Carena:The rest of the journey was amazing. I got to spend time with Sawyer, we talked, hit stops to eat food and rest. And then I fell asleep on his chest.Revisiting the pack where I had endured some of the worst times of my life was strange for me. But thankfully, the mate beside me held my hand and guided me through the crowd. The pack members who once looked at me with disgust were now bowing to me in respect. Some even claimed they had missed me, despite their previous bullying. It all made sense now. They had no personal animosity towards me; it was Jack and his mother whose treatment had given others a free pass to mistreat me. They wanted to take their frustrations out on a royal and found a perfect victim in me. My husband’s sins were being used against me since they couldn’t confront Jack directly.“You are so pretty,” said a woman who used to taunt me for being too clumsy at my mother-in-law’s parties, now commenting with a bow of her head.They wouldn’t dare do anything
Carena:“And damn, you are so gorgeous,” he licked his bottom lip, confusing me even more.“Are you flirting with me, or am I just hallucinating?” I asked in disbelief. This man had the audacity to get my sister pregnant and now he was trying to flirt with me? And he was years younger than I was.“Hmm, what if I said I was flirting with you? Would that upset you?” he smirked, causing me to clench my jaw in frustration.“Yeah, I’m married to my handsome mate, who is outside and will decide whether your pack will receive any help.” I folded my arms over my chest as I glared at him. He seemed slightly taken aback, but it didn’t change his demeanor.It was astonishing how arrogant and oblivious he was.“I understand. You want to be loyal to your mate, but deep down, everyone craves attention—” I had to cut him off since he wasn’t making any sense. Standing in front of him and allowing him to flirt with me felt like I was committing a sin.“Attention? What made you think I would want atten
Carena:I landed one last punch on his face before stepping off him and stretching my neck calmly. Sawyer remained standing in the doorway, leaning against the frame and observing as I finished. It wasn’t that Luke wasn’t allowed to fight back; he tried his best but was clearly outmatched. In that moment, I realized I was far more powerful than I had ever believed.Once I was done, I stepped back and adjusted my hair while Luke attempted to rise, only to fall again.“Easy there buddy! You will break your hip,” Sawyer teased the fallen alpha, smirking at his condition.I was so powered with strength and confidence that I didn't want to stop. But I didn't want to kill him, just teach him a lesson.“Excuse me, Alpha King Sawyer. Please let us know what’s going on?” Of course, the commotion had attracted attention. I saw others peeking inside and then quickly looking away.Sawyer turned to Mr. Beret and gave a dismissive jerk of his shoulders.“Your alpha is quite incompetent. I just don’
Carena:“Okay, so basically, you don’t need to do much. There is a voter here who will teach you everything and also inform you about the condition of the pack. Try to communicate with the pack members and ask your dear loving husband if your pack needs any help and support,” Sawyer said cheekily, wrapping his arm around my shoulder and pulling me close to his chest.His comment made my cheeks flush. He was so shameless that he didn't care if anyone was watching. “Everyone is watching,” I said, nudging him to move away. The entire pack had gathered around since the announcement was made that I would be taking over as the alpha queen.The pack members responded rather positively. I expected some to be upset to see me again, but it seemed they had learned their lesson. The disappointment from their previous alpha kings also contributed to their acceptance of me with open arms.“We love our alpha queen!” one of the women shouted, and others echoed her enthusiasm.After giving them a nod
Carena:“Sawyer, please. I feel guilty now because I can’t travel and you’re staying behind when they need you the most,” I said, rolling my eyes and slapping my forehead as he pouted like a child and stubbornly shook his head.“I didn’t think assigning you as the alpha queen would mean we have to spend time apart,” he complained, sitting in front of me and constantly glancing at me to show his displeasure with my suggestion that he should go.“Sawyer,” I sighed. It had been an hour that I’d been trying to persuade him.“No, I cannot leave you behind when you’re sick too,” he mumbled under his breath, visibly bothered by the situation.“I’m fine. It’s just from eating too much, and I’ll rest and be okay soon. However, you need to go and be there for them. Besides, I will visit the doctor, okay? And you’ve given me such a huge responsibility with the pack—are you telling me I can’t take care of myself alone?” I raised my brow as I watched him stare at me with a look that seemed to warn
Carena:“I am glad I got to meet you. Everyone in the pack is so happy to finally have an alpha who isn't just a horny and crazy guy,” he joked, making me laugh a little.“I really missed the innocent people of this pack. The people who did deserve a good alpha. I will do my best to make sure they are not let down again,” I genuinely had so many plans for the future.“I am sure you will do great. With alpha king Sawyer on your side, I am only expecting greater things,” he made me smile at the mention of my perfect mate. I was already missing him so much.“So, tell me, what’s up?” the doctor said as he moved closer to check my blood pressure while simultaneously taking my medical history. We spoke for a few minutes; it was a normal conversation. He also mentioned that Dr. Kelly still worked for them, but the minute she heard about me being assigned as the new Alpha Queen, she took off and went home.“You think she’s in trouble?” he asked. He was a bit older than Dr. Kelly, and his blac
Payton:“Yes, and also bring the new project file,” I said, exhausted from working nonstop. I wanted to prove myself worthy of respect.Finding a mate used to be a big deal for me, but after being treated like complete garbage by mine, I didn’t want to go back to that phase.My phone beeped, and I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at the caller ID.Matt: How long till you forgive me?He had been bombarding me with gifts, flowers, and anything else he could think of, as if that would win me back.He claimed he missed me after he broke up with Yamin, but I knew he had been in contact with her not too long ago.Matt: I made a mistake, and I realize it now. Please let me back into your life.I rolled my eyes again before finally replying to him.Me: It was already hard to like someone like you. But I did because of the mate bond. Remember, you rejected me? I have no reason to like you anymore. I'd be forcing myself if I tried.“Someone’s angry,” my personal assistant, assigned by my dear bro
Carena: I don’t know how long I’ve been out, or if whatever I remember happening before I lost consciousness was real or just a nightmare. But as I began to wake up, I was certain I wasn’t in my own bed, nor in the guest bedroom of the Red Raven pack’s mansion.I was tied to a bed in a dark room.“Eh!” My throat was so dry that I could barely make a sound.“You did it?” I heard a familiar voice, one that made me force my eyes open. It was a voice I never wanted to hear again.“I... umm... I did it,” the woman sounded unsure, almost as if she was afraid of what she had been asked to do.“Great. How long do I have to wait?” It was Jack. I could recognize his voice from miles away. I opened my eyes fully and found myself in a small room. I could hear birds chirping outside, as though this was the only standing room in the middle of a forest.“You need to be patient. But since you asked, it depends on rank. She has a powerful wolf, so she might show results much sooner than an omega woul
Carena: “I have put them to bed; we’re all set,” Sawyer announced, his shirt disheveled before he quickly straightened it, though he didn’t roll down his sleeves.I gave him a smile and got up from my seat to welcome him. He took the main chair, and I sat down beside him, wearing a beautiful red dress.“You are the best father and husband,” I whispered, leaning over to kiss his cheek while the maid served us food.“You two need to get a room,” Ronan joked, making us smile and turn to him. He looked so happy with Yamin. The two had welcomed twins--a baby girl and a baby boy--last year.“And my brother is truly proving himself to be a good role model too,” Payton added proudly.Lady Jane smiled at her sons, delighted with their perfect lives.“And Payton is taking good care of business,” Louis grinned at her, giving her a wink. I knew something was brewing between the two, and they had recently opened up about it. They were set to get married in two months.I didn’t think there could b
Carena:“What do you mean?” My heart revived even more, my grip tightening around my child.“Kelly, don’t fucking make up stories,” Jack yelled, his fists clenched.“I am not. You fool. You really bought my lie about Carena being so powerful to get pregnant already and then giving birth in seven months. Carena didn’t have a proper sense of date and time because there were days she would sleep without waking up for two days. But you, you knew everything. Yet you didn’t question anything?” Kelly smirked at Jack, who was finally hit with the realization.That’s when my baby let out a little cry and opened his eyes. He had the same eyes as Sawyer.“He is my baby?” Sawyer rushed toward me, taking him from my hands and then smiling, “No wonder I felt such a strong connection.”“No! You did not betray me like that,” Jack yelled, rushing to wrap his hands around Kelly’s neck, but Martin raised his legs and kicked him, making Jack drop back like a pathetic weakling.“How dare you--,” it was as
Carena: After I beat him up, Sawyer handed me my baby while he tied the couple to a tree. I was curious about what he was planning to do.“I am so sorry I got you into this mess,” Kelly cried to Martin, the two tied side by side.“No! If I have to do that again, I will do it. All for you,” the guy was hopelessly in love with her but also an idiot for partaking in her crazy schemes.She was a doctor; if she had remained committed to her job, the two would be living a very good life by now.While the two cried and talked, I held my son and smiled with teary eyes. My baby was perfect. There was no way he was Jack’s child. How could such a beautiful baby belong to that monster?“My perfect child,” I cried happily, rocking my baby in my arms. All these months, not once did I hate my child. I had grown so much in love with my baby that I didn’t understand why and how."Why would you want us dead? You already have your baby and your mate by your side now. Don't you have everything already?"
Carena:He was watching me with so many emotions in his eyes. In that moment, Jack and the others decided to flee because they knew they couldn't fight Sawyer.Jack was so frightened that he didn't even wait to grab me. Instead, he just started running after seizing Kelly.“My son--!” I yelled, but before I could get up, I saw Sawyer gesture for me not to go after them.“They cannot escape the woods.”His confidence made me sit back. But what about my son? What if they hurt him?"Sawyer!" I uttered his name as he deepened his stare into my eyes, filled with nothing but love for me."My love!" He knelt down and instantly pulled me into a warm and comforting embrace."No! Don't touch me before you know my truth." It broke my heart that even after our reunion, I had to keep my distance from him.He needed to understand that I had given birth to Jack's child so he could decide whether he still wanted to be with me. It would shatter my heart if he didn't want to stay with me, but I could n
Sawyer:“Ronan, keep your eyes peeled at the border. Make sure your men remain hidden in dugouts around the portal,” I advised him as we marched away from the entrance. Tonight was the Wolf Moon, and after midnight, I knew Jack would arrive with Carena. Certainly, Jack would use Carena to try to lure us away so that he could cross the portal, but I would jump right in with them. That was the plan.“I have informed my guards not to stop them from enticing the bridge, but do let us know when they arrive,” Ronan confirmed. I didn't want to provoke Jack into attacking Carena out of anger. Of course, he would threaten us with her life when he was surrounded by the warriors.“Yamin is taking care of the roads--” Suddenly, Ronan's voice began to fade. My mind started to wander off, and I knew it wasn’t the first time this had happened. I had felt this before, only when someone stepped into my woods--the woods of which I was king.“They are here.”I closed my eyes, focusing on the whispers of
Carena:“AHHHHH!” My screams had deafened me at this point. The pain was unbearable, and being out in the wild was not helping at all. I was worried for my baby and how giving birth in the wilderness would negatively impact everything. Dr. Kelly had asked Jack and Martin to grab some supplies while she assisted me with the delivery.“Just keep going. I know you can do it,” she said, rubbing a damp cloth over my forehead in an attempt to comfort me, but I was far from comfortable. The open air and sky, combined with the fact that my mate was not with me, broke my heart.“Why can’t we go to a hospital?” I asked, letting out heavy breaths, but the pain kept intensifying.“Because Sawyer must have informed all the hospitals and packs about you and Jack,” she replied. “Besides, we are passing through Sawyer’s pack, so--” The minute she said that, goosebumps covered my body. I looked around and noticed the woods. What the hell!We were in the terrifying part of the woods? The crazy and poss
Carena: Jack was shocked to see the old man confronting him. It seemed like Jack had run out of words.“I don’t know what you are--talking about,” Jack tried to sound normal, but none of the words he uttered came out in a confident tone.His hesitation alone gave him a guilty appearance.I had stepped way back from them while Dr. Kelly ensured she stayed with me."I heard it all. You played me only so you could use my kin to escape the werewolf world--the world where you have messed up so much that you can’t even remain in it anymore,” Vincent finally seemed to have caught on to Jack’s scheme.It took him months and many wasted attempts to open his eyes. But what struck me as odd was that Jack steadily fixed his posture and approached him.For someone who had been caught in a lie by his only support, he was remarkably calm.“I think you’re taking this way too seriously. It’s not that grave of a matter,” he placed his hand on Vincent’s shoulder, but Vincent shrugged it off aggressivel
Carena:"What did you just say?" he asked, a harshness in his voice warning me not to say the wrong thing."Jack lied to you. He told me that if he told you the truth, you would kill me and my baby." I gulped, realizing it could be true. I was taking a risk here. If I wasn’t pregnant, I would have found a way to escape the chains and transition. But that was no longer an option."Huh!" He looked rightfully confused. "You are the reason my poor daughter is dead. Sawyer killed her because of you." Now that we were talking, he started revealing what he truly thought of me.The fact that he claimed Sawyer had killed Tabitha proved that Jack had lied to him about many things."That’s not true. Listen--" I took a deep breath, knowing I was about to admit who was really responsible for Tabitha’s death and the deaths of his other children.His expression grew even harsher as he continued to watch me, waiting for an explanation as to why I believed Jack had been lying."Tabitha did cheat on Ja
Carena:I was heavily pregnant and miserable, but I kept going for the sake of my baby and the hope of seeing Sawyer again one day. I just didn’t know how he would react to the fact that my child belonged to someone else.“You shouldn’t starve yourself,” the maid they had hired for me said, causing me to roll my eyes.I didn’t get along with any of these people.They were all enemies of both me and Sawyer, working for that despicable man.“I’m full,” I sighed. “Before you start lecturing me, I had breakfast less than two hours ago,” I scoffed, irritated.She rolled her eyes and left the hut. We had been on the run—or rather, they had kept me on the run—for months.Every time Sawyer got close, they would pack up and flee again. They’d managed to evade him many times by threatening my life, and of course, Sawyer always relented.“Hey,” Jack entered, having taken care of the food and other necessities for the night. He smiled at me.The mattress I sat on was uncomfortable, lacking the fa