Alana’s POVAdam stood tall over me, his eyes looking at me with a mixture of concern and curiosity.“Alana? What are you doing out here so late and all by yourself?” He asked me, his voice gentle yet firm and filled with suspicion, before he reached out and pulled me back to my feet.“I… I couldn’t sleep. I had to take a walk to clear my head.” I lied, hoping he would buy it. I didn’t have to tell him the truth; it was none of his concern.Adam raised an eyebrow, giving me a skeptical look. He didn’t look like he believed me one bit, but I didn’t care. He had been kind and supportive from the moment I arrived back in the pack, and I had even begun to see him as a good friend, but things had changed since our last confrontation at the arena. Adam had distanced himself from me completely.Whatever reason he had, he never quite mentioned it. But I couldn’t blame him. Adam had always been loyal to Kai, and he probably saw me as a bad distraction.“walk? At this odd hour? What kind of wal
Alana’s POVKai’s lip continued to hover feverishly against mine in the dark before he pulled away for a moment, his face twisting into a slight frown. “Aside from Adam, who else did you come in contact with?”I swallowed nervously, my heart starting to race with fright. “No one, just Adam, and it was because he helped me off the ground when I fell.” I half told the truth and a lie.Alex had held my hand back in his prison cell, leaving his scent on me as well. I’m lucky Kai can’t outrightly point it out because I was still covered in his own scent and clothed with his shirt. Without it, he would have smelled him on me.“Why? What happened? Why did you fall, Alana?” He sounded panicked and skeptical even as he pulled us back under the lampstand placed in the hallway. His eyes hurriedly scanning me over.“It’s nothing serious. I only slipped and fell." He was about to scold me once again, but I was quick to place my lips against his, shutting him up. He grumbled against my lip, but not
Kai’s POV I could feel Alana’s heart beating against my chest, steady and soothingly, as she lay wrapped up in my arms and sleeping peacefully, completely unaware of the chaos running through my mind.I love the feel of her soft skin against mine. The steady rhythm of her heartbeat was like music to my ears. I love her more than anything—even more than life itself.Alana is my fated mate, given to me by the moon goddess. She was my soul and everything. And I will do anything to protect and keep her safe and happy.But lately, I have been feeling this strange sense of unease. A nagging doubt that keeps clawing mercilessly at me, making me question everything. Is she still mine? Does she still love me as much as I love her? Or is she pretending to? What exactly is she hiding from me?Too many questions I can’t even figure out the answers. Maybe I'm overthinking again. I know I shouldn’t think like this. I know I should probably trust and believe in her with all my heart and being. But
Kai’s POVI feel like I’ve been punched in the gut by Adam’s words. His words were plain and clear. I couldn’t be mistaken. He absolutely meant to tell me that my Alana was also that man’s Dakota.I have known Adam my whole life, and he has never been wrong about anything. Once he had a hinge on something, it comes out right, but can I dare say he has done it again? I mean, what are the fucking changes that he was telling the truth.Am I been blind or just foolish not to have seen it. I mean, I saw just how nervous she was when I mentioned the intruder! Could there be a connection? A possibility? Could my Alana be the same as that intruder, Dakota?I thought I was close to getting answers, but here we go again, another round of what ifs and maybes.. Too many questions flood my mind, each fucking one just unbelievable to me. I feel a pang of anger and betrayal, mixed with fear and confusion, coursing through me, making me want to punch something.It was hard for me not to feel all th
Alana’s POVI paced around the room, feeling restless and anxious. It had been an hour since Kai left. I had no idea what was going on with him, why he had left so early, or why he had left a guard outside the door.I felt like a prisoner in his house, and I hated it.I feel anything but relaxed. He had barely said a word to me this morning before he walked out the door, with just a small kiss on the lip, and he was gone.I glanced at the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of him returning. But all I saw was the guard who stood outside my door, watching me with a bored expression. He had been there since Kai had left, and he had not moved an inch.I wondered if he had orders to keep me from escaping or if he was just there to make sure I didn’t get into any trouble. I sighed and flopped down on the bed, feeling hungry and lonely.A maid had brought me some breakfast earlier, but I had barely touched it. I had no appetite for food, only for freedom. I wanted to go outside to feel the su
Alana’s POV.Later that night, after we got back from our room, Kai finally decided to dismiss that guard from the door. I was relieved as I lay wrapped up in his arms, my new favorite position, so to speak. Listening to the rhythm of his heart does things to my inside.As we lay there in the dark room with only a flicker of moonlight through the window, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotions course through my chest, making me realize how wrong I had been.I knew that I couldn’t keep quiet any longer. I decided to pour my heart out to Kai, hoping he would understand and help me get our children back.“Kai, there’s something I need to tell you. Something really important.” I started, and he looked at me with his beautiful blue eyes and smiled. “What is it, love?”I took a deep breath and began. “You know I used to live in oceanic pack, right?”He nodded, his eyes fluttering close, and I looked away, afraid of what I might see there when he opened them again. “Yes, you told me tha
Alana’s POVI struggled out of his grip and spun around on my heels, ready to fight, but my fear and rage quickly turned to relief when I saw who it was.Kai. He was standing behind me with a mischievous grin, his eyes narrowing. “Kai! You scared me half to death! What are you doing here?” I asked, hitting him lightly on the chest.He chuckled, caught my wrist mid-strike, and pulled me into his chest, trapping me there. “I’m sorry, Alana. I didn’t mean to frighten you. I just wanted to make sure you were okay.” He apologized, and I rolled my eyes at him.For a moment there, I thought it was someone else who had come to kidnap me again, only to realize he had probably followed me back here. I guess I should have paid more attention to my surroundings.I'd be dead by now if it was Klaus or some rogue who had come after me. I exhaled a shaky breath and relaxed into his chest. I couldn’t help but feel drawn to him; his presence has become extremely soothing and comforting.“I thought it w
Alana's POVI felt a bit of relief as I stepped through the exit, leaving behind the noise and sweat of the crowd of people inside. I inhaled a deep, calming breath, feeling the cool night air caress my skin and soothe my nerves.I looked up at the sky, admiring the stars that twinkled above me. I wished I could stay here forever, away from the troubles and drama that plagued my life.But my wish was not granted; as a voice had interrupted my moment of peace. As I turned around, I saw him. Beta Simon, Nadia’s father. He was standing there in the shadows.He stepped into the light, his eyes gleaming with malice. He looked at me with disdain, as if I were something filthy and unworthy to be in his presence. His expression was cold and judgmental. And he made no secret of it.He sneered at me, his lip curling into a cruel smile. “You’re shameless, you know that?” He spat, his voice dripping with venom. “How dare you show your face here, after what you did to my daughter?”A bitter laugh