ADLINE'S POVI was jolted awake by a loud knock on my door, causing me to groggily rub my eyes as I tried to figure out what time it was. It was still early in the morning, and I was not ready to face the world just yet. With each passing second, the knocks grew louder and more insistent, making it impossible to ignore.Curiosity mingled with a touch of concern as I made my way to the front door, wondering who could be knocking at this early hour. Finally, with a sigh, I dragged myself out of bed and stumbled to the front door. My mind was still foggy from sleep, and I wondered who could be knocking at this hour. As I cautiously opened the door, I was met with the sight of an unfamiliar face, a young boy with a curly hair and a blank expression."Um, hi," he said, shifting his weight from one foot to the other."Who are you looking for?" I asked, trying to shake off the sleepiness and focus on the situation at hand."I'm really sorry to bother you, but I'm looking for a friend, Aur
AURORA'S POVAs we tiptoed into the nursery, the soft glow of the sun illuminated the room, casting a warm ambiance on my sleeping babies. My heart swelled with joy and love as I gazed upon the two tiny bundles swaddled in their cribs, their chests rising and falling rhythmically with each peaceful breath.Adrian let out a soft gasp, his eyes filled with wonder and adoration. "They're so beautiful," he whispered, his voice barely audible in the hushed room.I nodded, my own eyes brimming with happiness. "Yes, they are," I replied, my voice filled with awe.As he looked at the babies before us, I couldn't help but notice different emotions and unspoken questions swirling around him. "They have your eyes," he remarked, noticing the striking resemblance between I and the babies I smiled, my gaze fixated on my babies. "I can't believe they're finally here," said, her voice tinged with a mix of exhaustion. "It feels like a dream."He reached out to place a gentle hand on my shoulder, off
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 "Miss Aurora" A loud, bold voice thundered, shifting my attention towards it. I trembled upon seeing the pack elders, Alpha Lerroy, Alpha Oz and Alpha Asher approaching me. Instantly, I threw myself down at their feet. "Greetings, great elders""Rise up to your feet, my daughter" Commanded Alpha Lerroy. I do as instructed. "I heard you were far away from reach. It's good to see you back""I only came because I heard the pack was in trouble." Turning to face my mother, I add. "I wouldn't have left in the first place if I knew about it"Alpha Lerroy lets our a deep throaty chuckle. "And how did this news come to realize each your ears"I turned to face Alpha Lerroy. "Jax told me about it"Lerroy turns to look at Jax, who was cuddling out daughters in his arms while humming a soft lullaby. Glancing up to meet Lerroy's gaze, Jax nods his head as Lerroy returns the gesture. "I have to say he did a good job by doing that" Lerroy admits. "Seeing as you put a stop to the attac
Aurora Pov As soon as the plane had landed, I hand the girls over to Jax. "Take them to the pack house and wait for me there"Jax stared at me confused. "What?. What about you? Where will you be?" Hailing for a cab, I respond hastily. "I have something to sort out" Climbing into the cab, I ordered that driver to take off before Jax could come after me. When out of Jax reach, I ask the driver to pull over to the side of the road. Reaching out for my phone, I put a call through to Gary. "Hey, Aurora" He answers in a chirpy tone. "How are you doing? How are things in LA?"I clenched my fist, trying to suppress the anger I felt over the fact that Gary was still not telling me that he was at the hospital. But I wasn't going to keep on playing dumb. "Which pack is it?""What do you mean?""Which pack is it that attacked us?. You know, don't you?""How did you..wait a second, Aurora where are you?""Just answer the question, Gary!" As soon as he spilled the information I was looking fo
Jax PovIn the airport, Aurora didn't even utter a single word to me but rather kept her attention on our kids in her arms. And honestly, I couldn't blame her for that. If I hadn't brought up the rogue attack on her mother's pack, I doubt she would even be seated right next to me right now."Then apologize to her already" Casper says. "I'm pretty sure I've worn out that word already"Turning to face Aurora, I decided to give it a shot--my best shot-- "Aurora...""You want to apologize, right? You don't have to. I understand""But--""Could you please watch the kids for me? I have to use the restroom" she says, handing the girls over to me--without waiting for my response-- and dashing off. "She really wants nothing to do with you, man" Casper says, stating the obvious. "Well on the bright side, your kids might"No sooner had those words come out of Casper's mouth had the girls burst into loud cries. "I guess I spoke too soon" Casper corrects himself. While I had a hard time trying
Tate PovThe following morning, I wake up with a startle to realize that my face was gummed shut to the pages of a book. Tearing my face away, my drool followed suite. "Gross" Arnold gagged. "You shouldn't have tried studying""Oh, shut up" Flipping the pages of the book, I write down the fruits that would aid Mabel's recovery on a piece of paper, returning the book back on it's shef before dashing out of the library. On my way back to my chambers, all hell seemed to have broken loose overnight in the palace--which piqued my interest because any chaos that wasn't caused by me always excited me--As a pack warrior was about to run past me, I stopped him. "What's going on here?""Alpha Jax has gone missing"My excitement immediately died down. "I'm sure he just went out for a walk or something" Besides Jax had wanted me to train him just yesterday, he wouldn't put himself in harm's way while he couldn't protect himself. "He left a note in his stepfather's room that he is going to
Aurora PovThe following morning I didn't need the girls wails to wake me up to go to work because I couldn't sleep all night as yesterday, I'd told Loenard everything and by that I meant what I truly was. "You couldn't come up with a simple excuse for why you needed those pills?" Alaya continues her rants. "Let's go over to Leonard's place and tell him that it was all a lie--a trick""We can't, Alaya""Why can't we?""Because I showed him my fangs and claws, remember?""Thankfully it's around Halloween""I shifted in front of him and the shock had made him pass out"Alaya lets out a frustrated wail. "You are impossible, Aurora. How could you think of that? I thought you made a big fuss of him 'not seeing you as a freak', what changed!?""I panicked, okay?!. Geez, give me a break, Alaya!" My yelling had made the girls burst into tears as I speed off to their cribs to hush them in my arms. "You are antsy, Aurora?""Just because it's my first day of work"Alaya shakes her head. "No
Tate povShe was mateless as well?. I couldn't see myself believing that fact because what exactly was wrong with her?. How was she undeserving of love too when she was one of the purest soul I'd ever met?Suddenly drawn to her, I crashed my lips onto hers. When I didn't get any opposition from her, I made an attempt to deepen our kiss but was instantly pushed away by her. "What do you think you're doing?!" Mabel shrieked. "I'm--I'm-" Words failed me as I'd initially come her to apologize but had just made matters worst. "Get out of here, now!"Without hesitation, I jumped out through the windows; running at full speed to anywhere my legs wanted to take me. What was wrong me?. How could I have suddenly felt an attraction for Mabel? If these feelings were real, what about my feelings for Aurora?. Were they just 'obsessions' as Herla had said?.I was confused with all these mixed feelings right now.As I ran, all I could hear were Herla's voice calling me a monster over and over aga
Mabel Pov"Ouch, be careful it stings" I complained as the pack's nurse Lorella treated my wounds. "If it stings then you should have been more careful. How could Tate hurt you this way? He's a monster""Don't call him that" I defended. "I was the one who had pushed his button""Even though, he should have known when to stop. Herla won't take this lightly with him. I'm pretty sure she's going to ban him from entering the pack house ever again"Lorella had a point. Even though Herla was Aurora's mother, she was also the pack's mother--a mother to us all-- so therefore her words holds the final say regarding the pack. "And I heard that because of Tate, Kil nearly got creamated" Lorella continued. "What!?" I shrieked, wincing as I felt a sharp throbbing pain in my abdomen. "Be careful""How did that come to be?" Tate really crossed the line this time. Herla didn't play with her kids, not Aurora and definitely not Kil. If anyone as much hurt a hair on their heads, the next 30 seconds
Aurora povHanging up, I walked back to Leonard; trying to hide my worried expression off my face. "Are you alright?" He asked. "Yeah" I replied, eager to change the topic. "You said we were going somewhere?""Are you sure you're up for it? You look really pale, Aurora""It's really nothing, Leonard" I assure him. "Where were you taking me to?""You're right, let's go. Fortunately for you, your work place has numerous supermarkets and shops around so if you ever need to get a thing or two for yourself or the girls; you don't need to search far"As Leonard described the places for me, where I could get a map to the city of I wanted to, we reached our dinning spot. "You're going to love this place, Aurora" He assures me. "Their pasta and salad is a real killer"I flashed him a smile. "Right? Then I'll leave it all to you""You just sit over here while I go place our order" Leonard plunged me down onto a two persons couch before moving to place our orders. Venita and Ariel we're alr
Jax PovGetting back to the pack house, I made a beeline to my room to bandage the injuries I'd sustained from that little power trip battle against Gary. "If he hadn't passed out from exhaustion, there would be no difference between you and a pounded soap right now" Casper states, annoying the hell out of me. "I know that; thanks for stating the obvious""Anytime, buddy"Why was Gary willing to battle with our lives on the line to prevent me from searching for Aurora?.No matter what anyone says, I was going to search for her at all cost. Hearing Gwen call out for Tate in the hallway, I exit my room; making my way towards them. "I need a minute with Tate" I tell Gwen. Irritated, she responds. "I'm talking to him first""Don't get offended, honey" Tate says with a sweet tone to Gwen that iriked me. "I'll make it brief. Besides, Jax and I conversations had never exceeded 30 minutes""Then, I'll be waiting for you in my chamber""Alright" Once Gwen was out of sight, Tate lets out a