JAX'S POVThe forest was alive with the sounds of rustling leaves and distant howls, and a sense of unease hung heavy in the air. I ran through the dense undergrowth, my heart racing, my breath coming in ragged gasps. Behind me, the guttural snarls and heavy footfalls of a pursuing pack echoed like a haunting melody.I could feel their presence closing in, the menacing energy of the werewolves sending shivers down my spine. I dared not look back, for the fear of seeing their monstrous forms racing after me was a terror too great to bear. Branches snapped and leaves crunched underfoot as I pushed myself to go faster, my muscles burning with exertion. The forest seemed to close in around me, its shadows stretching and contorting in the moonlight. I could hear their growls growing louder.My heart pounded like a drum in my chest, my thoughts were a chaotic jumble of fear and desperation. Adrenaline surged through my veins, granting me the strength to push my body to its limits. But th
JAX'S POVA persistent intrusion tugged me back from the realm of sleep. Slowly, I blinked my eyes open, disoriented by the transition from unconsciousness to wakefulness. As my senses adjusted to the soft ambient light of my room, the source of the disturbance became clear, a familiar and insistent ringing emanating from my bedside table.I reached out, my fingers fumbling momentarily before I managed to grasp my phone. The screen illuminated, without looking at the name of the caller, I swiped to answer, with a groggy sigh, I lifted the phone to my ear, my voice still thick with sleep as I mumbled a groggy, "Hello?"The voice on the other end was urgent, tinged with a hint of exasperation. "Hey, are you awake?" The person inquired, their words crisp and hurried.I finally looked at the name of the caller and it was Tate, a close business partner and also a friend of mine.I sat up slightly, the drowsiness receding as I responded, "Yeah, now I am. What's up?"There was a pause, du
JAX'S POV As we sat across from each other, the threads of our conversation wove through the air in exchange of ideas, the exploration of new opportunities, and the meticulous planning for the future. Tate's voice was a steady presence, a voice I had grown accustomed to, one that had guided us through both smooth sailing and stormy seas. But amidst this, my mind had taken an unexpected detour, wandering into a realm of its own musings.The gentle sound of his speech was punctuated by moments of attentive silence from my side. A slight nod here, a murmur of agreement there.As the conversation continued, I found myself lost in the play of sunlight on the polished wooden floor, mesmerized by the shifting patterns it created. The flicker of a memory crossed my mind but the memory slipped through my grasp, like a fleeting dream upon waking.I was carried away by my nightmare again. Trying to decode the meaning of the dream. My mind moving slowly, it wandered to Aurora. What was she d
Jax pov After the short business meeting with Tate and the rest of the partners, we headed back to the pack house together. "Where have you been all day?" Aggravated, my beta and trainer of the pack warriors inquired. "Just out and about" "Are you alright?" He asked halting my movements just as I was about to push through my room door. Turning to face him, I replied. "Why wouldn't I be?" "I mean, Lady Aurora still hasn't been..." I silencer him with my index finger raised up in the air. "Not one more word about her. I'm really tired right now and just want to rest" "But--" "You heard him" Tate countered, pushing Aggravand back a little bit away from me. "Jax needs rest" Aggravand's gaze moved from Tate's to mine. Giving up, he bowed his head before taking his leave. "You should leave as well" I tell Tate. "Sure, rest well" Turning my hands against the door knob, I stride into my room, slamming the door shut behind me as a heavy sigh escaped through my lips. Crashing
Aurora povLoud wails and cries ushered me up from my bed as I hastenly madey way towards the crib to hold my daughters but adline had beat me to it. Hushing them, Adline turned to face me. “Go back to bed, Aurora. You’ve only been able to get 30 minutes of shut eyes”I smiled at her nervously. “I’m sorry. The girls are quite noisy, aren’t they?”Adline waved off my worry with a smile. “It’s okay. I’ll be more than happy to take care of this two beauties” She cooes in their faces as the girls finally kept hush. “You haven’t still given them a name?”That’s the father’s job. I thought. But now Jax wasn’t with me. Hell, he couldn’t even stand me. Scratching the back of my neck, I respond. “What should I name them?”Adline gasped. “Are you insane? Why would you let me name them? They are yours”Gesturing at how peaceful my babies slept in her arms, I conclude. “Watch them sleep so soundly in your arms. Who knows? They might even consider you their sister” I joked but Emily wasn’t letti
Aurora pov I had made up my mind to do this, I was so sure. That's what's best for me. Staying in a place where the memory of Jax still lingered and continually depending on people made me feel vulnerable.I know it will be difficult for Adline and the people around me to let me go but in the end, they'll come to understand me and why I want to stand on my own.The morning sun cast a soft, diffused light through the bathroom curtains. I was still half-asleep, my mind groggy with the remnants of dreams that clung to the corners of my consciousness. My reflection in the mirror looked back at me, eyes half-lidded, hair tousled from sleep.I stood before the bathroom sink, toothbrush in hand, the bristles against my teeth became almost one. My gaze fixed on the mirror, but my mind had embarked on a journey of its own.Images of my family flashed before my closed eyes, their smiles, their laughter, the countless moments we had shared. Even though I was barely with them, the thought of l
Aurora pov After sending adline a text that I was taking Venita and Ariel to mother's pack, I started my journey there. It was pretty far and I was exhausted to the point that I thought of heading back numerous times but Alaya's constant pushing kept me going until I'd finally reached the outskirts of our pack house; The Red moon pack. Exhausted, I drag my feet along the ground to the gates. Just when I thought I was going to pass out, Mabel, a beta and my best friend saw me at the gate and approached me. "Aurora, are you alright?!" She questioned frightened as her mind was probably imagining the worst to come. "Water.." I draw out slowly. "Someone get water!" Mabel shouts to anyone around. "Quietly" I beseech of her. "You'll wake up Venit and Ariel""And who are those?"I gestured to my hands. "My babies" When Mabel gaze finally landed on hands, she was about to let out a surprise scream but a hand had covered her mouth; Those hands belonged to my mother. "You don't make any
Jax pov"What?!" I exclaimed. "A rogue attack?""Yes""When?""We weren't given a date when it would happen but everybody has been on edge because of it"Wait, just a minute. Mattheus telling me this openly...does he think I was aware that they were werewolves?. Is that why he is openly coming to me for help?. Well, I'll be damned if I do help them. I'd just cut of ties with Aurora so no way in hell was I going to come through for her family. Or didn't she tell them that things were over between us?. Oh, I bet she couldn't because her parents would be so disappointed to find out that she was actually a cunning little fox. I decided to be cunning and inquire of Aurora's fairing in their pack. "Well with Aurora around now I guess you guys ought to be more equipped""Aurora?" Mattheus questions, a little bit alarmed. "Are you saying the lady Aurora isn't here?"I was startled. What? She wasn't at her mother's pack? Then where the hell is she?. "I'm expecting an answer!" Mattheus voic