Leomord's p.o.v"Wait up, kid wait!" I exclaimed as I chased after her. She was fast in movements and she didn't even look back once.She quickly rushed into a hut ahead and closed the wooden door.I stood still in my tracks when I picked up a foul scent."Did you lose her?" Whitney asked, immediately after she had reached where I was."No, she ran into that small hut ahead." I answered."Okay, let's wait for her to come ......Wait What's that smell?" She asked loudly."You smell it too right?" I asked back."Yes." She answered and grabbed my hand."What?" I asked."Don't go any further." She whispered softly."Why?" I asked, feeling a little confused."I think there is a death spell in front of us which kills any living thing when one approaches the hut. Only she can cross." She answered.I raised a brow and looked at her seriously."And how do you know that?" I asked curiously."Because I am able to detect any hidden dark energy. I'm sure you too have a skill that no one has. Each a
Lexi's p.o.vI looked at the dress silently then smiled happily. It was beautiful and a perfect fit . This was the first time I was wearing such a pretty dress and it was all because of that woman. I still didn't trust her but unlike the others, she didn't try to force her way into the hut to capture me.Although the lethal spell was still activated, it was slowly getting weak. I needed to perform another ritual soon to lift it up, despite it taking most of my energy and making me unconscious.I groaned softly then walked to the mat and sat down."I still feel so lonely." I whispered to myself then lay down sadly.Ever since I could remember my mother was always cold and harsh to me. I went through a lot of rituals and tests so I could become strong. According to her, I was as good as dead if I couldn't sum up how strong she was. There were times she acted crazy and wanted to kill or sacrifice me at the altar of rituals but I survived it all luckily. I was hit whenever she was in a
Neo's p.o.vI looked at myself in the mirror with a smirk.Today was the day we were banishing Sherry as well as the start of a new romance between me and Toni. It wasn't much of a celebration but I felt like I should celebrate somehow and do something about it.I touched my hair then chuckled softly.Ian was definitely going to be shocked over seeing how I had gone back to my original hair color. "I don't know if our mate will love this hair color." I whispered silently to Vision in concern.My original hair color stood out too much and most people painted my character bad."I despise being wrongly judged." I whispered then tensed when I inhaled Toni's scent and heard the bedroom door open followed by light footsteps."Neo?" She called softly."I'm in the bathroom, give me a second." I answered loudly with a rapid beating heart."It will be okay." Vision answered calmly.I took in a deep breath and released it."She's my mate, she's in love with me." I whispered to myself then turne
Sherry's p.o.v"Banish the bitch!""So ungrateful, kill her already.""Allow us to stone her!"The angry screams of the pack members filled the air.They were glaring at me while some were looking at me furiously. They all wanted me dead as soon as possible.I sat on the ground powerlessly near the pack's border waiting for Ian to give his final order. My throat was dry and my body was still sore and bruised.After that chat I had with Neo, the guards were no longer harsh to me. Despite them not giving me food to eat, they gave me water to drink and quickly left the room once they were done with checking up on me. I was grateful to Neo and at the same time angry at myself for going against him.Being in that place gave me enough time to think through everything. I was the problem in everyone's life!. That wasn't hard to understand. Not only was I very selfish, I was hungry for more power than I already had.In the past there was a time I was very happy being besides my mate, all I c
Whitney's p.o.v"She's still watching us from afar." Leo whispered softly next to me.I smiled widely as I continued to cut the grilled meat into small pieces."She's been patiently waiting for her share for the past few days. By now she should be used to us." I answered.Then glanced behind at her for a second."She's still in your dress though and it doesn't look good on her anymore, because it's very dirty." He whispered softly.I turned and looked at her seriously. She was hiding behind a huge tree."If you want to eat some of this meat, come and sit down next to us. I won't bring you food this time." I said seriously.She hesitated but moved from behind the tree and approached us."By now you should know that we mean you no harm. If we wanted you dead we could have tried to kill you one way or another." I said once she was standing beside me."I'm hungry." She whispered softly.We both looked at her in shock.We weren't expecting her to say such words."That's not how they ask fo
Lexi's p.o.v I sat happily next to Whitney and Leomord. A few days had easily gone by and they were filled with joy and fun. Every day I had a clean dress to wear and we ate well. My hair was fixed by Whitney while Leomord gave me Candy once I had behaved well. I stopped going to the hut and chose to be with them. I even slept in a tent with Whitney, while Leomord slept outside to guard us. "Put those shoes on." Leomord instructed softly with a smile. "Okay." I answered happily then picked them up and stood up. "Leo, a word." Whitney said and went behind the tent. "Give us a minute." He whispered to me then followed her as I frowned. Since yesterday Whitney had been acting strange. Most times she would tell me her epic war stories and at times she would teach me how to take good care of myself, but yesterday she was quietly looking at me with a very sad expression on her face. Whenever I asked her if something was wrong, she laughed and brushed me off easily. Whatever she
Whitney's p.o.vI walked calmly beside Leo with my hand linked to his. Lexi was behind us following quietly. The pack house was now showing and I could feel light movements ahead."I'm sure the warriors have sensed our presence. They are obviously getting ready to defend our territory from you guys." I said in a low tone."This is going to be fun." Leo whispered with a smirk when we saw the warriors gathering in front of the pack house with some weapons in their hands."I know right." I answered then glanced at Lexi and gave her an assuring smile.I wanted her to be calm and confident in front of the warriors, because they hated weak she-wolves."Is that you general?" Ibuk asked in disbelief."Are you fucking blind?" I spat seriously as some of the warriors sighed in relief."It's definitely her." August said as Ibuk shook his head. When his eyes went to my linked hand, he frowned then growled loudly."Who the fuck is he Whitney!" He asked on top of his voice angrily.I felt Leo tig
Leomord's p.o.v"Which room do you like?" Whitney asked Lexi with a smile after our house tour."Yours." She answered, making me frown.Why the hell was she choosing her room when she was told to choose between all fifteen rooms!. Did she not want us to spend some intimate time together?. How the fuck was I going to mate with my own mate when she was getting glued to her!."Leo, stop." Tey whispered softly."Stop what?" I asked seriously."That expression on your face is scary." She answered.I looked at Lexi and noticed how terrified she was."I'm sorry." I apologized softly."I choose the third room which is next to yours Whitney." She said as I sighed in relief."Lexi, don't mind Leo. I would love to have you in my room." She said calmly."Fucking no!' I yelled silently in my mind."I know, but I think I will be okay in the third room." She answered."Okay, then take it. From today onwards it will be your room." Tey said softly."Then excuse me, I'll go and take a bath if that's ok
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