LOGINLUCIAN“What was the verdict?”I slapped the documents onto the table, sending Zayn a pointed look. “What do you think?”There was a cautious look in his eyes as he took the documents and began examining it. The farther down the paper he read, the more his expression turned grim. He eventually set it back down, an exhausted look in his eyes.“Who knew keeping peace between multiple packs would be such a…chore.” He sighed.I grunted out a reply, sinking further into my seat. “It’s good enough that they’re not trying to take each other’s heads off. We need this alliance to be as organized as possible. Damon’s assured me that he’ll send the mobilized men soon enough.”Tristan chuckled. “Not like we need them.”“True,” I sighed. “But if we’re going to commence the operation, side-lining them won’t exactly be ideal either.”“Agreed.”My fingers thrummed absentmindedly on the desk. I had to move fast against Tristan as quickly as possible. My oath with Violet was betting on that.And when t
VIOLETSuna had begrudgingly let me into the inner part of the house, amidst a couple of grumbles and complaints from the blonde and Bardo.The sprawling mansion was lined with different tapestries and historic pieces. Suna must be one who really stuck to culture. Or he was just very traditionalist.After going down a couple more halls, I was led to his private study. The slam of the door behind me should have rung some sort of bell of bad omen.But I was way past letting fear hold me back now. I’d come to get something, and I didn’t plan on leaving till I got it. He gestured for me to take a seat before sinking into his own chair.“So,” he started. “You came all this way for me. I assume it wasn’t just on a mere whim. Who are you? And why do you need my help?”“I never knew personal details about your clients was something you deemed it mandatory to know.”His eyes studied mine for a moment. “Being defensive, are we? I don’t see how I’m supposed to help then.”“Violet.” I finally sai
VIOLETAnon.I didn’t think that name could leave a bitter feel in my tongue as it did now. After everything, they’d been more or less mute.Thinking about it only increased my irritation. Lucian had set out for his office in the morning so I was mostly left to my own devices.I couldn’t bother Reese now. She apparently had a getaway planned with Zayn so they would more or less be gone for the whole day.Which left me with nothing else but my thoughts. And it was something I hated more than anything.I didn’t like being alone. It meant I’d start to remember. And remember, and remember…I let out another groan, tossing my phone to the side. After a couple of exaggerated groans, I picked it back up.No time to start groaning and complaining now. An idea popped in my head and I quickly pulled up the files I’d gotten from Anon.They’d gone through the trouble of giving me personal info on most of the higher ups in the pack.“Would you look at that.” I chuckled to myself. Even Sienna was o
LUCIAN“You’re slipping bro,”It was getting harder and harder to hold back the urge to chuck something at Zayn. The beta didn’t seem to be that much affected by the glares I’d send him.He’d only chuckle and fix me with that amused look that always lingered behind his eyes.“Do you want to die?” I growled.He raised his hands. “Hey, at least I’ll know it’s for a noble cause. The only problem would be Reese because I know for a fact that she’s going to miss me.”I groaned, turning my attention back to the punching bag before me. Each jab was calculated and precise, a way of getting out every sliver of frustration and annoyance that seemed to tear at my insides.Never one to take a hint, Zayn found his way to the bench press beside me. That eager look still lingered in his eyes as he watched me.“Lucian.”I didn’t reply, grunt after grunt leaving my lips as I took multiple punches and jabs at the punching bag.“Lucian.”“What?” I growled, chest heaving as I caught my breath.His eyes r
VIOLETI didn’t think I’d ever been prouder of myself than I was at that table. Sure, the week had been pretty shit.Add that to what happened at Masos and I had every reason to be bummed. But the fact that I’d somehow still stood my ground confidently and made contributions to the council meeting.That was something worth commending myself for.“Not bad, Luna.” Marissa’s smile was blinding as she handed me a glass of punch.I returned the smile. “I try my best.”We talked a bit on some mundane things like how her pack was doing and why she’d been the only one here instead of coming with Kane.“He has responsibilities in our Northern threshold and wanted to make sure he personally saw to it.” Marissa explained. “I couldn’t just leave the invite unattended to so I decide to personally make sure I came.”“And your pack beta?” I asked carefully.She smiled. “Also at the north.”“Ah, I see.” I nodded, taking in all her words. “In any case, it was really nice to see you here. Goddess, it m
VIOLETI knew things were changing. Faster than I’d like to say I had control over them. But it wasn’t exactly something I could actively fix either.Anon had been borderline mute since lunch at Masos. All attempts at trying to get a reply from him after then? Failed.That wasn’t the most unusual. Lucian’s actions had been more or less strange. I wouldn’t say I was completely opposed to it either. That night, he’d stayed with me through out as he promised. Didn’t leave my side even till morning.Was it embarrassing? Yes. But even my attempts at shaking him off weren’t working. He was…clingy. Something that was all sorts of odd for Lucian Sinclair.“So, what do you say?” Lucian asked, eyes filled with eagerness and a hint of excitement.I stared, unable to hide my amusement. “You’re not actually serious.”“Oh, but I am.” He chuckled, jingling his keys a little.“Don’t you have Alpha duties to attend to?” I folded my arms.He fixed me a look. “Now I feel like you’ll keep using that agai







