NICOLE'S POVOnce we were done having dinner, I followed after Anne to her room.Although she had been quite playful during dinner, I couldn't help but notice that something was off about her.She seemed down despite the boisterous energy she showed."Hey girl." I called out when I walked into her room.She had a laptop on her laps and was typing out something.Her concentration was completely on what she was doing and she didn't seem to notice me."Anne." I called out again."Oh sorry, I didn't know you were standing there." She replied putting aside the laptop."What's that?" I asked curiously, pointing at some sort of book that seemed to have been ripped and then taped back together beside her."Oh this, it's nothing." She said, picking it up and hiding it behind her back."If it were nothing, you would not be hiding it."I said and went behind her then snatched the book from her hands.As I flipped through it, I realised it was some sort of unpublished book.It didn't seem like som
ANNE'S POVThe next day, I woke up and prepared for work before heading to Nic's room.When I got there, she was still asleep but opened her eyes on seeing me."You're leaving for work already" She asked drowsily while yawning."Yes thank you so much for helping me out." I said, picking up the manuscript from her table."You're welcome. Have a nice day at work." She shouted behind me as I rushed out of her room.I headed downstairs and grabbed a sandwich from the kitchen that Lydia had made for me and went to work.When I got to the office, Flora was already around."Anne were you able to finish it." She said, hurrying over to me.Opening my bag, I brought out the finished copy of the manuscript and handed it to her."Oh my goodness, thank you so much. You're a lifesaver." She said, wrapping her hands around me in a bear hug.I smiled warmly at her excitement before drawing apart from her."It's what I was supposed to do. Isn't the meeting starting soon?" I asked and she nodded affirm
I was already seated inside the plush and luxurious private room of Oakwood restaurant with a few of the employees from our office, waiting for the others to arrive.We were supposed to all leave work together but some still had works to cover before they left.My attendance at the company dinner was not willingly, I had to because Miss Ashley made it compulsory for everyone to attend.It angered me that we had to welcome that brat who had wormed her way into our office against our will but there was nothing I could do about it.I could not go against the company's order."Valerie did you also notice how the president seems to be extra fond of Anne, do you think she might be his rumored mistress?" The office chatterbox Cynthia said as she scooted over to where I was seated so the others would not hear what she was whispering to me."I don't know but what I do know is she does not deserve to be working with us, she's completely unqualified." I spat out angrily, trying to keep a calm ex
CARSON'S POVI walked up to my room after a grueling training sessions with our warriors, I was working them even harder in preparation for the party the Alpha of Crescent pack was throwing for his daughter, where we had agreed to capture the Alpha of Blackmoon Pack.We could not estimate the number of warriors he would come with so we had to prepare well and train hard in advance.Lucas had given us a number but could not say if he would have other hidden guards with him so I had gathered a few of our core warriors and let them go through rigorous trainings for the operation that would be happening soon.Because of how serious I had been in training the warriors and making sure that everyone was strictly in line with the plan, I had not seen Anne for a few days.When I got to my room, I peeled off my clothes that were sticky with sweat and went into the bathroom to take a shower.The cool water cascading down my body was gratifying and it helped loosen my tense nerves that had been a
ANNE'S POVI yawned as I slowly crawled out of bed, my head was slightly pounding and my whole body ached.Judging from how tired I woke up, It seemed like the day would not be a good one.I sat on the edge of my bed as I slowly tried to recollect what had happened the night before.My jaw dropped open when I remembered what had happened with Carson and I slapped myself on the head.How could I have been so stupid enough to lose myself all because of a little alcohol?I didn't even drink much yet I had acted like an habitual drunkard.My cheeks and ears heated up in embarrassment when I remembered how I had jumped Carson and I fanned myself with my arm to lower my face temperature.It didn't do the trick so I just headed into the bathroom to take my bath and let the cool water bring down my temperature.Once I was done bathing, I picked out the outfit I was going to wear to work and put them on, Pairing them with little heels.Flats made me look shorter than I actually was so heels we
ANNE'S POVI finished having breakfast and said goodbye to Nic and Lydia then went to the office.The elevator doors were closing when a feet stepped in between pausing the motion and Miss. Ashley walked in."Good morning ma'am." I said and gave her a little smile."You're quite early." She ignored my greeting and looked me up and down judgingly instead before looking away.She seemed to have been scrutinizing my dressing."Thank you for last night,I had fun." I said and she glanced sideways at me before replying."You don't have to thank me, it was all part of the company allocation." She replied.I pursed my lips at her words, not having any idea what to say in reply.The elevators headed up and stopped at the fourth floors where our office was.The doors opened and Miss Ashley stepped out first and headed to the enclosed space that was her office.I walked out and noticed a lot of the other employees had not resumed to work yet, most of them were probably still fagged out from the
ANN'E POVWe took a taxi and headed to Mr Fletchers house where we would get the manuscript.His butler, an old man with gray hair came out to open the door when we rang the doorbell."Good morning Miss Valerie, Mr Fletcher is up in his study." The butler greeted.It didn't seem like it was Valerie's first time there from how familarly she weaved through the doors.I went with her, following closely behind her so I would not lose my way in the huge house.We got to a door and Valerie waited in front of it and knocked steadily on the door."Come in." A voice answered from inside.Valerie opened the door and walked in and I followed after her.Mr Fletcher was far different from what I had imagined.For some reason, I was expecting Mr Fletcher to be someone in his fifties with already greying hairs but the man who stood before me seemed to be in his early thirties.He was quite handsome but what drew me to him was the dimples that sank in on both of his cheeks when he smiled."Valerie it
ANNE'S POV"How could you let this happen." Miss Ashley yelled as she slammed her hands hard on the table.I flinched at the loud sound the impact made and looked away when she cast her stern gaze on me."I'm sorry ma'am. I have no excuse." Valerie apologized lowering her head in remorse.We had finally decided to head back to the office and face Miss Ashley's anger instead after spending several minutes on the street contemplating what to do."Miss Ashley, it was actually my fault. I was the one holding the manuscript and I didn't watch where I was going which was how I had ended up ruining me." I interrupted and Miss Ashley turned to glance at me sharply."Was this really your fault?" She asked and I nodded slowly."Valerie had nothing to do with it, I was the one who collected the manuscript from her even though she told me to leave it." I said softly taking all the blame for what had happened on myself.Valerie turned to look at me in disbelief and I smiled reassuringly at her."A
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