Callista’s POVHe rushed forward, his embrace almost choking the air out of me. The familiar scent of pine and woodsmoke surrounded me, a scent that had watched out for me during the just-concluded battle; maybe it was then that the connection surged back. I couldn't say, but it felt good to be back home and to be in his arms again.He pulled away, his gaze still locked on mine. But then, his eyes traveled past me and landed on Jessica. The smile on his face dissipated, replaced by a frown etched with confusion.His brow furrowed at her as if trying to understand something. "Who is this?" he asked, his voice low and gruff. “And he?” he gestured towards Shaman Magnus.My heart pounded against my chest. This was it. The moment of truth. Taking a deep breath, I kneeled before Jessica, her innocent face beaming up at me and her blue eyes radiating energy. "Jessica," I began, my voice barely above a whisper. "This is your father, Cassius, Alpha of the Wolf Song Dominion Pack, whom you hav
Callista’s POV"Cassius... " His name escaped my lips like a sweet moan, making him groan in response. I gasped after I realized my action, and a blush crept up my face. "I... didn't mean... to... umm," but before I could finish my statement, he grabbed me by the waist and his gaze darkened. "Say it." His voice came out in a husky manner, making my bodily hair stand out. A weird sensation made me rub my tights together as the warmth spread. "Say it." He urged me again, making me feel a little hesitant. He looked totally different from how he was a few minutes ago. I felt our bodies collide after he pulled me closer and nibbled on my collar bone in a seductive manner. "Say my name once more." He smirked, and before I could react, he slammed his lips against mine a little roughly and lifted me up at the same time. Before I could comprehend what was going on, I was already on the bed with his weight resting on me, but his lips never parted from mine. A moan escaped my lips, but that di
Cassius POV Callista's words hung heavy in the air, thick and suffocating. My daughter, Jessica, the little firecracker with eyes that mirrored the summer sky, was mine. A pup I hadn't known existed, a piece of me ripped away and hidden for years.Anger, hot and burning, threatened to consume me. How could she keep this from me? All those nights spent yearning for a family and a connection, and she'd had it all along. The years of longing and the emptiness that gnawed at me—a constant reminder of the love I'd lost—were all a lie? I clenched and unclenched my fists, the urge to roar ripping through me. But the sight of Jessica, oblivious to the storm brewing within me, choked the sound back. Her innocent smile, so full of trust, held me captive. My anger simmered, a low growl escaping my throat.Callista flinched, her eyes pleading for understanding. But understanding is a distant speck on the horizon right now. All I saw was the betrayal and the years stolen from me. I know I caused
Callista’s POV"Weaklings like you shouldn't even be in my presence." Damian Ironclaw, the king Alpha of the Wolfsong Dominion Pack, lashed out at me, poison laced in his voice.I couldn’t muster the courage to stare him in the eyes; only if I wanted to get beaten up and locked up would I try such a thing.“I will make you pay dearly for refusing to stop following my son around!” His voice filled with disgust. “I am sorry, sir,” I muttered under my breath, barely above a whisper.“Get out of this place, now!” Alpha Damian roared at me.I quickly got up on my knees and scurried out of the palace, running as fast as my tiny legs could carry my body straight down to the small cabin that I shared with Dahlia, an omega like myself.Just as I was running into my cabin, I heard some other pack members laughing hysterically at me.A young pup among the members glared disdainfully. “Look at her, piece of sh*t."“Disgusting, she can't even shift not to talk of finding a mate, eww!" I heard ano
Callista’s POVWith a booming slam, the door flung open, revealing the palace guard.Ahh! What would make Alpha Damian summon us to come out in the witching hour? Lots of questions were running through my mind.“Get up, dunce wolves,” the palace guard ordered harshly.Without thinking much, we both didn’t hesitate to get on our feet as we were led out by the guard.Walking out of the room, all the pack members had gathered in the middle of the pack house. We call it the assembly ground. It is where we always gather whenever Alpha or Beta has important messages to pass along.“What’s happening?” I asked curiously with my mouth wide open.I looked into Dahlia’s eyes, our gazes piercing into each other. She gave me a ‘why would I know look’ which made me divert my gaze from her.As we approached the standing pack members, my heartbeat increased, pounding as if it would explode.“Walk faster!” Enforcer Azura shouted at us.As we got to where the pack members were, I could see they were c
Callista’s POVDeep inside the woods, the two guards walking me out of the palace suddenly turned into fierce-looking wolves.They had different furs; one was a hybrid of gray and white, while the other was sparkling white.Their fangs are long and sharp like daggers, and their muscles rippled beneath their thick, ample furs.They howled at the moon, which pierced my heart, sending shivers down my spine. Their growls are deep and menacing.Huh? Why do they turn into wolves? Are they going to kill me just like that? With an attack?Thud, my body makes a sound, landing roughly on the floor as a result of a push, making my body ache. I winced slightly while holding my head; it was banging.Before I could know what was going on, I saw another wolf appear from nowhere.This one has shades of brown fur, but it's coarse and wiry, with long, sharp fangs. Its muscle is twice the size of each guard wolf in the palace.Its snarls are low and guttural. Its presence is enough to instill fear in th
Tristan's POVAs an Alpha of Midnight Mirage Park with great power and strength, responsibilities rest upon my shoulders.Ever since I shifted on my thirteenth birthday, until now that I am twenty-seven years of age, I haven't gotten a fated mate, and it always saddens my heart because, without a fated mate, you are not complete as an Alpha.I promise myself that anytime I meet my mate, I will reject her if she is an Omega because I need someone as powerful as I am beside me, but I haven't seen my mate for the past few years. I hope she is somewhere safe.In Midnight Mirage Park, we are guided by rules. One of the rules is that if you don’t have a mate before thirty years of age, you will have to marry the park’s delta. As the rule stands, it hasn’t changed, and I can’t defy it.If I can't find a mate within the next two years, I will marry Delta Elowen Dean. Although she is powerful, she can’t stand the position of a fated mate.“Someone broke the park’s barrier," I thought, mind-lin
Back at the Wolfsong Dominion PackCassius’s POVMy father told me he had once made this kind of decision, and the consequences led to the death of my mother during an attack by a rival pack because she was weak and couldn’t defend herself.I didn’t listen to my father; I forsake my crown so I could be with Callista.A string of betrayals pierced my heart as I learned that the wimpy Omega, with whom I was in forbidden love, poisoned my sister and even dared to cheat on me.Damn! It's so annoying. I rejected my mate for her, and all she could do was betray me.I don't know why I stoop so low for that useless late bloomer.Anyway, it’s fine now; she has gotten a taste of her own medicine.I hope she doesn't rest in peace.It's been three days since the death of Imogen; my father is still mourning her, and he is very angry with me. I need to get on his good side. I thought for a while, and then an idea struck my mind.“Father, I am sorry for disobeying you.” I bowed my head, with my face