Julian’s POV“What would you like to speak to me about?” Henri asked Karyna, wrapping the camera strap around his neck.“I—” she began, but I cut her off immediately.“It’s about her school projects,” I started, drawing their attention to me. “She needs help with it, but we can talk about that later,” I sent a stern look to Karyna and she ducked her head down, blushing.She was too impatient. I told her I was going to discuss it with him, didn’t I? Henri raised a brow and shrugged. “I guess I can help you with them,” he said, and I could literally see the sparkles glowing in her eyes.“Really?” She turned back to face Henri, her body shaking with excitement.“Of course, he will,” I told her, placing a hand on her shoulder. “But like I said, we’ll talk about it later,”She nodded, pulling me into a kiss. I was surprised by the swiftness and the aggression behind it, but I guess that she was burning with too much fervor.I returned the kiss with as much force, slipping my fingers into h
Julian’s POVClad in a luxurious silk robe, I made my way to the kitchen to fetch some glasses, eager to indulge in the wine I had been eyeing in the cellar.Victor wouldn’t mind if we drank from his stash, right?I tucked the wine bottle and slipped the glasses between my fingers before heading over to the living room, where Henri sat, watching TV in wait.He was also wearing a similar robe as well, we took showers after putting Karyna to bed. “Here,” I handed him a glass, and he accepted it from me with a grateful nod.I set the wine bottle on the table and sat beside him before opening it up and serving us both the red liquid.We sipped the alcoholic drink in silence, watching the idle program on the screen with a very low sound. It was a human program, the kind of show that Henri likes.I was nearly on my third glass when I became loose-tongued enough to approach the subject. “Did I tell you that I read Karyna's diary?” I began, staring blankly at the TV screen.I sensed him tur
Karyna’s POVI woke up and pushed my limbs out on the bed, wincing at how stretched my body was. They really wrecked me last night, it wasn’t funny. I grabbed my phone and saw that it was nine o’clock on a Monday morning, still fairly early than I thought. The bed was empty, I noticed, wondering where the twins had gone to. I could remember them lying beside me before I slept off last night.“I see that you’re awake,” I swiveled my gaze to the left side of the room where I saw Henri seated, collecting some documents on the desk.I rubbed my eyes, trying to clear away the sleep. “Yeah…I didn’t know that you were here,” I yawned. “Where’s Julian?” “He went back to Onyx’s motel to take care of a few things. He’ll be back soon,” he informed me and I hummed. “We discussed last night about your project and I’m going to assist you,” My eyes widened like saucers. “Really? Are you really for real?” A smile was spreading on my lips.His lips quirked up as well as he finally turned his gaze
Henri’s POV***Flashback***A young woman knelt at the front of the procession, crying and wailing. Her screams touched the hearts of many, tugging at the heartstrings.Onlookers shook their heads in sorrow. Some cried along with her, while some were just numb from the shock.I was amongst the latter. I wasn’t able to move. I couldn’t cry, I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t bring myself to conjure those painful emotions. All I felt was emptiness. There was nothing left in my chest. Only a painful, hollow cavity. I slowly turned to look at Julian who stood beside me. His expression was stoic, but I could see the tear streaks that ran down his face. I could see the anger and hurt in his eyes. His whole body was vibrating with raw emotion.Something I was unable to conjure, no matter how hard it tore me on the inside. I felt like I was drowning underwater, or like someone was tearing my insides open, but I was paralyzed. I could feel all the emotions so vividly, yet it was like I was having
Karyna’s POVI sat cross legged on the bed, my laptop sitting perfectly on my lap as I did. My fingers tapped on the keyboard rhythmically, the sound filling the air.“No, no…” I murmured to myself, biting the tip of my fingernail. “This isn’t it, it’s horrible,” I said, clearing the whole paragraph I had written. I’ve been working on a script for my solo project ever since Henri dropped the deadline, and it has been a pain in my ass. Nothing I wrote was ever good enough for me and I knew it wouldn’t be good enough for him as well.I groaned, slapping my forehead. If I didn't write a good script, Henri would think I was a brainless girl, and he wouldn't help me with my project. “Fuck!” I exclaimed once more, typing another line again.I still didn’t understand the motivation behind his inspiration of the script, but it was fairly a captivating story that would do well for my grades, so I didn’t really question it.I cleared my head and sighed, starting afresh for the umpteenth time
Henri’s POVI was jolted awake by the sudden slam of my door swinging open. Blinking away sleep, I sat up to find Karyna standing there, her chest heaving, face flushed, and clutching a laptop tightly in her hands.I stared at her confusedly for a while, before checking my phone to know the time. It was 6:30 in the morning, and she was this hyper. It was strange.“Karyna?” I drawled, raising a lazy brow. “What’s going on?”“Good morning, the script you told me to write, I’m done with it,” she let out, walking over to my bed to plop herself right beside me.I breathed out a sigh of realization as my body relaxed. So, it was the scriptwriting that was making her all giddy like this? I took a quick glance at her and a small smile spread on my face. I was really impressed at how immersed she was in this task, and it filled me with pride. One would hardly believe that she hadn't been doing her projects on her own.She had this determination, this spark in her that was too hard for me not t
Julian’s POVI sighed deeply, adjusting the rim of my glasses before stepping out of the car. A wave of nostalgia hit me as soon as I walked further into the open space, glancing at each building that stood.There were minor details that had changed here, but it still looked at felt the same as it did when I was a kid."Welcome to WildGale Pack" was written in bold on a sign as I passed right through it, into the heart of the pack estate.“Is that who I think—?” I began to hear muttering and inaudible chatter from all angles as the pack members around stopped whatever they were doing, to look and stare at me.Although I could hear them talk so blatantly about me, none of them actually came up to me to say a word. It stung quite a bit, but I was playing the role of Henri after all. And he wasn’t as…warm as I was here.I walked deeper into the expanse estate, where only people of my kind live, yet they kept prying eyes on me. It made me feel sad on the inside, knowing that my brother w
Karyna’s POV I sighed contently, taking in the fresh air and the sunshine on my skin. Today was a very beautiful day. Not too sunny either, which was perfect. My eyes transferred from the sky, over to Henri who was slightly bent over, adjusting the tripod and the camera set on it. Currently, we were outside, a bit away from the vacation home, and out on a small field. Dandelions and wild flowers grew around it, giving it a mythical glow. I was quite surprised to discover such a scenery like this exists, but it was a pleasant shock. We came out here to film a scene for my film project. It was a date scene, of the two werewolves lovers enjoying and spending time with each other. So, Henri and I set up a picnic. I was seated on a red and white checkered material, and there was a picnic basket that we conveniently found at the house— by the end of the cloth. Henri wanted us to use it as a prop, but I wanted to go for the real thing, so I made some sandwiches and placed some snacks i
Julian’s POV “Don’t kill him yet. I want to return all the ten slaps he gave me.” Karyna’s words rang in my ears and I felt a dark cloud of rage enveloped me. I shot forward but she grasped my hand, restraining me as I fumed. “Release my hand,” I ordered her, breathing heavily. Karyna shook her head stubbornly. “No. You promised me not to kill him if Henri didn't.” She whispered, her hand squeezing my clenched fist. I wasn't aware he hit her 10 times before I made that oath. No one can stop Venar from dying today. “I can't keep this promise, Karyna. Only his death can dispel the anger rooted in my chest.” I growled, my whole body convulsing with fury. I released my Alpha aura, thinking the overwhelming energy would push her away but she remained steadfast, unwilling to leave my side. Any sensible werewolf would have kept their distance from a raging Alpha, knowing that the raw power could easily crush them, and they would never be able to shift again. But of course, my Kary
Henri’s POV I had made a vow to kill Venar with my own hands, just like I did his father, Venom. Why? Because both of them are nuisances. That son of a gun kidnapped my Karyna and nearly slapped her to death. “Fucking bastard!” I growled, my hands clenched tightly on the steering wheel as I trailed after Venar. I wanted to go after him that morning, but Karyna was badly injured, and I feared we might lose the surviving baby in her womb, so I let him escape. I placed the highest fucking bounty on his head, but none of the hitmen found find him. I had a feeling he had been lurking in the shadows like a rat scuttling away from the light, and I was right. “You think you can hide forever, don’t you?" I muttered under my breath, a venomous smirk lifting my face. “I’ll make you regret every choice you’ve made. You’ll wish you never crossed me, just like your father did. When I finally catch up with him, I will make sure you taste what it felt like to be slapped to death.” Th
Karyna’s POV The short skirt I wore did nothing to conceal the wetness trickling down my thighs. I could even catch a whiff of my own arousal in the air, and I was sure Julian and Henri could sense it too. “Jules, please,” I let out a desperate plea when he wouldn’t slip his fingers inside me. Julian had been tormenting me; using his middle finger to rub my clit in circles, lightly pressing kisses against my neck. He growled lowly, that deep sound sending explosive waves of arousal down my spine. “What are you begging me for, my love?” Julian whispered in the shell of my ear, and it suddenly felt like we were the only ones in the car. The sensation in my lower stomach was too consuming. I could feel my pussy throbbing painfully as my heart pounded under my chest. The intensity of the moment was almost too much to bear, so I just looked into his green eyes, hoping he’d understand just how much I craved him at that moment. “Alpha. I don’t think your fingers can d
Karyna’s POVAs we made our way to Henri’s car, a whirlwind of emotions washed over me. I couldn't bring myself to accept that my abusive father was truly gone. I was still in shock. I could feel the overwhelming amount of fear I had for Thomas Vegas dissipating with each assurance that he was indeed dead. He was killed by Julian. I was caught between feeling relieved that he could no longer harm me, or force me to do his vile wishes and the nagging question of whether I should feel sorrowful for his death.I’d known that cruel man all my life, and I’d always thought he was invincible, so it was crazy to believe that he was dead, just like that. He had been wealthy and influential during his life, but now he wouldn’t have a final resting place because Julien had killed him to avenge me, and his body would remain lost forever.When we got in front of the car, Julian pulled the back seat door for me, and I slid in. I could feel the sizzling heat coming from his body as he sat beside
Julian’s POV I was anticipating kissing Karyna until she was lost for words again when an iPhone ringing echoed in my ears. “Who's fucking phone is that? Fuck, it’s mine.” I groaned inwardly and went to pick it up, licking my lips to savor the pancake I had just eaten. When I saw that it was Leah who was calling me, my suppressed anger returned. I didn't want this woman calling me. But I was still using the same phone I was using when I was wearing the skin mask that was similar to Onyx’s face. Jeremy deserves his phone and number. I made a mental note to sort that out today before turning to Henri and Karyna. “It’s Leah,” I revealed, bitterness coating my voice like poison. I felt Karyna’s worry surge, even without her saying a word. She looked at me with those baby-blue eyes, her gaze filled with concern and thoughts of another threat. Another threat from my family. I clenched my jaw at that. I contemplated whether I should step outside to answer her. Leah knew I acce
Karyna’s POV I'd been eavesdropping on Julian and Henri's conversation after Henri entered. I heard Henri's laughter and Julian's question of what was funny. Henri's response of “everything” was followed by Julian's shocking revelation that made me blink in disbelief. Besides the fox he killed, he had also attempted to harm one of them. Did he see killing as a normal thing? “I was simply bullying her back for you,” Julian stated, walking over to retrieve the bowl of pancakes in my hand. My eyes widened in astonishment. I couldn't fathom his nonchalant attitude towards serious actions like this. I paused my lips, my heart sinking as I gazed back and forth between the Alphas I had fallen hopeless for. I didn't want to think that I had judged them wrongly or I had underestimated their animalistic nature. “I understand where you're coming from, Julian. But you can't go around ending lives or torturing animals just to defend me from bullies or make me accessories,” “I alre
Henri’s POV As I dashed after Karyna, my heart pounded with worry. How could she be so reckless, especially after yesterday's events? The arsonist might still be out there, and here she was, venturing off alone because she was pissed about the death of a fox. Her blind courage angers me and it fills me with worry. Why couldn't she be more concerned about her safety? I finally caught up to her just before she reached the guards who were stationed in front of the house. Without hesitation, I grasped her arm firmly and stopped her in her tracks. “Karyna, stop!” I urged, my voice thick with concern and frustration. “This is just our way of life. It's normal for werewolves to hunt and kill other animals. Hunting and killing are what we do. There's no need to get upset,” I deadpanned. Karyna turned to shoot me an angry glare, her baby-blue eyes revealing bitterness and confusion. “Normal? Are you freaking serious right now?” Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Just because
Julian’s POV The snow poured heavily on me, stinging like a thousand icy needles, yet I refused to halt my sprint. What was supposed to be a simple 15-minute early morning run turned into a relentless sprint fueled by my escalating anger. It wasn't just Henri's continuous provocation to abandon the Pack that fueled my fury. It was the unsettling realization that his reasons were valid, and I might be forced to confront a truth I wasn't ready to face. I was certain he'd only come back to safeguard Karyna and our child. Yet, deep down, I clung to a foolish wish that his return would reignite the memories of the beautiful life we once shared here and he would want to protect the pack, but as I said, it was a foolish wish. It hurt like crazy to admit that he didn't see this Pack estate as home but as a refuge camp, where he could hide from his enemies, and leave at any slight inconvenience. “Do you really think they want me back as their Alpha? All they want is a pack to b
Karyna’s POV In my dreams, Julian and Henri were having a heated argument. Julian was clearly upset, warning Henri never to mention abandoning the Pack, but Henri insisted it was necessary for our survival. I thought it was all just a dream until a loud door slam woke me up, and there was Julian storming off in frustration. “Henri,” I called out, my voice filled with surprise. I saw the worry etched on his face as he locked eyes with me, and I felt a pang in my heart. Did he insist on abandoning the pack because he was triggered by my mention of needing a break from the chaos surrounding us? Henri sighed softly and walked closer, he climbed on the bed and pressed a kiss to my forehead. “Morning, sweetheart,” he greeted, his voice above a whisper. Though his tone seemed light, the somber look in his green eyes and the shadow of regret on his face showed he was sad about the argument he just had with Julian. “Did you really believe we will be safe if we abandon the Pack?” I