Zarek has always understood his role, an Omega constrained by the unforgiving regulations of the Red Claw pack, merely a pawn in the manipulative games of ruthless Alphas who view him as nothing more than a means to an end. When he is handed over to Alpha Ryker, he is thrust into a tormenting nightmare of domination and suffering, compelled to accept a future he never desired. Everything shifts when Zarek’s true mate steps out from the darkness. Kaidon, a formidable Alpha from the Blood Moon pack, bursts into Zarek’s world, displacing Ryker and claiming him as his own. Zarek’s wolf detects a hint of hope, but the wounds of his past run too deep to easily overlook. Armed with Alpha Kaidon’s steadfast promise of safety, Zarek confronts a decision: to accept the bond that might liberate him, or to escape in order to safeguard the fragments of his broken heart. Still, shadows from both his history and the present refuse to release their grip, with threats lurking in every direction. In a realm where loyalty is scarce and power dictates fate, Zarek must discover his inner strength and learn what it genuinely means to be free. Will he allow Kaidon to be his redemption, or gamble everything to shatter the chains by himself?
View MoreZarek’s POV“Don’t lie, Axel,” Akiri said with a short laugh. “We all know you’re useless unless it’s Astrid’s heat.”"Only because Kaidon will murder me if I go in there! You know how possessive Alphas get during heat!"Akiri and Zara exchanged a look. “We’re both Betas, Axel. Not sure we actually get it,” Zara said, making Axel roll his eyes.“Alpha,” a voice echoed in my head, pulling me away from my laughter with my pack and back to the voice inside my mind. “Kaidon?”“Sage?” I responded, my mind still focused on the conversation.A sigh echoed in my head. “Ves, I’m here,” Sage said softly, sounding timid and afraid. “I’m sorry, this afternoon has been hectic.”“Yeah, it hasn’t been easy for us, either,” I said, trying to keep calm. “We’re home safely, though. Why didn’t you respond earlier?”“Ryker called Kane and I into his office... I couldn’t contact you without him asking what I was doing. His wolf was interrogating mine.”"And?" I asked, my suspicion growing.Sage sounded ev
Zarek's POV“Has Sage said anything yet?” I asked for what felt like the fifth time in the past thirty minutes. I couldn't help it. The waiting was eating at me, gnawing at the edges of my nerves.Kaidon and I were lying on the couch in the living room, surrounded by our pack mates. Some were with us, sprawled out in the room, while others were in the kitchen, busy with dinner. Ever since I told them everything I'd learned—leaving out the personal connection I had to Zarek, the Alpha of the Red Claw pack—everyone had been intent on getting in touch with Sage. But despite our efforts, he still hadn’t responded.“I promise that as soon as he responds, I'll tell you,” Kaidon said, his hand tracing gentle circles over my stomach.If it had been anyone else constantly questioning him, I'm sure he would've been annoyed by now. But Kaidon never got upset with me. Maybe because he knew how much I cared about Sage. Maybe because he understood the weight of it all—the risk, the fear, the helple
Zarek's POV As soon as I stepped out of the cave, a rush of sensations hit me like a tidal wave. The earthy scent of grass mixed with the sweetness of nearby flowers, but beneath it all, the sharp, invasive scent of the North River pack lingered heavily in the air. They’d been here, running around, searching for me. I clenched my fists. I had to be careful—very careful. The potion Aegis gave me had amplified my senses to an incredible level. Not just my sense of smell—I could hear the faintest rustles, the distant howl of wolves, and even feel the faint impressions of paw prints left in the ground by my pursuers. Every step I took seemed to vibrate with an acute awareness of the world around me. A howl tore through the woods, snapping me out of my thoughts. Instinctively, I crouched low, my heightened senses working overtime. I sniffed the air. The scent was familiar, even comforting in a way. I crept toward the source, my heart pounding in my chest. Relief washed over me when
Kaidon's POV"Alpha?" Sage's timid voice echoed in my head, pulling me out of my relaxed, much-needed sleep.I shot up immediately, my heart pounding. “What is it? Where are you guys? Is Zarek okay?” I asked as fast as I could, still lying in bed but wide awake, ready in case my packmates needed me.Sage didn’t respond right away, but I could feel his presence through our pack link, the connection still open. I forced myself to stay calm, trying to stay somewhat optimistic."Kane and I are okay, and I'm pretty sure Zarek is too.”I frowned. “Pretty sure?!”"Well... we got the information we needed, and we planned on sneaking out tonight, but Zarek doesn’t have the pack link. I told Kane, and I was going to send a message to Zarek somehow—probably through our wolves—but we got... preoccupied.”I barely stopped myself from growling. "Where the hell is my mate, Sage?" My voice came out angrier than I intended, a deep, threatening edge to it. I didn't care.Sage sighed through the link. "
Zarek’s POVI was stuck. Stuck in the same place where I’d been for the last three hours—Ryker’s bedroom. I hated it. The room. The smell. Everything about it made me feel trapped, like I couldn’t breathe. I had already looked at the windows, studied them long enough to figure out how I could climb down from the pack house. I’d even thought about doing it earlier. But I didn’t have the guts. I couldn’t leave yet. Not until I got Tan’s okay.I couldn’t just run off and leave Sage and Kane to fend for themselves. That would ruin everything. The plan. The whole thing would fall apart, and I couldn’t live with myself if that happened. I couldn’t let anyone else get hurt because of me. Not after what I’d learned about my mother. After discovering I was the one who caused her death…“You know we couldn’t control that,” Aegis said, his voice dripping with irritation as he watched me sulk. “Sage and Kane will be fine. They’ll stay on the inside. You can run.”I wanted to snap at him, tell him
Astrid's POVI held my babies close as I carefully made my way down the stairs. The house was quiet except for the gentle hum of activity outside. My little ones, Bels and Sirius, rested in my arms, their tiny faces peaceful and unbothered by the tension I knew was brewing in our pack. As I reached the living room, I spread a blanket on the floor and laid them down between my legs, keeping a watchful eye on their every movement. Sitting there, I noticed Kaidon stretched out on the couch. His form seemed heavy with exhaustion, his usually powerful and composed demeanor cracked by worry. I sighed softly, the events of the previous night playing on my mind. I had woken up to raised voices and tension thick enough to suffocate. When I’d asked Axel about it, his explanation only added to my concern. "Sleeping on the couch can't be comfortable, Kaidon," I said, my voice gentle as I saw him stir. His eyes fluttered open, and the weight of his distress was immediately evident. "I can't
Kaidon's POV I woke to an empty bed. It was just past one in the morning, and my heart sank into my stomach as I glanced over at the cold sheets where Zarek should’ve been. Something deep inside me told me he was gone, but I hadn’t expected it to happen this quickly.I threw the covers off and scrambled out of bed, heart pounding. I ran straight for the bathroom, hoping to find him there. “Zarek?” I called into the empty space, my voice shaky with both worry and anger. “Where are you, love?”But there was no answer.“He’s gone.” Axel’s voice reached me from the kitchen, sharp and matter-of-fact. I turned to meet her gaze. She was sitting at the table, sipping on a mug of coffee, eyes tired but calm. She’d been waiting for me to wake up, knowing I wouldn’t get any sleep until I found my mate.I swallowed hard, the weight of her words crushing me. “Where is he?” I asked, my voice a little more strained than I intended. I struggled to keep it even, to avoid snapping at Axel.Axel looked
Zarek's POV I woke up with a start, my heart hammering in my chest. The clock on the nightstand read eleven at night. The room was dark and quiet, the only sound being the steady breathing of Kaidon beside me. His arms were wrapped around me tightly, a grip that felt more like a shield than an embrace, yet it was stifling. I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think straight. I needed to leave, to do what I had promised. I shifted slightly, my breath held tight, hoping I wouldn’t disturb him. Kaidon was still fast asleep, his body radiating warmth as if it could melt my resolve. But I couldn’t stay.It took every ounce of strength not to wake him. I gently wiggled out of his arms, trying to ignore the pang of loss that shot through me as I slipped away from him. I stayed as quiet as possible, not even daring to move the bed covers. The seconds dragged on like hours as I carefully rose to my feet. My hands were shaking—either from fear of being caught or from the weight of what I was about to
Zarek's POV “Kaidon….”“No,” Kaidon cut me off gruffly the moment we were in our room. “I’m not negotiating this.”I clenched my fists at my sides, fury boiling under my skin. “You told me when I got here that no Alpha would ever control me again!”“No Alpha is controlling you,” he snapped, sitting down on the edge of the bed, his eyes tired but sharp as they locked onto mine.I crossed my arms tightly over my chest, glaring down at him. He wasn’t listening again. I knew Kaidon was worried, especially because of Ryker and his vile intentions. But I wasn’t some helpless pup. I could protect my pack.“You’re controlling me!” I snarled, climbing onto the bed and standing over him.Kaidon raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. “Are you trying to intimidate me?” His voice was calm, almost too calm, and I hated it.“Stop trying to distract me!” I snapped. “That plan is the only way to protect our pack! Why can’t you just stop being stubborn and let me do this?”Kaidon sighed and lea
Zarek's POV“Zarek, into my office. With immediate effect!”The Alpha’s voice echoed in my mind, sharp and unavoidable, like the crack of a whip. I froze, every muscle tensing in that instinctive response to fear. The call to his office could only mean one thing: punishment or some impossible task that no half-starved Omega could realistically handle. As I approached the Alpha’s office, I noticed the compassionate gazes from those around me. Betas, Omegas, and even some Alphas shared looks of sympathy with their eyes. Our pack, the Red Claw, seemed formidable to outsiders, yet internally, it was a nightmare. The Alphas and Betas were warriors out of necessity, and those who resisted faced a brutal fate. As for us Omegas, our sole purpose was to serve and reproduce.The Alpha governed us through intimidation. Those who dared to oppose him faced torture, forced to witness the deaths of their loved ones, followed by their own execution. Alphas held authority here, while Omegas like me w...
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