Ian's p.o.v I groaned softly then slowly opened my eyes. My body was relaxed and the beautiful tingles I felt were making me feel at peace. I frowned for a second and smiled when I looked at Amelia who was laying next to me with her head resting on my arm. I moved my free hand without a second thought and brushed her long hair backward. "My mate." I whispered softly then froze when she shifted a bit and opened her eyes gazing into mine. I kept quiet not knowing what to say or do. Was I to greet her? Perhaps kiss her?. No, the kiss was way out of line. "Morning." She whispered with a warm smile. "Morning," I whispered back then leaned in and kissed her lips lightly. Fuck being out of line, she really looked perfect with her sleepy eyes and messy hair. When I pulled back she was staring at me with a frown on her face. I was about to ask what was wrong when she quickly sat upright and brushed her hair with her fingers, her gaze was fixed on her pajama which was wrinkled on her b
Neo's p.o.vHow long were they going to guard my door? It's not like I was going to run away or betray Ian again.My heart was completely shuttered and I had no strength to fight or speak back at him. Moreover, I knew and understood how I had killed his trust in me.Our friendship was now dead and my position was going to be taken away from me.I sighed softly then sat upright on the bed."Logan!" I called loudly.When the door opened I tensed. Ian walked in with a glare on his face, his hands were clenched and his pheromones were threatening.I quickly stood up from the bed and bore my neck in respect.He closed the door behind him and moved standing in front of me.When a minute went by without a word, I slowly looked up and met his eyes.His eyes were switching between that of his wolf and his own and that made me quickly take a step back. He was beyond angry with me, that I could tell."You betrayed me and Axel." He whispered."Yet here you are still alive and
Amelia's p.o.vI was carefully putting the cooked dishes on the kitchen table while glancing at the room's entrance here and there.After an hour of debating where we should eat, I chose the kitchen. It was far away from the entrance door of the pack house and further away from the living room and dining hall.Ian had two different sides, or was it characters. He was so cold a second then kind the next.Him saying that we should eat supper together wasn't supposed to make me feel happy or have me lower my guard, yet here I was doing just that.It was possible that he was messing with me and that he wanted nothing to do with me, sadly I still couldn't stop myself from hoping for his genuine love."That's impossible." Aurora whispered.I put the last plate on the table then sighed softly."Aurora what do you mean by that? Also, I've been meaning to ask you this. Did you by any chance beg Ian to acknowledge us? Because I have been killing myself thinking about his sudde
Amelia's p.o.vAfter the beautiful kiss we shared, Ian pulled back from nowhere and went back to eat like nothing had happened between us.I felt bad and my heart couldn't stop beating rapidly, sadly I chose to do the same. We ate in silence until we were both done, he later thanked me and excused himself, giving me enough time to clean the plates.Once I was done, I went back to my bedroom to take a bath. The only thought that came to mind was, was he upset with me by chance? If not then why was he acting a bit cold after the kiss?"He did say thank you." Aurora pointed out softly."I heard." I answered then stepped out of the shower."He needs time." She said as I ignored her and moved to the door grabbing a dry towel that was hung there.I understood what she meant, but that didn't stop the fear I had in my heart. If he was to turn back to the Ian I first met, my life would go back to becoming hell.I dried myself with a low sigh then stepped out of the bathr
Aurora's p.o.vI was silently debating with myself whether to tell Amelia the truth or not. She looked happy and for the very first time in her life, her wish was coming true, our mate was willing to give us a chance in his life.She was humming happily while rolling the dough on the wooden board.Ian was still resting in our room and that was a huge relief to her because she wanted to surprise him with breakfast in bed."I want this to last forever." She whispered softly as a sad feeling washed over me. She quickly stopped what she was doing and stood upright."Aurora what is it?" She asked softly."It's nothing," I answered in a whisper."Come on, I know you are lying. Have you forgotten that I can feel what you feel?" She asked seriously.I kept quiet for a few seconds thinking through what to tell her, as it was we really were in danger, it was just a matter of time before the Alpha king knew where we were."Can you take a seat?" I whispered calmly."Okay....."
Ian's p.o.vI was worried about Amelia and couldn't seem to draw my eyes from her.She was brushing her hair at the edge of the bed while she looked like she was deep in thought. After walking into her room I made a few movements to get her attention but that didn't seem to work."Axel, will you be honest with me? What is wrong with her?" I asked silently."I don't know Ian, I can't detect any emotions from her besides anger and pain. I am very positive that her and Aurora are both hiding something and by the looks of it, it's very bad." He answered.I sighed softly then moved to where she was. I knelt in front of her and waited for her to look at me. When a few minutes went by I cleared my throat loudly to get her attention.She quickly dropped her comb and stood up."Ian, how long have you been there?" She asked loudly."That's not important at all. Amelia, what's going on?" I asked in concern.She walked past me and went to the wardrobe."I told you alpha, tod
Amelia's p.o.vI was quietly listening to music in the car while Ian drove. I didn't want to talk much or even look at him because it was getting hard for me. want it or not I had to leave his pack and this day was more of a farewell than anything. I frowned then looked at him when he touched my hand linking it to his."Do you like music?" He asked softly.I bit my lower lip and chewed on it lightly. The tingles and his voice were pure bliss sadly they made me feel even sadder than I already was."You don't?" He asked again this time with a frown."No, I do love music." I answered in a whisper then cleared my throat."Really?" He asked loudly."Yes, a lot. And as hard as it is to believe, I weigh mostly on Oldies." I answered."Well, I like them too." He said calmly."What of movies?" He asked. "I never watched movies in my pack because I was mostly working and doing chores. The only free time I got, I spent it reading a few books." I answered honestly.He kept
Ian's p.o.vNever in years did I ever think there would ever be a day I was going to confess my love to a female. It was very unbelievable, but here I was pouring out my heart and feelings to my mate.Every moment I spent with her made me realize how much I felt. There was no more denying how I wanted and adored her. With her it wasn't about attraction and pride, it was much more. And what I felt in this very moment, I had never felt before with anyone."Let me say it again," I whispered."I don't think I'm in love with you, I know that I am in love with you." I said seriously as Axel purred in satisfaction.We felt the same way and it meant a lot to have her understand that we loved her.I flinched when tear drops touched my cheek.I quickly sat upright with her on my lap in a panic."Amelia, what is it?" I asked in concern."Is it because of my confession? Are you displeased by it or was it too early to let you know? Perhaps you are thinking of how badly I treated you at the beginn
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
Diaz's POVWe sat in the living room as if we were animals in a zoo. They were all looking at us like we were crazy.Some decided to sit, while others chose to stand.We told our true story, yet they still had their doubts. Was it because we weren't telling them everything?"I don't like this," Mariana mind-linked me."Same, sister, but just hang in there. Our first plan was successful, and as we predicted, they had an ancient witch who could read minds, so we are safe," I mind-linked her back."Brother, is this truly worth the trouble?" she asked, still using our mind-link.I coldly glanced at her and then smiled. She quickly shifted her gaze from me and smiled back."I still feel like they are hiding something," Ian said loudly, getting everyone's attention.He was standing behind Amelia, who sat on the couch looking at us seriously.We knew Ian through stories we had heard, and when we finally met him, we recognized him just by the way he was overprotective towards our cousin. He a