Larson's POV"Sorry," I whispered when I pulled back from the kiss. My gaze was lowered to the ground because I didn't want to see the angry look on her face.The last time I kissed her, she was so upset that she asked me to leave her room. This time, I was expecting her to walk away."You really like kissing, huh? Is it your hobby to kiss women who talk to you?" she asked as I looked up coldly."Do you see me going around kissing whoever talks to me?" I asked back angrily."I don't, because I don't follow you around like a damn dog," she responded seriously."Then how about you follow me around?" I asked."Are you calling me a dog right now?" she asked back loudly."You just did, not me!" I exclaimed, then flinched when a slap landed on my cheek."You are the worst asshole I know!" she screamed."How do you expect me to react and answer when your words were clearly disrespectful? I talked to Akira, Yuki, Tamara, and even other elderly omegas! Did you see me kiss them? How can you ass
August's POVI was wondering how the hell I was still at Teresa's place. Back then, I usually spent the night and went back home the next day. But since Tanya went through pain, I couldn't bring myself to leave. I didn't want to admit it, but it was because I was concerned about her.I knew it was a natural thing most ladies went through, but I still got worried when I read that for some, it went on for a few days. Teresa always went to work, so what could happen if she was in such pain again and I wasn't around?I got startled when a warm hand was pressed against my cheek.“Hey,” Tanya whispered as I instantly relaxed when the tingles spread throughout my body."What's on your mind?" she asked softly."Nothing," I answered and then grabbed her hand to push it away when she smiled softly."I thought you would leave that same day, but I guess I was wrong," she said softly. Then she stood upright and pulled back her hand.I wanted to grab it and stay the way we were a few seconds ago, b
Kyle's POVA few days had gone by without Larson talking to me or crossing my path. At first, I thought he was angry with me for being mentioned in the conversation. That's why he needed time. But now it was so obvious that Tamara must have said something terrible that had driven a wall between us.I furiously walked to her room and knocked."Come in," she answered simply.When I opened the door, I picked up my mate's scent.I walked in and looked at her and then at Tamara seriously."Wow, just wow, I haven't seen you in days, and yet here you are. Not in my room but in my best friend's room. Are you insane?" she asked furiously as I took a deep breath to calm my wolf and myself."Yuki, I am so sorry for not seeing you these past few days. I have been having a rough few days as well," I answered honestly.She stood up and folded her arms."And that's the best you can say to me?" she asked.She was beginning to annoy the hell out of me."I said I'm sorry," I replied."And that's all?"
Lui's POVI quickly stood up from my bed when my door opened and Akira walked in.She had a sad expression on her face. I knew we weren't talking as such here, but she never came into my room no matter what."Akira," I called softly.She moved and embraced me without a word.I quickly held her back and rubbed her back gently."What's wrong?" I asked softly."I want to go home," she whispered."Of course, we will, but tell me why you look sad," I answered.She sighed softly and then kept quiet. When a knock came through, I raised a brow.It was definitely Tamara; I could tell by her scent."Come on in," I answered.When she walked in, Akira grabbed my shirt and buried her head in my chest."Akira, I know how upset you are with me right now, but it's not as you heard. I agree I said all those things to Larson, but not because I meant them. I wanted to make him angry and hurt as much as I did. I wanted him to feel as I did in the past," she said softly."Well, go tell that to Yuki, who i
August's POVI looked at Felix, then at Lee, who was eating in silence at the dining table. I wanted to wait for them to be done, but the looks they were giving me wouldn't let me wait."Do you have something to say to me?" I asked seriously.Chase frowned and then looked at Jeannie, as if trying to ask her what was going on."You've been visiting Teresa awfully often nowadays, and you now spend more than a day there. Interesting," Felix answered."Well, she is my lover and soon-to-be wife, so spending a lot of time together isn't a bad thing," I replied."You are a joke," she mocked, then stopped eating.“Are you sure you aren't? Because you are here pretending to eat human food,” I mocked her back.“At least I'm pretending in front of my family, but you? Ha! It's in front of your so-called loyal wife-to-be,” she spat."Are you itching for a fight, Samantha?" I asked coldly."As if you can stand your ground against me," she answered and then stood up."Excuse me for a minute," she sa
Tanya's POVI looked at the strange number calling me for the hundredth time with a low sigh."Aren't you going to pick it up?" My friend Takey, who was sitting on my right side in a café, asked with a raised brow."And why would I pick up a number I don't remember or know?" I replied seriously."Well, why don't you block it then?" he asked, annoying me."How is it your concern when it's not bothering me at all?" I shot back coldly.He faked a smile, then pulled his phone from his pocket and looked at it.It was surprising and uncomfortable to see him act concerned about my calls. Takey was usually quiet and very reserved. He mostly chose to observe the situation rather than be involved in it. He was a friend I knew through a childhood friend, Drake.Although he was very attractive, I just couldn't be one of his admirers, and that intrigued him a lot; he openly said so a few times. I mean, the man was tall and handsome. He had beautiful dark skin with short white hair styled in a love
Reid's POVI pulled back from the kiss, feeling satisfied by her actions. I had my doubts about whether she would give in after how August had handled her, but seeing how she was still looking at me as if the world revolved around me meant I still had a chance to make things right between us.August wanted to get her back, yet I felt like he would end up saying the wrong things that would upset her or make her hesitate. That's why I took over and decided I would be the one to meet her."Tanya," the bastard who had pissed me off a few minutes ago called softly. He looked shocked, while the one with white hair looked a little scared.She turned and faced them, then brushed her hand through her hair."Is he really your lover?" he asked."Are you blind?" I asked him seriously.He witnessed us kiss, yet he would even dare to ask her such a question?I moved my arms around her waist and rested my head against her shoulder with a smile."This man's name is...""Reid, but I'm also okay with b
Larson's POVIt has been a long time since I saw Kyle this furious. His eyes were switching between his and his wolf's. It was taking everything in him to keep calm because Yuki wanted nothing to do with him.When she ran away and was nowhere to be seen, he was more than ready to bring hell to everyone."Why was I dragged into this situation?" I asked him seriously, and his response was:"Because you are my fucking Beta."I was very upset with him and Tamara for days, so I avoided them. He knew that, and he seemed to respect my decision. That's why I was shocked when he walked into my room, ordered me to fix everything between me and Tamara, and then walked out.At first, I was confused because he was the one who needed to fix things between us. But then he looked so upset; that's why I went to Akira to understand the situation better. That's when I found out what had happened.To keep him calm and in control, I had to call Lee and ask for his help.Kyle was very similar to his father
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