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
Yuki's POV I was woken up by loud giggling from a child. I blinked a few times to clear my vision, then yawned as I sat upright, stretching myself. "Oh, you are awake," Ordain said happily and then looked at June, who was looking at me in fear. "It's alright, June; auntie won't hurt you," she said softly, and then tickled her, making her laugh and giggle loudly. I looked at the blanket that was on my lap and then the couch I was on. To say I was surprised to have slept on a couch was an understatement; I was shocked because I had never done that before. "I slept here, right?" I asked softly. "Of course! While we were telling you about our past story, you fell asleep resting your head on the Alpha's lap," she answered. "Excuse me!" I exclaimed while standing up. "You did, and you looked so cute. Oh my God, you should have seen how he was gently brushing your hair back and looking at you; it's as if we didn't even exist at all," she said in an excited tone. "Wait, don'
Kyle's POV "You seriously ate the grapes?" Ordain asked with a raised brow."Yes, I'm sorry," I answered calmly.After that fall, I was very concerned about Yuki, but then when we decided to rest, the place felt magical, and all I could hear and feel were the sounds of nature, our heartbeats, and beautiful tingles spreading throughout my body. The moment we shared was one I couldn't describe properly, but I felt so much at peace and loved the silence we had. We ended up eating the grapes and staying there longer than we had planned. When we came back, it was afternoon, and Ordain was busy preparing lunch.Philippe took me to where the bathroom was and let me take a bath while Yuki helped Ordain whenever June wanted her attention.When I was done bathing, I was given a new set of clothes, and Ordain took Yuki to take a bath while Philippe and I continued preparing the rest of the food. Cooking wasn't as hard because there were a few times I had helped my mother, and it was fun. Aft
Kyle's POV Ordain and Philippe were gone for half an hour, and it was all thanks to them that I could laugh and talk with my mate freely. I found out that she was a huge fan of horror movies and that she really enjoyed art. I also told her a few of my hobbies, and we even liked a few of the same movies.After dressing up, we sat close to the bonfire and spent the passing minutes looking at the stars. "That star looks like a unicorn," she whispered and then rested her head against my shoulder."It sure does," I responded and then wrapped my arm around her.If someone had told me how amazing a date with a few words was, I could have laughed in their face and called them funny. Now that I was really experiencing it, it felt magical. Yes, there were some hardships, like how to get rid of my erection without jerking off and how I had to hold myself back whenever I felt like tuning her and kissing her crazily, but it still felt great and pleasant.Besides that, I also had to hold back m
Damon's POVI looked at Kyle in the living room and then at Yuki, who quickly lowered her gaze to the ground.I thought I would feel calmer while driving, but no, I didn't. I was still very upset over everything, even after the drive.I swallowed hard and then stopped moving back and forth."Explain," I demanded."Dad, you see we...," She stopped talking when Kyle held her hand.I felt like sitting between them or grabbing her hand and pulling her away from him, but I knew Sherry would scold me for that."I sincerely apologize for our behavior, Alpha Damon," he said as I held in a growl."Keep your damn apology and explain to me in detail what happened," I answered seriously."We started off alright that day, but then the car broke down out of nowhere. If I had checked and made sure everything was alright, we wouldn't have ended up in such a situation," he said and then continued."Our phone reception was terrible, so we couldn't even call. Going back in our wolf form would have been
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