Serena's POVAfter the intense passionate moment in the car, Lucas and I got dressed properly before returning to our rightful seats and driving back home to the pack house. Once we arrived we were welcomed by the maids who stood by the sides and the ones who were busy with their various activities. They'd stop and bow respectfully before walking away.I barely focused on anything going on around me though. My head was still in my wet flower. The only thing I could think about was the love I felt for Lucas and how much of his love I felt with every kiss, every touch, every glide inside of me. And when he gave me his seed I felt strangely fulfilled.Is this what it feels like to be made a woman by the one you love?But then the problem of my identity made me feel like I had hit my head on a stone cold wall. If Lucas and I were really related then, would we still be able to be together? To have breathless moments like in the car. Would we be able to love each other openly as I'd like us
Serena's POVi woke up to an empty bed, the morning light slipping through the cracks of the curtains. My muscles ached, reminding me of last night with Lucas. I stretched out, wincing as a specific soreness tugged at my sides and legs. He was already gone. A frown tugged at my lips. Why did he always leave before I woke up?I threw off the covers and swung my legs over the edge of the bed. The cool floor felt good against my skin as I stood and made my way to the bathroom. As I brushed my teeth, my mind wandered to Lucas. We’d had a good night, yet waking up without him always left an empty feeling in my chest. Was it too much to want to wake up beside him at least once?After freshening up, I slipped into a simple dress and combed through my hair, still thinking about him. Maybe he had some work to do early in the morning. That would make sense—being Alpha came with responsibilities, and Lucas was always busy. Still, I couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed.I headed downstair
THIRD PERSON POV Lucas couldn't believe what he was hearing. Alpha Vincent had been searching for his lost daughter for years, but eventually, the search had been abandoned. The whole pack believed that no one could survive that explosion. Especially a newborn, barely a few hours old. Alpha Vincent’s wife had been a warrior, and his 15 years old son was his heir. They had been lost to the explosion and their bodies were found barely in one piece, but the body of the baby was never found. People believed that maybe her body had been incinerated in the fire, turned to ash before anyone could recover it.As Lucas stood there, staring at his auntie, memories from his past rushed back to him, fast and sharp like a blade.He remembered when he was ten years old, back when things were simpler, and his aunt was still part of the pack. She wasn’t around often, but when she was, she always made time for him. She’d share snacks, play games with him, and make him laugh. One day, she suddenly d
THIRD PERSON POV Lucas walked into his room, as though he was on autopilot mood. He had just put his aunt in the guest room, and his thoughts were all tangled up. But when he entered, he saw Serena standing by the window, looking out into the night. She looked so still, yet so distant, and he knew she wasn’t okay. That look in her eyes, they were lost. He suddenly felt bad, he had been selfishly worrying about her betrothal to Elijah that he didn't think about what she could be going through after finding out about her identity.He slowly walked up behind her, slipping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. He held her tight, almost as if he were afraid she would disappear if he let go. Like it would kill him to even release her a little bit. Serena leaned back into his embrace but didn’t speak, she already knew it was him by his scent so she didn't even bother turning to confirm. They stood like that for a while, just star gazing as though the stars knew what they were goi
SERENA'S POVLucas was right, as long as Elijah and I both decide against the union them Alpha Vincent can't force us to do anything. "Are you sure he would agree to it though?" I asked. For some reason I felt a bit strange, like Elijah wouldn't want to go through with it. Of course he hadn't exactly been open with me about feelings but... all those times when...."Why wouldn't he?" Lucas suddenly asks. I stare into his eyes and remembered Elijah is his childhood friend and my mate as well. Even if there were feelings, he'd ignore them for both our happiness. And why am I even coming to conclusions? He might only treat me as he does his sister. Just like how Mara is close to Lucas."I think you should get some rest now. You've had a long day." Lucas said releasing me a bit from his grasp. " Okay. " I said feeling reluctant to leave his room. I wanted to sleep next to him again. I loved sleeping next to him."Don't worry about anything love." He whispered and placed a kiss at the crown
SERENA'S POV Letting go of those thoughts, I picked up my phone. I was going to text..... Elijah. I hadn’t seen him since the whole situation with Eliana, and now, with so much on my mind about Alpha Vincent, he was the only one who might have some answers. Mara could help but she'd only know a few things not much. There was no hesitation—I needed to ask him everything.Serena: Good morning Elijah,I pressed send and barely had to wait 10 seconds before he replied.Elijah: Hey Serena, how've you been.Serena: I'm fine. Um, there’s something really important I need to ask. Can we meet up this evening?The message was out before I could second-guess it. I waited, watching the screen, the seconds stretching. Finally, my phone buzzed.Elijah: Sure, does 4 p.m. at the garden back at crescent moon pack house work for you?Serena: Yes, see you then.I let out a slow breath, feeling a sense of order slipping back into my day. Knowing I had a plan gave me just a little bit of calm, but it was
SERENA'S POV "You… you were scared I’d leave you?” I asked, my voice soft, barely above a whisper. I hadn’t thought about it from that angle. I’d only ever thought about my own frustration, my own anger. It hadn’t occurred to me that she was scared too.She nodded, her face filled with guilt. "I wanted to tell you, I did. But every time I tried, I’d think of how much it might hurt you. Then you'd hate me. I thought… maybe I was being selfish." She looked down, her fingers nervously fiddling with a loose thread on the bedspread. "I wanted a piece of him to stay with me. I wanted to keep you with me. Even if it meant keeping the truth from you for a little while longer."A fresh wave of tears rose in me. I reached out, wrapping my arms around her tightly, pressing my face against her shoulder. "Mom… I’m so sorry," I whispered. "I didn’t mean to be so… so difficult. I should have trusted you."She hugged me back just as tightly, stroking my hair. "It’s okay, Serena. It’s okay. None of t
ALPHA LUCAS' POV I didn’t respond. I didn’t need to. It was clear she was upset, but she wasn’t about to fight me in front of her father. Vincent just watched the exchange, his eyes were unreadable. He cleared his throat again and stood, motioning for Eliana to follow him.“I’ll leave now,” Vincent said, his tone steady. “But our meeting will have to be postponed until tomorrow. We’ll meet in the human world to officially cancel the alliance. That’s the best way to handle it.”I nodded. “I understand,” I said, keeping my voice even. “Tomorrow, then.”Vincent looked at me for a moment, his eyes hard, before he turned toward Eliana. She didn’t move immediately, though. She stood there for a second, still staring at me, her jaw tight. It felt like she was going to say something else but whatever it was, I really didn't’t want to hear. I just want them both out of here so I could return to Serena and make sure my mate is okay. But instead, Eliana glanced at her father, and after a moment
Lucas’ POVSpending my mating night in a hospital room was definitely not part of the plan. I kept my gaze on Serena who lay on the bed, her face was pale, her breathing weak. I sat beside her, gripping her hand. My heart hadn’t stopped racing since she collapsed.I could still hear the way she gasped before falling. The fear that ripped through me. The way my entire body went cold when she didn’t wake up no matter how much i shook her.I exhaled slowly, squeezing her fingers. “Serena,” I murmured, but she didn’t move.The door slammed open.“Elijah?” I turned just in time to see him storm inside, his jaw was clenchedas his eyes burned with rage.“Outside with me," he said and left. I stared at Serena for a while before leaving. "What the hell happened?” he asked as soon as we got out.I stood. “She collapsed during the ritual. The physician is—”“You let this happen?” He stalked closer, his fists clenched. “I warned you, Lucas. I warned you if anything happened to her—”“I didn’t let
THIRD PERSON POVThe room was quiet that the steady beeping of the monitor felt too loud. Lucas hadn’t moved from his chair in hours. Elijah had arrived at the hospital just a few minutes ago but they hadn't said a single word to each other. He stood by the wall, arms crossed, his expression unreadable as he watched Serena.The physician’s words kept replaying in Lucas’ head. "She might not survive… If she does, she may lose all her memories this time."Lucas never prayed, but he had that night. He had begged whatever force existed not to take her away from him. He had done everything wrong, but losing her wasn’t something he could bear.Elijah exhaled heavily. “She'll be fine,” he muttered mostly trying to convince himselfLucas didn’t respond. His hand rested on Serena’s, his thumb running over her cold fingers. 'Wake up,' he wanted to say. 'Open your eyes, tease me, glare at me—just do something.'He was so scared she'd slip into a coma again. Just when he finally got her back.The
Lucas's POV I had had enough of Eliana and her father!Even after everything, they only manipulate Serena and paint me the bad guy? I thirsted so badly for my revenge now more than ever.I gathered my warriors and prepared them. It's time to take her back. This time I'm the one giving them an ultimatum. The release of my mate or a bloody war. I will have Vincent's head. I will have his head!I marched down to the pack meeting room with Liam and Elijah on each side following 5 feet behind me. I knew Liam still had questions about Elijah but all will be revealed in due time. Probably after I rescue Serena from that pack. Only God knows what state she is in and what on earth Eliana had been doing to my mate. I finally got to the room and gazed at every warrior standing there waiting for me. "Warriors," I began,"We stand at the precipice of a battle. Alpha Vincent seems to take me and my pack as a joke and he has had fun playing with us. But now it's time for it all to end."I paused,
SERENA'S POV "Okay, maybe if i just.." i whispered into the dark as i switched positions in my bed. "fuck, still uncomfortable." I couldn’t sleep at all and it was past midnight by now. The thought of Lucas in that dungeon, awaiting his fate, gnawed at me all night. Everything my father had told me, everything Eliana had said, none of it felt right. Even his death sentence was wrong, although he did kidnap me, he also saved me from getting mauled by that rogue. I owe him my life and letting him die just didn't feel right. "No, he's getting what he deserves." i whispered as i turned again in bed. There was this ache inside me, a pull I couldn’t explain. I kept replaying his face when he hugged me, the way he looked at me like he had finally had a breathe of fresh air after being deprived of it for so long. And when i had walked into father's office to explain what had happened, the way he stared at me broke me for some reason. Why did he look so hurt and betrayed, he barely even kn
LUCAS' POVI couldn’t stop myself from grinning as I walked through the gates of Vincent’s pack house. My disguise was rough, but it had to work. I was wearing a warrior’s uniform, with a mask and a fake tattooed marking that all warriors of bloodhound pack had on their arms. It was a risk, but it was the only way to get close to her.I had been waiting for this moment for what felt like forever. Three months without seeing her. Three months. Three months of constant aching, of never knowing if she was okay, of not being able to hold her, to talk to her, and spending every waking hour spent thinking about Serena. I knew I had to do something, anything, to get her back. I couldn’t just sit by anymore. Forcing my way into Blood Hound pack through war wasn't working so personally infiltrating is the better option.The plan was simple, get into Vincent’s pack. Disguise myself as one of his warriors, find my mate and escape with her. I had managed to slip in without anyone suspecting any
LUCAS POV I sat alone in my study, the room was dimly lit as the only source of light available was from a single candle, flickering as the wind blows by. The scent of stale whiskey filled in the air, mingling with the acrid smell of burnt parchment. On my desk were maps and notes, they were scattered and I stared at them as they reflected my head right about now. Every piece on my desk detailed Vincent’s territory, his strongholds, his weaknesses—or what little I knew of them. It wasn’t enough. It hadn't been enough for the past three months. Three months of failure. Absolute FAILURE.The more days passed by into weeks and then months the more I fall straight, face flat deeper and deeper into depression. I failed Serena. The one person I swore to protect above all else. I had been too slow, too blind, and now she was gone. My heart was slowly going numb, my world grey. Nothing made sense without her with me.Funny how a person could just appear in your life and become the entire l
VINCENT'S POV[Earlier]I sat alone in my office, staring at the broken pieces of the vase I had smashed hours ago. I could feel the lump in my throat get even bigger as i thought of Elijah's betrayal.That spineless coward had ruined everything for me. Lucas should've been dead by now. I was close, so so close. I had planned it all so carefully, and Elijah ruined it in the last secondI clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. The thought of Lucas still breathing made my blood boil. I wanted nothing more than to destroy him and everything he cared about. But now. I had another problem to deal with, ElianaShe had stormed into my room last night. She was obviously furious. I intentionally hid my plan of killing Lucas from both Eliana and Elijah because i knew they wouldn't be on board with my plan and might try to stop me. Sily children."You killed his father too?" she had screamed her face pale with shock.I hadn't denied it. Why should i? Everything I had done was for thi
LUCAS'S POVI stepped into my room hoping, no, praying that Serena would be awake. But she wasnt.She lay there, completely still her chest rising and falling so slowly it made a knot form in my stomach. Her face was pale, her lips dry. She looked nothing like she normally does. "Open your eyes Serena." i found myself whispering as i stared at her long lashes.I moved closer, watching her, waiting for even the slightest movement. Nothing.The physicians had said earlier that she had slipped into a coma. And now all I can do now is waitWait.I hated that word. I wanted clarification on the specific time. Am i gonna have my Serena back soon? How long would i have to go without hearing her beautiful voice call my name? How long till i see her smile again? Days? Weeks? Months? A year? The uncertainty is what i hated most.Staring at her beautiful pale face i thought back to Vincent. The man is a fool. Who lets his men send a bomb hauling at his daughter!Oh he will so pay for this. Now
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