ADDISON COBBLER'S POVI hate that girl, I hate her fucking much. How dare she pull the stunt she did yesterday.I was still not convinced that she didn't spread 'em little legs for those rouges. She could have Jace and Ian fooled but she couldn't fool me. I knew better than to believe whatever story she cooked up.If she wasn't guilty, why did she hide away in the library instead of staying in her room where anyone could easily see her?It was common sense what a she-wolf caught alone by rouges meant. How much more three grown men?Maybe she's hiding something. She could be working with those rouges. She hated this pack, I didn't need a fortune teller to tell me that, she might be trading information in exchange for, for what? A good fuck? I'll make it my responsibility to find out what business she has with those rouges.With that in mind, I left Jace's room to meet with the girls outside. Good thing Jace owned a mansion so there were enough rooms for everyone last night.I was equa
CARLY WOODS POVLast night had taken an eventful turn, how did they come up with the notion that I was abducted by some rouges?I was happy to have them worry about me even though I knew Addison was happy to have me gone, what I didn't expect was her friend trying to be friendly with me.I felt weirded out like when a school bully suddenly tries being friendly with his victim.She even held out my hair when I was heaving my guts out this morning.I was a huge fan of scrambled eggs with cheese in them but this morning, the aroma of the scrambled egg made my stomach churn which had me running in the opposite direction.It was amusing having the ladies dash out of the kitchen after my dramatic exit.Had it been another person that stood by me, I would have run around them but where was the fun in running around Addison?Last night, Jace had come crawling into my bed and I couldn't help but smile mentally at that. My supposed abduction must have shaken him real good. The fear of starting
NATE MOORE'S POVI need to find her, the earth wolf. I need to know who she is and make her mine as soon as possible.If those rouges thought she was here, then she had to be here somewhere as Carly had said. She needed protection and what better protection was there than that of a mate? True mate or not, she was mine and I wouldn't mind killing whoever she is already mated to if at all she's mated.The problem now is how to find her.I can't just go about asking each wolf if they were the earth wolf or if they felt any magical powers.I just needed her magical powers to bear me strong children.I was a covetous man, I wanted the best things for myself and I didn't see anything wrong with that. I mean, it's okay to want more, to want the best of the best. Curse the moon goddess for trying to tie me down with a pathetic Omega. Maybe I should not have rejected her, I could've kept her for myself, then built a mansion for myself bigger than that of the alpha's and gave each of my wome
CARLY WOODS POV Jace and I spent the remaining day in his office and movie room before proceeding to my room. He wanted us to stay in his room but I refused telling him it wasn't my place to be there with him when he was very much engaged to Addie. I helped him out with some paper work at least those minimal issues that I could handle. I was surprised at the kind of things people report to the alpha. "If I knew you could report about your cheating boyfriend then I would've reported about my mate's rejection a few months ago." I started lightly. Jace growls his eyes flashing a golden yellow at me. "I have a feeling you would've commanded Nate to take me back. I mean seriously how do you handle the case of a cheating boyfriend? They're not even mated." Jace shrugged a smile playing on his lips. "You'd be surprised at the things I get thrown at. Most of them are what Addison should be handling but she's so adamant about not lifting a finger." He said, eyes trained on the p
ADDISON COBBLERS POV "I need tonight to run smoothly," I gave the event planner s subtle reminder, "A lot will happen if there's a slight hiccup tonight." "I completely understand, ma'am!" The gruff tone of Mr. Wallen the event planner came through and with that, the line went dead. This was everything and more that I could ever dream of. Throwing Jace a surprise party one he would always remember. The drinks, lights, guest list, and of course his gigantic birthday cake were all I lived for. All I looked forward to. I stifled a yawn and swung out of bed straight away to the bathroom to get ready for the day. It took me about three weeks to prep for this day, to snug out of a few pounds so I could fit into my dress, skin perfectly tanned and hair bleached to perfection. This was going to be the day Jace would fall in love with me all over again. This reminded me of the day he took me to prom. All the anxieties, the glam team, and of course lots of flowers and lovely commen
ADDISON COBBLER'S POV "I am on my way to your home!" Paula squawked when she finally answered her call, we were two streets away from her apartment. The chauffeur has to turn around at the next intersection returning to my home. Paula had the right ideas to give me on my outfits. I didn't make up my mind on the outfit to go for especially the mask to use. I wanted something enthralling, something that would make Jace eat his heart out. Just as usual, I needed something that would snag attention my way and make me the center of not just Jace's world but the entire pack tonight. This surprise birthday bash for the alpha that the entire Lycan Territories would stream. A bash worthy of blog posts and envy of other men. Jace was yet to realize just how far I could go for him. The event planners had better not mess this up. Paula lied she was on her way here, thirty more minutes back she she was yet to arrive. To think she'd grown a little secretive lately. Was she seeing s
ADDISON COBBLER'S POV It was too early to sob. The black swan mask I had on for the masquerade party I threw for Jace concealed my anxiety and tears. Jace didn't show up. Forty minutes into the party the object of my affection wasn't there. "Call him again!" I snapped at Nate, my irritation revealing I had zero tolerance for anything that second. "If he doesn't show up, you're going to make refunds until the last cent of the money I spent on this bash!" "Addie!" Ophelia chided gently. Nate stuffed his hands into the pockets of his pants, nodded, and excused himself to make the hundredth phone call. "You shouldn't talk to him that way!" Ophelia pressed behind the Minnie Mouse mask. "Shut the hell up!" I snapped and stomped away. I returned to the grand hall where more than a hundred guests were gathered, masks on their faces and champagne flutes being carried around by the stewards. The event planners delivered their part. The stylists, everyone else met their deman
CARLY WOODS POVThe steady sound of a heartbeat against my ear and the slow strokes of a large hand caressing the softness of my brunette hair pulled me back from the peaceful sleep I was in. I was still very tired and sore from the early birthday sex Jace and I were entangled in.That man had one hell of a stamina. He took me to different clouds of ecstasy and bliss. I was completely spent and worn out before Jace pulled me into his rock-hard chest and wrapped his strong masculine arms around my waist.Too tired to get up, I pushed more into his hard chest, rubbing my face on his chest like a kid, a light groan escaping my throat.Jace let out a chuckle, pulling me closer to place a kiss on my head."Look who finally decided to wake up.""Yeah, if you were in my place after,- umm, you know, um, yeah. So you'll equally be tired." I stumbled over my words heat taking my tired face that I hid in his neck, my arms thrown over his neck.Jace lets out a laugh, "After what my dear?" His tea
JACE BALDWIN'S POV Last night I couldn't sleep much, and it had everything to do with little Ms. Omega whose thoughts kept swiveling around my head like a whirlwind. I had to first take a cold bath which did nothing to help circulate blood from my south region to other veins. I should have closed my damn mouth and gone with the flow but I had to bring up the bulky mated wolf whom she was involved with. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel stupid from her reaction to the topic of her boyfriend, she had laughed as if I said the most stupid thing in the book.I wouldn't have had a peaceful night with her wrapped around my arm all night long with in-between love but I got what I deserved for talking without thinking. Well, there's always another day. Maybe I'll have to make the move today instead of running away from the golden offer.That fucker warrior was going to suffer for going after a woman that had my mark on full display.I left the mansion quite early this morning for an earl
CARLY WOODS POV "I want to help you, Carly." What could she possibly think she could help me with? And what makes her think I could accept any help from her? If I was certain of one thing, it was that Addison's sleeves were always filled with mischief and I wasn't about to indulge in whatever ploy she had this time.I noticed she came alone unlike when her two little puppy dogs always wag their tails around her like an obedient dog."What makes you think I'm in dire need of your help?" I asked, shoving another forkful of fruit salad into my mouth. My taste buds couldn't get enough of the juices that dropped on my tongue from the various fruits I combined to make up the small bowl of salad.My eyes stayed glued on Addison as she carefully pulled one of the unoccupied wooden seats, my legs were crossed on one of the empty seats, the half-eaten plate of salad rested casually on my left hand while the stem golden fork was held loosely on my right hand."Oh trust me you do." She smirked
There was a brief silence from the other end and I waited patiently for his response. I didn't know what decision he was going to make but I was hoping he at least tried to ponder on it."How will that help with anything? Not all women are willing to attack a punching bag and get tossed into a tree, you know?" Beta Ian questioned but I could hear the wheels in his head turning as he tried analyzing the offer I presented to him."It's not a matter of who is interested in breaking a nail or whatnot." I paced around the warm fluffy rug that was laid on the living room floor. "It's about finding the earth wolf." I flipped my hair over my shoulder. "Everyone becomes stronger the more they're involved in physical and mental training, think about it, if she's in this pack, her abilities will heighten during training and she won't be able to hide it from anyone anymore."I noticed the clanking of utensils in the kitchen came to a stop and I slowly made my way there to see what Alice was keepi
CARLY WOODS POV The sound of plates and utensils clanking in the kitchen reached my ear as I sat silently in the living room gazing into my phone that was on the dial. It was weird that I didn't find any tangible information about this mystery wolf in any books. What was going on? I had a feeling someone took the initiative to rid the library of any book that mentioned the earth wolf. I was sure enough to bet my entire wardrobe of no fancy dress. I felt bad for the not-so-lucky woman who was blessed with the earth powers because the number of perverted and selfish men who wanted her was enough to make up a little pack. "To what do I owe this pleasant phone call?" The deep male voice that I was slowly getting used to resonated from the other end of the phone. "I thought maybe I should call to find out how many pieces those rogues ripped from you yesterday." I smiled, leaning back into the warm couch, my free hand rubbing the still-growing bump in my stomach, clear evidence of t
"Julian?" Her eyes danced with unbelieve effectively losing the hot and hateful glare that dominated her eyes a while ago. I was a bit distracted by the sight of her in my white collar dress shirt that fell like a dress down to her mid-thigh. Her smooth skin teased my eyes as it glittered in the bright light that shined from the ceiling. For the first time, I was happy to see my clothes being worn by someone else. The white material of the shirt complimented her skin and body as though it was made just for her. I wanted more than anything to pull her in for another round of kisses and never let go. I wanted to lose myself in her, knowing she would guide me back, like a small spark of light in the dark. "Are you being serious right now?" She said in between laughs, snapping me out of my reverie. Her small hands shoved me away from her. "Julian? All this 'I can't' was about Julian and here I was thinking it was about your fidelity to a fiance you've already cheated." She scof
JACE BALDWIN'S POV I used all the restraints and self-control I could muster to not take this woman who was offering herself to me. From the second a coy smile curled on the little vixen's lips, I knew she had realized the effect her little grinding stunt had on me. My fingers dug into the exposed flesh of her waist as I held her in place, forcing her waist to stop its relentless moves."Are you sure you can't?" She whispered, her lips brushing feather-light kisses on mine sending jolts of electricity through my body, her left ring finger lightly traced my triceps."Carly,-" "Yes, Alpha."Carly purred, sucking the bottom of my lips before pulling back not giving me the chance to finish the words that got lost in my throat. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't stop the moan of pleasure that vibrated from my chest, causing her to pull me closer to her."You must have been stressed from the sudden attack by the outlanders, allow me to release your stress." The heat in the honey-br
I was a bit surprised at the demand and urgency of his kisses. His huge hands caged me into the hard mounds of his body.His hands around me were a bit shaky and I could sense fear and desperation from the emotions he pushed into the kiss. What could he be afraid of that'll cause his hands to tremble like a leaf in the wind?For every step Jace took forward, I took a corresponding one backward until I was sandwiched between him and the wall, his body pressed against my growing stomach. One hand cupped my face, raising it enough for him to have better access to my lips.I returned his kisses with the same fervency, my hands curled around his neck and my fingers woven in his thick mane. My body tingled where his roaming hands touched, and the butterflies in my stomach erupted with joy as they fluttered their wings flying around as if they paid rentals for a display space.My hands traveled to his wide masculine shoulders as I pulled him closer trying to feel the emptiness I felt in hi
"You're more than one I guess," I muttered, shaking my head in amazement and displeasure at the level of disloyalty members of Jace's pack displayed. "More than-? What do you mean?" "What's more than one?" Mia and Stephanie asked at the same time, their confused heads whipping in my direction. The confusion on Mia's face soon morphed into anger and betrayal before it finally settled on a frown. "You ain't keeping anything from me, are you?" Mia growled, her eyes dilating into a burning yellow which signifies her anger and hurt. "Nothing," I rushed out, glaring at Stephanie. "That didn't sound like nothing to me, and if I'm correct you have information on who is rattling out the pack to those red eyes creates." I shrugged, glaring at Stephanie before glancing at a glaring Mia who just snapped out from the visible fear she was trapped in a second ago and was now staring at me as if I had the words of life and longevity. "Well? What did you mean by 'you're more than one?' And
The curly-haired man who introduced himself as Stan drove Stephanie, Mia, and me away from the coffee shop to a secluded neighborhood I never knew existed in the pack lands. Well, there were many places I didn't know of.I looked out the window trying to figure out my location but nothing was familiar as we were surrounded by bushes and tall trees."Where are we going?" I tried not to sound as nervous as I felt about Stephanie and Stan."We're going somewhere safe and away from the North.""Why are we going away from the North?" Mia asked, her hands trembling from fear of rogues ambushing us in the secluded part of town. "We have more warriors up North and where we're going right now looks to me like warriors would rather get to guard the prison than here.""You are right, kitten. That's why rogues would rather go where they'll feel fulfilled after killing a warrior than snapping the neck of a weak and defenseless wolf. An arrogant rogue leader will send his goons to take down the str