LOGINEver's POVI stiffened at her words, finding it hard to steady my breathing. She began walking away, accompanied by two other Matrons.I followed behind, in silence as ordered, but my head was a battlefield of panic. Was Hagan going to be there? What would happen if the elders didn't believe my account? Was I going to be sentenced there again? The Harem. My shoulders shuddered at the thought. Or even worse... exiled. Hagan wouldn't stand by and let it happen, would he?We crossed the courtyard once more and a few blocks. A bunch of Omegas lay ahead, eyes keenly digging into mine. And their gazes spelled no good. I lowered my gaze at once, but just as I did, my head snapped to the side, realizing I'd spotted a familiar face in the crowd.Kia! Our eyes met. Worry painted her face as she covered her mouth tightly. Tears sprang from each side of her eyes. I bit back hot tears as I took in the sight of her. She shook her head disapprovingly, and my face paled. Did she? Did she also believe
Ever's POVI dreaded the entire ride home, sitting behind the same person who had made it clear how lowly I was in his eyes and possibly in the view of anyone who would come to know what I was.The silence consumed us as we arrived at the Pack's gate at the break of dusk. Zeke climbed down and reached out his hands to me. Once again, I ignored them and helped myself down, avoiding his gaze. My eyes were red and swollen. I'd barely gotten any sleep and spent half the time awake, teary-eyed. All thanks to him."He did promise to make you Luna, didn't he?" The memory of the mockery in his tone bit down on my esteem as I walked towards the Pack gate. I realized his coat was still on me and took it off. I spotted Abe in the distance, along with one of the guards whose gaze still pierced mine. I walked to him. His eyes bared confusion as I approached, maybe scared I'd let people know we knew each other.“Beta Abe. I'd appreciate it if you'd help me hand this to Alpha Zeke.” I handed it over
Zeke's POV“I didn't...” She stumbled over her words. “I didn't do anything to Luna.”“And why should we believe you? Of course you'd be confident enough to lie to our faces too.” He drew his sword nearer to her face.“You shouldn't judge based on mere suspicion...” Abe tried to cut in.“I beg your pardon, Beta Abe. But these are affairs of our pack. We know best how to handle them. It'd be best if you didn't interfere.” The other silenced him.“So what do you want to do to her? Off with her head?” Abe questioned.“There could be more Omegas like her who deserve questioning. We should force her to confess the names of her adversaries, those who sent her.” He spat, eyes fixated on Ever.She'd been all fired up when telling me to back off. But now, against accusations, for some reason, she kept quiet and only stared at the floor.“Look how calm she is. Maybe she has a trick up her sleeve or something. People waiting to ambush us.” He lunged at her. “Tell me who sent you!”I swung in bet
Zeke's POV“Turns out there might have been a few more than those we didn't bind,” Abe explained. “They must've escaped with the horses.”“Shit,” Beta Roy spat, exhaling deeply. “So... we shift then?” he suggested, and everyone agreed.“We could,” I agreed. “But she's an Omega. She can't shift.” I gestured to Ever. All eyes fell on her.“Shouldn't we be questioning her?” Roy asked. “She's an Omega. She could be working for a rival pack. Why else would she have coerced the Luna into leaving the Pack House...” he shot, his gaze fixated on her, “and without protection?”“You're overthinking it, Roy,” Abe cut in.“Oh, am I?” Roy sneered back, heading for Ever as he grasped her arm tightly. “You're working for someone, aren't you? Tell me. Who sent you?” he questioned as she tried to force off his grip.“Enough, Roy.” I found myself intervening. “You went on about how Eric failed to protect Luna Rhaeya.” I held his gaze. “But here you are. You've been in your pack for how many years now an
Ever's POVWhat? Wolfsbane! He was about to poison her! Wolfsbane would kill her, no matter the amount. What the hell was he thinking? No, he couldn't. He shouldn't. I kicked hard against the dirt again. Muffled yells tore through the cloth around my mouth until I eventually got a meaningful mumble out.“Stop,” my muffled voice tore through as one of them approached me. “You'll kill her. You can't. Wolfsbane...” A hand struck me hard, and my head rang.“That should put her to silence,” the Rogue who had struck me let out, gesturing to another to go get the wolfsbane.He left and appeared minutes later with an old, rusty, sealed container.My body stung in ways I could barely explain as I tried to move again. “Please,” I mumbled. “Don't...” I lost my strength, unable to pull out more words.Rhaeya hung unconscious from where she'd been tied. The Rogue handed the container to the boss, and my heart sank. He... he was really about to do it. Rhaeya's eyes shone amber once more as I watc
Hagan's POV“If only you were watching her like you were supposed to. We would not need to be here. God, I feel like giving you the beating you deserve. Just thank your goodness the Alpha's...”“They were here.” My voice had lost its volume.“What?” Roy climbed down, approaching me.“They were here,” I let out weakly as I clenched the veils tightly. I'd been too late. My throat grew sore as different ideas of whatever might have happened to them raced through my head.Silence dominated the atmosphere. No one spoke a word as silent glances were exchanged. I stared at the ground, my face pale. It was dark, but I could see their leftover footprints and traced them to a spot until they disappeared. My eyes shut tightly. They were taken. Young women, out alone in who knew where and possibly in danger. My fists clenched tighter.“Do any of you know anything of the area?” Zeke directed at the guards.I lifted my gaze as they stared, confused.“Nothing? No rumors? Complaints from the sellers?
Ever's POV “This is the third time this year we're catching you both out of your stations…without permission” The senior Matron let out, her voice full of frustration as she wrote our names down again in the black list.If I were given a shekel for everytime my name had entered that list, I'd be r
Chapter 1: He's Back?Ever's POV “All Omegas to their stations, Alpha Hagan has returned” The matrons rang the bell to alert everyone in the chambers.The cloth I had been using to wipe the windows fell from my hands at the sound of the announcement.He was back? A rush of excitement shot through m
(R18 - Not for readers below 18 as this chapter includes mature and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.) Ever’s POV “Hagan, stop… someone could catch us out here,” I protested, trying to pull him back from territory I knew neither of us would easily return from. He slid his large hands
Ever's POV I couldn't explain the amount of relief I felt hearing that from him directly.I broke free from his hug and stood face to face with him, making sure he understood how unhappy I was with him.“You have a lot of explaining to do” I folded my arms, awaiting his explanation.“Sit first?” H







