Layla POVI have run out of time; I turn eighteen in two weeks. There is something wrong with Diana; she is preoccupied and withdrawn. She leaves the house early every morning looking for herbs; the problem is she never returns with any. My father hasn't noticed as he is too wrapped up in himself and what he wants. I always thought the Alpha was supposed to care about the pack and put their needs first. My father's actions have taught me how wrong I am.I had forgotten it was Monday until I heard Diana calling me. I brushed my teeth, put my hair in a ponytail, and threw on a shirt and shorts; Diana handed me a bacon and egg roll for breakfast as I ran out the door. I catch up with Amy at the school gates. I groan when I see Shasha approaching; her strawberry blonde hair is perfect- her tits are on display for everyone. Sasha is a sneaky bitch who uses her looks and body to manipulate the unmated males of our pack every chance she gets. She reminds me of my father, always nasty and c
Layla POVFinally, it's over, no more school; I have always hated school. My father has enough rules for me without having the pack teachers add theirs. Amy stays at the packhouse with Diana and me most nights as Dad has been out on patrol a lot with Beta Grayson; it works well as we don't have to tiptoe around his moods. I don't know what's wrong with Diana. She has gotten worse, and she won't let us out of her sight.I see Sasha sneaking into the forest to meet Jacob; she thinks nobody knows what she is doing; nudging Amy, I say,“Check out who Sasha is with now.”Turning and looking in their direction, Amy shudders,“That's gross; he is so sleazy; please don't ever leave me alone with him.”I laugh, promising her I won't.We take our bags upstairs; looking out my window, I see Diana in the garden. “Let's see what Diana has planned for tonight” Amy follows me outside,“Hey, Diana, what are you doing,” we say. She turns around and smiles, “Just packing some herbs, girls. I never kn
Nathan POVMy eyes stay on the white wolf until she disappears; a wolf’s night vision is a blessing.I hear Drew's voice behind me,“Not long now, Nathan.” I shift back as he hands me a pair of jeans,“Can't happen soon enough for me, Drew.”“The girl will be here soon,” he whispers,I grimace; there is something off where she is concerned; sensing the red female wolf before we see her; she shifts as she enters the clearing. Neo’s anger rises as she strolls confidently toward us. She is attractive, and she knows it; strawberry blonde hair falls to her shoulders, large brown eyes, she is five foot five inches tall, and large breasts with a slim build. Being naked in front of strange men doesn't bother her in the slightest. Smiling slyly, she slides her body against Drew, making him cringe. “Better you than me, buddy,” I think to myself.“I will keep the scouts and sentinels occupied for you, Alpha Nathan, on the condition I can join your pack,” she states.I look at her, questioning
Sasha POV Hearing my mother and Lyall talking and laughing when I wake up first thing in the morning is the last thing I need. Ever since she found out Lyall was her mate, she acts like a teenager. She has ruined everything with Michael, the stupid bitch, for a bloody warrior and not a very good one considering he submitted to Michael so he could live. I miss the fact that he doesn't come around anymore. He still pays for everything I need and puts my needs above Layla’s, but that is no longer enough as far as I am concerned. Taking matters into my own hands, I have set up a meeting with Michael to determine when he will declare me as his heir. Putting the wolfsbane he wanted in my bag, I hid the odorless capsules in my room; they are for my purposes. Layla and Amy walk into the school; Layla is an easy target. She shocks me as she grabs my throat. She is living my life, but not for much longer. Walking up the stairs, smiling sweetly at Diana, I make my way to Michael's office. “C
Layla POVAmy looks still looks tired at breakfast. “What is the matter, Amy?”She shakes her head as she stands, and I follow her outside.“I think there is something wrong with me, Layla; I keep having the same dream every night.”“For how long, Amy?”“A couple of weeks.”We are sitting on the front porch of the packhouse, and we stop talking as the front door opens. Diana walks out and walks briskly towards Marian's house. Amy raises her eyebrows at me and tries to change the direction of our conversation.“No way, Amy, everyone has left; now, what is the dream about?”She hangs he head as she says,“I am about eight years old; I don't live here; Layla and I have a brother. My home was attacked, and everyone died except another person and me.”“Isn't that kind of what happened to you, though, Amy?”“Yes, but I don't remember having a brother, and the other person was Diana.”“Are you sure it's Diana?”“Yes, it is Diana in my dream.”Shit, no one can help us with this. The only two
Nathan POV We are in position; the female is true to her word and gives the signal; my pack is on them before they can make sense of what is happening. The fighting escalates, and I can see Monique and her warriors are protecting Diana. Drew has moved Amy to safety and rejoined the fight. I look up and see the white wolf shift as Michael approaches her. The shock on her face as he hits her fills me with a rage I have never felt before. I see him dragging her into the house, calming myself, trying to see past the need to spill his blood. I say to Neo, “Let's kill him slowly.” Running through the opening where the front door once stood, I smell wolfsbane. “What the fuck does he think he is doing? Does he hate her that much?”. He looks startled, dropping her. I growl, “Sorry, Neo, but this bastard I will kill with my bare hands.” “What do you want, boy?” he snarls. “Revenge for the death of my parents” He laughs at me; the fool thinks he is invincible. I circle the kitchen gett
Amy POV I wake inside a tent just as the sun rises over the mountains. My wrists are bound. “What the fuck? I think to myself.” Then I remember rogues attacked our pack last night. Layla tried to drag me away, but when I saw my father fighting for his life, I was duty-bound to try and help him. I get up, trying to wake Ava; I need to know where Layla is. When Ava starts to stir, I ask. “Ava, can you sense where Layla is and if she is alive?” Ava responds, “No, I can't, Amy.” I sob quietly to myself. I should never have left Layla's side. Please let her be safe; we have never been apart in the eight years we have known each other. I suck in a deep breath, “Get your shit together, Amy. You won't find her while your crying like a baby”. I crawl under the blanket, thankful that someone had thought to cover me with it, or I would have been lying here stark naked, freezing my ass off. Just as a man enters the tent, Ava says “I wouldn't mind getting that one naked.” I shake my
Drew POV Out of all the wolves in all the packs, my mate just had to be Nathan's pain in the ass smart, mouth-sister, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Black hair down to her ass, beautiful blue eyes, olive skin. She is tiny, five foot two inches if she is lucky. Curves in all the right places. She is full of mischief. You can see it every time she opens her beautiful mouth. I am Twenty-six years old, so it's taken me longer to find my mate than most wolves. Drake is jumping for joy rattling around in my mind. He won't shut up; going crazy when he smells her sent wild roses with a hint of vanilla. The same thought keeps running through my mind when Nathan finds out I am a dead man. It doesn't take long before Amy is back on my mind. She doesn't realize I can hear her wolf’s comments, and I plan on keeping it that way for now. Monique shares a tent with her while I sleep at the entrance. Now that I have her, I am not letting her out of my sight. She has no idea who she is,