Dane POV I had brought my mate and my pup back from that shitty human town and that asshole Jayden who was trying his best to get to Violet’s third base. I was convinced my wolf would finally be satisfied and stop demanding more. Duke was thrilled, but it was me who wanted more. I had things to do. Pack to run. Warriors to train. Business to look after. Reports to be taken from my spies. Employees to yell. But what was I doing? I wasn’t thinking about any of that. I was only thinking of Violet. And so I ignored everything and came straight home because the moment I stepped into my office, I couldn’t concentrate on the meetings. I had this crazy urge to see her. Staying away from her even a foot apart was killing me. When she’d left my pack, I had spent a crazy amount of time thinking about Violet Clark, but now that she was in my pack, it only got worse. As I walked in the Golden Dove Gardens, my breath hitched when my eyes went to her. She looked gorgeous, stunning, sitting am
Violet POVSometimes in life, in order to show who is in power, one has to take actions. When Alpha Dane came to meet me, I was watching Emily, who had rushed to get food for him. Goddess, I hated her so much. I was contemplating going and dragging her to the ground, pulling her hair and slapping her or kicking her. Not in that order. Or maybe leave the party and feel less miserable. But then Dane came and interrupted my thoughts. I was a little surprised when he invited me to have lunch with him at a lunch party. It was as if he had come to rescue me. Ilene’s protest didn’t stop him. Emily practically ran towards us, shouting his name. Others gasped. But he held my hand and took me with him. Like a hero, he rescued me from the foolish party. I was falling in love with him every day. I could have protested, but I wasn’t a fool. Walking together, I made sure everyone knew I was going to be in charge soon. It wasn’t Emily or Ilene. It was me. I hadn’t anticipated sex, but goddess, my
Emily POV The whole manor resonated with the echoes of the blaring car horns. In the beginning, I thought it was a mistake, but when it went off again and again, I knew what was going on. While I sat down at the table, looking at the chicken I had brought for Dane, he was insulting me in the worst way possible by having sex with his mate in his car. I blocked out Ilene's attempts to offer solace. My only thought was how Violet was mocking me by agreeing to Dane's desires. Suddenly, I felt I had wasted so many years chasing Alpha Dane for nothing. Six years back, Ilene arranged for me to meet Dane in order to secure my father's alliance with the White Fur pack. Her insatiable thirst for power blinded Ilene. According to her, our marriages would unite the two most powerful packs in America, making us unstoppable. While her theory was right, there was more at stake. George Thorpe, my father, was not only aging but also facing financial struggles. My brother Eddie was of no use. He
Violet POVEver since Alpha Dane brought me to his room, we ended up christening every spot. The floor, the carpet, near the fireplace, on the bed, bathtub, and the counter in the bathroom. But the best was on the balcony.He was spooning me but he must have left for something, because when he returned, he whispered, “I am taking you to the balcony.” I was sleeping after God-knows-which-session of sex with him, tucked in the blanket, too tired to even open my eyes, feeling the throb between my legs. “Mmm…” I turned to protest, but he had picked me up in his arms with the blanket.He carried me to the balcony, where he sat on a lounge chair. I curled against his chest as he wrapped his arms around me. Despite the chilly autumn air, his warmth kept me cozy as we sat naked together. “Why are we here?” I mumbled, snuggling in his chest. “You said you would let me sleep because I have to wake up at 5AM.” “Keep sleeping, Vi,” he said, kissing the crown of my head. “It is only 2AM. I will
Violet POV There were seven Elders that presided over the council. These Elders were like a governing body that every werewolf pack had and it ensured harmony and stability within the werewolf packs. The Elders were seasoned and wise werewolves who had demonstrated their deep understanding of werewolf traditions and laws. I should’ve full faith in them. Right? There were chairs in front of the long semi-circular table at which the Elders sat. The chairs were divided into five rows separated by an aisle. Along with Alpha Dane and Jackson, I went to sit on the right. Ilene and Emily were on the left side and both of them shot glares at me. It was 3AM in the morning and for the love of the goddess, I was getting irritated by the minute. The Elders regarded me with caution, as if I had two horns on my head. With my heart fluttering like a caged hummingbird, I looked at them one by one. Their names were written on a brass plaque in front of them. The one in the center, Elder Quim, seeme
Violet POVUpon Alpha Dane's question, the Elders exchanged glances. No one wanted to answer his question. The tension in the room was so thick, it could be cut with a knife. A shudder ran down my spine, and it took every effort to stifle my sob. My eyes flitted to Emily, who had this excited look on her face which I wanted to smother. She directed her gaze towards her phone, where the name George Thorpe was flashing. I knew that convening the Elder Council was definitely a well-thought out plan of the father and daughter. “What is your decision?” Alpha Dane roared when none of them replied. One of them, Leith, said in a squeaky voice, “We will reconsider the decision, Alpha.” I found it surprising how softly he spoke. “No!” Alpha Dane shouted. “None of you will reconsider the decision!” His eyes went to each of them as if reading them, drilling holes in their souls. “Four out of seven Elders will see the face of dungeons!” Four Elders stood up, their faces drained of blood. “Th
Violet POVAs the moon dropped and the sun rose over the horizon, casting hues of orange and pink across the sky, I found myself in our secluded room. While he carried me all the way to the room, I still had my face buried in his chest. I heard shuffling of feet and soft murmurs from people around. Upon entering the room, I lifted my head and gasped when I saw that the room was adorned with soft, flickering candles that cast a warm and inviting glow over the walls. The air was filled with the scent of fragrant flowers. Flower petals were sprinkled over the silk linen on our bed. Someone had put on soft classical music in the background. There was a bottle of champagne sitting on ice in a salted ice-water bucket. I was amazed by how quickly everything was prepared. Did Alpha Dane convey about me to everyone already? Alpha Dane put me on the bed and knelt in front of me. He kissed me lightly on my lips. Cupping my cheeks, he said, “I love you, Luna Violet.” His throat bobbed as I wat
Violet POV I wasn’t sure if Alpha Dane would go on a honeymoon because he was so busy all the time, but when two weeks later he said that we will go on a five-day trip to Maui, Hawaii, I was pleasantly surprised. Alpha Dane was sitting in Dave’s room with me, watching him play with the latest toy boys loved—an oculus. Dave was so engrossed in it he bought a lightsaber and was fighting in space using the inputs from oculus. Dane had appointed Niti, a young omega girl, to be his nanny. She had built a makeshift rope enclosure to protect him from accidents. “I want him to enjoy it with us,” Alpha Dane said with a tender smile on his lips. “That’s why I’ve chosen a family-friendly destination.” I took a deep breath in as I stared at my Alpha. With Dave, he was so different. If I was his weak point, Dave was his weakest point. Every day after his pack duties, he would come and spend his time with Dave and me. I didn’t question him about Ilene all this while, because at the bottom of
Dane POV Five months later. Maxy had finally grasped the difference between day and night and began sleeping during the nighttime, providing relief for her parents. With every passing day, she grew more beautiful, and my heart overflowed with happiness. I had come to my favorite spot along with my Luna and my pups, Dave and Maxy. It was the perfect evening. The scent of pine mingled with the crisp evening air. We arrived at the edge of my pack's territory, standing on a hilltop that offered a panoramic view of my entire pack. The lights in the homes twinkled like distant stars in the night sky. As I cradled Maxy in my arms, our gaze met and I ran my fingers through her velvety hair, savoring the moment. She gave me her toothless smile, and I smiled back. Violet held my arms as she rested her head on my shoulder, and I felt a sense of peace enveloping me like a warm embrace. Dave played nearby with Zal, his laughter echoing through the woods. He was already showing signs of le
Violet POVIt was a beautiful summer afternoon and I was relaxing near the pool with a book in my hand. Dave was swimming under the watchful eye of his new nanny, Zal. “Here you go!” Dave shouted as he splashed water over her. I chuckled and shook my head as I looked at her. Zal was Niti’s older sister. After Niti, Dave was extremely depressed. The child had seen so much trauma in his five years that it was enough for a lifetime. When I was selecting a new nanny for him, Zal came and revealed her wish that she would like to be Dave’s nanny. There was no better alternative than Zal. She smelled like her sister which was calming to Dave. Many of her features resembled Niti and so I was sure that Dave would instantly gel with her. Just as I thought, Dave took an immediate liking to her. With Emily gone forever from our lives, Dane was relaxed. I could never forget the scene when his wolf brought a very mutilated body of Emily and dropped in on my feet. “And what is my lovely wife th
Dane POVEverything happened in a flash. Max lunged at Dave.A gunshot fired. Jackson barreled towards Emily, causing her to crash into the wall and ripped her arm away.A bloodcurdling scream emanated. With a maddening roar, Duke took over me and sank his teeth into Emily’s throat. Shock filled me, sensing Duke’s rage. In all his years, he had never displayed such a profound and overwhelming mix of emotion and rage. When Emily said that she would kill my unborn pup, Duke’s protective instincts rushed in with red hot fury. With his fangs and teeth still in Emily’s throat, he dragged her out of the basement room. “Dane!” Jackson called. “Daddy…” Dave whimpered. I didn’t hear Max’s voice, but I was relieved that Dave was safe and with Jackson. So instead of arguing with Duke about giving my skin back, I let him be. He emerged from the building, blood dripping from his mouth, clutching Emily's throat. The moment he sank his fangs into her, she was dead. But he wasn’t satisfied. H
Dane POVI was aware of the call's location because Violet told me, but I remained silent. I had a hunch that the kidnapper might try to run after calling her. She told me she had also given the coordinates to Max. Along with my team of wolves, we headed out to find Milo while Max came here with Ben. I liked Violet’s theory. She was pointing at Alex.I sent five of my wolves over here to keep a watch, hoping against hope that Alex hadn’t escaped. He hadn’t. The last I heard about the bloody drunkard was that he was too weak. Alcohol had killed his wolf and weakened his body. But to pull a trick like kidnapping my pup—now that was something. Could he do it alone? No. Then who was with him? “What do we do?” Jackson said, pulling me out of my reverie.“Surround the building,” I said as my claws elongated. “But there’s no one inside!” Max said with irritation in his voice. “We’ve already seen every room, every hall and even storerooms.” “Yes,” Ben added. “It’ll be a waste of time.” “
Max POV Ben looked at me with worry in his eyes. ‘Father, I want to be with you.’ ‘Ben, your father is old, but not weak. Go!’ I assured him I would be fine. Ben was a warrior in the White Fang pack and obviously more trained and fitter than me. He could easily take over Alex, but this was my fight. Ben obeyed me reluctantly and padded his way to the left while I slowly started walking to the right, checking every room on the way. When I reached the fifth room on the left, I heard a faint voice. It was as if a needle of an old record player was scratching over a vinyl record that was still turning over the platter after the music was over. Acting on instinct, I barged into the room, my gun thrust forward, ready to confront any threat. My eyes landed at the little night lamp beside a mattress where sheets were crumpled. A silhouette of a man came into view. Anger exploded in my chest. “Alex!” I shouted. The man didn’t move. With Alex's reputation as a drunkard, I assumed he was pa
Violet POVThe chef brough water for me and as I sipped it, my phone buzzed again. It was an unknown number. My brows scrunched as I looked at it. I felt like picking it up instantly, but on an afterthought, I rushed to the IT team that was working in our home. “There’s a call from an unknown number,” I announced. Immediately, everyone came into action. “Please pick it up, Luna,” said Phil, who was heading the IT group these days. “And try to talk as long as you can.” As soon as I was about to pick it up, the call disconnected. “Fuck!” I lost all hope and berated myself for being a douche and not picking it up. The phone buzzed again, flashing the same number, and I picked it on the second ring. “You picked it late, bitch,” a robotic male voice sounded. “Who are you?” I asked. He sighed. “I have your son.” Icy chill skittered down my spine. My jaws locked as panic rolled in waves. He laughed. “Nervous, aren’t you? You took my daughter. I took your son. Good revenge, isn’t it?”
Violet POV“I will go with you, Dane,” I said firmly. No one could imagine the anxiety I was going through. Dave was missing and every minute without my pup was like needles pricking in my heart. During the early years of his life, we were each other's constant companions and pillars of support. When I had given him the witch’s potion and hidden his identity, things were better. At least he wasn’t on everyone’s radar for vengeance. And who the fuck was so deplorable to take a child to come back to me? “Violet, you aren’t going anywhere, you get that!” his voice thundered in the main hall. “You will sit at home. For fuck’s sake, you are going to deliver any time! And you want to take the risk? Is your head in the right place?” “Then what should I do?” I shouted. “Wait here until he is killed?” “Violet!” he rasped, his eyes showing an expression of hurt. “Don’t say that.” I could feel his misery through the bond. He was wearing a jacket. Instead of pulling on his other sleeve, he str
Chapter 113Violet POVThe call couldn’t be traced by Dane’s IT team. As the weeks flew, he became less interested in the issue and our lives went back to normal.I was at the end of my eighth month and summer was really taking its toll on me. My mood swings were legendary and every other fifteen minutes or so, I was found chomping food or sipping a cool beverage. Dane had become very busy and his reason was that once the pup’s delivery date was near, he would take at least a month’s off from his office and every other Alpha duty only to devote his time to me and the new pup. “All the assignments are over, Luna Violet,” Pippa informed me as she placed a thick set of documents on the table in my balcony. Sloane was also there with her. “Thanks Pippa,” I said as I picked up the documents and started flipping through the pages. Finally, this was over. I sighed, wondering what to do next. Would I be sitting idle? But then a Luna of a pack had many responsibilities. I was going to get m
Violet POV The fishing lodge was a newly-acquired property by Dane. It was beautiful. Divided into two sections, one house was built on the hillside while the above rose above the ground like a tower. The house above the hillside overlooked a large lake with forest lying around it, perfect for the wolves to shift and run when needed.I stopped to look at the gargoyle from which water sprouted in the fountain. Dane came to stand beside me and wrapped my shoulders with his arm. “What are you looking at?” he asked."I was wondering if the architect meticulously crafted that gargoyle to mirror your features."“Very lame,” he said in a dry voice.I laughed at my joke as he led me inside. “You need to rest, love,” he said, kissing my temple. The servant had already placed our bags indoors.I sighed as I placed my hand on my belly and walked to the warm and cozy sleeping burrow. As I flopped on the bed, Dave came running in. “Daddy, let’s catch fish!”Dane laughed as he picked up his son. A