Chapter 68 Orion's POV “So tight security has been placed at the border Alpha Stone. The men have been trained for these operations so you can be rest assured.* I nodded and turned to some of the elders in attendance. “Anything else we should talk about?” They exchanged looks and then the eldest, Elder Chuan turned to me. “Alpha, with all due respect, we'd like to advise you to marry this woman Sophie. She's the best choice for a Luna.” I gritted my teeth and glared at him. “Who do you think you are to tell me what to do? That's my personal life. It's no business of either one of you.” “I didn't mean to upset you Alpha,” he raised his hands. “I speak on behalf of the people when I say that the pack would benefit greatly from a strong Luna. One that can fight alongside you in wars and even sit in during meetings.” I slammed my fist on the table. “Are you saying your current Luna isn't capable of fighting alongside me?” He shivered and looked away. “Alpha, what
Chapter 69Ciara's POV “Grandfather looks so much better. I can't wait for him to be discharged.” I remarked as I eased the car into the driveway. Grandma Grace smiled and nodded. “I have missed having him around the house.” I teased her a bit and she flushed and scolded me to focus on driving. I obeyed and parked beside the other car into the driveway. “Home at last.” I sighed and turned off the engine. “What should we have for dinner?” She shrugged. “Let's just get inside first and we'd know once we see what's available in the house.” “Hold on my dear, let me help you.” She hurried out of the car and ran over to my side. “Alright , gently now.” I rolled my eyes but didn't argue as I gave her my hand. I rubbed my belly as I finally stood on the ground and smiled. In a few months, I'd be holding my baby in my arms and I couldn't wait. “Are you in pain, dear?” She asked and I shook my head. We walked side by side towards the house in silence after that, both of us deep in th
Chapter 70Orion's POV “Orion, what did she say to you? You look sick.” Sophie asked, raising her hand to touch me but I stepped back. “Don't touch me,” I glared at her and she stepped back, her eyes filled with hurt. Grandma Grace quickly ran over to me. “I'm so sorry Alpha, it must be the hormones kicking in. Once she's well rested I'll speak to her.” She assured me but I had just one question. “Who's the child's father?” My voice was calm and low compared to the raging storm brewing inside me. She shook her head, her stance unsettled as she replied. “She's in a much better position to answer that question.” My heart broke into two and I stormed out of the room, guided by my anger. “Orion slow down …wait!” Sophie called from behind me but I didn't pause and just kept going. “Alpha,” the driver shook as he noticed my mood and quickly got into the car after closing the door on my end. “Just drive!!” I ordered when he kept looking out the window. “Wait!” Sophie yelled before
Chapter 71 Bryan's POV “Let me through! I need to see him!” I rubbed my head and tried to block out the noise but it only got louder. I knew who the voices belonged to and I found it strange that my stoic brother was here making a scene at my pack, again. “Alpha, let me check who it is,” my Beta Ryan said, rising to his feet but I shook my head. “Leave it,” I ordered in an even tone and glanced around the room at the men sitting there. “We are having a meeting but it seems the rest of you are not even paying attention.” I leaned back in my seat and glared. “If any of you decide to leave, then get out.” “Bryan, you coward, come out here!” Orion shouted from outside. “Get out here you shameless wife thief!” I sighed and shook my head with an amused smile. So this was about Ciara. “Everyone gets out, the meeting is adjourned.” Then I pointed at Ryan and said softly, “Get that raving dog in here.” He nodded and walked away. I sat there, my mind reeling with different t
Chapter 72 Ciara's POV I stepped out of the car and thanked the can man before walking into the packhouse through the gates. The guards all knew me by now and so they just nodded their heads with a smile and let me walk past them. I walked inside, one hand resting on my belly in a protective manner that had slowly become a habit while the other was dangling by my side. I stopped by Mikey's room but he wasn't there. “He went out with one of the maids. Young master likes to go into the village, walk around the pack and meet new people.” A guard who passed by stopped amd explained when he noticed me looking into Mikey's empty room. I smiled and nodded approvingly. I knew he was such a sweet boy and I was glad that Bryan had actually thought it was a good idea to adopt him. “Alright. Is Alpha Bryan around?” He nodded and pointed me in the direction of Bryan's office even though I already knew my way around. Still I thanked him and made my way there. The door was slightl
Chapter 73 Bryan's POV “Alpha, you sent for me?” Ryan asked as he walked into my office and I nodded. “Come in,” I motioned to the seats in front of me. He looked unsure but didn't saee defy me. I sighed as I saw how one she he was. “Relax Ryan, I just want to talk. I need your advice on something,” I explained further when he still remained stoic. “What do you need, Alpha?” He asked in a more relaxed tone and I smiled, leaning back in my seat. “It's about Ciara, my mate and our future Luna.” I gave him a quick rundown of everything that had happened, from Ciara pining her pregnancy on me to Orion showing to make a scene. “She came here yesterday and apologized for putting me in the middle of things. Or course I don't care about that. I wish above all else that she'll accept me as hers finally.” He nodded and then leaned forward, placing his hands on the table. “What advice do you seek now Alpha?” “I want her to know how I can make her mine without any doubt. I want her
Chapter 74 Orion's POV Three months later…. “What does it say dear?!” My mother asked Sophie who had locked herself in the bathroom for almost an hour. “Come out here or you're going to make my blood pressure rise.” I rolled my eyes and stood up to leave the room. I had no interest in whatevers they were doing. My mother was too desperate for a grandchild and wanted one at all costs. She already forced me into marrying Sophie although the final push was Ciara admitting that Bryan was the father of her child. That had broken me more than I cared to admit. I had already told Sophie that our marriage was one only in name and I'd only sleep with her for child bearing purposes and nothing more. “Sophie darling, what does it say?” She was pacing back and forth and making me dizzy. This was about the 10th pregnancy test Sophie was using in three months and my mother was hoping that this one would come out positive. I couldn't blame her since she wanted grandchildren but perha
Chapter 75 Ciara's POV “Orion, what is the meaning of this? Give me back my phone!” I yelled and stood on my tiptoe to reach for it but he only snickered and repeated my action, towering over me. “You're such a jerk,” “And you're a slut, guess we are even.” He shot back at me and I blanched at the harshness in his tone. He was refering to Mikey's parentage and that of this baby in my womb. It was a shame I couldn't tell him the truth and he had to believe whatever he saw. “Just give me my phone, you can't do this!” I hollered, completely frustrated with his behavior. He snickered when he saw my facial expression and walked over to me. He stared at me for a while without saying anything before he suddenly started laughing. Startled, I took a step back but this only made him laugh even harder. A shiver ran down my spine and I clenched my hands into fists at my side. I closed my eyes and tried to regain control of my breathing. “Did you ever love me?” At the question, my
Chapter 119Unknown Person's POV I pulled my phone out of my pocket and dialed Sophia's number. She picked up on the first ring. “Tell me you have good news.” I sighed. “Not yet, take it easy.”“Take it easy? This bitch is out here trying to rip my family apart.” She yelled, frustration dropping from each word. I pinched the bridge of my nose. Sometimes I hat d how right she could be because kidnapping someone wasn't amongst the list of things I did. However, I had a bone to pick with Orion Stone so if taking his little whore would settle the score then hell yeah. “What do we do with her when we have her?” I asked and she grunted. “I don't know and I don't care. As long as she's out of the way and no longer a problem I don't care what happens to her.” She said and I grinned. She was one desperate woman. “Alright Sophia I'll play ball.” Then I paused as I remembered something. “You said you had something to tell me.” She scoffed. “Yes but not until you complete the job. Take
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