Sequoia POV After that daft Alpha left the office, I went back in. I need to keep distance between us. I had become an expert at crafting space between us. I start filing all the paperwork that had been placed on the desk. I needed to organise something to get my mind straight. Maybe I should leave the pack for a while... visit my sister at the Nighthaven Pack. Alpha Henry is here already so it would be easy to ask permission for an extended visit. I can't reopen the hope and longing. My wolf and I can't take it. ‘He might realise once this is done Quoi.’ My wolf Seraphina says with a whimper. ‘He won't. There is nothing to realise. I can't live in that space anymore Phia. I just can't. He doesn’t even say my actual name for Goddess sakes. I mean nothing to him. Never have. Never will. With all this going on, its opening too many wounds. Let's just get some space for a little.’ I beg her. I am too old for this drama. Everyone knows me as Flora the housekeeper. My father transfer
Serenity POV I had been sat listening to her talk about her plans to adopt a pup as I peeled apples at the kitchen side. I was so happy for her, but more than anything, I was happy for whichever pup she takes home. They are so lucky to have her as a mother. “Are you going to ask Mia and Tia to keep an eye open for a baby for you, or are you happy to have an older child?” I ask her, genuinely curious. “Oh, no, I think I would rather adopt an older child that needs a loving forever home. I want to give a child all of the love that I can.” she says with a smile. I am bursting with happiness, and as she caramelises the apples for her pie, I run around the island and hug her tightly from behind. A tear runs down my cheek with pure love and happiness for her. “Quoi, I am so happy for you! I am so happy for the pup you adopt. They are so lucky to have a mother like you” I say with a shaky voice. She turns and pulls me into a crushing hug, and I smile into her shoulder. “I have thoug
Myles POV Se left us on the back porch, and I knew she needed us to sort through whatever the hell is going on in Cams head. She has my hand a squeeze and I knew she wasn’t mad at me, just the situation. She isn't an idiot. She knows every time I touch her, he growls at us. It was grating on her last nerve, and I wanted her calm. I needed her calm and happy. If talking to this buffoon would accomplish that, then I would do it for her. I would do just about anything for her. I watch her put Cam in his place as her aura flew out of her. I could feel it tickling at my senses but didn’t feel the need to submit to her. Weird. ‘Midnight? Why isn't her aura affecting us?’ I ask him and he just smiles a little. ‘Don't think too much on it human. Just keep working your ass off to make things right with her.’ he says and retreats to the back of my mind. After Cam submits, I watch her walk away, completely mesmerised by the sway of her perfect ass. Now we stand in complete silence, staring a
Serenity’s POV I took my usual seat at the table, though I could have taken my fathers. Myles sat next to me, and had his hand on my leg under the table discreatly giving me comfort. I smile at him and face Alpha Henry, relieved the other Alphas had been kicked out. Henry is a good man, and good Alpha from what I know of his pack. Alpha Luca has always been rather reserved, but I like the way he treats his unit as equals in these meetings. It shows strong character for an Alpha. “We will make this short Young Alpha Serenity, as I know this must be a topic you do not wish to discuss.” Henry says to me, and I focus on him as he clicks record on some device on the table and rearranges some papers. “We have seen a recording of the Luna confessing to abusing you, and the medical records of the injuries you sustained, so we just need a few details from you personally.” he says, and I nod. “Of course, Alpha.” I say, swallowing around the lump in my throat. Myles squeezes my knee lightly
Sequoia POV I stayed in the kitchen once Sese left. I needed to distance myself from Sam’s space. Knowing he is starting to actually see me as a person was reigniting my and my wolf’s hope that he could be my mate. This constant pull to him for over eighteen years had never diminished, and the pain I felt almost every night was now none-existent. I couldn’t cope with my wolf feeling the loss of something that never belonged to us in the first place. I needed to just, go, see the ladies, and if it wasn’t an option for me here, I would go to Nighthaven and adopt a pup from there. Hope would help me. Sometimes they don’t look favourably on un-mated women adopting, but at my age, they wouldn’t have any worries. The major fear is that a female will find her mate, and they will want to give the pup up in favour of baring her own children. That wouldn’t happen for me, no matter how much I wanted children. Honestly, even if I found a mate, this pup would still be my child. If I go to Nightha
Alpha Sam’s POV After chewing that stupid pup out for talking about Ren like an object, having lunch with my pup, and the watching her and her unit go into the interview, I decided to try and find that damn she-wolf who had plagued me all night long. I had been so caught up with all the information she gave me this morning, I had yet to get to the bottom of her comment last night. I checked the entire freaking pack house, and now, found myself pacing in the Luna office. Spear is pissed that we can't find her, and it is adding to my own anxiety at her sudden disappearance. ‘Daddy’ Ren calls to me through the link and I smile a little. How did I ever get through a day without her calling me daddy? It wasn’t until she started to become more open with me that I realised how much I was missing out on with my pup. Every time she called to me it warmed me. I am so glad she forgave me. We all needed a fresh start once this was over. ‘Yes, baby girl?’ I ask her wondering if she needs me f
Serenity’s POV I hate it down here and so does Star. She has been grumbling on about the smell since my dad opened the door. We follow him down the dark, damp corridor to a small room. He holds his finger up to his lips, and I step into the room. It is pitch black, aside from the light coming through a window connected to the room next door. ‘One way glass?’ I ask my dad, as I had never been down here before. We have a prison now which looks like a five-star hotel in comparison to this. There is dust everywhere and the smell of urine, blood and iron is heavy in the air. ‘Yeah. She can't see you and won't know you are here.’ My dad links back and I nod, and watch as Henry rearranges his papers sitting in his chair with his back to us. He rolls his shoulders, clearly tense and stiff after a long day. The small room is pure concrete, and you can see the stains of age, blood and damp. The metal, rectangular table is bolted to the floor. Sheryl and Henry sit in two of the three metal
Alpha Sams POV I couldn’t take it. Spear was writhing under my skin. Anger burned through my veins. I was shaking with the sheer force of retaining Spear and controlling my anger. I slammed my hand onto the intercom, needing to speak to Henry immediately. This can't wait another second. I storm out, leaving Ren safely in the room, and close the door. I stand, waiting for Henry to leave the room, and he strides out shaking his head. “I can't believe... I have never... Goddess she is fucking disgusting.” he says in total shock, and I have to agree. “I have listened to it once. She is fucking insane. Me and my wolf can't take another second. Can I reject her formally or not?” I ask, trying to maintain my professionalism. I am not mad at him, and it would be wrong for me to take it out on him. “We can do it now and explain to the pack later. I mean... that bitch is undeniably guilty. She hasn’t even denied the claims!” he says shaking his head and looking back to the door. “We have