ANNE'S POVI sat in Cadel's room for a while trying to get my thoughts together before heading to mine.When I got to my room, I took my bath and got dressed before heading down to the kitchen to get something to eat."Anne I had no idea you were back." Lydia cried out the moment she saw me walk in."I just got back a while ago." I replied, moving to sit on the stool like I usually did."How's Alpha Cadel? Are there any improvements ?" She asked quietly and I shook my head."Oh dear, I do hope he will be fine." She said, lowering her head and clasping her hands together in prayer.I sighed in response and she looked up at me."Are you alright? This must have taken a toll on you."She asked, concern etched on her face.She walked forward and grabbed my hands over the kitchen counter and I looked at her, melancholy seeping from me like rain from a leaking roof."I am, I'm just worried about him." I said in a low tone."Don't be worried child. The Alphas have been through a lot since they
ANNE'S POVBella was by the entrance to the mansion and she seemed to be waiting for someone.When we got close to her, she curtsied"Alpha, Miss Anne good evening.""Alpha Carson and Miss Nicole are in the dining room waiting to have dinner with you. I was told to inform you." She said and we nodded in reply.Weren't Nic and Carson supposed to be headed to the hospital?They were supposed to take over by 7pm which was why Cam and I had left, knowing they would be there.Nic and Carson were already seated at the dinner table when we walked in.I took my seat beside Carson while Cameron sat next to Nic."Aren't you both supposed to be at the hospital?" I questioned immediately I sat down."We know, we just decided to take a break." Carson said as he passed me a bowl of soup."But no one's staying with Cadel." I cried out attempting to get up but Carson pressed my shoulders down with his one free hand."Relax Lydia has gone over to the hospital to accompany him. She offered to so we co
ANNE'S POVThe next morning, after I woke up, I headed to the hospital.This time, I was all alone with Cadel.Cam had left for work, so also Carson while Nic was down with a cold.I had entrusted her care to Lydia this morning, I had offered to stay with her but she urged me to go stay with Cadel.On getting to the hospital, I took my seat on the sofa and dropped my bag on the small table in front of it.I brought out my spread of bacon and eggs sandwich, preparing to eat.I had not waited to have breakfast at home this morning but had instead packed it along to the hospital."Cadel do you know Can gave me a job in his publishing company. I'm so excited." My voice rang out loudly in the room.Whenever I was alone with Cadel, I liked to do this.It made me feel like I wasn't lonely whenever I conversed with him even though I would get no reply."Carson was so surprised when I told him. He must have thought me a good for nothing who just wants to mooch off you guys and I admit I am."I
CADEL'S POVI could feel myself drowning but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get to the surface.The water surged around me, pressing me down even more and I struggled to breathe.Was I really dying?Just then, a ray of light pierced through the deep depth of the waters, calling out to me.A voice surrounded me, filling my ears and blocking out any other thoughts and I desperately tried to get towards the ray of light when I realized that the voice I was hearing was Anne's.After much struggle, I finally got close and the rays of light enveloped me.My eyes fluttered open and the bright room immediately stung them so I closed them back again and tried to open them slowly so I could adjust them to the light.After a short while, I finally opened them and the first thing I noticed was Anne sitting on the sofa across the room.Her head was lowered but I could still hear her voice.She seemed to be talking to me.I opened my mouth and after what seemed like an ardously long moment
CADEL'S POVOn getting to my study, I mulled over what had just happened downstairs.I was angry but not particularly at anybody but at the fact that Anne seemed to be getting along really well with my brothers.It was like within the two weeks I was unconscious, they had developed some kind of bond and she had started to depend on them for things she would previously have asked me for.It made me feel like I had been gone for ages and in the span of those days, she had turned towards my brothers for everything.She had always been close to Nic so that didn't bother me but the fact that she was getting closer to Cam and Carson bothered me a lot.Their interaction at dinner today further highlighted that fact.In addition to me catching her nearly naked with Carson, It made me feel so insecure.I wanted her to only look at me and depend on me.If I could, I would lock her up in a room, making sure I was the only one she could meet but I couldn't do that.It would only make her hate me
CARSON'S POVAnne's words the other night had stung me and ever since then, I had kept my distance from her, instead immersing myself in work.It was time for breakfast but I didn't head down, I just stayed holed up in my office.I didn't want to witness the scene of Anne fussing over Cadel just because he was injured and in the hospital.It always made fury surge inside of me.What was so special about Cadel that she wasn't willing to leave him when I could give her everything he could provide and more.Although she had said I was important to her too, as much as Cadel, I didn't think it was true.I had to fight to get as close to her as I was today while her relationship with Cadel had been super tight ever since he found her and brought her home.A knock sounded at my door and whoever it was did not wait for me to reply before pushing the door open.Cadel casually walked in.What was he doing here?"Why are you here?" I asked, voicing out the question on my mind."To talk to you."
ANNE'S POVI woke up brimming with excitement, I had not been able to sleep all night and had tossed and turned, hoping for dawn to break.Immediately it was morning, I springed up from my bed and rushed to take my bath before picking out one of the corporate wears I owned to put on.It was a white shirt with short ruffled sleeves with a black ribbon around the v neckline of it.I paired it with a black skirt that reached to just above my knees and wedge heels.The wedge heels were the gift Cam had given to me as a gift to celebrate me starting to work.Packing my hair up into a bun, I held the loose strands in place with pins and clapped in satisfaction at my image reflected in the mirror.I skipped down the stairs excitedly and headed for the kitchen to grab myself a quick breakfast."Lydia Good morning." My voice rang out cheerily in the kitchen startling Lydia."Oh Anne you're up too." Lydia answered.Her addition of 'too' had me confused."Has someone else come down before me? I
ANNE'S POVEveryone in the office turned to stare at me curiously, mumbling to themselves."She has no previous experience and will be needing everyone's help. Please teach her the basic things she needs to know Valerie." She said turning to a woman on my right that was seated very close to the window.The girl gave a soft nod in reply, smiling sweetly."You can use that desk." Ashley turned to say to me, pointing at an empty desk beside the girl she had called Valerie."Thank you, I promise to do well." I said seriously but Ashley just grunted in reply, turning to walk towards her office.When she was gone, I wringed my hands nervously before heading to my seat with the employees still staring at me.I sat at my desk, looking around anxiously, not having the slightest idea what to do next."Hi Val, I'm Anne." I had shifted my swiveling chair backwards so I could properly face her and talk to her.There were partitions in the middle of each desk so this was the only way I could see wh
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