Elena - POV Silas asked me to stay in the room as he hurried to meet the guards. I rolled out of bed and gasped, noticing a red bruise mark on my neck. "What the hell?" "Silas has marked you as his mate," Celeste informed me. "Why does he have to mark me? Aren't I Silas fated, mate?" I asked Celeste as I quickly grabbed my scattered clothes from the floor and ran my fingers through my hair. I stalked down the hallway as I heard our pack elders and Drake gathering. "It's a ritual, Elena. The Alpha marks his Luna to let the rest of the pack know you're an official mate. Just like humans do with marriage," Celeste explained. "Ms. Haye..." Emma trailed off, her eyes fixated on the mark on my neck. I could feel four more pairs of eyes staring at the mark, which made me uneasy. I instinctively brought my hair forward to cover it. Drake's sadness and jealousy were evident, but he hid them when our gazes met. Silas, Yuri, and Mac followed behind them, and the pack elders and I exchanged q
Silas - POVI shifted into my wolf form and glowered at Theo and Janice as they stepped down from their thrones. Emily shook her head and cried, urging me to leave while tears streamed down her face. It pained me to see her in such distress. My wolf, Ray, sensed the familial connection, confirming what I already knew. It was time to free my mother and take her home to be with my mate.Theo transformed into his gray wolf, aggressively towering and baring his canines. I clawed at his face as he growled furiously. I evaded his attack and struck him hard on the back, causing Theo to fall to the ground, moaning. Taking note of the situation, I rushed to Emily's aid, but before I could reach her, a gust of black wind pushed me backward. I stumbled but planted my heels firmly on the ground to resist the magical force."If you move, I will kill your mother," Janice threatened, holding a sharp sword against Emily's throat. I shifted back into human form."What do you want?" I hissed."Your powe
Elena - POV I shivered, the sensation of blood and torn flesh in my hand, as tears filled my eyes. Yuri had removed Elders from sight, and I found myself slumped on the ground, gazing at Henry's lifeless body. My tears weren't for the man I had killed but from regret. If only I could have transformed sooner, stood by Silas's side, and faced death alongside him rather than endure this life without him. "Elena," Drake said, embracing me as my sobs echoed in the quiet surroundings. I had lost track of time, distancing myself from the reality of the situation. "Thank you," I managed to whisper once I had no tears to shed. Drake's clothes were stained with blood, a vivid reminder of my deeds of killing Henry as he was next to me. "I'm sorry." "Don't be," he responded gently, his gaze softening. With his help, I managed to stand, only to see the place where Henry's body lay had been cleaned. I turned to Drake in surprise. "Yuri took care of it," he replied. Struggling to distance m
Elena - POV "Elena, let's play with our prey. I can't let this jerk die so easily," Celeste suggested. Agreeing with her, the fight turned brutal. We took a few blows, strategically weakening our opponent, Rover, who began to believe he had the upper hand. As he aimed his claw at my throat to finish me, I seized an opening and struck him so forcefully that he collapsed to the ground. Rover shook his head as he got up from the blow, fury in his eyes as he leaped at me again. Using a wolf punch, I hit him in the gut and used my claws to tear his guts out. Gasps from the crowd echoed as I stood, having defeated all fifty participants for the Alpha title. My leg gave out as I shifted back to human form, my skin covered in blood and flesh. The stench made me nauseous. Yuri rushed to me, provided me with some cover, and helped me get home. I threw up violently, cleaned myself, and attended to my wounds, which still took time to heal. Emily applied ointments to my wounds, causing me to m
Six months laterElena - POVThe Pack prospered, but my heart was constantly aching as Emily and I relentlessly tried to bring Silas back to life. Each attempt was met with disappointment. As I emerged from the depths of despair, I saw Emily waiting."Are you out of your mind?" Emily questioned. Her fury was ignited when I suggested we could stage a scenario where I was under threat by entering the den of the rogue wolves. Silas's wolf might come to the surface, allowing us to track it. Emily was clearly unhappy with the idea of me getting injured."Emily, we've exhausted every other option, and they've all failed. I'm willing to try this. If I get hurt, I can withstand it." I assured her calmly. Emily responded with a shake of her head and a grimace. Yuri and Mac entered, delivering reports on the Pack's inventory, finances, and security changes."Yuri, do you support Elena's insane idea?" Emily questioned. Yuri sighed, neither pleased with my plan nor with Mac's agreement."Fine, dis
Elena - POVSilas and Emily reunited, their reunion characterized by an embrace that radiated the warmth of a mother-son bond that had been dormant until now. Silas and I returned home, clinging to each other, the fear of his disappearance lingering."El, I'm right here," Silas whispered."Silas, I'm scared. You can't blame me for holding you this tightly," I replied, smirking, his eyes dancing with a lust that made me gasp."How about I prove to you that I'm alive?" he suggested in a purr, igniting a spark within me. Noticing my arousal, Silas smirked."You're a naughty one, El," he teased, causing a blush on my cheeks. As Silas's lips approached mine, I closed my eyes, eager for the touch of his firm lips on mine, and yearned for him to claim me once again. But instead of feeling his lips on mine, I saw his deep blue eyes teasing me."I have a different idea. I'll put on a show for you, but if you touch me, I won't let you taste what you're clearly longing for," I responded with a sm
Elena - POVI scrolled through the article about our movie's success. The Forbidden Alpha Mate had won over a legion of fans. Drake had been named Handsome Man of the Year by several magazines. His numerous female followers treated him like a highly sought-after commodity. I could only imagine how irritating it must be for him, always being the center of attention, yet he seemed to play the role of a playboy perfectly. My car came to a halt, and I stepped out."Ma'am, this way," my new secretary, Monica, rushed to me. Puzzled, I detected a faint scent of Silas."Silas, are you here in New York?" I tried contacting him through our mental link but have not responded."Ms. Hayes," Monica called again."Yes, I'm coming," I responded, walking towards the stage. Cameras and reporters were ready with their microphones and notepads.As the interview began, I focused on remaining calm and answering the journalists' questions."Ms. Hayes, we've heard rumors you're dating Mr. Silas Ford. Are you
Yuri - POV"What is the mate hunt?" Elena asked as she stepped out of the shower, still looking exhausted from the morning sickness."No, there's no need to keep a mating hunt ritual," Alpha Silas said as he brought fruit juice for Elena. Alpha had been learning to cook from chefs, and it was interesting to see him wearing an apron stained with various messes as he brought the waffles. Elena smiled at him gratefully."I think you're right, Alpha," I added with a tired sigh, sipping hot coffee to keep my sleepy brain active."No, I need to know. Yuri, tell me about the mate hunt ritual," Elena growled, stabbing the waffles furiously."Alright, I'll tell you," I said, setting my coffee down. "Elena, you must shift into wolf form and race in the woods before Alpha Silas shifts and chases you. He will mark your wolf, and you will mark his. That's the essence of the mate hunt ritual," I explained. Elena's eyes gleamed with excitement at the thought of the hunt. I glanced at Alpha Silas, who
Elena - POVSilas and I stood next to the cribs, gazing at our little boys, who were sound asleep after a lot of fuss. Carefully, we tiptoed out of the room, ensuring we did not wake them. Silas held my hand and led me to the kitchen, leaving me puzzled."Why are we going to the kitchen?" I asked, my tired gaze betraying my confusion."Because you need to eat, El. You barely had anything for dinner," Silas replied."But the chefs are off duty, so who will cook? I'm too lazy to make something," I muttered. Silas smirked at me."What?" I asked, staring at his smirk."I'll cook for you, El." Silas guided me to a small chair and went to the kitchen counter, donning an apron over his shirtless frame. His muscular shoulders made me drool as Silas rummaged through the fridge. I couldn't help but feel a stir of desire in the pit of my stomach, hoping he hadn't picked up on it."Do you want scrambled eggs or a chicken sandwich?" he asked. Inwardly relieved, I sighed."A chicken sandwich," I ans
Elena - POV"Nothing," Silas added with his poker face, and I glared at him in response."Don't make me use mind-reading magic on you," I growled. He sighed and shook his head at my threat."Fine, I'll tell you," Silas said, looking at me, but his frown of concern had me worried. "You know I'm scared, Elena. Will I be a good father? I don't know how a family works in the first place..." I interrupted his speech and placed my finger on his lips. I took his hand and placed it on my baby bump."My intuition tells me, Silas, that you will be a brilliant father. I understand your doubts. Emily told me we would be great parents." I kissed his lips, and Silas relaxed upon hearing my words, his lips grazing against mine."I miss this," Silas mumbled as his lips kissed my collarbone, and his hand held my nape firmly. My hands tangled in his silk hair as he cradled me and led me to the room. Seeing his naked body made my heart race. Silas undressed me slowly, nibbling on my skin, and I couldn't
Elena - POV "Arf," I blinked as I saw Bruno climb up with a beaming smile and a wagging tail. "Bruno, how often have I told you not to wake me up? I hardly slept," I growled as I tried to sit on my bed, but it was difficult with my growing baby bump, so I lay back down. "Master..." "How many times have I told you to call me Elena? Bruno," I hissed. He looked at me with sad eyes, but I couldn't resist petting his head as he nuzzled me, bringing me a smile. "Elena, I was told to wake you up. Silas said you need to take your medication on time," Bruno informed me. I sighed and groaned, attempting to sit up once again. "El, take it easy," Silas approached, setting the breakfast tray aside and helping me. He filled the tray with honey waffles and poured some pomegranate juice, although it wasn't to my liking. "You should eat, El. Stop petting that dog," Bruno and Silas growled at each other while I took a bite of the food. "Elena, how about you find me a mate?" Bruno asked, ignoring
Yuri - POV"What is the mate hunt?" Elena asked as she stepped out of the shower, still looking exhausted from the morning sickness."No, there's no need to keep a mating hunt ritual," Alpha Silas said as he brought fruit juice for Elena. Alpha had been learning to cook from chefs, and it was interesting to see him wearing an apron stained with various messes as he brought the waffles. Elena smiled at him gratefully."I think you're right, Alpha," I added with a tired sigh, sipping hot coffee to keep my sleepy brain active."No, I need to know. Yuri, tell me about the mate hunt ritual," Elena growled, stabbing the waffles furiously."Alright, I'll tell you," I said, setting my coffee down. "Elena, you must shift into wolf form and race in the woods before Alpha Silas shifts and chases you. He will mark your wolf, and you will mark his. That's the essence of the mate hunt ritual," I explained. Elena's eyes gleamed with excitement at the thought of the hunt. I glanced at Alpha Silas, who
Elena - POVI scrolled through the article about our movie's success. The Forbidden Alpha Mate had won over a legion of fans. Drake had been named Handsome Man of the Year by several magazines. His numerous female followers treated him like a highly sought-after commodity. I could only imagine how irritating it must be for him, always being the center of attention, yet he seemed to play the role of a playboy perfectly. My car came to a halt, and I stepped out."Ma'am, this way," my new secretary, Monica, rushed to me. Puzzled, I detected a faint scent of Silas."Silas, are you here in New York?" I tried contacting him through our mental link but have not responded."Ms. Hayes," Monica called again."Yes, I'm coming," I responded, walking towards the stage. Cameras and reporters were ready with their microphones and notepads.As the interview began, I focused on remaining calm and answering the journalists' questions."Ms. Hayes, we've heard rumors you're dating Mr. Silas Ford. Are you
Elena - POVSilas and Emily reunited, their reunion characterized by an embrace that radiated the warmth of a mother-son bond that had been dormant until now. Silas and I returned home, clinging to each other, the fear of his disappearance lingering."El, I'm right here," Silas whispered."Silas, I'm scared. You can't blame me for holding you this tightly," I replied, smirking, his eyes dancing with a lust that made me gasp."How about I prove to you that I'm alive?" he suggested in a purr, igniting a spark within me. Noticing my arousal, Silas smirked."You're a naughty one, El," he teased, causing a blush on my cheeks. As Silas's lips approached mine, I closed my eyes, eager for the touch of his firm lips on mine, and yearned for him to claim me once again. But instead of feeling his lips on mine, I saw his deep blue eyes teasing me."I have a different idea. I'll put on a show for you, but if you touch me, I won't let you taste what you're clearly longing for," I responded with a sm
Six months laterElena - POVThe Pack prospered, but my heart was constantly aching as Emily and I relentlessly tried to bring Silas back to life. Each attempt was met with disappointment. As I emerged from the depths of despair, I saw Emily waiting."Are you out of your mind?" Emily questioned. Her fury was ignited when I suggested we could stage a scenario where I was under threat by entering the den of the rogue wolves. Silas's wolf might come to the surface, allowing us to track it. Emily was clearly unhappy with the idea of me getting injured."Emily, we've exhausted every other option, and they've all failed. I'm willing to try this. If I get hurt, I can withstand it." I assured her calmly. Emily responded with a shake of her head and a grimace. Yuri and Mac entered, delivering reports on the Pack's inventory, finances, and security changes."Yuri, do you support Elena's insane idea?" Emily questioned. Yuri sighed, neither pleased with my plan nor with Mac's agreement."Fine, dis
Elena - POV "Elena, let's play with our prey. I can't let this jerk die so easily," Celeste suggested. Agreeing with her, the fight turned brutal. We took a few blows, strategically weakening our opponent, Rover, who began to believe he had the upper hand. As he aimed his claw at my throat to finish me, I seized an opening and struck him so forcefully that he collapsed to the ground. Rover shook his head as he got up from the blow, fury in his eyes as he leaped at me again. Using a wolf punch, I hit him in the gut and used my claws to tear his guts out. Gasps from the crowd echoed as I stood, having defeated all fifty participants for the Alpha title. My leg gave out as I shifted back to human form, my skin covered in blood and flesh. The stench made me nauseous. Yuri rushed to me, provided me with some cover, and helped me get home. I threw up violently, cleaned myself, and attended to my wounds, which still took time to heal. Emily applied ointments to my wounds, causing me to m
Elena - POV I shivered, the sensation of blood and torn flesh in my hand, as tears filled my eyes. Yuri had removed Elders from sight, and I found myself slumped on the ground, gazing at Henry's lifeless body. My tears weren't for the man I had killed but from regret. If only I could have transformed sooner, stood by Silas's side, and faced death alongside him rather than endure this life without him. "Elena," Drake said, embracing me as my sobs echoed in the quiet surroundings. I had lost track of time, distancing myself from the reality of the situation. "Thank you," I managed to whisper once I had no tears to shed. Drake's clothes were stained with blood, a vivid reminder of my deeds of killing Henry as he was next to me. "I'm sorry." "Don't be," he responded gently, his gaze softening. With his help, I managed to stand, only to see the place where Henry's body lay had been cleaned. I turned to Drake in surprise. "Yuri took care of it," he replied. Struggling to distance m