Rose's POVAdriel's blue eyes bore into mine with an intensity I had never seen before. His jaw clenched, and his fists tightened at his sides. It was as if he was trying to control a vortex of emotions swirling within him. He took a deep breath to calm his nerves and stepped forward."You can't leave, Rose!" he ordered, his voice thick with frustration and growing anger. "You're carrying my child, my heir, and it's my responsibility to ensure your safety and the child's well-being."I stood my ground, my heart pounding in my chest. "I understand that you want to keep your children safe. I mean that's the reason you brought me here, isn't it? Anyways, being here, knowing I'll be under your constant gaze, and knowing I'll be in the same building with your fiance is suffocating me. I need space to think, to heal, and to find myself again. Please, Alpha Adriel, let me go! I won't let any harm come to the twins but I need to leave here, to leave you!""I can't and won't do that, Rose. You
Rose's POVMy heart raced as Adriel presented his options. On one hand, staying with him and his lover, Fena, meant having a form of familiarity and protection, but it also meant constant reminders of the love I craved and could not get.On the other hand, living far away from them, with strangers could be lonely and uncertain, but then, it offered a chance to start afresh, away from the painful memories of the Alpha who couldn't, or rather, wouldn't accept me.I sighed, nodding my head. "Living in isolation here or being with strangers?" I mumbled to myself, contemplating the pros and cons of each choice."Rose, I'm waiting. I need your answer." He reminded.I looked at him, searching his eyes for any sign of relenting, but it was clear he was going to pick Fena over and over again. "Fine," I finally said. "I'll live out there with the strangers instead."Adriel looked pained, but he nodded. "Very well, if that's your decision, I won't stop you. But I need to make sure you're safe a
Rose's POV"Oh my goodness, Miss Rose! Are you serious?!" Alex asked, his voice filled with worry and urgency."Yes, I am. I need to get to the hospital quickly. Can you come over and help me take the baby's things to the hospital?" I replied, trying to stay calm."Of course, I'll be right there! Just hang on, Rose. I'm on my way. I'll inform the Alpha too." Alex assured me."No!" I said through gritted teeth. "Do not tell him I'm in labor or that you're taking me to the hospital. He doesn't need to know …ahhhh""Okay. I'll be there soon." He said and I hung up.I took deep breaths to manage the pain and tried to gather some essential items I might need at the hospital. My mind was racing with thoughts of what was to come. Just as I was about to leave, there was a knock on the door. It was Alex, looking worried and rushing in with a bag in hand. "Miss Rose, are you okay? We need to get you to the hospital now!"I nodded, "Let's go, Alex. I don't want to delay any longer."As we hurri
Rose's POVAs I gazed at the ceiling, a mix of emotions washed over me. The joy of becoming a mother was undeniable, but the uncertainty about Adriel's role in our lives weighed heavily on my heart. On one hand, I desperately wanted to believe that Adriel would step up and be the caring father and husband we needed, but on the other hand, I couldn't ignore the painful reality that he already abandoned me for another woman during my pregnancy. Why would he come now?My father abandoned me, my mother couldn't help me, my cousin wanted to kill me, my friend deceived me, and now, my second chance mate rejected me. Everyone I trusted in one way or another left me all alone. They all left me to fend for myself in this cruel world and I was blinded by trust! I was toyed with and tossed around by all in search of love but instead, I'm here, all alone.I took a deep breath and turned to Alex, who has been looking at me."Alex, to be honest, I don't know what will happen with their father. To
Rose's POVSurprised by the sudden opportunity, I turned to face the woman. She had a warm smile and a friendly aura about her. "Hello, I'm Rose. And the children are fine, thank you," I said, introducing myself and gesturing to my twins."I'm Mrs. Peters," the woman replied, extending her hand for a handshake. "Nice to meet you all. You make winter clothes right?" "Yes I do," I answered, handing her some samples."Your winter accessories look fantastic, and I believe they would be a great addition to my shop. I run a small boutique nearby, and I've been looking for unique and sustainable products to offer my customers during the cold season. Are you interested dear?""Thank you, Mrs. Peters. I'd be honored to work with you and supply your shop with them," I said, feeling excited. This was an unexpected opportunity. It seemed things were coming together for me and fate brought us together.Mrs. Peters nodded, "Great! Let's talk more about the details. Would you mind joining me at my
Rose's POVI scoffed. "Don't you have a lover to take care of Alpha Adriel?""Cut it, Rose! Leave Fena out of this. Why didn't you tell me? As their father, don't I have a right to know of their birth?"I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to explain myself and this situation. "Adriel, I didn't think you needed to know. After everything that happened between us, I thought it would be best for everyone if we kept our distance. You sent me here to live with strangers, right? Isn't that what I am now? Am I, not a stranger?"He looked hurt, but his frustration was evident. "But they are our children, Rose. They are my children too. I have a right to be a part of their lives. I have the right the know when they were born and everything related to them, do I not?""I know they're yours too, Adriel" I replied. "But you just didn't seem like you wanted them. I mean, ever since I left you and Fena in the pack house, you didn't check up on me or the kids or anything. Did you exp
Rose's POV"Lucien! Leilani! Wake up! It's time for school!" I yelled from the kitchen to the twins who were still half awake in the room."We're coming, Mother!" Leilani answered. I smiled as I set the breakfast table with plates of fluffy pancakes, a bowl of fresh fruit salad, and a bottle of orange juice. Lucien and Leilani were my pride and joy, and for the past five years, I always looked forward to these morning moments we shared as a family.A few moments later, the twins emerged from their room, still half-asleep but wearing matching mischievous grins. Lucien was the older of the two, with his brown hair ruffled from sleep, while Leilani, a few minutes younger, had her wavy brown hair tied in a messy bun. They both rushed to the table, with their school uniforms neatly hung over their arms."Good morning, Mom!" Lucien yawned, rubbing his eyes as he hugged me."Morning, Mother," Leilani chirped, her enthusiasm more evident even in the early hours."Good morning, my darlings,
Rose's POVThe rogue wolf lunged at me again, and I swiftly sidestepped its attack, my sharp claws grazing its fur, leaving a faint mark. The scent of fear and rage filled the air as we circled each other, both trying to find an opening. The children watched in awe and fear from behind the protective circle, their eyes wide as they witnessed the showdown between a white and brown wolf.Their shouts filled the air and members of the community rushed out, watching us fight. "You leave us alone!" I snarled my voice a mix of my human and wolf tones. "What are you doing here? They are children for heaven's sake, and I won't let you harm them."The rogue wolf bared its teeth, eyes filled with a feral desire. It didn't seem interested in words, only in proving its dominance and satisfying its bloodlust. With a guttural growl, it lunged at me once again, aiming for my throat. I dodged the attack, but its claws scraped against my shoulder, drawing blood.Eve and I growled in anger and I was
Rose's POV"Mother? Is that really you?" I cried, unable to believe my eyes.My heart raced as my eyes locked onto the familiar face of the woman who had given me life. It had been years since we were separated, and I had often wondered if I would ever see her again. But here she was, standing before me, tears of joy in her eyes as well.I extended my trembling arms toward her, and without hesitation, she rushed to my side. Our embrace was tight, filled with a depth of emotion that words could never express. Tears streamed down both our faces as we held each other, mother and daughter, reunited at last."Rose, my dear, my sweet girl," my mother whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "I've missed you so much. I never stopped thinking about you ever since..."I couldn't find my voice as I clung to her, burying my face in her shoulder, inhaling her familiar motherly scent. It was a scent that I longed for, a scent that had been absent from my life for far too long."You're here," I fin
Adriel's POV"I'll call you back, Uncle," I said and stepped out of the hospital room, my heart heavy still with worry for Rose but I needed to find the lady who was calling my name.As I followed the sound of the enraged voice, I soon found myself in the hospital's bustling lobby. There, in the midst of the chaos, was Emily, Luke's mother, shouting and demanding to see me."Where's that bastard Alpha? Where is he? Adriel? Do you think you can murder my family and go scot-free? Show your face!" she raged, her eyes wild with grief and anger.I approached her cautiously, aware of the emotions that must be coursing through her. "Emily," I said gently, "I'm here."She turned to me with a look of pure hatred in her eyes. "You killed my son and his wife, Adriel. You're going to pay for what you've done."I swallowed hard, looking for the right words to console the woman. "I didn't kill them, Emily. I swear. The last time I saw Luke, he was injured, but dead. And Sienna, she..."She grabbed
Adriel's POVAs I held Sienna's lifeless body, the weight of sorrow pressed down on me like a leaden sky. Although she wasn't a good person, she could have lived a better life. With trembling hands, I dialed the number of my uncle."Adriel, what's happened?" came the urgent voice on the other end."Luke and Sienna are gone," I choked out. "I need you to prepare for their arrival and burial."There was a brief pause on the line, followed by a solemn, "Of course, we'll be ready."I hung up, realizing that I needed to act swiftly. With one last, lingering look, I whispered, "Rest in peace, Sienna." I said, asking one of the guards to take her away to the hospital, then together with Luke's body, they will take them to the Denver Pack.As I turned away, my phone rang, its harsh sound cutting through the stillness of the morning. I quickly answered, my heart pounding in my chest."Alpha Adriel," a familiar voice crackled through the line, "we found the twins."Relief washed over me like a
Sienna's steps were heavy as she led Rose towards the border."Sienna, please tell me where you're taking me,” Rose begged but Sienna didn't answer her.They continued walking for what felt like eternity, Rose looked up ahead and saw the moonlight casting a shimmering path on the water's surface. The waves crashed against the shore, their calm rhythmic sound in stark contrast to the turmoil Rose felt.Finally, they arrived at the bridge, the ocean sounding beneath them."Stop walking," Sienna yelled. The air was thick with tension as Sienna turned to face Rose, her eyes burning with a mixture of anger and grief. Rose looked around but there was nothing or no one. Just the two of them."Why, Rose?" Sienna's voice was a low growl, her fingers clenched into fists at her sides. "Why did you have to come into our lives and tear everything apart for me? When you finally died, I was happy. Things were going smoothly for me. Luke finally forgot about you. But you just had to show up as his si
As Sienna's grief-stricken cries echoed through the night, a newfound determination took root within her. She would kill them all, one after the other. The world seemed to blur around her, her vision clouded by pain and anger. In her hand, she gripped the dagger tightly, the metal cold against her trembling fingers.With her heart pounding, Sienna made her way through the forest, her steps guided by a singular purpose. She just lost Luke, and although their relationship was not based on love, he was her husband, and now she sought revenge. Her mind was consumed by a relentless need for justice, a thirst for vengeance that seemed to drown out all reason.And then, in the moonlit darkness, Sienna's path intersected with Fena's. The woman who had entered their lives with promises of help and change. But in Sienna's eyes, Fena was now a symbol of the chaos and the cause of loss that had torn her world apart.Fena's form came into view, her figure bathed in the moon's pale light. Sienna's
With a tense silence hanging in the air, Luke and Adriel faced each other. "You're going down, brother!"Then, in a surge of primal instinct, Luke transformed first then Adriel followed suit. In a split second, both alphas transformed into their wolf forms. The transformation was swift and seamless, their human selves giving way to powerful creatures of fur, fang, and claw. The air seemed to crackle with energy as the wolves circled each other, their eyes locked in a fierce, unyielding gaze.In their wolf forms, they moved with a fluid grace, each step deliberate and calculated. Their muscles rippled beneath their fur as they lunged.The sounds of growls and snarls filled the night, echoing through the clearing.As they fought, Luke's thoughts were a jumble of conflicting emotions. The pain of betrayal, everything swirled within him. Every strike, every clash of teeth, was a release for the anger that consumed him for so long.But despite the ferocity of their battle, Adriel's skills
"Sienna, I don't know where you are but run to your husband and warn him. It's not safe to continue!" Fena warned.Amid the tension and warnings, Sienna came to her husband's side, her expression a mix of concern and determination. She placed a hand on his arm, her touch urging him to reconsider. "Luke, we need to listen to reason. If Adriel has found out, it's too dangerous to continue."Luke's gaze remained fixed in the distance, his jaw clenched in determination. "Sienna, this is our chance. We can't let it slip away. I won't back down now."Sienna's voice was laced with worry. "But…." Luke's grip on his weapon tightened, his resolve unyielding. "But nothing! I won't let Adriel take everything from us. We've come too far."The man who had warned them urged them once again, his voice desperate. "Alpha, we're outnumbered. We can't win this."Ignoring the pleas and warnings, Luke turned to Fena, his eyes unwavering. "We're going in."Fena's voice was tinged with frustration. "Luke, y
"Something like that," Emily answered.Sienna leaned forward, curious. "Tell us everything, Mother. We need all the insight we can get."Emily took a seat at the table, her gaze steady as she began her tale. "Alpha Gabriel and Luna Isabella ruled with the people, just like Adriel. To weaken their hold on the pack, we used a combination of psychological warfare and strategic sabotage. It wasn't about brute force, but about undermining their authority and creating divisions within their ranks."Fena leaned in, her expression intense. "How did you do it?"Emily nodded, her eyes taking on a distant look. "First, we focused on planting seeds of doubt and mistrust among their most loyal followers. We carefully leaked information that made them question the motives of their leaders, causing internal conflicts and undermining their unity. With me in the pack house and Luna Isabella away, it was relatively easy.Luke's eyes lit up with realization. "Like we're planning to do with Adriel's pack
Luke's Office.The lady's smile didn't waver as she adjusted her sunglasses, seemingly unfazed by Luke's skepticism. "You may call me Fena."Sienna exchanged a wary glance with Luke, the tension in the room increasing. "Who is the woman? Do you know her from somewhere?" she asked through mind link."No, I don't. This is the first time I'm seeing her too," Luke answered.Sienna faced her. "And why should we trust you, Miss Fena? Why do you want to help us in defeating Adriel?"Fena leaned back in her chair, her fingers tapping rhythmically against the armrest. "You don't have to trust me, but I have information that could be of great interest to you."Luke crossed his arms, his eyes narrowing. "What kind of information?"Fena's lips curled into a smirk as she looked directly at Luke. "Information about Adriel's past, his vulnerabilities, his secrets. Things that could help you bring him to his knees. Isn't that what you want?"Sienna's brows furrowed. "Yes, it is. But Why would you wan