Olivia's POV: I wasn't going to let him go without him knowing the whole truth about me. "I don't understand," he whispered. "Can I please get into your car? It's a little cold out here," I said softly while I wiped away my tears. I no longer cared if he was a killer or a bad person because what I was feeling was driving me insane. "Please do," he answered, then gestured to his car. I walked towards it and went around to get in. I was about to touch the door handle when he quickly grabbed it and opened it for me. "Get in," he said softly. "Thank you," I answered and then got in. He closed the door and went around to get in. Once he was sitting next to me, he closed the door and faced me. "Now, what was that you were saying?" he asked. I took a deep breath and released it. "Jay is not my husband. You see, it all started when my single mother, who was abandoned by my father, got sick. She was a very hardworking woman who worked more than one job, and my sister and I both ha
Debby's POV: I quickly rushed to the balcony when I heard the sound of a car approaching. "Great, you're back," I whispered to myself, then rushed to the entrance and walked out of the house. I stood a few meters away from where Alec had parked and waited patiently for him to step down. When he did, I waved at him with a smile, but the smile vanished when he ignored me and went around the car to open the front passenger door. Instantly, a familiar scent hit my nose. I slowly moved closer, astonished. Did he really kidnap the poor lady, as I had suggested? If so, then she was obviously frightened. He leaned in as I waited patiently for her to come out. When he turned with her in his arms, I frowned deeply. Her breathing was shallow; she was either unconscious or sleeping. "Did you knock her out?" I asked, raising my voice. "Quiet!" He commanded in a low growl. "She's sleeping," he answered in a low tone, then walked past me as I slowly followed behind. I went to the living ro
Alec's POV: I stood at Olivia's door, contemplating whether to knock or just kick the door open in a second. "Knock," came my wolf's order. Reluctantly, I raised my hand and knocked twice. When I heard heavy footsteps approaching, I prepared myself for Jay's reaction and interaction. "Finally, where did you go, Olivia?" a man asked as he opened the door. When he looked at me and then around, I couldn't hold in my chuckle. My imagination of Jay was that of a man my height and close to my build, but now, looking down at him, I felt like laughing. "Jay?" I asked seriously. "Yes, and you are?" he asked back with a frown. "A friend of Olivia's," I answered. He rubbed his hand against his forehead, then dropped it. "Look, dude, I have no time for such games. I know how this goes, okay? You saw her at the beach because she usually goes there, and you took a liking to her. You learned her name through my little girl and perhaps followed her to her place. Since you were attracted to
Olivia's POV: Hearing about Alec's past and how he had suffered made me feel sad, but at the same time, closer to him. He looked so cool that I couldn't imagine him going through all that. "I can't believe he went through hell," I said huskily, then wiped away my tears. "I know, but you don't have to cry about it. He is fine. And now that he has met you, I know he will be happier," she answered. "Thank you, Debby, for sharing the story," I whispered. "Of course," she answered, then frowned when we heard the sound of a car outside the house. She stood up and walked out of the living room, and I followed behind. When we went outside, I smiled in relief seeing Alec stepping out of the car unharmed. He went to open the passenger's seat and leaned in. "Olivia, come here," he said loudly. I quickly rushed to his side. "Yes," I answered. "Look," he whispered, and then stepped back as I slowly moved closer, looking inside. I gasped and quickly got in, grabbing Micah and moving her
Debby's POV: I was walking back and forth in the living room, feeling very uneasy. Something was definitely wrong somewhere, but sadly, I couldn't pinpoint what it was. When Alec walked in, I quickly rushed to his side. "Is she asleep?" I asked. "Who?" he asked back. "The little girl," I answered. "Yes, and Olivia is by her side," he responded. "That's good. Now then, finish telling me the story. You didn't tell me everything. What really happened when you approached Jay, that human scum?" I asked seriously. He sighed, then walked outside of the house, and I quickly followed behind. "I did what all mates would do," he answered while approaching his car. "And what is that?" I asked. "Taking care of him," he answered. "What do you mean by that? Was he disrespectful to you?" I asked, concerned. "Yes, he was," he answered and then grabbed and opened the trunk of his car. The first thing I picked up was the strong scent of blood. When I looked at the unconscious body in the
Olivia's POV: I looked at Micah, who was on my lap, and sighed for a second time. She was still scared, even when I was right there with her. After I had woken up feeling very well-rested and at peace, I took a shower and helped Micah prepare too because she was already awake before me. When Alec had asked me to assist him last night, he later changed his mind and told me to go back. Dinner was awkward because, for some reason, no one was talking. Micah slept peacefully and woke up okay, but after a bath, she was acting up. "Honey, are you okay?" I asked softly. Before she could respond, the door opened and Alec walked in. "Morning," I greeted with a smile on my face, then frowned when Micah buried her face in my chest. I wrapped my arms around her and looked at Alec, who was standing in front of me. "I'm so sorry about her. She is obviously shy," I lied. He leaned in and kissed my cheek softly, then pulled back. "Good morning," he greeted. "Good morning," I answered. "Tod
Jay's POV: "Ah," I groaned in pain, then blinked a few times until my vision became clear. My head was aching, but not as much as my hands and legs. I frowned as I slowly looked at myself and noticed that I was tied up all around the place. "What the fuck," I whispered as I tried to move but couldn't. The ropes tied around my hands and feet made it hard for me to even stand or break free. "Think, Jay, think," I whispered to myself, then fell silent as everything played in my mind. That man I talked to was definitely behind this. But who could have sent him to kidnap me? Was he acting on his own will or was he paid to do so? For now, I needed something to cut the ropes and escape before he could realize that I was awake. When I heard light footsteps approaching me, I immediately closed my eyes, pretending to be unconscious. The footsteps stopped right in front of me, then a sigh was released. "You know, I can tell that you're already awake. Are you going to keep pretending o
Damon's POV: "Should we get out of bed?" Sherry asked softly as I shook my head. "No," I answered simply. I loved that we were trying a lot of things that made both of us comfortable in bed. The sad part was that I didn't want to stop touching her or step out of the bedroom to work. "Damon, we have been in here for days," she whined, making me laugh. "I know, but I don't want to get into the office and look at the files. I'm sure by now they must have piled up. My warriors record almost every important detail, from training to posts," I answered. "Get up now, you have to look at them. Remember the Beta isn't back yet," she pointed out. I grabbed her by the waist and moved her closer, kissing her head gently. "I know," I whispered, then froze when I heard a car loudly honk. "I'm back, Alpha," Alec mind-linked me. I quickly got out of bed and put on my boxers and trousers. "Get up, honey. Alec has returned," I announced, then went to the wardrobe and grabbed a shirt, putting
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
Tamara's POV"Making a speech like that is a little too much," I said seriously in Larson's room.When he called my phone and asked me to come over, I didn't know what to expect, so I put on my best outfit and applied light makeup to my face.As soon as I reached his door, he opened it, grabbed my hand, pulled me in, and shut the door behind us.He was so excited that he couldn't wait for me to sit down when he told me how he and Kyle were soon going to be the acting Beta and Alpha.I was sincerely happy and proud; that's why I hugged him tightly and told him exactly how I was feeling.When I pulled back and sat down, he began sharing a few speeches that he would say on the actual day and asking for my opinion.I told him the truth, and he went on to make a few adjustments to those I liked."Maybe I shouldn't do any of them, seeing how I have never heard anyone ever doing it before," he said in a dejected tone."What? No, you should. Just because no one has ever done it, it doesn't me