Kaiden’s POV
It wasn't a rejection, but oddly, it felt like one. I had been shot down so violently by her words that I had been stunned into silence, and could do nothing but watch as she left. Besides, what were the odds that she would have even allowed me to stop her? She already mentioned how she felt like I was holding her down and restraining her.Was it a crime to care about someone's safety? To not want to lose someone dear to you? Since she came to Mysticrock, it had been from one near death experience to another, and I couldn't help but worry.Everytime I heard that something almost happened to her, I would immediately be transported into the past, where my parents were brutally slaughtered by rogue wolves. On some nights, I still woke up in cold sweat, feeling the warmth of their blood on my face.If the former Lycan King hadn't been there at that time, I would have most likely met the same fate, but in a few swift blows, the roguesRayne's POVI hadn't been able to sleep after my confrontation with Kaiden. Each and every time I closed my eyes, I would see myself telling him those things that I didn't really mean, and the hurt that would pass over his expression.The longer I pondered on his words, the more I realized that truly, I wasn't calm enough to fully understand what he was saying and simply felt attacked. I shouldn't have left like that. And there were some things that shouldn't have been said.But was I really the only one at fault? He also had his own flaws. For starters, he was overprotective, whether he liked to admit it or not. And I never wanted anyone to have that much power over my life again. I had been having the same sleepless nights since that day, untilI couldn't handle it anymore, and went for a walk one night.I had to keep my head focused. Even though I knew that I should have at least gone to see him, pride still had me in a chokehold, and refused to let go.As I passed by his bedroom do
Sal's POVI believed that fate somehow wanted to mock me. As I watched Bradford’s still body on the bed, I thought about how my life would turn out if his chest suddenly stopped moving and the doctor declared him dead. Would I even have a life left to live? Would I even want to wake up another morning knowing fully well that he was gone?Dr. Tanner's hand touched my shoulder, warm and comforting, but my body had become iron, and even if he meant goodwill, I couldn't bring myself to find peace within it. “He's stable, he's lucky that we have the innate ability to heal wounds, but . . .” he trailed off, knowing that what he wanted to say next wouldn't do anything but make the situation look worse.“But it isn't good enough, is it?” I told him, still not turning to look him in the eyes. “Even though his body is fighting to keep him alive, there's still a chance that he might not make it.”The doctor sighed, at a loss for words. For som
Rayne's POVI stood in front of the floor-length mirror, with my nerves tied in my thoughts. Today was my 18th birthday, but that wasn't the most important part of today, tonight I'll officially be marked Luna of Oceanpearl Pack by Alpha Reynold. All my life, I've prepared for this moment, but staring back at myself in the mirror, putting on the Luna's ceremonial Oceanpearl dress, I wasn't so sure anymore.Any girl in my shoes right now would be super excited, some would even kill to be in my position right now. I took in a deep breath trying to get rid of the feeling of dread that gnawed in the pit of my stomach. Different thoughts ran through my mind all at once. What if the prophecy was wrong? What if tonight turns out to be a nightmare instead of a dream?A knock on the door snapped me out of my train of thought."What are you still doing in your room, Rayne?" My mum asked as she opened the door with a frown etched on her face. "Everyone is waiting for you at the Packhouse.""Mom–
Rayne’s POV“Good morning Luna!” an omega greeted me which was followed by a stream of greetings from two other omega's who were working in the Pack House garden.I waved at them and managed a smile as I walked deeper into the garden, taking in the beautiful flowers and their vibrant colors. The garden had about ten different flowers in it ranging from Roses, Iris, sunflowers, Lavender and a whole lot more just to give it that vibrant feel. This was my personal space so I took so much effort in planting the flowers, as this was the only thing Reynold allowed me to have. My face fell at the thought of ReynoldIt had been three years since that dreadful incident on the night of my eighteenth birthday. For the supposed 'Chosen one' everyone had high expectations about my wolf, but they were highly disappointed with what they saw, and–"It's not your fault they can't see, Rayne," my wolf Lisa quipped. I could feel her rolling her eyes at my thoughts.The disappointment boldly written on
Rayne's POVI was jolted awake from my afternoon nap by the sound of Reynold barging into my room. I was beyond frightened as I sat upright on the bed with my pillow safely clutched around my chest. Different thoughts raced through my mind all at once. Reynold has never set foot in my quarters much less my room, and for the first time since we've been married over three years, he is barging into my room, and from the look on his face, I can tell he is pissed off."Go- good afternoon, A-alpha Reynold," I stuttered, bowing my head and avoiding his gaze, as I racked my brain trying to think of what I could have done to piss him off so much that he had to come to my room."What are you doing in bed you wench?!" Reynold growled pure fury in his eyes. "Don't you know we have a party to attend?!"I stared at Reynold in utter confusion. I had no idea what he was talking about."What party?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, as I feared talking too loud would only anger him more."What
Rayne's Pov"We're from Oceanpearl Pack," I said. For some odd reason, I don't feel intimidated by his presence one bit. "Here's our invitation card."The guard outside stared at the invitation card for a second before signaling for another guard to let us in."Who does he think he is?!" Reynold fumed, as soon as we were out of earshot. "Once I become allies with the Lycan I'm going to demand for his head!" He gloated.A snort escaped my lips, as I tried so hard not to laugh out loud. Seeing Reynold being brought down from his high horse by some guard felt so good."Are you laughing at me?" Reynold asked with creased brows."No, of course not," I faked a cough. "I have an itchy throat," I lied.Reynold mumbled some words that I couldn't quite catch and I couldn't care less.We arrived in front of the Packhouse and were escorted to the hall where the party was being held."Wait here, let me go in first," Reynold mindlinked me. "You're not to be seen around me unless necessary. I can't
Kaiden's POVI stood in the garden, the scent of Jasmine and Cherries lingering in the air long after the red-dress lady had left. I felt strangely empty as I watched her leave– run off, it felt as if she ran off with a part of me. All I wanted to do as she ran off was go after her, grab her by the waist, and hold her close for all eternity. Her scent lingered in my mind, stirring up emotions I never knew I had within me."Your majesty," the voice of my Beta, Bradford, snapped me out of my reverie. I wrinkled my nose, trying to hold on to the lady's scent, as Bradford's collided with her's."What is it, Bradford?' I asked irritatedly."I'm sorry your majesty," he apologized. "But it's time for you to attend to the werewolves Alpha's.""Do you know who that lady is?" I asked, surprising myself at my question."What lady?" He asked, a hint of surprise in his voice, even though he kept a straight face.“The one in the red dress, who you nearly scared to death," I pointed out, laying em
Rayne's POV"No, no, no, no, how can this be?" I muttered under my breath as I walked out of the party hall through the back door. I just couldn't wrap my head around the fact that the man I met in the garden a while back was no other than the Lycan King.When our eyes locked when he entered the hall, I felt a surge of emotions flood through me – longing, confusion, fear, they all intertwine. Kaiden Alvaro was the epitome of everything I wasn't supposed to want or need in my life. But now, thanks to my ill fate, I'm feeling a bond with him. I knew I had to leave immediately, to sort through the chaos in my mind before it led to something catastrophic. I quickly mind-linked Reynolds that I needed to use the bathroom, and as always he was furious, threatening to bring fire and brimstone if I dared move an inch, but at this point, I couldn't care less, I just couldn't afford to let my emotions and wolf spiral out of control. As I made my way out of the hall, Reynolds kept on with his