Lillian's POV"Pathetic," I muttered to myself as I picked up a dirty plate from the table and carefully put it in the sink, which was next to it.Brenda and her silly friend Sylvia were at it again, gossiping about our Alpha.It was tiring to hear them, yet I still couldn't stop myself from listening to their conversation."How on earth does he still look like he is in his twenties?" Brenda asked in a whisper."I know, right! Gosh, he doesn't age at all! He's in his late thirties, yet he still looks like a hunky teenager. Is that what it means to be an Alpha?" Sylvia answered as I rolled my eyes in annoyance.Luckily, they couldn't see me because I had my back towards them, but that didn't mean I liked how they were talking about him.And who was dumb enough to think that our Alpha wasn't aging because of his rank? It was clear that it was because of what we were!Werewolves were different from humans in most ways. Not only did we age slowly, we had heightened abilities and impressiv
Lillian's POV"It's all going to be fine," I whispered to myself, then coughed and sniffed, ignoring the scent of my blood in the little dark room I was locked in.My face was badly bruised, and I couldn't see properly on one side of my eyes, which was hurting. My wolf was silent, and all I could do was comfort the two of us with empty words.My mate had hit us again, and it came as no surprise. He did it most of the time, even when he wanted to take out his frustration on me whenever he argued with his lover. He called me to his room and then just began hitting me. Never was there a day he looked at me lovingly or talked to me tenderly.Did he have a wolf? Definitely, and they both hated us."I don't think we will be in here for long; they need us," I said softly to myself, then chuckled.No one was as good as I was with chores, so no matter what, they were going to call me. Only two days had passed, so I was sure that pretty soon they were going to call me."Beautiful day, yet again
Lillian's POV:I stood at the far end corner of the hall that was lavishly decorated. Everyone was busy chatting while some were eating and drinking happily.I was the only one who stood alone and looked out of place. I couldn't keep my gaze up for more than a few minutes because I didn't want to be accused of something or threatened by another pack member.Although whenever I looked up, I stole a few glances at the Alpha who stood in front of us whispering sweet words into Leah's ear while she blushed.The party had begun, at least that's what I thought, yet they weren't saying anything and half an hour had gone by of us witnessing their flirting.Leah wore a beautiful blue strapless short dress that matched her heels. Her hair was straightened like silk that fell perfectly to her back.Her face was covered in beautiful makeup and red lipstick.Whenever she laughed, she raised her hand to cover her mouth, showing off a diamond ring that the Alpha had gifted her not so long ago on her
Harvey's POVWe stood laughing so hard after shifting into our human form.We all watched with interest as she faked her inability to swim."She sure knows how to fake it, she is a drama queen," Paul said then sighed heavily."Anyway, it was all for fun, Paul, but the Alpha gave us only an hour. I'm sure by now he must have already gone back to the hall. Let's leave the Omega; she will soon join us," I said seriously."You are right, Beta. Warriors, you go ahead and prepare some clothes for us; we will be right there," Paul instructed."Yes, Gamma," they answered together and then shifted into their wolf form and dashed away."Was it worth torturing the poor Omega?" I asked playfully."You know that you love it, Harvey, after all, she was a pain to look at," he answered as I laughed softly.He knew me a little too well.We both couldn't stand the fat Omega bitch. Not because she was fat and weak, but because someone as unworthy as her was mated to our Alpha, who was the very definitio
Jace's POV"What is it? Talk to me, please," I pleaded with my wolf while trying so hard to breathe.Hours had gone by, and he couldn't stop howling in pain. I, too, was in pain physically; I felt like my heart was being slightly squeezed, and my body was trembling.Whiskey mixed with a dose of wolfsbane couldn't work, no matter how I overdosed, because I threw up instantly before I could even swallow the content. My eyes were hurting from the tears that were running down, and my head was aching.I could hear the sound of birds chirping and a few voices outside. It was already morning, and in just a few hours, my Beta was going to come here to check up on me.I needed to force myself on my feet because I never wanted to show anyone my weak side.I groaned in pain as I got to my feet from the ground and moved to the bathroom naked, stumbling a bit. I approached the shower and quickly turned it on. As water began pouring on me, I moved my hand to my aching head."Ridge, please talk to m
Harvey's POVI wasn't a fool not to notice how the Alpha was struggling to concentrate. He looked very agitated and made a lot of mistakes with the pack files he was handling.He actually looked like he was in pain and trying so hard not to show it, and it was all because of that Omega.A few hours had gone by, and she was not yet back. I felt very guilty, and fear was filling my heart.If he could act like this when she wasn't around, how would he act seeing her drenched in water and shivering? Yes, he didn't care about her a few days ago, but right now, it looked like he did."Harvey, is there a problem?" Paul asked softly behind me.I turned and looked at him seriously, then at the few warriors who were standing beside him."That Omega we used as bait yesterday hasn't been seen for hours, and the Alpha looks irritated. I might be wrong, but he seems like a man in love, desperately waiting for his lover," I replied."Are you kidding me? He doesn't care about that bitch," he spat."I
Jace's POVI quickly shifted into my human form and began looking around."Lillian!" I called out in a cracked voice as I walked further at the edge, with labored breath.She couldn't swim, that I knew because I overheard her talk to an elderly woman about one of her fears. Back then, I thought it was something foolish and weak a she-wolf would say, but now I was terrified by that thought."Lillian, please answer me! If you do, I swear to the moon goddess I won't harm you in any way. I just want to see that you are safe, please," I begged, then tensed when her scent reached my nose.I quickly rushed ahead and saw her body lying near the edge where a huge cut tree had fallen a few days ago. Half of her body was resting in the water while the other half was resting on the side of the tree."No," I whispered and ran ahead, instantly jumping into the river and grabbing her body, pulling it into my arms.I was sniffing and trying to hold back my tears while I swam back to land. Once she wa
Harvey's POVDoomed.We were all doomed!I looked at the Alpha who was lying unconscious in one of our guest rooms then sighed sadly."Beta, what do we do with that Omega's dead body?" Light asked softly behind me.I turned and faced him seriously."We all witnessed a few hours ago how he walked into the pack house. Although he was dripping wet, he was badly crying and just by his pheromones, no one could approach him. He was emitting a death threat. So what do you think would happen if we touched his mate's body?" I asked bitterly.This was the first time I referred to that Omega as his mate because the actions he had portrayed were those of a male in love who had greatly suffered from loss and heartache.I was feeling devastated and very scared for our lives. We were his childhood friends, but at the same time, we were also the very ones who had taken away his mate. Although he acted like that towards her, it was so clear to us now that he was bonded to her."But she's dead," he whi
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 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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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