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
Edith's POV"Edith, stop!" A loud growl snapped me out of my trance.I looked at the floor and noticed Harvey, who had passed out there, then gasped loudly as I raised my gaze to look at Jace, who was standing protectively in front of him."I... Alpha... I...,""Save it," he said furiously, cutting me off, and then turned and went down on one knee, placing his hand on Harvey's neck.I quickly moved too and knelt down next to him in fear and with a rapidly beating heart."He's alive, luckily," he whispered as I sighed in relief.I was about to press my hand on Harvey's chest when he lightly hit it."Don't. You have done enough as it is," he warned coldly."I'm so sorry, Alpha. I lost control for a second and got into a trance where I couldn't pull out easily," I answered sadly."Did you seriously not hear his pained whimpers?" He asked as I shook my head."I swear on any god I didn't. I didn't even want to hurt him intentionally. I just lost it when he said something insensitive about
Lillian's POV"Hey, what's wrong?" Flora asked softly.I looked at her and then smiled sadly."Nothing is wrong," I answered and then looked at the door nervously.A few hours had gone by since Flora came into my room looking very happy.She embraced me while telling me how thankful she was to be chosen to serve me in the pack house. At first, I wanted to tell her how it was the Alpha's decision, but stopped when I thought of her leaving and refusing to stay in fear.I didn't know what he was planning on doing or what he wanted from me, but I'm sure it wasn't that good since there was never a day he was kind to me. That's why I needed Flora on my side, that way if something bad was to happen, I would run to her side."Flora," I called as I stood in fear with a rapidly beating heart. I could smell the scent of Jace getting stronger and light footsteps approaching my room."Don't worry, I'll talk to him," she answered and then walked to the door and opened it."Thank you," I whispered s
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