Rose's POV"Oh!" I said, knowing the book would be impossible to get. I thanked the man and left but as I turned a corner, I bumped into someone, jolting me out of my reverie."Oh, I'm sorry," I apologized, looking up to see Fena standing before me with a tense expression.Her usually friendly demeanor was replaced by a guarded look, and I couldn't help but sense an underlying tension in the air. "Fena, are you alright?" I asked, concerned by her change in demeanor.She took a step back, her eyes narrowing as she studied me. "I'm fine," she replied coolly, "but I can't help but notice that you've been spending quite a bit of time with Adriel lately."I was taken aback by her accusation. "I— uh, we've been spending time together for the sake of the children," I explained, trying to keep my voice steady.Fena's expression hardened. "That's not what I meant, Rose," she said, her tone sharp. "I've noticed the way he looks at you, the way he's been trying to win you back. It's obvious he
Rose's POV.Since Eve couldn't answer my questions, the days rolled on, and life within the pack settled into a semblance of normalcy. Alongside my responsibilities, I cherished the moments spent with Leilani and Lucien, being a hands-on mother, and creating cherished memories with them.One morning, as the sun began to rise, I woke up early to prepare Leilani and Lucien for school. We gathered in our kitchen, sharing laughter and breakfast together. The children's laughter was a constant reminder of the joy they brought into my life.After breakfast, I helped them get ready for school. Leilani picked out her favorite yellow backpack, while Lucien double-checked that he had all his books and pencils in his bag."Mom, are you sure we need to go to school today?" Lucien asked with a mischievous grin, hoping for a day off.I chuckled. "Yes, Lucien. School is important for you to learn and grow," I said, ruffling his hair playfully.With their lunches packed and backpacks ready, we heade
Rose's POVAdriel's expression hardened at the mention of Fena's name. "That's impossible," he retorted firmly. "Fena wouldn't stoop so low and harm any of us. We broke up already, and she assured me that she moved on.""I understand that, but the evidence points in her direction," I explained, showing him the notes and clues I had gathered. "I hope I'm wrong, but we can't ignore the possibility."He scanned through the information, his jaw clenching as he processed it all. "We'll investigate discreetly. I'll assign some of the pack members to look into this without alerting anyone," Adriel decided, his alpha instincts taking over. "But until we have concrete evidence, we won't jump to conclusions. Can you do that for me?"I nodded, relieved that he was taking the matter seriously. "Thank you, Adriel. I trust you to handle this. Just promise me you won't let her near the kids until we know for sure.""Of course, I won't take any chances with our family's safety," he assured me, pullin
Rose's POV"Yes ma'am...." the lady continued but it got disconnectedMy heart was pounding in my chest, the fear and anxiety overwhelming me. Adriel needed to know about the kidnapping, but I couldn't wait for him to arrive. I had to get to him.Without a moment's hesitation, I rushed to the garage, my mind consumed by worry for our children. As I backed the car out, tears blurred my vision, but I couldn't let that stop me. I had to be with Adriel, and we needed to find Lucien and Leilani together.My hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as I sped down the familiar roads, my thoughts a whirlwind of emotions. My heart ached, and I tried to stay focused on the road, but the news had shattered me, leaving me in a daze.Suddenly, a car appeared from a side street, swerving right into my path. I slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. The impact was inevitable. The loud crash echoed in my ears, and my body jolted forward as the airbag deployed, cushioning my impact.Pain surged th
Rose's POVI took a deep breath, pushed back the anger, and focused on my children's safety. "Fena, let them go. This doesn't have to end in more bloodshed.""Ha! Why would I listen to you? You're just a white wolf," she taunted, a wicked smile playing on her lips.Alpha Adriel stepped forward, his eyes blazing with determination. "Enough! You've caused enough pain. It's time to face the consequences of your actions."Fena's face contorted with rage, and she lunged at us with unnatural speed. I held my ground, and Alpha Adriel skillfully countered her attack. A fierce battle ensued, the clash of forces echoing through the cabin. Despite her strength, Fena was no match for Alpha Adriel's experience and power. Eventually, he managed to disarm her and pinned her to the ground. "It's over, Fena. Surrender now. Whatever happened between us is over! The contract between us is over! Get over it!"Breathing heavily, Fena glared defiantly. "You can't keep us apart! I love you, Adriel!"Alpha
Rose's POVThe room was filled with anticipation as pack members considered their options. Adriel's decision to involve the pack in the final choice showed his commitment to fairness and unity within the community."I believe banishment is the right punishment," a senior pack member spoke up, his voice carrying authority. "We cannot risk the safety of our children and the pack by keeping her close. Let her face the consequences of her actions elsewhere.""I agree," another pack member chimed in. "Locking her away might not be enough to deter her or others like her. Banishing her will send a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated within our pack."One by one, the pack members voiced their preference for banishment. The collective sentiment seemed to lean overwhelmingly towards exile, as they were deeply committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for their families.Alpha Adriel nodded solemnly, acknowledging the pack's decision. "The pack has spoken, and
Rose's POVEveryone gasped, left what they were doing, and turned around to face the group of people who raised the topic."You want to do what?" Adriel asked, again. "Yes, Alpha. We want to test Lady Rose to be sure she's worthy of being our Luna. As we said earlier, we do not know her background. Just her white wolf. We need to be sure." One of them spoke out."You are the only ones who do not want to accept my mate as the Luna, why?" He asked, clenching his fists to control his anger."We just want to be sure, Alpha. And deep down, I know the rest of the pack agrees with me. Unless they want to lie."Adriel's eyes met mine briefly, and I understood what they meant although the sudden declaration caught me off guard. I felt a nervous flutter in my stomach. Why did they want to test me? Wasn't my commitment to the pack enough?Adriel nodded to them, his tone even as he replied, "I hear your request. But why do you believe such a test is necessary? Rose has already proven her loyalty
Rose's POVElder Agatha's aged face bore a mix of seriousness and concern as she looked at us. "The people have spoken, and their decision is unlike any I've witnessed before. They've called upon you, Luna Rose, to take the test and journey into the forbidden mountains.""The forbidden mountains?" Adriel yelled in disbelief. "That can't be possible. Why would they pick that place of all places?""I am as shocked as you are, Alpha." Elder Agatha said, sighing.With my heart racing, I decided to ask and know my fate, "Where are the forbidden mountains? What happens there?" Adriel motioned for me to sit down before they began to explain. "The forbidden mountains is the area of the mountains surrounding the pack which is forbidden for non-indigenes to enter and not all indigenes are privileged to go in. That place has a heart, body, and mind of its own. It's a mysterious place located close to the entry border of the pack. I haven't been there, but the places near those mountains are dr
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