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 - 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
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 - 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
PrologueYuri's POVI blinked in disbelief at Alpha Silas' words, and Mac looked at me with his usual poker face."Elena told you?" I asked, trying to wrap my head around the news."Elena can see through the threads, and even Emily is working with her. I'm not sure what they both have figured out," Alpha Silas explained gently, looking at me with concern. I lowered my gaze, feeling overwhelmed.Suddenly, Elena's voice interrupted our conversation. "What's going on?" she asked, looking at me with concern. Her droopy gaze turned into alarm as she realized what we were discussing. "You told her, Silas," she scolded him."I did a favor. It scared you to bring this up to Yuri," Alpha Silas defended himself."I was going to tell her myself. We were supposed to say it together and have a good time. And did you also inform me that Mac's wolf is attracted to Yuri's?" Elena's tone was accusatory, and I could feel my face turning red with embarrassment."What? Mac, is this true?" I turned to him
Yuri - POVDrake's violet irises stared at me as I surveyed the dining table. I approached him and sat down next to him. "You're alive; Elena was worried about you," I said. Drake snorted. "What?" I asked."You just want to keep mocking me with Elena's name," he said, his gaze locked onto mine. I felt hot under his stare."I'm not mocking you, just stating facts," I replied, breaking eye contact And serving myself some food. Mac sat beside me, and we chatted like old friends, despite the weird sensation I felt in the pit of my stomach while sitting between him and Drake.Elena held a smug smile as if she knew my state. "Elena, wipe that smile off your face," I mind-linked."Not when I see the tension between you three. I'm enjoying it," Elena replied. I tried to keep a straight face as Alpha Silas, Elena, and Emily looked on with interest."God! Elena, why don't you read Drake's mind?" I growled."I did. Meet me in Alpha Silas's room to discuss what I learned. Emily, some things migh
Drake - POVMac drove the car as we couldn't stay in one place and risked blowing our cover after the scuffle broke out at the restaurant. We were no longer part of the Silver Canines Pack. The place we were headed to was a neighbor of the Night Pack. I remember Silas mentioning in the meeting that the Night Pack's neighbor was good friends with the Night Pack Alpha.Yuri was sleeping in the back seat, exhausted from overwork. I tried not to stare at her too much, as I sensed Mac's gaze on me when I looked at Yuri. His gaze held a coldness as if she belonged to him, and I hated it. I pushed it away.The awkward silence lingered as we stopped just before entering Night Pack territory. "Yuri, wake up," Mac said, moving the car slowly. The guard gestured to stop, and Mac rolled down the window. Yuri blinked her drowsy gaze at the guard."Who are you, and what is the purpose of coming to our pack?" The guard asked sternly, his gaze closely studying us. His eyes settled on me for a couple
Yuri - POVWhen I reached the site where the building was left with debris, I saw the guards of the Night Pack come to the site and ask us to step away, not allowing us to go further. I hated stepping away, but my eyes snapped at the guy who walked in with authority. He wasn't the Alpha but gave off the air of a Beta or Gamma."Beta Ted," the guard informed him, adding that there were no casualties or injuries. He nodded, looking at us with curiosity and a slight suspicion as we stood on the other side, watching the guards in action, helping their civilians evacuate the place."You three, get out of here; there's nothing for you to see," Ted said sternly. I walked up to him. Mac held my hand and shook his head, discouraging me from speaking about the meeting.I turned over my shoulder to see Ted staring at me as I walked away from the site. "I wish to finish this mission and return home soon," I said impatiently. I needed to go home to the Silver Canines pack and find out the mystery
Yuri’s POVDrake’s face hovered just inches from mine, his breath hot against my skin. His dark purple eyes, tinged with gold, held a teasing glint, daring me to move first. Before I could say a word, his lips crashed into mine, stealing my breath. The kiss was gentle, yet filled with hunger, with love—a kiss that set my body ablaze.And then, he pulled away.“What makes you—” I started, but he silenced me with a finger to my lips.“It’s our first time,” he murmured, voice low and deep. “I don’t want it to happen in some random witch’s hospital bed.”Before I could even process his words, a surge of magic enveloped us. In the blink of an eye, the scent of healing herbs and medicinal stones vanished, replaced by the luxurious warmth of our bedroom. My back hit the soft mattress, and I barely had time to take in my surroundings before his hands were on me.“Where—”“Our home.” His voice was thick with promise.His gaze darkened as his fingers slipped under my hospital gown, teasing up m
Yuri’s POVThe explosion’s force sent me flying backward, my breath ragged as the dust began to settle. My vision swam, my body aching from the battle, but my eyes found the scene ahead—Jared stood there, a chain wrapped tight around his neck, his body slack. Blood dripped from his mouth, his lifeless eyes frozen in surprise. And then there was Drake—partially shifted, his wings trembling, his horns chipped, his body barely holding together. He still gripped the chain that had ended Jared’s life, but he looked seconds away from collapsing."Drake." My voice came out in a rush as I ran toward him, but just as his grip slipped from the chain, his form shifted back—human, fragile, falling fast.No.I pushed past my exhaustion, my magic flaring as I caught him just before he hit the ground. His weight was heavy against me, and his half-lidded eyes flickered open."Don’t push yourself," he whispered, his voice strained. "I’ll shift." His words were a lie—he was too weak to even lift a fing
Yuri’s POVI couldn’t move. I couldn’t even breathe. His grip tightened around my throat, choking the life out of me as he drained my power. I struggled, trying to break free, desperate to stop him, but it was useless. The soldiers who had rushed to my aid had fallen instantly—killed by nothing more than a glance from him. He absorbed their power effortlessly, leaving their lifeless bodies in his wake.My vision blurred. My eyes dulled to gray, speckled with black dots. My body felt weak—drained—as Jared pulled my power into himself. I couldn’t even scream. I couldn’t even cry out in pain.Is this how I die?A voice echoed in my mind."Promise me you won’t die on me."Drake’s words. The ones he had spoken only hours before.I don’t think I can keep that promise… I’m sorry, Drake. Our mate bond—Suddenly, a voice cut through the fog in my head."You’re not dying on my watch."Drake’s mind-link. Faint but firm.The crushing grip on my throat vanished, and I gasped, sucking in greedy lun
Yuri—POVDrake’s power flared like an untamed beast. His voice was nearly unrecognizable, a guttural snarl tearing through the battlefield."You dare do this to the woman who once cared for you? You don’t deserve Yuri, you selfish bastard!" His eyes burned with fury."And you had the audacity to curse her?"Jared stood his ground, his body tense. "I did everything to make Yuri mine," he said coldly.I spat, my voice laced with venom. "You don’t give a damn about me. All you’ve ever wanted is my power."A smirk curled on his lips. "You’re not as naive as before."I scoffed. "And yet, you think you can fool me with your pathetic, fake concern? I see right through you."Before he could respond, Drake lunged, a blur of fury. His claws slashed through the air, colliding with Jared’s chest. The impactsent Jared flying, his body crashing into the dirt."Enough talk. We fight." Drake’s voice was guttural, his form half-shifted into something monstrous.A roar erupted through the battlefield
Drake—POVThe night was quiet, the kind of eerie stillness that made my wolf restless. I stood watch with my team, the crackling fire casting shadows across our tense faces. Yuri was resting in the tent, and Mac had just joined me, taking a slow sip from his flask."Your wolf is back, huh?" he mused, offering me the drink.I took it, nodding. "Yeah. Feels like I’m myself again, thanks to that fight with that asshole Eric."Mac smirked, taking another swig. "So… you’re not gonna ask?"I arched a brow. "Ask what?""Yuri’s not my mate. Emery is," he clarified, his voice steady. "The moment my wolf surfaced during your fight with Zane, I knew."I shrugged. "Figured."Mac scoffed. "No wonder you look so damn smug."I rolled my eyes. "How’s Emery?"His smirk faded, replaced by a shadow of concern. "Not great. The toll of fighting, being under that bitch’s spell… it’s wearing onher." His jaw clenched."Make her go back to the Pack," I said firmly.Mac let out a dry laugh. "As if she’d liste
Yuri – POVI stood panting, my breath ragged as blood dripped from my arms onto the snow. Across from me, Lucian glared, his body battered and broken. I had done a good number on him. I smirked, letting the satisfaction simmer beneath my rage.“You look tired, Lucian,” I hissed, my voice laced with venom.His furious gaze burned into me.“You’ll scream and beg for mercy,” he sneered, his tone thick with arrogance. “Just like your father begged me to spare his children.”A violent tremor ran through me. My blood boiled.Lucian chuckled darkly, savoring my reaction. “Do you know what I did first? I killed your sister while your father watched. He screamed until his voice was raw.” His grin widened. “Then I took your brother. He was helpless, weak—just a half-blood dragon with no powers. He couldn’t save her. What a waste.”I clenched my fists, nails digging into my palms.“And your father?” He tilted his head mockingly. “He called your name, praying for your safety before I—”“Ahh!”My
Yuri’s POVDrake partially shifted, his dragon wings unfurling just enough to reveal the striking mix of gold and black feathers—a sight so mesmerizing it was almost distracting. His deep voice cut through the tension.“Guys, stay back. This is personal.” His sharp side-glance told me to stay put. I hated being ordered around, but I knew better than to step between him and his revenge. Mac studied the broken window view, his eyes scanning for any sign of Hybrid soldiers.“We need to stay on guard—”Before he could finish, a deafening thud shattered the moment. Zane lunged, his fist crashing toward Drake—but he missed, hitting the ground instead. The sheer force sent shockwaves through the air, shattering the wooden home and knocking us backward. The wind howled, nearly lifting me off my feet.Drake’s golden eyes locked onto mine, and for a brief second, I saw something that made my stomach clench—worry. Time seemed to slow as Zane’s fist shot forward, aiming straight for Drake’s chest
Yuri’s POVTension crackled in the air like static electricity as we huddled in the ruined old home, waiting. Emery lay unconscious beside us, her breath shallow. Silence pressed down, thick and suffocating. Any second now, the rest of the team will arrive. Any second now, the enemy might strike.“If the Hybrids' higher-ups know we’re here…” Mac finally broke the silence, his voice edged with unease. “It means they’ll attack soon.”“No shit, Sherlock,” Drake muttered, arms crossed, frustration radiating off him.I exhaled sharply. “No clue what to do next,” I admitted in a whisper.Both Drake and Mac turned to me at the same time, their gazes sharp.“Your power… it feels different,” they said in unison.I nodded. “I got my wolf power back,” I murmured.A soldier stepped forward, nodding in admiration. “With Yuri’s power, we managed to get inside without being traced.” He said.“I see.” Drake’s voice darkened. “You dare to call my mate by her name?”I clenched my jaw. “I told them to c
Drake - POVBlood dripped from my hands as I stood among the lifeless bodies of the dungeon guards. The air was thick with the stench of iron and death.“Good job,” Mac muttered, yanking a hood off one of the guards who had just come in for the shift change. Without hesitation, we stripped them of their uniforms, disguising ourselves in the dark fabric to blend in.As we stepped outside, a blanket of snow covered the vast forest ahead. In the distance, a town loomed, its lights flickering through the cold haze. Then, I caught it—a scent. Faint but unmistakable. Hybrids. My muscles tensed.Mac slowed his pace.“What?” I asked, my voice low.“I’m thinking—” He hesitated.I exhaled sharply. “Will you just spit it out already?”“Don’t you find it strange that the guards watching us were weak?” Mac’s tone was edged with suspicion. “Either the Hybrid Alpha thinks we’re no threat… or this is a trap.”I scoffed. “Well, no shit. When you put it that way, it’s pretty obvious. Either we walked i