LOGIN{ Nicholas POV }Collective nods in agreement to my statement came from all three of them. “But how?” Ambrose asked, his brows drawn together . “this murder happened twenty five years ago. Like three years before Elena and I was born.” The disbelief in his voice made the whole thing sound impossible. But I'm certain there would be a way. There's always a way, you just have to look closer. “Don't Roseville keep a record of rogue attacks and the damages done?” Renaya asked, flopping backwards onto the couch. “I mean, every standard werewolf community does that.”“We do.” Elena countered cooly. “The Luna Council holds it, and it's practically locked down.”“Nothing is impossible.” The twins looked at me with that ‘you've lost it’ look. Now I'm starting to feel dumb.“Stop staring at me like that.”“Yeah.” Renaya cut in. “Why stare at him like that?”Ambrose gave her a quick look before answering. “The security is as tight as a vault. Alarm systems everywhere. High sensitivity cameras
{ Nicholas’s POV } I felt it—the sharp turn in her mood like ten minutes later after she left downstairs, it hit me all the way from the living room, so I got dressed fast and took my usual route down to the courtyard. By the time she stormed out onto the porch, the look on her face already said the conversation had gone straight to hell. She saw me waiting and didn’t slow down, just walked past me like the innocent cobblestone ground itself had offended her. “Let’s get out of here.” I didn’t ask questions. Angry Elena didn’t need questions, she needed movement. I followed her to the car, got in, and let the silence and the low hum of the car's engine sit between us all the way to my place. When I pushed the apartment door open, the very last person I wanted to see was already making herself comfortable. Princess Renaya, in nothing but a sports bra and tiny bum shorts so tight her hips were on display, her hair was packed in a loose messy bun. She sat at the dining table with a
{ Elena’s POV }“You should get going.”Nicholas sat on my sofa in only his boxers, a book open in his hands like he was actually reading it.“Nope.” His voice sounded bored, but his eyes stayed glued on the page. “I’ll be waiting right here until you finish with Daddy.”I pulled my sleeveless beige crop top over my head and gave him a warning smile. “No, darling. I’m not doing shit with you today again.”He shut the book with a sharp snap, dropped it on the sofa, and gave me a flat look. “It’s about work. Get your mind out of the gutter.”I rolled my eyes and did the zipper of my trousers. “Oh whatever. Just hide. Like—not hide. Just stay quiet so you don’t get caught.”I didn’t wait for his answer. I stepped out, shut the door behind me, and started down the stairs with my pulse already climbing high, high up. Dad ignored me, like he acted like I wasn't even present in this mansion these last few days, now he wants to talk. Wow. Great.And let's hope it goes well. Gosh! Our relation
{ Elena's POV }Shit!I jerked my hand away from his manhood. Nicholas cursed. His lips stopped moving against mine and I almost died from the loss. All the tension and heat instantly vanished from the room. No. No. No! Luna Sephrina you're such a vibe killer.“Elena!”Sweet goddess. Weren't they supposed to be out?“Seems like we're getting caught.” Nicholas grinned, that annoying cocky smile of his and pressed a soft kiss on my lips. “Really.” I pushed at his tanned chest. The dude is not even the least bothered. “My mom is outside the door and all you can do is kiss me. Dickhead she could barge in any moment.”And Nicholas still had the guts to actually laugh.“I'm coming in if you don't answer me.” A thud landed on the door. Nicholas and I exchanged urgent looks. Mom's not giving up.“Don't bother. It's locked.” I called back.Fuck it! I cursed mentally jumping off the bed. The room was a total mess—I was arranging when Nicholas sneaked in—and now I can't find my panties or shirt
{ Elena's POV }The next six days were a whirlwind of events, both good and not so good ones. Nicholas had driven me back home that evening after breaking the kiss. He offered to take me to my room but I had to refuse no matter how tempting it was. The pack was at high vigilance that day, so I couldn't risk him getting caught so I gave a deep kiss as an apology. Back home, it turns out that Officer Garrett, who's the head security officer of our archives, had been the one who gave Melissa access to the stone. In fact, they had it all planned out so smoothly and all for just twenty thousand dollars! Alpha Cade was beyond pissed. It was totally insane. A pack member is supposed to be loyal and protect the pack's secret with their life. Ours betrayed us for just a few thousand dollars. He and Alvin are currently being dealt with in the dungeon after which they will be banished when they spit out everything damn thing they know so we can get clues on how to retrieve the Umbral. Lucan's
{ Elena's POV }“Oh shit, man. I said not to hurt her!” Ambrose skidded over to where a heavy breathing Alisha was tied up to a chair. “Did I say to untie her?” Nicholas slammed his palm on Ambrose's chest, pushing him back. “And she's doing just fine. Am I wrong Alisha?” He turned to face her with a very stupid grin on his face. She shot him a hard glare in response, I have never seen her glare so had at someone before. But wait. Hang on a second…I almost had a cardiac arrest because of the text she sent. I had risked getting caught and ran as fast as I could because the car might not be fast enough. Now she is here, tied up and nothing close to someone who's about to die any minute from now and that by Nicholas?!!My gaze went from Nicholas to Ambrose to Alisha then finally settled on Ambrose. He turned fast to face me with an explanatory expression. “Lena, I swear, I wasn't expecting it to be like this—”“You knew?”His head went sideways and back. “No. Not really. I just…gave hi
[Nicholas's POV ] I strode out of the room and flung the door shut with a loud bang. Her sobs followed next. For a moment, I felt regret; a part of me wanted to go back and apologize... but no!It had to stop one day and that day was today."You did the right thing," Kyle said in a reassuring tone.
[Nicholas's POV ]I stared at the rare beauty in front of me, deep brown eyes drowning into mine like she couldn't have enough, smooth pale skin smothered with drops of water, her wet long hair clung to her skin, damn....she had only a towel on, it seemed she just came out of the bathroom. My eyes
Elena's POV The forest was too quiet. No crickets. No wind. Just the sound of my heart pounding like a war drum in my chest.I don't know how long I've been running, but I know I'm close to the borders of Roseville, the most dangerous part of the city, prone to frequent rogue attacks. I had to sto
Elena's POV“You look beautiful,” Melissa said as she finished doing my makeup, admiring the perfect job she had done on my face.“Lucan's jaw is going to drop when he sees you,” she teased and I smiled.I was beyond excited today. It was my wedding!Today I'm getting married to my childhood sweeth







