LOGINSerafine’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‘What if it has something to do with the evidence that was destroyed three months ago?’My hand paused in the middle of buttoning my shirt. Water still clung to my skin, sliding down my chest in slow trails. My focus sharpened, every instinct snapping to attention.Aric chuckled through the mindlink. ‘I knew that would get your attention.’I sighed, dragging my fingers through my damp hair before reaching for the rest of my clothes. “Stop playing games, Aric. Say what you have to say.”There was a brief pause on his end, like he was enjoying this just a little too much.‘You didn’t even try to pretend you’re not interested.’My jaw tightened. “Aric.”‘Okay, fine. I found the one who tampered with the evidence.’Every calm in me vanished. My wolf stirred beneath my skin, reacting to the shift in my emotions.I straightened, fingers curling into fists at my sides. “Who?” I demanded, impatience slicing through my voice. “Who was it?”‘You couldn’t even wait, could you?’
Serafine’s POV “I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Grayson said.Clara crossed her arms. “And I don’t think staying here alone is a good idea either.”I didn’t take my eyes off the window. “She’s right.”Grayson looked at me like he was trying to figure out if I was just being stubborn.“I’m not letting you go alone,” I added quietly.Something in my voice must’ve convinced him, because his shoulders dropped after that. “Fine,” he muttered. “We go together.”Clara clapped once. “Road trip in the rain. Love that for us.”“You won’t love it if you slow us down,” he shot back.Within minutes, we were out the door. The sky had shifted by the time we got into the car.What had been a calm evening earlier was now swallowed by thick clouds, the air heavy and tense. The first crack of thunder came just as Grayson started the engine.Clara flinched. “Okay… maybe I don’t love this that much.”The rain started as a drizzle. By the time we hit the main road, it turned into a downpour.Grayson
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
Bran’s POVThe question echoed in my skull long after Elder Larkin’s voice faded.My wolf, Ryker, lunged forward savagely. ‘Yes, she is ours. Say it.’The truth rose to my tongue like fire. My chest tightened with the need to claim her openly. To let them know that Serafine was not a slave. Not a d
Saskia’s POV I was lying on my bed, staring at the ceiling, my phone resting on my chest. Every minute, I lifted it to see if I got a call or message. And with a frustrated sigh, I would drop it back down because there was none. Grand-uncle Larkin should have called by now. I rolled onto my side







