Chapter 21Kaia's POV (Matured scene…nothing serious.) Our lips met in a soft, gentle kiss. It felt like time had stopped. Kieran's lips were warm and inviting. It was better than anything I'd imagined…way better. I felt myself melting into his touch. His hand wrapped around my hair, tugging it back but not in the way that hurts. His other hand cups the back of my neck, easily holding me in place. I kiss him back and he lets out a groan, pushing his tongue past my lips when I part them for him. It slides against mine in a way that I've never experienced. He knew exactly what he was doing. I let out a loud moan…good thing no other room was beside ours. He tilted his head, deepening our kiss and I wrapped my hand around him, pulling him closer and he obliged, his body pressing against mine. He let out another growl as his hand caressed my body, stopping on my waist, sending shivers down my spine. His lips left mine, trailing kisses on my neck and sucking hard where his
Chapter 22Kieran's POV Hearing Kaia talk about all the horrible things she went through in her former pack broke my heart, the more she spoke, I felt angry. Not at her, at the fact that I didn't find her earlier and that her father allowed her to be treated like that. I'm sure that if I was ever in a room with any of them, they wouldn't be coming out alive. But hearing her laughter gave me a sense of relief that at least she was okay and she was getting better. “I still can't believe Luna went through all of that! She's so strong.” Ryder said, snapping me out of my thoughts. No matter how much I insisted on just staying in the room and not doing anything, Kaia refused. She didn't want to leave Dani and the others to take care of the kids, so here I am, lost in thoughts and thinking about the different ways things would've gone if she'd agreed. “I've narrowed down the packs she's from to these four.” Caleb said, placing a file in front of me. I smirked, "this was exa
Chapter 23Allie's POV I sighed as Kaia pulled away from the room and my brother, who was confused about what she was talking about. “How did you know?" I asked, crossing my hands on my chest. For the longest while, I thought I hid it well. But with her comment a few minutes ago, it was obvious I was only deceiving myself and I wasn't as sneaky as I thought. She shrugged, “I mean, it's really obvious. And except they choose to play along, I'm pretty sure everyone can see it." She replied and a loud groan escaped my lips. “But I hid it so well!" Kaia snorted, "you look at him like he stole your candy. And I would know a lot about that.” She said, a sad look flashed through her eyes and I sighed again. My crush on Ryder began the moment I knew what it meant…which was really young. But even at a young age, I found him really charming. I always thought he was good looking and kind because even as my brother's best friend, he made me feel included. Then I learnt t
Chapter 24Kaia's POV. After seeing the look on Ryder's face, I concluded that Allie would be in a worse situation and I was right when less than ten minutes later, we found her sleeping in the pavilion. Her face was stained from crying. It must've been hard, and a part of me was curious about what might have happened to put the two of them in their present situation. “Boys can be foolish sometimes." Dani, who just returned from visiting her parents said and I nodded. “I know Ryder wants to wait for his mate, but couldn't he have rejected her in a painless way?" “Painless? There's nothing painless about rejection." “I'm sorry, Luna. I didn't mean it like that." She quickly apologized. I shook my head, “it's okay. Besides, even Ryder didn't look good." "What do you think happened?” Dani asked me, the curiosity getting the better part of her. "I don't know,” I replied. "But I'm sure she'll tell us when she's ready.” She nodded, shifting her gaze to Allie who
Chapter 25 Kieran's POV “So, you let a rogue slip through your fingers?" I asked, my voice low and even, but my eyes held frustration and disappointment. I stared at the faces of the two warriors that were supposed to be on patrol duty, shame etched on their faces. “We're sorry, Alpha." They apologized, falling to their knees, head bent downward, unable to meet my gaze. I took a deep breath, trying to calm the frustration I was feeling, “what are we looking at here?" I asked my Gamma, who wore a gloomy look. His head jerked upward when he heard my question. I thought about addressing what was going on with him, but that could wait. I'd been relieved to hear that we were getting close to getting a lead on the mysterious smell, but now, it was back to square one. “Caleb feels like he's close to finding something, but without it, there's nothing we can do." He replied. A groan escaped my lips, if there was one thing I hated the most, it was being in the dark. The warrio
Chapter 26Kaia's POV I woke up with a start the next morning, my head hurts and my eyes felt like they were on fire. My throat was dried, like I haven't taken water in weeks. I groggily opened my eyes but shut it when bright rays of light hit me. Pulling the duvet over my head, I let out a loud groan, “what the hell happened last night?" I thought. “How did we even get home?" Kieran, the only person who could provide answers to my questions was nowhere to be found. “Lylah, so you remember what happened last night?" I asked my wolf. She scoffed, “oh, I do." She sounded amused and at the moment, I doubt it was a good thing. Without waiting for me to ask, she continued. “Was it after you begged him to change you…or when you insisted on performing a strip dance for him? You even started crying when he wouldn't let you change into your sexy lingerie.” Each of her words brought back memories. “I can't believe I actually did that." I thought as I sank deeper into the bed
Chapter 27Allie's POV (When Ryder brought her home) Ryder was glaring at me through the rearview mirror, and I shot him a defiant look. He was angry for whatever reason when it should be the other way around. He'd literally thrown my partner off the dance floor and then dragged me away. “What the hell were you thinking?" He growled, his voice low once we hit the road. “Dancing? Having fun? You should try it sometimes." I retorted, glaring back at him. His expression darkened, “I’m being serious, Allie. What if something had happened?” He asked. I shifted uncomfortably, thinking about that possibility but since I didn't want to give him the satisfaction he was looking for, I just shrugged. “I can take care of myself." He let out a growl, his hand tightened around the wheel as he let out a string of curse words which I just ignored. The rest of the drive was quiet but I didn't miss the way he kept turning to look at me. Once we got to the pack house, where Kiera
Chapter 28Kaia's POV (Continuation) The door opened, revealing Ida and once her eyes met mine, a smirk appeared on her lips knowing I heard her. “Luna…are you okay?” Dani asked, tapping my arm lightly but I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. “Was I okay? My mate, who I was growing attached to, was looking to choose another mate and just like before, I would be thrown to the side. Only that this time would be more painful. "Kaia…Kaia." She repeated, finally snapping me out of my thoughts. “Good thing you're here, I don't have to repeat myself." Ida said. “Don't listen to her," Allie said, glaring at Ida, who didn't look moved by it. She shrugged and crossed her hands in front of her. “What does she mean by chosen mate? And that everyone knows about it?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Allie came forward, holding my hand in a reassuring manner even though that was the last thing I wanted to feel. "It's not important, don't listen to her.” She said.
ChaptKaia's POV My pregnancy was the only thing the girls could talk about until we returned back to the child care where we met Nessa playing around with the children. She was finally getting a hang of it. But as I looked at her now, all I could think about was the conversation I had with Lylah. “Luna!" She called, running to meet me. "I'm glad you're okay. I was worried something was wrong." She said, wrapping her hands around me. “I'm okay." I assured her. She held my hand, telling me everything that happened while I was away. The girls went on with their normal work, but from time to time, they jumped in and out of the conversation. “Excuse me, Luna." Ryder's familiar voice interrupted, and we kept quiet, turning to look at him. "Don't tell me Kieran sent him to check on me.” I thought, a smile appearing on my face. He had mind-linked me every few minutes to make sure I was okay and now that isn't enough, he had to send someone. "That's so sweet!" Lylah coo
Chapter 107 Kieran’s POV I walked into my office with a smile because at the moment, I doubt anything can make me unhappy. Kaia carrying our pup was the best news and more than anything I could ask for. “Alpha," Caleb called, but paused when he saw the look on my face. “I'm not sure I can tell if I really interrupted you or not." He said, considering the fact that I snapped at him earlier when he mindlinked me. Ryder, who was lying down on the couch snorted, “you should be happy he's in a good mood. My poor ass can't handle him if he's not.” I rolled my eyes, before going to my desk ready to get back to work. “What did you get?" I asked him. Ryder stood up and came towards us, pulling a chair for himself as Caleb spread out the papers in front of him. “According to the description Nessa gave, those men sound different from what we're looking at…” he started. "And a question I can't push out of my head, is if she's a target too.” Ryder added. He had a point, it
Chapter 106 Kaia's POV It took a lot of convincing for Kieran to believe that I was capable of being alone and could take care of myself. He literally followed me to the bathroom just in case I needed help there. I was enjoying it though so I let him. But when Caleb mind-linked him to tell him something about the rogue that shot Nessa and Kieran replied that he should deal with it, I sent him away. As much as I wanted him to stay by my side, he had an obligation to fulfill. Besides, the doctor assured us that there was nothing to worry about in the first few weeks. I pulled a shirt over my head as I got ready to meet the girls. I was going to tell them about my pregnancy and I was eager to see their reaction. “How do you think is the best way to tell them?” I asked Lylah, but I was met with silence. I let out a deep breath, pulling out a skirt from the closet while trying not to think about the fact that Lylah now only replies to me if it was very important. I hated
Chapter 105 Kaia's POV (From when she found out she was pregnant) “You're pregnant.” Kieran said. My hand immediately went to my stomach, “Pregnant?" I asked, my eyes widening in shock. Kieran nodded, a proud smile etched on his face as he stared at me, I could tell that he was struggling to keep his excitement in. But I couldn't share the excitement as panic gripped me, my conversation with Lylah before I insisted on healing Nessa came flooding back. “Was this why she was warning me?" I thought, “she could've told me." Noticing the frown on my face, Kieran's smile slowly vanished as he moved closer to me. “I'm sorry…” he started and my head snapped to him. What was he sorry for? "I should've been more careful…" “What are you talking about?" I asked, lifting his chin to look at me. “It's okay if you're not ready to have a baby yet…I should've asked…” Without letting him complete his words, I kissed his lips and I felt his body stiffened. Pulling away, I care
Chapter 104 Dylan's POV If there was a conversation I was dreading, it was the one I was going to have in a few minutes when Allie walks through the door…it was inevitable. For me, the relationship started as a way to mess with Ryder but I couldn't say the same anymore. Although, a part of me knows that she was never mine in the first place, having seen the way that she looked at him and it was fine…he was one lucky son of a bitch. I could also see the efforts he was putting into talking to her which she ignores most of the time. The door swung open and Allie entered wearing her signature smile that was bright enough to throw any man off their feet. “Let me tell you,” She began, "if Kieran changes his mind on letting tag along to this Alphas’ event, I'm going to throw a tantrum.” I let out a chuckle, easing the tension in my chest. "You're not supposed to be there in the first place.” She rolled her eyes, "and you think I don't know that?" She asked, and I raised
Chapter 103 Unknown POV -Nessa “It's the Luna, she's the healer." I told Felix, entering the cabin we usually met in and I watched as his jaw clenched. “Kieran's mate is a healer? The white wolf?" I mean I was surprised as well, considering how long I've tried to figure out what secret they were hiding. Using the poison on myself was a risk I took but with my stepmom being unable to shut her mouth, I didn't want to delay it anymore. Felix needed to get his plan moving…and for the first time, he decided to involve me. Besides, playing the sweet innocent girl was becoming exhausting. I probably should've come up with a better excuse than not feeling well…but how was I supposed to know that she was going to snoop around looking for my house. “Because she's not the bad person.” My subconscious mind told me. So…it wasn't like I had anything against Kaia, she's nice and all, maybe too trusting. But she was the easiest and fastest way to get to Kieran and then to his p
Chapter 102Kaia's POV The four of us agreed to go to the city and Kieran made sure Edward and Dylan went with us but not after giving them several warnings to keep us safe. I'm certain he was letting us go because he wanted to make up the incident with his parents and even it was needed, it was very much appreciated. Ryder sulked that he wanted to be the one to go instead of Dylan but he changed his mind when Kieran glared and the memory of the last time we went together filled my head. And he definitely wasn't going because he wanted to keep us safe or anything, Allie still hasn't given him the chance to talk. It was no surprise when a few hours into the shopping, I was tired. But Nessa was having fun so it was worth it. The gloomy expression was long gone and a permanent smile was in its stead. “Which girl gets tired of shopping? Don't you guys survive on that?" Dylan asked, a bit of teasing in his voice. I rolled my eyes, “tell that to my legs that feels like the
Chapter 101 Kaia's POV The walk to wherever Alpha Tyler was taking me to didn't take long and I recognized the pathway from the last time I ran after Kieran and speaking of him, I should probably tell him what I was doing. But a part of me was actually relaxed…it might be wrong, but I knew that nothing they said would get me to leave Kieran again. Not this time. “I really love you…” Lylah started, and I could sense a but coming. "but you can be dumb sometimes.” My jaw dropped, I didn't even have time to respond to her insult before she continued. "You're willingly walking into the den of the enemies, that's not exactly called taking caution. How do you think our mate is going to feel when he finds out you're here without your bodyguard?” I couldn't contain my shock seeing how she'd never spoken to me in this manner before. And I knew better than to ignore it. “I'm sorry, Lylah." I apologized, promising to tell him. And she just nodded but didn't say anythi
Chapter 100Kaia's POV It was still hard to believe that Maria would do something like that and when Kieran questioned her after the said boyfriend…Jake died from the poison, she broke down and admitted that he had been looking for the potion made from the iron bloom flower. She claimed that he told her that it was the last time he was going to get involved with the group and she believed him, hence the reason she was trying to cover up after him. Knowing that it wasn't that, helped keep my mind at ease even though I still had Edward following me around sometimes. He was different from the first one, and he isn't as stiff either. “Good thing Alpha got rid of her…I can't believe she would implicate Ashley for something she didn't do.” Dani said. Allie nodded, "I know right! What happened to girls supporting each other?” “She was probably absent when that was taught.” I joked and the three of us laughed. Nessa wasn't around today, she mentioned something