Author's POV:“I didn’t expect you to be so emasculated by your wife! Have you become completely blind, or say, completely turned your eyes away from your first born!!! Tell me, Orion, have you handed over your brain to keep it in her pocket, along with your balls!?”Orion felt the color of shame painting his cheeks again, but the person continued to rail against him, severely offended on behalf of Vienna. “But while you might not like your daughter, she is going to be my future daughter in- law, and I will defend her no matter what." All heads turned to the source of the voice, and to Orion’s utter shock and embarrassment, it was none other than Alpha Darius Blackwood. The Alpha of the Obsidian back was standing, tall and commanding, his gaze challenging the members of the council to speak up and find out the gruesome and potentially deadly consequences of that! It was enough to silence even the boldest and most talkative wolves with the implication of his words. Future daughte
Fynn's POV:The room was filled with the faint beeps of machines and the rustle of uniforms. I stayed at the back of the room, my back pressed to the wall and my teeth gnashing against my nails, a bad habit from my childhood that had just returned somehow. The nurses hovered around Vienna, poking and prodding her pale skin with needles and tested her responses… all while I stood there, barely holding myself together. Each jab felt like it was aimed straight at my heart, and I hated every second of it. When they finally left and the doctor gave his orders before Vienna slipped back into deep sleep, I let out an exhale. Only then, did I approach her bedside once again. But before I could say a word, the door burst open, and an all-too-familiar scent filled the room, followed by a growl of outrage. “What the hell are you doing here, you bastard!” Vienna's father thundered, his voice echoing in the confined space. I turned slowly, meeting his furious gaze. His hackles were raised,
Author's POV:“Be careful dear! You, come here! Help Miss Vienna to her room, can't you see she's become so frail! Handle my daughter gently…”Vienna was dimly aware of being grabbed by two hesitant servants, who gently pulled her from her father’s embrace. They started guiding her up the staircase, one step at a time, their movements careful after the stern warning they had just received from the master. Her head swam and she tried to keep herself upright, although her senses were still dull and foggy from the medications that had been administered, before she was discharged from the hospital. The doctors had sent her home with a stack of supplements and instructions to maintain a proper diet, and so on… after which her father had lovingly guided her into the house once again, without ever speaking a harsh word, or even raising his voice above a soothing murmur.“Go on, dear…” Orion called softly from behind. His tone was uncharacteristically tender, even though Vienna had alread
Author's POV:“All I care about is that she is getting food inside her stomach and I'm allowing you to do whatever you feel is necessary! Just make sure her stomach isn’t empty, and that there is no possibility for anyone to say that a girl raised in the household of a Beta lacks anything in life just because her mother is not alive, and because I'm so blind that I can't serve justice between both my daughters." Tessa's jaw was basically hanging open in astonishment and shock, seeing her husband in such rare form. But the mockery and humiliation of the council meeting had left such deep scars in Orion's mind that he didn't stop, not when he was finally getting the chance to veny out his frustration. “For so many years, I have handed you the management of my household with complete blind faith, Tessa! So it's about time you fulfill the duties of that role and stop giving me reasons to be upset!” He paused for a moment, as if giving her the chance to process his words, before picki
Vienna's POV:Slowly, I peeled my eyes open, struggling against the drowsiness which had injected itself into every cell of my body. There was a dull ache in my head, but a warm, heavy hand rested on my forehead, helping with the pain. Groggy and disoriented, I turned my head slightly to the side, only to find my father’s face hovering near my bedside. The shocking sight made me jolt up in shock, despite the soreness in my body, I pushed myself to sit up, my voice cracking as I stammered, “What happened… I'm– where am I? What happened?” “Nothing, my dear… go easy on yourself.” My father said softly, adjusting the pillows behind me before sitting back in his place. “I’m here to take care of you, okay? Just eat.” He picked up a bowl of lukewarm soup from the bedside table, and brought a spoonful to my lips. I stared at him, unsure whether to obey, or recoil from this demon who had clearly stolen the face and likeness of my father to trick me into some kind of trap. Because at
Vienna's POV:Apparently, my father had been guessing all my emotions correctly so far, but he couldn't see the look of horror in my eyes. Rather, there was a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes as he confirmed. “Yes, but why do you look so surprised dear? Don't you remember? He is the one who took you to the hospital yesterday.” My mouth fell open, and before I could even form a coherent response, he had moved ahead. “Alpha Blackwood also sent flowers and jewelry as a gift for you, I'll ask one of the maids to show you everything he has sent, later. Before that! The doctor told me how careless you’ve been about your diet, young lady!So, from now on, I will be overseeing your meals, in fact, I’ll take care of everything regarding you. I have been far too lenient for too long, but from now on, everything will be under my strict observation. Do you even know how much you worried me?” Worried him? In spite of myself, I raised my gaze to meet his, as if I would find the answer wri
Vienna's POV:Asher’s panicked voice reached my ears before I could say anything more than a simple hello. This was something I hadn't heard from him, even after I caught him red handed with Gemini… when there was actually some chance of us being together. Then what was this sudden change all about?And while my thoughts were making me question all his actions, his voice knocked my ear drums once again. “Vi? Are you there?" “Yeah, I'm okay…" This was all he waited for me to speak, before the next words came tumbling out of his mouth. “Oh, I’m so happy, Vi! You know, I thought my soul had been ripped out of me, seeing you knocked out on the floor! I swear on Moon Goddess, I won't be able to survive that scene ever again. Please, Vi, I know things have been rough between us, but don’t punish yourself like this or take your anger out on food ever again, okay? ! I promise, I’ll be here to take care of you. Always.” I listened silently, trying to find the speck of sensibility whic
Author's POV:Gemini snuck out of Vienna’s room, carefully closing the door behind her without a sound.The frustration of Asher talking to, caring for and giving gifts to Vienna had ignited the fire inside her… and finally, she had managed to tame that fire a little. For now. After all, according to her, she was just doing what Vienna actually deserved. And as a good step sister, Gemini just wanted to give her full contribution in delivering the consequences of her actions to her. She tiptoed down the hallway, her heart pounding with the feeling of adventure in the middle of the night. A satisfied smile tugged at her lips as she muttered under her breath, opening the door to her room, “You must have been thinking that you have somehow won the game, and now you will snatch everything which is actually mine… my father! Asher!!! Then just wait, Vienna, and watch how I play…" With a quiet sigh, she lifted the covers and got under them, finally ready to sleep soundly despite it being
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
Kai’s POV: A roar, unlike anything I had ever heard, tore from my throat, shaking the ground under my paws. I felt bloodlust seeping into my body, soaking every fibre of my being, taking over all the anger and grief, and pain. My brother.They had pushed my brother.The other half of my soul… the one part of my heart. They pushed my Fynn… my Fynn off the cliff.Curzon barely had time to react before I was on him. My wolf lunged with the full force of my fury. He tried to dodge, but he was too slow to escape from the Grim Reaper.I sank my teeth into his neck, tasting blood as his panicked growl turned into a gurgled gasp. His paws thrashed against me, claws scraping uselessly at my fur, but I didn’t let go.I didn't let go, even as his claws sank into my shoulder, right where Fynn had been injured. I twisted my jaw, and ripped his throat out.Curzon’s lifeless body crumpled to the ground, his eyes still wide with shock.His beta howled in rage and came at me next, but I was alread
Kai’s POV: Curzon.That bloody motherfucker! Fynn had been right… he shouldn't have been trusted, because he must have been planning this for a long time. And I was right too; only for one moment, when the thought crossed my mind that it wasn't possible for any Alpha to ignore the Supreme Alpha crossing the borders of their pack.It was all his plan! I didn't know how long this bloody snake had been disguised in the form of my friend, and how long I had been feeding him with the crucial information about my life… making all of us extremely vulnerable.Because of my one mistake of trusting a traitor.The realization made my blood boil, rage snapping through me like a whip.And as I burst into the woods whether they had cornered Vienna and Fynn, the sight before me had the power to shatter me completely.Fynn… my brother was fighting alone against twelve wolves, his body already bloodied but still keeping up with their attacks. Each time they lunged, he threw them back, his strength
Vienna's POV:We were badly cornered, and Kai was not here.And on top of that it was because of my stupidity… not only that I had asked him to leave alone for the pack, and assured him that I would take Fynn with me to cheer his mood up. But I had also asked the guards to keep their distance! And now, I didn't know where they actually were. And most importantly, if this man is standing here in front of us with his men, then what is the guarantee of Kai being safe and sound?My heart missed a beat out of fear.Curzon’s laughter rang out, smooth and mocking, as he shook his head, pulling me out of my thoughts.His sharp, pale features twisted into something that might have been amusement, but the malice in his eyes said otherwise. But before he could say anything, I heard Fynn’s growl. “Stay where you already are! If you dare to take a single step towards us or even dare to take my Luna’s name from this filthy mouth of yours, I won't let you be able to do anything else.”Curzon too
Kai's POV:The moment I stepped into the Alpha’s mansion, I felt a strange sensation crawl up my spine, like something was wrong. The thought of whether or not I had made the right decision by leaving Fynn and Enna alone quickly passed through my mind before I shrugged off.It's better not to think too much about what had already happened, or else I wouldn't be able to focus on anything.Shaking my head, I looked around. The Autumn Pack had changed a lot since the last time I had seen it. Not that I had been here in person since I was fourteen, but through the letters Curzon and I had exchanged while I was in Cape Town, I had been able to build a picture of this place in my mind. And yet, I was surprised. In the ten years that had passed, the old Alpha had died, and Curzon’s father had taken over, only to rule for a few short years before an accident claimed his life. Now, Curzon sat on the throne, and the Autumn Pack had stepped away from the Supreme Alpha challenge this year, ch
Vienna's POV:Today was the day we were leaving the Hefternort pack, and I was gathering a lot of good memories in my heart from here.This is the part of my life which can be categorised as a golden period… or maybe the start of a golden period?And I can never forget anything, the happiness– neither the comfort, the love and nor that one fear that this place has given me.From the Alpha to the omegas, everyone had treated me with so much respect and affection that my heart felt full. But the shaman’s words still lingered at the back of my mind, surfacing now and then like an unwelcome shadow in the dark. Maybe, she didn’t know what she was talking about? Maybe she was just a senile old lady speaking gibberish… or an extremely sharp one, who enjoyed troubling people for no reason.Or probably, she was just telling all those things so that she could teach me how to be grateful for what I have in my life. There could be many reasons because of which she might have said all those th
Vienna's POV:A soft moan escaped me before I could stop it, and I felt his body tense against mine. Heat flared between us curling low in my stomach and spreading through my limbs.Fynn groaned, his hands gripping my waist as he pressed me back against the thick fur blanket he had laid down for our picnic. His lips moved against mine with more urgency now, like he had been holding back for too long.I gasped when he nipped my lower lip, and he took the opportunity to slip his tongue into my mouth, tasting me, teasing me. The heat between us became unbearable, like fire under my skin.“Fynn…” I breathed against his lips, my fingers threading through his dark hair.The cold air barely registered against my heated skin as Fynn’s hands slipped under my coat, spreading warmth wherever they touched. His lips were demanding now, his tongue stroking against mine, tasting me, claiming me.I whimpered as his hands moved to my waist, gripping me tighter, pulling me flush against him. The thick
Kai's POV:We were only supposed to be at the Hefternort pack for two more days, and there was still a lot of administrative work to handle. I expected Fynn to be at full efficiency, going through reports, handling negotiations, and ensuring everything was in order before we left.Instead, I found my brother and the Supreme Alpha walking towards me, a sheepish smile tugging at his lips.I raised an eyebrow, already knowing he was planning something. “What’s wrong?”“Nothing,” Fynn said quickly. “Just… today’s meetings will mostly go over things we’ve already discussed, and any final decisions we need to make can be authorized by you as the Supreme Alpha’s second-in-command.”I folded my arms. “And?”“And…” He hesitated, scratching the back of his neck. “We won’t get much time when we go back to Camden Falls, and—”I exhaled loudly, cutting him off. “Sometimes, I really wish my brother was straightforward and to the point.”Fynn blinked. “What?”I narrowed my eyes. “Why are you ramblin
Vienna's POV I stood there, frozen in place, staring at the empty space where she had been. My heart pounded, and for a long moment, I didn’t move.Her words echoed in my head.Difficulties…? Trials? Separation! Separation… she was right. Thscariest, horrifying and heart wrenching part of this prophecy she just made in front of me was separation.I had barely started my life with Kai and Fynn… why was the universe already planning to take it away?And how exactly was it going to play in my life? Was I going to get separated from them once again… but how? I thought that everyone who wanted to snatch me away from them, or didn't want me to live a happy and peaceful life was already dead or rotting in the dungeon, so how was I going to get separated from them…?And why did I have to be separated from the part of my own souls, whom I had just found. They were slowly teaching me what I had been lacking in my past, how I was supposed to breathe and live in the open air like a free human