The tires of the car screeched as the team's car swerved around corners, the engine roaring loudly. They knew they had to reach the house in the woods as quickly as possible if they wanted to save her. As they got closer to the house, the sky above them grew darker, as thick smoke billowed into the air. The crackling of fire could be heard in the distance, growing louder with each passing moment and the team's hearts pounded in their chests. Would they be able to get there and save the girl on time?Finally, not a second late, they arrived at the scene. The house, once a quiet cabin nestled among towering trees, now stood engulfed in blazing fire. The fiery flames licked at the structure, hungrily consuming everything in their path. The heat radiating from the blaze was intense, making it difficult for the men to approach the burning building."Striker, what are we going to do? It's too hot. " One of the team members asked."Someone call the firemen. Others spread out and check if t
Rose's POVI slowly opened my eyes, squinting against the harsh, sterile lights that illuminated the room. "Where am I?" I said, blinking away the remnants of sleep. I tried to recall the events that led me to this unfamiliar place and the last thing I remembered was fainting after the gunshot and the burns were unbearable. How did I get here? Who saved me?Slowly, my surroundings came into focus, and I found myself lying on a narrow hospital bed. My hearing slowly returned, and I could hear the rhythmic beeping of machines echoing n the room. I groaned and tried to turn around but tubes snaked around me, connecting to one another, while a dull throbbing sensation pulsed through my body. I tried to move but found myself restrained by soft, restrictive bandages that wrapped around my whole body.As I attempted to lift my head, a jolt of pain shot through my skull, causing me to wince.Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself and gather my thoughts. "I was saved
Rose's POV"I'll be available to answer your questions after you're done eating. I don't want to anger the Alpha," he said and stood in the corner.Without wasting a second more, the nurse loosened some of the bandages on my body, revealing bits of my healed skin. I grabbed the tray, opened the food, and ate till I was filled up. Then, Striker helped me drop the tray on the nearby table."Are you going to answer me now?" I asked.Striker's gaze softened, and he pulled up a chair beside my bed, making himself comfortable. "You don't know him?" He asked, raising his eyebrows."No, I don't know who the Alpha you're talking about is. Is it my father?" I asked, hoping he'd be the one and not that bastard ex-mate of mine, Alpha Luke. The man shook his head, chuckling. "No, that's not possible. My Alpha is too young to be your father. Hold on, your father is an Alpha?" "That's not the point. I just want to know who saved me. The suspense is killing me," I groaned, a headache building in my
Rose's POV.Adriel turned to me, his eyebrows creased with worry, "There's an urgent matter that requires my immediate attention," he said, his voice, urgent. "I need to leave, but don't worry, I promise I'll be back soon."I felt a knot form in my stomach, and my pregnancy hormones kicked in as I didn't want him to leave me. I just found him and I didn't want to let him go. "But where are you going?" I asked, concerned. "Is everything okay?"He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself before answering. "I don't think so. My men need my help in dealing with an issue back at home."My heart skipped a beat, realizing the seriousness of the situation. "Is it safe for you to go alone?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly. " Will you be taking striker with you? Won't you need him?"Adriel's eyes softened and he reached out to hold my hands, massaging them softly. "I won't be alone, Hazel. I'll be accompanied by a few of my trusted men. And yes, I will take Striker with me, although one
Rose's POVI paused, my eyes and mouth wide open from his question. His question took me by surprise, but as I looked into Adriel's eyes, I knew he was dead serious.Although I already thought about it, I didn't expect him to ask me to live with him so soon."Live in your pack?" I repeated, confirming if I heard him right and he nodded. "Adriel, I... I don't know. I mean, I'm a rogue, and bringing me into your pack, are you cool with that? Will the pack members even accept me?"He nodded, understanding my point of view. "I know it's a big decision, Rose. But I want you to know that my pack, would welcome you with open arms. We would take care of you and the children, even protect you. And I would be there by your side every step of the way."I pondered his words, and the idea of living among new people, and embracing their way of life, was both nice and intimidating. After what happened in Nedan, I didn't know if I was ready to join a community again.But then again, what did I have t
Rose's POVI used all my strength to fight back my tears as I watched Adriel look at me and back at the lady, wondering what he would say."No, Fena, this is Rose," he said, his voice calm yet tinged with unease. "She's my cousin's pregnant mistress.""Your cousin? His mistress? What is going on?" I asked myself, mentally breaking down.Fena's eyes widened with surprise, her gaze switching between Adriel and me. "Your cousin's pregnant wife?" she asked in disbelief.Adriel nodded, "Yes, it's a long story," he replied, calmly. "She needed a place to stay for a while, and I offered her shelter here, pending the time she and my cousin would sort out their issues."Fena's brow furrowed, looking a bit confused. "Baby, but I thought we were going to start our life here together," she said, feeling disappointed.Adriel sighed, his grip on her tightening slightly. "Fena, I never expected this to happen," he explained. "But you know family comes first, and she needs our support right now."Fen
Rose's POV"Adriel,” I whispered with a drumming heart. The air around us thickened, as we stared at each other, not knowing what to say or do. Adriel's eyes, a mesmerizing shade of deep blue, bore into mine with a flicker of surprise. It was as if everyone present faded away, leaving only the two of us standing there, in a staring competition.I felt my heart race in my chest, pounding with a mixture of hurt and fear. The scent that had drawn me here, was coming from him, although deep down I wished it was someone else.Adriel was my mate, the one person destined to be with me for eternity but as I stared into his eyes, images from last night flashed in my mind and I knew it was all a fantasy for me to think he'll ever be mine.Adriel's lips parted as if he wanted to say something, but the words seemed to elude him. I could see the conflict in his expression, the struggle of finding what to say and how to say it. He couldn't call me his mate because of Fena, his lover. Adriel a
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