Alpha Kade’s POV“You didn’t tell me you were going to be going to that pack.” “And I didn’t need to. It wasn’t necessary for you to know I had to go there. It’s part of the plan, dad. If you want to bring them down, we need someone there on the inside to report to us. If I send a few of my warriors, then I will have men there I trust.”Christian Marks stares at me from his seat across from me. I can hear the lecture coming already. I knew it was a risk to go there, but the pack is hiding something. Did I really want to sign a damn treaty with the goddamn bastard who nearly destroyed my family? Hell no I didn’t, but I had to. My dad rolls his eyes and lets out a sigh. "I hope you know what you're doing with this, Kade." He drops off talking and we sit in silence while I wait for him to continue. I know he has more to say, especially with the reason we are waiting here. I hear movement from down the hall, and I get ready to open the door when his voice stops me. "Kade, what about th
Emilia’s POV"Emilia has no relation to me, but she does have family inside this pack, Kade,” Mr. Marks tells Alpha Kade. I can hear the truth ringing in his words at the statement, which leaves me wondering what family I could possibly have in the pack, minus my mom’s apparent brother.“There’s no guarantee they are related,” Alpha Kade growls, turning his sharp eyes on me. “I refuse to fucking believe it, not until I have DNA proof in front of me. That fucking prick Jackson knows exactly how to get under your skin, dad. What if Jackson always intended for me to take her? What if he wanted her to come here, so he could get information on our pack? I wouldn’t dream of putting it past the asshole to do something like that! You said it yourself, you think I am gullible for going there! And before you even saw her, you questioned why I brought one of their fucking Omegas with us!”“Kade,” Marcus growls. “You and I both fucking know she has nothing to do with Alpha Jackson. That asshole a
Beta Marcus POV I can’t stop the anger from coursing through me at the scene we walked into. I told Christian I didn’t like leaving them alone. I know how Kade has been since Leila died and his anger…it isn’t something I would willingly fuck with. And yet…here we are. Christian didn’t think he would really hurt her, but he did. The moment I heard the slap, we both rushed into the room. And shockingly, she was still standing. I could tell her hurt her, but she was doing everything in her power to stop herself from showing how much he hurt her. I wait until we are clear from the Alpha’s office before I start talking to her to make sure she’s okay. “Emilia,” I say softly. “I am sorry about the Alpha. He has a lot going on and is under a lot of pressure.” She turns to face me, and I note the sadness on her face. “It’s fine,” she says quietly. “No need to apologize for him or stick up for him. I am used to this kind of behavior from Alphas and other ranked members. He doesn’t be
Emilia's POV "Do you want to join the pack?" he asks me softly. "I know you were supposed to become a member of the pack when you went to see Alpha Kade before everything went sideways. I can do it for you, but it won't be as strong as it would be if it was done by the Alpha. The choice is yours. I won't force it on you." I stay silent as I stare in his eyes, trying to find any hint of deceit. A giant part of me wants to tell him to fuck off, I don't need to join his pack. Then, there is the smaller, more reasonable part of me that reminds myself I need allies in this pack. Not only that, but everything will also be easier if I can mind link someone...anyone in the pack, especially in an emergency. "Yes," I murmur, my voice barely reaching above a whisper. "Won't Alpha Kade be mad at you?" I ask him. "Why are you so willing to go against your Alpha for me?" And now it's his turn to be silent while he contemplates his answer before responding to me. "You don't need to worry about A
Alpha Kade’s POV “—you don’t know!” I raise my voice again at my dad as he tells me to just try and give the Omega a chance. I thought I was doing a good thing by letting her come here. Not only would it keep Marcus happy, since he hates to see people mistreated—it’s just the way he is, but also because she intrigued me. There is something about her that draws me to her. I’m not going to lie to myself and say that I didn’t feel a connection to her, some sort of familiarity. But, as an Alpha, my pack’s protector, and leader, I can’t allow myself to fully rely on those emotions and feelings. I have to make sure I am doing what’s best for all of them. And I need to get revenge for her. And my mom. They didn’t deserve for it to happen to them, and I swore on my life I would protect her. Then, I failed her. I have made it my life’s mission to avenge her. I can’t do that if I don’t question the motives of everyone around me, especially anyone that isn’t pack. My office door busts ope
Alpha Kade’s POV-Three days later “This is getting fucking ridiculous,” Marcus growls for the umpteenth time since the Omega has been placed in the hospital. “They need to bring her out of the coma.” Dr. Evan’s ran about a good dozen of tests on her before she was able to give any answers. She thinks something was done to her that will purposely cause Emilia pain IF she tries to leave the Black Claw pack. Now, we can all sense something from her, like there is a part of her trying to break free. My dad and Marcus think it might be her wolf trying to break free. If her parents are who they think they are, then it would be weird for only one of their children to be wolf less. She smells like a werewolf, but if you pay close attention, you can tell she doesn’t actually have her own wolf, which makes this scenario that much weirder. Usually if they carry the scent, it means their wolf has already manifested. Yet from her size and the extensive injuries, it is clear she doesn’t have a
Emilia’s POV—sometime later I can’t feel anything. I feel weightless, almost free. I am shrouded in darkness, and I can’t remember anything. What was I doing before I was here? I remember my name and the name of the pack I was in last. That’s something, right? I don’t know how long I have been here, and I don’t know how to get the hell out of here. For a second, I am terrified as I think about what it means to be here instead of the White River pack. Will anyone miss me? Did I have a family there? I slowly walk in the black abyss, trying to find light in the darkness. I walk for what feels like ages before I see a small light ahead. I rush towards the light, praying this will give me some answers on how to get back to wherever I am or at least provide me with some answers. The closer I get to the light, the stronger I feel. Once I reach the light, there is a door sitting under it and I hesitantly knock on the door, worried about disturbing someone if I just barge in.There is
Alpha Kade’s POV I am forced to come back to this damn hospital room. I don’t know when the hell it became a fucking law here for the Alpha to be present when someone is weaned out of a come and forced awake. According to Dr. Evan’s it has always been a thing, but since we rarely ever have to do something like this, most people don’t know it is a thing. So, here I am. I sent Marcus to his room to take a real shower. This man has been here the last five days waiting for the doctor to give the okay to wean her from the coma. He owes her nothing, but I know where he’s coming from. He feels guilty. If he hadn’t tried to initiate her into the pack, this wouldn’t have happened to her. The door opens and closes as Dr. Evan walks inside. “Are you ready, Alpha?” She asks me quietly. “let’s get this over with so I can move on and get my actual work done,” I grumble. She rolls her eyes and says forcefully, “Get over yourself, Alpha Kade. You brought her here; in case I need to remind