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
Alex's P.O.V "Alpha Krimson." Alpha Charles held out his hand for him to shake. "It's good to see you. Hope you had a comfortable flight." "I had indeed." He tilted his head to the side. "Thank you for coming all the way here to welcome me." "It's my pleasure." Alpha Charles motioned towards the exit. "Come, let's head to the packhouse." Cameron followed behind his father and Alpha Krimson as I picked up his suitcase and showed his assistant towards the car. The three of them took the SUV while I took the Sedan and rode with Alpha Krimson's assistant, who was also a Gamma in his pack. Somchai Rattakul, a man of Thai origin and a powerful wolf in his own right, sat in the passenger's seat as I drove back to the packhouse, following close behind the Alpha's car. He didn't speak much and I wondered if it was because he felt uncomfortable in a new environment or if he was just the kind of person who l
Mirage's P.O.V I didn't know why was heart was beating so fast, but seeing all five, hunky men enter the room literally took my breath away. Alpha Charles, Cameron and Alex were no doubt handsome men, but the new addition seemed even more breathtaking, especially the man with long hair that brushed his shoulders and eyes as red as blood. That was Alpha Krimson, wasn't it? It was in his name…those red eyes. Sarah told me that the man belonged to the Red Claw pack. At that time, I had thought of him as a freak that had even had his pack named after him. But now that I'd seen him in person…it seemed fitting. "Alpha Krimson, this is Mirage Valecha and our pack healer Daisy Waters." Alpha Charles made the introductions. "If you have any specific questions, you can ask her." "I do have a question." Alpha Krimson frowned. "What is that on her wrist?" "It's a monitoring device." Daisy answered from next