Isla’s POV Katherine hadn’t left my side. Her eyes kept moving from her phone back to me. I could guess she was waiting for a message or something, and then I noticed that she picked it up and scrolled through it.Her face lit up a bit, and then she placed her phone on her ears. Her eyes moved round the room.It landed on me, and she flashed a glare my way; she removed my eyes from me seconds after.“You don’t seem to believe my words!” She had said. At first, I thought she was talking to me, but then I remembered she still had her phone in her ears.“I have told you. I captured the girl, and she’s in my grasp.” Captured the girl! Her words rang in my head continuously. So someone had sent her to me, who could it be? My heart was ferociously pounding in my chest.I focused my attention on Katherine, and I realised she was quiet. She had a serious expression on her face.“I have done what you have asked me to do.” She said in a serious tone. “I would be awaiting your arrival. I hope
Dario’s POVAs I exited my mansion, the voice of the general caught my ear.“Your Highness!” He said. “I thought we would deliver the news about—““This is not the time, Jonas! Isla is missing.” I said, turning his way. His eyes dropped.“When did this happen?” “I found out about it now, and I’m going to look for me. Focus on the mission you have been attending to. I will handle this!”“I don’t feel like that is the right thing to do now!” He said, taking steps forward.“General.” I was about to say, but he beat me to it.“Dario! You appointed me as the general because you saw my capabilities. You knew I could handle any mission. Let me come with you and find Isla.” He said in a convincing tone. “Remember, I’m also your Beta.”There was no time to stop him from coming. I didn’t want to waste any time. I needed to find Isla quickly.“Okay, you can come along.” I agreed, and he looked pleased.“The first thing we need to do is check surveillance. Remember when that woman’s cub went mi
Isla’s POV I heard footsteps inching closer to the door. I couldn’t help but wonder who it could be. Was it Katherine’s lover? If it was him, then I knew I was doomed.My eyes moved to Katherine; she was unconscious, and the only energy she had was drained when she struck me on the arm with her fist, causing her to collapse.I drew my attention away and placed it back on the door. I knew escaping from here wouldn’t be easy. I was weak, so I could only take a few steps.Then an idea struck me: playing dead seemed like a perfect way to avoid whatever was out there.“Do you think that’s such a good idea?” Nima said.“What other choice do we have?”“We can escape!”“Escape?” I said in disbelief. “What if the warehouse is surrounded?”“We just have to be smart about it.”“No!” I objected. “My decisions are much better.”“Your decisions will have you killed!”“Nima, I care about our safety,” I said in an assuring tone. “I wouldn’t just take a decision without thinking about it properly. Th
Dario’s POVI carried Isla in my hands, walking out of the warehouse. She had a bright smile on her face, one that could lighten up the whole room. All of a sudden. I saw her face scrunch up in a small frown.“What’s the matter?”“I was just thinking of the fact that when I first heard the sound of cars. I thought it was Kate’s lover that arrived.”“Kate’s lover?”“Yes, the girl who captured me is Kate Silvan’s sister. She told me her lover was coming, and once he saw that I was captured, he would make her his queen.”“Did she mention who the lover might have been?”“No! She didn’t.” She shrugged. I didn’t say anything after as the realisation hit me. There was someone else in the picture. Who could that be?Immediately, we stepped out of the warehouse, I dropped her down, leading her to the car. Once Isla was comfortably seated in the car, I shut the door and walked towards Jonas.“So what’s the plan?” Jonas questioned the minute I approached him.“We head back to the city,” I inf
Isla’s POV The minute Dario’s hands grabbed my waist, I gasped. His eyes were locked on mine, and as he moved forward, he casually tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear, and without meaning to, I sucked in a breath as I leaned into his touch.I noticed how his brow creased, and his eyes turned to honeyed fire as they drifted down to my lips, which, I noted, were now parted. It was like my body was this traitor, acting without my brain’s permission.Nima seemed greatly happy about this, and when Dario dipped his head down and pressed his mouth on mine, my brain shut up entirely. I felt like I was in another dimension. It was weird because this wasn’t the first time Dario had kissed me. I guessed the feeling of his lips was something I could never get over.Dario’s arms wrapped around my waist, tightened, and I placed my hands in his hair, feeling the silken strands between my fingers.The kiss intensified, and the bedroom around us faded; all that existed was nothing but the both
Dario’s POV I pulled out my tongue after a while, standing up quickly. I couldn’t wait to be between her walls, to claim her and make her mine.Kai seemed to be feeling the same way as the eagerness which was increasing within me, had the same effect on my wolf. “Get on with it!” Kai growled, and I rendered no response. My eyes travelled in Isla’s direction; She was indeed a work of art, every part of her from her perky breast down to her hips. I was mesmerised, but it seemed she was getting eager.She wanted me just as much as I wanted her. I could feel a force pulling me in her direction. It was surely the connection between her wolf and mine that was behind this synergy. That had to be the only logical explanation.I wanted to take things slow, to savour every moment and mask it in my memory, but Kai wanted none of that. I could barely see past the desire at this point.This fueled my desire, causing me to increase the pace at which I was pulling off my trousers. I placed my hand
Dario’s POV My hands were still tightly wrapped around Isla’s body. When suddenly, I heard her whimper softly. I adjusted my head to get a good view of her face. Once, I did I smiled. She was fast asleep, a sign that I had tired her out. My eyes lingered on her for a while, taking in all her features as though that was the first time I had ever set my eyes on her.Then suddenly, my mind drifted off to the girl that had captured Isla. I tore my eyes away from Isla, and before I did that, I placed a kiss on her forehead.She responded with a slight move, and for a second. I thought she would pull her eyes open, but she didn’t.I carefully detached myself from her, untangling my body once I was done. I got up from the bed and walked slowly towards the door.Occasionally, my eyes wandered in her direction, but I didn’t get the privilege once I had gotten to the door.I took one last look at her before pulling open the door. I walked in the direction of the room where Kate was held, an
Isla’s POV I stirred in my sleep, flickering my eyes open. My hands slowly ran down my body as yesterday’s event replayed in my head like a broken record.I couldn’t believe it. I felt like yesterday was nothing but a fragment of my imagination. It was all too good to be true. As I shifted my hands down my body, the slight pain I felt made me realise this wasn’t a dream.“It’s a sign you had a good night!” Nima had said.“It’s more than a good night. It was the best night.” I responded.“Someone is floating on cloud nine!” Nima said. “You’re also feeling the same way,” I said casually.“You will be surprised when I say I am happier than you are. The bond has been sealed. Kai and I are going to be inseparable.”I smiled. Nima was happy, and so was I. Everything felt perfect. I was about to stand on my feet. When I heard the door open, it was Dario.Surprisingly, he was all dressed up, and the minute his eyes landed on me. His face lit up.“You’re awake!” He said, his brows arched i
Five years later. I woke up to the sound of my children's excited voices, their laughter cascading through the air like a warm, familiar embrace. Pulling my eyes open, I gradually focused on my daughter. She was standing really close to me, with her hands crossed behind her back "Mommy, come downstairs! Quick!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. Her hands, which were crossed behind her back, moved forward to touch mine. "Mommy, come on! Quick!" she exclaimed, with a higher pitched tone. I tried to understand my daughter’s sudden need for me to go downstairs. I glanced at the clock on my bedside, and I realized it was just eight in the morning. It was quite early. Very early. I sighed, turning to look at Selene who seemed to have given up. When she saw I wasn’t budging she let go of my hands and headed out of the room. Then she returned few seconds later, with a pretty determined face. “Mom, this is really important.” Not long after she said those words ,
Isla’s POVThe night was quiet. The only sound breaking the stillness of the air was the soft rustle of leaves outside our window. I lay in bed after I had managed to put my daughter to bed, dozing off. Suddenly, a cry pierced the silence, a sound that jolted me awake. My eyes flew open, my heart pounding, and without hesitation, I swung my legs over the side of the bed, my bare feet meeting the cool wooden floor as I rushed towards the nursery. Dario, who had heard the sound of our daughter’s cry, rolled out of bed. He walked behind me, his steps slower than mine.I pushed open the nursery door when I got there. Dario and I had put the nursery in order some days ago. Actually, Dario had done all the work; I just stood there watching him since he wouldn’t let me help.Gliding past the entrance, I felt a surge of warmth fills me at each step. I moved to the crib, which was adorned with soft blankets and stuffed animals. Then I reached for my baby, cradling her gently in my arms."Hush
Isla’s POVI stood wrapped in Dario’s arms, with my heart racing with excitement.. Dario, had just proposed to me.It all felt surreal like none of it was true and I was leaving in the walls of my imagination, but as I glanced at the sparking gem in my hands. I knew that, this was far from being surreal. It was real and I was going to get married to the man of my dreams.If someone had told me some months back that I would end up with Dario. I would never have believed that person, but here I was today, leaving my dreams.Dario pulled his hands away from me, he placed a soft kiss on my ringed finger, then he moved his hands to my face.“My Luna!” He said softly. I blushed not hiding the fact that I was filled with joy. During that moment, the thought of spilling everything that happened to my parents crossed my mind. I wanted my padre to know that everything turned out fine."Dario,” I called out to him. “I want to tell my parents about us," I said.Dario smiled warmly, his eye
Dario’s POVI walked into the mansion with Isla by my side. Finally, the battle was over.I stared at her as those thoughts settled in my mind. The victorious look in her eyes was not so different from mine. She must have noticed that I was staring at her because she looked my way, and I noticed as tears began to full from her eyes.“We did it!” She said with her lips curved up. “We finally did it!”“You did it!” I said moving close to her. I wrapped my hands around her body, planting a kiss on her forehead. The joy in my heart couldn’t be contained, and right now the only thought on my mind was finally seeing my child—my daughter.My hands which were on Isla uncurled and my eyes swerved in the opposite direction staring at Jonas.“Inform the men to take care of the bodies and clean everywhere up.” Jonas nodded at my reply, after that was said I turned to look at Isla.“Let’s go see our child.” Together, we made our way up the stairs, crossing the bodies that were at the staircase.
Isla’s POV The battle unfolded before my eyes, as I ran upstairs. I watched as more of the attackers stepped into the mansion walls with their weapons in their hands. It seemed that Dario had called upon on his men from the human base because I noticed that among those attackers were men far more armed and ready to take down whoever dared to stand in their way.As I ascended up the stairs the sounds of body dropping to the ground filled my ears. A sign the men were already taking action.“Do you think it’s going to work?” Nima’s voice spilled into my mind as I continued to walk.“What is?” I questioned, trying to grasp what she was trying to say.“The plan you have to weaken the cursed blood.”“I know it will. The fact that this idea crawled into my mind means it will work and if it doesn’t we would find another way.”Nima didn’t say any words after and I focused on the hallway ahead of me. I arrived in front of the room where my grandmother was staying with Diane and my baby. I tr
Isla’s POV “I think I need to have my rest now.” I said standing on my feet.” Diane rushed on her feet, she headed in my direction but a loud sound which filled the atmosphere had stopped her midway.“What’s that?” She asked, moving her eyes from me to our grandmother.“Maybe something fell.” Our Grandmother said. “Those guards can be quite clumsy one almost—“The sound repeated itself this time louder than before. “I don’t think that’s a mistake.” I said with my eyes landing on Diane. During that moment I felt a sharp pain in my stomach. The feeling was so strong and I knew what it meant.“I think the baby is coming.” I said.“Isla, are you sure?” Diane asked.“Yes.” I screamed. “It is time.”My eyes which was once on Diane landed on my grandma who looked shocked. With a raised tone she spoke up, running towards the hallway to get a hold of the guards.“We need to get to the hospital now!” I could hear my grandmother say. “We can’t waste anytime.”Diane moved close to me she help
Dario’s POV (2 months later)Time flew by very quickly, and the arrival of my daughter was closer than I expected it to be. The joy of becoming fatherhood filled my heart , but underneath that joy was fear. I couldn’t shake off the thoughts that I might mess things up or something would go wrong somewhere. No matter how many times I tried to convince myself internally that handling things after the child was born would be an easy task those treacherous thoughts would return.Kai on the other hand felt otherwise and I wasn’t surprised. The joy in his heart was one he wasted no time to spread for instance this morning.I had gotten up much earlier than usual. The sky was still dark, and from the looks of it. It would take a while before the sun would arrive.I made up my mind to jog, well that wasn’t my first choice. After, I couldn’t fall asleep and the fear about being a terrible father had taken over my mind. Kai ever so considerate had suggested that I head out for a run.“Running
Silvan’s POV Months had passed since I had set my eyes on Isla. My mind wasn’t at rest. I wanted to see how things were going with her and how she was doing even if it was just getting a glimpse of her.I made up my mind the following week to do so. With my men going to the pack for an attack, Dario would be out of the house making things so much easier.At the arrival of the following week, I set out to the pack . I had taken a narrow route, instead of the main path so I wouldn’t be seen. I bursted out at a trail which stretched out into the forest that was pretty close to Dario’s mansion.I parked my car there, and continued on foot. It was pretty difficult navigating through the path on foot but I managed to find my way. The top of the mansion looked at me as I reached the end of the forest. I inched closer until I arrived at the main road. I made my way down the road that pointed to the mansion entrance and when I got there, I realised only two guards were stationed outside.A
Isla’s POVI watched as Dario got into the car. My mind was a bit unstable but I didn’t dwell on it. If Dario could handle the first attack then I was sure he could handle whatever was thrown his way this time.I walked into the house, Grandma was waiting in the sitting room with Diane. The minute I stepped into the sitting room they turned my way.“Are you fine Isla?” Diane was the first to speak up and I smiled her way. “I’m okay, a bit scared but fine.” I took my seat close to her and she shot me a calm look. “I know he’ll be able to handle whatever comes his way.” I added.“Of course.” My grandmother joined in the conversation. “The only thing I’m concerned about is why this people keep coming back.”“I wonder the same thing too.” Diane said. “It’s strange.”“I feel like they’re here for something and they are yet to get it.” I said casually. Diane and my grandmother agreed to my words, they also had a feeling that the attackers were here for something.We spent the rest of th