Chapter 98 Bryan's POV “Why isn't she here yet? They've been gone for hours,” I paced around in front of the gates as my wolf stormed around in my mind. He was antsy and so was I. After all, our mate was out there somewhere. With how unsafe the environment has been in the past few months, had it been wise of me to let her go out there on her own? Of course not! You should have gone with her. I pushed back against my wolf fighting to stay in control. In this situation I agreed with him because it was Ciara we were talking about here. What if something had happened? Ryan stepped in front of me and held up his hands. “You need to relax Alpha,” he placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “You need to trust her Alpha. She told you she'd be fine and she has two of our best men with her.” I glared at him as my wolf pushed forward more forcefully than before. “My mate is out there amidst all these uncertain killings that have been undetected for months and you're telling me to ca
Chapter 99Ciara's POV I yawned and sat up in bed, smiling as I realized I had a peaceful night free of dreams. Since my visit to that place, the dreams have stopped and everything is fine again. “Someone is awake,” Bryan whispered as he sat up and she grinned, turning to face him. “Hey you,” I hugged his neck as he peppered my face with kisses. “Stop,” I chuckled even though I didn't want him to stop. “You smell so nice in the morning, I could eat you whole.” I moaned as he bit and sucked on my neck, grunting when my breasts turned hard. “Bryan,” I moaned and he pulled away. “No, don't be a tease,” I whined like a little girl. “Come join me in the bathroom if you want more.” He winked as he ran into the bathroom. I threw a pillow his way and used the other one to cover my mouth as I screamed into it. I was going to kill that man soon. If only I didn't love him so damned much. I sighed as I made my way out of bed and slipped into my bathrobe. I peeped into Lacey's cot and fou
Chapter 100 Ciara's POV I yawned and leaned up in bed, staring at the curtains where the sunlight was fighting to pass through. I slid out of bed gently so I wouldn't wake Bryan and tiptoed towards the window. Shifting a small part of the curtain, I peeped outside and smiled as I saw how beautiful the new day was. “What are you doing up so early?” Bryan asked and I shook my head with a smile. So much for not waking him up. “When did you wake up?” I asked as I tiptoed back. He leaned up and pulled me towards him. I fell on his body and he wrapped his arms around my waist. “Just now.” He buried his face in my chest and I giggled at the ticklish feeling. “You smell nicer than yesterday. Did you sneak take a shower in the morning while I was sleeping?” I shook my head, chuckling at the absurdity of his question. “No baby but I should go out today.” He shook his head immediately. “No, not again. You still haven't explained yourself after the other time. I almost went crazy lo
Chapter 101 Bryan's POV I had been to this pack several times but today I had no idea I'd be here to see my parents in-laws, unannounced. Ciara shivered at her mother's icy tone and ran into me. I adjusted Lacey in my arms and grabbed her shoulder. “What's wrong?” I asked as I studied her closely. “This was a mistake, let's just go back home,” she muttered as she struggled against me. I shook my head. We couldn't just run off at the first sign of danger. She obviously had a reason for being here today and if she didn't accomplish it, I wasn't going to let her go. I shook her slightly. “You need to face them. Once you get over this fear, you'll be invisible.” She opened her mouth and started to talk but I didn't let her finish. “Go ahead and do what you need to. I'm right here.” I shook my head and nodded towards the other woman standing there. “Good day Ms….” I had no idea what her name was. “Alpha Bryan,” she frowned as she watched me closely. “Why wou
Chapter 102Ciara's POV “One, toe…keep counting.” I obeyed and as I swung at the dummy, I counted his punch delivered out loud feeling energetic after every hit. It had been two weeks since I visited my parents and in that time I was still unable to wrap my head around what I am. I went from being the useless weak and worthless Omega to being a dire wolf in the blink of an eye. “Now take a swing at me,” he called breakfast into my thoughts and I obliged giving it my best shot. Since I got my wolf, I was stronger and faster and with Bryan I could use it to my advantage because I was a distraction for him. I heard a groan beside me and giggled as I met Bryan's gaze. “You're enjoying this a little too much don't you think?” he whispered with a scowl and I shrugged as I swung at the him again. He dodged just in time and grabbed me, wrapping his arms around my waist. “Focus on the lesson, teacher, then maybe I wouldn't be beating you so badly.” I teased and he growled as his hold
Chapter 103 Bryan's POV Things have been too quiet around the pack. The killings have suddenly stopped and all is right in the world again. Even though I was relieved, I still couldn't shake off the feeling that something wasn't right. I felt like something big was upon us but just couldn't tell what it was and it was messing with my head. Ciara was honing her Dire wolf skills and she was getting really good at it. I was proud of the woman she was becoming but I was also worried she'd be targeted once her secret got leaked. Was it selfish of me to wish she was still the weak useless Omega people always panned her out to be? Maybe but at least she was safer then. I kicked a rock and huffed, my breath coming out like puffs of smoke. It was that time of the year where everything was freezing and cold. It had been snowing for a week already and I wasn't used to it. “What did that rock do to you?” I heard from behind me and sighed. I remained there though and didn't bot
Chapter 104 Ciara's POV I watched Bryan go, several unknown emotions coursing through me all at once. I had never seen him like with anyone else except Orion and he deserved it most of the time. But what could this sweet looking woman have done to deserve that side of him? “Don't worry about it, he's just angry with me,” she sighed and dropped her fork, the sound cutting through my thoughts and bringing me back to the present. I reached for her hand and gave her a gentle squeeze. “What happened between you two? He seems really pissed at you,” She hesitated and then finally sagged in her seat. “I left.” She summarized as if I was supposed to understand those two simple words. “Bryan had a difficult childhood. After hisother died, Alpha Stone officially married Luna Stone and they had Orion. I came before all that.” I leaned forward, my attention peaked. “Alpha Stone had me first obviously through one of the maids but he never gave her the recognition she deserved so I was
Chapter 105 Ciara's POV “Here,” Brianna said finally as she sat on a rock. I sighed and collapsed on the ground feeling weak like my old self would. “Are you okay?” She asked me to stretch her hand out and I nodded. “I just need a few minutes to catch my breath.” I told her and she laughed then fell back and cared not to hurt herself. We stayed like that for a while then she broke the silence by laughing. The sound was so unexpected, I was startled. “I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just…I just,“ she paused and then shook her head. “Never mind, I don't want to burden you with my problems.” I sat up with a frown and reached for her hand. “Hey, you're not a bother and ignore Bryan. He's just playing tough but he's really just hurt because you left,” “Does he even know why I left?” She fired at me and I took a moment before responding. “Did you tell him?” I shot back and she flinched as if I actually aimed an arrow at her that hit her square in the chest. She
Chapter 118Orion's POV “What do you mean she went running and never came back?” I barked into the phone as I shrugged my coat on. The temperature was at least -30° and I wasn't looking to catch a chill. “Alright, I'm on my way.” I hung up and tossed the phone in one of the pockets before grabbing my keys from the nightstand. I paused at the door as movements from the bed caught my attention. “Go back to sleep,” “Where are you going?” Sophia asked, her voice groggy and hoarse. I sighed as I pulled the cloth tighter around me. It felt like I was going to war. “Go back to bed,” I'll be back before you know it. I finished the rest in my head and let myself out the room, closing the door gently behind me. I made my way to the boys room and slipped inside gently not wanting to wake any of them up. If that happened, I'd never be able to leave and I had to. Ciara needed me or rather Bryan did. The dynamo between us had shifted from enemies to somewhere in between civil and barely
Chapter 117Bryan's POV “Hey,” I whispered and watched as she squinted, trying to get a hand on her surroundings. “You slept the entire way. Old Man Heartfield must have done a number on you.” She groaned and sat up, wincing as she grabbed her arm. “You have no idea. I can't feel my legs right now.” I chuckled as I got out of the car. I walked over to her side and opened the door. “Well it's a good thing you have me. Hop on,” I turned my back to her and waited. It felt like I had been waiting a long time before she finally jumped on my back. I straightened and began walking into the packhouse. “Alpha,” Ryan greeted me just as we were halfway to the house. I nodded at him and threw the keys at him. “Help me lock up,” He ran off after catching the keys and I carried Ciara into the house heading for my office instead of the room where I'd normally have taken her. “What are you doing? I need to lie down.” She said and I sighed. “I know but we have to talk first.” She stiffened a
Chapter 116Ciara's POV “Focus lavender,” Gramps sang as he sent a punch my way. I ducked out of the way just in time to avoid it hitting my face. Gramps had offered to help me transition beautifully into my dire wolf phase and since he knew more above them than I did, I had taken him up on his offer. It had been two weeks of torture and each time I walked more frustrated than ever. I had a lot on my mind and I had hoped this would help distract me but it wasn't. “Snap out of it,” I sucked quickly before his hand could touch my face. He grinned and I rolled my eyes. Straightening my back, I leaned forward again and blocked his next attacks, sucking in air as the pressure in my chest increased. “Okay, I think that's enough for one day,” he said and pulled back. I frowned and stared at him in confusion. “What's going on?” He pinned me with a hard look as if trying to read me. “I should be asking you that.” “What?” I asked, avoid his gaze. He shrugged and picked up a water bot
Chapter 115 Ciara's POV I got down from the car and muttered my thanks to Ryan before walking towards the house. I had been texting Bryan in the car on the way here so I knew he was already home but I didn't expect to find him standing at the entrance, waiting for me. When he saw me, his face spread into a wide grin and he opened his arms wide. I smiled and ran into them, burying my face into his neck as he held me by my waist, my feets not touching the ground. “I missed you,” he whispered in my ears as his arms tightened around me. I held on tighter and inaled his scent. “I missed you too and before you ask, Lacey is with her grandparents. They decided they wanted her around.” He groaned as I struggled to be put down but obliged. Once my feet touched the ground again, I leaned against him and kissed him deeply like I had wanted to do when I first saw him. I didn't know it was possible to love someone so deeply but yet here I was falling helplessly in love with him mo
Chapter 114 Bryan's POV “Alpha Bryan is here to see you, Alpha,” “Tell him I'm busy,” I rolled my eyes and pushed the door open, tired of his excuses. He was obviously avoiding me or Ciara or both but it was clear. “What do you think you're doing?” I asked as I walked inside. Orion sat up in his seat, a scowl on his usually tight face. “Bryan, I don't remember agreeing to a meeting.” I shook my head. “I don't remember asking,” I turned to James. “You can go now, I'll take it from here.” James eyed Orion before he sighed and walked out leaving us alone. “What are you doing here Bryan? I have a lot of work to do.” “Yeah? Like what?” I asked as I walked around the desk. “There is no serial killer on the loose any longer as it turns out, all is right in the world again.” He sighed and slammed the folder in his hand on the table. “Goddamnit Bryan can't you just go and be happy with her? I'm trying here.” I narrowed my eyes. “What are you talking about?” He rolled h
Chapter 113 Ciara's POV “Well, what are you doing here?” Grandma Grace exclaimed as she opened the front door for me. I rolled my eyes and handed Lacey over to her as I walked inside. Ryan was sitting in the car outside and no matter how much I had convinced him to come in, he refused. “Of course I'm happy to see you, I'm just surprised.” She closed the door and turned to me. “Is everything okay?” She asked and I nodded. “Why wouldn't they be?” She raised an eyebrow and I sighed. “Everything is fine Grandma I promise. I just missed you all so much and I thought, why don't I come visit?” She didn't look convinced but she wasn't trying to pry the real reason out of me either. “Where's Mikey? The house is too quiet.” She laughed. “Well, he and your grandfather went to the store.” I narrowed my eyes. “Alone? Grandma, it's…” She cut me off before I could finish giving her a lecture. “You don't need to remind me how unsafe it is around here child but your grandfathe
Chapter 112 Ciara's POV “Come at me harder, you can do this.” I grunted as I charged towards Bryan, panting heavily. He was quicker though and by the time I got to him, he had moved. “Faster,” he chorused behind me, clapping his hands. I turned and frowned when I saw the smirk on his face. “You're enjoying this.” I accused and he shrugged. “Maybe, maybe not but what you gonna do about it?” he taunted and I sneered as I charged towards him. “Not fast enough,” he snickered as he swerved out of the way again, beating me for the tenth time that morning. I snorted and stepped aay, making my way to the bench where we had kept out things. “Giving up so soon?” He asked but I ignored him as I grabbed my water bottle and drank from it quickly. The tremor in my body relaxed a little as the water passed my throat and circulated. We had been at this since dawn. Bryan woke me up with a passionate kiss and promised to finish what he started if I agreed to train for four hours. N
Chapter 111 Orion's POV I twirled the pen in my hand absentmindedly. My body was sitting in my chair behind my desk in the office but my mind was miles away. What good was rejecting Ciara as my mate if I was going to feel restless when she was hurt or in pain? It was like we were more connected than ever and it took all of my willpower to stand up and walk out of that room when all I wanted to do was sit by her side and stroke her hair. I dropped the pen and began tapping my fingers on the desk. “You're an idiot.” My wolf said and I sighed. He was right, I was the biggest fool. Why would I reject my mate even if she was moving on? Why would I try to reassure my nemesis that she was alive just to calm his wolf when I should have blamed him for her condition? It wasn't his fault that Brianna had shown up at his pack but he could have kicked her out already. Mum had no idea her sister was back and from the looks of things, Brianna had no plans of showing up here to anno
Chapter 110 Bryan's POV I stormed out as soon as I heard noises outside and glared at Brianna who was lying on the ground with Ciara unconscious beside her. “What happened?” Orion was standing beside me wordlessly but I could feel how restless he was. “We were attacked.” She said in a breathless tone. “It seems most of your pack members aren't very fond of your choice in a Luna.” She staggered to her feet. “This wouldn't have happened if she had remained with Orion.” I growled and stepped forward. “How do you expect me to believe that you had nothing to do with it?” She scoffed. “If I did, you have no way of proving it.” She spat on the ground. “Although your mate held her own for a weak and useless Omega.” My heartbeat picked up as I bent over Ciara's limp body. Had she shifted out of desperation to protect herself? “And what is little Orion doing here? Does my sister know you're here?” she asked, turning to look at Orion. Orion ignored her as he came to stand by my side. “