Dean pov.
She was perfect, and that was all that mattered. I had reached out to different wolf packs throughout the kingdom, inviting them to witness the crowning of my new queen, Luna.My sole focus was on making her happy and ensuring her safety. This time, my commitment to protecting her was unwavering.Leaving the castle behind, I decided to go unaccompanied by any guards. I wanted to surprise Sierra with a special gift.As I passed by the people, I could see the admiration in their eyes. After half an hour, I finally arrived at the mall, ready for some shopping.Stepping out of the car, I gazed at the magnificent entrance. Perhaps, once Sierra became Luna, I would bring her here and let her choose whatever her heart desired.Just as I was about to enter the mall, I froze upon hearing a familiar voice—a voice I had hoped never to hear again."Hey, Dean, old friend, it's been a while."I turned around and came face to face with Drake. He hadn't changed a bit. His dark blue eyes and gray hair intrigued me, as I wondered about his fondness for that color.Pausing, I looked at him as he approached, extending his hand for a handshake. However, I remained silent."What do you want?" I asked, pushing his hand away, studying him intently."Aren't you glad to see your old friend?" he asked, grinning, his gaze fixed on me."Why have you returned? I thought you had decided to start your own pack."There was something in the way he looked at me, a mystery I couldn't decipher. It left me both curious and unsure."Come on, Dean. Don't tell me you're still dwelling on that incident. It's in the past. Why don't we reconcile?" He pleaded, attempting to ease the tension between us.As he tried to approach, I instinctively moved aside, my eyes filled with deep-seated animosity. The intensity of my gaze conveyed my resentment."I didn't think our friendship could be salvaged," I replied sharply. "And by the way, where is your lovely wife?"The sentence I said reminded me of my first love, Alex. She was everything to me, but my friend, Drake, took her away by getting her pregnant."Why are you asking, Dean? Are you still in love with her?" he questioned skeptically. I grabbed his collar and glared at him."Sorry," he mumbled apologetically, and I let go of him. I walked away, heading into the mall, but his voice stopped me."What happened, Dean? I thought she was going to be your soulmate. Why did you reject her?" he asked, his words hanging in the air.I didn't respond. Instead, I continued walking into the mall, hoping to distance myself from him. I couldn't understand why he was here, but I prayed I would never see his face again.After some time spent shopping, I decided it was time to go home. As I stepped out of the mall, I saw Linda standing there, her eyes fixed on me. I wondered how she knew I was here. Without exchanging a word, I walked past her and headed towards my car."Is this how our love will end?" she whispered softly, her voice filled with sadness. I stopped and looked back at her, feeling a twinge of pity.I opened the backseat door of my car and started organizing the items I had bought. Linda approached me, determined to address the situation. I walked over to her."I know I hurt you, Linda, and I'm truly sorry. But we're just not meant to be together. Please, don't hold onto thoughts of me anymore. I hope you find someone who truly deserves you," I expressed, a mix of regret and resignation in my voice.As I turned to leave, she grabbed my hands and knelt down, capturing the attention of everyone around us."Do you hate me because of how I speak? I'm sorry. I promise to change. I dream of being the one person who will always stand by your side. Please, Dean, I love you."She was crying uncontrollably, her tears streaming down as she looked down, overwhelmed by sadness. Deep within me, I felt an intense remorse for causing her such pain, yet I believed it was the necessary course of action.Gently, I released her hands from mine and turned away, only to catch sight of another young woman who bore an astonishing resemblance to her."So, you're the Alpha who made my sister cry?" she uttered with a mix of anger and accusation. It suddenly dawned on me that Linda had mentioned having a sister.As she circled around me, her gaze pierced through me, treating me as nothing more than an ordinary wolf."Listen, Alpha. No one harms my sister and escapes unscathed. You will pay for your actions, and you will live to regret ever crossing her path."Approaching where Linda stood, she lifted her gently, wiping away the teardrops from her eyes."Leave him be, sister. He's not the right match for you."With those words, she carried Linda towards a blue car parked nearby. Opening the door, she helped Linda inside. Before they drove away, Linda rolled down the car window and cast a lingering gaze upon me, whispering words that eluded my ears.As their car vanished from sight, I remained rooted to the spot, attempting to fathom the bewildering turn of events that had just unfolded.Just as I was about to make my way to my own car, Drake materialized before me, sporting a mischievous grin."Ah, I see you have a new Luna. I imagine she must be quite beautiful."Seizing his shirt collar, I forcefully brought him closer, my voice resonating with a fierce growl."Sierra belongs to me, Drake. Don't you dare come near her."A smirk played upon his face as he found himself sprawled on the ground, defeated. Without further delay, I climbed into my car and drove off, leaving him behind.William..Alex has become a torment in my life, thwarting all my attempts to keep her at bay. She is so different to handle, and I know I am foolish to admit it, but all I want is a semblance of peace of mind, yet now there seems to be no way I can get Sierra back into my life or protect my daughter.As I sat down, pondering my predicament, I heard yelling outside, prompting me to wonder what was happening beyond my walls. I walked over to the window and peered outside, only to see Henry with an angry expression on his face, his wolf form visibly present. Acting swiftly, I made my way out to where he stood, and as soon as he noticed me, he shifted back to his human form, though the anger still etched on his face."Where is she?" Henry bellowed, striding towards me. I tried to make sense of what he was trying to convey, but before I could react, he loomed close, gripping my shoulders and pulling me towards him.I stared at my ex-beta in disbelief, never expecting him to come to my pack
Henry pov..Observing Sierra walk up the stairs, I felt a wave of worry wash over me. I was unsure of what to do next, but if William was indeed the one behind Aria's disappearance, I vowed to make sure he regretted his actions as an Alpha.Stepping outside, I paused for a moment, deciding to take a walk around the castle grounds. I pondered how Alpha Dean would react to the news of Sierra's missing child. I knew he must have formed a connection with the child, and the situation could potentially escalate if he discovered that the child was missing.As I strolled around, I halted when I caught whispers in the air. Curious, I slowly made my way towards the source of the sound. To my surprise, I spotted Linda standing with one of the maids, engaged in a hushed conversation. I wondered why they chose such a secluded spot and what they were discussing.Hiding to avoid detection, I decided to eavesdrop on their conversation."As I promised, I assured you that no one will find out. Thank yo
Sierra..It has been a day since I have lost my own joy - my daughter. I am gripped by fear at the thought of contacting Dean; I don't know how she will react or if he will blame me for being so careless. But how could the maid have lost my daughter?I glare at the maid in anger as I try to calm myself down so I won't do anything stupid. I was burning with fury inside, feeling like breaking every bone in the maid's body."Where is my child?" I say softly, so I won't do anything reckless."I said, where is my child?" This time I erupted with anger, my eyes a shade of blue, and just as I was about to get violent, I was stopped by Linda."You need to stop, Sierra. We are going to look for your child, okay?" Linda said.I look at Linda with tearful eyes. How does she expect me to be calm when I don't know where my daughter is? Who took her? The maid's blank face doesn't tell me anything.I sit back on the couch, placing my hands over my face so I won't cry. I feel lost, like I am on the v
Sierra..As we entered the room, I sank into the comfortable couch while Linda, with a concerned look on her face, settled beside me. A strange unease crept over me, as if something was amiss. My gaze kept drifting towards Drake, and I felt a sensation building up inside me, like the urge to flee or the need to act at any moment."Are you okay?" Linda's voice broke through my thoughts, and I turned to her with a weak smile, responding, "I'm fine. I was just thinking if you'd like something to eat or drink."Linda chuckled softly, placing her hand on mine as she spoke, "It's okay. I'm here to spend time with you. Besides, judging by the way Dean rushed off, it seems like he's in a hurry."I smiled back at her and nodded, my eyes flickering back to Drake, who seemed lost in contemplation by the window."Do you need anything?" I inquired, as he turned to me with a grin mirroring Linda's.Glancing at Linda, I decided to answer the question she had posed to me, "Drake has some work to do,
Sierra .."I really don't understand why Linda suddenly wants to be my friend, but I guess she must have changed. Talking to her, I felt a bit happy.As we all sat in the dining room, I started eating, but I noticed Dean was lost in thought. I looked at Aria as I saw the maid feeding her. I moved my hands towards Dean, touching him, and he looked at me.“Are you okay?” I asked him, and he nodded, starting to eat. I kept looking at him, wondering what was on his mind. Was he still thinking about me making friends with Linda? But I already told him she just wants to be a friend.After I finished eating, I stood up, walking over to Aria, and lifted her up.“My sweet little Aria, I hope you are full,” I said with a smile as I placed a kiss on her cheek and handed her over to the maid to take care of her. Just as Dean stood up and was about to walk away, I stood in front of him, stopping him.“What is wrong, Dean? You don't look good since you woke up. Are you worried about anything?”He l
Linda pov..He truly believes that I will back away after causing me so much pain. But I can never back away. I will make him pay for putting me in the dark.As I walk out of the Castle, I get into the car that was waiting for me. I already feel like going home. I don't know if my sister's plan is going to work."How did it go?" Drake asks as he waits for my response. I turn my face away, ignoring him."It's best if you drive, Drake. As you can see, I am weak and I need to get out of here."He doesn't say a word. He starts the car and drives. I look at the castle one last time before looking away.I'm not sure if I should go along with my sister's plan. I feel scared in some way, and I don't know if what I'm doing is right. I know I hate Sierra. I hate her so much for stealing Dean away from me.After we arrive home, I get out of the car and Drake follows suit. Just as I'm about to walk inside, he holds my hands."You don't look good. Is anything wrong?"I look at him and push my hands