"What?!" I straightened up immediately. "Where are you now? Is Seth with you guys?""W-we're at a b-bar! Please, come and help him! It's all my fault... M-my fault!""Lilla, calm down. We'll be there soon. Hang on."I briefly explained the situation to Enzo and got dressed. A short moment later, we rushed to the scene with a group of guards.Kyle's face was pale, and he had a hand on his abdomen, having Lilla behind him.He seemed to be drunk, and he was stepping on a half-dead werewolf. His low growl was anxious and raspy. He looked very different from his usual appearance.A large group of strange but rough-built wolves surrounded Kyle and Lilla. Upon hearing us arrive, the werewolves turned to face Enzo and me together.Their leader was a tall, brown-haired man, wearing a black face mask. Something about him was familiar but I couldn't put my finger on it.The werewolf raised his hand, and the other werewolves lunged at us.I let out an alarmed cry, and Enzo shot forward like an ar
Lilla's eyes were red. She took a few steps toward Kyle before suddenly bursting into tears.Kyle heaved a sigh and said, "It's fine, don't cry. I don't blame you. This isn't your fault, okay? Now could you tell me a little about your boyfriend now?""He's not my boyfriend! I've broken up with him. He'll be my enemy the next time I see him!" Lilla shouted, snapping her head up abruptly with anger burning in her eyes.Then she went on to tell him what happened.After Kyle learnt about her story, he immediately mindlinked Enzo and told him about Max, having him launch a manhunt for Max.After everything was done, Kyle finally seemed to realize that he was a seriously injured patient still in a hospital.He lifted his shirt to look at his wound and frowned. "That's strange. Usually, my wolf should be able to heal wounds like these quickly. Why is it taking so long?""There's a corrosive wolf poison in it. According to the doctor, it'll take at least a week to heal. You'll have to rest at
Enzo's tall, muscular figure gradually disappeared from my sight, and I watched with love and admiration as he left.That’s probably why a leader existed, to make people feel safe and protected.Sheri's birthday was held outside in a garden. The trees were covered with twinkling lights, and those long tables are served with various desserts on top. There was also a wide array of drinks that suited various tastes.The party was surprisingly relaxing. People chitchatted over the soothing music. Everyone has a smile on their faces.After greeting Sheri, I handed her the gift that Enzo and I had prepared together. She seemed happy, and it relieved me that the blow Kyle had given her was not too unbearable.She was a strong woman.Sheri and I were standing beside the desert table when someone tapped my shoulder from behind."Hey, pretties!"I turned and saw Lilla's bright, smiling face. She pulled out a gift from behind and handed it to Sheri."Happy birthday!"Sheri raised her eyebrow, lo
That was Kyle!I jerked around to see Sheri crashing hard onto the ground. Her chest was covered in red, and even the corner of her mouth was dripping blood.She struggled and tried to lift her head before falling back to the ground, losing all strength left in her body.Finally, her eyelids dropped closed.I couldn't believe it...Sheri... was dead!Kyle fell to his knees. Although I was far from them, I could still sense the pain coursing through his body.He clutched his chest, cold sweat streaming down his forehead. His wound ripped open, and the blood gradually stained his white shirt.The mate-bond between them broke because of Sheri’s death. That must put him in great agony. But right at this moment, a handsome man suddenly lunged attack at him.Kyle's attention was still on Sheri's dead body. Even though he could hardly breath, he was still crawling toward Sheri. There was no way he could fight right now.My heart jumped to my throat as I screamed, "Kyle! Move!"But that werew
Kyle's POV"H-help me... Kyle... S-save me...!"It was Sheri's voice. I opened my eyes in darkness and looked in horror at the woman before me. She was lying in a pool of blood. My whole body was shaking. I wanted to save her so badly but before my hand touched her, I heard a stabbing sound.I snapped my head around, seeing a corpse dropped to the ground in front of me. I backed away in a daze, but then a cold hand suddenly gripped my shoulders."Look! I... killed my mate... for you... Are you still going to reject me...?"The voice was hollow, husky, and terrifying, but the question left me speechless.I trembled and gulped.I wanted to turn around. I wanted to look at the person speaking…"Kyle!" Another cry pierced through my ears. "Why you let me die? Why?!"Screams rang in my ears. Something was dragging me down into the abyss! My mind was in turmoil..."Kyle? Kyle! Wake up! Kyle!!!"Was that... someone calling me?Like a drowning man finally broke free from water, a warm ray of
(Kyle's POV)Stepping into the kitchen, I saw Seth wearing an apron that outlined his strong, slender waistline.I froze with my hand on the door frame.It was him!He was my second chance?!"Seth..."My voice was hoarse. He suddenly put down the food in his hands when he heard me and strode over to me. He picked me up easily and carried me over to the sofa."Can you..." I stumbled over my words, shocked at how calm he was. "Can you smell...?""Yes," Seth replied bluntly. "So what now, Kyle? We're already mates. Are you going to find more excuses to toss me aside?"As he spoke, he lowered his head, sniffed my neck, then bit and sucked my sensitive skin.All of a sudden, my skin felt like it was on fire. It was hot and itchy, and it was tingling and numb."I've thought things through. I love you and want you," Seth said, his voice husky and seductive. "What about you? What's your answer?""..." I looked down and away, my brain still in a mess and unable to make any sense of what was ha
"Your mate?!" Enzo and I gasped together.Kyle raised his eyebrows and shrugged at our reaction. "Why are you guys so surprised?"Then he confessed his relationship with Seth to Enzo. Enzo crossed his arms and pursed his lips while listening and finally said, "You should have told me earlier. There’s nothing to hide. I even thought you were interested in Andrea..."Enzo trailed off and gave me an awkward look.I knew what he was thinking. After all, he had been jealous of how close Kyle and I were before.Kyle laughed. "You're right, sorry. I hadn’t been completely honest before this.”“When my father discovered my relationship with Raymond, he beat the crap out of me because he thought it was scandalous and would hinder my path to becoming a Beta. So, he forced me not to tell anyone, especially you."Enzo was quiet for a few moments, then he looked up and said, "You'll always be my Beta and my best friend. No matter what."Then he turned to Seth and carefully studied him before smili
"No."Before I could respond, Enzo responded coldly.Jesse looked embarrassed. He scratched his head awkwardly and said, "O-okay, forget it then. I'm sorry for... bothering you. I wish you... I wish you all the best."Then he stepped to the side and made way for us.Enzo raised an eyebrow, then pulled on my hand to leave.But when I passed by Jesse, he tried again, "I really have something to tell you. Please."I stopped and studied him closely. I could see a hint of apprehension in his eyes.I sighed, then said to Enzo, "Go on ahead. I'll talk to him for a bit.""No," Enzo refused without hesitation. "Do you think I've forgotten who he is? I'm not leaving you alone with him.""I'll be fine, " I said with a laugh. "I'm not the same person I used to be. I can protect myself."Enzo frowned, clearly reluctant, even though my words made perfect sense. "But...""Trust me."He sighed. "Fine. I'll wait for you here. If you run into any trouble, call me.""Okay." I tiptoed and pecked him on t