Violet POV I woke up sometime during the night and found Dave sleeping next to me. Relief flooded me and I hugged him tightly and slept again. The way things were happening so fast, I felt like I was being trapped from all sides. Dane had left no stone unturned to close every exit point. He was slowly taking control of my life. There was one last chance that I had to take to regain control and, for that, I called Brenda. “Brenda, can you meet me?” “Sweetie, I am coming back to town in the evening. How about you come over at 5PM?” Brenda sounded excited and a little cautious. I lowered my voice. “I hope the authorities have gone?” Brenda sighed. “I don’t know… I hope they have left, but I won’t be at my shop. You can come to the shop next to mine. You know that of a vampire?” She paused a little. “I have your potion.”I remembered that shop very well. “Sure!” Excitement surged through me. This meant that there was one thread that could lead to my independence. I disconnected the
Violet POV My steps bounced as I almost jogged to my bedroom, but I stopped in the main hall as my eyes landed on Alpha Dane, who was sitting on the sofa and right in front of him was Dave. Beta Jackson, Phil, Turk, Irvin, Oliver and Liam were standing and staring at my pup with their hands clasped at their backs. “And then my mommy scolded me for punching Johnny!” Dave complained with a pout. “He wants to marry her!” Alpha Dane's face had a dark aura as his eyebrows were drawn together, resembling a slash. With my heart beating fast, I froze to my spot when Alpha Dane’s gaze locked on me. His jaw clenched, and a muscle feathered. “Come on Dave,” I breathed. “There’s something important.” I went to Dave to hold his hand. But I realized that he was— “Mommy!” Dave exclaimed. “Do you know today I am smelling so much like Dane?” I stilled as my eyes flitted to Dane. With lethal calm, Dane rested back on the sofa and glared at me. “Do you have to say anything, Violet?” he said,
Violet POV Phil and Turk took Dave on a drive while I was left with Alpha Dane, Beta Jackson, Irvin, Oliver and Liam. Alpha Dane must have talked to them via his mind link because they all bowed to him and left us alone. Alpha Dane looked at me and said, “You said you would talk about it.” I took a deep breath and bobbed my head. “Yes, can we talk somewhere private?” Werewolves had excellent hearing abilities. I didn’t want others to listen to me. “Sure!” He jumped up and pulled me up from my place. Gripping my hand in his, he led me to his room, where he made me sit on his bed. Then he pulled a chair and sat in front of me. He placed his forearms over his thighs and leaned forward. “I am ready to listen.” Sometimes the way he behaved I wondered if Alpha Dane had EQ abilities. His IQ was obviously high, and I had read somewhere that people with high IQs had low EQs. Well, it was just a theory. “Alpha Dane,” I said, leaning back in order to put some distance between us. “I am we
Violet POV Alpha Dane and I sat in each other’s arms for God knows how long without talking. I guess both of us needed to soothe our frayed nerves. Only when I felt better, I got up, but he pulled me back in his arms and hugged me tightly. Once he felt better, he let go of me. However, I didn’t miss the look of desire and urgency in his eyes. “I am going to find my pup,” he said as he placed a kiss on my cheek. I nodded, taking a deep breath in. I didn’t know if this was a new start of my life, but if it was, then I had to give it my best. It was good to see him doting on Dave. After he left, I went to take a long shower with hot water. So many things came to my mind about my future and the topmost were Ilene and Emily. While Ilene hated me from the core of her heart, Emily… I didn’t even want to think. All I knew was that I had to eliminate Emily from my family. I also knew that removing Emily would not be an easy task. It was almost at the risk of having a war between powerful p
Violet POV Ground slipped beneath my feet. “You can’t be serious?” My voice was barely audible as I expressed my disbelief at his words. Beta Jackson shook his head. “Violet, you can’t be so naïve. Considering that Emily stayed beside Alpha Dane hoping to get married to him for the last five years, you should know her intentions well. Honestly, the last five years have been extremely tough for Alpha Dane.” With a ragged breath, I walked down the stairs towards Beta Jackson. I resumed my seat while he took a spot on the adjacent sofa. “I hope you realize it was tougher on me?” “Of course. I don’t deny it, Violet. "It's impressive how you turned nothing into a livelihood and still took care of your pup," he said, seriousness evident in his voice. “Alpha Dane was under pressure to marry Emily from many people while you were alone. You can’t imagine the pressure he had on him. And yet, he didn’t marry her. The reason—” he stared at me for a moment. “His wolf refused to mate with any
Violet POV Alpha Dane was shameless. As shameless as an unstoppable river, breaking societal norms and disregarding moral limits. He followed me to the bathroom. As I closed it, he wedged his foot between the door and the frame. “I can have a bath with you. I need one. Desperately.” Why did it sound like he needed to fuck me? Desperately? I stared at him for a moment. “Dave is sleeping. It would be inappropriate to do anything in the bathroom.” Immediately, he opened the door, and I gasped. He yanked me to his chest. “In that case, you can take a bath in my room. I wouldn’t mind.” I bit my bottom lip. “Okay,” I said in a husky voice. His eyes flickered golden. Grabbing my waist, he picked me up in one arm and carried me all the way to his room, stopping only when he set my feet in the tub. “Strip,” he commanded as he sat near the faucet and opened the water. I took my time shimmying out of my dress and then slowly untangled my bra. As soon as my breasts sprung free, I glanced at
Violet POV Wearing a red dress that accentuated her curves and red pumps, she was looking appealing. She had her blond hair in a high ponytail. I wore a yellow sundress with straps and had my sandy brown hair braided, in contrast to her. I don’t know why I was feeling so hot over the last few days. Emily waved excitedly at us. When Alpha Dane saw Emily, he scowled at her and I suppressed a chuckle. “I am so happy to take you all back!” she breathed, looking at Alpha Dane while talking to me. So I remained quiet and allowed Alpha Dane to speak for me. And what he said made me purse my lips so hard that it was a wonder they didn’t thin permanently. “What do you mean?” he growled. “It is me who is taking you back. That is my aircraft. You're the one who wanted to join us on the ride. While I pursed my lips hard to stop laughing, Dave laughed loudly, and Jackson snorted. Seeing others help the pilot with the luggage, I climbed the stairs with Dave on my hips. Emily’s cheeks turned r
Violet POV “You better unpack fast,” Alpha Dane said as soon as we were in his house. It wasn’t a house; it was a mansion. Nestled amidst sprawling, beautiful gardens, the mansion was built with white marble with intricate stonework, tall windows that allowed natural light to cascade into its luxurious interior and arched doors. I entered a foyer with a chandelier that hung from the center, casting a warm glow over the white marble floor. The sweeping staircase with an ornate railing led to the upper-level rooms. I crossed a few rooms before I came to a stop in front of a generously proportioned, large bedroom. “This is the bedroom, baby,” he said as he tugged me inside. This was the first time I was in his room and my mouth dropped to the floor when I looked at the intricately designed moldings and paneling that added a touch of old-world charm. A plush carpet ended in an enormous bed that could easily have five people sleeping in it. A balcony with beautiful blossoms was on the ri
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