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
Dane's POVI had run into the warehouse to save Astrid without thinking about the outcome, without understanding that it was possibly still a trap set by Edmond.Just as I had taken about five steps into the warehouse, Beta Ivar's voice echoed from behind, drawing my attention immediately.“Alpha Dane!” Turning around, I saw several werewolves charging towards me, their claws glistening.I tried shifting, but it wasn't possible. I found it difficult to shift into my wild form because I was still weak and cursed.I couldn't believe I was going to die at this point just because I was cursed. They soon got closer to where I was standing, and with their hands lifted, they were going to kill me. They were going to slash me, but just then, my men charged into the warehouse, taking over.They immediately shifted into their wolf form and, without hesitation, slashed the attackers from behind, bringing the men to the ground before me.“Go ahead, Alpha. Get your Luna!” they urged, my eyes widen
Dane's POV.The second I got into the room, the strong stench of blood wafted through my nostrils, coupled with the fact that there were rogues kneeling before me.They had their glares fixed on me as I entered. They knew me and they knew how ruthless I could be. With a smirk tugging at my lips, I walked over to where they were kneeling, and I couldn't help but tighten my fist in anger knowing that they were the ones who had held Astrid for days.“No matter what, we won't say a single word to you, Dane! You are…” one of them began to utter through his gritted teeth, but immediately, my Gamma, who stood right behind me, didn't hesitate to charge forward and punch him in the face.“How dare you utter the name of my Alpha without respect? Don't you have any respect for your Alpha?” he yelled as his blow to the kneeling rogue's face sent waves of pain through him.He was expected to keep silent, but he didn't. Instead, he began to laugh, his sudden shift in emotions making me pause for a
Dane's POV“Now, Rogue… let out your inner wolf, I have something to tell him!” I commanded, and because he was reluctant, I had to do the job for him.“Here, why don't I help you?” Immediately, I roared, my eyes shifting to those of my wolf, and my heart raced rapidly, knowing that what I was doing was a bit dangerous.Just then, he growled, his head arching to the ceiling, and his claws spiralling out just as I liked it. I relished this moment; I was happy seeing what was happening to him.The second he looked back at me, I saw his yellow eyes staring at me.“What have you done? I need to shift back! What the hell did you do?” He blinked countless times as he tried to shift back to his human form, but that wasn't going to happen. Not when I was in charge.“Showing you that I am your Alpha… I called your inner wolf, and he responded… but guess what? He won't hide from me until I make him…” A sinister sneer left my lips as I looked at his claws.“Nice claws you have there!” I uttered,
Dane's POV.Heading back to the mansion or the main building, I couldn't help but recall every single word the rogue had said to me when I kept torturing him. Edmond had some nerves to take My Luna and think this was a game.“I'll make you pay dearly for what you've done, Edmond! By the time he gets to the public and reveals your evil intentions, you'll have no way, no right to deny it!” I said inwardly as my focus and attention were now fixed on the mansion ahead.Getting to the door, I wasted no time in pushing it open and walking into it. If there was anything that mattered at this moment, it definitely was going to see Astrid.Although I was angry or mad about what Edmond had done, I still couldn't contain or suppress the joy I felt knowing that my mate is actually back in the mansion.Without a single delay, I headed right for her room. Beta Ivar has been with her since I left so I was certain that she was in good hands.“Alpha Dane!” Beta Ivar bowed his head the second he saw me
Astrid's POV:“Where am I?” I mumbled as I opened my eyes slowly. It felt heavy, but most of all, I felt comfort. It was clear that I wasn't at the warehouse anymore, and the light that first greeted me the second I opened my eyes proved me right.“Am I…” I gasped as I fluttered my eyes open wide, looking around the place. It was clear that I wasn't just picked away in some old rusty place anymore. I was safe, I was okay.“Thank the Moon Goddess for this, thank the Moon Goddess for saving me!” I prayed silently as I sat up on the bed.At this point, I needed to get the full explanation of how I got saved from the warehouse because the last I checked, I had blacked out after the rogue had tortured me, and I couldn't tell what happened next.“Could it be him that brought me back to the mansion?” I mumbled but shook my head almost immediately, trying to dispel the thoughts of Alpha Dane helping me out.“It can't be possible, he can't be the one!”I climbed out of the bed, ready to use th
Astrid's POV.“Congratulations on getting pregnant,” the doctor suddenly uttered, making my eyes bulge out in shock and awe.Without hesitation, I grabbed him by the hand and pulled him closer to me. It was obvious that he knew something no one in the pack must know, something that must be kept a secret and never let out.“Luna Astrid… Are you okay? You should…” he started to say when I cut in sharply without hesitation. It was best I told him now rather than never or later.“This is why I am here. Only I know that I am pregnant. Alpha Dane must not know! Please!” I pleaded, my eyes staring into his eyes. My fingers that were wrapped around his arm clenched tightly, and he could feel my fingers digging into his skin.“What?” he exclaimed, not believing what I had just said to him. “But that should be great news. It’s not like Alpha Dane would kill his own child, right?” he uttered, making me scoff immediately.I wished it was his child. I wished the child belonged to him so I wouldn’t
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