Semua Bab The Alpha's Burning Heart: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Raina's POVJenifer was rigid the moment she heard Tristan's voice. He walked in and we both turned to face him. I was worried. Had he heard it all? Had I over-stepped? Had my words impeded the progress we made?"She was being disrespectful and boastful, Alpha," Jenifer said. I looked at Tristan. I was scared because he was unpredictable. Would he order me to apologise? I would rather he punish me for it."I heard everything," Tristan said, and she was silent."The next time you confront Raina like that again, I will make sure you are lower than an omega in this pack. Am I clear?" he warned her, and she was shocked. I could not believe that Tristan had taken my side this time around."Raina is my Mate and thus should be given the same respect as Natasha. Do not disrespect her again. I have warned Natasha, Alec, and Ivrin, and now I warn you. I do not think three years is enough for me to forget what your husband did. I only made Alec an Officer because he is originally from Stormhowl,

Tristan's POVI took a deep breath, calling on my wolf, feeling the familiar rush of power as I partially shifted. My senses sharpened, and I leapt into the fray. The air was thick with the scent of sweat, blood, and aggression. These wolves smelled familiar. They weren't Dean's men. I knew the scent of Jason and his crew. These were the same ones who had attacked me last night. They had become bold, and now they had come for me.I engaged the nearest attacker, a large brown wolf with a scar running down its flank. We clashed, teeth and claws slashing through the air. He was strong, but I fought, knowing this was my home, my pack. I couldn't afford to lose.Beside me, Alec and Jared were holding their own. Alec's wolf form wasn't as imposing as Jared's, but he held his ground with a tenacity that made me proud. Jared was a whirlwind of muscle and fury, his claws rending through fur and flesh.Despite their skill, the attackers were outnumbered. They hadn't come to take over; their obje

Tristan's POVEllie arrived in twenty minutes. Her hair was wet, and there was a bit of stubborn dirt on her skin. She had not taken her time to thoroughly clean up. It was expected of a mother who truly loved her child. Would my mother have done this for me? The bitch could not even stand me. I doubt it.The men parted the way, and she entered. The moment she saw Raina on the bed, tears welled up in her eyes. She didn't say anything and went to pick up her medical chart to peruse.Elara walked in a few moments later with a document."Ellie," she said, and Raina's mother wasn't in the mood to speak. She just nodded. The woman was in pain, but that wasn't my problem. She brought it upon herself. She lied to Raina that it wouldn't hurt, but it did. It hurt both of us, and it still hurts. It still fucking hurts."Here is the blood work," Elara said, and Ellie collected the document from her."Point of entry?" Ellie finally asked in a weak, coarse voice."Can't tell," Elara said, and Ellie

Tristan's POVI left the men in Jared's care and returned to the hospital. Two hours had passed, and I was wondering if Raina was okay. I entered her room and saw her awake, sipping water from a cup. Her lips were dry and chapped, and she still looked pale, but she was alive. My wolf howled in my head. Joy filled my heart, but I tried to mask it since her mother was there attending to her. Raina managed to smile when she saw me."Alpha Knight," She managed, and I knew it was because we were in public."You gave us all a scare,"' I said and strolled to her. Her mother dropped the cup and excused us, and so did everyone in the room. My men shut the door, and I sat on the side of her bed and pulled her into my arms, holding onto her to soothe my rapidly beating heart."Tristan," She protested, laughing, and I exhaled and kissed the top of her head."This is the second time. I almost lost it, thinking I would lose you," I confessed, and she remained silent.She finally broke away from m

Raina's POVI needed our time at the lake, and I was grateful for it. Tristan allowed me to voice my heart and didn't take offence. He even gave me a rose and promised to fix things, but could he? Living in the moment was good enough. It was better than hoping and never realising that hope. Of course, I didn't tell him this. It was okay to dream.We returned to the alpha's room in the packhouse. We didn't make love; he just held me through the night, and honestly, it was enough. It was all I required for that moment.Morning came, as usual. I woke up in an empty bed, something I had become used to. It was progress. Initially, Tristan never let me stay the night, so this was an improvement.While trying to sort out Tristan's breakfast, I learned he wasn't around. He didn't tell me he was going somewhere, so I checked his office; maybe Jared would be there to explain things better to me. To my dismay, I met Alec instead, and I didn't want to stay."You came to this office for a reason.