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
Jace's POV I looked at Harvey with a raised brow when he walked into the living room hand in hand with Edith. He had a huge smile on his face, and he couldn't even spare us a glance.He and Edith hadn't been seen for six days straight, and I let them be because I had no idea what they were doing. Although what was odd to me was that she still didn't have his mark."They look so happy," Lillian mind-linked me."Yes, they do," I answered and then grabbed her hand in mine.She was sitting next to me on a couch with a smile on her face. She, too, was happy over the fact that Ridge had spent the whole day with Maila a few days ago and treated her right. I, too, felt happy knowing that their bond was more powerful than ever."Should I cook something for you?" Harvey asked when he sat down on the couch opposite us."I would love that," Edith answered and then sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.I cleared my throat loudly to get their attention.They both looked at me and
Jace's POV I looked at Glen in disbelief as he approached us. I had heard and believed Paul's words. What I didn't really expect was to see him worse than what he had said. "Brother," Glen called, and then grabbed my hand, making me uncomfortable.Harvey was about to move when I raised my free hand to stop him."What is it, Glen?" I asked seriously."I really do need your help, please. When you do me this favor, I will forever be in your debt. If you want, you can have half of my company shares. No, you can pick out any new clinic equipment you want, and I'll personally deliver it to you. Just name your price, and I promise to fulfill it," he said in a cracked voice."All this for a woman you treated like trash?" I asked, and then flinched when a punch landed on my face.Before Ridge could take over, a punch landed on Glen's face, sending him flying to his men.Harvey stood in front of me in a protective stance, breathing heavily. Glen's men were about to move when Glen shook his h
Sky's POV"Brother, you shouldn't do this to yourself," Glen said softly in my office.He was leaning against the wall with his arms folded."Do what?" I asked while I read an email on my laptop."Have you looked at yourself in the mirror?" he asked."No," I answered simply."Then you should, brother; you don't look too well," he said sadly.Of course, I wasn't well, and that's because I had not slept in two days!I was very concerned and worried about how Riff was holding up. Yes, he was with his mate, but that didn't mean he was okay. At least that's what I thought. Also, I was wondering why his sister was quiet.Although she was in town, she must have heard the news. Was she crying somewhere, or did she now despise me?"I am very fine, Glen," I answered coldly."Did you even sleep?" he asked, making me sigh heavily."Where are you going with these questions?" I asked back.He shrugged and then kept quiet.I was about to tell him to leave if he had nothing more to say when the door
Sophie's POV "What do you think?" he asked as he walked into a cottage after unlocking the door with a key that was hidden beneath a rock close to the entrance.I huffed in my wolf form and then trotted in, ignoring the fact that he was walking nude confidently."Wait here," he said, and then walked into a room and came back dressed in a robe, with a spare one in his hand.He put the robe on the sofa and adjusted the one he was wearing."When we shifted back, we didn't look at each other like that," he said as he turned and faced the other side, giving me his back."Not that I didn't want to admire you; it's just that the situation we were in was... different," he said as I shifted back to my human form and took the robe from the sofa, putting it on."I have shifted a few times in front of different people, so even if you didn't turn, I would have been okay with it," I answered simply.He instantly turned back and glared at me."I'm kidding," I lied, then laughed nervously.Me shifti
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