Alexander's POV. As I grabbed the doorknob to Jackson's room, I immediately caught the sound of her piercing cry echoing through the walls of the room."Let me go, Jackson!"Her words and voice ignited an immediate sense of urgency, prompting me to swiftly push the door open, with Ava closely following behind me.The moment I successfully swung the door open, a chill ran down my spine as I was met with the shocking and infuriating scene of Jackson holding my Mate in an uncomfortably close embrace. The frustration welled up within me, freezing me momentarily in disbelief.At this point, a surge of anger and fury erupted within me, a seething sensation that made me want nothing more than to tear Jackson apart for daring to lay a single finger on Summer. "What the fuck is happening here?" I demanded the moment my foot entered the room.Instantly, Summer's attention snapped toward me, seeking an explanation for the confusion unfolding."Alpha!" She gasped softly, her eyes widening in d
Alexander's POV."Alpha Alexander, your father is on his way!" Beta Liam promptly announced in response to my inquiry about the reason for his presence in my room.My heart plummeted as his words hit me like a sledgehammer. The news blindsided me, shattering any expectations I had for the day. The mere thought of meeting my father, the Alpha of the Ravenwood pack, sent waves of fear and panic through me, leaving me grappling with an unexpected and unsettling reality.I was afraid of him and didn't really want him near me. He was a tough Alpha who didn't tolerate nonsense from anyone. And no matter how much I tried to show him my good side, he always focused on my flaws."What?" I gasped, my eyes getting wider as Beta Liam's words echoed in my head once more."Why? Why is he showing up at the mansion today, of all days?" I questioned, my eyes fixed on Liam, anxiously waiting for an answer to ease the growing fear and uncertainty swirling within me."I don't know for sure, Alpha Alexa
Alexander's POV."When will you boys grow up? This is a disgrace, you know!"Instantly, I let go of Jackson's collar and turned to face my father, his words cutting through the tension in the room.Disappointment etched across his face, and I could tell he wasn't pleased with what he had seen Jackson and I do."Father!" Jackson and I simultaneously bowed our heads in his presence, a gesture of respect to acknowledge his authority."Don't bow to me when you can't respect the fact that I am here!" He scoffed as he settled onto the couch, his words carrying a hint of frustration."Father, we were..." I began, but he cut me off before I could explain."Sit and let's get straight to the point! I don't have time for your petty explanations!" He declared, his words carrying a weight that left me with a sense of remorse.Jackson and I sat down on the couch just as he had ordered, but one thing was sure: I wasn't comfortable sitting before my own father which was really bad."Why are you here,
Ava's POV. "Summer's boys might belong to me, Alex, and we both know that! She was once mine before I let her come to you!"Overhearing Jackson's words to Alpha Alexander, I couldn't help but feel nothing but anger and fury coursing through my veins.My primary motive for orchestrating Summer's presence in his room the last time was to elicit his rejection and punishment for her role in bringing Alex into the room while we were having sex. However, to my surprise and frustration, the outcome was quite the opposite.Something I had never anticipated or imagined unfolded between them, and at this point, one thing was glaringly obvious: Alpha Jackson was still deeply in love with Summer.It might not be love, but I was certain that he desperately wanted her for himself. He yearned to claim her again, to have her exclusively, and that was more infuriating than I had imagined."I can't let this happen! I won't let her find her way back into his heart!" My fist clenched tightly against my
You Want him? Claim Him!!Ava's POV"Wait, seriously? Reflecting on and longing for the warmth of Summer, Ava? Are you out of your mind? Have you completely lost touch with reality?" He expressed his disbelief with a disdainful tone, casting a quick glance toward the door before redirecting his attention back to me."Come on, Jackson, just acknowledge the truth that you still have feelings for her and quit putting on this act! It's not as if I'm going to harm you or anything!" I exclaimed, hoping to prompt him to make the right decision.If only he had been prepared for me, if only he had made an effort to be fully aroused before anything happened, then we wouldn't be entangled in this type of disagreement."Are you kidding me at this moment? So, everything boils down to summer for you? You believe I still harbour love and desire for her?" He scoffed, frustration evident as he ran his fingers through his hair."You were about to kiss her, Jackson! And now you want her child for yours
Never Take It Off!Summer's POV.As the sun ushered in a new day, I found myself standing in front of the mirror, putting the finishing touches on my hair. Time slipped away, and the realisation that I was running late hit me like a drumbeat. My heart thumped in my chest, prompting me to take a deep breath to quell the rising tension before snatching my bag and making a swift exit from my room.With a determined expression on my face, I ventured out, prepared to confront whatever challenges the world had in store for me that day. As I walked through the hallway, my focus shifted to adjusting the sleeve of my shirt, lost in my thoughts.Suddenly, a powerful hand grasped mine, interrupting my absent-minded stroll. The unexpected touch jolted me, bringing an unexpected twist to the morning routine that had started with a simple glance in the mirror.In the blink of an eye, everything happened so swiftly that I barely had a chance to turn my head and identify the crazy person. Sudden
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
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.