Kyle's POVWe were back on the road, and I was feeling tired. We slept in a hotel and continued our drive the next day."I don't remember our way from camp being this long when going," I said lazily as my father laughed."Well, that's because I took the long road this time. The short one is under construction," he answered as I frowned deeply."You could have told us beforehand, father. And just so you know, I would have been happier to travel in my wolf form than being in this car for hours," I said seriously."And the damn luggage?" He asked with a raised brow."Someone could have brought it to the pack. You are a big shot on that side; I'm sure someone would have made arrangements," I answered as he smirked and then kept quiet.I closed my eyes and decided to just rest for a few hours. Now that I was much calmer and at peace with myself, I was thinking about a lot of things, and among those things was a way to visit Tamara.I heard no news about her in all those years, and I was wor
Larson's POVI turned and looked at everyone with a smile.Kyle was busy laughing loudly, which made me feel so happy. These were rare times for me because even at the camp he only laughed in front of Lui.All those years, I did my best to be a worthy Beta because I thought he would smile my way and take me back as his best friend, but I was wrong. The more I worked hard, the more he seemed to hate me. I understood my wrongdoings, but was that really reason enough to hate me?Each year that went by, I seriously reflected on myself and what was best for my wolf. Sadly, I couldn't get rid of my emotions."You are all grown now," my mother said as I frowned while I looked around."I'm sorry to ask this all of a sudden, but where is Roxanne?" I asked as the whole room went silent.I frowned when Kyle's eyes began turning to that of his wolf."Son, I know that you want to greet your cousin, but have you forgotten?Roxanne has her own territory to take care of," my father answered as I glare
Kyle's POVPlay it cool. Don't get upset.I whispered to my wolf a few times while looking at Roxanne, who was walking to the car. Larson was nowhere to be seen, and that felt kind of weird."When will you visit?" she asked as she got into the back seat of the car."Soon," I answered and then shifted my gaze to Garren, who looked calm, yet his pheromones were that of an angered Alpha."Big brother, don't worry. I will make sure such a thing never happens again," I said loudly as he smirked."I like that name," he answered softly."It won't happen again, that I can guarantee," Roxanne said seriously, then shut the door as I frowned.What exactly did she mean by that? Did she talk to Larson when she went out? I thought he had followed her when she went out, but then I was surprised when she came back alone into the living room. What exactly had happened between them?"See you soon, Kyle. I wish to see what skills you acquired at the camp. So don't make me wait long," Garren said, then s
Lui's POVI waited patiently for Kyle to speak to me.Two days had gone by without hearing a word from him. I was a little worried, but at the same time, I knew that he was okay; after all, he was very capable of taking good care of himself.When my father knocked on my door and told me that I had a call from Ian's pack, I stood and rushed to answer it, knowing very well it was Kyle. When I answered, all he could do was sigh here and there."You called me first? I find that weird. I thought your pack didn't have our pack's phone number," I said jokingly, then slowly sat down behind the desk.I was in my father's office, feeling grateful that he chose to give me the needed space and privacy. I didn't want him to listen to our conversation."Kyle, what's wrong?" I asked softly."It's Larson," he answered as I frowned deeply."Your Beta? What the hell did he do?" I asked loudly.The Beta was usually quiet and seemed obedient around Kyle, when in truth he had this personality I hated a lo
Lui's POVI stood at the training field, looking at my watch impatiently. No one was around because it was very late, yet I had hoped that Akira would pass by."Are you waiting for someone?" Tamara asked as she approached me.I smiled and then moved to meet her halfway."No, not really. I wanted to get some fresh air," I lied."Are you sure?" She asked once she was in front of me."Of course I am. Do you think I can easily lie to you?" I asked softly.She smiled, then hit my stomach lightly."I can tell when you lie, Lui, so quit it," she answered as I cursed silently at myself."To be honest, I was waiting for Yuki and hoping to meet Akira," I answered, trying so hard to add Yuki into the conversation."Why is that?" She asked as I scratched my forehead, thinking of how to respond."Lui, is there something you aren't telling me?" she asked seriously.I dropped my hand and then looked her in the eyes."I will be leaving the pack the day after tomorrow. I'm going to visit Kyle," I answe
Kyle's POV"What?" I asked Larson, who was glaring at me."I asked you for help, not a play day," he said loudly, annoyed at what we were about to do."Of course, I know, that's why we are here," I answered calmly."Seriously Kyle? Is this why you asked me to change into comfortable clothes?" He asked with a raised brow."Well, yes. Yoga and meditation are very good for your body and mental state, don't you know that?" I asked back with a smile.He sighed heavily and then sat down on a mat.We were in my bedroom because I wanted no one to disturb us. A few scented candles were lit, and two mats were spread on the floor for us to sit on.There were a lot of things I thought of doing to help him relax, and among those things, the first best option that came to mind was yoga and meditation. I had no idea how to do it, so I had to watch a few videos online just to understand how it worked."Fine, now that I'm seated, what's next?" He asked lazily."Cross your legs and rest your hands on y
Akira's POVI dressed up quickly while looking out the window to make sure Lui wouldn't leave me behind. Our house was facing the pack house, and that was a relief for me.I said no when asked if I wanted to follow Lui and the others because I was upset over how he was holding Tamara in his arms. Why wouldn't he call me or hold me easily like he did with her? I was his mate, after all! I wanted nothing to do with him at that moment, so I reacted without much thought.But then after going back home, he was all I could think of. Throughout the night, my wolf was filling my head with scenarios of our mate being intimate with her at Ian's pack. I felt hopeless, and I couldn't stop the tears that rolled down my cheeks. I didn't want to seem clingy or bad, but I knew what I had to do, and that was to go with him.Being close to him would not only make him fall in love with me, but it would keep Tamara away."Honey, are you okay?" My mother asked softly as soon as she walked into the living
Lui's POV"Will Micah be okay with us leaving her behind?" Yuki asked as I drove."Well, I think so. After all, she left for human territory with Dusk the same day Lui came from his training camp. So she won't be that upset because she won't know, unless Beta Alec tells her," Tamara answered simply.I too was wondering where she was, but I couldn't ask. Micah was Alec's stepdaughter who was human. To be precise, she was Alec's mate's niece. She grew up in the pack with us because Alec's mate (Olivia) chose to be with him. Her father, Jay, was human too, and he visited the pack most of the time with my father's permission. Micah was usually reserved and quiet because she was older than us, but there were times she acted childishly, and that was when her brother Dusk was picking on her. Dusk was Alec and Olivia's son who was our age and my chosen Beta.Most pack members expected him to go with me to the training camp, but my father chose to have him stay because of his health. Dusk was
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