“Please… please don’t kill me,” Lily begged with blood and tears streaming from her face as the big wolf hovered over her. “I’ll give you anything you want… money… anything!” she sobbed. The big wolf studied her for a few seconds and then in one haul, he pulled her car from the ditch where it was upturned and set it on the road. But as soon as it set the car on the road, Lily pumped the ignition as fast as she could and sped off leaving a wake of dust in her trail. As she drove, her eyes darted between the road ahead and the rearview mirror nothing with fear that the Big Wolf was chasing her. He was gaining in on her… it was only a matter of seconds before he’ll get her and tear her apart. She drove as fast as she could, crying and begging on the universe to save her. Suddenly the path curved, surprising Lily who wasn’t expecting the path to take such turn. With full speed, she veered of the road and drove right into a tree. She could hear the pounding paws of the Big Wolf… even in her dying state, he didn’t want to relent. “Moon goddess, please!” she murmured in her head, tasting her blood which was flowed from her face to her mouth. Just before the darkness enclosed her… she saw it rush towards her, was this really her end?
view moreLily POV
I used to think I could withstand anything fate threw at me…
I mean – I was hated by my father and my sister, practically a maid in my own house and the invisible daughter of Alpha Stone … but nothing prepared me for the sight that greeted me.
My hands trembled on the doorknob of my sister’s bedroom as a strangled gasp escaped my lips. The door was slightly ajar, and through the narrow gap, I could see Lucas – my boyfriend and mate-to-be of three years cuddled together with my sister, Vanessa on the bed.
Their voices drifted out, hushed but clear in the quiet hallway.
“Just reject her, and it will be over,” Vanessa murmured, running her fingers through Lucas’s hair. “You promised me, Lucas. Don’t chicken out now,”.
Lucas sighed, pulling Vanessa closer. “I know that, but… it’s her birthday today, Nessa. Can’t it wait?”
Vanessa's eyes narrowed as the corner of her lips lifted into a sneer. “And also, mine, in case you’ve forgotten. So, consider it my birthday gift… it has to be today. Trust me, it’s better this way,”.
The hallways spun under my feet and my vision blurred, my mind reeling as the words I just heard sank in. I stumbled back from the door, my heart shattering into a thousand pieces.
“I’m getting cheated on and rejected on the same day as my birthday,” I whispered to myself as tears rolled down my cheeks “Thank you, moon goddess, a perfect way to start my 18th…,”.
~~~24 Hours Earlier~~~
I was known as the child who killed her mother at birth…
But if you’re kind enough and want to call me by my name, then it’s Lily…Lily Stone.
I was lounging at the small window of my room which was the attic of the Golden Moon Packhouse, gazing out at the lush forest that bordered the pack lands. The evening sun painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, a beautiful sight that usually uplifts my spirits but today I felt empty.
Tomorrow, was my 18th birthday, a day that should be filled with excitement and celebration. Instead, a familiar sense of dread settled in my stomach.
I turned away from the window, my eyes falling on the small calendar on my desk. Two birthdays were circled in red: mine and my sister Vanessa’s. I was so unfortunate to be born on the same birth date as Vanessa and one would think we would be sharing our special day. When in reality, Vanessa’s birthday always overshadowed mine.
No one even remembers that I was born that day. No gifts, not even a birthday song.
Sighing, I ran my hand through my long, chestnut hair. Wondering what it would be like to have a normal family. One that cared about me. But that was a luxury, I’d never know.
My father, Alpha Gregory Stone had never shown me an ounce of affection; but it was understandable since his mate had died protecting me. And Vanessa? Well, sisterly love was not in her vocabulary.
To her, I was as good as one of the Omegas that served in the pack house.
A soft chime from my phone pulled me out of my thoughts. My heart pulsated with happiness when I saw it was a message from Lucas my boyfriend. If there was one bright spot in my miserable life, it was him. Lucas had been my rock – he was the son of the Pack’s Gamma but rather than bullying me like every other person did, he was the only one who extended a hand of friendship to me and since then… our love had grown into a deep bond.
My hands flew over my phone as I responded to his greeting.
“Hi, Can’t wait to see you tomorrow. What time are you coming?”
I held my breath, waiting for his response. We had a big fight a few days ago, it was a miracle we were still talking to each other. My heart fluttered with warmth when I noticed that he had read the message immediately and was typing back. Even if I had no one to rely on, even if my family seemed to forget my existence including the entire pack, on days like tomorrow, I rely on Lucas.
“Might run a bit late. I have something to take care of first. But I’ll be there, I promise,” he replied.
A small frown creased my forehead as I stared at his message. “Is everything okay?” I typed back quickly.
“Yeah, don’t worry—just some stuff to take care of. I’ve got plans for us,” he replied again.
A small smile tugged at my lips as I sighed with relief. Lucas always prepared something small and intimate for my birthdays. He was the only person that made me feel seen, who made my birthday feel like it mattered.
“Okay, no problem,” I typed back attaching a lot of emojis. “Looking forward to it!”.
I set my phone down and flopped onto my bed, staring at the ceiling. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off with Lucas lately. We’ve fought more this month than we had in all the years of our relationship and it was over very insignificant issues.
He was becoming more distant these days. His messages were shorter and less frequent and it took him hours to reply every time I brought it up, he would assure me everything was fine or he would say I was obsessing too much over him.
“Stop it!” I muttered to myself. “You’re just being paranoid,”.
I have to give Lucas a break… as a son of our Pack’s Gamma, the beam was on him now that he was an adult. Naturally, everyone expects that he would take over the reins once his father retires, so, I would cut him some slack.
I decided to go downstairs. I had intentionally avoided going there today since the entire Pack House buzzed with activity. The preparations were for Vanessa’s 18th birthday.
As I crept down the stairs, voices drifted from the living room - the unmistakable voice of my father and Vanessa’s pretty high-pitched laughter.
“Sweetheart, you’re going to love your gift,” he said, his voice warm with affection. “I can’t wait to see your face when you open it,”.
I inched closer, peering from the doorway. My stomach twisted with jealousy and sadness as I saw my father sitting on the couch, his arms draped casually around Vanessa’s shoulders. She was curled against him, staring at him with adoring eyes. On the coffee table, was a large wrapped, gift box tied with an elegant bow.
“Daddy!” her delighted squeal filled the air “You shouldn’t have. You’ve done enough already,”.
“Nonsense, Nessa,” he chuckled pressing a kiss on her forehead. “My little girl only turns 19 once and you deserve to have the best party in the history of Golden Moon Pack. Plus, you deserve to be spoiled. You’re royalty,”.
Tears gathered in my eyes as I stared at Alpha Gregory… Our father… I’ve never heard him speak to me with such tenderness. Swallowing hard, I stepped into the living room. They both looked up as I entered and immediately, their smiles faded.
“Lily,” he said, his voice suddenly cold. “What are you doing down here? Didn’t I tell you to remain in your room today? I don’t want you to be in the way of the decorators,”.
I fought the urge to roll my eyes. “I was just getting some water,”.
“Well, hurry up and get back to your room. I don’t want you touching anything or ruining something. By the way, I was just telling Vanessa about her birthday party tomorrow, here at the pack house,”.
Vanessa smirked, tossing her perfect hair over her shoulder. “It’s going to be amazing. Everyone who’s anyone will be there,”.
I stood frozen, suddenly feeling like an intruder. “Oh,” I managed to say. “That sounds … nice,”.
I watched as the Alpha’s expression hardened. Fixing me a cold stare, he said: “I want to make something clear, Lily. Tomorrow’s party is for Vanessa. I don’t want you showing up and causing any … disturbances,”.
The words hit me like a physical blow. I knew my father didn’t care much for me, but to be explicitly uninvited to a party on my birthday? That was a new low.
Vanessa’s eyes glittered with mockery. “Oh, don’t be so hard on her, Daddy. I’m sure Lily understands. After all, she wouldn’t want to ruin my special day, would she?”
“But…” I started; my voice small. “It’s my birthday too,”.
He waved his hand dismissively. “You know what I mean. This is Vanessa’s special day. You’ll only upset her if you’re there,”.
Vanessa nodded, a mocking sympathetic look on her face. “It’s just… you know how you are, Lily. Always so awkward. It would ruin the mood,”.
The patronizing tone made my blood boil. I wanted to retort and remind them that they made me this way. They made it impossible for me to belong to this pack. From working like a slave in the pack house to Vanessa constantly picking on me with her friends.
So, if I was awkward, it was because of them.
I felt tears pricking at my eyes but I refused to let them fall. I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction. Instead, I lifted my chin, meeting my father’s cold gaze.
“Fine!” I said my voice steadier than I had expected. “I’ll stay in my room and make sure I won’t be in your way. So, happy birthday dearest sister, in advance of course, since I will be making extra effort not to ruin your day. And just so you know, I have plans with Lucas… so, I’ll be busy too,”.
“Don’t be like that, Lily,” she snickered “I would have wished you a happy birthday but, you shouldn’t have been born in the first place and on my birthday of all days. I wish you were never born,”.
Vanessa always looks for new ways to make me feel less of myself but thankfully, I’ve grown a thick skin.
So, I didn’t say anything in reply, I simply flashed her a defiant smile and murmured under my breath as I left.
“I don’t care about your stupid party anyway! I have Lucas!”
Kai POVDarkness covered me like a heavy blanket, thick and suffocating. I tried to open my eyes, to move, to breathe, but my body wouldn't respond. Was I dead? Did I fail to protect Lily? Did that bastard take her again? I tried to listen again for Lily’s voice, wishing I could just open my eyes. But all I could hear was something—distant beeping, muffled voices, and beneath it all, a familiar heartbeat. Lily. My wolf stirred at the sound, but we remained trapped in this void between consciousness and oblivion.Then, like a projector flickering to life, images began to form in the darkness. A forest, bathed in afternoon sunlight. The scent of pine and earth filled my nose, so vivid I could have sworn I was really there. My men flanked me in formation as we tracked rogue scents through the forest.Three years ago. Before I had met Lily. Before my memories shattered.The dream swept me into the scene completely, and suddenly I was there, living it again as if for the first time.I was
Lily POVEverything hurtBrightness. That was the first thing I became aware of—a harsh, glaring light that seemed to pierce straight through my eyelids. Pain followed, radiating from what felt like every inch of my body, a dull, persistent throb that intensified with each shallow breath.I tried to open my eyes, but they felt sealed shut, heavy and uncooperative. My mouth was dry,
Kai POVI had no time to dwell on it. The silver wound on my flank burned like fire, joining the chorus of injuries from my fight with Lucas. But Lily needed me, and nothing would stop me from reaching her."Kai!"I turned at the sound of my name, surprised to see my cousin Kevin rushing through the trees toward me. He came to an abrupt halt as he took in the scene—two dead assassin
Chapter 151Kai POVI stood in front of the French window of my office, my breathing ragged, blood was still seeping from the wounds Lucas had inflicted. Vanessa had sent me pack to my pack earlier after reluctantly agreeing to help search for her sister after seeing the evidence of Lucas's betrayal, but we had no solid leads on where he might have taken Lily.
Lily POV"I—I don't know what you mean," I stammered, trying to pull away, but his grip was like iron.In one fluid motion, Lucas shoved me backward, sending me sprawling onto the bed. The key slipped from my grasp, still attached to the chain around his neck."You think I'm stupid?" he snarled, looming over me. "You think I can't tell when you're playing me?"
Lily POVThe mirror in the bathroom of my bedroom was the only thing keeping me sane. Lucas had showed up two days ago, bruised and thoroughly injured. He had tried to force himself on me. He had tied me up and tore my clothes, while screaming that Kai would never have me. I had cried and begged and promised, but all my pleas had fallen on deaf ears. Just when I thought he would finally
Kai POVMy body slammed into Lucas with the force of a freight train, sending us both crashing through his office door. Wood splintered around us as we tumbled into the room, locked together in a tangle of limbs and fury. The desk caught my hip as we fell, pain flaring up my side, but I barely felt it through the red haze of rage.Lucas twisted beneath me, using the momentum to throw me off. I rolled and sprang back to my feet just as he did the same, both of us circling each other in the confined space."You've lost your mind," Lucas spat, a thin line of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "Breaking into my territory, attacking me in my own home—"I lunged forward, cutting off his words with a right hook that connected with his jaw. The impact sent a shock up my arm, but the satisfying crunch told me I'd landed it perfectly. Lucas staggered back, his eyes widening with genuine surprise."Where is she?" I demanded again, following up with a left jab that he barely dodged.Lu
Kai POVThe night air was cold against my face as I raced through the forest, my wolf form allowing me to move silently between the shadows. Liam's warnings, my sister, even my own voice of reason – told me this was reckless. Dangerous, possibly stupid but I didn’t care. Lily was gone and Lucas was the only one I could think of who’d be cowardly – and obsessed – enough to pull something like this. Seven days without Lily. Seven days of torture, imagining the worst. I would no longer wait for diplomacy or protocol.I slowed as I approached the border of Golden Moon territory, my nose detecting the subtle shift in scent markers. Crossing another pack's boundary uninvited was a violation of every treaty between our kinds, but I no longer cared about politics. Only Lily mattered.Shifting back to human form, I pulled on the dark clothes I'd carried in a waterproof bag strapped to my wolf's body. The Golden Moon pack house stood in the distance, grand and imposing against the night sky. L
Kai POVI was losing my mind. Every second Lily was gone gnawed at my sanity like a slow, merciless poison. 24 hours turned into days – empty, quiet, suffocation. Hud – my wolf paced inside me, restless and growling, demanding I do something. But what could I do when we had no trail, no scent, no damn clue?I hadn’t marked her either, so there was no bond to feel her.Even now, sitting in this damn meeting, I couldn’t focus. The voices of y advisors droned on like a bee buzz. They were all talking about the welfare of the pack, patrol routes, finances, rogue sightings, a minor land dispute. None of it mattered. Not when Lily was out there – alone, scared or worse. Liam nudged me. This should be the thousandth times. I gave him a glare and tried to return my attention to the meeting. The finance director was talking about an investment. I tried to follow but got lost along the way.Suddenly, the pen I was holding snapped between my fingers, black ink splattering across the contract
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