Edith's POV"Miss Omega, please step out with Talic," I ordered seriously when the healer walked in with the required items for the ritual.He looked at me seriously and then shook his head."I'm not going to repeat myself, Talic," I warned and then approached the healer."Excuse me," the elderly Omega said in a respectful tone and then walked out."Healer, hand over the white powder first," I instructed calmly with a smile.She put the huge basket she was carrying on the ground, opened it, and took out the white powder which was in a black bow and handed it over to me.I grabbed the bowl and took a few steps back."I'll start the ritual, so please leave," I whispered as I began to draw a circle on the ground by dropping the powder on the floor carefully."What are you doing?" Talic asked."Making a circle," I answered, then smiled wider when it came out perfectly.I sighed and then began making a pentagram, making sure there were no mistakes made."Healer, I asked you to step out wit
Edith's POVShe was quietly looking at me without a word.She looked miserable, and I felt uncomfortable talking to her.I cleared my throat and tried to talk to her again."I'm so sorry if I have offended you by calling you Luna. It's just that there is something that I want to talk to you about," I said softly.She averted her eyes and chose to keep her silence."Aren't you wondering why you are in such a place? An empty room without any furniture for you to sit on?" I asked seriously.When she couldn't look at me, I continued to speak."That's because this is not the reality you and I should be in. What I'm trying to say to you is that you and I aren't in the land of the living," I said, then got startled when she laughed loudly.She looked at me angrily as her eyes began to switch to a dark shade of red. My heart raced, and my throat felt dry.She was an Alpha wolf and an angry one at that. Her aura gave it all away as well.She was unfazed, unafraid, and dominant."So this is the
Edith's POVI woke up feeling sore everywhere and thirsty.I blinked a few times before calming down and looking to my left side.Talic was sleeping on a comfy chair, leaning his head against the edge of the bed. The room I was in was the very room he had given me, and that made me feel relieved. The spell had worked perfectly; I was so sure about it because I was still alive.I slowly sat upright and looked at him with a smile.It must have been horrifying for him to watch me take red Otis and lose my life right after that. But how did he know that the spell was complete? Did he cry a lot for me? Just that thought made me want to comfort him.I moved my hand and brushed his hair softly as the beautiful tingles spread throughout my body.No, I had to distance myself to make it easier for the rejection. Although my heart was getting in my way, my mind was still telling me otherwise. I needed to escape before he could talk me into staying.He shifted a bit and groaned softly. When he bl
Maila's POVI slowly walked to the open balcony, ignoring the pain I felt throughout my body, and stood there looking at the sky. My throat was painfully dry, and my body was sweaty.So, I was back to the hellhole Lillian and I hated? It really was funny.When I looked at my pale hands, I sighed softly. On my wrist, there was a diamond bracelet that I had never seen."Witch, hand me a mirror," I said huskily while I moved my hands to my ears to touch the earrings there."I have a name, Lillian. I'm called Edith," she answered."I am not Lillian," I whispered.She was still calling me by that name when she already knew I wasn't her. Lillian was quiet and trying to accept our harsh fate. She couldn't believe how we were drowned just like that because we were weak, but what troubled me was how I felt now.I felt power and strength I had never felt before back then when we were still alive.I tensed when I heard light footsteps approaching me and the disgusting scent that made me nauseous
Maila's POV"Get out!" Was what I said to the Beta after I had asked him to send a capable she-wolf that would take care of everything.I walked into the bathroom and took off my clothes, stepping into the shower with a heavy sigh.I wasn't shocked over the Beta's obedience because it wasn't Harvey present. But I was very surprised when he and Edith teamed up to carry Jace."He's still an asshole, Harvey or not," I whispered as the cold water poured on my body, making me look down on myself with a low sigh.What was so undesirable about us? I gritted my teeth and then moved my hands to my hips sadly. Even after dying, I was still fat; the only difference was that the chubby stomach was no longer there.I slowly slid my hands to my full breast then touched my lips lightly."No kiss, no touch, and unloved," I whispered as tears filled my eyes."Lonely," I mumbled while I dropped my hands with tears running down my cheeks.Because of his harsh words, we couldn't even touch ourselves in
Las POV"Talk," the Luna commanded.I had a bitter taste in my mouth and a splitting headache. My body was slightly trembling, and I felt like I was choking.Never had there been a day I had felt like this, even when I was facing Alpha Ridge in his angry state. What the hell was she? Her aura was unbearable."I am not feeling well," I forced out the words."Mm, very well, you can excuse yourself," she said with a creepy smirk on her face.I could tell how much she was enjoying it. Was this payback for how my human had treated her in the past?I stood up with wobbly legs and gave a low bow before exiting the room.I was slowly beginning to feel better the further I got away from the room.When Talic told me how she was stronger than anyone he had encountered in our pack, I took it as bluffing and chose to approach her to see for myself. But after today, I wanted nothing to do with her, not even to cross her path. Whatever she was, it was bad, Alpha or not."Delta," Leah called out in f
Jace's POVI was speechless, angry, and I felt powerless after hearing everything. There was nothing I could say, and Ridge, too, was silent.I could remember everything before her death, but after that, it was all a blur."Alpha, we are ready to accept any punishment you choose to give us because it was our fault that our humans were out of control," Talic said as I brushed my hand through my hair.They weren't the only ones at fault; we all were, and by how they described Lillian, she was nothing like the mate I knew. What was I to do? Kneel down and beg for mercy or take my own life? Why was I even saved? A bastard like me had no right to live.I stood up and swallowed hard, feeling my muscles tense in pain."I am going to see her, right now," I said as they both looked at me with fear in their faces."Alpha, you can't," Las screamed out."I have to kno....""Jace, you can't!" Talic yelled, startling me.I looked at him and then moved closer, patting his shoulder.Harvey was my chi
Maila's POVI looked at the bastard who was unconscious on the ground in tears, then took a deep breath.This was what we both wanted, yet why was she now stopping me?"He doesn't deserve us!" I yelled angrily."I know, but don't kill him!" Lillian screamed back."Are you kidding me! Weren't you mute hours ago and refused to talk to me or respond to anyone? Why now! Do you have strong feelings for this trash!" I yelled."No," came her sad response.Who did she think I was? I was a part of her; that's why I knew how she felt about him. She was angry as I was, yet a part of us still wanted him."Then don't get in my way to do what I want, Lillian. He has never liked us in any way, and he never will. Him going down on his knees is a show because he has now realized what we are capable of doing. We are now of higher rank," I said furiously.When a minute went by without her response, I walked to the door and opened it roughly, looking at the two fools who immediately bowed low.They were
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