Adeline's POVOne week later, I was home and I was officially eighteen.I told my brothers that I didn't want a party, which they found odd. This would be my first birthday that I didn't feel like celebrating. Maybe because I had not fully recovered from what happened in the club with Albert. Perhaps it was because I was scared of getting my wolf and facing all the way it would change my life.Most of my friends were humans, and I might have to lie to them for the rest of my life.I truly had wanted to reveal that part of me to Albert, giving him subtle signs to see his reaction, but he never really picked up on them. Now that I thought about it, he had always been very dismissive of my concerns. On various occasions too.A knock on the door drew my attention. Before I could answer, the person opened. What was the point of the knock anyway?My oldest brother—the Alpha of my pack—walked in like he owned the place. He did anyway, but I liked to pretend like this particular space was min
Killian's POVLast night was easily one of the worst I'd ever had. Twenty seven years of my life, and I had not found my mate. So I'd decided to go on dates.I'd met a girl—Rita—one time when I visited Andrew and Nadine's pack, and things clicked between us. She had asked me to take her out on a date. For some reason, she chose a night club. I had no problem with that though, as I loved to let lose sometimes and have fun. I was just surprised that she chose one out of werewolf territory, and in the human's instead.We'd agreed to meet by seven. So you could imagine my frustration when it was nine o'clock, and she didn't show up.Just as I was about to leave, I took sight of a group of girls. College girls probably. But the one with curly purple hair that bounced behind as she walked drew my attention.She looked a bit familiar. But I had no idea exactly where I'd seen her before.I should have ignored her. Considering the fact that I was pissed, and she was not my type anyway—too youn
Adeline's POVMy friends did all that they could to help me feel better. They presented the gifts they were supposed to give me last night in the club. We stayed for hours, just talking about random things. Anything that would take my mind away from Albert and the fact that he nearly sexually assaulted me, used me for my money and lied to me. I felt like a fool, and I could not just stop myself from breaking down in tears sometimes. These three made it better though.But in the end, I needed them to leave. I wanted to make a call.The fact that Alpha Killian witnessed what happened meant that he was going to tell Klaus. And I didn't want my brothers to know. I didn't want Klaus to get so worried about me again, like that time I was kidnapped by Ronald and his men.After the girls had left, I took out my phone and went through my contacts. I wanted to call Alpha Killian, but I didn't have his phone number.I would have called to ask Valerie, but she tells Klaus everything. I thought ab
Adeline's POVWhen I woke up, I remained in bed, still pretending to be sleeping. Because opening my eyes would mean facing reality. And reality meant that I was drugged by my boyfriend who tried to take advantage of me last night. Then I was rescued by a handsome Alpha, whom I practically threw myself at—saying things that shouldn't have escaped my lips even with a gun pointed to my head.My friends had been hovering around me for the past hour, wanting to know if I was okay or awake.They were still confused about the whole thing. One moment I was dancing with them, the next a strange man was taking me to a hotel room."Girls, come check this out." I heard Cindy's shocked voice, prompting Zara and Lisa to rush over to see whatever it was she was fussing about."No freaking way!" It was Lisa, and now I was so tempted to get up."That guy from last night is behind this?" Zara asked.The guy from last night? Were they referring to Alpha Killian?"We can't be too sure." Cindy said. "We
Adeline's POVOne moment, I was caged between Albert and a wall with no way to escape. The next, Albert was flung against the other wall, clashing unceremoniously with it that I felt something crack.Then Alpha Killian carried me, holding me securely against him as if he didn't want to risk someone coming over and taking me from him."My frie...eends." I slurred, my head still spinning, but the man said nothing. He only led me to a car and placed me in the passenger's seat, securing the seatbelt."Zara and Cindy... and Lisa..." I whined, arching my back and roaming my hands around my body. I felt so hot and moisture had gathered in my core.When the Alpha entered the driver's seat, I swallowed hard. He looked like a damn snack in that designer suit he was putting on. The top buttons were undone, giving me a glimpse of sturdy chest— definitely sturdier than Albert's.When he turned to me, I actually melted. I didn't expect that he would be my saviour this night, but now, I needed him.
Adeline's POV The club pulsed with life. Light flashed, and the music boomed loudly. I was surrounded by my friends as we danced, drank and gossiped in loud voices. But my mind wasn't really on the dance floor. My eyes kept darting to the private VIP booth I had paid for—one where we would retire to later for games and other activities we'd planned out. Albert was there, drinking and talking with his friends, while leaving me out here. I was sure I would have been somewhere crying if my friends were not here with me. Zara seemed to notice, and she came over, placing her hands on my shoulders and dancing carelessly in front of me. "Girl, move that waist. If he does not want to be here with you, it's his loss. Don't allow him ruin the night for you." She turned and began to dance on me, grinding herself on me, and I could not help but laugh. So I went along with her shenanigans. The moment my hands found her waist, Cindy and Lisa began to cheer like lunatics, and the scene was soo