All Chapters of Bound to my sister’s mate: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Aurora's POVThe days since I agreed to join the Nightshade Pack have passed in a blur of recovery and adjustment. True to his word, Ethan has gone above and beyond to ensure my comfort and safety. When the doctor cleared me to leave the hospital, Ethan insisted on moving me into a cozy guest house on the pack grounds."You need a proper place to recover," he had said, his tone brooking no argument. "Somewhere quiet, where you can rest and adjust at your own pace."Now, as I sit by the window of my new temporary home, I can't help but marvel at the kindness I've been shown. The guest house is small but beautifully furnished, with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. It's more luxury than ever, and part of me still can't believe it's real.A soft knock at the door pulls me from my thoughts. "Come in," I call out, smiling as I see Sarah, the nurse Ethan hired to help with my recovery, enter the room."Good morning, Aurora," Sarah says brightly, carrying a tray with breakfa

Masonr's POVThe moon hung high in the sky, casting a silver glow over the forest. I stared out from the balcony of my room, the cool night air doing little to calm the storm brewing inside me. The news had hit like a freight train, unexpected and utterly disorienting. Aurora—my mate, the one I had thought dead—was alive. But she wasn't coming back. She had found refuge in another pack.My heart clenched at the thought of her being out there, somewhere beyond my reach. I had tried to convince myself that I had done the right thing by choosing Margot. She was the one I had committed to, the one I had vowed to be with. But every time I closed my eyes, I saw Aurora's face—those haunted blue eyes that had looked so lost and betrayed.The door to my room creaked open, and Benjamin, my beta, stepped inside, his expression grim. He had brought the news, and I could tell it hadn't been easy for him. He was loyal to me, but he also cared for Aurora. We all did."Did you find out where she is?"

Aurora's POVThe sun was setting over the Nightshade Pack territory, casting a warm golden glow across the landscape. I sat on the porch of my new home, a cozy cabin on the outskirts of the pack lands, sipping a cup of tea and watching the day fade into twilight. A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, carrying the scent of pine and wildflowers.For the first time in what felt like forever, I genuinely smiled. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of new experiences and emotions. Joining the Nightshade Pack, getting to know Ethan and the others, and starting a new job in the pack's administration office felt like a fresh start, a chance to rebuild my life away from the pain and betrayal of my past.I'd almost forgotten about Mason, about the mate bond that still lingered between us like a phantom limb. And the mysterious stalker who had tormented me for years with his twisted gifts and messages? He seemed like a distant nightmare, fading in the light of my new reality.But as I'v

Mason's POVThe pack lands were eerily quiet as we returned from the hospital, the usual bustle of activity subdued in the earthquake's aftermath. My mother sat beside me in the car, her face etched with worry and exhaustion. We had spent hours searching for my father, our hope dwindling with each passing minute.I saw a crowd near the entrance as we pulled up to the pack house. My heart leaped into my throat, a mix of hope and dread coursing through me. Had they found him?I barely waited for the car to stop before I was out, pushing through the crowd of pack members. Their faces were grim, and a hush fell over the crowd as I approached. That's when I saw him.My father's body lay still on a stretcher, covered by a white sheet. The world seemed to tilt on its axis, and for a moment, I couldn't breathe."No," I whispered, my voice breaking. "No, it can't be."I fell to my knees beside the stretcher, pulling back the sheet with trembling hands. My father's face was pale and lifeless, a

Mason's POVThe autopsy report sat on my desk, its contents burning a hole in my mind. I'd read it a dozen times, each review only deepening my suspicions. The official cause of death was listed as "natural causes," but the details painted a different picture entirely.I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples as I tried to understand everything. The report claimed my father had died of heart failure, likely brought on by the stress of the earthquake. But how did that explain the bruises on his wrists and ankles? The unexplained substance in his bloodstream? The timeline that didn't quite add up?No, this wasn't a natural death. This was murder, carefully disguised to look like an unfortunate accident.A knock at the door interrupted my thoughts. "Come in," I called, quickly shuffling the papers on my desk.Garrett, the Beta, entered with a respectful nod. "Alpha Mason," he said, his tone respectful but tinged with impatience. "The pack is asking about your father's autopsy result