Chapter four
Macy's POV
The silence in the dining room was so thick you could cut it with a knife. I couldn’t eat anything on my plate.
I just sat there frozen, his eyes watching my every move like a hawk. I felt so small under his gaze.
“Liam, have you met Macy? Derick’s girlfriend,” Mr. Torres finally broke the silence.
“Yes, I have,” he replied, looking straight into my eyes. I shifted uncomfortably in my chair, hating the attention on me.
“You ran off earlier when I introduced her to you, Liam. Now Macy thinks you don’t like her,” Derick said to his brother without hesitation.
“Derick, I had other things to take care of. Your girlfriend shouldn’t assume things,” Liam responded, irritation clear in his voice.
“She’s not assuming, Liam. That’s how you made her feel.”
The brothers’ conversation was starting to heat up, and the last thing I wanted was for them to argue because of me.
“It’s okay, Derick. Maybe we just misunderstood,” I said to my boyfriend, who looked annoyed. Derick was about to say something, but I shook my head.
He shrugged, and I turned to see Liam staring at me. His expression was unreadable, but his eyes seemed to hold anger.
What did I do? Why did it feel like he hated me for no reason?
“Let’s continue with our food, please,” Mr. Torres said, his voice calm but firm. He looked at both his sons, particularly Liam, with concern.
Dinner went on in silence for a few minutes until a tall man entered the room.
His long hair was tied neatly at the back, and he was handsome.
Seriously, what’s with all the men around here being so ridiculously good-looking?
“Alpha, we have a situation.”
“What couldn’t wait until after dinner? And why the hell didn’t you mind-link... uh, I mean, call?” Derick hissed at the man. Liam shot him a sharp glare, for reasons I didn’t understand.
“Let’s talk in my office, Greg,” Liam said, his deep voice sending shivers through me. It did something to my body I couldn’t quite explain.
The man nodded and left, and Liam followed. But before he exited, he spared me one last glance that left me breathless.
My face flushed as I felt an uncomfortable wetness between my legs. What is wrong with me?
After dinner, I had tea with Mrs. Torres. We chatted for a while before I went to Derick’s room. I took a quick shower and climbed into bed.
I was still asleep when I felt someone touch me and whisper in my ear.
“Macy, you’re mine. You are my chosen, and nobody gets you except me.”
I tried to move, but I couldn’t. I felt trapped. Hands slid under my pajamas, exploring my body.
Fingers trailed down to my most sensitive spot, making me tremble. Lips pressed passionately against mine.
This person stripped me naked, leaving kisses all over my body until I was breathless.
I moaned as he moved between my legs and licked my most sensitive area. My body shuddered.
“Hmm, you’re already so wet for me, baby girl. I like that.”
Without wasting time, he teased me with his tongue, sucking and flicking my sensitive bud.
My body arched as he inserted a finger inside me. I came undone, crying out in pleasure as he licked me clean.
He kissed me again, and I tasted myself on his lips.
“Macy, I can’t let you go. I won’t.”
Suddenly, the room brightened, and I saw his face clearly.
“Liam! What is... How could you?”
“Hush, baby girl. You’re mine, not Derick’s.”
I woke up with sweat running down my neck. My heart raced as I realized it was all a dream.
Oh my goodness! I checked myself and felt embarrassed by how wet I was. I couldn’t believe I’d had a wet dream about Liam.
The room was quiet, with sunlight streaming through the curtains.
The other side of the bed was still warm. Derick must’ve just gotten up.
The bathroom door opened, and Derick walked out, water dripping down his body. A towel hung loosely around his waist
. He looked so hot, but for a moment, I didn’t see Derick. I saw Liam.
I blinked and shook my head. It was Derick again.
What the hell is wrong with me? Am I going crazy? How can I think of Liam overnight—someone who doesn’t even like me?
“Babe, are you alright? You look pale,” Derick asked, his tone concerned.
“Yes, I’m fine. I’m fine,” I stammered, rushing into the bathroom and locking the door.
Why am I suddenly thinking about my boyfriend’s brother? Liam.
Liam’s POVRage 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
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
We arrived at the pack house, and Ripley was already waiting for us. Mom stood next to her in front of the house, both wearing worried expressions.I walked into the pack house, and they all followed me. Dad and Derick had also arrived. The tension in the air was thick, and my wolf was angry. I was angry. We both wanted blood.“Ripley, we have a situation, and your ability is highly needed,” I told her.Ripley is a pack member and one of my trusted allies. She is both a werewolf and a witch. Her father was mated to a witch, and together they had her, making her a were-witch, as her type is called. She is the help we need to figure out why my mate is suddenly missing.“I am always at your beck and call, Alpha. What do you need me to do?” Ripley said as she bowed her head to me.“As you’ve heard, my mate and the future Luna of Waterfall Pack have gone missing a few hours ago. I need your help to find out where she is,” I explained.“Okay, Alpha, but I would need some of her belonging
Liam POVThe words coming out of my beta's mouth were confusing. I couldn't fathom what he was saying. How could she go missing when I spoke to her just an hour ago? He was supposed to bring her here."What are you saying? Greg, you were supposed to bring my mate home!" I yell at my Beta."Alpha, I am sorry, I arrived late," Greg says, his head bent low."Where is Macy?" I ask, my Alpha aura leaking out as I face my Beta. My wolf growls and paces angrily in my head at his words. Greg falls to his knees, gasping in pain as my aura suppresses him. My brother groans painfully, his hands on his head due to my aura, and my parents do the same as they all howl in pain.Despite my family being Alphas themselves, my aura still affects them. What makes my brother and me stronger is the fact that my mom is an Alpha. Her father was an Alpha, and a powerful one at that, which makes her an Alpha. She is now mated to a Waterfall Alpha, and together, they had us. Our genes are strong because we
Liam POVThe moment I answered her call, my heart raced as I heard her panicked voice over the phone. After hearing her reason for calling and that she was fine, my fear subsided.I knew this moment would come eventually, but I never imagined Derick finding out the way he did. I'll wait for his arrival; he knows better than to start a fight with me, but if he does, I won't have a choice but to fight him. Brother or not.I mind-linked Greg to come over to my office immediately. I heard a knock on the door, and I knew it was my Beta. “Come in, Greg.”“You called for me, Alpha?”“Yes, I did. I have something important I need you to do for me,” I explained.“Anything, Alpha. What do you want me to do?”“I need you to go over to Macy's house and bring her here.”"Alpha, I mean no disrespect, but are you sure about what you're asking me to do?” Greg asked, looking concerned.“Yes. Derick found out I took her to the beach house. According to her, he's furious. He just left her apartment and
Macy's povI stared at the pictures, my hands shaking as I held them. Staring right back at me was a picture of myself and Liam walking together on the beach. There were so many pictures of us together at Liam's beach house, from the moment I arrived to the moment I left.My heart was beating so fast and loud, it felt like it could be heard from a mile away.“De...De...rick, what is this?” I asked Derick, stuttering.“I’m all ears, Macy. I’m waiting for an explanation,” he said in a very calm tone, but it scared the hell out of me.I stayed quiet, not knowing what to say. How did he get these? I asked myself. What should I do? I can’t let a fight break out because of my selfishness. How can I want two brothers at the same time? I thought.Derick stared at me, his eyes not moving an inch from my face as he studied me. The tension in the room was so thick, it became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.“I’m waiting, Macy. These pictures won’t explain themselves,” he said.“Derick, it’s
I quickly took a shower and left the house. I got in my car and drove off. Arriving at Macy's apartment, I sat in my car, contemplating whether I should go up or not. It was the weekend, and she didn’t have work today, so I knew she was home.If there’s one thing the Moon Goddess blessed me with, it’s my sensitive nose. Among my pack, my sense of smell is the best. I don’t know why, but I’ve always been the one who could perceive things from afar, even at a young age. I smelled it again—werewolf.This one’s close, I thought. Why are shape-shifters suddenly interested in this neighborhood? I sat in my car, eyes wandering around, hoping I might catch him this time. I stepped out of my car and followed the scent in its direction. The moment he saw me, he darted off running again. Not this time. I’m not letting you go that easy again, I muttered as I chased him into the woods opposite the apartment building. He was fast, but not as fast as me. In no time, I caught up with him, hit hi
I lost track of time as I sat there, drowning in the sorrow of my brother's betrayal. The liquor had already done its work. I knew I was beyond drunk. I looked up and saw Miles still rooted in his seat, typing away at something on his phone.Not only that, but I felt hands on my shoulder. I turned to see Macy in a beautiful red dress. She smiled at me, and I was confused. When did she get here?“Macy? What are you doing here?”“I’m here for you, Derick. I missed you so much.”That voice didn’t sound like Macy’s, I thought. And Macy’s hair color is black, but the Macy in front of me was blonde. I blinked my eyes, maybe they were deceiving me.“How did you get here?” I asked in my drunk voice. I stared at her face, and she smiled lovingly at me. My heart fluttered at her actions. If this was a dream, then I’d rather not wake up, I thought. She raised her hand and touched my face with her soft fingers. I held onto her hand, keeping it there.“Derick, you called me over. Don’t you reme
Derick's POVMy heart ached as I drove away. I felt betrayed. What possible reason would Macy have to lie to me? I know my girl something’s wrong. I swear, if Liam so much as laid a hand on her, I would kill him. I don’t fucking care that he’s the pack’s Alpha. Macy’s my world. I’ve never loved like this in my life. She completes me. These past two years with her have been the best of my entire existence. I won’t lose her, not now or ever.I drove to one of the clubs I own. I fucking needed a drink. Going back to Waterfall isn’t an option right now. I don’t think I’ll be able to control myself around Liam, not until I figure out what’s going on and why the hell he’s involving himself with my girl. I walked into the club. It was packed with drunk and horny people, and it smelled like sweat mixed with sex. I went through the VIP door at the back and walked straight to the VVIP lounge. A waitress brought me a bottle of whiskey. I didn’t bother with a glass, just downed the contents
I stiffened at his words, my heart beating fast as the room fell quiet, his eyes watching me closely. Did he see us? My mind wandered to what might happen if Derick finds out that I spent the past two days with his brother. A war could start between them, and I know Derick well enough to know he won't let it slide. No… no, he can't know what happened, it would break him."Derick, what are you talking about? Uh, of course, there's no one else," I told him, avoiding his gaze."Macy, where did you go these past two days? This time, I want the truth." He said, staring deeply into my eyes."I… I already told you I visited home. What? You don't believe me? So now you think I'm lying?"I yelled at him, still trying to defend myself, knowing it was the only way to prevent chaos. He shook his head at me and pointed his finger in my direction."LIAR!"He growled, and my body trembled at his outburst. He scared me so much right now."I'm not lying. Please, Derick, you have to believe me. Kindl
Macy POV These past two days with Liam have been wonderful. I used to imagine myself being the only one lusting over him and wanting him, but I guess it's mutual. I bit my lip as I reminisced about the steamy moment we had in his kitchen, the way he kissed me and handled me just like a real man. Yes, Derick is good too, but Liam—he is so different and better. We didn't do much, but I felt satisfied, my body wanting more of his touches. Everything about him is just so perfect, I whispered to myself, smiling. I went straight to my room. As I entered my condo, it looked like someone had been there. The bed was made, and I knew it wasn't me. Derick! He must have come over. Why didn’t I think about him? He must have been worried about me. Liam had advised me to switch off my phone, which I did. I'll have to call Derick later—at least I owe him an explanation for my behavior and my disappearance. I think I should invite him over for dinner. I could prepare his favorite dishes