Once again, I woke up both nervous and excited. Today will be the first time I will be seen in public with Alexios as his girlfriend. "Sophia, Alexios is here for you." What? He is here? 'Why would he come so early?' I questioned myself as he hadn't told me of his plans to come over when we texted each other this morning. 'It can't be, can it?' "Here she is." Mom turned to me smiling. My eyes found Alexios. He was seated across of dad, he gave me a smile while I had to stop myself from smiling back at him. "You two had better leave now else you will be late." Mom who looked excited urged as she passed my lunch box to me. "Oh, by the way, will you be bringing her home later too?" I heard mom ask which made me turn to look at her as I wondered if it was really okay for a mom to be this supportive of her child's relationship. Seeing the look from dad and I, mom chuckled awkwardly, "I want to visit the salon later today and I can't go this morning as I need to sleep. One can't
Alexios Pov I need to make sure I am always in control. I cannot let Erskine out. I had almost lost control over him just now. "I too want to be with our mate. You can't be the only one she knows." Erskine complained in my head as we both fought for control. "Breaking news Erskine, if we do that, she will run away from us." He is been top stubborn. "Are you wearing a lens?" Her question came as a shock to both Erskine and I. He quickly went quiet. Did she see Erskine? "Yeah, I did. You don't like it?" I glared at Erskine. How dare he create this mess for me, how dare he make me lie to her?! What did she see? Was it just the change in my eyes? "What the fuck did you show her?" To think I had only lost control for a moment. She is staring at me, her gaze on me felt questioning, doubtful... This had me on an edge. I know for a fact that Erskine hadn't revealed his true form. He only came forward, was it his aura? Did that frighten her? "Look at me Alexios." She asked and
Sophia's POV It is still funny how it had felt like yesterday when we started dating and today we are celebrating our sixth month of being together. Dating Alexios has been nothing short of beautiful, even for someone who is as pessimistic as myself, I am unable to find any fault in him. I have watched him try to get to know me, to be better, and to improve. Being with him has been good for me too. It helped me control my temperament and I have grown to be more patient than I was. "When is he coming to get you?" Mom asked for the uptenth time. There are times when I wonder whether I am her kid or if Alexios was her kid. "I don't know mom. He hasn't been picking up my calls." We had planned to spend the whole day together. We wanted to probably go for a hike and then make a tent for a picnic. Somewhere quiet, somewhere we will be making our place. I had tried calling him all day but it kept ringing with no one picking up. "Maybe he is trying to prepare a good surprise event
Allison's POV "Luna, you should go get some rest." Margaret, one of the older pack members advised as she held my hand. "Thank you Margaret, but I promise I am okay." Smiling at her, I left to go check on the new mother whose child hadn't stopped crying."Hi," I squatted as I took the little girl from her almost crying mom. "Go get some rest, I have got the baby." Isabel shed a tear as she gave her thanks. She has only recently joined our pack because of her mate. And the poor lady must be worried about him since he too had gone to defend our home.One of the benefits of being a Luna, is the ability to connect with all pack kids in a way that cannot be explained. With the little girl in my arms, I moved around to ascertain every one was okay. I know they are all anxious, having their mates, sons, and to some, their daughters out there fighting to protect our home, and pack, worrying and panicking over their safety is imminent. "Luna, the public landline is ringing." Jesse, the Gam
Sophia's POV "Sweetheart, you are up already?" Mom asked her voice laced with concern as she looked at me."Yes mom, I couldn't bring myself to sleep, I tried to." My heart had refused to be calm, it kept racing and I felt really uncomfortable. If only anyone could tell me he is alright, it would be even better to have him tell me that himself. And the people hidden around my home, it bothered me. 'What are their intentions?' "You need to rest. Your mental health is important Sophia. Look at you, you don't look alright. You should have forced your eyes to stay closed until you actually sleep off." Mom reprimanded."I..." I had no excuse. "I will sleep, I promise. As soon as I am able to, I will definitely sleep." Although I made such a promise, I had my doubts. 'Should I actually be trying to sleep?' "I just spoke with Allison, they are fine." Mom informed me. I sighed in relief."She picked up." I whispered. I had been worried about the silence from his home, through our the perio
Allison's POV "How are they?" Walking into the room, I asked Tiana."They were tranquilized to sleep. Two of them..." She shook her head dejectedly. Sighing I nodded. All my years as Luna, this is the most difficult part of the job. Having to console a wolf who lost their partner. It is a feeling that I hope to never experience. Some weres are never able to heal from such and they end up being aggressive. "Where are they?" I asked referring to the weres that have shown aggressive tendencies. "We took them downstairs." I frowned but I trusted Tiana's judgment. She wouldn't have done that if there was another option. Seeing my frown, she continued "One of them, Hannah had attacked a guard. He is being treated. Honestly Al, I am worried about the lady, unlike the others, she neither cried nor screamed. And the worst part, she is with a pup." What?!"No one had expected her to become aggressive, the only reason Ayla and I had brought her down here was because we heard her mate was in
Sophia's POV The continuous ringing of my phone had woken me up. The thought that the caller might be Alexios had me awake almost immediately. "Hi." I hated how disappointed my voice had sounded."Hey... How are you doing? I called twice earlier but your mom said you were sleeping." Skylar sounded concerned and worried which only made me feel even worse.l for being disappointed that she was my caller."Yeah. I was stressed so I slept it off." I hadn't realized how long I had slept for not until I looked at my phone. How on Earth was I able to sleep for four long hours?!"As long as you are okay." Skylar said, the worry in her voice reducing. "I am okay I promise. So what about you? How are you doing?" I have to be the worst friend in existence. I had totally forgotten to check in on Skylar, all I had in mind all day was Alexios. "I am doing well. We had been all worried earlier when dad left for work only to come back with news that something strange was happening. It was crazy b
Allison POV "They are here." Announced a pack member as we all watched their cars drive in. 'They are home and nothing else matters.' I thought to myself as I watched their car pull over.Sobs from some pack members could be heard as the corpse of the falling heroes were brought out. Their remains are proof of how ruthless those rogues were. Swallowing, I moved forward to open the car in which my husband and Alpha is in."Hey baby." I greeted him as I took him in. His left leg was wrapped up from above the knee down to his toes. I swallowed back my tears once more."Thank you for coming back to me." I mind linked him. I knew saying that out loud would have made some pack members frown at me. Some had lost families, lost friends, lost their mates, in this fight. The pack has lost some really good members so if they heard my selfish remark, they would definitely not be happy about it, not when they are in such pain."The need to see your lovely face had been the only reason I fought ha
Skylar's POV Two days ago my only friend left and ever since I haven't been able to reach either her or her mom. And today, as I walk to the cafeteria, I forced myself to not cry. I am back to being the loner, I am not boring, and I am not a bad person either, but weirdly enough, people seem to stay away from me. They seem to be uninterested in getting to know me. When Sophia had first resumed, seeing her wear that big sweater and being fidgety, I had approached her, and God when I saw her, I had thought she would be a bitch and walk away. She had both the face and the body to compare with the school hottest girl and she would have most likely won, yet that girl prefers to hide behind a big sweater. I wanted to unravel her, and when her relationship with Alex got serious, well she started loosening up. I was happy to see her happy, that in love. "Skylar, wait up. Hi." Caius called and I turned to see them all walking over. Since the tension, we are only seeing today for the
"Sophia." Skylar's sleepy voice called as she sat up."Oh Sophy, don't cry anymore please." She pleaded as she tried to wrap me in a hug. "Your dad will hate to see you like this."I showed her the pictures and her face showed immense anger. "This has to be photoshopped. He hates being this close to other ladies that isn't you." She said as she glared at the pictures."There is only one way to find out, I am going to him." I told her as I stood up and looked for something decent but casual to wear. Since he is not picking up my calls, then I will head over to his place."But it is risky out there Sophy." I know that, I knew that but I needed to go confirm this myself. Was he really going to be engaged to that lady soon? Why? Is he being forced into it? Was that what had bothered him all through his stay with me last night?Skylar heaved a sigh and got up, she insisted on following me. I knew if I went out through the main door, I would be stopped, so I climbed down my window after pic
"Dad you have got to stop talking, you need every bit of strength you can muster to fight this. And besides you are scaring me." I cried as I pleaded but his weak eyes just stared back at me. 'How can he still be trying to smile?'"Sweetheart, promise me you will leave here. It will hurt but you have to endure the pain and leave. When he is stronger, when he can protect you, or when and if you finally can meet that part of you you are yet to meet, then maybe you can come back of you are strong enough. I don't want you to become a pawn in the battle of strength. Please promise me." I cried even more hearing his plea."I promise dad, I promise." He nodded as he looked visibly relieved. Mom pushed the door as she walked in, her eyes red. 'Was she crying? What did the doctor tell her?' I stood silently as I couldn't bring myself to ask her questions and I just watched her walked over and held dad's hands."You are so cruel." She told him and dad chuckled weakly."I am glad I get to live
"I need to see my dad. I have to see him." I pleaded wanting to leave his hold but Owen's strength was one I couldn't pull out of."You will have to wait until your mom is out." The nurse said in what she most likely thinks is a comforting voice."Come with me sweetheart, you will need to wear some special clothing before you can go in there." Mom who had been inside said. Her eyes were red, she has obviously been crying. "While you are with your dad, I will go talk to the doctor." I nodded ."How is he mom?" I asked her crying. "I don't know. Hence why I need to go talk to a doctor." Mom's voice was breaking which only added to my fear. 'How could a wolf attack him? He didn't go to a jungle, he was dri ing home to us! What happened?' I had so many questions with no one to answer them. I was given some sort of a disposable jumpsuit to wear and some disposable cap to use. After dressing up, the staff led me back to dad's ward, while mom went looking for the doctor.Owen was still th
I woke up to an empty bed, 'Where is he?' I wondered as I listened thinking maybe he was in the bathroom, but no matter how long I listened, there was no sound coming out from the bathroom.I stepped out of the room and found mom eating an apple. "Good morning mom." I greeted her with a smile."Good morning princess. How was your night?" She asked winking and I blushed."Good mom, it was good." Looking around, "Mom where is Alexios?" I asked her."He left quite early this morning, he said something came up and he needed to go. He had asked me to tell you as he didn't want to wake you up." I nodded biting my lips.'Hopefully everything is alright with him.' I knew there was more to what he had told me last night, but since he wasn't willing to share much, I decided to trust and wait for him."What is for breakfast?" I asked walking into the kitchen."Cereals." I hummed as I went to pour some for myself. "Your dad will be back later today." Mom informed me and I grinned. 'I have missed
Sophia's POV"So?" Although Alexios asked, I felt like he already knew the answer. The small smile playing on his lips, and the mischievousness of his gaze made me curious."Did you hear I and mom's talk?" I asked him. The possibility of him learning us is low, I had left him in the living room and moreover, when I went into mom's room, I had shut the door after myself."Why? Was I meant to hear something?" He is lying. Alexios is an awful liar. When he lies, he avoids eye contact, he would always looks anywhere else but at me, at my eyes, and he tends to stammer a little when he lies.I decided to ignore it, as calling him out on his lie would only further embarrass me since I know he was eavesdropping on our embarrassing conversation. 'Mom really needs to stop.' I thought to myself as I bit my lips.Pushing the embarrassment to the back of my mind, I went forward and held his hand as we both walked to my room. "I doubt I have a suitable pajamas here that you can use." I spoke as
Sophia's POVIt was already 9 PM and mom had done her rounds with locking up. Since dad traveled, we would always make sure we locked the doors early to avoid any intruder from coming in, but since we were mostly in all day, mom still felt the need to reconfirm that all the doors have been locked.While we sat in the living room watching a series together, we heard a knock. "Who could be at the door at this hour?" Mom asked and I shrugged. I wasn't expecting anyone to visit. It can't be him right? It is late already..."Could it be him?" I asked, and I got my response when we heard his voice."It is me, Alexios. Please open the door." His voice had me sprinting toward the door as I pulled it open to let him inside."Hey baby." He whispered as he looked at me smiling. I hugged him, I felt like he needed a hug. Although he was smiling, he looked unhappy, sad."I am glad to see you alright Alex. I am going to give you kids some privacy but don't go making kids in my absence." Said mom w
Allison POV "They are here." Announced a pack member as we all watched their cars drive in. 'They are home and nothing else matters.' I thought to myself as I watched their car pull over.Sobs from some pack members could be heard as the corpse of the falling heroes were brought out. Their remains are proof of how ruthless those rogues were. Swallowing, I moved forward to open the car in which my husband and Alpha is in."Hey baby." I greeted him as I took him in. His left leg was wrapped up from above the knee down to his toes. I swallowed back my tears once more."Thank you for coming back to me." I mind linked him. I knew saying that out loud would have made some pack members frown at me. Some had lost families, lost friends, lost their mates, in this fight. The pack has lost some really good members so if they heard my selfish remark, they would definitely not be happy about it, not when they are in such pain."The need to see your lovely face had been the only reason I fought ha
Sophia's POV The continuous ringing of my phone had woken me up. The thought that the caller might be Alexios had me awake almost immediately. "Hi." I hated how disappointed my voice had sounded."Hey... How are you doing? I called twice earlier but your mom said you were sleeping." Skylar sounded concerned and worried which only made me feel even worse.l for being disappointed that she was my caller."Yeah. I was stressed so I slept it off." I hadn't realized how long I had slept for not until I looked at my phone. How on Earth was I able to sleep for four long hours?!"As long as you are okay." Skylar said, the worry in her voice reducing. "I am okay I promise. So what about you? How are you doing?" I have to be the worst friend in existence. I had totally forgotten to check in on Skylar, all I had in mind all day was Alexios. "I am doing well. We had been all worried earlier when dad left for work only to come back with news that something strange was happening. It was crazy b