Ian's p.o.v "How do I look?" I asked Amelia seriously while I drove. "Perfectly handsome." She answered, then moved my hand to her lips and kissed it lightly. A few months that went by I made sure to call Samantha every week to check up on her. Even when she told me she was doing fine I was still concerned. In order to prove to me that she was back to her usual self and very happy, she invited me, Blade and Neo to her place. I decided to go with Amelia and that's exactly what the guys did too. They decided to go with their mates. Logan and Nana were the ones looking after the pack on our behalf until we returned. I glanced at Amelia and saw her looking at her phone in concern. "Is it my mother?" I asked softly. "Yes. She was reminding me to keep myself warm because it would be cold in the evening." She answered. Now that Amelia was close to delivering, my mother was even more concerned and nagging. Although it was annoying, I was happy that she cared so much about her. "She
Damon's POV: "You don't need to play fair in fights. You need to be wiser and faster if you lack strength!" I exclaimed to all my warriors, trying to make them understand my point. After a minute of silence, I continued, "Most of us lack strength, but we are very intelligent, and that alone is key. Just because you are missing a leg or an arm, it doesn't make you less of a pack member." This time, I spoke calmly. I wanted them to know that it didn't matter that we were a rogue pack. If other packs knew about us, they would laugh and mock us because it was unheard of for rogues to join or form a pack of their own. Rogues were mostly banished or deemed unworthy pack members by their original pack. They were unwanted and unloved, while some were those with a broken life or will, be it rejected by their mates or alpha. I understood them well because we shared a similar story. Once upon a time, I had it all: a pack that adored me with their whole hearts and a very handsome face. I
Sherry's POV: I was trembling and in pain. For weeks, I had been walking aimlessly and waiting for my death. I was hungry and thirsty, yet I couldn't help myself. My own mate had blinded me and wished I was dead. I accepted my fate and honestly had a change of heart at the last moment. I wished for everything I had back as part of the pack, yet I couldn't appreciate it. "Neo," I whispered in silence as tears rolled down my cheeks. I missed him with all my heart, as much as I missed my wolf. For days, I tried to commit suicide, yet I was so scared of the burning pain I would experience. As much as I wanted to leave the face of this earth, I was a coward, waiting for someone to lay their hands on me and end me. By the sound and a few conversations I had picked up while being dragged here, I knew that I had crossed a pack's territory. Their growls of warning made me stand still, not wanting to move to upset them. When a light voice asked me what I was doing on their land, I was sp
Damon's POV: "Damon, why are you so upset?." Alec asked once we were in my office. "I just had a rough morning," I lied, then quickly sat down behind my desk, thinking back to the incident that had happened yesterday. I wasn't angry; I was beyond that. I wanted nothing to do with her. That's why I had decided to go back. But when Alec approached me, he pointed out how I needed to decide what to do with her because we always made a decision the same day when a rogue crossed our territory. I was conflicted for a minute but decided to go with him. When we reached the damn cell, I knew there and then that she was my mate. My wolf was purring, and her beautiful, intoxicating scent was stronger than her dirty, disturbing scent. I felt confused at that moment about how the Moon Goddess would bring her to me when she knew that I wanted nothing to do with her or any other woman. Was I perhaps supposed to laugh at how she had planned it all?. Knowing I was a scarred-face bastard, did s
Evan's POV: I stood leaning against the door looking at Ryan who looked rather exhausted. He was sitting at the edge of the bed with his hands pressed on his forehead. "What's wrong with you?" I asked reluctantly. "No, what's wrong with you?" He asked back as he dropped his hands and sat upright to face me. "Or better still let me ask you this. How do you do it?" He asked seriously. "Do what?" I asked back. "Look, it's been weeks since everything was finally finalized and our mate is already eighteen." He pointed out. "Where are you going with this?" I asked as I stood upright. "Come on, Evan. You know what I'm talking about. Don't you feel pent up? Not only that, don't you want to hold the woman we love in your arms?" he asked seriously. I wanted to, without a doubt, because her bearing our mark had a deeper meaning and gave us a deeper bond. Touching her down there and having her touch us was nice, but it wasn't enough. We still wanted more. "I have been thinking about t
Lexi's POV: I felt a little sore and slight pain as he pushed in. My mind was in a haze, and my breath was loud and labored. I felt it was unfair that he made me orgasm twice, yet I couldn't get him to do the same. All I wanted was to make him go crazy over me and bind him with me even deeper. His nose touched the skin of my neck, making me relax. His warm breath tickled my skin slightly before his warm lips touched it. "Is it still painful?" he asked huskily without making any movements. Yes, it was still slightly painful, but I didn't want him to feel bad or pull out. We both wanted this, so I wasn't going to say anything to ruin our moment. I moved my hands and touched his face gently, making him look at me. He had a pained expression on his face and in his eyes that I could see. He was doing everything in his power to hold himself back. Even without words, I could feel how much he cherished and loved me. I too wanted to show him how much I adored him. "I want to feel more
Sherry's POV: As soon as I heard footsteps, I held in my sobbing voice and waited for someone to speak or do something. When the cell door opened, I quickly moved backward. "Hi," a gentle female voice greeted me, followed by a motherly scent. I swallowed hard and sighed in relief as tears continued to roll down my cheeks. Her gentle voice and scent reminded me so much of Nana. "Are you here to kill me?" I asked in a low tone. "What? No way. I'm here to take you out of here," she answered. I sniffed, then shook my head to refuse. I had no idea how the pack members were. Moreover, the alpha gave off a strong aura, and his voice was scary. If the pack was similar to Ian's, then I was going to die a very painful death. "I prefer to die a quick death," I said in a cracked voice. "Dear, there is no way you are going to die today or any day. By the way, I heard how painful it is to be tortured in the dungeon. If you stay longer here, the Alpha... I mean our leader might actually forg
Damon's POV: My mate was crying and slightly trembling in fear on the ground as water poured on us. I stood a meter away from her in just my boxers, watching her every movement sadly. It wasn't my intention to scare her at all. All I wanted was to be close to her. When I walked into my bedroom, I was surprised to pick up Maggie's scent as well as my mate's. I knew she was the one who was going to take good care of her because she was very specialized in looking after the injured, sick, and mostly those people who wanted to end their lives due to having no hope to live on. She was like the mother of our pack who everyone respected and looked up to. What I didn't expect was her choosing my room to help her bathe. I guessed that my Beta had told her that she was my mate. When it came to her, my beta openly told her everything without holding back. At times, I hated that about him, but most times I was happy that he did. When she came out of the bathroom and mind-linked me on how sh
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