Flora's POVI felt powerless as I looked at the corpse in front of us. We all could tell that the she-wolf was already dead. How could we relay such words to our Alpha and still keep our necks intact?"Elder," Brenda called in a cracked voice, snapping me out of my thoughts."Yes, dear," I answered in a husky voice, then cleared my throat."How are we supposed to clean a dead body? I'm so scared because I have never done it before," she asked as I glared at her.Did she want to die? What if the Alpha was close by? Hearing her words would make him act up in just a second."If you value your damn life, you will shut your mouth and work. By the way, watch your mouth," I said loudly and then looked at Sylvia, who was looking at the body intensely."Sylvia," I called softly.She looked at me and then patted her chest a few times."Elder, I know I shouldn't say this, but I'm uncomfortable. Lillian is way gone and there is nothing our Alpha can do about it. I heard from a few warriors that t
Talic's POVI stood in the Alpha's office, looking at him speechless.He was going through his files with a smile plastered on his face, without paying attention to me or even looking my way.I had already talked to the warriors and told them what was going on, as well as a few pack members so they could show discretion.As for Leah, she was banned from seeing him. It was a command and order I had given her, and I was sure she was going to heed it. As it was, the Alpha wouldn't waste any time in killing her if she said something to anger him."Alpha," I called softly.When a minute went by, I frowned deeply.I couldn't understand why Ridge wasn't taking over and pushing his human into their subconscious. I understood that the pain was too much to handle, but we still needed him to govern us."Sir," I called softly.Whenever I did that, Ridge took over without hesitation."How is Lillian?" came a response, and then he looked up to meet my eyes.It was still Alpha Jace, and that made me
Talic's POVThree days of traveling without much rest and needed food were finally taking a toll on me. I felt exhausted, and my head was badly aching.After Flora's instructions and badly drawn directions, I took it upon myself to search for that witch. Although I was in the said territory she was in, I couldn't sense her presence nor notice any wild animals near me. Something felt off, and that made me feel a little nervous.I opened the door to my car and slowly got out, taking a few steps ahead.When I stood still, I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. When I opened my eyes, I sighed softly. It was of no use; I still couldn't pick up any supernatural being's scent.I was about to turn and get back to my car when I heard light humming coming from behind the bushes, a little further away from where I was.I carefully began moving towards the bushes as the female's voice became clear.I touched the bushes and I was about to part them when she spoke."Whoever you are, go back. This isn
Edith's POVIt was getting hard to keep my temper in check, and I could feel anger and a need to brutally kill the one in front of me.Just before he could hear me hum, I knew what he was and what he meant to me.No matter what, I couldn't believe it. I was in denial. Was cursing the moon goddess and spitting on her name not enough that she had to link me to another bastard?I couldn't understand why she would do this to me after knowing how I never wanted to be linked to another male.Most supernatural beings knew about the myths, but none of them knew the whole truth about my life. All they assumed was that I was a crazy, thirsty bitch who loved black magic to the point of killing everything I held dear.None of them knew how broken and hurtful those myths were to me."Edith," the Beta called in a labored voice, and I found myself instantly calming down."I'm really sorry for touching you without your permission. But was it a little too much treating your mate in such a harsh way, d
Talic's POVI quickly stood up when she rose from her seat with a very angry expression on her face."Get out," she whispered."What? Why?" I asked in disbelief.Why was she suddenly saying that after hearing the story?"You, your leader, and those other warriors are scum of the earth. I'm so happy that your Alpha will lose his mind. If it were up to me, I would want him dead because you are all so disgusting!" She spat.I found myself moving in a split second and grabbing her by the neck in anger.I understood how messed up my human and the others were. But no one had the right to say such harsh words about my Alpha, mate or not.I frowned in shock when a force pulled my hands from her neck. I was about to push them forward when I felt weak, and my knees gave out. I fell to the ground, only to experience a sharp stabbing pain in my head that made me scream out."Stop," I pleaded while I moved my hands to my forehead."You are quite the stupid type, aren't you?" She asked when she kne
Edith's POV"I want you to hear this story before you go," I said softly."Okay," he answered and then relaxed in his seat."Do you know that I was first mated to another warrior, who I chose to be with and had children with?" I asked after a few seconds of hesitation."Yes, I know. At least I was told about it," he answered as I sighed deeply.So he knew about me being mated to another, yet he still wanted me. What exactly was his deal?"The story of how I was kicked out of the coven and how I met my mate was all true. Believe me when I say, I loved that warrior more than my very own life," I said then frowned when he glared at me."What, do you want me to lie?" I asked seriously."No," he answered huskily in a low tone."Well, I adored him so much that it didn't matter to me where we were going, as long as we were together. Our children were not only a blessing but also our happiness. For years, we were satisfied and felt complete until my mate went out on a hunt and came back wound
Talic's POVI knew I had to focus on the road, yet I found myself stealing glances at her. I couldn't believe my words were enough to convince her.Seeing how she acted and how she spoke, I was waiting for her to either reject me or kick me out of her house. Hell, I was even prepared to sleep outside for days as long as she would later change her mind and choose me."What's wrong with you?" She asked as I smiled."I was wondering if you would allow me to hold your hand," I answered softly.She glared at me and shifted her gaze to the other side."Do you realize that once I do that favor for you, I will be going back home?" She asked seriously.There they were, the negative words she had said to me before she decided to go with me.I felt so happy when she agreed to join me, more so when she said that she was looking forward to meeting my pack. But then later on, I felt like an idiot when she corrected her sentence and told me how she was only going to help me out of pity. She also tri
Edith's POVI felt nervous when the pack house came into view. Talic was busy focusing on the road, and that made me feel even worse.It had been a long time since I was in the midst of a group of werewolves. How would they welcome me? Would they fear me like my own coven did? After all, I dealt with black magic whenever I felt threatened or angered."There they are, they must have heard the car from afar or known we had crossed the border. Warriors now patrol the border since the Alpha isn't well," he said softly when a few men came out of the pack house and stood looking our way.When he parked a few meters away from them, I took in a deep breath and released it while wondering if I should take on a child's form.Talic came out and quickly went around to open the door for me. When he extended his hand, I looked at it seriously."Come on," he whispered as I frowned deeply.I was regretting coming with him, now that his pack members were looking at me."Come on, Edith, I can't wait to
Sol's POVSomething was wrong; I could feel it by instinct.I looked at my mate and smiled softly. She was busy playing with the pups in the living room happily, and everything seemed to go back in place. It's as if nothing had happened that day we almost argued."Alpha, we seem to have a problem," Joan mind-linked me."Where are you?" I asked through our mind-link."The pack's border," he responded."I'll be right there," I answered and then got up from the couch I was sitting on."My heart, I'll be back after a few minutes. There is something I have to check at the border," I said softly.She smiled and then nodded. I was about to leave when she cleared her throat."Ah, sorry. I almost forgot," I whispered then went to her and kissed her cheek lightly."I'll be back," I said, then turned and walked out of the room."It better be important, Joan," I said after I had gone out of the pack house and got into my car."Sir, it's very important. If it wasn't, I wouldn't have mind-linked yo
Paul's POVI dashed into the forest, tracking down Leah's scent carefully.My wolf was no longer talking to me because he was hurt more than I was. I broke down when Jace banished me because he was like a brother to me, and being separated from them felt like I had lost something very valuable. The only thing that I held on to and that gave me strength was knowing that I could finally be with the love of my life.For her, I would do anything, and with her by my side, I could have it all.After all, everything was planned out in my mind.After finding Leah, I was going to go with her to human territory because it was the only safe territory unclaimed by our kind or an enemy. Then I was going to look for a job, which was easy to get because Jace had a very rich Alpha cousin who we visited a few times. That Alpha knew me well, as he did Talic and Light, so he definitely was going to help me. After getting a job, I was going to rent an apartment with her and work hard to get her everythin
Lillian's POVI quickly grabbed the bottles I needed and then rushed back to his room.When I entered, I found him looking out the window with his back towards me.I felt horrible just looking at him; sadly, I couldn't say it. I felt sad whenever he was sad, even without having his mark. That's why I was doing my best to cheer him up.I moved to the bedside table and put the bottles there, then went to him and wrapped my arms around his waist while resting my head against his back.I wanted him to feel my warmth and the beautiful tingles that spread between us whenever we touched because I knew how they did wonders. Not only did they give me comfort whenever I felt low, they made me at ease. There was this unexplainable peace about them."I like this kind of comfort better than the liquor he asked you to bring," he spoke."Ridge," I called and then raised my head."Yes, it's me," he answered softly and then turned and faced me."Jace?" I asked, concerned.Was he hurting so much that h
Jace's POVI looked at Lillian once more, who was sleeping peacefully on the bed, before stepping out and going to my office. For hours, she tried to cheer me up by talking a lot, yet I couldn't smile or laugh genuinely because I felt so betrayed and hurt.When we noticed how late it was, I wanted to leave, but she invited me to share her bed, which I agreed to even when I knew that I wasn't going to do it. I wanted to settle everything once and for all."I hope you are already there," I mind-linked Harvey as I walked through the passage."Yes, Alpha," he answered.When I reached the office and touched the door handle, I took in a deep breath, released it, and then walked in.Harvey and Light were standing on each side of Paul, who had his head lowered.I closed the door behind me and walked to where they were standing in front."Paul," I called as he tensed."Look up," I said as he slowly did.He had a red bruise on his eye, and his lip was slightly busted.I looked at Harvey, who qu
Lillian's POVI was woken up by a loud growl, a warning. I slowly sat upright, yawned, and blinked a few times to clear my vision."Get up," Maila growled at me. I frowned, then moved to the edge of the bed and got up.When I heard a loud whimper, I rushed to the door. Immediately, I pulled it open, and Flora came running to my side."It's the Alpha who is very upset, Luna. I'm afraid he will hurt the Beta and Delta who are holding him back. I don't know what happened because all I did was serve tea. But then Paul walked in, and everything changed for the worst," Flora said in a cracked voice. She had a terrified expression on her face, and she was sweating.I quickly rushed to his office following his scent. When I walked in, my eyes instantly went to Paul, who was kneeling on the ground with a bleeding nose. His hair was ruffled, and his shirt was badly torn.I shifted my gaze to Ridge, who was standing still, yet looking at Paul as if he would rip him in half.Talic and Light were
Paul's POVPardon?What pardon was he even talking about when it was clear how he wanted her dead! He had no remorse, and neither one of them felt pity for her.How could Jace change just like that in a short time? How could he allow Ridge to act as he saw fit?Leah was the apple of his eyes, and everyone knew that. Hell, all warriors, including myself, envied his position because of her.Ever since I set my eyes on Leah, I saw a goddess in her place. She was my goddess in the flesh and in living. Her smile was light to my soul, and her words were absolute.My loyalty was towards her, but to my wolf, his loyalty was towards our Alpha. That's why I had to bend to his will and just submit. Miss Leah was so kind that she even spoke to the scum of the pack and took care of the others despite her being above them all.She even blessed me when she chose me as her first partner in sex. Then she was experiencing her first heat, and I was the only one beside her. The Alpha was right in his off
Sol's POVI groaned softly when I sat upright at the edge of the bed, feeling restless."Shit, not again," I whispered to myself.For days now, all I could think about was my mate. I knew it was wrong; that's why I felt so much guilt towards my beautiful wife who was always by my side. She had my back when no one else did and held my hand when I had nothing."Ήλιε μου," Amara called softly behind me.I glanced back and smiled at her before fully turning to face her.She was lying down, smiling warmly at me.She still looked gorgeous even after a few years of struggles had passed us."My sun, is something the matter?" She asked, this time stopping herself from calling me in Greek.I smiled widely and then moved, laying beside her."My heart," I whispered softly as I moved my hand and caressed her face.How was I going to tell her everything when I was scared of hurting her?I lowered my eyes, trying so hard not to look into her beautiful deep hazel eyes."ílie mou," she called softly.
Lillian's POV"You know you don't have to do that," Jace said softly in my room.I looked at him, then sighed. Since yesterday, he looked low and sad for some reason. Was it because we went to see Leah? When Ridge took over and we got to spend some time together, I felt very happy. When he left for his office, I thought everything was going well, but then the next day Jace came to greet me and he seemed rather unhappy."I know, but I absolutely want to," I answered with a smile.I wanted to do something to cheer him up, so when Flora came to ask me for help in looking after a few orphan pups who were going through a hard time, I agreed without a second thought."Won't that tire you quickly?" He asked.I sighed loudly and then turned to face him.He was sitting on the bed with his legs crossed and his arms folded."I know that you are concerned for me, but believe me when I say I'm really okay with helping out. Moreover, I love pups a lot and when I was growing up, I couldn't help but
Leah's POV"You dare say that to her after what you made her go through!" Jace growled, then tightened his grip on my hair as I screamed out in pain.The side of my cheek was hurting badly from the brutal hit I had received, and blood was rolling down from my nose."Jace baby, it's me," I cried out, blinking back the tears that blurred my vision.I let out a broken gasp when he grabbed my chin hard, hurting me even more."I said I would let you live for your parents' sake, and heck, I even promised myself not to be violent in front of Lillian. So why the fuck did you have to tell her that? Do you take pleasure in hurting her? She has already been through hell because of us both!" He exclaimed and then let go of my cheek and moved his hand to cover his face.I was in shock at how he was treating me harshly over that trash."You are pathetic," Lucia whispered when she pulled through."What?" He asked in disbelief when he dropped his hand."You are such a pathetic Alpha. Are you that bli