Lily POVI kept my gaze fixed on the floorโฆ the atmosphere in the office had heated up. It filled me with anxiety and curiosity at the same time.Why wasnโt he letting go of my hand?I dared not look up into his eyes again โ I heard that when his eyes were fixed on someone, that the person would later become his prey and toy and I didnโt want to be that to him. At least, not his prey. My mind flitted back to another rumour I heard in the past.They said he had killed all the messengers sent by a rival pack during a way, annexing their territory within a fortnight. It was the kind of tale that made even the bravest wolves shudder and it didnโt help that his eyes โ cold, calculating and sharp still unsettled me.A knock on the door suddenly interrupted my thoughts and I snapped out my reverie immediately. Kai groaned as he reluctantly let go of my hand, looking at me with a longing I couldnโt deserve. I blinked, realizing that I had been holding my breath. Kaiโs grip on my hands had bee
Kai POV Lily was like a magnet, requesting all of my attention every time she was in my presence. Whenever she stood before me, a vision of grace and beauty. The way she occupied my thoughts, made me at a loss for words.Iโd always been in control โ of my emotions, my desires, my every action. But around Lily, the control slippedโฆ thankfully she didnโt notice. Her eyes instead will sparkle with innocence and warmth, unaware of the turmoil she stirred within me.When I had held her hands a moment ago, I had to summon every ounce of restraint from years of training to be an Alpha not to pull her closer to me, to let my wolf take over and show her just how much she affected me.I had begged the universe for strength not to lift those hands to my lips, to squeeze them, lick themโฆ her scent alone was intoxicating. It was a mixture of something sweet and comforting, yet so uniquely hers that it drove my wolf wild. I wanted to lean inโฆ to take her lips that she wouldnโt stop bitingโฆ to run
Lily POVThe next day, I was still in a deep sleep, loving what I was doing in my dreams when it seemed to me like I was hearing Celesteโs voice in my mind.โHey, Lily. Itโs time to wake up for your first training. Come on!โ It was soft at first, almost like an echo as if I was dreaming until I heard someone knocking on the door. I jolted awake; I realized that Celeste was the one who had just mindlinked me to wake up. This was the first time someone was mindlinking me aside from Alpha Kai and it felt so good.Although it was a bit disorienting, yet a little thrilling. This was a new experience for me โ being connected to people in such a direct way warmed my heart. For the first time in my life, I felt like I belonged and I would do my best to make sure I get used to it.The clock on my bedside table read 5:00 Am, and it was still dark outside. Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I wondered why I had to wake this early again when Celesteโs voice reached me the second time.โThe training
Lily POVSome hours laterโฆI was in school and was struggling to keep my eyes open. The early morning training session had drained me more than I had expected and now, sitting in the air-conditioned classroom with comfortable chairs and table, my eyelids felt impossibly heavy.Luckily, I was seated next to the girl who had warned me about Kaiโs cousin โ Kevin. The girl seemed so focused on the lectures and was jotting down every word that came out of the mouth of the lecturer while I was still battling with sleep.When the professor had called on me to answer a question, I had panicked for a split second. My mind was a foggy mess and I had no idea what the question was, let alone answering. But just as I was about to stammer out a response, the girl nudged me subtly and pointed to a section of the textbook.I quickly scanned the text and managed to put together a coherent answer, earning a nod of approval from the professor but after that, I slept even more.Finally, the class was ove
Kai POVIt had become a routine for me to check on Lily secretly every night after she fell asleep. That was the only way I could stay insane and keep my wolf in check too.The pressure was becoming too much for us to handle. It was noon and I was feeling overwhelmed again. The daylight filtered through the curtains, casting a long shadow across my bedroom. I sat on the edge of my bed, a small, wooden box cradled in my hands. Carefully, I lifted the lid, revealing a neatly folded t-shirt inside.It was nothing special to look at โ just a simple cotton garment in a soft shade of blue. But to me, it was a precious gift. I lifted the shirt to my face, inhaling deeply. I could smell the faint, lingering scent of Lily on the shirt. The fabric felt soft between my fingers and her scent โ fresh, sweet with a hint of something wild that filled my senses.It enveloped me, intoxicating me in the process. I felt Hud stir within me, howling with longing but there was nothing I could do. I had red
Golden Moon Pack Lucas POVI felt my sack grow heavy with need as my head spun dizzily, an indication that I was about to experience deep, immense pleasure.โIโm coming,โ I announced in a singsong voice as my movements became unsteady. Suddenly, my body pulsated and I felt myself shooting strings of my load into Vanessa who moaned like a banshee underneath me, her body clutching my rod, sucking out the last load from it.Sighing, I pushed away from her, suddenly feeling irritated and walked towards the bathroom. I stood in the bathroom, letting the hot water cascade over his body, washing away the sweat and Vanessaโs scent. The steam filled the room, blurring my reflection in the shower cubicle. I rubbed myself with both hands, trying to clear my thoughts, but they remained tangled.Every time I slept with Vanessa โ Lilyโs sister, there was a certain thrill in it, a danger that I couldnโt resist but it always left me feeling empty, hollow even. I turned off the shower, stepping out o
Lily POVI hesitated, wondering whether I wanted to go down this path. I knew that more questions would come up once I answered this first one but I didnโt know if I was ready to share that part of my life. I wasnโt sure I had the emotional capacity to do that, yet, this girl had helped a stranger like me. Someone who she barely knows.Finally, I nodded, drinking from the free bottle of water provided. โYeah, Iโm from another pack. My father is an Alpha, but things wereโฆ complicated there. I ended up here and Iโm still trying to figure out where I fit in,โ.The girl seemed to understand. She leaned back in her chair, studying me with a thoughtful expression. โI get that. Itโs not easy being the new one, especially when thereโs so much history and expectation tied to who you are,โ.I sighed fighting the tears that simmered at the corner of my eyes. โItโs much more than that, my friend,โ I gave her a weak smile โI was abandoned by my family probably because I was too weak. You seeโฆโ I t
Gregory POV (Lilyโs father)A storm was already brewing as we drove into the borders of Royal Hunters Pack.Even as an alpha, Alpha Kai was not one of my favourite Alphas to visit. He was always by himself even during meetings and when he speaks, he speaks so softly that we usually have to strain our ears to hear him. Everyone was afraid of himโฆ including me but this was necessary. I need to find out if Lily is alive or still dead.The sky darkened, casting darkness on an afternoon. I didnโt want to take it as an omen but I had a feeling that things would not go the way I wanted. Our car pulled up to the old hunting lodge, it was a neutral ground. Seeing they wanted to meet at a neutral ground, it means they donโt intend for it to be a lasting meeting. At least, I know heโs hot seeking for alliance.As me and Vanessa opened the doors of our car to alight, as if on cue, a bolt of lightning split the sky, illuminating the scene before us. The cottage stood like a sentinel, filled with d
Kai POVCeleste was quiet for a long moment, processing this revelation. "There has to be a way to break it," she finally said. "Some kind of counter-spell or ritual.""Maybe," I conceded. "But until we find it, I can't risk being near Lily. The curse is designed to destroy any chance I have at happiness with my true mate. Serena made sure that even in death, she would have her revenge."
Kai POVThe dream shifted again, pulling me forward through time to a memory I had buried deep within my subconscious. This time, I was in my bedroom in the pack house. Moonlight was streaming through the windows, casting shadows across rumpled sheetsSerena lay beside me, her dark hair spread across the pillow like a fan. We had just finished making love, and I felt the familiar haze of
Kai POVHealer Odin cleared his throat, a subtle reminder that I was holding this stranger—my mate—for longer than was appropriate. Heat crept up my neck as I realized how it must look, and I gently helped her settle back onto the bed, though my wolf protested the loss of contact."I should ask you some questions," I said, trying to regain my composure as Alpha. "For our records."
Kai POV"Alpha, this is not wise," Liam warned as I carried Serena to our camp, her small form still unconscious in my arms. "She could be leading the rogues to us.""She's not a rogue," I insisted, my steps steady despite my warriors' apprehensive glances. "She's been attacked by them.""Or she's a trap," Marcus, my grandfather added. "We don't know who she is."
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 Lilyโs voice, wishing I could just open my eyes. But all I could hear was somethingโdistant 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?"