(Alina Pov)I looked at his shocked face speechlessly, then dressed myself appropriately with an embarrassed smile. I felt ashamed. I said I didn't want him but my body reacted so heavily to him. Thinking about the way my body has felt putty. I couldn't control myself, I didn't feel disgusted, all I felt was sweet sensations all over my body, I can't deny that. But… I can't give it a chance, I can't get hurt again, I don't want to face that same embarrassment, that same pain I had faced that day. And what I need now is not love, but power, I need to strengthen myself, I want to take revenge, I want to save my parents and take them out of the hole they are. I looked at him and decided to make things clear, so I wrote in the book, “Yes, I truly had a mate before, but we didn't get married, but he is one of the reasons I left and you met me in that situation. I was rejected by my mate and now I don't have a mate. But you saying you are my mate is more confusing, because how is it possi
(Kennedy's POV)I stormed out of her room, my mind storming with all sorts of emotions. Her words echoed inside my head, each word deeper and more painful than the last."I don't have the heart to take in someone as beautiful as you."Beautiful? That's all she thought of me? Like some passing fancy, something she could admire but never have. And her rejection wasn't a hit against my pride, it ripped the bond I felt so well. She thought she was saving me from pain, but in doing so, she was ripping me apart.My hands fisted, my nails digging into the palmar surfaces. The mention of her past mate, Marcus, seemed to fan the fire in me. He had rejected her? Hurt her so deeply she couldn't even see her worth anymore? I wanted to hunt him down and make him pay for what he had done to her. My wolf growled low in my mind in complete agreement."Weak fool," my wolf growled. "He didn't deserve her. But you do. She's ours to claim!I exhaled sharply, trying to steady myself. No. She wasn't ready
(Kennedy's POV)The woods smelled damp from the morning dew, the faint aroma of pine and earth mingling with something sharper—a metallic tang carried by the wind. I didn't need to smell it to know it was blood. Faint traces lingered in the air, old enough to dull its freshness but recent enough to remind me that rogues had passed through.My grip tightened on the reins as my steed snorted uneasily, ears flicking at invisible dangers. The stillness of the woods was unnatural; it felt forced, the kind one experienced before a storm or the ambush of an enemy."Alpha," Dean called out softly, his voice low and to my right as he flanked me. "Signs of movement ahead. Inconsistent tracks, but they're moving deeper into the woods.I didn't turn to him; my eyes stayed fixed on the shadowed expanse before us. "Scattered patterns," I said, my voice listless. "They're rogues. Sloppy, disorganized. They don't even know what they're running toward."Dan, riding just behind me, let out a low chuckl
(Alina's POV)The walls in my room felt looming over me, the air stale despite the soft breeze, the open window let in. I sat on the bed and began running my fingers up and down the frayed stitching of my dress while my mind worked out its unruly thoughts. Days had passed, each one spent within these very walls, convincing myself that this was the safest haven for me. The world outside wasn't safe; it was just so very unpredictable, full of memories I didn't want to go through.But it wasn't helping to stay in here, either. It made me trapped, not just physically, but in every other way, my life was contracted down to this space. The only thing I had was my thoughts: dangers, spiraling thoughts, remembering me of all I'd lost.And then there was him.Kennedy.There was a mate bond, tenuous but insistent, this thread I couldn't quite cut. Every time I thought about leaving the bond tugged at me, made me hesitate. How was I to move on when his presence weighed on every decision? He was
(Alina's POV)The smile of that woman lingered on warmly in my mind. It was not the smile of a stranger, an image reminiscent of my mother, comforting, patient. Suffice it that memory made me bend my head and place my hand in hers without misgivings over what road it was to take me, which was all the same with no destination to look for in my search.She firmly but tenderly took my hand as she led me through the jostling streets. Soft yet talkative, words spilled from her lips, filling in all those silent gaps I could not seem to break. "I saw you at the bun shop," she started in a light casual tone, "You looked so lost. So sad. I followed you because I knew something was wrong.”Her words caught me off guard, and I turned towards her in surprise. She giggled as if she knew how hesitant I was going to be. "Hope you don't mind my nosy nature; it's just me. I mean, one can never ignore a soul that looks hurt.”Her words stirred something in me, some mix of gratitude and shame. I was us
Kennedy's POV)The air was heavy with the stench of blood and smoke, clinging to my senses like a heavyweight. My arm throbbed from the gash that stretched across it; the crude bandage wrapped on it did little to stop the steady trickle of blood. It was only a minor wound, nothing that could not heal with time; however, the pain kept nipping at my mind, a never-ending reminder of my failure in letting the ambush catch me by surprise.What we had thought of as a handful of rogues, the worst they could be, escalated into an excellently executed plot. It was not a series of senseless attacks; they lured us deeper into the heart of their territory and then pinned us from all sides. The battles went on for days: outnumbered and with endless tension.We managed to break through, however.When they realized the advantage had passed, the rogues scattered. My pack was exhausted, with blood-matted fur, and slow-twitch movements from weariness. Yet even as we stood among the broken bodies of our
(Kennedy POV)She flinched on hearing my voice, then followed my voice as she turned to look at me, then surprise filled her face which later turned to a quiet smile, but to me it's was not bright enough, the smile was just little compared to the one she gave to that boy, it's was like a mocking smile that says I can't make my woman smile but another man can. She stood up to come to my side but I didn't allow her because I am already rushing in, I pushed the door open with a strength I didn't control, my anger already uncontrolled as I strolled angrily to her, but who knew the boy would stand in front of her as he shed her from him, which made my wolf more angry as he growls inside. “Alina,” I growled her name, “Come here.” My voice sounded calm but everyone could see the boiling anger in my eyes and the aura I am emitting. “Who are you to Alina? Besides, you can't just come in here and just order her to go with you.” The pretty boy said, still protectively protecting my mate. I s
(Alina POV)“What's going on with him?” My instinct told me to run, that the man in front of me was not okay, but my legs didn't move, it wasn't listening to me. I watch him with shocked eyes.His eyes were red, and his fist clenched in anger, I could see blood dripping from his fist, and his muscles were hard as he clenched his fist as if trying to control something. The way he looked at me caused shivers down my body, I swallowed hard, and worriedly, I shifted back.Then, as if out of control he rushed to me, with long strides. Before I could move, I was in his arms then on the bed. My body bounces on the bed. I stood up immediately but I was pushed back. Now I was scared, something was wrong. “ Why? Do you want to leave me? Impossible! I won't allow that, you are mine, Alina.” He growled as he locked his eyes with mine, and I knew I was doomed. I had woken up the beast. I shook my head in silent plead, but the man seemed to have lost all control. I tried standing to run away, b
~Kennedy Pov ~I smiled chillingly as I watched him crawl away with fear, then seeing him finally leave my sight, the smile on my face dropped and turned tense. I turned and ran to Alina’s bed to check on her and seeing her frown uncomfortable, I felt so distressed. I used my cloth to clean her sweaty head, I looked at her deeply and sighed as I knew though her wound had healed she was still feeling weak and pain inside. I pulsed my lips then made a decision, “It's not like it's the first time.” I muttered then bent down and buried my head in her neck. I kissed her neck then teased a spot with my teeth, and then sucked and licked the place making sure that spot was soft enough, “Sorry, mama…” I muttered then bit down on the spot. “Arggh..” She groaned painfully but then it turned to moan but her eyes remained closed. I stayed for a while and made sure a bit of my venom was siped into her body before pulling out. I looked at the renewed mark and felt proud of it. Then I stood up see
~Kennedy Pov~All I have been seeing is darkness for how long? I have no idea. It's like I have been trapped in a room and forced to absorb energy and that's all I do. I absorb everything given to me and I sometimes get lost in it until I feel something. There was always that calm sweetness that made me feel at peace even when I was about to lose control. Though I couldn't see what it was I know I didn't want toLet it go. I could feel the emotions of the person and my heart will always listen to the person. It feels like it's been months or years since I was trapped here and it has always been the only companion I have. There were also once when I lost control of my emotions but the feel of the person, the sensations I felt, the overwhelming feeling, and the release of some of my energy calmed me down and it was something I couldn't just forget. But today felt so strange, I wasn't feeling the emotion I was used to, I felt panic, the anger from the person which made me know the per
~Alina Pov~ I grinned, and though I knew he wouldn't be able to hear me, I still opened my mouth, as I knew he could read the shape of my mouth, “Idiot!” Then my wolf took over and I left her to do her thing as I know she has too much anger in her and she needs to let it out.Watching her from my subconscious, I felt amazed at how strong and elegant she stood. I was shocked when I heard her voice, it felt like a dream as I had thought I wouldn't hear her voice or see her again but she surprised me by showing up when I needed her the most.“Growll!” Her roar sounded powerful and she seemed stronger than ever. I watched as she looked at Marcus with disdain, she paced in front of him as if weighing his worth, and then she snorted with dislike before groaning lightly.“You have a bad taste!” I opened my mouth in shock at her words. Is she trying to insult me? But we are one.I chuckled delightfully, “Then I will throw that back to you. You forgot we are one, and you also chose him then.”
~Alina Pov~I woke up with a jolt as I heard loud noises. I sat up immediately and noticed I had slept on Kennedy’s body. I didn't have time to feel embarrassed as the loud noises I heard were getting loud and clear. My head went blank for a while, then I jumped up and ran to the window then what I saw surprised me, “What the hell!” I cussed and gritted my teeth as I saw intruders in the pack. How had this happened?! How were they able to come in?!I calmed myself as I couldn't panic, I needed to get dressed first. I rushed to Kennedy’s bed and raised him then put on his shirt and then rushingly put on his trousers, then I took the clothes I had worn yesterday and properly wore them, and that was when I heard a knock on the door. I stiffened at first but on hearing Jerry’s anxious voice, I rushed to open the door and I looked at Jerry who was sweating and had blood on his body. I looked at him and saw he was not injured, I breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at him anxiously.
8+~Alina Pov~I looked at him in confusion. Why is he looking at me that way? I thought then I saw him looking at me then pouting at Kennedy’s lower body with a flushed face.My brain went blank for a moment, “Little Kennedy? Fuck! Jerry!” I glared at him, then raised my hand to give him a blow on his face but he dodged it, and then I heard his laughter which made me angry.I looked at him with gritted teeth, “Is this the time to joke?! How dare you think about that at this moment?!” I gestured with annoyance. Then I pointed at Kennedy who seemed to be very uncomfortable nervously. Jerry stopped laughing then furrowed his brows but didn’t come closer, he sighed softly and then looked at me with a Serious face, “I wasn’t joking, Alina. I can’t even come near him for fear that I would burn. The energy howling out of him at the moment is too powerful which is why I was surprised it still hasn’t done anything to you.” he said then pointed at my hands which were now placed on Ken’s chest
~Alina Pov~I gave a chilly smile to Jerry after seeing him understand my gestures. His eyes widened then he swallowed hard and turned to look at Derek who sat in a daze, then turned to me again.“I haven't misjudged you, I have always known you are strong and you can handle things right. You know I was going soft, right?” He asked then chuckled, “I understand, I won't be soft on him. I will do the necessary things.” He said then turned his face away. I looked at him deeply and pulsed my lips then left the scene to him. I walked back slowly with my weak body, I didn't understand how things had become this way so fast. Everything was peaceful until the conference, and this made me doubt a lot of things. I keep feeling the conference was just a place to declare war and make the North pack realize they will be at war. I heard the sound of steady footsteps and on turning back I realized it was Ben following behind me at a small pace with his eyes looking at the ground grumpily. I smiled
~Alina Pov~“Hey! Be careful!” The sound of someone’s timely warning sounded so loud which alarmed Jerry and made him dodge and when I turned to the side, I was shocked to see the ever silent Ben looking at Jerry with his brows furrowed.I looked at him in shock, then noticed something was wrong, the fight was getting tough, and from the look of it, they were evenly matched and it seemed to me that Jerry was losing. I turned to look at Ben whose lips were pulse in a straight line and his fists were clenched tightly, I wondered why he hadn't gone to help.I couldn't take it anymore, so I tapped him on his shoulder and signaled him to go help but he shook his head and when I raised my eyebrow in question, he sighed, “Haven't you noticed something? He didn't want to hurt him. He can't.” He said coldly but I could hear a bit of softness in his voice. This was the first time I heard him say so much aside from the usual nod and “Hmmh”, but I didn't have the time to think about that because
~Alina Pov~ The place was silent as everyone looked at each other in confusion, or should I say their eyes were fixed on Jerry. I watched with nervousness as Jerry glared at me then he later sighed helplessly like he didn't know what to do with me.I watched as he pinched the middle of his eyebrow with his fingers then Sighed again and then turned to face Derek with a cold face. I also turned to Derek and then gritted my teeth at the thought that he might know about this too.Thinking of how this might break Kennedy, I wanted to beat them up so badly, so I wish Derek was very loyal to Kennedy, if not—Then he shouldn't blame me. Jerry clenched his fists and then walked slowly to Derek, they faced each other and were silent for a while, then he breathed in loudly, “Did you not know what your brother has done, Derek?” He asked calmly with his eyes still fixed on Derek. Derek frowned unhappily then pointed at himself with his eyebrow raised, “Are you suspecting me? You and I know I hav
Warnings: There are some words and actions you might find gruesome. ~Alpha Richard Pov~I walked towards the dungeon where I kept the people who had betrayed me. The ground under my feet produced a crunchy sound, everywhere was silent except the sound I made which made it more scary. I let out a gentle smile when the sound of howling came from one of the tiny rooms and I knew my men were beginning to torture them. My eyes flashed with excitement on hearing those painful sounds, I grinned when I heard my men throwing insults at them.I have always trained my men on how to torture. They need to know how to drain their enemies physically and mentally, and that is why they have always been unique. Though I wish I could go check on them and watch them do their thing, and maybe play with one or two among the stubborn wolves who still don’t want to speak, but I have somewhere I have to be so I kept walking deeper.After walking for more minutes, I stopped in a cell that looked different fr