Rayne’s POV I am disgusted that the guard allowed the kids into Nathan’s room. Oh wait, he didn’t let them. He was asleep! Anything could have happened to Nathan. He could have been attacked again. Because the guard was asleep. I was livid when I dismissed him. There will be consequences for this. I went and sat with Nathan after Summer and the kids left. When we are in private, he is always so full of life with a smile on his face. He really doesn’t look like the same man. He leads a lonely life really, not having anyone but his close friends and his mom. But right now, he looks like a lifeless shell. “Come on, bud, you can get through this. I know you can.” I know Florence will be returning soon. “What would your mom do without you? What would Adam do without you?” I paused for breath. “What would I do without you?” I can feel my eyes welling up. When the door opens, I shake myself, gaining my composure. Florence walks in. She can see I am upset and gives me a hug. “I
Gale’s POV I slept well last night. As well as expected in a sleeping bag, on the ground, near a strange territory. I would still be asleep if he wasn’t making so much noise this morning. Why is he back, anyway? Surely, he should be with his mate? He shouts something. “What?” I eventually yelled. Kicking myself out of my bag. He had better have made some water for the coffee. I looked over and saw his smug looking face. Oh goddess, he is smitten. Then he tells me that Hayden eventually found her, their mate. They ran through the woods, played, and mated like crazy. “Ah Gale, she’s amazing.” He told me “The most stunning she-wolf I have ever seen.” “If she is so amazing, why aren’t you with her now instead of bothering me?” I asked him, annoyed by his cheeriness. “She wasn’t there when I woke up.” He said with a concerned look on his face and shrugging his shoulders. “But I know she is in these parts now. There can’t be many wolves that look like her, anyway.” I wa
Alpha Jackson’s POV I carried Jaxon to the hospital as quickly as I could. Isaac struggled to walk beside me. But he made it. I don’t think he has ever been into the Crystal Lake Pack as a guest before. Maybe as a rogue years ago. But right now, he looks worse than he smells. He must have taken a fair beating to protect Jaxon. “Where is Elizabeth?” I called out as we entered the hospital. “She’s in the King’s room” was the response I got. With Isaac still following me and Jaxon in my arms. I made my way to the first floor, where the King's room was. “Alpha. Alpha Jackson, Alpha Jackson.” I heard a voice coming from behind me, and I could hear footsteps. I can’t see who it is, nor do I recognize the voice. But they are heading my way. I could see it was Kerin as she got closer. “The Blackwood kids were missing when...” She stopped speaking and was staring at Isaac, cocking her head as if trying to process something. Strangely, Isaac was smiling at her while he held his ches
Florence’s POV When a small, injured boy was carried into Nathan’s room, I didn’t know what to make of the situation. He shouldn’t be in here. But the Alpha is looking for the nurse who is helping me look after Nathan. The boy runs over to Nathan’s bed and puts his hands on him. I know something unusual is happening. My son’s aura is strong even to the wolf less. Even unconscious, it is still strong. That’s the reason he only has a few select friends. But the boy is acting like it’s nothing. When he tells me he is ‘different’, I then realized that he is one of the Doctor’s children? “Are you one of the children that was tricking me upstairs yesterday?” He gave me a cheeky smile. A smile I haven’t seen in a long time. Nathan’s smile. But I have to see, I have to check. Is he of royal lineage? Could he be a relation? Can he help me save my son? Tilting his head towards me, I saw the gold in his eyes. Kayleigh is just as happy as I am. We have hope. This child is givi
Gale’s POV I followed that so-called friend of mine towards a hospital room. I can’t believe, at any point in the last six years, he couldn’t drop in any conversation about him being a Wolf King. I mean, I knew he had a strong aura. I assumed he was an Alpha. But never would I have thought he was a Wolf King. How stupid am I? What was he actually doing out there? We slept rough nearly every night, bathed in freezing icy lakes, we stole toiletries and now I find out he is minted. I will give him a piece of my mind at some point today. But I have just found my brother. Discovered my sister has been hiding out in this pack and has been kidnapped. I am surprised steam isn’t coming out of my ears, because I know my wolf Franz is going berserk. Deceit and revenge are all that is on his mind. I think all that is keeping us both sane is that Rayne is here right now. Zen always manages to have that effect on Franz as well. We know our place in the hierarchy of things a
Nathan’s POV I am on my way to join my mother just before the Blue Moon. With each passing year, she has grown weaker, making her more vulnerable than ever. We chose the Crystal Lake Pack as it has had the least number of rogue attacks in recent years. I can’t be bothered waiting for Adam or the royal guards this morning. They are taking too much time and I'm eager to drive my new sports car. Christian, my wolf has been driving me crazy this morning. He is so happy and restless. Probably excited to see mom and Dawson. I only got to see my brother during the Blue Moon. He went off several years ago. Deciding it was time we found our mate. As one of us had to be on the throne, he decided it would be him that went out into the big, bad world. All alone. He said the first year was the hardest. It was a real eye-opening experience for him. But then he found a friend who offered to be his bodyguard. Since then, he has been roaming the lands. I jumped in my red s
Alpha Jackson’s POV The Wolf King has summoned me. This will not be good. “Jaxon had a vision of a tire warehouse. I need to know where it is right now!” He barks at me. I tried telling him that there wasn't one in this territory. When he walks towards me, I fear for my life. “I may know someone who knows where there is one!” I say, trying to pacify him. I mind-link Kerin, insisting she bring Isaac to me. I don’t know what the King will make of a rogue being here. But if he gives him the answer he wants, I don’t think he will care. When Isaac arrives at the King’s room, Jaxon goes running to him, hugging his leg and the King snarls “rogue.” Jaxon gave a confused look, “I don’t care what he is, he saved my life.” snuggling into his leg. “I will explain everything to your majesty, but Isaac is the best chance of finding Summer right now.” I said, trying to calm the situation down. “You can’t trust rogues,” The King declared. “We have had a treaty w
Summer’s POV I know I passed out at some point. Because I woke up with a jolt. Smelling salt. URGH, the scent is disgusting, like a strong bleach. I have never liked it. I even hated using them during my medical training. But they served a purpose, just like now. I don’t know how long I was unconscious for. It can’t have been long. I raised my head just enough to see Max in a cage. He holds Eden, who appears to still be unconscious. Alexis still isn’t awake. I tried to shout at Max. But my throat is so dry, I can only cough. My assailant who woke me with the smelling salt remained close to me. He can see me looking at the kids. His breath is rancid as he gets close to my ear. “It’s not that I give a crap about you, but there they are not paying us to take the kids.” He takes a deep breath. “I despise hurting children, so we are going to leave them here. You are going to be moved, but if you cause me any trouble, we will take them with us. It’s unlikely you will survive, fr