Leo’s POVSuddenly, the machines attached to Sara began to go haywire. Each one of them making a loud sound. The doctor and nurses rushed into the room and began to inject something into Sara’s IV.“What… what’s happening?” Susie’s panicked voice rang out in the air, but her question was ignored.Wrapping my arms around my sister, I pulled her out of the room so the medical team could work.Susie clung to me, her body trembling with fear. I held her tightly, trying to offer whatever comfort I could in that moment of uncertainty. The three of us stood just outside of the room, our eyes fixed on the chaos unfolding inside.The machines continued to blare their alarms, the sound echoing in the hallway. The medical team moved with urgency, their faces showing nothing but determination. I could see the worry etched on Arabella's face as she watched from beside me, her hands clenched tightly into fists.Minutes felt like an eternity as we waited, our hearts pounding in our chests. The silen
Arabella’s POV“I want to be with you, Leo. I want to be your mate, I love you." My eyes instantly filled with tears as Leo reached out and took ahold of my hands."I feel the same way," he whispered. "I want to be with you too Arabella, more than anything."Hearing his words, my body moved by itself taking a step closer, closing the distance between us. Leo stood up, and as we wrapped our arms around each other, we just stood there, silently.In that moment, all the nerves and uncertainty I had held within me melted away, leaving behind a feeling of pure happiness.I blushed as Leo's playful smirk met my gaze, his arms securely holding me as he effortlessly lifted me and carried me towards his bed.As he dropped me on the mattress, an embarrassing burst of laughter escaped my lips, the sound filling every corner of the room. Leo's eyes sparkled with amusement, as if mirroring my feelings.I reached out, beckoning him closer, until he had joined me on the bed. Our lips locked as Leo’s
Leo’s POVAs Arabella hopped into her car and zoomed along the road that stretched beyond Spring Lake, I tailed behind. The motorcycle I had borrowed from one of the pack roared to life as I revved its engine, maintaining a safe distance but never losing sight of her. A whirlwind of thoughts swirled in my mind, but my insatiable curiosity urged me to unravel her intentions.What secrets did she hold? Where was she headed? I needed to know, for my own sanity and perhaps for something more profound. As the wind pushed against me, I focused on the road ahead.My grip tightened on the handlebars, adrenaline coursing through my veins asArabella's car suddenly veered off the main road, disappearing into the darkness of a narrow alleyway. Without hesitation, I followed suit, my heart pounding in my chest. The alley was cloaked in shadows, its walls seemingly closing in on me.As I rounded the final corner, my eyes widened in astonishment. Arabella's car came to a halt in front of what appea
Arabella’s POVHaving handed his phone to Jonas, Leo gripped my hand and pulled me out of the room and down the corridor. Once outside, he dropped it.“Arabella, what the fuck!” Anger was evident in his voice.I met his gaze, unflinching. The weight of my decision heavy in the air between us. I refused to apologise for keeping him in the dark, for the secrets I held close to my chest. Especially when I had good reason."What do you expect me to say? That I'm sorry for not telling you everything I get up to? Because I'm not sorry. I did this for you Leo. For everyone like you.”Leo's eyes narrowed, suspicion creeping into his voice. "What about Trudy? I've never even heard you mention her before. Yet here she is encouraging you to do things you wouldn’t normally do. Yes, he seems to be a good lead, but why would you trust her with something so important? You could have come to me.”"Trudy is my family, and now thanks to yours, she’s all I have left that’s blood related to me. She may n
Leo’s POV“Ok, so how many?” Kate asked as she listened to Arabella’s plan.“I’m going to say twenty. I don’t think we’ll need that many wolfs, but I’d rather be prepared.“ Arabella was strong and commanding, as she gave Kate her orders."Alright, twenty it is," Kate replied, her eyes gleaming with an unnerving excitement. Things between the two women had come along way, and now it was obvious that Kate, trusted Arabella's judgment.The room was dimly lit, the lamps light focused on the maps and blueprints that lay on the table before them.Arabella continued, her voice steady. "We'll split into teams of five. Each team will have a designated leader and a specific area to cover. We need to surround and eliminate the threat before they cause any more harm."Kate nodded, her gaze fixed on the map in front of her. "I'll take the eastern sector. It's dense with forests and provides good cover for the wolves. I'll make sure to gather a team of skilled trackers and marksmen."Arabella smile
Arabella’s POVEvery step we took until the warehouse came into sight, was calculated and deliberate. Sure Jonas had been the one to make the call, but he’d been missing for goddess only knows how long. Which meant, they could have already known this was an ambush and they were in fact, setting us up.Trudy was staying with Jonas, pretending to be his ‘Lycan’. We both knew the risks of what could happen should everything go wrong, but it may have been the last chance we’d get to shut them down once and for all. And Trudy, she understood that more than anyone.Six years ago, half her pack was slaughtered by rogues. Her pack were strong and so eventually, the rogues retreated. They ran away so quick, that they forgot a few of their wounded. My uncle, Trudy’s father, was quick to end each of their lives. All except for one. I never knew all the details, until she called me the other day. And after hearing what I had, how could I not let her have a chance at ensuring those who were respon
Arabella’s POVGrief made us unpredictable, and that made us dangerous. Lisa may have been in pain, but I couldn’t risk her acting out having gotten the chance.I asked Kate and Henry to escort the Spring Lake warriors home, and to gather the families of the fallen. It was important that we honor their sacrifice, acknowledging their unwavering loyalty until the very end. I wanted their loved ones to know that their bravery had ensured the safety of all wolves, that they had put an end to the threat that had haunted us.Kate's annoyance at the additional responsibility was obvious, but I made a mental note to address her concerns once we returned home. For now, my priority was ensuring the well-being of my cousin, Trudy.Leo arrived a few minutes after the pack warriors had left, bringing with him a mini van. Susie and Leo threw Lisa into the back, restraining her to one of the headrests in order to restrict her movement.Susie had wanted to cover her with a blanket, but Trudy wanted h
Leo’s POVEver since we returned to Spring Lake, Arabella seemed to be in a world of her own. It was as if she was physically present but mentally miles away.Since her twenty-first birthday, life had dealt her blow after blow. It hadn't even been eight months, and already it was turning out to be a terrible year for her. I wanted to be there for her, to offer her a shoulder to lean on, but that was proving to be a challenge. Arabella had built walls around herself, refusing to let anyone in.I watched as Arabella retreated further into herself, her usually vibrant eyes now dull and distant. It was heartbreaking to see her like this, a shell of the woman she once was. I knew she was dealing with a lot, the weight of the world seemingly on her shoulders. One night, I found her sitting alone on the porch, her gaze fixed on the moonlit lake. The sight of her, so alone and lost, tugged at my heartstrings. I approached her slowly, not wanting to startle her."Arabella," I began, my voice