The hospital room crackled with tension. Kyla's coronary heart raced as she looked among Damian and Asher, two effective Alphas ready to clash.
Damian moved protectively in front of Kyla. "She's no longer your Luna anymore, Asher. You rejected her, don't forget?"
Asher's eyes flashed dangerously. "That was a mistake. I've come to take her home."
Kyla observed her voice, weak but decided. "I'm not going anywhere with you, Asher."
Both Alphas grew to come to take a look at her, wonder evident on their faces.
"Kyla," Asher said, his voice softening. "Please. I know I hurt you, but I've realized my mistake. Allison... She lied approximately the whole lot. There was no toddler. Come home, and we can begin over."
Kyla felt a flicker of her old feelings for Asher, however, it became quickly extinguished by way of the memory of his cruelty. She shook her head. "No, Asher. You made your desire. You can not just undo that because Allison grew out to be a liar."
Asher's face hardened. "I'm no longer leaving without you." He made a breakthrough, but Damian blocked his path.
"She said no," Damian growled. "Leave now, or I'll cast off you myself."
The air thickened with the scent of irritated Alpha. Just as it appeared the two might come to blows, Kyla cried out in pain.
"Stop it, each of you!" she gasped, clutching her belly. "This stress... It is not proper for the child."
Both Alphas iced over, turning to her with huge eyes.
"Baby?" Asher whispered, surprise clear on his face.
Damian was right away at Kyla's side, a situation replacing anger. "Are you ok? Should I name the health practitioner?"
Kyla took a deep breath, the ache subsiding. "I'm nice. Just... Please stop fighting."
Asher stepped closer, his eyes fixed on Kyla's slightly swollen stomach. "You're pregnant? With... With my toddler?"
Before Kyla may want to respond, Damian growled. "That doesn't matter. She's under my safety now."
Asher's eyes narrowed. "This changes the whole lot. That's my inheritor she's wearing. I have rights-"
"You don't have anything," Kyla interrupted, her voice stronger now. "You misplaced any rights while you rejected me and our unborn baby."
Asher looked troubled. "You knew? When I... Once I rejected you, you knew you were pregnant?"
Kyla nodded, tears in her eyes. "I was going to tell you that night. Our anniversary, bear in mind? But you were too busy with Allison to care."
The room fell silent, the load of revelation heavy within the air.
Finally, Asher spoke, his voice hard with emotion. "Kyla, I... I'm so sorry. Please, deliver me a danger to make this right. For our infant's sake, if not anything else."
Kyla checked out Asher, seeing real regret in his eyes. Then she became Damian, who watched her with a combination of affection and fear. Her heart felt torn in two.
"I... I need time to assume," she stated quietly. "Please, each of you, just... Give me an area."
The two Alphas exchanged a look, a silent settlement passing between them.
"Of path," Damian stated softly. "Whatever you need."
Asher nodded reluctantly. "I'll be in the town. When you're ready to talk... I'll be waiting."
As each man left the room, Kyla sank back into her pillows, emotionally exhausted. Her hand rested on her stomach, feeling the mild flutter of movement within.
"What are we going to do, little one?" she whispered.
Outside the door, neither Alpha noticed the shadowy figure slipping away, a depraved smile on their face. The recreation was approximately to change, and Kyla turned into the middle of it all.
A week passed, and Kyla remained at Damian's percent, convalescing her energy. True to their word, both Alphas gave her space, even though Kyla regularly caught glimpses of them watching her from afar, challenging and longing for their eyes.
On a sunny afternoon, Kyla decided to explore the pack. Grounds. As she walked through a beautiful garden, she overheard hushed voices coming from the back of a big hedge.
"Are you sure about this?" a lady voice requested. "If the Alpha finds out..."
"He might not," a male voice replied. "Besides, we do not have a preference. They're coming, and we need to be prepared."
Kyla's curiosity got the higher of her. She peeked around the hedge, seeing two packs. Members deep in verbal exchange.
Suddenly, a twig snapped under her foot. The two wolves whirled around, eyes extensive with worry.
"Who's there?" the male known as out.
Kyla stepped out, her coronary heart pounding. "I'm sorry, I failed to eavesdrop. I became just on foot and-"
The girl cuts her off. "You're her, aren't you? Alpha's mate?"
Kyla hesitated. "I... It is complex."
The two exchanged a look. Then the male sighed. "You may as nicely realize. Maybe you could assist."
Over the following hour, Kyla found out a terrifying truth. A rival percent, led using a ruthless Alpha named Vance, changed into making plans to assault. They sought an ancient artifact, stated to offer great strength to whoever possessed it. The artifact was hidden somewhere in Damian's territory.
"We've been trying to find it before they do," the girl, Sarah, explained. "But we are jogging out of time."
Kyla's mind raced. "Does Damian understand approximately this?"
The male, Tom, shook his head. "We've attempted to inform him, however, he has been... Distracted these days. And to be sincere, we are not positive who we will agree with. There might be spies in the ."
As the gravity of the situation sank in, Kyla felt a duty she could not forget about. These were precise wolves, and they were in danger.
"I'll assist," she stated firmly. "Tell me the whole thing you recognize."
As Sarah and Tom stuffed her in on the information, none of them noticed the determined watching from the shadows, a sinister smile gambling on their lips.
Later that night time, as Kyla lay in bed, her mind whirled with all she had learned. She knew she needed to inform Damian, but a part of her hesitated. What if he didn't believe her? What if there surely were spies, and telling him to put all of us in more chances?
A soft knock on her door startled her from her thoughts.
"Come in," she called.
The door opened, revealing Damian. He appeared tired, worry lines etched on his good-looking face.
"Kyla," he stated softly. "I realize I promised to present your space, however... I needed to see you. To make sure you're k."
Kyla's heart melted at the concern in his voice. At that moment, she made a decision.
"Damian," she stated, sitting up. "There's something I need to tell you. Something important."
As she started to explain, neither
of them was aware of the dangers remaining in, the destiny of the pack. - and their love - hung in the balance.
The tension in the air was thick as Kyla stood in Damian’s study, the small medallion cradled in her hands. The weight of its significance pressed down on her, and though it was small, it felt like it could change everything. The artifact held a power she didn’t fully understand, and the responsibility of keeping it safe was overwhelming.Damian paced back and forth, his brows furrowed in deep thought. The silence between them was heavy, but Kyla knew she had to break it. She had to tell him everything she had learned about Vance’s plans and the artifact’s importance, no matter how uncertain it made her feel.Finally, Kyla took a deep breath and spoke, her voice steady despite the anxiety gnawing at her. “Damian, there’s something you need to know. This artifact… it’s more than just a symbol of power. It’s tied to the very land we stand on, to the pack’s strength. If Vance gets his hands on it, he could use it to destroy us.”Damian stopped pacing and turned to face her, his hazel eye
The next few days passed in a whirlwind of activity. Damian had called an emergency pack meeting, revealing the threat they faced and the preparations they needed to make. The news of the impending attack sent shockwaves through the pack, but under Damian's strong leadership, fear quickly turned to determination.Kyla found herself at the center of it all, working closely with Damian to coordinate their defenses. Her pregnancy, though still in its early stages, was common knowledge now, and she was touched by how protective the pack had become of her.On this particular morning, Kyla stood at Damian's side as he addressed a group of their strongest fighters. The training grounds echoed with the sounds of combat as wolves honed their skills, preparing for the battle to come."Remember," Damian's voice carried across the field, "Vance's pack is known for their ruthlessness. They won't hesitate to use dirty tactics. We need to be prepared for anything."As the fighters dispersed to conti
The air in the pack’s meeting room was thick with tension. Damian stood at the head of the table, his expression calm but firm. Around him, pack members whispered in low voices, discussing the preparations for the upcoming battle. Kyla sat near the corner, her mind focused on the artifact and what it could mean for their survival. She absentmindedly rubbed her growing belly, feeling the weight of everything resting on her.Suddenly, the doors to the room burst open. Everyone turned to see a familiar figure standing in the doorway—Alpha Asher. Gasps echoed through the room as pack members recognized the former Alpha who had betrayed Kyla. His presence filled the space with an uncomfortable silence.“Asher,” Damian said, his voice low and cold. “What are you doing here?”Kyla’s heart raced as she looked at the man who had once been her mate, the father of her child. She hadn’t seen him since their confrontation in the hospital, and now, here he was, standing before them. She braced hers
The room was still buzzing with nervous energy as Damian, Asher, and the pack’s top warriors gathered to discuss their next steps. Kyla stood near the door, feeling the weight of the room’s tension. She could see the distrust in the eyes of the pack members as they watched Asher closely. Despite his offer to help, the memories of his betrayal were still fresh in everyone’s minds.As the meeting continued, whispers broke out among the warriors. Some of them openly questioned Asher’s loyalty, and Kyla could hear fragments of their conversations.“Can we really trust him? After what he did to Kyla?”“What if he’s just using us to save his own skin?”“He’s dangerous. We should be careful.”Kyla’s stomach tightened as she listened to their doubts. She understood their concerns—Asher had hurt her more than anyone else. But she also knew that they couldn’t afford to let mistrust tear them apart when they were facing such a powerful enemy.Damian, sensing the growing unrest, raised his hand t
The morning was crisp, with a thin layer of mist hanging over the pack’s territory. Kyla stood at the edge of the forest, staring into the thick trees that stretched far beyond what the eye could see. She could feel the weight of the task ahead pressing down on her. The search for the artifact had begun, and failure was not an option.Damian stood beside her, his hazel eyes scanning the treeline. Behind them, a small group of the pack’s best warriors were preparing for the journey. Each of them had been handpicked by Damian for their loyalty and skill. They were all aware of the dangers that awaited them, but none of them wavered.Kyla took a deep breath and looked up at Damian. “Are you sure we’re ready for this?”Damian nodded, though the lines of worry on his face told her that he was just as uncertain as she was. “We don’t have a choice, Kyla. We need to find that artifact before Vance does. It’s the only way to protect the pack.”Kyla nodded, her hand instinctively resting on her
The fight in the forest was fierce, but Damian and the pack warriors managed to fend off the rogues long enough for them to retreat. Kyla stood in the aftermath, her heart still racing as she tried to catch her breath. The medallion was still safe in her bag, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that they were being watched.Damian approached her, his face etched with concern. “Are you sure you are okay?”Kyla nodded, though her hands were still shaking in fear and anxiety. “I’m fine. But we need to get out of here. Those rogues might come back with reinforcements.”Damian nodded in agreement. “We will head back right away to the pack and figure out our next move.”As they made their way back through the deep forest, Kyla couldn’t help but feel uneasy. The attack had been too well-timed, almost as if the rogues had known exactly where they would be. But how could they have known? Only a few members of the pack had been privy to the details of their mission, and Kyla had trusted them all
The moon hung high in the night sky as Kyla sat on the porch of the pack house, her thoughts swirling like the wind through the trees. Inside, the pack leaders were still debating the situation. The revelation that someone in the pack might have betrayed them left a bitter taste in her mouth. Trust was already fragile after Asher’s unexpected return, and now this added another layer of uncertainty.Damian had taken charge, interrogating the warriors and leaders who had known about the mission, but so far, they had found nothing. Everyone claimed innocence, and the tension in the air had only grown thicker.Kyla’s hand instinctively rested on her belly as she stared out into the darkness. The medallion, now safely hidden in her room, pulsed with an energy she could still feel. The responsibility of protecting the artifact weighed heavily on her shoulders, and the fear of what could happen if it fell into the wrong hands kept her awake at night.Footsteps behind her broke the silence, a
The day began in an unsettling calm. The pack had spent weeks preparing for Vance’s inevitable attack, yet as the sun climbed higher in the sky, the eerie silence only heightened their anxiety. Kyla stood at the window of the pack house, her gaze fixed on the distant treeline. The forest seemed still, too still. Beside her, Damian studied the horizon, his body tense and ready for action.The pack grounds were bustling with activity. Warriors were stationed at strategic points along the perimeter, and the younger wolves had been assigned to protect the elders and the children in the underground shelters. Everyone was on high alert, waiting for the first sign of danger.“Kyla,” Damian said softly, pulling her attention away from the window. His voice was calm, but she could hear the underlying tension. “I need you to stay inside today. No matter what happens, promise me you’ll stay here.”Kyla looked up at him, her heart pounding. “Damian, I want to help. I can’t just sit here while eve
The pack grounds were a war zone. The air was thick with the scent of blood and the sounds of battle: growls, snarls, and the brutal clash of bodies. Damian fought at the front line, his wolf form a blur of motion as he tore through the rogue wolves with relentless precision. Every movement was calculated, every strike purposeful. But despite the pack’s fierce defense, the rogues were unrelenting, and the battle raged on.Kyla watched from the safety of the pack house, her heart pounding as she tried to keep her composure. She had promised Damian she would stay inside, but every instinct screamed at her to be out there, helping to defend her pack. She felt trapped, powerless as she watched the wolves she cared about risk their lives.Through the window, Kyla could see Damian fighting with incredible strength and speed, his wolf form a force of nature. But even from a distance, she could sense the toll the battle was taking on him. The rogues kept coming, wave after wave, and the pack
The day began in an unsettling calm. The pack had spent weeks preparing for Vance’s inevitable attack, yet as the sun climbed higher in the sky, the eerie silence only heightened their anxiety. Kyla stood at the window of the pack house, her gaze fixed on the distant treeline. The forest seemed still, too still. Beside her, Damian studied the horizon, his body tense and ready for action.The pack grounds were bustling with activity. Warriors were stationed at strategic points along the perimeter, and the younger wolves had been assigned to protect the elders and the children in the underground shelters. Everyone was on high alert, waiting for the first sign of danger.“Kyla,” Damian said softly, pulling her attention away from the window. His voice was calm, but she could hear the underlying tension. “I need you to stay inside today. No matter what happens, promise me you’ll stay here.”Kyla looked up at him, her heart pounding. “Damian, I want to help. I can’t just sit here while eve
The moon hung high in the night sky as Kyla sat on the porch of the pack house, her thoughts swirling like the wind through the trees. Inside, the pack leaders were still debating the situation. The revelation that someone in the pack might have betrayed them left a bitter taste in her mouth. Trust was already fragile after Asher’s unexpected return, and now this added another layer of uncertainty.Damian had taken charge, interrogating the warriors and leaders who had known about the mission, but so far, they had found nothing. Everyone claimed innocence, and the tension in the air had only grown thicker.Kyla’s hand instinctively rested on her belly as she stared out into the darkness. The medallion, now safely hidden in her room, pulsed with an energy she could still feel. The responsibility of protecting the artifact weighed heavily on her shoulders, and the fear of what could happen if it fell into the wrong hands kept her awake at night.Footsteps behind her broke the silence, a
The fight in the forest was fierce, but Damian and the pack warriors managed to fend off the rogues long enough for them to retreat. Kyla stood in the aftermath, her heart still racing as she tried to catch her breath. The medallion was still safe in her bag, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that they were being watched.Damian approached her, his face etched with concern. “Are you sure you are okay?”Kyla nodded, though her hands were still shaking in fear and anxiety. “I’m fine. But we need to get out of here. Those rogues might come back with reinforcements.”Damian nodded in agreement. “We will head back right away to the pack and figure out our next move.”As they made their way back through the deep forest, Kyla couldn’t help but feel uneasy. The attack had been too well-timed, almost as if the rogues had known exactly where they would be. But how could they have known? Only a few members of the pack had been privy to the details of their mission, and Kyla had trusted them all
The morning was crisp, with a thin layer of mist hanging over the pack’s territory. Kyla stood at the edge of the forest, staring into the thick trees that stretched far beyond what the eye could see. She could feel the weight of the task ahead pressing down on her. The search for the artifact had begun, and failure was not an option.Damian stood beside her, his hazel eyes scanning the treeline. Behind them, a small group of the pack’s best warriors were preparing for the journey. Each of them had been handpicked by Damian for their loyalty and skill. They were all aware of the dangers that awaited them, but none of them wavered.Kyla took a deep breath and looked up at Damian. “Are you sure we’re ready for this?”Damian nodded, though the lines of worry on his face told her that he was just as uncertain as she was. “We don’t have a choice, Kyla. We need to find that artifact before Vance does. It’s the only way to protect the pack.”Kyla nodded, her hand instinctively resting on her
The room was still buzzing with nervous energy as Damian, Asher, and the pack’s top warriors gathered to discuss their next steps. Kyla stood near the door, feeling the weight of the room’s tension. She could see the distrust in the eyes of the pack members as they watched Asher closely. Despite his offer to help, the memories of his betrayal were still fresh in everyone’s minds.As the meeting continued, whispers broke out among the warriors. Some of them openly questioned Asher’s loyalty, and Kyla could hear fragments of their conversations.“Can we really trust him? After what he did to Kyla?”“What if he’s just using us to save his own skin?”“He’s dangerous. We should be careful.”Kyla’s stomach tightened as she listened to their doubts. She understood their concerns—Asher had hurt her more than anyone else. But she also knew that they couldn’t afford to let mistrust tear them apart when they were facing such a powerful enemy.Damian, sensing the growing unrest, raised his hand t
The air in the pack’s meeting room was thick with tension. Damian stood at the head of the table, his expression calm but firm. Around him, pack members whispered in low voices, discussing the preparations for the upcoming battle. Kyla sat near the corner, her mind focused on the artifact and what it could mean for their survival. She absentmindedly rubbed her growing belly, feeling the weight of everything resting on her.Suddenly, the doors to the room burst open. Everyone turned to see a familiar figure standing in the doorway—Alpha Asher. Gasps echoed through the room as pack members recognized the former Alpha who had betrayed Kyla. His presence filled the space with an uncomfortable silence.“Asher,” Damian said, his voice low and cold. “What are you doing here?”Kyla’s heart raced as she looked at the man who had once been her mate, the father of her child. She hadn’t seen him since their confrontation in the hospital, and now, here he was, standing before them. She braced hers
The next few days passed in a whirlwind of activity. Damian had called an emergency pack meeting, revealing the threat they faced and the preparations they needed to make. The news of the impending attack sent shockwaves through the pack, but under Damian's strong leadership, fear quickly turned to determination.Kyla found herself at the center of it all, working closely with Damian to coordinate their defenses. Her pregnancy, though still in its early stages, was common knowledge now, and she was touched by how protective the pack had become of her.On this particular morning, Kyla stood at Damian's side as he addressed a group of their strongest fighters. The training grounds echoed with the sounds of combat as wolves honed their skills, preparing for the battle to come."Remember," Damian's voice carried across the field, "Vance's pack is known for their ruthlessness. They won't hesitate to use dirty tactics. We need to be prepared for anything."As the fighters dispersed to conti
The tension in the air was thick as Kyla stood in Damian’s study, the small medallion cradled in her hands. The weight of its significance pressed down on her, and though it was small, it felt like it could change everything. The artifact held a power she didn’t fully understand, and the responsibility of keeping it safe was overwhelming.Damian paced back and forth, his brows furrowed in deep thought. The silence between them was heavy, but Kyla knew she had to break it. She had to tell him everything she had learned about Vance’s plans and the artifact’s importance, no matter how uncertain it made her feel.Finally, Kyla took a deep breath and spoke, her voice steady despite the anxiety gnawing at her. “Damian, there’s something you need to know. This artifact… it’s more than just a symbol of power. It’s tied to the very land we stand on, to the pack’s strength. If Vance gets his hands on it, he could use it to destroy us.”Damian stopped pacing and turned to face her, his hazel eye