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Within minutes, the courtyard was filled with warriors.Some stood in human form while others remained shifted, their wolves pacing impatiently. The mood was tense. Everyone knew Rylan had been taken, and no one intended to leave him behind.Kael stood at the front with a large map spread across the hood of one of the patrol vehicles.“Listen up,” he called.The courtyard fell silent.“We’re going after Rylan.”A chorus of growls answered him.“But we’re not rushing in blindly.”He pointed to the area where the scouts had been attacked.“This is where they lost him.”He looked around at his warriors.“Whoever took him had Hollowfangs under their control. Expect an organized attack, not a mindless one.”Several warriors exchanged uneasy looks.Nova stood quietly beside Kael, watching everyone.Kael’s phone rang.He answered immediately.“Mason.”Alpha Mason’s voice came through the speaker.“I’ve already got patrols searching my borders.”Kael nodded.“I wanted to keep you informed. Th

Kael studied the map spread across his desk.“If the scouts don’t find anything by tonight, we’ll leave at first light.”Nova nodded.“So we’re heading to Alpha Mason’s pack?”“Yes.”“We’ll start where his patrol disappeared. If someone is really controlling the Hollowfangs, they’ll leave tracks. No one moves that many creatures without leaving something behind.”Nova leaned against the desk.“And if we find whoever’s responsible?”Kael’s expression hardened.“Then we deal with them.”Nova nodded, but her attention drifted.So… Kael’s wolf said inside her mind. Think our Alpha finally has a plan?Nova smiled to herself.I think he’s making it up as he goes.Don’t tell him I said this… but you’re probably right.Her Lycan laughed.He’s doing his best.He always does, Kael’s wolf replied proudly.Nova couldn’t help but chuckle.Kael looked up from the map.“What?”Nova looked at him innocently.“Nothing.”“You just laughed.”“I know.”“What are you laughing at?”Nova shrugged.“I’m talk

The three of them made their way through the compound toward the front gate. As they approached, Xavier and the remaining members of his pack were already gathered, their bags packed and ready for the trip home. When Xavier spotted them, he smiled. “Looks like you made it.” Kael returned the smile and extended his hand. “Safe travels.” Xavier clasped it firmly. “You too.” He glanced at Nova. “Take care of yourself.” Nova smiled. “I will.” Xavier nodded. “And don’t let him boss you around too much.” Nova laughed. “No promises.” Kael rolled his eyes. “Traitor.” Xavier chuckled before turning serious. “I’ll start reaching out to the neighboring packs as soon as I get home. If I hear anything about unusual Hollowfang activity or missing packs, you’ll be the first to know.” Kael nodded. “I’ll do the same from here.” The two Alphas exchanged one last nod. Xavier then looked back at Nova. “And Nova…” She met his gaze. “Thank you for telling me the truth about Ava.”

After drying off and getting dressed, Nova turned toward Kael.There was a nervousness in her eyes he hadn’t seen before.“Kael…”He looked up from buttoning his shirt.“Yeah?”She hesitated for a moment before taking a step closer.“I want you to mark me.”Kael froze.His wolf instantly stirred.Mate wants us to claim her.Kael swallowed hard, searching Nova’s face.“Nova…”She reached for his hand.“I know what it means.”“I know it isn’t something to take lightly.”She squeezed his hand gently.“But I don’t want to keep pretending this bond isn’t real.”Kael smiled softly.“You don’t have to prove anything to me.”“I’m not trying to.”She looked into his eyes.“I’m choosing you.”For a long moment, Kael didn’t speak.He simply rested his forehead against hers.“You have no idea how long I’ve dreamed of hearing you say that.”Nova smiled.“So… is that a yes?”Kael let out a quiet laugh.“It’s a yes.”His expression softened.“But not today.”Nova blinked.“Why not?”“Because I want

The next morning, Nova stretched and smiled as she instinctively snuggled closer to Kael, resting her head against his chest. Memories from the night before flashed through her mind, making her cheeks burn. She buried her face against him, hoping he wouldn’t notice her blushing. “You’re awake,” her Lycan said with an amused chuckle. “Unfortunately… yes.” “You don’t sound very unfortunate.” Nova smiled to herself. “Can you blame me?” Her Lycan laughed. “Not at all. Our mate is very comfortable.” Nova rolled her eyes. “You are impossible.” “And you’re happy.” Before Nova could come up with a comeback, she felt an arm tighten around her waist. Kael hadn’t opened his eyes yet. He simply pulled her a little closer. “Trying to sneak away?” he mumbled, his voice still thick with sleep. Nova laughed softly. “I wasn’t going anywhere.” A sleepy smile crossed Kael’s face. “Good.” He finally opened his eyes and looked down at her. “Morning.” “Morning,” Nova replied, smiling

“Now that that’s settled, we all need to talk,” Kael said. Nova looked at him, confused. “Talk about what?” Kael sighed. “I don’t know if you remember when Xavier first came into the medical wing. He was talking about someone controlling the Hollowfangs.” Nova’s expression changed immediately. Xavier nodded. “I remember. I know what I saw. Someone was controlling them.” Nova frowned. “What do you mean?” Kael looked at Xavier before turning back to her. “I mean there could be someone else out there like you.” Nova stared at him. “Like me?” “Someone who has the ability to command Hollowfangs.” Xavier looked between them, surprised. “Wait. You mean your mate can control Hollowfangs?” Kael nodded slowly. “Yes.” Xavier shook his head. “But how is that possible? She’s human.” Kael sighed. “It’s a long story, and it’s not my story to tell.” Nova glanced at him, knowing he meant her transformation. Kael continued. “But we have a bigger problem.” Xavier’s expression t

~Vick~I stretched out in my bed, realizing that Death wasn't next to me. I quickly got up and dressed, thinking the worst. Has he gone back to that dark place again? Do I need to get someone? As I opened the door, the sound of laughter stopped me.As I reached downstairs, Jen ran towards me, giving me a big hug."Girl, you had us all worried," she said, looking me up and down with a scowl on her face.I almost forgot about my injuries in my rush to find Death. I smiled at her and said, "Don't worry about it, I'm fine.""Oh, I know you're fine. After what we heard last night, I'm sure you're really fine," she smirked.I blushed at her comment, understanding her implication. "Anyway, have you seen Death?"She smiled and nodded. "Oh yeah, he and the guys are getting wasted at the bar."I sighed in relief but couldn't shake off a twinge of annoyance. I thanked Jen and headed to the bar.I spotted Death at the far end of the bar, surrounded by a few of his friends, all looking a bit too c

~death~woke up the next day feeling better than I had in a long time. Vick and I had sex a couple more times through the night until we were utterly exhausted. She lay peacefully beside me, her red hair spilling over the pillow, a contented smile on her face.Quietly, I got dressed, careful not to wake her, and slipped out of the room. The clubhouse was still quiet, the morning light casting long shadows down the hall. I headed towards my room but stopped when I noticed the prez's office door slightly open.Curiosity got the better of me. I walked towards it and peeked inside. The prez was sitting at his desk, looking over some papers. I knocked softly and made my way inside."Yo, prez," I said gruffly.He looked up and gave me a stare that could kill. "Well, good morning to you. Glad you could wake up after the night you had," he said sarcastically.I scratched my head, knowing exactly what he was talking about. "Look, prez, me and your sister—""Save it," he said, cutting me off. "

~death~I knew this was a bad idea, but all I could think about was her injuries. But when she begged me, my resolve snapped as we made our way toward the bed."Vick," I murmured, my hands tracing the bruises on her body. "Are you sure about this?""Please, Death," she whispered, her voice breathless with desire. "I need you. I need to feel alive."Her words ignited a fire in me. I pulled her closer, kissing her deeply, our tongues tangling in a desperate dance. She moaned into my mouth, her fingers threading through my hair as she pulled me down onto the bed.I positioned myself between her legs, teasing her entrance with the tip of my cock. "Tell me what you want, Vick," I growled, my voice thick with need."I want you inside me," she pleaded, her hips bucking against me. "I want you to fuck me, Death."With a groan, I thrust into her, burying myself to the hilt. Her back arched off the bed, a guttural moan escaping her lips. "Oh, fuck yes!" she cried out, her nails digging into my

~Vick~I lay on top of him, feeling the warmth of his body beneath mine. His hands roamed over my back, fingers tracing the curve of my spine. Each touch sent shivers through me, igniting a fire deep within.Our lips met again in a fierce kiss, tongues dancing together with a hunger that couldn't be denied. I felt his hardness pressing against me, and a wave of desire washed over me. I ground my hips against him, eliciting a deep groan from his lips.He flipped us over, his weight pressing me into the mattress as he trailed kisses down my neck, nipping at the sensitive skin. My hands tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as I arched my back, pressing my breasts against his chest.His mouth traveled lower, teasing my nipples with his tongue before sucking one into his mouth. I gasped, my body writhing beneath him as he lavished attention on my breasts. His hand slipped between my thighs, finding me wet and ready for him. He teased my clit with his fingers, drawing circles that made m

~death~I got up in the middle of the night, nightmares plaguing my dreams. But when I saw her lying next to me, it was like the nightmares went away. Her red hair was splayed across the pillow, but when I saw the bruises, it was like everything came back all at once.I made my way out of the room and downstairs. Some of the guys were either still sleeping or watching over Derick in the pit—if the motherfucker was still alive. I spotted the prez at the bar, throwing back a couple of bottles. I made my way over to him, pulling out a chair right next to him.He looked up at me, his eyes bloodshot and tired. "You should be resting," he said, though his voice lacked its usual authority.I shook my head. "Couldn't sleep."He nodded, understanding. "How's Vick?""She's sleeping. But... it's hard seeing her like that."The prez sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. "I know. I clenched my fists, the anger and guilt simmering just below the surface. "I should've protected her better. I should

~Vick~I didn't know how to feel when I first woke up, my body aching and my mind foggy with pain. But when I saw my brother standing by my side, I gave out a sigh of relief. He was here, and for a moment, I felt a flicker of hope. But the one person I wanted to see most wasn't there.With as much strength as I could muster, I asked my brother, "Where's Death?"The moment I saw my brother tense, I knew something was wrong. His eyes darted away, avoiding my gaze, and my heart sank. "Where is he?" I asked again, my voice trembling with urgency.He sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "He's... dealing with Derick," he finally said, his voice low and filled with tension. "He's in a dark place right now, Vick."The words hit me like a punch to the gut. I knew what that meant. Death was consumed by rage and guilt, and if he was with Derick, it could only mean one thing. I had to get to him before it was too late.Ignoring the doctors' pleas to stay in the hospital, I gathered my things, mo

Nine Months LaterLira’s POVThe world was hazy. Warm. My limbs felt heavy, but my heart… my heart was overflowing.I blinked against the sunlight filtering in through the wide windows of our room—no, our home. Damian’s old pack house had changed over the months, losing its cold, formal edge and becoming something sacred. A place where laughter didn’t feel out of place, where shadows no longer meant danger. A shared space where I wasn’t hidden or caged… but cherished.The faint cry of a newborn stirred me from my haze. That small, fragile sound pulled me straight back into the present. My chest tightened, and then I remembered—everything.I gave a soft, exhausted smile as I turned my head to the side.Kael was the first I saw.He sat closest, his big frame hunched over protectively, eyes locked on the tiny, squirming bundle swaddled in his arms. His expression was a mixture of awe and terror, like he couldn’t quite believe something so small, so breakable, had come from us.“She looks

Bonus Chapter – Genesis of Control (Christ’s POV)
The air in the room was stale—too many bodies packed into the old meeting hall, all of them omegas. Eyes wide. Shoulders hunched. Silent.
Good. Fear meant control. Control meant obedience.
I stood at the front, arms folded behind my back, letting the silence hang like a noose. My men flanked the walls, weapons visible. I didn’t need them to speak—their presence did the job well enough.
“These are the rules,” I began, voice cutting through the quiet like a blade. “You’ll eat when we tell you to. Sleep where we say. Speak only if spoken to.”
A murmur rippled through the group. One dared to raise a trembling hand.
“What… what is this place?” she asked.
I smiled.
“This is the beginning of your purpose.”
Some of them still had hope in their eyes—still thought they were here for safety. That maybe their Alpha sent them here because they were special. They were half-right.
They were special.
Valuable. Fertile. Breedable.
I turned to one of my

A Few Months Later
For the first time in what felt like forever, the air in the house didn’t smell like heat and desperation.
Damian leaned back against the porch railing, the late afternoon sun brushing across his face as he exhaled deeply. “I’m never taking my cock for granted again,” he muttered.
Kael snorted. “You say that now.”
“No—he means it,” Riven added from where he sat sharpening a knife, a rare smirk tugging at his lips. “I still get phantom aches.”
Lucas chuckled under his breath, flipping a page in his book but not really reading. “At least the medical advisor figured it out. That suppressor serum was the only thing that worked.”
It had taken weeks—weeks of failed attempts, sleepless nights, and every one of them taking turns (or sometimes not even bothering to take turns) trying to help Lira through her relentless, drawn-out heat. Until Damian’s top medical advisor finally managed to replicate and purify a treatment that could gently quiet the omega hormone surge withou

Lira POV
The blood on their hands didn’t scare me.
It never could.
Not when I knew who it belonged to.
Not when it was his.
Christ.
The bastard who haunted my nightmares. Who used my body like it was a thing to sell, to break, to own.
Now his blood was on their skin.
My alphas did that.
They didn’t just kill him.
They tore him apart.
I saw it in their eyes when they came back—Kael’s tired jaw clenched, Riven’s knuckles still twitching, Damian too quiet, and Lucas… Lucas wouldn’t even look at me at first. Like what they’d done for me still wasn’t enough.
But it was.
It was everything.
I wanted to fall to my knees and cry from the release of it all, but my body didn’t give me the chance.
The moment I stepped inside, the scent of them hit me like a punch to the gut. Leather. Smoke. Blood. Alpha.
My knees buckled slightly as the burn in my belly roared back to life, hotter and deeper than before.
Kael moved first. “Lira—”
“I’m fine,” I lied. My whole body was pulsing, aching, begging.
I t

Kael POV
I opened the front door, still wiping blood off my forearms. The copper stench clung to me, even after the long walk back. My muscles ached, but all I cared about was seeing her.
The moment I stepped in, I froze.
The nest was in ruins.
Pillows everywhere. Blankets shredded and thrown against the walls. Clothes—ours—scattered like a storm had blown through. And there she was.
Lira.
Standing in the middle of the chaos, one of my shirts barely covering her. Her face was flushed, eyes wide as she looked at us—then quickly away.
“Uh… hey,” she mumbled, cheeks glowing.
My cock twitched immediately. Fuck.
Before I could respond, she let out a groan, staggering a bit as her body reacted again.
Shit. Her heat wasn’t over.
I stepped forward. “Lira—”
She whimpered, biting her lip as her thighs clenched together.
I felt the primal stir in my gut again.
Not now. Not after what we just did. But my body didn’t give a damn.
Riven POV
I walked in behind Kael and came to a dead stop.
“Holy shi

Riven pov


I glanced at the others.
Kael’s jaw was tight. Blood on his knuckles. Breathing heavy like he was barely keeping the animal inside him on a leash.
Lucas stood dead still, but his eyes—those cold, sharp eyes—were locked on Christ like he was already planning where to start cutting.
Damian hadn’t said a word since we brought the bastard out. But his silence was louder than anything. His eyes were dead, detached. And that was the scariest part. Damian didn’t kill for fun. He killed because it was necessary. And right now?
This was necessary.
I dragged my tongue over my teeth, then looked down at Christ still twitching in the dirt.
Fucker was whimpering now.
Good.
“You boys ready for this?” I asked, cracking my neck, my voice low and electric with rage.
Kael answered by shifting.
Bones snapped. Muscles stretched. His claws tore through skin, dripping with anticipation. Not a full shift—just enough to tear someone apart.
Lucas pulled out a blade. Not his usual silver. No, this

~lily~Nick continued kissing his way down my body, every touch sending shivers racing through me.“You’re still as beautiful as ever,” he murmured between kisses.His hands slipped beneath the waistband of my pants, his touch slow and confident. I drew in a soft breath, my body responding instinctively to the familiar warmth of his fingertips.“You’re already so wet,” he whispered, his voice low.“Always for you,” I breathed.He pulled his hand back, his gaze never leaving mine as he slowly brought his fingers to his lips. A satisfied smile curved across his face.“You taste incredible.”The sound of my zipper made my heart skip.“Lift that pretty little ass for me,” he said gruffly.I obeyed, raising my hips just enough for him to slide my pants and panties down my legs. Cool air brushed against my skin, but the heat in Nick’s eyes kept every inch of me warm.“Your turn,” I said, watching him intently. “Lose the clothes.”A crooked smile spread across his face as he unfastened his j

~lily~After two long weeks in the hospital, I was finally being released.I never thought I’d be so happy to leave a place, but being stuck in that bed without my laptop had been torture. I hated not knowing what Lightfoot was planning, hated feeling like I was sitting on the sidelines while everyone else fought.Still, after everything that happened, I had to admit the break had been necessary.Lightning had made sure there were always club members nearby, just in case someone tried something again. It was annoying at times, but I understood why.Stepping out of my hospital room, I stretched my stiff muscles and took a deep breath.Freedom.Then I heard a familiar voice.“Well, good morning, sleeping beauty.”I turned to see Snake leaning against the wall with a grin.“How are you feeling?” he asked as he pushed away from the wall.“I’m good,” I said, smiling. “A little sore, but I’ll survive.”My eyes scanned the hallway.“Where’s Nick?”The second I asked, Snake’s expression chang

~nick~“So how long have you been selling us out?”My voice echoed through the clubhouse.Every man in the room stared at Slick.He swallowed hard, his confidence from earlier completely gone.“I… I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he stammered.A cold laugh escaped me.Then I grabbed the beer bottle in my hand and smashed it against the floor.The sharp crack made him flinch.“Oh, you don’t know what I’m talking about?”I stepped toward him.“Let me refresh your memory.”The brothers moved aside, creating a path.Slick looked around the room, searching for someone to step in.Nobody did.Because everyone knew the truth.He was alone.I grabbed the front of his shirt and pulled him close.“You remember Lily, right?”His face changed.“The woman we just left at the hospital?”His eyes widened.“No… she’s probably mistaken,” he rushed out. “Yeah, that’s it. The meds probably messed with her memory.”I stared at him.“She’s mistaken?”My grip tightened.“You really expect me to bel

~nick~“I fucking knew it,” I muttered as Death and I stepped out of Lily’s hospital room.My fists clenched at my sides.“That whole story was bullshit. I felt it the second he started talking.”Death followed beside me, silent for a moment before stopping me.“So what?”I turned toward him.“What?”“You want me to handle him?”I stared at him.I could see the anger burning behind his eyes. The same anger I felt.Slick didn’t just betray Lily.He betrayed all of us.And in this club, betrayal wasn’t something we brushed aside.But I knew Death.I knew what happened when he let that darkness take over.“No.”The word came out firm.Death raised an eyebrow.“I’ll handle him.”A part of me wanted to let Death loose. I wanted Slick to feel every ounce of pain he had caused Lily.But I also knew my sister would never forgive me if I pushed Death back into that place again.Not for this.Not even for someone like Slick.I started walking toward the waiting room.“When I’m done with that mo

~nick~“Tell me exactly what happened,” I demanded, keeping my eyes locked on Slick.He met my stare without flinching. Despite being one of the younger members, there was something about him that was hard to read.“I recognized the van from the security footage,” he began. “I tailed it to see where it was going. After a while, the driver realized I was following him and opened fire.”I motioned for him to continue.“The driver lost control after a few shots. The van swerved off the road and crashed. I called Death over the radio because I wasn’t about to walk into an unknown situation alone.”I studied him carefully.“And Lily?”“I found her in the back of the van,” he answered, his expression hardening. “She’d already been beaten pretty badly. I got her out and stayed with her until the guys showed up.”He shook his head.“It was bad, Prez.”My jaw clenched.I wanted to believe him.Everything he said lined up with what we’d found, but something still didn’t sit right with me.There

~lily~“Now let’s begin, shall we?” he said with a smirk as he dragged me away from the wrecked van.I kicked and struggled, trying to fight him off, but it was useless. My wrists were still tied behind my back, and every movement sent pain shooting through my body.He jerked me upright by my hair.“Now tell me,” he growled, shoving me against the side of the van. “Where’s the information you stole?”I glared at him.I wasn’t giving him a damn thing.His fist slammed into my ribs.The air exploded from my lungs.Another punch landed in my stomach.Then another.He wasn’t just trying to get answers anymore.He was enjoying it.“You think you’re tough?” he spat, breathing heavily as he grabbed a handful of my shirt. “You think keeping your mouth shut is going to save your friends?”He leaned closer until I could smell the stale cigarettes on his breath.“You’re only delaying the inevitable.”Every breath hurt.My sides burned.My stomach felt like it was on fire.The cool air stung agai