Naya has always been the pack's wolfless outcast—a deviant blamed for everything wrong, even seducing her sister's boyfriend. On a not so cheerful Christmas holiday, when her family's patience snaps, they conspire to cast her out. But Naya's fiery spirit catches the attention of Alpha Kieran, a powerful leader with an infuriating knack for seeing through her defenses. Amid the chaos, Naya's uncontrollable heat leads her to a passionate night with a mysterious man—only to later discover he's Kieran, the Alpha King feared for his ruthless reputation and revered as a billionaire tycoon in the human world. When Kieran discovers Naya is the mother of his children, his determination to claim his mate and family ignites an explosive battle of wills. As tension escalates, betrayal and misunderstandings force Naya to flee, culminating in a devastating car accident that nearly destroys everything. Yet Naya rises stronger than ever, carving a new life for herself among humans. But when a new man enters her life, Kieran's primal possessiveness awakens, and he refuses to let her go. Caught between two worlds and two men, Naya must navigate treacherous power plays, love, and her own transformation. Will Kieran's relentless pursuit shatter her independence, or will Naya's courage rewrite the destiny she was never supposed to have?
Lihat lebih banyakNaya's Point of View
The clock’s slow ticking was pure torture for me, each minute stretching like eternity. I sat on my chair, my grip tightening on the desk. Sweat trickled down my forehead, my fingers trembling as I fought hard to retain my composure. I could hear my wolf cry out in my brain…
Let me out!
This shouldn't be happening. The lecture hall was filled with the hum of the air conditioner, which did little to reduce the heat my body was currently generating.
My wolf wasn't ready to back down. She wanted to take over and run wild, but it's forbidden.
I couldn't focus. My mind was stuck within this inner battle, and I hated it. My depressant shot wasn't due for another week, but my body didn't care about the schedule.
Neither did my wolf...
The strong scent of my pheromones wafted through the air, mingling with the sweat that trickled down every student close to me. It might be not so noticeable to human students but when it came to werewolves like me, that was another completely different issue. Sooner or later, they'd find out I am the cause of their “discomfort”. They wouldn’t know what it was of course, thank the goddess, they couldn’t identify where the strange scent was coming from. However, It was only a matter of time before someone said something about it, and I couldn't afford that. Not here. Not now...
Breathe, Naya. For the love of all that’s holy, relax, or they’ll all know that it’s you.
My lips parted, as my warm breath flowed out from them. I tried my best to calm my nerves, although, I felt that the air felt too thick around me. And, sadly, with each passing second, my body continued to pulse with my monthly hormonal heat.
“Miss Damon,” I heard Mrs. Charlotte, our science teacher, call me out sharply.
Her voice jolted me out of my thoughts. I forced a smile onto my lips, trying to mask my uneasiness.
“May I have a word with you outside?” she asked, her face grim. “And please your things with you.”
My stomach churned as I slowly got to my feet. Taking my books and backpack, I felt the wary eyes of every students burning into me as I walked after my teacher. The beating of my heart increased as I left the lecture hall, my legs heavy as lead.
She leaned against the wall near the door and adjusted her thick-rimmed glasses on her straight but pointed nose. Miss Charlotte waited until we were face to face, her green eyes boring into my blue ones.
“Miss Damon, do you have any idea how disruptive your current situation is?”
I flinched back at the harshness of her voice. She crossed her arm as her eyes narrowed and her lips forming a stern, thin line.
“I… uhhh…” I stammered, unable to find the right words. “I’m sorry… I didn't mean to…”
But before I could continue, she crossly cut me off.
“You didn't mean to?” the older she-wolf snapped impatiently, “Naya, you are a Lycan. You know the rules. Suppressants aren't optional. If you can't control your heat, you have no business being here,” she reminded me sternly.
“I did take them,” I whispered, my lips quivering. “I took them early this week. And I don’t know why this is happening. Honest!”
“Oh, really?” she asked, a hint of skepticism in her voice. “Then explain why most of your classmates are distracted and uncomfortable in the middle of class?”
Her look of distrust as she studied my flushed face, made things worse. I fought hard to suppress my shameful trembling while trying to keep a straight face.
“If this happens again, I won't have any other choice but to escalate this matter!” my mentor threatened, her brow furrowing as she walked towards the classroom’s open entrance. “And you know what that means, of course.”
Mrs. Charlotte punctuates her statement by violently slamming the door.
I pressed a hand to my chest, willing the frantic beating of my heart to slow down. The urge to shift, to let the wolf take over and run far, far away, was overwhelming. But I shouldn’t. Not with this many humans around. They wouldn’t understand. They’d fear me.
Or worse, report me… then I will be captured and experimented on.
Yes I’ve heard the horror stories about fellow werewolves who were discovered, abducted and was never seen again. Such is the life of shifters who have chosen to live among humans. And I have no intention of being one of those unfortunate ones…
Taking a shaky breath, I slowly stumbled toward the exit. The sunlight outside was blinding. I winced as the sun’s heat intensified my own. My wolf snarled in protest, her restlessness growing with every step I took out into the open.
I took a deep breath, as I decided to approach the school gate. I could hear the students with my enhanced wolf hearing, giggling and murmuring in low tones as I walked past. And like in any place in this country, humans and werewolves co-exist, the latter totally unaware of course. And to keep your Lycan identity a secret, you needed to keep your abilities in check. Transforming into a werewolf out of the blue would mean more than just getting kicked out of the school…
I must avoid getting skinned alive so shut up wolf!
“Naya!”
I heard a familiar feminine voice behind me. I froze then instantly turned towards the speaker. It was Clara, my completely human friend.
“You don't look so good,” my blond friend noted. she came closer to me. “What’s up, girl?”
Regrettably, I was incapable of controlling myself at that moment. With my wolf, Merna, clawing her way out so I did the next best thing…
I ran!
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, running away from humans and into the woods t the edge of our quaint suburban town. And it was the only thing I could do. Without my suppressants to control my heat, I'd be overwhelmed by my wolf;s erotic thirst.
Midway the thickly wooded area, the scent of the lake easily reached my heightened senses. My wolf calmed down a bit as I walked toward the placid blue waters. I then gingerly sat on a rotting fallen tree trunk near the lake’s edge.
Around five minutes later, I could smell Clara's scent as she walked towards me. I should have known that she’d go after me.
“You should be at school, Clara,” I said, my eyes still fixed on the water body before me. She ignored me, sitting close to me on the log. “You’re about to enter the 10th grade and shouldn’t miss any miss any of your classes if you want to go to college.
“Are you feeling better now?” she asked not mentioning about my initially ignoring her and running into the forest as she sat down beside me.
Placing my hand on hers0, I gave her a quick nod and a small smile. “I’m fine,” I replied, my voice a little shaky.
Clara noticed my uneasiness, and she pulled me into a warm hug, placing a kiss on my forehead. She also stroked my long dark hair then softly patted my back.
“Don’t get to bothered with what others tell you, okay?” my dainty friend whispered while still holding me in a tight embrace.
Clara had been the only friend I had ever since I stepped my family had moved here. Despite knowing her knowing that I was a werewolf, she stood by me through thick and thin.
Suddenly, my ears perked up, and I sat upright. I swiftly got to my feet, my squinted eyes scanning the woods.
We weren't alone…
“Clara, hide,” I muttered beneath my breath. Without a second thought, Clara quickly stood up and hid behind a huge mahogany tree.
I could smell them and hear the leaves crackling and twigs snapping under their steps…
Rogues!
My eyes darted around the woods. I could hear more tell-tale sounds coming from beneath their paws along with their snarls that were carried by the wind. They were close. As a matter of fact, they were too close for comfort.
“What’s wrong, Naya?” Clara asked, her voice barely a whisper from behind the ancient tree trunk.
“Keep yourself hidden, Clara,” I replied. “And whatever happens don’t come out.”
I was scared, really scared. I tried my best to hide it, but deep down, I was terrified. I was a just a freaking Omega and am unstable to stand against rogues, who have fought to stay alive all their lives. The worst part was, I knew that this was my fault. They had tracked me down to these woods because of my scent, and now Clara was dragged into this.
Just then, I heard their formerly slow motions turn into a run! I bolted toward Clara, grabbing her by the wrist and dashed swiftly, half carrying and half-dragging my friend with me. I was unfazed by the numerous tree trunks standing in our way as I skilfully dodged them using my wolf-speed with Clara right beside me.
I gritted my teeth, my breath coming in short, haggard gasps as branches tore into my skin. Clara struggled to keep up with my speed, her breathing shallow.
“They’re catching up!” she screamed, glancing over her shoulder.
Let me out! I can save you and Clara!
The temptation to let my wolf take over along with her “suggestion” was very tempting. After all, If I shifted, I could protect Clara. But very near the presence of humans? That would break every rule that we’re required to obey and I have worked so hard to follow.
“Not an option, wolf!” I muttered under my breath and screamed in my mind, pushing forward with everything I had.
A wave of relief hit me as I sighted the cream-colored school building. I could hear them halt in their tracks. Turning around, I saw their glowing eyes in the dark.
We rush towards the school’s front lawn, Clara and I collapsing on the grass.
“What... the... hell was that?” she asked, still panting.
I bent over, placing my hand on my knee as I gasped for breath. “Rogues,” I replied, a hint of anger in my voice. “They... they tracked me,” I managed to say between gasps.
Her eyes widened in surprise.
“Because of your scent?” she asked immediately.
“What? You can smell it too?” I asked, surprised.
She gave me a nod.
That meant only one thing: my scent has now grown so powerful, that humans could easily smell it too. Shit!
“I need my suppressant,” I mumbled while walking away. “Like yesterday!”
Clara stood up and quickly ran after me.
As soon as I stepped into the school hall, with my smiling friend right beside me, I felt all eyes on me. The hallway erupted with murmurs from our schoolmates as I fought hard to hide my anxiety with a resting bitch face.
“Damn! She’s really in heat…”
“What the hell is that smell?”
“Didn’t she take her meds?”
I tightly clenched my fists, my slightly long nails digging painfully into my palms. My wolf stirred within me, restless and agitated. I badly need my suppressant!
I reached my locker, and tried to turn the safe-like knob of its lock. However, my shaking hands made impossible to open it.
“Let me,” my slightly chubby pal volunteered as she twisted the dial for me.
Since we were the best of friends we both knew each other’s locker combination. As soon as she opened the door, I hastily scanned its crowded but neatly-arranged shelves…
My heart sank to my stomach. All my prescription drugs were missing!
This couldn’t be happening. It shouldn’t! I clearly remember keeping them here. How could they suddenly disappear?
I tore through the contents of my locker, searching every nook and cranny, but I couldn’t find them. My wolf rejoiced, while I almost wailed aloud in the hall.
I was slowly transforming and was at the verge of actually begging anyone who was willing to have sex with me just to ease my heat!
Kieran's POVI stared at him for a long moment, my anger slowly dissipating, replaced by a grudging sense of resignation. He was hurting, deeply. And whatever he had done to Naya, it was clearly something he regretted.I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "Fine," I said, my voice brusque. "But just remember, Tobias. I'm going to find out sooner or later."He nodded, his gaze still fixed on the road ahead. He started the car again, and we continued our journey in silence, the unspoken tension hanging heavy in the air.We finally arrived at the abandoned warehouse where we were holding Elder Walsh. The place was guarded by a handful of our most trusted allies, their faces grim, their weapons at the ready. We signaled them and they let us pass unhindered.We walked through the dimly lit warehouse, the air thick with the smell of dust and decay. The only sound was the echo of our footsteps on the concrete floor. We reached a small, windowless room at the back of the warehouse, w
Kieran's POV I felt helpless.It was a feeling I was getting very used to this past few days.It felt like all I could do was watch as my family tore itself apart.Helpless as my son died before my eyes. Helpless as my other son let guilt swallow him and helpless as I watched my mate turn on her heel, the sound of her boots sharp and decisive against the sterile floor of the waiting room. She was a woman possessed, her eyes burning with a fierce determination that bordered on madness. I knew that look. It was the look of a mother willing to do anything, sacrifice anything, to save her child. But I also knew that she wasn't thinking clearly. She was operating purely on instinct, driven by a raw, primal need that threatened to consume her.I was tired of just sitting by and watching.It was unbecoming of an Alpha.So I took action."Naya, stop!" I yelled, my voice echoing through the tense silence of the waiting room. "Let me do it."She paused, her back still to me, her shoulders
Naya's POV The fluorescent lights of the waiting room hummed, a monotonous drone that seemed to amplify the silence. It was a sterile, cold sound that vibrated through my bones, mirroring the icy dread that had taken root in my soul. The air itself felt thick, heavy with unspoken fears and desperate hopes clinging to the edges of reality. Two hours. Two hours we had waited, each minute stretching into an eternity, punctuated only by the rhythmic beeping of machines and the hushed whispers of nurses passing by. Two hours of praying, pleading with a universe that seemed deaf to our cries, and desperately clinging to the fragile hope that Aiden, my sweet, beautiful boy, would be okay.Finally, the door to the emergency room swung open, and a doctor emerged. His face was grim, etched with a weariness that mirrored the exhaustion that had settled deep within my own being. His eyes, usually bright and filled with a professional detachment, were clouded with a somber empathy that sent
Naya's POVThe world had become a kaleidoscope of chaos. It was getting worse. The battle that is. the cave was bathed in the eerie glow of the moon. Men were fighting, their faces contorted with rage, their bodies locked in a brutal dance of death.And in the center of it all, I saw him. Elder Walsh, his eyes burning with fanaticism, his hands raised in a gesture of power.I felt exhausted, my arms arching and bloodstained from fighting off so many enemies, all to survive.And then, I saw Aiden.He was running, his small legs pumping, his face streaked with tears. He was shouting, his voice hoarse, his words lost in the din of battle."Julian! Mom!"My heart leaped into my throat. He was here. He was alive.But he was running straight into danger."Aiden!" I screamed, my voice raw with terror. "No! Get back!"Elder Walsh saw him, his eyes widening with a predatory gleam."Get him!" he roared, his voice cutting through the chaos. "Don't let him escape!"Julian, who had been crouchin
Naya's POV Tobias stepped forward, his face set in a hard line. “Back off, you Old bastard,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “You’ve got the wrong kid.”The Elder chuckled. “Oh, I don’t think so, Tobias,” he said, his eyes twinkling. “I know exactly who I have. That’s why I waited for the star of the show to arrive.”One of the Elder’s men stepped forward, dragging someone behind him. My heart skipped a beat.It was Julian.Isadora screamed, her face contorting with anguish. “Julian!” she cried, her voice cracking. “What did you do to him?”The Elder smiled coldly. “Don’t worry, my dear,” he said, his voice smooth as silk. “We haven’t harmed him… yet.”Isadora turned to her father, her eyes pleading. “Please, Father,” she begged. “I don’t want to be a part of this anymore. Not if it means hurting Julian. He’s the only family I have left.”The Elder’s smile vanished, replaced by a look of cold fury. “Silence, Isadora,” he snapped. “You will do as you’re told.”He turned back to
Naya's pov I woke up with a gasp, my heart hammering against my ribs like a trapped bird. The last thing I remembered was Julian saying something about Aiden being in danger, and then… nothing. Just blackness. I pushed the blanket off my lap and sat up, my head throbbing. It felt like a giant was using my skull as a drum.“Ugh,” I groaned, pressing my hand to my forehead. The cottage was silent, eerily so. Where was everyone?I stumbled off the couch, my legs wobbly. “Tobias? Aiden?” I called out, my voice trembling. No answer.Panic clawed at my throat. Everything was a mess. The cushions were askew, a half-finished drawing lay abandoned on the coffee table, and the air was thick with a sense of… dread.I ran to the window, peering out into the fading light. The car was gone. My breath hitched in my throat. He’d left. He’d taken the others and left me behind.Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision. I felt abandoned, useless. But I couldn’t afford to fall apart. Aiden w
Tobias’s POVThe city air still clung to my clothes, a greasy film of exhaust and hurried footsteps. I’d spent the afternoon weaving through crowded streets, trying to finalize the last-minute details for the wedding.Naya deserved the best, and I was determined to give it to her, even if it meant battling grumpy florists and haggling with caterers who thought they were serving ambrosia instead of fried chicken. My phone buzzed in my pocket, pulling me from my mental checklist of seating arrangements and cake flavors. It was a message from the Elder.My stomach clenched as I read the words. They were laced with a thinly veiled threat, a demand for allegiance. He wanted me to join him, to fall in line with his plans, or he would… well, he didn’t explicitly say what he’d do, but the implication was clear: he'd make my life, Naya’s life, Aiden’s life, a living hell."Don't blame me when everything falls into pieces," the message concluded.I scoffed, a bitter sound in the busy street
Aiden's POV I trudged towards the front of the school, my heart heavy. I couldn't believe Julie had betrayed me like this. I couldn't believe he had said all those things to me.As I reached the front of the school, I saw Isadora waiting for me. She looked pale and anxious."Aiden," she said, her voice trembling. "We have to go. Now."I frowned. "What's wrong?" I asked."There's no time to explain," she said, grabbing my hand. "We have to leave. Your Grandfather wants to see you."I didn't want to go. I wanted to stay here, at least until I could figure out how to fix things with Julie. But Isadora was pulling me towards the car, and I knew I couldn't argue with her.We drove in silence, my anxiety growing with every mile. Isadora kept glancing at me, her eyes filled with fear.Finally, we reached the estate. I dreaded spending even one more day in that house.But as we pulled up to the gates, something strange happened. A black car pulled up behind us, blocking our path.A tall ma
Aiden's POV Three days. That's all it was supposed to be. Three days of pretending to be Julian, three days of nasty tutors and cold rooms, three days of holding in all the things that made me… me. I’d counted every minute, every second, just so Julie could have a break. But those three days felt like a lifetime.I tried my best to be Julian. I sat up straight, didn't fidget, and answered all the questions the tutors threw at me, even when my brain felt like it was going to explode till my voice, so unused to talking for long periods went hoarae5. Mistress Thorne still looked at me like I was a bug she wanted to squish, but she didn't hit me again. Maybe because she didn't want to overdo it.I had to hold in a snort of disgust.I hated that it could still happen and the fear it sent through my body whenever I even thought she might pull her hands into her robes with the cane But the worst part was being away from mom and dad. I missed their hugs, their smiles, their silly jokes. I
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