LORRAINE'S POVThe next day, I woke up with a huge headache. I spent the whole night crying so I wasn't surprised. Even though I was heartbroken, I had to show up for my kids and act like everything was alright. I went to their room with a forced smile. "Wake up, my angels" Slowly, I woke them up one by one, showering them with kisses. I believed my sons were the only people in this world who wouldn't betray me. They were the only ones I could count on. Their smiles made all my hard work worth it. I loved them with everything inside me. I wouldn't trade them for the world. I got them ready and dropped them off to school. When I got home, I crawled back into bed to get some sleep. I barely slept last night due to all my thoughts. I wanted to get some sleep before I started my chores for the day. A few minutes after I closed my eyes, I heard a knock on the door. I wasn't expecting anyone. Who could it be? With a loud groan, I got up and walked towards the door. When I opened it,
LORRAINE'S POVThe next morning, I made my way to the training arena. I hadn't been consistent with my training due to how busy I was. I was determined to get back on track. I knew Neil would be there but I would do my best to keep my emotions in check. I would ignore him as much as possible. I said hi to the other trainees. They seemed excited to see me. "Hey Lorraine" one of them said "We haven't seen you in a while" I smiled at her "I've been busy. I'll try my best to come more often" Another one of my friends nudged me playfully "We missed you" "I missed you guys too" It didn't take long for Neil to arrive. As soon as he came in, we stood in a horizontal line, waiting for him to begin the lesson. He stood in front of us with a serious expression. Seeing him brought a fresh wave of emotions—anger, sadness. I took a deep breath and pushed them aside. I was here to train not to think of the past. When he laid his eyes on me, I saw a hint of surprise in them. He opened his mout
LORRAINE’S POVTaking a sip of my tea outside, I watched as Alex and Aiden played in the yard. Their laughter filled the air. I smiled at the sight of them. Neil crouched down beside them with a genuine smile on his face. He handed out the new toys he'd brought for them. The kids adored him, and I couldn't deny how happy they were whenever they saw him. "Look, Mom!" Aiden shouted at me, waving his toy in the air"Uncle Neil got us new toys!"I smiled and waved back. "That's wonderful, sweetheart!"Neil looked up at me from where he sat on the grass. I could see the sadness in his eyes as he stared at me. He'd been visiting us like he usually did. He always brought something for the kids, always trying to find a way back into my heart. But I couldn't let him in. Not after everything that had happened with Kylian. I decided to take a break from relationships. I was too broken. It had been years but it seemed like I wasn't fully healed yet. I still had trust issues. Plus it seemed like e
KYLIAN'S POVI stood at the window of my office. My eyes scanned the surroundings of the palace for the hundredth time. I was trying to distract myself from how anxious I felt. Molly's revelation had kept me up for countless nights. I couldn't believe it. Everything was a lie. I made sure Molly confessed to me. She told me everything, of how she lied about Lorraine just to get in my favour. The part that hit me the most was the fact that she knew Lorraine carried my child but didn't tell me. I had to find her. I didn't care what the cost would be. I needed to find my mate and our child. Could she still be alive? If she was, how did she survive all these years as a single mother? I clenched my fists so hard that my nails dug into my palms and drew blood. This was all my fault. I shouldn't have sent her away just like that. I was too blinded by pride, blinded by my anger. I should have known that Lorraine wouldn't have done anything to hurt me. We had a strong connection and I let her
ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVI stared at the map spread out on the table before me. On the map, there were ink lines, marking territories and boundaries. Why didn't I think of this place before? I had a feeling that Lorraine would be here. It was a hidden pack, far away from mine. It was outside the country's borders. I just didn't believe she could have wandered that far on her own. Who dropped this map here? An anonymous person must have dropped it to give me a clue. I never had the map before. For the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful. I could finally see her again. But there was one thing that made me disappointed - I couldn't go to that pack, not without being stripped off my title. Leaving my pack to enter that territory would strip me of my title as king. I would no longer be Alpha Kylian; I would become a Stray. Alphas were forbidden from associating with certain areas, and this was one of them. The consequences were severe, but the need to see Lorraine, to know for sure, was
LORRAINE'S POVI woke up on the morning of my eighteenth birthday with a huge smile on my face. I couldn't explain the flutter of excitement in my heart. Today was a significant day. It wasn't just my birthday. It was a day that marked my transition into adulthood. Now, I'm a woman in the eyes of the werewolf community. Turning eighteen meant that I was now of age to sense my mate. This was the part that made me excited. I always wanted to find my mate. The thought of finally finding my soul mate filled me with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. I always wondered what he would be like. Would he be nice to me? This was the most important thing. Physical looks never really mattered to me. I was more bothered about what people had inside their hearts. That would determine if we would have a happy life or not. I sat up on my bed and took a deep breath. I closed my eyes, sending a silent prayer to the moon goddess. "Dear moon goddess" I said "I ask for your guidance and blessin
ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVI sat at the head of the table in the grand conference room of my palace. I felt the weight of responsibility heavy on me as I looked at my trusted advisors, Oscar, the palace butler and Yaz, my beta. Even though Oscar was a butler, his advice meant a lot to me. He took care of me ever since I was a child. He was like a father to me. In fact, he was the only father figure I ever had in my life. Yaz and I had been friends ever since we were kids. He was basically my brother. Yaz and Oscar are the only two people I trusted. They both stood before me. Their expressions were so serious that it irked me a bit. I hated how tense the atmosphere was. What I hated even more was the topic they came here to speak of - the idea of me finding a mate. They always talked about it. They were bothered about the growing threat to my claim to the throne."Alpha Kylian" Oscar started "You already know the reason we're here" I fought the urge to roll my eyes. "Enlighten me, Oscar"
LORRAINE'S POVWhen I stepped through the grand entrance of the palace, a sense of awe washed over me. I stepped into a place of beauty unlike anything I had ever experienced. The sight of the surroundings alone took my breath away. I had never been to the palace. Not a lot of people had the privilege to come here. You could only see the tall golden gates from the outside. I always wondered and imagined what the inside would look like. The sight before me beat every single bit of my imagination.When Wes gave me the ticket, I wasn't too enthusiastic about coming on the tour but as I gazed on the view, my mind changed instantly. "Welcome to the palace" the tour guide told us. She was dressed in a pink corporate gown with heels. She had a huge smile on her face."My name is Sheila" she continued "And I will be your tour guide" There were five of us on the tour. I was the only palace local here. The rest of them came from another pack to ours on a tour. From the looks of excitement on