Sky's POVI sat in the dining room, sipping a glass of whiskey while the Delta I had hit stood close to the door entrance, his gaze lowered to the floor.After the conversation, I made it clear that I wanted a glass of whiskey, and my mother had him serve me. She then excused herself and went upstairs.Although the Delta still looked terrified of me, he wouldn't leave the dining room. I had no idea if he was courageous or just very loyal to my mother. Either way, I didn't like him very much."I actually preferred Jace over him by far."Jace... my cousin.He was still in the living room talking to the others while Glen had yet to return with my mate."I feel so fucking upset," I said softly to my wolf.“I understand," he answered.I sighed heavily and then looked at the Delta."Why are you still here?" I asked seriously."I was ordered to serve you by our Luna," he answered in a respectful tone and then looked up."You call her Luna as if she still has a pack to lead," I mocked."Well,
Glen's POV I stood at the door nervously, carefully considering whether to knock on my mother's door or not."Here goes nothing," I whispered, then raised my hand to knock when the door opened.I sighed in relief when I saw that Berta was in control."Mother," I whispered, then moved to embrace her."I'm glad to see that it's you in control," I said honestly, then pulled back."Did you come to say goodbye?" she asked softly."Yes," I answered seriously."Okay," she whispered, then grabbed my hand."Let's go downstairs together," she said.I smiled and nodded.We walked downstairs and into the living room, where everyone was.When they looked at us, Jace and Sky immediately stood up."You aren't sleeping over, are you?" she asked seriously while looking at Sky."No, I am not. I have decided to go back with Jace," he answered."I see," she whispered and then looked at Lillian and Harley."You are welcome to visit me anytime you feel like. This is your home as much as it is theirs," she
Harley's POV I sat between Sky and Glen in silence while Jace, who was driving, sat next to Lillian.I had no idea why Glen was going with us. All I knew was that something wasn't right, and I felt somewhat uncomfortable.As much as I wanted him to be happy, I didn't want him to anger Sky in any way or make him sad.When I looked at Glen, I noticed how he was facing the window with one of his hands pressed against it.He hadn't said a word since we started off, and he seemed to want to be left alone.When I shifted my gaze to Sky, he instantly smiled at me."Are you okay, babe?" he asked in a low tone."Yes, but is it okay to have Jace drive us?" I asked with concern."Of course, he is our cousin, and by the way, my Beta chose to bail on me," he answered.I moved my hand on his thighs and gently rubbed there."I'm sure he will return soon. Also, you have me by your side," I said softly."Of course," he answered and then leaned in and kissed my forehead.When he pulled back, he looked
Sophie's POV I knocked on Mrs. Brown's door twice and waited patiently for the Delta to open it.When Glen called me and said that I should take care of his important guest, I quickly began to organize the best room, food, and a few things for our guest.If he was important to Glen, then he was also important to me. That's why I was going to do my very best to make the guest happy and comfortable. After all, I was Glen's Beta, and part of my job was to assist and follow my Alpha's orders.I was about to knock again when I stopped myself.My wolf began yelping in joy, and shortly, the scent of our mate filled my nose."No, there is no way he could be here," I said to myself and then chuckled.It was so obvious that I was missing him; that's why I was beginning to imagine things.When the door opened and he looked down at me, I felt like my heart could stop.His hair was wet, his shirt partially unbuttoned ,and though his trousers were zipped the button at the top was undone. I swallo
Molly's POV I sat looking at the door calmly.As soon as I was dropped off at home by the butler, I went on to book a flight ticket. If I wanted to truly be happy and be with Paul, then I had to end things with Victor.Ending things over the phone seemed rather childish and unreasonable. That's why meeting him was the only choice I could think of, but first, I needed to talk to my parents.When I heard a knock at the door, I quickly got to my feet and went to open it."Hey, daughter," Dad greeted."Hi, Dad," I answered and then hugged him.When I pulled back, I looked at my mother, who had a wide smile on her face."I missed you," she whispered."Oh, Mother, I missed you too," I whispered back and then hugged her.My parents' place was pretty close to where I stayed; that's why whenever I invited them over, they came on time.I pulled back and smiled."Please come on in," I said as I took a few steps back for them to enter.After they did, I closed the door behind them."It's been a
Glen's POV "Home sweet home," Jace said loudly when we stepped out of the car.He looked very excited and happy to be back."Everyone, come on in," he said and then walked ahead of all of us."Let's get going then," Sky said happily and then extended his hand to Harley."Brother, wait," I said seriously, getting his attention as well as hers."May I have a word with Harley, if that's okay with you?" I asked.He looked at her seriously and then smiled."Sure," he answered while he dropped his hand."Don't take too long," he said in a low tone and then walked away.She was looking at me with a cold expression on her face."What is it?" she asked seriously."I apologize if I offended you in any way. I just wanted to know how you are holding up," I answered.She looked surprised by my question but composed herself."I'm doing just fine," she said softly."It's funny, but back at the hotel, I kept looking back, thinking you would come my way. I also felt a little lonely and sad," I said h
Molly's POV My eyes were sore, and my heart, as well as my head, was aching badly. I felt powerless, and my throat was hurting.I couldn't eat or hear what my parents were saying; all I could do was see them. Everything that went on in the years Victor and I were apart was now playing in my mind.Back then, I had no idea, but it was so obvious that the time he refused to pick up my calls or delayed in texting me, he was with her.While I was struggling with my heart, he was there happily going on dates. While I seriously worried about him, he was there asking for another woman's hand in marriage.While I pushed myself to work hard, he was happily settling down with his new wife.I sniffed, ignoring the sound of the door opening as tears rolled down my cheeks.When I picked up a beautiful scent that only came from Paul, I slowly forced myself to sit upright.Harley, Mr. Brown, and he were standing at the door."Molly," she whispered and tried to move when I glared at her."What do you
Edith's POV"I can walk; I really can walk straight," Mr. William said, tears running down his cheeks.Mrs. William was right by his side, her tears blurring her vision."Daughter, what is your name?" Mrs. William asked as she looked at me."Edith, ma'am," I answered, ignoring the part where she called me her daughter, because if we were to be accurate, she was more of a daughter to me. Well, great-great-granddaughter."You truly are a miracle, Edith," she said, then moved in front of me and hugged me tightly.I tensed but then hugged her back."As I said, mother, I am a healer," I answered, then pulled back.What surprised me was how she didn't freak out when I told her I was a healer who dealt in mystical arts.Most humans in their right minds would fear or run out to tell everyone about what had happened. Yet here she was, acting very calm, just like her husband."I truly can't thank you enough," she cried and tried to go down to her knees when I quickly stopped her."No, you don't
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