ANNE’S POVIt has been two weeks since I woke up and I was back to my normal self. There wasn't particularly any changes in me except for the fact that I felt more sensitive. Especially towards my mates. I could hear things from far distance and my sight was better than before. Something happened to me after that accident but I could not figure out what it was. I felt like they were hiding something from me though. My mates and Nic. There was something that happened that they were not telling me. I have pestered Nic over and over and she told me I was just in over my head and that no one was hiding anything from me. After a while I didn't bother asking her again. These past weeks had been so cool to me. I was pampered by my mates and everyone around me well except for Carson. He had not said anything to me or visited me again since the first time I woke up.I had tried to have a word with him but he seemed to always stay away. He was just like how Cam was when we first met. Distant
CARSON’S POVI felt calm. My body was relaxed and my mind was at rest. This had never happened to me since I could remember. I was awake but my body didn't want to move from the position it was. I tried to remember what happened that made me sleep on my bed because I hardly do. As I willed my eyes to open, I looked around the room and there was no one there. That was when it came rushing to me. Earlier this morning. Anne was here even though her scent already faded out. She made me sleep. I checked the alarm clock on my bedside and the time was one in the afternoon.What? Opening the curtains, I was hit back by how bright it was. This had never happened. I don't normally sleep this late. I never slept in. The most hours I've slept is three hours at a stretch. I was always the first to get up in the house.How did she do it? I didn't wake up from any nightmares and a pounding headache. I ran my palms down my face and sat back on my bed. I thought about what the wolf killed the day b
UNKNOWN’S POVI hated every one of them. The Alphas. The three of them got on my nerves. Behaving like they were more than they were. They were nothing without me. This kingdom would have fallen long ago if it wasn’t for me. They would have been defeated long ago if it wasn't for me. But they didn't recognize me. They didn't recognize my efforts. I was just tossed aside only to be called upon if there was a need for me. They will suffer. All of them. And I'll get back what was mine. What belonged to me.Those three imbeciles weren't even fit for the role of alphas. But I was. And I already had the plan of taking over in motion when that bitch decided to show up as their mate. I knew that when she turned out to be the mate of the three of them, there was going to be a problem. Stuff like that rarely happened.Walking around the mansion was a hobby of mine that I had come to love over the years. It felt like I was having a look and taste of what was eventually going to be mine. Before
CADEL’S POVThings had been getting out of hand recently. I had to stay away from the hospital for a while to take care of the packing business with my brothers. I felt weird about the fact that we had a betrayer among us. My mind was not even pointing at anyone in particular. We didn't have many people who were close to us regarding pack matters. We'd always kept it mostly between us three and if it was very important, we involved Lucas. Even as a beta, Lucas doesn't know most things, he only knew basic stuff. That was all. And I knew for a fact that he would not betray us. He'd sworn his alliance and been our only close friend for a long time now. His father had been such a cool person towards my brothers and me. He helped us when we got confused about pack matters. The alpha's summit was in a few days and I was a little bit scared of what might happen. Cause there was no doubt that something was going to happen. My brothers and I had planned that I was the one that was going to
ANNE’S POVWe all sat at the dining table. All of us. Cadel, Cam, Carson, Nicole and I. It was the night before the guys went to the summit they were to attend. We had never had dinner together before, which made this awkward. The big dining room aided the deafening silence that went on. Only the sounds of clattering cutlery could be heard. I was sitting opposite the guys while Nic sat beside me. No one sat at the table head.I was kind of conscious of myself because this is the closest I think I've been with the three of them at once.Nicole suddenly broke the silence, running her palms together,"So, brothers, when did you say you will be coming back?" She asked looking at the three of them at the same time. "In the next three days," Cadel said. That seemed like a long time to me. I didn't say anything though. I didn't want to seem like a weakling in front of them. The three of them haven't warmed up to the idea of me yet. Carson still stays away. He only came to me sometimes whe
ANNE’S POVI sat on the window sill in my bedroom. Looking around the surrounding area, I noticed that there were more butterflies around and the atmosphere smelled nice. The sun shone so brightly in the sky, though it was still morning, one would have mistook it for afternoon. The guys left earlier this morning. Immediately they left, the house felt lonely and empty. Not particularly empty, everyone was around except for them and a few guards who went with them. An uncomfortable feeling had settled down in my abdomen since I woke up fully this morning. After I woke up from the dream, I didn't feel too good. I hid it well and tried not to let them notice when they came to bid me goodbye.Cam and Cadel came together to see me. I was still asleep when they came in. Later, Carson came alone. I was already fully awake when he walked in. My sore mood was on display, one because I thought he was not going to be seeing me before he left. And second because of the dream. He asked me what wa
ANNE’S POVThe atmosphere was very calm and quiet. Except for the people moving around the mansion doing one thing or the other. Nicole and I spent the entire day with each other. With her not leaving my side even for a second, I laughed my ass out. She was such a funny soul. Today was the second day that the guys left and they would be coming back tomorrow or the the next. Maybe what they were fearing would happen wouldn’t actually occur. Nic and I spent more time training together today. I found it to be very intriguing. But something has been bothering me a bit since yesterday. I felt my right hand shaking for a few seconds. After a while it would stop. I don't know the reason for that and I didn't bother to tell Nic, so as not to bother her. And I knew she'd tell the guys. At first, when it happened, I thought it was because I was hungry at that particular time. But later, it happened again. And one thing was that the strange thing started when I had that dream. "Boo." I jump
CARSON’S POVWhen the first day of the summit passed and nothing happened, the level of my nervousness increased. I didn't know what to do. I felt restless. My brothers were always on the tablet to check out the camera settings or to see if anything strange passed by. We met up with our friends Justin, Roy and Stephan who tried to pull us out of the state of dilemma the three of us seemed to be in. I didn't stop disturbing Nic with calls every one hour. She was already tired of me according to her.But she knew better than to ignore my call. We could leave the summit if she didn't pick her phone or if Anne didn't. My brothers were the ones calling Anne. I preferred to call Nic. Today, the meeting was longer than usual and we all had to stay long. I still didn’t see the reason for this meeting. I think it was just to call us all together but it was still a waste of time for me. I had better things to do and to worry about. We all went into our different rooms. That was one thing I w
104-CARSON’S POVThe council was summoned, and the elders gathered, their faces etched with annoyance at being pulled from their slumber. Some appeared barely interested in what my brothers and I had to convey, while others looked outright skeptical. Bryan’s recent feral episode had cast a shadow on his reputation in their eyes. Yet, the harsh truth had to be revealed.“Your Alpha is dead,” Cadel’s voice sliced through the murmurs, ringing out like a clarion call before the elders could even settle into their seats. His proclamation was met with a crushing silence, a stillness that hung in the air like a prelude to an impending storm. The weight of unanswered questions enveloped us, and I could feel the accusatory glares from the older wolves directed toward us.“What do you mean by dead?” one elder roared, rising angrily to his feet. “He was just alive a few hours ago! He was practically in the arms of your mate! You and your brothers took him to his room, and now you tell us he’s d
Cameron’s POVAs Cadel rushed from Bryan’s room, he collided with Carson and Lucas, who were hurrying to find the source of the disturbance.“What’s going on,?, You look like you’ve seen a ghost,” Carson attempted a joke, hoping to lighten the atmosphere taut with dread. But Cadel remained silent, his face pallor and grave as he clutched the bloody death threat he'd snatched from the feathered arrow. His hand quivered slightly, the horrific image of Bryan’s lifeless body replaying mercilessly in his mind.“Cadel?” Lucas stepped closer; concern etched deeply across his brow. “What’s wrong with Bryan?”“He’s dead,” Cadel replied, the words flat and devoid of emotion, his eyes distant.“What do you mean dead? He should be sleeping!” The disbelief in Lucas’s voice echoed in the hallway as he moved around Cadel, urgency etched on his face. Carson followed closely behind, the tension thickening the air around us. Moments later, they emerged from the room, their expressions mirroring Cadel'
- CADEL’S POVI despise disloyalty. I can’t stand insubordination. Traitors are a scourge in my eyes. Yet nothing weighs heavier on my heart than witnessing the sadness of my mate. I hate it when tears flow down her cheek. Every challenge to my authority enrages me, but the sight of Anna in pain cuts deeper than anything else. I was resolute in my decision to end Bryan’s life for daring to touch her, to punish him for his unforgivable actions. However, her tears and desperate pleas doused the flames of my thirst for revenge. Anna's compassion continues to astound me, reminding me of the power of love and the strength it takes to choose empathy over anger.My brothers and I found ourselves on the first floor of the packhouse, watching Bryan pour his heart out in Anna’s embrace. A flicker of jealousy stirred within me, but I quickly reminded myself that he was utterly broken and in need of the comfort only Anna could provide—a solace that none of us could offer.“So, what’s the plan now
Carson’s povAnna's scream sliced through the stillness of the house, piercing my heart like a needle dipped in ice. Every instinct I possessed surged to the forefront, igniting a fire in my veins—a primal need to protect her. I didn’t hesitate; without a second thought, I raced up the stairs, my feet pounding against the wooden steps that echoed my urgency.“Carson! Wait!” I heard Lucas shout behind me, his voice overshadowed by the roar of adrenaline in my ears. But I didn’t slow down. Anna was in danger, and that was all that mattered.The sound of matching footsteps followed close behind, and my brothers, Cameron and Cadel, joined my frantic rush despite their injuries. Together, we burst through the door to Bryan’s room, the darkness inside wrapping around us like a suffocating shroud.My eyes immediately locked onto the horrifying scene by the window. There she was—Anna, pinned to the ground like a rag doll, struggling against Bryan's massive wolf. The sight twisted my gut in a
ANNA’S POVThe silver illumination of the moon broke through the canopy of trees as we made our way backto the pack, casting a silvery ray across our tired faces. I couldn't shake away the adrenaline stillcoursing through my veins, the battle still fresh in my mind. As we arrived at the pack house, anarray of worried faces and a tinge of relief greeted us. They looked us over, their eyes scanningfor injuries and becoming wider when they found the gunshot wound on Cameron. Theirexpressions were a tapestry of concern.“Is everyone alright?” Ash, one of our trusted warriors, stepped forward, his eyes locking ontoCadel, and Cameron, who Nicole and Lucas were helping.“More or less,” Cameron grunted, his voice gruff but steady.and Cadel lowered themselves onto a nearby couch.“We’ll live.” Slowly and painfully, heI felt a smile tug at my lips despite the grim happenings of the previous night. There wasstrength in us, a resilience that bound our pack together. The bond of family w
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