Kamara took a seat in the corridor and started crying again. It felt as though a significant portion of her had been taken away and would never grow again. Even in her sadness and despair, she could still sense her wolf howling inside of her.How could she have let herself be fooled twice? Initially, Caiden killed her parents while denying any memory of the incident. However, Louis had once again deceived her by lying and using her weakness as an excuse to take her away. Had she not learned anything from her years of suffering in that pack? Caiden should have been strong because of her rejection, her flight to human territory, and her trials as a single mother of four children, but instead she was there, fallen, demonstrating to everyone that she was indeed as worthless as they thought.She pondered about all of this for hours, and when she finally got up, her feelings and ideas were entirely different. Kamara talked herself into believing that this time, instead of running from the l
As Caiden exited the main building and made his way home, he couldn't get Kamara's comments out of his thoughts. Caiden could see Nate was keen to say something as he trailed closely behind."Nate, what's going on?" He came to a stop in front of the vehicle and met Nate's eyes.He took a big breath and said, "I know how much you need me to help you in the pack, Alpha. Please pardon me, but I would like to request permission to undertake another mission."Caiden studied him closely. He was aware of Nate's devotion, and he wouldn't press the issue until it was very important."Please tell me about this mission.""I must look into the killing of Kamara's parents."Caiden sighed with displeasure at Nate's statement. He rubbed his temples, unable to understand why Nate would continue to pursue a case that, in Caiden's opinion, had already been settled.He said, regretfully, "We already know who killed Kamara's parents. We just need to give me a fair trial."Nate said, "Sir, you shouldn't t
Louis had been brought straight to the prison of the Wolf Pack. It was a really safe spot from which one could not leave. He sat on the wet ground, eyes closed, as though his body and mind were separate, chained by his feet in a prison inside a cave.That same day, Alpha Stourin declined to speak with him. He needed to take care of unfinished business because the Mystic Moon's hidden position had been found.When the guards arrived and hauled him away, the day had not yet broken. He was regarded like a worthless werewolf, and it seemed as though his beta designation had lost all significance.Louis recognized that the time for his judgment had finally arrived when they dumped him at Alpha Stourin's feet in the throne room. Head down, hands cuffed behind his back, he remained thus. He had no shirt on, and he could still see the mud in the cave.The Alpha commanded, "Louis, get up and look at me while I'm talking to you."It was difficult for Louis to stand up since he was so hungry and
Louis knew what would happen to him if they caught him hanging about Caiden's pack. Caiden, certainly wouldn't show the mercy Stourin had shown him. He took cover behind the trees next to the former residence of Kamara's parents. He was almost positive he would locate Enzo in the run-down house; it would make the ideal hiding place.Louis saw him thirty minutes later, standing guard in his big black sweatshirt, making sure no one was following him. He moved closer and closer till he was face to face.There was an adrenaline rush when Enzo and Louis's eyes locked. Reaching him, he grabbed his neck and pushed him up against the wall."How did you allow Caiden to locate me?" His eyes were blazing with rage."Am I the cause of your incapacity?" Enzo showed no fear. "I told you to kill Ed and Nate; that was your mission. Evidently, you were unable to complete that aspect of the agreement."Most of Louis's strength had been sapped by remorse, so he let go of him. Enzo was correct when he cl
Jessie awkwardly held the phone in her hands. She never thought that looking up a contact in the phone book would be as challenging as it was at that particular moment. Her motor coordination was being hampered by her shaky hands.Upon concluding the conversation, she saw that Enzo's phone was out of reach. She was itching to yell. There wouldn't be any more time for her to handle the matter, and Caiden would assume she was fleeing once more if she went outside to hunt for Enzo. She also tried calling again and wouldn't give up until she was successful.Caiden, at the meantime, was parked in front of the main building on the opposite side of the pack. On the sidewalk, he discovered Lisa having fun with Lucas, Kyler, and Noah. He hadn't seen his mother look so beautiful in a very long time. A joy that even spread to him.The youngsters immediately rushed toward him as soon as they saw him coming under the blazing sun. He said, "I want to introduce you to someone, even though I know I'v
Ignorant of the potential threats, Sterling dashed into the depths of the woodland. From a distance, Nate saw him and started to go after him. He caught the child, who was writhing as though he was in a trance. With gasping breath, he yelled, but Nate quickly calmed him down."Sterling, please calm down. It is I, your father's beta, Nate."Nate realized something was seriously wrong when the boy turned to him and gave him a very tight hug just by hearing the whisper. He sat beneath a massive tree and waited for Sterling to settle. The boy accepted the water that Nate had offered and watched as his countenance changed over time."Sterling, why were you running through the forest by yourself?" The youngster drew back at the inquiry, anxiety taking over his innocent face once more.But Sterling was unable to respond."Were you at your dad's place?" When he inquired again, he received only a small head shake in response. "Would you like me to give him a call here?"Sterling let out a sca
Shouting Sterling's name, Kamara fled in desperation, but he was nowhere to be found. She was too weak to lose him once more. She rushed mindlessly into the forest, and the farther she ran, the more the trees engulfed her surroundings, making the entire area gloomy and enormous.Kamara halted, glancing around before yelling. She put her palms over her face, closed her eyes, and watched as scared birds flew through the sky.She was suddenly grabbed by the shoulder. She opened her eyes and lowered her hands slowly. Sterling's hands were too small to fit, and she could smell that scent a hundred miles away.She turned her head gently to gaze at him and muttered, "Louis."Kamara's natural reaction was to turn away as soon as her eyes met his, but she stumbled over a tree and fell to the ground. Louis raced to aid her, saying, "Kamara."She scrambled on the ground as if she had to defend her life, yelling, "Don't come near me.""Kamara, you know I'm not capable of hurting you." Louis's exp
Nate seemed to be keeping something from Caiden. He was worried and did not want to look into his eyes. Still, he held back from inquiring as to what was happening. Undoubtedly, Nate had good cause to be wary; in addition to being a skilled investigator, he was a friend, and Caiden felt he could rely on him.He saw Kamara sprinting towards him and halting breathlessly by his side just as he was about to get back into the car and drive away. Caiden could even begin to imagine what Kamara intended.She needed a long moment to collect her breath before responding, "Wait, Caiden. What are you going to do about Louis?"The alpha became enraged again at the inquiry. He gave her a fierce glance and then answered."Kamara, what interest do you have in this?" He spoke in a chilly, dry tone. "Are you planning to save him?"She felt insulted and said, "I don't want to save him, Caiden," but she also saw how angry he was over the whole thing. "All I want to do is make sure he stays away from me."