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NADIA. We had just arrived home, and my body was tired from the whole day of talking and laughing with the females in Clair’s territory. I’ve never had so much fun with so many females before. I have my own set of friends. It was usually just me, Katarina, and Trish, but it was never this big. I was also glad that I got to spend time with Laura and my dad. They told me and Riley before we left that they would be visiting our territory in two weeks. And I couldn’t be more excited! I wanted Arrow to meet Dad and his wolf, and maybe we could run together on a full moon. Riley opened the door to our room and turned on the dim lights. I slipped inside without saying anything. I was so tired and just wanted to soak in a warm tub. Riley seemed to have read my mind as he helped me unzip the back of my dress and let the dress slide off my body, pooling at the end of my feet. He then leaned against my neck, his warm mouth brushing against my skin. I moaned softly, with my eyes closed, revel
TWO WEEKS LATER. UNKNOWN POV. I should be having a fancy dinner right now with the Rogue Alpha of the North, if not for some mother fuckers who interrupted my plans. I had no idea what pack attacked us that night, but if I based it on our location, it must have been either from the Blue Meadows or the Silver Moon Pack, and that’s why we’ve been rounding this area looking for my slut of a daughter. I thought she was killed that night, but we didn’t find her body and someone confirmed that she was seen being dragged away from our camping site. And now I only have a few days to find her, but I still have no fucking clue where she was. "Alpha!" A rogue wolf shifted in front of me, still panting from his run. "A red car is heading this way. Two blonde females are inside, about the same age as Alexa. We can make do with Plan B tonight." "Bravo! Now head off to Draco and the rest. Give them the signal. I will be running behind the car when it passes by here. Make sure they do what I tol
BELLA."Shift now and run! Go north, Riley’s border is there soon!" Mom instructed us before we all jumped out of the car. There were only two rogue wolves in front of us, but the moment the door of the car opened, I caught the smell of more rogue wolves approaching.I scrambled out of the car and saw Ellie shifting right away, her wolf running towards the direction Mommy told us, but I got stuck in my spot. A big rogue wolf was eyeing me, and if I shifted, I was scared he would jump at me. I inched backward and saw my parents’ wolves running away. I am alone now."Dad…" I tried to speak calmly, but I had no idea if this was any help. "Mom..."In an instant, two wolves in front of me shifted into their human forms. "The other one got away! Should I run after her, Alpha…" More wolves were approaching, and I knew this would be the end of me."No…" His voice was almost growling and the scar on his face terrified me. "The other one is marked. She has no use." My hands flew to my neck
NADIA. I clutched my chest as Riley’s emotions came surging in. My mate’s pain was so great that I found myself sobbing for his agony. Laura and Dad came around me, holding me tightly, and my eyes flew to Beta Dominic. His hands were balled into fists and, from the expression on his face, I knew we had a casualty. "Do we have casualties?" I asked the Beta, and he nodded his head in response. "You need to tell me who…" I told him, my eyes threatening him not to lie to me or withhold any information. "Luna…" "Tell me…" I snarled at him as Laura hugged me from the side and I could feel my eyes dilating. I closed my eyes, trying to control my emotions. I didn’t want to add any more to Riley’s agony, and I didn’t want to worry him about my outburst. "Zahra and Leandro," he said in an almost inaudible voice. His gaze was anywhere but mine. My mouth fell open as Laura’s shriek filled the room. Her body collapsed, but Dad was quick to catch her. Jenny wrapped her arms around me. My tea
RILEY. It was already past midnight and Nadia was finally asleep. I knew she was tired, not just because of her pregnancy but because of what happened today, but she made sure I was never left alone. This was the first time that we spent almost the whole day together but didn’t talk. I had no words and she understood. My mate was also in mourning, but she was standing strong for us, for me. She didn’t force me to eat today like she usually does when I miss a meal. Instead, she cuddled me when tears were the only way I was communicating with her, and she bathed me patiently, taking away my mother’s blood from my body. She took away the only physical thing that was left of her in me while reminding me again and again that she would always remain in my heart. I didn’t know losing a family would hurt like this. When I lost my father, I wallowed in pain, but it was easier. I got back on my feet right away. But I don’t think I will be able to this time. Maybe because with Dad, I was able
NADIA. The packhouse was still gloomy, but it was swarming with warriors today. Riley has stepped up the security within the packhouse and around the territory. The vast neutral forest connecting Alpha Caspian and Alpha Darvin’s territories with us was now rounded up by warriors from all three packs. There was already security before, but it wasn’t as established as it is now. After breakfast, Riley stayed in his office with Alpha Aeon. The Alpha arrived early this morning to pay respect to Zahra, and they’ve been discussing something behind closed doors. Only the Beta and the Gamma were allowed inside, and even Jenny had no idea what was going on. But I wasn’t worried. I knew Riley would let me know once we had our time alone. I was relieved that at least he was moving around and discussing things rather than being stuck in one place. Not that he was not allowed to mourn Zahra, but I didn’t want him to feel that he hadn’t made Zahra happy, because I knew that even in the short ti
BETA DOMINIC. I was on the other side of the territory with Alpha Riley when Gamma Sebastian’s message came. He stated that he had granted Sofia permission to enter the territory and that she was on her way to the packhouse. My mind went into a haze. She was not supposed to be traveling at a time like this. Since the incident with Zahra, all of the Alphas in the area have agreed to only travel with females when absolutely necessary. And having her travel without Alpha Darvin with her didn’t sit well with me. "Alpha," I called for my Alpha’s attention. "Hmmm..." he replied before turning his gaze on me. "Do you think you’ll be fine if I leave you alone here? Sofia is on her way to the packhouse with just Alpha Darvin’s men with her." "What the fuck is she doing here?" I shrugged my shoulders before I brushed my hand over my hair. "I had no fucking idea." "Go then. I’ll just wrap it up here and tell Nadia I’ll be home soon after." I cocked my head to the side in submission befo
NADIA."What time are Bella and Trent coming?" I asked Ellie for the nth time, and she giggled again, as she did earlier. "I don’t know. Why don't you believe me?" "She’s your twin. I’m sure she tells you everything." I answered her. We were all planning to visit the cemetery today, but we haven’t heard of Bella and Trent if they were already on their way here."Well, not anymore. We don’t talk about sex and stuff, and I think that’s what Bella and Trent have been doing mostly these days." Her eyes were squinting as she laughed heartily the moment she saw her brother’s head snapped up to look at her with an annoyed expression on his face.We were eating lunch in the dining room. Only the three of us were around since Sebastian and Jenny were eating lunch with their mothers. Dominic was out somewhere for work and Dawson was on the training grounds.After Zahra and Leandro’s deaths, the twins moved out of Atlanta and transferred directly into the territory, and were initiated into the