Lillian's POVI couldn't sleep much last night after the incident, and I didn't want Flora to know because she would be worried."I hate how you acted. We are not weak like before. We could have slit her throat, and that asshole of a mate wouldn't have stopped us," Maila said seriously.Why didn't she understand that Leah was part of our little trauma throughout the years? For us to get over it, it was going to take some time. Moreover, seeing the Alpha hit her brought back unwanted memories. In that moment, my body couldn't move in fear, and I saw myself in Leah's place.When he spoke to me, I couldn't stop the words that came out of my mouth. I kicked him out of his own room."This pack is also ours. We are the rightful Luna," Maila growled, displeased by my thoughts."Maila...," I called silently."Why don't you let me take over? I fear no one, and I am capable of protecting us from anyone.You won't experience such sad and hurtful moments when you allow me to be in charge," she sai
Jace's POVI had never cried so much in my life, but it seemed whenever it came to her, I couldn't control myself.Seeing her smile happily and wholeheartedly talk to me over something made me break down. It also made Ridge very happy. I was certain she didn't do it consciously, but either way, it made us so happy."Thank you," I said again as I took the slice from her hand and began eating.Pizza wasn't something I enjoyed eating, but it was something that I usually talked about because my late mother loved it."If it's okay with you, would it be okay if we went together to get pizza. Not today but any day?" I asked.She sat down next to me and then looked at Flora, who quickly nodded."O..Kay," she answered in a low tone."Thank you," I mouthed the words to Flora who smiled and tilted her head to the side to show respect."Um.. please excuse me. Seeing how the Luna is eating, I'll have to take back this tray of breakfast to the kitchen," she said."No, Flora, leave it just like that
Jace's POV"Alpha, you called?" Talic asked seriously."Yes, allow Harvey to take over," I ordered.He frowned for a second while he looked at Light, Paul, and Edith who were already in the room, then closed his eyes. When he opened them, I smiled."Good, so Paul, Harvey, and Light, I have a favor to ask of you," I said as they all looked at me seriously."I want you to make me the most irresistible Alpha who's ever lived," I said as they looked at me coldly.I did expect them to act in some type of way, but what was with the cold aura around them?"What the fuck?" Harvey whispered in disbelief."I'm sorry, Jace, but by chance did you just say we should make you the most irresistible Alpha in the world? Is that why you called us urgently?" Paul asked."Yes, because it is urgent!" I exclaimed."Fine, but does that explain why you asked my woman to join us? Not to mention in your bedroom!" Harvey exclaimed.I looked at Edith and noticed how she was looking at him with flushed cheeks. Wh
Lillian's POV"He said he would return in the evening," I said softly while I looked at myself in the mirror again."So?" Maila asked."What do you mean? We have to look good," I answered seriously while I brushed a strand of hair from my forehead.I was putting on a night robe which looked nothing like something you can sleep in. It was silky yet had some beautiful diamonds on the side of my neckline, it also had red rose flowers and little stars on it. I was very happy that it had stripes that showed off my shoulders and the white hair covering my back made the dress look even more appealing. I wasn't fully confident in my body but it looked much nicer than it would have back then. My face was natural and I wanted it that way."Stop it already," she said, making me roll my eyes in annoyance."If he is going to dress up for us, the least we could do is try and do the same," I answered."What makes you think he would even do his best to look good for us? He might just put on clean, ir
Jace's POVI moved hand in hand with Lillian approaching the pack's border in silence. After that embrace, I gathered my courage and asked her for a walk, which she reluctantly agreed to. As we walked, we both chose to enjoy our quiet time together.I looked at her with a smile and then stopped moving as she did the same. I didn't think much about it because I really wanted to spend some time with her, but outside, it was beginning to get cold."Excuse me," I said and then let go of her hand and took off my jacket.She frowned deeply but kept quiet."Here," I said in a low tone while I put it around her shoulders."It is very late and it is getting chilly," I whispered."Thank you," she whispered back.I folded my long sleeves and then linked my hand to hers with a smile."I heard that you like it whenever I'm dressed in dark red or blue, how true is that?" I asked when we began to walk."Um...back then, whenever you wore such a color, you looked even more handsome than you already we
Lillian's POVI was stunned, at the same time happy, as I stood looking at him in a daze. In just a second, the kiss that felt like it would go on forever ended just like that. I wanted to feel more because it was mind-blowing, yet I didn't know where to begin or how to ask.Was it weird that our tongues touched? Was that why he immediately pulled back?"Did you pull back because our tongues touched?" I asked in a low tone, then got startled when he laughed loudly.That's when it clicked that I was standing in the presence of Alpha Ridge."You are funny and naive in a cute way," he said as he linked his hand with mine.My heart was beating rapidly as I swallowed hard."Alpha Ridge, it's...,""Cut the formalities. Call me Ridge," he ordered and then moved my hand to his lips and kissed it.I shyly smiled and looked to the side to avoid his intense gaze. He looked as if he would eat me up."Shall we go back?" He asked.Go back? So soon?"What?" He asked when a minute went by in silence.
Edith's POVWhy couldn't I bring myself to go back to where I had come from? Was it because I felt something for Talic? I admit I missed how I felt to be loved and wanted, but was that the only reason stopping me?"Edith, what's wrong?" he asked, getting my attention.I slowly walked to where he was and sat next to him on the bed."I want to go back. I know I have said this more than once, but I really do miss home," I answered honestly.He smiled warmly and then grabbed my hand, linking it to his."When would you like to go back?" he asked seriously."I... I don't know," I answered, feeling confused.After he had ordered me to see Lillian, I decided to just go into the room and rest. I wanted to refuse Harvey because he was not the boss of me, but then Talic pulled through, and I was left with no choice but to obey. After a few hours went by, he came into my room to check up on me, and he decided to stay and chat.I was relieved that it wasn't Harvey in control because I wanted to fee
Harvey's POV"Why are you acting like this towards our mate?" Talic asked furiously while I dressed up."You know why," I answered in a cracked voice and then turned to look at the closed bathroom door."I feel guilty," I whispered sadly.The bad words I had said to her out of anger were now slowly haunting me. She even looked sad.Was she now ready to take my life?"Just apologize you piece of shit. The more you act distant towards our mate, the more you will end up hurting her. You already know that she wants to stand by our side, so don't dare ruin this for us," he warned angrily as I took a deep breath and released it.He was right, what was wrong with me? I was acting like a toddler who was throwing a tantrum over not getting her full attention.I walked back to the bathroom and entered without knocking.She was standing in the shower with her back towards me. My heart ached when I inhaled the scent of her tears. Was she crying because of me?Or was she crying out of regret that s
Jace's POV The cheers that went on for minutes filled my heart with joy, and I was very happy to finally witness Glen become the Alpha of this pack and Harley the Luna.Yesterday, things were a little messy because we all couldn't decide who should take over the ceremony.Alpha Ian wanted Edith and Lexi to do it, but Glen and Light suggested the warlock Lee. For an hour, we all couldn't come to an agreement.Only when Sonya suggested having all three do it did we finally reach a consensus.Watching those three take over the ceremony was history itself and very iconic.They complemented each other so well when they needed to and made sure each had a turn to work things out. Edith was like a leader who looked so proud to have Lee and Lexi by her side."That's some iconic shit, don't you think?" Light asked, standing next to me."Why do you say that?" I asked, despite knowing what he meant."Edith is the most respected ancient witch that we know of, and Lexi is known and respected so mu
Jace's POV "Will Sky and Glen be upset with me?" I asked Lilian seriously as I drove past their pack's border. "I doubt it," she answered softly.Instead of using a portal, we decided to drive, and it took us two days. Alpha Ian was already there, along with Harley's mother, aunt, and her kind. I felt very nervous, and I was preparing myself mentally for any outcome that would arise."Jace, they are your brothers; they will understand," Lillian whispered softly when the pack house came into view."I doubt it," I answered in a low tone and then frowned when I saw a lot of men who looked like warriors.The closer I got, the clearer it became that those men weren't human; they were dragon warriors, and the way they were looking at me wasn't all that friendly."I guess he was right; the dragon warriors were a little more than I would imagine," I said when I parked my car close to the pack house entrance, remembering Sky's words from our previous phone conversation."When you feel tired
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