ALARIC'S POV.“They'll be here any moment from now, princess.”I dragged the knife around her jaw line, she stiffened, although not from fear, but her eyes held rage in them; she had a strong defiance… And yes, she had a lot of fire for someone in her position; I'd give her that.“You sick, twisted bastard, you never catch a break, do you?” She snapped, anger laced into her words. She probably loathed me; anger laced into her words, I still had no idea how we met or how he could see Jeremy, who had a cloaking spell on, but I didn't care. I don't need to see her snare after.“Common, loosen her grip a little bit; I'm sure she can't knock us out of something besides this place is so far from the main villages she can barely run on foot.” Jeremy complained, and as soon as he pushed his way out of the doors, he placed them gently by her side.“I won't take my chances.” I grumbled, groaning from anger,Why was he so soft on her? Wp Besides, why was she so keen around him? She always went red
ALARIC'S POV.“How long have you been jerking off your cock to the pictures of him?” Jeremy asked bluntly, not leaving a little breathing space for me,I grumbled, I'm responding by shoving my way past him into the room.“Answer me!” He creamed; he was, the kite hubs now had flickered, the power running out and back on briefly.“What do you want me to say, man? That's all.” I lied knowing I couldn't bear to face him, not because I didn't want to hurt his feelings, but because I was confused as hell.“Take a piss? You reek of cum, you bastard! he snapped again, storming angrily towards me.“Well then, since you love to play detective so much, Fine! I had jerked off my cock and split my nuts to a picture of Erebus, okay?” I yelled in response, showing myself off his gasps. “Want that what you were dying to hear? Well, there you have it,” I asserted, running my fingers through my hair from frustration, panting heavily.“Why did you lie to me! How long have you been doing this?” Jeremy as
EREBUS POV.Pulling over by the doorstep, I highlighted out of the car in haste, Zed and Embry running after me. I had pressed in the keycode, slamming open the main doors to see Alaric crying, a blonde Scottish-looking man having his arms wrapped around him.“Don't give up… I love you." Alaric had pleaded, taking me rather by pleasant surprise. I was jealous, of course; I had been turned by Alaric, who had borne an unhealthy obsession over seeing a lot of importance and happiness in me.“?” I called out to him, off the tears from his eyes cleaning his making a jos expression once again like we had not just caught him bawling his eyes like a little princess.“Where is the trivia?” Zed was quick to ask, probably being the most guilt-tripped of all.“She's relaxed; the third room you can have her.” Alarix responded, clearing his throat to rid any event of his sobs, which had caused his voice to go hoarse and crack.“Something's not right; you don't go through the entire stitching pla
SHEILA'S POV.I walked around the room waiting for time to go by, hoping he would come around to make an apology, but nothing happened. I felt the anger inside of me brew to no end; I wouldn't let any of them get away with this.Not Embry, I needed him back on a low, where I could control him and I knew just the right thing to do.I peered my eyes out the window, and I could see it was Embry; he tucked his belt and drove out of the mansion, slyly a smile crawled up my lips as I watched; that was just about the right amount of distraction I needed anyway.A few minutes passed by, and I headed down the stairs as well. I didn't know how long Embry would be gone for, but I'm hoping that he was out to drink and it would take a long time.I was not prepared to be questioned by him about my whereabouts once again, but rather than get all knocked up from worry, I rose to my feet and picked up my pace. I ignited the engine of my own car and set out on the road.A few minutes later I could see
TRIVIA'S POV.several knots tied in the pit of my as I highlighted from the car, my mind was partly fixed on how to explain the entire thing on how to put it out to him that I have been in a one-night stand, how to make him understand why I have my lips sealed even when I found out I was pregnant.How he would handle the entire situation, what he would say, how he would react—the golden moment I had long avoided—I was worried as to how the entire thing might probably be.But more than that, I was weak, shattered, and bothered. It was killing me to see that he had not responded to my text yet. What was unusual even for him? I knew how busy he usually was, but Zed always made time for me.He had seen my message; it ticked two times I sent it, and I suppose he had expected me to come home, which he had not responded to.But it settled into my mind that he had been worried, and Even called me to confirm it all when he found out I was sick and wanted to pick me up from the hospital, so
ZEDS POV.I checked the time only to see it's been four bloody hours already. I rose to my feet before pacing back and forth; I wasn't sure how to react anymore.I had gotten about fourteen missed calls and text messages from trivia asking to speak with me, but I just couldn't ignore the first message I had gotten from fear that her life might be in danger.I had gotten a text as soon as the call ended earlier on; she had claimed to be sick, and even when she asked that we meet later, I still couldn't lift my mind off it, and eventually I'm down to this spot. I couldn't help it. Help myself.It was indeed my intention to go after her even when she had claimed that she really didn't need my help, but how could I just sit back? Knowing my was in pain,I ended the call even after I had promised to stay back and headed towards the hospital, but a text message had settled into my phone before I made it towards the hospital.Some strange number has texted and asked me to meet in this taver
ZEDS POVThe pain constantly shook at all my nerves, stopped briefly, and then continued.I couldn't stop thinking about Trivia; I had placed several calls to her to no response. Something was wrong now. I regret everything I have done and each choice I made.Only if I had not spent time waiting to meet with a stranger who turned out to be twart, only if I had not wasted my time in the meeting earlier today, I would have gone with her to the hospital and returned to her, then nothing would have happened.Worry wrecked my nerves; it was becoming antagonizing for me. I really hoped it could be worked out, but so far nothing seemed to be coming on.“Any calls from the pack house!” I asked Raymond, who pulled the phone away from his ears before locking his gaze with me through the rear mirror.“Nothing, I'm sorry, but nothing has been found yet. She seemed to have been hesitant, according to the maids in the. They all claimed that she wanted to meet you and left several calls, but claimed
“Drive faster!” I snapped, yelling at Raymond on realization that Trivia's breath became thin and weak, and her eyes were closed shut. We passed through the hospital gates, and we made our way directly towards the entrance of the hospital.. “Someone help my mate now!” I bellowed. They brought out stretchers and dragged her into the emergency unit. With me racing by her side, my heart was pounding hard in my chest at the moment, and I could barely breathe.“Please, Alpha Zed. You'll have to wait here for a while. You are not allowed inside,“ one nurse said to me. Once again, I clenched my teeth before running my fingers through my hair as I groaned from pent-up frustration.With my hands tucked behind my back, I pace back and forth; my eyes remain pinned on the room she had been dragged into. My patience is thinning out; I should be in the room with her, alive or unconscious.I needed to know what was going on. And what had happened?“What's the situation of Luna, Alpha Zed?” Raymond
EREBUS’S POVThe room was quiet, except for the faint scratch of pen on paper and the occasional crackle of the fire. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing a hand over my face as I stared at the endless reports spread across the table. Running a pack was hard enough, but merging three packs and the Lycans’ territory into one? It felt impossible some days. But I didn’t regret it. Not for a second. Our decision to merge the packs had been a bold one, but it was the right one. Together, we were stronger, safer, and better equipped to protect our family. I glanced out the window, the sprawling landscape of our territory bathed in the soft light of the afternoon sun. This was home now. And at the heart of it was Trivia. The thought of her brought a faint smile to my lips, even as exhaustion tugged at me. She was the reason we worked so hard, the reason we pushed ourselves to the brink every day. “Still working?” Zed’s voice broke through my thoughts. I turned to see him lean
TRIVIA’S POVThe ocean stretched endlessly before us, its waves sparkling like a sea of diamonds under the golden afternoon sun. The air was warm but carried a light breeze that smelled of salt and freedom. Everything about this place felt surreal—perfect in a way I’d only ever imagined. We were staying in a secluded villa perched on the edge of a cliff, its large windows and open layout making it feel like the sea was part of the house itself. The honeymoon had been Zed’s idea, though Erebus had insisted on finding a place as breathtaking as this. Embry, true to his nature, had made sure every detail was flawlessly planned. “Relax, Trivia,” Erebus said, lounging on the oversized outdoor daybed as he sipped a glass of wine. He was shirtless, his toned chest glistening in the sun, and his green eyes sparkled with mischief. “You’re making us nervous with all that pacing.” “I’m not pacing,” I said, pausing mid-step. “You are,” Zed chimed in, his golden eyes crinkling with amuseme
TRIVIA’S POVThe morning sun streamed through the windows, bathing the room in a soft, golden glow. The air hummed with a mixture of excitement and nerves as I stood before the mirror, adjusting the delicate lace on my dress. It was beautiful—soft ivory with floral embroidery that cascaded down the skirt like a meadow in bloom. The dress wasn’t flashy, but it was me. And today was ours. A knock at the door broke through my thoughts. “Come in,” I called, my voice trembling slightly. The door creaked open, and Erebus stepped inside, his usual smirk replaced with something softer. He was dressed in a dark green suit that complemented his eyes, his hair styled in a way that made him look almost regal. “Wow,” he said, his voice low as he took me in. “You look... perfect.” My cheeks warmed, and I turned back to the mirror, fussing with a loose strand of hair. “I don’t know about perfect. My hands won’t stop shaking.” He crossed the room in two strides, gently taking my hands in
ZED’S POVThe grass beneath us was cool, opposite to the heat still radiating from our bodies after the fight. The silence between the three of us felt less like an absence and more like an understanding. There was a weight to it—a shared acknowledgment of everything that had brought us here. But then Erebus broke it, as he always did, his smirk returning full force. “We stink.” Embry shot him a look, his lips twitching as if suppressing a smile. “You stink. The rest of us are fine.” “Speak for yourself,” I said, running a hand through my hair. Sweat clung to my skin, the fight leaving me sticky and in desperate need of a shower. Erebus stretched lazily, his grin widening. “Well, if we’re all in agreement, let’s do something about it.” He was on his feet in a second, offering a hand to pull me up. I took it, and Embry followed without a word. The cool night air bit at my skin as we made our way back to the house, our bare feet quiet against the earth. Inside, the silence o
TRIVIA POVThe dining room felt lit by the soft glow of candlelight that bounced off the polished wood table. The four of us sat together, plates of food spread out before us. It was rare to have such a quiet evening, just us, no pack business, no outside worries. I cherished these moments more than I could ever express. Erebus was on my right, lazily twirling his fork through a pile of roasted vegetables, his sharp eyes scanning the room like he was still expecting trouble to walk through the door. Across from me, Embry leaned back in his chair, sipping from a glass of red wine, his stoic expression softened by the faintest hint of a smile. Zed, to my left, was the only one eating with real enthusiasm, his plate already half empty as he reached for a second helping. “This is nice,” I said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. Zed turned to me, his lips quirking into a grin. “It is. We should do this more often.” “We should,” Erebus agreed, though his tone carried a touch
TRIVIA POVThe dining room felt warm and intimate, lit by the soft glow of candlelight that bounced off the polished wood table. The four of us sat together, plates of food spread out before us. It was rare to have such a quiet evening, just us, no pack business, no outside worries. I cherished these moments more than I could ever express. Erebus was on my right, lazily twirling his fork through a pile of roasted vegetables, his sharp eyes scanning the room like he was still expecting trouble to walk through the door. Across from me, Embry leaned back in his chair, sipping from a glass of red wine, his stoic expression softened by the faintest hint of a smile. Zed, to my left, was the only one eating with real enthusiasm, his plate already half empty as he reached for a second helping. “This is nice,” I said softly, breaking the comfortable silence. Zed turned to me, his lips quirking into a grin. “It is. We should do this more often.” “We should,” Erebus agreed, though his to
EREBUS POVThe ride back to the territory was filled with a comfortable tension, the kind that lingered between people too connected to let words truly hurt but too proud to leave certain feelings unspoken. Embry’s voice rose above the hum of the car, his tone sharp yet tinged with exasperation.“A *hug*, Erebus? You *hugged* him?” he repeated, as though saying it louder would make it more absurd. “How do you expect me not to be jealous when you pull something like that?”Zed snorted from his seat, running his fingers through Trivia’s hair as she leaned against him. “I’m more worried about how long you two were alone. It’s Alaric, after all.”“Both of you are impossible,” I muttered, gripping the wheel tighter as the road stretched endlessly before us. “It was just a hug—a *friendly* one, mind you. What was I supposed to do? Push him away?”“Yes,” they both replied in unison.I laughed despite myself, the sound cutting through the charged atmosphere. Trivia stirred slightly, her lashe
ZED'S POV The frown on my face hardened as I cut into the bacon served on my plate. I had long lost my appetite the very moment Ethan had asked for his own food and settled into the chair.I didn't want to seem like an annoying, insecure, and overprotective lover at first, which is why I didn't want to seem way too forward. I tried holding my sanity and anger, but I just couldn't avoid it.I couldn't afford to hold it in anymore, seeing how often Ethan stole glances at Trivia, who was way too busy minding her food to observe my obviously annoying brother keeping his gaze pinned to her.Even after I had given him a stern warning to clear off her and told him she was my mate, he still would not stop gawking shamelessly in her direction; it was making me sick and causing me such irritation I never had to withhold before. Filled with anger, I slammed my fork and spoon against the table, dressing all of their attention towards me while I glanced in direction.“Are you here to eat? Or her
ZEDs POV.It's been two weeks since the full moon, two weeks since we had our fight, two weeks since we last spoke of the distance between us. I wasn't entirely sure how to act or what to wish for, but I believe I already had enough.She snuggled even closer to me, and a smile settled on my lips as I watched her push her eyes open lazily before a yawn eased through her lips.“Good morning, my love." I greeted her, and she smiled faintly before pulling even closer to me.I wanted times like this to last forever—times like this when we had not a single care in the world other than being in each other's arms—this was all I wished for.“What!” She asked, giggling while my gaze remained pinned on her.“Nothing, is anything wrong?” I asked again, and she smiled faintly before letting out a gentle laughter.“You keep staring at me; it makes me anxious, you know?” She asked. I leaned forward to settle a kiss on her temples and down to her lips.“It's just that you look way beautiful each time