Amber’s POV I walked with Yeti to the Moon Priestess's home. It was quite far from the mansion and in a very quiet neighborhood. In fact, it was hard to see any other homes for miles, and many times, I had considered turning around, but Yeti was adamant she wanted to see her. I didn’t know what she thought the priestess could do for a witch like her, and it was only when we were quite close to the priestess’ house that I thought about the possibility that she wasn’t seeking out the priestess for her witch side. She was still a werewolf, even if it wasn’t fully. My mind strayed to Alpha Dale, and memories of the night we spent together came to the forefront of my mind. I didn’t want him to think I ran away, so I sent him an emotion of longing and warmth; hopefully, he was going to understand it. Our connection was still weird, but I wanted to understand it, and I wanted to take full advantage of it. Having a mate was something I always desired. I had always envisioned it with fr
Amber’s POV The canteen was crowded when we stepped inside, the hum of conversation filling the vast space. Izzy, Fabian, Yeti, Janine, and I managed to squeeze into a table near the back. Yeti looked worn out and so far was keeping to herself, only speaking when she needed to or when spoken to, and everyone sort of understood not to ask her about anything. Janine kept glancing at her, though, and it made a smile come to my face. I was sure she hated her before—hate was a strong word, but I was sure she couldn’t stand Yeti, and now, she was worrying for the girl the same way she worried for me. I still hadn’t gotten round to how their relationship changed so much in just three weeks of my absence. Izzy gave Janine a wry look, making a show of piling food onto her plate, completely ignoring her glares and scowls. “Eat more,” he said, like she wasn’t eating before. “You look like you just finished fighting a war.” “And obviously didn’t win.” Fabian inputted darkly whi
I was dreaming. There was no question about that, but I already know that something was off about this dream. The moment that awareness hits me, I feel her. It felt like there was something wrong, like there was something intruding in my mind space, because she was my other half. My wolf. A perfect right in this space as I was, but it still felt different having her in my mind, in my dream like this. I thought about the moon’s priestess words. Was this an opportunity to understand my wolf better? To learn about my past?She said I was wrong. What was I wrong about? “Where are we?” I asked, looking at the four-story structure that was sitting in front of us. The house was almost like the one back at Moonstone pack. Alpha Derrick’s pack house. But there was something different about this one. And it wasn’t just the color or that it was one more story larger than Alpha Derrick’s pack house. It felt homey and familiar, and it called to me in a way that I didn’t want to resist.
Amber’s POV I woke with a booming headache. I felt disoriented, dehydrated, and a little dizzy as I blinked my eyes open. The room spun around me, and it took me a second to realize I was no longer dreaming and I was back in my own bed. Alpha Dale was still fast asleep beside me, and he looked so peaceful that I felt a wave of relief wash over me that I hadn’t roused him from sleep. Memories from my dream rushed back to me in an instant, and I let out a terrible groaning sound. My head felt like it was going to explode in a second, and try as I might, I couldn’t find the energy to get out of bed and go to the bathroom, which I really needed. Rolling onto my side, I let out another frustrated groan when I met Alpha Dale’s eyes. Finally, I had managed to wake him up. He raised a brow at me, mumbling something my ears couldn’t quite catch. “I just woke up.” I whispered, running a finger down his arm. “Go back to sleep.” He shook his head. “Was it a dream? ”I swallowed; my
Amber’s POV I woke up to Alpha Dale’s face so close to mine that if I moved a tiny inch, I’d be kissing him. I traced the lines of his beautiful face—it still astounded me how one person could be so handsome that it was breathtaking—etching every detail into memory. His subtle high cheekbones, the sharpness of his jaw, the fullness of his soft lips. His long, crooked nose, which fit his face perfectly, his bushy brows, and long lashes—goddess, they were so long, they would put a woman’s to shame. When I was done committing every minute detail to memory, I slipped quietly out of bed and into the bathroom to relieve my now aching bladder and clean myself up. When I was done with that, I made my way back into our bedroom to find Alpha Dale still fast asleep in bed. As if sensing me there, he popped one eye open and watched me. “What are you doing?” he asked, his voice still rough with sleep. I shrugged. Lifting my weight to either of my feet a little awkwardly. “Just… nothing
Amber’s POV I was dreaming again. I know because Athena was standing beside me wearing my face, something I knew she could only do in my dreams. We were inside a packhouse—my father’s packhouse—that was how I knew she had brought me to another memory. The smell of freshly baked food filtered into my nostrils. Following the smell, I came upon a giggling version of me. My mother swept me off my feet, spinning me around above her.“Higher, Mama!” Little me cried with joy as she twirled me around. “Higher! Higher!” Her green eyes glistened with tears as she set little me on the wooden floor. “That’s enough, firefly. You’ll wear me out before breakfast.” “But I’m not tired!” little me announced, pouting small lips. I raised tiny hands in the air, waiting for her to take me in hers and twirl me again; instead, she tickled my armpits, eliciting another wave of uncontrollable laughter from me as I rolled on the ground. I glanced at Athena with a huge smile on my face. The smile
Amber’s POV I woke up to the sound of my own wail tearing through the night like claws. Cold sweat clung to my skin, making my nightdress stick to my skin. I jumped as hands gripped my shoulder, shoving myself away from whoever it was while holding up my own hands defensively. My body reacted impulsively, and before I could even think about what I was doing, water spilled out of my palm, drenching Alpha Dale. I gasped as my brain caught up with my body, moving further away from him as the bed would allow. My breath came out in huffs and puffs, and by now, I had completely forgotten about the dream—memory—that woke me from sleep. Instead, I watched in horror as water dripped from Alpha Dale’s body, soaking the bed beneath him. I winced, half expecting him to lash out angrily or scold me—it never came; instead, his cool voice broke through the silence that had settled in the room after my piercing scream. “Are you okay?” he asked, reaching for me. Despite the fact that he w
Amber’s POV After our intense discussion, which had taken us down memory lane, Alpha Dale had disappeared again. As usual, I bet Trent had brought the news of urgent pack business Alpha Dale needed to attend to, and he had hurried away, leaving me to my devices. Which was a good thing. Somehow. Traveling back to the past I so wanted to forget made me feel all kinds of things—not entirely good—and I needed a distraction. The mansion was more alive than I ever saw it. Bodies moved around with frenetic energy that only ever happened when they were preparing for a big celebration. When I finally reached Janine’s little office in the infirmary, she looked exhausted, although it was only the early hours of the morning. “I’m going to die if this continues.” She sighed exasperatedly, slapping a hand on her desk. “Dale won’t let anyone rest. He’s asked many of the omegas to quit, including half of my staff, and now I’m short-staffed. ”I wanted to mention that the mansion didn’t look lik
Amber’s POV After our intense discussion, which had taken us down memory lane, Alpha Dale had disappeared again. As usual, I bet Trent had brought the news of urgent pack business Alpha Dale needed to attend to, and he had hurried away, leaving me to my devices. Which was a good thing. Somehow. Traveling back to the past I so wanted to forget made me feel all kinds of things—not entirely good—and I needed a distraction. The mansion was more alive than I ever saw it. Bodies moved around with frenetic energy that only ever happened when they were preparing for a big celebration. When I finally reached Janine’s little office in the infirmary, she looked exhausted, although it was only the early hours of the morning. “I’m going to die if this continues.” She sighed exasperatedly, slapping a hand on her desk. “Dale won’t let anyone rest. He’s asked many of the omegas to quit, including half of my staff, and now I’m short-staffed. ”I wanted to mention that the mansion didn’t look lik
Amber’s POV I woke up to the sound of my own wail tearing through the night like claws. Cold sweat clung to my skin, making my nightdress stick to my skin. I jumped as hands gripped my shoulder, shoving myself away from whoever it was while holding up my own hands defensively. My body reacted impulsively, and before I could even think about what I was doing, water spilled out of my palm, drenching Alpha Dale. I gasped as my brain caught up with my body, moving further away from him as the bed would allow. My breath came out in huffs and puffs, and by now, I had completely forgotten about the dream—memory—that woke me from sleep. Instead, I watched in horror as water dripped from Alpha Dale’s body, soaking the bed beneath him. I winced, half expecting him to lash out angrily or scold me—it never came; instead, his cool voice broke through the silence that had settled in the room after my piercing scream. “Are you okay?” he asked, reaching for me. Despite the fact that he w
Amber’s POV I was dreaming again. I know because Athena was standing beside me wearing my face, something I knew she could only do in my dreams. We were inside a packhouse—my father’s packhouse—that was how I knew she had brought me to another memory. The smell of freshly baked food filtered into my nostrils. Following the smell, I came upon a giggling version of me. My mother swept me off my feet, spinning me around above her.“Higher, Mama!” Little me cried with joy as she twirled me around. “Higher! Higher!” Her green eyes glistened with tears as she set little me on the wooden floor. “That’s enough, firefly. You’ll wear me out before breakfast.” “But I’m not tired!” little me announced, pouting small lips. I raised tiny hands in the air, waiting for her to take me in hers and twirl me again; instead, she tickled my armpits, eliciting another wave of uncontrollable laughter from me as I rolled on the ground. I glanced at Athena with a huge smile on my face. The smile
Amber’s POV I woke up to Alpha Dale’s face so close to mine that if I moved a tiny inch, I’d be kissing him. I traced the lines of his beautiful face—it still astounded me how one person could be so handsome that it was breathtaking—etching every detail into memory. His subtle high cheekbones, the sharpness of his jaw, the fullness of his soft lips. His long, crooked nose, which fit his face perfectly, his bushy brows, and long lashes—goddess, they were so long, they would put a woman’s to shame. When I was done committing every minute detail to memory, I slipped quietly out of bed and into the bathroom to relieve my now aching bladder and clean myself up. When I was done with that, I made my way back into our bedroom to find Alpha Dale still fast asleep in bed. As if sensing me there, he popped one eye open and watched me. “What are you doing?” he asked, his voice still rough with sleep. I shrugged. Lifting my weight to either of my feet a little awkwardly. “Just… nothing
Amber’s POV I woke with a booming headache. I felt disoriented, dehydrated, and a little dizzy as I blinked my eyes open. The room spun around me, and it took me a second to realize I was no longer dreaming and I was back in my own bed. Alpha Dale was still fast asleep beside me, and he looked so peaceful that I felt a wave of relief wash over me that I hadn’t roused him from sleep. Memories from my dream rushed back to me in an instant, and I let out a terrible groaning sound. My head felt like it was going to explode in a second, and try as I might, I couldn’t find the energy to get out of bed and go to the bathroom, which I really needed. Rolling onto my side, I let out another frustrated groan when I met Alpha Dale’s eyes. Finally, I had managed to wake him up. He raised a brow at me, mumbling something my ears couldn’t quite catch. “I just woke up.” I whispered, running a finger down his arm. “Go back to sleep.” He shook his head. “Was it a dream? ”I swallowed; my
I was dreaming. There was no question about that, but I already know that something was off about this dream. The moment that awareness hits me, I feel her. It felt like there was something wrong, like there was something intruding in my mind space, because she was my other half. My wolf. A perfect right in this space as I was, but it still felt different having her in my mind, in my dream like this. I thought about the moon’s priestess words. Was this an opportunity to understand my wolf better? To learn about my past?She said I was wrong. What was I wrong about? “Where are we?” I asked, looking at the four-story structure that was sitting in front of us. The house was almost like the one back at Moonstone pack. Alpha Derrick’s pack house. But there was something different about this one. And it wasn’t just the color or that it was one more story larger than Alpha Derrick’s pack house. It felt homey and familiar, and it called to me in a way that I didn’t want to resist.
Amber’s POV The canteen was crowded when we stepped inside, the hum of conversation filling the vast space. Izzy, Fabian, Yeti, Janine, and I managed to squeeze into a table near the back. Yeti looked worn out and so far was keeping to herself, only speaking when she needed to or when spoken to, and everyone sort of understood not to ask her about anything. Janine kept glancing at her, though, and it made a smile come to my face. I was sure she hated her before—hate was a strong word, but I was sure she couldn’t stand Yeti, and now, she was worrying for the girl the same way she worried for me. I still hadn’t gotten round to how their relationship changed so much in just three weeks of my absence. Izzy gave Janine a wry look, making a show of piling food onto her plate, completely ignoring her glares and scowls. “Eat more,” he said, like she wasn’t eating before. “You look like you just finished fighting a war.” “And obviously didn’t win.” Fabian inputted darkly whi
Amber’s POV I walked with Yeti to the Moon Priestess's home. It was quite far from the mansion and in a very quiet neighborhood. In fact, it was hard to see any other homes for miles, and many times, I had considered turning around, but Yeti was adamant she wanted to see her. I didn’t know what she thought the priestess could do for a witch like her, and it was only when we were quite close to the priestess’ house that I thought about the possibility that she wasn’t seeking out the priestess for her witch side. She was still a werewolf, even if it wasn’t fully. My mind strayed to Alpha Dale, and memories of the night we spent together came to the forefront of my mind. I didn’t want him to think I ran away, so I sent him an emotion of longing and warmth; hopefully, he was going to understand it. Our connection was still weird, but I wanted to understand it, and I wanted to take full advantage of it. Having a mate was something I always desired. I had always envisioned it with fr
Dale’s POV We found one of them. That was why Trent woke me up so early when he knew I’d rather sleep in with my mate. Her heat period was quite close, and now that she had her wolf, it was going to be intense. I would rather have stayed in bed with Amber, savoring the warmth of her skin against mine. But this was just as important as that. Keeping Amber safe was a part of my duty and one that I took very seriously. Trent knew I shouldn’t be staying away from her too long at a time, but he had good reason for bringing me out of bed. He was convinced the woman they found was the same one we had seen in the CCTV recording several months ago—the one who lured Amber out of the mansion. Mallory, of course, was still MIA, but this woman was going to serve as a good scapegoat for those who thought they could double-cross me and harm my mate for any reason at all. Most importantly, she could lead us to Mallory’s hideout as an added bonus. When I arrived at the interrogatio