Chapter 21 Sam’s POV Lily was going crazy; she was snapping her fangs and wanted to kill them all. More and more warriors were filling the arena. Lily was panting, shaking with anger, and wanted blood. I knew that Lily adored Austin and Blake, but the thought that Caroline was not Blake’s true mate made me confused. She was still very protective of them both, but I could also feel her sadness for something. Lily was pacing around Blake and Caroline, stopping anyone from coming closer. She lunged at a warrior and took him around the neck, and snapped it just like that. It made me shiver, but I also knew there was no other way to handle this. It was life or death. Many memories came to life about Blake and me. The love that still was present and the hurt also. “Tell me, Lily, why would you say something like Caroline is not his true mate?” “Because it’s the truth. She is not. Blake has chosen her. She is his chosen mate.” “But that doesn’t make any sens
Chapter 22 Sam’s POV I have experienced many feelings throughout my life—depression, sorrow, sadness, loneliness, and love. My parents loved Jake and me dearly, and since their death, Jake has done everything he could to keep me safe and protected. Our bond was strong. He was everything I needed to stay safe. He was my haven. But things in life change, new paths are written, and new opportunities are what fallow. That’s Life. Jake. My pack. My friends. All of that made me feel pride. They were mine to look after; after all, they had protected me my whole life, and it was my turn to return the favor. My heart was breaking by the betrayal of Blake and the rejection of Alpha Blair, but it was okay. I had my pack, brother, and a new path written before me. I would probably die, and if by any chance I didn’t, I would kill Alpha Colton, Alpha Blair’s father. Alpha Blair. I wonder what was going through his mind. I had warned him to let me be, go and
Chapter 23 Sam’s POV All I can remember is the darkness surrounding me. My head is pounding, my body aches, and I feel numb but relieved. Finally, I don’t need to hide anymore. This is who I am; this is me. I discover that I’m lying on a soft bed with a familiar scent lingering in the room. I open my eyes and look straight into Logan’s dark brown eyes. I have slept in his bed more times than I can remember, and we have fooled around a couple of times, but I have never had sex with Logan, and he respects that. That’s what I like about Logan; he respects me. He chooses to be with me even if he knows all my dark secrets. I feel safe when I’m with him. He makes me relax, and for that, I’m forever in his depth. I may not love him as he deserves, but I respect him, and perhaps I will learn to love him with time. Logan keeps looking at me, and I blush. It’s like he can see right through me. Almost as if he can read my mind. I feel safe but also loved. He
Chapter 24 Sam’s POV Three years later I was alone in our room, and I was not feeling very well. The last couple of years had been rough but also a blessing. I could finally live how I wanted, and I never had a day of mockery or harsh words against me. They accepted me. I was the Queen of the Rouges, and tomorrow we would finally make it official to the rest of the community of werewolves. It took me three years to accept that this was the life I wanted. Yes, I had wished to be a rouge for a long time, but it was very different from being in a pack. Some things resembled the pack life, but others didn’t. I was still working at one of many nightclubs that Logan owned, and I could do pretty much what I wanted. I was cage-fighting, gambling, or just getting drunk. It was an easy life, all I ever wanted, right? But somehow, it wasn’t. I thought it was just a sudden change and needed time, but it never felt 100 percent right. It was something that was miss
Chapter 25 Blair’s POV The day Sam left still haunts me. I didn’t deserve her after all since I did nothing to defend her. She almost died, and still, I did nothing. My heart broke when Logan, the King of the fucking Rouges, claimed to be married to her for almost two years. But the reason behind it, a deal she made to save my life, absolutely crushed me. She did this for me? After that day, I couldn’t breathe. It was impossible to breathe without feeling the pain of the loss of my mate. I was no longer the same man. I was a coward for not defending her. But I had my reasons. I was planning on overpowering my father, and I had everything planned, except that I would meet my mate. I needed to pretend to be as cold as him, to keep him off my back, but in the end, I lost everything. I tried to remember my mate, her features, scent, and everything about her, but as time passed, I was losing my mind. Eventually, I did kill my father, and I didn’t even regret it. Time
Chapter 26 Sam’s POV Where the hell is Logan? He leaves me for five minutes, and Blake and Blair are all over me. They were desperately trying to get me to listen to them. What the hell is their problem? We are done. We are through. There is no love or affection for any of them. I’m numb to their advances. After the outburst about Lily’s feelings towards Blake, they left me alone, at least for now. I decided to look for Logan, and I was unprepared for what I saw. A heartbreak all over again. Can it be true? Can it? He loves me, right? At least that was what I thought. Abruptly he turned around and locked eyes with me. He let the girl he was making out with down from the wall he held her at. She arranged her slutty pink dress and stood by him, grinning. She looked like she had just sealed a deal, and Logan was the price. “It’s not what it looks like, Foxy.” Logan tried to say to me. I couldn’t even respond. I was so shocked that he could do this to me. Did
Chapter 27 Sam’s POV I ran and ran and only stopped when I needed to drink or hunt. I don’t even know what day it is. The betrayal was so painful that I don’t know if I will ever be okay again. And to make it all worse, Blake and Blair were there to witness it all after I said how much in love I was with Logan. When you are alone, you get to know yourself better. I have spent so much time in pain, sorrow, or worrying about my brother, ex-lovers, or Logan that I never considered what I wanted. I may still be married to Logan, but he will never find me again. The journey to my safe place forced me to deal with my inner emotions and troubled past. It was true. I only could rely on myself. I knew my brother only wanted what was best for me, but how come everyone seemed to think they could decide for me. From now on, only I will determine what is best for me. On the road, I passed dense forests, exciting towns, and impressive mountains. It makes me take the time t
Chapter 28 Ace’s POV I hear a faint knock on the door, thinking it would probably be Kate since she said she would visit me someday while Beth was out. But the view in front of me when I opened the door, I thought I had died and come to heaven. There in all her glory was Foxy. The girl I have been crushing on for years. I knew from the last gossip that Logan had somehow fucked up and that Foxy had left him. But I could never believe that she would come to my place seeking shelter. I felt like my heart would explode with contentment and pride. She chooses to go here to ask me for help. She looked stunning. Her wet hair was covering her breasts, but except for that, she was completely bare. A fucking goddess to humankind. And then Foxy asked me f she could stay here. With me. With us. I knew Logan was looking for her, but the gossip said he cheated on her, making me see red. What low scums cheats on his girl? Or his wife!! It made me feel pissed and protective