Sandra’s PovI tried to hold in my anger but everything was so painful, here I was trying to get him back to his alpha’s position and his busy falling deeply in love with Kylie.“I wish you could just kill her!!” I yelled angrily, and that made Karl laugh, and his laughter was really oozing anger.“I should be the one advising you to kill Arnold because now that I found out he is her first mate, and he is ready to kill her second chance mate, it means Arnold is just as desperate as I am.” Karl said, and I couldn’t help but gulf nervously.“I apologize, but I just hate Kylie so much, just like you hate Arnold.” I said to Karl, but he rolled his eyes and took his seat staring at me.“How are you even sure that you two are mates? If he was really your mate, and you were his second chance mate then he is supposed to love you so much that he won’t even care if Kylie exists, from what I heard…if your mate is even taken from a person, that person can get weak and almost die, and it can’t sto
Sandra’s Pov “I'm willing to do anything to make him see that I'm the one he truly belongs with.”Karl sighed, his gaze softening. “I understand your pain, Sandra. And while I can't promise you that removing Kylie will solve everything, I'll consider your request. But only under one condition.”I looked at him, hope flickering in my eyes. “What condition?”“You have to promise me that you'll give Arnold a fair chance to choose,” Karl said firmly. “No manipulation, no forcing his hand. Let him see the real you, the one who truly loves him. If he still chooses Kylie, then you'll have to accept it.” I couldn’t believe Karl could say that, I could see it in him…he wants Kylie to be Arnold's weakness and then take advantage of the situation.“I won’t accept them together, that’s final, and I know Arnold will soon come back to his senses… I promise you that.” I said, but deep inside I was a bit doubtful and wasn’t sure he might pick me after all.“Can we stop talking about Arnold and Kylie
Kylie’s PovI sat on my bed in my little hiding room and I couldn’t stop thinking about my son Ryan's safety, what could Karl had possibly done to her son as hoped he would continue to stay strong for her. Just then a knock came through the door and Arnold walked in with a tray of meal in his hands.He smiled at me before walking in, and even though I wasn’t happy, I wanted him to see how much I appreciated his protection and help for me.“You don’t look so happy.” He whispered, and I forced my smile to be even wider.“I am delighted… I just miss my son too much, I want him back to me as quick as possible.” I said to Arnold while trying to keep myself from tearing up, Arnold stared at me, and before I knew it, he pulled me in for a tight hug.“Stop being so emotional because I assure you that you would find your son soon enough.” He said to me, but I didn’t just want to believe that I would lose my son to Karl just because I don’t want to be with him.I didn’t know when my tears start
Kylie’s povSasha did seem a little discouraged as she stared at me like I was just trying to make them scared for nothing.Arnold's beta soon arrived with a key to hand over to Arnold, who collected it and asked a few questions, but I couldn’t really hear anything as he was whispering very silently.Arnold told us immediately that we needed to leave everything behind and run. We ran quickly through the woods and when we hadn’t gotten far we saw Karl’s men and cars driving to the old hideout, making everyone look at me with a grateful expression.We ran as fast as our legs could carry us through the dense woods. The sound of twigs snapping under the weight of our hurried footsteps echoed in the quiet forest. Fear and adrenaline pumped through my veins, pushing me to keep going despite the exhaustion setting in.Arnold led the way, his instincts guiding us through the maze of trees and underbrush. Sasha and Fredrick followed closely behind, their eyes scanning the surroundings for any
Kylie’s PovNightfall came, and exhaustion weighed heavily on my eyelids. Despite my unease, I couldn't fight the need for sleep any longer. I crawled into bed, hoping for a peaceful rest.But as soon as sleep claimed me, I found myself in another dream. This time, I was standing at the edge of a dark forest, watching as Sandra walked deeper into the woods. A sense of urgency filled me, and I followed her, determined to uncover the truth.The path grew treacherous, with twisted roots and overgrown branches blocking my way. But I pushed forward, my determination overpowering any fear or doubt.As I ventured deeper into the forest, the air grew colder, and an eerie silence settled over the surroundings. I could feel the presence of something powerful and dark lurking nearby.Finally, I caught sight of Sandra up ahead. She was walking towards a small clearing, where a figure cloaked in black awaited her. My heart pounded in my chest as I realized that this figure was a witch.I hid behin
Kylie’s Pov“There is nothing different about me, so don’t worry.” I said to Arnold and turned to walk to my bedroom. When I recalled the last thing I saw Sandra doing, she was trying to fish out Arnold said towards the woods…she …she was going to use her connection again.I turned to Arnold, who was having a discussion with his beta and I knew all this was just to protect me and just then an idea came to me.I ran as fast as my leg could take me to my room and opened my luggage… I remembered taking some powerful perfumes with me, and I could remember very vividly that perfume always hinders the connection of mates towards each other.I searched quickly for it and when I found out, I didn’t even bother waiting to put things back in place as I ran out and straight to the sitting room.Arnold looked at me with a concerned stare and I tried to calm my heavy breath, “Kylie, what’s wrong!” Arnold exclaimed, feeling worried.But I wasted no time and opened the perfume and the next thing I d
Kylie’s PovWithout wasting another moment, we started alerting everyone, urging them to prepare for the impending threat.As the chaos ensued, I couldn't help but feel a mix of fear and determination. I had seen the light, I had witnessed the danger approaching. Now, it was up to us to defend ourselves and survive whatever Sandra and Karl had planned.Arnold rushed down the stairs after I took all the power out, he looked at me angrily as I could still see how angry he was.“What did you do this time, Kylie!!” He yelled angrily and all I could do was be silent as he noticed the flicker of light getting closer and closer to us, but he still kept calm.“What’s going on out there?” Arnold asked, avoiding my stares like he was in the process of keeping malice with me.“It’s Karl…he's here, and this time Kylie wasn’t lying or anything of that sort.” Arnold's beta said, making Arnold look back at me like he wanted to apologize, but I immediately looked away and walked closer to the window,
Arnold’s Pov They had finally left, but Kylie was still a bit shaken, I couldn’t believe that I could do something like this to she, she was telling me the truth to my face, but I didn’t even bother believing he and kept on supporting Sandra who was no with Karl, even though I hadn’t seen her it was still so obvious that the person in the car needed the mate bond to find us, and it would be none other than Sandra because this wasn’t the first time she was doing it.I sat beside Kylie hoping to reconcile everything with her because a few minutes ago I had just tried to keep malice with her. She looked at me quickly and I guess when she noticed I was the one she moved away very quietly, I smiled and moved closer to her, but instead she looked back at me with a frown.“What do you want and why do you keep coming closer and closer to me?” She said, like I was some sort of stranger.“Kylie, why are you acting like we are strangers to each other?” I said to her, but she still had a fierce
Xander’s PovAs days turned into weeks, the rift that had once threatened to tear us apart seemed to heal, replaced by a newfound sense of closeness and unity. The forgiveness Allegra had extended to me washed away the lingering doubts and fears, leaving in its wake a sense of peace and contentment that I had long yearned for.Each day brought with it a renewed sense of purpose as we embraced the opportunity to reconnect with her father, Alpha Arnold, in ways we had never thought possible. As we delved into shared memories and created new ones together, the bonds of family grew stronger, weaving us together in an unbreakable bond of love and acceptance.One afternoon, as we sat together in the garden, basking in the warmth of the sun, Alpha Arnold turned to me with a smile, his eyes filled with warmth and affection. “Xander,” he began, his voice tinged with emotion. “I never thought I'd have the chance to get to know you like this.”I smiled back, feeling a surge of gratitude for the
Allegra’s PovI asked that question, and Xander sighed, running a hand through his hair as he struggled to find the right words. “I never meant to hurt you,” he began, his voice tinged with remorse. “But I was desperate, Allegra. Desperate to protect you, to keep you safe from those who would seek to harm you.”I furrowed my brow, confusion flickering in the depths of my eyes. “Protect me?” I echoed the words, heavy with disbelief. “From what?”Xander hesitated, his gaze shifting away from mine as he wrestled with his own inner demons. “From my past,” he finally admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. “From the enemies I've made, the battles I've fought, and the secrets I've kept.”My heart clenched at his words, a sense of foreboding settling over me like a dark cloud. “What secrets?” I demanded, my voice trembling with emotion. “What aren't you telling me, Xander?”Xander took a deep breath, his eyes filled with regret, as he met my gaze. “I'm not who you think I am, Allegra,” h
Allegra’s PovAs I stood in the clearing, buoyed by the wisdom and compassion of the Moon Goddess, a newfound sense of clarity washed over me like a cleansing tide. With each passing moment, the raw ache of betrayal began to ebb, replaced by a steely resolve and a determination to confront the challenges that lay ahead.Gathering my strength, I wiped away the last of my tears and squared my shoulders, ready to face Xander and my father once more. As I made my way back to the house, my heart pounded in my chest, a mixture of apprehension and determination coursing through my veins.As soon as I stepped through the door, Xander's eyes met mine, his expression a mix of relief and apprehension. Without hesitation, he rushed towards me, arms outstretched, ready to envelop me in a comforting embrace. But I held up a hand, stopping him in his tracks.“Not yet,” I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. “I'm not ready.”Xander's brow furrowed confused, and his eyes filled with concern. “Al
Allegra’s PovAs the truth crashed down on me like a tidal wave, I couldn't stop the overwhelming surge of emotions that threatened to consume me. Betrayal, confusion, heartbreak—they all swirled together in a maelstrom of agony, tearing me apart from the inside out. How could Xander, the one person I thought I could trust with my life, betray me in such a way? Was our entire relationship built on lies and deceit?I stumbled out of the house, my chest constricted with pain, and my vision blurred with tears. I didn't care where I was going; I just needed to get away to escape the suffocating weight of betrayal that hung heavy in the air. With each step, the forest seemed to close in around me, the trees towering above me like accusing sentinels.As I ran, my power surged within me, responding to the turmoil raging inside me. Anger, raw and potent, bubbled up from the depths of my soul, fueling my every step and propelling me deeper into the heart of the forest. With each stride, my spe
Xander’s PovAs Allegra stormed out of the room, frustration, and guilt gnawed at me, leaving me feeling utterly helpless. I knew I had upset her, but I couldn't suppress the gnawing fear that had been eating away at me since Alpha Arnold's revelation. The thought of losing her, of being left alone once again, terrified me more than anything else.I paced the room, my mind racing with conflicting emotions. On one hand, I wanted nothing more than to make Allegra happy and to support her in her quest to reconnect with her father. But on the other hand, the selfish part of me couldn't bear the thought of losing her or watching her slip away from me.As I wrestled with my thoughts, a knock on the door startled me out of my reverie. A guard stood at attention, delivering a message from Alpha Arnold requesting my presence in his office. I nodded in acknowledgment, my heart sinking at the thought of facing him again.As I made my way to Alpha Arnold's office, I couldn't shake the feeling of
Allegra’s PovAs Alpha Arnold revealed the unexpected news that I was his daughter, a whirlwind of emotions swept through me. Happiness, disbelief, and a sense of belonging all mingled together, leaving me feeling like I was standing on the precipice of a new chapter in my life. But as I turned to share my joy with Xander, I was met with a wall of silence and a stormy expression on his face.“Xander, aren't you happy?” I asked, my voice filled with hope as I searched his face for any sign of joy.He hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting away from mine. “Of course, I'm happy for you, Allegra,” he replied, his voice strained.But I could see the truth lurking behind his words, the tension radiating from him like a palpable force. “Then what's wrong?” I pressed, unable to ignore the unease settling in the pit of my stomach.Alpha Arnold, ever-perceptive, seemed to sense the tension between us. “I'll give you two some space,” he said, rising from his seat. “But Xander, I would love to
Xander’s PovAs Allegra spent the rest of the day with Alpha Arnold, I found myself wandering the vast grounds of his estate, lost in my thoughts. Alpha Arnold had instructed one of his guards to provide us with the most comfortable room in his house, and as I made my way there, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease gnawing at the pit of my stomach.Alone in the room, I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as I thought about Allegra spending time with Alpha Arnold. I had grown accustomed to having all of her attention, and the thought of sharing it with someone else, especially someone who could potentially be her father, left me feeling unsettled. I paced the room, wrestling with my emotions, wishing I had tried harder to convince Allegra to leave with me.Hours passed, and just as I was beginning to resign myself to the fact that I might not see Allegra for the rest of the day, she finally returned. The excitement in her face was palpable as Alpha Arnold dropped her off, and a
Allegra’s PovXander, refusing to believe or accept the possibility of me being Alpha Arnold's daughter, shakes her head, frustration bubbling to the surface. “Even if there is a chance, it changes everything,” they argued, desperation creeping into their tone. “We have our lives and our packs to think about. We can't just upend everything because of some wild theory.”He watches me closely, searching for any sign of uncertainty in my expression. But to his dismay, I felt oddly calm about the situation, my eyes fixed on the photograph in my hands.I look into his eyes, and I see that he couldn't fathom how I could entertain the idea of being Alpha Arnold's long-lost daughter, especially considering the fact that it would probably change a lot of our lives.“You can't actually be serious,” he interjected, frustration bubbling to the surface as he snatched the picture from me. “Tell me you're not actually considering this.”My gaze met his, my eyes betraying a hint of hesitation. “I kno
Allegra’s PovI never thought I'd see a garden as beautiful as this in my life. The person who planted it must have taken great care in handling it because it looks so wonderful.Even as I'm enjoying the garden, my mind keeps going back to Xander and the wound he suffered from fighting the green wood pack, formerly rogue Alpha. I hope he's well.Just as I was thinking about him, I heard his voice calling my name. Allegra," he calls out, his voice rough with urgency. “We need to leave.”I turn to him, surprise written across my features. “Leave? But what about the Greenwood pack? We can't just abandon them,” I protest, my brow furrowing in concern.He shakes his head, his resolve unwavering. “We've done all we can here. It's time to go,” he insists, his tone brooking no argument.But I'm not so easily swayed. I argue back, my voice rising with frustration as I plead my case for staying. We go back and forth, each of us standing firm in our convictions.I pleaded my case for staying, my