Vincent pov
I hate myself.
I hate myself so much that I'd rather become someone else. Anyone. Anyone but Vincent Romano.
Yet, my life isn't a fairytale, and I can't change skins with others or escape my life at will. Deep down, I knew from the beginning that Enya would be both a blessing and a curse to me. But the ways of the Moon Goddess are unpredictable. No one could have guessed that she would give me a mate at thirty-two, and I won't even mention who she is. I can't escape her anymore. Everywhere I look, everything I do reminds me of her. Though I'd like to rid myself of the memories, I can't let her go. It's not just the pack and how they'll view me after I free a murderer, it's also my selfish nature. The fact that she's in my home, even as a prisoner, somehow makes me feel better ab
Enya povI think I fainted, for when I open my eyes, I'm surrounded by complete darkness. I'm not sure if it's because it's late or someone decided to turn off every light source in these cells. I try to sit up but end up on my knees, barely able to hold my head up. A strange wave of pain erupts in my chest, and my hand instinctively reaches out."Father?" I whisper. I don't need him, but for some reason, I know I'd feel a lot better if I knew he's around. This must be a family thing.After a few minutes, there's still no sound or at least movement, so I call out to him again. This time he crawls closer to the bars of his cell. "Child, it's late; you need to get some sleep," he sounds calm, but I can hear the panic in his words.
Vincent povThey will save her. The pack doctors will do all they can to keep her alive; I know that. But as much as I want to stay near, no one allows me to stick around the hospital and wait for her to wake up. The medical staff keeps repeating that I'm an Alpha, that I have responsibilities, and that I need to think of the pack while they'll care for my mate. How stupid can I be? Did I have to make the biggest mistake anyone could make to understand how much this woman means to me? She's my future, the only future I see for myself, to be honest. And yet I went along the stupid idea of fucking someone else to get her out of my mind. I don't care who Enya is, not anymore- if she stays by my side, she'll be Luna, and we will bury the legend of Red for good.I didn't count on Aros' support, but he's been on my tail ever since he knocked on my bedroom door.
Katie povThe Alpha, he's a fucking animal. I got what I wanted, but at what price? He tore me apart like an inflatable doll, and even though I begged him to slow down, be a little gentler, and don't go hard on me, he didn't listen. I get that he was trying to get that bitch off his mind, but that doesn't mean he had the right to fuck me up like that. I can't force my legs together, I feel sore, and my knees are still shaking. But despite everything I had to endure, I'm glad I did. There's no way he didn't fill me up, and I'll carry his child in no time. I'm so sure of that; I could swear to it.In a few weeks, I will be a Luna of this pack, and the Alpha will have no choice but to respect me. I don't care if he falls in love with me; he can hate me for all I care, but he has to pretend to be in love in front of the pack members. I did well. There's
Vincent pov"Are you sure you're ready? We could wait a little longer; there's no need to rush," Aros leans against the doorframe and crosses his arms in front of his chest.I would prefer to put this matter off as long as possible, but it's been a week, and I promised that bitch a fair trial. Besides, I can't decide on dates as the Elders Council has limited time. They've agreed to come in to hold a hearing and decide what to do next, so I've got to take the chance while I have it. "I just want to get this thing over with, that's all. Once it's settled, I can focus on more important things. Such as the health of my mate." I stack the last of the papers and evidence I need to present to the Council as I speak. I'm really grateful to have Aros by my side; I couldn't handle any of this without him.
Aros povWhen the Speaker of the Council asked me to attend the hearing, I expected many things, but not this. Vince giving up his title is perhaps the biggest and scariest thing to happen here. He's a great Alpha, better than anyone I know, and we won't have him anymore. Instead, he trusts me enough to pass his title on to me, even though I know I'd be a shitty Alpha. I'm irresponsible, and the word punctuality doesn't exist in my vocabulary.Standing before the Council of Elders, I wanted to reject the offer and fight Vince's decision, but I knew he had a plan. If not for today, then for tomorrow and the day after. When the hearing was over, the Council wanted to know if I had any idea where I'd start with the pack. Honestly, I still have no idea what to do, but I know one thing for sure- I need to protect Enya. For Vince. "Right now, ther
Vincent pov When I made my decision, I had no idea how hard it might be. At first, isolating myself from Enya seemed like the easiest thing to do since I didn't deserve to be close to her. I still don't deserve it. But as time goes on, day by day, it gets harder and harder. I can't sleep or eat without thinking of her. I've done my best to stay away from the pack and my best friend. Even at times, when I run into the patrolling wolves- as soon as they try to bare their necks to show me what little respect they still have for me, I turn around and leave. I don't deserve the respect they try to show me. What kind of an Alpha can I be when I have treated my own mate so poorly? Hell, I can't call myself a man anymore. All of them know what I did, so I don't understand why they are trying to be so nice. If one of my pack members had done the same thing while I was an Alpha, I wouldn't even look in thei
Enya povMany different scenarios played out in my head when I first opened my eyes. I thought the first person I'd see would be the Alpha Asshole himself, probably holding my hand and all the romantic crap you'd see in a bad romance movie. But none of my thoughts, assumptions, or even ideas came to fruition. I'm alone, not a soul around or bothering to check if I'm still alive. Well, I can't blame them- I wouldn't want to see someone who slaughtered so many of my family alive and well.I try to get up from this damn bed, but something holds me back. After a few minutes of pointless struggle, my eyes finally fall on the straps encircling my wrists and torso. Great move, fuckheads. "I guess I'll have to wait," I whisper under my breath. I can wait and pretend patience is with me, but the problem is I need to pee. Really bad. If someone doesn'
Enya povSince the nurse came clean with everything that happened while I wasn't entirely present, many things changed. I learned that Aros had indeed become an Alpha, and Vincent had chosen to live in isolation from the rest of the pack. His decision wasn't based on shame over losing the title, nor anything to do with me, but on the fact that he needed time to himself. At least, that's what Aros told me.I agreed to stay in the pack, as Aros explained that he could protect me only if I stayed. Besides, since the fall of the Alliance, it's not like I have anywhere else to go. Everyone in the pack is way too friendly, and every time someone flashes me a smile, I feel guilty. For everything I've done, said, and thought of them without bothering to get to know the wonderful people I once considered to be monsters.