ANMELDENAethelwulf POVWhy does this look more like a trap to me than an entrust? I shrugged my shoulders slowly, letting the thought settle but not fully trusting it, then closed my door behind me with a quiet click that echoed slightly in the silent room. I should have a good sleep first, tomorrow I will figure out if there is more to this. Something about the way Preston spoke, the timing, the urgency, it all sat wrong with me, like pieces of a puzzle that didn’t want to fit naturally. I walked back to my bed, dragged my polo off my body and threw myself onto it, landing with a loud thud that shook the mattress slightly under my weight.The room was dark, thick with silence, only the faint sound of the wind pressing against the windows breaking it slightly. Darkness covered my vision almost immediately as my body finally gave in to rest. But there was more to it this time, I wasn’t sleeping, or maybe my body was, but my mind wasn’t sinking properly into rest, my soul felt suspended somewh
Aethelwulf POVAn email popped up and I opened it immediately.“From the JK Group, the operation has begun, we need your presence.”This was exactly what I feared, being absent when the operation begins. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my thoughts, then went to my call log and dialed my PA’s number. It went through almost immediately.“Coordinate the operation, nothing should go wrong. They shouldn’t even notice my absence, is that clear?” I asked over the line, my voice firm and controlled, the kind that leaves no room for mistake or argument.“Yes sir,” he replied, and I ended the call immediately.I turned my head slowly toward the bed where Kiera was still lying. She looked peaceful in a strange way, like none of the chaos outside could reach her. Her chest rose and fell slowly, her face pale but calm, and for a moment I just stood there watching her without moving. Then I forced myself to look away and walked out of the room.I needed to monitor everything closely. If anyt
Preston’s POVThe club was lit as usual, from the outside I could feel the beat already, I opened a part of my car interior and picked up a mask and put it on, then handed over another mask to Cole, I wouldn’t want anyone to see the Alpha and his beta doing some dirty shit, you know, we should be good role models, fuck that crap.We stepped down from the car and headed into the club, loud music, dim blue and red lighting, so perfect for the night, it’s so good because you can’t even fathom the face of who you are with except you book a room.All the waiters here are just in G-string panties and no bras on, exactly how it should be, it isn’t called a strippers club for nothing, hitting asses in every direction, you can literally grab some boobs and have a good suck.“This place is good,” Cole said behind me and I smiled, not everyone knows about here, it’s far away, between the boundaries of my pack and another pack and with our consent it was brought to reality.“Enjoy yourself, man,”
Preston’s POVAethelwulf is really getting on my nerves, I honestly thought he would be all over me when he got here, at least show some level of respect or acknowledge the authority I hold here, but instead he’s doing the complete opposite and it’s getting under my skin more than I expected, how dare he stand against my words like they carry no weight, like I’m just another person in this pack and not the Alpha.I’m trying to stay calm, I really am, but it’s getting harder by the minute because if I let go of this control even for a second, I know myself well enough to admit I would have already given him a punch he wouldn’t forget anytime soon.“Babe."she called out the minute I stepped into the room, her voice soft but already demanding attention, and I rolled my eyes as I walked toward her, my steps slow and unwilling."You’re awake?” I asked as I sat beside her and bent to place a kiss on her forehead, a kiss that meant absolutely nothing to me, it was just there out of habit, no
Aethelwulf’s POV“Well, I think she should be hospitalized. My home isn’t a clinic, you know.”That statement snapped something sharp inside my head, like a thin thread stretched too tightly finally giving way. For a second, I just stared at him, trying to process the weight of what he had just said.“I didn’t quite get that statement… what did you just say?” I asked, my voice low and controlled, but carrying a dangerous edge beneath it.He took a deep breath, as if steadying himself for an argument he clearly intended to win.“We have a hospital in this pack for a reason, and you know that. If my subjects can be hospitalized, why can’t she be there too? It’s risky keeping her here. Our health is at risk as well, you know,” he said, taking a step forward, his tone firm and almost defensive.A slow smirk formed on my lips, not out of amusement, but disbelief. The kind that comes when someone says something so unreasonable, it almost feels unreal.“Bro… you need some rest,” I said, my v
Aethelwulf’s POV“Kiera!” I called out sharply as I grabbed her shoulders just before her back could hit the floor. Her body went limp in my arms, lighter than I expected, almost as if all strength had drained out of her in an instant. The woman who had been walking nearby rushed toward us, her face filled with confusion and alarm. She reached out, trying to support Kiera alongside me.“Don’t worry, I’ll take it from here,” I said, my voice firm and controlled. She paused, clearly unsure, her eyes flickering between my face and Kiera’s unconscious form.“I should probably call an ambulance, my Alpha,” she suggested, her tone cautious, almost hesitant.I shook my head immediately. If there was one thing I didn’t want at that moment, it was unnecessary attention. The last thing we needed was for news to spread like wildfire that the Luna had fainted in the hospital. Rumors in a pack could grow faster than truth, twisting into something far worse.“I said you can leave,” I repeated, more
Kiera’s POVIt’s been over four days of working hand in hand with Alpha Aethelwulf, and it has been unbearably awkward for me. For reasons I can’t even fully explain to myself, I find it impossible to look him in the face. To be completely honest, I go out of my way to maintain a certain distance b
Kiera's POV"Alpha Preston, I dare you to send me back there." I said while looking directly into his eyes. I could see the shock in his eyes."You seem to have grown wings." He said as he held my neck and kissed his mark while tightening his hold on my neck."Preston!" I screamed as he kept strang
Kiera's POVEverywhere was dark, very dark, but only the blood moon stood, giving light to the earth. Then voices of cries from women and kids filled the air, fire vapor evaporated to the sky, and sounds of paws and claws clashing saturated.In a war, the enemies seemed to be winning. I seemed to j
Aethelwulf POVIt's been three days of Kiera, Preston's Luna, staying in the dungeon. Tasha hasn't fully recuperated, and the priority is dying in multiples every single day, every time deaths are being recorded. Scrolling through my tablet, signing some e-documents my PA sent to me, I couldn't sle







