LucasThe moment I stepped into Logan's house, I felt the tension. His passive-aggressive demeanor was suffocating, and I had to hold myself back from punching him right then and there. He pretended not to notice me, barely acknowledging my presence. I had given up an important meeting for this, and Logan was doing everything he could to make it harder.The search at the pack entrance was just the beginning. Making me late, wasting my time—it was all part of his game. I clenched my fists, trying to stay calm. At dinner, he had me seated far from them, treating me like an outsider. My blood boiled. I was this close to standing up and knocking the smug look off his face. But I knew better. Logan had always been irrational, acting without thinking.As dinner ended, they escorted me to a bedroom. I had to admit, it was impressive. Logan had gone all out. But then, of course, he had to ruin it. He pulled Skylar to himself, kissing her right in front of me. My teeth gritted in frustration a
SkylarClearing the file on my table, I glanced at the clock. Just a few more minutes until lunch. My heart raced with excitement. A lunch date with Lucas. I couldn't wait. Angela's buzz interrupted my thoughts."Lucas is here."I rushed out of my office, my pulse quickening. As I reached the lobby, Lucas stood there, his presence instantly calming and electrifying at the same time. He smiled when he saw me, and I felt a flutter in my chest."Ready?" His voice, warm and inviting, made me smile wider."Absolutely."We left the building and walked to a nearby restaurant. The sun was shining, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers. It felt like a perfect day. We took a seat by the window, the light streaming in and casting a warm glow over everything."So, how's work?" Lucas asked, his eyes attentive."Busy as always," I replied, smiling. "But it's manageable. What about you?"He sighed, leaning back. "Busy too. Meetings, reports, the usual.""Any interesting projects?
LucasThe meeting had barely started, and I already felt a headache coming on. Delegates from the other packs kept bringing up trivial issues that had no place in a serious discussion. The room buzzed with their petty concerns, and it was getting on my nerves."Alpha Lucas, our pack needs more hunting grounds," one delegate insisted, his voice whiny and irritating."Hunting grounds? Really? We’re here to discuss alliances, not your personal wish list," I muttered under my breath.Freya and her father sat across from me, representing their pack. Freya kept giving me those looks, trying to act like we were still together. It was infuriating. I had made it clear we were over, but she seemed to have selective hearing."Lucas, we need to address the border patrols," another delegate chimed in, his tone condescending."Our patrols are fine. Focus on the alliance agreements," I snapped back, my patience wearing thin.Freya leaned forward, her smile fake and sweet. "Lucas, darling, maybe you
SkylarThe day had been long and exhausting. My mind was already on my cozy bed, dreaming of a quiet night. The kids were asleep, and I was looking forward to some much-needed rest. As I wrapped up my work, my phone buzzed with Lucas’s message.*“Sorry, I have a really busy meeting. Not sure when I’ll be done.”*I sighed, disappointment sinking in. I missed him, but I understood. His work was demanding. I finished up and walked outside, hoping to catch a breath of fresh air before heading home. The cool evening breeze felt good against my skin.Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw Lucas’s car parked nearby. My heart skipped a beat. I rushed over, my mind racing with questions. Why was he here? Did he finish his meeting early?As I approached, I saw him getting out of the car. He looked exhausted, his shoulders slumped, and his face etched with stress. I quickened my pace, unable to keep the hope out of my heart.When he saw me, he didn’t say a word. He just moved towards me, his e
SkylarI slowly opened my eyes, the morning sunlight streaming through the window blinds, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere in the room. I glanced at the clock next to my bed, the numbers glowing brightly in the early morning light - 6:30 AM. I groaned softly, rolling over and stretching my arms above my head. It was too early to be awake, but I knew there was no going back to sleep now.I heard the sound of water running in the bathroom, and I smiled to myself. Lucas was already up, getting ready for the day. I could join him, I thought, slipping out of bed and padding across the cool hardwood floor. I pushed open the bathroom door, and my breath caught in my throat as I took in the sight of Lucas, standing under the steaming hot water, his toned and muscular body glistening with droplets of water.He looked up as I entered, a sexy smile spreading across his face. "Morning, beautiful," he said, his voice low and husky. I returned his smile, feeling my body respond to his gaze. I st
LoganI watched from a distance as Lucas and Skylar said their goodbyes. The kiss they shared was soft but charged with something I didn’t want to acknowledge. I clenched my fists, my jaw tight. How dare they?The anger was like a wildfire inside me, burning hotter and more out of control with each passing second. We had a deal. We were supposed to avoid this—avoiding being alone together, keeping our personal lives separated from our professional ones. I had honored that deal. I’d stayed away, even though it meant watching Lucas and Skylar together from a distance. I could have acted, could have taken her for myself, but I had held back. I had even come to her office this morning, just wanting to see her, but her assistant had told me she wasn’t around. I left without making a scene, wanting to respect her space. Now, seeing them together, it was like a punch to the gut. The image of their kiss replayed in my mind, each moment sharpening my fury. It wasn’t just about the kiss. It wa
SKYLAR I walked into the kitchen with a smile, ready to start my day. The house was quiet, a calm before the storm of energy that was about to come. I glanced at the clock—there was still time before the kids woke up. I wanted to make their morning special, so I decided to whip up something fun: dino pancakes.The idea made me chuckle. Anna and Andrew loved these pancakes. They were always excited to see their breakfast transformed into little dinosaur shapes. I got everything ready, mixing the batter with a bit of extra care. I made sure to have some food coloring on hand to give the pancakes vibrant colors. The thought of their little faces lighting up when they saw their breakfast made me feel warm inside.The griddle sizzled as I poured out the batter, creating the shapes. I added some green for the dinosaurs and a little bit of yellow for their tails. The smell of pancakes cooking filled the kitchen, and I knew it wouldn’t be long before the kids would be up and bouncing around.
LOGANI watched Skylar closely as we sat on the couch. The apartment felt cozy and warm, with the faint sounds of the kids in the background. I couldn't help but notice the way she seemed guarded, as if she was trying to protect something. My eyes drifted to the living room where the kids were, happily eating their popsicles. "Who are they?" I asked, nodding towards the children.Skylar's expression remained calm. "Angela's kids," she replied smoothly, not missing a beat. "She needed someone to watch them for a while."I studied her face, searching for any hint of deception. But she looked sincere, and for now, I decided to let it go. There were more pressing matters at hand, and I didn't want to start a confrontation over something that might not even be an issue.Taking a deep breath, I leaned back, trying to ease the tension in my shoulders. "Listen, Skylar," I began, my voice softer than before. "I know what I saw this morning with you and Lucas. It hurt, but I'm not here to dwel
LucasIt was taking longer to get home, and I began to worry about what had happened to Skylar. I urged Logan to drive much faster. "The children are in the car. We should be more cautious about how we accelerate." Logan told me."Skylar is home and in danger. We should be more cautious about how we handle the situation." I answered, and he let out a deep sigh before accelerating the car. I was considering urging him to slow down the car, but I had previously challenged him once. Something ruptured the tires just as we were about to drive down the next street, causing the control to veer unevenly.My eyes widened as I clutched the children closer to me. I closed my eyes, and Logan struggled to handle the car until we collided with a tree and came to a stop. Logan's head rested on the driving wheel, and I could feel myself fading away gradually. After what felt like a lifetime, I awoke from my daydream, and it appeared like Logan was also waking up. We clambered out of the car as ou
Skylar I dropped the call, and turned to face Freya, pretending I hadn't heard that she orchestrated the plot. I took a few long breaths and proceeded to sit right next to her, but the look on her face was unsettling. "Have the kids been found?" Freya inquired, but I simply giggled in an attempt to disregard the question. "I know the kids have been found." She spoke shortly after. "Then why did you have to ask me?" I responded, attempting to draw away from her, but she pushed closer, her eyes glistening with horror. "I could even sense that from your demeanor.""But why are you doing that? Freya, how dare you? I challenged her, knowing she was aware of my knowledge of her role in the kidnapping plot, but she reacted with a gruff giggle."I don't need a reason," she continued, her voice as calm and gloomy as possible. "I despise you with all my soul and would like you to experience pain.""You are not at my standard at all, so how do you hope to have great things?" I questioned her
LoganI expected Lucas to talk about notifying Skylar about this, but as I picked up my phone to call her, Lucas stopped me and showed me. He turned up the volume on the speaker, and we could all hear it perfectly. "Hello, Skylar. Are you fine?" I asked, trying to keep my comments as quiet as possible so she wouldn't suspect anything yet. "I am fine. I feel great. How is the situation now?" She inquired, her tone full of desire. "Skylar, guess what?" I questioned, about to tell what was on her mind, but I sensed she was either thinking we'd seen the kids and rescued them, or that we'd arrived and discovered they were dead."Skylar!! We found the kids!" Logan yelled, and she could hear the two boys behind her speaking quietly. She screamed with pleasure over the phone, and the sound deafened me as I pondered how she would have raised her voice from where she was. I pulled the phone back to my ears, taking it from the loud speaker as I spoke sincerely with her, glancing at Lucas the
Chapter 111Lucas's POVLogan did not ask me what I did to Jackson, but the look on his face indicated I had possibly killed him. We understood ourselves well, but we didn't relate. I'm sure he knows I killed my Beta to defuse the situation. Sparing someone that horrible would only wreak disaster. What tempted him to do that shit with Freya?The children trembled in the car, and their lips shook violently. They were exhausted from the bindings around their necks, and their lips appeared lame."Can you speak, Andrew? If you can't, don't say anything just yet. We genuinely care about you and do not want anything terrible to happen to you." Logan spoke from the driver's seat. "Yes, I can," Andrew exclaimed. I was ready to hear him out now. Logan turned his attention back to see the kids' expressions as they explained what they had in mind "It happened when Mum gave us to someone who would drive us to our destination as usual. And then we recognized the man driving us wasn't Lucas, but
SkylarMy stomach churned as I gripped the walls. I'd been feeling weak for quite some time, especially since Logan and Lucas had gone ahead to find the kids. I was also silently praying that nothing bad happened to them. I prayed they wouldn't get lost while trying to save those who had gotten lost. If there was one thing I was truly afraid of, it was my children being killed, harmed, or even lost in the hands of someone I did not know. The more I blamed myself for putting the children's lives in danger by failing to check who was driving, the weaker I felt. Dana met my gaze, and I nodded briefly. She rushed to meet me, dropping her head."I did not call you. I was just staring at you. Anyway, what are you up to?" I asked, sighing heavily. "Actually, Angela is about to leave, and I'd like to accompany her and make something for lunch. You haven't eaten in days, and it's definitely affecting you. Just be patient while we go and come back. We won't take too long," she replied, and m
FreyaWhen I realized how far I'd gotten with my dark arrangements, a big grin spread across my lips. The morons around me believe the deception, but just now, I was overjoyed that my plan had been fulfilled. I had no idea when mom entered the living room and stood in front of me, wondering if I had gone insane. "Why are you zoning out?" She questioned suspiciously. "Oh, mum, you're here," I murmured, rising to my feet before settling back into the chair. I was literally hyper, and I knew why. "I had an absolutely fantastic day. "Isn't it worth smiling at?" I inquired, a huge smile forming on my chin. She shrugged her shoulders and took a step nearer, focusing her eyes at me as if she suspected something else. "I love you so much and truly mean it. If there's anything I can do to assist you deal with the bitch, please let me know. I'll definitely help you," she murmured, but I stroked her back while she stroked mine."Huh?" She inquired again, possibly assuming I didn't recogniz
LucasWe argued for several minutes about who was to blame for our relationship's issues, but he never agreed. He had made some claims that were all lies!We ultimately arrived at where we would park our cars. I took a big breath as we both exited the car. Suddenly, we were working together again. Our current motivations had shifted. "Please keep your composure as we enter. Logan told me, "This is the main reason we came here." I nodded. We both pushed a smile to our faces to indicate that we were no longer annoyed with one other, at least for the time being.Then we crept into the place. The location that the signal sent us to. My sight shifted to the figures at a close range. The boys were truly tied up and crying."Oh my goodness!" Logan muttered, pressing his fists to his chest as he went to untie the children. I looked around to check if anyone was around, but I couldn't see anyone. I rushed into this haven, ensuring that my pistol was still in my pocket, in search of Jackson.
LoganI'd been on the road for a few minutes, and Lucas's question was nagging me. I wanted to offer him the most accurate answer, but do I even know what it is? "I'm actually surprised that you're asking me this," I remarked to him, reducing the car's acceleration now that we were so near to our destination. "I do not hate you, and I never have. When it comes to leaving you behind for an extended period of time, I believe you should also discuss yourself. You're too busy to join me for lunch or dinner. Wait, why would we even do that?""That is exactly my issue. You don't care about it, and you've did not make an effort to make this work between us.""Do not state this as if it were a girl-boy relationship. We should be close to one another. Of course. However, I believe that efforts to achieve this should come from both sides, not just myself. Don't you understand what I am saying?" I spoke back to him. "Of course. Skylar has always been busy, but taking her to lunch was somethin
LucasI walked home when I couldn't find the signal, as we had previously agreed. I took several calm breaths and returned home, where I listened to the toys transmitting radio waves. Skyler was there alongside me, but she didn't know how these things worked. "Did you find anything yet?" She inquired, her tone filled with concern and dread."Please be patient. Logan is also investigating, and we'll get to the bottom of this soon." I said, took a big breath, and ultimately received the signal. When she noticed my eyes widening, she realized I'd spotted something which had captured my attention.Logan entered as well, and that was the very first thing I mentioned."I found the signal!" I said, and a huge grin formed on his lips just as he was going to lean back on the sofa and take a break from a lot of hard work "We need to get going now. We don't have the time to waste." He spoke to me, and Skyler moved closer to us. I clutched her waist and planted a fast kiss on her chin. She smi