Mila’s POV His eyes immediately landed on me, and I felt my heart instantly begin to pound in my chest, as I just stood there staring back at him, frozen in fear, knowing that he could find out now that I had deceived him by finding me here.Thankfully, the pack doctor calls out, “Alpha what can I do for you on this fine morning?” Breaking the hold, he had on me with his stare, as I looked back over my shoulder at the pack doctor now moving towards us, trying to hold the wince of pain inside from doing so.Alpha Gunner cleared his throat, as if see me had affected him too, before he says to the pack doctor, “My trackers believe they have found where they took Trina.”“That’s great news.” The pack doctor says to him, with a questioning look on his face, before Alpha Gunner then says to him, “We believe she too has been poisoned, and I am going to need you to come with me.”“I’m coming too.” I said to Alpha Gunner, as I turned to look at him, not wanting to stay here alo
Mila’s POV “There you are.” Beta Ryker said to me, as I walked alongside the pack doctor towards the front door where we were to meet Alpha Gunner.Instead of stopping I continued to walk past him, ignoring him, not really wanting to engage in a conversation with him, after what I had witnessed in the dining room moments ago. Plus, Alpha Gunner said to keep to ourselves about what we were about to do, and I didn’t want him asking me any questions on where I was heading.“Mila, wait.” He now said walking behind me, and I wanted to keep walking, but the pack doctor stopped in front of me, forcing me to stop too.Turning the pack doctor looked at Beta Ryker, and by the look on his face, I knew what he was about to say wasn’t going to be good. “Mila will not be needing your services for the next couple of days. She is to rest from her injuries she sustained training with you.”My shoulders instantly cringed, as I slowly turned to look at him, knowing he wasn’t going to be
Mila’s POV The SUV came to a stop outside of what looked like an old abandon warehouse that was bordering a shipping yard. Thankfully it was daylight outside, because if we had rolled up here at night, I might have been questioning my demand to come along. But as we sat there in the SUV, I began to wonder why Alpha Gunner was attacking during the day, in broad daylight, or if this wasn’t where she was being held, and we were just biding time waiting here. “Alpha, our scouts have eyes on her. Is it a go?” The man in the front seat asks, and Alpha Gunner with a cool tone says to him, “It’s a go.” “Wait, you’re going to attack during daylight?” Came from my lips before I could stop it, making Alpha Gunner look over at me, with a puzzled look on his face, like I had been questioning his authority, but that wasn’t what I was doing. I was just curious why he would go in announced to all to see him. “Night attacks aren’t my thin
Mila’s POV Upon entering the ship, I was already second guessing my decision, as it was dark as night inside, with little to no windows letting in the daylight. I stood there for a moment inside the door, looking around the interior of the ship, wondering where she had gone to, until I heard a noise, knowing that it had to be the direction she had gone. Cautiously, I headed towards where I had heard the noise come from, while I took in my surroundings not wanting to be blindsided, as I wasn’t going to take this she wolf as a fool, since she was able to escape Alpha Gunner and his men. Making my way further into the ship, I heard the door behind me being opened and I was sure that it was the pack doctor catching up to me. Another sound now came from in front of me, and I found myself moving towards it at a faster pace, not wanting the pack doctor to catch me before I found the she wolf that took off. An open door now lay in front of me, a
Mila’s POV The wrench hit hard acrost the rogue’s head with a loud thud, and his hands that were once tightly fastened around me let loose, as his head flew to the side, while his body stumbled back from me, opening a straight path to the door. I only hesitated for a second to take off towards it, but that one little second was all that the rogue needed to get his bearings, as his hands once again grabbed ahold of me, this time by the back of my neck, making me cry out in pain from my previous injury. Tears instantly began to pool in my eyes, as his grip on my neck tightened, and I couldn’t hold the tears from falling from the corners of my eyes, while a scream of pain came from my lips. With the wrench still in my hand, I tried to swing it back at him, but his other hand grabbed it from my hand and tossed it to the floor, making a loud clinging sound as it hit. A growl now radiated from him, before he spun me around and said, “You are g
Mila’s POV My eyes opened, and I took in a deep breath, like it was the first breath I had ever taken, as my hands move to my neck, and I sat up straight, while I began to cough, and more pain resonated in my chest. Pain then rushed throughout my entire body, as tears fell from my eyes, as I wondered if this is what death felt like. The dew from the tears now coated my eyes as I tried to focus on my surroundings, while a figure rushed in my direction, as fear began to consume me, that I was in the hands of the enemy. The color white blinded me, telling me that I had to be in an infirmary, but whose infirmary I was in was now the question. Hands now touched my chest gently, as my eyes looked up at the figure that had rushed to me. “You must take it easy. Please, lay back down. You are safe now.” Came from the figure’s lips, in an angelic tone, telling me that I just may have died, and this was the afterlife, but as I went to do as she sai
Mila’s POV “What the hell were you thinking? You could have gotten yourself killed.” He tells me, as he stares down at me, looking more frustrated than ever with me, but I was beginning to sense everything I do frustrates him. Instead of answering his question, I avoid it by asking him, “Did you save her?” A growl now rumbles from his chest, as he tries to hold it back, but it was clear that he was catching on to my abilities to divert the questions he asks me. “Trina is fine, no thanks to you. The pack doctor was injured by a rogue, trying to catch up to you. You’re lucky that is all the rogue did to him, and he was still able to save her life. What you did was stupid and selfish. You need to learn to think about others before yourself.” He says scolding me, but the truth was, I was thinking about others, before myself.I was trying to stop someone from getting away that could have helped us find the person responsible for all of this,
Mila’s POV Days passed by as I began to heal, and my nights and days began to run together, as I stayed in my room, locked away from the outside world. My only interaction throughout the day was an elderly she wolf that brought my meals to me, and a new book to read when I ask for one. Other than that, I was imprisoned once again, but this time the door was locked from the inside instead of the outside. On day three, the pack doctor paid me a visit, and thankfully his wounds were healed, but that didn’t change the fact that I had been responsible for him receiving those wounds. I must have apologized to him a hundred times during his visit with me, but he simply kept saying to me, “What is done is done, and we can’t take back the past.” Making me wonder if he truly forgave me, or if I had lost his confidence in me being a good person. A week into my imprisonment, there was a knock on my door, and I hesitated for a few seconds, as I knew
Mila’s POV “Do you like it?” He asks, making me turn the rest of the way around, as I took in the newly remodeled room, that was painted in the most perfect shade of purple, with up-to-date furnishings, suited for a princess. “Like it?” I asked him, as I continued to look around, wondering when he decided to do all of this, as my eyes landed on the walk-in closet, and I could see from here that it had been freshly restocked with new clothes. “Gunner.” Whispers from my lips, as I turned around to look at him, overjoyed with happiness that he had done all this for me. “If you don’t like it, we can change it.” He now said to me with the look of worry on his face, but I quickly closed the distance between us, before I said back to him, “No, I love it. I’m just in shock.” “I promised you that I would buy you clothes, but I never had the chance to do that while you were here, and well, it was time for this room
Mila’s POV The drive back to Red Moon was done in silence, just like most of the first drive had been when he had purchased me as his slave, but this time he held my hand in his, as he grieved silently to himself. My heart ached from the pain he was feeling, and I could only pray that time would heal his heart from all the damage that Trina had done to it. As the gates to the estate opened, a sense of being home filled me, especially as we drove up the lane and the house came into view. Outside stood many members of the pack, awaiting the arrival of their Alpha back home, as I was sure they were all curious about what fate Trina had received. While the vehicle came to a stop, my attention turned from the members of the pack to Alpha Gunner, as he sat there with his head looking straight forward, like he was lost in his thoughts. I was sure that he knew that a statement needed to be made to his pack, to insure them of their safety and tha
Mila’s POV I felt more at ease, as we took our seats once again at Trina’s trial, as I knew that even with her best efforts to keep us apart, she had failed, and in return opened a window for the two of us to truly open our hearts to one another. The conversation that Alpha Gunner and I had at the café was one full of mixed emotions, as we laid everything out on that table between us, leaving nothing for either of us to question. Her actions may have initially driven us apart, but her moment of conviction had brought us back together. Now as the council entered the room for the second time, I didn’t have the same grave feeling in my heart as I had the first time, because whatever the outcome of this trial was, I knew that nothing could come between us. But as Trina entered the room, her demeanor, and the look on her face was so different from the first time she had, telling me that a decision had been made on her punishment for her crimes committed.
Mila’s POV As we walked outside the front door to the building, I found myself taking in the late morning sun, while my lungs took in the fresh crisp air. Fall was fully upon us, and in its wake the mountain ranges surrounding the small town were an array of vast warm colors. Although I was welcoming the fresh air into my lungs, its crispness sent a chill down my spine, as I pulled my coat tighter around me. Alpha Gunner must have noticed my actions, and he quickly moved to put his arm around me, as he guided me to a small café across the road. The smell of fresh hot brewed coffee tickled my nose, along with the sweet scent of chocolate as he opened the door for me, and my stomach instantly growled in protest, as I had skipped breakfast this morning, nervous about seeing him today. A booth in the back of the café sat empty, and he quickly guided me to it, before he excused himself, making his way to the counter to place an order.
Mila’s POV There was nothing left that could come from Trina’s mouth that would shock me, but it was clear that she was trying to get under Alpha Gunner’s skin, and it was clearly working, as he let go of my hand and stood, calling her a liar, while a growl came from deep within him. Scared that he was going to lose it here, like he had lost it back at the auction, I quickly stood up by his side, as everyone’s eyes were now on us, as I placed my hand on his arm, begging him to regain control. Thankfully, his head turned in my direction, and in his eyes, I could see the anger that he now had towards Trina, but also, I could see that he was somehow maintaining his cool, before he nodded his head to me, telling me he was okay. “Order! Order! We must have order.” The leader of the council said, as he got to his feet once again. But his command of order didn’t phase my mate, as he remained standing and so did I, by his side. “
Gunner’s POV As Trina stared at me, I wanted to look away, but I couldn’t bring myself to do so. Even with all the evidence piled up against her that I had found, I still saw the little scared girl that my father had brought home. But the more I stared into her eyes today, the more I realized that little girl was no longer, and in her place stood a cold-blooded killer with no remorse for what she had done. I was never more thankful in my life for Mila’s presence today, as I needed her to calm my wolf stirring inside of me with the rage he had towards Trina. Not only was he irate about my parents’ murders, but he also blamed Trina for our mate leaving us, but I knew the truth that it was me that had done that. Either way, her hand was now holding tightly onto mine, and I knew by the feelings she was projecting to me now, she was here because she wanted to be by my side. The room now filled with growls of anger, as Trina was put on display
Mila’s POV My heart fluttered to life in my chest, as he turned to look at me with those piercing blue eyes of his, that I dreamt of seeing again. “Mila.” Softly whispered from his lips, making my breath hitch, hearing my name so gently spoken from him, as I watched him move to stand up. Knowing that the councilman’s eyes were on us, I try and pull myself together, finding my voice, before I can say to him, “I am sorry to keep you waiting.” “Don’t be sorry.” He said, as he moved now to pull a chair out for me to take a seat, while his eyes remained on me, holding me with his gaze, as I slowly sat down, not able to look away from him. As he pushes my chair in, the tips of his fingers graze against the bare flesh of my collar bone, and my breath hitches at the mere touch, as my heart begins to race in my chest, now being so close to him after so long. My head remained looking up at him, unable to look away, as those captiva
Gunner’s POV It was killing me being away from her, but I had promised her, her freedom, and if that was what she chose, then I had to respect her choice. I couldn’t take back the pain that I had caused her, but I prayed each night to the Moon Goddess that she would forgive me and one day come back to me. The pack house no longer felt like a home, but like purgatory to me, as it reminded me of all the losses I had endured at the hands of Trina. Now knowing that my parents’ deaths were caused by hatred by the person that they had taken in, killed me, especially knowing how much they cared for her, making me wonder if all these years the love she showed them had been an act on her behalf towards them. Looking back, I tried to piece together where I had gone wrong to give her the thought that my love towards her was more than just for a sibling, but I couldn't recounter anything that I would have done to insinuate that. It was hard on me to
Mila’s POV A few weeks passed, and even though I was technically home, it didn’t feel like home anymore. Everyone I had ever loved or knew was gone, and the walls to the house felt like they were closing in on me with each day that passed. Seth was my only means to human interaction, and I was thankful that he had stayed with me, but something told me that he had his orders too. Even though Alpha Gunner was leaving me alone per my wishes, he was still taking care of me from afar, as daily deliveries of food and supplies were delivered, along with bouquets of flowers. It was clear that he was trying his hardest to give me the space that I needed to heal, but he also was trying to show me the love that he had for me. It was almost a month that had passed before a letter accompanied the delivery, and I hesitated to open it, in fear of what it would say. As I sat there at the dining room table with it in my hand, recognizing his handwriting