LOGINNathaniel’s POV The exam was finally over. “We’ll be reaching out to the selected candidates soon,” the old man said. Not even a minute later, everyone stood up, rushing out of the hall. I pushed through the sea of crowded bodies, my eyes locked on the man as he turned to leave the podium with his young follower. “Excuse me, please! Let me through!” I called out, my heart hammering against my ribs. I needed to reach him. But no one was listening to me. Excited candidates shoved past, their shoulders and elbows jostling me in every direction. A sharp push from an eager Alpha scholar sent me stumbling backward. I gasped, instinctively wrapping one arm over my stomach to protect my small bump. Before I could hit the hard floor, a hand caught my elbow, pulling me back to my feet. “Careful!” Nora’s anxious voice rang out beside me. She kept a firm grip on my arm until I was steady, scanning my face with concern. “Are you okay, Nathaniel?” “I’m fine... thank you,” I breathed, clutc
Malik’s POVJax shifted his weight, glancing toward the closed door of my office. “Bane is still sulking outside,” he mentioned. “He hasn’t moved an inch since you yelled at him.”I rolled my eyes, a scoff escaping. “That is none of my fucking business. I told him to stay back, yet he followed me anyway. I’ve been getting too soft with him.”It hurts even more, because I knew why my beast was acting like this. He had learned those habits from Nathaniel. Nathaniel, who couldn't walk past Bane without showering him with treats and scratches. He was already getting spoiled.Jax stayed silent for a beat, his golden-brown eyes on me. “So... you’re really not going to talk about whatever has you in such a pissy mood? You look… horrible,” he said, leaning against the edge of my desk.I snapped my gaze up, glaring at him with enough coldness to make a lesser wolf drop to their knees, but not Jax. “Just go back to your post, Jax. I can’t deal with you right now.”He took a deep breath, his bro
Nathaniel’s POV “Nathaniel! Nathaniel!” The shouting pierced the haze in my mind, jerking me out of my thoughts with a startled gasp. I blinked rapidly, the bright sunlight filtering through the glass windows of the Academy conservatory stinging my eyes. “Oh, my Goddess... did you even hear a single word I just said?” Lucien groaned, rubbing a hand over his face in exasperation. I shook my head slowly, offering a sheepish apology. “I’m sorry, Lucien. I... I wasn’t paying attention.” My heart wasn’t in this room. Truthfully, it wasn't even in this body. My mind was completely consumed by Malik—by the fire in his eyes, the anger in his voice, and the pain in the way he had looked at me before leaving. It had been days since our fight, and the agonizing silence between us was slowly suffocating me. Lucien tilted his head, his eyes scanning my face with growing concern. “You don’t look okay at all, Nat. You actually look a bit pale, even.” He paused, leaning agains
Malik’s POV I strode into the barracks, my boots thumping against the stone floor. Since the palace didn't have a large enough medical wing to accommodate everyone, we had set up a temporary ward here. Rows of cots lined the hall, staffed by palace physicians who were moving between the rescued Omegas. I walked down the aisle, scanning their faces. The haunting look in their eyes was slowly starting to fade. As I passed, a few of them looked up, bowing their heads in reverence. “How are you all holding up?” I asked a young Omega resting near the edge of the row. “We are safe now, my Lord,” she whispered softly, offering a genuine smile. “Thank you.” A nod was all I gave in return, a heavy sense of responsibility settling in my chest. They were safe for now, but this was only the beginning. I needed to speak with the Imperial Alpha about releasing an official announcement that the missing Omegas had been recovered. Families needed to be reunited. I wasn’t sure what I’d do ab
Nathaniel’s POV I threw my arms around Agatha, hugging her so tightly she let out a soft wheeze. Joy surged through me. I pulled back, turned on my heel, and practically threw myself at Malik. I cupped his face with both hands, pulled him down, and pressed an ecstatic kiss against his lips. “Thank you!” I gasped against his mouth, pulling back just enough to look into his dark eyes, my smile stretching so wide my cheeks ached. “Thank you, Malik, truly!” Malik’s arms instantly wrapped around my waist, a low, rumble of satisfaction vibrating in his chest as he kissed my forehead. But before he could speak, his posture suddenly went rigid. His eyes clouded over, a flicker of irritation passing across his features. A curse escaped his lips. “Fuck,” he growled out, his hands squeezing my hips tightly before reluctantly letting go. He looked at me, genuine frustration in his gaze. “I really didn’t want to be away from you today, Nat. But Jax just Mind-linked me. He needs me at the
Malik’s POV I was pressing soft kisses into the curve of Nathaniel’s shoulder, breathing in the sweet warmth of his skin. He was fast asleep, completely relaxed in my arms. My tongue traced the delicate expanse of his neck, lingering right over his scent gland—the exact spot where I was going to mark him, where I was going to seal him as mine forever. I’d been waiting for the perfect moment. But fuck… the temptation was constant, a fire burning beneath my skin every time I held him. The feel of my tongue pulled him from his sleep. He let out a sleepy groan, shifting slightly against the mattress. “Malik… don’t tell me you want to do it again?” he whined, his voice thick with slumber. “I caved last time, but I really can’t right now…” A faint smile touched my lips as I pulled back just enough to look at his flushed face. “I wasn’t planning on doing anything, Nat. Though just listening to you talk about it is getting me riled up.” “No…” he mumbled, burying his face deepe
Nathaniel’s POVMalik’s home was absolutely breathtaking. It was a massive, modern estate nestled right at the edge of the pack’s inner circle, surrounded by towering glass windows and sleek stone walls that overlooked the forest. Inside, everything looked expensive—polished dark wood floors, plus
Malik’s POV I'm a second away from completely losing my mind. For fuck’s sake, I don't even understand how any of this happened, but one thing is certain—Nathaniel is pregnant. I wasn’t sure when I rushed him over here, thinking it was my own heart racing. But looking at him now, softly breathing
[THE NEXT DAY...] Malik’s POV I wish I could say it's good to be back home, but the truth is, I would have left this pack years ago if I could only bring myself to walk away from the one person I actually cared about. Forcing a mask of composure over my features, I tried to seem as pleased as pos
Malik’s POV Hiding in my bathroom and beating off like an eighteen-year-old wasn’t something I imagined myself doing at my grown age, and yet… here I fucking am. I snarled at my reflection in the mirror in disgust as I stroked my already hard dick. I wasn’t usually the type of man who couldn’t mak







