Debby's POV: I sighed for the second time while stirring the soup in the pot. I had been given money by Damon, yet I had no idea how to use it. By now, I was supposed to find someone who would help me deliver and, at the same time, find something for myself to do. My main fear was how people would react in the delivery room if, by chance, my wolf pulled through. They would run out in fear. I couldn't go back to Damon's pack or Johnson's, and I knew no one here who would help me. "I don't know what to do," I whispered to myself, then turned off the stove and walked out of the house, deep in thought, to get some fresh air. "Good to see you here," Jay's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I frowned as I looked around in shock. I had no idea how I found myself where he was when all I wanted was to think things through alone and get some fresh air. "How are you, beautiful?" he greeted. "Crap," I whispered, and then turned to walk away. "Debby, wait," he called loudly, stopping
Jay's POV: I was biting my nails, moving back and forth like a crazy maniac. My shirt was slightly bloody, and I couldn't stay calm no matter what. When Martinez walked out of the ICU, I rushed to his side. "Tell me now," I demanded. He rolled his eyes, then put his hand on my chest, pushing me back a little. "Brother, for a doctor, you act way too scary," he said as I angrily grabbed his coat. "Tell me, damn it," I yelled at the top of my voice. "I'm sorry," he whispered sadly, and tears instantly blinded my eyes. "I'm not a failure as a surgeon. That's why my private hospital is one of the best hospitals in the world. By now, you should know that," he said as I looked at him in shock and disbelief. "Does that mean... Does that?" I asked in a cracked voice. "Yes, both the mother and the child are alive. You did well to rush them here on time. If you had let them be like that for hours, they both would have been dead by now," he answered as I fell weakly to my knees, sobbin
Alec's POV: "Are you going to go in with mama to change?" Micah asked as she licked her candy. "No," I answered with a smile. We were waiting for Olivia to step out of the changing room so we could see the clothes she had chosen. "Aren't you going to sit down next to me?" She asked. "I will soon," I answered. My mind was going back to what Lee had said to me back at the pack. "I cleared most bad memories from her, but that's not how one should be or grow up. Bad memories are the ones that molds one into the adult they are or molds their decision to be better at something or who they are. That child's memories means a lot, that's why my wiping won't be permanent. When she reaches the age of sixteen, she will remember everything and she will be able to make her own decision if she wants to ever forgive you or not. I suggest you start being a perfect father figure for her, that way she would understand what you did that for," he said. "Alec, is this that bad?" Olivia asked in a
Debby's POV: I woke up with pain in my lower abdomen, and my throat was dry. "Ah," I moaned in discomfort while I looked at the ceiling with a frown. As the events played in my mind, I quickly sat upright and groaned loudly in pain. Jay rushed to my side and touched my shoulder. "Easy," he whispered. I moved my hands to my stomach in fear. "My baby?" I asked in a husky voice. "Look to your left," he whispered. I hesitantly turned and looked. A nurse was standing there, smiling at me with a baby in her arms wrapped in a beautiful pink blanket. "Is that my..." "Child, yes. The little princess is a warrior. She made it, just like you did," he said softly as I swallowed a lump in my throat and looked at him angrily. He slowly dropped his hand and sat down at the edge of the bed next to me. "Debby, I want to apologize for..." "I want to hold her," I said, cutting him off seriously. "Of course," the nurse answered and quickly moved closer, giving the pup to me. Once she was i
Olivia's POV: Alec drove in silence as I stole a few glances at him. The day quickly went by, and I was so happy that I even forgot about the incident that had happened in town. Micah was fast asleep in the back seat, and that was exactly what I needed because I wanted to talk to Alec in private. I looked at him, then cleared my throat to get his attention. He looked at me for a second, then focused on the road. "Speak," he ordered. "Who was she?" I asked without wasting any time. The atmosphere instantly got tense. "She was someone I fucked once in the past," he answered simply. I felt my heart ache badly at his confession. I shifted my gaze to the window and chose to keep quiet. "Would you have preferred me to lie to you?" he asked. I looked at him coldly, then sighed heavily. "No," I answered in a low tone. "I wouldn't have wanted that as well. That's why I told you the truth. Before I met you, I wasn't righteous in any way. I drank and fucked around. A few women came
Alec's POV: I was awakened by a light knock at my door. I blinked a few times, then looked at Olivia, who was sleeping soundly next to me. Although she looked peaceful while asleep, there was a red shade below her eyes from crying. "Did we overdo it with her?" I silently asked Luther. "Yes, you took her savagely," he answered without hesitation. I groaned softly, then shifted to the side and sat upright at the edge of the bed. Who knew that our kiss could lead to sex and me marking her? All I wanted was to be closer to her than I already was. I had no idea she would encourage me to touch her more. I stood up and went to the wardrobe, pulling it open and grabbing a clean shirt and trousers. "I'm coming, Alpha," I mind-linked him while I dressed up. I could tell it was him by his scent. I walked to the door and lazily opened it. "You should have mind-linked me, Alpha, instead of coming here," I said once my gaze fixed on him. "You reek of sex," he pointed out the obvious. "T
Olivia's POV: For some reason, I believed his words even though I wanted to think of him as a liar. He had been lying to me for a while, but I couldn't bring myself to hate him or think of him in a bad way. "So, you're really a werewolf, and I'm what you call a mate?" I asked seriously. He sadly nodded, then tried to smile. "Yes, if you want, I can shift right here in front of you and show you," he answered. "No, that won't be necessary," I said seriously, as he looked at me in astonishment. "You believe me?" he asked, raising his voice. "Yes, I do," I answered softly, then looked at Micah, who was fast asleep in my arms. I stood up with her and walked to the side, carefully placing her on the bed and covering her. When I looked back at Alec, who was still kneeling, I sighed softly, then went to him and extended my hand. "You can't kneel forever. Stand up," I whispered. "Thank you," he answered, taking my hand and standing up. "Is it alright for me to take a walk? I want t
Debby's POV: "We're here," Jay said softly as he opened the door to an apartment. "Come on in," he said, then walked in with his hand still on the door to keep it open. I hesitated but entered with the pup in my arms. I still didn't understand why he refused to take me back to the beach house when it was my home. No matter what I said, his response was always the same: no. He shut the door behind us, then moved closer and wrapped his arm around my shoulder while I looked around with a smile. The place looked somewhat expensive yet very welcoming. The living room was like something out of a movie, and it made my heart beat rapidly. "Whose apartment is this?" I asked seriously. "Mine," he answered simply. I looked at him seriously, giving him a cold glare. I wasn't joking around with him. "I'm telling you the truth. This is my apartment, or should I say my building. When I was in college, I refused to go back and forth from home to class. My parents, who were very concerned ab
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