LOGINSilver’s POVI drove quietly to my estate, the radio news my only companion.The reporter kept ranting, most of the words barely registering. “It’s been three months since anyone has seen Alpha Raid Argyle. The people of Echo have questions, yet the Beta has been the one answering—”“Suzie, what do you think about the Salvatores? Their wealth was one of the pillars of this great pack, and with the corporation crashing at last night’s rate, do you think they can still remain one of the most powerful families in the world?” another voice asked.Before the second reporter could respond, I turned off the radio.I didn’t want their criticism cluttering my mind before the meeting ahead.I drove into my estate, and from the armed men stationed at every inch of the property, it was obvious my guests had already arrived.“You’re late,” Jericho said as I walked into the house. “Your clients have been here an hour.”“They’ll wait because they have to,” I replied. “They want my help, so they do t
Raid’s POV“I told you I would come to you,” I muttered as I poured a drink into a glass for him.“Why are you here?”“Have you picked yet? You need someone to run control while you are away,” Kaleb replied as he accepted the glass.“I can’t bring in another family because of what happened last time. The deal was that you step down while I give him total control of my Northern assets, which he’s been wanting for a while.”“Northern? Aren’t they just philosophers?” I inquired curiously.“What does he want with a bunch of philosophers?”He took a sip of his drink, leaned back in his chair, then spoke.“This world is just a mirror of another—the mundane. We managed to come with some of their language and history, but not all of it.”“What does he want with mundane history?” I asked.“Some believe he left someone behind before we came here and he’s trying to get back. Others have different theories, but what your father was helping transport was something sacred that took centuries for hi
Silver’s POV“How are you feeling?” I asked Jericho when I felt his gaze at the back of my head.“You know I don’t like it when people stare.”“I’m not staring, I’m thinking,” he countered as he walked up to me. I lifted my focus from my computer to him; his disapproving look was response enough.“What next? We’ve been pushing that question since the attack four days ago, but I want to know. What next?”“What next?” I repeated.“We’ve managed to make enemies of the most powerful beings in our world. So, apologies, Jericho—I don’t know what’s next.”My response was followed by a silence that conveyed plenty of messages.“Are you good?”“No,” I exhaled.“We need to meet with Triscade. Now.”“Okay,” he said as he got up. “I’ll bring the car around, and you drop your depressive attitude by the door. I don’t want it.”I snickered, my mind still crunching the numbers on my laptop screen. The more I thought about it, the more terrifying it was. But, I didn’t have a choice. It was the only w
Silver’s POV“Urghhh…”I threw my back as he sucked on my nipples. I tried holding back the lewd sound begging to burst out of me but could barely restrain myself. His tongue drew a fine line down my chest, leaving behind a fiery sensation that drove me insane.“I want it all,” he demanded as he laid me on the bed. I unbuckled my trousers in haste as he took off his shirt before helping me out of them.I lay back, taking in the view of his massive, tattooed chest in front of me. He heaved heavily, his eyes slowly mapping out my body.“Not what you expected?” I teased, watching his bulge throb within his pants. My heart raced nonstop, curious and terrified at the same time.“You are not wearing any panties,” he breathed, staring at my wet cunt in bewilderment.“Are you going to punish me for that…” I spread my legs even wider, welcoming him into my chambers.“You have no idea…” He took off his belt and sent it flying across the room. He hovered over me, sniffing my neck as he made his
Raid's POV.The last thing I remembered was getting tossed like a weightless object across the room. I couldn't transform, I tried but even my wolf was scared of him. Is that how I wanted to protect her? I couldn't even defend the woman I loved. I didn't deserve her; I was too weak to be her mate. I gave into the darkness of my subconscious, hiding from the pain of being a disappointment. I kept on reliving the encounter over and over. All my training, my hard work and I felt so powerless before one man. His smile haunted me, his voice broke me. *******“Wake,” a voice rumbled through my mind. “I don't have all day, Argyle…” I was certain whose voice it was, Kaleb's. My eyes flickered open and it was already dawn. The Ray came through the glass, almost blinding my already blurred vision. “Fuck,” I groaned, my head was banging from within. “Nice nap?” He spoke beside me. Silver sat by my bedside, quiet. “How are you feeling?” She asked. I tried to respond but couldn't speak
Silver's POVHe threw Algae effortlessly at us. Raid caught him swiftly before he could crash into me.“I wanted to stretch myself, but you kids need to learn first,” he said before the door sprang open.Anita walked in with her hands behind her back. Her mischievous smile angered me; my grip on my weapon tightened, numbing my palm.“The cousin and the other nuisance have been taken care of. The extra security is currently indisposed,” she reported briefly.“Excellent,” Khang remarked. “And my good friend, how is he fairing upstairs?”“Still unconscious. We have Savagers watching him,” she answered. “If he comes, we will be ready.”“As usual, thank you, Anita,” he responded.She turned to leave but paused, moving quickly out of the way when Algae threw his dagger at her head. She dodged and caught it before it reached the door. She attempted to retaliate, but Khang gestured for her to halt.“Bitch!” Algae growled furiously.“That will be all,” Khang dismissed her. She hesitated, stand







