Crane's pov:
Entering the car , telling Yousef to drive I picked my phone up and dialed Dr Jane's number Not taking up to five seconds, it got connected " Hello Jane, I'll be arriving at the hospital in thirty minutes, I have something VERY VERY important to discuss with you" I went straight to the point without even letting her speak first "I'm around sir, I'll be waiting " Hearing her reply I said " I'll see you alone in your office Jane " I told her which I'm sure she got the clue already Ending the call I moved my head backwards and breathed heavily This decision was a tough one, but as always I will pave my way to succes Arriving at the hospital exactly two minutes to the time i gave her Passing the reception, I could hear those big mouthed ladies talk " oh gosh that's Alpha Crane , the wealthiest and ruthless " " yeah so I heard , oh gosh what is he doing in our hospital "? " how am I supposed to know"? " keep your voices down, I heard he has Superhearings gift , and can be angered easily, watch your mouth" Smiling at the Ruthless part of their statement Yeah I was anything from nice and merciful I crush my enemies without thinking twice and i don't let my emotions cloud my judgements. More reason I don't need a damn weak mate Coming towards the individual offices for doctors I saw one with the bold Jane written on it Turning to look at Yousef , I nodded and he walked away to another side of the building Knowing she was expecting me I just pushed the door open Only to see someone struggling to put her pants on Oh I wasn't expecting that Raising her head and looking at me , I felt something move in me Do I know this lady? " stupid hospital wear" I could hear the frustration in her voice I scoffed ' humans..... they lack patience "oh miss Jane I'll be done soon, just need to get this dress off me" she spoke again Just how clueless can these humans be? I stepped a little bit closer , not knowing how my feet just moved on it's own " ahh pervert" oh no, she got the wrong idea Trying to hit me with her small purse ,which didn't turn out well, I found this petite woman in my hands That was fast! I held my breath..... Her scent filled my nose immediately and It was doing something usual to my wolf John ( my wolf ) began thrashing inside "YOU WILL KEEP YOURSELF IN CHECK IF YOU DON'T WANT TO BE LOCKED OUT FOR A WEEK"! I warned and he finally calmed down , he hated when I do that to him. Finally calming him down I could focus on the beauty in my hands Looking at the beautiful face in my hands , I felt like having her there , something in me wanted to make her mine " I see you're comfortable in my arms "... i teased her seeing her turn red It made me Chuckle a bit " you should mind what you Say, and besides this is a ladies room" she finally found her voice as she pointed at the sign on the door Looking at it too I frowned, I didn't see this when I stepped in ( HOW WILL NOTICE WHEN YOU GOT YOUR EYES ON A HOT LADY) I heard John mumble inside Not ready to let a petite Cookie make me speechless I spoke with my low but strong voice " I can be whereever I want to be at anytime, Where's Jane "? Seeing she didn't even answer me , I moved my eyes towards hers only to notice the look of disgust she gave (OKAYY THIS.... DOES SHE HOLD A GRUDGE?) not knowing an answer to that I then heard her mutter ' I can't breathe the same air with them' whoa! that was too much for a mere human to just say I balled a fist turned towards the table and watched as the picked her pant and bag with difficulty and rushed out of the room. Becoming impatient , I picked my phone to dial Jane's number , but on the third ring she came inside Putting her hands together in a manner which I think to the humans is pleading huh " I'm sorry, hope I didn't keep you too long sir"? She asked as she held her breath Not wanting to waste much more time than that I waved my hand and sat on the chair immediately " oh yes , I..." she said as she got the clue sat opposite me and waited for me to speak " ok the thing her is..... I need a list of legible female werewolves in the city... every information about them , don't need anyone bringing trouble to my peaceful life .. I'll be donating my sperm for one of them to carry , bear my pup and will be paid handsomely " " As for the person's bills , I'll handle that, since she'll be carrying my pup I'll make life easy for her" Seeing her stare at me with shock , I tilted my head to the side and she snapped out of her thoughts and adjusted her glasses then.. " oh well , Alpha Crane,.... I'll have that done as soon as possible and email it to you.... but I personally think a contract should be drafted as well ..." Smart woman ... I smiled " oh yeah I got that handled already, just come up with the names and I'll handle it from there ". I said as I crossed my legs and rested my back comfortably Seeing she wanted me out of there as possible, she picked up her phone and dailed a number "yes Jace, please I need a little favour from you, ah okay I'll text you then alright then " Rasing her head she spoke " I've contacted my friend, the names will be ready latest in three da....." "No Jane, I cannot wait until three days , it's too long" I cut her off without hesitation " I'll pay double , let him give me the list latest tomorrow morning " I said as I picked my phone up to check my notification a message from Yousef " tomorrow morning it is then Alpha " Jane said as she smiled at me " if that's all.. I'll be on my way now " I said and stood up to leave " okay Alpha , it was nice having you around.. till next time" she said as she Walked me out to the reception then turned back Getting Into the car I said " give me the breakdown of what you said earlier and you "... I Said as I turned to the driver " drive".The door slammed shut behind Lara, the sound echoing like thunder in the silent corridor. To anyone else, it looked like nothing more than a frustrated Luna retreating into her chambers—but Alex had been around long enough to know better. He frowned, eyes fixed on the door. Something about it… pulsed. He stepped forward, trying the handle gently at first. Nothing. He pressed harder, but when his hand brushed the wood, a sudden spark of golden light burst out. The force flung him several steps back, his boots scraping against the polished floor. Alex’s eyes widened, his breath catching. “What the hell was that?” he muttered. His chest heaved as he looked around quickly, relieved no one was present to witness this forbidden spectacle. He returned to the door, teeth gritted, and tried again—this time summoning a fraction of his wolf’s strength. Nothing. The barrier remained. All he could hear from inside were muffled sobs, faint but sharp en
Crane leaned back into the high-backed leather chair, Lilune’s faded photograph still clutched in his hand. The exhaustion of the day pressed down on him—the weight of Greyhem’s warning, Alex’s evasive answers, his own gnawing doubts. His wolf had gone quiet too, as if retreating somewhere deep inside, watching silently. The photograph trembled slightly in his fingers. Lilune’s eyes, captured forever in that frozen smile, seemed to stare back at him. Soft hair lifted by the breeze, sunlight dancing on her pale skin, wildflowers framing her like the goddess she had been to him. He closed his eyes. Just for a moment. Just long enough to rest. Darkness swallowed him. Then— The world bloomed into color. A wide meadow stretched before him, fields upon fields of wildflowers swaying under a golden sky. The air was fresh, alive, tinged with the sweet perfume of blossoms. Birds wheeled overhead, and the wind carried t
The heavy oak doors shut behind them with a soft thud, muffling the noises of the mansion. Crane strode in first, shoulders tense, his frame towering like a storm waiting to break. Alex followed at an easy pace, but his fingers twitched slightly as he raised a hand. Without waiting for permission, he pressed his palm against the carved wood, murmuring words under his breath. A faint shimmer rippled across the office like heat on stone—silent, invisible, but strong enough that even a supernatural being would strain against it. The air itself seemed to grow thicker, as if the room now existed outside the rest of the mansion. Sealed. No one was getting in, and nothing was getting out. Crane’s golden eyes lingered on the shifting haze before it vanished. He grunted. “Overkill.” Alex leaned lazily against the door, pretending nonchalance though his heart thudded faster than usual. “You asked for privacy. I gave you privacy. You
Lara’s lashes trembled against her cheeks. She wasn’t awake, not really — but she wasn’t lost in ordinary sleep either. Her body lay still on the bed, but her mind… her mind was somewhere else. Somewhere blurred, fragmented, voices whispering in the distance like echoes through a stone corridor. Her lips moved faintly as if answering questions that none of them could hear. Alex stood at the foot of the bed, his jaw clenched, eyes darkening as the faint shimmer of energy began to coil around her temples. Her skin glowed faintly, too warm, veins of silvery light threatening to pulse beneath her skin. “Everyone out,” he ordered sharply, his voice cutting like steel. Peter frowned, unwilling. Yousef hesitated too, for once not laughing or teasing. But the way Alex’s eyes flared left no room for argument. The air itself seemed to shiver, as if obeying. Peter was the first to step back,
Ella’s chamber was a storm of silk and broken glass. Vases that once held fresh lilies lay shattered across the floor, shards glittering like cruel diamonds beneath the dim light. She had ripped the curtains from their rails, clawed at the velvet pillows on her bed until the feathers spilled in a mockery of snow, and her breath came in ragged gasps, hot and desperate.Her hair, usually combed into perfection, now stuck to her damp face, strands clinging to the salt of her tears. She paced, barefoot, kicking porcelain pieces as if punishing them for existing. Every step screamed frustration, every movement a testament to the fury that burned through her veins."Her," Ella spat aloud, her voice breaking in the silence. "Always her!"The name Lara rolled on her tongue like venom. A weak, plain, undeserving girl—yet Crane looked at her, guarded her, as if she was the rarest jewel. And Ella? Ella who had stood beside him in battles, who had sharpened her c
The forest swallowed Crane’s heavy steps, the air growing colder the deeper he went. His wolf ran wild beneath the canopy, paws digging into the soil as if it could claw out the confusion gnawing at his chest. He stopped by the old riverbed, where moonlight reflected faintly even in the day, panting as his chest rose and fell with ragged breaths. But his mind would not quiet. Lilune. The name throbbed like a wound he thought he had buried centuries ago. Ella’s venomous tongue had dragged it back to life, and now, with Lara’s unconscious body flashing in his thoughts, everything inside him felt tangled. He shifted back into his human form, sweat dripping down his temples as his hands shook. His wolf raged, pacing restlessly in his head— mate, mate, mate— but his heart resisted, chained by memories. Crane slammed his fist into a tree, bark splintering under the force. “Damn it!” His voice cracked, raw