Maila's POVI hated assholes like him, and I wanted to drag him out of the pack house by his ears. I had to remind myself a few times that he was Jace's family.A few minutes ago, Lillian was calm and collected until he made it obvious how he wanted to use his mate for his own gain. He made us so furious that we couldn't stop ourselves when he wanted to attack Harvey. I completely took over and moved with Lillian's approval.Seeing him bleed and confused was amusing to me."I apologize; you are still family. I didn't have to hit you; it was just instinct that took over," I lied and then turned to look at Jace.He had a pleased expression on his face, and Harvey, too, looked satisfied with my actions."Also, next time before you act, do think twice about what consequences you would face after the act," I said while I sat down next to Jace.He had a pleased expression on his face, and Harvey, too, looked satisfied with my actions."Harvey may be a Beta, but he is also mated to a powerfu
Harley's POVI couldn't sleep no matter what.First of all, I felt very nervous and uncomfortable. Secondly, whoever the man was, he wasn't like me because his house was not just a house. It looked like a palace, and there were a lot of houses close to it.Immediately we walked in, the men who were in the passage bowed, shocking me, and two ladies came to my side and asked me to follow them.I wanted to refuse, but when I looked at Sky, who gave me a warm smile, I found myself agreeing. A warm bath was prepared for me, and surprisingly, the ladies wanted to help me bathe. I had to refuse and ask them to step out, which they did.The bathroom was like a freaking pool room designed for a queen. It was very big, and it had all the best cosmetics I had seen from my company. There was a huge wardrobe too on the side, a dressing table, a white and golden bathtub, and a huge shower opposite. The room smelled wonderful, and the water filled in the tub had rose petals and bubbles on top.As I
Talic's POV"Were we too hard on him?" I asked the Alpha seriously in his office."Of course not; he really needs to go through this phase in order for him to learn," he answered and then glanced at the Luna with a warm smile."You were amazing," he whispered and then extended his hand to her."Well, I hate such selfish behavior," she answered and then took his hand and moved in front of him.I watched uncomfortably as he wrapped his arms around her waist with a smile.She shyly looked away for a second but then wrapped her arms around his shoulders happily."I thought you didn't want us to spend time together," she whispered."Why would you think that?" he asked softly."Because Jace has been spending more time with Lillian. He couldn't even spare me a few minutes. Also, you wouldn't take over, so I figured you must not want to or perhaps you are angry with me," she answered."Mm, I see," he whispered and then swept her off her feet."Talic, if there is anything important to report,
Sky's POV "So you are telling us that she has no idea what you are to her?" my father asked calmly in my office. He was sitting on a chair while my Beta stood next to me behind my desk."Not only that, Dad, she seemed as if she had no idea what she was or if she was hiding it purposely. When two of my pack members were harassing her at the fountain, she did nothing. You know how dragons are when they get upset; they never back down or let someone walk away freely. Then I was so happy I had met her that I thought less of the situation, but now that I am thinking about it seriously, it doesn't seem right or make much sense," I answered honestly."That rather seems odd," he whispered."So will you let her know what you are to each other?" he asked."Of course I will, as soon as possible. You know how I have been waiting for her for years. I just hope..." I trailed off and then sighed heavily."What? Are you worried that she may not acknowledge you as her mate?" he asked seriously."To b
Talic's POV Was it ironic or funny to see Edith very scared and holding onto my hand as if her life depended on it while watching a horror movie that dealt with cults and witches?"You know, you are a witch too," I whispered softly.She looked at me seriously and then shook her head. "I may be a witch, but I can never do something like that. Those in the movie are wicked, and they practice intense black magic," she answered, making me chuckle.She, too, used black magic, but I guess it wasn't for bad or evil intentions; that's what made her very different and unique."I am nothing like those witches in the movie. How could they sacrifice little children just to gain immortality? They were even spilling blood like it was nothing. How could they be so horrible?" she asked in a cracked voice, then lowered her gaze to the floor.I was shocked that she was crying over a movie. Did it remind her of her past mistakes?I was glad that only a few minutes were left for it to end because I did
Talic's POVHow did things turn so serious and hot in just a few minutes?We were just dancing not so long ago and enjoying our time together. How were we now savagely taking our clothes off and kissing like it was the end of the world?"My heart was beating rapidly, and my breath was labored as my tongue collided with hers. My arm was around her waist, and my hand was behind her neck. She was breathing a little loudly, but she was still in control; she had already managed to unbutton my shirt with magic and was now gripping it tightly in her fists.""Wait, please wait," I whispered huskily when I slightly pulled back.She nodded and then took off my shirt, pushing me back and sending me stumbling into a sitting position on the sofa behind us.I swallowed hard as I looked at her from head to toe with a lust-filled gaze, taking everything in.Her dress was wrinkled and ripped; it hung low around her waist. Her upper body was bare, and she seemed to enjoy that I was looking at her becau
Harley's POV "Please go in," one of the ladies who had helped me dress up said with a smile on her face, then gave me a low bow."Thank you," I answered softly and then slowly walked in.The first thing I noticed was how big the dining hall was. A large dark brown table was set in the center, with fancy chairs around it. On the table were different types of food: bread, chapati, scones, pancakes, as well as fresh fruits and boiled eggs. Some fruits and vegetables were cut, and next to them was a teapot and a glass jar of juice that looked like a very expensive antique. My mouth instantly watered at the amazing aroma I was picking up from afar, and I could also hear my stomach growl."Morning," Sky's voice came from behind.I turned and faced him nervously. He looked very good and seemed rather calm."Hey," I whispered and then raised my hand to wave.When I dropped it, I cleared my throat. Now that I was looking at him again, it was a wonder how I was okay with him looking identica
Harley's POV I raised the jar of juice from the table with a trembling hand and drank a mouthful from it."Harley, are you okay?" Clyde asked softly."No, I am not fine," I answered in a cracked voice after I had swallowed.The hunger I had was gone, and all I felt was fear, on top of that, shock."Sky will come and explain the rest once he dresses up," he said as I looked at him in disbelief."I'm sorry, Clyde, but are you blind? Why are you so calm when Sky turned into a beast right in front of us? How's that even possible?" I asked at the top of my voice, then put the jar back.He looked stunned for a few seconds but composed himself and smiled."I am this calm because I am his father, and I too am a werewolf. To be specific, I am a former Alpha of this pack," he answered."You... You turn into a huge beast too?" I asked in a whisper."It's not a beast; it's a werewolf," he answered.I slowly moved and sat down before I could fall. I felt my knees become weak, my throat dry, and m
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
Glen's POV"Any luck?" Sky asked seriously in my bedroom."It will take a few more days, brother. I have already contacted a few investors and friends who might know about the information that we need," I answered and then took a seat on my bed."I also contacted Ian. He might be intimidating and cold, but because of Jace, he might help us. I heard he is friends with Alpha Damon, whose pack is known as the library of all information," I said."Yeah, I have also heard about him. You did good," he answered.Yesterday, we did everything in our power to make our mate feel better. We called Molly and asked her to invite everyone because we wanted to chat with them all. The chat went well, and after she disconnected the call, Harley still looked a little sad.I knew I had to get to work immediately, so I started calling people who could help. For hours, I was locked up in my office, where I only had a few hours of rest.Sky was with her most of the time, and that was a relief because it see
Harley's POVI was surprised by the sudden news and departure of Clyde and Berta. But because of how happy they looked, I was okay with it."Now that they are gone, that leaves only two of us women in the pack house," Sophie said with a smile."I have never seen you this happy, manager... oh, I mean Sophie. Sorry, it's out of habit calling you that," I said seriously."It's fine, Luna," she answered as I frowned."You know, I might have been your superior at work in human territory. But here, you are my leader," she said and then took a few steps forward."Forgive me for asking you this, but are you alright?" she asked as I smiled and nodded."You look a bit absent-minded," she said and then grabbed my hands."We started off on the wrong track, but now we are friends, right? So if there is anything that is bothering you, you can confide in me," she said seriously.I kept quiet for a few minutes, then decided to open up to her.How does it feel to have parents?" I asked, and that seeme