~Marcus Pov~ I looked at Alina in shock after hearing what she said from the translator. I looked at her cold face and I found her unfamiliar. Is this the same Alina I know? The one who had loved me so much and would do anything to make me happy, even at the expense of her health. I had entered this conference first as my Alpha had said he wanted to get to somewhere important before coming but who knew when I got here I would meet someone I had thought was dead and I had even forgotten her. I couldn't recognize her at first and I even admired her seeing how beautiful she was, she had shone brightly and differently amid the women here and I had even forgotten where I was just looking at her beauty, but that was until she came closer and I saw she looked so familiar.I had thought I was dreaming of maybe I was tired but when I heard her name being said by Alpha Kennedy, I had gone into shock. But that was short-lived, as anger filled my eyes just looking at the way she shone brightl
Alina's POV"You're pathetic, Alina."Marcus's voice boomed loud and cruel in the courtyard, reverberating off the brick walls as though it wasn't enough to break me just once. My knees buckled threateningly beneath me, but I stood firm, clenching my shaking hands into fists to prevent them from betraying my weakness. The whole pack was watching-every face a mask of either humor or disgust."Did you really think I'd want someone like you?" he went on, the corners of his mouth curled in a sneer. His eyes, warm and hazel, were cold and distant now when they looked at me.My voice was gone, caught in my throat. The soft hum of the bond between them was an insidious thread tugging at my chest with longing when his words should have shredded me."Marcus…" My voice broke, barely audible above the murmurs of the crowd.“Don't say my name," he growled, body closing in on mine. "I, Beta Marcus of the Silvercrest Pack, reject you, Alina, as my mate."My wolf whined at the pain, its forlorn cry
(Alina's POV) The courtyard was empty, yet the jeering laughter of the crowd still echoed in my ears long after they were gone. I stood paralyzed staring after where my parents had been dragged away. My hands shook, an open hollow sensation filling my chest where my heart once lay. Gone. Every step they had taken away from me felt like a knife carving into my soul. My parents—my only family—wrongfully imprisoned, humiliated in front of the pack they’d served faithfully for years. The Alpha’s cruel words replayed in my mind like a taunt: You’ll die out there, alone and forgotten. My fists clenched as I swallowed hard around the lump in my throat. I wouldn't cry. Not here, not now. They didn't deserve to witness my tears. But as I turned to leave, the reality of what lay ahead-the real part-hit with the force of a physical punch. I had nowhere to go. Not a house anymore, not even a home, just some mangled piece of what once stood here. The door was open, the living room ransack
(Kennedy's POV) I stood over the unconscious woman sprawled at my feet, the soft glow of the moonlight catching the blood staining her torn clothes. Her breathing was shallow but even. Her dark hair was matted, strands clinging to her sweat-dampened face. A face so delicate, yet marred with bruises and scratches from the fight. I frowned. This was supposed to be a simple task. I hadn't been patrolling this stretch of the Northern borders out of duty-I had simply been clearing my head after another tiresome dispute among my council members. The rogues had been nothing more than a distraction, an irritation that required swift elimination. And this girl… She was an unexpected complication. "Troublesome," I growled under my breath, crouching beside her. It was then that her scent hit me, something faint and sweet, yet layered with a sorrow so deep it cut through the coldness I'd so carefully nurtured. My wolf stirred, pacing restlessly in my mind. I ignored him. She was a stranger,
(Kennedy's POV)I just couldn't take my eyes off of hers. She lay statue-still on the cot, wide, round, bewildered eyes fixed on me. The word still lingered in my mind—mate.I didn't mean to inch closer, didn't mean to let my defenses drop. Yet my body did, of its own accord, at the insistence of something so utterly beyond my control. I was beside her in one heartbeat, tucking my arms around her shaking form.“You're my mate," I snarled softly and low into her, yanking her up against me. She fit so completely within the circle of my arms that my wolf growled in satisfaction.She didn't push away, but she didn't react either. Her hands remained loose at her sides, her head still cocked up to mine, the expression on her face shocked and disbelieving.I didn't care. I didn't let it bother me that she didn't get it, didn't care my actions made no sense - not even to me. All I knew was the way my chest burned, the way my heart raced like it never had before.She was mine.But why? How?I
(Alina's POV)The warm light coming through the window seemed to scald my skin. My body hurt, but my heart was an even further ache.I lay staring at the ceiling and tried to put together pieces of my life that I was picking up in shards. Every breath I took reminded me of how weak I was, how powerless I would always be. My throat pulsed in pain with every intake of air, a sharp, relentless reminder that even my voice, my only way to scream out my agony-was gone.My parents…Their struggles flashed in my mind then, the stifled screams, the pack's jeers, the sadistic laughter that had haunted me as I had crawled on my knees in supplication. I clutched at my chest as if that would hold it inside, keep it from bursting free, but it wouldn't. It never did.I had sworn vengeance, hadn't I? I had promised to destroy them all. But now, I couldn't form the words to repeat that promise.Tears slipped hot and uncontrolled down my cheeks. Mom and Dad gone, my pack gone-everything I'd ever known,
(Kennedy's Pov)Days passed with Alina receiving treatment for her injuries but there was still no sign of her talking. Communication has been hard but I was glad she could write. I watched her sleep, wake up, eat little, and stay in a daze all day without being responsive, and I could do nothing other than sit with her, hoping my being close to her would help a bit since I was her mate. But, to be honest, I couldn't help it anymore, I wanted her to pay attention to me, I wanted to know what was going on in her heart, I wanted to know her past, I wanted to know who had hurt her so badly so I could go for a kill! But she wasn't telling me, and the mate pull was not helping at all as it seemed to affect just me and not her, making me wonder if she truly accepted me.*Sitting in the infirmary as I talked with Jerry.*“So what do you want to do? Do you want to keep her here? What if her family is looking for her?” Jerry asked worriedly as he mixed the next herbs that were to be taken by
(Kennedy Pov) I waited with bated breath after asking the question. I couldn't wait anymore, it was time for her to know what was going on, I know it was too early and she was facing some challenges but I wished to help her legitimately. I looked at her widened eyes as she looked surprised and then she furrowed her brows in contemplation, I wanted to know what was going on in her mind. This is one of the reasons I said I want to make her mine. After she becomes mine, then I will be able to read her thoughts and know when she is in distress. Then she sat up gently and looked deeply at me then shook her head heavily. My heart clenched painfully.“Are you rejecting me, Alina?” I asked and it seemed my voice came out too hard as I saw her flinch. I softened my voice, “Why? You are my mate! Don't you feel the connection between us? You can't deny it, it will happen anytime. The bond is real. Don't reject me, hmm..” I looked at her expectantly. Then she took her pen and book to write,
~Marcus Pov~ I looked at Alina in shock after hearing what she said from the translator. I looked at her cold face and I found her unfamiliar. Is this the same Alina I know? The one who had loved me so much and would do anything to make me happy, even at the expense of her health. I had entered this conference first as my Alpha had said he wanted to get to somewhere important before coming but who knew when I got here I would meet someone I had thought was dead and I had even forgotten her. I couldn't recognize her at first and I even admired her seeing how beautiful she was, she had shone brightly and differently amid the women here and I had even forgotten where I was just looking at her beauty, but that was until she came closer and I saw she looked so familiar.I had thought I was dreaming of maybe I was tired but when I heard her name being said by Alpha Kennedy, I had gone into shock. But that was short-lived, as anger filled my eyes just looking at the way she shone brightl
~Alina POV~I had felt tension between Kennedy and this new person—Alpha Lumba. I looked at them curiously and I could detect from their words that they weren’t friends from the way they spoke even when they tried to hide it, it was still obvious that they were enemies or should I say hidden rivals.I looked at how tense Kennedy became when Alpha Lumba stretched his hand to shake mine and I couldn’t help but smile at the disdain on Kennedy’s face when he interceded and shook Alpha Lumba’s hand. But then I suddenly felt a strange gaze looking at me and though I had felt it for some time it’s was it as strong as now, so I had thought it was just some people checking me out but now it was different and I could feel the malice and also shock from the person, so I turned and looked around the hall trying to trace the gaze and that was when I saw him—Marcus, My ex Mate!He stood in a corner of the hall with his eyes staring shockingly at me, and when he seemed to confirm I was the one, I
~Kennedy's Pov ~The temperature in the room went low immediately after she said that word, I glared at her with coldness and anger as I looked at her hand which was still stretched in front of Alina.“Shut up!” I said with command and turned to look at Alina immediately. I felt my heart beating so fast when I saw her maintain her smile, though it was a different case in her heart as I could feel her panic, I could feel how confused she was. I clenched my fist and glared at Delilah as I felt so angry as she was the one that put Alina in this situation, then I saw Alina take her hand and shake it politely.My eyes widened in shock but I tried to hide it. “Alina…”I communicated through the mind link but noticed she had blocked me out. Then I saw her turn to me and stretch out her other hand for me to hold which I held immediately, then she leaned closer to me and rested her body on mine. I couldn't stop my lopsided smile as I could feel the room go silent at her action. She had kille
Author's Note:I am So sorry for the mistake. So so sorry 🙏 This is the real Chapter. The last chapter (68) will be deleted soon. ~Alina Pov~I held Kennedy's clothes tightly in the hidden place. My hands were sweaty and I just had to grab something and the best option was him.I held his cloth tightly as we walked but then he held my hand and removed his cloth from my hand before drawing me closer to his side then made me hold his arm which drew me very close to him.We got to the door of the big hall where the conference was taking place and I took a deep breath. I felt pretty nervous about being introduced. I kept hoping not to embarrass Kenedy as I knew that was the little thing I could do for me.I strengthened my shoulder and looked forward elegantly then walked arm to arm with Kennedy who was trying to walk at my pace.The hall fell silent and everyone's eyes focused on us immediately after we entered. My heart almost dropped when I felt their gaze on me but then I felt Kenne
~Merina Pov~I looked at him sharply as I asked then I watched his expression to see if he did but he remained indifferent, making me irritated. “What? I can't?” He asked as he raised his eyebrow and looked at me challengingly.I clenched my fist to my side and my heart which had felt warm suddenly grew cold. I hate that everyone doesn’t think about my privacy, they intrude like I am worth nothing. My eyes went red and I swallowed hard then looked at him coldly and uttered, “Huh…” Then move to leave without waiting for him to give any response. Then I felt my hand being held and the way he drew me back to his side, and then hugged my waist, “Why are you angry? Are you angry I know about him?” He asked with a frown on his face which made me glare at him.“I am angry because you all go around checking into people's lives without permission! You all don't care if I want that at all, and I hate that!” I yelled back and then pushed him away but he was too strong for me to push so I just
~Alina Pov ~The maids were busy running here and there as they tried to dress me up for today's conference. I looked at myself in the mirror and I couldn't help but be wowed by my beauty.They tried not to make my features too soft but more on the dignified side as they had discussed. I couldn't stop the smile plastered on my face remembering their discussion on how they needed to doll me up to look Intimidating so no one would dare look down on me which I found very funny.I touched my fingers as I remembered that night Kennedy had poured out his feelings to me. Even if he tried so hard to show he was okay later, I knew clearly that he wasn't, but I just didn't say anything and I never mentioned it.This pack conference is something I am anticipating as I will be meeting some long-time—friends.My eyes went cold as I balled my fist trying to reign in my anger and it worked. “I am surprised your body is still white even when you train every day. You have such beautiful skin, Lady Al
~Kennedy Pov~ I felt so safe with her, it was like I was talking to my other part which she is— Alina’s arms hugged me so warmly that one of them patted my back without saying a word as she listened to me rant about my guilt. My heart ached so much, so much that I thought it was going to shatter, but too bad it was still pumping.“She was just so little. So tiny and cute. She’d run after me with her short legs.” I chuckled remembering how cute my sister is. Her smile brightens everything up, and her cute voice relieves people's pain. She was a bundle of joy that jumped around the whole pack. Sometimes, even I wonder how come a man like my father has a daughter like Adana, that man doesn't deserve it! He doesn't! I closed my eyes and buried my face in Alina's chest as I inhaled her sweet scent. I inhaled deeply and desperately as I felt nauseous just thinking about that man. I felt Alina stop patting my back but started caressing instead, I breathed in again, “She might be the hap
~Alina Pov ~I laid my head on his chest and traced my fingers on his face and down to his chest, drawing circles on it, then my hand was grabbed then pressed against his lips as he kissed my fingers gently which put a smile on my face.I knew something was wrong when he barged in with red eyes that were filled with pain and him telling me he wanted me was all I needed to boost my confidence and make my man feel comforted. I won't deny how proud I felt seeing him come to me when he didn't feel good, which means I am also his haven—at least.I had taken over and just allowed him to lay down when I pleasured him. I had made him release his pent-up frustrations and now as we lay down with him breathing heavily from the pleasures he had, I knew I had done a good job. And now it's time to ask questions. I continued tracing my fingers on his chest then pinched his nipples which made him let out a hoarse grunt, “Tell me all about you. I feel uncomfortable with the fact that others know more
~Kennedy Pov~She remained unconscious on the bed, her body all skin and bones, and her eyes had remained closed which made me always wonder if she didn't want to see me anymore. Is she angry with me? My heart clenched in pain, I bit my lips and walked nearer to the bedside and her face became clear. Immediately I saw her face like that, I closed my eyes immediately, I knew I was a coward, but I still couldn't look at it—I couldn't look at that face. The once bright beautiful face had become scarred. Badly scarred with burns all over her face, and this alone made me doubt myself if I was being too selfish. What if I succeeded in waking her up and she saw her face? My mouth opened as I inhaled a sharp breath, I couldn't take it! I hate to think of her reaction. I can't imagine how she would react knowing she was so cute and beautiful when she was awake and waking up after years of being In the darkness, and seeing her scarred face with nowhere untouched. “Adana—Brother is sorry.” I