CELYN'S POVAfter we came back from touring around the city, I headed up to the room I had been assigned to drop my things and went to sleep.The room was right beside Nicole's room but farther from the rest of the Alphas.Then, the next morning I woke up and freshened up and decided to unpack my luggage, I hadn't been able to do that yesterday since Nicole had been dragging me up and about when I came.I had been delighted at Nicole's excitement to see me after years of being apart and Cameron and Carson were happy to see me too.Only Cadel had been a little aloof.He had always been like that towards me and I always wondered why.Based on the bubbly and soft personality I always showed to people, no one had ever had a reason to dislike me.The elderly adored me and the young always wanted to be friends with me.Although I had told Nicole that I was back home because Stephen wanted me home, that wasn't the entire truth.Part of the reason I came back was because of Cadel.Ever since
ANNE'S POV"Cadel calm down." I called out to him as he paced furiously around my room."How are you so calm? She could have hurt you." He said."Yes I know but she didn't so just let it go." I muttered softly.He had been like this ever since he brought me into my room."Don't tell me to let it go. I've had enough of her." He said."If it weren't because of my relationship with her brother and Nicole, I would have had her thrown out the minute she tried to deliberately splash that coffee on you." He spat out angrily again."You noticed that too?" I asked in surprise.I didn't think anyone except me saw past the perfect facade Celyn had been putting on."Yes, it's hard not to notice and I'm not as gullible as the rest of my siblings, her petty tricks don't work on me." He explained."Why didn't you tell me?" He asked, turning to look at me with a deadpan look on his face."Sorry, I didn't want to ruin Nic's excitement and everyone else seems to like her so I didn't think they would be
ANNE'S POVThe evening summer breeze bundled its aurroundings in an embrace of warmth.As the sun set across the horizon, the sky sinked into a depth of oblivion.I walked down the long road that led to the mansion from the greenhouse, the setting sun casting a warm glow on the building from afar.On our way back, Nic had changed her mind and headed out, I had no idea where she was headed but I didn't want to pry either.Even though we had gotten quite close, I still wanted to respect her privacy.When I got to the entrance of the mansion, the Deltas pulled open the huge doors for me and I nodded gently at them.Everyone around treated me really well and they showered me with respect that I had never had in my previous pack.The feeling that gave me was wholesome, I was finally experiencing the love and happiness I only ever dreamt of before.I smiled in contentment as I walked down the hallway that led to the living room.A human form lying on the sofa caught my attention just as I w
ANNE'S POVThe first rays of sunlight lit up my room, the dawn chorus of melodic bird songs drifted in.I rubbed my bleary eyes and walked to the window. There was a pearly glow in the sky.Why had I woken up so early, now I couldn't go back to sleep.I rolled around in my bed trying to get some more sleep before I would have to rise for my daily activities but sleep eluded me.'You really should get a job' I said to myself after the realization that ever since I had arrived in Lakeshore pack, I hadn't done any proper job and had just been depending on the Alphas for everything I needed.Inwardly, I scolded myself, promising to do better.Although no one requested me to work, I felt a tinge of guilt within me.Dragging myself out of bed, I took my bath and got dressed in a white v-neckline chiffon top and a black and white checkered pleated skirt and headed downstairs.The mansion was unusually quiet this morning and having nothing to do, I headed to the kitchen to help out in prepar
ANNE'S POVI spent the rest of my day holed up in the library and soon, night fell.Just as I entered my room after coming from the library, a knock sounded on my door."Come in." I answered and Nicole walked in.There was something in her arms and she walked in and laid it on my bed.It was a pink box decorated all over with paintings of a yellow daffodil.She knelt down next to my bed and untied the straps, swung open the lids and brought out a dress and draped it on my bed.I realized it was a dress, precisely the dress she had said she would bring up for me to wear for the party tonight."Its beautiful." I exclaimed in delight."Try it on." She urged and I picked up the gown and put it on.It was a royal blue silk dress with a slightly plunging neckline.The skirt spread out into ruffled tiers and the waist was embellished with diamond stones that seemed to accentuate my waist even more.It was a little offthe shoulder and showed off my collarbones exquisitely.The outfit was a bi
NICOLE'S POVThe all girl's out evening was going well until I witnessed Anne pushing Celyn into a pool at Ellen's coming of age party.I would have thought it a minor mistake if she hadn't just stood there and watched while Celyn almost drowned but she did.Eventually, I had ended up saving Celyn and bringing her back home but I was incredibly pissed at Anne.How could she have done something like that?If I hadn't been present and someone had recounted the events of earlier to me, I would refuse to believe it.But I had seen it with my own eyes and disappointment was an understatement for how I felt towards Anne.Starting from the day we had a conversation about Celyn almost spilling hot tea on her, I had a feeling she didn't like Celyn that much, which was why I tried to make them bond by going on outings together and always including them both in my activities but I guess all of that was useless.I still didn't understand what kind of grudge Anne was holding against Celyn up to t
ANNE'S POVThe next morning, I was seated languidly on the sofa.Breakfast has gone quite awkwardly, with Carson and I having a cold war and my recent fight with Nic and the silent hatred between I and Celyn, there was no room for laughter.Only Cam and Cadel were relaxed since they weren't caught up in any of it.Nic also had been gloomy all through and hadn't spoke a word to me or anyone else.Carson had noticed and asked if she was alright but she had just nodded absentmindedly.Celyn kept passing me sneering looks at the dining table but I just chose to ignore her.I didn't let her rile me up, it would only lead to further arguments between I and Nicole.The entertainment news went on and on but my mind was far away."Oh if it isn't the defeated werewolf." Celyn's voice rang out snapping me from my daydream.She then took her seat on the armchair next to the sofa.I kept quiet and tried to ignore her, gluing my eyes to the TV."How did it feel to be left behind yesterday, all for
ANNE'S POV"Alphas, Alpha Stephen is here." A werewolf guard walked in and reported and everyone looked expectantly towards the door.Soon, Alpha Stephen walked in and Cadel rose to meet him.He was a lean tall and muscular wolf with brown chestnut hair.He was handsome and had a mature aura although I knew he was the same age as the Alphas."I am so sorry about everything, where is she?" He asked immediately he entered."Upstairs in her bedroom, we had to detain her there." Carson answered.Stephen heaved a sigh and palmed his face, then he turned to Cadel."This is all my fault, I should not have let her come back. You know, I knew she had romantic feelings for you and I kind of egged her on until I found out you had a mate already. That was why I wanted her to come back so I could find a good match for her and marry her off but I ruled out the posssibility that she would do something like this. I should not have agreed when Nicole wanted her over either. This is all my fault." Ste
Epilogue Anna’s POV: We were married for two and a half years. I lived with the brothers and our kids in one house, while Nicole and Lucas had their own homes nearby. I had a son with Cadel, a daughter with Cameroon, and was expecting a baby with Carson. But when the time came for the baby to arrive, something went wrong. The brothers waited outside the medical center, worried. Carson, especially, looked really concerned. An hour later, we got the sad news that the baby didn't make it. Carson couldn't hold back his pain and let out a howl of sorrow. Carson was devastated for months after we lost the baby. Cadel and Cameroon allowed us the time and space to heal. They didn't mind that I was spending more time with Carson than them. They didn't even mind that they had to look after the kids most of the time. Nicole did help us out a lot with looking after her nephew and niece. Slowly, Carson and I found comfort in each other's company. After a while, our intimacy rekindled,
Anna's POV:Inside the Alpha quarters, in the confines of the large living room, only three of us remained: Nicole, Lucas, and me. We hoped those who went after Cecilia's killer would return any moment, having faced little challenge in capturing him. But we were wrong. A primal roar shattered the silence around us twice. Nicole stood up abruptly. “That must be Bryan.”I joined her. “He's calling for his pack.”“What could have possibly gone wrong?” Lucas asked as he rose too."Let's go after them!" I declared.Lucas nodded, and we left the house, heading towards the forest. As we went after Bryan and the others, more pack members joined us, all responding to the Alpha's call. As we reached the edge of the forest, the scene before us made my blood run cold. Bodies lay strewn across the ground, the metallic scent of blood mixing with the earthy smell of the forest. The moon cast an eerie light over the carnage, illuminating the torn remains and the still forms of bodies.Nicole gaspe
Carson's POV:We moved swiftly through the pack house grounds, slipping back into the dense forest where the killer had disappeared. The night air was cool, and the scent of wet wood and damp earth filled my nostrils. Each step sent jolts of pain through my body, but I gritted my teeth and pushed on."Where did you last see him?" Collins asked, his voice low but urgent.I pointed towards the slope where the spears had shot out. "Down there. He triggered the trap and vanished."Cameroon led the way, carefully going down the slope and each of us descended after him. As we reached the bottom, I paused, sniffing the air."He's close. I can still smell him," I said, my voice a growl.“Isn't that strange?” Collins mused.“What is?” I asked. “If I killed my Luna, I wouldn't be lurking around still,” Collins said, with a thoughtful expression. “What if we are working into a trap?”Pausing briefly, I replied, “Well we outnumber him five to one. I say we get this son of a bitch, regardless.”W
Carson's POVCameroon and I chased after Cecilia's killer. He was fast, agile, and remarkably skilled at evasion. Just as my hands dove to catch him, he leaped over a massive log, and I ended up crushing an unfortunate firefly instead. I tossed it away in frustration.Cameroon lagged behind me, making me wish Cadel were here to assist in the chase. As we tore through the forest, which grew steeper with every step, the killer only seemed to get faster. We approached a particularly treacherous section of the forest, where he slid down a slope and pulled a lever. Suddenly, pairs of spears shot out, several piercing my body.“Argh, damn it, it hurts,” I yelled.“Whoa, whoa, whoa, careful!” Cameroon sang the last word, spreading out his arms to balance himself as he screeched to an emergency stop.I scanned the slope, but the killer had vanished after triggering his trap.“Wolfsbane,” I groaned. “The spears—”“It’s okay, I got you. I got you.” Cameroon pulled me back. “We need to head back
Anna's POV:Returning to my pack stirred up more trouble than I anticipated. Cecilia's disdainful remarks since our arrival only fueled my desire to leave. Yet, despite the ease of saying the words, I found myself lingering. Was it the twisted satisfaction of witnessing Cecilia and her mate's conflict over me that held me back?Alpha Bryan's decisive action, slamming the door on Cecilia, sent a strange thrill through me. I shouldn't feel this way; I didn't care for Bryan. Yet, his defiance of his Luna for hosting us made me feel oddly important."Hey, Anna, lost in thought?" Cadel's touch on my elbow brought me back."Yeah, just thinking about tomorrow." Damn, did I just lie to Cadel?He looked at me, towel hanging loosely. "What's happening tomorrow?""We won't be stuck in the alpha quarters forever. Eventually, we'll venture out, and I'll face werewolves who share Cecilia's resentment.""They can't all hate you. Collins and Bryan seem to support us.""Yeah, tell me about it."Cadel
Cadel's POVAfter Nicole's brash confrontation with Cecilia, the room fell into a thoughtful silence. Cecilia's eyes flickered with suppressed emotions as she briefly avoided meeting our gazes, perhaps acutely aware of the rift her actions had caused.Nicole, on the other hand, remained stoic, her expression guarded as she picked at her food, seemingly unfazed by the lingering hostility in the room. The tension between her and Cecilia stewed beneath the surface, threatening to spill over at any moment.Cecilia's fingers drummed impatiently on the table, her jaw still clenched with frustration. Finally, unable to contain herself any longer, she spoke, her voice sharp and cutting."You think you can come into my home and tell me how I should behave?" Cecilia's eyes blazed with defiance as she locked gaze with Nicole. “You came here unannounced and it's taking every fiber of my being not to kick you sorry lot out. So, while I begrudgingly extend my invitation, you all would do well to re
Carson's POV:As we stepped into the dining room, a space illuminated by mostly candlelights, Cecilia set a tray of potato fries on the table causing them to bounce with a soft thud. She pulled out the nearest seat and settled onto it, legs crossed in an ankle style. The hem of her silky nightdress revealed a tantalizing glimpse of her thighs. My gaze unintentionally lingered on the faint impression of her nipples against the fabric. “Hey, babe,” she purred, adjusting her dress as Bryan approached. “I’m really craving a proper massage after dinner.”Bryan slid into a seat beside her with a smirk. “Sure thing, I can be your masseuse. I just wished you'd pay me for it.”Cecilia playfully lifted her leg, resting it on his lap. “Oh, honey, I do pay you – just not in cash.”“Ceci, now is not a good time, please put your sexy creamy leg back down.”Cameroon and I shared a knowing look before settling down at the table, joined by Nicole, Lucas, Cadel, and Anna. With a coy smile, Cecilia
Cameroon POVSeeing my Uncle, Ben, had terrified me to a great length. He was easily the strongest werewolf I've ever met. I know this because I've seen him overpower even the strongest of adversaries with ease. His sheer strength and ferocity were unmatched. Even if my brothers and I were at the peak of our strength, we wouldn't have stood a chance against him, especially with five other werewolves backing him up. While grappling with Uncle Ben, we communicated through our mind link with Lucas, asking him to seek help in case we couldn't win. If we failed, the girls would be in need of rescue. Yet, I never dreamed we could stall Uncle Ben for so long. The Uncle Ben I knew, at his most aggressive, could have overwhelmed us within minutes.Was he growing weaker, or had we grown stronger? Regardless, he had us when it counted, but then Uncle Ben abruptly halted his assault and fled. Was it a change of heart, or did he detect a more pressing threat? His sudden departure left me both sur
Anna's POVThe forest trees blurred past us as Nicole and I ran for our dear lives. The sounds of growls and snarls echoed behind us. My heart pounded heavily in my chest, and dread enveloped me tightly as I stole a glance over my shoulder, catching sight of Uncle Ben and his pack tearing into the Alpha brothers ruthlessly. Was this going to be how I lost my mates? So much for going back home with three Alphas as mates. Please, moon goddess, don't let them die! "Nicole, why is your Uncle trying to kill us?" I gasped out between breaths, as we dodged between tall trees and bushes, hoping to escape our attackers. Nicole's expression was grim as she glanced at me. "Uncle Ben's desire to kill us comes from a deep-seated belief in the purity and superiority of the family bloodline. We come from a long line of werewolf alphas, with a family history steeped in the purity of our bloodline. Our father was only half werewolf, breaking the purity, and Uncle Ben, being full-blooded, resents us