Aarons POV “Tomorrow, Mrs. Jenkins will finally face the trial," I announced, my words ringing with determination. Ethan and Emma, standing beside me, nodded in agreement, fully aware of the significance of the upcoming day. Just then, Nigel walked into my office, his presence exuding a sense of purpose, followed closely by Esmeralda and Sasha, who took their respective seats around the grand table. Sitting amongst my trusted comrades, I looked at each of them, their unwavering determination mirrored in their eyes. The weight of the battle ahead was evident, but we were ready to confront it head-on. I took a moment to gather my thoughts before continuing, my voice filled with conviction. "Tomorrow, as the gavel falls and the courtroom doors open, Mrs Jenkins will be confronted with the gravity of her actions. This trial is not just about her; it is about seeking justice for the hybrids, protecting our pack, and ensuring that not another innocent being falls victim to her crime
Isla’s POV “Olga, please take care of Carrie,” I said as she took Carrie from me. There was no way I was going to miss seeing that old hag get what she finally deserved. Olga soothed Carrie as she begun to cry and I felt a stab of guilt hit me as I watched Olga walk away with Carrie. But this was not a place for Carrie to be right now and I wanted to have my say at this trial. “Isla, what are you doing?” Aaron called me through the mind link, but I refused to be turned away. I knew that he would sense me straight away. “Do not stand in my way,” I told my alpha mate, and he sighed, realising that arguing was pointless. “Isla, my dear child.” my mother rushed to me with open arms, and I hugged her back. Today was going to be interesting, that was for sure. As we quickly took our seats, Mrs. Jenkins was escorted into the room. She looked different now, her haughty demeanour replaced with a weariness that spoke to the weight of her crimes. But I knew bett
107 Where Is Carrie? I couldn't help but beam at the alpha of my pack. I felt fortunate to have him as mine. His support and love filled me with overwhelming gratitude. Wrapping my arms around him in a tight embrace, I cherished the safety and warmth of his presence. "I love you so much," he whispered, his words melting my heart. The depth of my affection for him surpassed words - a love that he may never fully comprehend. His hand protectively cradled my growing bump, reminding me of the precious life we had conceived together. "Inside you are our future, our little bundle of joy," Aaron exclaimed, his excitement contagious. His joyous anticipation brought forth a musical laughter from my lips. Aaron's eyes sparkled with tenderness as he held me closer, his voice filled with pure adoration. "And you, my love, will be the most incredible mother. I can already picture our little one taking after your kind heart and radiant spirit." My heart yearned to check on Carrie, my
Who took Carrie? Isla’s POV I remained in the nursery, my mind racing with fear, anger, and hope. Sasha held me close, her presence a soothing balm for my troubled soul. "We'll find her, Isla. We won't rest until she's back safe with us," she whispered, her voice filled with determination. The room felt suffocating, the air thick with worry and despair. We had been waiting in the nursery for what felt like an eternity, anxiously anticipating any news about the disappearance of our precious daughter, Carrie. The clock on the wall seemed to taunt me constantly, echoing my heart's racing. My mind was clouded with fear and uncertainty, and each passing second gnawed away at my resolve. Where was Carrie? What had happened to her? The questions swirled through my head, tormenting me without mercy. Sasha sat beside me on the nursery rocking chair, offering me solace in this moment of darkness. Her warm and understanding eyes held a mixture of concern and trying to remain positiv
Aaron’s POV “Alpha Aaron," Esmeralda's voice trembled, her eyes filled with fear as I returned to the main grounds after reassuring my Luna, my mate, that everything would be okay. But Esmeralda’s words cut through my resolve, shattering my hope into a million scattered shards. "I think we have a problem." My heart clenched as my mind raced, anticipating the worst. Dread settled heavily in the pit of my stomach, causing my breath to catch in my throat. "What is it?" I managed to utter, my voice tight with anxiety—every fibre of my being prayed that her response wouldn't confirm my darkest fears. "It's a body," Esmeralda whispered, her voice filled with sorrow and hesitation. "By the lakes." The weight of her words seemed to suffocate the air around us. My legs threatened to buckle beneath me as my thoughts immediately turned to Carrie, our beloved child who had been ripped away from us. Images of her face, her smile, flooded my mind, conflicting with the chil
Isla’s POV I stared into Aaron's eyes, a mix of uncertainty and determination clouding his expression. My mind raced with thoughts, my instincts urging me to delve deeper into this mystery. "Aaron, something doesn't feel right. There's a nagging feeling within me, urging us to look further into this situation," I voiced my concerns aloud. I stroked Carrie’s hand as her eyes remained closed and wished that she would wake up already. I wanted to hug her close to my chest. I had missed her. Aaron glanced at me, unsure how to respond, before finally giving a solemn nod. "Isla... I trust your instincts. If you feel we need to pursue this, then we will. But we must proceed with caution." Before I could respond, our conversation was abruptly interrupted by the sudden appearance of my mother, accompanied by an unfamiliar figure. A sense of unease settled within me as I noticed the gravity etched on their faces. “Isla, may we have a word?" my mother's voice held a severe tone, ca
Isla’s POV “What?” I blinked several times, wondering if I had heard my friend correctly. “Yes. Luna, Alpha. She claims to have important information.” Sasha explained. “She seems genuine, and we should see what she has to say.” I turned to Aaron, who gave a slight nod of agreement. “Yes. Let's check this out,” he said. “I am coming.” I insisted before he could order me to stay here. “Sasha, wait here.” As we reached the border, I saw a figure standing just beyond the line. It was a woman, her posture rigid and confident. I could sense the power emanating from her, and it only fueled my curiosity. “Hello there,” Aaron called out. I could sense his uncertainty. Approaching cautiously, I spoke, "Who are you, and how do you know about Carrie? What is it you want from us?” The woman gave me a small smile before replying, "Luna Isla. Alpha Aaron. Good to see you both. My name is Celeste, and I have been closely monitoring your situation. You see, I have connectio
Isla’s POV "We received word that Carrie is awake," I reminded Aaron as we returned to the main packhouse, Celeste walking beside us. Just as we approached, Beta Nigel appeared, his surprise evident upon seeing Celeste. "Luna Isla," Nigel greeted me, his curiosity piqued. "Jameson is with Carrie, along with your mother. But who is this?" he asked, gesturing towards Celeste. She calmly extended her hand towards Nigel, who hesitantly shook it."Hello," Celeste introduced herself with a friendly smile. "Sasha was the one who first greeted me at the gates of your magnificent home. “Speaking of Sasha, where is she?" I inquired, concerned that she seemed to have vanished after alerting us about the visitor. Nigel could only shrug, just as unaware of Sasha's whereabouts."I have no idea. But let's go see Carrie," Nigel suggested, his eagerness matching ours. I agreed, my thoughts consumed by thoughts of Carrie's well-being. I glanced at Aaron, and we exchanged a nod before setting off