Aria povI stepped quietly, my heart racing as I slipped into the shadows of the pack’s gathering, careful to avoid drawing any unwanted attention to myself. The air was thick with anticipation and the low murmurs of wolves in conversation echoed around me. Beta Elijah stood at the entrance, his commanding presence impossible to ignore. His piercing gaze swept over the crowd, sharp and calculated, as if he could sense every heartbeat in the vicinity. When our eyes locked, I froze, my breath hitching in my throat. A wave of panic washed over me, setting my nerves alight."Ah-ah, little wolf," Elijah drawled, a sly smile curling at the corners of his lips. His voice dripped with a mix of charm and menace, sending chills down my spine. "What do we have here?"With a subtle flick of his wrist, he signaled to the guards stationed nearby. They moved forward with fluid precision, their imposing figures accentuated by the dim moonlight filtering through the trees. My instincts kicked in, and
Tristan's povI smiled softly, gently brushing my long, dark hair back behind my ear, as I looked at my beta, Elijah, who stood before me with his head slightly lowered, a sign of his unease. “She is not in the pack house, Alpha Tristan,” he said, his voice unsteady and laced with apprehension. The warmth of my smile faded, replaced by a sharp intensity in my gaze that could cut through the tension in the air like a knife. “What do you mean she is not in the pack house?” I growled, my voice low and dangerous, frustration bubbling just beneath the surface. “I've been preoccupied with the rogues roaming the eastern border, but surely someone should have information about my mate's whereabouts.” Elijah gulped, his throat visibly moving as fear etched across his features.“I-I apologize, Alpha. I do not know where she is,” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper. “She has not been seen since yesterday evening.” The simmering frustration within me threatened to boil over, a storm
Tristan povI dipped my silver-tipped pen into the inkwell, the deep, rich black fluid gliding effortlessly onto the paper as I signed the final document on my polished mahogany desk with a flourish. The sound of the pen scratching against the page filled the otherwise silent room. "Submit all these documents and leave. I don't want any visitors," I instructed my gamma, a young man of unwavering loyalty, as I handed him the hefty stack of papers. He bowed slightly, his eyes reflecting a mix of respect and understanding, but just as he reached for the door, he hesitated, turning back to face me with a concerned expression etched on his features."Alpha Tristan, what about Luna Aria?" he asked, his voice tinged with caution and an undercurrent of worry.I frowned, my brows knitting together as I raised my gaze from the files cluttering my table. "Honestly, I haven’t seen her since daybreak," I confessed, my tone remaining neutral, though my mind raced with speculation. She’s upset with
Aria povI woke up to find Xavier positioned closer to me, his deep gaze fixed intently on my face. The warmth of the morning light seeped through the window, wrapping around us like a soft blanket, highlighting his chiseled features with a golden glow. A smile crept onto his lips, causing the corners of his eyes to crinkle charmingly as he whispered, “Hey, beauty!” His fingers grazed through my hair with a gentle caress, stirring something deep inside me. I returned his smile, lips curling up as I blinked sleepily, trying to shake off the remnants of slumber.“Why are you smiling like that?” I croaked, my voice husky from sleep, attempting to sound indifferent even as butterflies danced in my chest.“Because you look like the morning light,” he replied, his voice smooth and low, warm as honey and full of sincerity. His eyes held mine, and I was momentarily lost. “Soft, warm, and radiant.”Rolling my eyes good-naturedly, I playfully punched him on the arm, feigning annoyance. “Stop te
Aria povI eavesdropped on the guard's conversation in the corridor close to my door, their voices low and urgent. They were locked in a heated argument over their shifting duties at the gate, the tension palpable in the air. Curious, I peered through the peephole, my pulse quickening with a mix of anxiety and excitement. Fortunately, their attention remained focused on each other, allowing me a fleeting moment of solitude. With a deep breath, I hunched over, my fingers curling around the cool doorknob, and ever so quietly, I turned it. As the door creaked open just enough for me to slip through, I felt a surge of determination wash over me. I had resolved to see Xavier, consequences be damned.As I stepped out into the dimly lit corridor, my heart raced like a jackrabbit on overdrive. The guards continued their bickering, blissfully unaware of my impending escape. I suppressed a triumphant whoop, feeling like I had just orchestrated the heist of the century. My sneakers barely whispe
Xavier's povI stood tall in the heart of the dense woods, the fresh breeze of nature enveloping me like a long-lost friend, its cool touch caressing my skin while the towering trees swayed gently overhead, their leaves rustling softly. But beneath this serene facade, my mind was a chaotic whirlpool of turmoil and restlessness. Each passing day felt like an agonizing eternity without Aria by my side. My thoughts were utterly consumed by her - the sound of her laughter ringing in my ears, the memory of her radiant smile lighting up the darkest corners of my heart, and the enchanting scent that lingered in the air like a sweet melody. My plans were set; I was determined to visit her pack and claim her as my own. Yet the words of my confidant, Asher, echoed relentlessly in my mind: “Xavier, it’s better you don't strike when the pack expects you to strike. Let Tristan forget that he had claimed your mate before you act.” His advice was logical and strategic, cleverly designed to tip the