Ian's p.o.v"Are you okay?" Amelia asked me softly."Yes, I am." I answered then rubbed my forehead gently with my fingers."To be honest, I feel anxious and impatient. It's been a day since Uncle called to report on the powerful witch that they found." I said honestly.She smiled then moved and sat next to me on the bed."Everything will work out fine I believe." She whispered softly then brushed her hand through my hair.I looked at her seriously then smiled."You are always positive these days." I said with a raised brow as she chuckled softly."That's because I don't want to let anything hinder my happiness. I want to live my life in peace and to spend a lot of time with the people I truly love and adore." She answered then stood up.She stumbled a bit and before she could fall, I quickly stood up and rushed to her side wrapping my arm around her waist."Are you okay?" I asked in concern.She touched her forehead for a second then dropped her hand."I'm okay." She answered calmly.
Lexi's p.o.vI sat on a couch, in an office eating cake. Besides me were Whitney and Leomord.Alpha Ian sat on a chair behind his huge desk looking at me seriously while Amelia stood next to him with a welcoming smile on her face."Lexi, our Alpha would like to speak to you." Whitney said softly.I stopped eating and looked at him calmly.When Leomord and Whitney had told me about this cursed pack, I thought the curse was made and put on them through a very powerful binding ritual. But now looking at him and a few pack members, I came to realize that the incantation spoken to bind them wasn't that hard. All I had to do was say the exact incantation backwards."I'm sorry for summoning you Whitney and Uncle to come with Lexi on short notice. It's just that my pack....""Has been cursed for a very long time." I finished his sentence in a low tone."Yes and because of it my pack...""Can't seem to sense who their mates are, right?" I asked calmly as Whitney looked at me with a cold expres
Whitney's p.o.v"Eat as much as you want." Amelia said joyously as she put a lot of meat on Lexi's plate."Thank you." Lexi answered then picked up a smaller piece, eating it happily.We all sat in the dinning room eating and enjoying the meal.I sat between Leo and Lexi, and opposite us, sat Neo, Nana and Logan.Ian was standing with a bottle of champagne in his hands while Amelia went around serving everyone food without their consent.No one seemed to mind and I didn't either because my wolf was very happy seeing the Alpha queen this happy.I relaxed in my seat thinking back on how we rushed to come here. After instructing the territory warriors on what to do and giving them the new rules I and Leo had come up with, we left. Our trip didn't take long because of the car we took.Now that everything was settled here I wanted to quickly go back to the Alpha queen's territory and make sure everything was running smoothly.I no longer trusted Ibuk after his messed up confession he mad
Amelia's p.o.vMy throat was dry, my heart was beating rapidly and I was feeling hot."Babe." Ian called softly.I turned and looked at him seriously. We were standing in our bedroom, close to our bed."How?" I asked in a cracked voice.Everything felt so unreal and so sudden. "What do you mean by how?" He asked calmly.Why was he so calm after what Lexi had said in front of everyone."How could she say that In front of everyone?. What if it's all a blunt lie?. I asked on top of my voice."Do you know how embarrassing it would be for me if I wasn't carrying your pup!" I exclaimed in fear.He smiled softly then took my hands in his. The tingles that spread throughout my entire body were stronger than anything I had ever felt.My body relaxed as his scent filled the room. The fear I felt a second ago instantly vanished as well."Amelia, I love you." He whispered softly as tears filled my eyes.I loved him too but I was scared, very scared. Not because of the embarrassment I would go
Lexi's p.o.v"Are you comfortable?" Whitney asked softly."Yes." I answered.She brushed my hair backwards then stood up from the bed."If you want to talk to me or you have a nightmare, come knock on my door, it's just opposite yours." She said then walked out before I could respond.I slowly sat upright and stood up from the bed. I wasn't sleepy despite it being late at night and I felt uneasy over what happened in the afternoon.I had no idea my honesty would make Amelia uncomfortable and unhappy."I guess it is hard being around a lot of people." I whispered then walked out of the room and went out of the pack house."It's cold." I whispered to myself while I walked around not knowing where I was going."I hate her fucking annoying voice." A deep male voice said, making me stop in my tracks.I turned and looked at the small dark road where the voice was coming from. I couldn't see clearly but I could Sense that there was more than one person there."Me too. We both can tell that s
Lexi's p.o.v"Why you little fucking bitch." He growled as he raised his hand to strike me.Before I could do a thing Evan moved quickly and grabbed his hand to stop him."What the fuck, you can't do that to our mate!" He growled loudly as Ryan's eyes turned back to their normal color.I was supposed to be scared at that moment but I somehow felt calm."She smacked me." He spat bitterly."Of course she did, you called her a fucking slut." Evan answered loudly.He was right, I was very upset with how he spoke and addressed me. I knew a few things because I read a lot of magazines. I wasn't entirely unaware of things."No one smacks me." He said in a low threatening tone."Our mate is an exception then, get used to it and fuck off." Evan answered strongly then let go of his hand."Are you picking her fucking side right now?" He asked in a surprised tone as Evan shifted his gaze to the floor."Unbelievable!. We have never fought over pussy before, actually we rarely fight!. Now just beca
Lexi's p.o.v"Okay." I answered not wanting to argue with him.He looked at the roof then back at me with a wide smile."I can't believe we hit a jackpot." He whispered then lay down on the bed.I lay beside him, facing him. I wanted to observe him quietly because he looked very happy and he was no longer asking me questions."I think the moon goddess has finally realized how she did us wrong and now she's giving you to us as a mate." He said.I bit my lower lip sadly and thought back to Amelia's words. We were only going to stay here for a few days. Did he know that?. If not, then when was I supposed to tell him?."Lexi." He called snapping me out of my thoughts."I'm happy to have finally met you." He whispered.His voice was soft yet I could detect pain in it.I moved closer without a second thought and lay my head against his chest.He quickly shifted and wrapped his arms around me."This will be very hard for me, but I'll survive." He whispered then looked at me with a smile.I d
Evan's p.o.vI carefully tip-toed out of the room and walked out of the pack house happily."I can't get enough of how beautiful she is." I whispered silently to my wolf as he purred proudly.After she had asked me to wait for her to sleep, I reluctantly agreed because I wanted to spend more time with her. A lot of hours went by with me watching her resting, she looked like a freaking angel.When I noticed that it was nearly the break of dawn, I decided to go back to my tent."What the fuck." I muttered under my breath then slowed down my pace when I picked up Ryan's scent. It was obvious that he was waiting for me."Brother." I called in the form of a greeting when I reached where he was standing.He folded his arms then clicked his tongue, a habit he had whenever he was annoyed at me."Did you enjoy her?" He asked sarcastically."What?" I asked back in disbelief."Did you fuck that slut?" He asked, this time in a cold tone.I grabbed him by the collar and tightened my grip."I dare
Kyle's POV "So, are you doing okay?" I asked Uncle August on the phone."Yes, my mate is doing much better as well," he answered simply."I'm glad," I said as I stretched myself on the couch."So, you left your pup and went to have fun?" he asked as I rolled my eyes."You are making it sound terrible, Uncle," I pointed out."Well, your pup is only six months old, and you are already out having fun with your mate," he said as I frowned."My mother was the one who encouraged us to come here. Moreover, it was a promise we made at Lui's ceremony," I answered coldly."Oh, so Amelia is looking after the pup?" he asked in a relieved tone."Of course she is. She and Dad were very happy when they knew of our plans. I kind of feel like they want to make another sibling," I answered as he laughed loudly."No way, they are just happy to be taking care of their grandpup," he said, making me smile.After the birth of my pup, they were very supportive in almost everything. My mother was very close
Kyle's POV "Aren't you going in?" Father asked as I stood outside the ward with a rapidly beating heart.I had no idea why my dad, Ian, had given my father, Axel, control, but I felt grateful. Perhaps it was because Father always knew what to say in the moment and at the right time."I feel cold feet, Father," I whispered honestly.He smirked and then moved his hand to my head, ruffling my hair gently and playfully."Son, you just have to go in; she is waiting for you," he said as I looked at him and then smiled."Always remember, we are the strongholds of our mates as they are for us. You being there for her right now will be heartwarming and ease the tension and worries she might have," he said softly."Thank you, Father," I whispered to him and then slowly grabbed the door handle and pushed it open.When Yuki came into view, I quickly went in and went to her side, embracing her with a warm smile.All the emotions I thought I couldn't feel in that moment came crashing down on me: h
Kyle's POV "Son, calm down," my dad said softly.I glared at him, then shifted my gaze to the side.How could he even ask me to calm down when my mate was struggling in the labor ward to give birth?"Dad, you don't get how I feel right now, so don't tell me to calm down," I answered seriously."You really think I don't understand? I felt that way twice when you and your sister were being born," he said, then moved his hand to my shoulder.I looked at him sadly and rubbed my forehead with my fingers."Wasn't I supposed to be in there?" I asked while looking at the labor ward."Yes, but your mother is right there by her side," he answered.I had been so focused on the pack documents the past few weeks that I paid less attention to Yuki.When the news of her going into labor reached me, I panicked and dropped everything I was doing.And right now, I was feeling so guilty that I wasn't by her side when she needed me the most.I had been standing outside for what felt like forever, and eac
Mariana's POV I sat looking at Roxanne's little pup as I clenched my hands into fists.He was so innocent, yet I knew he would grow up to be the very thing I despised the most because of the blood flowing through his veins.His mother was an Alpha Queen, while his father was a very powerful hybrid. The chances of him becoming any of his father's breed were high, but his chances of becoming an Alpha King were even higher.Would killing him in secret be a bad thing?I quickly averted my eyes when the pup smiled at me.He sat playing with a sword toy, and a powerful witch stood close to the door's entrance, watching his every movement."Excuse me, Miss Alpha Queen. Why do you look at the young master like that?" she asked seriously.Damn it, was it so obvious that I was thinking badly of him?I didn't want anyone to know or find out what my exact thoughts were, at least not now. If I was going to kill the little pup, I had to do it discreetly."You must not have heard the news from Rox
August's POV "So?" I asked Kyle on the phone."I called Garren yesterday, and he said Mariana is doing okay, although she looked very afraid and conflicted when she met the other members of his territory," he answered."And the Alpha king's mate?" I asked."She decided to stay in Lui's pack because she felt free and safe there," he replied."I'm sorry, Uncle August, but why did you leave like that without a word? You missed out on a lot," he asked.I slowly turned in my seat behind my desk and looked at Tanya, who was sleeping on the bed. I could still see a light shade of red under her lashes.I had never seen her cry so much before. She refused to eat most of the time or talk to me as much as she used to.I was trying my very best to comfort her, yet it did nothing; I was running out of options."Something bad happened, and I didn't want to inform anyone. We had to leave immediately because it involved my mate, and she asked that of me," I answered and then stood up from my seat."
Lui's POV "Are you okay?" I asked Akira with concern."Yes, how could I not be after the exciting day we have had?" she answered playfully.These past few years have brought us closer than we already were. Not only did we share a mark, but we also shared an amazing, mature bond.She was more open with me, and I got to see a side of her that I never expected. She was naughty in bed and funny whenever I felt down or needed cheering up. She was also very respectful, kind, and mindful.I laughed softly and then wrapped my arm around her shoulders, pulling her into my embrace.We were standing all alone in the living room.After that talk, Dad and Mom asked Mariana to follow them so she could meet her late brother's mate, while the twins decided to get rid of the body.Uncle Alec went on to invite Alpha Ian and his family to join him in the dining hall, while we decided to remain behind for a bit and talk."I'm just very happy that everyone is safe," I said honestly."Me too," she answer
Tanya's POV "Is it usually like this?" I asked August seriously."What do you mean?" he asked back with a chuckle."You know, like some stranger coming into this territory and threatening them all," I answered as he shrugged."Well, what can I say? Our kind are so full of dominance that they tend to have fun ambushing weaker packs sometimes," he said, then looked at my father, who was quietly standing opposite us."Is everything okay with him?" he mind-linked me."I think he is a bit shaken by what happened," I answered through the mind-link and then moved closer to him."Dad, are you okay?" I asked seriously."Yeah, it's just that when I heard that heartwarming talk in the living room, I came to realize how terrible holding secrets is," he answered as I smiled."That's why I have none," I replied softly."Can I talk to you for a second, as in alone?" he asked.I frowned and then quickly shook my head."No, whatever you have to say, you can say it in front of my man," I answered seri
Mariana's POVI stood still, tears running down my face and a beating heart in my hand."I'm sorry," my wolf whispered, then pulled back as I slowly looked down at my brother's dead body.I dropped the heart with a trembling hand and screamed as I fell to my knees in a panic, moving my hand to cover the hole in his chest."No, Diaz, no," I cried as I moved my other bloody hand to his face."You can't die, please, you can't die! Why, oh goddess, why?" I sobbed."Wake up and look at me! Please, look at me! I swear I will never get angry again," I cried at the top of my voice.I was very upset over his words, and for a second, I wished him dead. But how was I to know that my wolf would act upon this wish of mine, as cruel as it was?Every time I wished for something within her reach and power, she did exactly that. Then I felt so happy because she protected me, even when it was against my will!But how could she hurt our only brother like he was nothing? "Mariana," Amelia called as she
Diaz's POV"What exactly do you want to hear from me?" I asked lazily."Everything," Amelia answered strongly.I rolled my eyes and then looked at Ian coldly."There is no need to mind-link each other, so I'll be frank, Amelia," I said seriously."Please," she whispered."Your mate is a thorn in my side," I said.Twin Delta warriors were about to move when Ian raised his hand, and they stopped in their tracks."I'm glad because you will soon bleed from my fists," he answered with a smirk."Ian, I would like to give you that satisfaction, but I won't, because I am not here to seriously fight," I said honestly."And yes, most of you in this room are a nuisance, and most of you are a pest to us. But then there are those like her," I pointed at the ancient witch and then moved my hand to the female dragon."Who we consider useful and very powerful," I said, then sat down."I can see you hate me," I pointed out the obvious."You think? They want you dead," Amelia answered."Fair enough, bu