Mirage's P.O.V The dining area was humongous. That was the first thought I had as soon as I entered the room. There was a huge chandelier on the ceiling and the kitchen staffs were arranging food in those different can thingies that they use for big occasions. It was like a freaking five-star hotel for all I knew. And I had never been to a five star hotel in my life, for all I could remember. The huge hall was again divided into two other separate areas off to the side. One was a smaller room with a glass door and the other was a huge veranda where several tables and chairs were arranged, shaded from the sun-rays with huge umbrellas. Not knowing where to go, I kind of stood there awkwardly, looking around the place to see if there was any familiar face or if someone would come to guide me to a table like an actual five-star restaurant. Someone came inside through the doors that led to the open terrace and it made me jump back in fear, even though the boy h
Mirage's P.O.V "I didn't expect you and Freya to start off on the wrong foot, honestly." Sarah told me as soon as Freya had left the room with Darcia. Apparently, they had both been summoned by the Alpha to discuss Alpha things. "And why is that?" I frowned at her. "I get that Julian is her brother, but I don't get why she had to be so rude." "How about I tell you something about the pack structure instead." Sarah ignored my question. "The Alpha is the head of the pack, just like our brain is the head of our body; the authorization centre that commands the rest of our organs to function properly and helps us differentiate between right and wrong." "Okay…?" I frowned at her detailed description of the brain, something that kids learn in like…middle school. "But at the same time, the head cannot function without the heart." Sarah placed her hand on her chest to indicate the heart. "An
Alex's P.O.V Even before I entered the Alpha's room, the atmosphere just seemed to be intensely tense; and the feeling just intensified tenfold as soon as I entered through the doors. I was already wondering why Alpha Charles would call me back here, now that I had been relieved of my duties, but when I saw Cameron and Freya both sitting on one of the couches next to the Alpha…I just knew that this had something to do with Mirage. Darcia patted the seat next to him and I had to say that I was a little surprised to find him here again. But if he was here, then I was guessing he was attending as Sarah's eyes and ears, while she was out there babysitting Mirage. "Alpha Krimson has requested to visit the pack." Alpha Charles dropped that bomb on us just as soon as I had taken a seat. "What?" Cameron looked at the Alpha with a frown. "Why?" "He gave us the antidote." Alpha Charles sighed. "Now he wants to study
Freya's P.O.V I held Julian's hand tightly as I knocked on Trisha's door. He was nervous, as I had expected, but it was the right thing to do. Trisha's mate, Leon was the one to open the door. The brunette haired, grey eyed man was the kindest wolf I knew, but he was also one of the pack's omegas, so he kept his eyes lowered whenever he spoke to Cameron or any one of the wolves with higher dominance. But today, he greeted me with a smile, meeting my eyes as he opened the door wide enough so I could enter. "Julian's here, I see." Leon gave him a wide smile as Julian lowered his head in embarrassment. "Come on in. Candice is in the playroom." Usually, a couple only has a mating ceremony at the age of twenty five, for both the male and female wolves or their non-wolf counterparts, but Leon and Trisha were already mated, only because Trisha had gotten pregnant early last year and Leon, who was already twenty seven at the time, had wanted th
Mirage's P.O.V The next day, I saw Julian enter the dining room with his big sister in toe; however, unlike yesterday, he was smiling from ear to ear while munching on a cookie. Freya on the other hand, was holding an adorable little child in her arms, who looked up at her like she was some kind of angel. And surprisingly, the devil was smiling down at the kid as well. "Ah! There comes Leah!" Sarah jumped up from her seat to welcome the little girl, who gave a squeal of joy as soon as she saw her. "Yes, yes, you little traitor." Freya kissed the baby's chubby cheeks before handing her over to Sarah. "Your mama was right, wasn't she? Leah has everyone wrapped around her little fingers." "Oh, hush!" Sarah landed a big fat kiss on the baby's lips. "You know we love being wrapped around your wee-wee fingers, right?" Sarah's impersonation of a 'baby voice' was hilarious. I think the baby thought so too, because
Mirage's P.O.V After a filling lunch and some conversation with Luna Malaya, I made my way back to my room around two in the afternoon. Luna Malaya seemed like a genuinely nice person, but she was also extremely busy. Apparently, there was a 'coming of age' party to be held in a week's time and she had come to borrow Freya for help on decorations. So, Freya had to leave immediately after along with little Leah and Julian. Somehow, I just couldn't find my footing here. Everyone was super nice, but it just didn't feel like somewhere I would belong. Was this what a pack really was all about? Having fun, gossiping and holding parties? No one seemed to be doing much of anything and yet, they were super rich. What did they even do for a living? I know I was new here, and I hadn't even met half of the people living in the pack, but it did seem like they might be people who enjoyed other people's income and just sat on their asses all day. I had almost made my way
Mirage's P.O.V The wind blew back my hair off my face and for the thousandth time, I felt grateful that I had remembered to tie my hair back. Otherwise, it would be a delightful mess to untangle tonight…not that it was going to be any better anyways. The vast sea stretched in front of me, the waters pure blue that was only interrupted by some sudden rock formations protruding out of the water like dark monsters. But the most beautiful view was the red-gold lights from the sunset over the horizon. "Have you ever been to the beach before?" Alex asked from beside me while he munched on a sandwich. "I don't think so." I told him, still looking out at the waves crashing onto the shore in wonder. "If I had, then this wouldn't have felt so fascinating." "Fair enough," I heard him say before I watched him bring the sandwich back to his lips from the corner of my eyes. Unconsciously, I found myself studying him once aga
Alex's P.O.V I think I was still laughing the next morning when I woke up, the image of Mirage's stunned expression when she realized she had been flashing me, playing over and over again inside my head. The look she had given me after had been murderous. And I was very much anticipating what she would do next. If she wanted, I could very much strip all the way down to my birthday suit and give her a show, return the favor just the way she wanted me to. I had seen her eying my body, and the tattoo on my chest. It had made a shiver of appreciation run down my spine while I had tried my best to mask my reaction to her. Damnit! If this was the effect she had on me with just her eyes…then what would happen if she put her hands on me? 'Alex? You up?' Cameron's voice returned me back to the here and now and I wiped that stupid grin on my face to answer him mentally…even though I knew he wouldn't be able to see me. "Yes. Just woke up.' I told him