Evelyn’s P.O.V.I coughed uncontrollably while processing this shock as quickly as I could, the person on the other side was also startled like me.“Eve? Sorry, wrong number.”Aaron disconnected the call after recognizing me. I frowned at Jade, who was now playing with her hair.“What’s this, Jade?”She grabbed her mobile from my hand and spoke casually.“Aaron is my soulmate, I can talk to him whenever I want. What’s wrong with it?”Her seemingly naïve question blew my mind, I answered her in the same nonchalant tone.“Yes, you are right. As Aaron is your beloved, you can talk to him, he can give gifts to you as well. But wait! Did dad know that he is unaware of his son-in-law’s presence within a ten-meter radius of his territory? If my memory serves me right, he has clearly warned your soulmate to stay away from the Hunter’s Pack.During my training, I have learned that our pack’s security system only allows the usage of mobile phones within the pack and in the border area, so thi
“I, Huntress Evelyn Campbell, reject you, Alpha Zuriel Scott, as my soulmate. My son will live with me according to the Hunter’s laws. “No!”I was jolted awake by the searing pain in my chest, this dream of rejection literally crushed my heart. Last night, the haze of strong alcohol provided me solace in sleep, which was wholly ruined by this nightmare. As there was the only one person who loved to scare the wits out of me, I rolled my sleeves and burst out in a fury.“What the fucking hell, Zev! Why are you tormenting me in my sleep? Is the whole day not enough for you?”Zev parted his eyes and raised his head lazily.“Sod off, Zuriel. It’s not me.”His annoyance only added to my flaring anxiety, the throbbing pain in my heart wasn't allowing me to breathe properly.It was the seventh morning after Evelyn’s unforeseen departure, and I could officially be declared as a mad Alpha. I had fought with Henry over an ordinary issue thrice, scolded border security management for countless
Evelyn’s P.O.V.The seemingly casual ceremony was the free ticket to unlock my hidden abilities, and my life was upgraded to a power puff girl overnight. Nope, I couldn’t fly like them, but my ordinary feet were replaced by supersonic racing bike wheels. Like I got up in the morning, had breakfast with my parents, and went out to breathe in the fresh air.That was when I saw Bex, running casually behind her ball. She was such an adorable child. Suddenly, she crossed the pedestrian path and started chasing the ball on the road, a blind truck driver was coming right in her direction.“Bex!”I yelled at the top of my lungs and ran to save her. Before I knew it, I was standing on the other side of the road with Bex, that truck was still some meters away from that spot.“What the hell just happened?”My eyes darted from one face to another frantically, Walter’s amused laughter irked me to the core. “Seriously?”His daughter just dodged a bullet, and he was laughing. I glanced at Bex’s fa
Zuriel’s P.O.V.The day of hearing came with its regal glory, my aunt specially sent Henry with me.“You are an Alpha, my son. There isn’t any need to be overwhelmed by the fake Royalty of the Lycans. Henry will assist you in this important meeting.”On the other hand, I was hoping to see Evelyn, although no one could expect any good from those barbaric hunters. As we didn’t follow any security protocol, we reached the Lycan’s Capital within an hour before hearing. Henry went to park the car, my eyes caught a sight of something impossible.Walter, that skinny good-for-nothing Evelyn’s friend, was walking towards me confidently, spinning a file in his hand.“Greetings, Alpha Zuriel Scott. Good to see you here!”Those foxy eyes behind his glasses bore a murderous glint. He was drastically different from a mere businessman, his venomous voice shocked me.“Don’t waste your feral brain on me, Alpha! Allow me to introduce myself.I am Hunter Walter, who’s going to kick your ass in the cour
Evelyn’s P.O.V.“Please proceed!”I raised my hand before that experienced witch, proving my dad’s blamelessness. This evidence was the last ray of hope, there wasn’t any chance of negligence now.Aunt Flora and dad had instructed me about my role in this trial. I was praying in my heart for the success of this spell.That witch slashed my hand with a sharp blade, but the sting of that laceration was overpowered by the merciless stares of the people around me.I could feel the cocktail of the contrasting energies, ready to take me down. My dad’s words echoed in my mind.“There would be Lycans and the Werewolf Alphas in the court of Alpha Xynathius Warvine, and it’s obvious that everyone wouldn’t be fond of your leadership.You must control your emotions in this first public gathering.”Now, this simple task was really a nut job for me, and on top of that, stupid mate-bond was back in action in its full glory. Zuriel’s wayward emotions, his constant glare was causing tingling sensatio
Zuriel’s P.O.V.“What?”It took me a moment to process Henry’s words, as Zev was howling loudly, the pain ripping out of my heart was just a trailer of the real deal.Judging from Evelyn’s horrified reaction, it was definitely bad news, as she canceled her plan of rejection and pounced at Henry.“Why is my Eddie in hospital?”Thousands of volts of electric current jolted me awake from the melodrama of my failed relationship, my son had nothing to do with my shortcomings.I lowered my head before Alpha Xynathius formally and ordered in Alpha tone.“Go back with the car, Henry. I’ll go to the pack’s hospital in my wolf form. It’ll consume less time.”Henry readily agreed with me and bowed his head. Evelyn looked at her father, her teary voice was trembling with fear.“I got to go, dad.”She didn’t wait for Hunter Harold’s response, flashed by my side and held my hand, my hand which was busy unbuttoning my shirt.“Close your eyes!”Her stern voice left no room for argument, Zev glued my
Evelyn’s P.O.V.“If a mother could have one superpower, she would keep the right to write about her kid’s fate.”Lying in the hospital bed, my bunny was motionless, seeing his hyperactive body caged in white bandages broke my heart. The needles inserted in his veins, beeping monitors, oxygen mask, my bunny wasn’t supposed to be here, he was just a child.Why was fate so cruel towards him? His innocent pale face was adorned with gloominess, I couldn’t even imagine if anything happened to him.The doctors only allowed one person at a time to see him, so I came in first to meet my bunny. Sitting by his side, the words of the head doctor were echoing in my mind. “Although Eddie’s Alpha wolf is strong, he is a child. He has consumed his powers to heal his human part, resulting in severe damage to his own body.We have to heal him carefully, Alpha. His wolf’s survival is essential for Alpha Eddie’s life.”I grasped my Eddie’s small hand and kissed its back. My world was shaken by the doct
Evelyn’s P.O.V.As expected, Max was standing outside that wretched room, he instantly knelt on the ground in front of me.“It’s my negligence, Luna. Please punish me!”His swollen red eyes were hinting towards his constant crying, I brushed off his foolishness and asked him to rise. “How’s Ivy, Max? Why hasn't she recovered yet?”My wee brain wasn’t ready to face the absoluteness, Max rose from the ground and sniffled.“Ivy has a head injury, Luna. Doctors have given her medicines, the next twenty-four hours are critical.”Max’s shaky voice had a tinge of yearning to see his mate again, and this was also my heart’s wish. Ivy was the only person, who was unfazed by my identity and didn’t leave me alone in my tough time. She was literally the reason I survived in the Werewolf world, her well-being was significant than my own. However, out of the blue, my Aunt Flora’s materialized out of thin air and whispered in my ear.“Ask him to prepare for the funeral, leader Evelyn. His mate wil
Evelyn’s P.O.V.Three months later…“I, huntress Evelyn Campbell, accept you, Alpha Zuriel Scott as my soulmate!”These words completely changed the direction of my life that night, and clarified all the haze of uncertainty. My dad had informed me about his decision through a link. I was glad that Zuriel was able to secure a place in his heart.My marking also replied Walter, who left his mission and came to Zellburry pack for rescue. I couldn’t see in his eyes due to baseless guilt, and he also left the Hunter’s pack with Bex for good.Right after lady Stella’s arrest, Zuriel left all responsibilities for dad and Aaron, and booked a three months’ vacation for us. At first, I was perplexed by the idea of leaving everything behind for an outing, but the vigor of my first heat explained his hastiness. Thanks to Ivy's presence, I was able to manage my time with Eddie; otherwise, ignoring my own son for carnal desires would be disastrous. Yes, sex.With that mark of my ring carved on his
Zuriel’s P.O.V.Lady Stella’s words came out in utter disbelief, she literally lost her mind when Evelyn raised her hand.“Are you talking about this ring?”She chuckled, her blazing eyes were shooting daggers at that criminal. “You think that I am a stupid to wear my original ring in this pack? Obviously not. I was warned to take care of my possession.Now, I am happy that a fake copy has fooled a brainless woman like you.”I stepped out of the cage, and stretched my muscles, Aaron’s cold figure crushed me into a hug.“Wolfie!”He wrapped his arms around my shoulders and pointed.“Look there!”My pack mates were finally free, they knelt down and bared their necks in submission. “Only you are our Alpha, Alpha Zuriel Scott!”I noted it in my mind to order a psych consult for my pack mates after dealing with this hornet’s nest, as the only mentally questionable people could choose an Alpha like me. Now my heart was at ease to see the enemy’s warriors arrested by the Hunters, while so
Zuriel’s P.O.V.My heart was thundering against my rib cage while anticipating the worst possible outcome, but the silence followed by my Alpha command baffled me. Bruce, my only close friend in the business circle, puffed his chest with pride and said,“Don’t think about some rescue from your huntress soulmate, Zuriel.Mom took care of her beforehand.”Lady Stella, booming with delight of his son’s epic performance, smiled brightly, as if she had conquered the whole world. She opened her clutch, showed me Evelyn’s silver ring, and then wore it to flex her fake authority.“I knew that you would try to threaten me with Evelyn’s power. That’s why my daughter Ivy has poisoned her.We couldn’t arrange a fitting poison to kill her quickly, so she has some hours left before a final goodbye.”The harshness of her tone pierced through my soul. The anger took the place of helplessness to drive me crazy as soon as the shock dissipated.“You have assassinated your brothers without getting suspe
Zuriel’s P.O.V.My eyes wandered from one corner of a street to another, the absence of the blood inside the pack was a sign of relief. It could only mean that the intruders hadn’t started massive killing. So this gathering must be a formal ceremony for introduction. I removed my coat and undid the buttons for any one-on-one combat. That was my pack, and it was my responsibility to protect it. The idea of failure was already dampening my soul. “They must be rogues, Zuriel! Sneaky bastards!”Zev’s reminder hinted towards Gamma Jason’s reports, a part of my soul was hopeful to strike a deal with the attackers.My pack’s finance was solely in my hand, the duty of taking care of the entire population wouldn’t be in the favor of homeless rogues. Perhaps, they would agree to leaving in exchange for a hefty amount of money.With these thoughts swirling in my mind, I carefully approached my pack’s ground, a familiar voice wrinkled my forehead in surprise. “It’s time to get rid of the futur
Zuriel’s P.O.V.When Evelyn mentioned a deal to revive our former relationship, I was over the moon, soaring high in the sky.You can imagine whatever scenario you like for being insanely excited as my heart threatened to tear my rib cage, and danced in the symphony of love. I left my pack that night and went on the new mission given by my Luna, disregarding my Pack’s condition. As Gamma Jason, who had been promoted to the Beta position, opposed my sudden decision.“After Henry’s death, unusual movements of rogues were noticed in different parts of our Werewolf Kingdom.They seemed to be working on a dirty agenda, you should stay here and guide us for a strong security system.”I turned deaf ears to his warning, and ordered him in my Alpha command.“We have a flawless defense system in the whole Kingdom. I trust in your abilities, and now Beta Bruce is also with you.All of you devise plans for patrolling teams, and arrange for food and fuel supply in case of any war.Keep me updated
Evelyn’s P.O.V.“A sister?”I was taken aback by this sudden onslaught hurled on me, but Eddie’s question gave me enough courage to discuss Walter’s issue with him.“A newborn sister would need extra care, and you’ll have to wait before she finally becomes able to play with you.What about Bex as your permanent sister? We can be a family with uncle Walter and his daughter.”My cautious approach was difficult to comprehend for Eddie, he knitted his brow.“Uncle Walter is your friend. How can we be family, mommy?”Why was this challenging to explain normal things to a child? I sighed and fiddled with my sleeves, avoiding eye-contact with my own child.“Uncle Walter wants to be my husband, then Bex and you’ll be brother-sister.”“No!”Eddie gasped, not believing his supernatural hearing. The mobile phone from his hand landed on the bed, he narrowed his eyes. “Are you divorcing my daddy? But it’s impossible, mommy.”His firm belief shook my confidence, I calmed my racing heart and asked.
Evelyn’s P.O.V.What the fucking hell!What the hell just happened in Zellburry pack? Henry’s execution was a nuclear explosion in my small world, I had been feeling its aftereffects even a week later.Previous seven days were total chaos, Beta Henry’s public execution left everyone thunderstruck. Not to mention lady Stella, who kept staring in space in a catatonic stupor, her trance finally broke when Carla came to her.“Mom!”Her heart-rending screeches debilitated the confines of the pack house, the entire pack observed how Carla grieved for her dead husband. She didn’t spare Zuriel and cursed him.“You, sick monster! You aren’t an Alpha. You are a killer. Why did you kill the father of my child?”The child, she was referring to, was Zoe, who was too innocent to register her loss. Carla had lost her mind, so I kept Zoe under my guardianship with my bunny and Bex. With this happy company, she soon forgot why her mother was wailing and crying. On the other hand, Zuriel was as cool
Zuriel’s P.O.V.On further investigation, Henry confessed that he retrieved uncle Spencer’s diary from his belongings, which included the details of his contact with rogues.He blatantly praised his dad’s treachery.“My dad was brave enough to take the first step towards justice. Why was it even a rule that the firstborn child will be the Alpha of the pack?My dad could be the Alpha of this Pack, but no one paid heed to his protests.”He balled his fists, and spat on the ground.“As soon as uncle Zack learned about my dad’s arrangements, he feared for his fake dynasty, and contacted our worst enemies for help. Those Hunters killed that rogue Alpha, the new leadership of the rogues wasn’t worthy of this title. Even so, they agreed to stick with the plan of ambush.But those brainless rogues were panicked by the Hunter’s presence, they killed my mom and dad to save their sorry asses.”This revelation disclosed the trifle between Scott’s brother before the whole pack, which was safeguar
Zuriel's P.O.V.My previous thoughts about the possibility of Henry’s attempt to approach our aunt would be proved right in such an absurd way? I had never imagined in my wildest nightmares.Right now, Henry was arrogantly standing in front of me, but my aunt’s critical condition made the whole scenario worse. She was tied to a chair with the help of ropes.The tears splashing from her eyes were the rivers of despair. She looked up, the misery written all over her face crushed my heart with a giant rock. “Don’t fight over a useless worldly possession, my son Henry. Family is more important than this.”Worldly possession? Henry?My mind was wheezing under the haze of this shocking disclosure, the ropes around my aunt’s fragile, old body rushed all my blood to my eyes. The world around me turned red, as I stepped forward. “What are you waiting for, Henry? Untie our aunt and tell me who has done this to her?I’ll skin that bastard alive!”Henry, my baby brother, a part of my heart, br