Riff's POV "You are home early," my father said when I walked into his office.He was looking at the newspaper and acting as if he had not heard about the war that almost broke out."Are you seriously going to act like everything is okay when you know damn well that we had intruders in the pack?" I asked.When a few seconds went by without a response, I hit my palm on his desk."Dad, I'm talking to you!" I yelled at the top of my voice.He carefully folded the newspaper and put it on the desk, then looked at me coldly."What exactly did you expect me to do when I'm no longer the acting Beta? Did you want me to rush there and risk my very life when you are there?" he asked, seriously pissing me off."How about doing just that for not only your son and daughter but your pack! Gosh, what happened to you? The Beta you were back then was my role model. I dreamed every day of how I would protect everyone and support the Alpha just like you," I said loudly."You were my hero, Dad," I whispe
Sky's POV"What do you want?" I asked Riff before he could knock on my bedroom door."I am coming in," he said and then opened the door."I don't want to talk to you," I warned."I know," he answered as he walked in, closing the door behind him."Have I ever told you how my father used to beat me up?" he asked as I widened my eyes in shock."Those few times you saw my healing bruises, it was all his doing, and that time Vanessa fainted, it was his doing too," he said as I slowly moved from the bed to stand up."You are telling the truth," I whispered because I could tell he really was."He was an amazing father back then when our mother was alive. It was obvious he was never in love with her, yet there was never a day he abused her. When she died, we struggled to cope as a family, and I did my very best to be there for both him and Vanessa," he said, then moved closer."But after a few years, something changed in him, and he became violent. Although whenever he raised his hand, he fel
Molly's POV I didn't know what to do, and I was surprised by how Paul was acting. He didn't say a word to me, but he made sure to stay by my side and help me with whatever I needed.He looked very concerned, and he understood me without even saying a word. It felt like we had known each other for a very long time."Paul," I called softly."Yes," he answered, and then slowly sat at the edge of the bed facing me."Don't you have to go back home?" I asked seriously, and that seemed to upset him because he stood up with a glare."Do you not want me here with you?" he asked seriously."I do, and that's even crazier considering how you are a stranger to me," I answered loudly and then sat upright."You aren't a stranger to me," he said calmly."What do you mean by that?" I asked, then rubbed my forehead to calm myself down."Look, you have a life of your own, and I have a life of my own. We know nothing about each other, and we are total strangers," I said seriously, then widened my eyes w
Paul's POV I was pissed off, very pissed off with her.How could she say that to me? And on top of that, she was engaged! Was this my punishment for disappointing my friends? "You made your point, Moon Goddess. I am so sorry for being messed up and stupid," I said loudly and then stood still."Just please let me have Molly. I promise to treat her right and love her with my whole heart. I don't want to lose my given mate, so show mercy, Moon Goddess," I said in a low tone.I was feeling very sad, and now that I was thinking things through, it wasn't her fault that she was engaged to someone. She had no idea about me, and even if she did, she wouldn't have wanted someone who was stuck on another she-wolf."Are you talking to yourself right now?" Riff's voice came from behind.I rubbed my forehead and then turned to look at him."Yes, I am," I answered seriously."Mm, you are an honest, crazy fellow, aren't you?" he asked when he stood in front of me."Not really, I just did that beca
Paul's POV I sat next to Molly, facing the window for hours as the car moved. A few days had gone by, and we took a rest in different hotels to eat and take baths. Now that we were close to my territory, I felt uneasy.Although Harley chose to sit next to Molly throughout the journey to keep her company, her eyes were mostly on Alpha Sky while Riff drove.I didn't want to talk or look at my mate because Snow was still upset over my words, and I was doing my best to ignore him and keep him in check."You can't ignore me forever," he growled."I can't; that I know. But I also don't think it's right to claim her when she has her own life and lover," I answered silently."Are you insane? She is our mate, ours! And look at how she is looking at us; she wants us," he said.I took a deep breath and released it."I said, look at her!" he commanded me as I did.She instantly smiled at me, and my heart fluttered.I frowned and then shifted my gaze back to the window."It looks like we are pre
Molly's POV "Hey, say something," Paul said softly.I was too shocked to say anything and angry as well. I was also a little confused about everything."Molly," he called in a whisper.When I couldn't respond, he moved closer and leaned in, kissing my lips lightly, then pulled back with a concerned expression on his face.Instantly, a low sigh escaped me as I blinked a few times."I... um....," I frowned deeply and then kept quiet.I couldn't figure out what I wanted to understand or say at first. Was it the fact that he was in love with another woman whom he was willing to die for?Was it the fact that he was kissing me and staying by my side, as well as looking at me as if I were his everything because of what we were to each other? Was I really okay knowing how he was third in command?Perhaps what was so confusing was how he had a wolf that had a different personality, character, and emotions."Please, talk to me," he said seriously, then grabbed my hands while squeezing them li
Jace's POV I sat down next to Lillian, facing Sky, who was still looking around with a grin on his face."Are you going to look around for hours?" I asked simply."You looked around my living room too," he answered."I didn't look around," I pointed out."Then that's your problem, not mine," he replied.What was he, five? Also, was he picking a fight with me?"Riff, how have you been?" I asked, ignoring Sky."I have been fine, Alpha. Thank you for asking," he answered and then looked at Lillian."I apologize for coming here on short notice, Luna. I just wanted a little help," he said as Sky looked at him."Do you want us to take you to Glen's house or company?" Lillian asked."I want you to show me where my mother stays," Sky answered."Is that all?" I asked."No, that's not all. Besides what the Alpha said, I really want to meet my mate once more," he replied as I smiled.Sky looked so shocked while Harley had a puzzled expression on her face."What mate are you talking about?" he a
Glen's POV "Mother, where should I put your roses?" I asked softly in the living room as soon as we walked in."Oh, those? Put them in the vase that is on the dining counter," she answered simply."Okay," I said, and then walked to the dining room.Since our heart-to-heart talk, I decided to stay with her for a few days. It wasn't only for our bonding but also for my self-healing and hopefully hers as well.She was so kind and very attentive to me that I felt very happy. I wished to stay with her for a few more years if she would let me; sadly, I had a lot of work to do at the company, and her place was further away from it than my own."Do I look like a mess?" she asked with a warm smile after I had done what she had asked me to and returned to the living room."No, not at all," I lied.Her gardening clothes were a mess, and her hair was a little scruffy."Son, you are a terrible liar," she said, then laughed softly while she took off her gardening gloves.I, too, was in gardening c
Sky's POV"Alpha Ian and his family have arrived," Riff announced through the pack's mind-link."Okay," I answered from my office, still using the mind-link, and then slowly stood up.When I felt their presence at the pack's border, I quickly sent Riff to welcome them and show them to the pack. Then, I went on to inform Glen about their arrival.I also felt that Jace needed to know they were here, which is why I rushed to my office to make a call."Alpha, they are in the living room," Riff mind-linked me."I'm coming," I answered and then quickly walked out.When I entered the living room, I found everyone seated except for Alpha Ian and Glen, who were both looking at Sonya."Alpha Ian, welcome," I said nervously.He looked at me with a raised brow, then at Glen."He looks exactly like you; it sucks," he muttered."That's because he is my identical twin brother," Glen answered simply."Gosh, I couldn't want even my worst enemy to share his exact face with another, be it blood or not,"
Glen's POV I looked at Sky, who was typing something on his laptop in the pack's office, then folded my arms with a low sigh."What is it?" he asked without looking at me."Don't you think you are rushing things? Just because the Queen of Dragons said that to you, it doesn't make you obliged to go through with it. Harley and I can wait until the right time to have the ceremony, brother," I answered seriously."That's the thing: no one can force me to do what I feel or think is wrong. What Harley's mother said was right, and I want to do it while she's still in our pack," he said calmly and then looked at me."Our mate acted cold towards her mother, but we all could see it in her words how she still longed for her. Her being made Luna with part of her family witnessing it would make her and us happy, wouldn't it?" he asked as I dropped my hands and nodded.When she asked her mother if she was leaving, her voice indeed held longing, and it surprised me. But at the same time, I understo
Sonya's POV"Come on, just this once," I pleaded softly.Harley looked at me coldly and then sighed heavily."Can't you call me 'mother' just this once, please?" I said loudly and then looked at her mates, who were both staring at me in silence.I could tell what they were thinking without them saying a word.The first thing I saw in their expressions was the question: how dare you invite yourself into our pack house and living room? The second question was: how could you ask that of her when you clearly abandoned her?And the last question was: how the hell are you able to keep such a funny demeanor when things are far worse and serious? How could you leave your warriors outside the pack house and freely joke with our mate?"I know you want to say something to me; please do, because I promise I won't be upset," I said seriously to them.The twins looked at each other and then looked back at me."Ma'am, are you going to take Harley away from us?" one Alpha asked."Before I answer, may
Sky's POV "You have to eat something," I whispered in concern as I rubbed Harley's back gently.She was lying down on her bed in silence while I sat next to her. Glen stood next to us with a sad expression on his face. Ever since Corinne left our pack, two days had gone by, but Harley refused to eat or talk much to any of us.I was very concerned that I had to put the pack's work on hold."Perhaps we should call Berta—I mean Mom and Dad—and inform them about everything," Glen insisted seriously.I quickly got up and cursed loudly."What now?" he asked at the top of his voice."We have an intruder," I answered coldly."Riff, we have an intruder," I said loudly as I walked out of the pack house.I sighed heavily when I looked at Corinne, who was standing with her hand pressed on her hip."You again," I said softly, then glanced at Riff and Sophie, who were rushing towards me."Tell the warriors to stand by," I mind-linked Riff and then focused on Corinne."Did you seriously think I wa
Corinne's POV "Why aren't you asking me more questions?" I asked Harley seriously.A few minutes had gone by, and she was looking at me with hate and anger."Let's go inside," she said coldly, then turned and went into a huge mansion I assumed was the pack house."You heard her," I whispered, then followed her inside.I paid no mind to the wall interior because my eyes were fixed on how she walked. Even her movements were exactly like my sister's. If my sister were any younger, she could have passed as her identical twin.I made a turn and walked into the living room, where she pointed at a sofa."Thanks," I said simply, then took a seat.We both glanced at the door when the two Alphas and Betas walked in."Now that everyone is here, I won't hold back on what I'm about to say and ask," Harley announced seriously."Of course," I whispered.Ever since we received the call about Harley being alive and possibly well, my sister wasted no time in sending me to meet her. Before I traveled,
Harley's POV I knew my mates were acting differently but I ignored them. At least I tried to because I thought they were doing that to spite me due to how I had kept my feelings to myself.It was wrong of me but I felt like they were doing a little revenge of their own, which I choose to really not pay much attention to until from nowhere Sophie and Glen barged into my room.It was very startling but they gave a few excuses of how they had thought they had heard a sudden noise from my room.At first I didn't think much about the situation and told them they just had been mistaken. But some minutes went by with them talking a lot, as if they were trying to keep me in the dark over something.That's why I asked Sophie if something was going on, but she brushed it off and told me to ignore any noise because the warriors were training in front of the pack house. Her excuse made no sense that's why I turned to Glen and asked him if he was keeping something from me.He hesitated but gave i
Sky's POV "Do you think we are acting weird?" I asked Riff, who stood in my office with his arms crossed."Is that why you rushed me to your office?" he asked lazily."Are you still upset with me?" I asked back seriously from behind my desk.He shook his head and then dropped his hands."I came running because of the tone of your voice. I thought something bad had happened to you. I was so worried about you, not upset," he answered simply."Well, Harley has been looking at me and Glen coldly these past few days. We... I mean Glen and I decided to keep the news of her parents coming to our pack a secret, just in case they come looking for blood or end up not being her real parents," I said seriously."Well, what do you expect me to say, Alpha? She is a sharp lady who can easily tell if something is going on. Perhaps you should come clean and tell her the truth. After all, you look uncomfortable not telling her, so it might do you good to come clean," he advised.I stood up and brushed
Glen's POV"Any luck?" Sky asked seriously in my bedroom."It will take a few more days, brother. I have already contacted a few investors and friends who might know about the information that we need," I answered and then took a seat on my bed."I also contacted Ian. He might be intimidating and cold, but because of Jace, he might help us. I heard he is friends with Alpha Damon, whose pack is known as the library of all information," I said."Yeah, I have also heard about him. You did good," he answered.Yesterday, we did everything in our power to make our mate feel better. We called Molly and asked her to invite everyone because we wanted to chat with them all. The chat went well, and after she disconnected the call, Harley still looked a little sad.I knew I had to get to work immediately, so I started calling people who could help. For hours, I was locked up in my office, where I only had a few hours of rest.Sky was with her most of the time, and that was a relief because it see
Harley's POVI was surprised by the sudden news and departure of Clyde and Berta. But because of how happy they looked, I was okay with it."Now that they are gone, that leaves only two of us women in the pack house," Sophie said with a smile."I have never seen you this happy, manager... oh, I mean Sophie. Sorry, it's out of habit calling you that," I said seriously."It's fine, Luna," she answered as I frowned."You know, I might have been your superior at work in human territory. But here, you are my leader," she said and then took a few steps forward."Forgive me for asking you this, but are you alright?" she asked as I smiled and nodded."You look a bit absent-minded," she said and then grabbed my hands."We started off on the wrong track, but now we are friends, right? So if there is anything that is bothering you, you can confide in me," she said seriously.I kept quiet for a few minutes, then decided to open up to her.How does it feel to have parents?" I asked, and that seeme