Edith's POVI walked out of the office and left the pack house with Harvey following closely behind.He was silent and kept a little distance between us."Tomorrow, will you let Talic take over?" I asked in a low tone.When I heard his footsteps stop, I too halted and turned to face him."What's wrong this time? Did I do something to offend you, or are you just tired of my presence?" He asked seriously."No, that's not it. I was wondering because I have never seen you both in a war mood, and it would be good to witness that," I answered as his expression softened."If that Alpha dares to start a fight, you will get to witness both me and Ridge in action," he said as I smiled.As he moved his hand to my cheek, my smile faded."I am sorry," he whispered softly as I swallowed hard.Why was he apologizing? Did he by chance realize how lonely I was all this time?"Why are you sorry?" I asked huskily."I was very busy and I neglected you for quite some time. I really wanted to see you, but
Amara's POV"Why are the pups already asleep?" Sol asked in a whiny voice, making me chuckle."Did you want us to dine together with them?" I asked as we walked into the passage going to the dining room."Of course, it has been a few days since I shared a table with them. I miss them dearly," he answered and then grabbed my hand, linking it to his."I apologize for everything that has been happening. I know how angry and hurt you must feel over me giving my mate a place to stay. To be honest, I want to kick her out but sadly I can't. I feel bad when she's upset and I get hurt whenever she's crying," he said as I wanted to rub my thumb against my ring but stopped.I was trying my best not to get angry or yell at him; after all, I understood how he was feeling. Not only did I run away from my pack because of my mate, I kept it all a secret."It's alright," I answered softly."My heart," he called in what sounded like a plea."It's really alright, I understand, mi amor," I whispered soft
Amara's POV"Joan, come to the dining room right now," Pride mind-linked him through our pack's mind-link, while looking at me as if I was a stranger.In just a few minutes, Joan walked in and bowed low in respect."Take that woman to a healer; she's losing a lot of blood," he instructed as he went around the table and widened his eyes in shock.He looked at me and then at Pride as if to question what had happened."I lost control and ended up hurting her when she was being disrespectful to my wife," he said as I raised a brow, stunned over how he was lying to his close friend just to protect me."I see, I'll take her to a healer right away," Joan answered and then leaned forward and lifted her in his arms.Although she was still alive, she was unconscious.As he walked out, I kept on wishing she could just die before a healer could heal her."Let's eat now, ílie mou," I said and then picked up a fork and a knife.When a few seconds went by without him sitting down, I cleared my throa
Pride's POVShe was crying in my arms, and that made me feel horrible. Sol was in shock over her story, and he didn't know how to react.When I took over back then, I didn't want to shut him off or push him into our subconscious; he saw all I saw and heard all I had heard.Our kind was very different from humans because here there were no cops or lawyers. The highest rank was the ones that held power, so killing wasn't that rare because I too killed. Whenever a rogue had crossed my pack's border or when someone disrespected me so much to the point of losing control, I killed. That's why I understood her story and felt very sad over how much she had to endure all alone."She went through so much," Sol whispered sadly."And you did nothing as her husband to lighten her burden," I answered silently."Pride, how was I to know about her...,""You didn't have to know! You had to make her warm up to you completely and submit. One who has fully submitted can never hold secrets. You made her f
Ridge's POVWhat was there to wait for when all was decided and discussed? Today was the day we were going to step foot into that territory, so we all prepared and took off.Now we were at their border, waiting for the Alpha to meet us and show himself, and every second of it was getting annoying as hell."Why is he taking this long to notice us?" Snow asked simply."Maybe he is weak," I answered reluctantly.Any strong Alpha knew and felt it whenever their pack's border was invaded or crossed by intruders. Those that didn't were mostly weak."There he is," Harvey whispered when a car came into view.It parked meters away from us as we waited for him to come out."Do you hear that?" Lillian asked in a whisper."Of course, I do," I answered calmly.The Alpha stepped out of the car and slowly approached us.I liked that his thoughts were similar to Jace when it came to his defense tactics. He appeared to be all alone when in truth,We were surrounded by his warriors who were skillfully h
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
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
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
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