Vienna's POV:Kai was sitting across from me, his brows frowning with effort as he carefully fed me bites of a chicken wrap he had made himself. The warm, savory flavors melted on my tongue, but it was the look of quiet pride on his face that warmed my heart even more. Fynn was right behind me, his strong hands tracing slow, soothing circles on my back. I leaned back, resting my head lightly against his arm and closed my eyes for a moment, letting the peace of this moment wash over me. If there was a feeling which could be called home, this… this would be it. It had been five days since Fynn had found me at the party and rushed me to the hospital, and those five days had been blissfully calm. The doctors said I was healing faster than they had expected, but that wasn’t the reason I felt better. It was because of them… Kai and Fynn, who never left my side. Their constant presence was like a shield against the world. Even for all the routine tests, they had accompanied me… silently
Author's POV:Gemini’s lips opened like a trout, but no sound escaped. Tessa’s words still seemed to be hanging in the air like a dense fog which refused to budge. She had never thought that the simple words of her mother would ever hold a force that could rip her world apart. Whenever she thought that now, everything was going to go in her favor; suddenly something bad always came up and all her plans, all her wishes, all her desires, remained there in her mind like they never existed in the first place. And every single time, she had given the margin to spare another chance to Vienna because she was her step sister. But what margin should she give to her mother?! “What… what do you mean, Mom?” She finally managed to inquire, as the fear of knowing something after her mother's confession; something that she never wanted to know, was holding her back. She tried her best to ignore this question as far as she could, her voice faltering. “Mom! Tell me what do you mean to say, becau
Author's POV:Gemini was sitting like a motionless statue on the edge of her mother’s bed, her body stiff and her eyes staring blankly ahead as if the world around her had stopped spinning. Everything present there was making her feel like they were trying to mock her, in fact there wasn't even any doubt, they were surely mocking her!So after all, this was how destiny played the ultimate prank on her. She had always mocked Vienna for not being the legitimate daughter of their father, when she was the one who was illegitimate…!! And the worst part was that it could have been hidden till the eternity, if only Vienna would have died and Asher would have chosen Gemini. But no, none of this was going to happen; not only was she still alive even after all the effort she has gone through to erase her from this earth, but all her effort had gone futile… not even her masterstroke was going to give her any result apart from making things worse for her. Depression started to crawl in her he
Author's POV:Tessa watched Gemini closely, her sharp gaze catching every flicker of emotion that danced across her daughter’s face. Anger. Hurt. Confusion.All emotions were present there, she was just trying to find the exact to express, as Gemini was saying or doing anything, but this was when her daughter suddenly spoke, breaking all her hopes in million of pieces, as she turned towards her and with the dark expression, she announced;And why do you think that I am still going to do what you ask me to do, after what you have already done, because till now, after what you have done, you are the only culprit for everyone and till I didn't help you or get involved in any of your plans, I am completely innocent, because I was also unaware of this cruel of reality of yours and that's make me also a victim of your actions. So, Mom! I have decided, I am not going to be the part of your evil plans anymore and pretend like the victim I really was, till now and just like you said, nobody w
Author's POV:Kai’s voice was cold and sharp as steel. “Mind it Asher!! I’ll only ask this once: what the hell are you here for?” His piercing gaze locked onto Asher, staring at the boy like he was an annoying fly on the wall. “Because let me tell you, you can’t take one more step toward Vienna without suffering badly.”Vienna was covered almost completely behind Fynn, who was standing protectively close to her, his arm brushing against hers in silent reassurance. But all her focus was on Kai who was standing near the doorway, physically blocking Vienna from the gazes of their unwelcome guests. He was like a storm barely contained, his fists clenched tightly at his sides.Asher smirked, his confidence unshaken. “What did you think, Maddox? This isn't your stupid college where you will complaint against me, do you get that? You thought that you could just elope with the Beta’s daughter, drag her name through the mud in front of the entire pack, and within two days, bring her back h
Asher's POV:A single growl from Fynn was enough to make the guards hesitate and step back from Kai. In fact, his voice made me shudder for a moment, but shrugging it off, I narrowed my eyes to focus better. My brain had already started to make me question every single detail which I knew about them, which wasn't much to start with. There wasn't just a single question that I needed answers for, instead there were plenty of them. First of all, where the hell had these two brothers come from? And what were these strange abilities they possessed? They weren’t just rogues… no, they had to be something else. Something much worse. There is an extremely big clue about them, that all of us were missing, as I am sure I was not able to identify their real identity, then hoping anyone else will have some clue about this was just a waste of time, effort and energy.I was about to lurch towards Fynn, shrugging all my thoughts aside. I don't care who they really are, and as long as I am stronge
Author's POV:Asher was not here just to take Vienna back with him, but he was there for one more reason… and according to him this reason was equally important in his eyes, even when his father had told him that they needed to pay attention to the first one.He was more intrigued by the story that he has just come to know, and after finding out about this, he wasn't ready to leave any of chances. Just as his father had narrated to him about the story from thousands of years ago, werewolves and humans coexisted in this world, with only a few humans knowing about their shifting abilities. The werewolf packs used to stay as tribal villages within forests, and didn't like to mingle with humans much. But over time, the werewolves were forced to abandon their forests because of various reasons, including the intrusion of humans. It was a new challenge for the packs to try and integrate with human society, while keeping their own norms intact. And naturally, the two species didn't mix t
Vienna's POV:I watched them with growing concern, my hands gripping the sheets tightly. But I didn’t even know who I was worried about? Because the two people who matter the most for me were fighting with someone who has never been fair to anyone in any dynamic, but the reason for my fear was sounding logical and illogical at the same time.Was it the fear for Fynn and Kai, that my heart was unable to beat properly the moment they stepped in front of Asher or was I afraid for myself? My protection? That they might not be able to handle so many opponents at once? No, of course not. They were strong, stronger than anyone I had ever met. I had no doubt they could protect me against anything, against anyone.Or was it for Asher? That he was stupid enough to challenge two Alpha wolves who were older and more experienced than him, without knowing their true power? Maybe. Because I wanted nothing to do with him anymore, but that didn’t mean I wanted him dead. He was reckless, arrogant, an
Author's POV:Every pore of Fynn's body was overflowing with his fury. His voice was razor-sharp; and even though that double sided blade was slicing through his own heart, he forced the next words out of his mouth. “I just want to kill my brother and his mate.” Silence stretched across the room. Axel’s gaze was on Fynn, taking in every emotion, every reaction. But his mind had already transported him back to the park at the Azuremist pack… the place where his entire world had shattered all over again, within a single moment. He could see Zella and Axel standing in front of him, he could notice the judging glances in their eyes and the disappointment in their expression, but he didn't care about anything or anyone. Because the people he had cared about, more than his own life, were busy in their own world.Kai and Vienna…They had a perfect little family with their child now, completely lost in their own happy bubble. A bubble that he was never meant to be a part of. The bet
Author's POV:The throbbing pain in Zella’s temples wasn't easing up, even when she was massaging her forehead. She knew it was useless to take any medicine for it, because the reason behind it was her own emotions. This headache had been building up since Fynn left, but now it was getting unbearable. Just then, the shrill ringing of the doorbell sent a sharp bolt of pain through her head. It only rang once, then the whole apartment became silent again. She exhaled heavily, rubbing her forehead before shoving the small bottle of green pills into the drawer beside her. The last thing she needed was company, but something about that single ring was nagging at her heart. She felt her hope rising from its own ashes and finally, she pushed herself up and walked to the door, her body tense with exhaustion. As soon as she pulled it open, her breath caught in her throat.Fynn…He stood in the dark corridor of her apartment, leaning against the wall. His hood was still up, shadowing the up
Author's POV:The afternoon light had faded away, and dusk was slowly creeping in. And yet, Zella hadn’t moved from her spot at all. She was sitting in the small living room of her apartment, like a statue carved out of stone. Her head was against the wall, and her eyes blankly fixed some point in the distance. Her hands lay limp in her lap, her body drained of all its energy like she had lost her purpose in life. And in a way, she really had. Because Fynn was gone… just in the span of minutes after he was sure about being able to travel on his own, he had left without any proper goodbye or show of gratitude. But she couldn't even feel anger towards that selfish man who had simply informed her about his life, back in his own world… and walked away without caring for her response. For two and a half years, she had dedicated herself to his recovery: watching over him, feeding him, tending to his wounds, making sure he was comfortable. This has become the rhythm of her life ever s
Fynn's POV:I pushed the blanket off and swung my legs over the side of the bed, feeling the cool wooden floor beneath my feet. My body no longer felt weak… and thankfully, my joints didn't betray me with every movement. I had healed. After a long struggle, I could walk without my knees buckling under me. The moment I woke up, I could feel Zella watching me. I knew when she must have come here, and also why she had been waiting expectantly in that corner.I lifted my hand to signal for her to stay seated. She sat back with a frown, but didn’t say anything. While walking towards the door, my steps steady, I gave a single glance to the cane that used to be my crutch, then moved past it without reaching for it. I think I have regained my strength by now. The chilly water that I splashed all over myself washed away the last lingering touches of sleep. It was almost fifteen minutes later that I stepped out, freshly dressed in clothes that fit me better.I felt like myself again… part
Author's POV:The village was carved into the rugged slopes of the mountain, blending completely into the landscape. A crisp wind rustled through the trees, carrying the scent of damp earth and pine, but inside one of the cottages, the morning was yet to register its presence.The girl stepped carefully through the wooden door, balancing a plate of food in her hands. She was moving absent-mindedly through the house, as if she had done this countless times before. The air inside was tinged with the scent of old wood and herbs. The cottage was simple, almost barebones. A bed occupied one side of the room, the blankets slightly disheveled, and a few pieces of basic furniture filled the remaining space: a small table, a single chair, a shelf lined with a few necessities. There was no excess, nor any personal touches inside that space. Her gaze drifted toward the bed, and the man was lying still under the covers. His breathing was slow and steady, his features softened by the presence
Kai's POV:I paced the room, my arms wrapped securely around Zeke’s tiny frame, patting his back in slow, steady movements. His soft breaths hit my collarbone as I rocked him gently, his small fingers curled into my shirt with a sleepy but tight grip. He had stopped crying once his tummy was filled with milk, and he was completely relaxed in my arms. But I kept moving around the room, unwilling to stop swinging him until I was sure he was truly asleep.I glanced down, watching his heavy eyelids flutter shut. His green eyes, which were so bright, so full of life… they belonged to Vienna. But everything else about him- every little detail, every movement, was Fynn. His small temper tantrums and that stubborn frown on his small forehead when he didn’t get his way with something... his way of scrunching his nose when he was just about to wake up. Even the way he clung to us when he was sleepy, as if he was afraid we would leave him alone and disappear.With a sharp pang, a deep ache sp
Vienna's POV:“Lola!”I exhaled in relief, my arms tightening around her shoulders as my best friend hugged me fiercely, as always, before peeling herself away. She craned her neck to look inside the house, eyes gleaming with curiosity."How is my baby... and what about her naughty son?" She asked, half laughing. I smiled in reply, she was definitely here to check in on Zeke's health after his fever. Instead of answering her again right away, I grabbed her wrist and tugged her inside, lowering my voice."Shh… the Supreme Alpha is on daddy duty, so it’s best not to disturb them right now."Lola gasped dramatically. "Oh really! That’s even better! Now we can focus on making you presentable!"I blinked at her, placing a hand on my hip as my eyebrows dipped into a frown. "Excuse me? And what exactly is wrong with my presentation?"By now, we had stepped into the kitchen. Lola gave me one long look, as if deciding what to say. Then, she quietly placed both hands on my shoulders and slo
Two and a half years later…Vienna's POV:Zeke’s cries echoed through every corner of the house, as if every cry from his mouth was bouncing off the walls and returning to my ears."Enna! Enna…!"Kai’s voice reached my ears in an overlapping symphony, which made my pulse quicken. "I’m coming!" I called back, hurriedly tilting the milk bottle over my hand to check the temperature, it was just right. Without wasting another second, I twisted the lid tighter and rushed out of the kitchen, my bare feet padding against the cool wooden floors. The sound of Zeke’s cries hadn’t lessened in the slightest, tugging at my heart with every desperate sob. I reached the living room in record time, coming to a halt at the doorway. Sunlight was bursting in the room, making it look more of a mess than usual. Scattered toys, baby blankets and colorful picture books were decorating every surface, along with a few half-folded clothes. Normally, the attendants would have taken care of all this right
Vienna's POV: I saw Fynn's fingers scraping against the jagged rock for a fraction of a second… just enough for hope to flare up in my chest, before it was ripped away.Because in the very next second, he fell… before I could move from my place, he had fallen. Without a sound, without even a struggle, my world had shattered. My life was teetering on the edge, and then it slipped away.It wasn't just Finn that had fallen from the cliff, I felt like someone had ripped my heart into two parts and thrown one of them, by tossing it away from the cliff.For a moment everything paused in my mind, the time, the heartbeat, the tears, the scream and then everything just went boom.The scream that was building up inside me, shaking my whole body, didn't even leave my mouth. My soul was being ripped apart, and I couldn't even open my mouth to tell anyone to make it stop, to make it hurt less or to bring him back anyhow. Not a single sound.My legs gave out beneath me, and I crashed onto my kn