Kiera's POV"I don't need an escort, Chase." I rolled my eyes as he quickly followed me back to the barracks."I know. I just like being close to you." He simply stated with a huge smile on his face. I couldn't help but giggle a moment. He was so damn adorable with that shit eating grin."What?" His eyes glimmered at me. The way he looked at me I knew any wall that ever stood between us was completely crumbled to ash. Chase wasn't letting me go."You look happy." I stopped right outside the Salon inside the barracks. I had my pack members and allies right inside that door, and a mission that needed to be executed, but I just wanted to stay right here. I knew how foolish it was to feel this way. Falling for someone did strange things to your mind though, and I was definitely falling for this goofy Alpha that stood before me."You say that like it's a bad thing, Cherie.""It is, considering what we are up against." I looked to him and I knew my eyes showed the sadness I felt. There was
River POV"Alpha, you wanted to see me?" Elizabeth entered my study, her short body in a black business suit and red shirt. "Yes, come in." I cleared my throat as she took a seat. This was awkward. I can't remember a time when things were ever uncomfortable between us. "The other Alphas are waiting for you in the grand hall. Do you want me to alert your brothers?" She was straight to business, like always. I liked that about her: there was no drama or exaggerated emotions between us. Things were different now."Not yet. We should talk, Lizzy." I slump some in my chair, using her casual name to show I didn't call her here to talk pack life."I take it that things have progressed with Kiera?""In a way. It's complicated. The more I learn, the more confused I am.""Did you mark her?" Lizzy cut straight to the point. She was never much for beating around the bush."No, of course not.""But you want to?" Her eyes widened at me. She knew what I was feeling without having to say a word. Sti
Chase POVMy little pixie was so fierce. I was getting so excited just watching her give one order after the other. I meant what I said; she was the rightful Luna of the South. I just left out that she is also the rightful Luna of the North. She belonged to both me and my brothers. One day, we would all rule together. I had a feeling it would initially be just Kiera and me. My brothers had some serious issues they needed to resolve before it could ever work with us all as one. In the meantime, I will play devil's advocate and get all of us together while squashing any prophecy the Dark Forest threw at us.As I gazed adoringly at my perfect mate, three other women entered through a door, each cradling a baby."What is this?" I moved to the little girls in their arms. They were all from our pack house."This is three children born of darkness, like you. Kiera is meant to save them." Maggie said. I gave her a sideways look. What did she mean, like me?"Ok, Maggie." Kiera moved to her, t
Drakes POVThis entire situation was fucked up. For ten years, I lived in the shadows, not caring for much that went on around me. I closed myself off so I could hide from all the fucked bullshit that happened in this world, that happened to me. Now, my eyes were open, my heart pumping for one damn little Luna, and I was a mess.I agreed with both of my brothers; we needed to worship Kiera and keep her away from us. It was impossible to do both. 'The Alphas from the South are here.' River snarled at me through our mind link. Chase beat me to ask about that Alpha I can't wait to get my hands on. Unfortunately, Jackson was still hiding in the South. Soon, his end will come. We all owed that to Kiera.Walking into the grand hall, I let out a dark growl. Only three Alphas stood before me. There were thirteen residing in the Nightmare pack."One chance!" I spoke the second I came to their disgraceful faces. "Submit or die."River and Chase came beside me, lending me their power to show we
Kiera POV"Are you sure we can trust him?" Andy asked as Chase ran out."No, but something draws me to him." I fixated my gaze on the doorway he had just left. He was so tall and so damn handsome. Everything between the brothers and I have been insane, though. I can't just blindly trust them."Drawn? Sounds scandalous!" Becky bumped her hip into mine, knocking me out of my daydream of Alpha Chase. "It's not." I wavered my hand like the idea of me being scandalous was crazy. "The Dark Forest has some kind of hold over us, all of us." I looked down at Ruby. She was so tiny and innocent. She didn't deserve to be born an orphan or to have this so-called darkness in her. "So, what's the plan, Luna?" Andy asked, standing tall and eagerly awaiting me to speak."First, we need to get supplies into the barracks for the babies.""I can take care of that." Nurse Beth offered. "There are a few I trust from the hospital that can help too.""Perfect, thank you!" I gave her an appreciative smile.
Kiera POVAs I gazed upon the old pack house deep within the rainforest, its imposing presence loomed like a shadow against the verdant landscape. The black towers rose ominously against swaying foliage, casting eerie shadows that danced in the moonlight.A sense of confusion swept over me as I stood there, taking in the sight before me. How was I in the South, at my old territory, when I distinctly remembered falling asleep on the top bunk of the barracks in the North?"My daughter!" A sweet, motherly voice spoke around me. I spun with urgency, a deep need to meet my mother, pulling me towards her. A beautiful woman with long blonde hair and light blue eyes stood before me. She appeared almost transparent but remained solid."Are you my mother?" I asked with a shaky breath. I knew how absurd that must have sounded."I am the mother to all my children." She said in a haunting voice. "Of course." I gave her a small smile, a sense of rejection striking me. "You are filled with so muc
Keira POV"You're awake?" Andy's voice jolted me from my daydream. I crumbled the paper in my hand and smiled at him."Yeah, I've been awake for a while.""Bad dream again?""You can say that.""I'm guessing you don't want to talk about it.""Not really." I looked down at the ball of paper when Lupa's words echoed around me. "Don't carry the weight alone.""Want to grab breakfast?" Andy said after I was quiet for a moment."Sounds good, and one day, Andy, I want to tell you about my dreams. I do trust you, and I know you're a good friend. I just never thought of them as anything more than night terrors until recently." My eyes peered into the nursery, thoughts wondering about what gifts Ruby had."Whenever you're ready, I'm here. The nurses are on their way to watch over them. They are safe, Kiera." Andy reassured me as I continued to stare into their room."I know, thank you." Once the nurses arrived and I ensured that Ruby and her two companions were being watched over, I headed do
Kiera POV"Katherine." I spun to face her, steadying my breaths."I thought you were dead. It's a shame you somehow survived.""Good to see you too." I turned from her, placing the necklaces around my neck, and walked as fast as I could out of town. I didn't have the strength to deal with her. Rage was bubbling inside me. Seeing her face and hearing her condescending voice, I knew I did truly want to kill her. 'She isn't family.' Athena spoke darkly, already ramping up for a fight.'I know she doesn't care for us. I can't harm her, Athena. I owe our parents that much.''She dragged us into the stocks, humiliated you to all our pack, and I know she tried to have us killed more than once.' 'I know Athena, please just leave her be. No matter how vile she is, she is still my little sister.''She is not our family!' Athena said again. I know it's true, but we grew up together, lived in the same house, and were raised by the same parents. Thinking of my mom and dad, I knew how disappointe