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
Kai’s POVMy heart won’t stop pounding. IAs i restlessly pace back and forth in the clinic corridor, waiting for any news about Alana’s life. It’s been two hours since she was taken inside. She was still in there, fighting for her life.And it was all because of me. I couldn’t protect her. I couldn’t keep her safe. My hands and clothes were still covered with her blood. Mother and Nadia, with Willow, got out safe. Alana would have gone out safe too if only she hadn’t come back for me.Why? Why the fuck did she not leave when I asked her to? Why did she come back? She was stubborn. She was too stubborn for me to hate her gut because I love all of it. I love her fierceness, her strength and now there is a chance I could lose her forever.My chest burned with rage and pain. Making me cry out in pain. This was my mistake, and she ended up paying for it. I never should have released or let that intruder go, but I did, thinking he was harmless.I had been the one who ordered Adam to releas
Alana’s POV.I blinked once, then twice, trying to clear the heavy fog from my eyes. The world around me was a blur. I felt a dull ache in my chest, promptly reminding me of the dagger that had pierced my flesh. The pain was a reminder that I wasn’t dead, which was good.I could tell from the strong smell of herbs and disinfectant that I was in the Pack clinic. I inhaled slowly and turned my head, looking for a familiar face. And there he was, Kai, standing by the door way.His eyes were red and puffy, as if he had been crying. His hair was a mess, and his clothes were stained with my blood. He looked like he hadn’t slept in days, with visible dark circles under his eyes.“Kai,” I rasped, my voice barely audible as I reached out a hand to him, mutely asking him to come closer.He came and stood beside me, a small smile touching his lips, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “Alana,” he said softly. “I’m so glad you’re okay.”He took my hand gently in his, giving it a little squeeze. His skin
Alana’s POVI felt a shiver run through me as I met his cold gaze. He looked at me with anger and pain in his eyes, piercing me like a dagger. He seemed to want to say something, but he remained silent. His silence was terrifying than any word he could utter.“His name is Alex, and he..." I tried to explain, feeling my hands tremble. I swallowed the rest as I looked at Kai nervously, hoping to get his attention. But he didn’t react. He didn’t even blink.The silence stretched on, becoming unbearable. I was paralyzed, frozen by fear and guilt. I wanted to break the tension, to explain and apologize, but I could not. Kai's silence was worse than any words he could say. I wished he would say something, anything. Scream at me, maybe, but not shut me out. As I lay there, my heart pounded like a drum, threatening to burst right out of my chest.Each beat was a relentless reminder of the palpable tension that hung in the air between us, and it was worse than any pain that I have ever felt or
Kai’s POVI stormed out of Alana’s room and further out of the clinic, leaving behind a shattered piece of my heart and trust on the floor. I couldn’t stand to look at her anymore, or at the woman who had betrayed and broken my heart.Alana was my mate, the one I could have risked everything for. But she had lied to me and cheated on me with another man. A weak, pathetic man who didn’t have the guts to confront me. He had to hide behind a mask and try to kill me.How could she do this to me? How could she do this to us? We were supposed to be together, happier than we ever were. We had a bond—a fucking connection—that was stronger than anything.She was my other half, my soulmate, my everything. And she had thrown it all away for a simple fucking mistake.Adam was right all along. She was Dakota. She knew who the intruder was from the very beginning yet acted like she did. I saw the fright in her eyes when he was mentioned. I trusted her and She lied to me.I felt a whirlwind of pain,