KAI’S POV My mind raced with endless questions and doubts, unable to process the reality of his return. How could he be alive after all these years? And why now? Why was he back to claim what he had lost?The mere thought of his return, to once again wreak havoc, made my blood boil with rage. My hands clenched into fists, nails digging into my palms, as a wave of anger washed over me."What do you mean, he's back?" I snapped, my voice cold and harsh. "Klaus is dead. He's been dead for years now.” I said, trying to argue.Luke shook his head, a pained expression on his face. “No, he’s not dead. He survived. He’s been in hiding, biding his time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. That moment has come. He’s taken Alana and the children hostage.”I felt a jolt of shock and fear at his words. Alana, my mate, the love of my life, and the mother of my children, was now in danger. They were threatened by a madman, a madman whose life I should have ended long ago but let slip by my fing
CAMERON’S POVI jolted awake, my heart pounding against my ribs as if yearning for escape. I had just experienced a terrifying dream in which I was a helpless observer of a tragic event involving my family.As I lay there, attempting to soothe the rush of my high, the nightmare continued to haunt me. It filled my mind with visions of the pack party, which was meant to be our crowning moment.Chase and I had spent years preparing to assume the roles of the Alpha pair. However, just as in my dream, everything fell apart in an instant. My mind was in a whirlwind, attempting to assemble the fragments of the previous night’s events.I opened my heavy eyelids, only to find myself engulfed in pitch-black darkness. I couldn’t see a thing, not even my hand in front of my face. From the cold, hard sticky surface against my back and the foul smell that hit my nostrils, I knew I wasn’t in my room. So, where was I?I struggled into a sitting position, my back meeting the damp wall behind me. I gro
CAMERON POV We tensed, expecting another round of torture or taunting from the rogue guard from earlier. But to my astonishment, it was Healer Abigail and Ken, Cassandra’s mate, who appeared before us. They both looked nervous but determined, holding a set of keys and a bag of supplies. The shock on both our faces was mirrored in theirs as they took in our disheveled appearances. We looked as though we had been through hell and back, with our clothes torn and stained, our hair matted and dirty, and our skin bruised and covered with burn wounds. Despite the dire circumstances, I felt a wave of relief crash over me at their arrival. In my nineteen years of existence, I had never been so grateful to see anyone. At that moment, I was so overwhelmed that I cried out their names. “Abigail? Ken?” I exclaimed, barely able to believe my eyes. “What brings you here? How did you manage to slip past the guards?” They smiled, relief and joy evident on their faces. “We’re here to rescue you, of
KAI’S POVThe night was a blur of shadows and fading moonlight as I led my group of elite warriors through the dense forest. Our breaths were ragged, and our hearts pounded in our chests like war drums. Yet, we ran with single-minded determination.We were racing against time, against fate itself, to reach the Oceanic Pack and save Alana and the children from the evil grip of that monster Klaus. The stakes were high, and the tension was palpable. It was a night that promised either a bloody victory or nothing at all. My mind was resolute, and my decision was irrevocable.“Run faster!” I shouted to my men as we sprinted along the path stretching out before us. The moonlight barely illuminated our way, casting dreadful shadows on the trees. “We don’t have much time!”"We're almost there," Adam, my second-in-command, mind-linked me. Despite our issues, he was still as resilient and loyal as I remembered him to be. His fierceness could be seen in his determination as he forged ahead like
KAI’S POV“Alana and your children are no longer alive, Kai. I am responsible for their demise." Klaus’s voice was self-satisfied, his lips curling into a cruel smile as he looked at me.I felt a surge of shock and disbelief, my heart pounding in my chest. My hands clenched into fists, blood dripping from my palms. However, I refused to let him see my pain. I hardened my expression, my eyes aflame with hatred.“Liar,” I hissed, “you’re a lying bastard. You will pay for everything you’ve done. Your life will be the price.”“Oh, but I’m not. I can still hear their screams echoing in my head. Alana didn’t just beg for mercy, you know. She cried and whimpered your name like a terrified child, clinging to the hope that you would come to her rescue. But you were too late, brother. You failed them.” Klaus taunted me, his voice a chilling imitation of Alana’s sweet tones.I felt a piercing agony in my heart, yet I didn’t flinch. I was aware that Klaus was toying with me, attempting to shatter
CAMERON’S POVWithout warning, Klaus’s rogue wolves launched a vicious attack at us—a storm of fur and fangs. As our father chased after Klaus, we were left to face the onslaught of his men, leaving us outnumbered and outmatched. Adam, our father’s loyal Beta, stood his ground. His movements were a blur of speed and strength as he fought beside us, defending us from the enemy.The air was thick with dread, a suffocating fog that made every breath a struggle. Chase and I locked eyes, silently communicating our shared burden. We both knew that Klaus had lied to our father earlier. He had not killed our mother, Cassie, nor Willow, as he had claimed. We could still feel her warm presence through the mate bond, a living pulse that connected us to her.If she had been dead, that bond would have been shattered. It would have left a gaping hole in both of our souls. However, that has not been the case. This leads us to conclude that if Willow was alive, then Mother and Cassie were also likely
Kai's POVAs the first light of dawn pierced the horizon, I found myself standing amidst a sea of watchful eyes. Across from me stood Klaus, my opponent, his face a hardened mask of defiance. A sneer curled his lips, his voice dripping with contempt. "You think you can challenge me, brother?’ he taunted. “You are nothing more than a weakling." He spat.“Scared you will lose?” I mocked.Klaus grinned back, but his grin was malicious. Slowly, he shook his head. “No, I don’t mind losing. I fucking kill, and you, little brother, will not survive. I will make sure of it!”I clenched my itching hands into fists as the air was heavy with anticipation. Klaus and I, in our human forms, began to square off. Slowly, we began to circle each other as more pack members seemed to gather around us. The sun had completely risen at this point, and it was a broad day.From the gathered crowd, it was clear that most were oceanic warriors who had turned against Klaus and his pack of rogues. My warriors s
CAMERON’S POV“Chase, calm down. She’ll be fine. She’s strong. After all, she’s our mother." I tried to reassure my brother once more as we paced back and forth in the small clinic, our nerves frayed."I know, I know. But what if she doesn't make it? What if Abby is not able to do something and we lose her?" Chase said, his voice cracking. He looked at me with eyes filled with fear and pain.I wrapped my arm around Chase’s shoulder, pulling him close. "We won’t lose her," I assured him. "We can’t. She’s not just any member of our pack; she’s our Luna. She’ll pull through. She has to."We fell silent, listening to the faint sounds of Healer Abigail working on our mother inside the room. She has been in there for a while now, and it’s starting to feel like forever. She said our mother had been poisoned by the blade with which she was stabbed.Hopefully, Abigail can save her with the antidote she whipped up. It’s even harder because Father was still out there. He had chased after Klaus,