Jaselyn's POVLanding at Orlando International airport, there was already a car waiting for us. We ended up spending five hours on the road, most of which I slept through. The forests of Florida were vast but we finally arrived at the Blue Solstice Pack. Unlike The Black Moon Pack located in the rurals of Wyoming, the Blue Solstice Pack was located in Jacksonville, a densely populated city. The entire territory of the Pack was protected by ancient magic though, so humans couldn't wander into that part of the forest.Lycans were known to possess magic in times past, though they're extinct now. So the fact that the Pack's territory is protected by magic really makes me wonder if the rumors of them being descended from Lycans are true.Traveling through the Pack, it was like a town of its own. There were so many people and lots of infrastructure. Arriving at the palace of the Blue Solstice Pack, I couldn't hide my amazement. It was huge! And I was looking at it just from the exterior.
Jaselyn's POV It's no wonder Rion opted for us to meet with the Alpha later, I'm far from presentable.“No, nothing hurts. I feel numb, sluggish. If that makes any sense.” I report.“I see. The doctor will find out if there's anything wrong. You should take a bath, change into new clothes and get some rest in the meantime. I'll leave you to it.” He said and stood up.Opening the door, he took one last look at me before leaving and closing the door behind him. Stripping out of my clothes brought back the memories I was trying so hard to suppress. The accusations, my labor and eventually discovering the death of my child. I couldn't control my emotions and before I realized it, my eyes watered and tears were already slipping down.It makes me wonder if it'll be like this from now on. Will this pain forever remain raw and suffocating? And then there's the feeling of guilt. I feel partially responsible for everything; if only I'd been more careful. If only I hadn't let Isla stay in the
Zane's POVHave you ever been thrust into a situation so dire that you had to take the worst possible action because you hoped it would bring the best results?“You're a fucking idiot, absolutely insufferable.” Artem cursed. I had released him, knowing this would happen. I let him rain all sorts of unprintable words on me because I knew I deserved it.“At least I was able to save her.” The words were more of a consolation to myself than anything else. “But at what cost, damnit?! We lost our mate for the second fucking time because you're just too weak to protect her. You can't protect anyone. How long will this go on? You've practically lost everyone in your life because of your powerlessness.” Artem seethed.His words would hurt….. They would if I wasn't already broken beyond repair. I'm so deep in despair that crying just wouldn't be enough to express the depth of how I'm feeling right now.My heart has been torn to shreds. I've hurt the one I love the most in this world and it fee
Zane's POVI tried my best not to give off any sign of fear.“Let go of her right now, Zane. If I have to repeat myself again, I'll just let the gun do the talking.” Blade gritted, his tone carrying a serious warning. I hate being caught off guard, I hate everything that's happening right now.I hesitated and Blade turned off the safety. Seeing no other option, I took my hands of Isla and she spluttered, coughing uncontrollably and gasping for air.“How dare you do this, Blade? You betrayed your Alpha, you betrayed your entire Pack, you threw away your years of service just to work for Isla? You're a fucking coward.” I spat annoyed and Blade tsked.“You're the last person I need to hear that crap from. Nothing about you screams brave or courageous to me. You have no right to question my loyalty to this Pack. I don't serve you, Zane. My loyalties lie with your late parents and if they were still with us, they would have done anything to save this Pack from ruin, even if it meant disca
Zane's POV “What the actual fuck, Zane?! Have you gone mad?! Do you really think I'll let you sacrifice our pup after we've waited so long for his arrival? You're fucking bonkers if you think I'd let you do that.” Artem raged within me.I could feel him fighting, clawing his way at the back of mind, trying desperately to breach my defenses and take control.But I did what I do best. I shut him out, sealed him in tight.“I'm sorry, Artem but we can't be emotional right now. We can always have another child but I can't bear to lose Jaselyn, I wouldn't be able to survive it, Artem. I'd die with her. I just…… I have to save her no matter what it takes.” I pleaded with him, going firm at the last part.Artem still refused to submit. He kept fighting, raging. I feared he would break free and go rogue if I didn't keep my defenses secure and high up.“Good. Now you're finally speaking my language. After you betrayed and abandoned me, I swore I would ruin your life with Jaselyn no matter what
Rion's POVSomething felt off. It truly did. Despite the horrible accusations made by Zane against Jaselyn and I at the party, I felt something else emanating from Zane, an undercurrent of strong emotions that didn't really feel like anger, it felt more like a silent plea for help.It completely clashed with everything he was saying and doing. I chose to believe in the years I've known him rather than the little display he was putting on.Another wave of uneasiness in my gut proved that it wasn't just my imagination, something is indeed wrong. Somehow. Somewhere. It's unnerving having this strange sense of foreboding, like you can tell something is about to go horribly wrong but you have no idea what, so you're granted no other option than to sit on your hands and watch the events unfold.It made me feel helpless. I hate feeling helpless. And that's exactly why I tried to reach out to Zane. The accusations, especially his inconsiderate words, caught me off guard, yes, but….. I wanted
Rion's POV “Well, that's never going to happen. You're always going to be the villain in my eyes, Jinu and for good reason. Besides, you don't belong in this Pack. You don't know Zane like I do, you have no right to give opinions.” I sneered.He sniffed and wiped his tears.“You're right, I'm sorry. I just wanted to help you. But I'm pretty sure the Alpha left the palace, I'm also confident he has some kind of connection or relationship with Isla.I hope you can find him and bring him back and all of this can finally be over.” Jinu spoke wistfully and I left, not having the time to engage in more words with him.It felt absolutely redundant.At the same time, I couldn't help but ponder on what he had said. He had overhead Zane on the phone with Isla of all people. If he actually is telling the truth then does that mean…..No.It couldn't possibly be, right? That weird energy in the room, him holding himself back; have I been misinterpreting it this whole time?Is Zane truly acting th
Rion's POVI paced up and down relentlessly. It had been only a few minutes since the doctor asked me to leave the room so she could work but it felt like forever.“Rion dear, is something wrong? You seem distressed.” I turned to see Luna Daryna approaching me.“It's Jaselyn, something’s wrong. She collapsed in the bathroom.” I informed her and she gasped.“Oh my goodness, will she be alright? What could possibly be wrong?” She thought out loud.“I have no idea, I just….. I just have a bad feeling about all of this. Given the fact that she lost her son and then got rejected by Zane, I can understand the heartbreak and I'm truly worried for her.” I blurted, resuming my pacing and Luna Daryna placed a hand on my shoulder.“It'll be alright, don't worry. She has the Moon goddess by her side and she has you so nothing could possibly happen to her. It's obvious just how much you c