“I am an Alpha, and this is my pack,” he replied coolly, his tone calm but unapologetic. “I have many responsibilities to handle, and I don’t need to ask anyone’s permission every time.”His nonchalant response only fueled my anger.Arrogant, self-absorbed Alpha King!I huffed internally, biting back a sharp retort.“So, you mean to tell me you don’t feel the need to let your mate know you won’t be coming home for an entire night?” I countered, my voice laced with annoyance. “If you’re so self-absorbed and wrapped up in your precious duties, Alpha King, maybe I have no reason to stay here. Perhaps I should return to my realm,” I threatened, throwing his arrogance right back at him.Zander’s eyes widened slightly, the weight of my words crashing into him. For a moment, he looked as if reality had hit him square in the chest. Of course, two can play this game of arrogance, Alpha.I tilted my chin up, meeting his now-conflicted gaze with unwavering defiance.“I was on night patrol,” he
*Zander*‘Maddox, set a high alert around the entire pack, especially near the lake and the forest,’ I commanded my Beta through the mindlink as I shifted into my wolf form, letting Lyon take over.We ran tirelessly for hours, scanning every inch of the pack's borders. The wind rushed past us, carrying no unfamiliar scent, no sign of intrusion. Frustration clawed at my chest as the search turned up empty. Not a trace of him.There was no word from Maddox either. Finally, I shifted back into my human form, panting heavily as I surveyed my surroundings. The woods stood silent, almost eerily so, as if mocking my efforts.‘Maddox, did you find anything?’ I asked as I mindlinked my Beta.‘No, Alpha,’ he replied promptly. ‘We haven't detected anything or anyone suspicious.’I frowned, wiping the sweat from my brow. ‘Did you check all the surveillance footage from the past three or four days?’‘Yes, Alpha. We’ve gone through everything thoroughly,’ Maddox assured me. Then, after a brief paus
*Zander*When I finally located my mate, the fear that had consumed me was instantly replaced by scorching anger. Every drop of blood in my body boiled as the sight before me ignited a fury I couldn’t suppress.Selena was in the arms of the Vampire King.“What the hell is going on?” I growled, my voice a deadly warning as I stormed forward, glaring daggers at the wicked vampire. I snatched Selena away from Silas Shadowborne and held her protectively in my embrace.She looked pale, her face glistening with sweat, a clear sign that something wasn’t right.“Selena,” I murmured, my voice softening with concern as I gently caressed her face. “What’s wrong, mate?”Her eyelids fluttered open briefly, her gaze meeting mine for a fleeting moment before they closed again, her body growing limp in my arms.“What have you done to her?” I thundered, my fury directed squarely at Silas. My voice echoed with the promise of war—if anything had happened to Selena, no force in existence would stop me fr
“She has woken up, and you can see her now,” the doctor said. Without wasting a second, I darted toward the room, eager to see her.But Silas stopped me. “Wait, Alpha Zander. Ask her what I did to her, and then let me go,” he demanded, his tone firm but not hostile.I nodded curtly. “I’ll check on her health first,” I replied indifferently, my hand already on the door handle.Silas stepped closer, his voice tinged with irritation. “Listen, Alpha. I didn’t stay here to entertain your baseless accusations. I stayed because I wanted to clear my name and prove I had nothing to do with your Luna’s condition. Now, get this over with and let me leave in peace.”I took a deep breath, fighting back the swirl of emotions threatening to overwhelm me. The news of Selena’s pregnancy had left me shaken, and her health was my top priority. Lashing out at the Vampire King without proper cause would be reckless and could spark unnecessary conflict. I couldn’t afford that. Not now.“Alright, give me a
*Selena*“Mind your words, Mother. You’re talking about your Luna,” Zander growled, his tone laced with restrained fury. I wasn’t surprised. He could be a clueless alpha, blind to the truth of the pup I was carrying, but his love for me was unwavering. Even if he had forgotten our old love, I knew his heart still beat for me—I never doubted it.“She is not our Luna, Zander,” his mother snapped, her disdain sharp and unyielding. “She’s using you—climbing her way up to claim the position of Luna of the mightiest pack in the North and Queen of the werewolves. But in truth, she’s nothing more than a greedy, selfish bitch carrying a bastard.”I gasped, the words cutting through me like a blade. How could she curse her own grandchild—a life so innocent, still growing inside me?“You dare to call my child a bastard, Mother?!” Zander hissed, his voice trembling with rage. His eyes burned red, a clear sign that both he and Lyon were on the brink of losing control. Their fury filled the room, s
*Selena*After I felt better I insisted to the doctor that I wanted to go home. Blair and Austin stayed with me. Austin adamantly refused to leave without me. My sweet boy was so attached to me, and it melted my heart with love for him.Zander arrived a while later and took me home, but I still wasn’t speaking to him. How could he even think I’d been with another man? Blair had already informed me that the vampire king had been sent off respectfully, accompanied by Zander’s apologies.What concerned me more was whether Silas would stick to our plan or if his encounter with Zander might have changed his mind. I needed to contact him again—just not now.Right now, all I could focus on was the fire burning inside me. Goddess, I was overwhelmed with need. Knowing we were expecting another baby had only heightened my longing for my mate. It had been so long since we’d been truly intimate, and I couldn’t fathom how he’d managed to maintain such self-control.But I wasn’t strong enough—not w
*Zander*My beautiful mate lay before me, and I drank in the breathtaking sight of her to my heart’s content.“Are you just going to stare, or are you planning to touch me as well?” she teased, her voice carrying a playful hint of a whine.If only she knew how desperately I was aching to touch her, to claim her as mine once again. It nearly killed me to hold back, to stop myself from losing all control and giving in completely.“I’m just thinking about how I could forget the most beautiful period of my life,” I admitted with a remorseful sigh.“Ah!” she whimpered softly, her impatience evident. “Leave the thinking for later—just focus on me right now.”I couldn’t help but chuckle at my impatient mate. “Your wish is my command, my pregnant Luna,” I declared.Without hesitation, I grabbed the shirt I wore, tearing it open rather than bothering with the buttons, and discarded it carelessly. The way her eyes slid over my bare torso, growing darker with lust, only stoked the fire burning
Her chest heaved as her breathing quickened. Her flushed face and half-lidded eyes made her look utterly irresistible—the sexiest woman in the world. I couldn’t tear my gaze away from her, but the moment my tongue tasted her nectar, my eyes closed instinctively, savoring her essence.Her taste was divine, a sweetness unmatched by anything else. The intoxicating scent of her arousal ignited an even fiercer desire within me, making my head spin with lust. My cock throbbed painfully, the veins straining under the relentless pressure of my need for her.“Oh, my Goddess!” she cried as I sucked her swollen nub, swirling my tongue over it while sliding a finger into her tight, wet heat.“Fuck, Zander!” she moaned, her voice trembling with pleasure.I groaned deeply, the sound raw and primal. “Yes, baby, moan my name louder,” I urged, my voice a mix of command and adoration. “Let me hear how good I make you feel.”I flicked my teeth lightly over her clit as I thrust two more fingers into her
Lyon and Micah’s presence alone was enough to strike terror into the witches’ eyes. Before anyone could blink, the wicked witch was ripped away from Blair with savage force as Micah’s massive paw slammed into her, sending her flying through the air. She crashed to the ground with a loud impact, a pained hiss escaping her lips.Before Blair could hit the hard ground, Micah was already beneath her, his soft fur providing a cushion to break her fall. He let out a low, reassuring growl before gently nudging her to safety.Then, without hesitation, Micah sprang to his feet and joined Lyon. Both wolves prowled toward the witches, their deep, menacing growls vibrating through the air—a deadly warning of the storm about to come.The two witches staggered back, fear flickering across their faces, but they hadn’t accepted defeat just yet. Their expressions hardened, and I could see the determination to fight still burning in their eyes.Lyon and Micah prowled around them, circling like predator
“Blair, I’m telling you, this is a bad idea,” I said, following her reluctantly as she led me down an unknown path along the outskirts, carefully avoiding the main routes where guards patrolled.“Trust me, Selena, I’ve done this plenty of times,” Blair replied confidently, pushing aside a low-hanging branch. “Back when my father was the alpha, I used to sneak out all the time to escape his dictatorship.”I rolled my eyes. “That was years ago, Blair. The pack’s security isn’t the same now.”She glanced back at me, realizing I had stopped in my tracks and sat down in the middle of the narrow trail, exasperated.“What’s wrong?” she asked, her voice softening with concern. “Are you tired? If you need to rest, we can, but we don’t have much time if we want to help our mates.”I sighed and got back to my feet. “Blair, I still think this is a terrible idea. If Zander finds out we took this route, he’ll be furious.”Her lips curved into a confident smirk. “If he finds out,” she said, her tone
I agreed to his plan; it seemed foolproof. But my only worry lingered—there was still no sign of Oliver, my half-brother. If the rest of my family was alive, then surely Oliver must be alive as well. The thought sent a shiver through me as I remembered what Zander had told me about him and the depths of my family’s darkness.I struggled to accept that my entire family could be so corrupt, so deeply involved in criminal activities… except my mother. How could I have come from such a twisted lineage?“What’s wrong, mate?” Zander asked, his voice gentle yet concerned, as if sensing the storm brewing inside me.I hesitated, unsure of how to express the turmoil in my heart. What would he think of me—his mate—coming from such a wicked family? “Umm... Zander, I was thinking about Oliver,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “There’s still no trace of him.”Zander nodded knowingly. “I’ve thought about that too. Don’t worry,” he assured me, his tone steady. “My people are already looking
*Selena*I was still confused, trying to piece together what was going on in Zander's mind.“Baby, just sit and relax,” he said, his tone calm but firm. “Leave the rest to me.”Easier said than done. How could I possibly relax when I knew our lives—and the fate of so many others—hung by a thread?“Zander, I still don’t get it,” I pressed, suspicion creeping into my voice. “How is it that you’ve found Damon but still haven’t caught him? What are you not telling me?”His jaw tightened slightly, but he met my gaze with steady resolve. “I haven’t pinpointed his exact location yet, but I’m close,” he replied, his voice laced with determination.Before I could question him further, Maddox entered the room.“Alpha,” he greeted, touching his heart and bowing respectfully. Then his eyes shifted to me. “Luna.” He repeated the gesture with the same reverence.I gave him a soft smile and a nod in acknowledgment, though my mind was already racing.“What’s the update, Maddox?” Zander asked, cutting
Author’s POV.In the dim, oppressive air of the dark den, the Dark Alpha’s voice echoed with a chilling resonance. "Damon, your army is useless. It didn’t help me terrorize Alpha Zander Blake,” he sneered, his tone dripping with mockery.Damon stood amidst the flickering light of a ritual circle, the golden trident in his grasp glowing faintly. He had been channeling its ancient power, weaving warlock incantations to strengthen himself for the inevitable day of destruction. The interruption was unwelcome, his irritation evident in the way his shoulders tensed.“Don’t blame my army for your incompetence!” Damon roared, his deep voice reverberating through the chamber as his concentration shattered. The dark energy around him flickered, momentarily unstable, as his fury took hold.The Dark Alpha smirked, his hulking figure barely visible in the shadows. “Hah! Then who should I blame?” he retorted, his voice laced with mockery. “Alpha Zander’s efficient warriors, perhaps? Or is it his cu
When I returned home, I found Zander waiting for me in our room. His arms were crossed, and his expression was a mixture of relief and concern.“Where were you, mate? I was worried. I couldn’t reach you,” he said, his voice gentle but laced with unease as he closed the distance between us in two quick steps, taking my hands in his. The bond from our mating mark had been restored, reestablishing our connection and allowing us to mind-link once more. The link with the pack had also returned. But when I was in the Lunar Realm, the mind-link didn’t work. That made it clear: hiding my visit to the Lunar Realm was a bad idea. He’d know if I lied in a heartbeat.We had promised each other we wouldn’t keep secrets anymore. So, I took a deep breath and told him the truth.“Zander, I went to see my mother,” I admitted.His eyes sharpened, instantly more attentive. “And?” he prompted, his tone calm but firm, knowing I would have had serious discussion with my mother.I hesitated, searching for
“No!” I shook my head in disbelief, my mind rejecting everything I had just heard. “No! Tell me you’re lying,” I said, trying to laugh it off as a cruel joke.But her silence, paired with the helpless gloom in her eyes, told me otherwise. She wasn’t lying. She had planned the day of my demise even before bringing me into this world.“How could you do this to me, Mother?” I mumbled, my voice trembling as my lips quivered. A silent sob escaped me. I didn’t even know if I should call her ‘Mother’ anymore—not after hearing how cruelly she had condemned her own child.“I am sorry, my child,” she said in a pleading voice. “I had no other choice but to sacrifice you to save the world.”A tear escaped my eye as flashes of my life flickered before me like a relentless movie reel. Memories played on repeat, and I wanted so badly to rewind to the part before I met Zander—before I fell in love. Because now, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t imagine leaving him to bear the unbearable pain of
*Selena*I woke up to the sound of birds chirping and golden morning sunlight filtering softly through the window. Yet, Zander still hadn’t returned since last night. A pang of worry crept into my chest, but my rumbling stomach quickly reminded me of my other priorities.I placed a hand on my belly, soothing my unborn child as I thought about my elder son. Austin must be waking up soon. Determined to push through the morning, I quickly took a warm shower, dressed, and stepped out into the hall. The aromatic fragrance of freshly cooked bacon, eggs, cupcakes, and coffee wafted through the air, making my stomach growl louder in anticipation.I caught sight of an omega and asked her to bring breakfast to Austin’s room while I went to help my little boy get ready for kindergarten. His laughter brightened my mood as I brushed his hair and adjusted his uniform. Moments later, breakfast arrived, and we enjoyed the meal together—Austin giggling through mouthfuls of cupcake crumbs while I sippe
‘Zander, why did you let him go?’ Lyon’s voice echoed in my mind, frustration lacing every word.I didn’t reply. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I didn’t have an answer. He wouldn’t have stayed even if I had tried to stop him. He was selfish and wicked, and as much as I hated to admit it, he was a part of me. My shadow.The power I was born with came with a curse, and he was that curse. If Lyon, the most powerful wolf, was my boon, then the demon was my bane, my shadow tethered to me since birth. I had grown up surrounded by dark energies, energies that undoubtedly made me the most powerful alpha in the world.But no one knew about him—not even my mother. My demonic shadow had been cunning from the very beginning, careful to conceal himself while slyly shifting the blame for all his mischievous deeds onto me. At first, I thought I could manage him, control him. But as time passed, his darkness grew stronger, more insidious.He didn’t just want to exist within me—he wanted to