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
Isla's Perspective The haze of fear dissolved as Aaron's comforting voice broke through. Worry was evident in his eyes as he took my hand, offering support. "It's happening, Aaron," I managed to choke out, my voice barely above a whisper. Everything blurred around me as the contractions intensified, every fibre of my being radiating with pain. “Let me help assist with this birth. I have been learning to do midwifery quite recently.” I heard Celeste say, and I nodded in agreement. My mother's concerned voice urged us to find a safe place. Jameson stepped forward, offering his arm for support, while Celeste followed closely behind. “The birthing room is being prepared,” Aaron announced. He must have ordered some of our omegas to do so via mind link. He was thinking ahead despite everything else happening, and I loved him for that. But suddenly, a panic swept over me. "What about Sasha and everything else?" I began to fret. "No. Luna Isla, do not worry.
Isla’s POV “We will leave you to talk. I will find Jameson and be back shortly.” Celeste's words resonated in my ears as she left the room, leaving us to grapple with the weight of the situation. My heart pounded with relief that Sasha had returned and trepidation over what her absence might signify. I turned my gaze back towards Sasha, concern etched across my face. "Sasha, where have you been? We were worried about you. What's going on?" I asked, my voice reflecting relief at her return and a sense of urgency to understand her absence. Sasha's gaze met mine, and her expression mirrored the weight of her words. "I apologise for my disappearance, Luna Isla," she began, her voice filled with seriousness. "I had to investigate some crucial information regarding the warlock." My brows furrowed with curiosity and concern. "What did you find out?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. Sasha took a deep breath, her eyes briefly glancing at my mother before focusing on me a
Aaron's POV I couldn't help but gaze fondly at my beloved Luna Isla and our precious newborn, a wave of happiness washing over me. How fortunate I was to have them both in my life. But as the room emptied and the silence filled the air, I knew it was time to take action. Mt father, Alpha Leon's wise words echoed in my mind, urging me to approach this situation precisely and thoroughly. I couldn't allow my anger or suspicion to cloud my judgment. No, I needed to seek the truth. I left the room, my steps purposeful as I ventured through the winding corridors of our packhouse. My mind raced, concocting strategies and plans, searching for the best action. Gathering as much information as possible became my priority, for I understood that uncovering the truth was crucial in safeguarding our pack. I could not allow this to go on any longer. Finally, I found Sasha in the sanctuary of the office. Her gaze met mine, reflecting a tumult of fear and pain. It pained me deeply to witne