Alaric's POV"I wouldn't want to bother Lily," I defended."You're not bothering me, Alaric. Besides, we can get to spend more time together. I've missed you," Lily said, and I paused as I stared at her, almost like she had said something she wasn't supposed to say. She withdrew her gaze from me, and I blinked away the hardness. I was riled up for a moment there."You heard that. Your fiancée misses you, and I'm starting to feel the disconnect from you two. You need to spend time together," Mum pressed further. She was really taking up this matter seriously, and I was starting to get stressed about it."You know I can't afford that right now," I said, hoping for her to reason with me."You need a break from all the work, Alaric." I was wrong; Mum was thinking anticlockwise. She couldn't reason with me."I don't need one, not until I'm certain this pack is completely safe," I said, frustrated at her misunderstanding. She was talking like one who didn't know how dire the situation of th
Alaric's POVI got to the rooftop and noticed the usual decor of the place, then my eyes landed on a table just at the center. Mum was sitting there, and my eyes went to the person sitting beside her; it was Lily, who was looking in my direction. She wore a blank expression while Mum beckoned me to sit with them. I saw an empty chair opposite Lily and then the teacups as I approached. What was this? A tea meeting?"What's going on here?" I said, standing behind the empty chair. I was getting pissed off; I didn't want to believe that Mum had really called me up here for something like this."Sit down, Alaric," she said in a serious tone. I gave her one glance then took my seat. I trailed my gaze from Lily to my mum suspiciously. Mum seemed collected, but Lily showed unease, and I stared at her more intensely. Acting like she hadn't just sounded very urgent a few minutes ago, Mum took a sip from her cup, which I had already smelt and knew was her herbal drug, while the content of my cu
Alaric's POVThe last time we captured rogues, they ripped their hearts out with their claws instead of telling us what we needed to know. They were loyal to their so-called master, but why exactly? Rogues weren't known for being loyal; they always fought for their selfish interests, and that's why no one trusted them. But these ones were different.With poisonous bites that infected other werewolves, and loyal.We got to the dungeons, and the thick metal gates opened. We went down the stairs and walked the corridor until we got to the cells that held each rogue. I paused as the guard opened the cell gate while Kayson and I entered. I looked closely, and a wave of shock hit me. I looked at Kayson, who seemed surprised too."What's wrong with him?" I asked, and Kayson shook his head. "Why are his eyes completely black and bleeding?" The rogue before us had black blood dripping slowly from his eyes. I had never seen anything like it. "I have no idea myself, Alpha. When they brought him
Alaric's POVIt was an unfavorable situation for the entire pack, what happened that day at the pleasure park was disastrous. But despite that, Samantha and Adrian were now closer to me. They would be staying at my quarters, which meant I’d get to see them every day, unless someone decided to avoid me.It made me extremely happy, like I was finally having my real family close to me. Samantha had been discharged from the hospital and was now with Adrian; the way she had been with him, one could tell that she loved him so much. It made me wish I could share in that too.I had always watched her and Adrian from a distance, grateful that they were saved that day. I didn't know what I would have done if I had lost them, but one thing was sure: I would be completely miserable, like my life had no more meaning.My affection for Adrian wasn't just the thought that he was my son; it was real. I didn't even care anymore if he was mine. I cared about Adrian so much that I'd give my life without
Samantha's POVI tried not to panic; this was a matter that needed quick action."Adrian, can you give us a few minutes? I need to speak with Alpha Alaric. Is that okay with you?" I asked, and despite the worry on his face, he nodded. I looked at Dr. Adams and smiled at him. Adrian turned to follow him but returned just to grab my hair and kiss me on the forehead."I love you, Mommy, please be fine." I looked at him with teary eyes until he left with Doctor Adams. Once they were gone, I wiped my eyes of tears and turned to look at Alaric, who seemed to have been lost watching me."You must feel so lucky to have him as your son. I can see he loves you very much," he said, and I nodded, smiling as well. My heart was filled with pride for Adrian."You're right, Adrian is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I can't imagine my life without him, and for that, I can't thank you enough for saving him," I said. I was sincerely grateful to Ric. I wasn't sure he fully understood the mag
Samantha's POVJust after I let my son go, I still held onto whatever I could while trying to focus on the ground in search of him, but I couldn't see him. My heart bled in unimaginable pain. If something bad ever happened to Adrian, what was the point in living?"Adrian!" I cried out to him, but the screams from people falling and getting injured were louder than my voice. I could barely hear myself. Deep down, I thought that I had lost my son. No way he would have survived such a fall, especially when he hadn't gotten his wolf yet. He was only as strong as an adult human without his wolf.There was no point in holding on, so I decided to let go too. I might survive the fall, but I hoped I didn't if it meant that I had to wake up without my son in my life.I fell, my head smashing against the ground. I knew I was hurt badly due to the immense pain that came with it, almost like I had an open skull. Weakness took over me, and I could barely breathe, but just before I could give up to