THANE'S POV“Alpha Thane!”The sharp voice of one of the elders snapped me back to reality. I blinked repeatedly as I realized I was still standing in the pack house and was surrounded by the elders and their disapproving glares. The confession I had imagined, the one where I told them about Tyla, about marking her as my mate hadn’t happened. It was just a fantasy and a fleeting thought that had taken over my mind.“Where have you been??? You left the festival without a word… Do you have any idea how disrespectful that is?” the chief elder asked.I took a deep breath as I tightened my Jaw.“I had something urgent to take care of and It couldn’t wait.” I said firmly.They all started murmuring amongst themselves and I couldn't care less at that moment.My mind was still roaming around the fact that I just marked Tyla as my mate. “Something more important than the full moon festival?” one of them asked with his tone dripping with disapproval.“Yes...it was a matter of pack security.
THANE’S POV“Shawn, can you see that???” I asked my wolf.“Yes but it's not so clear…it looks like a wolf but at the same time, it's smell says otherwise.” Shawn said.“If I go too near, I might scare it away.”The figure was too far away to make out any details, but I could feel its gaze on me, intense and unwavering. My instincts screamed at me to act but before I could move, the figure turned and disappeared into the darkness.“Shit!!!’ I exclaimed.I didn’t hesitate as I took off after it as my wolf pushed me to move faster. My senses were on high alert as my eyes scanned the trees, my nose searching for any trace of the figure’s scent but it was no use. Whoever or whatever it was, they were gone.I searched frantically as my frustration grew with every passing second but no matter how hard I looked I couldn’t find it and It was as if they it vanished into thin air.With a growl of frustration, I turned around and headed back to the safe house. My mind and thoughts were a chao
TYLA'S POVI woke up with a shock with my body aching and my mind foggy.As I shifted, I realized something was off. My clothes were gone, replaced by a thin blanket draped over me as my cheeks burned with embarrassment when the memories came flooding back.The heat, the desire and especially Thane.I covered my face with my hands as my heart raced.I couldn’t believe what had happened and I couldn’t believe I had let myself lose control like that. And Thane… he had marked me and he had claimed me as his mate.“But why? Why now? Why after everything?” I asked myself.“You ask too many questions Tyla ..you should be happy that mate marked us which could only mean he cares about us.” Lyra my wolf said as I jolted in shock.“You don't have you scare me like that Lyra and also Thane marked us because he was compelled to.” I said.“Whatever you princess.” Lyra said as I couldn't feel her presence anymore.Before I could dwell on her words any longer, a sharp, pungent smell hit me as my s
THANE'S POVI woke up with a jolt, as my chest heaved with my body drenched in sweat. The dream was still fresh in my mind, vivid and haunting. I had been walking through a dark, endless path, the air thick with a dead silence. And then, I heard a voice resonant and echoing through the void.“Thane…You are walking a dangerous path….The danger that looms over you is not just from the wolf hunter…. It is from your own choices and especially your refusal to accept your destined mate will bring doom upon you and your pack.” the voice said in a commanding way.I looked around in confusion as I didn't understand what was happening or whose voice I was hearing.“Who are you??” I asked.“Do not concern yourself about who I am Thane….I know everything and everyone.” It said.I had tried to speak again and to ask questions but the voice continued, unrelenting. “Your mate is not just any wolf… She is unique and she has a role to play in your life, in your pack, and in your destiny… If you lo
TYLA'S POV“Mate??? Tyla is your mate??!!” a voice said behind us.I turned around abruptly as my eyes widened in shock to see Thane's Mother standing behind us.“Keep your mouth shut.” Thane quickly whispered to me.I knew better than to go against his instructions especially now that his Mother has gotten involved in this.“Mother, what are you doing here??? Why were you eavesdropping on my conversation with my slave???” Thane asked.“Oh keep your mouth shut boy!!!! I heard everything!!! She isn't your slave but your mate!!!” Thane's Mother yelled.Thane quickly walked closer to her and used his hand to try to cover his Mother's mouth.“Mother, reduce your voice!! We aren't alone in the pack house.” Thane said.“Then you should have thought about that before discussing such a personal matter in the kitchen!!!”“Mother, please can you keep it down???” Thane said as I could detect the frustration in his voice.“I don't have anything to say to you anymore.” Thane's Mother said as she w
TYLA'S POV“Actually, I have known he was your mate since the very first day he brought you here.” Lilian said as my eyes widened in surprise.“How?? Wh…I mean how???”My thoughts went haywire as I thought of all the possibilities of how she could have known.Lilian smiled softly, her eyes filled with a knowing warmth. “Tyla, in all the years I’ve been the housekeeper here, I’ve never seen Alpha Thane bring a stranger into the pack let alone a woman…. He’s never taken a slave from outside the pack when he could easily choose someone from within and the way he looks at you… the way he cares for you… it’s obvious there’s something more.” Lilian said.“What??? That's how you knew?? Wait…haven't you seen the other side of how he treats me??”“Believe me when I say that other side is not obvious at all…my suspicions were correct when he took you away from the pack house the day it was attacked.” “Lilian, please… you can’t tell anyone…no one can know.” I said as I realized that she was so
CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHTTHANE'S POVI pulled my mother out of the kitchen with my grip firm but not harsh. Her eyes were wide with surprise, but she didn’t resist. She followed me silently with an unreasonable expression on her face. When we reached my room, I closed the door behind us and turned to face her with my jaw tight.“Why did you disrespect me in front of my mate?” I asked in anger.My mother stared at me for a moment and then, to my surprise, she burst into laughter. It wasn’t a mocking laugh, but one filled with amusement and disbelief.“Oh, Thane, so you now admit that Tyla is your mate??? I know you said she wasn't??? What changed???”I frowned as my chest tightened in anger. “She may be my mate but that doesn’t mean she’ll be my Luna…. She doesn’t have the capacity to lead this pack…. She’s weak and she’s a liability.” I spat.My mother’s laughter faded as it was replaced with a serious look. “Weak? A liability? Thane, you sound just like your father when he first me
SHERLEEN'S POV“Think about what I’ve said Thane and don’t make the same mistakes your father almost made.” I said as I walked out of Thane's room and headed to mine.I closed the door to my room behind me as my hands trembled, and my chest heaving with emotions I could no longer contain. The conversation with Thane had left me drained and my heart heavy with disappointment and fear. “How could he be so blind? How could he not see what was right in front of him???” I asked myself.I didn't tell Thane the whole truth about what happened between his Father and I.I sat on the edge of my bed as my tears finally broke free. The weight of the past and the present pressed down on me, suffocating me.“Why, Moon Goddess??? Why is history repeating itself? Why must my son walk the same path as his father?” I questioned as tears rolled down my face.The memories came flooding back painfully.I had never told Thane the full story of my past and of how his father had treated me when we first
THANE'S POVAs soon as I left Tyla in the room, I headed straight to my Mother's chambers.Alpha Hyperion was the exact replica of my late Father.The only difference between them was rank as Alpha Hyperion was named second in command to the Alpha of all Alpha's while my Father was given another rank.Although he was just a year older than my Father, my Father respected him and if I didn't know better I would say my Father feared him because he was the definition of ruthless and merciless. My Father could change his mind about some certain things but it was a different case for Alpha Hyperion.. he was so strict that he never allowed any of us to refer to him as Father instead from a young age, we called him Alpha. Rumor had it that he killed his first mate because she couldn't bear him a male child and an heir and so he took two women from the pack to play the role of his bed warmers and as luck would have it, they both bore male children for him.I had no idea if that story was tru
TYLA'S POV “I want you to help me get some strands of hair from Aurelius and Emmy." I said.I patiently waited for Thane's response and then in a split second, he burst into laughter."Why are you laughing??”"You want me to get some strands of hair from the people I dislike the most?? Is this some kind of test because if it is I have already failed.” Thane said."Relax Thane…this is not a test…I really need the hair strands for something." “The moon goddess has given me a witch as a mate." Thane said as I playfully hit his arm.“That actually hurts you know." “Why would you call me a witch??" “How else would you explain your weird request??" I knew I couldn't tell Thane of my plans yet but at the same time, there was no way I could go through with it without the help of someone and Thane was the only one I could rely on to carry out the task.“Tyla, what are you doing??" Lyra bit out as I gasped in shock."Are you okay??” Thane asked."Yeah..I just remembered something.” I said
TYLA'S POVAfter the warning message I headed back to the pack to think carefully on what to do.It was already obvious that Thane wasn't Charlotte's Father and so it leaves me with Emmy and Aurelius which I definitely had no idea on how to take strands of their hair to conduct a DNA test.I got so lost in my thoughts that I had no idea when I arrived at the pack house and as I headed to Thane's room I heard noises coming from there.“I think I did something wrong.” I heard a voice say which sounded so much like Charlotte's.“What did you do??" Thane asked as I walked into the room.I was surprised to see Thane, Charlotte and his Mother as I looked at them with a confused expression on my face.“Mother, I didn't know you were here." I said."Yes, I needed to speak with Thane and he has told me everything…I mean every little detail of what is currently going on.”I didn't say anything as I bowed my head.“Tyla, if there was anyone around this pack who could have told me the truth, it w
WRITER'S POVThe hallway leading to Thane's room was oddly silent. He was still trying to process everything that had happened that day..the lies, the fake DNA report, the emotional whirlwind with Tyla and especially the pregnancy news of Bridget…All of it churned in his mind like a storm refusing to pass.As he reached the landing, a familiar figure leaned against his doorframe. Sherleen, his mother, arms folded and eyes stern but calm, was clearly waiting.“We need to talk.” she said without a greeting.Thane knew the matter was serious because he had just seen her a while ago and for her to come personally to his room, it was a serious matter.Thane nodded, swallowing the tightness in his throat. “Of course Mother, Come in.”He unlocked the door and held it open as Sherleen stepped inside. She waited in the center of the room while he closed the door behind them. He leaned against the edge of the bed, bracing himself.“What’s going on?” she asked plainly. “And don’t tell me i
TYLA'S POVAs I walked back to the pack house, I couldn't help but think about what Lilian had told me.As much as I hated Bridget for playing such a cruel game with me and Thane, I still couldn't help but feel pity on her because infertility was something that was pretty serious.“Hello, Tyla.” A voice said as I gasped in shock.I assumed it was someone maybe from the pack seeing as though I was already Luna and I could be mind linked by anyone in the pack.“Who is it??” I asked.“Has it been so long that you don't recognize the voice of your own wolf??”“Lyra???!!” I asked in amazement.“Hello to you too Tyla.”“Oh goodness!!! It's been so long and I have missed you!! You just went mute on me when I needed you the most and it isn't fair to be honest.” I said.“I didn't go mute on purpose..I told you what needed to be done to get me back but you didn't.” Lyra said.“It's not my fault Lyra..Thane was so unpredictable as at that time and I just couldn't do what you asked until I was su
BRIDGET'S POVAfter Thane and Tyla walked out of Sherleen's room, I turned to her with a sad look on my face.“Mother, all of this drama happening in the pack isn't good for me or my unborn child.” I said with a pretended sad look on my face.“I will handle everything…you just get some rest and tomorrow hand me the pregnancy results.” Sherleen said as I mentally rolled my eyes.“Thank you mother.”“Sleep well Mom.” Emmy said as we walked back into our room.As soon as I closed the door behind me, Emmy's voice hit me like a slap to the face."You lied to me, Bridget!" Emmy yelled as I flinched. He rarely ever raised his voice at me, but now his eyes were wild with fury. He paced the room like a caged animal, and I could feel the anger radiating off him in waves."Emmy, please." I started, walking toward him slowly. "You have to understand, I had no choice.""No choice?" he barked. "You told the Alpha and his mate that you were pregnant. Do you know what kind of chaos that could cau
TYLA'S POV Thane and I walked silently back to the pack. The weight of the day’s events sat heavily between us, neither of us quite ready to speak but I couldn’t keep quiet any longer. My thoughts were too loud, too painful, too confusing.I had an uneasy feeling in my stomach and I couldn't detect why because just when I think I know Bridget and have caught her in her own games, she suddenly moves around and does something else more shocking.“Thane…” I started softly, not even sure I wanted to hear the answer. “Do you think Bridget is really pregnant? Or is this just another part of her twisted plan to escape whatever punishment is coming for her?”Thane’s brows pulled together as he stopped walking. He didn’t answer right away. He looked ahead, jaw clenched tightly, like he was sifting through years of memories, searching for a truth even he wasn’t sure he wanted to find.“She’s always been like this.” he finally said. “From the moment she joined the pack as Emmy’s mate,she
WRITER'S POVThe tension in the air could have sliced through stone. Sherleen's expression was unreadable, but her narrowed eyes said enough. Thane stepped forward cautiously, his hand brushing Tyla's as if to reassure her."Mother," he said with a slight bow of his head. "You called for us?"Sherleen gave a curt nod. "We need to talk…All of us."Tyla exchanged a glance with Thane, her gut knotting tighter with each second."What is this about?" Thane asked, his voice careful, controlled.Bridget stepped forward, feigning a nervous expression. "We didn't mean to cause any trouble..we only came to ask what you both are going to do with the child.” she began, her tone soft and uncharacteristically meek.Tyla watched her with narrowed eyes. The same woman who brought an imposter as Thane's child.. The same woman whose every word now made her skin crawl."Is that why you are here?" Tyla asked coldly.Bridget hesitated for dramatic effect, glancing at Emmy, who stood beside her with
TYLA'S POVWarm steam rose from the water as Thane gently carried me into the bathroom. I leaned my head against his shoulder, still feeling the weight of everything that had happened…the lies, the child, the pain and the pleasure but something in his touch told me we were crossing into a new place now. One where truth mattered more than pride.He set me down softly into the bathtub, his arms still wrapped around me like he was afraid to let go.For a moment, we sat in silence, the water lapping quietly around us.Then, at the same time, we both said. “I have something I want to tell you.”We blinked at each other in surprise. I gave a small laugh and shook my head.“You first.” I said, brushing a wet strand of hair from my face.“No, you.” he insisted, his tone gentle but serious.I hesitated for a moment as my heart thudded in my chest. Would he believe me? Could we really trust each other after everything? I took a deep breath and stared into his eyes.“Alright, It’s about the