I took my sit at the head of the large oak table in the candle lit chamber. The air was thick with tension as members of my pack gathered for an urgent meeting. We were all aware of the impending battle with Marcus's forces, a threat that had loomed over us for months. Tonight, we would finalize our plans and make the necessary preparations.The discussions had been lengthy, with each pack member voicing their concerns, ideas, and strategies. As the head and the alpha, I listened carefully to every suggestion, my eyes scanning the room. I admired the resilience of my pack, their unwavering dedication to protect their territory and each other."Max," a voice interrupted my thoughts, and I turned to see Ethan, one of my trusted pack members, approaching with a grave expression. Ethan was a skilled tracker and had been on several scouting missions to monitor Marcus's movements."What is it, Ethan?" I asked, concern etched me as I noticed the urgency in Ethan's eyes."It's Lia," Ethan rep
Waking up in a dimly lit room, the morning sun was setting in and enough to blind me. My head throbbed with pain, and my body ached as I slowly regained consciousness. Blinking away the haze, I realized I was lying our bed, and the scent of antiseptic filled the air."Easy there, Lia," a familiar voice said, and I turned my head to see Max sitting in a chair beside me in the bed, concern etched across his face. "You took quite a hit."The memories of the spar with Thomas rushed back, the taunts, the pain, and finally, the dizziness that had caused me to black out. I groaned and tried to sit up, but Max gently pushed me back down."Take it easy," he urged, his hand resting on my shoulder. "You gave it everything you had out there."I nodded, my throat dry and sore. "Did I...at least land a good hit on him?"Max chuckled softly. "Oh, you definitely did. Thomas has a bloody nose to
As the days passed, the pregnancy progressed quickly, as it was common among werewolves. My body went through changes at an accelerated pace, and I could feel the new life growing inside me with each passing moment. Despite the limitations on my training, I was determined to stay active and maintain my strength.Max, always the attentive mate, made sure I had everything I needed to stay comfortable and healthy during this time. He would often accompany me on short walks through the pack territory, whenever he was back from his duties, offering his unwavering support and love.One evening, Max surprised me with a small, cozy nursery he had set up in our room. It was a testament to his dedication to our growing family, and I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude."You didn't have to do all this," I said, tears welling up in my eyes as I admired the nursery. "It's perfect."Max smiled, his e
Getting out of the shed Lia threw me in, I could see her running away, I was happy it was just back inside. I couldn't afford to lose her again.Thomas ran to me holding me back, "I know you are upset but I need to talk to you about something really important. It's about Lia.""What about Lia?" I asked him immediately."Not here" he said as he kept a reasonable amount of distance from me as we walked back the pack house and towards my office."Get on with it" moving towards my table as my bones cracked, making me freeze. Muscles can be so tiring."I know I promised you I wouldn't train with Lia, and I was keeping to my promise Max, she snuck out and walked up to me, she kept giving me so many reasons to train her and I did. And I'm sorry for breaking that promise" he paused. "But what do you know about Lia and the bloodline they all claim she's from.""She's
The arrival of our twins had brought immense joy and challenges to our lives. Lia's recovery was a slow process, but her determination to be a loving mother to Sarah and Leo never wavered. Every day, I saw the incredible bond that was forming between her and our children.Despite the hardships we had faced and the sacrifices Lia had made, our family was complete. I cherished every moment with Lia and our twins, knowing that we had come through a life-threatening ordeal together.The battle with Marcus still loomed over us, and the responsibilities of being an Alpha never ceased. I couldn't afford to let my guard down, especially with the safety of my mate and our children at stake.One evening, as I sat in my office, deep in thought about the challenges that lay ahead, there was a knock on the door. Thomas entered, his expression serious. "Alpha, there's something I need to tell you."I looked up, co
The days that followed were marked by a sense of unease that hung over our pack like a heavy cloud. We continued our preparations for the impending battle against Marcus, all the while keeping a watchful eye on Samantha. Her presence had become a source of concern, and I couldn't shake the feeling that she was hiding something.Ethan, my trusted tracker, had been discreetly gathering information about Samantha's background and her recent activities. We needed to uncover the truth about her and her potential involvement with the external force that sought to exploit Lia's power.One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the pack lands, Ethan returned with a folder full of information. We met in my office, the dim light casting a solemn atmosphere.Ethan placed the folder on my desk and cleared his throat. "Alpha, I've gathered everything I could find about Samantha. Her background, her
I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled over our pack like a heavy shroud after Samantha's shocking betrayal. The days that followed were marked by a sense of dread that hung over me, and it left me in a state of agony. Samantha, my supposed friend, had deceived us all, and the pain of that betrayal cut deep.Samantha had slipped something in my drink that made me pass out and told me she'll take care of the kids, while I take a nap.Thomas was still recovering from the injury he had sustained while trying to protect the pack during the attack, and his absence weighed heavily on my heart. I longed for his comforting presence and the reassurance of his friendship.Max and Ethan, Max's most trained tracker had spared no effort in searching for Samantha and our son, Leo, but all their efforts had yielded no sign of her. The uncertainty and fear gnawed at me, leaving me with a sense of helplessness. Would I lose another child once more?One evening, as the sun was setting,
My expression darkened as I heard the mention of Marcus's name. I moved closer, my concern deepening."What did Marcus say to you, Lia? What did he want?" I sighed heavily, knowing that the burden of Marcus's presence weighed on both of us."He taunted me, Max, and he made threats. He wants me to give myself up to him in exchange for Leo's safety. He claims to have powerful allies who desire my abilities for their own gain," I clenched my fists, my anger on the brink of getting loose, is this why she kept blacking out."We can't give in to his demands, Lia. We can't trust him, and we can't trust any promises he makes. We have to find another way to rescue Leo and stop Marcus.""I know, Max. But he also mentioned that he's been watching me, using my moments of vulnerability to manipulate me. He said others are enjoying seeing me fight for control."He's more sick than I thought he was. "I'm increasing security around you, Lia. We can't let him continue to manipulate you. And I'll make