LOGANThe stench of sweat, blood, and fear hung heavy in the air. We'd been at this abandoned warehouse for hours, the interrogation a brutal dance between us and the rogue leader, a hulking brute named Varick. Caleb held him upright, a sneer twisting his usually easygoing features. Varick's eyes darted around the room, wild with a mixture of defiance and terror."We know it's you, Varick," I growled, shoving a grainy photo in his face. It was the latest victim, a young woman, her lifeless eyes staring back at us. "Tell us where you took the others."Varick spat on the photo, his voice a gravelly rasp. "Go to hell, Alphas. You won't get anything from me."My jaw clenched. Denial wasn't an option. These killings had been plaguing our territory for weeks, striking fear into the hearts of our people. Skylar's worried face flashed in my mind, a fresh surge of anger propelling me forward."We have ways of making you talk," Caleb said, his voice deceptively calm. He gestured to a table pile
LUCAS The full moon hung in the sky, a luminous eye staring down at me. Its light cast long shadows that danced across the walls of my office, mirroring the turmoil within me. Carla's words echoed in my head, a cruel melody that refused to be silenced.Fated mate. Two brothers, bound by blood and curse. Share their mate.The answer, she'd said, lay not in our words, but in our reflection. And in that dusty mirror, I'd seen it – Skylar, her touch sending a jolt through me even in that fleeting moment.Dread gnawed at me. It couldn't be her. Skylar, with her gentle smile and quiet strength, shouldn't be dragged into this mess. She deserved a normal life, not the monstrous curse that plagued Logan and me.But what other option did I have? The thought of succumbing to the beast within, of losing myself completely, sent a shiver down my spine. And the alternative… sharing her with Logan? The possessiveness that flared at the thought surprised me. It was one thing to acknowledge Skylar's b
SKYLARAfter the glorious moment I had shared with Lucas, I am left more confused in my thoughts. Who do I care for?Logan or Lucas?There was this softness and gentleness that came with being with Lucas, it was something I couldn't explain, the way he held me in a chaste position yet made me feel so sensual about his touch, his look, his eyes.Gosh those eyes, I could die and bury myself in them.Then there was Logan, he wasn't as gentle as Lucas but there was this fierce and rough allure that drew me so close to me.The way he held me. The way he pinned me down to my back at his mercy. The way he Fucked me, gosh, the way he fucked me, was heavenly, the moon goddess sure has a trick up her sleeve to make me fated to these men.Were they truly my fated mate?How was I supposed to know when I have no clue what it feels like to have a mate? I was still deep in thought when the door to my office flung open. I was in the office and I had gotten in early because I wanted to get work don
SkylarIt has been one hectic day, my mood taken aback by Logan's unnerving presence but I was determined to get behind that and focus on work.My company's summer collection release would be coming up in a week and I needed to get everything ready.From models to location to everything in between. I wanted to make sure that everything would be set and there be no fuck up.All eyes would be on me, especially with this beginning like some sort of comeback for me, I could not afford any screw-up.“It is lunchtime, do you want to go get lunch or should I grab something for you?” Angela asked as she stood up from the desk she had been glued for hours.“I am not hungry, I need to finish up here,” I muttered my voice barely above a whisper as I kept punching my computer, I could tell Angela was looking at me even without lifting my head. “Are you on some sort of diet I don’t know about?” She asked and I chuckled.“If I was, you would be the first to know,” I teased and she laughed. She p
CHAPTER 26LOGANHow dare she?How dare Skylar?I have never been this humiliated in my life. I picked up my phone to call her but I clenched it against my palm, almost smouldering it into two. “Logan stay calm,” I told myself, people had always said I was the impulsive one, I was quick to action always. Quick to act, quick to fight, and quick to kill and Lucas is the calm one.But they don't know Lucas.Not like me, they have not seen him in the bloodthirsty state like I have. She has not seen him in the way that I have seen him.She doesn't know a thing about me.I paced around the room, pondering what next to do. She spent the blood moon with Lucas, we were good before that, but now she is acting all strange calling what he had a fling. I was about to pick up my almost crushed phone again when I heard a knock on the door.“Yes, come in,” I answered, a part of me wanted it to be Skylar, that she had come to talk things out but disappointment became apparent on my face when Caleb
SKYLARThe shrill ring of the office phone jolted me back to the mountain of paperwork suffocating my desk. Three hours. Three more grueling hours separating me from the sanctuary of my home. A tightness coiled in my chest, a familiar ache that had become a constant companion lately. Missing bedtime stories, of my children all the time and their giggles. With a sigh that ruffled the stack of reports, I snatched the receiver. It was Mr. Jones, his voice dripping with his usual brand of condescension, reminding me about the Henderson presentation due by tomorrow morning. I gritted my teeth, forcing a cheery tone into my response. This was the life I’d signed up for, the fast-paced, demanding world of corporate fashion designing. But lately, the thrill of the climb was fading, replaced by a yearning for something simpler, something that involved bedtime stories and sticky fingerprints on my cheeks.The afternoon dragged on, each tick of the clock a tiny hammer blow against my alread
SKYLARA slow smile played on my lips as I stretched, the memory of Logan's touch lingering on my skin warmth.Glorious. Absolutely glorious. He'd even stayed late to help finish the damn presentation, leaving me breathless in more ways than one. Briefly, I considered his suggestion of staying over, but the image of two little faces staring up at me,confused at the sight of an unfamiliar figure in their home, squashed the thought. Not yet, Logan.The joy of the morning, however, wasn't mine alone. I tiptoed downstairs, the scent of freshly brewed coffee a welcome companion. Silently, I whipped up a batch of pancakes, the sweet aroma already wafting towards the stairs. Laughter,muffled and giggly, drifted down next. My heart did a little flip.Reaching the doorway, I peeked in. There they were, my little sunbeams, tangled in a blanket fort on the living room floor. Anna, my firecracker, was the first to spot me. Her eyes widened, a mischievous glint sparkling within."Mommy? But yo
SKYLARThe summer collection was coming together beautifully. Work was no longer a chore; it was a playground, a canvas for my creativity.A shadow fell across my worktable, momentarily breaking my concentration. I looked up, a wide smile blooming on my face when I saw Lucas standing there. He held a brown paper bag in one hand, the aroma of something delicious wafting upwards."Lunch break, workaholic," he announced with a playful grin."About time," I teased, pushing aside the half-finished dress with a flourish. "This masterpiece can wait a few minutes."Lucas chuckled, the sound warm and inviting. "Good. I wouldn't want to compete with a dress for your attention."My cheeks flushed a little at that. There was something about Lucas, a quiet intensity that made even the most casual remark feel charged with meaning. We'd settled into a comfortable routine over the past few weeks. He'd taken to bringing me lunch, a small gesture that spoke volumes of his thoughtfulness."Let's see wha
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