Jaxon's POV. As I reached over and tried to open the door at Alpha Hunter's mansion, my heart pounded with fear and anger. Here I was struck by the estate's grandeur. I sighed. It was nothing I hadn't seen before.But today, I had come as my usual self, I came to see Nadia, seeking to get her back by my side while helping her with a secret scheme.“What's so important that he has to gather everyone here?”A man passing by said in passing. Alpha Hunter had summoned the mighty men in his back to a quick meeting, to get the pack secured because of the rumors of a soon attack by three compromising packd.I came not really for this meeting but to meet up with Nadia and tell her what I had found out. I knew it would interest her, and that was the reason I came here. Hunter had taken the woman I loved and I wasn't strong enough to fight or takedown an Alpha of such caliber. I paid him no mind as I continued scanning, looking through the crowd as my eyes narrowed while I searched for the f
NADIA'S POV. I wasn’t pleased that Hunter still thought about her—Selena had become a drug he couldn't resist and always acted it out. She was a menace to my love and I wasn't going to stop until she was no more. It's either I live or she dies, there are no two ways about that.I had given Jaxon a simple task and he did something else. This idiot never ceases to amaze me. Of what use was it knowing where she stayed and not putting an end to her, “I think you have feelings for her?” I said it as I meant to anger Jaxon, and that aim was achieved faster than I thought.Jaxon stood there, face frowned with a needy look written all over his face. Obvious to me that I was slowly pressing his buttons and about to use him to further my plans.“Nadia, you know I never miss. Someone took her away before I could finish her off. I had kept my trail of them and studied to know her every move and the identity of those who sheltered and gave her coverage.”Jaxon thinks in his wildest dreams I woul
~ KILLIANI looked at my side of the bed and there lay Laura. I couldn't tell what it was but she seemed to glow all the more every passing day. Just maybe I might have fallen in love with her. I didn't want to but it is what it seems to be.Thinking about my intentions toward her, I couldn't think of what to do. Proceeding or hanging up my boots was what filled my head.If I kept her babies and killed her, would I be able to live with the aftermath? The mate bond already drove me crazy toward her. I didn't want to involve myself in chaos with myself. My wolf desires she lives but I wish otherwise.How could I have thrown away all I'd felt for Katrina just like that? This isn't ordinary. Won't I go crazy if my mate died by my hands? Fear gripped me and not willing to dwell on these thoughts, I got up from the bed and headed out of the room.Laura lay there on the bed as I smiled, walking out of the room. I stepped out pulled into my car and drove over to see Jared. I needed to make a
Katrina's POV.I made my way into my room, pacing back and forth with tears flowing freely down my eyes. I was mad, angry, and broken. I couldn't handle this any longer. This had continued for far too long “I can't do this anymore," I said to myself.I dropped heavily into my bed, bouncing gently on my bed as I gathered the pillow and yelled into it. I took on my wipes and cleaned my face. I stopped after a long period of crying, my eyes were swollen so much I found it hard to see. I felt a tingling and fiery sensation around my eyes.Getting up from the bed, I proceeded to the restroom and washed my eyes as I yelled over and breathed deeply. My emotions were all wrapped around me. I needed to sort this out. I loved Killian so much with all of my heart, all of my strength, and the entirety of my being. Even with all I felt, he didn't give two fucks about me. I thought it was all about Laura but just the other day, I was disrespected by the Alpha's guards. Even his beta doesn't see
~ KILLIAN ‘PEACE HALL PACK’.The sign proclaimed in large blue-colored letters, sending a shiver down my spine. The name alone sounded ominous, conjuring images of rogue wolves and clandestine gatherings.“Maybe this isn't such a good idea, Killian,” My wolf whispered in my ear while I stopped watching. Even he felt an eerie feeling coming from the village."I don't think I like it here.”I didn't either, but what choices did we have?Despite the misgivings of my wolf, I pushed mine aside and asked him to remember why we came hereI nodded.“Yes." My focus was fixed solely on the urgent need to clear my head and plan for what was before me.Breathless and weary, I stumbled through the gates, greeted by wary eyes and cautious whispers. I could feel the weight of their scrutiny upon me, their unspoken questions hanging heavy in the air. But there was no time for explanations or inquiries—I needed to be away from my pack, away from everyone I knew, and seeking sanctuary from my very own
~ SELENAI was worried. Deeply worried, I had not seen Killian for three days now. Everyone seemed unbothered. It felt like there was a signed agreement to keep his whereabouts a secret.Walking out of the house, I met Killian's beta, Jared driving in. He looked happy to see me, or so I thought. He'd come to the house twice a day since Killian was gone and he also refused to let me in on the Alpha's location, telling me it was an immediate official engagement.“Who leaves a pregnant woman, who is his mate for ‘an official engagement,’ without letting them know,” I thought to myself. Something didn't seem right also in the pack house, the guards seemed to be having the times of their lives and would not be about their duties except when Jared was around. “What if something went wrong, would they be able to give an account of their actions,” I thought again.I wanted to let Jared know about what was happening but would he regard my words, would he even do anything about it? Besides I w
~ SELENA At the hospital, I felt uneasy. Even the babies in my stomach were scared for my sake, but we still had to go regardless.As I stepped out of Jared’s car, my heart hammered against my chest, each beat a drumroll of anxiety. I adjusted my clothes, shaking my body and trying to put myself in composure, and slipped on a pair of oversized sunglasses.The glasses were too big for my head, but they matched the jacket. A dark brown coat draped over my shoulders completed my makeshift disguise. I hoped fervently that these alterations would be enough to shield me from prying eyes. I hoped not to encounter any of those people who had been in the hospital when I couldn’t afford my bill and were ridiculed. Although I stood staring at myself, I looked a bit different now, but I still hoped not to set my gaze on them again, for the shame of it. The hospital stood before me again, a fortress of white walls, a pungent smell, and echoing corridors. With a deep breath, I pushed open the d
~ SELENA That’s the guy I saw in my dream who tried to kill me, Thompson,” I said as Clara looked at me with a surprised look.As Thompson's gaze bore into mine, I knew that there was no running from this. Whatever he wanted, whatever he knew, I was trapped. And there was nowhere left to hide.I swallowed hard, pinching Clara by the arm, I winked at her and nudged my head, “What do you want?” I engaged Thompson while I tried to use my face to tell my friend that we needed to run.Was my dream coming to pass?!” I thought to myself. I had dreamt of this same guy some months ago, and he tried to kill me. “But who is this other man with him and what does he want?”“I want you,” the other man said“What? Can he read my thoughts too?” Scared as I was, boldness filled my face. “What do you mean?” I questioned, boldness etched in my voice.“I am here to take you away, to a place you never knew you should be,” he said.Thompson's words echoed in my mind, leaving me scared as I tried to put
~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.