MasukLuca—-“She’s different,” my wolf said in my head, and for once, I didn’t argue, not even a little, because there was no point pretending when the truth was standing right in front of me, breathing softly, peacefully, curled up on my bed like she belonged there, like she had always belonged there, and I found myself just standing there for a moment, watching her, taking her in, trying to understand how someone who walked into my life as a target had somehow turned into the one person I couldn’t look away from.Having her wolf back changed everything, and I mean everything, because it wasn’t just about power or strategy anymore, it was the way she carried herself now, the way she looked at me, the way she responded to me, the way she felt the bond fully, the spark that had been missing before now alive and burning between us like it had been waiting for the right moment to explode, and I couldn’t lie, it was addictive, dangerously addictive, because now every touch meant something, ev
Kiki—-As soon as we left Luca’s office, there was this quiet, almost electric tension between us, like the world had shrunk down to just the two of us and my wolf vibrating in my chest, reminding me how much power I had but also how safe I felt when he was near, and I couldn’t help the way my fingers found his hand, lacing them together without thinking.The spark was like fire work. The first time I felt this when we first met.‘Girl you are about to moan from the spark’ my wolf teased.‘How come I can only feel the spark now’ I asked instead.‘Because am no longer hiding’ my wolf saidThis made my racing thoughts slow down just a little as we walked toward the living area where Tia and the kids were, but I wasn’t ready to face anyone else yet, I just wanted to feel him, to have him close, and I felt him squeeze my hand, his thumb brushing against mine, and I realized how much I wanted this. The quiet connection, the sense that no matter what storms were coming, we’d weather them
Kiki—- ‘That was close’ my wolf said, her voice tight and teasing in my head. I can’t believe I almost let him know… almost let Luca know that my wolf is here and that I can do more than just… sense things. The truth about my mind reading ability, the depth of it, it’s something I’ve been hiding for a reason. If he knew too soon, everything could go sideways.I swallowed hard, still feeling the tension from earlier, and the moment the car stopped at my new home, I bolted straight to my room, ignoring the familiar sounds of Tia with the kids in the living area. I didn’t need distractions right now. My heart was still pounding from the drive, my mind spinning with all the revelations. The only thing I could focus on was Luca. I needed him on board with me, not just emotionally, not just because he’s my mate, but strategically. If we’re going to handle what’s coming and I know it’s coming the only way is to tell him about my wolf.“That’s right,” my wolf whispered in my mind, calm
Luca—-“Firecracker, you need to stop crying,” I said for what felt like the fifth time since we drove off that packhouse, my hands gripping hers on the seat, trying to calm her down but failing. I don’t understand what just happened there. I don’t understand why she suddenly broke down like that, why her whole body went stiff, why her face looked like someone just tore her world apart. But one thing I knew for sure. I wasn’t letting that boy man off. Not ever.“He killed them, Luca.” she finally said, her voice small, like it hurt her to even form the words. My head snapped toward her, confusion and panic rising instantly.“Baby, what do you mean by “kill them”? Who did he kill?” I asked, trying to stay calm even though my chest felt like it was about to explode.“He killed Stella and her whole pack” she said, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.“Wait… what? Firecracker, there is no way he would admit to that, my love. Stop making things up” I said, trying to be sensib
Dan—-Okay… what the hell was that.I stood there for a few seconds after they left, just staring at the door like it was going to open again and explain whatever just happened, because there is no way that whole scene made any kind of sense in a normal world, and I don’t care how much drama I’ve seen in my life, that right there was on another level entirely.One minute she walks into my office looking all calm and collected, asking me straight up if I killed her sister like she was already sure of it, and the next minute she storms out crying like some emotional queen who just remembered she has feelings again.I ran my hand through my hair, exhaling slowly as the irritation settled in my chest.“Okay… that was melodramatic,” I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. “I won’t even lie… what the fuck.”Because honestly…What was that.One second she’s accusing me of murder like I’m some kind of villain in her story, and the next she’s acting like she’s the one who got hurt the mo
Kiki—-“I don’t appreciate you coming into my pack and accusing me of murder.”Dan’s voice came out sharp, loud, almost defensive, like he was trying too hard to sound offended instead of threatened, and if I didn’t have access to his thoughts right now I might have believed him, I might have second guessed myself again, I might have stood there wondering if I was pushing too far too fast.But I heard him.Every single word he didn’t say out loud.“Did that monster turn on me… he was the one who murdered them… he won’t turn on me right… but then again the attacks my pack has had over the past few days can’t be explained either…”My heart dropped.Not in that soft, emotional way.No.This one felt heavy.Cold.Like something just settled into place in the worst way possible.Because that right there…That thought…That slip…It confirmed everything.He knows something. He is involved. Maybe not fully. Maybe not the one pulling the strings.But he is not innocent. Not even close. And t
LUCA—-The way I explained the whole date thing to Kingsley was clean. Logical. Almost noble. Anyone listening would think I was acting out of love or patience or some sudden emotional growth.The truthHe would never suspect the real reason behind my decision.There was too much happening at once
LUCA—-I still cannot believe she actually tried to reject me.Reject me.The thought circles my head like a blade that refuses to dull. I am the Alpha King and yet she looked at me with fire in her eyes and said my name like it was something she could walk away from. Like I was optional. Like fat
KIKI —— I can hear my own heartbeat. It is loud. Too loud. Like it is trying to remind me that I am still here even though everything else has quietly walked away. Each thump lands in my chest and whispers the same ugly truth. I am alone. I have a sister. Yes. But she has a life. A mate. Childr
LUCA—-“Coward,” I murmured as I watched him run off with his mate like the ground beneath his feet was on fire.Dan Kane did not look back. Not once. He grabbed Rita and left as if the walls themselves might swallow him if he stayed a second longer. An Alpha who runs is already finished. He just







