Sam’s POV Ellie left this morning, but not before leaving me with cash and a mobile phone. She promised to return on the 1st of every month, regardless of what day it was. I would see her then. Since it was only the 14th today, two weeks seemed like a long time to wait. “How had our lives come to this?” I spoke to Zola as I stared at the ceiling, “I was supposed to be the Luna of the pack, not dependent on others living in the human world.” I didn’t know because I had never done anything bad to anyone. Mischievous, maybe. But never bad. “It’s not about you, Sam,” Zola told me. “It’s about those who surround you. People with good hearts always end up losing,” she said knowingly. “You gave more than you received and always forgave, even when you knew better.” “Well, that bit me in the ass, didn’t it? But no more. From now on, I will help myself,” I said, thinking of Lily. Zola snickered. “You were born to be a Luna. It’s your kind heart that sets you apart from everyone else. Ell
Sam’s POV It’s amazing what you see when you stand and watch. With my bag of clothes in my hand, I leaned against a wall, watching and waiting. It didn’t take long to see the sort of man I was looking for. “Be careful,” Zola warned me as I followed him. Considering the size of the guy, I lost him twice, only finding him because of his scent. His odor stood out among the vast majority of people around him.Pete’s powerhouse was the name on the door. As I pushed open the door, I got hit by the smell of sweat. It made me scowl. Pete could open a window every once in a while. As I walked inside, the smell got worse. But I wasn’t here to critique anyone, I had a purpose. There was a boxing ring that occupied one corner of the room. Weights, punching bags, and other heavy equipment filled the remaining space. There were at least a dozen men there, including the one I followed. They all stopped what they were doing and looked at me, snickering.“Are you lost, love?” a man approaching me ask
Sam’s POV I was sitting on the stairs waiting for Ellie to arrive. Talking to Zola about anything, trying to distract myself. My legs shook nervously as she was late. I could smell her before I saw her. When I saw her face, it was like seeing a beautiful sunrise for the first time. I was ecstatic. I rushed down the stairs and threw myself at her. I wrapped my arms around her, crying. I hadn’t known Ellie that long. But it felt like she’s been in my life forever. “Are you happy to see me?” Ellie asked me as she held on to me.I tried to pull away so I could tell her exactly how much I missed her. But she didn’t loosen her grip. “Because I missed you.” She whispered into my ear and kissed my hair. This act of affection made me cry even more. I love her. Reaching my apartment, I excitedly showed Ellie the thrift store treasures I had bought. I told her about my encounter with the men in the alley and how that motivated me to join a gym, and now that’s how I start and end my day. “It’
Sam’s POV Without fail, Ellie comes to see me on the 1st of every month. I don’t know what Zola and I would do without her and her support.I have adapted well to human life. Tony has helped me build myself up physically at the gym, offering me training sessions. He has been quite protective since he saw my scars. He shoots down anyone that tries to belittle me. Much to his delight, I joined the boxing club and a local karate dojo. I surprisingly earned a blue belt quickly. My sensei believes I’m a natural. But he doesn’t know I have been doing a basic version of this all my life.I still help in the diner whenever they are short-staffed. Edgar avoids asking for my help because he thinks it’s unfair to me. Despite his reservation, the staff are not afraid to ask. Especially because I take payment in food. Which I give to Frank, who has been looking healthier lately.The only thing I’m struggling with in my new life is Zola. She won’t admit it, but Zola is struggling emotionally, so m
Ellie’s POV I initially thought Sam had lost her mind as she ran towards me naked, waving her arms around and yelling. That was until she got close enough for me to hear her words. “There’s an injured shifter in the woods. He’s in a bad way.” I think she thought I was going to follow her as she ran back to the woods. But although my gift may help calm him. It is a last resort. If there is a chance of saving the shifter’s life, I need the tools of my trade. I ran back to my truck and grabbed my black bag. It doesn’t have much in it, but what it has in it. It has saved quite a few animals over the years. Knowing there was an injured shifter in the woods, I ran as fast as I could to the tree line. Shoving my dress into my bag and quickly shifting. Kiki picked up the bag handle in her mouth and raced after Sam. “I just hope he is still in his animal form,” I told Kiki. For me, it will be easier to care for him. “We’re almost there,” Kiki told me as the wind carrying the scent of blo
Sam’s POV As the words came out of my mouth, Zola questioned whether I had lost my mind. I know I sounded crazy. But as I stared at the black wolf lying on my floor. I could not help but see his future, or the lack of it. He would be a dead man if he returned to his pack handicapped. He would either be challenged and killed or banished. No self-respecting Alpha would remain in a pack after being defeated. He would become a rogue and then what? Zola said nothing. Although she had her concerns, she knew I was right. “Have you considered the possibility that he’s a bad Alpha?” Zola asked. “Have you considered the possibility that he’s a good Alpha?” I countered. She sighed, but I was adamant I wanted to do this. “I guess we will find out when he wakes up.” “I will keep him safe until he can make a life for himself. I’m going to help him, just like you help me.” I told Ellie, who was still convinced this was a bad idea. I didn’t tell Ellie that he might be able to offer Zola the wolf
Sam’s POV “Do you remember anything about who you are?” I asked him hopefully. He tried to speak, but no words came out. Eventually, he admitted defeat and shook his head.“It’s like there is a block stopping me from remembering. I know they are there. I just can’t get to them.” He pulled his hair in frustration.“My sister told me she had amnesia when she was young. The doctors told her that her memories would come back in time.” I told him, repeating what Ellie had once told me.“How long did she have to wait until her memories returned?” he asked hopefully.“It must have been 20 years ago, and they still haven’t returned,” I told him truthfully. He shook his head again, then covered his face with his hands. “Despite not knowing who she was or if she had a family. She made a life for herself, a place to call home, and a job she loves. Not to mention an amazing sister.” I say, touching my chest. “What I am saying is, she may not have her memories. But that didn’t stop her from becom
Nolan’s POV Sam is an amazingly kind young woman. She has supported and provided for me while I waited for my mind to fix itself. It doesn’t stop me from being frustrated with myself. No matter who I am, I am confident I am not dependent on anyone. But Sam is there for me whenever I need anything. She may get things wrong, but she will try. Like when she shaved my face, she must have cut a dozen times. But my poorly shaven face was intact when I looked in the mirror.When I first met Sam, she got me a few items from her gym friend. There was a condition attached. I was to meet them. Not being able to get around. That would have to wait as the crutches Sam gained for me felt so unnatural. They were far too small for a man of my height, and it took me a while to figure out how to use them effectively.I didn’t know what a thrift shop was, just that Sam would return home with some random items from there. Sadly, though, the clothes she would get me were too small. But anything was bette
Reagan’s POV Although I have never needed the services of Dr. Monroe, I have met him many times over the years. I have relied on him for his medical knowledge more than anything. He is also an asset to have around for those people who are wolfless or pregnant.At first, he felt awkward, and he kept calling me ‘your majesty’. I was no longer the Alpha King, and I had to keep correcting him. In the end, he settled for calling me ‘sir’ as he didn’t feel comfortable calling me by my first name. To distract himself, he talked about the pregnancy spike within the kingdom. It was good to hear, as new pups meant the next generation was being born. He measured multiple parts of my body with a tape measure. “Do you have a preference on what style of leg you would like, sir?” I hadn’t even thought about it.“What are my options? What is your opinion?” I asked him.“This is not the sort of thing we offer in the wolf kingdom, so when I was asked about it. I did a quick bit of research on what hum
Reagan’s POV It felt strange walking into the Alpha King’s office. It was once a place where I spent a lot of my time. But now I am no longer the Alpha King, and it belongs to Caspian. So much has changed since I have been gone. Yet this room remained the same; Caspian hadn’t changed a thing. But everything in this room is a memory for us both. Portraits of our elders, pictures of our parents, and photos of us from our youth. There is even a picture of the family we were so close to once upon a time. I cherished that picture; it was our mom’s last photo before her murder.A man was sitting at Caspian’s desk. But my business here was to meet the Wolf Council. Phillip opened the door for me, and I made my way inside. Every man got to his feet and bowed his head in respect.I am no longer their superior, but they treated me as if I were. I took a seat opposite my brother, who now sits at the head of the table. Everyone sat down, except for George. He was a senior member of the Wolf Coun
Sam’s POV I dreamed I was still in the dungeons. Tears filled my eyes about what those guards did to me down there, and when I woke to the smell of something I didn’t recognize. I sat up, terrified that my rescue was a dream. As I fought with the bedsheets, I remembered what happened later that day, about Caspian and the mate bond. It had to have been real.As I calmed myself, I heard running water. Hearing Reagan curse from the bathroom soothed me, as having him around offered me peace of mind that I was awake. Yesterday was extreme, and I’m still not fully sure that I understood everything that happened. While I waited for Reagan, I lay back on the bed and talked to Zola about Caspian. He seemed nice, but so did Axel in the beginning, and look how that ended. “So we proceed with caution and any red flags. We are out of here,” I told her. She was pleased I was willing to give him a chance. Then we both agreed that we don’t like the Alpha King or his methods.Being in his home and bei
Caspian’s POV I rushed to the hallway to catch Phillip and explain, but I was too late. He was nowhere in sight. I was almost deafened by Hawk, who shouting at me. Calling me all the names under the sun and moon for not getting rid of Evelyn quicker. When I apologized again, he demanded I stop Phillip before he got to Reagan. Hawk didn’t need to tell me. I was already trying to catch up with Phillip. I had never moved so fast in my life. But the hallways I had walked all of my life seemed a lot longer right then.I mindlinked Phillip, and I felt the connection go through. But Hawk was yelling so aggressively at me that he couldn’t hear me, and he severed the connection. If only Hawk had shut up, I could have forced Phillip to stop. But when I finally caught sight of Phillip, he was already talking with Reagan. I froze when I saw Reagan standing in his doorway.My heart pounded as I approached the pair and faced my fate. I was so happy ten minutes ago, but now everything is gone. Reag
Caspian’s POV I genuinely thought Sam was about to reject us. Hawk let out a mournful cry while my eyes filled with water. I struggled to breathe as I braced myself for the pain associated with rejection. As Sam’s lips parted, I was convinced the words that she was about to speak would break my heart.“You have one chance. Mess it up, and I am out of here,” Sam said. I just couldn’t believe it. I looked at her and couldn’t speak with shock. Despite her past and what had happened earlier. She was giving me a chance. “As long as she doesn’t know you’re the Alpha King,” Hawk reminded me, almost ruining this special moment.I was still in a state of shock when her phone rang. “Oh crap, what do I tell Ellie?” Sam asked Reagan. His response made me snicker. I had never known Reagan to be scared of anything or anyone. No challenge has ever caused him to retreat or surrender. But here he was pleading with Sam not to tell her sister what happened. This must be for Sam’s benefit. There is no w
Reagan’s POV Phillip returned with Sam’s phone and handed it to me. I thanked him and asked if there was anyone who could find me a crutch. “You’re getting a prosthetic. The best money can buy,” Caspian informed me. It would be great to get about independently. But I don’t know how long they take to make or how long I will be here. Sam stirred. “Stay here,” I told Caspian, closing the door in his face. I hopped over to the bed. Making it just in time for Sam to sit up. She looked at me and screamed, then she cried. “You promised. You broke your promise. You said I would be safe.” She yelled before she curled up under the sheets, sobbing. I reached over to comfort her, and she lashed out at me, calling me a liar. I took everything she had because she was right. I let her get hurt.“I’m sorry, Sam. I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I thought you were somewhere safe,” I took a deep breath. “I just wanted to find my brother so much, I forgot about what was important.” I wrapped my arms ar
Reagan’s POV When I said I was leaving, it wasn’t because I heard that I was no longer the Alpha King. I didn’t care about Caspian being appointed in my absence. It was logical. He was the next in line, after all. I based my decision on Sam. Witnessing her mistreatment firsthand and seeing how she had been affected both mentally and physically. It was clear to me that her well-being was a lot more important than the throne. But when Caspian referred to her as his mate, that changed everything. I would never interfere with a mate bond. Especially when it comes to the people I care about. Now, all I can do is wait for Sam to wake up and let her figure out if it is something she wishes to pursue. If she chooses to return to her life in the human city, I don’t know what I will do. I’ll have to pick between her and my brother. “Maybe that’s why the goddess put you in Sam’s path? Or why we feel so connected to her? We were destined to be family,” Callan suggested. “It’s a valid poin
Caspian’s POV “You’re so good at that,” I told Evelyn as she sucked my cock for the second time today. She looked at me with her big green eyes and kept going until I came in her mouth. The best thing about Evelyn was that no matter how hard I fucked her, she never seemed to be satisfied. Which was great, as sex with anyone was only about one thing. My pleasure.One day I will meet my mate, and from that day I will be faithful. I will love and cherish the ground my mate walks on. But until the day we meet, I will fuck Evelyn. I will fuck her whenever I choose and in any hole I choose and, and by the way, she screams, she loves it.“Your majesty. We have discovered a rogue in your office.” A mindlink came through from Kevin. He is not the person I want in my mind right now.“Deal with it.” I mindlinked back. I should shut that thing off. But you never know, there may be an attack at any point. As the Alpha King, I have to be made aware.Evenly dragged me toward the bed, giggling. Catc
Reagan’s POV “The rogue has been dealt with.” It took my brain a few seconds to register the words that came out of Kevin’s mouth. He can’t have been referring to Sam. Not my Sam. Not the woman who saved me, the woman I swore to protect with my life. Callan demanded answers and unleashed his aura with such intensity, instantly incapacitating the guards. He tried forcing a shift, but that wouldn’t get me anything. “What do you mean, dealt with?” I yelled angrily. I rushed over and grabbed Kevin by the collar. Balancing myself carefully. “Tell me, is she alive?” My heart beat rapidly as I waited for someone to answer. But the intensity of Callan’s aura meant Kevin couldn’t move, never mind speak. Callan also realized this and calmed a little so he could at least answer me.As I waited, I looked at Caspian. He was sniffing the air, and his eyes kept flickering as his wolf tried to push forward. Something was bothering him. I would normally have gone to him, as a concern for him is a conc