Yuki's POV"Seriously, put me down," I said in a low tone."No," came his response.I kept quiet, trying to think of how to ask him in a very nice way and make him oblige.Truth be told, I was a little scared of him. That time he got very upset with me, he spoke to me not as a mate but as an Alpha facing an omega. My wolf and I couldn't do a thing but bare our necks to him in submission and respect. Since then, I have felt only three emotions: fear, anger, and sadness.I was scared of him liking Tamara because, unlike me, she was not only sexy and strong; she was charming and very mature. I was angry at myself for making the Alpha in him look down on us as childish. I was also sad because all that time I was with his pack, I could have made him love me crazily, not hate me. And sitting on his lap didn't mean that he had forgotten what went on that side."You want me, right? But you don't need me," I said sadly and then faced him.He sighed softly and then moved his hand to my head, br
Reid's POV"Why are you in control?" Samantha asked immediately as I stepped foot in the living room."Because August would have messed up big time when meeting our mate," I answered simply.After that talk with our mate, I decided to return and set things right between Teresa and us.I didn't want her in any way, and I was going to make it clear to her."Oh, so you went after her?" she asked."Is that even a question, Felix? I have waited for a very long time to have a woman or she-wolf I could call my own proudly. August went through hell because he was so desperate to love and be loved; he even chose Teresa to be by our side. Not to put all the blame on him, because I too was at fault, but I accepted what wasn't ours. That's why there is no way I'm letting Tanya be with anyone who isn't us. I will do everything in my power to be with her," I answered as she smirked."Even if it means making August sleep forever?" she asked."Of course, I am rather selfish and cruel at times," I ans
Lui's POV "It's truly an amazing pack you will be leading," Larson said with a smile."Thank you," I answered simply and then smiled back."To be honest, you and Kyle will be amazing Alphas. Not only because of your friendship, but because of how hardworking and kind you are to others. I witnessed all that at the camp, and to be honest... I was jealous of your friendship and how you naturally bonded. You know Alphas usually don't play nice towards other Alphas unless they are either family members or have an alliance. So when I saw how you two were becoming the best of friends, I got jealous and a little scared of being left out," he said, surprising me.I knew how he felt because of how he acted mostly at the camp, but there was never a day I thought he would openly admit it."How do you feel about our friendship right now? Do you realize that we will make up when we talk things through?" I asked.He stopped walking, as I also did."I am still a little scared of being abandoned, lef
Whitney's POV"I accept defeat!" Leo screamed loudly.He was breathing heavily on the ground with his arms raised in surrender.I dropped my wooden sword and knelt beside him with a smile."You know we can't always rely on shifting. Hand-to-hand combat and using weapons should be something we get used to," I said."I know," he answered simply."Things have been so peaceful; do you think... hey!" I screamed when he grabbed my arm, pulling me to him.I laughed loudly once I fell onto him."All that matters is that we are in a peaceful pack and that we are happy," he said softly."You are right, but it never hurts to train regularly," I answered, then moved my hands to his cheeks."I train because I really enjoy it. I was raised that way. I know the twins are here and that I should relax. I guess I will do just that with time," I said softly."Hey, I will always be there beside you whenever you want to train because I, too, enjoy doing it with you," he said as I chuckled softly."Why are
Yuki's POV"How do I look, Mother?" I asked seriously, standing in my bedroom."Do you realize this is the third time you've asked me that question?" she replied with a small smile."Well... I have to look my absolute best for my mate," I said, grinning.She stood up from the bed and walked over to where I was, standing in front of me."You, my baby, are gorgeous—with or without dolling yourself up," she said softly, brushing her hand against my cheek."Thank you," I whispered.She smiled and pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead."Remember, you have to come home early," she reminded me as she pulled away."Mom, I’m not a kid anymore," I sighed."Honey, you'll always be my little pup, no matter how grown up you are," she said, her words both affectionate and annoying."I'll have to leave this pack once Kyle takes over his," I muttered."I know, and that's okay. But for now, you're still under my protection and your father's rule," she said, her voice steady."Fine," I responded, emphas
Yuki's POV"Tell him it's not his fault," my wolf urged."It's not your fault. I’ll make a call to Lui, and everything will turn out fine," I said softly, taking my phone from my bag and dialing his number.A minute passed without the call going through. I looked at Kyle seriously."What?" he asked."The network is bad here, my call isn’t going through," I replied.He pulled his phone from his pocket and tried. After a few moments, he sighed heavily."You're right, the reception here is terrible," he admitted."Let me walk ahead and try again," I said, quickly moving ahead.I let out a scream when I lost my balance and fell, hurting my leg. Kyle ran over, kneeling beside me, quickly checking my leg."Ouch," I whispered when he touched my knee."Does it hurt that much?" he asked, concerned."Yes," I muttered, looking up as a few drops of water fell on me."You’ve gotta be kidding me," I said loudly as the drizzle turned into a downpour.Kyle quickly lifted me in a bridal carry and walk
Tanya's POV"Calm down and speak slowly, mother," I said, trying to steady her voice."I can't calm down, Tanya! I can't!" she screamed, her voice loud and cracked.I could tell she was crying, but I had no idea why. She was rambling, saying things that didn't make sense."Mother, I'm close to the house, and I'm driving," I said."Then park your fucking car!" she screamed at the top of her lungs.I sighed heavily, steering the car toward a parking spot close to the house. I parked and took a deep breath."Mother, please calm down and tell me what happened," I said softly."I don't know what's going on, but August... Oh my God," she cried loudly."What did he do?" I asked, my heart racing."I went to check on him after he wouldn’t pick up my calls. I was so worried. When I got there and saw him, I hugged him—maybe I shouldn’t have," she said, her voice trembling."He didn’t hug me back," she whispered, and I frowned."That’s why you’re crying?" I asked, confused."I’m not fucking stupi
Kyle's POV "Here," the human lady whispered while handing Yuki a warm cup of tea."Thank you," she answered and then took it from her. We were in warm clothes, and our wet ones were drying near the fire.The little girl in the male Omega's arms looked terrified of us, avoiding our gaze."I'm truly sorry for intruding," I apologized when the lady handed me a cup of tea as well."It's fine; we are glad to serve you," she answered as I frowned.Why were they talking like that? I wondered."I'm sorry to ask this, but why are you not staying in the pack?" I asked seriously.The lady looked at the male Omega and then sat down next to him on a fluffy mat, not on the couch where we were. "It's just the decision we made," the male Omega responded."Um... may I know your name?" Yuki asked."I am Philippe, and my mate's name is Ordain. Our little girl is called June," the male omega answered."Nice to meet you all, um... Philippe, please don't be alarmed or nervous. I would love to know if, b
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