MAISIE Upon regaining consciousness, I sprang out of bed and hastily made my way out of the bedroom, leaving a peaceful Anna sleeping behind. The hallway stretched out before me, dimly lit and seemingly endless, but I pushed forward, following the faint sounds filtering through the air. Entering the living room, my senses were filled by the presence of a large group of men, their murmurs filling the space. All eyes turned to me, drawn by the silent gaze of a man at the center of the room. Suddenly, I felt a wave of tension as his intense gaze bore into me, causing a rush of conflicting emotions within me.As the strange atmosphere in the room thickened, Kodiak finally concluded the meeting, “It's getting dark already. Let's continue this plan tomorrow morning. Everyone, get some rest.”As he walked past me, I caught the faint snigger in his voice, “Especially the both of you.”After the heavy wooden door clicked shut, Zayn carefully set down the elegant pen he had been holding and g
MAISIE I knew he was gone. I felt it the first time I stretched on the bed, throwing my arms backward only to discover the space beside me. My eyes instantly snapped open after that, scanning the entire room to find my mate, but he was nowhere to be seen. The morning sunlight peeked through the closed swaying curtains dancing under the cool breeze. I got up from the bed and grabbed my robe to cover my naked body before I ventured into the hallway. I decided to start my search by looking for my son. Eventually, I found him peacefully sleeping in his room. After that, I searched the living room where we had made love, but he wasn't there either. As worry and distress began to consume me, I realized that he was nowhere to be found. At that point, I decided to go and look for Anna.She stood by the side of the house, the sun casting a warm glow on her as she tended to the plants in her blue shorts and a hat. I sensed immediately that something was off; she only engaged in such activit
MAISIEWhen I was finally able to regain consciousness, I discovered that my hands and eyes were all tied up. Panic and fear washed over me when I felt some kind of low, persistent vibration beneath me. The sound of rushing wind passed my ears, prompting me to believe that I was currently in a car being transported somewhere. Memories flooded back, causing a surge of fear and disbelief as I realized that Felix, the person I trusted most, had somehow betrayed me. I suspected even once that this moment would come since we had always had each other's back since day one but I guess I was wrong. He had taken me away from my family, from my son just because I refused to return his feelings. After a few seconds of despair, my wolf urged me to stop this pity party and do whatever it took to escape. She was right, there would be enough time to mourn our friendship but I was more concerned about how to leave this moving vehicle without anyone suspecting. I sat perfectly still, my heart poun
MAISIE"Please, untie me," I demanded with urgency. "I believe I have a solution for his condition."The background went silent after my request, leaving me uncertain about whether they had acknowledged my request. Felix had regained consciousness a few minutes earlier, but he was still writhing in agony, causing my heart to race with worry."I...I think we should release her, at least for now," a young voice chimed in. "If she has a way to save our alpha, then..."Another man snapped immediately, “Oh, shut up, Will. She is an alpha female, how are you sure she is just not going to escape immediately after you unbind her wrist? Do you even believe what she is saying?”“Your alpha is turning rogue,” I revealed calmly, silently observing their hitched breaths in response to my news. “If you don't want to deal with a rogue alpha wolf, I suggest you set me free so I can help him.”This time, I heard some footsteps approaching me cautiously from behind. I swallowed down the urge of a smile
MAISIE I took the knife that Will had given me and finally decided which part of Felix's body I was going to open. The truth was I had never done such a thing like this before, but I still remembered what that pack priestess had done for Zayn, so I figured it couldn't be as hard as I had thought. But I was wrong. After I made a long cut on his chest, I immediately applied the same cut on my palm and pressed them together. The act of mixing blood was a dangerous one since there was a risk of me getting infected, too, but I was still counting on Zayn's immunity against such a state to help me. I squeezed my hand tighter and poured more fresh blood into his open wound. Waiting for the expected result felt like an eternity in my mind but I just couldn't give up hope. If I did, it would only mean that Felix would die in my hands and there was no way I was going to let it happen. We might not be on good terms now but I could never forget how he saved me when I was on the brink of death.
ZAYNIt was finally dawn when Kodiak and I arrived at the Frost Fang pack with the help of the wolves we met at my brother's pack. It was easy for us to dispose of the men guarding the forest that acted as the border of the Frost pack. We also got the wolves to check out any possible traps they might have set in advance. As we ventured across the border, Kodiak and I left our men behind to protect the forest, and we delved further into the pack alongside the wolves. As the sun began to crest over the horizon, its warm rays enveloped the deserted streets, casting a tranquil yet eerie glow upon our surroundings.The distant sound of sentries' footsteps echoed through the air, compelling us to move cautiously and stealthily, evading each patrol as we continued our advance toward the heart of the pack. Once Kodiak and I reached a corner, we hid behind the walls. My brother turned to me and asked, “So, what are we going to do next?”“I need to find out who is still loyal to me and who i
ZAYNMy friend, Drew, quickly lowered his gun when he caught sight of my face. As he came closer, I anticipated a hug, but instead, he forcefully pushed me into the backseat of his car, without a word. "Get in."After me, my brother climbed into the car, and Drew settled into the driver's seat. His eyes locked with mine through the rearview mirror as he instructed us, "Keep your heads down and stay completely silent until we're out of this compound. Understand?"As I expected, his orders didn't seem to sit well with my brother so he released a warning growl from the back of his throat. But I was already used to being bossed around by one of my closest friends so I placed my hand on his leg to calm him down. “Don't worry, we can trust him,” I reassured him. Kodiak opened his mouth to speak when he was suddenly when Drew hushed him again. It was then that I discovered that we were passing the gate so we both ducked our heads to hide as he conversed with the guard at the entrance. As
ZAYN After hours of driving, we finally reached a secluded cabin nestled deep within the forest. Drew meticulously inspected the area before giving us the all-clear to exit the car. The forest seemed to swallow us whole, its towering, ancient trees standing tall against the sky. Sunbeams filtered through the dense foliage, casting a mesmerizing pattern of light and shadow onto the forest floor. The air was filled with the melodic symphony of birdsong, creating a tranquil ambiance.As Kodiak ventured inside the cabin to inspect it, I turned to Drew and expressed my gratitude, saying, "Thanks, man. Let me know if you need any help with the men.”My friend dismissed my offer with a wave of hand before he said, “I can handle them myself. Xavier mustn't know you have arrived in the pack, or else he would send every soldier to hunt you down.”“I know.” I agreed with a slight nod. “Just stay here for now,” Drew said, “There are enough food and provisions for you to survive at least two wee