EpilogueTwenty years had passed since Lila and Cassian exchanged their vows on that sunny beach. Their love had only grown stronger with each passing day, and they had built a beautiful life together.Their three children, Kai, Kieran, and Kaia, were now grown and making their own ways in the world. Kai, their eldest son, was a successful businessman, married to a wonderful woman and with two adorable children of his own. Kieran, their middle child, was a talented artist, traveling the world and sharing his gifts with all who would see. And Kaia, their little girl, was a bright and ambitious young woman, studying to be a doctor and making her parents proud.Lila and Cassian couldn't be prouder of their children, and they knew that their love and support had helped shape them into the people they were today.As they sat on their porch, watching the sunset over the ocean, Lila turned to Cassian and smiled. "You know, I never thought I'd find happiness like this," she said, her eyes shi
Lila's POVI was standing in the middle of the pack's clearing, under the beautiful moonlight, clad in a beautiful silver gown.With no jewelry or make-up, the only embellishment on me was the red flower tucked into my left ear.All eyes were glued to me like I was some celebrity. And rightly so, because tonight was a very special occasion, to me, and to everyone present.Excitement, nervousness, uncertainty, fear- The meld of these emotions made a mess of my head but I still willed myself to put up a bold front."Is he here yet?" My wolf, Bilana, stirred for the nth time and howled impatiently in my head.Her words fell on deaf ears as I struggled to calm down my raging emotions.At the front of the surrounding crowd stood a white-veiled woman who was in her middle years and holding a long, twisted wooden staff that had a subtly gleaming white gemstone perched at the top.She was dressed in splendiferous sky-blue attire and aureate jewellery adorned her from head to toe. She served a
Lila’s POVIt's been two years since that soul-piercing and humiliating night.After I ran into the shadows of Silverwood forest that night, I encountered two rogues who eventually brought me to their leader, Danny VaxtonOne good thing I learned about rogues is that, unlike those packs out there, they don't discriminate because of one's wolf rank.Now, I'm a well-trained rogue fighter and no longer the weakling of the past.I've become more mature, and although I'm not shredded like most female rogues in the community, it can be seen that I'm more than feminine curves, I pack a rather hurtful punch despite my petite size.Rogues train and spar every day with their lives on the line; A puss cannot survive in this harsh environment.I stare at my reflection in the mirror one more time.I'm dressed in a black fitted crop top and bum shorts. Today, I had agreed to spar with Liana, one of the best female rogue fighters in the community.We haven't seen eye to eye since the day her boyfrie
Lila’s POVI gulped down the lump that had formed in my throat. I hadn’t intended for anyone to catch me. Curse that stupid trash can!I was donned in a black outfit and my face was covered by a black face veil. My black outfit also had a hood.From the corner of my eye, I saw Caspian was already making his way from behind me. No, I couldn’t be caught and interrogated.This Alpha who despised me might even order my execution once he saw my face.I have no other option; thankfully I brought the smoke bombs in case of an emergency.Before Kael could grab my neck, I threw down two smoke bombs and quickly made my escape, using my stealth skills to the max.Hmph!I can’t wait to see their faces of despair when rogues finally conquer this impotent pack.An alarm started blaring so loud in the pack that my ears were hurting.When did they install this stuff? And with werewolves being very sensitive to loud sounds, wasn’t this torture to themselves?I could see the panic in the pack as I spri
Alpha Cassian’s POVI was with my Beta, Kael, discussing tense issues when I perceived a familiar scent.I thought my nose was fucking with me. It had done that quite too many times to recount. When I realized Lila was no longer present in the pack two years ago, I felt regret. I knew I had broken her too much.My wolf refused to talk to me to date. He blamed me for rejecting our mate despite his warning. I employed my men to find her but they couldn’t. And I didn’t want to believe she would ever head into rogue’s territory. So a part of me believed she might have died.I hated myself for making such a bad decision. When I was walking towards her that night, I suddenly thought she, as a weak Omega, couldn’t handle the responsibilities of being Luna. She didn’t look like she could even command a fly say less of my pack members. I listened to one of the pack elders who warned that my firstborn could be an omega like her.In addition to that, he stressed that if I accepted her, I would b
Lila's POVI stormed out of the clearing, leaving Cassian and his pitiful apology behind. How dare he think a simple "I'm sorry" would erase the pain he'd caused me? I'd rather die than forgive him.As I walked, the trees seemed to blur together, and my feet carried me on autopilot. I didn't know where I was going, but I knew I had to get away from Cassian.Suddenly, a hand grasped my arm, spinning me around. Kael stood before me, his eyes blazing with intensity."Lila, wait," he said, his voice low and urgent. "Don't go back to the rogues. Stay here, with us."I laughed, a harsh, mocking sound. "You think I'd stay here after what Cassian did to me? You think I'd ever trust him again?"Kael's grip on my arm tightened. "I'm not asking you to trust Cassian. I'm asking you to trust me."I raised an eyebrow, intrigued despite myself. "What makes you think I'd trust you, Kael?"He took a step closer, his eyes burning with sincerity. "Because I've always been on your side, Lila. Even when C
Lila's POVI stood in the middle of the training room, my eyes fixed on Danny, who was standing opposite me. He was holding a sword, and his eyes gleamed with a mixture of excitement and menace."Today, we're going to learn how to fight," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Or, at least, how to try not to get killed."I gritted my teeth, feeling a surge of anger. Who did Danny think he was, talking to me like that?But I pushed the anger aside, focusing on the task at hand. I had to learn how to fight, and fast. The rogues were not going to give me any quarter.Danny charged at me, his sword flashing in the dim light of the training room. I dodged to the side, avoiding his blow by mere inches.But Danny was relentless. He kept coming at me, his sword slicing through the air with deadly precision. I dodged and weaved, trying to avoid his blows, but it was clear that I was outmatched.Just when I thought I was going to collapse from exhaustion, Danny stopped, his chest heaving wi
Lila's POVI watched as Cassian walked away, his confident stride eating up the distance. I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as I wondered what he had planned.Kael stepped forward, his eyes locked onto mine. "Lila, we need to talk," he said, his voice low and urgent.I nodded, still feeling shaken by Cassian's words. What did he mean by "we'll see about that"? What did he have planned?As Kael led me away from the mansion, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was in grave danger. Cassian was not a person to be underestimated, and I knew that he would stop at nothing to get what he wanted.But what did he want? And how was I going to stop him?Kael and I walked in silence for a few minutes, the only sound being the crunch of gravel beneath our feet. Finally, Kael spoke up."Lila, I know you're scared," he said. "But I promise you, I'll do everything in my power to protect you."I looked up at him, searching his face for any sign of deception. But all I saw was sincerity and det
EpilogueTwenty years had passed since Lila and Cassian exchanged their vows on that sunny beach. Their love had only grown stronger with each passing day, and they had built a beautiful life together.Their three children, Kai, Kieran, and Kaia, were now grown and making their own ways in the world. Kai, their eldest son, was a successful businessman, married to a wonderful woman and with two adorable children of his own. Kieran, their middle child, was a talented artist, traveling the world and sharing his gifts with all who would see. And Kaia, their little girl, was a bright and ambitious young woman, studying to be a doctor and making her parents proud.Lila and Cassian couldn't be prouder of their children, and they knew that their love and support had helped shape them into the people they were today.As they sat on their porch, watching the sunset over the ocean, Lila turned to Cassian and smiled. "You know, I never thought I'd find happiness like this," she said, her eyes shi
Kael's POV: I sat at the bar, nursing a whiskey on the rocks. I couldn't believe Lila had chosen Cassian over me. I thought we had a connection, but I guess I was wrong. As I sat there, feeling sorry for myself, Aria walked in. She was a beautiful woman, with long blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. She was also a bit of a wild child, always up for a good time. She spotted me at the bar and walked over, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Hey, Kael," she said, sliding onto the stool next to me. "What's wrong? You look like you've lost your last friend." I sighed, taking a swig of my drink. "Lila chose Cassian," I said, feeling a pang of hurt. Aria's eyes widened in surprise. "No way," she said. "I thought for sure she'd choose you." I shrugged, feeling a bit defeated. "I guess I was wrong." Aria put a hand on my arm, her touch sending a spark of electricity through my body. "Don't worry, Kael," she said. "You'll find someone better than Lila. Someone who appreciates you for
lila's pov As we stood there, our bodies entwined, I could feel the heat emanating from Cassian's skin. His hands were on my waist, his fingers tracing the curves of my body. I felt a rush of excitement, my heart racing with anticipation. Cassian's eyes locked on mine, and I could see the passion burning in them. "Lila," he whispered, his voice husky with desire. "I want to take this slow. I want to savor every moment with you." I smiled, feeling my heart flutter. "I want that too, Cassian," I replied. And with that, Cassian leaned in, his lips brushing against mine. We kissed slowly, our lips moving in perfect sync. As we kissed, Cassian's hands roamed my body, his fingers tracing the curves of my waist and my hips. I felt a rush of excitement, my body responding to his touch. We broke apart for a moment, gasping for air. Cassian's eyes locked on mine, and I could see the passion burning in them. "Lila," he whispered, his voice husky with desire. "I want to take you to our d
Lila's POV: I sat on a rock overlooking the forest, my mind racing with thoughts of Cassian and Kael. Both of them had claimed a piece of my heart but in different ways. Cassian, my fated mate, had rejected me, leaving me feeling broken and unwanted. But despite his rejection, I couldn't deny the deep connection we shared. He was my mate, and a part of me would always belong to him. On the other hand, Kael had been by my side, supporting and loving me unconditionally. He had shown me that love didn't have to be complicated or painful. He had shown me that love could be gentle, kind, and all-consuming. As I sat there, weighing my feelings for both men, I realized that I had a choice to make. I could choose to follow my heart, to see if there was still a chance for Cassian and me. Or I could choose to follow my head, to accept the love that Kael so freely offered. But as I thought about it, I realized that it wasn't that simple. My heart and head were at war, each pulling me in dif
Aria's POV: As I sat around the fire with my new pack, I couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging. They had accepted me as one of their own, and I was grateful for that. As I looked around at the faces of my pack, my eyes landed on Kael. He was Cassian's beta, and he had been instrumental in helping me adjust to life with the pack. I had to admit, I had noticed Kael from the moment I arrived. He was handsome and strong, with piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through me. But it wasn't just his physical appearance that drew me to him. It was his kind and gentle nature, his patience and understanding. As I watched him laughing and joking with the others, I felt a flutter in my chest. I couldn't believe it, but I was starting to develop feelings for Kael. I tried to push the thoughts away, telling myself that I was being ridiculous. I had only just joined the pack, and I barely knew Kael. But as the night wore on, I found myself stealing glances at Kael more and more.
Lila's POV: I watched as Aria settled into her new role within the pack. She was a natural, quickly learning the ins and outs of our little community. I was happy to see her thriving, and I found myself growing closer to her with each passing day. We would spend hours talking and laughing together, and I felt like I had finally found a true friend. One day, as we were out gathering berries, Aria turned to me with a curious expression. "Lila, can I ask you something?" she said. "Of course, what is it?" I replied. Aria hesitated, looking unsure. "I was just wondering...what's it like being in a relationship with Kael?" she asked. I felt a blush rise to my cheeks as I thought about Kael. We had been together for a while now, and it was still hard to believe how much I loved him. "It's amazing," I said, smiling. "Kael is such a kind and caring person. He always puts others before himself, and he makes me feel so loved and supported." Aria smiled, looking happy for me. "I'm so glad
Cassian's POV I stood before my pack, my eyes scanning the crowd. We had just emerged victorious from a brutal battle, but our celebration was short-lived. "Lila, Kael," I said, my voice firm. "I need to speak with you." They approached me, their faces set with concern. I could smell the fatigue emanating from them, but I knew they would push through it for the sake of our pack. "It's about Aria," I said, my voice low. "She's gone missing." Lila's eyes widened, and Kael's face darkened. "What do you mean?" Lila asked, her voice trembling. I took a deep breath. "I mean that she was seen leaving the battlefield, but she never returned. We've searched the area, but there's no sign of her." Kael's face twisted in a snarl. "We need to find her," he growled. I nodded. "I agree. But we need to be careful. We don't know what we're up against." Lila's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the determination burning within her. "We'll find her, Cassian," she said. "I promise." I nodde
Lila's POV: As we emerged from the den, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. We had done it. We had defeated Ariana and saved our pack. But as I looked over at Kael and Cassian, I could see the tension still etched on their faces. They knew, just as I did, that this wasn't the end. That there would be more battles to come, more challenges to overcome. We made our way back to the pack, our footsteps quiet on the forest floor. As we walked, I couldn't help but think about everything that had happened. About the way Kael and Cassian had fought to protect me, about the way we had worked together to defeat Ariana. And as I thought about it, I realized something. I realized that I had feelings for both Kael and Cassian. Feelings that went beyond friendship and loyalty. I felt a flutter in my chest as I looked over at them. They were both so strong, so brave. And they had both risked their lives to protect me. As we approached the pack, I could see the others waitin
Kael's POV: I groggily opened my eyes, wincing in pain as the bright light of the cave entrance pierced my brain. I was lying on a cold, rocky floor, my head throbbing with a dull ache. As I struggled to sit up, I saw Cassian and Lila huddled together in the corner of the cave. They were both staring at me with worried expressions. "Kael, thank goodness you're awake," Lila said, rushing over to my side. "We were so worried about you." I rubbed my temples, trying to remember what had happened. "What...what did Ariana do to me?" I asked, my voice rough. Cassian's face was grim. "She used some kind of poison dart on you," he said. "We were ambushed. I'm sorry, Kael. I should have protected you better." I shook my head, feeling a surge of anger. "It's not your fault, Cassian," I said. "Ariana's a cunning foe. We underestimated her." Lila's eyes were wide with fear. "We have to get out of here," she said. "Ariana could return at any moment." I nodded, my mind racing. We had to esca