Se connecterAlpha Bran’s POVThe bond pulsed strongly at the sight of Serafine outside, under the rain. Being held by a man. Ryker growled as he lurched forward harder. Aric by my side, and Bane and Lupin behind us. They were in their wolf forms too.It didn't take long for me to get to the man, snapping his head off his body. That was for daring to touch my mate.Serafine sat on the floor, mud clinging to her skin, her breathing fast and eyes wide with not just fear but recognition of our bond. It snapped into place so violently it nearly knocked the air out of me.‘Mine.’ The word echoed deep in my head.I dropped into a crouch in front of her, forcing myself to focus past the pull. Past the way my wolf was pacing inside me, wanting to take our mate here and now.“Are you hurt?” I asked.She nodded too quickly. I could hear her the fast beating of her heart. Behind me, another snarl tore through the air. One of the rogues lunged, only to be intercepted mid-air by Lupin’s wolf. The sound of bo
Serafine’s POVThe wolves lunged at us, their bodies bursting forward from the darkness, their snarls tearing through the storm as lightning cracked above us. Their claws scraped against the wooden porch as they charged, eyes glowing red with pure hunger.“Serafine!” Grayson roared.“Grayson!” I screamed, fear coating my voice.Grayson wasn't given the time to shift as the first wolf slammed into him, sending both of them crashing into the side railing. Grayson grunted, twisting his body as another lunged for his throat. He caught it mid-air, his fist colliding with its jaw in a sickening crack before shoving it aside.Another came from behind. And then another. They gathered around him. He fought them all in his human form, brutally and relentlessly.My heart pounded violently in my chest.“Grayson!” I screamed again, trapped on the floor by the wounded man. His grip around my ankle tightened. Pain shot up my leg as I tried to yank free. “Let go!” I cried, clawing at the wooden floo
Serafine’s POV My blood ran cold hearing my name from the other side of the door.Grayson’s posture shifted as he stood rigid and alert. Clara slowly set her fork down, the faint clink against the plate sounding too loud in the silence that followed.“Open the door, Serafine,” the voice came again, more strained this time. “Please.”A strange pressure built in my chest. I couldn’t explain it, but something about that voice tugged at something buried deep inside me. Grayson stepped in front of me before I could move.“Stay back,” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.“I—” I swallowed. “I think I know that voice.”His head snapped slightly toward me. “You think?”Another knock. This time weaker. Slower.“Serafine… please.”Clara looked between us, unease written all over her face. “Okay, this is officially creepy.”Grayson moved toward the door cautiously, I followed despite his earlier warning, stopping just behind him. Clara stayed close to me, her hand gripping my arm tig
Alpha Bran’s POVThe forest felt different on the way back.Kael’s scent lingered faintly behind us, fading with every step as Bane and two of the guards hauled him deeper into our territory. His muffled protests had long since died down, replaced by silence.I walked ahead, hands tucked into my pockets, my mind far from the present.“Where do you want Kael kept?” Aric asked from beside me, snapping me out of my thoughts.“Keeping him at the main holding cell is too obvious. Anyone can see him there. Put him in the inner cell at the lower wing. That way we are sure no one can have access to him if I didn't permit.” Aric nodded once. “Make sure no one goes in or out without my permission.” I repeated.“Understood.”We walked in silence for a few more steps before he spoke again. “What about Michael?” That made me stop. The others halted immediately behind us. I turned slowly, my gaze drifting through the dark trees.“Let's leave him for now.” I said and resumed walking.The packhous
Alpha Bran’s POVI stood at the edge of the forest, the wind brushing past me, carrying scents from miles away. Behind me, Aric approached, silently. Bane and Lupin lingered further back, shadows among shadows, along with four others I trusted enough to bring into this.“Everything’s in place,” Aric said quietly.“And Kael?” I asked.“He went in ten minutes ago.” Aric answered.“Michael?” I added.Aric exhaled. “He is still at his grand father's estate.”I rolled my shoulders, feeling my wolf stir beneath my skin, eagerly. Tonight wasn’t about shedding blood. But if it came to it,I wouldn’t hesitate.“We move now,” I said.As we moved further, Kael’s residence came into view through the trees. A small, isolated building surrounded by trees. Exactly the kind of place a man like Kael would choose to live if he thought secrecy would protect him.We spread out without needing to speak. Aric to my right. Bane circling wide. Lupin taking the rear with the others.I approached the front,
Alpha Bran’s POVThe door to my office opened without a knock. What followed next was Ember's voice, “I brought you lunch since you've refused to come down.” I leaned back in my chair, watching as she walked in with a tray balanced in her hands.She set it down in front of me, adjusting the plates with practiced ease.For a second it felt like I wasn’t Alpha. It felt like I was a boy again. A boy who had nothing and no one. But her. To me, Ember was the mother I didn't get to have. “Thank you,” I muttered, reaching for the food.She didn’t respond. That was the first sign something was off. I started eating anyway, hunger catching up with me after skipping dinner last night and breakfast in the morning. The food was good as always. But Ember’s silence was troubling. Her gaze lingered on me, making me uncomfortable. It wasn't typical of Ember to fix her gaze on me without blinking once.I could tell that she had something on her mind. I sighed, not even bothering to look up. “What
Alpha Bran's POV After Serafine left, I didn't go after her. She had provoked my anger. She was pushing me towards the edge and it was a marvel that I had controlled myself. However, all the while my mind was in complete turmoil.I couldn't accept the fact that she was the one who said the last wo
Serafine’s POV"Then do it. What are you waiting for?" I screamed, fiercely looking into his eyes. "Throttle me already!" I grabbed his wrist. "It would be better if you do it before Saskia comes."His chest went up and down as rage bubbled inside him. I could see his lips peeling back. He left me
Alpha Bran's POVI had been so opposed to the thought that a mere human would be my future Luna that accepting her as a mate was... beneath my consideration also.How could a daughter of a laundry woman be my mate? That little butterfly was only good enough to warm my bed. To have fun with a few t
Alpha Bran's POV Those words were more than enough to calm my tattered nerves. I loved this little creature's talk. I loved that she craved for me."So tell me that you want me." She pulled me up and pressed my face to her. She gave me a long kiss.I didn't say much, but I let her open my mouth, a







