Rose's POV"Feisty, I see," Emily remarked, her tone dripping with condescension. "But this is a matter of family, Rose. You may be Adriel's mate, but you're still an outsider in our pack's affairs."I squared my shoulders, refusing to back down. "Outsider or not, I won't let anyone question my husband's legitimacy without proper evidence. If you have doubts, then let's settle this through a test.""A test?" Luke raised an eyebrow, seemingly intrigued."Yes, a test. We can do a DNA test on Adriel and Luke or someone else to be sure Alpha Gabriel's blood is truly in his veins. What do you think Uncle?" I asked, facing the head of the table. "I'm in support of this decision,” Grandmother added and Adriel's uncle nodded. "It is settled. We will call the family doctor to do a DNA test on both men to see if they are truly the sons of Alpha Gabriel. Till then, I'll remain as the Alpha. Good night everyone." He said then stood up and left the room.Grandmother Grace followed suit then Adri
Adriel's POVEmily shook her head. "Nothing is wrong. We're not in a hurry," she replied, but her eyes flickered with an unease that didn't go unnoticed by Grandmother Grace and me. I exchanged a knowing glance with Rose. There was more to Emily's insistence than met the eye.Grandmother Grace's stern gaze bore into Emily, "If you say so. Rose, Adriel, follow me." With a nod, I arranged the paper back into the envelope and followed Grandmother Grace with Rose by my side. We followed Grandmother Grace through the hallways of the ancestral mansion, our footsteps echoing in the quiet corridors. Her pace was deliberate, and the gravity of the situation weighed heavily on my mind. What was it that Grandmother Grace wanted to discuss in private?Finally, we reached her chambers. She motioned for us to enter, and as we stepped inside, the heavy wooden door closed behind us with a soft thud then we heard the sound of locks. I exchanged a puzzled look with Rose. It was unusual for Grandmothe
Adriel's POVI stared at Sienna for a moment, my patience wearing thin. Her attempts at seduction were both transparent and irritating. "I'm sorry, Luna Sienna, but I'm not interested in taking a walk right now. We have an early flight tomorrow, and there's a lot to prepare."Her eyes flashed with annoyance, but she quickly masked it with a smile. "Oh, come on, Adriel. It'll only take a few minutes. I promise."I crossed my arms, my tone firm. "No, thank you. We really need to get some rest. If you really have something to say, say it now."Sienna's smile wavered, and a glint of something darker flickered in her eyes. "That aside, you know, I've heard some interesting rumors about your wife, Rose. I thought she wasn't the one but when I looked closer, she is."I rolled my eyes at her. What could a murderer like her possibly know that she is trying to use to manipulate me? "What rumors are those?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady as I played along.Sienna leaned in closer, her v
Adriel's POVEver since we arrived, the twins were full of stories from their time at the pack, each word bubbling over with excitement as they recounted their adventures. Rose and I listened with rapt attention, my heart swelling with pride as they spoke about their newfound friends and the activities they had taken part in. They were growing older with every passing moment."Leilani, Lucien, you both have made us so proud," I said, tousling their hair. "You've already started building strong connections within the pack. I'm so proud."Leilani beamed up at me. "Daddy, we even helped organize a scavenger hunt with the other kids! I wish you were there though."Lucien chimed in, his eyes shining. "And we learned about tracking from Uncle!"After promising to give them a big reward, as the evening sky darkened and stars began to twinkle overhead, Rose and I tucked the twins into our bed. "Goodnight, my little ones," Rose whispered, pressing a kiss to each of their foreheads."Sweet dr
Adriel's POVI exchanged a quick glance with Rose, our minds working in a duo to process the gravity of the situation. "Aiden, have you been able to gather any information about the attackers?"Aiden nodded, his jaw clenched. "Yes, we've captured a couple of them. They're not from any neighboring packs or groups we've dealt with before…"I leaned back in my chair, my mind racing as I tried to connect the dots. "This sounds like a well-organized group with a specific motive. They're not just targeting us randomly. They must have a reason for hitting our businesses."Rose's voice was steady, her eyes narrowing in thought. "Could it be a rival pack trying to weaken us?"Aiden shook his head. "I don't think so. The attackers don't seem to have any allegiance to known packs, and their tactics are different. It's almost as if they're working for someone else."I rubbed my temples, feeling the weight of responsibility pressing down on me. "We need to find out who's behind this and why. Our b
Adriel's POV"Not yet my love. Let's wait a bit." I answered. "But why?" She retorted, clearly not happy with my decision and I gave her a smile. "I have my reasons, my love. Just trust me on this. But now that we know what they are up to we are increasing our defenses. Nothing would go wrong.""Okay," she said and left. Leaving Aiden and I working on what to do next. The next morning, the sun's warm rays filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a gentle glow across the rustic dining room. The scent of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the aroma of cooked food, creating an enticing atmosphere that beckoned us to the breakfast table.My wife, Rose, and I exchanged a smile as we watched our twins, Lucien and Leilani, energetically take their seats."Good morning, my little champions," I greeted them with a chuckle, ruffling Lucien's unruly hair and placing a kiss on Leilani's forehead."Morning, Dad!" they chimed in unison, their bright eyes gleaming with excitement. At almost s
Adriel's POVI held Rose's hands firmly, looking deep into her eyes. "No, Rose. Retaliating now might escalate things further. We need to be cautious and gather more evidence before we make a move. For the sake of others, please."She bit her lip, frustration evident in her expression. "Others? Did he think of others before attacking us?""No, Rose. And that's why we're not him. Before anything, think of Grandma Grace and Uncle.""I understand, Adriel. But it's just infuriating to see him trying to destroy everything we've built. What's his problem?"I nodded, empathizing with her anger. "I know how you feel, but acting on impulse won't help anyone. We have to approach this strategically, expose his intentions, and bring him down without giving him the upper hand."Rose sighed, her shoulders slumping slightly. "You're right, Adriel. It's just hard to stay patient when our legacy is on the line.""I know it's difficult, Rose," I said gently, giving her hands a reassuring squeeze. "But
In his dimly lit hideout in the Denver's pack, Luke paced back and forth, his face etched with a mix of anticipation and impatience. He meticulously planned the attack, counting on the element of surprise to sow chaos and weaken his targets. Now, all he could do was wait for the confirmation that his plan had been executed flawlessly.Seated in a shadowed corner of the room, someone tapped the screen and a few tense moments passed before a notification blinked on the screen, indicating a response.Luke's heart raced as he strode over to the figure, his voice a low growl. "Well? Did you succeed? Was the package opened?"The figure's fingers danced over the touchscreen, pulling up the transmitted data. "The package was successfully delivered and opened," the voice replied, monotone and devoid of emotion.Luke's lips curled into a malicious grin. "And the impact? Tell me everything."The figure continued to type, pulling up detailed reports and analysis. "The explosion was contained with