LUCASA jolt of nervous excitement shot through me as I spotted Skylar standing outside her office building, a vision in a fiery orange sundress that seemed to capture the afternoon sun. I pulled into a parking spot, my heart hammering a happy rhythm against my ribs. Today was the day – the day I finally got to take her out in public. Not on some clandestine late-night rendezvous, but on a real, honest-to-goodness date.I hopped out of the car, a goofy grin plastered on my face. "Skylar! What a lovely surprise to see you here." My voice held a touch of playful teasing, hoping to mask the nerves bubbling in my stomach.She turned, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Surprise?" she raised an eyebrow. "Actually, Lucas, I was just leaving for lunch. Kind of in a bit of a rush."My smile faltered slightly. "Oh. Right. Lunch." My mind raced for a plan. Giving up wasn't an option. Not today. "Well,that's convenient," I said, my voice smooth as butter. "Because I happen to have some free time
LoganStopping by Skylar's office at night had become a routine for me.Skylar's eyes widened as I presented her with a small velvet box. "Logan, you shouldn't have," she protested weakly, a hesitant smile gracing her lips."Nonsense," I said, my voice rough with emotion. "Every queen deserves a crown, even a temporary one."She opened the box, revealing a delicate silver necklace with a moonstone pendant that shimmered with an ethereal glow.It was perfect, a symbol of the strange connection we shared. The blood moon was approaching, and with it, the first wave of the curse. Traditionally, I spent those nights isolated deep in the woods, fighting the darkness that threatened to consume me. But this time, something was different. Skylar. Being around her seemed to dull the edges of the curse, a calming anchor amidst the brewing storm within me."It's beautiful," she breathed, carefully lifting the necklace from the box. "Thank you, Logan."A pang of something akin to hope bloomed in my
SKYLARA knot of worry tightened in my stomach as I stared at the pile of unfinished work on my desk. My mind kept wandering back to the revelation about the Blackfang brothers' curse. The image of Logan's haunted eyes, his raspy voice describing the blood moon's grip, sent shivers down my spine.Lucas, on the other hand, had been…evasive. Almost nonchalant about the whole thing. He mentioned a "transformation" but brushed it off as something manageable. Now, with Logan's words echoing in my ears, I wasn't so sure.Picking up my phone, I dialed Angela's number. My assistant and maybe best and only friend, my confidante, and in this case, the only one who (somewhat) understood the tangled mess my love life had become."Skylar!" Angela's voice boomed through the speaker. "What's up?""Angela," I began, my voice a mere whisper. "I need to talk about the Blackfang brothers.""Uh oh," she said, a knowing lilt in her voice. "Spilled your feelings to both of them, haven't you?"I sighed, a f
Skylar's voice on the phone had sent a jolt of worry straight through me. Her usual bubbly tone was tinged with something…unsettled. "Meet me for lunch at the cafe near your office. Please, Lucas. It's important."No questions asked. I cleared my schedule, my stomach twisting with a knot of apprehension. By the time I reached the cafe, my heart was hammering a frantic rhythm against my ribs.There she was, in a corner booth, her brow furrowed in concentration. The sight of her, her lips pressed into a worried line, sent a fresh wave of panic crashing over me. Pushing aside the unease, I strode towards her, a playful grin plastered on my face."Skylar," I said, my voice warm. "You had me worried there for a second. Everything alright?"Her head snapped up, and a flicker of surprise crossed her features before a small smile tugged at the corner of her lips. Relief washed over me, warm and welcome."Hey," she said, her voice soft.I leaned down, the scent of her lavender perfume a deligh
SKYLARRelief washed over me in waves, cold and exhilarating. Lucas's words echoed in my mind - "you're my mate." It was a lot to take in, a revelation as unsettling as it was strangely comforting. But amidst the swirling emotions, a single thought clawed its way to the forefront. My children.The curse hadn't affected them. Not once in their five years had I witnessed the feral rage Lucas described. My grip tightened on my wedding ring, a silent reminder of a past I couldn't escape. But the relief was tinged with a sliver of doubt. There hadn't been that many full moons since the twins were born, not enough to be completely certain. What if it wasn't that simple?Panic gnawed at the edges of my newfound calm. What if the curse manifested differently in them? Or worse, wouldn't manifest at all, leaving them vulnerable in some unknown way? My breath hitched, and I forced myself to focus on Lucas's concerned gaze."Lucas," I began, my voice shaky. "When…when did the symptoms of the curs
LUCASThe dim bar pulsed with a smoky haze, a perfect haven for the storm brewing within me. I ordered a neat whiskey, the sting of the alcohol a welcome distraction from the restlessness gnawing at my insides.A movement caught my eye, and a low groan escaped my lips as Logan sauntered in. He looked like a storm himself – dark hair tousled, eyes narrowed into suspicious slits.He slid onto the stool next to me, practically radiating irritation. "Well, well, well," he drawled, his voice laced with sarcasm. "Look who finally decided to join the real werewolves."I ignored his jab, focusing on the burn of the whiskey as it settled in my stomach. "Shouldn't you be somewhere…causing trouble?""Nah," he scoffed, "figured I'd give up the teenage rebellion act for one night."His words dripped with condescension, and I clenched my jaw. It was a well-worn script – Logan, the impulsive rebel, and me, the uptight control freak. Neither portrayal was entirely accurate, but it was easier to maint
Frustration gnawed at me as I raced through the deserted streets. The babysitter had assured me the twins were finally asleep, but the delay left a knot of worry twisting in my gut. Every missed text from Lucas amplified my unease.Reaching the bar, the address he'd sent, I skidded to a halt on the sidewalk. The sound of crashing glass and muffled shouts sent a fresh wave of panic crashing over me. Pushing open the creaky door, I was met with a scene of utter chaos.The dimly lit bar resembled a battlefield. Furniture lay overturned, glasses shattered on the floor, and a thick haze of dust hung in the air. But amidst the destruction, the sight that truly stole my breath was the two figures locked in a brutal fight.Lucas and Logan.They moved with a feral intensity, their faces contorted in primal rage. Each blow they landed, each guttural growl that escaped their lips, ripped away a piece of the normalcy I'd begun to believe in. This wasn't the controlled transformation Lucas had des
SKYLARI feel Lucas' lips on mine, his tongue probing my mouth as I moan against him, my back pressed against his solid chest, Logan's body pressed against my front. I can feel Logan's fingers slip inside my shirt, pinching my nipples, and I gasp, my body trembling with desire.The scent of my arousal fills the whole bar, and Lucas pulls away, his eyes dark with desire. Logan stops, and I lean on them, barely able to hold myself up. Lucas' idea of a threesome fills my mind, and I can't help but feel a surge of intense arousal.Logan hesitates, but Lucas tells him that he can go home if he doesn't want to do it. He tells him to smell my arousal, and Logan agrees, his eyes filled with desire.We make our way to Lucas' house, our bodies pressed together, kissing and groping each other. Lucas and Logan are hostile and rude towards each other, but I remain calm, my mind focused on the pleasure we're about to experience.As soon as we're inside, Lucas pushes me up against the wall, his lips
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