LOGINAlpha Bran’s POVShe shoved his hands away.“I can’t do this anymore,” she snapped. “I won’t stay here and rot with monsters.”My chest constricted painfully as I watched it all unfold.“No… please…” The boy’s voice broke into sobs as he reached for her again.Her hand shoved him away hard. His small body flew backward, his head slamming against the wall with a sickening thud.A sharp cry left him as he crumpled to the floor, clutching his head. It hurt. But not as much as the terror clawing through his chest.His mother was leaving. And would never come back.His small hands trembled as he pushed himself up, tears blurring his vision.He was persistent. Because he couldn't imagine living in the pack without his mother.She was the only one who cared for him. She held him whenever he was crying. Whispered in his ears that everything would be okay.That she was there with him. And wouldn't watch anyone hurt him.But now she was leaving him behind in a cruel pack. And to an angry father
Alpha Bran’s POVI didn’t even bother responding. Because what was the point?I barely made it two steps before her hand wrapped around my arm tightly. “Where did you go with her?” Saskia asked, her voice sharp and frantic. “Why do you reek so much of her, Bran?”I yanked my arm out of her grip. The force sent her stumbling back, and she fell onto the couch.Silence filled the room. Saskia stared at me like she didn’t recognize me anymore.“Bran!” she screamed, fury ripping through her voice.I started heading for the door again. She moved faster and rushed in front of me, blocking my path, her chest rising and falling rapidly.“Why haven’t you rejected her yet?” The anger rising in my heart was beginning to burn hot and uncontrollable. “I already told you to give me some time.” I said, my voice low but laced with irritation. Her brows furrowed like I had just insulted her.“Time? Time for what?”“Do you think rejection is that easy?” I shot back. “Do you think I can just snap my
Bran’s POVThe night air hit me the moment I stepped out of her house, but it did nothing to cool the fire raging inside my chest.I stood there for a second, just staring at the closed door, my feet rooted to the ground. Serafine…My chest tightened. Jaw clenched as I forced myself to turn away.I walked back to the car, each step heavier than the last, like something inside me was pulling me back to her. But I ignored it. I had to. Because staying would only make everything worse.I got into the car and shut the door, the silence immediately swallowing me whole. And that was when it hit me hard.A sharp breath left my lungs as I leaned back against the seat, dragging a hand down my face.What the hell have I done?My chest constricted painfully, guilt clawing its way through me, tearing me apart from the inside out.Keeping her locked up, surrounding her with guards, isolating her from everyone she loved,punishing her over and over again. My grip tightened on the steering wheel a
Serafine’s POVHe exhaled slowly, “…Fine.”I gave him a small nod and pushed the car door open, stepping out into the cool night air. The quiet here felt different from the road. It wasn't threatening and was familiar. Safer.I didn’t wait to see if he would change his mind. I just started toward the house, trusting he would follow.A second later, I heard the car door shut behind me.Good.By the time I reached the front door, I unlocked it and stepped inside, flicking on the lights. The warm glow filled the living room, wrapping around me.I slipped off my shoes near the door and glanced back at him. He stood just inside the entrance, looking out of place.“You can sit,” I said softly, gesturing toward the couch.He hesitated for half a second before walking over and lowering himself onto it. His posture was stiff, his elbows resting on his knees as he leaned forward, hands clasped together.Still lost in his thoughts.I swallowed and turned away, heading toward the kitchen.“I’l
Serafine’s POV“Of course you don’t,” My lips trembled, but I forced the words out anyway. “I’m sure you wouldn’t survive the pain you’ve put me through. Not when you’re already like this over Hope.”His face tightened, but I refused to stop. Everything had already spilled out. There was nothing left to hold back.I shook my head, wiping at my tears with the back of my hand, my chest aching from how hard I was breathing.“I shouldn’t have come here.” I reached for the car door handle. “I’m leaving—”His hand wrapped around mine quickly, stopping me from opening the door.I turned back to him. “Let go.”He didn't. Instead his grip tightened, like he was afraid I would disappear if he let go. And the next I heard was…“I’m sorry.”Everything in me stilled. I stared at him, shock flooding through me.Did he just—“I’m sorry,” he repeated, his voice breaking this time.A tear slid down his cheek. And then another.I had never seen him like this. Never heard those words from him. Not onc
Serafine’s POVBran’s car pulled to a stop suddenly at the side of the road ahead of us.“Hm? What happened?” Aric murmured.My chest tightened.This was it. The moment I hadn’t fully thought through.I stared at the back of Bran’s car, my pulse quickening, my fingers curling in my lap. The closer we got, the harder it became to breathe properly.What was I even doing?Bran was the one who had hurt me the most in my life. To him, I was nothing more than an object he bought and could discard anytime. He treated me like one would an enemy when I hadn't done anything wrong to him.And now I was here… about to walk up to him and what? Comfort him?I almost laughed.Me. Of all people?What was I thinking when I agreed to this?I swallowed, my throat dry as my thoughts spiraled.Could I even do this?Could I stand in front of him without everything inside me snapping? Without the anger, the resentment, and the hurt he'd caused me spilling out all at once?A short humorless laugh slipped pas
Alpha Bran’s POVSerafine frowned the moment her eyes met mine. She glanced around the room. Then tried to sit up.“Lie back,” I commanded.She obeyed, sinking back into the pillows with rigid movements. I had used my Alpha aura on her. Otherwise, she would have left. Her eyes burned into mine, gl
Alpha Bran’s POVMy eyes snapped open to the feeling of being watched. Saskia laid next to me, staring at me.My head pounded viciously the moment I tried to sit up. A groan tore from my throat as pain split through my skull.“What happened?” I muttered, pressing my palm to my temple.The room spun
Alpha Bran’s POVSaskia broke away from my arms so abruptly it caught me off guard. Her body went rigid, her expression going blank. I followed her line of sight and found Serafine standing a few feet away. Her eyes were red with rage. And cold. They locked onto Saskia. And if eyes could kill, Sas
Saskia’s POVShock rippled through me when Bran asked,“What do you want?”I had anticipated this moment but never thought it would happen with Bran asking the question first. Bran was a hard dog. Always had been. And telling him the real reason I had come to his house was a risk I wasn’t sure I c







