SERENA'S POV"Argh" I managed to say, flinching as he had suddenly nipped at my skin. My hand which had been on his chest seized moving immediately, shocked by the pain and pleasure his action had brought me."Keep going." he murmured, moving his lips to my ear and placing a kiss on the skin."Don't stop, I like it this way, what are you doing to me?" His voice was barely above a whisper.I threw him a fleeting look. “What do you mean?” I asked innocently. He hummed, "This, us" his voice was low and husky. I smiled,"I'm only trying, moreover, I'm the victim here not you” I replied huskily hoping to get him to hurry up by making him even hornier."How?" "Well, you came onto me" I teased"You seduced me" he retorted"By angering you?" I arched a perfect brow at him smiling cutely. I really loved teasing him this way"You'd be surprised " I also love the way he never backs down easily. I lean in to kiss him again, this time, he declined and started kissing my neck.He moves back to my c
SERENA'S POV"Argh" I managed to say, flinching as he had suddenly nipped at my skin. My hand which had been on his chest seized moving immediately, shocked by the pain and pleasure his action had brought me."Keep going." he murmured, moving his lips to my ear and placing a kiss on the skin."Don't stop, I like it this way, what are you doing to me?" His voice was barely above a whisper.I threw him a fleeting look. “What do you mean?” I asked innocently. He hummed, "This, us" his voice was low and husky. I smiled,"I'm only trying, moreover, I'm the victim here not you” I replied huskily hoping to get him to hurry up by making him even hornier."How?" "Well, you came onto me" I teased"You seduced me" he retorted"By angering you?" I arched a perfect brow at him smiling cutely. I really loved teasing him this way"You'd be surprised " I also love the way he never backs down easily. I lean in to kiss him again, this time, he declined and started kissing my neck.He moves back to my c
SERENA'S POV Rays of sunlight scattered across the floors of the room. The quiet hum of the air conditioner invaded my senses as I woke up from my slumber. I felt groggy and all of my limbs ached as if I had been in a gymnastics meet through out the previous day.Though, last night's activities were not much different.I pried my eyes open and placed my palm over my mouth as I yawned that's when I finally realised the warm lips brushing against my shoulder. The touch was gentle but persistent, sending a shiver down my spine. I let out a small, sleepy moan and turned to see Lucas lying beside me, his eyes half-lidded, a small smirk playing on his lips. I could not, for the life of me, recall how we had moved from Lucas' work table to the bed.And now here he was again, I could feel his manhood hard against my thighs and for a second, I almost smiled back.But then it hit me. Last night. The anger. The lies—or at least the secrets he thought he could keep from me. My face hardened. I t
SERENA'S POV"What do you want, Eliana?" I froze.Eliana?The name echoed in my head like a warning bell. My brows furrowed instinctively as I sat up in bed, pulling the blanket tighter around me. My gaze fixed on Lucas as he leaned casually against the doorframe, looking completely at ease while the person who made my stomach churn stood just outside.“I just thought,” Eliana’s sickeningly sweet voice filled the air, “that maybe you’d like to join me for a morning stroll. The forest paths are especially beautiful today and I thought to explore them with you. I promise you wouldn't get bored.”As she spoke, she didn’t wait for an answer. Instead, she stepped into the room uninvited. Her brown eyes scanned the space until they landed on me, her perfectly arched eyebrows shooting up in disbelief as we locked gazes. Suddenly a mischievous thought popped in my head and a smirk appeared on my lips“Eliana,” Lucas said, his tone a mix of warning and amusement, but he made no move to stop he
SERENA'S POV“What do you mean by ‘pack engagements’?” I asked, my voice quieter than I intended.Lucas noticed my change in expression and quickly raised his hands in surrender. “Calm down, Serena. It’s nothing bad, I promise.”His attempt to reassure me didn’t work. I narrowed my eyes and threw a pillow at him. “You shouldn’t say things like that without an explanation! You scared me!”He dodged the pillow with a chuckle. “Alright, I deserve that. But seriously, don’t worry. It’s just about business dealings.”I relaxed slightly but didn’t drop my guard. “Business dealings? What does that have to do with engagements?”Lucas walked over and sat at the edge of the bed. “Let me explain. The pack’s dealings in the human world are mostly tied to Elijah’s company. It’s a partnership. But my company is technically at a higher level because it’s been around longer, and I’ve expanded into areas Elijah hasn’t touched yet.”I tilted my head, trying to piece it together. “Okay… so what’s happen
SERENA’S POVThe rest of the day passed with me trying my best to keep Eliana away from my adoptive mother. Although it'd make no difference if she saw her but knowing she was human would make Eliana want to bully her. And I definitely would not stand for that. Later that evening, Lucas arrived home looking exhausted.“How did your meeting go Lucas?” I asked “Alpha Vincent had to reschedule, he couldn’t make it” he replied, running his hands through his hair. "Did you.... speak to Elijah yet?" I asked further and he had a strange look in his eyes before replying. "Uhh not yet. He.... couldn't make it to the company." I had to force a smile, feeling slightly upset. My thoughts immediately went back to my investigation with Elijah just as I got a text from him. My heart skipped a beat as a glanced at the screen:'I’ve got some information about Alpha Vincent. Let’s talk soon.'Seems like we were making progress already, keeping my phone aside, I looked up at Lucas as he continued rec
Alpha Lucas’s POVI turned away from the window, unable to stand still any longer. My thoughts were like a storm, spinning with no clear direction. Serena. Secrets. Elijah. It was all too much. I needed to clear my head. Maybe the study would help—anything to keep myself from replaying that moment earlier.That damn text.My lips still burned from kissing her. I’d deepened the kiss deliberately, needing to drown in her presence, to silence the creeping doubt that came with seeing Elijah’s name flash on her phone. Why was he texting her so late? Why had she hidden it so quickly?I sighed, stepping into the hallway. The air was cooler here, brushing against my skin like a warning. But I wasn’t alone.“Couldn’t sleep either?”The voice came from the shadows at the end of the hall. Soft, calculated, familiar. Eliana.I stopped, turning to face her. She was leaning against the wall, arms crossed, watching me like a predator waiting to pounce. Her sharp eyes seemed to see right through me.
ELIANA’S POVEarlier, I had been pacing around the pack house, trying to shake off the feeling that Elijah and Serena were up to something. They’d been acting strange for days, whispering in corners, their movements secretive. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Every time I caught a glimpse of them together, it was like a knife twisting in my gut.“What could it be?” I muttered to myself, the question looping endlessly in my mind. Maybe it was something harmless—or maybe they were hiding something deeper. My chest tightened as a darker thought crossed my mind. Were they having some sort of secret affair? If that was the case, I’d deal with Serena for trying to hog two men and Elijah for excluding me.A faint noise broke me out of my thoughts. Who on earth is talking at this time of night? Annoyed, I went to my window. The moon cast long shadows, but even with the dim light, I could make out two silhouettes. It was them—Elijah and Serena.I stepped back, my nails digging into my palms.
Elijah's POVMy body was numb, my chest burning with every shallow breath. I thought this was it. Maybe I deserved it. I stirred slowly from my slumber, feeling anything but refreshed. Exhaustion pressed down on me like an unrelenting fog, thick and suffocating. A strange tiredness pulled at me, beckoning me back to the comforting depths of sleep. With a heavy sigh, I turned over, letting the darkness claim me again. It was easier to face the dreamscape than the misery I called life.Distant murmurs began to slip into my consciousness, faint and far away, like whispers traveling through walls."Who is he?" someone whispered, their voice low but filled with curiosity. "Alpha Elijah?""Why did the Alpha Lucas bring him back? Didn't he betray us?"I blinked, my eyelids heavy and my vision blurred as I tried to focus. Shadows moved around me, but nothing came into clarity. My body refused to cooperate, and the pull of sleep was too strong. I let it take me again, the voices fading into t
Elijah's POVAfter watching Lucas go off to find Serena, i moved closer to Vincent. "We should deploy explosives at crescent grove to avoid Lucas taking her back inside where it's heavily guarded." "That is a brilliant idea." he praised before leaving my side to pass on his order. After ony a few minutes, the explosions rang out, blood stained the ground, and the cries of wolves echoed through the air. Suddenly i realised that one of those fools had actually sent one right at Serena. I quickened my pace as i tried to get to her, but Lucas got to her first and ended up hurt too in the process. My eyes fell on Lucas and Serena, lying motionless on the ground where the explosion had thrown them.I could hear both their breathings and so i felt slightly relieved. Some of Lucas warriors rushed to them. shielding their bodies from incoming attacks. Others carried the injured away, their faces grim and streaked with sweat and blood.Vincent mst've also seen their unconscious bodies as he su
LUCAS' POV Behind us. the battle raged on. I could hear my warriors shouting, feel the vibrations of their struggles. but all I saw was Elijah.His movements were sharp, calculated. but there was a desperation in his eyes. He wasnt as confident as he wanted me to believe."You can still stop this. Lucas." he said. panting as we broke apart for a moment. "We dont have to fight.""Youre right." I said, my voice dripping with venom. "I should've killed you the moment you betrayed me."He growled, his patience snapping, and lunged at me again. This time, I was ready. I dodged his attack and slammed my claws into his side, drawing a deep gash.He howled in pain, stumbling back, but he didnt fall. Instead, he grinned, blood dripping from his teeth, "Is that all you've got?""You havent seen anything yet." I said, my voice a deadly promise.I charged again, this time aiming for his legs. He tried to dodge. but I was faster, slashing at his thigh and forcing him to drop to one knee."lis ove
LUCAS' POV The battlefield was chaos. The air smelled of blood, sweat, and the metallic tang of fear. Screams, growls, and the clash of weapons drowned out every other sound. The Crescent Grove Pack was holding its ground, but barely.I stood in the center of the fray, my wolf straining to take control as I fought beside my warriors and allies. The humans were scattered around us, their rifles doing less damage than we’d hoped. The Bloodhounds were brutal, tearing through everything in their path with an animalistic hunger that even the strongest of us struggled to match.“Gamma!” I yelled over the noise, spotting Gavin locked in a brutal fight with two Bloodhounds. His claws were coated in blood, his face twisted in a snarl.“I’ve got it!” he roared back, ripping through the neck of one opponent before launching himself at the other.I spun around, looking for the next threat, only to see one of our humans fall, his body limp and lifeless.“Pull back!” I shouted to the human soldier
LUCAS' POV The sound of screaming jolted me fully awake now. A sudden loud explosion ripped through the peaceful air. The entire room shook, dust falling from the ceiling. I bolted upright almost immediately."What the hell?" I cursed. Another boom followed, this time closer. From the noises outside I could tell it was time for the main deal, it wasn't just Elijah's pack out there but other packs too. That's why the spy had suddenly gone out last night, he knew they'd attack today.A frown formed on my face as I rushed to put on my shirt. I paused midway with the top still over my head and looked at Serena whose eyes were on fixed on me with worry and guilt. "Just a sec," I said as I turned back to the door, opening it slightly I said, "Go to Beta Liam and ask that he get the army ready. I will be with you all soon." The wolf warrior after hearing my orders, nodded and walked away as fast as possible."Attack?" Serena mumbled, looking slightly conscious. "Blood Hound and Silver moo
LUCAS' POV I was on the floor, slumped against the wall, her head resting on her knees. Tear stains marked the corners of her eyes, her breathing uneven, like she’d cried herself to exhaustion. My chest ached at the sight.I crouched down beside her, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Serena, wake up,” I said softly, but she didn’t stir, even a little bit.Her face looked pale, her eyes puffy. Whatever she’d been going through, it had pushed her past her limits and her body mustv'e responded to it.“Damn it, Serena,” I muttered under my breath as I slid an arm under her legs and another around her back, lifting her easily. She felt so light, too light.She didn’t wake as I carried her to the bed. Her head lolled against my chest, her breathing was faint but it didn't sound like she was having difficulties breathing.I laid her down gently, pulling the blankets over her. The tear stains on her cheeks hadn’t dried yet, and it made me pause. I wanted to fix whatever had caused th
SERENA’S POVThe rest of the day felt empty, tense and uncomfortable but mostly empty. I tried to keep busy, but my thoughts kept circling back to Lucas and the argument we had. It wasn’t that I was angry with him—I wasn’t. I was just... worried. Worried about him, about the pack, about everything.Everyone around the pack house felt the same. The tension was thick, like a storm brewing that no one could stop. I hated it. I hated the way it made my chest feel tight, the way it made everyone so distant from each other. The pack house has literally nver been this quiet.By the time the sun started dipping below the horizon, I was sitting on my bed, staring at the wall, doing absolutely nothing. My arms rested on my knees, and my fingers twisted the edge of the blanket over and over.A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts and i raised my head to gaze at the door.“Serena? It’s me,” my mother’s voice came softly from the other side.I sighed. “Come in.”The door creaked open, and
SERENA’S POVBreakfast felt tense, the kind of tense that made the air heavy and hard to breathe. Lucas sat across from me, his shoulders stiff, his eyes dark as he cut into his toast. The clink of the knife against the plate grated on my nerves. I wasn’t even sure why I was so jittery this morning. Maybe it was the silence. Or maybe it was everything else. It wasn't just me, but literally every one in the pack house were on edge. All stares on me.I shifted in my seat, poking at the eggs on my plate. My stomach churned too much to eat. My mind replayed the sudden attack on the pack, the blood on Lucas and the screams I could hear even though I was in the underground escape. I hated this. All of it. The war. The endless fighting.So many people died yesterday. All because of me.Warriors lost their lives. A mother lost her child, a child lost it's father, a man and female lost their brother and a wife lost her mate. It was all too unfair to everyone. War doesn't always have to be the
SERENA'S POV “What?” Mother said, her voice louder now. “Why didn’t anyone tell me this?”I frowned. “I did tell you.”She raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms. “No, you didn’t. I would’ve remembered something that important.”“I swear I told you,” I said defensively, crossing my own arms.“You didn’t.”“I did!”“When?”The argument went on for a few more seconds before I sighed, realizing I couldn’t actually remember. “Okay, maybe I forgot,” I admitted, feeling sheepish.She shook her head dramatically. “You forgot? Serena, that’s not something you forget! That’s life-changing!”I was about to respond when the door to the escape creaked open, and the Beta stepped inside. His face was serious, but there was something lighter in his eyes.“The war is over,” he said simply.For a moment, I just stared at him, my heart racing. “It’s over?”“Yes,” he said with a nod. “You’re safe to come out now.”I didn’t wait for him to say anything else. I bolted past him, my feet pounding against the