ASTRID'S POV.“You don’t understand, Alpha Dane; I need to know because I had a one-night stand with a stranger a few months back, and that’s how I got pregnant,” I blurted out, my voice trembling with the weight of my confession. The words hung in the air between us like a dark cloud, and I could see the confusion washing over Dane’s face. His brows furrowed, and his lips parted slightly, but no words came out. He just stared at me, trying to process what I had just revealed.For a moment, we stood frozen in the silence, locked in each other’s gaze. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, each beat louder than the last. My mind raced, wondering what he was thinking. Did he understand? Was he angry? Hurt? His expression gave nothing away, and the longer the silence stretched, the more anxious I became.“You have to talk to me, Astrid,” Dane finally said, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, but there was an edge of desperation in it. “What exactly is going on? I need to kn
ASTRID'S POVThe sun had dipped below the horizon, leaving behind streaks of pink and orange in the sky. Darkness was creeping in, and soon the night would fully take over. I sat there, staring blankly at the wall, my thoughts scattered and my heart heavy. The room felt colder, quieter, and lonelier as the minutes dragged on.Dane was still nowhere to be seen. After I had poured my heart out to him, explaining everything, he just left, without a word, and hadn’t come back. The silence of his absence was suffocating, and the uncertainty gnawed at me. I couldn’t stop thinking about how he might react once he’d had time to process it all.Ethan had been hovering over me since then, not letting me out of his sight. He insisted I stay in bed and rest, even though I felt like I was losing my mind in this small room. He left briefly to grab some food, but aside from that, the day had been an endless cycle of waiting and worrying.Then there was Halfdan. He had barged in earlier, making a
DANE'S POVI sighed for the seventh time, leaning back in my chair and letting out a frustrated groan as I stared up at the ceiling. The weight of my thoughts felt unbearable, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of impending doom.Lately, I had been spending so much time studying the complications of my situation. How could my life take such an unexpected twist? Everything had spiraled out of control, and it felt like I was trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and torture. Bit by bit, I was losing my grip on sanity.I was faced with a choice, one that would haunt me for the rest of my days. The reality of the curse loomed over me like a dark cloud: the only cure lay in the blood and death of my own child. I couldn’t risk that; the thought alone sent chills down my spine. If I refused to follow through, I would be left to suffer the consequences, bearing the weight of that decision for eternity.There was no going back from this crossroads. I understood it all too clearly.If I chos
CAMILLA'S POVI angrily pushed open the door, my heart heavy with frustration and sadness. My hands brushed over my shoulders as I sat down on the couch, feeling the weight of everything pressing down on me. A moment later, my father walked in through the curtains, his face tense and serious. He crossed his arms behind his back and cleared his throat, his eyes watching me closely, as if he could sense something was wrong.“What’s the matter?” he asked quietly. I just shook my head, not trusting myself to speak, and kept my gaze fixed on the floor as he sat down in the chair across from me.After a pause, he looked at me again. “So... did the plan work?” he asked, sounding curious but also cautious. His question lit a spark of urgency inside me. I jumped up from the couch, my heart racing, my lips parting as I rushed to answer."I'm not sure how it'll end; I don't know what's going on in that stubborn head of hers, but I think she's having doubts about it," I said, my voice trailing
ASTRID'S POVI stumbled out of the cab, tears welling in my eyes as I glanced around, scanning the area to ensure I wasn’t being watched or followed. My heart raced as I took a moment to gather myself. After a brief pause, I saw nothing but the quiet, stillness of the surroundings, so I turned and made my way into the woods, hoping to find some solace among the trees.With each step I took, the weight of my emotions pressed heavier on my chest, causing my heart to sink deeper into despair. It felt as though a dark void had opened up inside me, an emptiness that I couldn’t escape. I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat growing as I remembered the words that had shattered my world.He had been so curt, so cold in his response.“I want to.”Those words echoed in my mind, delivered without hesitation or warmth, as if they had no real meaning. He had lied to me, and the truth hurt more than I could bear. When I had bravely claimed I was pregnant and confessed that I didn’t know who t
ASTRID'S POV. A wave of unease washed over me, making my stomach churn. I swallowed hard, trying to brace myself for whatever nightmare was about to unfold. My anger surged with each passing second, intertwining with the primal rage of my wolf. A low growl escaped my lips, and I felt my fingers shift, transforming into sharp claws. With newfound strength, I yanked my hands free from the grip of the two men who had dragged me forward.Fueled by determination, I swiftly kicked one of the men in the groin, watching as he doubled over in pain. I then swung my claws into the side of the other man, feeling the satisfying resistance against his flesh.My baby! I had to save my baby. A desperate scream tore from my throat as I suddenly fell to my right knee, struck hard from behind. I turned to glare at Camilla, my anger boiling over as I realized how quickly things had escalated. I pushed myself away from her, kicking at the belly of the man who had struck me, and threw several wild pu
DANE'S POV“It's okay; you will be fine. Trust me, I’ll make them pay for this,” I said softly to Astrid, trying to comfort her. She smiled just a little, her eyes lighting up for a moment as she moved closer to me. I gently held her face in my hands and pressed a light kiss on her forehead. I could see how worried and stressed she was.Her skin looked very pale, and her lips were dry and cracked. Dark circles were visible under her tired eyes, showing how exhausted she was. She had clearly been crying a lot, and I felt guilty for leaving her alone in the hospital when she needed me most.Right now, she seemed completely worn out, but I knew that someday we would need to talk about the truth between us. There were some important things we needed to discuss, but I figured that could wait for a little while longer.“Come on, let's get you home,” I whispered softly before gently lifting her into my arms.“Alpha Dane, let me down,” she protested, squirming in my hold.“You need all th
CAMILLA'S POVWith my arms folded behind my back, I paced back and forth in the room, my mind swirling with countless thoughts. Anxiety gnawed at me as I nervously bit my fingernails, each nibble bringing darker images to life. I envisioned the most horrific scenarios that could happen, my heart racing with dread.What have I done?I could feel my wolf’s uneasiness mirroring my own turmoil. I had crossed a line this time; it was entirely my fault. How had I let things escalate to this point? I should have ensured Astrid was dead. I was so close to achieving my goal; if that arrow had been fired just a second later, I would have succeeded. She would have been gone, and I would have felt no remorse for my actions. Instead, I made a mistake and turned myself into a fool.Each step I took felt heavier, the weight of my decisions pressing down on me. I replayed the events in my mind, wishing I could change the outcome. How could I have been so careless? The fear of what could happen ne
Secrets OutAuthor's POVIt so happened that Alpha Hale, Dane's father, Mr. Han, and Alpha Safiya were best friends—until Edmond came into the picture.They began having problems with each other until Mr. Han asked Edmond to kill Alpha Hale.Edmond refused, but Han was desperate. Han committed the murder himself but blamed Edmond. Edmond often acted like a jerk towards Dane Hale, his friend's son, whenever he recalled the past.He misses Alpha Hale, but that doesn't change the fact that he killed Astrid's mother to cover up his crimes. He did all of this to please Han and keep their secrets hidden.In the end, they all faced their downfall, except for Edmond, who remained alive. He will return from his slave trade, and guess who his next target is? Astrid's son, who is a Moon Healer!********Dear Readers,I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for taking the time to read my book. Your support, feedback, and encouragement mean the world to me, and it’s becau
Astrid's POV. I slowly pushed myself up from the bed, rubbing my eyes as I took in my surroundings. The room was quiet, and for a moment, loneliness washed over me like a cold wave.But then I turned to the window and saw Dane, his strong frame leaning against the sill. He cradled our baby, Hayden, in his arms. A smile crept across my face at the sight of them together. They looked perfect.“You're awake late! We had plans for today, but you overslept,” Dane teased as he walked over to me. He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on my lips. The warmth of his affection spread through me, making me feel safe and loved.It had been a month since everything turned upside down—a month since the terrifying nightmare that almost took our lives. After escaping to the pack with Ethan, I had spent many sleepless nights, my mind racing with fears. I was terrified that Dane would sacrifice our child, that he wouldn’t care about us. But I was wrong.Dane would never hurt our baby. He and Ethan to
Halfdan's pov. (His End)The bottle of whiskey was cold in my hand, the burn of the liquid a distant sensation as it slid down my throat. I could barely feel it anymore, barely cared. All I could think of was her. Camilla. My mate. My cunning, twisted, evil mate.How did it come to this? The memories of that night still clawed at my mind, gnawing away until I felt like I might go insane. I closed my eyes, but the image of her face filled my head—the way her eyes locked onto mine in those final moments, full of both fear and acceptance. She was in my arms, her body limp and lifeless, yet her lips had curled in that knowing smile. The same smile she had whenever she thought she had won.She had won.Even in death, she had won, taking the slash meant for me, falling in my place. She died in my arms, the blood soaking my hands, the life draining from her body while I could only watch. And no matter how much I told myself I hated her for all she'd done, for all the evil she brought to o
Halfdan's POV.I stood on the balcony, hands behind my back, staring up at the sky. I had felt off all night, but something about being out here shifted my mood. A small smile formed on my lips as I gazed at the red sky. It wasn't the death of an alpha; I would’ve been invited if that were the case. No, this meant something else—a moon healer had been born.How fortunate their parents were. A child with such a rare gift was both a blessing and a burden. The entire world would come for them, and I would have to protect that child. It was my duty. But deep down, I wished I’d been given that choice, to have a child of my own to protect. I wanted it so badly, and I would die for my child if it came to that. But not everything in life goes the way we want it to.A sharp knock at the door snapped me out of my thoughts, and I turned my head toward the sound.“Alpha Halfdan!” Drake shouted as he burst onto the balcony, panting heavily.“What is it now, Drake?” I asked, rolling my eyes. I ha
DANE'S POV"Camilla," I called out, my voice firm. She didn’t even flinch, her cold, hard glare fixed on Astrid. Astrid, who looked exhausted and fragile. She had just given birth. She needed rest, not this. She shouldn’t be standing here, facing Camilla. All I could think was, ‘Have I ever done anything right?’ Ever since she came into my life, all I’d done was cause her pain and worry. And now I had a son too. I couldn’t let this cruel fate fall on them both. They deserved peace— ‘they deserved better than me.’Camilla took a step forward, her lips curling into a cruel smile. Her eyes locked onto the baby. My son. I stepped in front of Astrid, blocking her view."I’m going to need the child," Camilla said, her voice dripping with malice. The smirk on her face widened, her eyes glowing with hatred.My jaw tightened, my body tense. "What makes you think I’ll give you my son?" I growled, glaring at her. But my words only made her smile bigger. She looked back at me with the same ch
DANE'S POVEight months had passed, and it felt like nothing had changed. Every morning, I woke up wondering if she still hated me as much as before. It bothered me. What was I supposed to do to make things right?She had been kidnapped and hospitalised so many times, and I knew my life was dangerous for her. To make things worse, she misunderstood something I said, thinking I would hurt our child. What did she think of me?That night, after I apologised again and again, she ran off. Even after almost being killed by Camilla, she didn’t stop. She must have cared about me, right? But then her mother died, and she left, probably thinking it was better to get hurt by someone else than by me.Now, she’s back in the Fierce Claws pack. For eight months, I’ve known where she’s been hiding. I watched over her, had guards keeping a close eye, though from a safe distance. I made sure she was protected, but I kept my distance too. If she wanted to be away from me, I wasn’t going to take that fro
ASTRID'S POVI panicked, trying to take another step, but the contractions were too strong. Tears filled my eyes as I whispered, “Help… please… someone…”But no one stopped. People walked past me, ignoring my pleas. No one knew who I was, and they didn’t care. I was invisible.“See where avoiding me got you?” Ethan’s voice came from behind me. I turned, and for the first time in my life, I was relieved to hear him.“Let’s get you somewhere safe,” he said, grabbing my arm and guiding me toward his car. I didn’t fight him. I couldn’t. He helped me into the car, and we sped off.The pain was unbearable now. I tried to hold back my screams, but it was impossible. Each contraction was worse than the last. I was losing control.Ethan pulled up to a small cottage—not a hospital—but it didn’t matter. “Someone, help!” he yelled as he carried me inside.An older man and two young women rushed over, guiding me to a bed. They set up quickly, and I knew it was almost time.Minutes passed, and I wa
ASTRID'S POVI woke up with a soft yawn, blinking my eyes open. For a moment, I stayed still, letting the calmness of my room sink in. The smell of antiseptic wasn’t there, and everything seemed normal. It was quiet. Peaceful.I ran my fingers through my hair, sitting up slowly. I was back home, tucked safely in bed, but the memories hit me hard. It all came rushing back—my uncle, Camilla, and the knife. I almost died.But Dane saved me.Camilla had tried to kill me, but Dane stopped her. He apologized, kissed me, but I was too tired to care at that moment. I had spent the whole day running and crying. Exhausted from the fear and pain, I must have fallen asleep on the ride back.Looking out the window, I frowned. Something felt off. It was getting dark outside, and I had no idea how long I’d been asleep. Where was Dane?I stretched and got out of bed, glancing around. The room felt empty. Dane should’ve been here by now. I waited, pacing back and forth, but the door stayed closed. No
DANE'S POVBeta Ivar's words had taken me by surprise and struck me deeply, sending a wave of emotion crashing over me. It was someone I knew; the realization that the person responsible for my father's death wasn’t so far away sent a chill down my spine. Whoever it was had been within arm's length all along, silently watching my suffering unfold. Such great audacity.I had been drowning in despair for far too long, consumed by grief and confusion for reasons I now realized were unfounded. The thought of revenge simmered within me, but first, I needed to uncover the truth. Who on earth could it be? Who had the audacity to murder my father and continue to live among us, hidden in plain sight?But then, the Bluestone Pack—who could it possibly be? What motives could they have? The questions flooded my mind as I grappled with the enormity of it all. Why would they bring such tragedy to our doorstep? What on earth could have compelled someone from Astrid’s pack to commit such a hei