Alpha Michael’s POVI watched in horror as James turned to face me, his eyes wild and red. He raked his gaze slowly up and down my body, a deep growl rumbling in his chest. I instinctively stepped back, my heart pounding in my ears, as I saw the wolf just beneath the surface of my brother's skin."James..." I breathed, my voice cracking ever so slightly. "It's me, Michael, your brother. Don't you remember me?" I hesitantly reached out a hand, praying I could break through the madness consuming him.The moment my fingers touched his shoulder, James lashed out. Sharp claws scraped across my face again, drawing thick blood that trickled down my cheek. I cried out in pain and shock, my eyes soaking with tears. "Brother, what happened to you? Talk to me!" I pleaded. "This is not you, snap out of it!"James answered with another savage snarl, then pounced. He crashed into me, knocking me to the floor. The foul stench of his breath made me gag as he sat over me, animalistic sounds spilling f
Emily’s POVMy gaze was fixed on the ultrasound screen as I guided the transducer across the expectant mother's swollen belly. The baby, now fully grown, moved with a healthy energy that filled me with a sense of quiet wonder."Everything looks good, there is nothing unusual," I murmured, offering the woman a reassuring smile. "Just as I told you before, there is no need to come in every day, if you pretend to be feeling pain again just to see me, I will pass you on to another doctor."The she-wolf let out an exasperated groan, but I ignored it, removing the transducer and helping her rearrange her dress to cover her bump. Putting the instrument back in the drawer, I powered down the monitor, turning to face my troublesome patient."What is it this time?" I asked, annoyance creeping into my tone as I braced my hands on my hips.Hot tears welled in the woman's eyes as she clasped my hands in her own. "Please, Dr. Emily," she pleaded. "Why won't you help me abort the baby? My mate doesn
Alpha Michael’s POVPain pierced through my body, causing a throaty howl that resounded through the walls of my room. Twisting and turning on the bed, I struggled in pure torment, the scorpion's venom coursing through my veins like liquid fire.My mother's words echoed in my mind - during the full moon, the effects of the poison would be at their most devastating, making me powerless against the assault of pain.Gritting my teeth, I fought the urge to shift, to submit to my wolf's instincts. But the moon's pull was persistent, and with a painful grunt, I felt my body contorting and my bones cracking as I was consumed by the transformation.Tumbling to the floor, I landed on the hard ground, my hands and legs twisting and reforming. The pain was intense, each nerve ending set ablaze by the venom's destroying effects.Desperate, I clawed at the ground, trying in vain to crawl towards the door. I had to find help to ensure my brother was safe. But the pain was too much, robbing me of my
Emily’s POVMy heart was pounding against my ribs like a hammer. I ran away from the hotel room, my messy shirt clutched in my trembling hands. I had to get away, to put as much distance between myself and that evil, manipulative man as possible."Stop!" Karl's voice echoed behind me, a desperate edge to his tone. "I won't hurt you, just come back to me. I promise to be gentler this time!"But I refused to listen to his pleas, my legs pumping as I sprinted down the corridor. Glancing over my shoulder, I caught sight of him in chase, clothed only in a pair of tight-fitting shorts.Panic climbed up my throat, spurring me forward. I had to escape, my very dignity depended on it. This man was no better than the rest, using my son's life as leverage to get what he wanted.As I rounded a corner, a bellhop pushing a loaded cart came into view. Without hesitation, I turned towards him, ignoring his puzzled expression."Why are you running in the corridor so late at night? Don’t you know that
Alpha Michael’s POVAs the soft strains of music filled the car, I leaned back against the leather seat, half-listening to the soothing music Nicholas had playing through the car’s speakers. But the moment was short-lived, my phone erupting in a high-pitched ring from inside my pocket. Ignoring the nonstop ring, I kept my gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window. However, Nicholas soon reached over, cutting off the music. "Aren’t you going to get that?" he inquired, meeting my eyes in the rearview mirror. "The sound is getting on my nerves, at least turn off your fucking phone."I narrowed my eyes at him, exposing my fangs in a silent warning. "I'm the Alpha here, Nick. You'd do well to remember your place and keep your manners in check."Nonetheless, I fished the phone from my pocket, answering the unknown number with a brief silence, waiting for the caller to speak first.A gruff voice suddenly popped through the line, spiked with a mocking tone. "Ah, the temporary lit
Emily’s POVA few hours earlier, As I strode through the hospital corridors, I couldn't help but notice the secretive glances and hushed whispers of the staff. Clearly, the rumor factory had been grinding overtime."There is nothing to be scared about," one receptionist scoffed, her eyes meeting mine in an open challenge. "It's not like she is going to hit us or anything, it’s not our fault, she jumps from one rich man to another.""I can’t believe she showed up, such a shameless slut," another cut in, her tone filled with disgust. "A good doctor like her, reduced to a common whore. No wonder she has a bastard child."Anger flared within me, burning hotter than molten lava. But I refused to rise to their bait, clenching my jaw and gripping my bag tightly as I walked down the corridor towards the director's office.Pausing before the familiar door, I took a steadying breath and knocked, bracing myself for whatever awaited me inside. The low murmur of voices suddenly fell silent, and a
Emily’s POVI clutched Robert's jacket tightly around my trembling body, watching silently as he finished talking with the officers. They were lecturing him and reprimanding me for my earlier outburst."She shouldn't be going around attacking people," one officer scolded. "If Dr. Karl had fought back, the situation could have been much worse. She is very lucky he decided to drop the charges tonight."Robert flashed them an apologetic smile. "It's my fault, officer. I should have been looking after my girlfriend better, I promise it won’t happen again."The cop let out a laugh, his expression one of ironic amusement. Clearly, the bribe Robert had slipped him had eased his concerns."Well, in that case, we will drop the charges," the officer concluded, shaking his head. "Just keep a tighter leash on her, yeah?"Biting my tongue, I forced myself to remain silent as Robert guided me out of the station and towards his glossy, black car. The familiar car was a welcomed sight, a small escape
Alpha Michael’s POVLast night…I watched in grim silence as Nicholas poked the lifeless body of the rogue leader, his brow furrowed in alarm."He is dead," Nicholas reported, glancing up at me. "Why did you have to kill him? Now, how are we supposed to find your mate? When will you stop making bad decisions? You were never cut out to be an Alpha anyway."I simply smirked, walking across the lake towards the fallen criminal. Shoving my gun back into the waistband of my pants, I knelt beside the corpse, taking in the wide, staring eyes and the blood that leaked into the crystal-clear water."Get his body away from the lake," I ordered, gesturing to the small hole where the red blood was oozing in. "I don't want his filth contaminating the water."Nicholas obediently lifted the body onto his shoulders, grunting with the effort. "I will give him a quick burial," he muttered. "The scumbag doesn't deserve anything more."As my second-in-command disappeared into the forest, I glanced down a