Emily's POVJax had switched on the radio, and he was quietly humming to some unknown tune.That was what I liked about Jax; he was always quiet, observed things, and kept to himself.I have been out with Jax on a couple of expeditions, some of which were more dangerous than others. He had my back, and I had his. He was kind of fun to be around, and I could understand why he and Mila fit together perfectly."A penny for your thoughts?" Jax asked, shifting his gaze to look at me."Just thinking of today's training sessions," I answered."Did it go well?" he asked, sounding interested."The men did okay. They just lack focus," I said. "And I might have bruised Alpha Alex's ego, but I did warn him, but he didn't listen.""I heard," Jax said. "But in his defense, did you tell him about what you were about to do?"I shook my head."No," I replied. "But I did tell him numerous times to keep his focus. I am capable of fending for myself.""It's instinct," Jax said. "To protect what is his."
Alexander’s POV"This doesn't seem right," my father muttered, pacing up and down the border of the Silver Lake pack. "The rogues should have been here hours ago. What is keeping them? Are you sure you heard it right? Is it tonight?""I am sure of what I heard, father," I said. "Maybe we have the location wrong."We all started to become frustrated. We had been there for over two hours, running down no man's land between the two pack boundaries to see if we could stop the attack.The only exciting thing that happened earlier was a pair of vampires that crossed through. "This is the only pack that is bordering close enough to the other to be able to pull off two attacks at once," my father said. "Maybe Axel had a change of plans," Luke said, pulling his hands through his blond hair. He seemed a bit anxious about something, but I wasn't sure what. When I asked him about it earlier, he just told me his wolf was on edge, as if something was about to happen."Or..." blood drained my face
"F*ck!" I cursed silently, attempting to open my eyes.My tongue was thick and swollen, and my mouth felt dry."W-w-wh-at h-h-hap-pened?" I let out a moan and noticed that I was breathing shallowly and erratically, as if there was something heavy on my chest.My body ached, my head was banging against my skull, and I felt like there was a fire at the side of my neck. I tried moving my head but found that even the smallest motion hurt.I tried raising my hand to my pounding head, but it felt as though I was dr*gged—my arm felt numb and heavy. My other arm was constricted like it was attached to something heavy, and a weird, pickling sensation was developing around my wrist."Ah!" Angelica's voice rose in the room, causing a sharp spike that tore through my skull. "At last, you are awake! It took you long enough, you worthless piece of sh*t!""Tell me what you did to me," I ordered, while squinting my eyes and stifling the agony."Don't you remember?" She asked, and a vile smile formed
Emily's POVI bit my jaw hard, trying not to hiss in pain as Angelica's fingernails began to dig into my flesh."All of Alpha Alex's interactions with you have been erased from his memory," she scoffed, letting go of me. "I ensured that all he would remember was me. I was going to be the hero of his story by safely returning the future Alpha to his pack, where the rest of the surviving Lycan royals were hiding.""What were you planning to do?" I asked, startled to know she knew about the royals hiding there. It indicates that she is aware of both my and Lex's status."The plan was simple," Angelica said. "Alex was the easiest one to eliminate. In an attempt to get rid of him, Axel proposed going on a field trip to finish a homework assignment."Angelica went to sit at the little table in the corner of the room and turned to face me. Almost instantly, her face flushed red, as though she were angry about something."A storm brewed on the horizon," she started. "It was the perfect opport
Emily's POV"We followed you," Angelica continued, excitement clearly written on her face."What did you use? Wolfsbane?" I asked."If only!" She said this, sounding proud of her accomplishments. "Axel injected you with liquid silver."Is that the reason why Willow struggled to return?
Alexander’s POVWe didn't return to the White Moon Pack that night. I knew Emily was taken; her link was close, and I could feel her being in pain.My father had sent a driver to go get my mother, and I had sent Luke and his mate to go fetch Lex and Sarah and bring them back home. That was two days ago.I yawned, barely able to keep my eyes open. I haven't slept, and the power naps I took charged my batteries just long enough not to go mental.
Alexander’s POV"We just found another camp," Luke said proudly, entering my office. He looked very pleased by his find.Luke was following up on every lead his mate, Lula, gave us. He took it upon himself to prove to me that Lula was pure of heart.Yesterday evening, he and a couple of warriors found the first camp—50 miles from us—where our missing pack members were kept hostage.
Alexander’s POV "Over there! Look!" With great excitement, Ghost yapped and pointed his nose toward the lake, where a silver wolf stood overlooking the waters. "I believe that she is the one who is howling in sorrow!""Are you sure it is a she-wolf?" I asked, watching the silver beast in wonder. She had a strong, firm body surrounded by a certain magical glow, and her coat was immaculate and smooth.I have never before seen a beast so magnificent and beautiful.