Gabe POVI woke feeling uneasy, cold, and restless. My body ached for Ruby, craving her presence beside me in a way I'd never known before. Something was wrong. The fear hit me like a punch to the gut, something had happened to her. I could feel her sadness, sharper and more intense than before, and it gnawed at me.As I stumbled into the bathroom to wash my face, my eye caught an envelope shoved under the door. My heart pounded as I tore it open, dread tightening around my chest. Did someone take her? Was she being held ransom? Did they discover why I was truly here?I read her short message, and rage surged through me like wildfire. How dare she abandon me? It shouldn't even be possible. She was an omega, marked by me, her Alpha, her mate. My entire life, I had been taught that our status held power, that those of higher ranks dominated those beneath them. This fate bond was supposed to be unbreakable, a force binding our souls together. But now, as her defiance burned in my hands,
Sebastian POVAfter my long night with Sheila, I was thrumming with energy. I hadn't slept a wink, but it didn't matter. Kane was on edge, and my body felt stronger, almost euphoric. Who would've thought that something as simple as sex could be such a potent distraction?But the moment I entered the kitchen, that fleeting sense of satisfaction crumbled. My stomach twisted with worry, the anger over losing Ruby clawing its way back to the surface. My parents' failure to protect me stoked a fire in my mind, a rage that threatened to consume everything. I needed answers, and somehow, I had to erase the one person I'd relied on my whole life. But how could I? How could I ignore the fact that I couldn't even bear to look at Ruby's face or the crushing weight of the destiny my parents had shackled me with?"Sebs!" The sudden chorus of voices snapped me out of my thoughts as all seven of my siblings came running toward me. I couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of their eager faces lightin
Sebastian POVJust as I was about to strike, take what was mine, a flash of light pierced through the darkness. It was blinding, searing through the shadows like a knife. I recoiled, instinctively shielding my eyes, only to realize that the light was emanating from within me. My hands flickered with white sparks, just like Ruby's magic when she was frightened or agitated."No!" Dietus's voice roared, filled with fury and desperation. "That damned witch betrayed me again!" His voice dwindled, seething with promises of vengeance against Lupa.The light grew brighter, pushing back the last remnants of the dark fog, sealing the hole with my magic. I could feel the tension in my body easing as Kane's influence was forced to retreat, his rage still simmering but no longer in control.Gabe seized the moment, scrambling to his feet and backing away from me, his eyes wild with fear and confusion.Suddenly, the three oracles appeared in their spectral forms, a chilling reminder of the gravity o
Gabe POVAll I wanted was to be reunited with my father, a figure who had spoken to me through my mind and dreams since I was a child. He promised to be the source of my strength, my sharp wit, and the one to deliver me from my suffering.But Dietus's words cut deep, twisting like a knife in my gut. He had always claimed that Sebastian and I were equals, that we shared a common destiny. The lies fueled a seething jealousy within me. The realization that I was merely a pawn, manipulated into this role, ignited a fierce rage. I understood now that I had no one and nothing left in my life.I was nothing more than a tool, a foolish boy with grand ambitions that were never meant to be. I wasn't Dietus's son, nor was I truly equal to Sebastian. Watching Dietus twist and corrupt him, I saw that Sebastian was destined for greatness, or perhaps utter destruction, but not me.The darkness consuming him was a stark contrast to the person I had thought him to be. I saw the raw hunger in his eyes.
Gabe POVI pressed on, taking advantage of this alone time I had with the Queen. I needed information, a way to help Sebastian, but I had no idea where to start. "I know you've built walls, shutting out everyone you deemed unworthy, keeping only those who you felt deserved your protection," I said, letting the bitterness slip into my voice. Her gaze sharpened, "Those worthy?" she echoed, a hint of challenge in her tone."I was born outside your walls, in the South," I replied, my voice steady despite the rage she was giving me. "During one of your raids, your soldiers took me to an orphanage, claiming it was for my safety. I've seen both worlds, inside and outside your so-called protection, Luna. It's cruel to decide who lives and who suffers, as you do." I completely lied about my origins but it was a believable story and got my point across."Most are grateful for the walls," she retorted, her voice tight. "I don't recall a single soul speaking ill of them.""Who would dare tell a
Ruby POV"You want to attend my school? Do you have a death wish?" The head chancellor's voice sliced through the air like a blade, her gaze piercing me as though she were staring at a creature with three heads."No, ma'am. Quite the opposite," I replied, my voice steady despite the thundering pulse in my ears. "I know I may appear as just a low-status werewolf, but there's more to me. Things I don't fully understand, things I can't even begin to explain." My words were a plea, a desperate grasp to uncover who I truly am.Her lips twisted into a sneer. "This is a school for witches. We don't tolerate your kind here. Were it not for the Queen's decree, you'd be dead the moment you stepped foot on these grounds, just like the witchweres." My breath hitched, and my eyes widened in shock. They kill people for being different? How could such cruelty be so casually accepted? "I... I'm not sure what I am, but I need help," I admitted, my voice trembling with the weight of my uncertainty."T
Sebastian POVI spent hours watching ridiculous romcoms with Sheila, both of us lying on my bed. She cuddled against my side while my mind spun in a million directions. I needed a plan, something real and definite to rid my soul of whatever Dietus had bound me with. The taste of Gabe's blood still lingered on my tongue, though I hadn't even made him bleed. Still, I knew how exhilarating it would be to consume his heart, to feel all his power coursing through my veins.My stomach rumbled, and Sheila giggled into my side, her hand sliding over my bare chest and distracting me with other thoughts. "Are you hungry, Alpha?" she purred.I was definitely hungry, and for more than one thing. But I was too wound up to act on it. "Fucking starving," I growled. My body craved food, sex, and the literal heart of a man I'd just met."Why don't I warm us up some dinner?" She sat up, looking at me sweetly."You want to make me food?" I smirked, liking the idea of her serving me. There were a few thi
Sebastian POVI woke well past sunrise with a headache I never knew could hurt so badly. My muscles ached, and my whole body felt sore. Werewolves rarely got sick, and when we did, it was usually something foreign and deadly.I clenched my jaw, thinking about how my life had become such a disaster. A cold shower did little to suppress the emotions and pain coursing through me. The last few days had been a whirlwind, everything unraveling so quickly I hadn't had a chance to breathe. I wanted nothing more than to run from it all, exactly what I'd been doing with Sheila. I craved a distraction, anything to take away the immense pressure inside me. That turned out to be a major mistake.But I was only eighteen, clueless about how to deal with a fight, let alone some ominous god. I always felt this darkness, this strange bloodlust deep inside, especially after long, horrid nights filled with dreams of killing everyone I loved. I spent years pushing those thoughts away, burying them deep. N
Ruby POVThe moment their canines left my neck, everything inside me snapped into place. The bond, the one I had waited for my whole life, finally completed itself, like a string pulled taut and then gently released, humming with energy. It was more than just a connection; it was a merging of souls. I felt Gabe and Sebastian inside me, their love, their power, and their wolves. It was so wild and untamed, settling deep into my spirit like missing pieces.Then I felt Scarlet. She surged through me, fierce and powerful, filling every inch of my body. I hadn't felt her like this in so long. I gasped, feeling her strength, her desire to protect, her joy at being whole again."Scarlet?" I called out, feeling her presence entwined with mine."I'm here, Ruby. We're one again, truly one." Her strong and comforting voice echoed inside my mind. There was no more fear or separation, only us, two halves of the same soul reunited. But there's something more, something pushing against us. Do you fe
Sebastian POV"We will always be together, Ruby." I kissed her slowly, Gabe's hands running up and down my back and then I felt his tongue between ours and smiled. "Always." Gabe whispered, kissing her along side me, our tongues all mingling as we shared her together, taking turns with her lips."You two are so overwhelming, and I love it. I love you." Ruby barely got the words out as we sat all tangled together. "It's time." She whined, turning her body on top of me. Her back rested to my chest, and her hands separate her cheeks so my tip teased the brim of her ass. I needed to feel her, every day, I needed to be inside her. "Goddess, you know how to handle two mates perfectly, little girl." I kissed her neck, my hand holding my cock as she slowly sank down, jolting and moaning as I stretched her walls more and more."Beautiful, little wolf." Gabe pinched her chin, kissing her as my lips peppered her neck. "Take me at the same time, please, Alpha." She begged Gabe. We both let out
Gabe POVI ran through the woods, chasing my wife's scent, the moon high in the sky guiding me toward her. I knew exactly where she was heading. It was almost time, but first, a little fun.I shifted into Ragnar, letting my wolf take over, his paws pounding the earth as we hunted. It had been three days since I last touched her, and apart from the quickie Sebastian and I just had, I haven't felt a release in too long. I was saving everything for tonight, and the anticipation was driving me wild.Ragnar halted as we reached the hill overlooking the lake. Ruby stood there, barefoot in a small white dress, her head slightly turned, already sensing me. She giggled, sliding one strap off her shoulder, teasing me as she undressed.I heard footsteps and growls approaching, Sebastian was closing in. Ragnar lifted his head to the moon, praying and cursing Lupa to make this night something other than the nightmare we feared. As I howled into the sky, I made a silent vow: if they took my mate fr
Sebastian POVAfter our wedding, everyone gathered in the center of town for a grand celebration, honoring not only our union but also Ruby's birthday. Each street was decorated with a different theme: one for the wedding, another for a baby shower, one for Ruby's birthday, and finally, a street celebrating the world's next Alphas and Luna.I wasn't sure if my mom had planned it all to get the celebrations out of the way, fearing Ruby might not survive the night. Or if maybe she was worried about herself. Over the past week, my mom had aged drastically, her hair had turned grey, and her skin had become fragile. Losing Athena had taken a heavy toll on her body, and I could see the fear in my fathers' eyes that they might lose her sooner than expected."She'll be here for a long time. Have faith," Ruby's soft voice came from behind me as she wrapped her arms around my waist."Yeah, I'm trying." I turned and pulled her into my arms, leaning down to steal a kiss. She had lost her heels an
Ruby POVI did it! Somehow, I had everything I ever wanted. I looked over at my family; my mom, held by my dad as she cried, my two sisters, with whom I was just beginning to form a real relationship, and Sheila, who somehow felt more like a twin to me. Her mate had finally returned, after walking through war and hell to find her, and now, he held her tightly in his arms. We shared a brief glance, a silent understanding that the one thing we all needed was love. Whether it came from a lover, a friend, or family, it didn't matter. We just needed to feel connected, to belong. And now, we had that."We will always do right by you, Ruby," Sebastian vowed, drawing my focus back to where I stood with my two mates. We had an entire world ahead of us, but right here, in this moment, they were all I needed."We will always protect and defend our Luna," Gabe added, his voice strong and certain."We will love and cherish every moment you're by our side," Sebastian continued."And we will fulfill
Gabe POVI stood before the Southern Pack, with members of my own pack mixed in among the crowd below. My nerves were on edge as the weight of my new reality crashed down on me. I was about to become Alpha of them all. For so long, I thought my purpose was to break the world and rebuild it alongside my father, Dietus. But I had been wrong.I was meant to rebuild, yes, but not through destruction. My mother was gone. Lupa and Dietus were gone. The past no longer held me down. Now, it was just me, a man in love with two incredible people, ready to embrace the new life we would make together.To my surprise, every pack member seemed to rejoice for us. They were welcoming of our union, and accepting of the shared Alpha role Sebastian and I planned to take. It had never been done before, two Alphas, mates, leading together, but we were one soul divided at birth, and now we would spend eternity as a whole."We hope you all join us for the celebrations," I concluded my speech, taking Sebasti
Ruby POVI couldn't believe I was awake and alive. My hands roamed over my Alphas that squished my small body between them. I really thought I was dying last night, but then it hit me. I was in a crazy, painful heat because they had marked each other. I never wanted to feel that pain again, but I had to admit it was worth it. I felt them so much more connected now, and we had amazing sex. 'Take them again.' Scarlet begged.'We have to get home. No more sex until after our wedding Scarlet.' I said, gently lifting from the bed. Sebastian moved over and pulled Gabe into his arms. Scarlet and I both whined looking over them.'Why deny ourselves all that?' She purred, watching our Alpha's hands roam all over the other's body. 'They will wake up super horny, and once they see the marks they left on me, it will drive them crazy. Last night was too close of a call. If they mark me before the full moon it all falls apart.''You don't know that.' Scarlet whined as I dressed quickly, sneaking
Sebastian POV"That was the best sex I ever had. I think that was better than knotting." I wiped the sweat from my forehead as Ruby completely passed out in Gabe's arms."She wears out quickly." He chuckled, picking her up to bring to the bathroom. I heard the bath running and chuckled as I looked down at my dick. "How are you hard again?" I asked. There was no pleasing him. I stomped my way to the bathroom, watching Gabe gently wash Ruby's body in a warm bath. His fingers played with her breast, right over my mark. I loved claiming that body and I think even after I mark her on her neck, I'll still bite the shit out of her."Stand up!" I ordered him."What?" He laughed looking behind me. "Oh! I see." He stood slowly, hands running over his body to tease me. "Bend over right there and take my dick like a good Alpha." I demanded, jerking off as I watched both my mates."I knew we would have a long night." Gabe chuckled, hands grabbing the side of the tub as he wiggled that ass to me
Ruby POV"Ruby? What's wrong!" Gabe shouted at me, barreling through the door and scooping me right in his arms. I crawled into a tight ball in his lap, the pain inside me ten folds, but slowly embedding away with his touch."Don't let me go." I pleaded. "Please, don't let me go.""What's wrong with her?" Sebastian was at my side, brushing my hair from my face when something burst inside me. "We shouldn't had left her alone!" Gabe growled at Sebastian. "We are so sorry, Ruby. We won't ever leave you again." Sebastian had so much worry in his eyes. "We should mark her! We fucked up by marking each other and now she is in some weird heat that is killing her." Gabe looked to Sebastian and I glanced at his neck. A purr rumbled through me as I glanced at Sebastian, a mark clearly printed there. They did it! They were one. "Just shut up and fuck me! Both of you!" I yelled at them, grabbing Sebastian chest and pushing him on his back. "Gabe! Get behind me. Fuck me, fill me, and do it fa