Magnus’s POVThe darkness licked the corners of the room, bathing the chair I sat on and cloaking my eyes, making me rely solely on my wolf eyes. Hours had passed into the night. I dozed off and startled awake when I heard movement. But dosed off again when that movement was not from the person I was expecting it to be. I had lost track of time, but this time when I heard it again. I jerked awake from my sleep. At first it’s not noticeable but it is there. A sneaky movement outside. The footsteps were very light. My brows cinched together knowing it was her. After our little argument a few hours ago. Not argument per se—Misunderstanding, she’s been keeping to herself. Which is fine, that's if she wants to do it in the four corners of these walls or in her office. Where I can know exactly where she is. But when she vanishes for hours without a means to trace her. Without security. My mind can't be at peace.She clicked the door close. Careful not to make a sense. She is good at
Alfonso’s POVEverything they were saying was white noise to me. No one will dare take my son. Not Talon. Not that jezebel Jasmine. I have been too patient. Too calm. Eating crumbs from the master’s table. My father l, Jesiah, was supposed to be the rightful Alpha, since the Ex-Alpha, Malcolm, had no heir.But Talon maneuvered. Charmed the old man. The old man taught him the ways of our pack. Still he promised that my father would rule next. When the old man died. According to Talon—drowned. His body never washed up.If he heeded my father's warning to stop daring the waters. His condition was critical. But he was too stubborn. Boasted a few times how the spirit of his ancestors are protecting him.The elders were going to crown my father after the funeral rites were completed. When suddenly Talon burst in— hot tears flowing freely from his eyes. Said he found a letter addressed to my father. The letter had a seal— the Alpha’s. My father frowned as he read the letter. But he was a n
Talon’s POV“It's not nonsense, Talon. It's the truth!” The familiar voice that belonged to the scent echoed behind me. When I turned, my eyes met Alfonso’s — he was towering over me. He glared at me, like he could snap me in two with just those eyes of his.“Not you too, Alfonso. I expect better.” I said to him, but the glare in his eyes hinted that there was a possibility in what these rumormongers were saying.But still, I marked my son. My fangs spiked blood from his tiny arms. Two weeks ago. So there is no way Alfonso could expect me to believe his word of mouth. “Do you have any proof? To what you are saying? Cause you don't expect me to believe my child belongs to some Lunatic.” A laugh escaped my lips. I was expecting him to laugh alongside me but when he didn't, I figured the weight of the situation and how sheepish my laugh was.His eyes darkened visibly with rage. “That Lunatic is me! Talon,” His fist connected to my cheeks, my jaw snapped so loud I thought it might actua
Talon’s POV We entered into the pack grounds and the air had a nip to it. It felt nice. So did our run. I could swear my bones had knocked, like engines that weren’t lubricated in a long while. But this run was a lubricant that helped my wolf stretch a bit and I could feel his happiness swirling in me.Alfonso walked in front while I dragged my feet behind him, throwing my hands in the air and yawning. He’s face looked sunken, as I watched him from the side of his cheek bones. Those orbs of his had gotten too dark and I didn't fail to notice that it was hiding something. Alfonso never lacked what to say to me and I never lacked what to say to him either. From the omega’s he’d sleep with — he’d describe his experience, down to the taste of their buds to me.We were that naughty of a pair. One would say we were as thick as thieves. But that’s how chatty my friend was. I knew he'd love me. He'd proven it several times. I loved him too. But sometimes I hate how he broke things off with
Jasmine’s POVThe moon hung low in the sky, basking Hero’s skin with zebra stripes. His legs were kicking high, the corners of his mouth morphing into a toothless smile. “My little hero,” I kissed his forehead, and he kicked his legs even harder, mirroring excitement. I cradled him against my chest, putting my breast in his mouth while I stroked his hair. On my vanity drawer my phone screen lit up. I didn't want to move, because Hero was already on his way to sleep land. I smacked my lips, carefully lifting myself. My teeth grinded against one another. “Why the fuck are you calling?” The moment my hand slid across the screen, I found myself spewing venom.“I thought you should hear it from me first. That time I promised you, has finally come.”“What time are you talking about? If you have nothing else to say, I would like to return to caring for my son. You don't have any of your own, so I suppose you don't know what that means. Having a child and not losing it like the careless bi
Author's POVThe wind whistled through the trees, causing their leaves to sway as they danced to its rhythm. It was a beautiful night, but it wasn't going to last long. Peace in Rowridge was short-lived, a luxury they couldn't afford.For the past few weeks, it has been from one problem to the other. Talon, Alpha of Rowridge pack has had the most headaches dealing with these issues. “Alpha, we are out of balloons,” the head maid in charge of decorations will say to him.“Alpha the ladder just broke,” A guard had reported. “How will a wolf weighing the ton of weight you weigh, still use a wooden ladder? It’s either you are stupid or dumb.” He snapped at the wolf fire brimming in his eyes. “Choose one.”All these insignificant reports were draining Talon mentally so he decided he’d go for a run in the woods. Not that he could run from his problems. He was just postponing the inevitable. Talon didn't remember the last time he went out for a run, he was probably traumatized by the incid