LOGINEmily’s POVSitting there at the council table, I felt like the whole world was watching me, waiting for me to choose. How did I end up with two mates, and loving them both?Nolan lied to me, but I knew he did it because he loved me. He was so insecure, always worried I would toss him aside. He was my first mate and believed I was only his. Nolan is steady, thoughtful, and loyal to a fault, but sometimes he hides his feelings behind a wall of silence. Liam, on the other hand, is wild and unpredictable. He's fiery and impulsive, loves taking risks, and is never afraid to challenge anyone, even me. Where Nolan values stability and control, Liam is all about freedom and excitement. Even their supernatural abilities reflect how different they are: Nolan's strength comes from his quiet focus, while Liam's power surges out of him like a storm. They were opposites.While Nolan loved passionately, Liam was wild and crazy. I reached for his hand, and he took it, smiling.Okay, we will be here
Nolan’s POVI felt the darkness inside of me, cold and thick, curling through my veins, but with it came a flood of raw strength. Muscles tensed, and my bones ached as things began to shift, pressure building like a storm about to break. Salem watched as I, trembling and gasping, slowly transformed.Nolan, Liam, is like you, and from the outside, he looks normal…Shut up, I shouted at him, and it didn’t sound like me. The door to the dungeon opened. Liam walked inside, smiling.Our mate is resting. Now, you will tell her the truth, Nolan. She trusts you with her whole being, and she deserves to know what you did—how you tried to force the bond to weaken between her and me, how you kept her in the dark, hoping she would choose you over me—no more hiding.I can’t; she will hate me if I do.What did you do, Nolan? Salem stood up. What?I did it because I love her; he should’ve never come into our lives. We were happy.Your hate for me makes you lie to her. But you know what, she’s too sm
Emily’s POVI was holding onto the walls, trying to get to the nursery, my legs barely held me up. Opened the door to see three empty bassinets. I held my chest. Goddess watch over them. I hope Hunter took them away.Walked back to see Liam coming at me, furious.Dahlia is mine, he shouted.I laughed unhinged. About that, nope, I said. See, Liam, I really liked you. I thought we were perfect, all three of us, a family. But your intentions were dark all along. I do not take betrayal well.Oh yeah, he chuckled, what can you do about it? He grabbed my middle.Nothing now, but…I didn’t finish my sentence, his lips kissed me softly, reminding me of when we were together. He pulled away. My love for you was never fake, Emily, he whispered in my ear. I will always be your mate. Ah, Nolan didn’t tell you, once the bond is formed, you can’t undo it.I pulled away and tried to focus my eyes on his. Liam, please don’t do this. Tell me what you want?That is simple, Emily, he said, touching my fa
Emily’s POVCHOOSE, he screamed. Nolan or Salem?Liam, you don’t mean that, is your brother, I said, my voice trembling. Fear twisted in my gut, anger burning just beneath the surface, but heartbreak was heavier than both. I tried to see how much strength I had left, forcing myself to keep standing even though I wanted to collapse.Hurry, Emily, or I will choose for you, he said, kissing my neck. Felt wrong. I can’t believe that I let him in our bed.I closed my eyes and begged the Goddess to help me. My chest tightened, and for a moment, there was nothing but fear. Then, deep inside, I felt a small surge of fire flicker to life. I opened my eyes just as Liam let his guard down, gloating. With shaky hands, I pivoted quickly and grabbed his wrist, catching him by surprise. He tried to jerk away, but I twisted with all my strength, prying the blade from his grip. The blade bit into both our palms, and hot blood dripped onto the cold metal. Suddenly, the blood shimmered and ignited, turn
Nolan’s POVI put the deer on my back, and we walked towards the pack house, after we washed in the river and got dressed. The question was swirling inside my head. Did she do that? I felt the time slow, as the air itself stretched around us, each second dripping by. I know I've heard stories that some witches can mess with time, draw it out, or speed it up—was that what Emily did back there? Was it on purpose? Maybe she wanted more, or maybe she didn't want it to end. Maybe I imagined the whole thing. She extended the pleasure by slowing time, or maybe it's just my own hunger for her. Fuck, I need to stop obsessing on this. Either way, I wanted more of her, and it made me grumpy that I couldn’t at the moment.Everyone was busy getting ready for the celebration. I dropped the deer in the kitchen, and was followed by howls.Emily got it, don’t thank me, I said, chuckling. I turned to see Maya in front of me.Nolan, can we talk?There is nothing to say, Maya, you’re lucky to be here. No
Emily’s POVI stood in the nursery looking at my children. The doctor walked inside and closed the door.Emily, I have the results, he said, and I sat Draven down. Turned to face him.Tell me, are they Nolan’s? I asked hopefully.Yes, they are both Nolan’s, no doubt. I repeated the test three times.Thank you for being a discreet doctor. He nodded and left. I sat down, thinking about what game Liam was playing.Nolan walked inside. My love, Salem, is waiting for you to train. Why are you smiling like you know something I don’t? he asked, locking eyes with me.The doctor tested the twins at my request, and I paused. Dahlia is yours, too. The twins are yours, Nolan.He stood there staring like I dropped a bomb. I knew it, the connection I have with her….He lifted me off the floor and kissed me hard. Nolan, Liam, is playing a game. I don’t understand how he covered the scent?His strong scent release, maybe? Nolan answered.Okay, I’ll take that. He wanted me to feel bad. Having a child
Nolan’s POVI watched them as their back lit up, shooting a beam into the sky; they’re getting their power from the Goddess, finally.Salem hit the ground, and it opened. The infected fell in the gap. Still, we had to fight the ones that were behind us. Emily had a fiery bow and arrow, releasing th
Nolan’s POVThe further away she got from me, the more I hurt and longed for her. Betty walked into the cell and grabbed my hair, forcing me to look up at her. I don’t know what she gave me, but afterward I couldn't even feel Minx.Stupid dog, she said, with hatred. Did you think we wouldn’t know?
Liam’s POVEmily slept between us. During the night, she would turn to one of us and hug. I woke up, for some reason feeling warm, opened my eyes to see the ancient hieroglyph tattooed on her back inside that circle, glowing softly. It was the sigil of the First Wolves, passed down through generati
Nolan’s POVLiam, I called him outside. Stay with her. If anything were to happen, go south and keep her safe. I will give you the signal.Nolan, I could go and see…No, take care of her; she needs you now. You’re her mate too.Brother, I will. Thank you.I’m doing it for her, not you. I left, and







