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 POVMy heart skipped a beat as I saw the old woman with the guards. I had no idea why they were here or what they wanted, but I knew I had to stay composed for the sake of my children."Why are you here?" I asked, staring at the people outside because, without a reason, I couldn't let strangers inside my home."We are just following orders. Now aside!” The guards yelled wanting to force their way in but I elongated my claws, ready to hit anyone who tried to force their way in."Fuck off!" I growled, flashing my wolf's green eyes at them."Stop!” the woman spoke up. "We are just here to see you and make sure the house is safe. Don't mind the guards. Please, can we come in?" She asked in a nicer tone.I looked at her from top to bottom, then decided to let her in. The guards, tall and stern-faced, spread out around the living room, their eyes scanning every corner as if they were searching for something. The atmosphere turned tense, and I felt a knot forming in my stomach. "Goo
Rose's POV The drive to the pack house felt like an eternity, with my mind racing with questions and anxiety. What could they have seen to summon me to the pack house?The guards remained silent, and I couldn't help but glance at them occasionally, hoping to find any clues in their expressions. But their stern, unyielding demeanor provided no comfort or answers.Upon arriving at the pack house, my eyes scanned the familiar surroundings, yet they felt strangely foreign. The place was abuzz with activity, men, and women going about their duties, but there was an air of tension that hung in the atmosphere. It seemed like everyone knew something I didn't. As I looked around, the day I found out Adriel was my second mate replayed in my mind and I rolled my eyes.I followed the guards through the grand entrance, my footsteps echoing in the cavernous hallway. Elder Agatha's presence loomed in the back of my mind, and I wondered what business she had with me and who she was.I called Alex ea
Rose's POVAs we stepped out of the grand hall, the atmosphere around us felt heavy with tension. The wind carried a chilly breeze, rustling the leaves of the ancient trees that surrounded the pack house. My children and I walked briskly, not daring to look back, as if afraid that the eyes of the pack were still scrutinizing our every move."Mom, what just happened in there?" Lucien asked, his voice tinged with concern and confusion. "Why were they asking about Alpha blood? Do we have Alpha blood?"I sighed, trying to gather my thoughts amidst the whirlwind of emotions. "It's a long story, Lucien, but yes, we do have Alpha blood in our family. Your father is an Alpha, and that's why they were asking."Leilani chimed in, her eyes wide with curiosity. "But Mom, what does that mean? Are we special?""It means that we come from a line of powerful wolves, but it also brings attention and expectations from other people and packs," I explained. "It's something I wanted to keep hidden from yo
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