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
KYLIAN'S POVThe cold steel of the cell bars bit into my skin as I gripped them, my knuckles white with tension. I couldn’t shake this feeling—this overwhelming sense that something was terribly wrong. My wolf stirred within me, pacing, growling, unsettled. It had been days since they threw me in here, but I couldn’t focus on anything else but the anxiety clawing at my chest.“Something’s wrong with her,” my wolf whispered in my mind. "Lorraine."Her name echoed in my thoughts, sending a shiver through me. I pressed my forehead against the cold bars, trying to breathe through the panic rising in my chest. I could feel her. I could always feel her, like a part of me was connected to her, and right now, that bond felt dim. It felt like she was slipping away.I turned to the officer stationed just outside my cell, trying to keep my voice calm, though I knew it came out strained. “You have to find Lorraine. Something’s wrong. Please.”The officer barely glanced up from his phone, his exp
KYLIAN'S POVMy wolf's senses were all at high alert as I tried to trace Lorraine’s scent. I noticed that at Neil's place, there was no scent of any human. The only scent I could pick up were that of dust and sand. He must have deserted his home for a while now, I thought. Where could he have gone to? He was usually with Lorraine or doing his job in town, according to Lorraine. I thought of going into town, perhaps I'd find him there and he'd hopefully have an idea where Lorraine was but I couldn't go to town after I'd just broke out of prison. Not if I wanted to make sure Lorraine was fine.Finally, I decided to let my heart lead me. I turned in the direction wherever the pull was the strongest. After a few minutes of turning the way I thought was the best route, I suddenly caught Lorraine's scent. It was as strong as ever. It pulled at my heart strings and I just knew I had found her. I followed her scent. The closer I got, the more certain I was that something was terribly wron
KYLIAN'S POVWe all watched as the police cars drove away into the night, taking Neil's shouts with them. The place grew silent as the car went out of sight. Suddenly, I felt tiny arms wrap around my legs.“Dad! We missed you."I looked down at the kids with a smile on my face.. My heart warmed at the sight of them. I hugged them tightly, ruffling their hairs “I missed you too, buddies," I told them and hoisted them up in my arms.I was glad when they started to narrate all that they'd been up to since I was taken. I had half expected that they might be shaken up by what just happened. They also said that Neil treated them well so they were surprised when he started to hit mom. After a while, they fell asleep in my arms. Lorraine finally walked to me with a nervous expression. “Thank you," she muttered as she took Alex from me.She made to take Aiden too but I shook my head, “Let me deal with this one."My gaze lowered to her bruised chin. It was starting to heal but it was still