Kaden’s POV:I was sitting in my office. Buried in a tremendous load of paperwork once again. I would have had Colton to help me with them, but I needed this more. All members of my pack were warned of this day. Everybody left me alone, undisturbed, knowing damn well what will happen if they so much as speak to me. Today marks the fifth year my mate and pups vanished under my nose. I had done everything, used all my connections to find them. Still, nothing. All my efforts have been futile, and soon other packs just stopped gathering information. Some alphas even sent me their condolences, thinking they are dead. But I knew otherwise. Despite the fact she accepted my rejection, causing our bond to shatter and ultimately vanish into dust, I can feel her. As if she never left, as if some part of the bond remained intact for some reason. I couldn’t determine why, but I can’t shake off the feeling she’s out there. I just know it.Meanwhile, Colton is still busy cleaning up the mess he mad
Eloise’s POV:“Do you really have to go?” Kiara’s innocent face looked up at me, perhaps waiting for a negative answer. Not wanting to disappoint her, I sighed and shook my head.“Yes, sweetie. I have to go.” I saw how disappointment crossed her features, making my heart twist and tie in knots deep inside me.I really don’t want to leave them. They are my world. Leaving without them would mean leaving my life behind. I sighed, deeply.“Nora will be here with you. We will video call,” I said, hoping that would cheer her up. She blinked her doe eyes up at me, and it seemed to work because she is smiling.“Promise?” she held out her pinky, making me smile. I extended my own and locked it with hers. “Promise.”I gave her one last hug before pulling away.“Take care of your brothers,” Leaning down, I kissed her cheek. Once I was finished with her room, I walked into the boys’. They are both still asleep.Kael had his sleeping mask on, as usual. He laid straight as a pencil on his bed.
Eloise’s POV:I could feel how my breath hitched in my throat. Slowly, I turned around. The relief in my face was visible when I saw the beta instead of the one person I was desperate to avoid.“Fuck me…” he cursed under his breath as he stepped closer. His eyes looked me up and down, “You’re back!” He said as if he’s still in disbelief.Taking a deep breath, I turned to face him.“Yes, I am. I’m not here for reunions. The council sent me.” I informed him, since none of them seems aware of the memo. How could their alpha be this negligent? “Forgive me. Let them through,” he nodded to the guards who immediately got to their feet and opened the gates.“Thank you.” I slid back into the car. I could see the wolves through the rearview mirror, speaking amongst themselves, staring after our car while the beta followed us closely behind.It took another five minutes before we reached their pack house. It was huge, even bigger than ours. That was to be expected, however, as their pack is th
Kaden’s POV:Alyssa wasted no time and spread her legs wide open for me. When I glanced down, I did not expect to see her completely bare. Her exposed pussy staring right at me in the face. Something in the air made my cock spring to life, and I immediately assumed it was her arousal as she was sopping wet down under. Besides, her arousal smelt divine!It’s the first time my dick came alive after all these years… Still, I was hesitant to give in. “Mnh,” she moaned into my mouth as our kiss deepened. My cock is rock hard in my pants, and Alyssa was obviously pleased to see my erection as she reached down to unzip me. A deep growl rumbled through my chest as I grabbed her wrist, making her whimper.“Rictus,” I scolded my wolf, but he paid me no mind. He did not like Alyssa ever coming near us. In the first place, he never like her at all.I could already feel my wolf growling loud within me. Furious that I would touch my beta’s mate. Alyssa wrapped her arms around me instead, pulling
Eloise's POV:I kept my eyes trained on the road as I drove aimlessly all the way back where I came from. I should have remembered the way to the city, but my mind is fucked up with stirring emotions that makes absolutely no sense to me.How is it possible that he is still able to hurt me after all these years? I have only seen him kissing the girl while his large, veiny hands explored every inch of her body. Her dress was too short to even leave anything to the imagination.I cannot help but turn around. I figured I needed to get away from him as soon as possible. It wasn't safe for me. Not with the scent of their arousal laced together jn that tight space he calls an office. The more I mull over it, the more frustrated I become. I floored the gas, going past the normal speed per kilometer and wishing I could get away from the territory faster. I promised Abbie I will be back, so it doesn't matter where I go. I just needed some place to cleanse my eyes. My brows furrowed, however,
Kaden’s POV:“Alpha?” I cocked my brows, not sure if I heard her right. Did she just say she’s an Alpha?I was taken aback by her murderous glare as she locked eyes with me. I cannot help but let my gaze study her features, down to her very last curve.God, she’s beautiful.“Yes, is there a problem with that?” she hissed, baring her canines at me. If it was anyone else, I would have taken it as a challenge. I cleared my throat, taking a step forward.“No, of course not.” I held my hands up in defense, not daring to look away from her gorgeous eyes, or not daring to.She has the most gorgeous eyes that she’d be mistaken a goddess for.“I have so many questions.” I say, not knowing where to start. I started my day this morning not expecting my long-lost mate whom I’ve searched every nook and cranny of every goddess damn territory to magically appear at my doorstep.“Well clearly, this is not a good time…” she uttered, looking away. I did not take my eyes off her. Her side profile was
Eloise’s POV:The relief I felt after he let me go was immense. I have been driving for twenty minutes straight. No sign of him following my car which makes my anxieties slowly slip away.Finally, I exhaled a deep breath. What stresses me out more was that I had rolled down all the windows, but his scent still remained. Cocoa butter and mint chocolate. Much to my annoyance, it invaded my senses, and I rolled down the windows thinking the wind might just blow it away. Instead, it blew his scent right towards me. I groan.Somehow, I can’t seem to get rid of it.Suddenly., the sound of her voice echoing through me has me snapping out of my thoughts. ‘Adeline?’ I call out to her. I know what I heard. It was her. My wolf. She’s… alive?Five years ago, she disappeared. No matter what I did, she either refused to show or stayed silent. At one point, I thought she was dead.‘Eloise.’ My mouth dropped when she responded.‘Where are we?’ she asked, her voice coming out husky. It was as if she
Eloise’s POV:I made it past the borders. I chuckle to myself, recalling the faces of the three idiots I practically left dumbfounded at the border. Putting my car in reverse, I park it just in front of the pack house. I turn the engine off and step out of the car. Looking up at the pack house, I squeezed my brows together. It was smaller than I remember. However, it looked much better. The exterior was repainted and remodeled to make a more modern design. Some parts were replaced with glass, and others bricks complemented with ivy leaves hanging along the edges. I can even say it looked beautiful. I grew up in this place. I was used to playing and making friends with everyone in this pack house, and I was spoiled rotten especially by my father. I used to play in his office and sit on his big leather chair, and he would always tell me everything will be mine when I turn eighteen. I smiled bitterly.Funny how that turned out.“You! How dare you come back here!” A sultry voice sudde
153Eloise’s POV:Kaden promised to let me see Abbie, on one condition. I have to meet with my father and get him to let me see Mum.“How do I know you won’t hurt her?” I ask, searching his eyes. I want to know.Kaden pins me with his dark gaze, and slowly he lifts my chin to meet his orbs. They had turned pitch-black which means his wolf has surfaced.“He won’t.” a deeper, huskier voice rasps, making me gasp. It was his wolf speaking.Dark, dangerous eyes peers into me, leaving a burning sensation down my spine. A familiar feeling.“What’s your name?” I ask, looking at his wolf. I have barely seen him in action, and my wolf’s growing curiosity at what he looked like was killing her inside.“Rictus,” he says his name was, as he looks at me like he wants to devour me whole.‘Gladly. Hell, I’ll even offer myself up to him,’ Adeline snorts, and I roll my eyes at her comment. Horny-ass wolf.“I promise you, my human may appear all tough and stubborn, but he’s kind and wants to protect you
Kaden’s POV:I wipe the tears from her eyes. The hurt flashing across them tells me I may not be the only one who feels regret. We both made mistakes. But now, all I want is to gain her full trust. I want to show her I can be her mate, to support her, protect her, and love her all the days of my life. I want to give my life to her and our pups if that means keeping them safe.“I will protect you, protect our pups.” I say with determination and promise, “That is,” I lean down and move closer until our foreheads press together, “If you let me?”Eloise slowly lifts her head, staring up at me and searching for even the slightest hesitation in my eyes. But I could feel her own fade away as she bit her lip, and damn, did I want to crash mine against hers.“Okay,” she finally says.One word. Soft. Fragile. But it shatters me inside out like a damn grenade.I exhale shakily, pressing my forehead harder against hers, memorizing this moment because I know it’s everything. It’s Eloise, my Eloise
151Eloise’s POV:The sight of him being vulnerable, losing control beside me makes my heart clench. As I watch his lower lip tremble, I couldn’t help but feel guilty. It felt like stealing a part of his life. One I can never give back.A lump forms in my throat. I swallow, instantly feeling the dryness of it in my tongue as I drown in my own guilt.“They’re beautiful,” he says finally, his voice hoarse. “F*cking beautiful,” he chuckles, wiping the tears off his face as if to get a grip.I nod, “They are,”Kaden takes his eyes off the screen for a minute and looks at me. I bite the inside of my cheeks, holding his gaze. There is an intensity in it that made knots in my stomach. For a moment, I forgot how to breathe.Until he rips his gaze away and I let out a breath.“Are there more?” he asks, in a gut-wrenchingly polite way. His eyes move between our triplets back and forth.I press my lips in a line, and we both focus on the screen before I show him other pictures of them growing up
Eloise’s POV:We make our way back to the grounds. I’m relieved Kaden at least saw through the wolf for who he is. A man, and for years, he’d been lost after losing his mate and unborn pup. I couldn’t even begin to imagine how he felt that day, when the rogues clamped their teeth around her belly and ripped it out of her. Even now, outside that memory, I can see it. All the blood, and his hands covered in Maya’s blood and his unborn pup’s, makes my heart break.I couldn’t imagine my life without my pups. They are everything, and I would give my last breath for them in a blink.Still, the anguish and excruciating pain he felt was devastating. He lost everything, and I couldn’t help but feel, in some way, how it must have felt for Kaden.I glance at Kaden walking by my side. He had been awful silent for a while ever since Walter shifted. I noted the shock on his face, but his lips had been sealed shut.Logan left to run some errands, but before he left he winked at me and smiled, earnin
Kaden’s POV:Eloise’s body is flush against mine. I could feel Logan’s piercing gaze glare holes into the back of my head, but he’s the last thing I should worry about right now. I’ve just witnessed my mate search through a rogue’s memory, which is near to impossible, unheard of. I can tell by the way her eyes rolled to the back of her head. Also by the way the wolf whimpered and his eyes flicker like his life had flashed before him. And also because Rictus told me.But how could this be? Even Rictus have no idea. But something else stirs inside me, unsettled.Eloise sobs into my chest. Her body shaking uncontrollably.I lift her chin with my finger, whispering sweet nothings into her ear before she lifts her eyes, locking onto mine.“Tell me,” I rasp, “What did you see?”Her bottom lip quivers before she finally speaks, and proceeds to tell me everything. Apparently, this wolf right here is beta to some unknown pack. And her pregnant mate was attacked by rogues who had the unquenchab
Eloise's POV:Kaden slits his eyes and looks at me, "Eloise," "No." I glue my feet to the ground, letting him know I am not going anywhere until he listens.Why does he want me to leave so bad?"You have to listen,"Kaden moves his gaze between me and Logan who tosses a knowing smirk my way.Kaden sighs, "Fine." He grunts.Logan gives me a nod, and I turn back to the wolf, Walter.I extend my hand, slipping it between the bars which inevitably elicits a growl from Kaden. I shoot him a glare and he does not move, but his eyes are glued to my hand, preparing for the worst.Before I can place my hand on the wolf's fur, he leaned forward, pushing his forehead onto my hand instead. The moment my fingertips brushed his fur, my eyes roll to the back of my head as I am transported to a place where my feet is rooted to the grass. I felt my soul leave my body as visions began to flash before my eyes in nanoseconds, but I feel as if I am right there.I blink, opening my eyes slowly. When I look
Eloise’s POV:The cells is probably the filthiest place in the pack house. While everything above these old cages are filled with luxurious pieces from floor to the damn ceiling, everything down here gathers dust and filth. What’s more, I feel like the prisoners here were plucked and tossed into the pit of the abyss, never to be seen or heard from again. And it reeks of blood and feces that can never be seen clearly as not a single ray of sunlight touches these dark cells.Is this what the rumors were all about when they labeled Kaden as the notorious, merciless alpha ever known?I can’t believe this. I can’t believe him.I step towards the cell Logan has brought me to see, and I duck my head to see the same wolf who took my side unexpectedly that day I was attacked in the forest.“Hello,” I speak out, trying to reach him. He was still in wolf form, curled up facing the far wall.“Can I talk to you just for a second?” As my eyes focus on his form, I furrow my brows when I see blood co
146Eloise’s POV:Shaking my head, I hold back angry tears before they rise to the surface. The hallway is wrapped in suffocating silence, which also means he did not follow after me.Good. If he really wants my trust, he would let me wallow in my regret for ever coming back here in the first place. I swallow the lump in my throat, and walk faster before turning around the corner.The next moment, I slam into a hard chest that has me stumbling backwards, and I lose balance. I brace myself for the fall as I feel my body leaning back. I squeeze my eyes shut knowing this has got to hurt but surprise fills me when a hand wraps around my waist and my back hits something hard. And that is not the cold, tiled floor of this ridiculous mansion of a pack house.“Look who finally woke up,” a deep chuckle resounded in my ear, and I blink my eyes open.“Logan,” He flashes me his handsome smile and places me gently back on my feet.“You scared the shit out of me,” I chuckle, unable to hide the ne
Eloise's POV:I groan, blinking rapidly. My mind is in a whirlwind of complicated emotions as I try to figure out where the hell I am. The last thing I remember was the sound of growling and snarling as a fight breaks loose all around me. Rogues. And one I couldn't seem to get off my pounding head.The wolf with blue eyes.He helped me. My head whips up so fast and I gasp when I remembered everything that had happened so far.And that scent that engulfed me while my body felt like it was flying in the air, lingered close. Logan.He saved me, didn't he?"You're awake." My head snaps to my right as a shiver snakes down my throbbing, aching pussy. It hurts so bad. And I'm not even exaggerating it.The voice had broken out so close right next to me, before I was even aware of his dark figure leaning against the wall and his arms crossed against his chest."Kaden," I blow out a breath as I take him all in. His hair sat a sexy mess on top of his head, looking like he'd run his fingers thr