why and maybe–just maybe, she gets to live ”Gray smirked, he made a slashing motion across his throat for me to stop talking.The other man, Roy, offered a cold, fierce smile. He pulled closer, the chair scraping along the floor and finally he sat down at arm’s length away from me, “Such lovely eyes ehn” He smirked, running his dirty fingers along my face, then his hand grasp my hair from behind, as he firmly yanked me back and brought the phone close my lips.I didn't protest, but it felt like my scalp was getting drilled with hot nails as his fingers tightened around my hair, the veins along my temples pulsed i
Kane's pov “What's your tab on her? Why aren't I getting anything resourceful?” I asked Harry and the head of the investigation team.“We are working on it, Alpha Kane. Julia was last spotted at the cafe with a lady who was also a student at her college. Her name is Cesay.” Leo explained, but that wasn't enough; I needed to know where Julia was; my very being was burning with Anxiety.I pounded my feet hard, pacing ABI in my office, restlessness burned my soul, choking me. I had never felt so much worry and tightness. I was scared of the seeping in.The sun was barely out, two days had passed, and today was another, and there was still nothing. No sight of her anywhere, and all reports brought back to me, were more heart-wrenching than the last.I couldn't even leave my post to find her because of the guests present in the pack house, but I wasn't counting on that excuse any longer. I had to act. I could not remain in confinement wondering what could have happened to Julia.“What els
Julia's pov I woke up to a pounding headache, the kind that makes you wonder if someone took a sledgehammer to your skull. My vision was a mess—blurry, unfocused—and for a solid minute, I couldn’t tell up from down. I groaned, rubbing at my temples as the pain stabbed at my brain like it had a vendetta.Where the hell was I?Blinking hard, I tried to make sense of the dim, almost suffocating darkness around me. The air smelled damp, like mildew and rust, and it clung to my skin like a warning. My heart thumped unevenly in my chest. Something about this place felt off. Way off.“Hello?” I called out, my voice cracking like a bad radio signal. It echoed in the emptiness, bouncing off the walls like it had nowhere better to go. “Is anyone here? Cesay? Anyone?”Silence. Just the kind that messes with your head.I forced myself to sit up, only to be met with a sharp, jerking pain that shot up my leg. I cried out, more out of shock than anything, and crumpled back down. My hands instinctiv
Kane's pov “Explain yourself, Alpha Grant; what is this nonsense?”“I have no idea what you are talking about. So quit directing those accusatory questions at me.” He replied, cutting gaze with everyone.“I will not have This traitor in my midst any longer, guards!” I yelled and four guards came running in. “ Get him out of here. Now!” I thundered, letting all that rage slip out. The guards immediately turned to Grant, their faces stoic as can be. “Time to leave Alpha Grant.”“Don't you dare put those filthy fingers on me or I will break them.” Grant threatened, scoffing. “You think this would save this pack? Well, think again, you fool. I offered these men something great; you could never offer them that in your entire life.”Alpha Grant, you must leave now.” The guards urgedTension wrapped the courtroom like a noose, pulling tighter with each passing second. Alpha Grant remained seated amongst us at the centre of the chaos, wild-eyed and defiant, his massive frame heaving with b
Julia's pov The air was crisp as I stepped out of the car and onto the sprawling college grounds. It had been three days since resumption and Casey and I had that talk. It felt nice and better to have her back. Though things were still awkward, I felt happy to know I had a friend outside the pack house. The past three days, we had been exchanging greetings; Casey was trying to be careful; if only she knew how bad I wanted to hear all the gossip she used to keep in store for me. Maybe I will make the first move. I adjusted my backpack, my fingers trembling just slightly. I wasn’t nervous, not really. Maybe just… apprehensive, was it even the right thing to do? College was supposed to be exciting, but to me, it was just a reminder of my pain; the college letters and all loved to make me the centre of discussions. My name was on every mouth, saying things they knew nothing about. "Hey, Julia!" The voice made me pause mid-step. Turning around, I spotted Casey. She was joggin
THREE DAYS LATER Kane's povSeated in a circle with the most powerful Alphas in the werewolf realm, I felt the weight of their scrutiny pressing down on me. Their voices buzzed like flies, each one louder and more self-important than the last. It wasn’t every day you got this group of egos in one room, especially on short notice. Yet here they were, and though their expressions ranged from irritated to outright suspicious, I had to admit I was surprised they’d shown up at all. Grateful? Sure. But mostly surprised.Harry, my Beta, sat by my side, his eyes scanning the room as if preparing for some silent battle. He cleared his throat, the sound cutting through the chatter like a blade, as he stood to his feet. With a clipped tone, he began “Welcome, Alphas. Thanks for coming. You know why we’re here.”The room quieted, though not entirely. Grant Alpha of the Full Moon Pack leaned back in his chair, his arms crossed as he raised a single, perfectly judgmental eyebrow. “Do we?” His vo
Kane's pov The moment I heard Selena's voice, irritation surged through me. "Didn't think I’d find you here?" she said, her words piercing through the dim quiet of the wine cellar. I had come down here to drown myself in silence and vodka, but she just had to show up, bringing her mess with her.I barely glanced back. "What do you want?" I muttered, lifting my glass and ignoring her presence as much as I could. I had been hoping for peace, for an hour to get my head straight, but apparently, that was too much to ask."I came to talk," she started, her voice softer than usual. "I know things got ugly the last time we spoke, and I wanted to apologize."I shook my head, fingers tightening around the glass. "I want to be alone," I growled, hoping she would take the hint and leave."I get it," she said, undeterred. "I don’t plan to stay long. Just... hear me out."A heavy sigh escaped me. "Fine," I grumbled. "Go ahead. But don't waste my time."She hesitated, her gaze falling to the floor