Kieran squealed so hard when Brynn told him about her plans to go out of the pack for his birthday first, and she had never seen her child so happy or so excited to do something.It brought joy to her heart and also a painful ache; even a small gesture of going out was such a joy for him. When did it get so bad, and why did she not notice sooner? She wondered to herself.She had to do this because she wanted her baby boy to feel loved and happy his whole life, just like he was now, and not scared when his father's name or even voice was heard.Brynn made it her mission as Kieran waited for her after he promised to be a good boy. She walked to Macy's room, knowing quietly until she opened the door, and there was a knowing smile on the maid's face as she opened the door wider.Stretching her hand towards Brynn and handing her a blue long dress with black floral patterns around it is simple and a good way to blend in. “Here, I’m sure you’ll be well hidden in this,” she offered with a smi
Killian watched as Talia walked out of his study after telling him stories of her travels that he didn’t want to listen to.She told him that she had announced to the news outlet about their relationship, and she wanted him to come to a charity even though her company was preparing.But the moment she left, he knew he had ignored her for days on end; even the day the news of their engagement broke out on national TV, he could do so little as react.She sees his phone blowing up throughout the day, from congratulatory messages to ones filled with shock and surprise, but she can hardly read or go through them.He felt nothing, nothing at all, but it’s been three years and he’s told himself to move on, and even if Marcel had told him about his sources, he was still skeptical and made himself ignore it.There was a knock on the door that finally took his attention away from his buzzing phone, which he had imagined smashing into a million pieces.But she owned up to the door instead of “Co
BRYNNThe ride on the ferry took a few hours, but thankfully I could rest my eyes for an hour before I felt a light tap on my arm waking me up; it was Macy."We're almost at the docks, dear,” she says kindly to me as I sit up. My baby is still sleeping soundly in my arms. At least I was well rested and less anxious as the city lights came into view.We dropped out of the boat, filing out quietly, with Macy leading me. You could feel my son steer awake the moment we entered the taxi, making sure he was comfortable enough as the taxi took off into the city.I couldn't help but feel in awe everywhere I got a sight of and how amazing it all was—the curt light, the people and shops that were still open—something I hadn't experienced. It felt so thrilling to see.I felt the taxi ride wasn’t even as long as I wanted it to be as it stopped at right familiar starlight; it was star play; we were finally at the park; and my son was wide awake, dipping in his juice and munching on the donut I bro
Brynn didn’t understand why her heart was hurting just by looking at this stranger, and her wolf whined in delight, which confused her no doubt.She had this feeling of Deja Vu she had never gotten before as she stared at them, and her heart ached for no reason.The cheers grew louder as Talia locked arms with Killian, who looked down at all of it. Killian would rather be anywhere else than with Talia at this moment.But the only thing that calmed him was that he was surrounded by children, pure, innocent beings who could do no wrong, and it made his mind think of how old his hold would have been if they had the chance to come into the world.After they were introduced, they were given a seat where they could watch the remaining show.The organizer had called for kids to come perform the song for high prizes, but Killian felt like he wanted to leave. For a moment, he wanted to see what the kids had in store.Brynn still couldn’t take her eye off Killian, even as she was in the dark cr
KILLIANStunned wasn’t even the word that could explain what I felt at that very moment.I felt like the word had stopped the moment I turned to that shatter to see who was standing there—it was Brynn, my Brynn.Helpless, scared, but alive.I walked back to the stage with a large stride but waited for another moment as my world growled to protect her. I didn’t even feel like myself anymore, just this feral Lycan who wanted nothing more but to protect his mate.The moment I reached for her and stopped all the cameras from taking pictures, I felt like I could hardly breathe the moment I touched her; she was real, real flesh, and she was where, yet even with her hair cut a bit shorter, she was still my Brynn.I led her back to the back room, seeing the terror in her eyes and her sons, and now that I was near them, I knew why I could feel that pull. I took them through the stage, telling Rex to guard the door.I could see the shock and surprise on Rex’s face when he saw Brynn, and a relie
BRYNNI feel like I’m floating, warm all over, as I move towards this light, a light that calls me deeper. The light promises warmth, love, and everything I feel my heart wants.And for some reason, that strange light sounded familiar; it sounded like the man who helped me earlier. I reached for that light, but then I felt a hand hold on mine to pull my arm back.I turn in shock to look at who was holding me back, and I see Damon. I've never seen a scary look on his face before.“ Damon”"Come back home; you belong with me; you belong to me!” He growled at me, and I could feel my body panic as his eyes turned a dark, sinister onyx and his grin an evil, bloody one."No, Damon, this isn’t you,” I mutter.“You are my prisoner forever.”“ No!” I screamed, and at that moment my eyes shot open. Panic flooded my system as I sat up. I could hear my heart beat so loudly from the nightmare I just had.But all that felt small when I woke up and could not see my son anywhere. I looked around the
“Because you are my mate,” he tells Brynn, who stares at Killian, perplexed by his declaration.“ what? That can’t be.""You are my mate, Brynn, I swear to you,'' Killian said to Brynn, and she felt like she had been struck with lightning as she felt her knees wobble. She stepped back until her legs hit the couch, and she fell to it.“No, no, you’re insane; you kidnapped me and my son. I don’t know you, and Damon will be looking for us, so please let us go."“ —Brynn!” Killian hissed, getting back her attention as she pushed her hair away to look back up at him, and she could see no hesitation or even a hint of that in his gaze."Listen to me; I didn’t kidnap you, Brynn; Damon did; he took you away from me, and now you’ve lost your memories; you can remember what that vile bastard did,” he says to Brynn, and that leaves her all the more confused.“What? How and why would he do that? When all the pictures and stories I’ve been told were that I grew up in that pack and I loved him,"But
It all felt too surreal—everything that Killian was telling Brynn, she sat and listened to it all, finishing out his stories that had made sense.But there was no way she could trust someone who had truthfully told her he bought her as a slave, right? What if he was just lying to her? Boy, she knew she couldn't deny that he was Kieran’s father.And there was something more to her, something that made her heart ache anytime their eyes met. Brynn was tired; she wanted to close her eyes as she began to feel dizzy."I've kept you awake for so long; you need rest, Brynn,” Killian noted as she stood her and walked her to another door. "Kieran will be up there, and I hope you truly believe me, Brynn,” Killian said as she left her.She watched his retreating figure as he went back downstairs. A part of her wondered how he gave her so much joy to run away right now; even if she wanted to, the mansion was too big to even start thinking of a way to.And in no way had Killian acted badly toward
***Eight months laterBrynn was panicking. Not only was she preparing for Killian's birthday, but she was also having a panic attack about what to do for him.She couldn't believe that his birthday was only two days away. She had tried to ask Alyssa a few questions, but poor Alyssa could hardly find time to sleep since her daughter's birth.So she couldn't really ask her for advice. She was free to go wherever she wanted, but she had a feeling Killian might not be impressed by anything she bought.He's been busy at the office lately, and she knew he needed to destress. Yes, she was mated to him and the Luna of the Goldcrest, but rightfully, it did belong to Killian, and she gave him the green light to choose who was more suited for the role of leader.Killian had done so much for her over the past year, and she wanted to repay him. "Hey," Alyssa called, as she entered the kitchen. Her eyes looked tired as she cradled her sleeping daughter, Avery, on her chest."Hey..." Brynn says in
The explosion shook the whole room.As Damon immediately realized that this was a trap, Talia must have set him up from the beginning: “No, no, no!” He growled.“It’s over, Damon'' she says to Damon, who grabs her hand; it’s ain’t over till I say so!” He says she is tugging roughly on her hands."Protect me!” He says this to his betas as he escapes, pulling Brynn to a secret door that opens up to an abandoned field where there is a helicopter.“I’m not going with you!” Brynn fought back, hooting Damon, who didn’t budge."No, we are going together; I won’t let Killian have you; you won't let him win, '' he says, pulling her close to the helicopter.There was a loud bang that followed from the secret door that fell, destroyed by Killian powers.“Brynn!” Killian's voice raises in a roar as Brynn stops. Relief fills her system the moment she hears her mate's voice.“Killian!” She shouts, hoping her voice is loud enough to head against the loud chopper's wings, “Killian here!” She shouts a
"We are getting married," Damon says.Brynn knew he was a psychopath, but she never realized he stooped to his level. But what did she expect? He was a power-hungry, thieving scoundrel who coveted her fortune."I won't do that; you're crazy; you're mad, man," Brynn says to Damon, who chuckles."I know I can't coerce you since Killian has done a number on you; that bastard has poisoned your mind to turn against me, and I'll make you see the truth soon enough. But I know how to make you do my bidding, darling," he snarls.He stands up, tugging Brynn roughly out of the chair by her arm, her silver cuff still in place as he escorts her out of the room. The hallways were no different.It was dark and gloomy, with wet, cold ground. Brynn couldn't believe that he had taken so many girls from the pack, selling them and using her to prevent some of them from understanding their fate before Damon had killed them.He was a monster. No, he is a monster."Let me go!" Brynn struggled, but Damon did
The sky was darkened by heavy clouds as rain pelted down on the silver roof of the secret warehouse in the middle of nowhere.With the guards on high alert, they were protecting something precious - the hero and Luna of the Goldcrest Pack, who had been unconscious for some time.Brynn was left in a dark room, only lit by a dying bulb. The cold room caused an uncomfortable shiver to run through her unconscious body as she stirred awake.She opened her eyes, slowly adjusting to the light. Her head throbbed and her neck still stung from the injection she had been forcefully given.She managed to maneuver herself into a seated position despite having her hands tied in front of her. The moment Brynn had a faint recollection of what had happened, her body went into full panic mode."Where am I?" she asked, hearing voices on the other side of the door. It reminded her of what had happened earlier and made her wonder how she was going to handle it.She tugged and struggled, but the cuffs only
Killian.I hear voices all around me and feel a throbbing pain. I try to open my eyes, adjusting to the intense sunlight that pours in.There was a cacophony of shouts and panic as I opened my eyes to see Rex, his face filled with relief. I could also see the bandaged patches on his arms; he had been shot, and I'm sure they used the same darts on him as well. "He's awake!" Her shouts prompt my men to enter.I felt sore and had a throbbing sensation in my head that wouldn't go away. I raised my hand to touch my head and felt something thick and rough - a bandage.I felt a touch on my hand. I exclaimed as I looked up and noticed a needle embedded in my flesh, with an IV drip attached to it. "What the fuck?" I muttered."Sir, you need to calm down; you're wounded," Rex says, but I don't listen to him.I closed my eyes, immediately recalling why I was on this bed, and the image of Brynn came to mind. "Brynn!" I roared, pulling the needle out of my arm.Not caring about the blood splatter,
Meanwhile, Brynn's and Killian's were back at the hotel. Brynn had woken up from her fainting spell and remembered her past memories. The last thing she recalled"I think I saw Damon," Brynn says to Killian, who is stunned into silence. She feels her stomach churn in worry as she rushes to the bathroom.Rushing towards the cold ceramic toilet and vomiting into it, Killian followed her into the bathroom. His face filled with concern as he watched her flush the toilet and use a toothbrush to clean her mouth."Are you sure?""It felt like a hallucination, but I swear it was real. He was looking at me, and I couldn't say anything. I doubt Talia hadn't seen him.""That fucking bastard." Killian muttered as he hurried into the room, grabbing his phone and dialing home. It picked up after a few rings."Hello?" "I need updates about the...what?" Killian asked, panic filling his system. "What do you mean, an attack?" he said over the phone.As Brynn paused, she quickly changed out of her cloth
Talia watched, stunned and confused, as Brynn dropped to the floor. She was unsure why Brynn had fainted. One minute they were arguing, and the next minute Brynn lost consciousness.Everyone was looking at her as if she were the perpetrator, and she did it, Brynn. She would have loved to do this, but she didn't even have the chance. Now, she was being looked at like a villain. What shattered her confidence was the moment Killian arrived, and with a dark look in his eyes, she could sense that he no longer had any faith in her."Killian, I didn't do it; let me explain."" But Killian didn't want to hear or listen. The crowd grew in panic as everyone moved away.Talia was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice a stranger pulling her out of the circle of onlookers. However, when she felt a strong and painful tug on her hand, she snapped back to reality. The stranger guided her through a dimly lit hallway."What the hell?" Who are you? "Let me go!" she shouts, flailing her arms and
“Let go!” Talia shouted at Brynn, whose eyes were cold and angry, and she glared a wolf gold that brought shivers around people’s spines.But Brynn knew better than to start a fight here; she hated this night; she wanted everything to be perfect for Killian, but now it’s all destroyed.She lets go of Talia, having had enough of her shenanigans; she just wants to go to her alpha. "I'm done with this; you’re not worth it,” she whispers to Talia, who scoffs in disbelief as Brynn leaves the party hall.She holds her gown higher so it won’t slow her down as he leaves the hall, but what she doesn’t know is that Talia is right behind her. Talia wasn’t backing down without a fight.“ wait! You think you can leave after insulting and embarrassing me?” She calls Brynn, who didn't do much in turn.But Talia wanted to still talk to her: “Look, I only want you to leave Killian; do you know how much hurt you’ve caused him these past few years after he thought you were dead?”"I'm not in here now; I
Talia had made it a mission to be at Killian's party; she wasn’t going to back down that easily, nor was she going to let Brynn win.She had been anxious for days on end already because of Damon's calls, part of her fear that he might even be brazen enough to show up at this party. He was a man and dangerous.She decided not to dwell on it too much; she wanted to be the belle of the ball at the party, so she called the best designer she could get with the most expensive jewelry. She was going to outshine everyone and get Killian to notice her.She went to the party, and the whole room began whispering the moment she came in. She drew a lot of attention to herself, most of it from the rumors spreading after the video.Talia tried her best to look affected by it, but it wasn’t long till the town's biggest swoons gathered around her table, and she knew they wanted to gossip.“Talia dear!” One of them called Talia, who tried to force a smile on her face. She hated mixing with them, but sh