Ian's p.o.v"Mother, what exactly are we doing here?" I asked seriously."We are going to do yoga for pregnant women." She answered then folded her arms. "Okay, but I still don't understand why I am here." I answered then carefully wrapped my arms around Amelia's waist, rubbing my hands on her belly gently.I was sitting on a mat, in comfortable clothes with my crossed legs. Amelia sat on my lap with her back towards me in a similar outfit as mine with her hair tied into a ponytail."You are the father of her unborn pup aren't you?" She asked as I sighed in defeat. There was no winning against her."Yes mother, you already know that. I also see no reason in you asking." I answered lazily."That's why you are here." She pointed out."Um... Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but why the hell am I here with Toni?" Neo asked on top of his voice."Ask her, brother because I still don't get it. Toni isn't pregnant yet she made you join." I said calmly."Hey, aren't you here to watch me
Ian's p.o.v"Babe!" I called as she ignored me and kept on walking towards the pack's border."Sweetheart." I called trying to calm her down and stop her from moving.When she continued, I stood in my tracks."Amelia!" I shouted.She instantly stopped."Finally." I whispered to myself then went to her."Amelia." I called softly behind her.She quickly turned and looked at me angrily.Her face was completely wet with tears."Now I'm Amelia?. Do you hate me that much?" She asked in a low tone.I stood there looking at her silently. I was thinking on how to respond to her, without making her break down badly.She was definitely in a bad mood because I had been calling her by her name whenever I wanted to get her full attention. Even in the yoga room I did, but she was now making an issue out of it."I'm sorry." I answered softly.An alpha had pride but when it came to the one he or she loved, there was no such thing.I slowly went down to my knees and held her hands in mine."Babe, I wan
Evan's p.o.vWe sat on the couch comfortably drinking our beer in silence. Everything felt perfect and I couldn't help but think back to how our day went by.After eating and chatting for hours we were surprised to learn that our mate did not know how to drive or ride a bicycle. We weren't dressed for any activities or sports but we couldn't overlook her words so we decided to teach her how to ride a bicycle after all they were right under the tree.The first step we took was to make sure she was comfortable while riding. Ryan excused himself before ripping the side of her dress into a slit. Then he went on to help her sit on the seat while I held on to it."Are you ready?" I asked while slowly pushing it without letting go."Yes." She answered with laughter while she paddled.Once I was sure she had gotten the hang of it, I let go and watched as she went on alone.Sadly she had no idea how to stop so I had to stand in front of her to stop the bicycle.I ended up with a bruised hand
Lexi's p.o.vI was woken up with loud yelling coming from outside my room. I quickly sat upright and groaned low. I had a very bad headache and the noise I was hearing was making it worse."You did well to take her out, that I acknowledge, but did you have to let her drink all that alcohol to the point of passing out!" Whitney exclaimed on top of her voice.I quickly stood up then paused for a second when I felt nauseous."I think I'm sick." I muttered to myself and slowly went to the bathroom dragging my feet.Immediately I reached the tap, I turned it on and washed my face.When I looked in the mirror I frowned at how I was looking. My makeup was smeared and my hair was a mess. I was about to move from there when something caught my eyes.A silver necklace with two rings around my necklace.I slowly lifted my hand and touched it as a memory flash invaded my mind...."We both got you rings for your eighteenth birthday because we want to marry you." Evan said then chuckled softly
Evan's p.o.vI stood looking at Whitney who was still talking nonsense non-stop. It was slowly getting to me because I had not slept a wink and I was very exhausted. I was sure Ryan felt the same way."Do you boys have something to say to us?" She asked."Besides you being a pain in our neck almost everyday, we are sorry." I answered as the room went quiet.They all were looking at me with shocked expressions on their faces."Ryan, you weren't the one who responded right?" She asked."No." Ryan answered then chuckled softly.He really was enjoying this I could tell."Evan, were you the one who answered me or have you guys swapped characters for fun?" She asked, annoying me.I hated it when they acted like this. What did they expect?. Me being reasonable and a gentleman forever?. Fuck no, there were at times when I was fed up and angry to shut up or keep my temper in check."Uncle, you know that I respect the both of you so much. But when it comes to our mate this woman acts crazy." I
Neo's p.o.v "Does it make sense to you?" I asked Toni while I applied shaving cream on my face, shirtless in the bathroom. I was looking in the mirror to make sure I wasn't missing any spots. "What?" She asked back softly in the bedroom. "How Ian decided to go to that territory with Amelia from nowhere." I answered. "Well maybe the twins called him and reported something serious." She said "No that's not it. If they did, he would have told me." I answered, then turned on the tap and washed my hands. She walked into the bathroom and stood leaning against the door frame. "He definitely has his own reasons." She whispered softly. I looked at her through the mirror and winked at her, making her blush. "So Mr Beta, what will you do for the day since you are now the acting alpha?" She asked in a soft seductive tone. "Finish shaving my beard." I answered seriously, making her laugh. "It's not a bad idea isn't it?" I asked softly. She moved towards me and stood behind. "Your b
Toni's p.o.vThis was insane and somehow exciting. The side of my neck where I was marked was slightly throbbing and so was my ass which was being squeezed roughly but Neo.He was laying below me with sweat running down his forehead and his hands on my ass.This was the second time we were at it. After marking me, Vision gave Neo full control and he happily took over. I was glad seeing that he too wanted to continue and so I did something stupid without thinking much about it.I pushed him down and got on top of him trying to impress him. Sadly I too had no experience in such things. Now he was looking at me with a happy smile across his face as he waited for me to make my move."You pushed me down Toni now I'm all yours, do anything you want to me, I won't complain. You can even drive me wild and crazy." He whispered in a husky voice."Do it." My wolf encouraged me."I don't know what to do." I whispered to her silently."Me too, but let's do it together." She said then pulled throu
Lexi's p.o.vI walked out of my room and went into the living room where light movements were coming from.Immediately I entered, I felt tension in the room.Everyone was silent and no one was sitting down besides Amelia who had her eyes closed."Oh my goodness, Amelia you are here. What time did you come?." I asked happily then quickly rushed towards her."Lexi." Ryan called loudly, making me halt my movement.I looked at him seriously and frowned when he shook his head. I then turned to looked at Evan and noticed how he had his hand extended to me What was going on?. They looked uncomfortable and displeased. I slowly looked at Amelia and held my breath when she opened her eyes.Her Aura instantly made me step back with a soft sigh.When she stood up, I took a few more steps back. No matter what, the one who was in front of me wasn't her. Her Aura, eyes and level of intimidation was beyond what I had ever experienced."Hey Lexi, I'm happy to finally meet you." She said softly then
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