Olivia’s pov As we followed Alexander's scent, my heart raced, and my mind swirled with worry; Aura was on high alert. I tried my best to stay strong and think positively, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the fear and dread that settled deep inside my stomach. I would never forgive myself if something happened to Alexander. All this was my fault, and I never should have brought him into it. A strange scent filled my nostrils, making me stop dead in my tracks. "Do you smell that?" I asked, my voice edged with alertness.Ethan, always on guard, sniffed the air and shook his head. "Nothing out of the ordinary. Why?"Aurora stirred within me. *Something's wrong, Olivia,* she insisted. *I can't place it, but it's there.*"I just... feel like we're being watched." My eyes scanned the dense forest, shadows playing tricks with the moonlight. Reed fell into step beside me, his eyes narrowing, ever the protector."Let's keep moving," Reed said. "We're getting closer to Alexand
Opening my eyes, my head was pounding, and my vision was blurred. I tried to lift my hands to rub my eyes, but they wouldn’t move. Panic shot through me as I looked down to see thick, coarse ropes binding my wrists together. As my surroundings began to sharpen into focus, I noticed that I was in a dimly lit room with cracked walls, and the musty scent of dampness pervaded the air."Where… where am I?" I mumbled, wincing at the dry scratchiness of my throat. "Olivia?" a familiar voice croaked from nearby. Turning my head, I saw Cassandra bound beside me, her face smeared with dirt and eyes wide with a mixture of relief and fear. My wolf, Aura, growled inside me, fury bubbling at the sight of Cassandra, even though she was tied up as well. I still didn't trust her. "It looks like you failed at being the hero once again, princess." Cassandra's voice dripped with sarcasm, and her eyes mocked me despite our shared predicament.Ignoring her, I strained against the ropes, desperately looki
Alexander's POV The disorienting fog slowly lifted from my mind, each beat of my heart pounding like a war drum in my ears. My muscles screamed in protest as I tried to move, but the chains held me fast against the cold, unforgiving wall. The faint scent of blood and damp concrete filled my nostrils. I strained my eyes to focus, and the distorted shapes before me gradually sharpened into sickening clarity.Olivia and Cassandra were tied up and bruised, their faces a mask of determination despite their predicament. Adam stood between us, his smile twisted with malicious glee. The bastard had clearly set the stage for some twisted show, and his next lines were already dripping with menace."Welcome back, Alexander," Adam sneered, eyes gleaming with unspoken threats.Despite the thick chains binding me, I couldn't suppress the growl rising from my chest. "Untie them, Adam. Now." Adam’s grin widened, and he sauntered closer, revelling at the moment. "And miss out on all this fun? I don'
Olivia's POV My body ached from the kicks and punches Adam had inflicted, but my spirit felt even more battered. Every scream from Alexander sent shivers down my spine, each tear from him a heart-wrenching dagger. We had to hold on, not for ourselves, but for the people we loved.Looking over at Cassandra, who sat there unfazed, made me think that she was working with Adam.Adam’s cold laughter echoed through the room, a chilling reminder of his power over us. He yanked me by my hair, forcing me to my feet again. The edge of his blade cold against my throat made me wince, but I steeled myself, focusing on the faces of Liam and Sarah in my mind. My babies needed me. I couldn’t give up."Make a choice, Alexander," Adam sneered, tightening his grip on my hair and digging the blade in just enough to draw a small stream of blood. "Cassandra or Olivia. You decide who walks out of here."Alexander’s chains rattled as he strained against them. "You coward!" he snarled, his voice a guttural g
Alexander's POVTime seemed to contract, every heartbeat a thunderous drum echoing in my ears. My gaze locked onto Olivia, and her trembling lips parted as she whispered her love. A storm of emotions surged within me - love, terror, fury, and desperation - battling for dominance. Adam’s counting continued to slice through the tense air like the blade against Olivia's throat.A cold sweat broke out across my body. I had faced so many enemies and orchestrated countless battles, yet nothing compared to the dread of this moment. The unseen shackles of powerlessness tightened around my chest, making it hard to breathe. I had made promises to protect Olivia and failed her. Now, every second dragged us closer to an irreversible end.The raw edge of my wolf bled through, a growl clawing up my throat. I could almost taste Adam’s blood, envisioning his end beneath my claws. But these fantasies provided no solace, no solution. They were just empty echoes mocking my helplessness.Adam’s voice pun
Beta Adam's POVThe sight before me was everything I had ever wanted. Alexander, the powerful Alpha King, was stripped of his strength and dignity. The look of agony on his face was my victory, the blood trickling down Olivia’s throat, my revenge. Olivia tried to hold firm, but I could smell her fear. Yet, a part of me admired her resilience, twisted as it may be.There was no turning back now. I was consumed by my need for vengeance for my Alpha Derek's death. Derek had been more than a leader; he had been like a brother to me, and now I demanded blood for blood. The room was charged with raw tension, the kind that made your skin prickle and heart race.Alexander’s scream tore through the air like a wounded animal. "You told me to choose! And I chose! Now let her go!"His desperation fuelled my madness. I felt a twisted sense of power surge through my veins. "You don't get it, do you?" I taunted him, my voice dripping with malice. "Olivia was never leaving this room alive."I pressed
Olivia's POVAs Alexander stabbed himself in the stomach, I couldn't watch any longer. The sound of the blade tearing through flesh and the sight of blood pouring out made my heart scream in pain. I closed my eyes tight, a flood of tears streaming down my cheeks; I couldn’t lose him. Not like this, the twins needed their father, and even after everything he had put me through, I needed him. I began praying out loud."Please, Moon Goddess, spare him! Please! I love him and can't live without him. Please, hear my plea!"Adam's evil laugh broke through my desperate cries, his voice dripping with venom. "How pathetic, Olivia. Do you really think the Moon Goddess can help him now? None of you will leave here alive. You will all meet your end tonight."My eyes snapped open as Adam approached Alexander, his intent clear in his malevolent gaze. Alexander was barely holding on, his life slipping away with every drop of blood that fell to the floor. Panic surged through me, and I knew I had to
Victor's POVI paced back and forth in the corridor, my anxiety intensifying with each passing second. I couldn't shake the gnawing sense of dread that had settled in the pit of my stomach. They should have been back by now. I let out a frustrated groan, clenching my fists at my sides. "They should have been back by now," I muttered to myself for the umpteenth time.Lidia's voice broke through my tumultuous thoughts. "Victor, I understand you're worried, but we need to think positively. Olivia is strong, and she's with Ethan. He wouldn't let anything happen to her."I stopped pacing and turned to face her. Part of me knew she was right, but the fear gnawing at my heart wouldn't let me find peace. "You're probably right, Lidia," I conceded, my voice showing a weary edge. "But if they're not back soon, I'm going after them."Without waiting for a response, I slumped into a nearby chair, the weight of my worry pressing down on me like a heavy burden. Lidia sighed softly and joined me, si