Elora's POVThe morning light pierced through the window, forcing my eyes open. The brightness felt intrusive, as if refusing to let me rest any longer. I wanted to sleep more, but it seemed impossible now.Still trying to gather my thoughts, I was abruptly pulled out of my reverie by the loud clattering of a glass bottle on the ground, making me snap my eyes to the direction of the door.“Bryce can’t be awake by this time, right?” I mumbled, my breaths coming out in heavy gasps, my eyes widening in shock.“Are we in danger?” I asked myself, climbing out of bed.After what had happened last night, I couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Everything seemed wrong, like we were in danger, and there was no way we would survive if they got a strong hold of us.Without hesitation, I walked over to the door, my fist clenching tightly as I gripped the doorknob. Twitching it, I opened the door, ready to fight whoever was in the living room. But as I walked out of the room, I found Bryce sitting on the
Elora's POV.“That hurts!” He smiled, but I knew he wasn't fine.“It would have hurt more if you didn't find out in time!” I pointed out, and without hesitation, I closed the box. I bet he could see me too, he could see how sad I was.Bryce's hand reached for mine, and taking my hand into his, he made me turn to look at him.“I just didn't want you to worry, and that was why I kept it away from you, Elora… I'm sorry!” He let out, and I couldn't help but nod.“I'm sorry I made you go through this… I didn't mean to!” I mumbled softly.“Quit crying, it doesn't suit you!” He gave notice to my acts, prompting me to wipe the tears from my cheeks.I felt so bad as I sat down with Bryce that for a second, I wished he was going to heal up fast and get back to his normal self again.“That reminds me, Elora… you need to get something to eat!” He was going to stand up and leave, but just then, a thought came into my mind, and I needed to ask.“Bryce?” I grabbed his hand as I called his name. “Wha
Elora's POV.“Elora? Elora, come on, wake up!” Bryce's voice boomed through the silence and the darkness that had enveloped me earlier.“What is happening? Are we being attacked again?” I grumbled as I fought to open my eyes, just to stare at him and know why the hell he was trying to wake me from my beauty sleep.I thought we had agreed to get some sleep and not wake up until dawn, but as it stood, it was still night. Everywhere was dark but not quiet. I wasn't sure anyone went to bed in the Ocean Pack.“Just get your lazy ass up… we don't have to be attacked for me to wake you up from sleep!” Bryce stated, a faint smile on his lips.He was happier than he was when we were eating together.“Can't this wait till dawn? I'm fucking exhausted, Bryce… I need to rest!” I grunted as I rolled on the bed lazily. My body felt too heavy.It was difficult to get out of bed at this moment. I needed to sleep more and not be disturbed.“Get up and get ready in five minutes, Elora! I'll be waiting b
Elora's POV.Bryce climbed out of the car, walking over to my side to help me out.He opened the door and expected me to climb out of the car, but I had to look around twice before doing so. It was a public place, and Chief Grayson could catch me right in my crimes. He didn't know I wasn't back at the pack, and he wouldn't be happy either if he saw me with Bryce.“Come on, Elora... Chief Grayson isn't here right now! Just come out…” he urged, making me snap my gaze to him.“How did you…” I was going to say, but he took the words right out of my mouth.“Know?” He cackled briefly. “Trust me, I know more than you can imagine, Elora… now can you get out of the car?” He begged, and grabbing my purse, I wasted no time climbing out of the car.The minute I took a step forward and Bryce had the door shut, everyone who had their eyes fixed on me bowed their heads to me.“Alpha Elora!” They greeted, making me pause for a split second. They were all happy to see me, and they didn't stop bowing t
Killian's POV.“We have to ensure that all packs come together to make the entire….”The pack elders were discussing as they all sat down before me. Well, we were having a meeting as usual, and I was expected to listen to them, to contribute to what they were saying, but how could I do such when I had barely set my eyes on my mate?How could I give them my attention when they were the ones who had made me angry and drunk that day? They had made me argue with my mate without looking back, so as it stood, their discussion wasn’t my priority.Elora was etched in my mind like glue that wouldn’t come off anytime soon. I missed her like mad. I wished to hold her. I craved her.If only she was with me in the pack’s mansion, then trust me, this meeting wouldn’t take place because I’d send each of them away.My hand thumped lazily on the table as my gaze was fixed on them. I was enjoying the view. It was better to stay quiet and not speak to the men before me.After all, they had taken the Alp
Killian's POV“I suggest that…” I paused, staring at each of them properly before I spoke up. “It's best we let the Alpha of the East handle this… it isn't my duty anymore!” I concluded, and they ended up looking at each other and mumbling to themselves.It made me smile seeing them in such a situation. Without hesitation, I stood to my feet. “Since the meeting is over, I'd like to head back to my room. My Luna awaits me!” Without a second glance at any of them, I headed towards the door.Chief Han didn't utter a single word, unlike him. He must have felt humiliated by how I ignored him and spoke to someone with more power than him.Shutting the door in their faces, I headed for my room. I had to lie about my Luna so they wouldn't suspect anything.The second I got into my room, I was welcomed with guilt and regrets as the silence in the room surfaced before me.The minute I spoke harsh words to her, the second I looked her in the eyes and made her feel like she meant nothing to me,
Killian's POV“I'm sorry that I can't be the Alpha you want me to be. I tried, trust me, I tried to be the right one, but I guess I'm nothing close to what you want, right?” I scoffed as my eyes began to turn moist.They had begun to swell because of the regrets gnawing at my insides. If there was anything I wished for right now, it was to find Elora walking into the same room that I was in.Just then, I looked at my phone on the table before me. I picked it up and, unlocking it, I went to my contact list.The second I caught sight of Elora's contact, I was going to click on it and call her, but then, my hand hung in the air, right close to the contact.“She doesn't want me; she doesn't want to hear from me! Not even for a second!” I mumbled as I shook my head and tossed the phone to my bed, turning it off.“What are you doing, Killian? Get a hold of yourself, will you!” I demanded as I let out a sigh.I walked over to my bed, and sitting on it, I rubbed my hand on my head gently, try
Killian's POV:"Luna Elora isn't in the Ocean Pack's mansion!" Dayton finally declared, halting me in my tracks."What?" My brows creased as I stared at him in utter confusion and uncertainty. "You're joking, right?""No, Alpha Killian! Luna Elora isn't in the pack's mansion. She has never been there, and at this point, Chief Grayson is worried, knowing she isn't in the Blackwood Pack!" he explained in full detail, my fist clenching tightly."If she isn't at the Ocean Pack, then where could she be?" I mumbled, my thoughts racing. I just couldn't believe it."Last I checked, Alpha Killian… She ran out of the mansion at night. Do you think she might have been captured by rogues or..." I cut in abruptly."Shut up, Dayton! Elora is stronger than you expect… she can't be caught unless she wants to be caught!" I uttered, biting my lower lip in uncertainty and curiosity.She had no friends in the Blackwood Pack, and the Elora I knew was a strong Alpha too."No! This can't be happening!" I sh