Sophia POVI couldn't control my sobs as I stared at my destroyed house. Or what was left of it.There were mostly dust and rubble left everywhere. What did that animal do, Knock it down with his bare hands? He must've done it right after I ran out. I couldn't make sense of anything."I'm so sorry, Sophia," Matthew said. He stroked my hair in an attempt to comfort me. "As I said, Konrad has a bad temper, so he...""Stop it! Just stop making excuses for him. Your brother doesn't have an ounce of humanity in him. He is an animal who knows nothing but destruction. I hate him so much!" I cried out in anger and pain. My home was gone because of him. The entire neighborhood looked like a ghost town. Everyone must have run off somewhere when he attacked."There's a man over there. Let's ask him where everyone went," Matthew suggested and I saw a man I recognized from our pack. He was one of my father's Betas, Erikson. I'd only seen him from a distance since my father asked me to stay inside
Konrad POVAnger, lust, confusion--all these emotions come crashing on me like a wave when I look at her.When Matthew took Sophia away, it felt like part of me was missing. And it was ludicrous. How can I get this attached to her already? It had been barely a day since I met her!But here I was, feeling restless.[Admit it, your mate already has your heart,] my wolf laughed at me.[That's bullshit. I don't have a heart.] I barked.[Sure you do. And it beats for her. You need your mate, don't you?]My wolf was mocking me. He knew how much I hated the concept of love and mate bonding. Growing up, I used to get irritated when my brother and sister talked about it. I had made a decision then to reject my mate as soon as I met her.But I couldn't do it when I laid my eyes on Sophia. Instead of wanting to reject her, I was overwhelmed with the desire to possess her.Luckily she couldn't leave because she was at our mercy now. Her cowardly father left her to die in my hands, so now she woul
Valentina POVI looked at Sophia, who was trying to adjust to her new life, and my heart filled with sympathy. Poor girl, trapped between my beastly brothers.Don't get me wrong---I love them both. I couldn't imagine living in this world without my brothers. Even Konrad, who acted like he hated everything and everyone. I knew better though. I knew deep down, way, way deep down, he cared about us. He just didn't want to admit it.I knew Matthew would treat Sophia right. There was no question asked. He was already doting on her, asking her if she needed something. Making sure she was safe from Konrad. I knew he wanted to get closer to her as she was his mate, and it was a natural thing to be attracted to her. But she built an invisible wall between them because she couldn't trust him.It's been a week since Sophia started living with us. Mom tried to make her comfortable and convince her she was safe, but nothing worked. Sophia was still a nervous wreck.And Konrad wasn't exactly helpin
Matthew POV Luckily, I walked right at the moment Sophia smacked Konrad's face, or things would've ended in disaster. Konrad was standing in front of Sophia, jaw clenched, face reddened. Raw anger shot through him like an electric wave. I could feel his emotions, and right now, all he was feeling was rage. He wanted to crush Sophia, and I was surprised he was holding back. I didn't think he had that kind of self-control. But his self-control was slipping---I could feel it. I needed to do something before he lashed out at Sophia. "Konrad...she didn't mean it," I started. Sophia's expression changed. I could see her anger was replaced by fear. She finally came to her senses and realized what she had done. "You are going to pay for this, little runt," Konrad said in a slow and menacing tone. His eyes were bloodshot. "Yo...you deserve... It. You killed my family and think it's one big joke? I want to do worse things to you than just a slap," Sophia cried out. Konrad let out a roar
Konrad POVValentina grabbed me with both of her hands as I tried to go after Sophia and Matthew. She was hugging me from behind, it was her tactic to calm me down when I was too outraged."Please, don't. Just calm down, Kon. She didn't do anything wrong. You know that" she pleaded.Fuck, I did know that, but I still wanted to punish her. I wanted to grab her by her hair and drag her small body across the neighborhood. How dare she talk back to me?Fucking Matthew...He just HAD to come and rescue her from me. How can he be so smitten by her already? Sure, I was drawn to her too, but I didn't want to act like I was in love with her. Did the asshole think he'd win her over by his prince charming act? Maybe he is hoping she would reject me for him.Never. She was mine."I am calm. Let me go, Val," I barked.Valentina didn't release me right away. Instead, she stared at me intently as if to calculate my anger level. "Are you sure? You aren't planning to go after them?""I am planning to g
Sophia POVI shouldn't have let Matthew touch me like that. I know that now, but just a few minutes ago, I couldn't resist him. I had almost given up my first time. If Konrad didn't interrupt...For once, I was thankful for Konrad's jerk behavior. I like Matthew but wasn't ready to give himself to him yet. Or to anyone. I just got swayed by the moment.I jumped up and put my dress back on. Maybe I'll lock myself in the bedroom until tomorrow. I wasn't tired enough to sleep, but I didn't feel like dealing with other people here.Especially the twins...Guh! I'm so sick of them fighting over me!Liz would've thought this situation was funny. She probably would've said it was romantic. But I didn't find anything romantic about Konrad being my mate. He looked at me like I was some icky bug to be squashed under his feet.I heard a noise and turned around.Great... one of them is back already. Why can't they just leave me alone?"Which one are you again?" I asked him."What do you think?" h
Konrad POVI smirked as I watched the little runt dozing off slowly, trying to force herself to keep her eyes open. The silly little thing.After bickering with me for a hot minute, she finally settled on a movie. It was some bullshit chick movie, but I didn't argue against it since I decided to play nice for now. Even I got to take a break from being bad sometimes. Besides, I didn't want her to make noises and cry for help. I just wanted to go to bed at this point."Just sleep already. I told you I wouldn't do anything," I said quietly. Valentina and Matthew's rooms were nearby, so I couldn't risk them hearing my voice. They got to be back in their room by now."Nn...no..." she mumbled and yawned loudly but closed her eyes. Soon, her chest began to rise and fall in a slow and steady motion as she drifted into sleep.Stupid girl.[She looks cold, cover her with a blanket,] my wolf suggested.[Let her freeze, I don't care,] I barked at him. Who does he think I am? Her prince charming?
Sophia POVI could kick myself for letting my guard down in front of this filthy beast, I thought to myself as I felt him fidget next to me. I had my back turned to him so I couldn't see what he was doing, but I had no desire to turn around and find out. It didn't go too well the last time I opened my eyes.I couldn't believe he was jerking off right next to me. The audacity!Even though I felt a flutter in my stomach when he called me sexy...god...what is wrong with me!And now he was taking up the entire bed with his monstrous body!"Could you move over to your side more? I am barely hanging off the edge!" I snapped after I couldn't take it anymore."What? Go back to sleep," he mumbled."I can't! You are taking up the whole bed. You need to move over," I whined."You have plenty of room on your side," he grunted, then moved even closer to me.He is trying to piss me off, I thought. "No, I don't have enough room! You are too big for this bed, so just go back to your room, please." I