Henri’s POV I called an urgent Council meeting immediately after I was certain that Karyna and the baby were safe. I was more than happy that the special method had worked. All of that trouble was now worth it. I wanted to cum inside her again and again when we got home, but there was a lingering anger booming within me that stopped me. I had to bake her a chocolate cake to calm her anxiety and my rage. Then, I promised her that I would take care of Alexander's granddaughter. Right now, we were in my father’s study back at the Main house. I stood stiffly among the Pack elders, anger radiating through me. I didn't try to conceal my Alpha aura as I stared at Alexander. His granddaughter and Venar are on top of my list of people to kill. Venar could be dealt with later. “Where is your granddaughter?” I asked, my voice ice-cold. If it wasn't for the respect I had for him and his powerful identity, he wouldn't be standing here right now. Before he could respond, the door crea
Julian’s POV “Jules..” Karyna’s voice reached my ears, and my heart instantly clenched at the raw pain in her tone. It hadn't been a fortnight since I left, and my brother already allowed the Pack members to bully her. I inhaled deeply, clenching the iPhone hard to suppress my raging anger. “My love,” I spoke into the phone with passion, from the bottom of my heart “I miss you..” was the only word she breathed before bursting into tears. I didn't make an effort to stop her from letting out her frustration. I couldn't fathom the pain she must have gone through in these past few days to make her wail this much. “I’m sorry, baby,” I spoke again when her sobs reduced. I cursed at myself and my brother as she resumed her cries again. “I will bully them back for you.” I tried to assure her but she suddenly exclaimed. “Julian, you don’t understand. She has a tape! I don't know how I would be able to go back to school if she released that video on the internet.” “She won’t rele
Karyna’s POV “Did you really need Alexander’s support?” I asked Henri immediately after Julian hung up. Narrowing my eyes at him, I studied his expression and my shoulders slumped when I saw the reluctance. “If you are not okay with her being Luna. I won't make her Luna.” Henri answered firmly, his strong hands grabbing my waist. I knew he meant every single word he said, but I couldn't refuse anymore. I had promised Julian I would allow Valeria to be Luna. Though I wasn't okay with this decision, I had to honor my promise. It was also for my safety, and truth be told, I wasn't quite ready to embrace the role of Luna. “It’s okay, you can make her Luna. The title means nothing to me.” I shrugged. I mean, I just got my wolf, I have a baby on the way, and I still got college. I was a truant but nevertheless, I had to return for the semester exams. “As you wish,” he replied, then pulled me to him. I felt my body shiver at his abrupt action, and I let out a groan when I fe
Henri’s POV My heart filled up with remorse when Karyna asked, “Can you take me to Adrian’s grave?” Her request pricked my eyes, but I refused to cry again. As a man and Alpha, shedding tears would make others believe I was weak and vulnerable. “We don't have to go, I just—” The sounds of light footsteps interrupted Karyna's words, and moments later, Evi entered the living room again. She had a nervous smile on her face as she darted between us. “Alpha, Elder Alexander is requesting an audience.” A frown overtook my expression. “Let him know that I’m occupied,” “I told him that already. But he didn't leave. He insisted that he wouldn't take all your day.” She reported. I could feel Karyna’s gaze on me as I weighed my options. It was a convenient excuse to avoid visiting Adrian’s grave. But, Alexander was the last person I wanted to see at that moment. I was still very angry at him and his granddaughter. Without hesitation, I turned to Karyna and grabbed her hand. “Come on,
Karyna’s POV My wolf was caught in a daze as she stared at the huge size of Henri’s wolf. He was a lot bigger. His green eyes appeared sharper and captivating in his wolf form, and his jet-black fur was super glossy. This was the first time I would be seeing his wolf. I nearly couldn't control my excitement and shock. He was just as big as Julian. So big and powerful. Though, there seemed to be a deep connection between us, the ferocious aura radiating from him was oppressive. He looked so deadly and frightening that I felt a shiver of fear pass through me just by standing before him. To put it simply, he was a predator, and I felt like a little mouse, so I couldn't help but take two steps away from him, shrinking in fear. He tried to make eye contact, but I broke it. “Are you scared of me?” A deep, compelling voice bridged my mind. It took a moment for me to realize that he was the one speaking in my head. “No, I. I was just terrified for a moment.” I replied. Personally, I
Julian’s POV I sat across Leah and Thomas Vegas in the hotel restaurant, our table filled with two bottles of wine and lots of desserts. Leah was busy eating the apple pie in front of her, pretending that the food she was eating was more important than their reason for visiting, and Mr. Vegas didn't dare speak. Judging from their interaction, I could tell that Karyna’s father at least knew who she was. The question was now, what ties them together? And why did she bring him to me? Leah’s scent carried the unmistakable, stinky taint of a rogue. She looked good and might smell nice to humans, but to me, she was a filthy pig. Thomas Vegas’s scent was untainted to my surprise. But I could tell he already knew about the supernatural world because he seemed a little bit terrified of Leah. I spared him a glance and I watched him shiver visible as our eyes met. Damn. I feel furious just looking at his face. I could notice the tiny resemblance between him and Karyna, and that
Julian’s POV I followed Thomas Vegas’s and his escort's cars closely. They were driving incredibly slow like they had no destination, and it heightened my fury. “Fucking humans.” I let out a frustrated growl. I kept my eyes focused on the road, yet I struggled to rein in my raging thoughts. The seething anger pulsing through me prevented me from following them calmly for another minute. However, thinking about the unwanted attention I would be attracting prevented me from taking any spontaneous actions. I managed to hold it together until the cars slowed down into a single-track road with a cliff by the side. The dead-end of this road was Mr. Vegas’s estate. I pulled out my gun and shot the nearby CCTVs before I aimed for the car's tires ahead of me. As the shots rang out, loud screams, and the screeching of tires filled the air. I observed with overwhelming contentment as the car shifted from the road, heading towards the cliff. A millisecond later, I heard a loud crash
Henri’s POV As I woke up abruptly from sleep, my first thought was to reach out to Karyna. My heart raced until I was sure she was sleeping, and not dead. I was drenched in sweat despite the chilly weather. I clung to her bare body, visibly trembling from the horrifying nightmare that had just gripped me. In the dream, Sara choked Karyna to death. Her hands were drenched with blood as she turned to look at me. “You don't deserve to live happily ever after causing Adrian’s death! You killed your own brother! You ruin our lives.” Her voice tormented me. It echoed loudly in my ears as grief spread across my soul like a dark storm cloud. The weight of guilt and sorrow pressed heavily on my chest, suffocating me. It had a relentless grip on my heart, much like it always did whenever I woke up to a nightmare about Adrian and Sara. This intense pain was all too familiar to me. I'd carried it for the past fourteen years. “It was my fault. It was all my fault,” I muttered quietly
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