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
Amelia's p.o.vIan was happily driving with his free hand linked to mine. I was resting my head against his shoulder enjoying the beautiful tingles I was feeling and his warmth. I wanted this moment to last forever. Just us laughing like there was no tomorrow and enjoying the day."Are you cold?" He asked softly."No, I'm okay, it's quite warm in here." I answered then sat upright when I saw a few lights ahead. We were already back at the pack and that was a bummer."You know what I would love right now?" I asked calmly."What?" He asked without looking at me."A bathtub filled with beautiful rose petals and warm water," I answered with a smile."That would truly be nice, but what I'm dying for is a hot shower." He answered.I glanced at him then chuckled softly."Men," I murmured under my breath.He glanced at me for a second then focused on the road."Hmm, women." He teased me.I leaned my head back on his shoulder and yawned.I was a little tired and very hungry. I needed to quic
Amelia's p.o.vI was uncomfortable over his cold expression while Aurora was calm."Will he hurt us?" I asked silently."Never." She responded."He really does love us a lot. What we can't do is rush him into anything just because he is willing to change." She answered.His expression softened and he nodded."I think it's time to change a few things about our pack. Thinking about your words seriously, I realize how we are all living badly, just because we are under a curse." He answered."A curse?" I asked curiously."Well, yes. My pack is cursed." He answered."I don't understand." I said honestly.He moved his hand and brushed my hair backwards as he began to tell me the whole story. Half an hour went by and I understood everything.I was stunned over his revelation and very much shocked."So each night of the full moon you go through unbearable pain?" I asked seriously."Yes." He answered then sighed softly."Have you ever tried to find any direct descendant of that witch?" I asked
Amelia's p.o.vI looked at Toni who was fast asleep then at the letter which was on the table bed sadly."Do you think she will deliver this letter to Ian?" I asked Aurora in silence."It's the least she could do after giving her a nice place to sleep in." She answered calmly."Don't say that, Toni is a good friend of ours," I whispered, then tiptoed out of the room."She is your friend. Not mine." Her cold response came.I noticed how angry she was at me and everything that was going on, yet she still chose to leave the very person that made us so happy. How bad was the Alpha king? I had no idea but for Aurora to go this far meant the old man was dangerous."Are you sure Ian won't find us?" I asked her seriously as I carefully looked around then walked out of the pack house."Ian is fast asleep just like most pack members are, the only ones awake at that time are a few warriors who are having a drink." She answered."Okay," I whispered, then rushed ahead without looking behind.Accor
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