LOGINAlpha Richard’s POVSnow hit my face the second I stepped out of the SUV. I didn’t react to it. Just kept moving.Leon was already waiting at the top of the steps. Stiff posture, like that would change anything. Like standing straight meant he wasn’t panicking. It did the opposite.“Where is my son.”No rise in my voice. No edge either. Just the question.He hesitated before answering. That was all I needed to see.“The crash site is secured exactly as you requested.”I stared at him. Didn’t move. Didn’t blink. Let the silence stretch until it became uncomfortable for him, not me.“That’s not what I asked,” I said. “Take me there.”He moved immediately after that. Good. I didn’t want back-and-forth. Not now.We got in the SUV. I didn’t sit back. I stayed forward, eyes on nothing in particular outside the window. Snow, trees, fence lines passing too fast. My mind kept trying to stay blank but it wasn’t working.Lucian always did things his own way. That wasn’t new. He ignored rules, ig
Alpha Leon’s POVThe phone fell from my hand, clattering onto my bedside table. It was super early in the morning, and Lucian had to be in bed. Right? Right! He had to be because at this point, unless I wanted Alpha Academy invaded by the Star Pack’s foot soldiers and possibly my imminent death, there were no other options.I threw the covers off and jumped out of bed. Not even bothering with proper clothes, I threw on my red velvet housecoat so that it’d cover my bare chest and pajama bottoms. Picking up my phone, I sent a discreet group text to all the professors and teachers to meet me at the amphitheater as soon as possible for an impromptu search party, leaving out the fact that Lucian might be involved.As I walked out the door, I grabbed my key ring, which held my universal key. It unlocked any door in Alpha Academy, giving me access to anywhere I needed at any time. And right now, I needed access to Lucian’s suite.The sun was rising, shining directly into my eyes as I stepped
Alpha Richard’s POV Sitting out on my balcony, I watched as the snow surrounded me, chilling my tumbler of whiskey. I missed my wife so damn much, and no matter how much whiskey I consumed, it never dulled the ache I felt. I'd spoken to Lucian earlier, listening to his ravings on the humans and the students at the academy. I supported his antics, his hatred for the humans, and the plan we had in store for the boys, which would quickly resolve our problem with them permanently. As I went to stand up to walk inside, a sharp pain hit my chest, knocking the breath out of my lungs and bringing me to my knees. “Oh Moon Goddess, NO!” I screamed. I knew the only pain in this world that could hit me like this was the death of a loved one. I felt as the thread linking us together snapped, tearing us apart for eternity. It was my boy, my baby boy! This couldn't be true, it couldn't. But werewolves didn't have heart attacks, we died of old age, in battle, or accidents to the point our wo
Lyra’s POV I'd spent the whole night cleaning. Rowan and I scrubbed blood, swept, and threw out remnants of the disaster. Needless to say, the council will never get their security deposit back. We fell asleep, maybe for an hour, on the couch until we heard Rowan’s bedroom door open. I didn't even have time to rub my eyes as my whole body was alert and ready for anything. I hated having this kind of reaction towards Amber, so until we could talk this through with her, I still didn't feel at ease. Amber walked by us, straight to the kitchen, silent as a mouse. She fumbled around for a few minutes as Rowan and I exchanged looks. She finally came in, carrying a tray with three cups of coffee, and set it down on the remains of the coffee table with a clatter. Sitting down on the couch, she took a long sip of her coffee. Noticing the pack of cigarettes that Rowan had left out, she grabbed one and lit it with a shaky hand. As she blew the smoke out, she let out a cough. She glared
Lyra’s POV My mouth throbbed, my knuckles were bleeding, and call me vain, but my beautiful suite was destroyed and I was pissed. I’m sure for “them,” this was nothing, but for Rowan and me to have this kind of luxury for the first time in our lives was literally a life-or-death situation. I heard Amber’s whimpers coming from the room, and I took my eye off the attacker I was facing for two seconds to glance back. The attacker Rowan was facing had made its way to my bedroom where Amber was hiding. Before he could take another step further, Rowan again tackled him. “Amber, don’t move!” Rowan cried. Fear shot down my spine as I knew she thought she might be able to help, but all she would end up doing was getting herself killed. “Amber is here?” the large man I was facing whispered. It sounded almost as if he was concerned about her prescence. Taking advantage of me being distracted, he grabbed me by both shoulders and slammed me against the wall. The breath was knocked out of
Lyra’s POV The tallest of the two remaining assailants dressed in black cocked its head as if studying me. I looked at Rowan, sending him a message that required no words. For him to take the one on the left, and I take the taller one, who's obviously the leader. We didn't wait for them to move as we both struck at the same time. The years of training coming out, it was like the saying, “it's like riding a bicycle, you never forget.” Rowan tackled the one on the left, which sent them both to the ground. I struck out at the taller one with a punch and kick combo that he swiftly blocked. We began to circle each other, sizing each other up. He made his first move by coming at me with punch after punch. I managed to block them, but it cost me. Damn, he was strong. Each punch I blocked, the force from it rattled through my body as if it were an electrical current. I needed to get him off balance. I don't know how much longer I can keep blocking his punches. An idea hit me, it was p
Lyra’s POV “Welcome to Alpha Academy” Not trying to look at the Alpha any longer than necessary, we both muttered, “Thank you, Alpha.” This man is seriously creepy, but in an odd way, why did he look vaguely familiar? Shaking it off, I grabbed Rowan’s hand, and under the order of the comman
Lyra’s POV I quietly slipped out of the bed, my senses alert as I observed that Rowan was taking his time. I swear, he could be more prissy than a woman. But then again, what I had said to him earlier, especially after us having sex, might have gotten him in his feelings more than he let on. With
Lucian’s POVThe human girl, they call her Lyra, is now sitting beside me in the dimly lit classroom. I had tried to object, to move away or protest, but I knew Professor Judith would quickly call my dad or, worse, my mom—both known for their strict discipline and no-nonsense attitudes. That sounde
Lyra’s POV My fingers gently traced the lamented itinerary pressed against my hand. The glint of the plastic catches the fluorescent ceiling lights, listing the classes I’ll be attending this semester, arranged in a four-block system: Leadership Classes - Senior Block 1: Diplomacy - 8:30 AM Blo







