A Secret To Keep.Summer's POV.As we made our way to work, the atmosphere inside the car was unusually silent, and my gaze remained fixated on the captivating bracelet adorning my hands. The intricacies of its engravings caught my eye, hinting at both beauty and expense, yet their meaning eluded me.Feeling fatigued, I released a sigh that managed to grab his attention. His eyes briefly shifted towards me, but in the blink of an eye, they returned to the road, as if nothing noteworthy had happened.Noticing a subtle change in his behaviour, I sensed that something was amiss, but I opted not to initiate any conversation, fearing it might draw unwanted attention. Despite my silence, it was evident that he had picked up on the rhythmic beating of my heart, adding a layer of tension to the otherwise quiet car ride.The prolonged journey eventually came to a halt, and I observed his swift exit from the car. Intrigued by what might have occupied his mind during the entire drive, my mus
You Are Mine, Clear?Summer's POV."Yes, sir,” I corrected myself. “Excuse me.” I walked out of the office to the coffee maker in the hallway, and with a frown on my face, I began to make the coffee.The way he acted toward me made me feel like a stranger to him. At first, he asked me to be his secretary and act like we weren't mates, and now he wanted me to call him sir. What next?Once I was done, I carried the plastic cup and moved to his office with my shoe, making a clack sound against the ground.“Here's your coffee, sir."He gestured for me to come closer.“Place the cup on the table.”I nodded, dropping the cup.“Please excus…”I was about to take my leave when he spoke.“Where did you get the coffee from?"I furrowed my brows, with crease lines appearing on my face.“The coffee machine is outside. The one in the hallway."“I can't drink this! Get me another one."I deepened my frown. “Why?” “Because I can't. Go down the stairs and get me good coffee, and when you're coming
Summer's POV."What do you mean?" Perplexed, I inquired with a worried expression. Despite my efforts to understand her cryptic statements, the meaning eluded me.Ava sauntered confidently toward us, positioning herself between Jackson and me, wearing a smirk that seemed intent on conveying something. It felt as if she aimed to prove a point, but her words had taken an unexpected turn.Even Jackson, whom I anticipated to question her, remained silent.While I maintained my quiet demeanor, my attention was drawn to the white envelope in her hands. A wide grin adorned her face, and she exuded an excitement akin to that of an excited five-year-old. Turning to Jackson, who remained in a state of confusion, Ava seized his hands before dropping the white envelope into them.Throughout this, I maintained a silence, my concern deepening as I pondered the contents of that mysterious letter.Jackson, wearing a furrowed brow, gradually opened the envelope. As he extracted the letter, a sense
Alexander's POV.I abruptly woke up in a startled manner, swiftly rising from my bed. As I shifted my gaze towards the clock, my eyes widened with realisation; the children were close to being late for school, and the blame would squarely fall on my shoulders.My heart thumped resoundingly in my chest, and I found myself involuntarily swallowing hard as I turned away from the bedside, only to find out that she was still peacefully asleep.A smile graced my face as I reminisced about the delightful moments we shared the previous night. Succumbing to a mischievous impulse, I bit my lips, revelling in the memories, until the sudden intrusion of thoughts about our kids snapped me back to the present.With a sense of urgency, I leaped out of bed, hastily donned my clothes, snatched my jacket, and made a swift exit from the room, determined to rectify the situation before the morning chaos escalated.I quickly scanned my surroundings, but there was no sign of anyone in the vicinity.Ponde
Alexander's POV.I observed Jayden, lost in contemplation throughout the ride to Williams Place.Speeding through the drive, my urgency stemmed from the desire to confront the issue at its source before school took precedence.Silence enveloped my son until we reached the destination. I felt the rhythm of his anxious heart and sensed the tight grip on my hands."Dad, can we just go back? I don't want to," he pleaded."You have to face your fears. These are the most important lessons in life. You might become a great leader tomorrow, but if Jeremiah becomes an enemy, you need to know how to handle it," I advised, emphasising the importance of confronting challenges head-on.Jayden pondered, his lips tightly pressed, grappling with uncertainty. Determined to guide him, I encouraged him to make a decision and accompany me into the house.As we stepped out of the car, I ensured my son stayed close, walking alongside me until we reached the door.I knocked on the door, my eyes attentivel
Alexander's POV. "Is that clear?" I demanded, making sure my words echoed with authority, ensuring that Willson not only heard but also obeyed without question or hesitation. I needed to assert my dominance, leaving no room for uncertainty in our interaction. "Yes, Alpha...!!" he began to say, but at that very moment, he vomited on the floor, changing the living room into a disgusting and infuriating space for me to endure.Without a moment's pause, I firmly grasped my son's hand and swiftly led him behind me, ushering us out of the house and toward the waiting car.I helped him open the door, and he climbed into the car slowly and carefully. At least, my work at Elder Willson's house was done, and it was time to get back home.At this juncture, it became abundantly clear that the boys wouldn't be making it to school. It was destined to be a day spent at home for all of us.I confidently walked to my car door, climbed in, and closed it firmly before turning around to glance at Jayd
Alexander's POV. "We are going to see your Grand Alpha!" I instantly stepped on the car's accelerator as it propelled the car forward. I wouldn't have gone with Jayden to meet him but then I just needed to because I couldn't drop him off at the mansion. Jayden didn't question me anymore, knowing who I was referring to. They had seen him the day he came to the mansion, and seeing how cold he was, I bet Jayden was scared of him too. It was a lengthy journey to my dad's mansion, but then I was willing to see him, end things with him, and leave quickly. After what felt like eternity, we soon reached the gates of the mansion, and the second I identified myself, the gates automatically opened. "Whoa, Daddy, did you see that?" Jayden's excitement peaked as he witnessed the gates automatically unlock. It wasn't a new thing to anyone, but maybe because he was still a child, it interested him so much that he just couldn't help but exclaim in such a way. I steered into the mansion's park
Alexander's POV. "Claim them as yours now that you still have the chances to do so! Make the Triplets yours and trust me, you won't regret it!" The moment my father uttered those words, everything around me seemed to freeze. The intensity of his statement yanked me out of my comfortable seat, causing my body to jolt with a mix of disbelief and hatred towards him. "What?" The shock and anger in my eyes were evident as I tried to process the enormity of what he had just said. How could this be? I couldn't understand the fact that my own father would make such a proposition to me.I had come to see him for a different, more genuine reason, but it became evident that his intentions were far from noble. "Don't make it look like such a big deal, Alex!" My heart raced, pounding heavily in my chest like a war drum as his words reverberated through my mind.In that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of shame, not only for myself but also for my father. The audacity of his nonchalant r
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.