Liam’s POV My Adira didn’t hesitate to get into the ring, but Alpha Zane’s Adira did, and it was apparent that she was the twin sister that he spoke of, Aira. It all made sense now who had trained Adira to fight, but the question was why did her wolf bring her to my pack lands and what was her wolf hiding from her? “Adira, get in the ring and show his Luna what I have taught you.” Alpha Zane now says to whom I am now assuming is Aira. “I won’t do that. There are too many eyes around here and if I am caught, we will both pay the price for that.” She now says to him and I can clearly see that is an excuse, not to get into the ring. “What’s the matter Aira? Are you worried that Adira would kick your imposter ass?” Lyra now says taunting her. “I’m going to kill you!” Alpha Zane’s Adira said as she leaped towards Lyra with her claws out, but Alpha Zane was quick to step in front of Lyra to protect her and I could clearly see that the mate bond that the Moon Goddess had given them
Adira’s POV Even though I still didn’t have my memories of Alpha Zane, I had a feeling he was a good man. My wolf was at ease with him, making me believe that he was good to us in our past life. There was also the fact that he had trained me and that spoke volumes since it was against all the rules set by the elders. I could clearly see that Lyra was smitten by him and he was with her and it made me happy that she found her true mate too. Alpha Liam held my hand tight as we walked back into the packhouse and into the room that was lined with the elders. Whispers now began to move throughout the room and I knew it was because of me somehow and I wondered if the word had already gotten to them of what happened with my sister. “Alpha Zane, what is this?” One of the elder men asked him. “I am sorry to inform you, but I had been betrayed by one of my pack members. My betroth’s twin sister Aira had pretended to be her and tried to fool me into mating with her. My father has our men
Liam’s POV My warriors surround us not letting the guards near us. I knew that me being here might cause a bit of a problem. Now I see that Nightshade was never going to be accepted by the council of elders because we don’t conform to their beliefs and laws set by them. But I had hoped when my parents signed me up for this, that things had changed, but as I can see now nothing had changed. Nightshade was an outcast and we would always remain an outcast as long as the elders controlled everything. The Mating Ceremony was just one of the many things that they controlled and I was done allowing them to dictate everything. “As you can see, I came prepared for your decision.” I told them as they were all now surrounded by my warriors, both male and female. “Yes, Nightshade has never conformed to your ways, and we have kept the values of our original ancestry. I will not abide by your rules, and neither will my pack. My members are free to be with who they choose not who you decide is
Adira’s POV To see so many true mate bonds forming among the wolves was a true blessing from the Moon Goddess and I was so proud of my mate standing up to the elders like he did. I was also happy to see that Alpha Zane had my mate’s back and also that he was accepting the bond between him and Lyra. A part of me wishes that my wolf would allow me to remember my past because I knew whatever it was that it would not affect who I am now, but she is still refusing to allow me access to them. As we left the room that housed the elders Alpha Liam and Alpha Zane began to talk to Alpha Zane’s father about reinforcing the security at Crimson. Alpha Liam gives full access of his warriors that he has brought to help with the added protection. Needing to know, I ask, “Have you found Aira and her father yet?” Alpha Zane’s father looked at me with regret when he says, “I have men storming their house now, but there are no signs of her, or your parents.” It felt weird hearing him say “your pa
Liam’s POV It felt like I had run into a brick wall as my face stung in pain. Standing in front of me was Adira with her hand raised in the air coming straight for my face. Grabbing her hand in full swing towards me I had to wonder why she was going to slap me until I looked around the room to see what was happening. The smell of Jasmine now filled my senses, and I realized that the room had been tainted. Adira’s eyes were fixed on something behind me, and I turned to see the two elders that were to be off the Crimson’s pack lands. Turning back around I see something that will probably scar me for a while as Alpha Zane and Lyra were into it hot and heavy. There was only one way to stop this madness and figure out what the hell the elders were up to. Pulling from deep within me I let out an Alpha growl that shook the floor we were standing on. Everyone in the room, including Adira reached for their ears as the growl was meant to wake even the dead. I then watched as everyone took
Adira’s POV “Omg, I am so embarrassed. What was, that?” Lyra asks me as she fixes her dress and we move out of the room trying to get away from the smell of Jasmine in the air. “I don’t know but I am guessing that the head elder had something to do with it.” I told Lyra as we moved outside to get some fresh air, noticing a large group gathered in the back yard. Everything outside seemed okay as I looked around to make sure that none of the elders that left the room were in sight and I wondered where Blaze was now, that Alpha Liam and Alpha Zane took off after the head elder. The head elder was obviously up to something, but what, I did not know, but I was sure if Alpha Liam caught up to him, we would have answers soon. Looking around at the wolves gathered in the backyard, I noticed only a few from Nightshade, but the rest of them must have been from different packs. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted movement and quickly turned to see the one elder that had been standing
Liam’s POV A howl now rippled through the air from beside me as Alpha Zane tries to restore order among the wolves. Thankfully, it worked, and we both shifted back into our human form. One of my warriors approached me right away and said, “They took our Luna and Lyra.” “Who?” I quickly asked him, needing to know who had my mate and my sister even though I had an idea of who was behind it. “We don’t know, but we captured one of their warriors.” My man told me, and anger began to fill my body knowing that my mate was in trouble. “Take us to him.” Alpha Zane told my man, and I could hear the concern in his voice for my sister’s wellbeing. We followed my man around the corner, and I saw Blaze tying up someone who was already beat so bad that I thought he was already dead. “Alpha, I am sorry, but they took Luna.” Blaze tells me, as he finishes tying the man up. Kneeling down on one knee, I grab the man’s chin in my hand and make him look at me before I ask, “Who has my Luna?”
Adira’s POV “Who was that?” Lyra now asks me as I move to sit back down on the cool cement, as I take in all my memories that came flooding back to me just a moment ago. I couldn’t believe that a father could be so hateful towards his own flesh and blood. However, when power was at stake, I realized that his generation would do anything for it. “That there Lyra was what my wolf was protecting me from. That man is unfortunately my father and from what you heard from him, he cares nothing about my wellbeing, and he never has.” I tell her not really shocked because now that I have my memories back it seems about right for the way he just treated me. All he was worried about was the bump that I had put into his plan, which is now what I am worried about myself. If anything happened to Alpha Liam because of me, I would never forgive myself for placing this upon him. “Now I see why your wolf protected you from your past. Thank the Goddess she brought you to us.” Lyra says to me and I