CHAPTER EIGHTY-EIGHTEvvie’s POV:“Look out!”Whipping my head, I was an inch away from Zachary’s fist before I quickly dodged him.I shook the memories away, trying to regain focus.This is different. This is real.I blocked his next punch and twisted, using his momentum against him. Zachary stumbled, and I took the opportunity to sweep his legs out from under him. He hit the ground hard, and I was on him in an instant, pinning him down.“Yield,” I demanded, my voice low and firm.He looked up at me, and I thought I saw his eyes soften. Just when I thought he was going to give in, a flicker of resolve hardened in his gaze, and he twisted beneath me, knocking me off balance. We both scrambled to our feet, breathing heavily.This wasn’t just a fight—it was a dance, a brutal, beautiful dance. Every move, every strike, was a conversation between us.Zachary charged at me again, but this time I was ready. I sidestepped his attack, grabbing his arm and twisting it behind his back. He groan
CHAPTER EIGHTY-NINEEvvie’s POV:Logan’s lingering touch sent shivers through me I cannot deny. And the adrenaline from my fight with Zachary was still pulsing through my veins as I left the ring. The cheers from the crowd had faded, and now all I could hear is the steady rhythm of my own heartbeat in my eardrums.I know this is just the beginning, but for a brief moment, I allowed myself to feel a flicker of triumph.Yet as soon as my eyes locked with Leona’s smug ones, that flicker slowly decided to die down.She stood rooted to the ground, and although her lips were tightly sealed, her eyes told me everything I needed to know.She is not finished with me, not by a long shot.I could feel Logan’s presence beside me as we walked back toward the main house. His hand slipped into my own, as if he wanted to remind me again and again that I was not alone in this.Not that I am afraid. I just feel a bit odd.As Logan and I walked side by side, I could feel several eyes of several pack mem
Logan’s POV:“She’s strong,” Cole spoke, standing beside me with his eyes focused on the dark woods.The path prepared for her would lead her to cross a boundary deemed most dangerous among all rogue-marked territories in the state. She knew that, yet she did not even look back.Until now, no one has crossed that boundary and came back alive. Some did, but they were left mutated and damaged for the rest of their lives.I nodded, “She is. Stronger than any she-wolf I’d ever known.”My wolf paced within me. Back and forth, I could feel his paws grating against the surface."I have a bad feeling about this." Tristan growled deeply, having second thoughts about this. I am, too. But if I do, their would be no end to Leona’s so-called challenges.If she gets through this, I promise her I won’t let Leona step foot in this place again. I will banish her, and goddess knows where she ends up on. I don't give a damn anymore.Leona had always been a force to be reckoned with, but now, she was de
CHAPTER NINETY-ONEEvvie’s POVI did it. If that wasn’t the most difficult mission I have every accomplished in my life, I don’t know what is.I stumbled upon an alpha rogue. He took one look at me, and decided I was his prey. But that was where he is wrong. I didn’t need weapons for that one.It was quite easy to throw off a wolf who had given up his humanity to his wolf, turning him into a feral, bloodthirsty killing machine with no hopes of going back.At his dying breath, he told me his name.And I listened. It was the least I could do.The third trial was different from the others. There was no arena, no crowd to cheer me on. Just an empty clearing in the woods, shrouded in an eerie silence that set my nerves on edge.Logan stood beside me, his eyes hooded as we waited for the trial to begin.I didn’t have to wait long.Leona emerged from the shadows, her gaze cold and calculating as she approached. She was dressed in black, her movements fluid and graceful like a panther stalkin
Logan’s POVI carried Evvie bridal style all the way back to the packhouse. She was bruised, bloodied, and covered in mud.At first, she refused.“I’m not some princess,” She muttered, blushing as she looked away.I chuckled, staring at her.“Come on, would you rather let them see you naked?” I teased, smirking when she snapped her eyes up at me.Her perfectly pouty lips pressed together in a pout, “But they’ve already seen me naked.”I growled, recalling the lustful gazes of most unmated males from the crowd when she stripped off her clothes at the previous trial.“That will be the first and last time I will allow you walking around butt-naked, my future luna,” I rasped, watching as her eyes widened a little.In the end, she had no choice but to say yes.Pack members bowed their heads to me as I walked past, with a quiet Evvie in my arms.She clutched at my shirt and squeezed her pretty thighs, her eyes darting around warily.I looked over at one of the omegas, and she quickly walked
CHAPTER NINETY-THREELogan’s POV:I want more. No, I need her more than she will ever realize. Crave her more than any other woman I had before.Her hands slid over my chest, pushing my soaked shirt aside as she explored my rock-hard muscles beneath. She was hesitant at first, but as I deepened the kiss, all her hesitation seemed to just slip away.Her fingers trailed teasingly down my stomach, leaving a trail of fire in their wake.I pulled back just enough to look into her eyes, my breath coming in ragged gasps.“I want you…” I breathed, my voice thick with desire as I stared deeply into her.She looked back at me with the same intensity, the same passion burning in her eyes.It was her eyes that gave her away, telling me everything I needed to know. She wanted this as much as I did, maybe even more. Her hands gripped the waistband of my pants, tugging them down as she pressed her body against mine.“Then take me.” She whispered, her lips parting.The words were like a spark to a fl
CHAPTER NINETY-FOUREvvie’s POVThe heat of the shower wasn’t just from the water, it radiated from us—our bodies pressed together, slick with sweat and water. Logan’s lips moved down my neck, his breath hot against my skin, leaving a trail of fire that seemed to sear into my very soul. Every touch, every kiss, every whisper of his name against my ear made my pulse quicken, my breath hitch, and my body ache with a need so intense it was almost painful.I could feel his muscles tense beneath my fingers as I traced the lines of his body.The water rushed over us, cascading down his strong back, dripping off the strands of his dark hair that hung over his forehead.His hands were everywhere—on my hips, my waist, sliding over the curve of my ass and pushing me deliciously close.“F*ck, Evvie,” He groaned into my ear, a sound that sent a shiver down my spine, and I gasped, arching against him as his free hand palmed over my breast, massaging it.He pressed me back against the cool tile of
CHAPTER NINETY-FIVELeona's POVMy chest burned with humiliation as I sprinted through the packhouse, ignoring the concerned glances of other pack members I passed.How did I let this happen?How could I, Leona f*cking Reed, daughter of Benjamin Reed who’s a powerful council member, lost to her? Evvie Moondragon, that pathetic little wretch. She humiliated me in front of everyone, and now my father… My father would be so disappointed.I threw myself into my room, slamming the door behind me. My breath coming between large gaps as I paced back and forth, trying to make sense of what’s happening.While I darted my eyes to every corner of the room, it suddenly felt like the walls are caving in on me. I lost. I f*cking lost and to whom? A f*cking rogue from nowhere.She’s nothing. She’s supposed to be nothing and certainly not a luna meant for this pack.This is not how I imagined the trials would end. Not when I was the one who initiated it.I winced, and finally plopped my ass down my v
E P I L O G U E .Casey's POVI fell for it. It's his fault, with those sparkling puppy eyes and cute little stance, I have turned completely vulnerable.But I didn't fall for it because I badly wanted him to apologize but because he looked serious. Like he really wanted to show me something. The reason why he went missing for hours. I tapped my heel, raising an eyebrow at his human state. I look around. There was no one here. Why are we here?“Well? What is it?” I asked, looking at him.He smiled, making me groan. Him and his damn smile makes me both feeling nauseous and weak in the knees.“I want you to meet someone,” he finally said.I furrowed my eyebrows. Meet someone?He pulled my hand, turning me around to face a…“A pile of rocks?” My eyebrow raised higher, staring at him weirdly.He chuckled and shook his head.“This is my dad’s grave. I buried him here.”Shocked, I turn to him with eyes as wide as bowling balls.“You… your dad? Oh Carlos, I’m so sorry.” For the second tim
Casey's POVKnock. Knock.I looked towards the door, my lips pressing into a thin line."Come in!" The door pushed open.As always, Evvie and Pixie walked inside the room. Their eyes widened, bigger than bowling balls, and their jaws dropped, gaping at me.I raised an eyebrow. "What? Is it bad?" I asked, casting a worried look to my dress as I smoothed it down."Are you kidding?" Pixie was the first to speak, as Evvie was still in a trance."You look amazing!" She beamed.I smiled."Absolutely gorgeous." Evvie nodded in agreement, snapping out of her trance.A wide grin spread on my face. "Thank you," I sighed, turning back to the mirror. "Is something wrong?" Pixie steps forward, a worried look on her face.For the nth time, I let out a sigh. "What if...this was a mistake? What if I'm not ready for this? What i--" "You stop that right now, my lady." Pixie marched forward, taking my wrists and gripping them firmly. "You are not going to your wedding with all those ridiculous though
Casey's POVThe Alpha led the way, and I followed closely behind him. Right now, we're back at the dungeons. The cells. How the hell did he get himself locked up back in here? He agreed to do the mission in exchange for freedom. I sighed."Just so you know, I didn't want to do this." The Alpha muttered.I nodded, but didn't speak."I had no choice. He was getting out of control." "But to put him back in that cell?" I snapped. I couldn't close my damn mouth to save my life. The Alpha stopped in his tracks, twirling on his heel to face me. The look in his eyes now is deadly."Listen, girl. This is also out of my control. I can't control him.""Why?"His eyes narrowed at me."You're the alpha." I added.He squinted at me before he sighed. He shook his head. "Not everything is as simple as you think." I tilted my head. I wondered what he meant by that when a guard rushed over to us."Alpha, he's losing it!" The man was panting, his eyes wide."Sedate him." I snapped my eyes to the Al
CHAPTER FORTY-NINECasey's POV"Hey, hey, sshhhh..." I could hear someone shushing me. I try to move. Try to get up. But my body was killing me. "Argh..." I groan, peeling my eyes open. It was Nita, staring at me right in the face.I knit my brows. "What are you doing here? I mean, what am I doing here?""It's okay. You're safe now." What is she talking about? I winced when a searing pain swept right through me as I tried to move. My mind was in a haze. Blinking, I take in my surroundings. I'm in a white room. Everything was white and the air smelt strongy of disinfectant, alcohol, and... blood?Then it snapped. The witch. Sorcerer or whatever. Lucas. Rogues. The kids. My breath hitched in my throat.Carlos. Oh, my god."Carlos!" I vaguely remember seeing his wolf breathing hard on the ground. Blood oozing off his stomach. I remember him taking the hit, when Lucas tried to pierce me with his magical glowing weapon. And then I remember... a whimper. His wolf, whimpering as he laye
CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHTBrother...I didn't hear it wrong, did I? Yet, when his gaze flicked to me I saw the striking resemblance between them. There is no mistaking it.He's the little brother Carlos told me about. But I thought he said he died. Clearly, that was not the case at all.He's here, alive. And it's either he happens to be here or he is one of the rogues. And by the looks of it, he is one of them.Carlos stared at him all the time, and his hands were shaking. I could hear his heartbeat racing. The way he swallowed when he saw him for the first time. Some of the trackers behind me growled, but Carlos held up his hand in warning. Not to take action. That he had this under control.'Get the children to safety. I will deal with this.' He sent the message through the group link. All of us just froze.'Now!' The warning in his voice has become a real threat. It had everyone jolting up to go to move the children to safety. I, however, stayed in my spot unmoving.Something's not righ
CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN Carlos’ POV Is it him? Is it really him? I can’t believe it. Even Vato became dead silent. Is it really our little brother? But that’s impossible. He died, years ago. I saw it happen with my own eyes. I stare gobsmacked at the man. His eyes were coral blue, something he’d gotten from our mother. His hair, jet black slicked back just like mine. He even has that same birthmark I remember him having as a child. I tried moving my lips, but they’re frozen as ice. “Lucas?” He smiled at Casey, but something about his expression felt different. Then he whips his gaze to me. Suddenly, he drops it. His eyes darkened, and I felt my blood run cold. TWENTY YEARS AGO… Blood. The air around me is filled with blood. Most belonging to my Dad, who had dropped dead on the ground before me. “Hmm,” I hear a rumbling sound. As I turn my head slowly, I realize I needed to look up to clash eyes with the figure I saw kill my Dad. My eyes raised, and my breath hit
CHAPTER FORTY-SIX Casey’s POVA strong roar ripped from my chest. It was Kaleesa. Pure rage surged through my veins, consuming every rational thought I had. The world blurred, the trees, the warehouse, everything fading as my vision tunneled in on the rogue.I launched forward, claws out, fangs bared. I could hear Carlos yelling my name behind me, but it was drowned out by the blood pounding in my ears. His warning had come too late. Rage had taken over, and I had no plans to stop.I barely felt the ground beneath me as I sprinted toward the rogue who’d kicked the child. He never even saw me coming. My claws tore through his back before he could react, a satisfying crunch of bone under my hands. He crumpled to the floor, and the child scrambled away, eyes wide with terror. The scent of blood filled my nostrils, but it wasn’t enough. I wanted more.Another rogue lunged at me from the side. I spun, grabbing him mid-air, slamming him into the ground with enough force to crack the concre
CHAPTER FORTY-FIVECasey’s POVLast night was horrific. I didn’t sleep at all. I don’t know what has gotten into me last night, but I now know I have gone too far.When Carlos stepped back, shoving me away in the process, shame washed over me like a bucket of ice cold water.He looked at me as if I had grown two heads, all because I tried to kiss him, which I now know was a mistake. I thought he wanted to. It turns out I thought wrong.I went too far, and he was not having it. He didn’t want me. He made that crystal clear from the very beginning, but still, I insisted. I have never felt so embarrassed in my entire life.It’s the third time he rejected me. The third time.How could I have been so stupid?I should have accepted his rejection, if I only knew it would be this painful the third time.Tears rolled down my cheeks as I turned around and ran off. I could hear him calling after me, but I never looked back.Danny tried to get it out of me a thousand times this morning. Each time
CHAPTER FORTY-FOURCasey’s POV“What?” the question falls out of my lips before I could even stop it.Carlos’ eyes remain trained on me, neither of us willing to look away.He lets out a soft chuckle that makes my heart melt. “To be honest, I really don’t know either,”He leans back, shifting all his weight onto his hands as he plants them on the cold ground.Then he turns his head and looks at me in the eye with those damned, beautiful violet eyes. “There’s something about you, something I didn’t want to acknowledge.”My brow raised at him, “And what is that?”He smiled. That goddamn dazzling, devious smile that has me gawking at him in awe.“Sorry, but it’s my little secret, since, I gave you my only one,” he said, and winked at me.Heat immediately rushed to my face, and I feel my chest flush, making me want to cover myself tighter if only I didn’t feel so hot.“But hey, looks like I’m not the only one,” he said, his tone turning serious.I looked up at him and narrowed my eyes.Wh