Alexander's POV."What did you just say?" I uttered in a low, menacing tone, directing my glare at Ava. At that moment, an intense wave of anger surged within me, evident in the piercing glare I fixed upon her.Reacting to the observable tension, Ava instinctively took a step backward, a clear attempt to distance herself and avoid drawing me closer."Feeling scared now? Or perhaps you've lost the words to defend yourself?" I snarled, a sly smirk playing on my lips as I revelled in the power of the moment."I'm never scared, Alexander, and you're well aware of that. I won't be intimidated by someone like her! She's a bitch!" Ava retorted, looking unfazed.With her words, she openly ridiculed Summer, provoking me to take swift action in response to her arrogance.With my fist clenched tightly, I charged toward her, poised to deliver a punishing blow. However, in a swift action, she fell to the ground, avoiding the impending hit by landing on her butt. Despite her fall, my resolve to t
Summer's POV.Despite observing the evident discomfort and pain etched on Alex's face, I remained firm in my decision not to let go, to persist in pushing him away. While he once held considerable importance in my life, those feelings now belonged to the past, and no longer dictated my actions. My current focus and unwavering priority were my children; they now held an important place in my heart."How could he act so clueless?" I grumbled audibly, abruptly coming to a halt in my tracks. The urgency of my work situation loomed large; having already arrived late, I was determined not to throw away any more time. With a purposeful mindset, I set out to hail a cab swiftly, intending to fasten my arrival to the company and make up for lost time.Although I had a torn shirt…Just then, I turned to my left, and something caught my attention; Alpha Alexander's car remained parked at the same spot. It struck me that he wasn't moving; the car stayed still, prompting me to wonder what migh
Summer's POV."You know what, Summer? You don't deserve the Alpha's love… not even a single bit!" Liam suddenly blurted out, causing me to pause for a moment.His words were like shards of glass, piercing my heart and leaving me engulfed in pain, anger, guilt, and regret."Enough, Liam…" I warned, but he showed no sign to stop, no willingness to bring an end to this painful discussion."Don't tell me that, Summer… it isn't enough, nothing is enough… not when you just can't see the truth before you!" He slid his hands into his pockets, taking a step closer as the weight of his words hung heavily in the tense air between us."What truth are you talking about?" I questioned, peering into his eyes with intense curiosity."That you, Summer Hills... are a monster!!!" Liam declared, and instantly, his words struck me like a sudden gust of wind. I staggered backward, my eyes blinking rapidly in disbelief as I stared at him."Are you shocked?" he scoffed."Well Yes, Summer, thank you for brin
Summer's POV."Get her out of the room, Liam… I'm done seeing her!" Alpha Alexander's command echoed through the room, leaving a lingering sense of pain and regret gnawing deep within my heart."What?" I struggled to say, my eyes widening in disbelief at the sudden turn of events."Come on, Summer…it's time to leave!" Beta Liam promptly grabbed my hand, pulling me out of the room. I couldn't help but wonder what had suddenly come over Alexander. My earlier assumption that he would forgive me easily now seemed misplaced, and the reality of the situation hit me with a pang of disappointment and remorse.Getting out of the room, Beta Liam shut the door behind him and stood before it, fixing his gaze on me."I warned you, didn't I?" He uttered, prompting me to turn towards him."Mind your business, Liam!" I retorted before walking away. I didn't want to expose my vulnerability before him, so I made an effort to distance myself.Without hesitation, I walked over to my son's room, which
Alexander’s POV."I believe it's in your best interest to leave my office immediately, Summer," I declared with a firmness in my tone, paying little attention to the impact or effect it might have on her emotions.As I uttered those words, memories flooded my mind; recollections of her consistently pushing me away, asserting that I had no place in her life, and callously excluding me from her and her children's world.The decision to ask her to leave was a choice I had to make for my own well-being, a need to free myself from the emotional entanglement. It was a conscious effort to put first my emotional health over the difficulties of being with her or pursuing her any further."You're making the right decision, Alex," I muttered beneath my breaths, my fists involuntary clenching within my pockets as I turned away to gaze out the window. The need for her to leave stemmed from a longing to reclaim my personal space, to allow myself the freedom to breathe without the weight of her pre
Alexander's POV."You need it now, Alpha Alexander... You need to get the surgery now, or else things will get worse!"The doctor's words were etched right in my mind and played back over and over again as I sat down in my office and had my eyes fixed right on the result in my hand."It's for the best, Alpha Alexander!" He added that, making me more nervous.I wasn't expecting this now; I wasn't expecting this at this point, but who was I kidding? I was an ill Alpha and I bet Summer was running away from me for that too.I looked at the paper again, and taking my eyes off I couldn't help but let out a deep sigh of frustration. I had avoided getting surgery back then because of one thing, because of one person, and that was Summer.I was scared that leaving the pack would make me not get the chance to meet Summer when she returned, but now, I guess I should have done it back then."What do I do now?" I ran my fingers through my hair as I felt myself go crazy for a split second.The de
Alexander's POV. "Please... hold Mommy and sit at the back. Sit with her... Please!" They both begged, their eyes fixed on us.I bit my lower lips, still thinking about what I was going to do. They were so cute to say no to. They were a bit disappointed too, and I just didn't want that."Come on, Jason… I don't think your mom will be happy with this! She loves staying alone!" I affirmed, hoping that he wouldn't stress me any further, but they were out for us. They were here to cause more trouble."I'm sure if you hold her, she'll hold you back, Daddy! Let's just get the feeling of having loving parents! Please?" Kayden begged, walking closer to where I was standing."But I am not your Daddy… I am your Alpha!" I professed, trying to make them let go but they wouldn't. "I'm sure you can act like my foster Daddy, Alpha Alexander!" Kayden let out with a smile on his lips.Just then, he grabbed and held my hand tightly into his, and with a smile, he hauled me closer to Summer, who had st
Alexander's POV. "Alpha, we have a problem!" Liam burst into the room with wide eyes and a heavy gasp, instantly raising the tension in the air. His breath came in ragged bursts, hinting at the urgency of the situation. As he struggled to regain stillness, it became clear that this wasn't a run-of-the-mill problem.His announcement had instantly jolted Summer from her seat, a mixture of concern and curiosity suddenly etched on her face. She stood up, fixating her gaze on Liam before turning to me with an unspoken question in her eyes.Sensing the seriousness of the moment, I took a split second to brace myself, inhaling deeply before addressing Liam. "What's going on? What's the problem?" My expectation hung in the air, but Liam's silence intensified the suspense, creating a frightening atmosphere that hinted at the edge of his statement.However, instead of responding directly to my question, Liam's gaze shifted from Summer and the kids back to me, an uncomfortable expression etc
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.