Alpha LorenzoAs the car came to a halt in front of the towering Council headquarters, I exhaled a slow breath, steeling myself for the chaos that awaited inside. The building loomed ominously, an ancient structure built from stone and iron, the very foundations of our werewolf society. Today, I had an agenda that I knew wouldn’t sit well with many of the alphas present. But that didn’t matter. Change was coming whether they liked it or not.I stepped out of the vehicle, my boots clicking against the polished stone of the courtyard. Conan and Marcus flanked me, as they always did, the silent pillars of strength by my side. Together, we strode toward the entrance of the building, passing the massive statues of our ancestors…alphas who had built the werewolf world from the ground up. I intended to follow their legacy but with a new vision.The grand doors swung open as we approached, the heavy wood creaking with the weight of tradition. Inside, the air was thick with tension. Even w
Alpha LorenzoI settled back into my chair, feeling the weight of their stares on me. They weren’t happy, but I didn’t expect them to be. Change was never easy. But they would adapt or be left behind.“Now,” I said, my tone calmer but no less firm, “the last matter on the agenda is one I know many of you will resist, but it’s necessary for the future of our packs.”I paused for a moment, glancing around the room. All eyes were on me, waiting for what I had to say next. Even Conan and Marcus, ever loyal, were watching me closely.“We need to open our borders to hybrid wolves.”The uproar this time was instantaneous, louder and more chaotic than before. Shouts of anger and disbelief echoed through the room, with several alphas standing and yelling in protest. The idea of allowing hybrids…wolves with mixed bloodlines, often shunned by traditional packs and the supernatural council, was too much for many of them to handle.“We can’t do that!” one alpha shouted. “Hybrids are dangerous!”“
RaelynnThe morning began with Lorenzo. His touch was still fresh on my skin, the memory of his hands tracing the curves of my body sending a delicious shiver through me as I lay back on the bed. My limbs stretched lazily, the sheets still warm from our earlier activities. Just the mere thought of it made my body shudder again, a flush creeping over my skin. I sighed contentedly, sinking deeper into the mattress, letting the afterglow of our time together lull me into a daze. Lorenzo had left shortly after, business with the council he couldn’t avoid, but he’d made sure to take his time before leaving. I smiled to myself, the image of his intense gaze lingering in my mind. But as content as I felt, hunger was starting to gnaw at me. I hadn’t eaten since yesterday evening, and my stomach was quick to remind me. Reluctantly, I rolled out of bed, catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror. His scent clung to me, the oversized shirt I had slipped on after he left unmistakably his. A
RaelynnThe pack house loomed before me, its familiar walls and corridors filled with echoes of past memories. My feet moved instinctively through the hallways as if the worn paths had been ingrained into my muscles. But my mind was elsewhere, drifting through the haze of the last few days. Thoughts of Lorenzo lingered, of our moments together...how his touch could ignite something so raw, so primal within me. Just thinking about it made my body hum with an electric anticipation that I wasn’t ready to acknowledge, not right now. I shook my head, trying to shake off the distraction. I had other things to focus on.As I approached the bend in the hallway, a voice I recognized, sharp and edged with frustration, brought me back to reality.Delta Fiona.I froze mid-step. Curious and cautious, I crept closer to the source of the voice. Peeking around the corner, I saw Fiona standing near the entrance to a side room, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. She was speaking to another woma
RaelynnThe walk down Lorenzo's wing was longer than usual. I glanced around curiously at the unfamiliar corridors. The atmosphere felt different, almost more intimate…private, like a part of Lorenzo that I had yet to uncover. He led me through a maze of hallways until we reached a set of double doors. With a casual push, he opened them, revealing a sleek and modern kitchen. The smell of spices and something sweet hung in the air. "Sit down," he said softly, gesturing towards a small table set for two near the kitchen window. The table was already laid out with food, and a warm blush crept up my neck. My mate had prepared this for me…or, well, someone had prepared it under his orders, but still, the fact that Lorenzo had thought of it made my heart swell. As I sat down, my cheeks grew warmer under his intense gaze. His lips curled into a smirk as if sensing my thoughts. "Eat," he commanded, his voice gruff and low, "You're going to need your energy. I'm going to ravage you all ni
RaelynnThe morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I blinked groggily, slowly waking up to the sight of Lorenzo already out of bed, standing by the window with his arms crossed over his chest. He was shirtless, his muscles taut as he gazed out at the landscape beyond the glass.For a moment, I simply watched him, appreciating the sheer strength and power that radiated from him. There was something so calming about seeing him like this, so steady and grounded. It reminded me that no matter what happened, Lorenzo was always in control…of himself, of the situation, and of our future together.I felt the heat pool between my aching limbs, a silent reminder of the strain of our activities last night“Good morning,” I said sleepily, my voice breaking the quiet of the room.Lorenzo turned, a small smile tugging at his lips as he walked back to the bed. “Good morning, beautiful,” he murmured, leaning down to press a kiss to my lips. “How did you slee
RaelynnThe days flew by faster than I could have imagined. My time with Lorenzo had been nothing short of magical. It was like I was living in a dream I never wanted to wake up from. Every morning, I woke up wrapped in his strong arms, his steady heartbeat lulling me into a sense of safety and peace. And every night, I fell asleep to his soft whispers of sweet nothings and the tender way he held me close.True to his word, Lorenzo had made Ashley a member of his pack. Watching the relief and joy on her face when he officially welcomed her in was one of the happiest moments I’d ever experienced. I knew how much it meant to her to finally be free of Xavier's oppressive grip. Lorenzo had also denied Xavier membership…an action that didn’t just protect Ashley but also sent a clear message: anyone who meant harm to those he cared about had no place in his world. I admired his strength, his protective instincts, and the quiet yet powerful way he handled things. Ashley and I had been in
RaelynnWhen we arrived, I was surprised to find that we were in the middle of a dense forest. Lorenzo parked the car and took my hand, leading me through the trees to a hidden clearing. In the center of the clearing stood a massive oak tree, its branches stretching high into the sky. But what caught my attention was the small door at the base of the tree.“This,” Lorenzo said with a grin, “Is my man cave.”I raised an eyebrow in surprise as he led me inside. The space was cozy and inviting, with soft lighting and comfortable furniture. It felt like a hidden sanctuary, tucked away from the world. I could immediately see why Lorenzo liked to spend time here…it was the perfect place to unwind.“This is incredible,” I said, turning to him with a smile. “You’ve created your own little escape.”Lorenzo chuckled, his eyes gleaming with amusement. “It was enchanted by a witch for me. A place where I can be alone when I need to recharge.”I looked around the room, admiring the personal touc
RaelynnThe sun shone through the thick velvet curtains of our room and illuminated everything with a warm, golden light. The warmth of it kissed my skin, reminding me that this was no dream...this was my reality.A reality that only a few years ago, seemed like a world impossible to conceive, completely shattered into pieces that I would never be able to pick up. Yet here I am, so much stronger and smarter and more at peace than I have ever been in my life.As I lay in bed, listening to the soft rustling of the leaves outside and the distant chirping of birds welcoming the new day, I couldn’t help but reflect on how far I’ve come. The memories of my past, once sharp and painful, now seemed like faded shadows in the back of my mind.The pain of loss and betrayal, the paralyzing fear that I experienced during those days of darkness seemed like a dream…a nightmare that I had finally woken up from.My life had changed so much since those days. I thought of the darkness that had so nearly
Alpha LorenzoI wait outside the door to the dungeon the cold stone walls closing in around me. My hear beats faster the rage just below the surface.I need to do this. For Raelynn. For my pack. For all those who have been tormented by the life of valentine and his warped disciples.The door squeaks and I enter the somewhat dark hallway. It is damp and musty in there, with the drip of water bouncing off the walls.The guards nod their heads to me, with a very serious look on their faces. They know why I’m here. They know what I’m about to do.Valentine's cell is all the way at the end of the dungeon, away from all the others. I would have wanted him alone, removed from the rest of his nasty little gang. The man deserves no comfort, no company. Not after everything he’s done.I stand before his cell holding the cold iron bars. Valentine sits in there, perched on a little bench with his hands cuffed together in front of him.The look of pride and arrogance is no longer there, but instea
Alpha LorenzoWe step outside of the building and the heat from the fire engulfs us, and at that moment, I feel Raelynn's body drop from my arms. She's out of breath, out of energy, and I pick her up and carry her the remainder of the way.“Conan, take care of Valentine and his scientists, I shout over my shoulder as we make our way to the waiting SUVs. “Round them all up. No one gets away.”Conan nods, his expression grim. “You got it, Alpha. We’ll make sure they pay for what they’ve done.”I nod, my focus on Raelynn as I lay her gently in the back seat of one of the SUVs. She’s unconscious, her breathing shallow, and I feel a surge of panic. I can’t lose her. Not now.“Go! I shout to the driver, and the SUV speeds away from the burning building, the flames reflected in the rearview mirror. I cradle Raelynn in my arms, my heart beating hard against my chest.“We’re almost there, I whisper, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Just hold on a little longer, love. You’re going to b
Alpha LorenzoSo I pound my fist on the aluminum door as hard as I can, and I keep pounding and the door starts to cave in. Every hit vibrates up my arm, but I bite down on my tongue and continue. Raelynn is on the other side. I can feel her presence through our bond, faint but unmistakable.My entire body is on fire from the exertion, beads of sweat drip from my face into my eyes, but I will not give up. I can’t. Not when I’m this close. The dent in the door is minor, almost unnoticeable, but it is there. So I put all of my strength, and my anger, and my hopelessness into one last punch and I hope that it is.Then, without warning, a rush of warmth washes over the door. I yank my hand back, startled. The metal is red hot and I have to back up so I don't get burnt.I stare in disbelief as fire dances around the border of the door and the metal contorts and melts like some unseen force is wrenching it asunder.“What the hell…” I mutter, my eyes wide. This isn’t just fire; it’s somethin
RaelynnI’ ve been planning this for weeks. The smallest mistakes could cost me everything, so I’ve waited, watching, studying every guard’s routine. I’ve observed their movements, noted their shifts, even the way they carry themselves when they think no one is looking.One guard, in particular, caught my eye…small, unassuming, always on edge as if the very walls were closing in on him. I could see it in his eyes, the fear, the sweat above his brow whenever he was around me. And that made him my target.Well, this morning he was on walking post by my cell and I just knew it was time. He did not even realize how easily he was being played with.The shadows that had been my friends in darkness reached out to take his thoughts, pushing his focus away. A ripple of my fingers and the shadows told him of distant cares and his mind floated just enough for me to move.I moved silently, my fingers deft and quick, slipping into his pocket as he turned away. The cold metal of the key against my
Alpha LorenzoI can't remember the last time I was this tense. The past few months have been a nightmare, each day worse than the one before. I can barely sleep, my thoughts constantly consumed by Raelynn. My mate. My Luna. She’s out there, somewhere, suffering God knows what, and it’s my fault. I let her down, failed to protect her. And now, I’m desperate. Desperate to make things right, to find her, to bring her home. I’ve spent every waking moment planning, strategizing, preparing for this. There’s no room for error. Not this time.We’re in the war room, a dimly lit space in the pack house that’s become our headquarters for this mission. Conan, Alison, Ashley, and I are huddled around a large table, a detailed map of the Dawn Scientific Institute for Research spread out before us. The DSIR is an imposing fortress, heavily guarded, and getting in won’t be easy. But we have no choice. Raelynn is in there. I can feel it in my bones. “Alright,” I say, my voice steady but hard. “We
Alpha LorenzoI can't remember the last time I was this tense. The past few months have been a nightmare, each day worse than the one before. I can barely sleep, my thoughts constantly consumed by Raelynn. My mate. My Luna. She’s out there, somewhere, suffering God knows what, and it’s my fault. I let her down, failed to protect her. And now, I’m desperate. Desperate to make things right, to find her, to bring her home. I’ve spent every waking moment planning, strategizing, preparing for this. There’s no room for error. Not this time.We’re in the war room, a dimly lit space in the pack house that’s become our headquarters for this mission. Conan, Alison, Ashley, and I are huddled around a large table, a detailed map of the Dawn Scientific Institute for Research spread out before us. The DSIR is an imposing fortress, heavily guarded, and getting in won’t be easy. But we have no choice. Raelynn is in there. I can feel it in my bones. “Alright,” I say, my voice steady but hard. “We
RaelynnDarkness. It has been my constant companion for what feels like an eternity. My sense of time in this cold, damp cell is lost, days and nights running together in one continuous void of nothingness.I have no idea how long it’s been since I was tossed into this hell, since I was deprived of my dignity and my wolf. I don’t even know if it matters anymore. This place, this emptiness, it consumes you.I resemble now and again when the guards bring out their needles I test myself to see if I can remember what I was like before all this. I try to remember what it felt like to be free, to be whole.But those memories are as fragments of a dream. They are so beautiful and so elusive, and they dissolve before I can catch them. I have nothing but the pain to grasp on to. It’s the only thing that feels real anymore.I roll over on the cold floor and the chains that bind my wrists and ankles rattle. My body hurts in places I never knew I had.They don't feed me very much. Enough to keep
Alpha LorenzoIt's been a week since Alexis was incarcerated and I discovered the truth. A full week of searching and scouring every inch of our territory, and then some. The feeling of desperation claws at my insides, a gnawing ache that won’t go away no matter how many leads we chase, no matter how many faces I growl at in frustration. Every day without her feels like an eternity, every moment a fresh wound reopening. Max is restless, prowling just beneath the surface, ready to break free and tear apart anyone who gets in my way.I shouldn’t be here, pacing in my study with my phone clenched in my hand. I should be out there, tracking her down myself. But even alphas have duties, responsibilities, and meetings they can’t avoid. Today, it’s the damn council meeting, and if I don’t show up, there’ll be more questions than I’m prepared to answer. I need to keep up appearances. I need to make them believe everything is fine, that my world isn’t shattering around me piece by piece.“E