Willow POVThe night was still, the only sound in the room being the rhythmic breathing of my mates, Cameron and Chase, who lay on either side of me. Their presence was a comforting warmth, proof that the bond we shared was real and magical.Ever since they claimed me as their mate, they have been my constant companions. Their protective instincts make them hesitant to leave my side, even for a moment. I feel ensnared by their presence, their arms weighing heavily around me, their chests rising and falling in rhythm with mine.Careful not to disturb their peaceful slumber, I slipped out of bed. The cool floor beneath my bare feet was a stark contrast to the warmth of the bed, tempting me to abandon my mission and return to its comfort. However, the dryness in my throat was demanding attention and needed to be quenched.I picked up a discarded shirt from the floor. The fabric still carried its sweet scent. I hurriedly pulled it over my head, then quietly exited the room and headed towa
KAI’S POVI was consumed by an indescribable rage that coursed through my veins, searing me from the inside out. I couldn’t believe that Adam, the one person I trusted above all others, could betray me so cruelly.He had concealed Nadia’s where about from me all this time, the very woman who had deceived and manipulated me about the paternity of a child that wasn’t mine.Now, as I look at him, it’s clear that Adam lied to me about his illness. He had betrayed me, stabbing me in the back, all for Nadia. I demanded answers, and I wanted them immediately.I tightened my grip around his collar more, my eyes boring into his grey ones. He looked at me with a mix of fear and defiance, but he didn't utter a word or answer my question.His silence only served to fuel my rage further, prompting me to tighten my grip on his throat. I yelled at him, my voice echoing throughout the room, “Adam, I’m only going to ask this one last time. Where is Nadia? Why are you keeping her from me?”I could smel
Kai’s POVI felt my heart hammering in my chest, each beat echoing the shock of Adam's revelation. He was Nadia's mate.I stared at him, searching for a flicker of deceit or remorse in his eyes. I was looking for any sign that could indicate he was lying to me. However, all I encountered was a raw honesty that churned my stomach.Adam looked at me with a mix of pain and regret, as if he still cared for me after all he had done. How could he do this to me? How could he keep such a secret from me for so long when we had practically done everything together?Adam had been my loyal companion, my right-hand man, and my brother in all but blood. He had been without a mate for as long as I had known him, and I had often wondered if fate had been cruel to him. It’s even surprising that he never considered choosing anyone for himself.But now, I realize that he had been waiting for Nadia, the devil who had broken my heart and ruined my life the moment she decided to become my Luna.The woman h
KAI’S POV“Nadia, you can’t run from me!” I shouted. I followed her scent, faint but unmistakable, along the path leading away from Adam’s quarters. “I know what you did! You’re a traitor, a liar, and a fucking witch!”With every step, I felt a surge of disbelief and betrayal. How could I have been so fucking blind and naive as to trust Nadia? How could I have allowed her to manipulate me for so long without smelling her deceit?My life had been nothing more than a sham, a play in which I was the only one unaware of the script. Everyone else harbored their secrets, their lies, and their hidden agendas. I was the fool who fell for them all.For years, I raised my beta’s child, believing she was mine. I loved her, cared for her, and protected her above all else. Meanwhile, my children were cast aside, even forgotten.For sixteen long years, they grew up without my love and care, without my attention and guidance. And for what? I was foolish enough to believe I was content with the one w
WILLOW’S POV"Who is he, mother? Who is my biological father? Tell me!” I demanded once again, my voice trembling with rage and hurt.Mother sighed, seemingly bored by my question. She looked at me, her expression feigning pity. Her brown, hazel eyes were cold, devoid of emotion. “He is a nobody, my dear. I made a mistake when I was young and foolish. He doesn’t matter. He never did.”Raw anger and betrayal coursed through my veins as I listened to her spin a tale of lies about my biological father. How could she do this to me? How could she keep such a vital part of my identity hidden from me for so long without a shred of remorse?Her voice, which used to soothe me with its warmth and comfort, now sounded like a million little needles pricking my eardrums and causing them to bleed.Despite my pain at her refusal, she still acted as if she were innocent, pretending to be shocked by the accusations I hurled at her. She claimed that she had always loved me and that, out of that love, s
ALANA’S POV"Where are they?" I demanded, my tone low and seething."I already told you. They're safe and sleeping, Alana," Kai said, his voice calm and soothing. "You probably had a long day. You should rest too. You and your guards must be exhausted from the journey. Come; I'll show you to your rooms. By morning, you’ll be reunited with the children.”His words fell on deaf ears. I hadn't traveled miles and miles, enduring hunger and blisters on my feet, to rest. I was there for one reason: to take my sons and leave. Kai, his pack, and the hospitality he offered meant nothing to me. My only concern was my children.I shook my head, refusing to budge. "No, I want to see them now. Take me to them, Kai. Don't make me wait another minute longer."Kai sighed, a pained expression on his face. He reached for my hand, but I jerked it away before he could touch it. He glanced around, taking note of the curious looks from both his pack members and mine.However, he tugged me forcefully to the
ALANA’S POVMy heart pounded in my chest like a drum, its rhythm echoing the urgency of my steps. As I hurried away from Kai, thoughts of my children and their paramount safety pushed me forward in my search for them.As I got closer to the pack's house, their scent became more obvious. With a clenched fist, I tried to focus only on that while forcing my wolf to stop whining in my head.At this point, I don’t want to listen to anything she has to say about Kai. He is dead to me. He has been dead to us for years now; there’s no point in whining over it. Coming back here was a mistake, but my children have left me with no choice.For my part, I was acutely aware that returning to the Crimson Pack was a risk I had to take, especially considering the unresolved emotions that my wolf, Vel, still harbored for Kai. Despite everything he had done, he still held a piece of our heart in his grasp.His touch, his kisses—they were my weakness. They still haunt me, tempting me to forgive him. But
WILLOW’S POVMother was about to drag me out the door when we both heard a low, menacing growl behind us, causing my skin to crawl and my heart to pound frantically in my chest.I heaved a sigh of relief the moment I felt my mother’s hand, which had been gripping my hair tightly, suddenly release its hold. Simultaneously, she lost her balance out of fright and fell backward. The loud thud of her hitting the floor made me flinch.Just as quickly, she managed to get back on her feet. We both whipped around at the same time, our eyes wide with shock and fear. The person we met face to face was not who I had expected at all.Instead of father as I had thought, we saw Chase standing in the doorway. For a moment, I was happy to see him, but my joy turned to fear when I noticed the look on his face.Chase appeared like a madman, his face contorted with rage. His enchanting blue eyes, which once ignited my soul, now resemble flames, blazing with fury. They were fixated on the sight of his bro