Mag-log inIrene's POV
There was no time to run.
Irene's POVIt took less than three seconds for everything to explode."Stay away from her." Karson stepped forward. His voice low and dangerous. "I won't say it again."Lucas didn't back down. "Or what? You'll challenge me? Start a war between our Packs while Blood Moon sharpens their knives?"
Irene's POVHis tears should have moved me.The old Irene would have crumbled. Would have rushed into his arms. Would have forgiven everything just because he finally showed vulnerability.But I wasn't that Irene anymore.That girl h
Karson's POVShe was alive.Irene was alive.The words kept repeating in my head. Over and over. A loop I couldn't break free from.Alive. Alive. Alive.
Irene's POVThere was no time to run.No time to hide. No time to grab the children and disappear into the shadows like I had planned.Karson was already there.His footsteps slowed as he entered the clearing. Each step heavy. Uncert
Irene's POVI couldn't let go of them.My arms stayed locked around their small bodies. Holding them so tight I could feel their heartbeats against my chest. Two little drums pounding in perfect rhythm.Alive. They were alive. And now they knew I was too.
Irene's POVThe sun was sinking below the treeline when I made my way back toward camp.I kept to the shadows. Moved slow and careful. The concealment cloak masked my scent, but I couldn't risk being seen. Not yet. Not until the elders were ready. Not until we had a plan.But I needed to see them.
IRENE'S POVI pushed myself away from Karson's hold and jumped to my feet. I had recovered from the shock of him barging into my room from the window and now the next thing was to get away from him.I didn't miss the stench of alcohol in his breath and it made me even more annoyed. Was he drunk? Even
IRENE'S POV"Oh Goddess!" Nanny May had her hand over her mouth when we stepped into the house. Tears filled her eyes so suddenly as she ran to the kids and hugged them. "I'm so sorry," she apologised over and over again and I could only imagine the scare she went through last night." It's okay, May.
Alpha Lucas held their small hands and led them outside. He didn't know what to think seeing Karson act all caring and affectionate with the kids. Did he know they were Irene's kids?No, it didn't seem like he did. If anything, Irene would be particular about not wanting Karson to find out. It was no
KARSON'S POVI could still picture Irene's face on the little ones. They had her eyes and smile. Everything pointed to her as their mother but I still found it hard to believe.I was aware that these days, she-wolves could have pups with anyone, it didn't have to be their mate but what was new to me w







