Kyle's POV "Damn that old man," I whispered as I went through the documents on my desk in my office."Is this the reason he made you and me take over?" I asked Larson, who sat on the couch opposite me, looking at the file in his hand.On the table right in front of him were a lot of documents, just as there were on mine."I doubt it," he answered simply."Come on, look at the work we have to handle," I said seriously."Alpha, Uncle Ian wanted us to go through these documents and files for us to know and learn what is going on and what went on in our pack," he replied.How the hell was he still calm and focused after being stuck in the damn office for days? The only time we were free was when we had to sleep! And we only slept for a very few hours! We couldn't even see our own damn mates!My father truly was annoying as hell."Alpha, I advise you to focus and keep working rather than whining and complaining," he said simply.I put the documents down and glared at him."It's been days,
Lui's POV "Alright, what's with that look?" My father asked seriously in his office.It was time that he asked me that question because I had been standing and looking at him for half an hour."Father, don't you think it's high time I took over as acting Alpha?" I asked seriously."Absolutely not," came his cold response."But why?" I asked at the top of my voice."You are not Kyle, and I am not Ian," he answered."That's a harsh response, Father, and seriously not cool," I said loudly.He glared at me and then sighed softly."Son, I know that you really want to and feel like you should catch up to Kyle, your best friend, but this isn't the right time," he answered seriously."Have you forgotten how Dusk is trying his best to keep up with you? Not so long ago, he was struggling to talk to everyone or keep his foot on the ground at the training field?" he said as I felt guilty."Being an Alpha isn't about getting your way whenever you want something or someone. Being an Alpha is about
Tamara's POVI felt refreshed after taking a bath but also a little sad about how busy Larson and Kyle were with work.“They are now the Alpha and Beta in charge of the pack; you should always remember that,” I said to myself, then groaned softly."Should I visit them?" I asked myself quietly and then threw myself on the bed with a low sigh.Since they took over their work, things felt so different for me.Yuki and I were doing our best to keep up with Amelia, who was showing us our duties on how to manage things in the pack.Truth be told, it was a lot more work than I had imagined, and there were just the two of us. How did Amelia manage to do this on her own? She truly was amazing."Tamara," Yuki called from outside my door."Come on in," I answered as I sat upright.The door opened, and she walked in.She looked tired and a little upset."What's wrong?" I asked with concern."I miss Kyle so much; don't you miss Larson?" she asked softly."Of course I do, but what can we do about i
Yuki's POV"Try this one," I said as I picked up a piece of pie with a fork from the table opposite us and moved it to Kyle's lips.He hesitated but opened his mouth and ate.I had been feeding him for some minutes, and I was waiting for him to compliment Nana's cooking, yet he was quiet."Kyle, what's wrong?" I asked softly, concerned.He moved me from his lap and helped me sit next to him."I think I overate," he answered simply."Oh, I'm sorry. I should have stopped when I noticed your facial...," "Yuki, that's not it," he answered, cutting me off, then grabbed my hand."You have no idea how excited I am to have you here. When you brought food, I was very happy," he said as I smiled."But I wasn't the one who prepared this," I answered honestly."You already said that, but that doesn't change things. I am very grateful to have you as a mate," he said, then grabbed my other hand."You sitting on my lap and feeding me is like a dream come true. That's why I couldn't stop eating even
Kyle's POV I was feeling very well rested and at peace.Even while I mich dressed, my eyes were on Yuki, who was still asleep in my bed, looking like an angel."Does this remind you of something?" Lionel asked, as I smirked while buttoning my shirt.Of course, it reminded me of Philippe's place, and it wasn't the first time I had slept on the ground while she lay in a better place.Yesterday, after eating, we decided to go for a walk close to the pack’s border. After the walk, we both didn't want to part ways. That's why I took the initiative and invited her to my room, which she agreed to.There, we spent time chatting, laughing, and eating what was brought to us by Nana.After that, she took the bed while I decided to lay down. Even when she asked me to share the bed, I still refused because I didn't trust myself to share the same bed with her and do nothing."She is beautiful, isn't she?" Lionel asked proudly."Of course, she's very beautiful," I answered, then moved closer to he
THREE YEARS LATER Kyle's POV I stood next to my pregnant mate, smiling at Lui, who was waving on stage happily next to his Beta.After a few years, he was finally the Alpha. The ritual was successful, and his parents behind him looked so happy, just like his mate."I'm so proud of him," Tamara said cheerfully through our pack's mind-link.I looked behind and smiled when my eyes met my father's, who smiled back and gave a nod.He was standing next to my mother, and right behind him were Whitney's pack members, who were part of my family, along with Felix and her whole household.August, Tanya, his father-in-law, and a few friends of my father, whom he had met at the party in human territory—Alpha Glen, Sky, Sol, and Jace with their mates—stood further away.Having my whole family and a few pack warriors represent us and our respectable alliance that was going to soon take place filled my heart with peace.The past few years, Lui did his best, and his Beta was finally well-known in ot
Ian's POV Garren raised his hand but stopped when the Alpha Queen said some words in what sounded like Greek.We all looked at her like she was crazy.She continued to say words and then smiled innocently at us.I wanted to rip off her damn head because I felt something was wrong.I was surprised when Garren shifted back to his human form, clothes instantly appearing on his body. "Couldn't you have said that sooner?" he asked loudly, then turned and looked at Lexi."Thank you for the clothes," he said loudly, and then looked at us."Is he fucking insane? Giving his back to the enemies?" I asked through our pack's mind-link."Dad, Garren is never this careless. He knows what he is doing," Roxanne answered.I hated her judgment, but she was my little girl, and I chose to believe in her."You guys have to hear them out," he said as everyone looked at each other in disbelief."Garren, it seems you have grown soft over the years. Step aside; I'll take care of them," I said as I began to
Diaz's POVWe sat in the living room as if we were animals in a zoo. They were all looking at us like we were crazy.Some decided to sit, while others chose to stand.We told our true story, yet they still had their doubts. Was it because we weren't telling them everything?"I don't like this," Mariana mind-linked me."Same, sister, but just hang in there. Our first plan was successful, and as we predicted, they had an ancient witch who could read minds, so we are safe," I mind-linked her back."Brother, is this truly worth the trouble?" she asked, still using our mind-link.I coldly glanced at her and then smiled. She quickly shifted her gaze from me and smiled back."I still feel like they are hiding something," Ian said loudly, getting everyone's attention.He was standing behind Amelia, who sat on the couch looking at us seriously.We knew Ian through stories we had heard, and when we finally met him, we recognized him just by the way he was overprotective towards our cousin. He a
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
Diaz's POVWe sat in the living room as if we were animals in a zoo. They were all looking at us like we were crazy.Some decided to sit, while others chose to stand.We told our true story, yet they still had their doubts. Was it because we weren't telling them everything?"I don't like this," Mariana mind-linked me."Same, sister, but just hang in there. Our first plan was successful, and as we predicted, they had an ancient witch who could read minds, so we are safe," I mind-linked her back."Brother, is this truly worth the trouble?" she asked, still using our mind-link.I coldly glanced at her and then smiled. She quickly shifted her gaze from me and smiled back."I still feel like they are hiding something," Ian said loudly, getting everyone's attention.He was standing behind Amelia, who sat on the couch looking at us seriously.We knew Ian through stories we had heard, and when we finally met him, we recognized him just by the way he was overprotective towards our cousin. He a
Ian's POV Garren raised his hand but stopped when the Alpha Queen said some words in what sounded like Greek.We all looked at her like she was crazy.She continued to say words and then smiled innocently at us.I wanted to rip off her damn head because I felt something was wrong.I was surprised when Garren shifted back to his human form, clothes instantly appearing on his body. "Couldn't you have said that sooner?" he asked loudly, then turned and looked at Lexi."Thank you for the clothes," he said loudly, and then looked at us."Is he fucking insane? Giving his back to the enemies?" I asked through our pack's mind-link."Dad, Garren is never this careless. He knows what he is doing," Roxanne answered.I hated her judgment, but she was my little girl, and I chose to believe in her."You guys have to hear them out," he said as everyone looked at each other in disbelief."Garren, it seems you have grown soft over the years. Step aside; I'll take care of them," I said as I began to
THREE YEARS LATER Kyle's POV I stood next to my pregnant mate, smiling at Lui, who was waving on stage happily next to his Beta.After a few years, he was finally the Alpha. The ritual was successful, and his parents behind him looked so happy, just like his mate."I'm so proud of him," Tamara said cheerfully through our pack's mind-link.I looked behind and smiled when my eyes met my father's, who smiled back and gave a nod.He was standing next to my mother, and right behind him were Whitney's pack members, who were part of my family, along with Felix and her whole household.August, Tanya, his father-in-law, and a few friends of my father, whom he had met at the party in human territory—Alpha Glen, Sky, Sol, and Jace with their mates—stood further away.Having my whole family and a few pack warriors represent us and our respectable alliance that was going to soon take place filled my heart with peace.The past few years, Lui did his best, and his Beta was finally well-known in ot