Mike POV "Wait? Really?" I muttered to myself. "Like I can just sit here and pretend that these fuckers don't exist. Ignore my Alpha and his questions." I added out of frustration. "Oh, you're such a pansy!" Astaroth laughed into my head seconds before I felt pain like nothing I had felt before ex
"You are healed, and there is no way that has happened without your wolf, not this quick... Thicko." He added as he slowly made a show of undoing my restraints. Any reply I might have made was cut off by Knox's growl. "My brother said OUT." Knox fumed. "We need a minute alone with our parents." My
Knox POV "Can you relax?" Kane laughed, slapping me on the shoulder, but my eyes remained leveled on the door my father had just left through. Since we had asked for time alone with him, he had been on edge. Insisting he needed to check that Anthony and Mike were being secured correctly, apparently
"Answers?" I asked, arching a brow, my lips pursing into a smug smile. Like we owe him fuck all right now. "We do not know if Astaroth is telling the truth yet." Lottie pleaded into my mind, surprising me. I had thought Sage was MIA. "We would like some answers too," Kane interjected, trying to
Kane POV Closing my eyes, I sucked down a breath, knowing this was going to go south fast. I didn't want my parents to lie to Knox, of course not. He had a right to know what was going on with his wolf, but fuck me they could of at least eased him in. "He can handle it." Rolo reminded me. "You ne
Knox POV "If people found out you didn't have a wolf, they would have picked you off. Knox, you have to see that. You would have been considered feeble... People would have believed you to be your father's weakness." My mother tried to explain. "Seriously she is making no sense, there was no way
Knox POV "Why was Kane at risk?" Lottie asked cutting my father and I off from our side dispute, "Because Twin brothers are usually rivals! At least in our world, you know that! Yet you two broke that mould you became tougher, stronger and fiercely protective of each other..." My father answered L
Lottie POV I knew I was being rude to my Alpha. A male who had always demanded but more importantly, earned my respect. However, as I stared up into the eyes of the only male role model I had growing up, the only male to have continuously shown me support and encouragement, I waited for him to answ
Kane POV"Any deal we had with you.. is over.." Charlotte demands as she pushes between Knox and me. "You see, I was careful with my wording.. The deal only stood if those I loved remained protected.. You hurt Knox,""I did not put that blade in his side." Asatroth laughed stepping closer, but Charl
Chase's POV"That's enough, Astaroth," The almighty Selene declared, her voice calm but commanding."You... How dare you interfere!" His eyes widened, a flicker of annoyance breaking through his usually unflappable demeanour. Despite Selene's sweet voice, there was an unmistakable trace of irritatio
Liam's POVThe glow intensified, spreading across the room. It was as if a supernova had ignited within the chamber, banishing shadows and flooding every corner with blinding light. The oppressive atmosphere began to lighten, the dark tendrils of energy recoiling and retreating like serpents fleeing
Chase's POV"Get Lottie out of here!" Liam yelled to Kane and Knox. I spared a quick glance to make sure they were moving, but my attention was torn between the battle and the unpredictable energy emanating from Lottie."We need to go, now!" Kane grabbed Lottie's hand, urgency dripping from his voic
Chase's POVAstaroth lingered in the doorway, his satisfied smirk sending a chill down my spine. The grand chamber felt oppressive, the air thick with otherworldly energy that set my nerves on edge. I caught Liam's eye across the room; we both knew we needed to get Lottie and the others out of here—
Kane's POVWe continued our climb, more cautiously this time. The winged demons maintained their circling above but kept their distance. The reddish sky intensified the dramatic ambience, casting warm, golden shadows that made the setting feel even more isolated and formidable. I stayed close to Lot
Lottie POVA creeping sense of panic began to bubble within me as I watched Kane try to reach out through the bond. My heartbeat quickened, and a cold sweat formed at my temples."What's wrong?" Kane asked, his eyes filled with concern as he noticed my distress. I felt a rush of warmth at his gentle
Liam's POV"I think you know," Selene—the Moon Goddess, or whatever she wanted to be called—clarified, her ethereal voice echoing softly in the grand room."No," I roared, closing the distance between us in a heartbeat. My face was mere inches from hers, eyes blazing with a fury that had been simmer
Chase's POVBack in the extravagant bedroom, we closed the door behind us. I leaned back against the cool, ornate wood, feeling the chill seep through my shirt and into my skin as I watched Liam. The cold served as a stark contrast to the heat of the emotions swirling inside me. Liam leaned against