Kyle's POV I stood outside, looking at Lui, who was in front of me with an angry expression on his face.He had the keys in his hand, yet he wasn't saying a word. Larson was right behind me, and he was making it obvious how uncomfortable he was to be here."Go ahead," I said, and then closed my eyes.I had apologized a lot to Sherry before I came outside, and I assured her that I would do better. So if he wanted to hit me for making her or Alpha Damon angry, then I wasn't going to stop him."You are so annoying, do you know that?" he asked.I opened my eyes and raised a brow."I get that you needed some time alone with your mate, but you not finding a way to let me know that you weren't going to make it was just annoying," he said loudly and then smirked."So how was your time?" he asked, surprising me.This was the side of him that usually shocked and surprised me. It was unpredictable too."Aren't you upset?" I asked in a low tone."I was, but not anymore. When Philippe explained ev
Tamara's POV"Who taught you how to cook so well?" Amelia asked with a smile."Sherry. At first, it felt like torture, but soon I got the hang of it," I answered with a smile as I stirred the pot of gravy."I had no idea she was a good cook," she said in a low tone."To be honest, I too had no idea. When I asked her about it, she said she had to learn and do her very best when she saw Alpha Damon enjoying his meal, which was prepared by...," I stopped talking when I heard loud cheers and laughter from outside.Amelia stopped peeling the potatoes and quickly stood up from the kitchen table."Kyle and Larson have returned," she said happily, and then quickly rushed out of the room.My heart was beating rapidly at the mention of Larson's name, and I felt very nervous.For a few days, I tried my best to act normal and help out whenever I could. I even did my best to smile a lot and talk to a few pack members just to keep Amelia and Ian from worrying about me."What do I do now? What do I
Larson's POV"Where the hell are you, Larson!" Kyle yelled through our pack's mind-link."Somewhere," I answered, then looked around and laughed at myself.When I told Tamara to meet me at the pack's border in thirty minutes, I didn't mean it.When I left the kitchen, I decided to go to the border right then and wait for her. I couldn't stop myself or wait any longer."What do you mean 'somewhere' when I told you that you have a minute to meet me in your room? Seriously, where the hell are you?" he asked."I'm at the pack's border," I answered honestly."Why?" he asked loudly."When I went to meet Tamara in the kitchen, I asked her to meet me there in thirty minutes for us to talk," I explained."Thirty minutes, you say, yet you couldn't even spare me five minutes," he pointed out."I know, Kyle, I am very sorry. It's just that I couldn't stop myself from feeling anxious. I wanted to be here and wait for her," I replied seriously.He sighed heavily and then kept quiet."Are you disapp
Tamara's POV"We are here," Larson said, a surprised expression on his face.I, too, was surprised by what I was seeing.The gazebo had beautiful white sofas in it and a white mat on the ground. Beautiful red candles were lit in a heart shape on the table, and in between was a red rose.On the white sofa was a guitar, and right next to it was a beautiful card.I quickly let go of his hand and went to grab the beautiful guitar with a wide smile.I slowly touched it with widened eyes, making sure I felt every string."Do you like it?" he asked softly.Of course I did; I loved musical instruments."Yes," I answered, then leaned in to grab the card that was there."Every gift is a blessing to one who receives it wholeheartedly. You are always a gift to me and thus my blessing," I read the words, then looked at him seriously.I put the guitar and card down, then went to him and tiptoed to kiss his lips.He looked surprised for a second but kissed me back deeply.When I pulled back, I move
Reid's POVI stepped out of my car and smiled when I picked up Tanya's scent from a café. My smile instantly vanished when I detected the scent of her so-called male friends. I was getting very upset just knowing that they were with her or close to her. When I called her earlier and asked what she was doing, she told me that she was at the café doing nothing.I didn't want to tell her that I was going to meet her because it was supposed to be a surprise.I pulled my cell phone from my pocket and dialed her number."Hey," she answered cheerfully."Guess where I am?" I asked."Work," she replied."Nope," I whispered."Are you home in your room resting?" she asked."Nice try, but no," I answered."Just tell me, please. I'm curious to know where you are," she said, making me chuckle."I am outside a strip club waiting for the door bouncers to let me in," I lied.I wanted to tease her a little bit before telling her the truth.When a few minutes went by without a response, I looked at my
Kyle's POV "Dad, as I said, everything went perfectly well, and soon my mate will be joining this pack," I said in his office.He was sitting behind his desk with a smile on his face."That's good to know because I will be appointing you as acting Alpha in two weeks' time," he said seriously."What?" I asked loudly, then instantly stood up from the couch."You heard me," he answered simply."Wow, really? I'm so happy to hear that. You don't know how much I studied at the training camp. It wasn't all fighting and learning how to look after the pack. It was like human school, you know? I learned so much in just a few...," "Son, I know what happens there, so you don't have to tell me all that," he answered, then chuckled softly.I felt so happy and excited that I wanted to give him a hug.My joy wasn't just in taking over, but in having my mate stand next to me as my Luna."Are you that excited to push me out of my seat?" he asked with a smirk."You bet, I'll be way better than you," I
Tanya's POV I was busy decorating the living room while Ried was on the ladder painting the wall of the room.I was so excited and surprised when he told me how he had already bought an apartment and that he needed my help to repaint and decorate it in the colors and styles I wanted.At first, I refused, but when he told me how he was going to paint it all pink, I quickly agreed.The apartment was bigger than my mom's, and everything in it looked very expensive but sadly lacked color. Most things were gray, and a few were black.I hated that, so we went out shopping, and soon we returned with boxes and bags that had the needed tools and things we were going to use and put in the apartment.I quickly began decorating and rearranging things while he went on to paint the walls dark blue. "You sure work smart," I said while moving a vase from the table."What do you mean by that?" he asked without looking at me."You are already halfway through, yet I don't see any spots of paint on you
Tanya's POV I sat frozen with widened eyes. I could see August snapping his fingers in front of my face, but I couldn't blink. The shock I felt was too intense.He did shift right in front of my eyes.He did shift into a freaking huge werewolf that reached close to the ceiling! How was that even possible?Was it a witch's doing? Probably a wizard's doing.No, witches and wizards were myths! No, if he was real, then they were real too.What was it he said?It was a gift from the moon goddess that they were made that way?Hell no, it was a curse! She cursed the humans to turn into werewolves!"Tanya, it isn't as you think. I can tell just by looking at you that you are thinking of something unbelievable," he said."How could I not when she cursed the living hell out of you and the others!" I exclaimed."Who?" he asked with a raised brow."The so-called moon goddess; she cursed you," I said as he gave me a lazy look."I am not cursed; I am blessed by her. She is our goddess, a giver of
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