Summer's POV.As soon as we wrapped up our breakfast, I promptly issued the command, "It's time to leave!" The children, sporting smiles, promptly vacated the premises, laden with fully-packed backpacks.Due to the unavailability of a car, we decided to hail a cab. After boarding, we wasted no time and set off for Ravenwood Academy, the new school my boys were about to attend.Throughout the journey, I held my sons close, sensing a mixture of fear and excitement emanating from them. Despite some tension, it was evident they had a genuine desire to go on this new chapter of their lives."We are here, ma'am!" the cab driver announced abruptly, his voice interrupting my thinking.This sudden declaration jolted me back to the present moment.Raising my gaze to the window, a sense of joy washed over me as I beheld the school's magnificent building.A smile involuntarily graced my lips; this guild stood as a pinch of hope, a clear difference to the challenges my kids faced at the Moonligh
Alexander’s POV. Standing before the window in my room, my gaze fixed on the outside world, a flood of thoughts and memories engulfed my mind. It had been more than five years, yet every waking moment seemed to be haunted by her, and she lingered in my thoughts as I drifted off to sleep each night relentlessly. It frustrated me that I couldn't seem to let go, and I often found myself angry at my own inability to move on. I knew I should forget her, stop thinking about her, but here I was, lost in contemplation about her at every second of the day, about my breeder, about Summer Hills. "Get a hold of yourself, Alex... you don't need her! It's time to choose another breeder! It's time to move on!" I murmured to myself, attempting to convince myself that I could live without her in my life. That, as it stood, would be the best course of action. Still staring out the window, my back turned against the door, my hands folded behind me, I found myself lost in my internal struggle when s
Alexander’s POV. "Your Summer is in trouble, Alpha Alexander, and if you don't arrive soon, I might be forced to jump in and save her. I can't hold it back any longer!" Beta Liam's urgent text flashed across my screen, injecting a sudden surge of urgency and fear coursing through my veins. The atmosphere in the hall seemed to tighten as I grappled with the information. Turning back to the picture, I strained my eyes, attempting to catch even a fleeting glimpse of Summer. However, the image was shrouded in darkness, revealing nothing. A whirlwind of thoughts raced through my mind, leaving me uncomfortable in my seat. Was Beta Liam genuinely sincere about seeing her? Could he be certain that the lady he saw was Summer and no one else? Was my mate truly back in the pack? These questions echoed inwardly, resonating with a deep uncertainty. Zooming in on the picture, I examined it more closely. In the dimly lit scene, someone was held and captured in between towering and scary men, bu
Alexander’s POV. As she was on the verge of walking away from me, an overpowering surge of emotions compelled me to act. Swiftly, I reached out and grabbed her hand, halting her departure and pulling her back towards me. In that moment, her body collided with mine, sparking memories of a day, a night when she was intensely close to my skin. A rush of thoughts flooded my mind, recalling the intense feelings she had stirred within me. "You can't leave now, Summer, not when you left my heart racing for you and only you! I won't let you slip away this time!" I confessed silently, my gaze locked onto hers, a silent plea for more. At this point, I wasn't interested in being the nice guy, the benevolent Alpha, especially not after she had run off in such a manner. The connection between us, surprisingly strong even after five years, left me in disbelief. Finally, my relentless search had reached its conclusion. "Let go!" She began to struggle, attempting to free herself from my grasp, b
Summer’s POV. "Mommy, when are you coming back home? We miss you!" Jason's innocent voice echoed through the phone in Alexander's hand, sending a wave of fear and dread through me. My heart raced as I stood frozen, unsure of how to react or what to say in this unexpected moment. Alexander's intense gaze bore into me, revealing his thoughts and suspicions about the children. It was evident that he believed they were his, and questions about how I got them filled the air. "Hello! Mommy?" Jason called out again, his voice soft and tender. Feeling a surge of urgency, I quickly reached and grabbed the phone from Alpha Alexander's hand. "Hey kiddo! I'll be back soon! I'm just on my way, okay?" I reassured, trying my best to maintain my voice so as to avoid raising suspicion. They were smart and sensitive kids, and it was important to act at my best. "Okay, Mommy! See you soon!" Kayden chimed in, and the call ended. Although they were capable of taking care of themselves, they w
Summer’s POV. "Who are they, Summer?" His voice echoed through the darkness, a question loaded with curiosity and perhaps a hint of concern. This time, I found myself incapable of restraining my emotions; they surged within me, demanding expression. The need to break the silence overwhelmed me, compelling me to act impulsively, without the safety of looking back. I felt an urgency to reveal the truth. "They are my kids, Alpha Alexander," I declared, the words leaving my lips with a raw honesty that startled even me. The air became charged with tension as I responded to him, daring him to challenge the reality I presented. In that moment, my heart pounded, unsure of how he would react. "Do you have a problem with that?" I threw the question at him, my tone laced with a daring challenge. It was as if I had unleashed a storm, and just then, I sensed his grip on my wrist gradually loosening. His face mirrored a blend of shock and disbelief. He stood there, momentarily frozen, unabl
Worried Sick About Her.Alexander's POV. "Alpha, you shouldn't go to the company today… I'll be in charge of everything and you can trust me on it!" Beta Liam's voice reverberated through the room as he tried persuading and stopping me from going to the company, but who was he to advise me on what to do and what not to do?I ignored him. I ignored his every word as he stood right behind me. I grabbed my watch from the black crystal crested box where it was placed, and without a second thought, I had it adorned on my wrist.I grabbed my black suit jacket and had it worn too. Soon, I was all set and ready to leave, but then there was no leaving the mansion without getting all scented up.I walked over to my personal wardrobe for my perfumes and opened it. The first scent that caught my eye was the kind that Summer had used on the first day she came to the mansion.I could still recall the scent, and because I missed her so much throughout the years, I bought it and kept it as a treasur
Alexander’s POV. Seeing that Summer was on the verge of leaving the office, it dawned on me that maybe, just maybe, she was too reserved and careful to avoid any physical touch from me, especially in Ray's presence. Recognizing this, I swiftly made a decision to keep her in my office and let go of Ray. "Leave the office, Ray!" I commanded, prompting him to exit without a moment's hesitation. Despite Ray's withdrawal from the office, Summer remained uneasy,around me and visibly uncomfortable, clearly wary of being alone with me. Understanding her apprehension, I couldn't allow her to endure the pain I had unintentionally caused. "Turn around, Mate!" I ordered, my voice deep and authoritative, resonating through the room. However, she hesitated, refusing to meet my gaze. "I said, turn around right now, Kitten!" I urged, adopting a more domineering tone that filled the air with an unmistakable coldness. Slowly, but a bit reluctant, she turned on her heels to face me. And the mome
Final Battle…Summer's POV."Alexander…" I mumbled beneath my breaths, my eyes becoming all blurry and my heart racing at the sight of my mate on his knees before Ava.Just then, I saw her hand lifted to the air, and from how her claws spiralled out, it was obvious that she was going to kill Alexander. It was possible that she wanted to end his life, just as she had ended Jackson's.I wished to stop her; I wished to push her aside, but I was just too weak to do so. I coughed up blood, and it was obvious that I was dying as a weak Omega.I couldn't save my mate, I couldn't save my boys, and I couldn't save the pack. My heart was filled with regrets, and for a split second, I prayed to the moon goddess for the strength to end it all.The strength to get Ava and end her life.At this point, a surge of power unexpectedly overcame me, and I found myself becoming filled with so much energy and power.My wounds healed, but not totally, and my view became clearer. One thing was obvious: the
Ava's POV.2 weeks…"Ava, darling, you don't have to do this!! You don't have to risk your life just for that bitch!" My mother pleaded with me, her eyes becoming all moist and her hand clutching mine as she tried to convince me.She tried making me stay back in the house and hide for all my life, but one thing she failed to understand was the fact that I just couldn't stay back.I couldn't stay back and watch Summer become the Luna of the Ravenwood Pack. That was my position; that has always been my position, and if it meant risking my life just to get it back, then I was willing to do so even if it meant my blood spilling on the ground."I'm sorry, Mom, but there's no going back this time! You can't make me change my mind because it has already been made!" I declared, and with my fist clenched, I pulled my hand out of her grip.I was going to walk out of the house with rage boiling in my heart when suddenly, my mother rushed to stand before me."No, Ava... I can't lose you, please!
Ava's POV."I guess you are about to get exposed today." Watching Alpha Alexander's glare fixed on Jackson left me reeling at what he had in mind.Was he insinuating that Jackson was the one behind the rogue's attack? What were his thoughts?Several thoughts. skimmed through my head, and I found myself panicking at this point. Not for anything but for the fact that I'd be caught soon."Come on, Jackson... let's leave! It's obvious that he has nothing to say to us!" I grabbed Jackson's hand immediately and was going to leave Alexander's sight, but I guess I was too late."Ava!?" He called out, his voice so audible that it shook my bones, making me jerk immediately."Don't you dare call my mate that way, Alexander? Don't you dare!!! She has done nothing, so the earlier you get it, the better for you!" Jackson defended me, and I didn't hesitate to hide my anxiety."Let's just leave, Jack!" I tried convincing him again, but this time, Alexander sneered."We both know that Ava is nothing b
Alexander's POV.Four days later,"What the fuck do you mean, Liam? What do you mean by "you can't find Jayden???!" I growled as I tossed the phone in my hand to the ground, letting it shatter without hesitation."Alpha Alexander, we've searched the pack! We've searched the outer sketch, but we can't seem to find him. He has been hidden!" Liam asserted, taking a step backwards, trying to avoid my rage from hitting him.I understood the fact that he was trying his best, but it just wasn't enough. It had been four days since my son was taken away from me.Summer had completely gone insane knowing that Jayden wasn't with her, and his brothers cried all night and day because of him.I missed him too, and knowing his health status made it difficult for me to breathe and reason straight.Several thoughts would pop into my head each time the search team told me that he hadn't found yet.It always made me furious, and at this point, I just couldn't hold it back. I couldn't take my mind off th
Alexander's POV.I kept hearing noises from outside my room, and at that point, I couldn't help but leave my room. It was obvious that Summer was the one facing the humiliation, and Ava was behind it.I walked out of my room, and standing before me was Ava with her hands lifted to the air, ready to hit my mate.My rage boiled, and I couldn't help but tighten my fist in anger. Ava was crossing the line."Let my mate go!!!" I commanded, and at that moment, Ava's hand was hanging in the air.She dared not hit Summer before me, not when she knew what she had done to her and my father.I walked over to where Summer and my boys were standing, and for the first time in days, I was happy to see Summer."Alpha Alexander!" She exclaimed as she rushed towards where I was standing and embraced me tightly.She had obviously cussed herself for my father's death, and I wouldn't blame her for doing so.In her embrace, I found peace, and joy enveloped me as I held her close to my body. Her scent waf
Summer's POV.Gazing at the room, I felt nothing but pain, regrets, and emptiness. I was just so sad knowing that the one man whom Alpha Alexander loved so much and cared about was dead, and it was all my fault.I caused it. I caused him to die. The memories of that day came back to my mind, and I couldn't help but remember how he had fallen to the ground and stopped breathing.I had run out of my sick bed to see why Alpha Alexander was screaming and how the doctor pronounced Alpha Hale a dead Alpha."I caused it all... I was just a beast, as Ava said!" Tears began to trickle from my eyes as they trailed down my pale-looking cheeks."I'm sorry, Alpha Hale!" I cried so hard as I tightened my grip on the bed sheets placed on my bed.My bags were already packed up, and I was ready to leave, but then, what if Alpha Alexander wouldn't want to see me? What if everyone in the mansion never wanted to lay their eyes on me again?I wished for a second that I had just died instead of taking Alph
Alexander's POV. "What's happening? Why are you staring this way? Why are you shaking your head? Speak to me, doctor!!!?" I bellowed, my hands trembling as they rested on my father's body. "The Alpha is dead… Alpha Alexander!" *****"The doctor's words kept reverberating through my thoughts as I sat down on my bed in my room. I just couldn't get it out. I couldn't seem to forget anything about the day my father died. He was the best Alpha in the end. He kept his promises and he walked out of the room alive but he didn't live long to enjoy the fruit of what he had laboured for. Almost all my life, I had tagged him as the bad person, as the bad and ruthless Father. Little did I know and understand that he wasn't being that way because of his choice, he just needed me to be strong.Tears cascaded down my face as I stared blankly at his jacket that was placed before me. It would be used for his funeral because it was the last clothing he had on his deathbed. "I miss you so much, Fa
Alexander's POV. "Stop it, Alex!!! We are doing this for her!" My father said from behind me making me feel sad even more. I didn't want to lose him at least not yet we were just getting to know each other. He could see the pain in my eyes and without hesitation, he rushed towards me and pulled me into a tight embrace. "I promise to make it out alive for you, Alex!" He assured, my arms wrapping around his body and becoming tighter as tears rolled down from my eyes. I loved him so much and death was never an option at least for now. "I promise, Kiddo!" He pulled out from the embrace and with one last stare, he walked passed me and headed for room where he'd give up his beed. The second the door to the room got shut, I felt nothing but a raging storm of fear and panic coursing through my nerves. I needed my father alive and I needed my mate alive too. I sat down on the bench that was in the hallway but my thoughts scattered around. I just prayed silently for the best. The hospit
Alexander's POV. "The Luna?" I scoffed as I stood to my feet, diverting my gaze away from her before turning it back. "I'd rather die than watch you become the Pack's Luna!" I asserted before I turned on my heels and intended to leave the house. Seeing that Jackson didn't surface, it was obvious that he wasn't at home and I understood that part so well. I was about to get out of their house when just then, Ava's voice pierced through my thoughts, halting me to a stop."Will you watch your Luna exit before you see the writing on the wall, Alexander?" She snarled as she stood to her feet. She wanted me to let her have the place of the Luna but that was never going to happen. Not when she was the one who had always plotted evil against Summer. "My mate won't die…I promised her that, Ava!" I declared before walking out of the house and heading for my car. I bet she was going to be disappointed that I didn't give in to her trick but then, that was the best for both my boys and me.