Enya pov
I'm surprised that the warriors listened to me. They did take me to the cells, but the place is new, and there's no sign of Roma around me. I guess Alpha Asshole decided to separate me from his father so the old man won't feel sorry for me. I can't blame him for that. Whatever happens next has to be for the best- it's better to be kept locked away than living in the wilderness. God knows when I'll lose my mind and create carnage wherever I go. I know that I'm unpredictable and pretty much unstoppable when I'm in the wrong state of mind.
I try to look around the cells and notice anything that might distract me from the thoughts that keep coming back like a damn boomerang. Something makes me feel like the wolves are holding me here on purpose- to keep me in the place I once tried to destroy. It's not like I have any regrets, right? I sit in the far
WARNING :This chapter should only be read by adult readers. It contains triggering details. 18+, please.Also, please remember that every part of the story is important, and there IS a reason why things happen the way they do. Enjoy xEnya povThe silence is killing me. I open and close my mouth again and again, but no words escape. My father is silent, his gaze fixed on the hallway. If only he could tell me what he's thinking, even if they were the worst, most painful words I've ever heard- that might help me feel at ease. At least a little.After a few more minutes, I finally gather enough courage to speak up, but the squeaking sound of the door opening interrupts me. I take one look at my father and whisper: "Back up in the cell, if anything happens now, I'd better take the first place in line. Torturing me will wear t
Vincent povI 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