••• Aleena’s POV ••• I felt a blinding light against my closed eyes. Opening my eyes slowly, I realized the sun was already shining through the opened curtains of my room. Bolting up to a seat, I realized that I was late. Checking the time on my phone, I saw that it was close to 8 am. Oh no! I was supposed to bring breakfast to Alpha Kyson at 7.30 am. I’m so doomed! I quickly brushed my teeth and washed my face, not even bothering to take a bath, and ran downstairs to the kitchen. Beta Liam and Beta Christine were there eating breakfast, as well as Gamma Hector and his mate, including a younger she-wolf, which I presumed was their daughter. “So you are the she-wolf that Kyson rescued?” the young she-wolf asked. Kyson and her must have a close relationship for her to call his name without addressing him as Alpha. “I guess so,” I replied and began piling up food on two plates as Kyson had instructed. “Do you know who I am?” she asked. “Umm.. The Gammas’ daughter?” I asked withou
••• Kyson’s POV ••• “Kyson, she’s starting to like you,” Night said excitedly. “And how do you tell?” I inquired, although I already knew the answers to that question. “She got jealous when Gia was near you!” Night pointed out the obvious. Remembering that moment when Aleena growled in possessiveness made me delighted too. “Are you sure you want her as our chosen mate?” I asked Night. “Yes! Yes, I’m sure!” Night nodded repeatedly while wagging his tail. “What if our destined mate came along?” I asked him the important question. “I think she’s our destined mate. If not, we won't feel all those things we felt when we were around her,” Night stood by his theory. Not wanting to dwell on it, I turned toward the most important task for the moment. “Gamma, come to my study. Bring your mate with you,” I mindlinked Gamma Hector. Five minutes later, the Gamma couple entered my study. “Alpha,” they greeted me, and I nodded at them in response. “Gamma, you know I respect you very much
••• Aleena’s POV ••• “Ouccchhhh” I yelled as Kyson left the room. To pretend that I wasn't in pain was excruciating in itself, but I wanted to show Kyson that even though I was human-like, I could be strong too. It seemed ironic how I hated him yet somehow wanted him and Night to be proud of me. I didn't know what was wrong with me to want an enemy to like me. It seemed like there was a pull toward him. And when Kyson told me that I did well, I felt over the moon. Maybe I was starting to like him, or at least Night, if not Kyson. Could it be because he helped me during my heat and I helped him during his rut that I felt this way? I heaved out a sigh. There was no point thinking about it, I’d just see how he’d treat me. If he treated me well, I’d treat him well too. “Miss Aleena, I’m here to help you clean your body.” An Omega entered my room with a basin of water and wiping clothes. She began cleaning my face and body, except for the broken arm, and I kept grimacing. I knew the e
••• Aleena’s POV ••• I was in the kitchen preparing two plates of food for Kyson and me, just like before, when suddenly someone bumped into me, causing the plates to clatter to the floor and the food to be strewn around the floor. I looked up to see two Omegas that had sparred with me the day before. They were looking at me disgustingly and smugly. “Do you think you are special just because Alpha Kyson wants to have breakfast with you?” one of them sneered at me. Cleaning the mess, I ignored her, knowing that if I replied, it wouldn't do me any good. “Hey, I’m talking to you,” she yanked my hair which caused me to cry out in surprise. “Alpha’s decision is his decision. I have nothing to do with it,” I told her calmly. “You act so high and mighty thinking you might be the Luna, huh?” she continued taunting me. I looked as if she was a clown. Since when did I think I would be the Luna of the pack when I'm this weak? “You! Why are you looking at me like that?” She raised her han
••• Kyson’s POV •••“Colton, what brings you here today?” I asked in surprise as I saw him in my study.“I have information about the Black Heart Pack,” he said as I sat down on my seat my seat behind the desk.“Lucas went to the other three packs, and they seemed to have been brainwashed by Witch Rose,” he said seriously.“Haven't they been brainwashed before? She planted fake memories on all werewolves,” I said in disgust.“This time, it’s worse. She placed more fake memories, making them hate Lycans more.. And also your pack.” His last four words turned me rigid. Dammit! Now we have more enemies during the war we have been planning.“Did she do other things to them?” I asked, knowing the answer might even make it more difficult for us to win.“Yeah.. She seemed to train them against magic and placed protective spells on them too, just like she did do the Black Heart Pack’s members.” His words nearly dashed all my hopes of winning the war.“Where is Lucas?” I asked him.“He’s been g
••• Aleena’s POV ••• “Phew.” I wiped the sweat off my forehead with the back of my hand. Why would Kyson have such a huge bed? It’s so big and heavy. It took nearly all my strength just to change the sheet. I quickly tidied everything up, checked the room, and once I was sure everything was cleaned, I left the room and went back to my bedroom to take a bath. Taking off all my clothes, I stepped into the shower, letting the cold water cool down my body. I had been feeling a little hot since I woke up, but not due to a fever. Maybe the weather is a little extra hot today.. After finishing the shower, I reached out to take my towel, but my hand touched an empty space. Oh no, I forgot to bring my towel, even my change of clothes! Oh well, I could just dry my body and wear my clothes in my room. It’s not like anyone would enter my room. I just took two steps from the bathroom door to my bed, where I had put my towel and change of clothes, when I heard the door of my room being opened.
••• Kyson’s POV ••• I watched as Night fingered her. I wanted to be the one who helped her, but I had promised Night that he would be the one helping her this time. And damn Night to be the first one to feel her mouth wrapped around our cock! I kept watching her moaning, and I groaned as I imagined the feeling of her pussy clenched around my fingers last time. Her moans grew louder, and I knew that she was close. Night was rough, yet she loved it. Fuck, I’ll still be in a rut when she cum and calms down. Maybe I really need to fuck another she-wolf. She moaned louder as Night made her cum. “Night.. I’m.. I need more.. I’m still burning. Please.. I need more..” I heard Aleena beg as her body started to wriggle like a worm. She’s still in heat? “I’m going to help you, Luv. Don't you worry,” Night said before he ripped my shirt and some of the buttons clattered to the floor. He pulled Aleena’s upper body to him, and her tied hands touched our cock. I groaned again, thinking of tho
••• Aleena’s POV •••My eyes flew open, and I woke up with a gasp. My whole body was sore and covered in sweat. Sitting up on the bed, I massaged the temples of my head. There was something about my dream.. Something that I couldn't remember. It made me feel uneasy. I tried recollecting it again, but my mind went blank, and a headache hit me instead. Taking a deep breath, I let go of all my thoughts about my dream and the uneasiness that came with it.I reached out toward my phone on my bedside table and checked the time. 6 am? A whole day had passed? I’ve been sleeping for a whole day yesterday and also the whole night?! Wow!Thinking of what had happened yesterday, I felt my cheeks heat up. Kyson and Night had.. I’m not a virgin anymore.. And they marked me! Oh, Goddess, I couldn't believe it! I have a mate! Witch Rose was wrong! A silly smile appeared on my face. Somehow I felt like a giddy schoolgirl whose crush had just told her that he was in love with her too!I kept giggling u
••• Colton’s POV •••“Fuck,” I panted and slummed back to the bed from the doggy-style position. After so many years together, Lucas could still fuck me into oblivion.“Good?” he smirked as he perched himself on one elbow and looked at me wickedly.His question and smirk made me blush. Damn him for always being able to make me feel shy.“Mommy, Daddy!” We heard the voices of little girls and constant knocking on the door.“Open it,” I told him as I stretched my body lazily on the bed and covered myself with a blanket.He put on his shorts and opened the door. When the door opened, two cute little girls barrage in, jumped to the bed, and bounced around.“Mommy, did Daddy bully you again?” my baby girl, Summer, asked.“No,” I shook my head, sat up, and pulled Summer into my arms.“But we heard Mommy screaming. Daddy must be bullying Momy again!” my other little princess, Winter, said with a serious expression.They heard me? Goddess, how loud was I when being fucked by my mate?My cheeks
••• Lucas’ POV •••When we reached the Night Shade Pack, I raced toward the infirmary with my pale, still-unconscious mate in my arms.“Doctor!” I yelled and saw doctors and nurses already stationed outside the infirmary with a stretcher. Aleena or Witch Lily must have mindlinked them to receive us. I quickly placed Colton’s body on the stretcher and followed the doctors and nurses as they wheeled him inside.“I’m sorry, Alpha Lucas, but you are not allowed to go in from here on,” a nurse stopped me from entering the operating room.No matter how much I wanted to be on my mate’s side right now, I still complied with their rules.“Please save him,” I begged the nurse.“We’ll do our best, Alpha Lucas,” the nurse said professionally and joined the rest of her colleagues in the operating room.I clenched my fists tightly as I watched the red lamp above the operating room blink, indicating they were operating on my mate.My wolf was as restless as me as he kept prancing around in my mind
••• Colton’s POV •••It had been a while since they went down to the dungeon. They should’ve found the rouges, shouldn't they?“Lucas, have you found them?” I asked my mate through our mindlink.“Yes,” he replied.“How are they?” I asked him nervously.“They are fine. Chained, but only with minor injuries. We’ll free them now,” I heard him say.I breathed out in relief to hear that the rogues were fine with only minor injuries.“Shit,” suddenly I heard my mate curse.My heart thumped wildly. Did something happen? “Lucas? What happened?”I waited for his answer, but there was none. “Lucas?” I asked, and still, there was no response from him, and I became alarmed.“Lucas! Lucas, what happened?” I asked frantically. Why didn't he answer me? Did they get caught?I couldn't sit still anymore and went to take my car key.“Luna, where are you going?” Beta Nick stepped in front of me.“Move,” I glared at him.“I’m sorry, Luna, but Alpha has told us not to let you go anywhere,” he said polite
••• Lucas’ POV •••“Lucas, please be careful,” my mate told me as I opened my car door to go to the Night Shade Pack.I released my hold on the car door and turned around to take my mate into my arms. “Don't worry, I will, my love.”He blushed when he heard me calling him my love. I seldom used that kind of words, but today I felt like doing so to make him feel at ease.I kissed his forehead, lips, and finally, his huge, bulging pregnant belly.“I’ll be back in no time. The Beta and Gamma couples will stay with you. If you feel uncomfortable, just let them know, alright?” I traced his cheek and jawline with my finger.I was actually nervous to leave him alone with just the Gamma couples. Even though there were still two weeks until his due date, I was afraid something would happen, and he would deliver our pups without me by his side.But no matter how nervous and reluctant I was to leave him, I had to do it. This matter was important to my mate, and I had to save those enslaved rogue
••• Colton’s POV •••Another day had passed, and there was still no news from our spies. Even though my mate didn't tell me anything, I knew he was withholding information from me.“Lucas, where did you go last night? I asked him with an accusatory tone.“What do you mean? I was sleeping next to you,” he lied smoothly, which hurt me.“I know you purposely had sex with me to make me fall asleep,” I straightaway called out his trick. “You went to the Night Shade Pack, didn't you?”“Colton, I don't know what you mean. I was asleep next to you the whole night,” he acted as though he was confused by my words.“Lucas!” I yelled at him. I couldn't take it anymore.“I’m your mate! Do you think it’s nice to be lied to by my mate?” my voice rose up a notch, and I felt hurt that he was still pretending and lying to me.“I’m your mate!” I screamed again. “You should never lie to me and include me in everything you do!” My emotions got the better of me as my body trembled, and tears started to spi
••• Lucas’ POV •••It had been three days since our spies tried to gather information on the Reckless Banes Pack. So far, they hadn't seen anything strange yet. The Alpha, Beta, Gamma, warriors, and guards didn't do anything out of line. Our spies didn't see any of them capturing any rogues or bringing back anyone suspicious.“Why isn't there any news yet?” Colton asked as he paced around our bedroom.“Calm down, Colton,” I told him helplessly. I didn't know how many times I had told him those two words since we heard what Ada had said.“But it’s strange. If what Ada told us was true, our spies must have noticed something,” he said as his brows furrowed.I nearly blurted out that Ada might have misremembered, but seeing how much he trusted Ada, I kept my mouth shut in case he lashed out at me.A pregnant mate was somewhat terrifying. I wouldn't dare to cross him, or he would throw me out of our bedroom and ask me to sleep on the couch.Suddenly I heard a ping on my phone. I reached
••• Lucas’ POV •••I felt my mate’s emotions going hay wired. He was furious as he looked at the condition of the rogue she-wolf.Even I felt angry with whoever treated this she-wolf until she looked like a stick.Everyone present knew how much he cared for rogues, but this was not the time for him to get angry. He was pregnant, for Goddess’ sake! He needed to keep his emotions under control!I kept my hold on my mate’s hand and kept mind linking him to calm down. I reminded him that he was pregnant and fluctuation of emotions could harm himself and the babies in his belly.My warning seemed to fall on deaf ears as his body trembled from his rage. I quickly changed my tactic and told him that his anger would frighten the rogue she-wolf, and those words worked in calming him down.The rogue she-wolf, Ada, seemed to have gone through terrible things. She got frightened easily. And from her words, she was fed stale food or simply starved other than being raped and abused. It wasn't a won
••• Colton’s POV •••“Lucas, Lucas. She’s awake,” I grabbed my mate’s shoulders and shook them to wake him up.I hadn't been able to sleep peacefully since the rogue she-wolf was sent to the infirmary. I had just woken up and mindlinked the guard I had placed outside her ward, and he said she was awake.My mate groaned and turned his body to the other side.“Lucas!” I smacked his shoulder with all my might.“Colton,” he groaned again. “It’s still too early to wake up.”I looked at the alarm clock on the bedside table and saw that it was only 5 am. He was right. It was still too early to wake up, but I couldn't wait to see the rogue she-wolf and hear what happened to her.Lucas’ hand shot up and grabbed mine, tugging it suddenly, so I fell back into bed.“Lucas!” I yelled at him.His eyes flew open, and he sat up abruptly. He looked at me with worry and started to touch my belly.“I’m sorry. Did I hurt you?” he asked apologetically.I glared at him. If I didn't roll to my side when I fe
••• Colton’s POV •••I became anxious the moment I heard there was a rouge in Solaris. And when Aleena said she was in the infirmary, my blood started to boil.I had a soft spot for rogues. After all, I spent a few years being a rogue myself, and at that time, I saved many of them and gave them a pack where they belonged so they wouldn’t be targeted by other packs and became their slaves.We went to the infirmary hurriedly, with Lucas supporting me.“Where is she?” I asked a doctor once we reached the infirmary.The doctor looked confused.“The rogue,” I said impatiently.“She’s in the emergency unit,” the doctor said.Hearing the words ‘emergency unit’, I couldn’t stand still anymore. I wanted to run to see the rogue she-wolf, but everyone stopped me because I was pregnant.“Don't run, Colton,” Lucas said as he took my hand, and we walked slower than Aleena and Kyson.“Brother, walk slowly. Don't be rash. I’ll go there and check her with Kyson first,” Aleena said, and I nodded.Lucas