Sky's POV I was very happy to see Harley and the rest return safely. They all looked a little exhausted but still had time to chat with us.Although Harley was trying very hard not to show it, I could tell that something had changed between her and Glen.Not only did she look at him as if she were in love, but she also smiled at him every time he looked her way."Are you jealous?" Jace asked in a low tone when he looked at me."No," I answered simply and then took a sip from my whiskey glass.We were all in the living room chatting.Edith sat on Harvey's lap while Lillian and Harley sat opposite them.Glen stood across, close to the entrance, leaning against the wall while I stood behind the liquor counter next to Jace."Are you sure?" he asked teasingly."I am," I answered simply and then put the glass cup on the counter.What was there to be jealous of when I was the one who gave him the approval to approach her?"Do you not see the way she looks at him?" he asked seriously."I do,
Clyde's POV I couldn't believe that I was running the damn pack alone.When Sky left, I went to ask for help from my Beta, yet he clearly refused and went on to tell me how I was free to kill him if I wanted to.I was speechless, and I didn't know how to respond to that; that's why I let him be.I could still feel his intense hatred towards me even after many years had gone by.I understood him, but I also hated him for that."Alpha, are you okay?" one of the lead warriors asked through the pack's mind-link."My damn Beta wants nothing to do with me. My son and his Beta left this pack without a care, and now news of me having a weak bastard for a son is going around the pack, so no, I'm not fine!" I yelled, then quickly got to my feet when I heard loud cheers coming from outside the pack house.I quickly rushed out of my office and went out of the pack house.I smiled when my eyes met Sky's. He stood in front of an open portal, looking just fine.He was finally back home! I was worri
Sky's POV"Was that really okay?" Glen asked with concern.“What?” I replied simply.“The way you talked to our father,” he answered."For someone who tried to kill you, what I showed him was mercy," I said seriously."But he is our father," he whispered."And that doesn't make him any less of a murderer," I replied, then moved my hand to his shoulder."Brother, are you seriously feeling sorry for him?" I asked softly.He remained quiet and shifted his gaze to the side.He was truly kind as an Alpha. Did he not know that most Alphas didn't reason or show mercy to those who backstabbed them?"Brother, if I were in your position, would you do nothing about it after finding out the truth?" I asked seriously."I definitely would," he answered quickly as he looked at me."That's exactly what I did: protect you from him hurting you in any way. Now, what's left to do is for you to get stronger," I said, then dropped my hand."How will I get stronger?" he asked."You need training," I answere
Lillian's POV I picked up a glass of juice and took a sip from it with a smile, then put it down on the table. When I looked at Jace, who sat next to me, and then at Edith, who was next to Harvey, I frowned."What?" I asked seriously."Um... nothing," Harvey answered quickly."What do you mean 'nothing' when you can see how clearly the table is packed?" Jace said."What do you mean by that?" I asked, then picked up a piece of cake and ate it happily."Sunshine, I don't mean to disrespect you in any way, but just look at the empty plates," he said softly.I looked at them and then sighed heavily.I had clearly been eating a lot these past weeks, and I had cravings I couldn't avoid. But that wasn't something to openly point out because it was embarrassing."I really enjoy eating a few dishes; I'm sorry," I answered in a low tone.He grabbed my free hand and smiled."I am not upset with you in any way; I just don't want you to have a stomach ache or anything," he answered softly.I was
Paul's POV "Hey," Molly greeted after she opened the door.For the past few weeks, I had been by her side, doing my best to make her happy.We went on a few dates, took walks, and even kissed a few times.Was she ready to leave everything behind and be with me? No, she wasn't."Paul, what's wrong?" she asked.I didn't know how to tell her that I was planning to go back to my pack."It's just that....""Paul! Is that you, son?" Mr. William asked loudly."Yes, sir, it's me," I answered and then walked in when Molly stepped aside."How many times have I told you to call me Dad?" he asked seriously when I walked into the living room.I looked at Mrs. William, who smiled softly at me. "Um... well, Dad and Mom, sorry I came by unannounced," I answered."Nonsense, you are more than welcome here. Isn't that right, dear?" she asked Molly after she walked in."He knows that, Mother, even without me telling him so," she answered simply."Won't you take a seat, son?" Mr. William asked."I will
Glen's POV"Why? I thought you were in Jace's pack!" my mother yelled on the phone."I'm sorry, Mother, but I want to be with my mate," I answered honestly as I walked to my bedroom balcony."Your father...""I know, Mother. I won't let my guard down, so don't worry," I answered, cutting her off.The line went quiet for a few seconds.When she sighed heavily, I chuckled softly."Mother, if I feel any evil or bad intentions from him, I will talk to Sky and leave this pack," I said."You promise?" she asked softly.I hated lying to her, and whenever I made a promise, I made sure to see it through."Mother, you need to rest. I'm sure you are tired from your gardening," I said, changing the topic."Glen," she whispered.I knew how concerned she was and how it was all my fault for not telling her sooner that I was going to stay with Sky. But then there was no way she could have let me if she had known beforehand."Mother, I don't want to lie to you or break my promise in any way. I want to
Harley's POV I stood still, not knowing what to say to him exactly.I had never expected to be in such a situation or to see him looking like this."Jade, help me out because I really don't know what to do right now," I said to her seriously."This time, Harley, you are on your own. Your decision is what matters to me the most," she answered.I bit my lower lip and then took a step back, extending my hand to him.He looked at it and then at my face with a surprised expression."Come on, you don't have to kneel for my forgiveness because I forgave you a long time ago," I said.He smiled and then grabbed my hand and stood up."But as for us being together, I am seriously not sure," I said as his smile faded."I understand," he said in a low tone and then walked to a desk where a bottle of whiskey was.He grabbed the bottle and took off the lid, drinking from it."It's not like I don't love you... I just..."I was startled when he dropped the whiskey bottle on the floor, my eyes widenin
Harley's POV How did things turn out like this?We were in the living room, sitting on a beautiful, white, fluffy mat, playing cards that I had never seen before.The rules were explained to me, yet it was still hard for me to understand.A few minutes ago, we all had agreed to only have a glass each and call it a day, but then Sky was so eager to play a game and asked us to join.I wanted to refuse, but then again, doing something that he enjoyed made me excited; that's why I accepted.I thought the game was supposed to be simple until they both began taking off pieces of clothing! They even talked me into doing it too because they claimed I had lost!"You look a little pissed off, yet it only makes you look hotter," Sky said with a smirk.I quickly moved my hands to my chest to cover myself when Glen grabbed them."Nope, that will be cheating," he said seriously."Why is it that I'm the only one in my underwear while you two still have your trousers on?" I asked in a whiny tone."
Sky's POVI had a huge smile across my face as I watched many pack members laughing and drinking while others danced happily.Although it was a little sad that the formal Beta couldn't be there to see all this, it still made me feel at ease and at peace."You don't seem too happy; why is that?" my mother asked behind me in a whisper.I turned and looked at her seriously, ignoring her question."I'm glad you made it," I said, then leaned forward to kiss her cheek."Of course! How could we miss such a beautiful occasion?" she asked with a raised brow."This feels good," Glen mind-linked me."What does?" I asked deliberately."Talking to you through the pack's mind-link," he answered simply.I smirked and then chuckled loudly."You were dying to do that, weren't you?" I asked back through the pack's mind-link."Of course I was. This truly feels amazing!" he exclaimed.I looked at our mate, who was talking to Sophie, and then approached her slowly.I tried to stop myself from thinking abo
Jace's POV The cheers that went on for minutes filled my heart with joy, and I was very happy to finally witness Glen become the Alpha of this pack and Harley the Luna.Yesterday, things were a little messy because we all couldn't decide who should take over the ceremony.Alpha Ian wanted Edith and Lexi to do it, but Glen and Light suggested the warlock Lee. For an hour, we all couldn't come to an agreement.Only when Sonya suggested having all three do it did we finally reach a consensus.Watching those three take over the ceremony was history itself and very iconic.They complemented each other so well when they needed to and made sure each had a turn to work things out. Edith was like a leader who looked so proud to have Lee and Lexi by her side."That's some iconic shit, don't you think?" Light asked, standing next to me."Why do you say that?" I asked, despite knowing what he meant."Edith is the most respected ancient witch that we know of, and Lexi is known and respected so mu
Jace's POV "Will Sky and Glen be upset with me?" I asked Lilian seriously as I drove past their pack's border. "I doubt it," she answered softly.Instead of using a portal, we decided to drive, and it took us two days. Alpha Ian was already there, along with Harley's mother, aunt, and her kind. I felt very nervous, and I was preparing myself mentally for any outcome that would arise."Jace, they are your brothers; they will understand," Lillian whispered softly when the pack house came into view."I doubt it," I answered in a low tone and then frowned when I saw a lot of men who looked like warriors.The closer I got, the clearer it became that those men weren't human; they were dragon warriors, and the way they were looking at me wasn't all that friendly."I guess he was right; the dragon warriors were a little more than I would imagine," I said when I parked my car close to the pack house entrance, remembering Sky's words from our previous phone conversation."When you feel tired
Sky's POV"Alpha Ian and his family have arrived," Riff announced through the pack's mind-link."Okay," I answered from my office, still using the mind-link, and then slowly stood up.When I felt their presence at the pack's border, I quickly sent Riff to welcome them and show them to the pack. Then, I went on to inform Glen about their arrival.I also felt that Jace needed to know they were here, which is why I rushed to my office to make a call."Alpha, they are in the living room," Riff mind-linked me."I'm coming," I answered and then quickly walked out.When I entered the living room, I found everyone seated except for Alpha Ian and Glen, who were both looking at Sonya."Alpha Ian, welcome," I said nervously.He looked at me with a raised brow, then at Glen."He looks exactly like you; it sucks," he muttered."That's because he is my identical twin brother," Glen answered simply."Gosh, I couldn't want even my worst enemy to share his exact face with another, be it blood or not,"
Glen's POV I looked at Sky, who was typing something on his laptop in the pack's office, then folded my arms with a low sigh."What is it?" he asked without looking at me."Don't you think you are rushing things? Just because the Queen of Dragons said that to you, it doesn't make you obliged to go through with it. Harley and I can wait until the right time to have the ceremony, brother," I answered seriously."That's the thing: no one can force me to do what I feel or think is wrong. What Harley's mother said was right, and I want to do it while she's still in our pack," he said calmly and then looked at me."Our mate acted cold towards her mother, but we all could see it in her words how she still longed for her. Her being made Luna with part of her family witnessing it would make her and us happy, wouldn't it?" he asked as I dropped my hands and nodded.When she asked her mother if she was leaving, her voice indeed held longing, and it surprised me. But at the same time, I understo
Sonya's POV"Come on, just this once," I pleaded softly.Harley looked at me coldly and then sighed heavily."Can't you call me 'mother' just this once, please?" I said loudly and then looked at her mates, who were both staring at me in silence.I could tell what they were thinking without them saying a word.The first thing I saw in their expressions was the question: how dare you invite yourself into our pack house and living room? The second question was: how could you ask that of her when you clearly abandoned her?And the last question was: how the hell are you able to keep such a funny demeanor when things are far worse and serious? How could you leave your warriors outside the pack house and freely joke with our mate?"I know you want to say something to me; please do, because I promise I won't be upset," I said seriously to them.The twins looked at each other and then looked back at me."Ma'am, are you going to take Harley away from us?" one Alpha asked."Before I answer, may
Sky's POV "You have to eat something," I whispered in concern as I rubbed Harley's back gently.She was lying down on her bed in silence while I sat next to her. Glen stood next to us with a sad expression on his face. Ever since Corinne left our pack, two days had gone by, but Harley refused to eat or talk much to any of us.I was very concerned that I had to put the pack's work on hold."Perhaps we should call Berta—I mean Mom and Dad—and inform them about everything," Glen insisted seriously.I quickly got up and cursed loudly."What now?" he asked at the top of his voice."We have an intruder," I answered coldly."Riff, we have an intruder," I said loudly as I walked out of the pack house.I sighed heavily when I looked at Corinne, who was standing with her hand pressed on her hip."You again," I said softly, then glanced at Riff and Sophie, who were rushing towards me."Tell the warriors to stand by," I mind-linked Riff and then focused on Corinne."Did you seriously think I wa
Corinne's POV "Why aren't you asking me more questions?" I asked Harley seriously.A few minutes had gone by, and she was looking at me with hate and anger."Let's go inside," she said coldly, then turned and went into a huge mansion I assumed was the pack house."You heard her," I whispered, then followed her inside.I paid no mind to the wall interior because my eyes were fixed on how she walked. Even her movements were exactly like my sister's. If my sister were any younger, she could have passed as her identical twin.I made a turn and walked into the living room, where she pointed at a sofa."Thanks," I said simply, then took a seat.We both glanced at the door when the two Alphas and Betas walked in."Now that everyone is here, I won't hold back on what I'm about to say and ask," Harley announced seriously."Of course," I whispered.Ever since we received the call about Harley being alive and possibly well, my sister wasted no time in sending me to meet her. Before I traveled,
Harley's POV I knew my mates were acting differently but I ignored them. At least I tried to because I thought they were doing that to spite me due to how I had kept my feelings to myself.It was wrong of me but I felt like they were doing a little revenge of their own, which I choose to really not pay much attention to until from nowhere Sophie and Glen barged into my room.It was very startling but they gave a few excuses of how they had thought they had heard a sudden noise from my room.At first I didn't think much about the situation and told them they just had been mistaken. But some minutes went by with them talking a lot, as if they were trying to keep me in the dark over something.That's why I asked Sophie if something was going on, but she brushed it off and told me to ignore any noise because the warriors were training in front of the pack house. Her excuse made no sense that's why I turned to Glen and asked him if he was keeping something from me.He hesitated but gave i