Astrid’s POV:I fed my kids, and the maids helped me dress them up. I tried to keep myself busy, not to entertain the thought of Alpha rushing after some woman. I couldn’t get the image of him being so worried for someone!No, I needed to stay focused and vigilant around him. I had to regain my memory before concluding that he truly belonged to me. I rummaged through the closet to find something good enough to wear, but all I could get were those oversized baggy sweatshirts and pajamas. All the dresses were Victorian-era gowns I used to wear in my pack.“Where’s Dominic? “I asked the maid who was sitting by the triplets.“He must be in the dining room or the office. His timetable is never fixed.” She sounded so apologetic that I had to smile even though I was fuming angrily. I was angry at him for deciding about my clothes! How could he?So, I decided to find him. It wasn’t because I wanted to know where he was but to let him know I was no longer a pack member. Heck, I was not even a
Astrid’s POV:Alpha Dominic didn’t pay any attention to me following him, even though I felt he would just turn around and give me his famous angry look with every step. He walked across the library room and into the narrow hallway, where a hidden red door awaited him behind the bookshelf. With a gentle touch, it slid to the side, and he hurriedly entered. I followed suit swiftly, fearing the door would close behind me. The air of secrecy and his strange behavior filled me with unease, and there was an underlying dread that whatever awaited me inside could hurt me badly. Why would Alpha keep someone in a secret passage?!The place I found myself in was bizarre. The interior of the secret passage in the mansion was dimly lit, with only a few flickering torches providing illumination. The walls, constructed of coarse stone, exuded an atmosphere of dampness and mustiness. The passage was narrow, with barely enough room for one person to pass through at a time. The floor was uneven, and th
Astrid’s POV:I was out of breath when I returned to my room. The maid who was still in there with my kids looked at me with a funny expression, but soon she changed that after she saw my trembling body.“Are you fine?” She asked, getting genuinely worried.“Yes, I am. You can leave now. Thank you for being here,” I said, avoiding her gaze.“It’s my job, Madam. And you have lovely babies. I would love to be with them every day.” She looked at them lovingly and bowed before exiting the room.I wiped the beads of sweat on my forehead and poured myself a glass of water. My throat was dry, and a sour taste prevailed in my mouth. It was as if I had thrown up just a few minutes ago, and my mouth was devoid of taste.I sat across the bed, thinking about the weird encounter. The woman. Isabella.“Is she his mate?” I whispered and covered my mouth as the shock washed over me.This didn’t make any sense to me. His mate was alive, but I was his destined mate too. What were his plans for us both?
Astrid’s POV:Drown in thoughts of Isabella and Alpha Dominic’s overwhelming kindness towards me, I gathered my hair into a bun, allowing a few strands to cascade gently over my shoulder. As if that wasn’t enough to occupy my mind, the fashion designer had been patiently waiting outside my room so I could inspect the wedding gowns from that rich expensive selection. The maids had been tirelessly occupied with various tasks, whether tending to the garments or ensuring my makeup was flawless, all under strict orders to give their utmost effort.“Are you free now, Madam?” She gave her toothy smile once again.Ah! It was her duty, and I knew how desperate she was to help me choose the dress for my special day.“Whatever suits me. Why don’t you pick out one of your choices?” I was mentally and physically tired but had to get over all this soon.“No, I cannot. Please have a look at them.” She smiled nervously.I shifted my gaze to the gowns hung in a line around me. It eventually piqued my i
Astrid’s POV:It wasn’t easy to distract those men at the door, armed and always on guard, but I managed to outsmart them because none knew about me. To them, I was simply the nanny who came for an interview, having overheard Alpha Dominic discussing the need for additional caregivers for the children with one of the maids earlier today.As I sat on the bus headed towards the cafe we had planned to meet at, I couldn’t shake the unsettling sensation of being watched, as if a few pairs of eyes were tracking my every move.It was probably just paranoia, I reassured myself.I ran into the cafe as the bus stopped, keeping my head down and my enormous sunglasses blocking anyone’s view of my full face.Discovering that Gamma Patrick had attempted to harm me in the presence of Alpha Dominic was enough to know to the extent he could turn crazy. He would definitely come back for me, and I would need to regain my memories to save myself this time.“Astrid,” Collin greeted me. Hearing him call me
Astrid’s POV:My saviour witch, Helena, stood in the center of a circle of candles, each flickering with a different colored flame. With her eyes closed, she chanted in an unfamiliar language, causing the air around her to shimmer and twist as if reality was bending under the immense power of her spell. Suddenly, a burst of energy erupted from the circle, sending a shockwave through the room. When she opened her eyes, a small object materialized in her hand, glowing with an otherworldly light. She smiled, knowing that her little ritual had been successful.Collin was seated a short distance away, his keen eyes fixed on me. I sensed his fear, as we both knew the potential risks of these black magic rituals if not performed with utmost care.“Astrid. You are a special Mars wolf—a warrior who can fight an army of Alphas and Betas. Your wolf, Malessia, is treated with no respect by you. You never tried to fight against the wrongdoers. You let her get bullied even when she gave you signs t
Astrid's POV:My wolf moved swiftly through the dense forest with powerful legs propelling it forward with ease. The sound of her paws hitting the soft ground echoed through the woods. Her thick fur coat rippled in the wind as she weaved in and out of the trees, her sharp senses attuned to the slightest noise or movement. With each bound, my wolf covered great distances, her movements fluid and graceful. As she ran, her piercing eyes scanned her surroundings, searching for any sign of danger or prey. Collin's wolf, Mica, ran behind me. He couldn't even pass me during our run to the city.We shifted back to our human forms, and a momentary shock came over me when I saw I was fully dressed.“We can do that now. No need to be surprised.” Malessia said. I turned away while Collin grabbed a new pair of jeans from the back seat of his car and got dressed. When he finished, he said, “I'll drop you by the bus stop. We already spent three hours at the witch’s house, plus the travel time. I
Astrid's POV:I went to see my boys and introduce them to Malessia. The triplets had just finished taking a bath when we arrived. As I introduced them, Malessia interrupted me, saying, “I can imagine them shifting into the most handsome wolves on their eighteenth birthday. All three of them are alphas.” Her voice held certainty.“But Helena told me one of them is a special wolf,” I said. All of them just looked like my little babies, and that was good enough for me. I didn’t need them to be great alphas or special wolves.“That doesn't change that the triplets are alphas,” Malessia insisted. “Two will have to get their own packs.” I wasn't prepared for that ultimate truth. After spending so much time living in the human world, I had completely forgotten about their destinies. “They’ll be the best brothers.” I said.“I wouldn't want any girl to break their hearts.” Malessia was such an over thinker, and I actually laughed at her.A knock sounded, interrupting us. My designer and make