Novels by Jessica Sage

It’s been three days since Nicole regained consciousness for a brief moment, only to slip back into unconsciousness. And every single minute, I’ve stayed by her side, whispering in her ear how much I miss her, hoping that one day she’ll wake up and gift me with that beautiful smile of hers again. The doctors say her body is healing, but it’s her spirit I’m worried about. Nicole has always been strong, but this—this is different. She’s not just fighting for her life; she’s fighting against the weight of everything she’s lost. Alaric, however, hasn’t spent much time by her side. I’ve noticed his absence more than I care to admit. He’s been keeping himself busy, avoiding the room as though the very sight of her fragile state is too much for him to bear. Or maybe, just maybe, he’s up to something. I couldn’t help but wonder what was keeping him so distracted from our mate—our little mate. His absence wasn’t like him, not when it came to Nicole. It was almost as if he were tending t

Derek's POV “She thought she had died. She thinks she is dead,” I said, glancing at Alaric as we both stood outside the room. Alaric nodded, unable to meet my gaze. “Yes, my little pup…” His voice cracked slightly, betraying the pain he was trying so hard to suppress. I walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. “I’m sorry for what happened, man. I really am.” He didn’t respond immediately, but I could see the storm raging behind his eyes. I knew I shouldn’t have lost control when she opened her eyes. I shouldn’t have let my emotions take over. But I couldn’t help it—what I had been yearning for had finally happened, right in front of me. “It’s okay. I understand,” he said simply, his voice tight as though he was wrestling with some inner demon. “We both want the best for her,” I said, taking a seat on the bench outside the room where the doctors had asked us to wait. Alaric hesitated for a moment before joining me. The silence between us was heavy and filled with un

Alaric’s POV I stood in the corner of the room, my chest tight and heavy as I watched Derek hold her hand while she lay unconscious. It hurt—hurt to see my girl like this, so broken and almost lifeless. Derek held her hand as he caressed her fragile arm. “I need you, Nicole. I need you!” he told her. I hit the wall as I battled with my own turmoil. I needed her too—we all did. I needed her to wake up. She was my mate, after all. My one true mate. “Nicole! Baby!” I could hear Derek scream her name in anxiety. I turned to see what was going on, and my eyes finally landed on those pretty, half-closed eyes. Oh, how I had longed to see those beautiful eyes of hers. She was awake. It felt unreal—it felt like a dream. I ran towards her, but all I could see was confusion. Confusion clouded her pale face, and I doubted her inner mind was truly here. Her eyes fluttered open, and confusion was etched across her pale face. I felt something twist deep inside me. Relief? Guilt? Both, maybe.

Nicole's POV Am I awake? No, I am dead. I must be dead! There was no way I could be awake. I mustn't have been rescued. It felt like I was dead. Everything was still, silent, and surreal. My body didn’t feel like mine—it just didn’t. It felt heavy, cold, and unresponsive. I lifted my body, ready to move. There were so many things I had to do. While I was dead, I needed to find my parents. I needed to see their faces at least one more time—to kiss my mother and whisper how much I miss her. I remember her laughter, her smile, her face, her pretty face. If this was the end, at least I would appreciate a more palatable one. But why did I feel so safe? Why did the air feel different? Was I rescued? There was no way I could have been. There was no way Alaric would come back looking for me—not to mention Derek. He had shed me and dumped me. I was a fool, a victim to his pawns. The sharp scent of antiseptic hit my nostrils first, then the faint hum of something mechanical. Was that in th

“Nicole, are you awake?” I asked an already obvious question as I leaned over to her side in panic. “Hey baby, you’re okay! Thank God you're awake!” I uttered as her eyes moved from hers to mine. God! How I have longed to see those pretty eyes of hers. “Nicole, can you hear me?” Alaric asked in a trembling voice. But she didn't move; her gaze was still fixed on me. She looked so confused and disoriented. I turned to Alaric, “Get the doctor!” He nodded before dashing off to the room. “Nicole, baby! You’re okay. You’re safe," I said as I ran my hand through her pretty brunette hair. “You’re with us now, baby.” But I didn’t get any response or attempt at a reply from her—not even a nod. Before I could say anything, I felt a trail of tears slide down my cheeks. How long I had missed her, her beautiful eyes, her anger at me, her touch, her flair—everything. I sniffed as I tried my best to conceal it. Immediately, the doctor opened the door and walked in. “King Derek, ple

Soon enough, the nurses arranged the bed on both sides, making it easier for us to stay close to Nicole.I climbed onto the bed slowly, wrapping an arm around her from the side. I didn’t bother to look at Alaric, who was seething behind me.He let out a low growl as soon as I placed my hand over Nicole’s and pulled her closer.She was cold—so cold.Alaric climbed onto the bed, moving closer to her. His hand rested on the other side of her frail body.His growl deepened as he adjusted his position, his intense gaze locked onto mine. The tension between us was suffocating.“Don’t,” I warned with, my voice steady and firm.He ignored me, his hand trembled slightly as he touched Nicole’s other arm. His jaw tightened, barely containing his emotions.“Nicole...” I whispered, my voice cracking as I leaned in closer. Her fragile, lifeless body felt like it could slip away at any moment.“Stop pretending you care more than I do,” Alaric snapped, his voice low but sharp. His red-rimmed eyes gla

My breath caught in my throat as I heard his voice.“Adrian?” I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper.A soft chuckle came from the other end of the line mockingly.“You still recognize my voice, sweetheart? Oh, I’m touched.”My fingers tightened around the phone. As he spoke, every muscle of mine wanted to scream at him to give me back my children, but I chose to calm down.“Long time, Adrian. I tried calling your phone several times after you escaped, to at least talk. But…”“Talk?” he interrupted, his voice dripping with amusement. “Is that what you call it now, Elena? I thought you were trying to track me down so your precious Alpha could finish what he started.”“I wasn't,” I said quietly. “Adrian, I still care about you.”Adrian was quiet for a moment before he burst out and started to laugh. He laughed for a while; I could tell a drip of water fell from his eyes.After a while, he finally articulated his speech and repeated, “You care, Elena?” he repeated slowly, his laught

“Hello?” Dominic’s voice came from the phone.As soon as I heard his voice, I broke down in tears, “Dominic.”“Elena,” he called over the phone anxiously, already sensing that something was wrong. “Why are you crying? What the hell is happening?” he said.I kept on crying for a few more seconds before finally gathering the courage to speak. “It's the children. Our children, Dominic,” I answered, my voice hoarse.“What about them? Answer me, Elena. What happened to the children?” I could already sense the tension and impatience in his voice as he said that.“They… They… are with Adrian. Adrian has them,” I managed to answer.There were a few seconds of silence as if he was trying to take in what I had just said.“D-Dominic?” I called.“Since when? Since when, Elena?” he asked.My vision was blurry and tears were dancing freely on my face.“Answer me, Elena. Since when does he have the children?”“Now. I left them to go get something in the… the…” I broke down in tears. “Dominic, my chi

Elena’s POV“Lisa? Liam? Logan?” I called, carrying a tray of cake in my hands as I looked around.Everything still looked the same—the bright banners, the other children's laughter and giggles in the park, and the scent of sugar and grilled meat that filled the air.I had only stepped away for a few minutes to get the extra batch of frosted cookies from the storage tent, and I had clearly told my children not to go further into the woods.“Lisa!!!” I called as I dashed around, looking for their tiny heads. My chest began to pound loudly.They wouldn’t disobey me. They shouldn’t. Not today, not when Adrian lurks around.I pushed through the crowd, ignoring the curious stares. “Lisa!! Liam, baby!”Soon, I spotted a little girl around their age. She was a child of this pack and was holding a doll that Lisa and she were both playing with.I quickly bent to her height and asked, “Have you seen your friend? Have you seen Lisa and her brothers?” I asked, trying to sound composed.She nodded

The kids followed me obediently, walking into the car. As soon as they got in, I had already prepared a handkerchief infused with a small portion of wolfsbane to knock them out. Just a little. Too much could cause permanent damage to the children—like losing their wolf forever. Liam and Logan peeped in first as they opened the car door, about to check whatever was inside. “Aunty Hailey, we can’t find anything. Where is the surprise you have for us?” Lisa queried, looking around curiously. “Yes, where is it?” Liam added. I slipped into the driver’s seat and shut the door quietly. The handkerchief was already in my hand. Without hesitation, I pressed it against their noses. They struggled for barely a second. Then their bodies went limp. Logan was still standing outside. After making sure the two inside were completely out, I leaned over and called softly, luring him closer. “Come here. It’s inside.” The moment he stepped in and bent forward, I covered his nose with the wolfsb

Hailey’s POVI had slept so soundly at night. Whatever was going on was none of my business, and whatever I was going to do today, I was going to do it without any human sympathy.I stretched from my bed and allowed the cool breeze to slap my face softly. Today, I was going to make a decision, and I would do it without blinking an eye.I had been to Elena’s place the previous day, and she had treated me like I was nothing, barely looking at my face.I looked over at the time to see it was just nine o’clock. Today is the annual Children’s Day celebrated only at the pack.Today, all the children would be out to play different activities, have fun, and create memories.But then, that meant one thing—Elena's precious triplets would be out as well. I gritted my teeth as I remembered Adrian’s threat. My father was in danger. And I knew Adrian meant every word when he said he would hunt him down.He never made empty threats.If I failed, my father would pay the price.I stood up from the bed

Dominic's Pov I had been patrolling the northern borders endlessly for three days now with no trace of Adrian. No scent. Nothing at all pointing in any direction. I clenched my jaw, my eyes scanning the thick line of trees ahead of us. The wind was extremely sharp tonight, colder than usual. I was getting agitated that a man like Adrian could be playing hide and seek with me and getting away with it. “Alpha!” My Gamma called, running over. “It’s getting dark. I think we should make camp here for the night. We will continue the search tomorrow.” I didn’t respond immediately. My wolf paced violently inside me, restlessly and furiously. He hated this. Hated the waiting. Hated the fact that our enemy was breathing somewhere out there. “What do you say, Alpha?” I tightened my jaw in irritation. “No!” I growled. I turned to look at my Beta, feeling agitated. “We are not camping tonight.” “But Alpha—” “No, Buts. That bastard is somewhere out here, breathing the same air as us whil