Karyna’s POVI paced around the spacious room, with my phone pressed against my ear. I took a short time to look around and admire the decor to clear my mind, but it didn't.It was a cute room though. The walls were painted light pink, as well were the stained glass lights above. The queen-sized bed sat in the middle of the room with the same colored satin-like sheets. To the left was the bathroom, and to the right was the spacious closet, and next to it, was the vanity. This probably was Sophia’s former room, due to the whole ambience it had.I glanced away from the room, closing my eyes briefly, preparing myself for the bullshit I was diving headfirst into. I didn’t want to talk to my Dad, but I had to, as per Sophia’s father’s request.“Karyna?” He asked, his voice laced with confusion and suspicion as soon as he picked up. “What? Why are you calling my phone?”“You haven’t noticed it yet, but I’m not at home. Also, I’m not coming back,” I told him firmly.“Outrageous,” he said,
Karyna’s POVI took a good look at Adam. I could see why Sophia liked him. He was actually sexy. His hair was a dirty blonde, not long but not short either. His skin was tanned, giving him a healthy and fur look. From what I could see, he was about 6’0 or more, I wasn’t sure.He also looked like he worked out a lot too, judging from his physique through his clothes. He was conventionally attractive.But I couldn’t help but feel uneasy when I held his gaze. There was something odd about him. I didn’t know if it was the slight smirk he had on his lips, or if it was in the way he walked, but he looked like a predator.I could feel my heart jumping in my chest for absolutely no reason, causing my anxiety to grow. “Hey,” Sophia greeted the moment he got to us, grinning. Her expression was very flirtatious for someone with a boyfriend.“Hey,” he smiled back at her and then turned to look at me. I was stunned by how blue his eyes were up close. They were far lighter than mine. His eyes flas
Henri’s POVI woke up with a groan, stretching my limbs across the bed with a grimace. It was 6:13 on a Monday morning. I had to get ready to go to work. I stood up from my bed and walked sluggishly to the bathroom with a yawn, wishing I could stay in bed longer. Since I started lounging around the house more, I've noticed I've become lazier.But today, I couldn't afford to stay home. Looking in the mirror, I noticed the bags under my eyes, making me appear older than I actually was.I spread toothpaste on my toothbrush, and absentmindedly brushed my teeth, my gaze fixed on my reflection in the mirror.Honestly, work held no appeal for me anymore. I had nothing prepared for today—no notes, nothing but my own thoughts.But today might be my only opportunity to see Karyna and have a conversation after so long. The prospect of seeing her gave me a surge of motivation, making me actually look forward to going to work.After rinsing my mouth, I shed my clothes and tossed them into the
Julian’s POV “Yes, I tried to talk to her, but she didn’t want to talk to me,” Henri sulked, and a smirk appeared on my face. I understood why Karyna was giving him the cold shoulder, and it was satisfying to witness him pleading for her forgiveness. “I'm sure she'll find it easier to talk to you than she did with me," I commented. I winced. Oh, he didn't know yet. “I didn't mention it earlier because, well... we weren't exactly on speaking terms at the time. I didn't want to come across as boasting, but Karyna and I have been in touch. She reached out to explain everything,” I confessed. The brooding expression on his face dropped as soon as I said that. He looked as if I told him the world was about to end tomorrow. “What?” I asked, frowning. “Why didn’t you tell me that you two were in contact? You acted so nonchalant like you’ve given up on her or something,” he exclaimed, throwing his hands up in disbelief. “I will never give up on Karyna,” I rebuked, narrowing my eyes at
Karyna’s POV“How? How did all of this happen? I thought she had a boyfriend?” Julian repeated several questions at once. I could sense the anger and confusion in his voice.“I know, right?” I exclaimed, sharing the same feeling. “She told me at first that he was just a friend, and while I didn’t believe her, I gave her the benefit of doubt, because I thought she wouldn’t attempt anything in front of me,” I began explaining. “So I agreed to follow her and we went to the guy’s house. He’s rich, from what I saw and he’s really creepy. He kept on asking me strange questions. To be honest, I didn’t feel comfortable around him.”Julian growled lowly on the phone, but let me finish what I was saying.“Anyway, so when you called, I got up to go to the bathroom to talk with you, and when I came back, I saw them having sex on the couch,” I shuddered, remembering that image with disgust.“I never ever want to see my friend in such a situation again, but long story short, I had to sit in the hall
Henri’s POVI yawned, stretching as I walked down the hallway of the house. I had a nice nap after a good run, and I felt refreshed, and hungry.My stomach growled in agreement.“I probably should ask if Julian is interested in dinner…” I muttered to myself, rubbing my stomach as I approached his room.Before I could reach over to open it, I heard a faint sound behind the door. With a frown, I leaned in further to listen and realized that it was Julian groaning. It sounded like he was jerking off.My nose scrunched up in repulsion, and I was about to leave when I heard a second voice. My eyes widened, and my heart thumped in my chest loudly. It was Karyna. By the sounds of it, it seems like they were having phone sex.The sound of her exotic moans rose my cock from its slumber, and it twitched against my thigh painfully. I gripped it through my pants, trying to relieve the ache, but it was not enough. Nothing was enough to quench my thirst for her. My chest throbbed with jealousy al
Karyna’s POVI woke up the next morning, feeling refreshed from my sleep last night. After having that orgasm last night, thanks to Julian, I took a long soak in the bathtub and fell asleep before I could realize it.I groaned, sitting up. I didn’t want to leave bed, but unfortunately, I had classes today that I couldn’t miss. And film projects to submit. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and checked the time. It was 8:15 in the morning, but that wasn’t all that caught my attention. I saw several missed calls from my Dad, as well as text messages from him. I frowned, my mood getting it incredibly sour. I scoffed, rolling my eyes and dropping the phone back. “I will ignore him. Today will be a good day, and I won't let him ruin it before it starts.” I reassured myself, exhaling deeply. I pushed down from the bed and made my way out of my room to Sophia’s room, beside mine.I opened her door without knocking, and I found her still sleeping, curled up in the bed. I plopped myse
Julian’s POVI was sitting on the couch when Henri pushed in, slamming the door so hard that I could feel it reverberate through the room.I took a glance at him, and the expression on his face told me all that I needed to know. He was also holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand.“Fucking hell…” I heard him grunt under his breath, crashing the flowers into the empty trash can in the kitchen.“Woah,” I whistled, resting my head on my hand as I witnessed his little…tantrum.I couldn’t help the little smirk that tugged my lips. My cool-headed twin was displaying his rage right before my eyes. It was quite an interesting and refreshing play to watch.He sat down heavily on the chair to the left of me, sinking into it with a deep frustrated sigh, as he raked his fingers through his hair. “I’m guessing it didn’t go so well?” I questioned, and he glared at me, before turning to look at the TV. I raised my hands up in surrender. “Hey, I’m not making fun of you. I am genuinely curious about
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