Chapter thirteen Logan’s pov I rushed out of Selene's room, my heart pounding. Selene was still a virgin? How had I not known this? We had agreed to wait until our mating ceremony to be fully intimate, but I had assumed...I splashed cold water on my face in the kitchen, trying to clear my head. My wolf Olie was trying to soothe me. "Are you ashamed that you too are a virgin?" he asked gently."No, of course not," I insisted, though a part of me felt nervous. "I'm just...I don't want to rush her, you know? I don't want to mess this up."We had made a promise to wait, and I intended to keep it. But now knowing Selene's situation, I felt extra pressure not to ruin this pivotal moment for her."Relax, don't rush," Olie said calmly. "When you tell her, I believe she will understand."I took a deep breath and nodded, my wolf's reassurance helping to settle my nerves. As I turned to leave the kitchen, I noticed Zara standing in the hallway outside my room. And she wasn't alone - Selene w
Chapter 14Logan’s pov I left my mother's room with her typical nagging still ringing in my ears about finding a mate. As if I didn't have more important pack issues to deal with right now. Though...maybe taking Selene to this dinner with the council tomorrow night wouldn't be the worst idea.I could already hear Selene and Gina's laughter echoing from down the hall as I approached my house. A small smile tugged at the corners of my mouth. Those two seemed to really hit it off. Pushing open the door, I announced myself. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything."Selene looked up with a warm smile. "Not at all.""Did you tell your mother about what we discussed?" she asked curiously.I shook my head. "No, but she brought up another matter. There's a dinner tomorrow night with the whole council that she expects me to attend." I paused, wondering if I was being too presumptuous. "I think it might be a good time for you to meet them as well. And for them to meet you."Gina perked up from h
Chapter 15Logan's POVI stared at Luke's retreating form, an uneasy feeling settling in my gut. Something was definitely off with him, that much was clear. But what? My eyes drifted to the file he'd left on my desk, containing all the weekly pack reports. With a weary sigh, I sank back into my chair and flipped it open, determined to review the contents thoroughly. Maybe the answer lay buried somewhere in these pages.Ever since we were kids, Luke and I had been practically inseparable. He knew me better than anyone, which is why his uncharacteristic behavior tonight felt so...unsettling. We'd always been able to talk to each other about anything.A frown creased my brow as I pored over the neatly compiled documents. Guards' rotations, territory reports, supply inventories - everything seemed routine and in order. So what had Luke so riled?I was so engrossed in my task that I barely registered the soft rap at my door. "Come in," I called distractedly, not looking up."My alpha."Th
Chapter 16Selene's POVMy heart felt like it had shattered into a million jagged pieces. I couldn't breathe, couldn't think, as the mortifying sight before me burned into my mind's eye.Zara, brazenly undressed and draped across Logan's sofa like a seductive offering. The sickly-sweet scent of her perfume cloying in the air. And Logan, standing there looking...guilty? Shocked? I couldn't even tell.Bile rose in my throat as Zara's mocking purr cut through the roaring in my ears. "Why, hello there Selene. I was just waiting for the Alpha to...join me."Join her? As in...as in what, exactly? My gaze flew back to Logan, desperate for an explanation, any kind of denial. But he seemed stunned into silence, frozen as that haughty she-wolf openly propositioned him.It was too much. I couldn't be here, couldn't witness this...whatever this was. Not again. A lifetime of betrayals and false loyalties came crashing down on me all at once.Logan's voice calling after me sounded muffled and dista
Chapter 17Selene's POVWarm sunlight filtered through the curtains, rousing me from the most blissful sleep I'd had in ages. A contented smile tugged at my lips as flashes of the previous night's activities danced through my mind.Logan's scorching kisses...his wicked tongue trailing liquid fire over my sensitized flesh...our bodies joining in a primal, rapturous dance.My inner muscles clenched reflexively at the memories, a fresh slick of arousal dampening my thighs. I rolled onto my side, fully expecting to find Logan's sleeping form next to me.But the other side of the bed was empty, albeit still deliciously rumpled. I frowned slightly, reaching out to feel the slight chill of the sheets. He must have slipped out a while ago.Before I could ponder his absence further, a teasing voice echoed through my consciousness.'That was hot last night.'I jolted upright with a tiny squeak, sheets pooling around my waist. "Ezra!"'In the flesh...well, sort of.' My inner wolf chuckled wicked
Chapter 18Selene's POV"Come on, let's go in here!" Gina looped her arm through mine, practically vibrating with excitement as she towed me toward the ritzy clothing boutique.I couldn't help but laugh at her infectious enthusiasm, allowing myself to be swept up in the bubbly current of her energy. For someone initially so wary around me, Logan's younger sister had certainly warmed up quickly."Lead the way," I grinned, gesturing for Gina to take point.She flashed me a megawatt smile before barreling into the store, a whirlwind of nonstop chatter and brash confidence. I trailed dutifully in her wake, trying not to be too overwhelmed by the opulent surroundings. "Oh my god, Selene, you have to try this one on!" Gina was already zeroing in on a shimmering golden gown that looked more suitable for royalty than me.My eyes practically bugged out when I spotted the eye-wateringly high price tag dangling from the plunging neckline. "Uh, I'm not sure that's really...necessary," I hedged.
Chapter 19Logan's POV"How dare you!" I snarled, every inch of my body tensing as the feral instinct to attack surged through my veins. Mia flinched back, eyes widening as she registered the full, lethal threat I represented. Good, let the treacherous bitch reap the consequences of her actions.I moved to lunge, to tear into her vulnerable flesh and make her pay for daring to strike at what was mine. But a firm hand on my bicep stopped me short."Alpha Logan, please." The placating tones came from the male beside Mia - Nathan, if I recalled correctly. An alpha in his own right, though clearly outmatched here. "This was just a misunderstanding between my mate and yours. There's no need for violence."My lips peeled back from my elongated fangs as I fought for control. Part of me recognized his words as the diplomatic truth - I couldn't simply rip out Mia's throat in front of the humans, no matter how richly she deserved it."A misunderstanding?" I bit out through gritted teeth, throw
Chapter 20Nathan's POVWatching Logan and Selene drive off together, so wrapped up in their newfound mated bliss, felt like a gut punch. Seeing two people build a life and future with each other when that chance was ripped away from me...it's the hardest thing for any man to witness.If not for my foolishness and stubborn beliefs all those years ago, maybe it could have been me embracing my true mate with such unrestrained joy. But I'd squandered that precious gift through arrogance and pride."Mia, it's time to go." I reached for her hand, desperate to escape this torturous scenario before it carved any deeper into my fractured psyche. But Mia merely wrenched her arm away from my grasp, stormy eyes flashing defiance as she stalked toward the car without a backwards glance. She moved with jerky, angry motions, dropping her purse in a dramatic huff before wrenching open the driver's side door.I stood rooted to the spot, mouth slightly agape asI watched her unraveling tantrum play o
Sophie's Trial Before the Elders.“Do you know why you have been summoned here? Traitor?” Nathan asked. Raging on while the elders of the council exchanged looks, Sophie, on the other hand, didn't budge a bit; she didn't mind; as a matter of fact, to her, they were all fools, eating out of her hand.This was exactly where she wanted to be; this was the entire plan she had in mind. as knew Matt was forever, but apart from the crazy love obsession that Matt had over her, there was also a slight issue that raised a hell lot of problems.It was the blind love and stupendous loyalty he had for Logan ; of course she knew eventually he was going to eat her out. Besides, what was she ever going to gain from including Matt in her plan from the beginning?.She could have taken the babies by herself, for all she knew; however, she wanted them distracted. Turned against one another."Yes, your highness, I am here to stand trial, as the customs of the pack are the only chance I get to prove my i
“I will be a better man." selene , I said I'm sorry.” He pleaded, straining his voice, Hw pulled closer to her, but she ignored him. He said not even a single word, panic and pain coursing through his vein, swallowing hard. He had rolled his eyes before sinking into the chair.She had been this way all day, apart from the constant cries of the babies. Nothing else had been said between them both.“I'll be out for some air," Nathan added reluctantly. More pain coursed through his veins, yet he could not help himself. The more he tried to think of it, The more sorrow had plagued her mind, it was one thing for the constant arguments; it was another when she had shut him out.He ! I certainly knew she would keep up with her icy attitude towards him for just about long enough, and the mere thought of it made him really weary, thinking down into things like that wasn't what he needed.He rested against the balcony; he hacked the wall while he drew out a cigarette and lit on the end; the e
“Matt?” Sophie called out; her heart skipped beats as soon as she cast her gaze against that of Logan's and nathan 's; it was Matt who had betrayed her and screwed her over.“I'll ask Sophie, Where are my children? '' Nathan asked, glaring widely, anger wallowing within him.Of course, he was told by the wall that it was what he needed to do. In a bit, all he had to do was speak, rage on, and lash out! Whatever, he knew he wasn't going to repeat himself, and he was certain the words were clear enough.“I'm sorry… I'm really sorry.” She mustered beneath her breath, pain and anger eating away at her.Logan didn't like the fact that Nathan was doing too much; it was his babies, his kids, and so far as pleased everyone knew the pups didn't belong to Nathan and that selene had been pregnant when she came to join their pack.Yet he wasn't prepared to face his wrath at a moment like this, nor wasn't seen calling him names and passing on blame to him.“They are right, right here.” Sop
!“Selene ?” Logan called out her name, almost as though he had seen a ghost. His heart hammered in his chest. He had a lot to say to her, a whole lot to explain, but he knew at the moment he dared not voice out a single thing.“I'm sorry, we should have done this a long time ago.” Logan Wolf added in, feeling the pain he had felt, and it ate away at both of them, barely holding up to them.“What part of don't step out if your room did not get yours?” Nathan asked, becoming angry himself. He balled his fast signs and approached selene s' horse.“Don't get out of my room. Or keep her locker DUP like some rabid dog?” selene asked my response while staring deep down into nathan 's orbs. She felt no empathy, love, pain, or regret of any kind as she spoke with him. It was safe to say that every form of butterflies she'd had in her belly before, the ones he'd given her, entirely made me sick down to the core. He could barely understand it.“What do you mean? It's making no sense right n
“Do not make me repeat myself; I want those doors opened now!” Selene yelled at the top of her voice, and the maids shook their heads in response. Passing each other questioning glances and gazes, uncertain of how to handle the entire situation, cold sweat broke off from Selene's temples. She wasn't certain what to do or how to handle the entire situation.For the fact that she had woken rather late and weak but couldn't find her babies, two things settled into her mind, but then Matt passed by saying he had taken them to the shaman for preparation of rites. She had zero problems with that, apart from when the issue began. And yells, and then Matt has not returned.She felt it must have been something else, but it became rather unsettling again, seeing guards stand by her doorstep, bolting the door closed. And when she asked the maids, they claimed she was meant to be in confinement, nothing else; that certainly rang a bell—a crazy one at that."Oh, please... I'll make you regret this
“Your highness!” Matt yelled at the top of his voice while he hastened his steps into the room. Nathan tilted his head slowly before adding more colleges to his shirt. Nathan glanced at himself in the ! mirror, feeling somewhat more accomplished. He was a father, so he had to start dressing responsibly.He was a father now.The mere thought of it made him smile baselessly while taking a long and lasting look at his reflection in the mirror, admiring every little piece of exposed skin that he had. He always argues himself not to be a narcist, but when it got down to terms of his body, he did really well at that. He always had a thing or two to say about how perfect his body was and how drop-dead gorgeous he looked.“Your highness, it's urgent.” Matt repeated it again, scared to the brim while his heart raced in his chest, yet still, he knew for a fact that breaking down would make things worse. “Your highness!” he called out again, raging inwardly while sweat trickled off his templ
PREPARING FOR THEIR NAMING CEREMONY “Bring out the best wines we have! The best cattle; have them prepared; let the people in as I call for celebration; my wife has given birth to two boys; we have two young alphas and heirs to the throne." Nathan yelled at the top of his voice, happiness seeping into him while he made the announcement, loud yells as I lunated a follow-follow while very rammed their hands together.Each one pauses the gist of the news to another. Smiles upon their faces at the happiness of the alpha, good news was needed in the pack, and it had to come as a double blessing.Everyone hailed the Lord for all that had happened, as happiness shook them totally, meekness and joy, they all chanted and yelled. Smiling ear to ear.That was all that had been needed—the very thing that was expected.Yet amidst the happy crowd, Sophie had a very ugly frown on her face.“My love," Matt had called out to her, running his hands over her shoulder and down to her exit.She closed th
LEXUS POV.Soft, gentle knocks were placed on her door repeatedly. I got no response on the first few knocks, and later on, I panicked a bit and pushed the door, but it had been bolted from inside, which meant she was still in.“Zara , it's me!.” I spoke up. I heard footsteps approaching the door while she pushed it open, revealing her fluffy eyes and black circles beneath them. Her face seemed rough, as did her hair. She looked a little sleepy, almost like I had woken her from her sleep.“Why did it take you so long to get to the door? Besides, why are you looking like this?” I asked, breaking off but having the end slurred out long enough that she understood what it was that I had meant.“I'm so sorry, but I don't feel too well; you seem a little... Confused, if I might say, besides, what's the deal with you? I'm not making complaints, but I'm sure Logan doesn't want to see you around me, and if he doesn't get what he wants, he makes everyone else into the bad guy.,” she retorted,
“That color suits you, love.” Nathan teases while selene spins around hastily, a smile curving up on her lips as she listens to Nathan 's words.“You aren't meant to be here, Nathan ; it's nothing but bad luck to see the bride before she is married off to you.” selene added in, sounding quite chirpy with a smile on her face, and Nathan rolled his eyes at the person who never cared much about diabolical rumors.“All I wanted to do was take a sneak peek at my bride and also be sure she's on board with the entire thing. selene If you feel like this'd be way too much for you to handle, I'm very sorry, but we can stop this. I don't want you overthinking or working yourself up because of my decision. All you need to do is say the word. I promise I'll call it off in a heartbeat.” Nathan reassures Hee, who had been up listening to two, however it was that Nathan would not help but push a smile against his lips.What exactly was the entire deal about? She knew herself to be one person