Easy Way Out Asher’s POVFor the first time in what felt like forever, we had some news that could work in our favor. Benjamin finding his mate in the eldest Luna was a blessing, an easy way out of a mess that would have otherwise been a nightmare to handle. The pack politics and our father’s plans to push her into a forced relationship were no longer relevant. Fate had made the decision for us, and that was something even he couldn’t argue with.With a strange sense of satisfaction and relief, Axel, Aiden, and I headed to Father’s office. We shared a glance as we reached the door, a silent agreement that we’d keep things straightforward and quick. It was rare to have the upper hand in a conversation with him, and we weren’t about to let the opportunity slip.I knocked twice, and after a tense moment, he called us in, sounding more impatient than usual. We entered, finding him at his desk, surrounded by a pile of papers and his usual sense of restrained anger. He didn’t look up, not
The Beginning of the EndWillow’s POVThe day had a strange stillness to it, a calm that felt almost unnatural. I sat on the back porch, nursing a cup of tea and listening to Daniel and Ella’s laughter as they played in the yard. Watching them reminded me of simpler days, times I could never return to but held on to through moments like these.Jason and Ruby sat across from me, sharing in the quiet. Jason had insisted that I stay with him while everything blew over, and Ruby had seconded the idea with her usual no-nonsense attitude. It was safer here, they’d argued, away from curious eyes and too many prying questions. I knew they were right, and for now, it seemed like the best option."So, what happens if they find out, Willow?” Jason asked, breaking the silence.I looked up, caught off guard by the question. His face was serious, his eyes piercing as they searched mine. He didn’t need to say who "they" were, the triplets. My stomach twisted, but I forced myself to keep my voice ste
Willow's POV The dream had felt so real, that I doubted if it had happened or not. When I opened my eyes, disoriented and still groggy, fragments of what had happened came crashing into my mind like a tidal wave. The sound of the gunshot, the tranquilizers, the kids running toward the gate, my voice screaming for them to run. The room spun as I scrambled to my feet. I felt the rush of adrenaline push me forward, ignoring the ache in my head, as I raced around the house, calling out.“Daniel! Ella!” My voice cracked, each shout louder and more desperate than the last. No answer. I tore through every room, my panic swelling as the silence around me deepened.Jason was stirring on the couch, rubbing his head, groggy. I barely noticed as he looked up, his eyes focusing on me with a mix of confusion and concern. “Willow, what’s going on?” he asked, his voice still thick from the tranquilizer’s effects.I couldn't hold it in. The words burst out, broken and raw. “They took them, Jason… the
Willow's POVThe air was thick with the scent of damp earth and the faint rustle of leaves as I stood by the riverbank, a chill creeping through my bones. The moon hung full and bright above me, illuminating the water in shimmering waves that danced like whispers of magic. But there was something else in the air, an intangible force pulling at my very essence as if the night itself was trying to draw me in.My gaze turned toward the river, where I saw them, Daniel and Ella, my precious twins, sailing slowly away in a small boat. They looked so serene, their laughter echoing softly against the backdrop of the gentle ripples, yet something felt dreadfully wrong. “Daniel! Ella!” I called, my voice rising above the tranquil sounds of the water, but they didn’t respond. Their eyes were fixed on something far beyond my reach, something that captivated them entirely, and I felt a surge of panic flood through me.I couldn’t let them drift away. Without thinking, I jumped into the water, but a
Asher's POVI leaned against the cold stone railing of my balcony, staring out into the night, and trying to silence the thoughts that plagued me. I had tried to sleep, but every time I closed my eyes, all I could see was Willow, her smile, her laughter, and the way she looked at me as if I was the only person in the room. But now, the fear that she was moving on without me gnawed at my insides like a relentless beast.I ran a hand through my hair, feeling the weight of my worries. I needed to know what was happening with her, but the last thing I wanted was to disrupt the fragile peace we had managed to carve out in our lives. As I was lost in thought, I caught sight of a familiar figure stepping onto the balcony beside me.Axel, my brother, was standing there, a bottle of whiskey in hand. He looked as if he hadn’t slept a wink either. “Couldn’t sleep?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.He shrugged and offered me the bottle. “I figured I’d take advantage of the moonlight and
Chapter 33Next StopWillow’s POVAs dawn broke over the horizon, a soft golden light spilled into my small bedroom, rousing me from a restless sleep. I lay in bed for a moment, staring at the ceiling, my heart heavy with worry. It had been days since I last saw my kids, and the emptiness in my chest felt like a gaping wound that refused to heal. I could still hear their laughter echoing in my mind, and see their faces in my dreams. But now, they were gone, and I had no idea where to find them.The moment I swung my legs over the side of the bed, I felt a surge of determination. I couldn’t just sit here and wait for something to happen. I needed to take action, to find them. After all, they were my children. I would do whatever it took to bring them home.I quickly dressed and slipped on my worn boots, the familiar leather feeling reassuring against my skin. My heart raced as I made my way down the stairs, where I found Jason and Ruby waiting for me. Jason leaned against the kitchen
Chapter 34Finding My KidsWillow's POV After hours of searching every inch of the compound and calling for my children until my voice was hoarse, I found myself standing alone in the courtyard, surrounded by silence. My heart pounded as I stared at the empty grounds as if my pleas might somehow conjure their small, familiar faces from the shadows. But no one came. The few people I’d managed to find in the nearby houses and shops had only offered vague sympathy before turning away. I realized then, with a sinking feeling, that no one was going to help me. No one was as desperate as I was to find my children.Desperation mounting, I made my way to the security office, my footsteps heavy with anger and fear. I didn’t knock, didn’t wait. I barged into the room and faced the chief of security with a glare that, at another time, I wouldn’t have imagined myself capable of.“If you won’t help me find my children, then I’ll end this right here, right now. I’ll make it a public scene, you’ll
Chapter 35A Light in the Tunnel Willow's POV After Benjamin had run inside after his mate, I felt hollow, like I’d been left out in the cold. My heart was pounding from the despair and rage that boiled within me. He didn’t even care, my children were missing, and he brushed me off like I was nothing. I swallowed hard and turned to leave, but as I did, I came face to face with the Alpha himself, Benjamin’s father.The Alpha’s gaze was penetrating but calm, a contrast to my chaotic emotions. His expression softened slightly as he looked at me, and with a brief nod, he gestured toward the palace."Come with me," he said, his voice steady and composed.I hesitated, stunned by his sudden appearance and unsure of his intentions. I hadn’t come here expecting to meet him, let alone speak to him. I’d only wanted help finding my children. But something in his gaze made me feel that maybe, just maybe, he could offer that help. Brushing away my tears, I nodded and followed him inside.We walke
Chapter 100Merciless Obsession Willow's POVThe branches clawed at my skin as I sprinted through the forest, the cold night air burning my lungs. Every footfall seemed like it would be my last, but I couldn’t stop, not now, not when the men were so close. The sound of heavy boots crashing through the underbrush behind me was enough to send a chill down my spine. Their pursuit was relentless, merciless. I glanced down at Ella and Daniel, each of them held tightly by one of the men. They were exhausted, faces pale from the constant running, their bodies almost too weak to keep up. But they kept moving, urged on by the knowledge that if we stopped, we wouldn’t survive. I could see the pack’s border now. The outline of the trees that marked the boundary was faint in the distance, barely visible under the moonlight. We had to get there. We had to cross over and make it to safety.But something felt off. The border... it shouldn’t have been here. I was certain that we hadn’t been captu
Chapter 99Locks and KeysAsher's POVThe cold night air bit at my skin as we huddled near the border of our pack’s territory, the faint scent of damp earth and pine filling my nostrils. I leaned against the rough bark of a tree, trying to catch my breath. It felt unreal, being here, being free, but the freedom tasted bittersweet. We weren’t safe. Not yet.Kingston had pulled off an impossible rescue, and for that, we owed him our lives. But the weight of what lay ahead pressed heavily on my shoulders. Lilian and her dark forces had taken control of the palace. Our home. Our father’s legacy.The betrayal still stung like a fresh wound. I kept hearing Jason's words echo in my head: "You thought you were untouchable." And now here I was, on the run, fighting to take back what was mine. Our throne, our people, our future. The responsibility felt heavy, but I couldn’t back down. Not now.“We can’t keep running,” I said, breaking the silence that had settled over us. My voice was low but f
Chapter 98The Moon FireWillow's POVThe chains around my wrists felt heavier than they had yesterday or was it today? Time blurred in this miserable place. My body ached, my head throbbed, and every breath felt like a battle against despair. But I couldn’t afford to give up. My children were here, somewhere in this hellish place, and they needed me. I pressed my back against the cold stone wall and closed my eyes, focusing all my energy on the sliver of hope that I might reach them. Linking to my children wasn’t something I’d ever tried before. We hadn’t needed such a skill; we had always been together. But now? Now, it felt like my only chance to find them. “Daniel. Ella,” I whispered in my mind, trying to project my thoughts through the darkness. “Can you hear me? It’s Mommy.” Silence. I bit back a sob of frustration and tried again, pushing harder, imagining their little faces, their bright eyes filled with joy—or fear. “Ella! Daniel! Please, answer me.” And then I hear
Chapter 97Pristine ConditionKingston's POVI paced in my study, frustration bubbling under my skin like an itch I couldn’t scratch. No one was answering my calls, not Lina, not the triplets, not even the team members. Silence stretched across every channel I tried an eerie quiet that didn’t sit well with me. Something was wrong; I could feel it in the pit of my stomach. This wasn’t normal, not for any of them. The last time I’d spoken to Lina, she’d mentioned a vision about Asher and the house, she had said she was on her way to my place to drop off the kids so that I could babysit them for a few hours, at least until Asher was gone. After that, she’d gone quiet. Too quiet. My instincts were screaming at me that something had gone terribly wrong. I decided I’d head to Willow’s house, hoping to find some answers or at least see Lina and the kids. As I grabbed my keys and prepared to leave, a cold whisper brushed against my ear. “The palace dungeon.” I froze. The voice was f
Chapter 96Raging EncountersAsher’s POV The heavy slam of the iron door echoed through the dungeon, and I flinched involuntarily, the sound reverberating in my chest like a dull roar. The cold stone walls were damp, the air thick with mildew and despair. My brothers and I were chained to the wall, barely able to move, and yet, I couldn’t allow myself to lose focus. This wasn’t over. Not by a long shot.Aiden groaned to my left, adjusting against his restraints. “This is humiliating,” he muttered. “A dungeon, Asher? Us? How did it come to this? Once we get out of here, I am going to rip Benjamin's head from his neck, this insolence will not go unpunished. I will make sure of it.”I had no answer for him, though the question burned in my mind too. Axel, on my right, was unusually quiet, his sharp mind likely racing for a solution. That was Axel, always thinking, always plotting.And then, from the far corner of the room, a low, eerie chuckle broke the silence. It wasn’t just any laugh
Chapter 95First LinkWillow's POVI woke up in darkness. At first, I thought I was dreaming, everything felt like a hazy blur, a disorienting mess of thoughts and fragments that didn’t quite fit together. My body ached, every muscle sore from being tied for what felt like days. My skin was sticky, and there was a bitter taste in my mouth like I had been drugged or forced to sleep too long.I tried to move, but the chains that bound me were cold and unyielding. My legs felt weak, and for a moment, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to stand. But then, a faint noise in the distance caught my attention, and I strained to hear, trying to block out the fogginess in my mind.The door to my cell creaked open.A familiar figure stepped inside, and my heart jumped. Elana.I couldn't help the anger that surged through me. She was the one behind all this. She was the reason my children were gone. She was part of the plan to put me through this nightmare. I could barely hold my head up, but I ma
Chapter 94Unexpected RiddleAsher’s POV I woke up to the sharp sting of reality, a jolt that ran through my body as the world came rushing back into focus. The first thing I noticed was the dampness against my skin, and the cold metal of the chair biting into my back. My wrists were bound tightly to the arms of the chair, my body immobilized in a way that felt too familiar. But the worst part was the silence. The heavy, oppressive silence that hung in the air, was thick and suffocating.I wasn’t alone.My eyes quickly scanned the room, taking in the sight of my brothers. Axel and Aiden were sitting beside me, both of them equally restrained, their faces contorted in confusion, anger, and fear. They were alive, but it was clear that none of us had any idea of how we got here.“What the hell?” I muttered, my voice hoarse from what felt like hours of unconsciousness. A soft, almost mocking voice answered. “Nice to see you awake, Asher.” I turned my head toward the sound, my heart lea
Chapter 93A Different WorldLina’s POVI woke up with a start, the kind of awakening that made my heart race and my instincts flare. My head was pounding, the dimly lit room swimming in and out of focus, but what really snapped me to full awareness was the low, guttural growl that echoed inside me. It wasn’t my own, not my own wolf growling, but something deeper, more primal like my wolf was responding to something she sensed, something she feared.My throat tightened, and panic flared within me. The last thing I remembered was taking the kids to the car, and telling them we were heading to Kingston’s place. I’d seen a vision of Asher coming to the house, his presence like a storm cloud on the horizon. I needed to get them out of there. I could still feel the cold, clenched grip of the vision in my mind, the urgency that had driven me. But after I’d gotten them in the car, everything after that went black.I didn’t remember how I ended up here.I shifted in the bed or was it a cot? I
Chapter 92Captured.Willow's POV Waking up from the drug-induced haze was always the worst part. It took a moment for my mind to reconnect with my body. The pounding in my skull was relentless, and my limbs felt like lead. But this time, something was different. I didn’t wake up to the suffocating silence or the dim flicker of the overhead light. Instead, I heard voices. Familiar, terrified voices. “Daniel? Ella?” My voice cracked, barely above a whisper, as my heart skipped a beat. Their cries, sharp and frantic, cut through the fog in my mind. It couldn’t be. My children couldn’t be here. This had to be a trick, another twisted game by Alpha Thane to break me. But when I forced my eyes open, reality hit me like a dagger to the chest. There they were. My babies. Tied to a wooden pole in front of me, their small bodies trembling, their faces streaked with tears. “Daniel! Ella!” My voice came out as a strangled scream, raw with disbelief and terror. The blood rushed to my h