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
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
Glen's P.O.VGrumpy—that's how I felt when I got out of my car.The reporters were right at the corner, waiting to get a glimpse of something interesting. I shook my head slightly and walked to the entrance."Glen, look over here!" a reporter yelled loudly. I looked at him, smiled, and waved before walking into my company's building.That's when I saw Alfred talking to her—my so-called mate, who had no idea what I was and what we were to each other. She was smiling at him, and that made me feel uneasy.I remembered how I had met her; it felt like it was just yesterday. She was just a beggar, and Alfred was so cold to her when she was looking for a job that I had to step in.All the messed-up stories about how Alphas wanted to fuck and mark their mates at first sight were proven wrong because I felt nothing but shock at being mated to such an unattractive woman.When I went to her and touched her shoulder, beautiful tingles spread throughout my body, and it took me a second to compose
Harley's POV"Don't look at him. Don't talk to him, and don't smile at him," Jade warned when Glen walked past the company's entrance.I wanted to comply, but I just couldn't. My hand stiffened on the mop as I took a deep breath and looked at him. He was reading a newspaper while walking towards the stairs. He was perfect in every way and looked more handsome each time I saw him. How was that even possible?I wished with all my heart that he could look up and gaze into my eyes with each step he took. It was crazy, but I just wanted his eyes to meet mine."Why is he looking at the newspaper even today?" I asked seriously, then I dropped the mop in disappointment."Don't you find it weird?" Molly whispered beside me."What do you mean?" I asked softly."Since the day before yesterday, Mr. Brown has been walking into the company reading a newspaper. But immediately after he walks past us, he throws the newspaper away," she answered.I frowned and thought back to all the times he had walk
Harley's P.O.V"Pardon?" I asked in a respectful tone."Are you deaf or perhaps dumb?" Sophie, our manager, asked seriously."What did this lowlife say to us?" Jade asked furiously.I ignored her and focused on Sophie."I'm sorry, ma'am; I didn't quite understand what you said," I lied.I wanted her to clearly repeat what she had just said."I hate to repeat myself, new girl. Molly, why the hell haven't you told her about what goes on in this company? She needs to know how to respond to her superiors and how to work," she yelled."I said, as of today, you are not allowed to work on the left floor or any floor for that matter. As of today, Molly and the others will handle that. Your job will be cleaning the backyard of our company and the storeroom. You are also forbidden to talk to any superior unless spoken to; it states that in the company rules. Weren't you told? Failure to comply will result in you losing your job," she warned as I frowned.When she called me and Molly out of nowh
Glen's POVWarm and comfortable was what I was feeling, and the amazing tingles that I was experiencing made me feel so at ease and at peace.When was the last time I had experienced such a feeling? It was in the past when my mother used to tuck me in bed, read me a good story, and then kiss me goodnight. That fulfilled my whole day and gave me hope to face tomorrow with a smile.For the past few days, I have been going through a lot of stress, anger, and panic. That was the side of me that I hated and hid from everyone because I was afraid of what they might think of me.My mother was of Alpha blood and a very wise businesswoman. All businessmen admired her greatly, and most companies fought to work with us before she retired. The image she invested in was what I was meant to continue. Living my own life felt useless because all I cared about was maintaining whatever things and image she started with. That's why I cared a lot about how I looked and what I did.My greatest fear was, a
Edith's POV"This is nice," Lillian whispered, then took a sip from her juice glass."Right," I answered in a low tone.While she looked so happy and was glowing, I felt the very opposite."What's wrong?" she asked and then shifted on the couch, which was opposite mine.I quickly looked around the living room and then at the door to make sure no one was around or close by."A lot of things are," I answered."Like what?" she asked seriously."Like the fact that it's taking a lot of time for my mate to bed me. With my first mate, it never took this long. Also, he has been so busy these few days that we rarely see each other. Is Jace not giving you his time too?" I asked."Well, to be honest, it's actually the very opposite. He has been so clingy and can't seem to let me out of his sight for a long time. He also usually doesn't let me sleep in peace at night because we mostly end up doing it," she answered.She was so lucky that I felt envious."I see," I whispered softly."But just so y
Lillian's POVI felt nervous as I looked at myself in the mirror.When Edith gave me the dress last night, it was so beautiful that I immediately wanted to reject it. If it weren't for her nagging me to take it over and over again, I wouldn't have accepted it.It was stunning—an elegant, floor-length gown in a striking royal blue color, crafted from a smooth, glossy fabric.It showed all my curves and fit me perfectly. I was happy that it covered my arms because it was a long-sleeved dress with embellished cuffs, which I was dying to show Jace.“I love how its high neckline is adorned with intricate beadwork,” I said softly.“I love everything you are putting on, Luna,” Flora answered as I brushed my hand through my hair.My hair was fixed into a braided bun by Flora. She was so skilled that it looked like it had been done by professional hair stylists."I feel like there is something missing," I whispered softly."Here," she answered as she pulled a small box from her dress pocket an
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