Astrid’s POVIn order to cater to the remaining survivors of the Emberwood Pack that needed our help, I woke up at dawn and helped in the kitchen to cook for everyone’s breakfast. I don’t know enough of things around the kitchen; I only know enough not to let myself die of hunger. Although I am good at combat, handling Pack military and Pack affairs, and even knowledgeable in medicine, there are still a lot of things that I don’t know of. Even though I am a woman, I don’t know what women would usually be good at doing. I could break a bone when I dance, I could injure myself with a needle if I sew, and I could make people turn deaf when I sing. I’m certainly not a wife and a Luna material because of these things. The moon goddess really made a mistake in choosing me as Killian’s mate and Luna. It was no wonder why our relationship only ended in a disaster. As volunteers, we prepared today’s breakfast, but we still had to serve the food and also eat last. As I ladled the w
Killian’s POVMy fingers instinctively curled into a fist when I saw Giselle coming. What the hell is she doing here? Why did she follow me?My gaze instantly turned across me to where Astrid was standing. However, instead of seeing her, I saw Nova instead. I was surprised to see Nova holding the ladle and giving soup. I had no idea when Nova and Astrid had switched places. While I was working earlier, I could feel Astrid’s gaze boring into me from time to time. It’s as if she’s trying to read me, scrutinizing every detail. It took me a lot of effort to resist her gaze and to stop the urge to stare back at her. I purposefully ignored her to grant her wish that I would never bother her again. I was afraid that if our gazes met, everything would be over for me. I was afraid that the only resistance I had left, the little thing that I had left for myself to keep myself together without her, would suddenly vanish, and I would be left with nothing. I’ve done a lot of bad things. I h
Killian’s POVAs I was about to answer Giselle, I abruptly fell into silence when a sudden movement in the shadows caught my eye. Before I could react, a blur of motion exploded out of nowhere, a wild, feral snarl ripping through the air. Giselle barely had the time to gasp before she was tackled to the ground. A fierce, snarling figure pinned her down. “Astrid?!” I exclaimed, stunned by the unexpected turn of events. I couldn’t believe that the wild, feral figure that appeared out of nowhere and tackled Giselle to the ground was actually Astrid. I even had no idea where her strength came from. The first time that I met Astrid again here at Emberwood Pack, the first thing I noticed was the great change in her health. Astrid had seemed so weak, so broken, a mere shadow of the vibrant and confident Astrid that I had once known. Astrid is a pure-blooded omega. Her wolf has always been weak, even before, and now she has become significantly weaker. I doubt that Astrid would be abl
Astrid’s POVI grunted at the pounding headache that had overtaken my body. I can barely see straight — everything is blurry, and I feel so disoriented like I was drugged. However, I haven’t eaten or drank anything this morning. It’s impossible that I was poisoned. What’s happening to me is strange but also familiar. This was the same thing that happened to me the last time that I lost control of myself and attacked Asha. First, there was that pounding headache, and then once the pain was gone… I suddenly lost control of my body. I pressed my palms firmly against my temples as if I could somehow squeeze the pain out. But it’s no use. The throbbing only intensifies. It feels like my brain is being squeezed in a vice-like grip. The pain is excruciating, radiating from the center of my skull down to my neck and shoulders. Still, I tried my best to fight through the pain and keep my eyes open. I can’t let what happened last time happen again. I’m afraid that if I allowed my wolf to
Astrid’s POVI pressed my body on Killian as I leaned forward in pain. My lips twisted as the searing pain on my back tore through my whole body, my muscles tightening and my veins freezing. “A-Astrid,” Killian choked out, his eyes widening with horror when he saw the pain etched across my face. “W-What?” I choked out, panic flooding my senses as I started to realize what had just happened. I took in a deep breath when something sharp was yanked from my back. My body went rigid, and I squeezed Killian’s arms, my nails digging into his skin as the agony ripped through me. At that moment, time seemed to slow to a crawl. I could feel the blood pulsing in my ears, the air catching in my throat. Slowly, I looked down when I felt the wetness of blood begin to soak through my clothes. “No, no, no,” I heard Killian breathe, his voice thick with anguish after he followed my gaze. His words sounded distant, muffled as if I was underwater. I watched as his expression morphed into one
Killian’s POVMy heart was relieved to see the Shadowfang Pack coming, knowing that they were the only ones who could save Astrid’s life. Even though I know that they would take Astrid away from me, I am more concerned about Astrid’s health. With the Shadowfang Pack behind Astrid’s Pack, I know Astrid will never need me anymore. She would be happy with Drystan and her friend Nova. All I just had to do was to avoid her if I really wanted her to be happy. I watched with trepidation as the members of the Shadowfang Pack who had just arrived came to approach us. I held Astrid’s limp, bleeding form tightly against my chest, fear and anxiety coursing through me. Yet, despite my wariness, a flicker of relief sparked within me. The Shadowfang Pack were Astrid’s people — they were the only ones who could provide the medical care that Astrid needed. They came right in time to save her. Still, deep inside my heart, below the great relief that I felt with the Shadowfang Pack’s prese
Alpha Theron’s POVThe air in the hallway felt thick and suffocating as I paced anxiously outside the emergency room doors. Astrid is in there, fighting for her life after the horrific accident. I had rushed her here as quickly as I could. We were able to give her first aid treatment along the way and stop her bleeding, but serious damage had already been done. She had already lost so much blood when we arrived at the scene. The first aid treatment that we gave her could only do so much. With each passing minute, my heart raced faster. Astrid and I had only just met; we hadn’t even gotten close to each other yet. I can’t bear to lose her again, especially at death this time. I still haven’t had the chance to be her father. The small interactions that we had were still not enough. I haven’t even crossed the wall she built around her heart yet. I can’t lose her just like this. I spun around when the emergency doors swung open, and Astrid’s Doctor emerged, his expression dimmed. As
Alpha Theron’s POV“Doctor Smith, as a doctor, how could you allow something like this?” Asha questioned the Doctor angrily. “Wasn’t it taught to you that werewolves have special blood? Even if they have the same blood type, we also need to make sure that both bloods are at the same level, or else the patient will die.”I turned alarmed when I heard Asha’s words. “Are you trying to kill my daughter?!” I roared at the Doctor.Seeing that I had turned angry, the Doctor instantly bowed his head to us in surrender. “Lady Asha, I am fully aware of this matter, but if Alpha Theron is really her father, then that makes him the best fit for a donor.”Asha scoffed. “Best fit? Doctor Smith, have you become stupid?” Asha questioned back, making the Doctor shake his head in fear. After all, Astrid and I are on the opposite side of the spectrum. If a drop of my blood got mixed into her blood, it could already be enough to kill her because of the difference we had in our wolves. “Lady Asha, aside