Luka's POV"Sometimes I wished they were dead. I prayed I would wake up one morning and my parents were fucking DEAD," I stared at my best friend in disbelief. We've always had so many heart-to-heart talks, and serious conversations but he made it seem as if his mental health was perfect. Every day I bombarded him with complaints of my own not knowing he was going through stuff as well."I wouldn't ask you about what happened because even if you tell me I might not understand but I know your pain. Look at me, I had parents one day, and then, the next they were gone. So, trust me, I know your anger," "Your parents were cool when they were alive but mine, they don't give a care, Luka," he closed his eyes, already done with the conversation.I stood up, walked over to my desk, and gave my parent's picture which was in a small frame a glance. For real, my parents were the best people in my life when they were still alive. They weren't perfect but they loved me more than themselves. I us
Luka's POV "Luna Crystina is missing, Alpha," A loud resounding screech resonated in my ear. My feet stood rooted at the spot and I didn't move. My eyes were so wide they could run out of their sockets if I widen them by an inch. A cold sweat broke out on my forehead and for the first time in my life, I was terrified. Nothing made sense anymore, not the people around me, not the words being said, or even the atmosphere. I knew Baba was talking but at the same time, I couldn't hear what he was saying. It was almost as if that loud noise found its home in my ear and brain. Words failed me. I closed my eyes to take at the moment and when I finally opened them, my eyes landed on the warrior that was supposed to protect Crystina. I grabbed him by his collar and pulled him closer. That sort of got the attention of everyone on the ground floor. He swallowed hard as he couldn't stare at me. "Where is Crystina?" I demanded. I'd given him strict instructions to not let her out of his sight.
Luka's POVCharles stepped on the brake all of a sudden as soon as he heard that name. My hold on the phone tightened and a deep frown creased my face. My wolf began growling for dominance and it took everything in me to stop him from taking charge. I knew something was wrong, I knew this was coming.“Play it safe,' Charles advised through the mind link. 'Act ignorant,' he added. 'Just do it,' he growled when he noticed I was reluctant."Who are you?" I asked sharply and Charles gave me a thumbs up. I'm not that type of patient person. I knew who the fuck he was and I don't believe it's a coincidence that he's calling me on the same day that my mate went fucking missing. He's messing with me really bad. Draenei laughed. "I'm surprised you don't know me. I've left enough clues for you in your pack for you to know who I am and for the past few months, you've been searching for me, boy. So, stop playing that ignorant game and act smarter," I scoffed. "What the fuck do you want from me?
Luka's POV"What do you mean by hybrid baby?" I asked again. "Listen carefully, Alpha Luka. Your mother truly was a wolf was half wolf, half whatever her mother was. She wasn't a full wolf but her other mystical genes were recessive and I think you got it from her. When Draenei first attacked your pack, your mother was pregnant, he thought the baby was going to be the full hybrid child he wanted. When he realized it wasn't so, he killed her and that was why your father went to war with him even though he didn't plan it that way," "What does that have to do with Crystina?" I demanded. "Your mate is an Alpha, Luka. If you've never thought about it, you have to now. Since the wolves began living with humans centuries ago, there has been no record of a single pure Alpha wolf. That is, two alphas have never come together to have a child. Your mate is an Alpha and you're an Alpha too and unfortunately, your mother's other mystical genes are recessive in you but dominant in your unborn ch
Crystina's POVThe first time I opened my eyes to life after several hours of being unconscious, I thought I was blind. It took me a little while to realize the entire room was dark. I whimpered as I sat up from the floor. My entire body was aching, my throat was dry and it felt as if I was drenched in water but I soon realized it was sweat. I was soaked in my own sweat. The room reeked of dead animal stench and it was so suffocating I could barely breathe.My bones ached and I could feel it deep inside of me how weak I was. I was weak to my blood. I took a deep breath of contaminated air and sat straight. I heard some silent whimpering close to me and I looked to my side. I couldn't even smell who it was because the smell in the room has overpowered every scent that was supposed to be on me or this person. My brain couldn't process what was going on but the last thing I remembered was being shot at.My hand went to my neck and I could feel the stinging right where I had been shot. I
Crystina's POV"I want to make a bargain with you," I announced. Draenei cocked his head to the side and stared at me. The corner of his mouth lifted in an evil smirk as he took in my words. An eyebrow of his was lifted and he threw his head back before he burst into a fit of loud laughter. His voice echoed around the entire building and that made me realize it was most likely that we were in a prison or dungeon. "You want to make a bargain with me," He repeated.I snorted. "I’m afraid there was no water in my mouth when I said it," He scrunched his nose and moved closer. He crouched down to my level and scrutinized my face. Paige was holding on tightly to my hand as if stopping me from talking but I didn't care. Saving her life was my first priority."Aren't you brave? You want to make a bargain with a devil,"I smirked. "You're not the devil, you're not even close. Thinking you're the devil just because people call you that isn't really smart and I thought vampires are supposed t
Crystina's POV"What!" I whispered. It wasn't as if I wanted to not speak up or repeat that word, it was because I was too dumbfounded to have anything to say. He's been watching me since I was born. Who the hell does that? Why do I feel like there's more to this than just my pregnancy?"You're a psychopath," I spat. He had a deep smirk on his lips, his eyes glistening with moisture as if he was about to cry. His eyes were glued to mine and I refused to be intimidated by looking away. "That hurts, Crystina. I wasn't expecting you to be that crude, but that should've been partially expected since you're Luka's mate," I wanted to spit in his face and tell him to die or disappear from the surface of the earth but I never got the courage to do that. "What exactly do you want from me?" "Your pregnancy, must I have to say it repeatedly for you to get it?" He pointed to my stomach and unconsciously, my hand went up to hide my belly from his sight."That's a lie, Draenei. You've been wat
Luka's POVDespite Charles and Baba protesting against me joining them at the borders, I still went. Before leaving for the borders, I made sure every wolf warrior was stationed at a post in the pack for safety. I know Draenei made it clear that my pack wasn't what he wanted but that doesn't mean we will believe him totally and relax. He has my mate already, my patience is running out but I was told to wait if I wanted to see her alive. Every minute that I spent waiting makes it feel as if I'm a coward. I kept on hearing the word 'useless' in my head. I'm pathetic, stupid, and a failure. I couldn't protect my mate and now, I can't even go and rescue her.This incident made me question each of my actions since I became an Alpha. I wanted a large pack, I desired it so much that I allowed anyone into the pack. I didn't give a thought to the negative impact that it'll bring on the people. I didn't make necessary plans for having more warriors. I kept on building and building more packhou
Paige's POV "I didn't expect to see your face again or even see you marked by my brother," I rolled my eyes as I decided to ignore Carter no matter what. Gabriel and I together with Azel arrived at the palace two seconds ago and I'm so unfortunate the person who came to meet us at the door was no one else but mother fucking Carter. "Hello to you, Carter," I said with a fake big smile. "I know that smile is fake, Paige. You can't fool me," "Maybe you should stop stressing the girl out so much," Azel advised. We hadn't even walked into the palace yet because of Gabriel. Gabriel was speaking to a woman on the far end side of ours. "Aww, don't get too jealous, Paige. He marked you already, he can't jump to another woman just like that," "You're a pandemic," I told him. He wasn't just an arch nemesis to Gabriel, he was a problem to everyone around him except Azel. I've been thinking of so many ways to get rid of him and I just couldn't come up with something that'll kill
Paige's POV"Do you want me to come over there?" Crystina asked from the other end of the line. I shook my head as if she could see me.After several days of mopping and locking myself in my room, I found the courage to call my parents and I asked them to tell me the truth and not leave any stone unturned. Even though they were both adamant at first, my mother cracked first. She told me she had begged my father not to do it but he didn't listen. My father didn't talk to me even after I was done talking to my mom and I didn't care. They lied to me all my life, they made me hate a different person, they almost made me leave Gabriel and made an innocent person apologize for the sins his father didn't commit. I asked them not to contact me anymore. I told my mother she should be rest assured that I'll be fine because it's obvious I'll be safer with the Lucien's brothers than with my own family. "You don't have to. Moreover, we'll be leaving for the palace in a day," I replied Crystina
Paige's POV "Lucien didn't do it," Carter said. He picked up a grape from the fruit bowl, ate one, and offered me the next one. I shook my head. "Who did?" He shrugged. "I wasn't really particularly interested in the story because it would've been more interesting if they'd said my father did it," I clenched my teeth. His answer wasn't what I wanted and his words were beginning to piss me off. "Carter, who did?" "Why do I think you're angry? I can smell your anger," "Because I need a fucking answer," I yelled."It was you, right? You're the girl in the story," "That's none of your business, I just need an answer," "No wonder that bastard hasn't marked you yet. He's probably stalling from marking a wolfless bitch," I clamped my lips together, forcing myself to swallow whatever it is I wanted to say. "Listen, Carter. You can keep the tale, I don't want to know," I turned, ready to leave again. "What happened to you was tragic," It was his game and the little time I'd spent
Paige's POV"Someone looks ready for training," Gabriel teased as I walked down the stairs. I was in my training gear already excited for the training. How could someone be so excited about getting exhausted and sweaty? That someone is me by the way. I know it's going to be hard but I'm ready in every way. I've been training for a month already and I get stronger each time. "I guess," I shrugged. I walked past him to pick up a bottle of water from the fridge. When I turned back to look at him, I caught him staring at my ass. Since the last time, we haven't made an attempt to make out not to talk about having sex. It's not like the spark died because I could still feel the sexual tension between us but I believe something else changed in Gabriel. I can't know what's going through his head but it's a lot sometimes and he acts on it. He thinks I'll break if he touched me. If I want him, I have to pull him in myself. "Quit staring at my ass, commander," He gave a small smile and looked
Paige's POVI tried to wrap my head around what Gabriel meant by his words and I couldn't bring myself to find an answer to that. I was shocked by his words and I couldn't understand it. I've been playing with Azel because he was too busy to have my time and I didn't want to be a bitch by demanding his attention every time. "What are you talking about, Gabriel?" He clicked his tongue. "You don't want me around you. Don't try to deny it, Piage," I had to interrupt him at that point. "That's not true, Gabriel. You've been busy and I didn't want to be an additional problem by complaining," "You've been giving your attention to Azel. You don't even look at me when I come home either in the day or at night," "That's because you don't stay for more than five minutes when you come home during the day and at night, you come home late. I try to stay awake and wait for you but you just never come," He stared at me, ran his hand into his hair, and slumped into his chair. "I stay for five
Paige's POV"Get off my path, you demon," I yelled at Azel as I tabbed the game console with more anger. He was growling, yelling back at me. "Move your ass, you're not a snail for fuck sake, Princess," I snarled at him and he winked. I still don't understand how I get so worked up about these games and Azel can still compose his shit to look like gold. Two weeks have passed since Gabriel and I declared how important we were to each other. He's been busy at the Pack, rarely having time for me. Still, I always wake up to breakfast that he made while the chef he hired fixes dinner for me. Most times, when I wake up in the morning, he's gone and I don't even have the privilege to see him before bed. I miss him so much but I didn't want to complain and act like a clingy mate so I shut my trap and let him do whatever he wanted. Sometimes, I would sneak into the training ground in the early hours of the morning to watch him train with the others and when I'm satisfied with his looks, I'
Paige's POV"Do you really want to know the answer to that?" I asked him. He stared at me, his eyebrows furrowed. I knew he was surprised by my question but I believed at the same time that he needed to be mentally prepared for the truth. "I think so. If you want to tell me, then I want to know," I nodded. I sat up, leaning away from his body and into the sofa so we could sit opposite each other. We stared at ourselves for a while before I looked away. "Originally, I'm from Lucien's pack," I said, holding my breath."You're a Northerner," he said, in disbelief. I nodded."Yes, I'm a Northerner. According to my parents, they said my dad was a Beta to your dad at some point before we had to leave. I don't know how true that is anyway," He appeared to be thinking about something. "I know every Beta that my dad had because I had to work with them at some point. What's your family name?" "We go by Drews now but previously, we were called Rowards" Gabriel shook his head. "That doesn
Paige's POVAfter having our breakfast by evening, we settled into the living room and put on the TV. "Do you think we should play some video games instead?" Gabriel asked. I shook my head.I was waiting for him to sit beside me so I could cuddle with him. His body felt warm and I wanted more of his warmth. I so longed for him beside me that I wanted to cry. Whatever was happening to me is something that I don't understand but now, I don't think I can take a step away from this man."I don't know how to play any video games," His eyes widened in surprise. Laughter kissed my lips but I held it in. I was actually surprised to see him surprised. "Well, that makes two of us," He dropped the game console, and the laughter I'd been holding dropped out of my mouth. He sat beside me and watched as I laughed, a smile dancing on his lips."Why did you ask me to play a game with you when you didn't know how to play yourself?" He shrugged. "I don't know, I just thought you would know how to a
Paige's POVWhen we finally came out of the room, it was past midday. Well, the shower took longer than expected and we spent two hours cooped up in the four walls of my bathroom while he banged the fucking life out of me. My toes still curl at the thoughts of him filling me up. A smile lingers on my lips and my heart softens like a cellophane paper. I can still feel his taste on my tongue and his touches on my body.I needed more, it was as if I became addicted to Gabriel all of a sudden. I don't think I can get enough of those kisses and his touches and the way my body shook with tremors every time he filled me up to the brim. I couldn't control my screams. At some point, I had to cover my mouth with my palm but Gabriel removed my hand and told me it was okay. I could scream all I wanted, he loved it that way. Quickly, he replaced my hands with his lips. Right there in the bathtub, he took me thrice while I molded my body against his, my tiny legs wrapped around his body and his h