Alec POV:My vision instantly tinged with a bottomless red clouding my judgement and egging me on in my impulsive attack on Maxwell. Even Wrath had slipped away into the recess of my mind, unable to reach me as pure loathing took over. Sitting on top of Maxwell, looking down at his pitiful face after the vicious ambush I had launched on him. My fists continued to pummel into his dark features, colliding with bone, splattering me in blood and spital. Not that I cared; the site of his life force coating in my hands only drove me further into the clutches of my impulsive nature. The Alpha in me needed the complete destruction of this bastard; nothing else would suffice and soothe the beast."Alec!" Someone shouted from behind me, piercing my adrenaline bubble and briefly bringing me back to reality. I could hear the commotion in the background as I lost it in rage and anger again, choosing to ignore the cries and pleas of those around me. Only the friendly sound of Lara's devastating sc
Aurora POV "Where are they!" Sitting at the kitchen table, I moaned, running my fingers over the dark oak, irritated that Hugo or Alex hadn't followed me. "What am I doing here?" I muttered to Eva frustratedly. "You beat the shit out of some female, then bolted." Ava sassed, pulling a sigh from my lips. "That is not what I mean! I do not fit in this world anymore." I moaned, biting the corners of my nails anxiously. "Yes, we do!" Ava announced with spunk. "No, Ava, I have spent too long in the human world saying what I liked—doing what I wanted, when I wanted. Fucking who I wanted! So I don't know who I am in this place." I grumbled, crossing my arms over my chest stubbornly. "So, what, are you going to bolt again!" Ava said, making me frown, the idea feeling like a good idea if I was honest! Running my hand through my dark hair, I closed my eyes and rested my head on the table. I knew I had taken things too far with the girl. She was only young. I hadn't seen anything untowar
Aurora POVPushing open the doors to the infirmary, my eyes darted around manically for assistance, but the startling realisation that it was empty besides Jason and I hit hard. His frenzied face searched mine as he laid the girl I knew to be called Lara down on one of the beds. His movements were soft and gentle. "Where the fuck is he?" Jason roared the anger in his voice, taking me by surprise, given his gentle disposition seconds ago. Walking to the door, I watched him throw them open to glance down the empty hallway, his aura darkening with each passing second. "Is this a fucking joke?" He roared. Sucking down a breath, I willed my legs to move; no matter who did this, it was clear the girl needed treatment. And Jason throwing a fit wasn't going to change that. Walking closer to the bed, I picked up her wrist and felt for a pulse, not expecting to find one if I was honest with myself. "Aurora?" Ava asked nervously. Shutting her out so I could concentrate. Pausing, feeling the f
Alec POV"Are you sure?" I asked Frank, our pack doctor. He had never led me astray before, and I had no reason to believe he was lying now, but seeing Aurora collapse and lay lifeless in my arms has left me more than a little concerned. "Alpha, I promise nothing is wrong. She is simply exhausted. She has had to endure a lot in the last few weeks. She needed a few more days of rest, but we all know how she is." He smiled at me, his eyes shining with wisdom. "How she is?" I asked, slightly irritated by the way he was making assumptions. "Strong-willed and stubborn." He chuckled, smacking me affectionately on the shoulder as he passed by with a vile of her blood in his hands. Aurora had been in and out of sleep since she passed out, but finally, after reassuring her she was okay, she had succumbed to sleep and agreed to let Frank run a few tests! Not that she had a choice; her health was paramount to Hugo and I, given what she had already suffered at our hands."You will test that fo
Alec POV "Let him do his thing!" Wrath laughed in amazement, watching the events unfold; Hugo was on his feet. Finn had lunged toward him in a bid to shield Lara from whatever proverbial shit was about to hit the fan. "Hugo!" I conveyed firmly, stepping in my brother's path. My eyes narrowed on his yellow glowing eyes. "Fury!" I snapped, my brother's face snapping towards me in acknowledgement, but the defiance in his eyes was unmistakable. "She is just exhausted! Doc said she needs rest!" "I warned you what would happen if you didn't control that mad dog, Alec!" Maxwell laughed from the other side of them. Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath and opened them to see the yellow of Hugo's eyes glowering as he looked over my shoulder to where Maxwell sat smugly at the back of the room, staring at us, his legs crossed as he leaned back in the chair, casual as shit! Not at all bothered by the lunatic Finn was holding back. "Let him go! It might teach the bastard a lesson!" "Whic
Hugo POV Closing the doors, I swallowed my pride with a sigh. Every part of me wanted to be on the other side of that door with Aurora. I believed my brother that she was telling the truth, of course, but seeing her look so vulnerable made me feel powerless—something I wasn't used to feeling. Maxwell wasn't exactly wrong calling me a mad dog; it wasn't the insult he thought it was, but rather a compliment coming from him! Hugo Mad Dog, it suited me! I knew there were those within my pack who had similar names for me. I was unpredictable, hot-headed and more than a little impulsive. However, that was before Aurora arrived, and I had no one I needed to behave for, impress and perhaps prove my worth too! As much as I acknowledged how just being close to Aurora pushed me to be a better person, I was acutely aware that when it came to protecting her, there were absolutely no lengths I wouldn't go to. "You pouting their bud?" Jason asked playfully, pulling me from visions of myself bat
Alec POVWith Aurora in my arms, I checked the bathroom and felt satisfied that the room was safe; I laid her on the bed and watched her stretch out on the plush mattress like a lazy cat before curling up into a ball. "Sleep, angel!" I requested softly, kissing her head. I pulled the sheet up around her. Her body curled in on itself with exhaustion. "Alec?" She whispered, drawing the covers up under her chin for comfort. The outline of her body through the covers made me smile; she was so small and dainty. Precious!"I am here, kitten; I am just going to shower," I explained, stroking her hair intimately like I used to years ago when she lay asleep in my arms after hours of lovemaking. I smiled genuinely, admiring her natural beauty as her eyes floated closed and she fought sleep. "I'm so cold." She mumbled sleepily, "Shower later, come keep me warm." She requested in that needy voice I could never deny. "Kitten, I am covered in blood.. give me..""I will break your nose and cove
Aurora POVI looked into Alec's anguished eyes as he waited for me to reply. His words were desperate but nonetheless filled with raw emotions that were pulling at my heartstrings. I know he needed me to agree, to make a promise not to leave.. the pack.. him? I refused to make a promise to him I couldn't keep! I wasn't sure how I felt about anything right now, including myself or where I belonged. I did know that I didn't want to hurt him again, and at this moment... I knew I belonged with Alec in this bed! Enjoying the comfort of his arms. "And body!" Ava purred at the closeness. She was right; I did want his body, but I was spent. I felt like I had just done five back-to-back sessions at the gym. Did I have it in me to jump his bones?No, all I wanted was to get undressed and hit the hay, but here Alec was, launching into a deep heart-to-heart! I shoved him back into the bed with a wink. Deciding sex seemed better than the seriousness of this conversation. "You know what Alec, I