Liam’s POV
Rage was losing control every second, urging me to snatch our mate and claim her in front of everyone.
In my 29 years, I’ve never felt so helpless. She was right there, yet I couldn’t touch her or feel her.
The mate bond called out to her, pulling me to claim her. It took everything in me to stay in control.
Last night, I dreamed of us together, with our pups running around the pack house. We looked so happy.
It was everything I’ve ever wanted. So why would the moon goddess punish me like this? I’ve always waited for my mate, dreamed of her, and now, when she’s finally here, she loves someone else.
And the worst part? That someone is my brother.
It hurts more than I can describe. I know he loves her—I’ve seen it.
He even told me once over the phone that he found his heart in someone who wasn’t his mate and didn’t care about finding one.
I laughed at him then—who wouldn’t want their mate? But now I’ve seen how he looks at her. Derick has never looked at anyone like that. He truly cares for her.
But she’s my mate. Mine. And no matter how much I love my brother, I can’t let him have her. I won’t give up on her.
“Alpha,” I heard Greg call from outside my office hauling me out of my thoughts.
“Come in, Greg. What is it?”
“The council has asked for a meeting with you.”
“What the hell is their problem? I just got back, and now they’re acting like they can’t handle anything without me.” I hissed already irritated.
“Should I tell them you’ll meet them later?”
“Yes. Let them know I’ll meet with them tonight.”
“Okay, Alpha.”
Greg’s my Beta and my best friend. We’ve known each other as long as I can remember. I chose him as my Beta because he’s strong, loyal, and fits the position perfectly.
He’s been amazing and even joined me on my pilgrim journey.
After an hour of finishing paperwork, I walked to the kitchen, and her sweet citrus scent mixed with pine and honey hit me.
I couldn’t control Rage anymore, and for a moment, he took over.
She was sitting there with Mom, Dad, and Derick, drinking coffee.
Rage moved toward her, but Dad noticed immediately. He stood up, came to me in quick strides, and blocked my path.
“Son, what is it? Give control back to Liam,” he said in a low voice.
“Dad, what’s wrong with him?” Derick asked, stepping closer.
“Rage is in control, Derick. We need to get him out of here.”
Dad must have mind-linked Mom because she quickly took Macy and led her out through the back door.
“Rage, calm down. Give Liam control,” Dad urged.
“Dad, I think he’s going to shift! We need to get him outside now!”
I struggled against their hold, wanting to reach her, but Dad pushed me out of the house.
As soon as I was outside, I shifted, and Rage bolted into the woods.
Derick’s POV
Liam’s been acting strange since last night. I tried talking to him, but he shut me out.
I don’t know what’s going on, but I hope he gets through it because he doesn’t look good.
Rage taking over like that isn’t normal. Liam never lets his wolf take full control, so something must be wrong. Dad and I are worried about him.
I headed upstairs and found Macy looking out the window, lost in thought.
“Hey, baby. Are you okay?”
“Hmm? I’m fine. Is your brother okay? He didn’t look good this morning. I hope everything’s all right.”
“Liam’s fine, babe. He’s just stressed.”
“Are you sure it’s not because of me? I mean, he doesn’t seem to like me that much.”
“Macy, listen to me. My brother doesn’t hate you, okay? I promise. He’s just stressed with work, not because of you. So please, don’t think that way.”
“It’s hard to believe, Derick, but I hope it’s true.”
“Don’t let it bother you, babe. He’ll come around. Are you ready to go?”
“Yes, I am. I’ve already packed my things.”
“Okay. I’ll go get the car ready so we can leave soon.”
I had to drop Macy back in the city. I could tell she felt intimidated by my brother, but I hoped that would change with time.
It was already sundown when I came back home. I strolled into the pack house, dirty and tired. Rage was still on high alert for his mate. At this point, all I wanted was to sleep.“Son, how are you? Are you alright? You scared us,” Mom said, her voice laced with concern.“I’m alright, Mom. I’ll be in my room,” I replied quickly, not stopping to explain.As I walked away, I heard her whisper to Dad. “Something is wrong with my son, Ken. I can feel it. He’s not himself. He looks like he’s in pain.”“Calm down, Grace,” Dad said, trying to soothe her. “Why don’t you go talk to him? He might open up to you—you’re his mother, after all.”“You’re right,” she agreed. “I’ll go to his room now.”Mom walked into my room without hesitation, relieved to find the door unlocked. The room was dark, the only light coming from the moon filtering through the curtains.“Liam? Liam, son, where are you? I just want to talk,” she called softly.“Go away, Mom. I don’t want to talk to anyone,” I muttered fro
Derick's POV“Okay, Dad, Mom, you’re freaking me out. What’s the matter? Is my brother okay? Why can’t I go into his room?”“Well, he’s sleeping, son, and we don’t want you to wake him. That’s why, right, Ken?”“Uh, yes, your mother’s right, Derick.”“Are you sure? You both look tense, and you’re acting weird.”“I’m worried too. I mean, Rage taking over his body like that— I just don’t get it. He always controls his wolf. First thing in the morning, I’m talking to him. I need to know what’s wrong.”“Derick, please don’t ask what’s wrong with him. Just let your dad and me handle Liam.”“What are you saying, Mom? Liam’s my brother, and I have every right to talk to him and be concerned.”“We know that, but let us handle it. Your brother is fine, I promise.”“Are you sure? You’re acting like something’s up, and I don’t like this feeling.”“We’ll let you know if something’s wrong, Derick.”“If you say so, then. I’m off to my room.”Mom and Dad are hiding something from me—I can feel it. I
Macy’s POVI woke up sweating and panting—the same dream again! This has to stop. I can’t keep dreaming about my boyfriend’s brother. It’s been happening so often, and it’s driving me crazy.Shaking off the thoughts, I got out of bed and got ready for work. It’s been a week since the party, and I’ve been busy as hell.Once I was ready, I quickly left the house.At lunchtime, I decided to eat at the restaurant across the street from my office. As I walked in, I noticed a black car parked out front, but I didn’t think much of it. After finishing my meal in less than an hour, I returned to work.When the workday ended, I headed to the parking lot. That’s when I noticed the same black car again. A strange feeling crept over me, like I was being watched or followed. It made my skin crawl. Trying not to panic, I quickly got into my car and drove off.Liam’s POVI couldn’t help it—I needed to see her. Rage wanted her so badly, and it was getting harder to keep him under control.“Liam, yo
Our wolves ran as fast as their legs could carry them. The awful stench of Rogues hit my nostrils as we entered the pack’s territory. Rogue scent was like rotten flesh—the worst smell imaginable.We reached the pack house just in time. My father and brother were both in their wolf forms, fighting off these vicious-looking wolves. Without wasting a moment, Greg’s brown wolf leaped forward, grabbing one by the throat. He was fighting alongside my father. Greg shook his head fiercely until the Rogue went limp.“I need one alive,” I mind-linked before Rage, my wolf, attacked the Rogue fighting with my brother. Rage tore into its neck, ripping it apart with no mercy.The air reeked of blood and death. We had killed all the Rogues except for one, who was now locked up in the pack’s cells for questioning later. But I had more pressing matters at hand. Two of my men had been badly injured in the attack. They were taken by surprise, and it nearly cost them their lives.“Where were you, Lia
Chapter tenDerick's POVYesterday’s incident shook me to my core. It had been years since an attack on the pack, and none of us were prepared—least of all, me. I know I owe Liam an apology for the way I spoke to him in front of everyone. I panicked, and not having him there when it all went down terrified me. Liam has always been the one born for moments like these—the perfect son to lead and inspire. As for me, I’ve never been interested in pack responsibilities.It’s not that I don’t love the pack. They’re my family, and I’d do anything to protect them. But I have my own dreams—dreams of marrying Macy and leaving Waterfall one day.I sat in the living room, waiting for Liam to return. Mom mentioned he was attending to business in the neighboring packs. Hopefully, he’d be back soon.About thirty minutes later, Liam walked through the front door, looking exhausted. Greg was with him. Without hesitation, I got up and approached them.“Liam, welcome home. Can I talk to you?” I aske
Chapter elevenLiam's POVI was busy with paperwork that morning, attending to matters that required my urgent attention. I was still in my office when I heard Mom’s voice through the mind link.“Come, let’s eat breakfast together, son. I made your favorite,” her sweet voice echoed in my head.“I’m almost done, Mom. I’ll be down in a few minutes,” I replied.When I finally got to the dining area, Dad, Derick, and Greg were already seated.“It’s about time, Alpha! I’m starving, and Mrs. Torres here made us all wait for you before we could eat,” Greg teased.I glanced at Dad and Derick, who were both smiling at me.“Mom, why do they have to wait for me to eat?” I asked, raising a brow.“Son, I just wanted us all to start eating at the same time. It’s no big deal—they’re just being dramatic,” she huffed, rolling her eyes.“Alright, that’s enough. Let’s eat,” I said, taking my seat.As we ate, I addressed Dad and Greg. “Dad, Greg, and I have some business to handle in the city. We’ll be
Liam's POVGreg and I arrived in town that morning and parked in front of Macy’s office building, waiting patiently. Just like before, I asked Greg to choose a car with tinted windows, just to be cautious.My wolf and I were thrilled at the thought of seeing her again. Rage had been muttering non-stop in my head all morning, urging me to introduce myself to her as our mate and take her home. I wished it were that simple.“When you said we were coming to town, I didn’t imagine us sitting in a parked car, doing nothing but staring at an office building for hours,” Greg said in a bored tone.“What did you think we’d be doing, huh? Sitting in a bar taking shots or having lunch at a restaurant?” I replied, raising an eyebrow.“That sounds better than sitting here doing nothing. Alpha, we could just go inside, and you could talk to her,” he suggested.“Greg, I’m here for my mate, who doesn’t even know about me yet. You don’t expect me to just walk into her office and introduce myself, do
Macy's POVDreams do come true—now I believe that. I can't believe Liam is in my apartment right now. I mean, I never imagined I’d see him so soon, let alone have him bring me home. Yes, he’s my boyfriend’s brother, and I’m starting to feel something for him something I can’t fully understand.We walked into my apartment. I switched on the lights and led him to the sitting room. He looked around the house and took a seat.“Nice place you have here. It suits you,” he said.“Thanks. I just moved in a month ago. Plus, it’s close to the office, so I like it. Uh, please don’t mind me. I bet you didn’t want to know all that. I’m just blabbing too much.”Why the hell am I saying so much? I muttered under my breath.“You’re not saying too much. I wanted to know too, so it’s alright,” he said, smiling at me.Goodness! He is perfection. His smile is so beautiful I can’t stop myself from smiling too. I look down at my hands and bite my lip, feeling shy in my own house.“Do you want sugar or jus
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a golden hue over the pack grounds, as the time for the marking ceremony approached. The air was thick with excitement and anticipation. In the heart of the pack house, the sounds of laughter and chatter filled the air as family and friends gathered to celebrate a momentous occasion. **Mara's Room**In a cozy corner of the pack house, Mara sat cross-legged on her bed, her sparkling blue eyes alight with curiosity. Beside her, Aria sat nervously, twisting her fingers in her lap. “Mara, please! It was just… it was so intense,” Aria replied, her cheeks flushing a deep crimson. “Oh come on! You can’t leave me hanging like that!” Mara insisted, her voice a mixture of excitement and teasing. “You lost your virginity to not one, but two alphas! I need every detail!”Aria giggled, the sound infectious. “Fine, but only if you promise not to tell anyone else. It’s still so surreal.”Mara leaned in closer, her eyes wide with anticipation. “I swear! Cross
The warm morning sunlight filtered through the curtains of Mara’s room, casting a soft glow over the two women sitting together on the bed.Aria, her cheeks flushed with lingering embarrassment, hugged her knees to her chest, her lips curved into a shy smile.Mara, sat beside her, her eyes sparkling with excitement.“So,” Mara began, a mischievous grin spreading across her face, “you have to tell me everything. And don’t leave out a single detail!” She nudged Aria playfully, her voice dripping with anticipation.“I want to hear *all* about last night.”Aria’s cheeks burned even redder as she bit her lip, a nervous giggle escaping her.“Mara…” she mumbled, trying to hide her face behind her hands. But Mara wasn’t letting her off the hook that easily.“Come on, Aria!” Mara teased, her laughter infectious. “You lost your virginity to my brothers! That’s something we can’t just *not* talk about.”Aria couldn’t help but laugh, too, though her face still showed the embarrassment of the nigh
The sun was dipping low in the sky, casting an orange glow across the lake. The soft breeze carried the sweet scent of flowers as it brushed over our skin, but all I could focus on was Aria, our mate.She stood between us, her cheeks flushed, her breathing uneven as the tension thickened around us.Leo and I exchanged a glance, a silent agreement passing between us. Tonight, we would claim her fully, body and soul. And here, on the soft grass beside the lake, under the twilight sky, we would make her ours.“Lie down, baby,” I whispered to her, guiding her down gently. She looked up at me with wide eyes, filled with desire and a hint of nerves. Leo knelt beside her, stroking her cheek softly.“We’re here with you, Aria. We’ll take good care of you,” Leo said, his voice deep and soothing.She nodded, her trust in us evident, and my heart swelled with possessive pride. She was ours.Leo and I wasted no time. As she lay back on the soft grass, her body glistening with anticipation, I lo
My palm itched with a burning need for blood. What just happened was enough to drive anyone insane, how dare those lowlifes come here and threaten us?I could kill that fucker again if I had the chance, and Leo and I? We fear no one, especially not the pathetic Star Crust pack.Our father, being part of the Alpha's council, will undoubtedly handle the situation. But what baffled me was Aria’s sudden outburst, claiming it was her fault and offering to take the punishment.Why would she do that? It didn’t make sense, and that only added to the fury burning within me.Jagao, my lycan, had been restless ever since. The only way to calm him was to let him out. Leo felt the same.Without a second thought, we headed toward the woods, a mutual understanding between us. We didn’t need words to communicate.The second we stepped into the clearing, we both shifted. Our massive wolves hit the ground, their paws sinking into the earth as we took off running at full speed, the tension slowly ebbin
“The fact that everyone knew about this except us still shocks me. It makes me feel so stupid for not noticing the signs.” Mara and I were settled on her bed, thankfully having moved past her tears.“I always thought they hated me, especially Daryl.” A sigh escaped Mara's lips as she took my hands in hers, locking her gaze onto me. “How do you feel about being mated to my hot-headed brothers? Does it scare you at all?” “Not at all. I mean, I was nervous at first, but it turns out they actually like me as their mate,” I replied honestly.She nodded, and for the first time that day, a smile broke across her face before she pulled me into a warm embrace. “Part of me is genuinely happy that you’re mated to my brothers. It means you’ll be living in Waterfall for the rest of your life, and I get to watch you become Luna someday.” Tears brimmed in my eyes at her words, but the last part sent a shiver down my spine. Poor Aria would have to face the reality of becoming Luna one day.“I f
Eventually, I decided to wear a red crop shirt, pairing it with a yellow skirt to avoid unnecessary arguments with my mates. Both men stared at me in admiration after successfully helping me get ready.Daryl fixed my hair while Leo helped me put on my sandals. The feeling of being cared for by them was exceptional; I loved it.My cheeks had remained heated ever since the kisses we shared, and my lips were plump from the kiss, but I relished the sensation.“You look breathtaking, as always.”I smiled at his words, and we stood in front of a full-length mirror, admiring my look. Daryl wrapped his arms around my waist, his face buried between my head and shoulder. He was literally obsessed.Finally, we left the room. When we arrived downstairs, the entire family was present, except for Mara. My heart skipped a beat, knowing she must have learned the truth about the boys and me.I imagined her reaction to this new knowledge; she must be freaking out. Yet she was nowhere to be found as
Aria POV I still remember the first day I met the children of the Alpha; it was the day my mom finally got a job at the waterfall pack house.Mara and I synced shortly after we met; we fell in love quickly, declaring ourselves besties. We both needed one another since we never had friends. Moving from one shelter to another worsened it to keep any friends. We were so glad when Waterfall opened their borders and offered us a home.Daryl and Leo have always been inseparable, ever since my arrival. The boys were not so fond of me, or so I thought since they always found ways to pick on me.Daryl turned nastier, picking on me all the time, ever since the night of my seventeenth birthday party that Luna Macy threw for me. After I foolishly told the truth about being a virgin during our never-have-I-ever game.My nickname came to be ‘Aria the virgin.’ sigh.Growing up with these fine young men messed up with a reserved girl like me, both Daryl and Leo always made me feel some type of way.
Liam's POVFor a minute, I pause in the conversations with a few Alphas that surrounded me, when I notice my son Leo glancing around for something or someone. He seemed worried, so I quickly excused the group. “Son, Searching for someone?” Leo explained everything that happened and the reason they were searching for her. I understood Daryl, his lycan has always been possessive over Aria since they found out she was theirs. “Is something wrong?” Macy asks the second she approaches us. Before we could say a thing, Leo growls as his eyes turn to that of his Wolf.“Fuck! Aria is in trouble…” He yells before Instantly running away. Macy and I follow suit as he shifts into his large Wolf sprinting towards the woods behind the pack house. Gerald and Elaine must have noticed us because, in a few seconds, they arrived at the scene as well.Of course, Jagao killed the young Alpha, and if we did not arrive in time the other might be dead too.We heard of the stories of the first lycan king,
“Let go of me!” Mara screams before pulling away, “What is wrong with you both?”We manage to drag them back Into the pack house, at this point, my beast was getting pissed with them.“Why are you still friends with that loser?” Leo questions, “He is not our friend,” Mara hissed.“Then explain to me why you were seen together.” “It's none of your business, Leo, it is a party and of course, we'll meet people.” “So that's the reason you both are dressed like this?” I asked this time. My gaze was on Aria the entire time.“Nothing's wrong with our dress, Aunt Serai got it for us.” “The Witch!” Leo and I exclaim, the nerves of that old woman, how dare she expose our mate's body!“Everything is wrong with this dress. Especially yours Aria, you look like a slut in it.” I yell angrily. Silence follows afterward, our gaze meet and those puppy eyes stare back in shock. “What the fuck Daryl?” I hear Mara scream, yet our focus is still on one another. Tears dropped down her cheek that mome