Varg's Pov I pushed open the door and walked out of Lucian's study, my hands balling into fists. It felt like every ounce of strength was draining from me, leaving behind a hollow shell. I trudged down the dimly lit hallway toward my room, each step heavier than the last. Once inside, I headed straight for the shower, desperate to wash away the anger boiling inside me.The water cascaded over me, soaking my hair and clinging to my skin as I closed my eyes, trying to calm my racing nerves. Months had passed since Lyra left, and I still had no clue where she was. Every lead I followed turned out to be a dead end, leaving me feeling more powerless and foolish than before.Lucian was right. This situation was far more complicated than I had imagined, and I had been blind to the dangers. Ever since Lyra entered my life, I had lost focus. I hadn’t trained in weeks, hadn’t been able to think clearly. She had taken over my thoughts, my priorities, my very existence.A low groan escaped my li
Lyra's POV“Kim, how are you doing?” I asked softly, brushing a loose strand of her fiery red hair from her forehead and tucking it behind her ear.“I’m not fine,” she mumbled, her lips forming a slight pout. She shifted to rest her head on my lap, her small arms clutching her knees. “My dad won’t let me have ice cream. He’s too busy dealing with pack business to even care about me.”I smiled, brushing my hand lightly over her forehead and down to her temple. “I know how you feel, little pumpkin. But your dad is the alpha. It’s his responsibility to look after his people, even when it feels unfair.”She pouted harder, her frustration clear in her voice. “I wish he wasn’t an alpha. Then I’d be the luckiest girl in the pack.”I couldn’t help but laugh at her dramatic tone. I reached over and tickled her gently under her arm. She flinched, twisting to escape my fingers, laughter spilling out of her as she wriggled free.“Stop!” she squealed, darting away, but I chased after her, teasing
Varg's POVMy eyes snapped open, and I felt a warm body beside me. I looked down and saw Bethany lying on the bed, her head resting on my chest. She was naked, and so was I. Groaning, I stood up slowly, running a hand through my hair, trying to piece together what had happened.“What the hell came over me?” I muttered, pushing her gently to the side as I moved to the closet to grab a pair of pants and a shirt.“Varg, you're awake?” Bethany’s soft voice broke the silence as she stirred, brushing her hand against her eyelids.I pulled on the pants, then the shirt, and turned to face her, my anger bubbling just beneath the surface. “What the hell did you do?” I snapped, trying to contain my frustration, though I knew I was mostly at fault. Still, she could’ve stopped me and give into it. “I was fucking hallucinating and you would've stopped me.”She stood, hurriedly grabbing her clothes from the floor and putting them on before walking over to the side of the room where a clean laundry b
Lyra's POVThe roars from the crowd were almost deafening as I stood next to Light, staring at the cyclone chain barricade fence separating the crowd from the fighting ground.“This is where Varg comes. This is what matters to him,” Light shouted over the noise, not bothering to look my way. “I'm glad you can see this by yourself.“I glanced around, the stifling aura of the place overwhelming me. The smell of sweat, body odor, and spilled drinks was nauseating. Men, women, even teenagers—were they all insane?In a corner near us, a big-bellied man stood collecting money from a group huddled around him as he handed out slips of paper.“I know Varg will win. I’ve bet a million on it,” a man yelled beside me.“He always wins,” a woman chimed in. “I bet small this time, but next time I’ll put my house on him!”I clenched the hem of my hoodie tightly, my body screaming for me to leave. But the longing to see Varg consumed me more with each passing second.The atmosphere was suffocating, an
Lyra's POV My heart thumped wildly in my chest as I tried to catch my breath. What had just happened? I blinked, slowly looking up to see Lucian holding my hand firmly. His piercing eyes bore into mine with an emotion I couldn’t place, was it worry? It almost felt like I was dreaming. “I fucking told you not to kill yourself,” he groaned, his tone laced with irritation. “Do you have any idea what Varg would do if he didn’t get to see you again?” I gulped, fear coursing through me as my hand trembled slightly. Lucian let go of my hand, his movements slow and deliberate, before turning to walk back toward the man who stood in the shadows, frowning at us. “Like I said, I didn’t come here to force you to fight for me,” Lucian muttered, glancing back at me briefly. “You can stay out of my way if that’s what you want. Or you can come and do whatever shitty thing you think will keep you safe.” “Are we not going to take her back?” the man finally spoke, gesturing toward me. Lucian click
Varg's Pov The roars from the crowd were deafening as the referee announced my victory. For a moment, my thoughts faltered. I couldn’t tear my gaze away from the spot where I had seen her. It can't be her… “Good job, Varg!” The manager, a scrawny old man with a too-wide grin, clapped me on the back, breaking my focus. I grabbed my shirt from one of the brunettes and pulled it on, before exiting the ring. My footsteps felt heavy as I made my way back through the bustling crowd, eager to escape the noise. I took a path toward the quieter back area of the arena, where the sounds of cheering gradually faded away. Once I reached the less crowded section behind the arena, I climbed into my car and sat there in the silence, trying to wrap my mind around what I had just seen. Could it have been Lyra? My thoughts spun in chaotic circles as I turned on the engine, pulling out of the lot. Lucian had mentioned rumors of Lyra being in this area, and despite my doubts, I couldn’t shake the na
Varg's Pov Her gaze faltered before it brightened, as if catching a glimmer of hope. “She’s been with me all this time,” she admitted softly. “Ever since I saved her from the a wolf that almost killed her.” I stepped closer to her, my tone sharp with disbelief. “If you’ve had her all this time, why did you lie to me when I asked you?” Her eyes met mine, steady but brimming with emotion. I could see the pain and jealousy simmering beneath the surface. “Because I was protecting her from you and Lucian,” she said, her voice trembling slightly as she continued. “She told me everything.” I bit my lip, my frustration mounting as I tried to decipher her intentions. I moved closer, but she instinctively stepped back. “I never thought you’d be the type to lie, Light. Even though… you’ve done it countless times to me.” A soft gasp escaped her lips, and she took another hesitant step back, as if retreating from a painful truth. “You think I’m lying? What would I gain from lying to you?” He
Lyra's Pov I stared at Varg, lost for words. I didn’t know what to do. After everything that had happened and Lucian’s sudden change in behavior toward me, I didn’t know what to believe anymore.“Lyra, Varg is here. You need to hide,” Luna Mara’s words echoed in my mind. I didn’t believe her at first, not until I heard his voice.Seven long months had passed since I last saw him. Standing near the doorway, staring at him, I felt the urge to rush over, hug him, and tell him how much I missed him.“Lyra,” he shouted, rushing toward me. But instead, I moved back into the room and shut the door.I never intended for him to see me. Luna Mara was right, staying hidden was the safest choice for me and my unborn pup. I placed my hand on my protruding stomach, tears rolling down my cheeks.“You have to go. She doesn’t want to see you,” I heard Luna Mara tell him.“I can’t fucking leave without seeing her, so get the fuck out of my way,” Varg shouted.The intensity of his voice sent a shiver d
Varg’s POV“Daddy, I’m scared,” Moon whispered, her small fingers clutching the blanket as she looked up at me with wide, fearful eyes.A cold chill crawled up my spine at the sight of her trembling lips, her innocence tainted by the horrors she had witnessed.I sat beside her on the bed, brushing a strand of dark hair from her forehead. “Don’t worry, honey. I won’t let anyone hurt you, your brothers, or your mom.” My voice was firm, a promise carved into my soul. “I’ll make sure that evil man never comes near us again.”Moon’s lips curled into a relieved smile, though the fear still lingered in her eyes. “Thank you, Daddy.”I forced a smile and ruffled her hair gently. “Now, go to sleep.” I tucked the blanket around her small frame, making sure she was warm and safe.I glanced over at Tristan and Justine, their small chests rising and falling in peaceful slumber.A sigh escaped my lips as I sat there for a moment, watching them. They were safe—for now. But that didn’t ease the anger
Varg’s POVI climbed out of the car, my boots sinking into the scorched earth as I took in the remains of the Blackwood Pack’s territory. The air reeked of smoke and blood, the acrid scent of burnt wood thick in my lungs. Half of the pack’s home was nothing but smoldering ruins, blackened timbers standing like skeletal reminders of what had once been a place of safety.This had never happened before. Lucian and I had always protected the pack, watched over them, made sure no outside threat dared cross our borders. Yet now, looking at the devastation, it felt like all of our efforts had been for nothing.“This is bad,” Light murmured beside me, stepping over a fallen beam to kneel beside one of the injured wolves.“I can’t believe Thanos came right under my nose and did this,” Lucian muttered, his voice tight with barely restrained fury. He turned to face me, his brown eyes burning with frustration. “This is getting out of hand.”My hands curled into fists at my sides, nails biting int
Lyra’s POV“Shit, this can't be happening!” Varg’s voice rang through my ears, jolting me awake. I opened my eyes and sat up, my gaze drifting toward him, only to see the door slam shut.“What’s happening?” I mumbled to myself, still groggy. Forcing myself up, I walked over to the closet, grabbed a shirt and trousers, and slipped into them. Pulling my hair into a messy bun, I hurried to the door, pushing it open hastily.The hallway was eerily silent. In the distance, I caught a glimpse of Varg as he rushed out of the mansion with Light and Lucian.“Varg?” I called out, but he didn’t seem to hear me. My heart pounded as I quickly made my way toward the entrance.As soon as I stepped outside, a thick fog of smoke filled the sky, blocking the rising sun. The air carried the acrid scent of burning wood, mixed with something heavier. Clothes? Flesh?Panic gripped me as I turned toward the gate, just in time to see it slide open. Varg’s car sped out of the mansion, disappearing into the di
Lyra’s POVThe water cascaded down my hair as I ran my fingers through it, pushing it back. Tilting my face up, I closed my eyes, letting the cold water hit my skin, the sensation grounding me. After a moment, I lowered my head, allowing the water to soak into my milk-white skin, my body absorbing the quiet solace of the shower.A few weeks ago, before the news of Thanos' attacks spread, I had dared to dream of something different. My children had never stepped foot outside the Dom mansion since they arrived, and I had wanted to take them out, to let them meet others like them, to feel the freedom they had never known. But that dream was shattered the moment the news arrived.With a sigh, I turned off the tap and reached for a towel, wrapping it around my body. Grabbing another, I gently squeezed the excess water from my hair before draping it over my head.Stepping into the bedroom, I made my way to the closet, pulling out my nightwear. I had just finished slipping into my pants when
Varg's POV“What the fuck are you suggesting?” I snapped, my voice sharper than I intended. “You want us to leave Norway because of Thanos?”Lucian sighed, raking his fingers through his hair in frustration. “It’s the only way I can make sure you, Lyra, and your kids stay safe.”“I’m not doing that,” I spat back, fists clenched so tight I could feel my nails biting into my palms. “If Thanos wants war, then war is what he’ll get.”Lucian’s eyes were wide, fear swimming in them, but I wasn’t about to back down. I wasn’t like him, always trying to avoid a fight before it even started. If Thanos wanted to cross me, he’d better be ready to face the consequences.“You don’t understand what’s happening, Varg,” Lucian insisted, his breath quickening. “This isn’t some random arena brawl. Thanos has the strength of a Lycan now.”He reached under his desk and pulled out a scroll, unrolling it across the table. “He’s taken over five packs in just two years. The only packs left standing are Blood
Lyra's POV The creaking sound of the door stirred me from my restless state, not that I had been sleeping. After what Varg had told me, sleep was impossible. Every time I closed my eyes, I tried to think of ways to keep my family safe, but my thoughts always led me back to fear. The mere image of Thanos sent a chill down my spine.I sat up in bed just as Bethany walked in, a basket of neatly folded clothes in her arms. She made her way to the closet, her voice calm but carrying an air of curiosity.“I heard the Moon Pack is in a tense situation these days.”I turned my gaze toward her. I knew she wanted to start a conversation, even though I wasn’t in the mood. But Bethany was someone I could confide in.“That’s what I heard,” I admitted. “I’m scared, Bethany. What if one day, Thanos comes here and tries to harm me or my pups?”Bethany placed a stack of folded clothes into the closet before turning to me. “I’m not sure about that,” she said matter-of-factly. “Thanos coming here would
Varg’s POVThe look on Lyra’s face when I told her about Thanos broke my heart. Fear flickered in her eyes, deep and raw, piercing straight into mine. I understood that fear. It was the same one that had been clawing at the edges of my thoughts since I first heard Alpha Warren’s warning.Lyra’s voice was barely above a whisper, trembling as she asked, “What are we going to do now? What if he decides to come for this pack?”“That would be a death sentence for him,” I said firmly.Thanos had never dared cross our borders, not since the brutal fight in the woods all those years ago. I had expected him to return for revenge, but he never did. That didn’t mean he had forgotten. He was patient. But he knew the truth, he wouldn’t stand a chance against me, not when the Blackwood Pack was one of the strongest in Norway.Lyra sighed, wrapping her arms around herself as she sank onto the bed. Worry still clouded her face, her delicate features shadowed with uncertainty.“I’m scared, Varg,” she
Lyra's POV {Six Years Later}“Mommy, when is Daddy coming back?”Moon’s voice rang through the room as she plopped onto the plush couch, her red eyes blinking furiously in anticipation of my response.I continued folding the neatly laundered clothes, placing them one by one into the closet. “Your dad will be back by noon,” I answered, closing the closet door with a soft click before moving to the other side of the room to arrange the shoes in the lower drawer.Moon let out an exaggerated sigh, her arms folding tightly over her small chest. “Noon is so far, Mommy. Daddy promised to teach me how to hunt,” she pouted, her lips pushing out like a disgruntled pup.At her words, I turned sharply, my heart giving a small lurch.“Baby, of course, he’ll teach you, when you’re eighteen. But for now, you should focus on getting into Blue Dawn Academy. It’s a place for cute little angels like you.” I smiled, walking over to her and settling beside her on the couch, tucking a stray strand of her
Lyra’s POVI was home.The realization settled in my chest, warm and comforting.“Thank you for helping me out,” I told Bethany as we carried the babies into the room, heading to the cribs that was adorned with a gold nameplate that shimmered under the soft glow of the overhead light.The room was breathtaking, far more spacious than I had expected. The walls were painted in warm shades of white and brown, creating a sense of peace and comfort. Above us, the ceiling was a masterpiece, painted with an artistic display of the sky, soft, wispy clouds stretched across the canvas, giving the illusion of endless serenity.Three beautifully crafted brown cribs stood side by side, their intricate wooden designs carved with care. A plush beige couch sat in the corner, its inviting cushions promising comfort for the long nights Varg and I would undoubtedly spend here, watching over our children.I gently placed Moon in her crib, her tiny fingers immediately reaching for my hair with a playful c