LOGINDaisy's POVI couldn't do it anymore.I tried.I really had tried.For the past few days, I laughed with my family, helped Mom around the cabin, played cards with Cassidy, went fishing with Dad, and even let my wolf run through the forest every evening.But no matter what I did, the emptiness never left.It only grew stronger.I slowly opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling.Another sleepless night.I couldn't even remember the last time I had slept peacefully.My chest ached.My wolf whimpered softly inside me."I know," I whispered.She had stopped blaming me.She no longer begged me every hour to return.Instead, she simply hurt, and somehow that hurt me even more.I sat upright and rubbed my face.The cabin was still quiet.Everyone was asleep despite it being morning.I quietly got out of bed and walked outside.The morning air was cold.I wrapped my arms around myself and slowly walked toward the forest.Everything was peaceful.Yet my heart refused to settle.I closed my eyes
Levi’s POV“Kyle,” I called in a very low tone, nervous.Since going through so much training, calling out some of the pack members' names had become easier, as most of the time they emphasized that I drop the formal titles.“What?” Kyle asked seriously from inside his office while going through a few files.I scratched the back of my neck and cleared my throat.When I opened my mouth to speak, the words refused to come out.“Really, Levi?” he asked while looking up. “Can you stop being weird and say what you want already? You didn't come here just to stare and call my name once, did you?”I quickly shook my head.“Then do you want to return to your pack?” he asked seriously.My eyes widened instantly.“No!”The answer left my mouth before I could stop it.Kyle stared at me as I froze. Then I slowly looked away.Absolutely not.Going back right now was the last thing I wanted.Not because I hated my pack.But because I knew myself.I knew if I went back there right now, I would start
Daisy’s POVI couldn't sleep.No matter how many times I turned in bed or closed my eyes, sleep refused to come.The cabin was quiet, and the sound of insects outside mixed with the soft wind brushing against the trees caught my attention; yet none of it comforted me.I sighed softly and sat upright, slowly looking at the clock beside the bed that read past midnight.I rubbed my face tiredly before pulling the blanket away from my body.My chest was beginning to ache, and I hated it.I was finally taking a break from everything with the people who meant everything to me, yet I still wasn't happy.I hated how, ever since we came here, I kept thinking about him.His scent, voice, and smile were imprinted deep into my consciousness, and the way he looked at me was like I was the most precious thing in the world.I swallowed a lump that was forming in my throat painfully.“Stop it,” I whispered to myself.I quickly stood up from the bed and walked toward the window.The forest behind the
Cassidy’s POVThe moment the car stopped, I was over the moon.“Finally!” I shouted, jumping out before Dad even turned off the engine.I froze, looking at the surroundings."Whoa. Amazing,” I muttered to myself.The cabin looked amazing, just like Mom had said. There was definitely someone who had finished setting it up for us. The windows were shining, the porch was neat, and even the flowers around looked fresh.“Okay, I call first room!” I yelled and ran inside.“Cassidy!” Mom called behind me, but I ignored her.I pushed the door open and rushed in, looking left and right.“This is so nice!” I squealed.There were a few rooms down the hallway. I didn’t even think twice. I opened the first one.“Nope. Too lame," I whispered as I went to open the second one.“Too small.”When I moved and opened the third one, I instantly smiled.“Yes!”I rushed in, throwing my bag on the bed.“This is mine!” I announced loudly, hoping everyone had heard me.After jumping on the bed a few times, I g
Levi’s POV“Again.”I barely had time to breathe before the next hit came.This time, I moved. Without thinking or hesitation, I avoided the punch and then drove my fist forward. It landed against the warrior’s ribs, making him step back.“Better,” Alpha Ian said from behind.I was breathing heavily, my chest rising and falling fast. Sweat clung to my skin, and my body was sore from the constant hits, but I stayed on my feet.That was already an improvement. Days had gone by, and I felt better. Most of all, I looked forward to training and learning new moves.The warrior in front of me smirked.“Don’t relax,” he muttered before lunging again.I blocked, barely, then took another hit to the shoulder that made me grit my teeth.“Focus,” Alpha Ian’s voice came again.“I am trying,” I muttered under my breath.“Stop trying. Do it.”I clenched my fists tighter.When the warrior came at me, I didn’t hesitate.I moved first.I stepped in, grabbed his arm, and twisted, using all my strength t
Debby’s POV“Honey, food is ready,” I said at Daisy's door.“I'm not hungry,” she answered huskily.I sighed softly and grabbed the door handle.“I'm coming in,” I said seriously, then opened the door and walked in.I froze at the sight that greeted me.She sat on the ground, surrounded by ripped letters, torn pictures, and broken little pieces of memories scattered everywhere. Her hair was messy, her shoulders slumped, and her eyes… red and empty.My heart ached painfully.I slowly walked over and sat beside her, pulling her into my arms without a word.My baby girl was suffering, and her mate wasn't even close by to comfort her in any way or make the pain bearable.“Mom,” she called in a cracked voice.“Yes, my darling,” I answered softly, holding her tighter.“I don't know how to be okay,” she whispered, her voice breaking. “I really don't know how to be okay. I'm in so much pain.”She broke down completely.I closed my eyes briefly, fighting the ache in my chest as I rubbed her ba
August's POVI looked at my mate, who was soundly sleeping on my bed, then at my phone, which was in my hands."What am I doing?" I asked myself silently."The right thing," came my wolf's response."No, it isn't right," I whispered seriously.When she was about to leave in tears, I felt engulfed in fear
Garren's POV: Roman was very happy with how open we were being with our mate, while I found it a little uncomfortable. I was telling her things I feared to tell anyone, and that was a first for me. I frowned, observing her movements carefully as she shifted on my lap. We talked and laughed happily,
Damon's POV: "What?" Sherry asked with a smile on her face. "Nothing," I answered, then grabbed her hand, gently stroking it. A few days had gone by since the guys came to ask for help, and since then, she had been so happy. She was joyous and did things cheerfully. Whenever we talked, she could sen
Logan's POV: I wasn't going to risk it. Fuck no, and I'm glad that I didn't. When I saw everything play out in front of me, I was furious with the beta for touching my mate, yet on the other hand, I was willing to overlook everything because I was scared of being rejected by her. First of all, I was







