LORRAINE'S POVThe next day, Neil and I walked down the area to look for my boys. We had been searching for hours, posting flyers on every available surface. My hands trembled as I taped another one to a lamppost. The faces of my boys stared back at me from the flyers, making my heart ache even more. My throat tightened, and I fought back the tears in my eyes. "Come on, Lorraine," Neil said gently "We'll find them. We just have to keep looking."I nodded, swallowing hard. "I know. But what if—" "Don't think like that," Neil interrupted "We're going to find them. We just have to stay positive."I wanted to believe him. I wanted to hold on to the hope that my boys were safe and that we would be reunited soon. But I still felt scared. As we moved on to the next street, I couldn't help but replay everything that happened. Maybe I should have never brought Kylian to the house. If I didn't, my boys would be safe. Things were fine before he came along.Eventually, night came. We continued
LORRAINE'S POVAs I opened the door to my house, my heart felt like it was carrying the weight of the world. The missing posters I held tightly in my hand felt heavier by the second . Neil followed me inside. "Hey," Neil said softly, placing a hand on my shoulder. "We'll find them, Lorraine. Everything will be fine."I wanted to believe him, but the worry I felt made it hard. "I just can't stop thinking about them, Neil. What if something's happened to them? What if—""Don't think like that. We have to stay positive. Worrying won’t help them or you. How about I prepare dinner for us? You haven't been eating well, and you need your strength."I smiled "That's very kind of you. Thank you. I suppose I could use a proper meal."I hadn't eaten good food in days. I couldn't remember the last time I ate well. "Consider it done."He headed towards the kitchen, rolling up his sleeves.I made my way to the living room and flopped on the couch. The table in front of me was covered with missi
MOLLY'S POV The fact that Cole was now Alpha ruined everything, especially since he refused to make me his Luna. With Cole in power, my dreams were crumbling before my eyes. Yaz and I had to think of something fast. I wouldn't let myself be at the bottom of the food chain. Over my dead body. I stormed into Yaz's quarters, slamming the door behind me. Yaz looked up from his desk, eyebrows raised. "Molly, what—" "I want to be Luna" I said "We need a plan now" "I was thinking this - now is the right time to strike to get closer to Kane. It's now or never. The longer Cole sits in the throne, the harder it'll be for us to get him off it" What are you suggesting?" "Kane is a key figure. He has more power than most realize, even more than some Alphas. If you can win him over, you could potentially position yourself as his mate." "I know this. How do I get close to him? He's a hard man to talk to" "I heard that Kane is hosting a celebration soon. It's a rare opportunity
MOLLY'S POVI leaned back in my chair as Yaz and I discussed. Yaz stood, looking outside the window. "We're ready for the next phase," he said, turning to face me. I nodded. We had already talked it through. We both knew how things would go.. "The hired men are in place?" I asked. "Yes, they're moving into position as we speak. They know the drill. They'll pose as terrorists demanding money from the military. Our pack will be in chaos, just as planned."This was our moment to prove my worth, to show General Kane how smart and capable I was. We knew how much he loved smart women. He was a General after all. It was one of the reasons he was unmarried. He refused to lower his standards. He kept looking for a woman who could match his intelligence. I needed to show him that I was the woman he needed."Let's get started," I said "We don't have much time."We moved quickly, coordinating the attack with the hired men. The plan was to hire men to act as terrorists and demand money that th
MOLLY'S POVThe palace hallways were quiet. One afternoon,I was dressed and ready to go to General Kane's residence. He wanted us to plan the proposal dinner together. My mind was filled with so many thoughts. A smile spread across my face. Power was so close to me. I could taste it. As I rounded a corner, I saw Yaz. He had an annoyed expression on his face. “Molly,” Yaz said, grabbing my arm. “Why did you accept his proposal? This wasn’t part of the plan.”I glanced around to make sure we were alone before answering. “It’s the only way I can get into his office, Yaz. I heard that place is off-limits to everyone. If I’m going to find what we need, I have to be closer to him.”Yaz’s eyes narrowed “But at what cost? This is dangerous. You’re playing with fire.”I took a step closer, lowering my voice. “I know the risks. But it’s our best chance. Once I have his trust, I can get the information we need.”He tightened his grip on my arm “And what about your feelings? Do you even realize
MOLLY'S POVAs the days passed, General Kane and I were getting closer than I expected. I didn't expect things to get this real between us and it scared me. One day, Kane and I strolled through the garden. We walked hand in hand slowly. Kylian had never held my hand while we walked. It was obvious that our marriage was arranged. He didn't even bother to pretend in front of other people. Kane's proposal was a strategic one. I accepted his proposal because I wanted to get closer to him and make my plan work. Even at that, Kane showed me care. I was surprised that the military head would be this kind to me.As we walked, he kissed my hand. I glanced up at him. My heart skipped a beat at the softness in his gaze.“You know, I never imagined we’d get along this well,” I admitted, squeezing his hand lightly.Kane chuckled “Neither did I. But I’m glad we are.” His thumb caressed the back of my hand. His gestures always made me feel cherished.We had spent the last few days getting to know
MOLLY'S POVAs General Kane and I got closer, things got tense between Yaz and I. Yaz was growing inpatient with my lack of feedback. He demanded that I give him a positive update soon so we could proceed to the next part of our plan. That was the moment I knew I had to do something, even though deep down, I didn't want to. I had to get a particular set of documents that Yaz instructed me to get from Kane's office. I had till tomorrow to get them to him. He was growing impatient so he set a deadline for me. That night, I went to see Kane in his residence. Both of us were alone in his room, sitting on the sofa. His eyes were dark with desire and locked onto mine as he leaned in. Our lips met in a passionate kiss. We shared a connection that sent shivers down my spine. His hands roamed my body, pulling me closer, and I could feel my feelings for him growing with every touch, every whispered promise and every kiss. I was in trouble and I knew it.I tried to focus on the kiss, on the mo
LORRAINE'S POV I laid on my bed. Tears streamed down my face as I thought about my boys. I missed them so much it hurt. There was a deep ache in my chest that wouldn't go away. I prayed they were safe, wherever they were. I hugged their pillows, inhaling the faint scent of them, and cried until I couldn't anymore. Exhausted, I eventually fell into a fitful sleep.I didn't know how long I had been asleep but then, I sensed someone in the room with me. My eyes fluttered open, and I saw a shadowy figure standing at the foot of my bed. Panic filled my body. . I was alone in the house. Who could this be?Before I could scream or even react, the person lunged forward, covering my mouth with one hand while slipping a mask over my face with the other. I struggled, but the mask had a strongscent, and I felt myself slipping into unconsciousness.*I woke up with a pounding headache. I felt disoriented and confused. I didn't know how long I was out but it felt like an eternity. I took a look a