~KILLIAN“Calm down, Trina–”“Just answer my question,” she cut me off, striding over to my desk.“I’m treating her nicely because she’s pregnant.”My response didn't calm her at all. Her eyes flickered black, signaling her wolf was at the surface. I quickly realized why she was so angry and added, “It's not my child, it's someone else's.”The anger in her eyes lessened, but her tone still held some of it as she asked, “If they're not yours, why treat her nicely?”I pinched the space between my brows and sighed deeply. “To be honest, Trina, it hurts me that you don't trust me enough to treat people nicely without wanting something in return.”"Is that how low you think of me now? Did Martha fill your head with the idea that I treat her nicely because I sleep with her?" I asked calmly.She fell silent, the glare in her eyes losing intensity as she held my gaze.I stood from my seat and walked around the table to her. I pressed my lips to her forehead. “Goodnight, Katrina.”She held my
~KILLIANI screeched to a halt outside the pack's hospital, my heart racing with urgency as I rushed out of my car and sprinted towards the entrance, my phone already in hand to text Jared for Laura's room number. But before I could even hit the call button, his response popped up on my screen. My throat constricted as I saw the room number, and I quickened my pace towards the ICU.In a flash, I was standing outside Laura's door, my hand trembling as I pushed it open. My eyes scanned the room, locking onto Laura's still form in bed. I could tell she was asleep as her heartbeat was steady.But as I drew closer, my gaze fell on the strange reddish bruises marring her pearly skin. The thought of the pain she must have endured filled me with a rage so fierce, it felt like it would consume me whole making me growl involuntarily.As I gazed at her beautiful sleeping face, I noticed her tear-stained cheeks, she must have cried so much. My anger would only lessen if I snapped Jared's neck t
~SELENAFlickering my heavy eyelids open, I tried to adjust to the room's brightness. My mind and vision were blurry as I lay still on my side, subconsciously taking in my surroundings.Gradually stirring into consciousness, I absentmindedly watched the moving lines on the heart monitor while the soft hiss of the oxygen tank filtered into my ears. It soon dawned on me that I was in one of the pack's hospital rooms.Instinctively, I reached for my stomach, cradling it as my mind reeled back to the strange, excruciating pain that had suddenly attacked me. It had coursed stabbing pains all over my body, knocking the breath out of my lungs with such force that I never thought I would see the light of another day.The pain was strange and familiar at the same time.I closed my eyes, trying to shut out the thoughts. I didn't want to ponder it, as I wasn't ready to deal with the pounding headache that usually came when I tried to recall something about my past.Although I was curious to know
~SELENA I looked around me, staring at the stars sitting in the parm and thinking about what bricked my heart when I had first seen Killian.A whimper plowed inside of me, and here I am feeling something I can't explain. I think it's called affection, or what better word could I describe it as.As I walked down the crowded street, lost in my own thoughts, I felt a sudden poke in my back. Startled, I turned around to find a little boy with innocent eyes staring up at me."Are you alright, miss?" He asked, his voice soft and concerned.I nodded, still feeling a bit shaken. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you," I replied, offering him a small smile.Curiously, he pointed towards the wall I had been staring at moments before. I followed his gaze and realized with a jolt that everything I had just seen was merely a figment of my imagination. "Selena!" someone exclaimed, and I felt a chill run down my spine as I turned to see an evil looking man walking angrily toward me. He had the look of death e
~SELENA I woke up from the dream. I thought it was real. Thank you, moon goddess. It wasn't real. How could I have handled myself with all I had been through? Life truly seems to have different levels of pranks waiting for me at every stage of my sojourn.Feeling a little pain in my body, I got up and sat upright on the bed. I waited patiently for the doctor to come in and let me know if I was ready for discharge. As I waited something didn't seem right. I could sense it within me, even my wolf felt uneasy, ruffling me from within, as though a prompt to act quickly. “Quickly I must act, but on what exactly,” I thought in resonance with my innate resolutions. I could hear my wolf screaming within, “Call Killian, call Killian.” Why should I call him, he should be here by my side, I have never had a fair treatment in his pack. It's always better when I'm here in the hospital, at least Killian treats me with dignity here and has the time to show some concern toward me.Where are the
~ KATRINA Enraged, I stepped out of Killian's house and into my car. I drove as fast as I could, as I needed to get this done and done with.How could all my efforts after these years be put on a scale of nothingness, and my love flung as the shadows of yesterday? Killian and I had known each other since we were teenagers and our parents had brought us together as their friendship crossed over to our love for each other. I'd dreamed of being his Luna and Killian being my alpha and we could take down territories as our bloodline was pristine.But this is what happens when you're planning with an idiot, no, a fool, a big one at that. Did he forget the promises he made to me? Where did I get it wrong, I've been the perfect woman, from the best family and with the right dose of pride and pump to fit an Alpha.“What does she have that I lack,” I questioned internally, thinking about what to do next.“Yes, I'd break her legs and sever her head. Let me see if the moon goddess and Killian's
~ KILLIAN “Katrina, what's all this? Let me be.” I moved her off my lap and headed for the garden.Katrina was adamant, standing aloof and chewing the bubble gum in her mouth with reckless abandon. That's one thing I had asked her to stop but she seemed to derive a special joy in doing things I hate.“How could you do such a thing to me? How could you have the guts to take in another as a mate, even having sex with her?”I paid no attention to her words or tantrums. My father had told me never to spill my energy in rancor with a woman, that it wasn't the way of an alpha but that of omegas. “Killian, no matter what you do, I am not leaving you. I am here for good. I'm no trash who you'd use and discard at will. Keep this in your memories.”She looked straight into my eyes as she moved to block the doorway, preventing me from moving further. I know her tricks, I'm used to it. She's trying to lure me in for sex because this was what made us stay together. A little fight, some argument
~ KILLIAN Pulling the door open, I stepped into the room. Oh my, look what stands before me. Laura stood naked in front of me and my breath seized. I tried to close my mouth but it was salivating for the meal before me. My wolf leaped for joy at the sight of Laura. Laura was in fact a goddess to behold, her body a sculpture of fine Greek artistry. She quickly tried to pull some clothes off the bed and unto herself but I stretched my hands out, signaling her to stop. With what I saw and what I felt, I didn't mind if we had sex all night and day.I asked her, “Do you know I initially let you come with me for one reason, and that alone?” With one finger, I pointed to my manhood and said, “You are to satisfy this. You have no other job here. Only this, is that understood?”She nodded in agreement. I settled on the bed and pulled her down to the bed and took her left breast fully into my mouth. She stretched out her two hands reaching for my neck as she screamed in pleasure.I was quick
~KILLIANKatrina sent her location, and I managed to get Laura to stick to the plan. She’s gone to Hunter’s pack with Liliana to get Megan.Meanwhile, I’m driving with my men toward Katrina’s location, unsure where the hell Hunter and his men are. We were supposed to come together, but it seems he wants to do things his own way. It’s laughable how he thinks he can win Laura back by playing the hero.Out of nowhere, something smashed into my windshield, shattering it into pieces. My car swerved dangerously and screeched to a halt.Goddess.“What was that?”I mind-linked Jared.“I think we’re being ambushed, Alpha!” he reported, making my eyes widen.I quickly grabbed my gun from the compartment and jumped out of the car when Jared shouted, “Get down, Alpha!”A bullet whizzed past me, missing by a hair’s breadth. I ducked and took cover behind the car.My men were already shooting at the ambushers, and the air was thick with the smell of blood.Loading my gun, I joined the fight and soo
~HUNTER My eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when I heard the doctor’s report about Olivia’s condition.“She was poisoned?!”I’d been sure she was just having one of her usual asthma attacks, not this!“Yes, Alpha. We discovered the juice she drank was poisoned.”What? Who brings poison to a kid’s party?Confused, I turned to Alpha Newton, who had been with me in the doctor’s office. Nadia was at Olivia’s bedside, sobbing uncontrollably.“Don’t you know anything about this?” I demanded, glaring at him, but he stayed silent. “If you’d let Olivia stay under my roof, this wouldn’t have happened,” I snapped.Newton narrowed his eyes at me, his expression challenging. “Even if Olivia makes it through this, you won’t be keeping her!”I growled in response. We locked eyes, our anger palpable, until the doctor interrupted. “Can we continue now?”“What’s the plan to fix her condition?” I asked urgently.“Miss Olivia’s blood is contaminated by the poison she ingested. She’ll need a tran
~THIRD POV"I'm so glad you could make it to my birthday!” Olivia beamed at Megan as they broke away from a tight embrace.“I wouldn’t miss it for the world! Besides, I’ve been missing you all holiday, so I figured this was the perfect chance to see you,” Megan replied, her smile growing as they walked into the grand living room where the party was in full swing.“Same here! I tried calling you, but you wouldn’t pick up!” Olivia said with a frown.“My mom confiscated my phone. I don’t know why, but she seems to be against our friendship,” Megan mused.Olivia's frown deepened. “Why would she be against it? Did I do something wrong?”Megan shrugged. “I don’t think so, but I’m not sure. If I had told her I was coming here, she wouldn’t have let me.”“You sneaked out?” Olivia gasped.“I told you I’d do anything to be here, didn’t I? So, here we are!”“You’re so brave, Megan. I wish I could be like you, but don’t you think your mom will be mad at you?” Olivia asked thoughtfully.“She will,
~KILLIANI'm devastated.It's been two weeks since Laura left the pack, and I haven't been myself. I've been panicking, worried about where she might have gone, especially with the kids and my baby.She hasn't been answering my calls or replying to any of my texts. I suspect she might have changed her number so I can't trace her location.Even with Liliana's relentless help, we're still short of clues about where she might be. I've also been to all the properties she owns, but none of the caretakers have seen her.She probably thinks I'd harm her if I found out where she is. She knew I'd look for her at her properties, so she played it safe by not going there.I wanted Laura all these years, and when I finally had her, I lost her in the blink of an eye.I wish I could turn back time and right my wrongs. At the very least, I wouldn't have scared her with that damn gun!SighThe guilt of my actions is eating me alive as the days go by, and I fear I might become even more devastated if I
~KILLIANI blinked, completely stunned at the sight of her, wondering if I was imagining things, but the truth kept staring back at me. It was all real.There she was, standing and looking back at me, just as shocked.My stepmom.Liliana.“Killian!” she whispered, taking a step closer, her eyes filling with tears.“Mom!”I rushed forward and hugged her, my heart pounding with joy as I felt the warmth of her skin against mine. She wasn't a ghost; she was real!Her tears soaked my shoulder as I held her tighter, savoring the familiar jade scent I thought I'd never smell again after that dreadful night.I couldn’t stop my tears. They fell as I remembered how unbearable life was when I finally accepted they were dead because I couldn’t find a trace of her and Laura.It took years for me to accept their absence and push through the pain to become who I am today.She finally pulled away, her eyes shining with tears and relief. She looked just as young and beautiful as I remembered, except h
I locked eyes with Katrina, then turned back to him, my gaze narrowing dangerously. Could he have been working with Katrina all this time to kill Laura?In a flash, I caught him as he tried to bolt from the room, grabbing him by the neck. I yanked the gun from his pocket and slammed him against the wall. He collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily, blood trickling down his face.As Katrina stepped closer, trying to calm me down, I aimed the gun at her, a silent warning to stay back.“How long have you been working with her?” I demanded from Lionel.He swallowed hard, his voice trembling. “Since you left for your last business trip. Forgive me, Alpha!”Anger darkened my eyes. This had been going on for so long, and I never knew!“What else did she pay you to do besides poisoning Laura?”From the corner of my eye, I saw Katrina shaking her head at him, signaling him to stay quiet as he glanced her way.His face turned pale as I cocked the gun. “What else?” “She paid me to plant a mo
~KILLIANPulling up in front of Katrina's apartment, I felt a nervous knot twist in my stomach as I got out and hurried to the entrance.It was like she was already waiting for me because before I could even knock, the door swung open."That was fast," she said with a smile.I didn’t bother to return it. Keeping a straight face, I asked, "What evidence did you find?"She closed the distance between us, suddenly leering at me as she slowly ran her hand up my arm.Sensing her intentions, I swatted her hand away, my jaw tightening with anger. "Is this what you called me for?"She let out a bitter chuckle. "So, it’s come to the point where I can't even touch you?""Stop acting dumb. That was more than just a touch," I snapped, glaring at her. "We've been over this. I have a mate now, and you know what happens if I choose to cheat."I don't desire her anymore. The urge to be with her died the moment Laura came into my life, though I refused to accept it at first. My commitment to Laura goe
~THIRD POV.Fifteen-year-old Killian hid behind the trunk of a tree, his blue eyes wide open, tears filling them as he helplessly watched his father being surrounded by a pack of wolves.As he stood there, fidgeting, Killian wondered what was wrong with his father. His father had never been too weak to fight back. To say the least, Killian always saw his father as undefeated."The strongest man alive," Killian had teased his father a moment earlier while he taught him how to hunt. But then, suddenly, his father sensed something and urged him to seek safety back in the pack grounds. But little Killian couldn't just leave his father.He was curious why his father had told him to go back so suddenly and decided to hide behind the tree to find out the reason.But what he didn't know was that the reason would wound his heart and leave a scar on it.It happened before his eyes.So quick!Like a bolt of lightning.His father was brought down by just a single shot. Killian flinched, nearly le
~KILLIANI glanced at my wristwatch for the umpteenth time, my eyebrows knitting together in concern. Laura still hadn't returned from the washroom. Just as I was about to go look for her, she was announced as the winner of the category. Since she wasn’t in the hall, I went up on stage to accept the award on her behalf, but my thoughts were elsewhere. I quickly rounded up the speech, almost too abruptly, and handed the award to Droost as I stepped down from the podium."I'll be right back," I told him, my tone hurried. My mind raced with all the negative possibilities as I made my way to the restroom area.Keeping my composure, I walked down the corridor leading to the washrooms and knocked on the first door. "Laura?" I called out.There was silence, and just as I was about to move to the next door, it opened. I stepped inside quickly, feeling relieved at the sight of her. But my relief faded as I noticed her slightly teary eyes."Are you okay?" I asked, my worry evident.She nodded.