Tyler POVWhat did I just say? My mate?I felt my heart pounding in my chest as the weight of my words settled upon him. Shock rippled through his veins, mingling with a mixture of disbelief and a bit of regret.Why did I say that?It was solely my wolf's fault. My fucking wolf always gets the better of me. Screw him.Earlier when Caddel was disregarding me, I just couldn't stand it. When he touched Theda, Tyson got pissed off and I fought my wolf for control, rage building inside me as I tried to tolerate the jerk of an Alpha prince. But when he had called Theda a wore, I didn't know why, I just reacted without thinking.I knew Tyson felt peace after I was done trashing him, but that didn't stop him from pushing further for control when the Alpha King pronounced that Theda was just a slave, causing me to utter she was my mate.Tyson is going to get a mouthful from me when I'm done with all this and…'Cut the crap, I just forced you to reveal a truth, driven by an undeniable, instin
Theda POVI stood in the hallway, my eyes fixed on the spot where Alpha Tyler had just vanished from view. A mix of emotions flooded me, leaving me feeling both exhilarated and uncertain. As I watched him disappear, my heart raced with excitement. Vaguely touching my face which the Alpha's hand had brushed against when he had gently tucked the loose strands of hair behind my ear, I smiled like a fool. It was a simple gesture but it had sent shivers down my spine and ignited a spark within me.At that moment, my wolf had awakened. My primal instincts surged through me, causing my cheeks to flush. I had tried my best to hide my reaction, not wanting to give away the effect the alpha had on me. But deep down, I felt an undeniable pull towards him, a connection that was both gladdening and terrifying.The elation I felt earlier was still fresh in my mind. The Alpha had pronounced that I was his mate, a proclamation that had left me breathless and sort of overwhelmed.As I retreated to my
Tyler POVI watched her keenly nod, not taking her gaze off me. As silence invaded once again, I could tell her mind was swirling with questions and emotions.When I left earlier to answer a call, I was surprised to find her in my room. I had dropped by the room to check up on her but stopped myself from knocking.Seeing Theda, I didn't mean to hurt her. I don't know why but I wasn't happy to see her looking so terrified when she first saw me.Now she has seen the picture of Selena, I don't wish to hide the truth from her. "She's Selena.""Selena?" She slowly looked away, as if recalling where she had heard the name from. I know someone must have blurted it in the Omega quarters."She was my Luna. And she's…dead."I watched her lips parted and her expression turned bleak. I could see the sorriness in her eyes."I apologize for intruding, Alpha Tyler," Tyler managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper. "I never meant to pry into your personal matters."I lowered my brows. I guess
Theda POV I walked into the Omega quarters and was taken aback when no one uttered a word upon seeing me. They only watched me with a mixture of dislike and astonishment. I spotted Zoey standing at the entrance with Lena, both back turned to me.I approached them and greeted Zoey."Good morning, Zoey."Zoey turned around slowly, and Lena did the same thing, her face etched with a complex mix of emotions.Loathe glistened in Lena's eyes as she stared at me with a grimace, while for a moment, there was a flicker of hesitation in Zoey's eye's before she replied."Hm. You're back."Um, wasn't that oblivious?"I'm sure you had a great time with the Alpha at the party last night after you got Adriana locked in the packhouse cell, right?""What do you mean?""Don't act oblivious now, you bitch," she scoffed."I'm not a bitch. Maybe, you are," I snapped, causing her to gasp and Zoey's eyes widened a bit, probably shocked by my retort. Yes, I had the audacity to talk back and insult Lena st
Blake POVI felt a knot tightening in my stomach as I stared at Alpha holding Theda's hand. An uneasy feeling had washed over me, along with a tinge of jealousy that I battled to conceal. But despite my best efforts, I couldn't help but betray my emotions as my jaw tensed.I shifted my gaze to Theda, through indefinite shifts of expression. I didn't know what to say.Theda abruptly stood up, causing Tyler to open his eyes and become aware of my presence. I saw the flicker of shock in his eyes when his gaze met mine and he let go of her as I looked away.I could sense the sudden uneasiness in Theda's movement. I bet she sensed something was amiss and motioned to excuse herself.My gaze caught the glimmering jade in her pocket as she swiftly departed, causing my attention to linger, and my curiosity piqued.Tyler possessed the ability to read minds, and I felt the weight of his silence scrutiny. Our eyes fixed on each other, I could tell he was attempting to gather any hidden thoughts
Tyler POV I could not believe my eyes when Zoey turned the back of the photo. Selena's face was traced, accompanied by a chilling message - 'Great Thing You Died, Bitch!', it appeared to be written in blood and it was deeply disturbing. As if it wasn't enough, seeing the X mark across Selena's face intensified my anger and confusion. "It was Theda's doing, Alpha Tyler," Lena boldly stated. I shifted my gaze to her, observing her hesitation to say a word which made me start thinking of so many things in relation to the situation. "Theda, did you do this?" Blake asked, standing up. He took the photo from Zoey and walked to Theda. As if she was waiting for someone to throw that question at her, she stepped forward in front of my desk and defended herself. "Alpha Tyler, I didn't do this. Believe me when I say I am as surprised as you. I hadn't taken this photo and…" "Stop lying. If it wasn't your doing then why what was the photo doing in your room?" Zoey asked, almost raising her
Jasmine POV I hid behind some branches in the courtyard of the packhouse after leaving the Alpha's office and watched as Zoey and Lena came out from the packhouse and headed to the Omega quarters. No, I was not just going to leave after Theda was locked in the Pack's cell. I had thought the Alpha would be wise to dismiss us and investigate the issue but he didn't. I can't fathom what Theda would go through for a crime she didn't commit. I decided to sneak into the Pack's cell to see her. My heart raced as I approached the cell, my steps cautious and deliberate. I knew the risks involved in what I was doing but I couldn't just leave, my heart wouldn't allow that. Yes, I was scared, my body trembled, but my spirit burned with a bold determination. Thanks to the goddess, I managed to crawl into the cell without being seen by the guards at the entrance of the cell block. My eyes met Theda in the middle cell by my right. She was sitting on the bare cold floor, head hung. The sight o
Theda POVIn the cell, I was sitting on the wooden bed, and a faint glimmer of sunlight seeped through the small window, casting a gentle glow upon my weary face. In that morning, disbelief mingled with disappointment in me as I struggled to comprehend how Alpha Tyler, the one I had started to trust and admire, could let me spend the night in such a desolate place.Yesterday, I had thought he would look straight into my eyes and see the truth in it but he didn't. I didn't know what overshadowed him to make such a rash decision and ordered me to be locked in this cell.I had thought we had shared a connection ever since he was going to take me as a friend. I vividly remember that day. He had suggested I stop getting scared of him whenever I see him and take him as a friend.But what happened yesterday?Was it his anger? Or…his love for his late Luna? Whatever it was, I had hoped he'd recall the times we've spent together and judge wisely.I wasn't expecting him to pass on a judgment r