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
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
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
Snow's POV"Move," I ordered Paul, who was laying on the ground shivering. Our tears had run dry, and our eyes were swollen. Our voices were nearly gone, and we had headaches.He felt like shit, but so did I. We both cared for her and wanted her, but unlike him, what broke me the most was stepping away from the pack I loved and belonged to.I had convinced myself that if my human was okay and happy, then I too was going to be. Seeing how Leah had confessed her love for him, I was determined to have them be together. That's why I kept my mouth shut when we were banished. Had I known what was ahead of us, I would have spoken up and begged dearly to Alpha Ridge. He wouldn't have let us go unpunished, but that could have stopped him from kicking us out of the pack."I said, get up, damn it. You have been lying on this cold ground since yesterday," I growled loudly at him."Snow, it hurts," he whispered in a cracked, pained voice.I kept quiet and decided to give him the needed space when
Dominic's POVI turned and looked at Snow when he walked in with one of the Deltas who worked for us."Leave us," I commanded."Yes, sir," the Delta responded and then gave a bow and walked out."Take a seat, Snow," I said while I pointed at a chair which was in front of my desk.He nodded and then pulled it back and sat down.I too pulled my chair back as well and sat down.When Ridge called, I was very surprised because I knew how much he hated me and Glen. But then he spoke about his banished Gamma and threatened me in the process.Ignoring his words was easy, but then again, he could kick our asses because he was stronger than us. He would also find a way to ruin Glen's reputation, which I wanted to avoid at all costs. As it was, our life was perfect, and having flaws in it wasn't an option.All I needed to do was to send Snow away without him being involved with Glen, that's why I took over. Glen usually did things for the spotlight, and I understood that.If it were up to him, he
Sol's POVI stepped out of the bathroom and quickly moved to the wardrobe to dress up.My mate's scent was stuck on my clothes, and I didn't want my wife to find out."Sir, she is settled in," Joan mind-linked me."Good. Is the Omega already there?" I asked."Yes, sir, she is there and by now she must be wrapping up," he answered."I will be there soon, but first I have to have a word with my wife," I said, then walked out of the room once I was done.I went into the living room where I found her reading a story to our pups."You are back," she whispered when she looked at me."Yes, my heart," I answered and then moved closer and leaned in, kissing her head."My heart, can you take a walk with me?" I asked seriously."I would love to, but I can't just leave the pups all alone," she answered."I'll mind-link Joan to look after them," I said.She kept quiet for a second with a concerned expression on her face then nodded."Get over here, right now," I commanded Joan through our mind-lin
Leah's POV"Damn it!" I screamed, then flipped the table over with a loud growl.Who the hell did she think she was? Just because she had his pups, he now thought less of mates! I was the one who was supposed to be by his side."Should we kill her?" Lucia asked seriously, then purred.She was having fun with everything that was going on because she knew how easy it would be for us to dominate her and make her grovel to us. After all, she was just a mere Omega."No, if we kill her now, Sol won't help us," I answered and then frowned deeply."What is shocking is how his wolf made his presence known only to protect her. I thought you guys were more connected and bonded than us. What werewolves feel should be deeper than what their humans feel, isn't it?" I asked as she laughed."You are correct, but just because we are mates, it doesn't mean we have no choice but to fight the pull or reject the other party and suffer the ties," she answered."So what you are telling me right now is that
Snow's POVWas I making a dumb decision going back to my pack when I was given the money to sustain me for a month and get me a decent job in human territory?I was back in the forest after taking two taxis and tipping the men for their services. I didn't want to shift because the coat was the only thing I had on me that could hold the band of money I was given. But then it was getting hard to travel on foot.A few days had gone by, and I was avoiding rogues, other supernatural beings, and territories occupied by other Alphas."Shit," I whispered to myself because I was very close to another Alpha's territory.It only made me feel uneasy because if they saw me, they would kill me on the spot if not torturing me."What will I say to Jace to have his forgiveness?" I asked myself silently.Going back was only going to make me a prisoner because he couldn't bring himself to kill me, that I knew."Paul, should we just take our own life?" I asked softly, even when I knew he couldn't hear a
Lorin's POV"Mother, do you think sending Sophie to follow Riff was a good idea?" Glen asked in a low tone.I was glad to see him in control but also a little sad that he was still uncomfortable around me."She is his mate, so she will make sure he feels calmer. If my guess is right, they won't be coming back today," I answered simply.It was obvious that Riff wouldn't come back in a day. He needed all the time he could get to think through everything before deciding to forgive or let go and heal."Jace wanted to come here, but Dominic stopped him," Glen said as I smiled at him."He did well," I answered and then looked at Clyde, who sat on a sofa with his legs crossed, looking at me with a smile.When we kissed a few hours ago, I had to pull back from the kiss despite not wanting to because it wasn't the right time or place.I was happy to have him welcome me when I took over, and now that I realized who was behind his change of heart, I really wanted us to make up and be together. B
Riff's POVI couldn't stop dashing ahead, even when I had crossed the pack's border. My wolf was in pain, and not the pain that one would usually feel when things went bad. The pain I felt was from losing a father, a friend, and a guardian. It was so unbearable, and I wanted to be very far from the pack and the pack members that resided in it.I let out a loud growl of warning when I was tackled to the ground by a she-wolf with brutal force. I was about to get up when I was pinned down by the she-wolf's weight. She was strong, which was something I was certain of.When instantly tingles went throughout my body and an amazing scent I loved so much filled my nose, I knew right then who it was.I glanced at the wolf on top of me and let out a soft purr. It was Sophie in her wolf form.I was so distracted and angry that I didn't even notice her close by or following me.Her wolf was amazing and unlike anything I had ever seen. She was huge, and her coat was brown with black on top. Seeing
Clyde's POVI couldn't believe the sight in front of me, and the chill that went down my spine wasn't helping at all.When one of the warriors called Sky through the pack's mind link, we decided to stay behind, knowing how he could have handled it all. But this was not what I thought, expected, or imagined would happen!"Son, what have you done?" I asked powerlessly.His hands were covered in blood, and Marshall lay in a pool of his own blood, dead.A loud female scream made me turn instantly. It was Berta, standing next to Riff, who looked pale and in shock. They were behind me when I chose to rush here after getting an uneasy feeling."Anyone call a healer, please!" she screamed at the top of her voice as she ran forward, kneeling next to Marshall and holding his hands.“Marshall, Marshall,” she sobbed as I stood frozen in one place. It was obvious he was already dead. Even if we called a healer, there was nothing he or she could do about it."Clyde, his hands are cold," she sobbed
Sky's POV I was surprised by the warrior's panicked voice that came through the mind-link, telling me to come out of the pack house as it was urgent.I thought about how the pack could be under attack, but that seemed rather unlikely because I could detect any intrusion at my own pack's border."Please, Alpha, hurry," the warrior mind-linked me.I lazily got up and went outside of the pack house, brushing my hand through my hair. I could hear yells and loud screams coming from the training field."Obviously, it's our warriors fighting again," I whispered to my wolf."It has been a long time since such a thing happened," he said.Well, he was right, but if it wasn't a fight, then what was happening? Something was definitely wrong because this was the first time I was hearing such an uproar the closer I got.I quickly picked up my pace and rushed there. When I reached the training field, I was shocked to see Glen hitting Beta Marshall with his back towards me.Marshall was trying to b
Jace's POV "What the fuck did you just say to me?" I asked at the top of my voice."It is as I said, Alpha," Harvey answered and then looked at Edith, who had her gaze lowered to the floor."No way, that's impossible," I whispered in disbelief.Betas were usually so loyal to their Alphas. Hearing of a Beta that would go so far as to harm his own Luna or Alpha was unheard of in my years of being an Alpha. It was next to impossible."No, that can't be right," I muttered."I wish it were impossible, but that wasn't the case. He called me out to do him that wicked favor," Edith spoke up as I felt a shiver go throughout my body."I am so shocked, to be honest, and I feel very upset over this. Beta Marshall was who Aunt Berta looked up to, according to my late parents," I said seriously."He is kind and good; that's what I know. I can't believe he could be this wicked!" I said loudly."Alpha, I don't know what you will do, but I told you this because I want you to know the truth before it
Harvey's POVThe pack was still happily celebrating the news of our Luna being pregnant.But I noticed one thing I wanted to pretend not to notice, and that was how Edith looked.My mate appeared bothered and unhappy. As much as she smiled and laughed, I knew it was all a front she was putting on.I didn't want to ask or force her to tell me what was bothering her. I wanted her to open up to me on her own. I wanted her to completely rely on me as her partner and mate."What can be a perfect gift to give Lillian?" she asked in our bedroom.She was looking at a few pieces of jewelry on the bed that she had bought yesterday."Is jewelry lame? Should I give her an expensive car or mansion?" she asked softly.I moved closer, standing behind her. Before she could turn to look at me, I wrapped my arms around her waist."Lillian isn't one who is drawn to jewelry and expensive things. Just you wishing her well and giving her a simple gift would be enough," I answered honestly.She sighed heavi
Marshall's POV Sickening. What was happening in front of me was very sickening.After that talk with that stupid witch, I had to stay home for a few days, thinking about my next move.I couldn't believe how she had walked out on me and said such terrible words to me!Who exactly did she think I was? I was the best Beta there was in all werewolf territories! Not only that, I loved Berta with all my heart, yet she made it sound like I was obsessed with her when I wasn't.I loved her more than life itself!I looked at Berta, then at Clyde, who was talking further ahead with a low sigh.They were both smiling, and that, to me, was a very bad scene to witness. Not only that, it made my stomach churn."I feel very upset," I whispered silently to my wolf."We can't let the witch or Clyde get to us," he growled."You are right; they shouldn't get to us. No, they can't get to us. Just because she has refused to help us doesn't mean we should give up, and just because Clyde is smiling at her
Edith's POV"Sir, I will do everything in my power to help you, so please do tell me what is wrong," I said seriously.When he called me back to the pack, I was busy celebrating with the rest of my family over Lillian's pregnancy.I wanted to tell him how busy I was, but then it clicked that my Alpha really liked Alpha Sky a lot. Helping him out would only strengthen the bond between the two packs; that's why I agreed to meet him."There was a witch who did a favor for me in the past. She used to reside in this broken castle we are seeing. I wanted her to help out again, but as you can see, it seems she has moved," he said as I looked at the castle.It was so obvious that the owner of the castle was dead. I could feel it because of the powers I had."I'm sorry, but I'm certain the owner of this castle is dead. I don't know if she died or was killed, but I can't seem to sense her soul," I said seriously as his expression turned cold."Damn it," he whispered softly."Sir, you know I can
Marshall's POVI looked furiously at the abandoned castle that stood in front of me while brushing my hand through my hair.I knew a lot of years had gone by, but a part of me hoped the witch could still be around."Shit," I whispered coldly and then pulled my cell phone from my pocket."What do we do?" I asked my wolf."Tracking down that witch would take a lot of weeks or months, if not years. Also, what if she is dead?" I asked my wolf bitterly."Then how about we look for another witch who is very good at dark magic?" he asked as I kept quiet, thinking back to whether I knew of any witch.When it clicked, I smirked proudly.News of an ancient witch related to Berta's son was everywhere in the news. Not only was she ancient, but she was also diverse in dark magic.If there was one thing I came to understand, it was that those who practiced dark magic were very selfish and greedy.They never said no when asked for something, and in exchange, they got something of value for themselve