Mia’s POVThe storm raged outside, the wind howling like a beast trapped in a cage. The flickering candlelight cast long shadows against the wooden walls, making the small space feel even more suffocating. I had tried to keep myself awake, but exhaustion crept in, my body betraying me as my eyelids grew heavy.I barely noticed the soft touch at first. The gentle way fingers brushed against my hair, tucking a damp strand behind my ear. A warmth lingered close—too close.My eyes fluttered open, and I found myself staring straight into Nathan’s face.My breath caught, panic clawing at my chest. He was right there, hovering over me, his face inches from mine. His golden eyes flickered with something unreadable, his fingers still grazing my cheek.The moment snapped.I shot up, pushing myself away from him as fast as I could. “What the hell are you doing?”Nathan’s hands lifted in surrender, his lips twitching into something almost amused. “Relax, Princess. You had a hair strand sticking t
SEAN'S POVThe pain twisted through my side, sharp and unforgiving. My fingers pressed against the wound, feeling the sticky warmth of fresh blood seeping through my shirt. My breathing grew heavier, my body betraying me. This wasn't supposed to happen.I should have healed already.This is wrong. So wrong. My wolf should have kicked in by now, mending the wound, erasing the pain. Something's interfering with my abilities.I clenched my jaw, forcing my body to stay still, but the burning sensation only intensified, spreading like wildfire. My mind screamed at me—poison. The realization hit me like a punch to the gut. Someone had done this on purpose. Someone wanted me to suffer.Who would do this? Who would know how to create something that could disable a wolf's healing? The list of people with that knowledge is short. The list of people who hate me enough to use it is not.And the worst part?I deserved it.Every moment of this agony is karma. The universe collecting its debt for al
MIA’S POV"Mia…"Sean's voice was weak, barely a breath above the howling wind. But I heard it. And that was the problem.I heard the desperation in it.I heard the regret.I heard the part of me that still wasn't as heartless as I wanted to be.I squeezed my eyes shut, my entire body trembling with restraint, heat spreading through my veins despite the cold. The rain had soaked through my clothes, making the thin fabric cling to my skin."Please…" His breath hitched, and when I turned slightly, I saw him struggling to move, his hand reaching for me. His shirt torn open, revealing the muscled chest I once knew so well, now marred with wounds. "Save them… If not for us, for you…"I clenched my jaw, trying to ignore the way his voice still affected me, how it sent shivers down my spine that had nothing to do with the cold.For me?What a joke.My nails dug deeper into my palms, drawing blood. The metallic scent mingled with the rain, stirring something primal within me."You think I'd s
ROLEX POINT OF VIEWThe first thing I noticed when I woke up was the eerie silence. The storm had passed. My body felt strangely different. Lighter. Stronger.I sat up quickly, scanning the room. My brothers were still out cold, sprawled across the floor like fallen warriors. Fear crept in—what if they were dead?The thought of losing them sent a wave of panic through me, cold and sharp."Wake up," I barked, shaking Xavier first. His brows furrowed, and he groaned, slowly coming to.Relief flooded through me, but it was short-lived."What the hell happened?" Xavier muttered, rubbing his head."I don't know," I admitted, moving to Nathan and Sean. I shook them harder, and soon, they all started stirring.My hands trembled slightly, memories of the poison's burn still fresh in my mind.Nathan let out a deep exhale as he sat up. "We were poisoned... I remember the burning pain..."Sean flexed his fingers, his expression unreadable. "Then why do I feel perfectly fine now?"A heavy silence se
Mia's POV Watching the brother's getting captured made me so happy. There is absolutely no way I feel sorry for them. The only thing that is making me feel bad is because of the mating bond, and that is going to end soon enough. That will be the ultimate way I will make them suffer. After taking everything away from them, I'm going to make sure they pay for all they did to me. I won’t just forgive them because they want me to. There is no way I would let them deceive me ever again.With the way my uncle is showing his anger right now, it's not going to be easy for them to get out of this. If they think they are going to get out of this after everything they did to me, they must be joking. I will do everything to put them in jail and make them pay for everything. This is just the beginning. I watched as the warriors brought them in.Their eyes were speaking so much to me, like they couldn't believe that I would betray them like this. However, it is just the beginning, as I have a lo
Mia's POV "Stop!" I yelled out and everyone stopped. I looked around to see all eyes on me, probably confused by the fact that I stopped everyone from fighting. My uncle rushed to check on me. "Are you okay Mia? Is something wrong with you? You can talk to me!" He sounded worried which wasn't exactly what I had in mind. I shook my head quickly to put him at ease. "I'm fine uncle. I just wanted to stop the event first because I have something to say."I looked at the brothers and they still have pretty much the same expression, except... Is that fear I see in their eyes? The mighty Alphas that have shaken a lot of places are afraid? What happened to them the last few years I was away? Did they lose their powers or something? But I could see them fighting well before right?"What is it Mia? We can't let them go for what they did." Damon said to me. I nodded in agreement, "Of course, I certainly can't forgive them but... Can you leave this to me to handle?" "How are you going to h
Tristan's POV She doesn't look optimistic to go out with me like before. She really changed a lot in a way that I can't even explain. I don't know how much it means to her but I'm willing to do whatever I can to make things up to her. "You don't seem to want to go with me." I said as she followed beside me. She shook her head, "It's not necessarily because of you. I'm not trying to avoid interactions with you either but I'm just trying to be careful."The last few years, there was no chance to do anything. I always felt like she was alive and well since we never found her body. And that was the only reason I kept those useless brothers alive. They should be thankful I found her, though it doesn't mean I'm going to stop now. I didn't know fate would bring us together when I found my fated mate and it had to be someone close to her. Even though I found my mate, I don't know if my feelings for her changed. I don't think it did. I turned to get and took her hands in mine, "don't worr
Mia's POV I expected this but why did I freeze when I heard his confessions? I was worried this would happen, especially bringing me to a romantic place like this. I should have known. I didn't know what to say to him and I didn't want to hurt his feelings either. But we've been separated for a long time and things changed. If it was the past, I would have probably accepted him. But the situation is different now. He definitely belongs with Daisy and not me. I will not betray her by taking the mate she waited so long for away from her. She deserves to be happy because she's so good to everyone. "You're not saying anything Mia. I know it's inappropriate but the silence is killing me." He said, breaking into my thoughts. I looked straight at him, his eyes showed his feelings of yearning and desperation. I can't let him continue looking at me like this, yet I don't want to throw away the possibility of being with him. ‘What are you thinking Mia? He's not our mate so he's not suited
MIA'S POVMonths had passed since the battle with Keith, but the scars—both seen and unseen—remained. Yet, I had won.Not just the fight. Not just my life.I had won myself.For the first time in forever, I was at peace.I stood before the werewolf world, my silver gown flowing in the wind, my white wolf aura glowing softly around me. The night sky stretched endlessly above, the full moon shining like a proud mother watching over her child."The Moon Queen."The title was whispered with reverence, spoken with respect.I had proven myself. Not just as a white wolf. Not just as a Luna. But as a leader.The packs had united under my rule, their loyalty unwavering. They no longer feared me; they believed in me.And for the first time… I believed in myself, too.The brothers stood before me, their expressions nervous yet hopeful.Months ago, I would have laughed at the thought of forgiving them.But now?I exhaled slowly, looking at each of them. Xavier, Sean, Nathan, and Rolex.They had s
MIA’S POVThe moment my eyes snapped open, the battlefield fell into a stunned silence. Power surged through my veins like wildfire, alive, untamed, unstoppable. My body felt weightless, yet I had never been stronger. Every inch of me pulsed with the raw energy of the White Wolf.Keith’s expression twisted in disbelief, his hands clenched into fists. “No… This—this can’t be happening!” His voice wavered, but I saw the truth in his eyes—fear.I tilted my head, stepping forward with deliberate slowness. “You should be proud, Keith.” A smirk tugged at my lips. “If you hadn’t stabbed me, I wouldn’t have awakened.”His face turned red with fury. With a snarl, he lifted his hands. Dark energy crackled at his fingertips.The ground trembled. Shadows twisted unnaturally. The stench of death filled the air.I turned just as an army of demon rogues emerged from the darkness, their eyes glowing red, their bodies twisted by corrupted magic. Their growls rumbled through the battlefield, sending a
MIA’S POVThe pain was unbearable, like fire licking through my veins, but somehow… it was fading. I could hear my name—frantic, desperate voices calling out to me—but they felt so far away, like echoes in a void.I wasn't in the dungeon anymore.I wasn’t anywhere at all.A soft glow surrounded me, warm and comforting, like the moonlight on a peaceful night. And then, from that glow, she appeared.My wolf.No—not just my wolf.She was beautiful, ethereal. Skin as white as snow, long flowing hair the color of the full moon, eyes like the endless night sky. A presence so divine, so powerful, I immediately knew.The Moon Goddess.I tried to speak, but my voice wouldn’t come out. I wasn’t afraid, though. Her gaze held nothing but kindness, her expression serene."You’ve suffered, my child," she finally spoke, her voice like a melody carried by the wind. "Far more than I ever intended."I swallowed, feeling a lump in my throat. Everything I’d been through flashed before me—every wound, eve
MIA’S POVI glared at Keith, my patience snapping as he paced before us like some grand villain in a pathetic play. His voice was thick with arrogance, dripping with the delusion of a man who thought the world owed him everything.“My father,” he sneered, “was the rightful heir to the Alpha title. But your father stole it from him. Stole what should have been ours.”I tilted my head, unimpressed. “Let me guess,” I muttered, crossing my arms. “And now you’re here to reclaim your birthright? Oh, Keith, how tragic. Such a sad little story. I might cry.”His face darkened. His jaw clenched so tightly, I thought he might break his own teeth.“You mock me?” His voice dropped to something colder, more dangerous.I scoffed. “Mocking implies I take you seriously. But I don’t. Because you sound like a spoiled brat throwing a tantrum over something that was never yours to begin with.”A dangerous flicker lit up in his eyes. “You think this is a joke?”I stepped forward, unbothered by the threat
Mia’s POVI was halfway to the dungeon when my steps faltered. The heavy scent of blood still lingered in the air, the thick stench wrapping around me like a warning. Something felt off.Then I saw him.Lucas.He was being dragged into the shadows, his body limp, his usually sharp eyes dulled with exhaustion. His lips moved, barely, but I caught it.Don’t.A silent command. A plea.My entire body tensed. Every instinct screamed at me to run after him, to tear through whoever had him in their grasp. But I didn’t.I clenched my fists, nails digging into my palms. The frustration burned like acid in my veins, but Lucas had signaled me for a reason. Rushing in blindly would only get me captured, too.I needed a plan.Spinning on my heel, I turned and sprinted toward the main hall, heart pounding wildly. My mind raced through every possible scenario. Who the hell had the guts to take Lucas? Keith’s men? Another enemy?No. I couldn’t let my thoughts spiral. Focus. I still had the tracker.L
LUCAS’S POVThe moment I stepped into the room, I knew something big had happened. The air was thick with tension, the scent of anger and relief clashing in a way that made my wolf restless.My eyes landed on Mia first. She stood at the center of it all, arms crossed, chin lifted, looking every bit like a leader. Strong, untouchable. But I knew her better than that. I could see the exhaustion in her stance, the tightness in her jaw."What the hell happened?" My voice was sharp, demanding answers.Mia’s gaze flicked to me, unreadable for a second before she spoke. "We caught the bastard who tried to poison our father."I stilled. "Our father?" The words felt strange on my tongue.Mia nodded, her expression hard. "He would have died if we hadn’t stopped him in time."My chest burned. I had barely had time to know the man, to understand him, and already someone had tried to take him from me. My hands clenched at my sides, but I forced my voice to stay calm. "Where is he now?""With the g
MIA'S POVEverything had gone exactly as planned.I stood there, watching the traitor tremble, the weight of his failure sinking into his bones. He still hadn’t spoken, but it didn’t matter—he would.Because this was my trap.The fight. The chaos. My father’s supposed helplessness. Every single part of it had been orchestrated—and he walked straight into it.I glanced at the brothers, who were still catching up to the reality of the situation. They hadn’t known either.Their fight had been real, but it wasn’t their own doing.I had set them up too. Because I want it to look real, though I told them to fight but I didn't tell the reason. Their argument had been the perfect distraction, drawing everyone’s attention—including the spy’s.I crossed my arms, a slow smirk curling my lips as I turned my gaze back to the traitor. "You thought you were smart, didn’t you?" My voice was soft, almost mocking. "Thought you could just walk in, finish what you started, and leave without a trace."His
Xavier’s chest still rose and fell in sharp, angry breaths, Tristan’s fingers twitching at his sides, both of them still locked in whatever petty fight they had started. But I had no time for their nonsense.Because I saw it.A shadow, a movement too calculated, too precise. The way they slipped through the crowd, not rushing, not panicked—just careful.Too careful.Every instinct inside me screamed. My stomach twisted, and an icy chill ran up my spine. I didn’t think. My body reacted before my mind fully caught up.I reached out, grabbing both of them—Xavier’s bicep, Tristan’s wrist—dragging them closer before they could resist.Their bodies tensed against my touch, Xavier’s heat seeping through his shirt, Tristan’s pulse hammering under my fingers. But I ignored the way my skin prickled from the contact.I leaned in, lowering my voice, barely parting my lips. No one else could hear this."Look past your damn fight," I whispered, my heart pounding in my ears. "Someone just slipped aw
MIA’S POVI knew I couldn’t do this alone. Keith was smart, calculating, and already a step ahead. If I wanted to catch him and the traitors hiding in the pack, I needed everyone’s cooperation—even the people I didn’t fully trust yet.Calling the brothers and Tristan for a meeting was a risk, but one I had to take.I didn’t tell Lucas. Not yet. He was still my brother, but I wasn’t blind to the hesitation in his eyes when it came to Keith. There was a softness there, a part of him that still saw his cousin as family. And right now, I couldn’t afford that weakness.The tension in the room was suffocating when they arrived. The brothers—Xavier, Nathan, Rolex, and Sean—stood on one side, possessive, protective, watching me like I would vanish if they looked away.Tristan stood on the other, arms crossed, jaw clenched, his golden eyes flickering with something unreadable.It was a miracle they weren’t already at each other’s throats.I exhaled slowly and stood between them, meeting each o