LUCASShocking, but upsetting. How could Jackson ask Skylar out? What crazy rubbish!Filled with rage, I sprang up and slapped my palm on my desk while looking for my Beta. He must be in the garden somewhere. Why would he have been interested in Skylar? I needed him to realize that by admiring my favorite, he was risking his Beta status.Logan was another one of those people I wanted to push away; I wanted to completely kill his feelings for Skylar. I had braced myself for the worst, knowing that persuading him to leave her alone wouldn't be easy. If he did not leave her alone, I had prepared myself to hit him hard.But I had to weigh my options and give Jackson advance warning. I watched him pick some flowers from the garden, and he hurriedly dropped the flower to come meet me as he heard some thuds approaching.I started, trying to calm the surging fury inside of me. "The girl I asked you to search for is exactly the same girl you're asking out on a date, am I right?"Despite bein
SKYLARI had asked Angela to bring me an ideal drink, and she had just left my office. I laid back on the chair, and memories of Lucas's arrival at the location where Logan and I were kissing each other, returned to me. Angela reappeared as I raised my head, followed by a few other female employees. While I gisted them about how things went, I made them sit. Even though I was upset at Lucas's interruption, I found it fun anyway. "That guy must be obsessed with ass because his hands didn't leave my butt when he claimed my lips nonstop," I remarked, driving us to both laugh out loud."Oddly enough, Logan's desires and mine were mutual. I really wanted him to smother me. He is a the bad guy, thus..." On an increasingly manly voice, I urged, "Come over here, dude, and satisfy me. Take my lips. You have me." Giggles erupted throughout the room as I mimicked a man speaking. Seeing other people around me enjoying a memorable scene, especially if it had just happened, made me feel better.
LUCASThe thought of meeting Freya once more flashed through my head as I headed back to my pack. Many people have been expecting the marriage for a while now. Many people wondered why I was taking so long to get engaged and assumed the engagement would have happened long ago. I kept that to myself since I understood that myself. It's true that there's a big difference between the people you actually love and the people you have to love. I thrust forward, stepping into my pack. I squinted a little as I noticed her in my doorway, as if she had just exited the room. She excitedly ran towards me as soon as we locked eyes.I wasn't even in the mood to talk to her, so I immediately felt like leaving the pack. I wasn't always in the mood most of the time. I mustered a little smile on my lips as she walked closer, and I hugged her. I didn't give her a pat on the back the way I usually would with girls I was in love with. Her mouth was watering as she led me into the room and sat down in
SKYLARA vital message. a necessity. My father and I had a necessary conversation that was too important to be had over the phone.I told Angela about it and made my way over to the pack. He would most likely be home, and if not, I could wait till the next day. Just as I stepped into the pack, my eyes shot to some otherworldly sight. Rubbing my eyes to make sure I saw what I was staring at, I knew this was true.I crept up on those figures, who were standing near the doorway: Lucas and Freya. When my eyes grew twice as clear, I felt a tiny smile form on my chin and realized that Freya was completely nude, standing behind Lucas.I was already seen. Otherwise, I would have left right away. Still, it was not too late for me to go. I was aware of their relationship. Why, therefore, was he still after me, considering that he truly loved her and that they had likely just had one sexual intercourse round? Was there really a hidden agenda here?Upon seeing her nude body next to Lucas, I had
LOGANI had been dreaming of this day since the moment I first saw Skylar. Her long, wavy brown hair, her piercing green eyes, her perfect, hourglass figure. She was everything I had ever wanted in a woman, and I couldn't believe she was finally mine.I pulled her into my car, my heart racing with excitement. "I've been waiting for this moment for so long," I whispered, my lips brushing against hers. She tried to resist, tried to tell me that we shouldn't do this, but I could see the desire in her eyes. She wanted me just as much as I wanted her."I don't have the willpower to stop you," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper."You don't have to," I replied, my hands roaming her body, feeling her curves, her softness. I couldn't wait any longer. I had to have her.I kissed her deeply, my tongue exploring her mouth, tasting her, savoring her. She responded eagerly, her tongue meeting mine, her hands clutching at my back.I pulled away, my lips trailing down her neck, nibbling,
SKYLARSunlight speared through the gaps in the curtains, painting stripes across Logan's face. He was still asleep, his chest rising and falling with a slow, steady rhythm. A wave of warmth washed over me, quickly followed by a jolt of panic. I shouldn't be here. I shouldn't be anywhere near Logan.My heart hammered a frantic tattoo against my ribs as I threw back the covers. Every muscle in my body felt hyper-alert. I tiptoed to the dresser, grabbing the clothes I'd haphazardly shoved in a bag last night. Guilt gnawed at me. Sneaking out like this felt wrong, childish. But the thought of facing him, of explaining the life I'd kept hidden, was paralyzing.A floorboard creaked, and I froze. Logan stirred, his eyes fluttering open. "Skylar?" His voice was rough with sleep, but there was a hint of amusement in his warm brown eyes.Busted.I plastered a smile on my face, trying for nonchalant. "Just… making a call." My voice sounded way too high-pitched.Logan propped himself up on an el
FREYAMy body throbbed with a delicious ache, a frustration that simmered just beneath the surface. Lucas, that infuriating Alpha, had left me wanting, edging me to the very precipice of pleasure before pulling away with a smug smirk. I will get him. SoonThe memory had my pulse thrumming a furious rhythm against my ribs.Stomping through the packhouse, I ignored the curious glances that followed me. My target: Beta Jackson's room. That old wolf might be a pain, but he owed me one. Big time.Bursting into his room, I found him hunched over a desk, surrounded by scrolls and maps. He looked up, surprise flickering across his weathered face. "Freya? To what do I owe this… pleasure?" His voice was laced with amusement, a dangerous edge I knew all too well.Ignoring his snide remark, I marched right up to him, my voice dripping with barely concealed fury. "I need your help."He raised an eyebrow, skepticism etched on his face. "That's a first. Usually, you're more than capable of handling
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
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