Valerie's POV I sat on the floor, surrounded by my three precious triplets, Andreuis, Duncan, and Marcus. They were laughing and playing, completely carefree, and my heart swelled with love and gratitude."Mommy's sorry," I said, pulling them into a tight hug. "I'm so sorry for leaving you all behind. I was wrong to do that."Andreuis, the most sensitive, looked up at me with big brown eyes. “You never left us, mummy?"I took a deep breath, trying to explain. "I left you, sweetie. I'm sorry that I allowed them kidnap you guys, I putted you all in Danger, Mommy's sorry." I said as I lowered my gaze at my failure. Duncan and Marcus shooked in disagreement, and the three of them hugged me tightly."We forgive you, Mommy but you never left us," Andreuis said, his voice muffled against my shoulder.I held them close, tears of joy streaming down my face. "I promise to never leave you again. We're a family, and we'll face everything together."Just then, Marcus looked up at me with a curio
Rohan's POVAs I walked away from the house, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and satisfaction. I had made the right choice, the best choice. Valerie and the triplets were my future now, and I was determined to make up for lost time.I thought about the way Valerie smiled at me, the way the triplets laughed and played together. I thought about the way we fit together, like pieces of a puzzle. I knew I had made a wonderful choice, one that I would never regret.Not even Diana could make me doubt myself now. I had been blind to her manipulation for too long, but now I saw her for what she truly was. I was free from her grasp, and I was never going back.I felt a sense of liberation wash over me as I walked. I was finally doing what I wanted, what I needed. I was finally being true to myself.I thought about all the moments I had missed with the triplets, all the milestones and memories I had never gotten to experience. But I was determined to make up for it now. I would be ther
Rohan's POVI stood in the center of the pack's gathering hall, my eyes scanning the room filled with determined faces. "Alright, listen up!" I barked, my voice echoing off the walls. "We need to find Valerie and the triplets, and we need to find them now."Alex stepped forward, his expression grim. "We've got teams ready to search the entire territory, Alpha. We'll leave no stone unturned." Alex said. I nodded, my jaw clenched. "I want every available pack member out there searching. We need to move fast."Lyra spoke up, her voice steady. "I've got the trackers ready, Alpha. We'll follow any scent, any lead."I took a deep breath, my heart racing with fear and adrenaline. "Let's move out! We need to bring them home."The room erupted into a flurry of activity as the pack members scrambled to get into position. I watched, my eyes burning with determination, as they formed teams and headed out into the unknown.We would find them. We had to. We don't have a Choice - I don't have a Cho
Rohan's POVThe pictures of Valerie's lifeless body flashed in my eyes, haunting me like a ghost. I couldn't shake off the image of her pale skin, her closed eyes, her still body. My mind kept replaying the scene, torturing me with the thought of what I had lost.Days passed, but I couldn't move on. I became withdrawn, depressed, and sad. My eyes turned bloodshot from lack of sleep, and bags formed under them from crying. My once strong and confident demeanor crumbled, leaving me a shell of my former self.I stopped taking care of myself, stopped eating, stopped showering. I just existed, going through the motions of life without any purpose. My pack tried to reach out to me, but I pushed them away. I didn't want their comfort, their sympathy. I just wanted Valerie back.Diana tried to be there for me, but I couldn't bear her presence. She reminded me of what I had lost, of what I would never have again. I knew she was trying to help, but I couldn't forgive her for being alive when Va
Diana's POVI flopped onto my bed, exhausted from the day's events. I had spent hours with Rohan, pretending to care about his feelings about Valerie, pretending to mourn the loss of that insipid Valerie.Ugh, the thought of her made my skin crawl. Why did Rohan still hold onto her memory so tightly? Why did he still love her so deeply?I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I didn't care about Rohan's feelings about Valerie. I didn't care about Valerie. I only cared about myself.But as I lay there, surrounded by the silence of my room, I couldn't shake off the feeling of frustration. I was stuck in this charade, forced to pretend to be something I'm not because of that bitch.I thought about all the times I had to talk about Valerie, all the times I had to pretend to care. It made me sick.I threw my pillow across the room, feeling a surge of anger. Why did I have to do this? Why did I have to pretend that I cared about Valerie?But deep down, I knew the answer. I was doing i
Rohan's POVI sat in the dimly lit room, my eyes fixed on Alex as he walked in with a hesitant smile. "I have some good news," he said, his voice cautious.I scoffed inwardly. What good news could there possibly be? Valerie was still gone, and nothing could ever bring her back. The pain of her loss still felt like a fresh wound, a constant ache that I couldn't shake off.But Alex seemed to think that whatever he was about to say would somehow make a difference. I raised an eyebrow, skeptical. "What is it?" I asked, my tone flat.Alex took a deep breath before speaking. "The triplets... They didn't die in the accident. They survived."Wasn't even an Accident? My mind went blank. What was he talking about? The triplets were gone, just like Valerie. I had seen it with my own eyes.But Alex's words hung in the air, refusing to be dismissed. Survived? How was that possible?I felt a spark of hope ignite within me, but I quickly extinguished it. No, I couldn't allow myself to believe it. I
Diana's POVI stared at the boom in front of me, my mind reeling in shock. Three fools, I thought to myself. How did this happen? How are they alive? The words on the page seemed to blur together as I tried to process the information.I couldn't believe that the triplets, those useless little children, had survived the kidnap that took Valerie's life. It didn't make sense. Why did they get to live while Valerie was gone? Why didn't all just die? The thought sent a pang of anger and frustration through me.I felt like I was living in a nightmare, where nothing made sense and the rules of reality didn't apply. First, Valerie wanted to take my Rohan from me, and now this? It was too much to bear.I stood up from my chair, my hands shaking with rage. I paced back and forth in my room, trying to make sense of it all. But the more I thought about it, the more questions I had. Why did the triplets survive? What was the purpose of sparing them while taking Valerie away? Why didnt they Just ta
Rohan's POV I couldn't believe the audacity of my mate, Diana. She had always been a nuisance, a constant thorn in my side, but this latest stunt took the cake. She wanted to send my children, my flesh and blood, to an orphanage. I couldn't even wrap my head around it.What kind of person would do such a thing? What kind of mate would suggest sending our own children away like they were nothing more than trash? Is she even a mate? I thought back to our mating ceremony, to the vows we had made to each other. I had thought that our bond was strong, that we were united in our love for each other and our pack. But now, I wasn't so sure.Diana's behavior had been increasingly erratic, her jealousy and possessiveness growing more and more out of control. And now, this. It was like she was trying to drive a wedge between me and my children, to tear our family apart.I couldn't let that happen. I had to protect my children, no matter what. And if that meant keeping them away from Diana, the
Tasha's POVI fidgeted with my phone, Helios's text still burning in my mind. "Stuck in Alpha's congress meeting. Miss you."My gaze drifted to Alex, chatting with Tracy. Why wasn't he jealous? Didn't he care that I was practically swooning over Helios?I seethed inwardly. How dare he make me jealous and then act nonchalant?That's exactly why I was flaunting Helios's attention – to provoke Alex. I wanted him to crave me, to desire me as much as I desired him.And Helios. Oh, Helios. My love for him ran deep, but my attraction to Alex refused to fade.Why choose between them? I wanted both.That's why I'd instructed Tracy to act reserved and calm around Alex. It was all part of the plan."Tracy, darling, don't flirt with Alex," I'd said earlier. "Let's see how he reacts."Tracy had raised an eyebrow but agreed.Now, watching Alex and Tracy's polite conversation, I smiled to myself. This was perfect.Amber's sudden arrival ruined my fun. She draped herself over Alex, flirting shameless
Alex's POVAs Tasha disappeared into the crowd, Tracy turned to me with a warm smile. "So, Beta Alex, what do you like to do in your free time?"I appreciated her effort to distract me from Tasha's departure. "I enjoy reading, mostly historical fiction. How about you?"Tracy's eyes sparkled. "I'm a fan of mystery novels. I love solving puzzles."Our conversation flowed effortlessly, covering everything from books to music. Tracy was easy to talk to, her thoughts engaging.As we spoke, I couldn't help but notice the subtle differences between Tracy and Tasha. Tracy's calm demeanor, her sharp wit, and introspective nature drew me in, but my heart still belonged to Tasha.Tracy seemed to sense my distraction, her gaze piercing. "You care deeply for Tasha, don't you?"I hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. But Tracy's kind expression put me at ease. "Yes, I do."Tracy's nod was understanding. "She's lucky to have you as a friend, Beta Alex. You're loyal and kind."Her words warmed me, bu
Alex's POVI navigated through the crowd, my mind still reeling from the emotions that threatened to surface earlier. Visiting Tasha seemed like a good distraction, despite the ache it brought. We were friends, after all. I'd long accepted her love for Helios, even if it hurt.I approached Tasha's gathering, her bright smile greeted me. "Beta Alex!" she exclaimed, rushing to hug me."I'm happy to see you too, Tasha," I replied, returning the hug with a calm, reserved nature.Tasha's enthusiasm was infectious, but her friend caught my attention. The curly-haired girl beside her radiated a different energy – poised, confident, and captivating."Tracy, this is Beta Alex," Tasha said, gesturing to her friend.Tracy's eyes sparkled as she extended her hand. "Nice to meet you, Beta Alex.""Nice to meet you, Tracy," I replied, shaking her hand. Her firm grip and direct gaze impressed me.Tasha bubbled over with excitement, recounting stories of her adventures with Helios. I listened attentiv
Rohan's POVI took Diana's hand, and together we stepped onto the raised platform, surveying the sea of faces before us. The crowd quieted, anticipating our announcement."My dear friends and fellow Alphas and pack members" I began, my voice carrying across the gathering. "Tonight, we gather to celebrate a momentous occasion."Diana's smile sparkled beside me."Councilor Evelyn has found her mate," I continued, "and we're honored to witness their union."The crowd erupted into applause, cheers, and whistles."But that's not all," Diana said, her voice melodious. "We're also celebrating new life."She placed a hand on her belly, and I wrapped mine around hers."I'm thrilled to announce that our pack will soon welcome a new addition," I declared.The crowd's cheers intensified, congratulatory shouts filling the air."Diana, our beloved queen, is expecting," I said, beaming with pride.As the crowd's enthusiasm reached a fever pitch, we announced, "Let the celebrations begin!"With our w
Rohan's POVI stood on the training grounds, observing our pack's warriors prepare for the upcoming Pack Riot. Alex stood beside me, his eyes scanning the action as we watched our pack members clash in a flurry of punches and kicks. Amber was unstoppable, taking down her opponent with ease."Amber's a force to be reckoned with," Alex said, nodding toward the skilled fighter."Unsurprisingly," I replied, watching Amber land a flawless kick. Alex chimed in, offering words of encouragement and strategic advice to the trainees."Remember, use your surroundings to your advantage!" he called out. "Keep your movements fluid, anticipate their attacks!" His input was invaluable, and I was grateful for his expertise.As the training session concluded, I called out, "Gather around!" The pack converged, eager for my next words. "Tonight's full moon marks a special occasion – a blissful party for our kind." Cheers erupted, and I continued, "We'll host neighboring packs, and our lands will resound
Helios's POVAs I walked Tasha to her room, I sensed her unease. Despite her attempts to hide it, her tension was palpable. I knew better than to pry, but I couldn't help feeling concerned.We approached the living room, and Tracy came into view. She sat on the armchair, legs crossed, clipping her nails with precision. Her eyes sparkled as she noticed us."Hey, girl!" Tracy exclaimed, dropping her nail clippers and rushing over to Tasha.The two friends embraced, their girly squeals filling the room. Tracy bounced up and down, her blonde ponytail bobbing."Tasha, darling! I've missed you!" Tracy gushed.Tasha forced a smile, but it didn't reach her eyes.Tracy didn't seem to notice, chattering on about her day. However, as she pulled back to examine Tasha's face, her expression turned serious."Hey, what's wrong?" Tracy asked.Tasha shrugged. "Later, girl. I have to rest."With that, she turned and headed upstairs.Tracy's eyes met mine, both of us disappointed."Is everything okay?"
Diana's POVI sank into the plush bed, resting my weary head on the soft pillows. My temples throbbed with a dull ache, a constant reminder of the stress eating away at me. Pregnancy wasn't supposed to be this exhausting. Every day felt like a battle, my body wrestling with fatigue and anxiety.Thoughts swirled in my mind like a vortex. Rohan's Alpha Council meeting dragged on, and I couldn't shake the feeling of unease. What if something happened to him? What if he got hurt?I rubbed my swollen belly, trying to soothe my racing thoughts. Our little one kicked and squirmed, sensing my tension. I took a deep breath, focusing on the gentle movements.But my mind refused to quiet. Alex's behavior worried me. His distant attitude, the mysterious phone calls... Rohan assured me everything was fine, but I knew better. Alex was hiding something.The door creaked open, and Rohan walked in, his expression tired but reassuring."Hey," he said softly, dropping onto the bed beside me.I smiled we
Tasha's POVI excused myself from the gathering, seeking refuge in the quiet hallway. I pulled out my phone and dialed Tracy's number."Hey girl!" Tracy answered on the first ring."Hey!" I replied, relieved to hear her cheerful voice."How's the party?" Tracy asked."It's...complicated," I said, hesitating.But before I could dive into the drama, Tracy squealed, "Oh, guess what? Julian took me to the cutest Italian place last night! He's totally the one!"I laughed, happy for my friend. "That sounds amazing! How's Julian?"Tracy gushed about Julian's charms, and I listened, momentarily forgetting my own worries.When Tracy finally paused for breath, I filled her in on the evening's events – Alex, the blonde woman, and Rohan."Whoa, slow down!" Tracy exclaimed. "A blonde woman? With Alex?"I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. "Yeah, and she's gorgeous. They seem close."Tracy's tone turned serious. "Tasha, be careful. You don't know what's going on between them.""I know," I adm
Tasha's POVI wove through the crowd, determination guiding me toward Helios. His piercing gaze locked onto mine as I approached, the intensity making my pulse quicken."Where have you been?" Helios asked, his deep voice laced with concern and a hint of possessiveness. "I've been searching everywhere. I thought something happened to you.""I was just looking for you," I replied, evading the truth, trying to sound nonchalant despite the turmoil brewing inside.Helios' eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing. "I saw you coming out of a secluded area," he stated, his tone firm but laced with a hint of jealousy. "Who was with you? Was it that Alex guy?"My heart skipped a beat. How did he know? And why did he assume Alex guy?"Let's dance," I suggested, attempting to divert the topic, hoping the music and movement would diffuse the tension.But Helios wasn't having it. His grip on my elbow tightened, his fingers wrapping around me like a vice."Tell me, Tasha," he pressed, his voice low and urge