Avery's Point of View “Hold her up properly!!”, Sophia ordered as her minions held me tight, paying deaf ears to my pleas and cries.This has been my life for as long as I can remember, I still don't know what I did wrong that made them treat me this way.Countless times, I always wondered what I've done that made Sophia hate me this much. I mean she has everything- The pack adores her, she has our parents and siblings love, she's practically the gem of the entire pack.While I was treated like the black sheep, my own parents made me feel like an outcast, they made me feel worthless.“Sophia, please… I’m your sister, your own blood,” I choked out, my voice trembling with desperation. “What did I do to deserve this? Why are you treating me like this?! Tell me, please… why do you hate me so much? I’ve tried… I’ve tried so hard to make you see me, to make you love me.”I groaned, unable to stop the tears from pouring down my eyes.“What did you just say? Sister?! I'm no sister to a witc
Avery's Point of View “Please welcome your future Luna, Sophia Smith”, he announced as Sophia gracefully stepped out and moved into his arms.Sophia Smith.The name echoed through the hall, crashing down on me with a force that stole my breath. Sophia. Not me… it was never me.Suddenly, I felt the air in my lungs disappear as I scrambled for support, I felt weak, I almost passed out from the shock.My knees wobbled, and I felt myself sway, barely steadying myself with a trembling hand on a nearby chair.He's been cheating on me….. With my own blood sister!!Was this the reason he was keeping us a secret?! The reason he watched me suffer in the hands of Sophia?How long has this been going on? I've been so naive, so foolish to think that an Alpha would fall for the pack's slave.What was I thinking?!!When I couldn't take it anymore, I ran out of the hall, I ran straight home, away from the prying eyes….. away from everyone.The cold night air hit me as I stumbled out of the hall, my
Kaiden’s Point of View“Your Highness, how did the search for your mate go?!”, Caspian my beta asked as he walked into my office.Almost everyday, the both of us go out in search of my mate. I had instructed him to stay back today cause of the important business we had at the pack. But for me, finding my mate was more important, so I had to go while he stayed back.“Same, it was futile. And the curse keeps growing stronger by the day!”, I said as frustration clouded my mind.“Three days ago, I killed a little boy, two days ago, I killed all the horses in the stables, yesterday I killed two pack elders, who am I going to kill today?!”“Calm down your Highness, we're trying every means possible to find your destined one”, Caspian said.“Don't tell me to calm down!!! Do I have to wipe out the whole pack before I find her?! How many more do I have to kill to make up for my ancestor's mistakes?! How many?!! And the Moon goddess isn't making things easier for me!!”, I thundered as I stood u
Avery’s Point of ViewAfter that night, my life grew from bad to worse. I've lost count of times I cried myself to sleep or the number of times I almost bled to death.“Argh!!” A soul wrenching scream suddenly split out of my mouth as I dropped the glass I was holding and fell to the floor in a heap.My loins was on fire, I cried out painfully, the pain spreading through every veins in my body and I instantly knew that Julian was with Sophia again.This was the pain he was talking about, the reason he did not let me accept the rejection. He tortured me on a daily basis, I was in constant pains because of him. He knew I was going to be in pains if he was with another woman aside from me.What have I done to deserve this?! Other werewolves are happy with their mates, but why is mine different?!The pain gradually subside after what felt like hours, and I weakly dragged myself from the ground. I pack the pieces of the broken cup and was about to leave the kitchen when Sophia walked in.I
Avery's Point of View I ran, each step pounding against the earth beneath me as my heart thudded wildly in my chest. The night air bit at my skin, icy and sharp, and each breath burned as I pushed myself forward. The distant howl of a wolf rose from somewhere behind me, and fear clawed at my insides. But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t.The forest opened up before me, shadows twisting in the moonlight as branches snagged at my clothes and scratched my skin. But I welcomed the sting; it was a reminder that I was finally free. I chanced one last look over my shoulder, and in that fleeting moment, felt a flicker of hope. I would keep running, no matter how far, no matter how long—anything was better than being a prisoner in Julian’s pack.I had managed to leave the pack's territory and was running towards the borders when I suddenly looked over my shoulder. The dark shapes of the warriors closing in sent a shiver down my spine.“There she is!!” One of the pack warriors shouted, with my life v
Kaiden’s Point of View Standing behind my desk in the study and going through the pack's report. Though my body was here, my mind clearly wasn't, as finding my mate was the only thought that clouded my mind.Just as I was scanning through the files, Slade became restless and agitated all of a sudden, I could feel him pacing round my head and it was giving me a headache.Even though Slade is very active at night, he has never been this agitated before and that was giving me great concern.“Slade, what's wrong?” I asked as I momentarily abandoned the files. I can attend to them later.“I don't know but I feel that something or someone is coming. But I can't tell what it is,” he replied as he continued pacing, this time around, more fierce that I had to hold onto the nearest wall for support.“Calm down buddy, are you planning to kill me?” I cussed as I held onto my throbbing head.“Sorry but we need to go out there, Kaiden. I have a feeling that we're both going to regret it, if we don
Kaiden's Point of View“What's wrong with mate?” Did we scare her that much?” Slade asked with worry laced in his voice, already feeling dejected.I sighed as I stared at her lean figure, and my eyes hardened immediately I set eyes on the bruises on her body. I felt like destroying something.I could feel my body trembling, but I was forced to control myself due to the fact that I was holding my mate between my hands……. After all these years.“Let’s mark mate!” Slade demanded impatiently.“Slade! Keep your wolf urges down. How can you think of marking her in this state?” I snapped, my teeth gritting together.“But we’ve waited so long for her. Now that we’ve found her, what are we waiting for?” His voice strained as he fought to gain control, but I pushed him back, using every ounce of my will to hold him at bay.“I understand your frustration, Slade. I bear this curse too. Our mate is currently in a bad state, if we attempt to mark her now that she's in this shape, she's bound to die
Kaiden's Point of View“Caspian, there's someone important that you need to meet,” I said immediately the mind link connected.“How important is this person that you had to wake me up in the middle of the night, Kaiden?” I could already picture the dissatisfied look on his face, he was obviously with his mate but who cares? I just found mine tonight, so I should be the impatient one here.“You only have ten minutes to get here, Caspian,” I said with an eye roll, the only person I’m a little bit free with is my Beta, Caspain.“Alright Alpha, expect me in the next ten minutes, he replied and I disconnected the mind link.I sat down beside her and continued staring at her, she has been through a lot and I will make sure to protect her with my life. She deserves happiness and that I would give to her.I couldn’t help but reach out, brushing a stray strand of hair from her face. The warmth of her skin reassured me, a reminder that she was here, with me, but the lack of movement was unsettli
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe first thing I felt was warmth.Soft, delicate warmth, pressed against me as if she had always belonged there. I inhaled deeply, drawing in the scent that was now imprinted on my very soul—wildflowers, honey, and something purely Avery. It filled my lungs, wrapping around my senses, sending a possessive hum vibrating through my chest.She was still here.Slowly, my eyes opened, greeted by the soft glow of morning light filtering through the canopy of trees above us. The forest was peaceful, the air crisp, carrying only the faint rustling of leaves and distant birdsong. But none of that mattered.Not when I had my mate in my arms.Avery was curled against me, her cheek pressed to my chest, her breathing slow and even in deep sleep. My mark stood out against her skin—a faint, reddish-purple crescent on the curve of her neck where my teeth had sunk in last night.A surge of primal satisfaction roared through me at the sight. I had marked her. Claimed her. And no
Warning: Mature Content Ahead Avery's Point Of View A choked cry tore from my throat as my back arched off the bed. My hands fisted in his hair, pulling him closer, needing more, needing everything. He growled against me, the deep vibration sending a fresh wave of pleasure crashing through me. "Look at you," he murmured, his breath hot against my skin, between slow, sinful strokes of his tongue. "Falling apart for me." I couldn't think, couldn't breathe, couldn't do anything except feel. His fingers dug into my thighs, holding me in place, his tongue relentless, teasing, exploring, pulling me higher with each calculated movement. "Avery," he rasped, his voice rough with desire. "So sweet… so perfect for me." I trembled against him, every nerve in my body burning, tightening, begging for more. His fingers traced slow circles over my most sensitive spot, drawing another desperate moan from my lips. The way he played with me, the way he knew exactly how to unravel me, was intoxicat
Warning: Explicit Content Ahead. Avery's Point Of View "His smirk was sinful. His emerald eyes burned into mine, dark with hunger, his breath ragged as his hands gripped my waist with a force that sent a shiver down my spine. God, he looked like a man on the verge of losing control. And I wanted him to lose control. I barely had time to catch my breath before he dipped his head again, his lips brushing over the exact spot where his mark already sat on my neck. A low, satisfied growl rumbled deep in his chest, the sound vibrating through me. "Look at this," he murmured against my skin, his fingers tracing over the mark. "Mine." The possessiveness in his voice made my stomach tighten, made my thighs clench around his waist. Then, before I could respond he latched on. A broken gasp escaped me, my back pressing harder against the tree as his mouth claimed me all over again. His tongue flicked, his lips sealed around my mark, and then he sucked. Hard. My entire body a
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewBlood dripped from my fingertips, soaking into the grass beneath me. I didn’t even remember when I did it. Didn’t even feel it when my claws tore into my own flesh. I only knew one thing, I’d rather die than be the one to hurt my mate.The pain, the self-inflicted wounds, were nothing compared to the war raging inside me. I had thought that staying away would keep her safe. That keeping my distance would be enough. But the bond… The fucking bond. It refused to be ignored.I had pushed. It had pulled. I had fought. It had clawed back. Now here I was, slumped against a tree, my breathing ragged, my vision blurred.Weak.Pathetic.I closed my eyes, but then a scent… Her scent. It crashed into me like a tidal wave, invading every cell in my body.Fresh roses… soft and delicate.Vanilla… warm and intoxicating.And something else… Almond, honey, and wild fruits.A scent so uniquely hers, so dangerously addictive that it made my pulse skitter. Slade, stirred. His restl
Avery’s Point Of ViewWould he feel the bond now, the same way I did?Would he be searching for me, too?The idea sent my pulse racing, my heart hammering wildly in my chest. I had to try… I had to do something.The pull was unrelenting. I didn’t know where I was going, but I trusted it. I trusted the bond. I stepped outside, the night air cool against my skin, and for a moment, I hesitated at the entrance of the house.This was reckless.This was dangerous.I should have stayed inside, should have thought this through, should have done anything but this. But… I needed to find him. My heart pounded with every step I took, my feet carrying me forward as if they already knew where to go. I didn’t question it. I just followed.The pull was faint at first, like a whisper in my veins, a tug in my chest that urged me forward.And then it intensified. The further I walked, the stronger it became, until it was an undeniable force, guiding me into the heart of the forest.The towering trees st
Avery’s Point Of ViewMy breath caught. A memory flashed… The vision… The pain… The wolf… The word that had left my lips. Mate. I gasped.And the voice finally spoke the words that shattered my reality.‘I am your wolf, Avery.’‘I’m Lynexia.’ The room spun. I staggered back, my breath hitching, my hands trembling.My wolf?No. No, that was impossible. I had never… I never shifted. I had lived my entire life believing I was nothing.But this… This wasn’t normal. I could hear her… Feel her. Like a second heartbeat inside of me. A part of me. My head spun, the walls around me seeming to close in."You’re lying," I rasped, shaking my head violently. "This can’t be true—this can’t—"‘It is true,’ Lynexia cut me off. Her voice was calm, but there was something beneath it… something ancient. Something powerful.‘You are not just human, Avery.’I clenched my fists, trying to breathe. Trying to think. Trying to understand. But it was too much. Too damn much. "You’re wrong," I whispered. "You h
Avery’s Point Of ViewI was still pressed against the wall, my body trembling, my breath shallow. My lips were swollen from his kisses, my skin hot from his touch.But it wasn’t just the way he had touched me. It wasn’t just the way his lips had devoured mine, the way his hands had explored every inch of my skin, leaving behind a trail of fire.It was what he had done.He marked me.A shiver ran down my spine, my fingers instinctively brushing over the tender skin of my neck.The bite was still fresh.The tingling sensation it left behind was impossible to ignore.But… why?I wasn’t his mate.I had known that from the very beginning.So why would he mark me?Did he finally accept me as his chosen mate? Did he want me as his Luna? My heart pounded in my chest at the thought, my fingers tightening over the mark. Then why did he run? The question hit me like a slap, knocking the breath from my lungs.Had he regretted it? Had he finally realized what a mistake it was? Had he finally reali
Kaiden’s Point Of View"Avery… please… please don’t leave me!"A bone-crushing pain exploded in my chest.And then, I was back.Gasping.Panting.The vision ripped away, but the terror still clung to me. My hands were still shaking as I ripped my teeth from her skin, staggering back.Avery collapsed against the wall, dizzy, breathless.Her violet eyes searched mine, dazed, confused."Kaiden?" she whispered, her voice weak.I stared at her, at the mark on her neck… At the faint trickle of blood. And all I could see was her lifeless body, drowning in red, cold blood.My chest tightened.My breath hitched.No. No, no, no."I… I have to go," I choked out, stumbling backward."Kaiden, wait…"I didn’t.I turned and ran.Away from her.Away from the vision that haunted me.Away from the terrifying truth that hit me like a dagger to the chest. If I stayed with her… if I let this fire consume me… I would be the one to destroy her. And that was a fate worse than death.My breath came in ragged
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe past week had been absolute torture.Avery was safe now. Alive, healed. But… she was different. More reserved, more cautious, as if she was still processing everything that had happened. She barely spoke unless spoken to, barely smiled—and it drove me insane. I wanted her to talk, to laugh, to argue, to be the fierce, defiant Avery that I knew.But what killed me the most? She barely noticed me. And the worst part? I was still on heat. And having her near me only made it worse.Every single time I caught her scent, that intoxicating, irresistible scent of wild roses, vanilla, and honey, it made my body burn.Every single time she brushed past me, I had to clench my fists, dig my nails into my palm to stop myself from grabbing her. From claiming her.I was in my room now, sitting on the edge of my bed, breathing heavily. Sweat dripped down my forehead, soaking my shirt. My entire body felt like it was on fire. And Slade, the damn wolf, wasn’t making things any