Katherine POV"That wretched woman ruined everything!" I shrieked as I stomped my foot in frustration. I had the Alphas in my grasp. Ending them would ensure my rise to Luna. "Everyone always ruins my plans. Why can't they see I'm the rightful leader."Marcus laughed at me as he walked out of the bathroom. The gushing wound from his neck was finally healed. "Rightful leader? You're a child playing with fire." He taunted, and I narrowed my eyes at him."I'm the one giving you this opportunity. Don't forget you need me to be more than some subpar Alpha of the South.""Watch your mouth!" He growled. "I am an Alpha, and you are nothing without my mark."I clenched my jaw in annoyance. He was right. I can never be Luna without an Alpha since my parents were lowly Deltas. I had to make him believe I needed him more than he needed me, even though anyone could see that simply wasn't true."I want to be yours, Marcus. I keep myself untouched for the strongest Alpha. Take me and mark me." My v
Kiera POV"What is happening?" I rushed to Karen's side as she hollered on the floor."That disgusting Alpha did it again." Becky spat out, her hand gently brushing through Karen's hair."Did what?" I asked as tears left my eyes. Karen was in so much pain, and I had no idea how to stop it."Her Alpha is taking another." Elizabeth's fingers brushed over her mark."Marcus!" I growled out."Marcus? Is that Karen's mate? He was with Katherine." Elizabeth's eyes enlarged at the realization. Katherine was mating with Marcus. She knew all those marked by Marcus would feel this pain, and I'm sure she didn't care in the slightest. I knew more than ever I needed to let her go. "Reject him!" I demanded of Karen. Heat warming inside my skull."Your eyes!" Becky leaned away from me. "They are glowing."She's the one!" Whispers circled me, but I ignored them all."Karen!" I shouted her name, grabbing her face to look at me. "Reject him!" I ordered her."I... can't. It's hurts too much." She waile
Chase POVMy insides were boiling for days, projectile vomit from every hole, and my skin constantly felt too hot to touch. That wasn't even the worst part. A nagging voice kept compelling me to give in. I knew it was the forest, and I would never give those damn demon spirits the satisfaction of taking my soul."You look like shit!" River entered Drake's library smoothly. He was still in pain, but nothing like what I was experiencing. I knew it was because the bond Kiera and I shared was completely severed. It made my stomach churn, remembering that night I rejected her. I was such a fool."I feel worse than I look," I grumbled. I had never been sick a day in my life, and this felt like I had the damn plague.Drake closed his book and then stood to grab another from the pile we collected earlier. We were determined to figure out every dark secret of the forest and our forefathers. There had to be a way to end all this. The slim possibility of freeing us of this curse and then gravel
Kiera POVThe night held an eerie presence, the ground lightly shrouded in fog and the half-crescent moon casting its mocking glow upon the world. As I continued through my garden, seeking lilacs to adorn my kitchen table, the delicate petals brushing against my fingers and filling the air with their powdery scent, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.As the gears of my mind began to spin, my senses heightened, trying to decipher the mysterious presence that had unsettled me. Suddenly, a figure emerged in the distance. Though his face was obscured, I recognized him instantly. A smile spread across my face, and my heart raced with anticipation. Without a second thought, my feet propelled me forward, moving faster than I had thought possible. He was alive, and he was here!"Chase!" I screamed out to him. He turned to me, a look of confusion on his face. My body lurched forward, and he caught me in his strong arms."Cherie! How are you here?" He asked in a low voice."W
Kiera POVI jolted awake in bed, my body trembling and my skin coated in sweat. A cold hand came to my head, causing me to jump to my feet in surprise."Sorry," Andy said, raising his hands in a placating gesture. "I heard you talking, then shouting. I figured it was another bad dream. I wasn't sure if I should wake you or not, but you seemed to be in distress.""I'm okay," I reassured him, though my voice wavered slightly. I took long, deep breaths, trying to calm my racing heart. My eyes darted frantically around the room, desperate to ground myself in reality. "I'm okay," I repeated, more to convince myself than anyone else."Are you sure? I can get a nurse. They aren't far," Andy offered, slowly approaching me with concern evident in his eyes. I forced myself to relax, reminding myself there was no threat here. I glanced over at Karen, fast asleep in the hospital bed, and couldn't help but smile as I watched her peaceful breathing. She looked even better than when I had last seen
Chase POV"Fuck me!" I grumbled with a shout. My hands rubbed my forehead as I tried to piece together what happened. For a moment, I swear I was really with her. Kiera was in my arms, her lips so soft and sweet against mine. I missed her more than I can explain.I wasn't sure if it was true, but I heard Kiera speaking to a woman in my dream. A woman I recognized from the haunted pack house at Kiera's old territory. The woman's words carried weight, suggesting two crucial truths that I couldn't ignore if I wished for any chance of a future with Kiera.First, Kiera possessed the ability to absorb the darkness within us. My father's ritual all those years ago must have cracked the veil and bound Dietus to our souls somehow. Second, I can't go anywhere near the forest; none of us can. If what she said is true, then the forest will rip Dietus from our souls, returning him whole to the veil and leaving my brothers and me dead. That was never going to happen!"It's time to come to the fo
Kiera POV"We're ready to move out, Luna," Frank, a man once my adversary, respectfully bowed his head as he addressed me. I observed him with curiosity, pondering how life had led us to this point."Thank you. We depart in 5 minutes. Have your soldiers left provisions for the villagers here?" I inquired."Yes, Luna. Last night, we managed to hunt four deer and at least a dozen squirrels. It required venturing quite far, but this meat should sustain them for a while," Frank assured me."Excellent. Hopefully, we can send additional resources to those who chose to remain," I remarked, sighing as I zipped up my bag and slung it over my shoulder.At each stop, we extended offers of safe passage to those seeking refuge at my former pack house, leaving whatever supplies we could spare for those opting to stay behind. It was the best solution available for now.My concern lay not only with the threat of starvation but also with the possibility of raiders targeting the vulnerable. Yet, until w
Kiera POV"Are you sure about this?" Maggie questioned me for the hundredth time this morning."Yes! Lupa isn't a threat. Stop worrying so much," I exclaimed, wrapping Ruby in a blanket."She's a ghost! How is that not a threat?" Maggie pressed, her concern evident in her tone."She isn't a real ghost," I said awkwardly, knowing my explanation might not make much sense. "Her soul was trapped by her ex-brother-in-law or something. She has never harmed anyone. Now let's go," I urged, gesturing for Maggie and Elizabeth to each grab a baby and follow me outside."The Alphas said she drove the men crazy, forcing them to kill themselves," Elizabeth quietly added, her voice filled with apprehension."Those men were there for... bad reasons. That's why she harmed them," I retorted, trying to reassure them as we walked towards the rainforest, which would lead us to the old pack house.As we approached the dilapidated mansion, an unsettling chill swept through the air, causing goosebumps to rise
Kiera POV"I miss our Alphas," Lizzy whined from her pool chair as we lay beneath the hot sun."Me too. They'll return soon," I replied, trying to offer her some comfort."I need attention. The second trimester is a killer. Why would I be twice as horny when I'm already pregnant!" Lizzy turned to her side in frustration. She was huge for only three months along, but she was also carrying triplets, one girl made from each of our Alpha's seed."You've got me for now. Sebastian is finally down for a nap," I said, moving beside her on the lounge chair and hugging her close. My affection for her was undeniable, though we never pleasured each other alone."I know, but I also know you'd rather watch me come than make me come," she giggled in my arms."I do love watching your sexy body. The way the boys own us in bed is so damn hot," I moaned."You're making me hornier, Kiera," Lizzy moaned back at me."Sorry, I can try," I shrugged. I didn't know the first thing about pleasuring a woman, but
Drake POVChase and I came rushing into the bedroom, shock and disbelief all over our faces. We felt a new bond, but more potently, we felt our mate satisfied. We would have never guessed to walk into Lizzy riding our brother while he ate out our little wolf."I wanted her as mine, and now she is." Kiera pouted to me. "I see that, baby," I said as Chase and I took a side of Elizabeth. My fingers brushed over the two marks she now had. "Did my brother and mate mark you?" I asked her. She looked a mess, drowning in her post-orgasm and her wolf demanding more and more. Lizzy was an insatiable demon in bed. River spent days locked away with her body, and she never once denied him."Yes, we accepted each other. I'm sorry. We should have all talked about this first. I got caught up in the moment when Kiera marked me." Her hand went to her neck."Did our little wolf mark you first?" I asked, my head tilting at her in awe. Was this really happening? Did our little mate mark another woman, cl
Kiera's POVI had this idea the day Sebastian was born. I didn't think it would work, but I really hoped it would. Elizabeth wasn't our fated mate, but she was our family every bit as each of us. She proved to be the perfect Luna, my best friend, and I knew she desired both men and women. River and Drake had already been her lover, and Chase was once a playboy who would take anything legal to satisfy his itch. It wasn't a love written in the stars before we were born, but it was a love that had formed over years of friendship, devotion, companionship, and loyalty. The thought of never seeing Elizabeth or her just being a friend to us physically pained me, and I knew it pained River too. She was so much to us that making her our mate seemed to be the only solution.'It's time for River's mark. Are you ready to toy with our Alpha?' I asked her in our newly formed mind link.'Hell yeah! If he doesn't want to mark me, that's okay, too. I'm not sure how this will work, but I want to be wi
River POVMy insides filled with anxiety as we drew closer and closer to our home. The familiar surroundings should have brought comfort, but instead, my heart pounded with a mix of anticipation and dread. I was waiting for any sign of Zeus or the darkness to bubble inside me, praying I never felt their influence again. The remnants of their power, which had once consumed my brothers and me, were constantly pushed down by Kiera's light. Her mark had saved us, renewing our souls and making us more than we ever were before. We couldn't merge our power anymore, nor did we attempt to call on Zeus. Thankfully, we no longer sensed his presence. We remained powerful Alphas, just no longer as unstoppable as we once were.Besides the lingering threat of Dietus, the thought of seeing Elizabeth again made my insides churn uncomfortably. This was truly our final farewell. Elizabeth had told Chase she wished to explore the islands off the coast of the South, claiming that a change of scenery was
Kiera POVWaking from the anesthesia was excruciating, but seeing my little boy in his father's arms lit up my heart. He was perfect, and he was ours.Every single pack member wanted to meet their future Alpha, and I saw the hope in their eyes. Sebastian was more than just a newborn; he was a symbol of renewal and resilience. For months, we had searched our world, trying to eradicate any lingering evil and praying Dietus remained confined to the dark forest. The battles we fought, the sacrifices we made, all led to this moment. The birth of our son wasn't just the start of a new life but the dawn of a new era for our people.As we gathered in the heart of our territory, the sun setting behind the Southern tropical forest, casting a golden hue over the landscape, I could feel the profound shift within our community. The whispers of hope and renewal filled the air, and each pack member's gaze upon Sebastian was a silent vow of loyalty and protection. He was not just our son; he was the
Drake POVWatching my mate scream in pain, her body slick with sweat and her feet propped up in stirrups, was agonizing. The air in the delivery room crackled with tension as River stormed in and out, his wolf barely contained. He wanted to tear apart every doctor and nurse who approached Kiera, but he knew they weren't the ones hurting her."You're doing so good, Cherie. Deep breaths, baby," Chase soothed from her side, his voice a calm anchor. I held her hand, struggling to contain my own wolf, but I knew I wasn't offering her much comfort. Six hours of labor, six hours of relentless pain, and her anguish was evident."Shut up! Just shut up! You asshole! You're such horrible assholes for doing this to me!" Kiera screamed, her voice raw with agony. Her emotions swung wildly from uncontrollable sobbing to spikes of murderous rage, making the room feel like a storm on the brink of breaking.The sweat on her forehead glistened under the harsh lights, and her eyes blazed with both fury a
Kiera POVI laid awake for hours, my body slowly moving to admire each of my mates. It had been three months, the exact amount of time I spent without them in my previous lifetime. Today wasn't filled with despair and hopelessness, though. Today was everything it was meant to be. I had the triplets as mine; I had my son almost ready to be born into our world, and I had peace and love, completeness I never knew existed."Cherie, you're getting excited again." Chase's sleepy voice made my lips smile wide. I couldn't help myself when it came to them. I wanted to be devoured day and night. "I was thinking of the day you marked me. It was the best day of my life." I said, my fingers moving to his long black hair."Mm, one of mine too." He hummed, his nose moving between my legs to take in all of my scent that called to him."What was another?" I asked wistfully."Hmm?" "What was another best day?" I asked, my eyes closed and body soaking up the pleasure his touch gave me."The day we ma
River POVWatching my brothers slam into our mate from front and back as she screamed and clawed at them was so damn sexy. The way this woman submitted to us, fueled by our desire to use her like she was nothing but a cum bucket to us; it had my dick painfully hard. I couldn't help but release all over her breasts. Now that my brothers were done, it was my turn to fill her and mark her as mine.'Take her!' Chaos demanded, my canines peeking through my gums.'We will. First, we make her scream again.' I promised my wolf."You look so tired, Princess." I taunted her, separating those delicious thighs and revealing her swollen pussy. It was red, wet, and opened wide, ready to take another fat cock deep inside her. She was insatiable."Mmm, I want... youuuu." She whispered, trailing off in her words."You will have me." I chuckled, moving between her legs and positioning my tip right at her juicy opening. She was so wet and so damn hot. "Open those eyes for me, princess. I want you awake
Drake POVI watched my perfect woman suck off my brother as my hand-oiled up my cock. I had this feral need inside me to stick my dick tight in her ass. It looked so damn delicious I seriously wanted to take a bite out of the mushy bubble. Chase was losing control as he moved her on the bed, his wolf not caring for the foreplay and needing to finally claim her. We waited too long, and I knew all that frustration would be taken out on Kiera's little holes."Come here, Doll." I grinned while grabbing her one leg, and Chase lifted her waist. We easily moved her on top of me, facing River and Chase and leaving her back to my front. "You're going to ride daddy's cock like a good little girl, aren't you?" I spoke with so much need to be inside her my dick began twitching."Yes, daddy. I want you to cum inside me." She said while arching her back in desire. Another wave of her arousal filled the room, and it damn near knocked me out. She was our perfect little doll to play with. "Our littl