Ian laughed at her reaction. He could not believe Ava had forgotten that she belonged to the Mystic Shadow Pack, not his rival pack."Book a ticket and return to the pack you belong to. I am giving you some time to think. Take it as a warning of your head Alpha, I will not only banish you but also banish your mother from my pack."She glared at him. "No! You can't do this to my mom. Banish me. Go and banish me from your pack. But my mom is your former Gamma's wife; how can you even say that?"Ian's eyes darkened. "Say? I can do that too. Try me."After warning her, he turned around and left the house.Ava looked at the door. She rushed to the door and slammed it loudly so that he could hear the noise.She was so frustrated that she could not express it.What would she do now?How could he blackmail her like that?She did not want to go back to that pack.Did he not know what was the reason behind her leaving the pack? It was him; he was the reason.Ava started to think of the solution
Ava went back home and packed her luggage after talking to her mother.All the time her mother was saying one thing,"Come to the pack immediately."When she asked what had happened, her mother said,"I am not feeling well. I want to see you."Ava felt really stressed. She loved her mother the most. She could not lose her. Since she was unwell, she wanted to go and meet her.She really hoped her mother would be fine.She glanced at her phone, staring at a number.It was Stephen's number.He had never called her after she left the pack.She missed her bonding with him. She really accepted him as his brother. So thinking about the past, she felt hurt.'He also misunderstood me and never called me for once,' she thought.Though she tried a lot to convince herself to call him, she always stopped herself from doing that. It was before he was her brother, he was Ian's close friend. She knew he would never believe her over him.Ava left her house and went to the pack company right away.She
Ava did not know what Alpha Dane was talking about. She noticed the men were leaving the area quietly. She felt their gaze at her while whispering to each other, "Important to our pack? Never seen her around Alpha before."Everyone left, except for Ava and three men in the area.Ava looked directly into Alpha's eyes and asked,"What do you want from me?"Griffin's grip loosened around my hand. He rushed over to the beta, who had just gotten up after grabbing the gun from his Alpha.Ava was too shocked to react because everything happened so quickly."Beta Bruno, don't shoot," Griffin said, holding Bruno's hand, which was pointing the gun at Ava.Ava's breath hitched, feeling a fear of death.Alpha Dane was sitting on the couch, calmly and composed as if he were watching a show.“How dare she speak to him in such a manner? Does she have any idea who is seated in front of her?”Ava listened to Beta Bruno, but her eyes were on Alpha Dane.For some reason, she began to feel hatred for him
"Silver water," Alpha Dane muttered and stopped pouring it.There was no pain visible in his eyes, making him appear very strong.Ava gulped, trying to calm herself.But then he grabbed her hand. He smirked and asked,"What about pouring it on your hand, Ava Adler?""No, no. Please!"She tried to stop him but he had already poured it on her hand.She thought her hand would burn totally. She was about to scream when her hand started feeling a little burning.But she was shocked when the burning stopped a few seconds later."Not burning anymore?" he asked, pushing her hand away.She stared at her hand with a pair of surprised eyes.How did the silver water not hurt her too much?Silver was something that werewolves' bodies could not withstand. It scorched their skin. It took some time to heal. Because of this, silver stakes were used in the wars to kill them. If it pierced or came close to a person's heart, there was no way to heal it and save them."How?" she murmured.Then Alpha Dane
Ava kept checking her watch as she sat in the airport terminal, watching people come and go.Ava was waiting for her flight, which had been delayed for an hour. Her eyes kept drifting over the departure board. She tapped her foot, waiting for the flight for what felt like forever.She was worried for her mother. She had promised her mother that she would go back to the pack.Just like how Dane said to her, he booked a ticket for her. She would leave the Thunder Howl Pack in some time.When the time came, she boarded the plane and settled into her seat. She recalled the day when she had come to this pack.During the flight, she thought about her family. Would they be happy after seeing her?When the plane landed, Ava took her time getting off.As soon as she stepped out of the airport and stood outside, the breeze touched her body, making her shiver.She closed her eyes and took in the smell of the air. It was the smell of the ground of this pack.Suddenly she started to feel nervous i
Ava thought she would feel excited to meet her mother after a long time. But after hearing her tricks to make her return to this pack, she was very disappointed."Av—"Ava did not listen to her as she moved back and left the room."Ava, listen to me."Ava felt like crying. She was so scared about her mother's health. But she was actually fine? She was only trying to fool her!"Ava"Her mother grabbed her hand and turned her around. Ava looked at her and said,“Mom, you lied to me!”"I am sorry, Ava."Ava shook her head and uttered,“I didn't expect this from you, Mom. You lied to me about your health to make me return to this pack?”Ava’s mother pulled her into a hug and started to cry."My daughter, how long will you stay away from me? You left me four years ago without any explanation. Why are you doing this to your mother?"Ava paused when she heard that. Her mother was right. She left her mother without any excuse. Despite meeting her in the City Moon Pack three years ago, she did
Abigail rushed out of the car and hugged Ava."Oh my god!""How are you, Abi?""I still can't believe you are back!"Abigail almost cried, seeing Ava.Ava hugged her tightly. "I am sorry that I left without telling you all.""Please don't leave us again," Abigail murmured while hugging her.Ava gave her a small smile after breaking the hug.She held Abigail's hands and looked at her."Abigail, this is not my place. This is not where I belong."Abigail was upset. "I know you want to go back to the City Moon Pack."Ava lowered her head when she realized she had been lying to her friends as well.Abigail opened the car door for her."Get in. Let's go to a club and have fun tonight. Debra is coming.""Okay."Abigail took Ava to the biggest club in the Mystic Shadow Pack.Ava was stunned to see how big the club was. It was the newest club that opened last year. All the important outdoor meetings are held here. All the hangouts or parties of big shots were arranged here."It's a famous club
The loud music was pounding. The thick air was filled with smoke, and the smell of sweat was near the dance floor.The bar and the lounge area were close to the dance floor. The second floor was for VIPs, but anyone could see them through the glass wall from downstairs.Suddenly, there was a shift in the energy as all the eyes were on the entrance of the club.Walking through the smoke, a handsome man walked inside the club.His eyes held the smoldering intensity that cut right through the lighting.Anyone could feel the temperature rise a few degrees as he moved through the crowd.Ava averted her gaze away from him when a few young men approached him.She noticed three well-known faces beside him. They were beta Ronald, Delta Paul, and Theta Cyrus."Looks like there is an important meeting today," Debra whispered to Abigail.Her whisper reached Ava's ear. She could feel Abigail's hesitation when she replied,"I didn't know about it."Abigail sounded upset. It was as though if she wer
Ian watched Ava go inside. His eyes blazed in anger. The hatred in his heart turned into a fire. It could blow up at any time. He had no idea how long he could keep it under control.He turned around and walked out of the house. While walking, he took out the box of cigarettes from his pocket. After lighting one, he put the box inside the pocket.He came to a halt a little way from the pack house. His eyes fell on the garage. Even though it was locked and no one could see anything from the outside. But he was aware of what was inside.He made his way to the garage. The guard who was sitting beside the garage immediately stood up and bowed to him."Alpha""Open."The guard quickly raised the shutter to let him in.Ian took a puff of the cigarette and raised his hand, signaling him to leave.After bowing to him once more, the guard left.Ian stepped into the garage.Ignoring the bike, his attention was drawn to the sports car. He took a step closer and came to a halt beside it. His hand
Ava immediately turned around. She was taken aback when her face came so close to Ian’s.She froze in her state. It looked like he also did not expect her to turn around like this.Tension between them crackled through the air. They were silently looking into each other's eyes.Her heart started pounding in her chest.His face was a mask of fury. His eyes were like lasers, piercing her.He did not look pleased at all. Every muscle of his body seemed tense, ready to explode.It was like standing in the path of a raging storm.A cold breeze swept over her. She felt like a deer caught in the headlights."Y-You?"She broke the silence and took a step backward.Ian's eyes shifted as he noticed her distancing herself.His jaw clenched as he glared at her.Ava did not know why he came behind her. She averted her gaze from his glare and asked,"What are you doing here?""Have you forgotten whose house this is?"His cold tone slowed her heartbeat. She closed her eyes, not wanting his words or
"Ian, you are hurting me," Freya said, grabbing his hand and pushing it away.It dawned on Ian that his hold was too firm for her petite waist.He turned his attention to Freya and said,"I am sorry."Freya blinked when she heard his apologetic tone. She blushed when he lifted his hand and stroked her hair."Make your way to the dining room. I am coming."Ava glanced at him and noticed his action. She walked by them without a word. She did not look affected by them a little bit.It infuriated Ian even more. He glared at her back, watching her move to the lobby.Freya headed to the dining room.On the other hand, in a different corner,Stephen and Ronald were far away and observing everything that was going on. Ronald's eyes were fixed on his best friend while Stephen's eyes were on his sister."I don't know what will happen. At this point, everything appears to be in disarray," Ronald muttered.Stephen shook his head. "I have no clue either."Ronald turned to him and asked,"What you
Ava turned around and looked at Ian. He came to stand next to Freya.His hand wrapped around Freya's waist, drawing Ava's attention.She acted as if she did not care. However, she felt awkward inside."N-Nothing," Freya said, lowering her head.When Ava looked at her, she noticed that her expression had abruptly changed.Was she really acting in such a manner around Ian, or was she just putting on an act to give the impression that she was innocent?Ava's eyes flashed. She gazed at Ian and said,"She is right. We were talking about nothing. She was just talking about her past."Ian raised an eyebrow. "What about the past?”Freya gave Ava a stern look. Ava grinned at her. "Why are you looking at me like this? Did I say anything wrong?""Miss Taylor, it's better if you don't talk about the past. I know a lot about your past. Ian has told me everything."In her chest, Ava experienced a chilling shiver. Taking a quick look at Ian, she inquired,"Really? Everything? What did he say?"With
Ava's mother smiled at Freya and said,"That's her pleasure. You are going to be the Luna of this pack. Of course, nobody would mind.”Ava closed her eyes, almost facepalming herself. She did not want to speak to the woman.She was not only her ex-boyfriend's fiancée but also the ex-girlfriend who of the man she liked right now.Freya walked toward Ava when others were headed to the dining room.Ava looked at Freya and said,"Miss Harrison.""Oh, please. Call me Freya."Ava was taken aback by her soft tone. She nodded her head and murmured,"Freya."They were standing in a corner, holding two glasses.Ava was not sure what to say to her. She would only listen to her."I saw how you were trying to hide your stay in the Thunder Howl Pack," Freya said.Ava sipped on her drink and then replied,"I don't want my parents to know about it. So if you can, please try to avoid talking about it."Freya's brows raised briefly before falling back as she nodded.A smirk formed on her lips as she as
Ava was shocked. She was not expecting this. Her guess was that Nova was Ian's fiancée.Never in her life did she expect it to be Freya. She recalled what her friends had said. Her brows rose up when she realized that Freya was also a beta's daughter.Freya had not noticed her yet. She politely greeted Ian's and Ava's parents. Ian gestured with his hand to a couch, and they went to sit there.Unintentionally, Ava's eyes followed their movements. She noticed them sitting on a couch, where she could see them clearly.Sitting on the couch, Ian around his hand around Freya, who nestled in his arm. They looked like a perfect couple.Ava's breath caught in her throat.Wasn't this what she left the pack to avoid seeing? Him with another woman.She reminded herself that Ian was no one to her, so she should not care. However, something continued to sting her heart.Everyone smiled at them as Ian and Freya looked at each other.Ava's eyes moved to her own parents. They looked pleased to see the
Ava returned home in the afternoon. She got ready in the evening and was ready to go to the party.She was dressed in a long white cotton dress. The lace on her collar was beautifully adorned with white pearls.She let her hair down and applied simple makeup. It gave her a very natural appearance.Her parents were happy to see her when she came out of the house. They were waiting for her in the car."My beautiful daughter," her mother said.Ava kissed her cheek and said,"My mom is so beautiful. So I had to look beautiful, you know."They chuckled at each other's remarks. Stephen started the car while sitting in the driver's seat; Harper sat beside him in the passenger seat.The whole family headed to the pack house.Ava glanced at the streetlights as they passed the window of the car.The yellow lights were making her nervous. Her eyes glowed emerald for a moment, then returned to black.Ava's gaze was drawn to the trees as the car drove past the forest. She breathed in fresh air.Sh
It's been four days since Ava returned to the Mystic Shadow Pack. These days, she wandered around the pack to see how it had changed over the previous four years.Four days flew by as if she had just blinked. Ava grew closer to her mother, family, and friends. It gave her the unpleasant feeling that she would have to leave them soon.She still had not told her family about her going back."Ava, good morning, my baby."Her mother, Angela, said when she saw Ava coming downstairs.Ava walked over to the dining table to sit with her family. She settled into the chair next to Stephen.She turned to face him, smiling."Good morning."He nodded and murmured,"Morning."Ava's smile faded away. She dropped her head.When Stephen asked her why she cheated on Ian two days ago, she explained what had happened.He was shocked. But one thing that she had seen in his eyes clearly was confusion. He was confused about whether he should believe in her or not. It hurt Ava.However, she had no control ov
Ava swallowed as she realized her secret could no longer be kept. But all she could do was try."Answer him, Ava," her mother said."I was in the City Moon Pack. He went there while I was not there. He did not find me there, so he is asking this.”Stephen shook his head. "That doesn't make sen—"Ava grabbed his wrist and interrupted,"Mom and Dad, I am taking Stephen with me. I have something to talk to him about."Harper stopped her as he said,"But he was saying something.""Dad, he has a misunderstanding that I would like to clear up.”Harper nodded his head. Ava looked at her mother, who was looking at her suspiciously.'I am sorry, Mom. I can't tell you about it right now. Otherwise, you would not let me go out of this pack again,' she thought and went to her room with Stephen.Stephen quietly observed what Ava was doing. She closed the door and pressed her back against it.Stephen sat on the bed with his arms folded against his chest."So?"Ava lowered her head and mumbled,"Bro