Damon's POV: I had been staring coldly at Ian's Beta for over an hour without saying a word, contemplating ways to kill him without interference. The room was silent, as everyone could feel the tension. I wanted nothing more than to exact revenge on the bastard for blinding my incredible mate in the past. Sherry sat in a chair in my office, still wearing her blindfold to conceal her ability to see from Ian and his friends. Originally, my plan was to escort her to our bedroom and have the twins look after her, but she became stubborn and insisted on accompanying me. When I refused, her wolf growled angrily as a warning, so I allowed her to stand next to me in my office. After all, she was my Luna and mate. "Alpha Damon, please stop glaring at my Beta. It's been hours, and he's feeling uncomfortable and intimidated by you," Ian said seriously. If he truly felt that way, then it was good. I wanted him to be so intimidated that he would die. "Neo, don't you have something to say to
Ian's POV: All that went through my mind was, "It's all my fault," over and over again. If I hadn't allowed others to come with me and Felix that night, everything wouldn't have happened. Aurora's hand went on my thigh, tapping there a few times. "Is there a way to track him down or find him?" Lee asked. "Now the traitor speaks. Is this how you repay me for showing you my generosity years ago?" Damon asked coldly. It was clear he wanted Lee to keep his mouth shut about his pack. "Cut it out, will you," I whispered softly, trying to calm myself down. "You don't get to tell me shit, Ian. This is my..." "Quiet!" Axel growled angrily when he took over for a second. The room instantly fell silent, and no one dared to move. In his voice was not only dominance but also a clear warning. If he continued mocking us, we would gladly take him down. Just because I was playing the meek act towards him so I could get his help, it didn't mean Axel was in on it. When I knelt down in front
Garren's POV: "And off we go," I said softly after I had opened the door for Roxanne. She hesitated for a second before getting out. Her gaze was fixed on my mansion, as expected, and that made me smirk. The huge mansion ahead of us wasn't a typical mansion that everyone liked at first glance. First of all, it was painted black, and secondly, the door handle had a skeleton design. With her werewolf abilities, she was able to see the place clearly despite it being very late at night. The idea to paint it that way and in that color came from an interior designer and architecture friend I rarely associated with. He was so in love with dark colors, and I didn't mind at all because the place was rarely used, so why not make it weird? Also, there was something that a few supernatural beings knew about me which left them shocked, but with time, they got used to it. As much as I enjoyed classical music and formal wear, there were rare times when I was overwhelmed by emotions and turned t
Roxanne's POV: "Roxanne," he called softly, then raised his hand and covered his face. "Are you in a lot of pain?" I asked again, concerned. He dropped his hand and looked down at me seriously. I was very worried, and words couldn't even begin to explain how I felt at the moment. When I heard the sound of a gunshot coming from outside the mansion, I came running downstairs, stumbling and falling just to get to him. Although my leg had already healed, I was still in pain, yet I cared less about it. Him being okay was all that mattered to me the most. "You will be okay," I whispered softly as a lot of thoughts invaded my mind. I still couldn't stop thinking about how I stood up, leaped, and ran outside to where the scent of gunpowder was coming from. When my eyes met my mate's, my heart ached badly as I stopped in my tracks. There and then, I understood the situation he was in. They had opened fire on him, and he had taken them down. As I ran to him, I felt relieved, knowing ho
Sherry's POV: I sat on my daughter's bed as Maggie brushed my hair. "Where is Damon?" I asked softly. "In his study. Right after your meal, he asked me to inform you privately that he had something to look at," she answered as my wolf growled angrily. She didn't like that our mate was acting distant with us since Ian and his men were spending the night over. "And the twins?" I asked. "They are at the training field as usual," she answered. "Good. Now then, did you invite Alpha Ian and Beta Neo to this room?" I asked softly. "Yes, Luna, I did. Although they both looked surprised, they easily agreed," she answered. I was about to say how she had done a good job when I heard a knock. I wanted to talk to them somewhere privately, that's why I asked Maggie to be present, and I chose one of the twins' bedrooms because it was the safest choice, I believed. "Please come in," I answered, knowing fully well who they were by their scent. I heard the door open, then light footsteps ap
Garren's POV: "Is this really necessary?" I asked seriously in the bathroom, then slowly turned and looked at Roxanne, who had her back towards me. She was standing near the door, refusing to look at me just because I was bathing myself. "It is," she answered simply. For a few minutes, I deliberately tried to get her attention, yet she couldn't even glance at me. I had thought she would tend to me by going into the shower with me or helping me out of my bloody clothes. Sadly, I was wrong. "I thought you had agreed to help me change my bloody clothes," I whispered softly once I had taken a few steps forward to avoid the pouring water running into my mouth. "I did, but that didn't mean I was going to...," she trailed off, then finished her sentence. "Going to see you naked or help you bathe," she answered in a low, crackly voice. I smirked, then turned off the shower and walked to where she was. With each step I took, I could hear her breathing pick up, and that made me feel exc
Roxanne's POV: "You see, my parents were both loving to me, and they did their best to let me know how lucky I was to be born in their care. I knew they had some problems with the coven; sadly, I was too young to understand what they were," he said, then closed his eyes for a second and opened them. In them, I could see anger as well as sadness. "The day my parents died was the day I took over the role of master. I inherited it all: properties, lands, and the name itself. Although I had everything, I was broken and empty inside. When I became of age, I turned to look for comfort in women and parties," he said as I frowned. My heart was beginning to pick up and ache over his confession. "I fucked and fed from many elegant ladies who presented themselves to me, but that didn't make me feel less lonely. I actually became lonelier," he said as I found myself standing up. I felt sorry for him, and I really did want to hear the whole story, but it was getting hard for me with each sent
Ian's POV: I looked at the pack house in the rearview mirror as I drove away. Sherry, Damon, and the twins were looking at our cars happily. "They sure look happy to see us leave," I said softly. "That's because they are," Amelia answered simply. "What a weird pack," I muttered under my breath. "It wasn't as hard as we thought it would be, so let's give them some credit," Whitney said. I looked at Lee through the mirror, then nodded as he nodded back. He had the map in his hand, and we weren't going to waste any time using it. We needed to find Roxanne as soon as possible, even if she was okay. I focused on the way while stealing a few glances at Amelia, who appeared to be deep in thought. "Are you okay?" I asked in concern through our mind link. "Yes," she responded, then kept quiet. I could tell that something was bothering her through our shared bond. "Babe," I called softly. "Yes," she answered without looking at me. "I can tell that you aren't okay," I said through
Kyle's POV Yuki was so happy to meet her mother and brother, but she was also a little scared to face her father. I had to step in and hold her hand to give her courage.If he was going to yell at her, then I was going to be pleasant too. That's exactly what I thought and did.I stood by her side, and surprisingly, Alpha Damon was so happy to see her.After that, we all chatted and had a few drinks.Later on, we went to sleep, and now that the ceremony was happening today, I was feeling so nervous."Kyle, focus," Larson mind-linked me."I'm sorry," I mind-linked him back and looked at the pack members who were in front of us.There were a lot of them, and it made the stage we were on look like a small place.Right behind us were our family members, and Larson and I were a few steps away from my father, who was giving a speech.I looked to my far right and saw Yuki standing there with a smile. She looked very beautiful yet elegant at the same time. She already gave off the vibes of a
Kyle's POV It felt so unreal when my father called Larson and me into his office to tell us how we had to prepare ourselves because tomorrow the ceremony was going to take place.All we could do was look at each other and then at him in excitement. We were also nervous about everything."How are you feeling?" Larson asked me seriously.We were in the training field exercising."A little of everything. You know, scared, nervous, excited, and happy," I answered simply."What about you? How do you feel?" I asked."I feel so nervous and scared, but also excited because I have always looked forward to standing by your side when you take over as Alpha," he answered."I'm glad," I said honestly."Larson and Kyle, go to the border right now," my father's command came through the pack's mind link."Gosh, what now?" I whispered and then began to walk to the border with Larson right by my side."Maybe we are receiving other visitors," he said."Like who? Every member of our family is right in t
Ian's POV"Are you sure they aren't close by?" I asked Neo."I am positive, Ian. Tamara, Lexi, and Yuki went to give Tanya a tour of our pack. As for Blade, Larson and Kyle, they went to help Nana and Sharon with something," he answered."Okay," I whispered, then cleared my throat and looked at everyone seriously."I'm glad to have you all here today, and I'm also kind of proud of you, August, for choosing your mate instead of some women who took you out of your misery," I said, then laughed softly when he rolled his eyes."The main reason I asked most of you to come over wasn't only because of August, but because of my son and nephew," I said, and then moved forward."I have wanted to take a step away from everything and finally step back from being an active Alpha for a few years now. Unfortunately, Amelia was against it because she knew Kyle wasn't ready. That's why we sent him to the training camp," I said seriously."But now Amelia and I truly believe he is ready. We have also se
August's POV "Are you okay?" Tanya asked seriously.I wasn't okay in any way, but I wasn't going to tell her that.I was already nervous while driving, but now that we were here, I felt like I had made a wrong decision.I could see the twins laughing and mocking Tanya, and us fighting because of that. I could also see Felix making a lame comment about how I went for the daughter after the mother failed to make me stay."I am fine," I answered and then frowned when I looked at the entrance.Something was definitely wrong.Not only did we cross Ian's pack, but we were parked close to the pack house, yet no one was there to welcome us. Not even the warriors, when it was so obvious that Ian knew I had crossed his border."Shall we go and knock?" she asked."Yes," I answered and then got out and went to open the door for her."Thank you," she said softly when she stepped out."Don't mention it," I answered and then shut the door."Do I look okay?" she asked in a low tone.I looked at her
Felix's POV"Remind me again, why didn't we use the portal?" I asked Chase, who was driving the car."I told you already, Sammy. Lee and Jeannie will be running a little late," he answered and then gave me a warm smile."They just had to go and visit them; how annoying," I muttered."Family is never annoying," he said in a low tone, then focused on the road.He was right; family was everything, but I was still annoyed that Lee chose to go and visit his family with Jeannie right after Ian had told us about his plans for Kyle and Larson's succession.“Screw him,” I whispered softly."Hey, sweetheart, we have reached," he informed me simply.I looked at the pack house that was visible from afar after we had crossed the border, then sighed.I was really looking forward to seeing my baby girl more than anyone. Besides that, I missed Ian and Amelia a lot, but I wasn't going to openly admit it until they said it first."Remember what we talked about? No more showing disgust towards Larson. W
Kyle's POV "You sound grumpy," Lui said to me on the phone."Maybe it's because your sister hasn't picked up any of my calls. I miss her a lot, and I think you understand how I feel. Or maybe it's because Larson can't stop rubbing it in my face how happy he is," I answered seriously.Yesterday, when he went back with Tamara, I did want them to have a good time together.But when they came back laughing and walking hand in hand, I envied them. I wished Yuki could be here with me. I felt so lonely, and so did Lionel."I told you how she was busy helping Mom out with something. When she is free, I will tell her to call you," he answered."Well, we can't all feel the same way, can we?" I muttered."Dude, she does love you a lot; she is just very busy. Also, is that how a soon-to-be Alpha acts and reacts? Have more dignity and faith in everything and everyone," he said loudly."Says the guy who can't take his mate to that magical place we were," I answered in a mocking tone."How did you
Larson's POV "Do you like the smell?" Tamara asked with a smile.I inhaled deeply and then nodded."I like it," I answered simply.We were in a store looking at perfumes and trying to see which one suited me the most. Although she looked serious whenever she didn't like a scent, she seemed to have a lot of fun.My plan was to go out to eat, but when she saw the store, she asked me to pull over, and I couldn't say no."Although I love this a lot, let me check out that purple one at the far end of the shelf," she said and then went to grab it.I turned and looked at the jewelry display that was close to the entrance. Since we walked in, my eyes had been set on a beautiful blue diamond necklace and how amazing it would look if she wore it."She would love it," my wolf said, making me chuckle."I don't think so. Since we walked in, she didn't even spare a glance at the jewelry," I answered."Maybe she is being considerate of us," he said seriously."Please, we’ve been getting a monthly
Dusk's POV "Maybe a little rest will do," my father said with concern."I don't need rest right now, Father. I want to be stronger and better," I answered seriously."You will with time, but all I am asking you to do right now is rest," he said.I looked at him coldly and then nodded."Fine, I will rest," I answered and then went to sit on a beach that was under a huge tree.The training field was wide and a large area that most warriors used. But there was a certain side that was considered a resting place. Only a few warriors came there to rest, and we figured it would be a good place to use for my training.I hated being watched, and my father knew that. That's why I was relieved when he chose this place."You stay here; I'll be right back. Oh, and I'll ask your sister to bring you some cold water," he said and then walked away.Micah was my cousin, but because my father took her as a daughter, she became my sister.I paid no mind to that because I loved having her as a sister. I
Tamara's POV"Making a speech like that is a little too much," I said seriously in Larson's room.When he called my phone and asked me to come over, I didn't know what to expect, so I put on my best outfit and applied light makeup to my face.As soon as I reached his door, he opened it, grabbed my hand, pulled me in, and shut the door behind us.He was so excited that he couldn't wait for me to sit down when he told me how he and Kyle were soon going to be the acting Beta and Alpha.I was sincerely happy and proud; that's why I hugged him tightly and told him exactly how I was feeling.When I pulled back and sat down, he began sharing a few speeches that he would say on the actual day and asking for my opinion.I told him the truth, and he went on to make a few adjustments to those I liked."Maybe I shouldn't do any of them, seeing how I have never heard anyone ever doing it before," he said in a dejected tone."What? No, you should. Just because no one has ever done it, it doesn't me