POV: CALLIE
“I hid it?” I frowned, confused. “That wasn’t my intention. So much was happening, and when I tried to tell you… well, you were more excited about other things.”
“I wasn’t the only one excited that day.” He growled, absentmindedly stroking my stomach. “Callie, who is the father of your pup?”
I tensed in his lap, my spine straightening in shock at his question. Slowly, I turned my face toward him, studying his expression, savoring the fleeting gift of sight granted to me in my dream.
“What do you mean, who is the father?” I snarled, offended.
“You were Dante’s fiancée and in his grasp. I don’t know how far things went between you two… So, is it possible that the pup is his?”
Aaron’s tone was cold as he asked.
Fury surged
POV: AARONI woke up, sniffing the air, sharpening my senses to assess how many wolves surrounded us. Unlike the previous attacks, one among them carried a much stronger scent—it felt more powerful.I nudged Yulli, the witch, with my paw. She was still sleeping lazily, while Callie remained awake but motionless, waiting for me to evaluate the situation.“Yulli?” I growled, waking her up.“What is it? Let me sleep a little longer.” She groaned but suddenly stiffened, sensing the dark magic. “Dante is here!”“Is he now?” I bared my fangs in a sadistic grin. “Stay behind me.”“We can fight,” Callie protested, provoking a deep growl from me.“I said stay behind me! Yulli, protect her if I move away!” I ordered, glancing over my broad, furred shoulders.
POV: CALLIEThe ground trembled beneath the slow steps of the Lycan King. His movements were unsteady, as if he were stumbling with each step toward me.The metallic scent of rust thickened the air, making my stomach churn. I took a deep breath, fighting against the nausea threatening to consume me.Yulli lay unconscious at my feet, her body still warm. The pressure of the Alpha’s power had taken a heavy toll on us.A sudden warmth trickled down my legs.Touching the area, I rubbed my fingers together, feeling the thick consistency of the liquid. Bringing it closer to my nose, the sharp, unmistakable scent hit me—blood.My inner wolf had been eerily silent since the battle in the deep sea. Her once-rapid healing now seemed impossibly slow.Sharp pains radiated from my womb, and every instinct inside me screamed that something was terribly w
POV: AARONI hadn’t realized my human form was just as fast as my Lupine on—perhaps it was due to my training in both. It took some time before we finally reached the city.Yulli gestured for me to move ahead while she tried to catch her breath.As I entered the hospital, I let out a deep growl, drawing the attention of the doctor, who appeared with a furrowed brow. His gaze flickered between the small, unconscious she-wolf in my arms and the blood dripping onto the floor.“What happened?” He rushed toward us. “Bring a stretcher here, now!”I carefully placed her on the stretcher brought by the nurses, brushing her dark hair away from her face. Even unconscious, Callie’s expression was twisted in pain.“I unleashed too much power… I don’t know exactly what happened.” I sighed, defeated. “She’s&h
POV: DANTE“That bastard… it was so close.” I leaned against the tree, my body trembling with pain as I punched it hard, my other hand pressing against my torn-open stomach. Every touch felt like a searing blade, my fingers nearly brushing against my own organs.“I will hunt them down—one by one—until the last drop of blood is spilled. That blind she-wolf… I’ll turn her into a puppet of agony, rip her pup from her womb, and make her feel the weight of her own misery. That arrogant Alpha… I’ll destroy him, devour his flesh while his soul crumbles into dust. I will descend into the depths of darkness to bring hell upon those who dared to challenge me.”“Oh? And how exactly do you plan on doing that… when you’re already dead?”A female voice echoed through the trees, her laughter ringing like a twisted, haunting melody as he
POV: AARONI woke up with dilated, fierce eyes, scanning the white room. I yanked out the IV with a sharp pull, feeling an acute discomfort in my arm. The nurse burst through the door, her eyes widening in horror when she saw me, rushing into the room.“King Lycan, please, you need to rest! You're still very injured,” she said, alarmed, as she prepared to treat the puncture site. When she realized it had already healed, her face twisted in confusion and shock.“Where is Callie?” I growled threateningly, my imposing figure casting a shadow over the small, trembling nurse.“She… she's in surgery,” the woman stammered nervously.“What happened? Why does she need surgery?” I narrowed my eyes, emanating a powerful aura of pressure.“Alpha, please control your power! We don’t want it spreading through the hospita
POV: CALLIEI woke up in my darkness, my body aching even more than before. The sterile hospital smell of alcohol and medicine churned my stomach as my head throbbed. What had happened?My mind was flooded with memories. I had been with the Alpha in my dreams—that fear, all that blood, my wolf—but I couldn’t find her anywhere. The pain dragged me back to consciousness, and the deep ache in my abdomen signaled that we were losing my baby.“Rigan!” I screamed, placing my hand on my belly, unable to lift my body properly.A hand gripped my shoulders, keeping me in place. I inhaled in its direction, recognizing the unmistakable woody scent that now filled the room even more, his presence expanding protectively.“Don’t move; you just had surgery, little wolf,” Aaron whispered, adjusting me in place. “You scared me… Not many wolves can do
POV: CALLIE“It's okay; this is nothing compared to what I’ve been through in the past few years,” I said softly. The Lycan seemed irritated by my comment; his scent shifted, becoming more tense. “Alpha, are you alright?”“Yes!” he answered promptly.When the loud sound of my baby’s heartbeat filled the room through the ultrasound, it was a deeply emotional and unique experience. The rhythm was fast and steady, like the galloping of a horse—constant and strong. I could almost see tiny feet running joyfully through an open field. At least, that was what I wished to see when my little king Rigan was born!I sensed the subtle changes in the Alpha’s scent. There was a clear internal conflict, but something else… Was he moved? My wolf let out a faint growl in my mind, as if that moment had stirred something within her. The Lycan’s wolf responded i
POV: AARON“Yulli told me what happened. I agree with her and the Lycan King—your wolf needs time to recover. You’ve both been through a lot, and with Nocturnus’ mark, the process of her finding you again has become even more difficult,” Ryan said, pausing as if in deep thought. “Although…”“What are you thinking, doctor?” Yulli interrupted, curious.“In ancient texts, I read about cases where a wolf’s inner beast was lost or had trouble communicating. The passage mentioned that a mate’s connection could help with that,” Ryan noted.“And how does that work?” I arched an eyebrow, sniffing in his direction, when I sensed his nervous scent spreading through the room. “Doctor?”“Normally, mates stay naked, in direct skin-to-skin contact, so the wolf can feel the warmth of their partne
POV: CALLIE“Are you afraid of him?” Yulli pulled me out of my trance, snapping her fingers to get my attention.“Are you?” I countered, hesitant.“Smart girl!” the witch laughed. “I’m afraid he might lose control of his powers, but overall, Aaron is a good friend. Now it’s your turn.”“I’m afraid of being hurt more than I already have been. I’m not talking about physical pain—those scars heal.” I murmured, gently stroking my belly, uncomfortable with how still Rigan was. “He’s so quiet.”“He’s a clever pup. He knows you need rest,” Yulli said, tapping the tip of my nose, sinking into the right side of the bed. Her hands settled over mine, warming them with her magic. “Just to be sure.”“Thank you.” I gave a soft smile, grate
POV: AARONCallie was clearly unsettled by the doctor’s recommendations. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly amused by the situation, but I knew the weight of it would fall on me. Resisting the pull of a bond that strong was an intense challenge, but I had already hurt her once—and I wouldn’t break my promise not to hurt her again.“When will she be discharged?” I asked the doctor, who kept glancing at the witch sometimes with admiration.“If everything continues to go well, by the end of the day,” he explained, straightening his posture.“That soon?” Callie asked, worried, as she caressed her belly. “I almost lost my baby. Wouldn’t it be safer to stay under observation a little longer? Of course, if the Lycan King allows it.”“Little wolf, all of my resources are yours,” I said, keeping my eye
POV: CALLIE“It’s okay. This is nothing compared to what I’ve been through these past few years,” I said softly.The Lycan seemed irritated by the comment; his scent shifted, becoming more tense.“Alpha, are you alright?”“Yes!” he answered quickly.When the loud sound of my baby’s heartbeat filled the room through the ultrasound, it was a deeply emotional and unique experience. The rhythm was fast and steady, like the gallop of a horse—constant and strong. I could almost see tiny feet running joyfully across an open field—at least, that’s what I hoped to witness when my little king Rigan was born.I noticed the Alpha’s scent shift in subtle waves. There was clear conflict in it, but something more… was he moved?My wolf growled faintly in the back of my mind, as if that moment had stirred her. The Lycan’s wolf responded instantly; Aaron’s eyes now seemed to rest on my skin, burning wherever they landed.“What a beautiful sound,” Aaron murmured. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard a baby’s
POV: CALLIEI woke up in my darkness with my body aching even more than before. The sterile hospital smell of alcohol and medication churned my stomach, while my head throbbed painfully.What had happened?My mind was flooded with memories. I had been with the Alpha in my dreams—that fear, all that blood, my wolf—but I couldn’t find her anywhere.The pain dragged me back into consciousness, and the guttural sound told me we were losing my baby.“Rigan!” I cried out, placing my hand over my belly, unable to lift my body properly.A hand pressed down on my shoulders, keeping me in place. I sniffed toward the source, instantly recognizing the unmistakable woody scent that now saturated the room—his presence expanding protectively around me.“Don’t try to sit up. You just had surgery, little wolf,” Aaron whispered, adjusting me gently. “You scared the hell out of me. Not many wolves can do that to me.”“What happened?” I kept my hands firmly over my stomach, terrified that if I let go, my
POV: AARONI woke up with my eyes wide, fierce, devouring the sterile white room. I ripped the IV out with a sharp tug, feeling a stinging discomfort in my arm.The nurse burst through the door, her eyes widening in horror when she saw me, rushing into the room.“Lycan King, please! You need to rest—you’re still severely injured,” she said, alarmed, as she prepared to treat the puncture site. But when she noticed it had already healed, her face twisted in confusion and shock.“Where is Callie?” I growled threateningly, my imposing figure casting a shadow over the small, trembling nurse.“She… she’s in surgery,” the woman stammered nervously.“What happened? Why does she need surgery?” My eyes narrowed, an intense aura of pressure radiating from me.“Alpha, please control you
POV: DANTE“It was close… That damned bastard.” I leaned against the tree, my body trembling with pain as I punched it hard, my other hand pressing against my open stomach. Every touch felt like a blade slicing through me, my fingers nearly brushing against my own organs.“I will hunt them down, one by one, until the last drop of their blood is spilled. That blind she-wolf—I’ll turn her into a puppet of agony, rip her pup from her belly, and make her drown in her own misery. That arrogant Alpha—I’ll destroy him, devouring his flesh while his soul turns to dust. I will dive into the deepest pits of darkness to bring hell upon those who dared to defy me.”“Oh, really? And how exactly do you plan to do that when you’re already dead?”A feminine voice echoed between the trees, her laughter ringing like a twisted chant as her silhouette emerged fr
POV: AARONI hadn’t realized my human form was just as agile as my Lupine one; perhaps it was due to training in both forms. It took some time before we finally reached the city. Yulli motioned for me to go ahead while she struggled to catch her breath.As I entered the hospital, I let out a deep growl, drawing the attention of a doctor who appeared with a furrowed brow, his gaze shifting from the small unconscious wolf in my arms to the blood dripping onto the floor.“What happened?” He approached quickly. “Bring a stretcher here—now!”I gently laid her on the stretcher the nurses had rushed over, brushing her beautiful black hair away from her face. Even in unconsciousness, Callie’s brows were creased in pain.“I released too much power… I don’t know exactly what happened.” I sighed, defeated. “She’s…&rdquo
POV: CALLIEThe ground trembled under the slow, uneven steps of the Lycan King. He didn’t seem able to walk in a straight line toward me, as if he were staggering with each step. The metallic stench of rust thickened the air, making my stomach churn with nausea. I took a deep breath, fighting against the wave of sickness threatening to consume me.Yulli lay unconscious at my feet, her body radiating heat against my skin. The Alpha’s immense power had taken a heavy toll on us. A warm liquid trickled down my legs. When I touched the area, rubbing my fingers together, I felt the thickness of the fluid. Bringing it closer to my nose, I realized—it was blood.My inner wolf had been eerily silent since the battle in the deep sea; her once-rapid recovery now seemed impossible. Sharp pangs radiated from my womb, and my instincts screamed that something was terribly wrong.“Callie… Did I hurt
POV: AARONI woke up sniffing the air, sharpening my senses to assess how many wolves surrounded us. Unlike the previous attacks, there was one with a stronger scent, more intense—it seemed to be more powerful. I nudged Yulli, the witch, with my paw as she slept lazily, while Callie was already awake but remained still, waiting for me to assess the situation.“Yulli?” I growled, waking her.“What is it? Let me sleep a little longer…” She mumbled, but then I saw her tense as she sensed the dark magic. “Dante is here!”“Is he now?” I grinned between my fangs, sadistic. “Stay behind me.”“We can fight.” Callie protested, earning a deep growl from me.“I said stay behind me. Yulli, protect her if I have to step away!” I ordered, glancing over my broad, fur-covered shoulders.