He looked outside the window, taking a deep breath. He rarely avoided his gaze. So whatever he was going to tell me weighed heavily on his heart. It was a type of guilt confession. And it wrecked my insides, leaving me torn."When we first met, I wasn’t planning to be with you, Elsa." And those words hit me like a truck of boulders. I wanted to stop him at that point, but he continued, and my heart felt constricted with every word he spoke. "I wanted to reject you because of our age difference. I thought it would be for the best, that you would be better off without me. I would be better off with you. We were just not suitable -a blatant mistake by the moon goddess."I clenched my fists, tears threatening to fall. And at this point, he looked at me. But I averted my gaze.He started again, his voice low and cracking. "But I couldn’t do it. Every time I saw you, I found another reason to stay.”Maybe he saw my struggle, my sadness. Because he continued assuring me. "Elsa, I kept findin
"Help!" I screamed.The world blurred around me, and my vision clouded with rage, hurt, and betrayal. Every emotion coursing through my veins burned hotter than the last, igniting a fire I had no control over. And with each passing second as my heartache intensified, so did her presence. My wolf's presence. She was equally hurt after learning the betrayal and she was forcing her way out, furious and wild. I could feel it building inside me. Her rage mixed with my own. I could feel her. Her voice. Her power. I had not shifted in years. Yet, today, it all felt so familiar. She had been silenced for too long, and now, with the truth about Sylvie, about everything, she refused to be caged any longer. She wanted answers. Now. And the truth was that, I wanted answers now. We had little to no patience.A blood moon was no longer required. Why would it be? The bloodmoon after the eighteenth birthday was the last chance for wolfless omegas to shift. After that, it is impossible. But this was
Asher's POV What a fruitful day! Though I could notice the tension between Jake and Elsa and my gut telling me that they share a special relationship, I knew I had managed to take a step further towards her. Although I was Elsa's fake boyfriend today. Tomorrow, I might become her real boyfriend. A step at a time.My mother was apprehensive. But she couldn't deny Jake, not after what he had done for us. If not for him, maybe we would have met the fate of Damon and Sophia white. But I agreed to this. For another reason.I don't know why Jake brought me here as his spy. But I had readily agreed when I learned I had to keep an eye on Elsa White - the girl who consumed my mind. And maybe down the lane had drifted to my heart without my knowledge. Well, for years despite my therapies, I still see flashes of that night every now and then. Yet, I didn't flinch when Jake asked me to return to Whitemoon pack to keep an eye on her. But ever since I returned, the dreams... the same nightmare ha
Jake's POV "No! No! No!" I rushed as I saw Elsa's wolf fall and Tyler shot a syringe inside her. I knew what that was. It was never meant for Elsa. It wasn't what I meant when I asked Tyler to stop her. "What have you done?" I groaned at Tyler, almost feeling a pressing need to slap him or do something. But I knew he was loyal, a friend, and his intentions were never wrong. I understood he was baffled to see Elsa's wolf form. I was too. She was beside the waterbody watching over her reflection, when I first saw her white wolf. She was more beautiful than I had imagined. And honestly more capable. She didn't need the bloodmoon to shift. She did it on her own when the timing was right. And what surprised me the most was her speed and strength. It was as if she started exactly from where she left. "Get me the antidote! Now!" I groaned as I saw Elsa's heavy eyes on me. I knew she was losing consciousness and blaming me for her state. I could see the hurt of betrayal evident in her w
Jake's POV Continued...To my relief, she didn't push me away. She didn't reject me. But that doesn't mean she was reciprocating. Her body tensed like she was made of stone. I could feel the wall between us—taller and thicker than ever.God, it hurt. More than I could ever explain.I held her tighter, burying my face in her hair, hoping against hope that she would forgive me, that she would understand. But I knew this wasn’t something that could be easily forgiven. The mistake, the betrayal, it was fresh and raw. Still, I couldn’t let go.And then, I felt it. The wetness soaking into the fabric between us. I realized, with a sudden, sharp pang, that I was crying.I was about to look away to hide it from her. I didn't want to force her and make her think I was playing with her emotions by crying.She stiffened at first, but then, slowly, painfully, she turned in my arms. Her eyes when finally met mine, I felt like I couldn't breathe anymore. They were filled with hurt, anger, and love,
Tyler's POV I sat in my car after I left the cabin for a long time, hoping I could get back in time and undo this. Jake and Elsa already have a complicated situation. And I had worsened it. I couldn’t stop replaying the moment in my head—the instant I jabbed that needle into Elsa. My hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turned white.But guilt wouldn’t get me anywhere now. I needed solutions just like Jake had proposed.I knew what was coming. It won't be long before everything will be out in the open. The enemy is already suspicious. Dane's appearance on the PE Test was a clear cry that they already suspected she had her wolf. And if by any chance they even doubted Elsa's wolf was back, the enemy wouldn’t wait. And after last night, it would also be difficult to tame Elsa. She is an alpha wolf. She won't be patient given they have not only hurt her and her wolf but have killed her parents. And for what? A position! They could have easily started a new pack an
Tyler's POV Continued... Ididn’t bother responding to her accusations. Instead, I pulled out the photos; first, the one of her going into the restroom, then the one with Jake and Elsa outside the hotel. "What are you trying to do? Is it you?"She blinked at the photos, her gaze blurry but slowly sharpening. "I don’t know what you are talking about. In this photo, I am delivering a packet. I guess you have found out whom and why." She pointed out the first photo. Then her eyes narrowed as she shook her head to watch closely. "What is this? Why are you showing me Jake and Elsa's photo?""You really want to play this game?" I growled, my patience running thin. I stepped forward, grabbing her chin and forcing her to look me in the eyes. "You sent these photos to Sylvie, didn’t you? You have been blackmailing her." She furrowed her eyes as if trying to make some sense of what I was indicating. And after a full long minute, her eyes gleamed up as if I had revealed a deep secret to her un
Elsa's POV"What? I don't even know who is your PE teacher. Did he hurt you?" Jake asked, stepping closer. I rolled my eyes ignoring him because who knows what more secrets and plans he has hidden from me? I was angry. And I wanted to leave to get some space and clear my head.I was still boiling for my revenge with Sylvie. And I wanted to tear her apart. But I knew better than that now that my anger had subdued and I could focus better. But that doesn't mean I wasn't angry at Jake. They were two different tracks.She hadn't even told me this earlier. Why would I bribe her PE teacher or anyone at that? I would never trust a white moon pack member given the sensitivity of the situation. Maybe she is confused. Or maybe her mind is tricking her into thinking I am a rascal. Or even worse. But if she was right, I needed to investigate that teacher. The thing was, when I woke up, the last thing I remembered was the surge of adrenaline and fury—the moment I finally shifted. But it immediat
e knew I wanted him. He knew I had been begging for this for a long time... even before everything unraveled. Honestly since the day we met. He didn't pull out his finger but to my utter pleasure he inserted another... and then another as he began to scissor my insides. "Ah... Like that... Damn! Oh, yes!" I moaned heavily in pleasure. I was leaking wet, my juices flowing freely. He was back to kissing and sucking on my nipples while his fingers worked their magic, churning my insides. Electric tingles emerged from my nipples, coursing down to my core. The sensation was overwhelming. Growing impatient, I searched for Jake's erection. And when I found it, I grabbed it as if my life depended on it. I began to glide my hands skillfully as he began to crumble. "Elsa!" He groaned, twitching under my sudden touch. "Don't! Argh!" "Fuck! This feels so good! Damn it!" His eyes rolled back as he grunted with pleasure. I was now skillful at this. When he had not much time, or I visited his o
Elsa's POV That night... the moment we entered into the house, the clothes fell immediately. Jake had already asked everyone to leave the entire mansion to just the two of us. "Fuck!" Jake groaned huskily at my touch. But then he pulled me closer, his lips finding mine in a fervent kiss. He got bolder, matching my intensity. He pressed me against the wall, my legs crossed against his hips as he squeezed my ass and deepened the kiss. When his lips left mine, they trailed down towards my jaw and then to my neckline before settling on the soft spot of mate bond. As soon as he sucked on the spot near my neck, I gasped heavily, a pleasurable wave spreading across me, sending goosebumps all over. "Urrgghhh..." I groaned, my voice muffled with pleasurable whimpers. The sounds of our passion filled the room as Jake’s touch ignited a fire within me. He then carried me over and placed me on a desk after flipping everything down. He parted my legs, rubbing my clit, continuing his onslaught.
Just then, Kathy and John approached, as if the weight of the day was already pressing on them. "Elsa," Kathy called out, her voice bright. "It’s really happening, huh? Are you sure you don't want this?" I smiled, feeling her nervous energy buzzing around her. "No! You ready for this?" Kathy let out a breath, her eyes scanning the faces of the pack members scattered across the clearing. "I have trained for this my whole life, but now that it’s here, I just...I don’t want to screw it up." "You won’t," I assured her, placing a hand on her shoulder. "The pack believes in you. And John will be by your side, as will all of us." John stepped forward and gave Kathy a reassuring nod. "She is right, Kath. You have got this." Kathy’s eyes softened as she looked at John. The bond between them was undeniable. They weren’t mates, but they had a connection that ran deeper. "I couldn’t do this without you," Kathy said quietly, and John leaned closer and kissed her. "Gross! Just get a room alr
Elsa's POV As the door clicked shut behind me, Xander leaned casually against the sleek black car. He was like a breath of fresh air. Jake was off meeting the council about Sylvie’s trial at the werewolf council. Jake had turned the werewolf world upside down and found out Sylvie hiding in the Silvermoon pack. There were too many proofs against her and even the Silvermoon pack after learning the truth had given their statement against her and Dane. Still, I hadn’t been able to shake the restless feeling all morning. Even though I was invited, I didn’t want to be there. If I had my way, she wouldn’t be rotting in prison; she would be dead like Dane. Well, it was Lydia who under Jake's guidance managed to gather most evidence against Sylvie, gaining support from Jake. Even if I was wary of her, I knew she was Kathy's mother and also the Luna of my former and still friendly pack. "Ready?" Xander asked. I was glad to see him. He had recovered well and now he was even acting as my cha
Elsa's POV The battle was chaos. Jake’s side of wolves was nothing if not relentless and brutal. They were a sight to behold in a war. And I was only contributing as little as I could. They crashed into Dane’s forces, shifting the tide almost instantly. The clash of wolves was deafening, the air thick with growls, the tearing of flesh, and the sound of bodies hitting the ground. The blood beneath us was stained to dark red, showing that this was a blood bath. “Stay together!” Jake’s voice roared through the pack link, commanding and fierce. “Don’t let them break the line!” I could hear him, too, perhaps through our bond. I could feel the determination surging through the pack bond. Jake’s presence was like an anchor in the madness. His massive black wolf, a towering figure of raw strength, tore through the enemy ranks. With every swipe of his claws, with every snap of his jaws, he was taking down Dane’s men one by one and their numbers began to dwindle faster. If not for my fat
Elsa's POV"Elsa!" Asher closed his eyes, embracing his fate. How could he? How could he accept death?I shivered, watching in horror as Damon closed in on Asher. His grip tightened, and Asher’s face paled. I looked at everyone, hoping someone would save him. But no one dared to move an inch. And Dane looked at them like he was watching a great show.My heart pounded in my chest, and I screamed inside. But before I could do anything something massive struck Damon, sending him crashing to the ground. Asher coughed. But he was safe.A howl tore through the forest, echoing in the night. The sound was fierce, raw, and powerful. My vision blurred for a second before I realized it had come from me. It was me who had saved Asher!I stood there, my body no longer human, but my wolf. I had shifted. Despite the drugs. When or how, I had no idea. All I knew was that this power coursing through me was new, stronger than anything I had ever felt. I growled, stepping forward, my eyes locking on Dane
Damon's POVWhen I finally reached the waterbody, I let Elsa rest beneath the shelter of an old oak. The madness in me simmered, threatening to break free. I was a mere puppet of Dane, and my job was to stop Elsa from shifting. If needed, I should kill her as well.But something didn't allow me to even do a single scratch on her. She seemed so precious, so important. And I had been restless ever since I brought her to my home for some years now. That place, which I really didn't bother about, was beginning to feel like home.By now, one thing I have realized. Despite these feelings, this fatherly love, I still had no control when I saw her as a threat to Dane's mission. I was afraid, this side of me, the dominant side of me, would harm her eventually. The only thing that kept me in control and my sanity intact for now was sharp, shooting pain.I looked at her. She was unconscious and helpless. I should protect her, care for her, and stand for her as her father. I wanted to tell her how
Elsa's POVWhen I woke up, the first thing I noticed was that I was alone by a tree. A lot of weird plants were spread across me as if to mask my scent. I groaned, scratching my head. I looked for my father, still tipsy. I looked around, trying to remember where I was, and what had happened. But everything was a blur. The last thing I remember was the accident spot. And then I saw the moonlight glistening over a waterbody, not far from here.Water.I walked towards it, feeling thirsty. I washed my face and quenched my thirst, but that's when I saw him. Damon, my father, was sitting on a large stone, staring at nothing. His fingers rubbed against his wrist constantly, like a loop and he kept repeating something frantically. I walked towards him, my steps slow and deliberate. That's when the pendant glistened under the moonlight and I realized what he was doing. I gasped when I saw the wound on his chest. He was rubbing the crescent moon's sharp edgest so harshly, his skin on his ches
Jake’s POVWhen we reached the old forgotten factory surrounded by thick woods, I could immediately feel the threat hanging in the air. Dane had changed this place to a den for criminals and illegal activities. As soon as we stepped out of the vehicle, I saw Dane and Lunaria’s forces crawling all over it like rats. I clenched my fists as my small team, Xander and I crept closer, already catching the scent of wolves and rogues.Dane or Genelia were nowhere to be found. “You have got to be kidding me,” Xander muttered, eyes scanning the crowd. “They really brought in Lunaria to fight with Asher?”My hands trembled as claws emerged. "It’s not just them," I said, gritting my teeth. "Rogues. Lots of them.""Why?" Xander was confused."Maybe he knows He wasn't expecting Asher, but me..." I whispered, clenching my fists"Shit!" Xander groaned as we charged towards them. The air was thick with the smell of violence. A snarl ripped from my throat, challenging them. Claws and teeth, blood and