LOGINADIRA’S POVI did not pull away immediately; rather, I relaxed into the kiss and allowed myself to feel. Not because everything was suddenly fine or because the past dissolved the moment his lips touched mine. But because this was a way of showing that we were moving past the hurdles and choosing each other.Something I never felt or had in the past. It felt good to know that in this life his heart belonged to me and not to Scarlet. So the kiss was a promise that I was not alone and that I might win against fate.I breathed in deeply as our lips disconnected and rested my forehead against his chest. I breathed in his scent and felt his wolf stir happily from our connection. My wolf, who had been angry, was finally purring in satisfaction.This is not blind trust; this is a choice. One that I was making not just for myself but for Lumina too.He does not speak for once; he lets the silence exist without trying to fill it.“I meant what I said,” I murmured. “This is your last chance.”H
RYDER'S POVHer nose flared in anger. “What do you mean by ‘that’s not true’, Ryder? Are you trying to call me stupid?” she snapped.“No, I am only being sincere,” I said quietly. “Sincerely, at first when I saw her, I was caught off guard. I couldn't believe she was standing in front of me. It was something I never expected to happen, so I can understand when you say I looked at her a certain way. But after that I wasn't sure how to act. My heart still recognised her, and seeing her brought back memories of what we shared. I couldn't bring myself to immediately be harsh to her. But that never stopped the love I have for you.” I unconsciously moved closer. “That day that people saw us leave her room together, nothing happened between us.” I explained and went on to tell her everything that happened between Scarlet and me that day. “That was all that happened. I don't want to be with Scarlet. My heart belongs to you,” I said sincerely.“You say that, yet you changed the moment she set
RYDER'S POV“How could I have been so stupid?” I closed my eyes and pressed on my temples. As I opened my eyes, she took a step back involuntarily. My eyes were hot with fury. “How dare you lie to me!” I yelled.Scarlet took another fearful step back. “I was only doing it for your sake. She wasn't worthy of you,” she replied.“And who are you to decide that?” I growled angrily. I took a deep breath and turned away. “I can't believe myself right now. How could I have been so naive?” I hissed.“We shouldn't be here. We should be by Adira's side apologising,” my wolf urged.I turned to Scarlet, fists clenched in anger. “First thing tomorrow morning I want you out of this pack,” I ordered through clenched teeth.“You can't possibly ask me to leave your pack. My father will not be happy to hear that. You are about to destroy years of friendship because of something so trivial. Don't do this,” Scarlet begged.“Don't you dare!” I growled, taking menacing steps towards her but stopping myself
ADIRA'S POVI did not mean to disrespect him. I just could not bring myself to stop. But even now, after everything, I did not feel any better. My heart still felt like it was going to explode.My fingers curled tighter around the steering wheel, and I rested my head on it. I was still seated in the car when I heard a knock at the window. I turned around to find my parents’ faces.I heaved a sigh. Reluctantly, I pressed the button to pull down the window. “Hey mum, hey dad,” I greeted.I did not bother to look at them because I knew I would not like what I would see.Dad grabbed the door handle and pulled, but the door was locked. “Adira, open the door. We need to talk,” he said in an angry voice, though I could hear the underlying worry."I am sorry, Dad, but I need to go now. I have things to attend to in the pack. Plus Lumina is waiting. I promised to take her to go see flowers today,” I replied, still looking straight ahead.“Young lady!” My mum whisper-yelled. “We really do need
RYDER'S POVShe had really left without me before I made it out of the office. She was truly determined not to have anything to do with me.“Hey Ryder,” I heard Scarlet’s voice before I felt her hand on my shoulder.I shifted away and turned to her. “Anything I can help you with?” I asked through clenched teeth.“Well, erm…” She picked at her fingers. “You earlier said you wanted to talk to me about something, and I have been waiting…” She fluttered her lashes. “When are you finally going to come over so we can talk?” She stretched to grab my arm.Before her hand could meet me, I shifted away again. I could feel the discreet stares and the subtle looks people were throwing our way, and I did not want to dig the hole deeper.“We will talk when I return.” I spun on my feet and walked away.The ride to the council grounds was no better. My emotions had turned to anger. The more I thought about everything, the angrier I got. But there was no one else to blame but myself.By the time I arr
RYDER’S POVMorning came without warmth. As I opened my eyes, I released a deep sigh. The sun rose as it always did, the light peeking in through the windows. Usually, that would make me rise happily, but today it did nothing to chase away the heaviness settled in my chest.I turned my head slightly, already knowing what I would find. Adira’s side was cold, as it had been the past few days. It was not until now that I understood the loneliness of sleeping alone. The absence pressed deeper than it should have.I sat up slowly, rubbing a hand down my face. The bond between us felt distant, and I knew that this was all my fault. I missed Lumina too. I had not been able to play with her since Scarlet appeared.By the time I dressed and made my way out of my room, the scent of breakfast lingered in the air. Surprised, I quickly made my way to the kitchen. As I entered the dining room, I found Lumina already seated, swinging her legs beneath the chair, humming to herself as she poked at a b







