Larson's POV: I walked out of Ian's office, furious. "Why?" I asked myself in a low tone as I marched outside the pack house. Why weren't they all taking my side when I was part of their family? No one knew Roxanne better than I did, and no one was a better match for her than I was. I deserved to be with her, I deserved to be her mate, not some bastard who came from nowhere and had no idea what makes her happy or sad. For all we know, that hybrid could be an enemy disguised as a mate! "Knock it off!" My wolf growled angrily. "Why should I? Didn't we both love her so much? We still feel the same way towards her, don't we?" I asked him, hoping for a response which never came. "Why are you quiet?" I asked as I approached the training field. "Tamara may be young, stupid, and spoiled, but she's who the moon goddess granted us, and the moon goddess never makes mistakes," he answered as I stopped walking and laughed loudly. "Why the hell are you saying this when we both know she doe
Felix's POV: "Why the fuck are you standing in my way?" I asked furiously. "Because you might end up hurting the boy when you confront him," Chase answered seriously. I glared at him, then took a step back. "Then at least let me see my baby girl!" I screamed at the top of my voice. "No," Lee answered as I hit the damn shield that was in front of me to break it. How could they trap me like this just because it was Ian's pack! Did they think it was okay to treat me like a damn criminal? "I left that stupid boy alone the first time he made my only child cry, but this time it's unforgivable. Family or not, I'm going to wipe him off the face of the earth. Do you all fucking understand?" I asked seriously, then moved back and ran forward, hitting the shield which still stood unbroken. "You will hate yourself, Samantha," Lee said as I ignored him and took a few steps back. "I don't need your sympathy," I hissed, then quickly moved forward, extending my hand to Tamara when she walked
Amelia's POV: I sat quietly next to Toni and Whitney while Uncle Leomord stood near the entrance of the living room, looking at us. We were all taking in the situation we were facing, which was very sad and annoying. I had no idea where Ian and the kids were. All I knew was that we needed to sort everything out as soon as possible. "I think we should leave," Whitney said softly as she stood up. "I think that's the best decision. I'll mind-link August to start the car. He should be in one of the rooms," Uncle backed her up. I looked at them seriously, then at Toni, who looked very deep in thought. "How are you feeling?" I asked in concern through our mind-link. "Sad, but I'm way better than Neo. He is way beyond pissed at our son's confession," she answered. "Did he go with Ian to the office to talk to Larson?" I asked, knowing he would do just that. "Yes, they went together with Blade to try and talk some sense into that boy," she answered, then kept quiet. "I'm here," Augus
Sherry's POV: "So, I'm assuming Chase or Samantha called you," Lee said as I sighed heavily and looked at the girl sitting next to him. "Chase did call me, but I told him no. I still can't believe how he could ignore my words and still send his daughter here. I acknowledge that you are Ian's family, but that has nothing to do with me. Ian is my past, not my present," I answered loudly, then composed myself when Damon pressed his hands on my shoulders, slowly massaging them. "You seem to misunderstand something, Sherry. He wasn't asking you to take her in because you had ties with Ian or Neo. He was asking you to take her in because this place is more of a sanctuary to rogues and other supernatural beings without a home. I know years back Alpha Damon only took in werewolves, but things changed when he widened his range and began taking in other loyal supernatural beings. Mika is a very good example, and she is no different from this kid beside me," he said seriously. His words were
Roxanne's POV: Felix and the rest leaving the pack made me feel rather sad. Everyone was talking about how Tamara had cried so much, and that made me feel so guilty. I hated Larson for doing that to her. Was he fucking stupid or what? Did he think I would rejoice over his sudden confession in front of my mate and overlook what he had done to Tamara? At first, I had no idea how to react to everything that had happened, but when I went into the study and sat down, I took everything in, and I was beyond furious with him. Every little respect I felt for him was gone, and my feelings of hate were now stronger than ever. "Roxanne, you have been quiet for a while now. Is everything okay?" Garren asked in concern. Immediately, Roman had given him back control, he tried talking to me nicely to cheer me on. I was happy that he was by my side, yet I was beginning to miss his place. I wanted to be far away from the pack, but I couldn't tell him the truth. "I just feel bad for Tamara. She
Garren's POV: Roman was very happy with how open we were being with our mate, while I found it a little uncomfortable. I was telling her things I feared to tell anyone, and that was a first for me. I frowned, observing her movements carefully as she shifted on my lap. We talked and laughed happily, and then out of nowhere, she yawned and closed her eyes. As I sat still, trying my best not to disturb her, she fell asleep. "Roxanne," I called softly, trying to wake her up. I had no idea where her bedroom was, although I could easily find it. It would be rude to just go there without her permission. What if Ian or Amelia was waiting for her there? "You need to wake up," I whispered, and then tensed when she groaned softly. "Should we just find her room?" I asked Roman. "Yes," he responded. I sighed, then slowly stood up with her in my arms, walking out of the study room. I closed my eyes for a second, picking up everyone's scent. Once I had determined where her scent was coming
Kyle's POV: I walked into the living room where no one was and sat down with a low groan. After Chase had left, everyone went into their rooms. As for me, I went to the training field to blow off some steam. Once I was done, I just wanted to rest for a few minutes in silence before going to my room. That's why I was in the living room. "Love is surely a beautiful thing, don't you think?" I asked my wolf softly. "No," he answered in a disappointed tone. "You don't have to be this upset over everything," I said silently. When he didn't respond, I continued to talk to him. "I know how hard it must be for you, but she's not our mate, she's Larson's," I said sadly as he growled loudly. He hated my words, yet there was nothing he could do to change how things had turned out. When did we start having feelings for Tamara? It was when she turned fourteen. Although she was annoying at first, it was entertaining for us to watch her whine and pout whenever Felix told her no about somet
Ian's POV: "Alpha, what the hell was that?" Logan asked seriously in my office. "What?" I asked reluctantly. I couldn't believe he had the guts to mind-link me and Amelia to come into my office when he knew it was late and that we were resting. "That thing you brought into our pack," he answered. "Logan, that's not a thing, you know, right? It's him, and he is Roxanne's mate," I responded seriously. "I'm sorry, son, but I too would like to know why you have allowed him into our pack. Did you not sense that he is a vampire? Logan and I were shocked when we saw him carrying Roxanne," my mother said at the top of her voice. "I know what he is, and he is not just a vampire. He is actually a hybrid. Half lycan and half vampire," I answered as her expression instantly turned cold. "What!" Logan exclaimed. "You heard him, Logan. Garren is a hybrid who will be staying with us for the time being. He is also Roxanne's mate, so we expect your total respect towards him," Amelia answered
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