~ KILLIANI was sitting on the balcony when one of the guards brought in a parcel he had received on behalf of the pack.I looked at the package and asked him to open it. I needed to be careful. You never know who might have another target on me. Laura was being hunted inside my pack because she was my mate. I had set up an investigative team to begin looking into past occurrences. I would find the culprit and deal with them mercilessly.“Open it, let me see what’s inside of it,” I told the guard. I was skeptical about opening it myself. My detractors might be targeting me. Just in case there might be a bomb in it, one of these replaceable guards should take the hit. That’s why he’s a guard in the first place.He opened the package, and it contained a sealed white envelope. I looked at him and asked if there was anything else in there. He looked, and there was another note from Alpha King Gregory.I asked that he read it, and I saw that I had been recognized as one of the Alphas who
~ HUNTER“Hunter, hunter, where are you,” I heard my father’s voice calling out to me. He was searching for me all around the house. I enjoyed playing with the other pack kids and didn’t act any different even if I was the Alpha’s heir. Turning around, I received a smack on my face with the words that turned my words around and made me into what I had become. “Son, you don’t mess around with peasants, they’re not in your class. If you spend so much time with them, when it’s time for you to replace me, you will have no respect because they will all see you as a common thing.”Dad’s words were piercing to me, but it was the truth all the same. He had changed my orientation and made me train and train and train some more. He made me strong and sent me on my first pack takeover at fifteen. I didn’t have much faith in myself, but that first takeover and the words Dad had said to me made a beast out of me. Taking over the Blackwaters pack made me realize how much of a great warrior was
~ KATRINAI walked in gently and dropped down on my bed. I wrapped my hands around me as gently as I could.I kept on telling myself to be strong. I would be fine one day.One day, I thought.Killian was all over my mind, and I couldn't take him out of my head. I had even spent over twenty thousand dollars to get myself fit to carry his baby.I put everything on the line. My career, my family, myself, even my finances. I shut out other worthy companions for his sake and saw what I got as a thank-you note. Betrayal.I nodded calmly, my body aching from the pain I had subjected myself to. Even my emotions don't matter anymore; all I wanted was to be loved.I got up and took myself to the bathroom. I should go cry under the running water, at least it won't make it obvious that I have cried my eyes out. I couldn't let anyone know how I felt.When I got in there and stared at my reflection in the mirror, I broke down.I was a shadow of myself. I, the Katrina I knew, who was a lively, jolly
~ NADIAI strode the hallway walking from one end to the other. I was waiting for Jaxon and the witch he had spoken about that would help us accomplish my singular wish.Finally, my payback plan was coming together and everything wouldn't stop till I saw my victory and that of my father's.We will rip the life out of her but first, we need to successfully kidnap her.Jaxon had discovered she was inside the territory of Alpha Killian and she was well guarded.We needed a ploy to draw her out otherwise there was no way we could take hold of her and make her pay for what she had done to me.I had waited for over an hour and thirty minutes and they still were not there. “What's taking Jaxon so long,” I wondered as my patience was wearing thin.I grabbed a drink and downed it to take my mind off the long wait. This wasn't what Jaxon told me. He'd said they'd be here in fifteen minutes. This was already two hours.As I turned around, there they were in procession. I saw about twelve people
~ ALPHA NEWTONI entered my mansion without paying attention to the pleasantries of my pack members. I had told everyone to leave as quickly as possible. I wanted to be left alone, I wanted my space to think and to plan things through. The news that got to me infuriated me.As I settled into my seat and called on the heads of council and the elders of my pack, I commanded my men to gather. I needed to assess the situation of my pack and the size of my fighting men. “What has been the latest since I left?” My voice came first after the movements had stopped and everyone was sitting. I never liked to speak when there was noise in the background; it had been my policy and they all knew it.I wondered why it took them a while to all arrive here, someone would be a scapegoat today, I needed to remind them where the ultimate authority lay, and it was with me.“Alpha. So far, so good, nothing has happened.” My military strategist informed me. He was the one I had left the pack with as I h
ALPHA KILLIANIt was celebration time and I wanted to enjoy the recent award I was nominated for. Every part of my pack was bubbling with loud sounds of music and artistry. I had invited my alliance to enjoy it with me and there was a lot of presence and ambience within my pack.I even noticed one of the guests had a car that resembled mine without a missing detail. It was worrisome to me but I brushed it off. I had made a custom design for myself from the automobile company but seeing this was concerning. Well maybe there was a mixup or something or maybe he had taken inspiration from mine. It wasn’t something to gaggle over, I didn’t need anything to spoil my celebration mode.I had asked Laura to show the maids how she made that signature cocktail of hers which was so good in taste. I wanted my guests to know that there’s something in this pack they don’t have.The food was lavish, the drinks excess, and even the side attractions were something else. I had splashed a lot of res
~ KILLIANI got done speaking to Alpha Newton and had to address the dignitaries from Alpha King Leonard when I mindlinked my Beta Jared to know about the situation of things.Jared told me everything was fine and I was pleased with it.I strolled back and got back to my sitting position but Laura was not there. I asked the guards where she was and some said she went to the restroom. I waited and had some drinks to myself. I waited and waited and Laura was not back yet.I called one of the female omegas and asked her to check the restroom for Laura's presence.The first person I sent said there was no one there. Three more reported the very same thing.I gulped the last liquid from my cup and dropped it as I stood up and went to have an examination on my own.Sometimes these omegas get unserious with their duties and don’t look around well enough.I got into the restroom, scanned through every section and I found no trace of her.“Is she trying to play some games with me or something
~ SELENAI was enjoying myself in the show Killian had put up. It had the finest set of dancers and was fun-packed. I didn't know Killian had much in him.The event was well paced and everyone was well organized. I loved every part of it and I enjoyed myself too.Killian outdid himself and everyone from where I sat also loved the event, some people even wanted to know about my identity.They had seen me as the only female he had danced with and was around him. That's so much for not minding their businesses.Besides, people will always be people, poking their noses into other people's problems and not minding theirs. Such hypocrisy in the lives of men but a little concerned folks didn't spoil my fun.I almost bumped into a drunk woman while I was trying to find Killian as he had told me he had something to show me.
~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.