Cassian's POV"Cassian, it's been a month. You need to do something."I looked up at my mom. The breakfast table was awfully quiet. It's been like this for a month. Like there was something missing. I sighed, looking down at my plate of food. "She won't come out. I don't know what to do." "This is not good for her, Cassian. We need to do something. I tried. Ruth tried. Everyone here did everything we could to make her come out. She hasn't stepped out of the packhouse even once after the incident. How long are you going to let this go on?""What are you suggesting, Mom? It's not like I haven't tried to get her out. I asked her many times. Hell, I even proposed I would go for a run with her. What else can I do?" I crossed my arms.My mother shook her head. "Cassian, you need to be a little more empathetic.""Huh? Do you think I'm a heartless person?" I scoffed."Cass, hear her out." My father snapped."Look, she lost her mother. That means a great deal. I know I don't have to explain
I woke up with a terrible headache and the omega was nowhere to be seen. It made me think I slept in but that wasn't the case. She must've got up early today. Taking a shower helped me a bit with the headache and I went straight downstairs, looking for the girl. But I couldn't find her there either so it left me with no other option but to ask my mother. "Where is she?" "Who?" She replied like she couldn't figure out who I was asking about."The kid. Where is she?"My mother grinned like I just said something she was waiting to hear. "She just went out. Do you already miss her?" I rolled my eyes at her attempt to tease me. "I'm not asking you anything ever again." I shook my head, walking to the kitchen to pour myself some coffee. My mother is a bit delusional."Cass, what did you do? She was cooped up in the room till yesterday. This morning she came down and talked to all of us. What happened?" My mother followed me like a puppy, acting as if I cast some kind of spell on the ome
Her voice pulled me in. I was on the verge of my self-control, barely holding onto my last restraints. But then I felt hands on me. Soft hands wrapped around my back, effortlessly pulling down my bulky body as if my strength was nothing, to begin with. My lips clashed with the soft ones of my mate's, causing her to release a groan which I couldn't help but instinctively swallow. I was too shocked to move. Never in my dreams have I thought she was this brave enough. Then again I'm stupid for thinking she's all innocent. This was the same girl who straddled me and tried to strip on top of me.However, she wasn't very skillful in kissing. She was barely pecking me on the lips and if I wasn't frenzied by all these thoughts and feelings rushing into my head, I would've laughed out loud at her pathetic attempt to kiss me. Her hands were in my hair, relentlessly tugging and gripping on it. Sparks shot through my body when her tongue darted out to lick my lips. That's when my last restraint
I stared out the window for God knows how long. My mind was busy picturing all the scenarios that could happen if I ever go into rut tonight. It'll be too dangerous.It's been too long. I forgot how to handle it. If it is as painful and intense as the first time it happened, then I'll probably lose control. I don't know if I could take care of my wolf in that scenario. I'm going to scare that kid to the core."Fuck!" My head hurts from the relentless tugging on my hair. I hope morning comes soon 'cause I feel like I'm walking on eggshells. "Cassian?" I stilled when I heard her voice. When did she get here? I didn't even notice… "I was looking for you…"I didn't turn. I didn't want to look at her and risk things and I know damn well why she was looking for me. Staying silent is the only thing I could do at that moment. Goddess, I feel like a scared little child and it's making me mad as fuck. "Cassian?""Hmm?""I…Um…today in the woods…." She was nervous. I could imagine her stutter
Ivy's POV"Take that coat and go back to the pack house," He ordered, almost growling at me. His gaze was piercing, like a hungry lion watching its prey from afar.I took a deep breath and shook my head. "No," I managed to say. "I'm not going back.""Ivy, listen to me." His voice was stern but I didn't want to listen at all. I'm sick of it."I don't want to! I'm your mate for god's sake! I'm the one who should take care of you in a situation like this. Do you find me so repulsing that you'd rather suffer alone than spend your rut with me? Huh?!" All my anger was pouring out. Why didn't he think about how I would feel?-"Imagine how fed up the alpha must be to spend his rut alone than mating her? That alone tells you how good of a Luna she is!"--"No matter what she does, she can never be on the same level as Luna Avery in the Alpha's heart."--"Goodness, she must be terrible in bed for him to run away like that!"--"She acts overly nice every day. I always knew it was fake. The Alpha
A beautiful groan slipped past his lips when I wrapped my lips around his length. It made my chest swell with pride. I'm making my mate feel good. The omega in me preened at the thought of it.His hands were in my hair as he guided me down. I couldn't take it all in my mouth since he's obviously too big to fit inside. I bobbed my head up and down. I have no experience in this other than the time when I heard Ruth explain it to me. It made me a little anxious. What should I do next?"Mind your teeth," I heard him grunt. I tried my best to not let my teeth scrape against his member. It was overwhelming. All of my excitement was slowly dying down as I realized that I had no idea how to please him. My insecurity rose to the roof.Unlike me, Cassian must've had plenty of sex before. He has all the experience he needs. He's probably thinking about how bad I am compared to his previous mate. My heart sank at that thought."Goodness, you're really bad at this," I heard him chuckle. My body
Cassian's POV Her scent sweetened and in seconds my finger was covered in slick that was leaking out of the whimpering omega in my hold. My wolf clawed in my chest, pushing on all of my restraints as he tried to get out. At some point, I really thought he would jump out of my skin and ravish the omega. With a deep breath, I pulled my wolf under control and banished him to only watch. I can't let him take over. Goddess only knows what he would do to the omega if I let that happen. It's too soon. "Ahh!" A gasp flew out of her lips when my finger reached deep inside her. Her wet warm walls tightened around me as if pulling me in. I bit back a growl. "Al-Alpha…" She stuttered. "More please…" The omega begged pushing her hips back as she tried to fuck herself on my finger. "Greedy," I smirked and then twisted one of her nipples, causing her to stand on her tippy toes and throw her head back as she arched her back. Gods above, what a sight to see… I pinched the pink bud again, drawin
I granted her wish. My hips moved like it had a mind of its own and an aim that was to absolutely wreck the omega under me. Ivy threw her head back, a broken moan slipping past her lips while I tried my best to control my wolf. It was getting hard as each second passed. "Fuck!" I groaned and sank my teeth onto my lips when I felt her clench around me, her heat enveloping me tightly. "S-So good…" She mumbled. "You're filling me up, alpha." I sped up my movements. Her words encouraged me to thrust into her faster and faster as I looked at her face. I've only started but she already had a fucked out blissful look on her face. It made my wolf preen. The thought that we made our omega like that filled my chest with pride. My lips once again wrapped around her nipple, biting, and sucking on the swollen bud as she writhed in my arms while mumbling things I couldn't make sense of. "Do you like your alpha's cock, omega?" I growled out. My wolf was going feral inside me. Soon, I won't be ab
Third person POV The summer sun beat down on the pack as they gathered in the woods on the edge of their territory, their excitement building as each moment passed. Today was the day they'd release two prisoners who'd been separated from their mates for five long years. It was a rare sight—nobody had ever survived that long apart from their mates. The pack's curiosity was mixed with awe. Countless discussions going in the background as to how these two had managed the unbearable pain of separation.Cassian's scowl deepened, his discontent palpable. The alpha's hope was clear: he wanted the prisoners to die in prison. That’s how it should’ve been. The pack's healers whispered among themselves a lot of things, suggesting different reasons for the pair's remarkable endurance—perhaps they weren't true mates after all. Maybe the rogue had deceived Liya, manipulating her into believing a false bond. Beside the alpha, Ivy snuggled her two-year-old son closer, and moved towards her mate, w
[3 years later]“Oh wow, where’s my little Alexi off to, so early in the morning, hmm?”I paused when I heard Stella’s question. My brows shot up as I looked up from my book. Did she just call my pup’s name?I took another bite out of my half-eaten apple and turned around, only to be greeted with the sight of my mate standing there with our pup on his shoulder. Alexi looked at her grandma with a blinding bright smile as she exclaimed. “Papa taking me forwest!” “Your Papa’s doing what?!” I stood up like my ass caught on fire as soon as I heard it, forgetting for a second that I was halfway pregnant. I put a hand on my protruding belly and narrowed my eyes at my mate.Cassian looked away and stared at the wall like he suddenly saw a ghost pop out of there. The little one gasped immediately, slapping a hand over her mouth before she looked down at her father. “Papa! Mama here! Run!” she said, gripping Cassian’s hair tightly.“Don’t you dare move!” I glared at my alpha who gave me a ne
My legs trembled with each step towards the cabin, and I soon lost my balance. But before I could even flinch, Cassian's strong arms encircled my waist, sweeping me up in a gentle yet firm grasp. I gasped, clutching our pup tightly to my chest. "Cassian, our pup!" I shouted, prompting a deep chuckle from him. "You and our little one will always be safe in my arms," he whispered, his nose nuzzling my cheek with a reassuring smile. We swiftly arrived at the cabin, and Cassian carefully set me down on the bed. Ruth and Lily followed us inside, worry etched on their sweaty faces. "Ivy, are you alright?" Ruth questioned, eyes scanning me and the pup worriedly. "Tell me if you’re feeling pain anywhere," Lily added. I offered them a gentle smile and shook my head. "I'm all right," I reassured them. Now that I have my mate and pup beside me, unharmed, I feel better than ever. I looked up at Cassian only to see him looking around the cabin with a frown on his face. Cassian's expr
Cassian moved like a lightning, the pipe held up to deliver the final blow, but Liya was quicker. She flung herself in front of her mate, shielding him with her body while she pleaded, her voice trembling with desperation. “Alpha, please! Please, I-I beg you to spare my mate!” Cassian let out a low and menacing growl, his eyes darkening as he snarled, “Move, omega. Move, or I'll make you!” The pipe in his hands hovered inches from Liya's face, his arm trembling with restraint while he warned the girl. I took a step forward, worry taking over my mind. He looked seconds away from attacking her and I didn't want my mate to lay his hands on an omega even if she's a betrayer. It wouldn't set a good example for the pack. Enemy is an enemy but still, she doesn't have the strength to fight him back. That'll be an unfair combat.“Cassian, if you kill him, she'll also die,” I warned, trying to reason with him. But Cassian's anger was unyielding.“I don't fucking care,” he snarled, his eyes b
Cassian's grip on the pipe faltered, his arms frozen in mid-air as our gazes clashed. He turned to me with a deep scowl etched on his face. I swallowed thickly, my throat constricting with fear. His wolf was livid, its fury palpable in the air, and my omega instincts trembled in response. Our pup whimpered softly, sensing Cassian's displeasure, and I instinctively pulled the little one closer to my chest. Cassian's slow, deliberate steps towards me were like a ticking time bomb, each footsteps echoing through the silence, making my heart race with nervousness.Cassian's golden eyes bore into mine, his gaze piercing as he stopped in front of me. “What are you doing here, omega? You should be resting.” I flinched when his bloody hand rose to touch me. Cassian froze for a moment, taken aback by my reaction. I saw a flash of hurt in his eyes before he caressed my cheek with a gentle touch, his fingers tracing the curve of my face. Oh right, his wolf is in control.Cassian's frown deepen
I stared at her like a fish out of water. Letting go of the man who killed my father? Can I….Can I really let go? Can I really do something like that? No….No…. I’ll cut his head off! Then I’ll stab him repeatedly, watching as life drains from his body. I'll make him suffer just like he made my parents suffer.I’ll make sure he’s dead a hundred times over and I'll erase his whole existence from the face of earth.That's what I will do."So please...please spare my mate's life. We'll accept any punishment, just don't take him away from me. I beg you, Ivy, have mercy. Tell Alpha Cassian to not take his life. I'm not asking for forgiveness, just a chance for my mate to live. You know what it's like to love someone, to want to protect and care for them. You have a mate and a pup, don't deny me the same chance at happiness. Don't take away my chance to be a mate and mother,” Liya's words poured out in a desperate plea, her sobs echoing through the room. My grip on my pup tightened as I s
My pup's distressed cries filled the room, refusing to subside even after I lavished the little one with gentle kisses. I could hear the commotion outside as Cassian dragged the rogue out. My mate's fierce growls and the rogue's defiant snarls still echoed in my mind as Lily rushed to my side. Her usually steady hands trembled as she pressed a cool cloth against my neck, trying to stop the flow of blood from the wound.Fear danced in her eyes, and I knew she was desperate to ask me something, but the trauma of witnessing two alpha wolves clash had left her and the other omega helpers shaken. I couldn't blame them–the potent pheromones of two angry alphas were overwhelming for anyone, especially omegas. As Cassian's mate, I had some kind of a unique shield against their intensity, but the others didn't share that protection.Liya thrashed around in Ruth's grasp, desperate to break free, but Ruth's grip was unyielding. With a swift, merciless slap, Ruth sent Liya crashing to the ground,
What the hell? For a moment I actually felt bad for the girl for being trapped in a toxic bond with a man like this even though I'm not really in a position to feel empathetic for the people holding me and my mate captive.Cassian's eyes flashed with anger, his hand twitching as if he was about to grab the gun from Liya's trembling hand. But the rogue's piercing glare froze him in place, a silent warning that kept him restrained - for now.“I did all this for you and I'm still useless?! I followed you through everything and left all I knew only for you to say that I'm useless?” Liya’s voice tumbled out in a desperate plea but Silas cut her off with a snarl, low and menacing.“Urgh! Shut the hell up, woman. Eyes on me, Alpha Cassian. I can't wait any longer. I've delayed this long enough. Say your goodbyes to your mate and pup,” The man warned, his voice dripping with so much malice that it made a shiver run down my spine.“Release my mate, you fucker.” Cassian growled, his voice bare
Ivy's POVIt was suffocating. The air was heavy with the metallic tang of blood, the putrid scent of the rogue's hand clamped over my mouth, and the distressing pheromones of the omegas in the room, made my stomach roil with nausea. My thoughts were a jumbled mess, but my eyes were fixed on my precious pup, clinging to me for comfort. The overwhelming urge to protect my child was the only thing that kept me grounded. Just as I was spiraling into despair, Cassian's low, menacing growl snapped me back to reality. My mate stood there, his eyes blazing with fury, his alpha pheromones thick and potent, filling the cramped cabin with an almost palpable force. I instinctively pulled my baby closer, the primal urge to shield and defend my pup coursing through my veins as my motherly instincts kicked it. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, my wolf and I felt torn by the conflicting desires to shield our pup and surrender to Cassian's protective presence. But now, both my mate and child