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
Ian's p.o.vI woke up to Axel's loud whimpers of pain and my heart beating loudly.It wasn't the first time I was feeling this way because I had felt it before. I quickly stood up from the bed and rushed out of my bedroom. The closer I got to Amelia's room the heavier my footsteps became. Once I was at the door, I lifted my trembling hand and opened pushing it forward.The servant girl who I remembered as Toni was standing sobbing with a paper in her hand."Where is my mate?" I asked in a cracked voice that was nearly a whisper.She quickly looked at me then bowed."I asked you a fucking question. where is my damn mate!" I growled furiously making the place shake and her to fall on her knees sobbing loudly."I don't know alpha, yesterday we were chatting happily and she was fine. I don't understand how she could run away." She answered in a loud husky voice.At that very moment my knees instantly gave out as I fell to the ground weakly, I was in shock and disbelief. There was no way
Ian's p.o.vWe ran in our wolf form following the tracks that Toni was leading. She was up ahead focused on the surroundings and any slight movements she could hear. Her wolf was very small compared to mine yet it looked strong-willed and very serious.When she shifted in front of Axel, he immediately stepped back and gave me control. I reluctantly shifted as well and decided to go with whatever plan she had. Going against him would mean him putting me to sleep and I hated that.As I ran beside my warriors, the ground slightly shook and the wind blowing through our fur felt like heavenly bliss. It had been long since I shifted and ran free in the woods. As much as I was worried about finding my mate, it felt amazing."We will find her," Axel whispered softly.Of course we were going to find her, who the hell did he think I was!. I never gave up on what I wanted and what was rightfully mine.I quickly stopped running when she stopped in her tracks and shifted back to her human form.I
Neo's p.o.v I came out of the pack house with a smile. I was finally letting go of Sherry and on the other hand, I was very happy to have Ian as my brother and Nana as my mother. I looked at the five parked cars in front of me then stopped walking with a low sigh. The search was going to be hard, but I was very prepared for everything. After all, I had to redeem my bad actions towards my pack and alpha. "Shall we go?" Ian asked behind me while he approached. "Yes," I answered softly then turned and looked at him. Nana was following him behind with her gaze fixed on the ground. "Nana, you look after the pack, we won't be long." He said without turning to look at her. She quickly looked up then nodded. I rolled my eyes and walked to the car which was in front grabbing the door's handle. "Son." She called loudly. I found myself turning to look at her. She was looking at Ian with concern and that made my heart ache. Never did she explain shit to me or take her time to see me, yet
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