Jim's pov. I paced back and forth in my small room, my fists clenched at my sides. How could this have happened to me? I was just an ordinary human, living my ordinary life. And now, I was trapped in the body of an Alpha of the Viper Moon.The worst part was that I had no control over my own actions. I was forced to do the bidding of the real Alpha, a powerful and dominant wolf shifter who seemed to have no regard for my own well-being."Ever since the day I got here, I have started to do research about werewolves and also pretend to really be an Alpha Mason, like they all called me, but it's getting more difficult, especially now that I have an even more dangerous father. All he does is put up wicked rules for his own selfish benefits." My annoyance lies in the fact that everyone thinks it was me who brought those rules; whoever owns this body most be pissed whenever he finally gets backI hated the way my body moved with such grace and strength, as if it were second nature. I hated
Mason's pov.I strutted into the club like I owned the place, which, let's be real, I pretty much did. The bouncer nodded at me as I passed, and I could feel the eyes of everyone in the room on me as I made my way over to the VIP section.I plopped down in my usual seat, surrounded by my boys and some pretty ladies, and signaled for the bartender to bring over a round of shots. I let out a loud, boisterous laugh, trying my best to seem like I was having the time of my life.But on the inside, I was a mess. I'd been stuck in this damn Mafia life for far too long, and I was starting to feel like I was suffocating. All the backstabbing and scheming was starting to wear on me, and I was desperate to get out. I wanted to go back to my real self. After all, my main purpose of being Jim has been accomplished. Matteo must have rotted in his grave by now, because I made sure that the bullet got him well.But I couldn't show any weakness in front of my subordinate. Jim's father—or rather, my su
Mateo's pov I drove down the road to my house, all the while contemplating what to really do about the whole shitshow. I was tired, and now Caleb isn't back yet, and the day is almost over. I stared at my watch and then at the traffic light, waiting for it to turn back to green so I could continue. All the cars were lined up in piles on the road, and surprisingly, now only one seems to be complaining much. I intentionally sipped down the glass and then poked my head out to find out what was going on out there. My eyes widened in surprise, my face showing how annoyed I am right now. The traffic holdup I thought was because of the traffic light that was showing red was actually a traffic jam. My eyes raced to the far end, but I can't seem to reach where the packed cars ended or what could have caused such a jam on such a busy day. I had to go back. I turned on my ignition, but I turned it off when I noticed that everyone else's was already off. I checked my back to see if the other dr
Mateo's pov"Drop your weapon!" The tall-bodied one said his voice was echoing. I have never had to scream at my victims this hard. Why is he being so unfair to me now?"I have none," I confessed, holding my two hands up as I stared at them. They were pretty good, but I think I can beat them somehow. I heard a strange noise at my back, titling my head. I discovered that it was the door that was being opened, and all the men inside came out with their guns pointed at me like some trained American soldiers. About twenty-one of them came out in the same manner and surrounded me with the others outside. I rolled my eyes around me, and up to fifty guns were pointed only at me. Now I think it might not be easy to best them all. "I said you should drop your weapons, or else you will regret it in the next minute," the same guy said again. I felt like giving him a nice punch on that pointy nose and removing some fluid and blood from it. I smirked, trying to make sure they knew how harmless I
Mateo's pov "You don't fuckin talk about my mate," my face turned pale in anger as I held his black collar and talked directly to my face, mindless of the gun pointed to my face. He snarled and shoved my hand forcefully off his shoulder. I did not flinch, not even a bit, even when I might be facing my death right now, but I would never beg for my life. His men were still scattered all around in the same position. I looked around and hesitated to make a move; it's dangerous, and the bullets... I can't dodge that much. "But... you know what? I am still in shock that you are still alive. After everything. "How did you do that?" Jim asked. I wonder what he is talking about. But then my suspicions became clear. He obviously plotted the attack. The problem now should be, "Why?" Why does he want me dead? Because I took Kiara away from his one-sided love, huh? "You are the asshole?" You gonna regret this". I clenched my fist and threw a blow at his mouth, forcing lumps of blood to form i
MATEO'S POV "Wake up, silly!" I heard a strange voice beckoning at me. That was when I regained consciousness. I was lying on the ground in a dirty alleyway. My head was throbbing, and my entire body ached. I tried to sit up, but a sharp pain shot through my ribs, and I fell back down with a groan.I lay there for a few minutes, trying to catch my breath and gather my thoughts. Finally, I managed to sit up again, this time more slowly. I looked around, trying to orient myself. I had no idea where I was or how long I had been unconscious.I tried to stand, but my legs were shaky, and I stumbled. I leaned against the wall for support, taking deep breaths to try and calm my racing heart.As the fog in my brain started to clear, the memories of what had happened began to come back to me. The gunmen, the beating, the fainting A wave of anger and panic washed over me. What if they came back? What if they finished the job? Then I wish it's the former, because whoever made Mateo lie down hel
Mateo's povAn idea came to mind while mason was still chirping. He wasn't professional and he forgot something. That the was dealing with a professional Killer. He had made several mistakes which were so unprofessional but I am glad he did it gave me the chance to think more.I had a small knife in my socks and fortunately the man that searched my clothes earlier didn't bother to check for weapons there. They believed that I already had enough on my waist. I am sure that is how people will think in such situations, being smart, I take their weakness as my strength. I managed to get the knife out of my socks without his notice, that was before I was tied up. When I first woke up in the strange place which had a chair and an old reading table, I already knew his plan. With my last strength, I got the knife out of my socks and when I awake the second time, I was really tied to a chair like I expected. Any all this while he was talking, I was trying to get rid of the rope with the tiny
Mateo's pov.I got home feeling a little bit depressed. The best moments for me to have a strong drink over a cigarette Kiara has always hated the smell of cigarettes, so I had to quit because of her. I opened my front door and heaved a sigh of relief. That feeling of loneliness enveloped me. I went over to the bathroom; I haven't had a bath or even eaten anything since I left home yesterday. "Oh my gosh. A pimple!." I exclaimed once my face caught the mirror. It was very visible that my hair wouldn't still cover it or even try to hide it. I had to ignore it; after all, I won't be going out for a while. I will have to mourn my childhood friend Mason.The cold water splashing from my hair down to my body was quite relieving. I stayed in the bathroom for a few minutes before I was done. I dyed my hair with my towel and then wore a pair of black pajamas.I went over to my white closet, chose a bottle of whiskey and a glass cup, and then went to the sitting room to stay. My stomach was
A YEAR LATER."Luna Kiara," I heard my name being called. It had to take me a while, as usual, to realize that I was the one being referred to. I stood up to answer my husband, Alpha Mateo."Where are the boys, my laun?" He asked with a very worried face. "Dan has gone to school, and Rhett is busy sleeping in the house." I explained.He nodded and went in to confirm that Rhett was still there. "I'd call Dan's teacher to make sure that he is in school." "You know children of these days," Mateo said with a faint smile."You should also worry about your people this way, my Alpha." Dan is okay, as is Rhett. "Grandma wants them," "Yes," Mateo nodded. It's funny how he believes that anytime his mother seeks out her grandchildren, they might not be entirely safe. Soon enough, Dan returned from school and met his father and me at the palace entrance. With my wide arms opened to hug him, he ran to wrap himself around his father. A sting of jealousy struck me. I raised him, but he seems to
MATEO'S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring, jolting me out of a deep sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock, realizing I had overslept by 20 minutes. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face. I barely had time to splash some water on my face to wake myself up.I ran to my closet, grabbing the first outfit I saw and quickly getting dressed. I rushed to the kitchen to make a quick cup of coffee, but the coffee machine was on the fritz. Frustrated, I chugged a glass of water and grabbed a piece of toast on my way out the door. I slept well in my old house. Very fancy, but clearly I knew it was for me. I thought about what Jim's father said. If any of my men get to see me, I might have to spend the rest of my life in prison. I sprinted to my car, praying it would start on the first try. Luckily, it did, and I was on my way to work. It doesn't really work, but I guess that's what people call it. I have to get my vis
Mateo's povThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POVThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POV"I do not appreciate it when people eavesdrop on my conversation." Miss. I hope you are ready to face the consequences if you ever disclose anything you heard to anyone. " I warned a lady whom I noticed has been unconsciously spying on me.Her face flushed with fear as she looked at me like she would break down. Her pupils burst out in fear. She was so terrified."I ...d..idn't hear anything." She stuttered carelessly. Does she really think she could lie to me? Even a fool would know that she was listening.I looked closely to observe her face, but my eyes mistakenly caught her cleavage. Gross!. She wasn't even dressed. She was putting on a very short crop top that revealed her cleavages and a short skirt that shows her straight legs. "Get lost." I said anoyingly. She was ready to scamper for safety, but I stopped her. "I know your face; if you were a snitch, I'd find you and kill you," I warned with a mean face. She ran off as fast as she could. I am so annoyed that I co
Kiara's povI worried the entire time during the ride home. Daniel kept quiet. His gaze was all on the road and me. I desperately wanted to break that icy silence, but what the hell was I going to say? Huh?. The only sound that awakens me is the honking of the cars. "Thank you so much, Daniel," I finally said, looking at him but avoiding eye contact. "For what?" He asked, still focused on the road. He didn't even spare me a glance. "For ehm everything, thank you so much." I don't know what I would have done without your help. "I stuttered helplessly with my finger clenched rightly to my cloth and my other arm holding Dan so tightly."You're welcome," he replied with a wide smile, which faded almost immediately. "About earlier....""Oh, just forget about that already." "I mean, you are now relaxed," he interrupted. as if he read my thoughts and knew exactly what I wanted to say. "Are you in?" In anyway... Uhm mad at me? " I stuttered and immediately made up my mind not to ask any
MATEO'S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring, jolting me out of a deep sleep. I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock, realizing I had overslept by 20 minutes. I jumped out of bed and rushed to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face. I barely had time to splash some water on my face to wake myself up.I ran to my closet, grabbing the first outfit I saw and quickly getting dressed. I rushed to the kitchen to make a quick cup of coffee, but the coffee machine was on the fritz. Frustrated, I chugged a glass of water and grabbed a piece of toast on my way out the door. I slept well in my old house. Very fancy, but clearly I knew it was for me. I thought about what Jim's father said. If any of my men get to see me, I might have to spend the rest of my life in prison. I sprinted to my car, praying it would start on the first try. Luckily, it did, and I was on my way to work. It doesn't really work, but I guess that's what people call it. I have to get my vis
Mateo's povThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi
MATEO'S POVThe day of the hit had finally arrived. I was dressed in all black, my face concealed by a mask. I was ready to carry out my plan to take down Jim's father once and for all.I made my way to the building where he was holed up. My heart was so willing and confident. I was nervous, but I was also determined. I was a mafia man, and I wouldn't be defeated.I entered the building quietly, my footsteps muffled by the thick carpet. I was moving stealthily, like a predator hunting its prey. I was going to take him by surprise, and he wouldn't know what hit him.I crept down the hall, my hand on my weapon, ready to use it if I needed to. I was getting closer; I could feel it. I was almost there.And then I heard a noise. It was the sound of footsteps coming from around the corner. I froze.. Had I been discovered? Was my plan about to be foiled? Those asses, I hope they weren't shitheads. If not, I will strangle them myself. I took a deep breath and stepped around the corner, my pi