Logan’s POVI had gotten an invitation from Alpha Ethan, that he was requesting my presents. Already knowing what it would be about, I knew it was a risk going there. But as Alpha, I could hardly reject an invitation to go and see another Alpha regarding business. Leaving early, around six in the morning to be on time for the nine o’clock meeting. I was still tired from last night, going to sleep that late, but I was used to it, sleeping early wasn’t part of having the title as Alpha.As we drove onto the driveway, Ethan was waiting for me in the clearing, his posture was rigid and his eyes hard. He wasn’t one to hide his emotions well. You could always tell what he was feeling, even if it was heartache. But from what I could see he looked pissed. The instant he saw my car drive in, his eyes darkened even more.“Logan.” His voice greeted me as I stepped out.“Ethan.” I replied, my tone matching his. There was no point of fake friendliness. We both knew why I was there.“Let’s go to m
Marcus’s POVI sat in Ethan’s office, my heart pounding in my chest making it difficult to breathe. The air filled with tension, the kind that can make your skin crawl. I was ordered to meet with Ethan, and I knew exactly what this was about. Assuming the meeting with Alpha Logan went horribly wrong. Then the creek of the door behind me made me startle. Throwing myself around, my eyes met as the figure stepped in.“Alpha Ethan.” I quickly jumped to my feet, showing respect by bowing my head.“Marcus.” He began, his voice dangerously calm, “I’m assuming you know why you are here. Why I called you into my office.”I nodded, swallowing hard, “Yes, Alpha.”He grabbed my head and gave me an uneasy smile, before I knew it my head was against the table. Pain spiked through my face, “Logan has refused to return Veronica. Do you understand the gravity of the situation? The mess that you have caused?”I tried to open my eyes but he held me pinned down, placing more and more force, “I didn’t thi
Veronica’s POVThe birds chirped with joy at my windowsill, as the sun made its way through the curtains. My eyes opened slowly, with a moan I pulled the bedcovers over my head. Then I threw myself open and sat on the corner of the bed. Looking out of the window close to my bed, I watched as the birds sat in the trees. The beautiful colours, red, blue, white. Oh, how I wished that I was a bird. Free to fly anywhere.With a sigh I made my way to the bathroom to take a warm and relaxing shower. I was alone, so to speak. Logan probably left early for his meeting. Only he would know what his meeting held for him. After my shower I made my way downstairs to the kitchen. In search of something to eat, my stomach was rumbling. Opening the fridge I found a piece of chicken that I hope was from last night. Taking it in my hand I sniffed it to make sure it was still safe for human consumption. I looked around making sure no one saw me eat it. Not knowing if I’m allowed to eat it, but I was so
Marcus’s POV“Alpha Logan.” I began, trying to keep my voice steady. His office was filled with shelves reaching to the ceiling. I couldn’t figure out what kind of book he enjoys. Trying to look around to find something to talk about to make the tension less than it was, “It’s a pleasure meeting again.” “Mm. Well?” He said with his eyes fixed onto the papers spread across his desk.I cleared my throat, knowing he wasn’t wanting any small talk, “I’m here, regarding Veronica.”“Are you now? I wouldn’t have guessed.” Setting his pen down, he leaned back into his chair. Now his eyes were on me. “Assuming you’re here to try and clean up your mess. And that Ethan gave you orders to try and convince me to give up Veronica. But, I’m going to stop you and save you the trouble.” He paused for a moment, and an evil smirk appeared on his face, “No.”“Logan-”“Alpha. I’m Alpha Logan to you. If you don’t mind, I have things to do and it doesn’t involve talking to you.”“It was a mistake that I gav
Logan’s POVSitting at the dining room table, I waited for Veronica to meet me. Not knowing if she would actually come, all I could do was wait. I needed her to come and have dinner with me, I had to tell her everything. Hopefully then she won’t be afraid of me. Maybe, just maybe she would see me as a friend and not her enemy. The room was silent, the only sounds that echoed through the air was the tapping of my finger on the table and the sound of my own thoughts. Maya had already made us dinner. I was starving, but I was not willing to eat if Veronica wasn’t sitting across from me. “Henry?”“Yes Sir.”“Do you know if Veronica is coming or not?”“I’m not sure Sir. I would say give it ten more minutes.”“Right.” I let out a sigh, and then Henry cleared his throat making me look up. Then I saw her once again. Her beauty made me lose all ability to speak. She stepped closer and Andrew pulled out the chair for her to sit. “Hey.” I greeted her softly. I couldn’t help but feel the tensio
Veronica’s POVI need to clear my mind and get some clearance. The things that happened the night before lingered like a heavy fog in my mind. It messed around with my thoughts and emotions. The only thing I could think of to do, was to take a walk through the garden. A type of sanctuary to calm the chaos roaming in my mind.As I stepped into the garden, the smell of freshly bloomed flowers made its way to my nose. It made me take a deeper breath. Each step deeper into the garden felt like a piece of burden falling to the ground. The sunrise of the early morning casted shadows over the flowers, making them even more of a beautiful sight.The garden felt like a mase. It looked and felt like it stretched for miles, then my attention was drawn to a fountain. It was placed in the middle of the garden. Its gentle sound of water was a soothing melody. I found a spot to sit on the edge of the fountain. I let the cool marble soothe my body.Closing my eyes, I let myself be carried away by the
Logan’s POVThe tension was thick as I reached the gate, there were about twenty wolves standing outside the walls. Who was this pack? This unexpected visit made me worry about Veronica’s safety. Were they here for her? Or were they here for me? “Open the gates!” I ordered the men.“But Sir, we don’t know who these wolves are.”“Do as you are told.” I said with a stern voice. He nodded and did as I instructed him.The creek of the gates echoed through the courtyard. My heart beating in my chest louder with each passing minute. One of the men stepped closer towards me, his eyes filled with blood. My mouth almost dropped to the ground as I saw the horrible sight. All the wolven had bloody eyes, out of breath, then the man who made his way towards me fell to the ground. Rushing over, I tried to feel for a pulse, but there was nothing. “What happened? What’s going on?” I yelled out seeking answers. “We were attacked. By another…” The man said then joined the other one on the ground. “
Veronica’s POVThe next morning I woke up feeling a bit tired and worn out. Getting dressed, Maya knocked on the door wishing to enter. I let her in with a bright smile, “Morning Ma’am.”“Oh sweetie, don’t call me ma’am, just call me Maya. I’m the one that needs to call you ma’am.”“You can also just call me Veronica. It’s not that I deserve the title ma’am.” My smile faded quickly.“Deary.” She placed her hand under my chin, “Don’t talk yourself down like that, you are worth anything. You are worth more than you give yourself credit for. So, lift your head and so the world what you’re made of.”“Thank you.” I gave her a smile, then her eyes widened.“We’re going to be late.”“Late? Late for what?” I asked surprised. “For the meeting with Alpha Logan. Come on, we need to get you dressed as cleaned up. Come on now.” She pushed me into the bathroom. ***We made our way to the study. I haven’t been here yet. As we walked into the elegantly furnished room, I couldn’t help but feel a bit
Veronica’s POVI watched as Logan walked away. My fingers nervously tapped on my lap, trying to calm myself, trying not to feel nervous and anxious. The thought of being in a place like this, it felt wrong, I felt so exposed. The chandeliers that cast a golden light that felt too warm, too suffocating. My heart started pounding as my eyes scanned around the room. I could feel the judgemental stares from some of the people here.The way they whispered behind their hands. I knew their whispers were about me, a rogue, an outsider. Someone who wasn’t worthy of being with the Alpha. And no matter how hard I tried to push it aside, to ignore them as I was told by Logan, I could help but feel like I didn’t belong here.Logan’s words played in the back of my mind, ‘You belong here. With me.’ But no matter how much I wanted to believe it, my mind didn’t allow me to. I was starting to feel like I was standing on the edge of something fragile, ready to break at any moment. Suddenly, the chair ac
Logan’s POVI stood at the bottom of the stairs, the whispers of my pack surrounded me like a background noise. Normally, I wouldn’t be fazed by their presence, but tonight was different. My focus was on her, and only her. Tonight was the night that I would show her what she meant to me, this wasn’t just any normal night out. She belonged here, belonged here with me. By my side as my Luna, no matter what anyone thought.The second I sent that dress to her room, I knew she would look stunning in it. There was no doubt about that. I knew Veronica was still trying to figure out who she was, still clinging to her past that had her scarred. But the woman I saw wasn’t a rogue, wasn’t someone broken. She was powerful, fierce, and despite everything she’d been through, there was something that made her… Mine.My wolf growled in approval as I saw her descending from the stairs. Her heels clicked against the floor. It was like my breathing had stopped, my heart pounded intensely as she was now
Veronica’s POVReaching the hallway leading to my room, my thoughts were still focused on the events of that day. But something was different… I was different. Everything that I saw, I saw differently, every sound, then I pushed open the door leading to my room, a strange sight greeted me. A black dress laid carefully on my bed, next to it was a note with beautiful, elegant handwriting.I slowly made my way closer to it, picking up the note, then I started reading: “I’m proud of you. Wear this tonight. I can’t wait to see you. - Logan”My heart skipped a beat as I read the note. His way of stating this always makes me fluster. His powerful, commanding tone. It made the note feel more personal than it should be. But the idea of him being proud of me, no one had ever been proud of me except for my mom. I set the note down and turned my attention to the dress. It was stunning. The fabric shimmered under the light that shone through the window. Picking up the dress, I made my way over t
Veronica’s POVAfter breakfast I made my way to the training grounds where Grace was waiting for me. My emotions were all over the place, I have never shifted into my wolf form. Anticipation and nerves were swirling in my stomach. The sun had made its way out of the clouds making the ground heat up and allowing the heat to attack my face.The sound of warriors sparring in the distance. The air smelled of earth and sweat, the smell of hard work. Grace stood on one of the platforms, her expression was serious, but I could see a hint of excitement. “Are you ready?” She asked as I approached her.Taking a big breath then nodded, “Do I have a choice?”She giggled slightly, then motioned for me to climb onto the platform. The space was made sure that no one can hurt one another when practising. There was a big tree casting a shadow over us. “Okay. So, turning into a wolf can be very overwhelming. Especially when it is your first time. With time it gets easier, but the first transition is c
Veronica’s POVThe sunlight slowly shone through the curtains, waking me up gently. I stretched, feeling that Logan was still lying close beside me, and I smiled. I sat upright, then quietly made my way to the bathroom. My muscles were sore in the best way, a reminder of the intense and wonderful night we had shared. It didn’t feel real, it felt like it was a dream that I was about to wake up from. I turned on the shower allowing the water to heat up. As the water warmed up, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror, my hair was a mess. And the thought of Logan’s touch made my skin tingle once more. I traced my finger over my collarbone, remembering the way his lips moved over my body. Stepping into the shower, allowing the hot water to flow over me. The steam of the water covered the bathroom, making it difficult to see. Then I heard the door of the shower open and I turned around to find Logan standing in the doorway. Naked. “Is there space for one more?” He asked with a grin th
Veronica’s POVI stood there, barely able to breathe as Logan’s thumb brushed against my cheek. His touch, it was warm and comforting, gentle, shockwaves flowed through my body. My heart raced rapidly, making me warm up. If it wasn’t for the cold night breeze blowing through the open window I think I might pass out. “Logan.” I whispered, trying to find words. The pull between us, what was happening? It was like I wanted him, but I was afraid. It felt like the entire world was standing still but our breaths were indicating that it wasn’t.His eyes still locked with mine, I was both terrified and excited. With every encounter that we had, the pull hadn’t been so intense as it is now. I wanted and needed him, and I needed him now more than ever. “Everything… It… Feels different. I can’t stop feeling you. Your heartbeat, your breathing. When you’re not here it feels like you are.” I admitted, my gaze fell to his lips.His right hand fell to my waist, and his other hand still cupped my f
Logan’s POVI couldn’t stop thinking about her.They way she was standing there, her eyes shining with emotions she couldn’t hide. It felt that everything that had happened at the South Border faded in an instance. It was like she brought me back to reality, to what really mattered. She was the only thing that kept me going, to keep fighting, to survive. The bond between us, something I’d only felt, but when our skin touched it made her feel what I was feeling.I couldn’t believe that she had finally got her wolf, something that I knew she was longing for. Not able to stop thinking about her, my mind was with her and not in the boardroom where it needed to be. My mind was miles away. The chatter of my pack were only whispers, the table my eyes were fixed on was a blur. All that I could see was Veronica standing in front of me, her happiness to see that I have returned.“Sir?” Cain’s voice cut through my thoughts.I blinked, focusing on the long table in front of me. Cain was standing
Veronica’s POVI looked over to the direction as Logan and the pack made their way into the boardroom, the door then closed behind them. The reality of what had happened didn’t yet sink in. I was now bound to Logan, an Alpha on a pack, a leader that was strong and loyal. I had never imagined that something like this would ever happen to someone like me. But, for some strange reason it just felt right, like it was supposed to be like this.Leaning against the wall, trying to catch my breath, feeling the weight of every single thing settling over me. Grace made her way over to me, she didn’t speak but the twinkle in her eyes said that she understood. She placed her hand on my shoulder, her touch was filled with comfort and reassurance. “It’s a lot, isn’t it?” She said her voice just above whisper.I nodded, “I didn’t expect… This feeling. The way everything had happened. Nobody ever tells you how it is to find your mate. They always just say that it is magical, I didn’t expect anything
Veronica’s POVThree days had passed, and there was still no sight of Logan. The waiting started to make a knot in my stomach. For the past few days I sat on the steps waiting for him, hoping that he would return home. My eyes were fixed on the distant road, I started imagining how I would react when he would walk up the road. The warmth of the sun’s rays tickled my skin, but it did little to calm the worry.Everyday went by longer and longer without him, and the questions still played through my mind.What if something had happened to him?What if he was laying lifeless somewhere? What if?The bond between Athina and I was growing stronger day by day, and her presence gave me confidence. But the fear of not knowing if Logan was okay or not, gnawed at me. Leaning forward, resting my chin on my knees, the silence of the mention was soothing. I could feel Grace’s gaze on me, I knew she was looking over me. She gave me space, but if I needed her she would be next to me in just seconds.