Maximus
A gentle silence fell between us. It wasn’t uncomfortable. It felt natural. Even if we were only acquaintances now, I had a feeling that wouldn’t last. Something was changing—growing.
Clearing my throat, I slipped off my shoes and climbed onto the opposite side of the bed, careful not to let my feet hang off the edge. She watched me with raised brows.
“What?” I smirked, shrugging.
She shook her head, a small smile on her lips. “Make yourself at home.”
“I will.”
A quiet moment passed again.
EdelineMy head was pounding like a storm of tiny electric jolts dancing behind my eyes. I didn’t want to wake up, but something told me I had to. The painkillers had me floating—like I was weightless, drifting somewhere above the real world, wrapped in clouds.All I could hear was the low hum of machines and some distant, muffled noises I couldn’t quite place. But there was something else too. Breathing. A heartbeat. Not mine.When I finally managed to open my eyes, blinking against the blurry white walls and blinking lights, I caught sight of someone sitting right next to me. A wall of muscle slouched in a chair—silent, still, but very much there.The pain was still there, sharp and a
MaximusA gentle silence fell between us. It wasn’t uncomfortable. It felt natural. Even if we were only acquaintances now, I had a feeling that wouldn’t last. Something was changing—growing.Clearing my throat, I slipped off my shoes and climbed onto the opposite side of the bed, careful not to let my feet hang off the edge. She watched me with raised brows.“What?” I smirked, shrugging.She shook her head, a small smile on her lips. “Make yourself at home.”“I will.”A quiet moment passed again.
MaximusI kept my composure. I didn’t let my frustrations show. Despite the torment I endured at my father’s hand, despite the brutal training I’ve undergone, I could take solace in the fact that my mate survived.Still, a part of me wonders if Mirabelle is more involved in all this than I realized.When I first met her, I assumed she carried Alpha blood—partly because of her beauty. I even joked she might be one of William’s bastards. But she surprised me. Her strength rivaled that of an Alpha. Not something taught. Something innate.I realized then—I wanted her. But that night, all I wanted was to be someone she could lean on. She had no one else. And though I might be emo
NixxI sat beside him, told him everything I needed to say. That he would always be my true father, no matter what biology says. He was the one who loved me, protected me, fought for me.And when I stood beside William’s bed, I didn’t hold back either. I thanked him. For giving me life. For not standing in the way when I made my own choices. He looked so much like Edeline right now—pale, vulnerable, hooked up to tubes.But he was still here.And that was enough.It was 2 a.m., and I was completely drained—physically and emotionally. After finally opening up about everything, I felt like a shell of myself. My mother had suggeste
NixxIt took a while to process, especially after living and training with him. I want us to be okay. He’s not my dad—not really—I already have one. But he’s like… I don’t know. A mentor? A strange, fatherly companion? It’s weird.Penny and Conor's deaths still hit me hard. What happened to Penny... no one deserves to go out like that. Not even your worst enemy. And with Conor—we don’t even know who did it.Gaspar? He just shut down. Bolted into the forest, let his wolf take the wheel. I’m guessing he’s out for blood now.And then there’s my sister. Barely hanging on…They
PercivalHe rolled over a machine and gently raised her gown, stopping just above the gauze around her middle. Neon pink underwear peeked through—typical of Edeline. She always had a thing for neon and fluorescent colors.A low growl escaped me without warning.Doc’s eyes darted to mine in surprise. I cursed under my breath.“Apologies, Doc,” I said, voice rough. “The wolf’s a little... agitated.”He gave a silent nod, extracting a device that resembled a scanner. After squeezing some warm gel onto the tip, he flicked a switch, activating the monitor.