Cora. My sister. I almost fell as I ran it was as if my feet were going in different directions. So many questions field my mind. Max Miller and Ed, none of them was important right now because all I wanted was to see Cora, I know that she was okay. “Please be gentle with her.” Eric stood in the doorway and said to me, but I scowled as I pushed my way passed him. She was my sister. What did he think that I was going to do? “Oh, Isla.” She gasped as she rushed over to me. I closed the door behind me and embraced my sister into a hug breathing her in and crying into her long hair. “I’ve missed you so much.” She wept. I placed my hands on her shoulders, so we were face to face. “I’m so glad that you have your memory back, are you ok?” I stroked a stray strand of hair from her face and beamed through my own tears. “What happened?” “I really don’t know; I mean one minute I’m asleep and the next thing I’m awake screaming. I remember the crash finding
Miller’s POV I looked around, trying hard not to panic all the while dread filled me. My stomach was in knots and my heart pumping away like it was about to break through my chest. Where could she be? She had gone with Esmeralda to talk and now I could not find either of them. I couldn’t see her and not could I pick up her scent. Nothing. It was as if she had never existed. “Isla?” I yelled before jumping into the air as my body shifted into my wolf. She had to be out there somewhere. I needed to find her and protect her. After about an hour of running through the forest, I stopped to catch a breath and some water from a small stream. It was beautiful out here. Suddenly out of nowhere, I felt a sharp pain ripple through my back leg causing me to whimper and slow down. I was shocked to see that two other wolves surrounded me, not as big as my own but baring their teeth and snarling like a pair of hungry hyenas. They must have hidden their scents as I sho
“Isla?” A strange but extremely comforting voice sounded out to me, and I could not help but feel very much at ease. I blinked a few times and carefully looked around. I did not see anything or anybody, but neither could I pick up anyone's scent. I imagined this. Ok, yes. That was it. In a moment or two I would wake up and see that this was all just a silly dream. “Please, do not be alarmed. I am here for you, to help you.” The voice came again, much more softly this time. “Where are you?” I stuttered, beginning to feel a little uncomfortable at not knowing where this voice was coming from. “Here.” I looked up and gasped, covering my mouth with my hand as I took in the figure standing over me. She was breathtakingly beautiful, with long fiery hair that flowed down her shoulders, her bright sea-blue eyes as big as saucers and a cute button nose which sat above a huge beaming smile. Her lips were bright red, matching her hair. She wore a black dress to her knees
Isla's POV I found myself back in the packhouse, surrounded by blood-splattered walls. Bodies were lying all over the place, lifeless. Some even had limbs missing. It made me want to scream, but nothing came out of my mouth. My own blood boiled as anger raced through me. This was all Max’s fault. He was going to regret all of this. How dare he! “Isla, remember what your grandfather told you, keep your eyes ahead, let's not get distracted. Max will see you get weaker and take advantage.” Crystal whispered to me as we made our way up the stairs. I remembered that I had been on the middle floor when my mother had pulled me into that cupboard, so i9 was certain that she would be there. Crystal followed me and suddenly I came to the second floor. It was eerily silent, but then the closer we got to the first room on the left, there were voices. Cora and Miller. They were alive. My heart was beating like crazy while happiness washed over me from head to toe. "Isla." Cora
Miller’s POV I could hardly believe that Max was finally gone, Isla had seen him for what he truly was and as for Mora. Well, that whore was history. How did I ever choose her over Isla? Isla was free from them both now. I could not help but feel crazy about her. She was so beautiful. Now she would be willing to give me a second chance. “Isla, I am so happy that you are safe.” I hugged her and she laughed pushing me away as her cheeks went a little red. “I can’t believe they are gone.” She said shaking her head in disbelief. “But I need to know that my mother is safe. My grandfather said she needs me.” Isla turned back to Crystal who nodded and took her hand into hers. “We will find her and take her back.” Crystal stated and I knew I needed to help them find Esmeralda. The pack house was going to be a complete and utter nightmare to go through, I dreaded all the lifeless bodies that we would be met with. “Is anyone in there alive?” Isla mumbled and I ho
Isla’s POV Cleo was going crazy that I had just walked away from our mate. I pushed her to the back of my mind and ignored her hurt whimpers. I needed to stay focused and find my mother in this hell hole somewhere. Cleo had to understand that. Alpha Aaron could wait. I find myself standing in the doorway of the pack house, wondering where she could be. Where is she? “Help me.” I heard a voice say from a bundle of lifeless bodies along the corridor of the first floor. I recognise that dirty, filthy little Wolf in front of me. She’s the one that Max had his tongue down before the pack went into attack mode. How was she still alive and so many others dead? I wanted to rip her apart, but she was pregnant, and I knew that she would not be able to shift. It would be easy to eliminate her, just like Mora and Max. Who did she think that she was anyway? “You were the one kissing Max. I saw you. Is that his dirty pup inside your be
Isla’s POV “I am so glad that you are ok. Please tell me Max is no longer a problem?” She said and squeezed my hand as I nodded. He was long gone and would not be coming back. Crystal grinned. “Isla was amazing; she fought like there was no tomorrow, and I’m so proud of her.” Her eyes rested on me, and for a second, I swear I saw a tear. “Crystal, you're here, I can’t believe it. What’s going on?” “Oh, Esmeralda, you were too weak to make it through the portal. You used all your strength and power to ensure that your daughter got through.. of course, you did the right thing. We are so pleased to have her in our lives where she belongs finally. Father is waiting for us. We came back for you.” Crystal said all at once that I was starting to get a headache. “ Are you coming with us? Crystal wanted to know, and I could tell she dreaded my answer. I sighed heavily, not wanting to hurt anyone. My wolf
Miller’s POV It has been a day since me and Cora arrived back at Pembroke. I was seriously considering stepping down as the alpha, but later this afternoon, the elders would arrive to discuss what they felt would be best in going forward for Pembroke. It was extraordinary to be back here at Pembroke. I had no heir and no Luna. What could I even offer anyone anymore? Isla did not want me, and my chosen mate had turned out to be nothing more than a stupid, foolish user who had met her death. Not that I could blame Isla for killing her. I was sitting by the lake, dipping my toes into the water and listening to the birds chirping in the sky, when I heard a rustle of leaves and twigs breaking from somewhere close behind me. Then I heard a slight growl and a whimper of fear, which made my heart sink a little: Why did that whimper sound just like Cora? What was she doing out here? It was barely even six am, and I would usually b
Luke pov The black wolf snarled, his eyes narrowing with fury as he calculated his next move. We were no longer just a pack of wolves; we were a force of nature, an unquenchable flame ignited by our collective resilience and unity. With every heartbeat, the anticipation surged through us, amplifying each flicker of power as we stood against him, determined to banish the darkness that had haunted the edges of our lives. “Enough!” he roared, charging at me, the darkness pooling around him in a furious torrent. I could feel the malevolence radiating off him like heat from a fire, trying to instil fear within our hearts. Yet, as he bore down on me, I could see the uncertainty behind that ferocity. He was no longer the predator; he was desperate. “Together!” I shouted again, urging my pack to rally. Carrie and Ryder poured their strength into the barrier of light that Rachel had conjured, reinforcing it as we prepared for his assault. As the black wolf lunged toward me, time seeme
Luke pov As the shadows slowly began to release their grip on me, an instinctive anger ignited within, burning hotter than the darkest depths of the void that had threatened to swallow me whole. All around, I could sense my pack gathering strength—Carrie’s fierce determination, Ryder’s unyielding loyalty, and Rachel's frightened yet resolute presence in the corner of my mind. Our shared bond pulsed like a heartbeat, commanding me to fight back.“You think you can break free?” the black wolf taunted, his voice echoing through the night like thunder. “This realm belongs to the darkness now!”Ignoring his bravado, I focused on the shared energy radiating from my packmates. Each heartbeat was a reminder of what we stood to lose. We were more than just a collection of wolves—we were a family woven together by our struggles, victories, and unbreakable bonds. “Together!” I shouted, pulling every ounce of strength from my soul and feeling the power surge to the surface. “We won’t give in!”
As we pulled away from the embrace, I felt the weight of our previous argument still hanging in the air. I could see that a cautious acceptance was slowly replacing my mother's worry, but I couldn't shake the feeling that something more sinister was lurking beyond our immediate concerns.We gathered the rest of the pack for an emergency meeting, each member looking apprehensive. The day's events had spread like wildfire, and now everyone was on edge. I stood before them, clearing my throat to capture their attention.“I know today was a close call,” I began, my voice steady despite the adrenaline rush still coursing through me. “But we are stronger than we realise. The rogues won’t just back off easily. They will come again, and when they do, we need to be prepared.”Ryder stepped forward, his eyes flashing with intensity. “I suggest we step up patrols immediately. We’ve already started gathering everyone for a watch rotation. We can’t let them have the upper hand.” The pack murmured
Luke’s POV As we stood there, the rogues slowly backing away, Carrie's voice echoed through the cave. I could sense her power building, knowing she was getting angry. Her eyes were blazing with fierce determination, and I could see the wolves within her starting to stir."You're not taking anyone else from my pack," she growled, her voice low and menacing.Ryder, still in his wolf form, let out a snarl, and I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. The two remaining rogues took another step back, their eyes darting between us.I took a step forward, my power growing in response to Carrie's. "You're not going to hurt anyone else," I said, my voice firm.The rogues hesitated for a moment, then turned and ran. We let them go, knowing that they wouldn't be able to escape for long. We had won this battle, but we knew that there would be more to come.I glanced over at Ryder, who was still in his wolf form. He was panting heavily, his eyes still burning with anger. I coul
Luke’s pov We returned to the pack, exhausted but determined. Our parents were already there, discussing the situation with the other pack members. "I think we should split our pack into smaller groups and patrol the surrounding areas," my father suggested. "We need to catch these rogues off guard and take them down before they can do any more harm." I nodded in agreement. "I think that's a good idea, father. But we also need to come up with a plan to protect Carrie. She's the key to this whole thing." Carrie looked up at me, her eyes still flashing with anger. "I don't need protection," she growled. "I can take care of myself." But I knew that wasn't true. The rogues were too strong, too cunning. She needed our help to stay safe. Even if she was powerful and able to beat anyone down. We still needed to protect her as she got used to her powers and understood them better. Ryder suddenly stepped forward. "I'll stay with her," he said. "We'll keep her safe, no matter wha
Luke’s POV “Rachel, go fetch my parents,” I yelled as she ran to alert my pack. Carrie and Ryder remained with me. I wouldn't let anything happen to her, and as the future alpha, I had to stand my ground. “What do you want from this pack? Why don't you leave and never return? You're not welcome here.” I growled as the prominent rogue leader finally stood before us. He eyed me curiously before a cunning smirk formed on his face. “You came to the city. Your sister came after you. She was nice enough to leave her portal open so we could return here. What we want is behind you.” he answered gruffly. I glanced to my side and realised that he was referring to Carrie. He wanted Carrie. All this was about my sister. “We have been searching for her for many years now. You see, she isn't like any of you. She isn't one of you.” he explained, and I felt my sister tremble with confusion behind me. “You're not taking her anywhere. She's my mate.” Ryder snarled, and I held him
Luke pov Luke pov I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the retreating figures of Carrie and her new mate. My mind was racing with questions and concerns. Who was this guy? What pack was he from? What was his story? And what did he have to do with my sister?My mother's words echoed in my mind - "stop her". But I knew it was too late. Carrie was determined to follow her heart, regardless of anyone else's thoughts. And as much as I wanted to protect her, I knew that trying to stop her would only push her further away.I turned back to my parents, who stared at me with worry and despair. My father's expression was etched with concern, while my mother's face was wet with tears."Luke, please," she said, her voice shaking. "You have to talk to her. Make her see reason."I shook my head, feeling a pang of guilt. I wanted to believe there was still a way to turn back the clock, to make Carrie see that this guy wasn't good enough for her. But deep down, I knew it was too late."She's made up he
Carrie’s POV I could feel the weight of my parents' disapproval bearing down on me as we walked away from them. I knew they would never understand me, never accept Ryder as my mate. But I didn't care. I was done being controlled, done being told what to do and who to be with. Ryder squeezed my hand, his grip tight and reassuring. "We'll figure it out," he said, his voice low and steady. "We'll find a way to stop the rogue wolves and ensure you're safe." I nodded, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. We would do it, no matter what my parents said or did. We would find a way to make this work. As we walked, the trees seemed to grow taller and darker around us, casting long shadows across the forest floor. I could feel the moon rising above us, its light casting an otherworldly glow over everything. "Where are we going?" Ryder asked, his eyes scanning the surroundings. "I don't know," I admitted. "I just know I can't go back there. Not now." Ryd
Carrie’s POV “Please give me a moment with my daughter.” my mother said, dragging me away from Ryder and prying eyes.“You cannot accept him as your mate, Carrie.” she insisted, and I felt my blood boil through my veins. Was she being serious? The moon goddess had paired me with Ryder for a reason! How could she expect me to ignore that? I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down, but my mind was racing with thoughts of Ryder and the danger he was in. I knew my parents were trying to protect me, but I couldn't shake the feeling that they didn't understand.“Carrie, your mother is correct. We don't know him at all. He could be anyone.” my father agreed with my mother. Not that I could expect anything different since they never disagreed over anything. "MOTHER, FATHER! Please," I said, trying to reason with them. "Ryder is trying to help us. He's willing to put his life on the line to protect us. He knows what he is talking about. Why won't you give him a chance? Can you not