QUINN POV“You are holding me too tight!” I exclaimed as Alpha Perrin’s hand grabbed my arm, dragging me into the room. “Let me go,” I added, pulling my hand free from his grasp.He sighed, as if I was frustrating him, then walked over to the door and closed it behind him. His eyes stayed on me for a moment before he said, “Didn’t anyone tell you that you are not supposed to be outside during this period?”I crossed my arms over my chest, raising a brow. “Why?” I asked, inhaling before adding, “I needed some fresh air, so I decided to take a walk. I mean, I can’t just lie around like a couch potato until I heal your legs, Alpha Perrin.”He raised a brow at my words.“This isn’t about lying around. I don’t care what you do with yourself, but you should know that in this season, it’s not appropriate for the queen of the pack to wander outside.” He paused, letting out another sigh before continuing, “Starting tomorrow, you stay indoors. And I mean it.”“This is about mating season, is
QUINN POV“What the hell is that?” I asked, looking at Gianna, who had a smile on her face. I was trying so hard to act ignorant. I couldn’t admit to her that it belonged to me. She glanced at the poison, then back at me, before a smile spread across her lips. “Oh, now you wanna play dumb?” She let out a small laugh and rolled her eyes. “I saw you earlier today digging through that vase looking for something. I had to take a peek, and I found this. Now you are back tonight, still looking through the same thing. It's definitely this you are searching for, isn’t it?” she asked, holding up the poison.“I don’t know what you are talking about..” I took a deep breath, clenching my fists tightly. “Excuse me, I should be inside right now…” I tried to push past her, hoping to get into the room before she could ask me more questions.“Not so fast...” she said, her words halting me in my tracks. “What if I show this to Alpha Perrin? Guess we will just have to leave him to ask the questions, li
QUINN POVDamn it, do you ever listen?” Perrin’s said making me feel nothing but fear. “How hard is it to stay in one place? You make it seem impossible.” I swallowed, my throat suddenly dry. I knew I was pushing my luck, but I couldn’t just sit still and let someone discover the poison, even though stupid Gianna later did.“I am sorry, I just…” I hesitated, trying to find the right words, something that wouldn’t set him off even more. “I just wanted some fresh air. I was only in the gardens. That is all.”I lowered my eyes , unable to meet his blue eyes. There was a bit of silence. The kind that made my heart hammer in my ears.Then, finally, he spoke.“If you have that much energy, you might as well use it for something useful.” He shifted slightly in his chair, his powerful aura making it impossible to breathe properly. “Like finishing your work on my leg. That way, we both stay focused.”I didn’t respond right away, just stared at him. His eyes had returned to that deep, hypn
QUINN POV Fuck.What the hell did I just say?He stared at me, his expression one I could not read . Was he confused? Amused? Turned on? I couldn’t tell, and honestly, I didn’t know which answer would be worse.This was the moment I should stand up, step back, and pretend none of this ever happened. But I didn’t. I couldn’t. It was like something held me in place, refusing to let me move.“If you actually want something to happen…” he murmured, his voice smooth, controlled. He took my hand and placed it on his chest, holding it there.Fuck.Solid muscle. Rock hard. Heat radiated from his body, and my fingers twitched against his skin.I loved it. I wanted it.“We can always work it out,” he said, dragging my hand lower.My breath stopped. My fingers traced over the ridges of his abs, and fuck, they felt even better than I had imagined. And I had imagined this a lot.His hand guided mine lower, past his stomach. My heart pounded so hard it hurt. My breathing turned ragged. His eyes l
QUINN’S POVMy heart stopped for a second. Did he really just ask me that? Heat rushed through my body so fast I thought I might pass out. The way he stood so damn close wasn’t helping either, his body heat, his scent, all of it messing with my head.“I asked you a question, Quinn…” His voice dipped low, almost teasing, almost dangerous. His eyes stayed locked on mine, unblinking, like he was daring me to look away.I swallowed. Holding his gaze felt impossible. It wasn’t just his ridiculously perfect face—it was him. His presence. The way he made me feel small and trapped, like I had nowhere to run even if I wanted to.“I… I don’t…” My voice barely came out.His hands found my waist. His fingers brushed over my skin, sending a shiver straight down my spine. And then he pulled me in one firm tug, just enough to make my chest press against his.Fuck. What was he doing?“Alpha Perrin…” His name barely made it past my lips, my voice weak, almost breathless. I knew there was no stopping h
QUINN POV The feeling of his lips against mine, I wasn’t sure if I would ever get used to it as he kissed me hungrily.I wasn’t sure if it was the alcohol from that night making my memories hazy, but this kiss felt different from the kiss we had in the car. This one was more full of passion and desire. I leaned against the balcony rail as I felt his lips on mine, so intense it felt like I might burst.It was pure passion. I moaned against his lips as his hands squeezed my breasts. They felt perfect in his hands, and I almost lost control as he played with my nipples, which were easy to reach because of the thin material of my dress.He flicked them gently, pinching them, making me gasp. As soon as I did, he slid his tongue into my mouth, fighting for control. I had never been kissed like this before. In fact, I had never been kissed by anyone until Alpha Perrin.Yes, my life had been that bad, but kissing like this made me realize I had missed out on so much when it came to intimacy.
QUINN POV"I knew it!" Gianna said. If I didn’t know any better, I would think she actually cared about Alpha Perrin and wasn’t just thrilled that my secrets were finally getting exposed. "I knew from day one that she was up to no good, that she was evil and wicked. I tried to warn you, Alpha Perrin. I tried to warn everyone."Alpha Perrin clenched the little letter Gianna had given him, his grip tightening until the paper crumpled. His icy cold eyes slowly turned toward me.Shit. If looks could kill, I would be dead already.His expression was difficult to read, but that only made him more terrifying. He was going to kill me. He was probably already thinking of a hundred ways to do it."It’s not…" I stammered, struggling to find the right words. "It’s not what you think… I just—" I couldn’t finish. My heart was pounding so fast that all I could do was stutter."You stupid, lying bitch! Are you about to deny it again?" Gianna snapped, suddenly lunging at me. "You murderous, evil woma
QUINN POVI sat on the cold dungeon floor, my body aching from the bruises I got when the guards dragged me carelessly. But that pain was nothing compared to the one in my chest.A sob escaped me as I realized how badly things had turned. He didn’t even let me explain, just assumed I was a traitor and ran with it. How do I make him understand that I never intended to betray him?I never would have gone through with the poison.“You might want to save those tears. This is only the beginning,” a voice said, sending goosebumps across my skin. My heart clenched in ways I couldn’t understand. Of all people, why did she have to be here again?“Leave me alone, Gianna,” I muttered, turning my back to her.“I don’t think you are in a position to make demands,” she said . “You should be punished for what you did, and I will be the first to do it.”The sudden creak of the dungeon door made me turn toward her.“What is happening?” I asked, panic rising in me as I struggled to my feet. “What’s g
Theodore‘s.Black valley in Black moon pack.I had to leave my villa at the Crescent Lane pack. It doesn't feel safe anymore especially when Perrin wouldn't stop acting weird and suspicious.Black Valley reminded me of my birthright; I gained a membership of the Crescent Lane pack, and Perrin’s Dad gave me the privilege, but deep down, the black blood of my pack can never turn to water nor change.While Perrin had it rough growing up, especially after his parents were murdered, I had it well, but it couldn't last. My dad wasn't an Alpha but a normal warrior obsessed about power- The legacy I would be honored to carry the cross.I stared into the space of my balcony as I wallowed in my thoughts. I had been expecting news from my spy at Crescent Lane, but they've decided to stay low for now, going by Perrin's suspense.My wine filled to the half of the glass while I dangled it rhyming with the rhythm of my silence.“I wonder how far he can go searching for her. I am in control now- I a
Perrin's.It came as a shock and it all happened too fast. It had been two days since Quinn had been abducted, two days of consistent searching and spying yet to no avail.I had my Beta, Gamma, and also one of my trusted allies amongst the pack show up in my study room. Gianna was the only one who knew I was going in search of Quinn, she speculated but I was so sure I didn't confirm her presumption; My Gamma was out of town and he just resumed then to my trusted ally, he knew me more than enough to do what I have done, it was obvious to him and I was a little shocked when he didn't mention or tried to question my authority.My mind was set up in chaos, stewing in rage as curiosity devoured my demeanor, leaving me battling with questions flooding my mind.I set back my head to the office chair I was sitting on while I anticipated the arrival of my knights I called upon. Different knots to be entangled yet left with no idea where to start, everything seemed fishy. I clenched my fist in
QUINNI slowly opened my eyes only for my gaze to meet with an unfamiliar environment.I rubbed my eyes, confused. "Where is this place? What am I doing here?" I kept asking, still confused, but my vision was still so blurry that I couldn't even name the things around me yet."Hmm..." I growled, realizing that I couldn't move my body as well as I wanted to.After some seconds, I was finally feeling a bit better and sane, at least sane enough to know that I was in a cage in an unknown environment.The last few things that I could recall were going to the safe place in the pack house with an omega who was asked to watch over me.I'm certain something happened after that. I couldn't point a finger at anything in particular until my eyes fell on the back of someone outside the age I was in."Wait... You're that omega, right?" I asked, trying to see her face well, but I couldn't. I knew she was the one, and she must have had something to do with this.Logically, if we were both invaded, th
~Chapter~Perrin's.It all happened like lightning, I thought I got it under control, I thought my assumption was correct until he showed up looking worried.The silent support I had turned against me. They all kept muted when I told them my assumption and now that Theodore showed up shattered and disoriented, I realized the silence has been impregnated with unsaid words.Theodore left in rage, turning the table against me and pinning me as the villian. He got the upper hand since she was his mate and I couldn't counter his opinion even though deep down,I know he had a lot of role and ploy to play in this game.His rage, his action, his words…they all displayed the authenticity he wanted the pack to see but to me it was nothing but another lawn in his game.My back facing the door while I dipped my hands in my sides pocket staring through the ceiling to floor window of my study into the space, my gaze affixed as changes in the climate took into action from broad to dusk. It has been s
Perrin I was not just in search of Theodore, but I needed to find Quinn too. I ran my hand through my hair, thinking of where Quinn must have gone to.At this point, I needed to find a way to stop the killing and help my pack members."Hey!" I called the second my eyes fell on Theodore in the crowd, trying to escape the circle of conflict."Theodore!" I called again, and then he turned to me; his gaze was so passive that if it were any other day, I would have demanded an apology for his rudeness."They're leaving, if that's what you came to talk to me about. I don't know how you were able to make Quinn feel so attracted to you that even with the mate bond pulling us together, she ignores it!""She keeps on acting like she's not seeing me, and when we were little, we were so close that I would say that we were never apart from each other!" Theodore said, but none of what he said made sense. I wanted him to leave, or, in other words, I didn't want him around."Where's Quinn?" I asked.
~Chapter ~Perrin's.I wasn't expecting Quinn to turn to them and asked for their help but this is something we would have to talk about.Their bloodlust was all over the air, the fangs gnawing against each other ready to devour anyone who comes their way.There glared affixed on me like a predator studying its prey.“This is not about a rival pack, this is not just a fight breaking down because they want the pack…..This is clearly more like an assassin and the only difference I could point out was they came through in a day and didn't seem to care about other beings.” I thought.I checked around to see if others were still where they are, this seems to look more like my fight as it was so obvious that their mission was to terminate me, the pack was just an additional bonus to their goals.They set aback almost in their four, leaning backward, their claws all set out while their bloodlust eyes scaled through me sending a shiver through my spine, a shiver that came with nostalgia. I co
QUINNIn the days that followed, everything was a blur of repairs, funerals, and silence. The pack had suffered trials by bond-smithing and sheer treachery, and trust was the first victim. Worse, no one had any idea how the Bloodfangs could strike so accurately, at least officially. Perrin had not told them. He would not until he proved it. I saw it in the way he looked at me.He did not blame me; he knew it was because of my foolishness that Theodore had gotten so close.And I couldn't fault him for that.Because, if I were to delve deep, I would have wanted to believe in Theodore.I would have wanted to believe someone from my past could still be this same boy I had once trusted.But Theodore was never going to save me.He was after my claim.---The letter showed up late on the night of the fourth day.A single folded note left at the gates, sealed with wax and stamped with a familiar crest-a wolf wrapped in thorns.Quinn,You deserve better than a cage dressed up as a home.I ga
PERRIN The stench of blood permeated the walls, long after the battlefield had gone silent.Even days later, it seemed to be seeping into everything - soil, stone, air. It brought back terrible memories of an earlier time, another night when I was too young and far too innocent.When I had believed in the word "alliance."When I had believed in mercy.---Seventeen was the age at which, one dark night, my parents were murdered.It was a violent attack, completely without reason- the rogues had come easy in the storm, covered from rain and wind; when the alarms were sounded from our warriors, the packhouse was already alight.I had already fought. I was too young to be Alpha but was old enough to know what bleeding for your people meant.I held my mother while the last of her life slipped away. The waning light in her eyes: the message came from my father, torn throat whispering:"Protect them."I did what I could: the youngest, the eldest, the too wounded to stand - huddled them toge
QUINNShall I say they felt extraordinarily long? Indeed, they did.Waking every morning with a wish for peace inside, it was but a wish-I would never find it. Though Perrin lay beside me, holding me as if nothing else mattered, whispering false, insincere promises that I was safe now, worry would not leave my heart leaden and mind restless. I should be happy. I had Perrin. I had returned to the pack. Freedom.Deep inside, I felt that something was amiss. It kept gnawing away at me — all that had happened. About Theodore. About the lies. About the danger I didn’t see coming.And always, the voice in my head said:What if it happens again?That day, Perrin had gone out on pack business, and I sat alone on the wall-less bed, gazing into the empty expanse around me. Only the old, relentless ticking of the clock could be heard that day throughout the unusual quietness in the house. My heart felt tight in my chest.I couldn't take it anymore.It was answers I longed for. I needed help. I