“So you’re suggesting that I should have simply gone along with her selfish whims? She made a choice to do all those things; no one made her. How you can sit here and defend a person like her is beyond me.”“She…” Byron begins but stops as a sob rips through him. “She wasn’t herself. She…”“Showed w
[Denali’s POV]I’m not sure how much time passes while I’m being held captive; a day, maybe two, could even be three. The only sense of time I had was from the meals that were delivered—well, if you could call it a meal. Stale bread and moldy cheese with water. Just enough to keep those being held a
“But why?” I growl, snapping out of shock. “What the hell are you even up to?”“Isn’t it obvious?” He asks, leaning back in his seat. “Did you really think that it was a coincidence that I found you that day?”That day… He had to be referring to the day I tried to kill myself and he saved me. After
[Elise’s POV]I stare at my dear sister as she sits there, completely useless and weak. Why her? Why was she the one who was blessed with the ultimate alpha command? She was nothing! She was a weak omega who was abused all her life.‘Abused or not, they still kept her,’ Anna, my wolf, reminds me, ma
It was only after that that he confessed what he knew about our heritage. However, that didn’t make me feel any better; if anything, it made me hate her more. This pathetic woman was the one to inherit the alpha command that made her a natural-born leader.For years I followed her, learning about he
[Rosco’s POV]I stand behind Marty as he scans the cameras around the city, trying to find a sign of Denali’s whereabouts, but it was almost as though she had disappeared entirely. How was it possible that she could be a ghost roaming around the streets without being spotted at all? Unless…“Someone
[Denali’s POV]I keep my expression blank as Rosco’s essence begins to disappear, leaving me completely alone with Alexander and Elise. And even though I know that he will be coming for me soon, I still can’t stop the fear that I’ll never see him again.“I’ll give you one more chance,” Alexander mur
“Make me?” I rasp, lifting my gaze to his. “You can’t…”“Oh?” He chuckles, opening his mouth so I can see his canines extending before his mouth comes to rest on my neck. “Once you’re bound to me, you’ll be more willing.”Eyes widening, I attempt to fight against him as he holds me close while his t
[Elise’s POV]I stare at the goddess while she waits for me to decide what my next path will be. Of course, remaining here where there was no more suffering or pain was ideal, but I couldn’t just leave Serenity and those who I cared for back on earth to fend for themselves. However, even if I went b
In this moment, I’m absolutely certain that this is, in fact, the afterlife, but I’m a little confused. Why was I here in Nirvana when I truly belonged in hell, suffering for all of my misdeeds?“Because I have summoned you here.”Gasping, I jump up and whirl around, searching for the one who has sp
[Rosco’s POV]I wrap my arm around Denali and pull her against me as she stares at her father’s unmoving form. Where we touch, I can feel all of her emotions and know that what she did couldn’t have been easy but was necessary.“He got what was coming to him.” I murmur, kissing her cheek. “Don’t thi
[William’s POV]The next day, I stand between Jose and Charlie while members of Rosco’s pack work to prepare pallets for Elise and Uncle Hamilton. Once they’re in place, Rosco comes forward with a torch in hand. He doesn’t speak as he begins to set the pallets ablaze.As Elise’s body goes up in flam
[Rosco’s POV]I keep my gaze fixed on Charlie as he looks from me to William, who keeps his back to us. Despite my words, I can tell he wants to stop William, but this is a sensitive matter.“Fine.” Charlie finally sighs, deflating. “Go,” he continues to say to William. “Go to that hospital and caus
[Rosco’s POV]“I told you I was fine!” I hiss as Maria and Olga fight to keep me in bed. Many hours had already passed since Elise, Charlie, and Jose went to save William and retrieve my father, and despite the time, no one had contacted me yet. “I can’t just sit here while my people could be in dan
“Elise,” I snarl, keeping my gaze fixed on the spot where she just was. “I HAVE TO GET ELISE!”At my words, looks of pain cross Charlie and Jose’s faces, confirming my worst fear.“Don’t make her sacrifice be in vain.” Charlie says slowly. “If you stay here and get crushed, then what she did would b
[William’s POV]I look around, trying to figure out what the source of the sudden rumble is, and I quickly get my answer as a loud boom sounds and the roof above our heads disappears.“Shit!” Charlie hisses, beginning to move. “These bastards really are fucking crazy.”Crazy was an understatement. W
As this thought hits me, I see her standing there with a look of approval on her beautiful face. Smiling, she nods and looks toward the heavens.‘I’m sorry,’ I whisper internally, but she simply shakes her head, and as her mouth moves, I feel the weight that I’ve carried for so long begin to slowly