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
Tanya's POV Love? Did he just say love? No, I must have misheard him."Tanya, I said I love you," he repeated.I frowned as my vision became blurred with unshed tears."If you are lying to me or....""Stop that," he whispered, cutting me off.I wasn't strong enough to take such a joke. If he wasn't serious about his words, he was going to hurt me badly."I love you, I really do," he said, then smiled.I sniffed and covered my face with my hands as tears rolled down my cheeks.I dropped my hands when he wrapped his arms around me."I know how hard it is to believe my words, but the truth is that I am seriously in love with you. Teresa was an important part of my life, but when I met you, I felt it from the bottom of my heart that you were who I wanted a future with," he said softly.I pulled back and looked at him seriously."Yet you will still marry her," I pointed out huskily."Do you not understand what I mean when I say I love you?" he asked.I understood what it meant, but that w
Kyle's POV Something wasn't right; I could feel it. Something somewhere was totally wrong.I sat upright on my bed, thinking hard about how to talk to my mate without angering her or getting upset with her."She is difficult to handle," my wolf said, and then huffed.He was annoyed with her, but at the same time, he liked that about her."She's different and kind of unique in her own way. I agree she is a little childish and acts spoiled most of the time, but that is part of her charm. To be honest, I am tired of arguing with her," I answered, and then stood and walked to the window, looking at the pack members who were moving around."I know Dad had it hard too with Mom, and that it took a long time for him to work it out. I seriously don't want to go through that or experience any of his past experiences," I said softly, and then frowned when I saw Lui open the door to his car. Yuki and Akira got in, and soon after, he followed.I took a sharp breath and then quickly rushed out of
Ian's POV "The fundraising party was worth it, don't you think?" I asked Amelia with a smile while driving past the pack's border."It sure was, because Lexi got to meet another powerful witch, and we got to make Alpha Jace our friend," she answered, then smiled back.I didn't like Jace because I had heard a lot about him. He wasn't the same now that he had an Alpha mate. His past ways were similar to mine. I heard he had a lover while he abused his mate until she died right in front of his eyes. That was his turning point because he lost his mind for quite some time. If not for the powerful witch who resurrected her, he could have gone rogue. He was strong too, and surprisingly, we had a few things in common, which I found so fucking annoying."The twins didn't like him or his cousin Glen that much, but they warmed up to him when they saw how much Lexi was enjoying their talk," she said.Of course, they hated Jace because they, too, had heard about his ways. As for Glen, we both hate
Ian's POV I brushed my hand through my hair and sighed heavily. Amelia was sitting next to me on the couch while Kyle and Larson sat opposite us. Toni and Neo were standing close to the entrance, leaning against the wall, and they both looked very upset."So that's everything that happened?" Neo asked coldly."Yes," Kyle answered in a low tone.Hearing what went on during our absence was disappointing and a mess.What shocked me the most was how Kyle acted."I would understand seeing such behavior from Lui, Tamara, Akira, and Yuki, but not you two. We raised you well and taught you how to handle yourselves as well as others in different situations. Kyle, you are usually reserved, and your judgment on things is never clouded. You getting upset is understandable, but not to the extent of making the situation worse. As for you, Larson, I understand how desperate and scared you were to lose your mate, but did you have to take out your anger on your cousin without talking to him? Did you
Axel's POV"Why are you here?" Felix asked Ian after opening the door."Step aside and let me in, Felix," he answered simply.She hesitated but then stepped aside."Thank you for greeting me warmly," he mocked and then walked in, going straight to the living room where Tamara sat, looking at her phone seriously."Waiting for a call?" he asked.She looked up and quickly got to her feet with a fake smile on her face."No. Oh, Uncle Ian, I didn't hear you walk in. I'm sorry," she answered and then moved closer.When she tiptoed and kissed our cheek, we picked up the scent of tears."Were you crying?" he asked once she had pulled back."No," she answered simply."She's lying," I whispered."I know," he answered back."Are you perhaps waiting for Larson to call?" he asked as her expression changed.She looked hurt and sad, and her eyes were filled with tears."Ian, if you start talking about that brat, I will have to ask you to leave," Felix warned as soon as she walked in."Felix, that br
Lui's POV "One, two, three, go," I said at the top of my voice as Dusk picked up a shot of tequila mixed with wolfsbane and drank it in one gulp. "Yeah," Larson and Kyle cheered for him and then high-fived.He was having so much fun, laughing and taking shots. I knew he was a very good drinker, but seeing him take shots like it was nothing made me respect him even more. Not long ago, when he told me he was going to do his best, I looked forward to it, and now he was really showing me how he meant every word.Not only was he responding to anyone who talked to him without stammering, but he didn't cower when approached or show signs of stepping back, and that made me feel very proud."Whose turn is it?" Kyle asked loudly."Mine," Garren answered as he approached us."Finally," Kyle said proudly."I should warn you, I don't go down easily," he said seriously once he stood beside us.When he looked at me, he smirked."Care to take one too?" he asked."Sure," I answered and then stepped
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