LOGINDecisions, decisions. My calendar cleared up today! Not true for tomorrow, but at least you are getting a chapter earlier today! *winks*
Gerard POVI’ve been with Silja and our son for the last two days. I’ve been going between rooms and juggling pack duties that need my attention while Jaul handles the business and Erik handles the pack. Dad has come in to relieve me so I can shower and get short bursts of rest.Silja and I haven’t decided on a name yet. We are deciding between Soren and Fenix. He was early, so we didn’t talk much about the names. I’m hoping we will figure it out today. Who knew that would be so difficult to decide? Knowing Silja, she will come up with a different name altogether.While she is resting, my dad comes again. He looks seriously at me. Clearly, something is on his mind.“Son, Jaul is here. You need to talk to him about future plans. He defeated Larken in the challenge. He is technically the Alpha of Golden Dawn now. However, we made the announcement that you would be stepping down to make way for him to become the alpha of Night Crown. Then Elder Starling wants his answer today.”“I’ll go
Jaul POVAfter Gerard lifted Silja and rushed her to the doctor, fury rose within me. Irina, Romy, and now Silja have all endured some kind of abuse from Larken. I can’t stand men who treat women so badly. I saw what it did to my mother. I don’t blame my father anymore because it was Viola’s doing, but I still remember how my mother was treated. It makes me protective of women.When I challenged Larken, Erik growled approvingly. Irina gasped. Romy gave a faint smirk, and all I saw was red. Silja isn’t my mate, but from the very beginning, she has been kind to me. She is pure sunshine, and Gerard is a lucky man to have her as his mate. I love Irina with everything in me, but I appreciate Silja’s kindness towards me.Elder Starling approved the challenge, and the guards brought everyone outside. When we fought, it didn’t take long to get him to yield. He wasn’t a strong fighter. Clearly, being an alpha went to his head, and he slacked off.When Elder Starling called the challenge, I step
Silja POV“Is she okay? What about my son?” I see Gerard ask Jaul.“Brother, she loves you. Give her time to process everything. She is strong. Your son is happy and healthy.”“I’ll never forgive that bitch! When I find her, she is dead,” Gerard said. “Then I’m getting my mate back.”“You should know, brother,” Jaul said with a look of uncertainty. I don’t think he wants to tell Gerard, but it’s clear; it’s something he should know. “Silja is pregnant again. She doesn’t want you knowing right now. She doesn’t want the pups put in danger if it gets out.”Gerard broke down in tears. “My one-year-old and my pregnant mate are not with me because I can’t protect her.”Jaul clapped his back, “Her being hidden is protecting her until you can sort out this mess, Gerard. She understands it’s not your fault, but she also knows that you need to get your affairs in order before she can come back. She is being well cared for. Nothing will happen to her under my watch.”I wake up gasping. Another dr
Gerard POVI know Jaul stepped in to challenge Larken, and I’m not stopping him. The only thing on my mind is Silja and our son. Larken threw her, and I didn’t react quickly enough. I feel like a fucking failure.When the doctor moved her to the room, I wanted to go there and be with her, but I was prevented. The last thing I saw was blood and Silja telling the doctor to save our son. I’m beside myself, waiting for the doctor to tell me how my mate and pup are doing.Dad came and is sitting with me. He asked me what happened and I told him everything. My hands are shaking from the nerves, and I feel like I might collapse if the doctor comes out and tells me any bad news.“Son, Silja is stronger than she looks. She is witty, and she loves you. She will do anything to save my grandson.”“I failed her dad.”“You didn’t fail her. You’re here, with her, waiting for the doctor to come out.”“Jaul challenged Larken. I don’t know what has happened. I honestly don’t care at the moment,” I said.
Silja POVThat woman knows no end. She gets dumped, and now she is salty about it and wants revenge? Seriously? I mean, doesn’t she see that her plans keep going up in smoke?Now Larken is saying she is planning something else but doesn’t know what, and we are looking at him on the floor while that sniveling cousin of Romy stands back with wide eyes. Larken looks like his spine is about to snap, as arched as it is bending to the will of Elder Starling. I would feel bad for him…I really would, but I can’t muster up one damn for him.“What was your involvement with my kidnapping, Larken?” I asked.“Fuck you!”CRACK!“Answer her!” Gerard growled.Elder Starling pushed his aura down, but then I felt Ged’s aura too. “Answer Luna Silja, Alpha Larken,” he said.“Argh! She promised to help me get Romy back if I helped her convince Donovan to kidnap Silja,” he said, gritting his teeth.“You’re a sick bastard, Larken!” Romy yelled. “Do you honestly believe you could have me now?! You have been a
Silja POV‘That’s my biatch!’ I said to Gerard in the mind link.‘She gave zero fucks just now. I love the tenacity,’ Gerard replied.‘Keep eyes on Kiercy. She looks like she is going to lunge,’ I warned.‘I can tell Erik has eyes on both her and Larken. This is getting interesting,’ Gerard said like he was watching a soap opera.“Well, Larken?” Romy challenged, and she has a gleam in her eyes. She wants him to accept the challenge.I see a slight sense of panic, not from Larken, but from Kiercy.Larken straightens in his chair. “I came here to discuss a partnership. The first attempt failed because of Alpha Jaul. I lost my chosen mate to him. Now I come here in good faith to speak to Alpha Gerard, and I’m being challenged by his beta female on bullshit accusations. Is this how Night Crown is run, Alpha Gerard?”Ged sits up, “Was it not you who provoked and instigated my beta female, Alpha Larken?”Elder Starling lifts his hand. “Before we discuss any partnerships, Beta Romy, do you ha
Silja POVI’m in my dress. A dress I never thought I would wear. A dress I never aspired to wear. I just wanted to be a photographer. Now I stand here in a white, fitted, strapless dress that is showing off my pregnancy bump. There is a layer of lace with crystals over the satin material, and it fee
Gerard POVAfter talking to Jaul and telling him about our plans to invite Larken here and take him out of his element, I then called Larken, and he asked to bring a plus-one. I know what he is trying to do. He is trying to bring Trina inside the pack. I shut it down immediately.“Alpha Larken, as l
Jaul POVAfter Irina launched herself at me, I held on to her for the rest of the trip back to Night Crown. Her brother fell asleep on the seat across from us. He looks a little too skinny for my liking. He’s a young kid. He shouldn’t look starved.Irina doesn’t look much better. To me, she looks li
Silja POVRomy finally returned from the city. I was a bit nervous about her going out, since we know that Trina and Larken are working together. Gerard has told me in confidence what really happened to Romy, and I am furious with the bastard. What Romy must have gone through was terrible.I’m fortu







