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
Jace's POVI couldn't stop smiling as she ate. Although I knew she was uncomfortable, I didn't want to leave. Whenever I looked elsewhere and back at her, I found her smiling too at the food or at Flora, but once she noticed my gaze, her smile faded."Would you like me to order some pizza tomorrow?" I asked.Seeing how she was enjoying her food, she would love to eat pizza. That's what was going through my mind."I don't think I could like it, so it's fine," she answered as I frowned.She was speaking as if she had never tasted it."That's because she hasn't," Ridge responded coldly."Oh, I see," I said, then stood up and walked to the balcony.It was late, and soon everyone would be indoors resting. Only a few warriors would stay awake patrolling."The sky is surely beautiful today," I whispered softly then raised my hand to the sky calmly and closed my eyes, enjoying the breeze."I want to sleep next to her," I spoke to Ridge silently."Don't even think about it," came his warning.
Harley's P.O.V."Quit slacking off already, or else we will get in trouble," Molly whispered while mopping the floor. I rolled my eyes and glanced behind me for the eleventh time."Stop it," she said a little louder.I wanted to, but I couldn't help myself; I wanted to look at him when he walked in."For once, act like you are truly grateful to get a job at such an amazing company," Molly said seriously as I huffed softly."I'm sorry," I whispered while my hands tightened on the mop.I was more than grateful to be in such a well-known company that everyone dreamed of working in. Not only was it at the top of the business chain, but it was also very well respected and trusted. The only one who made all that possible was my savior, Mr. Glen Brown. Flashback ~ Ever since I can remember, I have always been on my own. I grew up in an orphanage that was always lively and friendly; sadly, I was the freak that everyone mocked just because I told the truth about how I heard
Talic's POV"Why are all you fuckers looking at me like that?" Ridge asked seriously when he sat down behind his desk in his office. He looked so pissed that I was wondering if it was because I had interrupted his time with his mate."It sure must be nice having a mate," Snow said, voicing exactly what we all were thinking. I had a mate, but the fact that she was in the mating phase sure was nice."What does that even mean? Talic has one too," he answered simply."Right, but unlike you, I am not getting any," I replied."Isn't that because you don't want to?" Las asked seriously."Well, not really. We had a lot going on, and just jumping into mating was a little too fast for me. She's human, just in case you guys have forgotten, and she's getting to know our pack. We also had a lot of things to discuss and...""Enough with those lame excuses. Do you think we believe them?" Ridge asked as I shrugged."Fine, she hated Harvey a lot, and I didn't want to hold her while she was feeling tha
Maila's POV"Ridge, please," I whispered huskily as he thrust his cock deeply, making me cry out.Hours went by, and he couldn't let me rest. My throat was slightly hurting, and my voice was husky. Sweat was running down my body, and my hair felt sticky.I was about to move from his grip when his low growl made me be still. His arm around me pulled me closer, and I could feel his warm breath on the back of my neck.When he shifted a little and kissed where his mark was, I moaned out, his hand on my waist moving to my breast. As he stroked my nipple, he began to thrust violently in me as I cried out, my voice filling the room.Even when he came for the fifth time, he was still in me and he couldn't pull out.After knotting me twice, he seemed reluctant to do it again. Maybe because it was somehow painful for me, and he knew it."You provoked me first," he whispered huskily through our mind link as tears rolled down my cheeks."I'm so sorry, Maila. I can't stop myself, even though I hav
Maila's POV"Crazy, we are so crazy," Lillian whispered while we looked in the bathroom mirror.What was crazy about mating with your one and only partner? Nothing.Actually, what seemed so crazy was how long we took. When Lillian had that horrible dream, I knew it was my chance to influence her into claiming our mate as our own, yet we still failed terribly."Our goal was to have his mark and mark him. How on earth did we not manage to do that when our command was above his?" I asked furiously."I'm sorry," she whispered as I sighed and then smiled when our eyes went on the hickeys on our neck."No, don't be. I am proud of us because we still got to feel and touch him. Now that we did establish an intimate bond with him, all you need to do is let me handle the rest," I answered, then smiled when Lillian shut herself into our subconscious, leaving me in total control.I brushed my hand through my wet hair and then moved my fingers to my slightly bruised lips."No more failing this tim
Jace's POVI was woken up by a cold hand on my chest. I blinked a few times and then smiled when my eyes met Lillian's. She looked a lot better than I had thought she would, and that was a relief for me because hangovers were a very terrible thing to experience.Last night, I swore to sleep as early as I could, but I ended up staying up all night counting stars and looking at her, contemplating whether to take her in her sleep or not. It was already morning when I decided to sleep, but then I was woken up by her.It's not that I was complaining; looking at her made me feel refreshed."How long was I out?" I asked Ridge."A few minutes," he responded."Shit," I whispered and then smiled widely."Morning," I said huskily and then brushed my hand through her hair.She smiled back and then got on top of me, startling me."Morning to you too," she answered softly and then caressed my cheek as I tensed and held in my breath.What! What's going on? I screamed in my mind and was about to ask
Jace's POVI was so shocked to see that Harvey and I were the only ones left drinking and not drunk. The rest were laughing and chatting so loudly while trying very hard not to pass out."It's sick how my... body did me in the past," Lillian said, then laughed as everyone laughed with her except me and Harvey."Luna, try to speak clearly and make sense. I understood nothing," Harvey pointed out as they all stopped laughing."Oh my gosh!" Edith screamed, startling me."He is a popper! So much popper!" She screamed and then laughed as everyone did the same."It's called a party popper and for the record, I'm not," he answered seriously.He was beginning to get annoyed at the situation we were in."I suggest we call it a night. You take Edith with you and leave Snow and Las to drink themselves to death," I said and then looked at Lillian who was looking at me coldly."We're not drunk, I… sober. I'll show you jack... Jackass," she said in a cracked voice then tried to stand up.I quickly
Snow's POVI had a lot of thoughts going through my mind, and I felt bad thinking back on what had happened. Was our desperation to cling to Leah due to us being mateless?Just seeing the Alpha and Luna walk into the pack house hand in hand made me sad and cursed for not finding someone who was meant only for us."Paul," I called in a whisper, hoping he would awaken from our subconscious."Don't you think it's enough sleep for once? Should I forcefully wake you up?" I asked.I was about to do so when I heard footsteps approach me."Snow," Harvey called from behind.I turned and looked at him, then faked a smile.From the forest to the pack house, he and Edith were trying their best to make me take my mind off everything, but it wasn't working. I was very grateful to them, sadly, I got annoyed too."What is it?" I answered simply."Are we going in right now?" he asked."I will, just not right now," I answered simply as Edith approached us."If it makes you feel any better, that stupid
Lillian's POV"Are we going back with her to the pack?" Harvey asked through our mind-link."To be honest, I want her dead, but then again, that shouldn't be something I decide. I want Lillian to decide," Ridge answered and then looked at me for a second before focusing back on the road."Lillian, what do you want to do?" Edith asked from the back seat. She was sitting next to Harvey.I looked at the car behind us, which Snow was driving, and then at Ridge."He won't drive away with her, will he?" I asked seriously.In Snow's backseat was Leah, and I still didn't trust him. He looked like he could still betray us again."No, he won't. Right now, he truly wants to prove his worth to our Alpha, so he is careful with whatever he does," Harvey answered."Lillian, do you not know what you want to do to someone who has ruined your life and made it a living hell for you in the past?" Edith asked.I looked at her in the rearview mirror and then swallowed hard."Her dying so easily would make
Pride's POVSol was surprised by everything that was going on, but he still had his anger in check. Not only did I let him take over when I collided with that Beta, but he fought him without mentally preparing himself.It was dangerous and a cruel thing to do to him, that I knew. But what I wanted was a form of revenge towards him for hurting our wife."We are here," I said when we stood outside a ward.I didn't trust them at all, but something was clear. Firstly, they were not here for war because one who was thirsty for blood never reasoned. They reasoned with me using my weakness, and what they demanded was our mate, whom I wanted to get rid of. So why fight them when I could use them to get her away from my pack?Also, I noticed how the Alpha and I had similar ways of planning and thinking about things. It was surprising and kind of amusing at the same time."What exactly is the meaning of your words?" the Alpha asked behind me."He had an arrogance about him that I didn't like, w