Reese's POV As I gazed into Luciana's eyes, I knew I had her right where I wanted her. She was vulnerable, desperate for attention and affection, her emotional defenses were worn down and I was more than happy to give it to her, as long as it served my purposes and furthered my own agenda. I pulled her close, my lips brushing against hers in a tender, calculated kiss. She hesitated for a moment, her uncertainty palpable, but I could feel her resolve weakening, her guard dropping. She was putty in my hands, pliable and soft, and I knew exactly how to mold her, shape her to my will.As I undressed Luciana, I was struck by her beauty. Her brown skin was smooth and flawless, and her curves were subtle yet captivating. Her breasts were full and round, and her hips flared out from her narrow waist. Her legs were long and lean, ending in delicate feet.I stood there for a moment, taking in the sight of her naked body. I had never really noticed how beautiful she was before, but now I couldn
Luciana's POVI made my way to April's chambers, my mind racing with plans and counter-plans. I knew Reese thought he was using me, but little did he know, I had my own agenda, and it started with getting rid of April.I stood outside April's chambers, taking a deep breath before plastering a fake smile on my face, time to put on a show. As I entered her chambers, I was met with the familiar sight of April's smug face. She looked up from her seat, her eyes red rimmed and puffy… Pathetic.She thought she was so superior, with Kayson's love and devotion wrapped around her finger. But I knew the truth. She was weak, and I was the one who had been holding Kayson and this pack together all these years."Luci, thank you for coming," she said, her voice weak. "I was hoping you could give me an update on the pack. I've been... out of the loop lately."“Luci?! How dare she call me that? What? Does she think we're girlfriends now or what?!”I took a seat next to her, my mind racing with ways to
Kayson's POV I sat in my chambers, my mind consumed by thoughts of April, when Thane limped in, his wounds still fresh from the kidnapping. I could see the pain etched on his face, and my gut twisted with anger. What had they done to him? To April?"Kayson, April's been taken!" he exclaimed, out of breath.As Thane approached, I could see the hesitation in his eyes. He didn't want to tell me, but he knew he had to. "Kayson, April's been taken," he said again, his voice barely above a whisper “Forgive me”My expression turned grave, my heart sinking like a stone. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, all the air knocked out of me. "Tell me everything," I growled, my voice low and menacing.Thane recounted the events, and with each word, my anger grew. How could they take her from me? From us? I could feel my wolf rising, urging me to hunt, to find my woman.As Thane finished, I turned to him, my eyes narrowing. "Who took her?" I demanded, my voice firm but controlled.Thane hesitat
Reese's POV I burst out of the cell, my mind focused on one thing, escape. I had to get out of Landside Park and make my way to Rogue Park. Luciana's help had been useful, but I didn't have time to think about that now. I had to keep moving.I sprinted through the forest, my eyes scanning the terrain for any signs of pursuit. I could hear the distant howls of the Landside pack, but I knew I had a head start.I followed the river, using its winding path to guide me towards the Rogue Park. I didn't have time to think about Luciana or her motives. She had been a means to an end, and that's all.My mind was focused on one thing, survival. I had to make it to the Rogue Park and gather allies if I was going to take down Kayson and his pack.April's POV I sat in the darkness, my mind racing with thoughts of escape and rescue. But as the hours passed, I heard footsteps approaching. The door creaked open, and a figure loomed in the entrance."Welcome, April," Winston's voice dripped with mal
Kayson's POV I gazed at Ronan and Ryder, as we huddled around the makeshift map of the rogue pack. The moon cast eerie shadows on the ground, but I barely noticed. My mind was focused on one thing, getting April out alive teaching that fucker Winston a damn good lesson."We need to get April out of there," I said, my voice low and urgent. "Winston's pack is getting more aggressive by the day. If we don't act soon, we risk losing her forever."Ronan nodded, his jaw clenched in agreement. "I've been scouting their den for days, looking for any weakness in their defenses. And I think I've found it."I felt a surge of hope, but I pushed it down. We couldn't afford to get ahead of ourselves. Not yet.Ryder's eyes narrowed, his interest piqued. "What is it?"Ronan pulled out a rough map of the den, spread it out on the ground, and pointed to a small X marked on the east side. "There's a small entrance hidden behind a waterfall. It's narrow, but I think we can make it work. If we can get in
Kayson's POV Where was April? We'd come so far, fought so hard... Ronan's eyes met mine, and I saw the same shock and confusion reflected back at me. "Where is she?" Ryder growled, his voice low and menacing. I shook my head, my mind racing. This couldn't be happening, we'd been so sure. We'd scouted the den, knew the guards' rotations, and had planned our attack to perfection. But now, April was nowhere to be found.I took a deep breath, trying to think clearly. We couldn't give up now. We had to find her. "Search the den," I ordered, my voice firm. "She has to be here somewhere." Ronan and Ryder nodded, their faces set in determination. We split up, searching every nook and cranny of the den for the umpteenth time.But as the minutes ticked by, my hope began to dwindle. Where was she? Had Winston moved her to a different location? I couldn't shake the feeling that we were running out of time. Suddenly, I heard a faint noise coming from deeper in the den. I froze, my ears perked up.
Winston's POVMy eyes widened as the elders emerged from the shadows, their presence suffocating me. I tried to rally my rogues, but we were vastly outnumbered. Realizing escape was impossible, I fell to my knees, my hands clasped together in a desperate plea. "Mercy, elders! Please, have mercy!" I begged, my voice trembling.But the elders didn't seem to care. They halted me with a raised hand, their faces unyielding. The lead elder's voice was firm, commanding attention."We're not here to discuss your little group, Winston. We're here about whatever the hell this is and what exactly that's been causing trouble in the Order.”But the elders' expressions remained unyielding, their faces cold and unforgiving. I let out a sigh of relief as I realized they didn't come for me or my band of misfits. They came for one reason, the fight that threatened to destabilize the Order. A fight that I instigated… Shit…. I was still in grave danger.The lead elder's voice cut through my thoughts, fi
I stood in the center of the room, my heart racing with anxiety. The elder's words echoed in my mind: "Choose one of these males to be your mate. If you refuse, you will leave the Order and start a new life."I looked at Kayson, Ronan, and Ryder, my mates, my loves. How could I choose just one? They had risked everything to rescue me, to save me from Winston's clutches.Winston sneered at me, a threatening look on that smug face of his. Like that would make me choose him.One the other hand were my loves, i being forced to choose amongst them, but I knew I couldn't. I couldn't betray my mates, my heart."I won't choose," I said, my voice firm. "I can't do it."The elder's expression turned cold. "Very well," he said. "If you refuse to choose, you will leave the Order. You will start a new life, alone, never to meet with any of the alphas ever again."I felt a surge of fear, that would be a life of misery, I had to make a decision but who?I took a deep breath and made my decision. I k