Chapter 3
Liam’s POV She wrenched her arm free. For a moment, the graze of her skin, the spark firing at that first contact, still lingered. Cara's face didn't change. Her eyes—sharp, guarded—met mine with defense. "I don’t know him," she said, her voice level. Liar. I watched her closely, Boris, my wolf, pacing inside me.Boris growled, his frustration evident. “I want to talk to Cornell now”
I clenched my jaw, “Not now, Boris” “She’s our mate,” he snapped, pacing inside me like a caged animal. “Let's make this quick" I ignored him, keeping my eye on Cara. The way her scent curled around me, something wild and sharp, like fresh rain after a storm. The way her lips pressed together like I was holding her back to him. The way her pulse quickened when I touched her, no matter how much she tried to hide it. I took a step closer, watching as her jaw tensed. “Do you feel it? We are mates” I asked, my voice low. She didn't pretend to misunderstand. "I know what I am," she said. "And I know what you are. You would never want an outcast as your luna." Her lips curled into something almost bitter. "I'm ready for rejection." Boris growled. Her words twist in my chest. I hadn't expected that. I had expected confusion, maybe denial, but not this….this quiet acceptance, like she had already made peace with a fate I hadn't even fucking decided yet. “You'd better mark her soon.” Boris snarled, “I can't wait.” I ignored him again. I wasn't about to lose control-not yet. Instead, I studied her, letting the silence stretch. "I think you don’t give this pack enough credit," I said finally, my tone smooth. "We're more tolerant than you probably think." "Join the training," I repeated. "See that for yourself." She blinked, as though I'd just given her the most preposterous answer. Before she could respond, the scent of roses and perfumer's redolence wafted into the room.Sofia, my sister Her eyes darted back and forth between me and Cara. She didn't say anything, but it seemed that she said everything Cara exhaled slowly, then turned to me. “I have things to do,” she said. Then, without another word, she left. Boris let out a low, displeased growl as I watched her walk away. Sofia noticed. Her eyes narrowed as she stepped closer. I didn't look at her. My eyes were still locked on the doorway Cara had just disappeared through. Sofia followed my gaze, then said it in a dissatisfied tone. "Let's go to your study." In my study, she leaned against my desk, twirling a strand of her hair. Her eyes wandered over the bookshelves behind me. Sofia pulled out a book and read the title. “This book is rare and beyond its value. I've been longing for it ever since I noticed it on your shelf..Now the author, Cela, is having a fan meeting soon. I want to take an out-of-print book to get it signed.” She smiled. “Could you give me this one.” I closed the folder in my hands and leaned back in my chair. “No.” She frowned. “Why? I am your sister” “If you want an autograph, I can get one for you,” I said. “But I won’t give you that book.” Her eyes sparkled. “Do you know the author? You know Cela?” I gave her a look and she groaned. "Fine, whatever." She set the book back on the shelf and muttered something as she strode from my office. After she was gone, I stood up and pulled The Forgotten War from the shelf. I flipped them until one fell open to the page A photograph that was burnt. It’s Cara Black or“Alec Davis”
I ran a finger over the image. The fire had almost annihilated it, but I'd managed to save it from the fire two years ago. Still, the edges were blackened, with a crack running through the image. But it didn't matter. I had found her. And this time, she wouldn't slip right through my fingers this time.Chapter 235 - (Final Chapter) I was at the edge of the practice field, the morning breeze ruffling my hair. The sky was soft and gold, as if privy to a secret. My heart pounded, but not with fear — pride, nervousness, and a touch of disbelief.Our son, Asher, was standing several feet away from us. He was becoming eighteen today.His dark brown hair flew in the wind. His eyes — Damon's eyes — were serene, though there was a slight tremble in his fingers. He was trying to be courageous. He always did.Damon's hand wrapped around mine and gripped. We didn't speak, not yet. Our eyes were on Asher. This was his time.Behind us, the pack had gathered. In their human form, wolves stood respectfully waiting, observing. Our other children — the triplets — were nearby, eyes wide with wonder and covetousness. They too were ready to shift, but today it belonged to Asher.I breathed slowly.So many memories.His first cry. His first steps. The nights I was awake to keep him company when he was s
Chapter 234: Our Little MoonlightSophia PovTone: Warm, Emotional, Magical, PeacefulIt had been almost a year.A year now since I returned to the pack. A year now since I had our three sweet babies.I still remembered the pain of giving birth, Damon pacing up and down like a caged wolf, Lucas reciting my lame jokes into my ear to distract me, and then the three great screams in rapid succession echoing off the walls.After that… nothing was ever the same.The sun shone brightly today. A soft breeze blew through the open window, bringing the smell of woods and wildflowers. I rocked back and forth slowly on the packhouse porch, watching the twins — Eli and Elara — stagger around on their tiny legs. They had just learned to walk, and they were proud of every little step.Their other quiet brother, Aiden, was sitting in the grass with Lucas, who was having an imaginary serious meeting with him with leaves and sticks.Damon came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, his chin
Chapter 233: The Truth in His EyesPOV: SophiaTone: Emotional, Romantic, SoftThe house was quiet.The babies had just settled down from another round of feeding, and Lucas had finally ceased teasing Damon and gone to his room. The night had been serene, warm. peaceful. I stood at the window in our bedroom, my palms resting lightly on the glass, looking out into the night.Everything had changed.There were stars above, scattered like tiny hopes. I followed them with my eyes as I exhaled slowly.I heard the door swing open behind me, and I knew without looking that it was him.Damon.The pine and smoke smell that I had hated so much… I no longer hated it. It was home.He walked slowly to me and stopped a few feet behind. For a few seconds, there was just silence between us. No words. Just breath. Just heartbeats.“I thought you’d be asleep,” he said gently.I turned around, leaning against the window frame. “I couldn’t sleep. My mind’s too full.”He nodded slowly and looked at me. Hi
Chapter 232: Big Brother LucasSophia PovI sat on the bed, holding one of my babies in my arms. She was the most introverted of the three, always folding herself into me as though I was her whole world. Her small breath warmed my skin, and her hand held onto the bottom of my shirt with such unexpected strength. She had no name yet. None of them did. Damon had promised we'd name them together, when we were ready. And for now, they were my heart in three little bodies.The room was perfumed with fresh linen and baby powder. It was peaceful. Peaceful.Until the door burst open."Guess who snuck snacks to the new mom of the century?" Lucas's voice thundered across the room as he swept in with a show, tray in hand laden with fruit, muffins, and steaming tea. "And by snacks, I mean—stolen from the kitchen as the cook yelled at me."I smiled quietly, not wishing to disturb the baby cradled in my arms. "You didn't have to."Lucas shrugged and grinned. "Yeah, but you know how much I despise s
Chapter 231 - Her First Night as a MotherSophia PovThe room was quiet.Too quiet.I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, even though my body asked me to sleep. I had just given birth to three babies—three tiny, precious lives—and yet I couldn't feel my heart not being too full to be able to rest.I slowly turned my head. The gentle light of the moon filtered through the window, silhouetting everything in silver. The room had the scent of fresh sheets, baby powder, and something warm—like comfort.In the side crib, one of my babies moved quietly. A tiny sound, a gentle whimper. I didn't even think twice. I threw off the blanket and sat up out of bed, moving quietly. I was sore all over, but I didn't care.I leaned into the crib and scooped her up—my little girl, the baby of the three. Her skin was so soft on mine. Her breathing so light. She blinked up at me, not crying, just. staring.My eyes welled with tears.How could a person feel this much love? How could a person feel so full a
Chapter 230: The Day They ArrivedDamon Pov :I had fought battles. Real ones. With blood, claws, and teeth.But nothing — nothing — had ever made my hands tremble like this.I was walking back and forth across the packhouse hallway outside the medical wing, where Sophia was within. The time had arrived. She was having her pups.My friend. My Luna. Mother of my babies.Babies. Not two.The healer had informed us twins months prior, and we had prepared for that. But only last week, Sophia had started to feel weightier and more tired. The healer ran her over again and seemed shocked."Alpha," he said slowly. "There are three heartbeats."Triplets.Triplets.I hadn't fully processed it yet.Lucas was sitting beside me now, arms crossed, but I could tell by the drumming of his foot that he was every bit as anxious. He hadn't actually said anything, but he didn't need to. His eyes were big and terrified, like mine.We could hear Sophia's voice — distant, then clearer, then distant again —