Nathan’s POV.I growled as I stared at the punching bag, my eyes burned from the glare I gave Alpha Ethan and my fingers throbbed from the repetitive impact punch.The sounds reverberating throughout the boxing gym were muffled by a thin wall that surrounded the area. This was one of the many reasons why I loved it immediately we joined together.“You like the training room?” Alpha Ethan asked.“Yes I do.” I sighed, I know he has feelings for Alana, the way he stared at her earlier, it made me jealous and I didn’t like it.I punched harder, harder, harder…He stood there watching me with an amused expression, his arms crossed over his chest. His head tilted slightly. “Is there something wrong?” He asked.My fist slowed and then stopped. The air was tense between us, it has been this way since I realized his feelings for Alana, he didn’t hide it, she was the only one oblivious of it.My jaw clenched and I looked away before responding. “Nothing.”I punched the bag, my unsettled and co
Aurora’s POV.I watched him walk away, annoyance filled my veins as I stood by myself. Rage bubbled inside me; angry that he kept ignoring me, especially since we collaborated with the pack Alana had resided with.I kicked the nearby tree trunk, a satisfying crunch resonated through the air. My anger grew more when he didn’t even look back at me.I sighed heavily, taking several breaths before I began walking towards his apartment. I hated that this was happening to me now after all these years…“Alpha Nathan, listen to me.” I said as soon as I caught up to him, “There’s something you need to understand.” I pulled on the sleeve of his shirt in an attempt to get his attention.He turned, looking mildly irritated at how loud I was, “What is it Aurora? I don’t have time for this.”His voice was slightly harsh, but not enough to deter me from continuing on.“I know why you’re avoiding me, but I’ll pretend I don’t know the reason.” I stated flatly. It wasn't a question.“I genuinely don’t
Alana’s POV.“Well look who’s here.” Aurora glared at me.I rolled my eyes and walked away, as I ignored the way her gaze burned through me. I wondered what her issue was today, but I decided to ignore it.“If you think you’ll ignore me like that day and I’ll take it this time, you’re joking.” She grabbed me by the sleeve as I tried to leave. “And where do you think you’re going?” Her nails dug into my skin until I winced.I turned around to face her and tried to sound as uninterested as possible, “What is it?”“Leave this pack.” She said,“Why should I?” I scoffed.Her expression morphed into one of pure fury.“Fine,” she spat. “Just don’t think this will get forgotten so easily.” She smirked.“What will not get forgotten?” I asked with a raised eyebrow. “You don’t have to know.” She sneered at me.“Why do you keep speaking in riddles?” I sighed as I walked away again.“You’ll know when it’s time.” She laughed darkly behind me.I didn’t care about anything else but walking away fro
Nathan’s POV.I rolled my eyes, as I wondered why Aurora followed me here.She was already acting like a brat, she blocked Alana’s way, her eyes on me and back at Alana.“I don’t know the cause of the reason for this madness, but you need to get out of my way.” Alana said firmly, as she looked right into Aurora’s eyes. They were locked in a stare down.Aurora didn’t move an inch, only glared right back, “I’m not letting you move until you explain.”“Alana, he needs to see you.” A voice distracted us.Alpha Ethan’s Beta stood at the other end of the tree line, his eyes full of amusement and curiosity.I wondered who needed her but with what he just said, it was obvious Alpha Ethan was the one who called for her.Aurora finally stepped to the side, her body still rigid with hostility. Alana rolled her eyes at Aurora, glaring hard at her one more time before she walked slowly over to him.A moment passed by, as the Beta spoke first, “Are you alright?” His eyebrows knitted together in c
Alana’s POV.I walked away, tired of watching Aurora’s hands touch Nathan, I couldn’t help or stop the pang I felt in my heart.I tugged my clothes with my other hand, while I held Alpha Ethan’s hand.I felt the urge to turn and look at Nathan and Aurora, but something told me that was not the wisest decision to make, I had already seen it enough and there were too many eyes at the moment.“Does he know I’m part of the planning committee for his birthday?” Alpha Ethan asked.“I’m sure Liam knows that.” I smirked, the pang I felt in my chest became heavier as we reached the garden.The garden was a peaceful place, with tall trees providing shade for those in the area. There were flower gardens, and some benches, and lots of beautiful plants and flowers. Alpha Ethan unfolded a cloth from the bag he held at hand, placing it on the ground as I sat down, taking off my shoes with relief.“Hi mom, I’m here.” Liam ran towards us and sat down.“Good evening mom, good evening Alpha Ethan.” He
Ethan’s POV.I released my hold on Alana’s hands immediately I heard what my beta said.“I’ll be back.” I muttered to her and rushed away with him immediately.I wondered what happened again, what exactly the emergency was and why he came to call me.The run to the main hall was so quick I didn’t even realize we were there until we arrived. The hall was almost empty, all I saw was Alpha Nathan and his beta with a strange man.“What’s going on?” I demanded.“A pack member is dead, and this rogue was caught killing him.” Alpha Nathan said.I tensed when I saw the dead pack member, my heart sank when my eyes found the face of his corpse… It was a young werewolf. A twelve year old, I thought. His eyes were wide open staring up at the ceiling with a lifeless expression. There were no cuts or wounds from which blood would have flowed.I could feel my chest tightening when I recognized the child.“You know him?” Alpha Nathan asked .My head turned towards him quickly as he gave me a confus
Nathan’s POV.I stared at the dead body of the rogue with Alph Ethan, a sigh left my lips as I looked down at the fallen man with his eyes wide open in shock and fear. The man’s blood stained the ground, the red liquid staining his face, his neck, his hands and clothes. It was everywhere.“Looks like we can’t find out who their leader is.” I mumbled to myself, a groan escaped my mouth as I ran my hand through my hair.“Yeah, it’s a dead end once again.” Alpha Ethan replied, his eyes stayed on the dead pack member.His face was completely emotionless as he stood there, staring at the body as if waiting for something to happen. “Let’s go.” I walked out, my eyes glanced over the bodies before leaving him alone with them.After a good twenty minutes of walking around the area, I sighed when I saw Alpha Nathan walk closer.“We’ll have to tighten our security.” He said, “They could be coming from anywhere. We need to keep this place guarded.” He turned to his Beta.“Do the patrols continu
Nathan’s POV.“Who is it?” I asked loudly this time as I searched the forest for the rogue, I could smell it and it seemed like it was getting closer.My senses were heightened with every second and I could feel it moving behind the trees and bushes. Something wasn’t right here and I didn’t need my eyes to tell me that. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up.My wolf growled wanting out, I rushed towards the left, my heart thumped against my chest, the sound of my running was almost inaudible because the pounding in my ears deafened me.There was only one thing on my mind as I followed my instinct through the forest, and it was finding the rogue.All of a sudden I couldn’t smell it anymore, the scent vanished without a trace leaving just an eerie feeling as if someone had brushed against my skin. This was too strange and unnatural, I should have noticed something was off, but then again, I hadn’t been paying attention at first when I came to the woods.I ran back to my house, tire
Nathan’s POV.I could see the annoyance on her face, it made me wonder if she’ll let me in.Alana has made it clear with her actions recently that she wasn’t going to forgive me anytime soon.She stared at me with narrowed eyes, a sigh slipped past her lips.I remember how she sent me away yesterday, how she let Alpha Ethan walk in.I clenched my jaw, the memory of him being treated like he’s Liam’s father made my fist clench as well.I understand that she has every right to treat me this way, but it still felt like someone had stabbed me in the chest with a knife.I wanted nothing more than to start again with her, but she didn’t give me the chance to do so.“What are you doing here?” She asked with an unimpressed look that was supposed to be cold, but I could sense the underlying tension between us.My brows furrowed, “I came to visit Liam, see how he’s doing.” The words left my mouth slowly, I didn't want to sound too eager or desperate for her attention, but I was tired of waiting
Alana’s POV.I watched him walk away, his shoulders down a little, I couldn’t help but feel slightly bad for sending him away.He walked slowly towards the route leading him away from my place.I felt a little regretful, but I couldn’t change my decision, I had to stand on the fact that his change of mind and his sudden niceness towards me might not last.Alpha Ethan comes in with a smile, “So how is he?” He asked, his head inclined towards Liam.I rushed towards my son, my heart beating so loudly it made my cheeks hurt. I could hear him breathing heavily under my grasp and I let out a small sob.His eyes were closed but tears were streaming down his face, as if he was going to cry out loud again at any moment.“It’s okay, he’ll be fine.” Alpha Ethan said reassuringly while rubbing circles into my back. I didn’t look up, I could tell that he was looking at me worriedly. “I can’t believe this happened, he already hurt his hand and now this happened.” I sighed and began pacing the room
Nathan’s POV.I ran towards the direction of the border immediately. Alpha Ethan’s beta announced that rogues were trying to break in.The commotion made it difficult to get through the crowd and I could barely see what was going on. All I knew was that there’s a group of people trying to come into our territory. I paused when I noticed Alana and Liam, Liam screamed as he held leg.I turned to my beta who ran beside me, “Join his beta and him to the border, I need to check on my son.” I ordered.My beta nodded before she turned around and followed them. “Stay safe.” I told him as I ran off.It was hard to make out everything clearly from where I stood, but I moved towards them.“Please help me move his leg.” Alana said, tears were falling down her face and her face was pale.Her hands were shaking as Liam kept screaming.I lifted the cupboard off his leg and winced when I saw the damage. The nail from the cupboard had pierced his skin deeply. Blood trickled slowly onto the concrete
Alana’s POV.I rushed to Liam’s side and carried him up immediately, the bruise on his arm looked more serious up close, as well as his cut lip which was bleeding profusely.I had to stop myself from screaming,”I’m so sorry my love.” I patted his head.“It’s okay mom.” He replied teary eyed with a shaky smile as he stumbled while trying to stand.I tore part of my clothes and wrapped it around his wound, my heart hurt for him seeing him like this, my wolf howled in pain.I turned to Aurora who started laughing, “Look at how stupid you both look, mother and son standing there like idiots.” She snorted.I made Liam sit silently by the tree trunk, I stalked closer to her.My palm landed on her face as I snapped at her, “Shut up. You’re not funny Aurora.” I said coldly.“Why would you do that to my son?” I demanded.“Did you just hit me?” She yelled back.“Yes” I answered simply.Aurora tried hitting me back but I grabbed her wrists tightly, my nails dug deep into her skin until I heard h
Aurora’s POV.I watched Nathan from afar, I could see the longing in his eyes and how he wanted to hug his son immediately Alpha Ethan hugged him.I sighed, frustrated that everything so far didn’t happen the way I wanted. I yelped slightly when I realized the root of the tree I held on to pierced my hand through a thin branch as I was about to jump up. “Oh crap.” I mumbled under my breath. I stared at the direction of Alana’s house and realized that Nathan left, my anger at watching them increased, it made me upset that this wasn't going the way I planned.I turned around and walked back to my house, my anger not dissipating , I just wanted everything to go back the way it was before we came back here.I yelled to the empty house immediately I got in, throwing my bag on a chair, I let out an irritated sigh, “What am I going to do now?” I thought miserably. “Maybe if I ask the seer to say something else it would work.” I murmured to myself before turning away from the table toward
Nathan’s POV.“I went to your place and I couldn’t see you.” Aurora glared at Alana, her gaze lingered on Liam for a while before she stared at me.“Why are you looking for me?” I asked, my brow furrowed. She looked away from me but not without glancing at me once again. “I had something important to tell you.” “Okay, this is the part where I’ll go,” Alana interrupted, she grabbed Liam, “come on Liam let’s go.”I watched her walk away, the urge to follow her immediately came over me, but I knew I couldn’t do that with Aurora here.“What is it?” I turned to her with a frown.“You’re really not behaving like an Alpha anymore, you keep following Alana around, I know I’ve said this before, but it’s not looking good.” She crossed her arms over her chest, “you need to remember why you ended your relationship with her, you’re the one who told me what the seer said.”“Okay.” I didn’t plan on saying more, the seer’s words were still fresh in my head, I didn’t tell anyone what she said yet.“
Alana’s POV.“What do you want Nathan?” I yelled, my voice echoed through the passageway we stood in.“I came to meet you concerning Liam.” He held my gaze.“What about my son?” I asked. My voice had a sharp edge and it wasn’t hard for me to notice how he flinched back.“He’s my son as well.” He shot back.“I don’t have time for this.” I sighed and turned around to walk away. “Wait!” Nathan called after me but I was already moving. “Come on Alana. Let’s talk about this. Please…” There was something pleading in his tone and I stopped, turning around and facing him once again. “Let’s talk about what Nathan?” I looked at him with a blank stare. I had nothing left to say to him. Nothing left to say about anything other than the fact that I will not give him a second chance. The last time Nathan was in my life, things didn’t end well. Nathan let out a sigh, “I heard Liam has a school competition today and I want to attend as well.” He paused for a moment, waiting for me to react. When
Alana’s POV.I paused, shocked that Liam even asked me that. I guessed that he could hear me from inside, but I didn’t expect him to hear everything we said.“Uhm…” I stuttered, my heart hammered in my chest as I held on the door tightly.He stared at me, and I felt like Nathan was staring at me simultaneously, I swallowed, my heart still hammered in my chest. “Yes.” I replied after a while.He stared at me, his eyes held mine for some seconds like he had something to say to me. My stomach flipped, nerves made me swallow again.“I thought as much.” He replied.I blinked, not understanding what he just said. “What do you mean?” I asked, confused.“I saw him earlier and he looked like me, so I thought as much.” He explained casually, almost nonchalantly, like what he said meant nothing important at all.“Is there anything you want to ask me?” I asked nervously.Liam glanced at me, “No.”My eyebrows furrowed, but I nodded, not knowing how to react.“So… what now?” I asked tentatively.I
Alana’s POV.I tensed when I caught Nathan’s eyes on me, he stared at me suspiciously, his eyes on Liam and back on me.I know he heard Liam call me Mommy and it was so clear Liam looked exactly like him.He stalked towards me, with precise steps, but didn’t stop there, he stopped right beside me.It hurt to see the resemblance between them so close.His expression darkened slightly as he stared at me.“Is he my son?” He asked in a dangerous low voice.“Liam go inside.” I ordered.Liam nodded and ran inside, satisfied when he closed the door, I moved close to Nathan.“What do you want?” I asked him through gritted teeth.“Am I Liam’s father?” He demanded. His eyes were burning holes into me. It felt suffocating, almost. “I asked a question Alana.” He growled.I stayed silent. I couldn’t bring myself to say anything.“Answer the damn question Alana.” Nathan barked.“You have no right to ask me that!” I snarled. “You lost that right years ago.”“I agree that I lost that right, but righ