Garren's POV: "You have ruined me," was all I could whisper over and over again. I had no strength to move as everything that had happened played through my mind. I couldn't believe he would easily kill the coven just like that, but what was so painful was how he had hurt Roxanne. I could feel how he was hurt too in the process, but couldn't understand why he would shut her out. The tears he had shed came from the pain he felt of letting our mate go and fear. Why would he choose to walk away from her instead of kneeling down and begging her for forgiveness? The deed was already done, and it was obvious she wanted nothing to do with us anymore. I was furious at him for hiding some things from me and for what he had done in the dark. "Let it go, Garren. Her being with us will only bring her pain, and it's already done," he whispered as I clenched my hands into fists. "Shut the fuck up, you bastard!" I yelled loudly, startling the witch who stood at the corner of the room, avoidin
Kyle's POV: "Was that really a wise decision to make?" Neo asked when I sat down on the couch in my father's office. "Are you calling me dumb, uncle?" I asked seriously. "No, he isn't. You are the soon-to-be Alpha, that we understand. But if what I have heard actually did happen, then it's not a good decision to have him in our pack," Blade responded. I stood up and glared at him. "Son, show some respect," my father warned from behind his desk. "If you were the one in our situation, would you keep Larson away from his mate when he's still crying badly in his room?" I asked seriously. He sighed, then shifted his gaze to my father. "Please do answer me," I demanded. "No," he answered in a whisper. "My sister has gone through a lot in just a few months. As a brother, I want to protect and shield her from everything that may harm or bring her sadness. I didn't ask you to forgive him, did I? I'm only asking you to give them time, say an hour or so, to say their goodbyes," I said
Roxanne's POV: I held onto Garren as if my life depended on it. I was scared of letting go, and my wolf felt the same way. He was about to shift when I tightened my grip. "Roxanne," he called in a low, husky voice. "No," I whispered, shaking my head. I wasn't going to move, no! He sighed, then stood up with me in his arms. "I'm not going anywhere without you," he said as he walked to my bed and sat down with me on his lap. I looked at him seriously, then moved my hands to his wet cheeks. "You promise?" I asked softly. "I promise, I will never leave you," he answered in a cracked voice, then raised his hands and grabbed mine in his. "Roxanne, I don't know where to begin to apologize. But even if it takes me years, I will..." "It's okay," I answered seriously. He frowned deeply, then let go of my hands. "Roxanne, I did all those horrible things to you. How could it be okay?" he asked in a cracked voice as tears filled his eyes. Because I understood it wasn't him who wante
Roman's POV: "What?" Garren exclaimed. "If... if it's a joke, Roman, then it's not funny," Roxanne stammered in a low tone as she forced a smile on her face. "What are you saying?" Garren asked furiously. I ignored his words and looked at my beautiful mate seriously, taking her hand in mine. Was there a way I could tell her the truth and not hurt her? No. She had to know. "I wish it could be a lie or a joke, but it's not. You should know by now that I never joke in such situations," I said as she froze and stared at me blankly. "Roman!" Garren screamed in warning as he tried to take over, but I couldn't let him. I smirked when she pulled out her hand and took a step to look at me carefully. "Garren knows nothing about this, and I chose to keep it that way. If there was a way to say sorry a thousand times to you after my death, I would, but sadly there isn't," I said softly. Garren was in shock and he couldn't speak a word, while she stood staring at me with tears swelling in
Roman's POV: "So, you went against my orders?" I asked Jersey furiously. She shifted her gaze from me in silence. Astrid looked at me, then moved closer and hit my face. I flinched and glared at her, ignoring the pain. "Are you saying you enjoy seeing tears on my beautiful face?" she asked. "What?" I asked in disbelief. "I asked you if you enjoyed seeing my beautiful self cry," she answered as I burst out laughing. "Why are you laughing? Are you implying that I'm ugly?" she asked, then pressed her hands on her hips. I stopped laughing and lightly and playfully hit her cheeks with a smirk. "There is no denying your beauty, mate," I answered seriously. "See, so never make Roxanne or me cry ever again," she said, then made a crown gesture on top of her head, making me chuckle. This was a side of Astrid I had never seen before, and I wasn't expecting it. I knew she was serious because of the rank she held, but I couldn't have imagined her being this playful. I moved, closing t
Ian's POV: "It looks like I'll always be in the damn office," I complained. "My love," Amelia whispered softly. I looked at her seriously, then shifted my gaze to Roman and Astrid, who were sitting on the couch, looking at us. "Little one, won't you let your parents rest for a little while?" I asked seriously. Since coming back from the coven, Amelia and I couldn't have sex because we were usually entertaining some pack members or having unnecessary meetings in my office. "No, father, there is something important I want to tell you," she answered. "That's good because there is something that your father and I want to tell you too," Amelia said. "Okay, you can go first,If that's okay with both of you," Astrid asked. "Yes," Amelia answered. "Alright, so Roman, I want to know what your plans are. You betrayed us on that side. My pack and I can't seem to fully welcome you," I said as Astrid smiled. "Father...." He raised his hand, stopping her. He stood up, looking at us cold
Roxanne's POV: "How are you holding up?" Roman asked as he drove. I met his eyes in the rearview mirror, then looked at Jersey, who sat comfortably next to me with her eyes closed. I was furious with him for wanting death over us, but that didn't mean I didn't understand how he felt. Astrid was Astrid, and I was me. Our emotions were the same, yet different. I shifted my gaze to the window and chose to keep quiet. I said my goodbyes to everyone, and they were so sad to see me go. The only one I avoided and had no regrets about was Larson. I didn't want Roman to get upset with him and think that being with me was a wrong decision. "Lady, your mate is asking you a question," he said as I ignored him. I gasped loudly when he stepped on the brakes, making Jersey and me move forward and hit the seats. "Ouch," I murmured in pain. "Master, is there a problem?" she asked loudly as she looked around. He opened the car door and stepped out. I watched with a rapidly beating heart as he
Roxanne's POV: "Home sweet home," Roman said happily when we got out of the car. Thelma came rushing over with a concerned expression on her face. "Master," she greeted with a bow. "Thelma, make sure Jersey has her own room and see to it that she has everything she wants. She's a very important guest," he ordered. She bowed again, then looked at me coldly before turning and going back into the castle with Jersey behind her. "How do you feel being back at the castle?" he asked. "I feel happy," I answered honestly, then walked in with him. As I went upstairs, memories of my time here played in my mind. Although I was kidnapped, I was very happy. "It's good to be home," I whispered. "Really?" he asked. "Of course, although it seems Thelma isn't too pleased to see me," I answered in a low tone immediately as I walked into the bedroom. When he didn't respond, I turned only to find him in front of me, looking down at me. "What?" I asked in a low tone as my gaze went to his lip
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