Logan’s POV:The ride to Barrak’s hideout was pure, writhing agony as I tapped my feet on the floor. Pixie settled at the front passenger seat, giving the driver directions while her human friend was forced to stay behind. I couldn’t leave the pack unattended, and Carlos is missing in action since Cole came back from his trip. The bastard, I figured he must be sleazing around since Cole is back, and he wanted nothing to do with him, so I assigned Ethan to look after the pack until we come back. It was hard, for Ethan, Evvie is after all his little sister. But she is also my mate. He understood this, and agreed to stay. Besides, the human girl would probably need some protecting. Unmated wolves in the pack would sniff her out and identify her as ready to breed.My brows furrowed, feeling a throbbing headache coming on.Every other second, a searing pain would shoot through me, leaving me shaking uncontrollably.“You alright, alpha?” Zachary who was sitting beside me at the back seat.
Logan’s POV Evvie was strapped to a table, her body bruised and battered, her eyes glassy with pain. Barrak was on top of her, his hand wrapped around her throat as he choked her. Pixie gasped, while the men beside me snarled murderously, but my eyes were only on Evvie. “Logan...” Evvie’s voice was barely a whisper, a broken sound that shattered me. I felt my own wrath rage through me like a tidal wave, and before I knew it, I lunged at Barrak with my claws slipped out. But Barrak was ready. He shoved Evvie back and met my attack with a brutal punch that sent me sprawling across the floor. I jumped back to my feeth, growling. “Well look who it is,” he sneered, his eyes glazing over. Suddenly, several wolves flooded the corridors to the room. The others immediately sprinted to attack, leaving me alone to face off Barrak. “Alpha fucking Logan. Just another weak alpha who can’t protect what’s his.” he chuckled. His words cut deep, but they only fueled the fire inside me. With
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED-SEVEN Logan’s POV: I released him, his lifeless body crumpling to the ground. My chest heaved and I felt blood trickling down my fur from my wounds, but I didn’t care. My eyes moved to Evvie, who was still slumped on the ground, breathing heavily against the far wall. I shifted back to my human form, stumbling toward her. The room spun, but I pushed through it, until I felt my body collapse beside her. “It’s over,” I gasped, reaching out to touch her face, her skin cold and clammy beneath my fingers. “He’s gone.” Evvie looked at me with tear-filled eyes, her hand trembling as she reached for mine. “Logan…” I pulled her into my arms, ignoring the pain that shot through me. She was safe. That was all that mattered. But as I held her, I could feel the darkness creeping in, my vision narrowing. I had pushed myself too far. The room started to blur, the edges growing darker and darker. “Logan!” Evvie’s screamed in panic and horror. I wanted to keep
Zachary’s POV:When it was all over, I took one look at my Evvie and the Alpha clutching each other as if their lives depended on it.I knew I wouldn’t win. Because ever since she met him, I have already lost the battle.It was obvious with the way they looked at each other, the way the Alpha changed for Evvie, and Evvie for him. I couldn’t deny what I see.They needed each other, and they were meant to be together more than Evvie was meant for me.Perhaps the fates were right. Perhaps Logan being her second chance mate was what she needed to move forward.I could never imagine the pain Logan could have gone through when he crumbled to his knees and punched the ground, clawing at his chest. A sign of the other’s infidelity.Only it wasn’t that. That man who died in Logan’s arms, hurt her.Logan killed him. I would have done the same.The alpha came back with wounds all over his body. Deep, severe wounds that would take weeks, even months, to heal, even for me. But, being an alpha wolf
TRIGGER WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS WOULD INCLUDE THEMES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE, SUCH AS RAPE, WHICH MAY BE TRIGGERING TO READERS AND SURVIVORS. Brenda’s POV:I waved him goodbye, but he didn’t even spare me a second glance. He didn’t even look at me. And when he did, it was only for a brief moment and his eyes were filled with hate. Was I really not worth anything to him?I know Evvie is going through a hard time right now. I know because I’ve been there. And believe me, I wake up each day hoping things could be different.But I couldn’t blame him. After that day, he refused to talk to me, refused to let me explain saying he had seen enough. He would never let me utter a word to defend myself and even if he did give me a chance, I still wouldn’t tell him.Because that meant him getting hurt. I could not bear to think of Hailey being in that picture too. She’s quite a very optimistic girl, and she’s always seen the world for what it is not—a fairytale. A world filled only wit
Brenda’s POV: Yes, you could say I was ‘cheating’ on Zachary, my husband for five years. Five years ago, I met Gabriel. The scent of pinewood and sage burned into my lungs as I followed this amazing scent, leading me to him eventually. I was a rogue passing by, my pack and title as next in line to be alpha stripped away from me the moment I ran away. You see my father was going to marry me off to my ex, Jack, who in the end turned out to be a total douchebag. He only got together with me because I had Alpha blood, and marrying me meant he would be Alpha, and me, his luna. I refused to let that happen. Also, I had a really strong belief that meeting my mate would change my life for the better. So, I began my search and fled the pack. Until now, I know my father could not pass down his title without me, being I am his only daughter and heir. Still, I was too stubborn to let him control me. So when Gabriel found me that night, freezing without any clothes on in a dark cave, he uttered
Brenda’s POV:“We were just laughing man, what got you so worked up?” Zach asked, and I looked between them.They seem close. Gabriel’s eyes darkened, but the pitch-black layer in his eyes, a sign that his wolf was close to the surface, only lasted a few seconds before they dissolved. He blinked them back as they turned to their original color: slade green.“It’s not important,” he muttered, his gaze flicking to me for a second.It hurt. My heart hurts. For some reason, I felt like he was avoiding me, ashamed of me even.But I don’t get it. I’m his mate. Why wouldn’t he be proud?“You sure you’re not just too excited about becoming alpha?” Zachary joked, and my eyes darted to none other than my mate.My mate, an alpha?But his aura… I don’t understand.I watched in the corner as Gabriel rolled his eyes at him. “You’re one to talk. Who’s been grinding his ass for years preparing to be beta,” He huffed and I immediately flicked my gaze to Zachary.So, he’s beta, and Gabriel is the alpha
Zachary’s POVI had just tucked Hailey into bed. I didn’t plan to speak to Brenda after. I never do. But she would always stand there and watch me with a smile on her face before I head towards the door.So I would say I was shocked not to see her lingering around me today. I decided to check her room.The door creaked as I pushed it open, the familiar scent of wood and faint traces of lavender greeting me. Brenda’s scent. It used to comfort me, but now it felt like a reminder of everything that went wrong. My eyes narrowed as they landed on the bed where she lay, her face pale and sweat dampening her forehead. She was barely moving, almost lifeless.Part of me wanted to walk away, just like I always did. Leave her to deal with whatever mess she’d gotten herself into this time. But something in me hesitated. I stood at the doorway, torn between resentment and responsibility.“Zachary…?” Her voice sounded weak, barely audible. I have to admit, it used to make my heart race, but now it o