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"He's here!" I exclaimed happily as I gently hit Larson's arm."He's not here yet, Kyle. He just crossed the border," he answered lazily."That's practically the same thing," I replied, then quickly went downstairs with him following behind.As I stepped out of the pack house, my father and mother were standing with a few warriors facing the border."Why are you guys here?" I asked seriously as I moved closer to them."Because they are the leaders of this pack. That soon-to-be Alpha may be your friend, but he is still visiting your father's pack. So it's only right for them to welcome him," Uncle Neo responded as he came out of the pack house with Aunty Toni."Dad, please don't intimidate him in any way," I said softly as he smirked."Mother, please don't let him do it on purpose for fun," I pleaded with her, knowing how he would try that."Don't worry, Kyle, he will be on his best behavior," she answered softly as I smiled."Thank you," I said simply.When Lui's car came i
Ian's POVWhat the actual fuck was happening right in front of us?"Was that she-wolf Kyle's mate?" Amelia asked through our mind-link.I raised a brow and then looked at her seriously.There was a huge chance that was true because Kyle was usually composed and he rarely acted up."Kids these days," Neo whispered as he walked towards Lui and Larson."I think I have no time for such nonsense," I muttered and then turned to leave when Amelia grabbed my hand."We still have to welcome Lui and the others," she said softly as I chuckled."Do I look happy to entertain those little pups?" I asked seriously then forced a smile on my face when she glared at me."Fine, we will welcome them," I forced out the words and then turned and walked to where they were.Neo was supposed to control the situation, yet he was standing there just looking at them. Was he confused or drawn into the bullshit drama?"Tamara, go and greet Amelia and the rest of the warriors standing on that side. Your little dram
Kyle's POV"I know you are out here," I said loudly as I walked past a few trees.When I inhaled Larson's scent, I turned and faced him; he was standing a bit further away from where I was."Get me clothes, hurry up," I mind-linked him and then turned back and continued to walk ahead.I knew she was close by hiding because of her scent."Yuki," I called softly."Can we at least talk? Are you feeling shy because you are naked?" I asked seriously."No, you jerk!" She answered in a husky voice."Gotcha," I silently said to myself and then walked to the bushes where her voice had come from.When I was sure she was there, I turned towards the other side."I won't be disrespectful and look at your naked body, but can we talk?" I asked softly."Go away, I want to be alone," she answered in a low tone."I have been going around in circles looking for you. I had no idea you could mask your scent so easily. If not for being an Alpha, I wouldn't have found you," I said. When a few minutes went
Lui's POVI couldn't believe that Akira had walked out on me while I was trying to sincerely apologize to her for my wrongdoing."Great, just great," I muttered as my wolf growled at me."I am trying here," I said seriously and then frowned when a car drove past me and parked ahead.Yuki was the first to come out. She looked at me angrily and then turned and walked into the pack house when Kyle came out.He shut the door behind him and approached me."I'm sorry," I said once he was standing in front of me.He sighed heavily and then nodded."I am sorry too for not welcoming you the way I had planned," he answered."We messed up, didn't we?" I asked seriously."Yes, big time," he answered."Well, I had no idea that you knew Tamara," I said honestly."Of course, how could you have known when I had never told you everything about her," he answered."Shit, so she's the one you are in love with?" I asked seriously."Yes, and she's who you love as well," he answered as I cursed silently."I
Lui's POV "One, two, three, go," I said at the top of my voice as Dusk picked up a shot of tequila mixed with wolfsbane and drank it in one gulp. "Yeah," Larson and Kyle cheered for him and then high-fived.He was having so much fun, laughing and taking shots. I knew he was a very good drinker, but seeing him take shots like it was nothing made me respect him even more. Not long ago, when he told me he was going to do his best, I looked forward to it, and now he was really showing me how he meant every word.Not only was he responding to anyone who talked to him without stammering, but he didn't cower when approached or show signs of stepping back, and that made me feel very proud."Whose turn is it?" Kyle asked loudly."Mine," Garren answered as he approached us."Finally," Kyle said proudly."I should warn you, I don't go down easily," he said seriously once he stood beside us.When he looked at me, he smirked."Care to take one too?" he asked."Sure," I answered and then stepped
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