CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENEvvie’s POV:Darkness dawned over as the sun finally set. News of Zachary challenging Alpha Logan spread throughout the pack like wildfire. And every member of the pack has come to watch both men try to dominate the other.Rumor has it no one has ever challenged the Blood Alpha. So this is going to be the first.The pack members formed a large circle around the clearing, their faces illuminated by the flickering torchlight. My heart thumped wildly as I stood on the edge of the circle, watching Zachary and Logan standing on opposite edges as they prepare for their fight.I’m not sure if they were going to shift into their wolves, but with the amount of assertive dominance laced in the air, I won’t be surprised if they shift mid-fight.Zachary was never one to initiate a fight. In the past, no matter who came at him, he faced them with a subtle ferocity no one could surpass. But I wonder if that remains true until today.Zachary’s eyes met mine across the clearing,
Evvie’s POV:Suddenly, Zachary's voice cut through the air, weak but determined. "This isn't over." He let out a low growl.The Alpha’s gaze snapped to Zachary, his expression fierce. "Stay down." He commanded.But Zachary's eyes met mine, filled with a desperate plea. "Evvie... remember what I said. It's always been you."The entire pack was watching, and I felt like I was stuck in a dead end. Looking at him, the man I used to love and dream of spending the rest of my life with, blood dripped from his hands and his body now covered in purple bruise. My heart twisted, I couldn’t bear to look at him anymore. Biting the insides of my cheek, I looked away from him.Though Zachary is a strong warrior in his own right, Alpha Logan is way above his league. At the rate he was falling in, I knew the Alpha was one square inch away from killing him.Alphas’ possessiveness towards their mates has been known for centuries. Once you pose yourself a threat…Zachary was not only my lover…He was als
CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE:Logan’s POV:I watched as Evvie stood before me, her resolve unyielding, her spirit fierce. She was unlike any other she-wolf I had ever met, and I knew she would be the perfect Luna. But more than that, she would be the perfect mate for me.What she did back at the challenge… It was selfless. For a mate who betrayed you, she was willing to give up her happiness to protect him. Honestly, I wasn’t up for the idea of blood on my hands. It would be a waste to lose a strong warrior like Zachary Stone, his strength alone surpasses all the betas I have seen from the long list of packs I have conquered. He is a man to be reckoned with, and if I didn’t know any better, I would say he’s fit for the position of Alpha for the Winter Mist Pack.I saw past the fact they were both fated by the goddess, because what mattered to me most is the present. What you choose to do with your mistakes, and the lessons learned from the pain of your past, is everything.Evvie chose to forg
Leona’s POV:Marching out of his office, I bumped into every omega I came across. One I must have hit too hard to make her land on her ass.“B*tch” I heard her mutter. I halted, slowly turning my head to look down at her rubbing her ass.“What the f*ck did you just say?” I spat through gritted teeth.I watched her body stiffen as she raised her eyes and met my furious gaze.“Nothing, Leo--” My brow shot up, my eyes flashing dangerously and my claws extending.“Luna,” She corrected, and bowed her head to me in submission.That’s right.At least somebody around here gives me the respect I deserve.With a huff, I turned my nose up at her and walked away.Opening the door towards the confines of my private room, I stomped my way inside and closed the door with a startling bang that echoed in the hallways.Then I marched up to the first thing I saw. My hand swiping across the table as all kinds of objects crashed and scattered on the floor.Before I realized it, I was thrashing the whole r
Evvie’s POV:I closed the door behind me, my hand lingering on the handle for a moment longer than necessary. The room was warm, welcoming even, but my mind was anything but at ease.“Call me Logan.” Logan’s words echoed softly in my mind.Why would he ask me that? Was it to make me feel more at ease? To remind me that beneath the title of Alpha, he was just a man? Or was it something else entirely?I couldn’t be sure. Everything about him was a puzzle I was still trying to piece together.I glanced around the room, taking in the plush bed, the wardrobe, and the large window that offered a breathtaking view of the forest.My apartment was nothing compared to this. And my house back at my old pack was simpler. A description far from what you’d call this fancy place of the Blood Alpha.I mean I know he’s rich. I just didn’t know he’s that rich.I walked to the window, staring out at the darkened woods, the moon casting a silvery glow over the treetops. My fingers absentmindedly traced t
Evvie’s POV:“I accept,” I said, my voice steady and unwavering.Leona’s smile widened, but there was a glint of satisfaction in her eyes that made my skin crawl. “Excellent. We’ll see just how worthy you really are.” And with a fake smile, she flicked her eyes back to Alpha Logan beside me.“I would like to set the trial for next week. Until then,” she slowly moved her eyes to look at me mischievously.“She can prepare herself accordingly.”Logan’s hand tightened into a fist on the table, but he remained silent. I knew this was as much a test for him as it was for me. He was letting me prove myself, but it was clear he wasn’t entirely comfortable with the idea.As breakfast continued, the tension only grew thicker, each bite a reminder of what had just been set. I didn’t know what Leona was thinking, because we had an agreement. I meant to talk to her about that, but I could feel her anger was seething. And it was directed entirely towards me.But I knew one thing for certain—I wasn’
Logan’s POV:With the way these omegas are staring at me right now as I stormed towards Leona’s chambers, I could easily tell a dark cloud has taken loomed onto my face.Some whimpered, baring their necks to me in submission as I passed, making me groan.I was too pissed to notice I had let my Alpha aura wash over the entire building. For goddess’ sake, I couldn’t bring myself to suppress it.Instead, I continued to march towards her room, sensing her presence. Oh she’s there alright.Shoving the door so hard it swung against the wall with a startling bang, I walked into the room.My eyes fall on Leona, who is presently sprawled on the bed in her gold silk nightgown. She was lying on her back, facing the ceiling with her one thigh lifted and the other resting on the bed. It was a sexy position, and the way dressed revealed all of her skin except the parts covered by her underwear. Slowly, she lifted her eyes to
Logan’s POV:I led Evvie away from the training grounds, our fingers intertwined. I was surprised she did not resist me when I did, and I was glad.Our steps were slow as we walked through the pack's territory. The cool breeze felt refreshing, and I noticed Evvie seemed to relax a little as we got farther from the noise created in the pack training grounds.She was quiet, her mind clearly still occupied, but I could see the curiosity in her eyes as she glanced at me every now and then.I wanted to surprise her. Wanted to show her a part of me I never showed anyone before. Besides, that way I could give her something to focus on other than the upcoming trial and intense training she had to take.As Evvie and I strolled through the forest, the wind rustling the leaves around us, I couldn’t help but steal glances at her.I admired her strength, but I also knew when someone was teetering on the edge of exhaustion. She needed a break,
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