SarahPauline had warned me about his condition, in brief detail. But I hadn't expected him not to remember his son.“Sarah? Love…Please tell me what's going on. What do you mean I've got a son?” his voice was calm but I could sense fear in it.My hands wiped my face clean and I cleared my throat. My guilt was forgotten, but only temporary. How does he expect me to answer his questions?I watched Alexis from the side of my eyes. She was backed to a corner, seething in rage. And I was standing beside her husband, his hand gripping onto mine tightly.“Moonbeam…”My head snapped at the mention of that name. My eyes turned red, glaring at him, cutting whatever he was going to say short.That was the name he called me whenever he wanted to get me to open up. I blinked rapidly, keeping my eyes from tearing up. He had no right to call me that. Not after what he did. “You have a son, Ryder,” I stated calmly, despite the turmoil within me. “You cheated on me with her…that woman right there… a
SarahThe door flew open, and Lisa walked briskly into the room. At the sight of her, my body sagged with relief, and I ran towards her, throwing my hands around her neck. Her presence felt like a breath of fresh air and I greedily drank it in.“I came as fast as I could,” she informed me breathlessly. Her hands held me back as her gaze roamed over my body.A hint of panic reflected in her eyes, mirroring what I felt. The thoughts of my mother, vulnerable and alone in the house, crept up on me.She stroked my face gently, “Your mama is safe,” she spoke, almost like she had psychic power. “I made sure one of the guys stayed with your mum. I left her in good hands, Sarah…Do you hear me?”I nodded fervently. I believed her wholeheartedly.“Now, we have to worry about getting you out of here.” She moved towards the discarded clothes on the floor. I could hear her shuffling through them.I turned to face her. “How do we do that? Your brother has made me a captive in his house.”With my con
SarahWhat in the name of the goddess was going on? Was Lisa pulling a prank on me? She had said a man and not her sister!Irritated. “Did Lisa send you?”“No one sent me. Lisa doesn't know a thing. And we don't have time to chitchat. I'll explain on the way,” she spoke, tugging my hand along with her.I didn't budge. I had no trust or love where Ava was concerned. Not after the first impression she gave me. And if Lisa hasn't sent her, what was she doing here?Maybe Lucas! But how did he find out? My body pulsed with rage. I wasn't in the mood for her games. If she planned to take me to Lucas, then she better save the theatrics and get on with it.“What do you want, Ava?” I ground out through gritted teeth.She scoffed. “Trying to save you, you dimwit. Don't you see she's playing you?”Her insult went over my head. It didn't bother me. But her question left me baffled. Who was she talking about? Lisa? “If you have no intention of taking me to your brother, I suggest you get out of
Sarah“Pauline,” I breathed her name out, my heart rate slowing returning to normal.I didn't even notice I was holding my breath the whole time. Pauline halted, sparing me a glance before she continued moving towards Ryder.“He knows you're here.” Her back was turned to me. But her words were meant for me. “He knows about Ryder too. That coward!”Of course, he knew. He had orchestrated the accident. Don't be delusional, my wolf scolded me. You're not innocent. You are as guilty as he was. “Sarah! Snap out of it! We don't have the time. Give me a hand with Ryder!” Pauline’s voice was high-pitched, almost frantic. I started to walk towards them but the door snagged open and a man walked in. His presence scared me but Pauline didn't seem bothered.Instead, she stepped aside and let the stranger lift a dazed Ryder off the bed like a child.“She’ll go with you,” Pauline spoke to the stranger, pointing at me. “He needs her.”The man nodded and started for the door, with his package caref
Lucas “Where the hell is she? Have you found out where they are hiding?” In a split second, I smacked one of my soldiers in his face out of anger. Sarah can't remain holed up with Ryder forever. I needed to flush her out. She was going to be my mate when the full moon arrived. Everybody was incompetent. Starting from my sister to my fucking soldiers! That attack on the Stormclaw pack was supposed to be successful. I went with fifty of my strongest soldiers to bring back one woman from a pack led by a bedridden alpha. And we came back empty. Empty! Last night had been a fruitless search. They had left the hospital before we were able to get into the building. Even his house was deserted. I glared at the soldiers lined up. Their presence only infuriated me more. “Get out of my sight! Find her! I want her found and brought back here before the day ends. I want every nook and cranny of the realm, searched. Don't come back till you have her or I'll have your heads dangling from s
RyderI watched as the car pulled onto the curb and Zane got out first, opening the back door. A small boy bounded out of it and Zane squatted to his level, pointing in my direction.The little boy's face broke into a smile and he raced towards me.“Papa! Papa!” he shrieked, jumping into my open arms as soon as he walked through the door.“Hey, Alim. You look big,” I managed to squeeze out. His grip on my neck was too tight.Thank you, I mouthed to Zane as he walked past. He smiled, tapping two of his fingers on his head before he vanished with two luggages.Zane had spent all night telling everything he could about my boy. My boy. The sound of it brought joy to my heart.I tickled him under his shirt. “You're taller than I am, boy.”“Not true, papa,” he said in his little voice, as he rested his head on my shoulder and snuggled deeply. “Uncle Zane said you're recovering. That I'm to help you remember things.”His little head shot up and his blue eyes rested on me. They were just lik
SarahI lowered my head, embarrassed by my act and the fact that someone had caught us in the moment.But Ryder didn't seem bothered. His grip on my waist didn't falter. He addressed Zane, his eyes still on mine. “I'll be with you in a minute, Zane. Thanks for the update.”“With due respect, Alpha Ryder, I would stay here till you're ready to leave. I'm… I'm not to leave your side” Zane shifted uncomfortably on his feet.But there was something else. He was staring hard at me with determination. Almost like he didn't want to leave Ryder and me alone, together.Ryder cocked his head in Zane’s direction. He must have seen the look on Zane’s face because he simply nodded and turned back to me.“I would love to continue our discussion, Sarah. But I've to attend to my pack’s business. Can we pick this up later? At night?” his finger traced my arm and I nodded.He paused like he was thinking about it. “What if you come along? Join us.”“Alpha Ryder, I don't think we need her there.” Zane h
Lucas“Fucking moron! You lost both mother and daughter!” I thundered as my fist made contact with the dry mud wall beside me. “Why am I saddled with incompetent fools?”“The old woman shouldn't have gotten far. We're searching the woods around the house.” Rob’s voice grated my ears.My hand clenched into a fist and it landed straight on Rob’s nose. I watched as his eyes shifted from confusion to realization and then fear.A tingling feeling of excitement ran through my body as he whimpered in pain, stepping away from my reach.“Say that again!” I dared him. A smirk tugged on my lips. “You were supposed to look after Sarah and you failed. You had the simple task of looking after the old woman like you claimed. Yet again, you failed!”My eyes glared at the two men in front of me. Rob, holding his bleeding nose in his hands. While the other, don't know his name, fidgeted on his feet.“Give me one reason why I shouldn't have your heads right now!” I growled, excited by the fear on their