Astrid's POV.“I am the only one who can help you, and trust me, it's best if you listen to me. If you don't…” He paused as he walked closer to me, his presence oozing nothing but danger and fury.“I won't promise to keep you alive… you will be just like the others!” He notified me, my fist clenched immediately behind me at the sound of his words.If there was a way, I was willing to stand on my feet and punch him in the face. I was going to hit him countless times and never stop. I was going to make him see that I wasn't as weak as he had imagined.“What do you want?” I asked, my eyes glaring at him at this moment.“What do I want? This question again? What if I tell you that you are all I want, Astrid… would you give yourself to me?” He snarled as his hand reached for my chin, caressing it viciously.“Get your filthy hands off me, rogue!” I lashed out as I pulled my head out of his grip.“Shut up, Astrid!” He slapped me across the face, my hair clinging to my face and the sweat drip
Dane's POV“Ahh! What's that pain?” A soft cry left my lips as I clutched my head and opened my eyes gently. As soon as my eyes opened, I was greeted by the ceiling of my room in the mansion.“How did I get here?” I pondered briefly as I lay on the bed, trying to gather my thoughts from what had happened.Just as I was still trying to understand what had happened, I felt it again; an intense pang hit my head. At this moment, I wasted no time in sitting up on the bed.“Fuck!” I exclaimed, clutching my head with both hands as if I were going to tear it off my body.I struggled to keep my head in place, trying to stop the intense pain when suddenly, it hit me. Everything that had happened came reeling back. Right from last night till now.I couldn't help but recall fighting the rogues to save my pack. I also tried my best to stay alive, not just for myself, but for Astrid and my pack.“That's right, Astrid!” My eyes snapped wide open as I let go of my head.Realising this, the pain that
Dane's POVThe second I stepped out of the room, freeing myself from Ivar's hold and clutches, my fist clenched tightly, my eyes fixed on a spot, and my attention focused on where I was heading to search for my mate.Last night, I was searching the streets, but there was a strong possibility that Astrid had been taken away from the pack, and what I was doing was useless.I was willing to go to great lengths to find her. I understood that I didn't love her, but there was definitely no harm in trying.“I won't forgive you, Halfdan… just pray you are not with her!” I uttered through gritted teeth as I exited the mansion.The second I got out of the mansion and was about to take a step forward, a strong grip held my hand from behind. Turning around, I found Beta Ivar panting right behind me.“And what's the meaning of all this, Ivar?” I asked, glaring at him. Immediately, he let go of my hand.“I'm not here to try to stop you, Alpha Dane, but I still can't let you drive…” Ivar notified me,
Dane's POV.Storming out of the mansion, we headed right for the car where it was parked. I felt so furious knowing and seeing that I couldn't find Astrid in the Greenstone pack.I had depended on finding her right in the arms of Alpha Halfdan and I wouldn't dare to let go or ignore her. I would grab her and pull her out of the pack without a second glance at anyone.“Anyone with my mate must suffer! He must be punished! I will make them regret ever making this happen!” My fist clenched as my eyes glared at the front of the car.At this moment, I sat at the front of the car, right beside Ivar who was going to drive.Soon, he turned on the engine and before anyone could say Jack, he had already zoomed out of the premises of the Greenstone pack, which was what I wanted. It was obvious that staying in the pack for a few more seconds would leave me with no other choice than to attack Alpha Halfdan again.My fist clenched as Beta Ivar drove the car. We were heading right for my pack. The
Dane's POVSeeing that it was Edmond who had blocked our path, I didn't hesitate to walk over to where he was standing.He clearly had crazy and cunning intentions, just as I had imagined. There was no way someone driving would just run into an incoming car and stop before it.He had a plan, but at this point, his plans had failed because I couldn't die in Edmond's hands. He was evil to the core, and that was all I could say.“Alpha Dane, I am…” he was about to apologise and act like he didn't enjoy what he had just done, but I didn't give him the chance.“You wanted to kill the Alpha of the Red Moon pack, didn't you? You are trying to commit treason and act like you didn't know what you were doing?” I scoffed as I glared at him.“Come on, Alpha Dane… I didn't mean to run into you that way… fine, it was my fault, and I apologise, but I didn't know it was your car either!” He lied at this point, making me laugh out loud.If there was anyone who would lie about not knowing my cars, it d
Dane's POV.“Find out what Edmond has been up to lately, Beta Ivar!” My fist clenched as I gave the order. There was no possibility that the blood stains on Edmond's wrist were from an animal.I knew and could sense animal blood when I saw it, and that wasn't anything related to an animal. It was werewolf blood, and it could belong to Astrid.“Are you sure about this, Alpha Dane? I'm pretty certain that Edmond won't be happy if he finds out that you had him followed!” Beta Ivar stated, the tinge of fear in his voice evident at this moment.“Trust me and do as I said, Beta Ivar! Is that clear?” I urged him with my eyes fixed on him. Because he saw that I was serious, he had no other choice but to accept. He wasn't going to deny his Alpha now, was he?“It's obvious that he has something up his sleeve!” I added, turning my gaze away from Beta Ivar.“Understood, Alpha Dane!” He nodded his head and after a few seconds of delay, he turned on the engine of the car and we zoomed out of the pl
Dane's POV.I felt so uncomfortable, so tense about the situation at hand. If there was anything I wanted, it was definitely to find my mate, to get my mate back to the mansion strong and alive.As I placed my hands on my hips, I began to pace in circles in my study room. I couldn't get my mind off her; I couldn't stop thinking about finding Astrid.“She must be found! She has to!” I began to mumble to myself. I bet anyone who saw me in such a situation would think that I was insane. They would tag me as the Alpha who went mad right from the day his mate went missing, and that would never be nice.Just as I kept pacing around, a knock came at the door, lifting my mood immediately. I wasn't expecting anyone other than Beta Ivar. He was the only one who knew about Astrid and the only one who could give me information about her whereabouts.The knock came again, and this time, it was intense.“Come in, Beta Ivar!” I commanded in a deep voice.The door opened, and just as I was expectin
Dane's POV.“I said move faster! I am the Alpha, I am the rules of the pack. No one has the right to question my movement!” I commanded, my veins raging with nothing but fury and rage.I felt a sense of urgency coursing through my veins as Beta Ivar finally accepted and began to drive the car at its fastest speed just as I had commanded.If we were going to get Edmond or at least find Astrid alive, then that meant we needed to go faster. There shouldn't be any delay, no hesitation.“That's more like it!” I nodded my head, my focus fixed on the highway that was ahead. We kept driving, and it felt like the journey wasn't going to come to an end soon enough.“Are you sure this is the route we are to take? Are you sure this is where Edmond went through?” I asked as I turned to Beta Ivar, who was driving.“Yes, Alpha… this is the path the spies said he went through, and they are waiting at the place where Edmond had entered!” He said, and just then, I had to calm my nerves.I was going to
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