ASTRID'S POV.“Seems good enough; you can leave now,” I instructed the maid who had assisted with preparing breakfast. She gave a polite nod and exited the room, her soft footsteps fading down the hallway.I began arranging the breakfast, carefully dishing out my portion as well as Dane’s. Once the plates were ready, I moved over to the dining table, ensuring everything was in its place: the jugs of juice and coffee, the cups, cutlery, and neatly folded napkins. Each item was set with precision, creating an inviting breakfast setting.After making sure everything was perfectly arranged, I took a final, satisfied look at the table. The meal was prepared, and now all that was left was to call Dane and enjoy our breakfast together.As I started up the stairs to find him, I noticed someone standing midway up by the entrance. It was a male figure with his back turned to me. I could see through the open doorway that Ivar was present, his posture unusually tense. But it was Dane’s deep f
DANE'S POVThe frown on my face deepened as I cut into the bacon on my plate with growing irritation. My appetite had vanished entirely when Ethan arrived, requested his own meal, and settled into a chair at the table.Initially, I had tried to hold back my frustration, not wanting to seem like an overly jealous and insecure mate. I didn't want to come across as too controlling or possessive, so I made an effort to stay composed. However, my patience was wearing thin.I could no longer ignore how Ethan’s frequent glances at Astrid were affecting me. She was engrossed in her meal, unaware of the way my brother’s eyes kept drifting toward her. Despite the clear and firm warning I had given him to stay away and my reminder that she was my mate, Ethan showed no respect. His unashamed, lingering looks in her direction were increasingly upsetting. This persistent behaviour was making me feel a level of irritation and discomfort that I had never experienced before. It was becoming harder
HALFDAN'S POVWith my hands clasped tightly behind my back and my face pressed against the cold windowpane, I let out a long, weary sigh as I stared into the empty street below. My mind felt like a tangled mess, swirling with confusion and frustration.The chaos began the night Dane launched a brutal attack on our group, targeting Camilla with ruthless intent. Since then, my thoughts had been consumed by the question: What was Camilla really after?Camilla’s relentless attempts to end Astrid’s life had been both numerous and unsuccessful. Each time she tried, it seemed to end in failure, yet she showed no sign of giving up. It was as if her determination was boundless, and I couldn’t understand her motives or what she hoped to achieve.I regretted ever agreeing to marry her; the loveless situation I found myself in felt unbearable, and I wasn’t sure how much longer I could keep enduring it.Astrid and I were meant for each other; I still loved her deeply, but she had been taken awa
ASTRID'S POV.Slowly, I pushed myself up from the warm, fluffy fabric that had cradled me in a place of comfort. My eyes fluttered open, and I took a moment to adjust to the bright overhead lights. As I glanced around the room, a wave of confusion washed over me. I was in the hospital once again, in the same sterile room I had occupied just two weeks ago. But how did I end up back here? Why was I here? And when did it all happen?The familiar sounds of beeping machines and distant voices floated around me, grounding me in reality. I shifted slightly, the softness of the blanket brushing against my skin, reminding me of the vulnerability I felt in this place. My mind raced as I tried to piece together the fragments of my memory.The last thing I remembered was the tension that had hung thick in the air as Ethan and Dane argued. Their voices had risen, sharp and angry, each of them refusing to let go of my arm, their grip a mix of desperation and determination. I could still feel t
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
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