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
Jace's POVI sat at the edge of the bed, looking at my chest in silence.Her grip was strong, and her force was brutal, yet she couldn't kill us? Why? Did she want to first watch us suffer, or was it out of pity?Either way, it didn't matter because I was going back to her side. When she was lying dead by my side, I vowed to stay by her side no matter what.I stood up and walked to the wardrobe, pulling it open and grabbing a simple gray shirt."Alpha, what are you doing?" Las asked."Can't you see? I am dressing up," I answered while I put on the shirt and buttoned it."I can see that, but that's not why I'm asking," he said seriously.I turned and faced him coldly."I'm going to check up on my mate," I answered."No, you can't," Talic said seriously."I can and I will. I expect none of you to get in my way because I really need to be by her side," I answered."Are you fucking insane?" Talic growled as his eyes switched to Harvey's. Finally, he was letting him take over; perhaps he w
Maila's POVHaving power felt so unreal to us. It also felt good and almost addictive having everyone look at us differently and with a hint of fear."I'm glad you are accepting what we are capable of doing," I said to Lillian and then threw myself on the bed as memories of our mate began invading our mind.I wanted to know if he was back on his feet or not. A tiny part of me badly wanted to check up on him."You are worried," Lillian whispered as I groaned softly and then sat upright."I am not," I lied, then got to my feet and walked to the door, stepping out of the room.What we needed was a walk to take our minds off things again.Although things were different, it still felt nice to just walk around nature. I was about to go downstairs when I heard Jace's voice coming from downstairs.I looked ahead and saw him talking to Talic. He looked very concerned."Don't let her go," he told Talic as he frowned deeply."I wish I could do more, Alpha, but I feel like her decision is already
Maila's POV"Lillian," he called as I glared at him."Do you think that will make us happy? Your little act of defending us? And I am not Lillian! You don't even know my name, do you?" I asked coldly.He looked at me apologetically and then shook his head."I figured, like how could you even attempt to know my name when you don't want us," I said as he quickly moved and grabbed my hands.Instantly, I felt calmer."That's not true," he answered loudly."I know what you are trying to do, Alpha, but it won't work," I said angrily."What is your name?" He asked softly."Is this a joke? Why are you asking me right now? Is it because of what I said?" I asked back and then swallowed hard.It was taking everything in me not to smile at him and just tell him."Look, I know I messed up big time. But I swear it's the truth that I want both of you. Me and Ridge are willing to do anything to make you happy," he answered.Before I could respond, he moved my hand and pressed it against his chest."I
Jace's POVI was woken up by beautiful soft humming. A wet cloth was covering my forehead, and the amazing scent of my mate filled the room. The tingles that were spreading throughout my entire body made the pain I had experienced disappear.I looked to my side and smiled when I saw her looking at the book on her lap while humming. Her hand was holding mine, and that made my heart pick up. She was sitting on a chair with her hair covering her beautiful face. Something about her made me feel at peace and at ease. Sadly, I couldn't bring myself to let her know that I was awake.I had a feeling if I did, she would instantly act up, either by getting angry with me or distancing herself from me.I was truly a coward who didn't want to leave her side. The moment she ordered me to drink wolfsbane, I was terrified. Not because of death, but because of letting her go. If I was to die, I would leave her alone for another man or be forgotten, which I didn't want. I wanted to die for her but n
Edith's POVThe past few weeks had gone by, and Talic was nowhere to be seen. I understood that he was very busy with the pack, but wasn't it normal to want to spend the last few days with me, his mate?I walked to the window and opened it, looking down at the pack members who were going back and forth. Some were chatting, while others were playfully having fun.I was about to step back from the window when a group of warriors caught my attention. They were standing in front of Talic as they spoke to him seriously. His back was towards me, yet he still looked very good.I leaned against the window with a smile, admiring his height and build. He was just so damn sexy without even trying hard."My mate is one sexy bastard," I said to myself playfully, then chuckled softly.When the warriors stopped talking and looked at me, my heart picked up. In just a second, Talic turned to look at me with a raised brow.I quickly turned back to avoid his gaze and knelt down with labored breath."Oh
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
Glen's POV A few days had gone by, and everything was going well.Riff was around but spent a lot of his time in his room with Sophie. My parents were always together as well, helping around the pack, and the pack members had accepted what couldn't be changed and what had happened with grace.The only thing that didn't sit well with me was how Harley acted a bit distant.She was there for me and my brother, but there were times she kept to herself and talked less than she did back in the company.It was like the talkative, cheerful woman I fell in love with was replaced by a mature, quiet, distant one."Son, where is Sky?" Dad asked behind me when he walked into the living room.I turned in my seat and looked at him with a smile."Probably in his office," I answered simply. "He isn't there; I checked," he said calmly."Did you mind-link him?" I asked seriously."Not really; I figured he would be here with you or Riff since he isn't in his office," he answered."Try mind-linking with
Sky's POV"Brother, you shouldn't do this to yourself," Glen said softly in my office.He was leaning against the wall with his arms folded."Do what?" I asked while I read an email on my laptop."Have you looked at yourself in the mirror?" he asked."No," I answered simply."Then you should, brother; you don't look too well," he said sadly.Of course, I wasn't well, and that's because I had not slept in two days!I was very concerned and worried about how Riff was holding up. Yes, he was with his mate, but that didn't mean he was okay. At least that's what I thought. Also, I was wondering why his sister was quiet.Although she was in town, she must have heard the news. Was she crying somewhere, or did she now despise me?"I am very fine, Glen," I answered coldly."Did you even sleep?" he asked, making me sigh heavily."Where are you going with these questions?" I asked back.He shrugged and then kept quiet.I was about to tell him to leave if he had nothing more to say when the door
Sophie's POV "What do you think?" he asked as he walked into a cottage after unlocking the door with a key that was hidden beneath a rock close to the entrance.I huffed in my wolf form and then trotted in, ignoring the fact that he was walking nude confidently."Wait here," he said, and then walked into a room and came back dressed in a robe, with a spare one in his hand.He put the robe on the sofa and adjusted the one he was wearing."When we shifted back, we didn't look at each other like that," he said as he turned and faced the other side, giving me his back."Not that I didn't want to admire you; it's just that the situation we were in was... different," he said as I shifted back to my human form and took the robe from the sofa, putting it on."I have shifted a few times in front of different people, so even if you didn't turn, I would have been okay with it," I answered simply.He instantly turned back and glared at me."I'm kidding," I lied, then laughed nervously.Me shifti