Kade POV“She’s gone!” I roared.My wolf was on the edge of my skin, banging to get out and search the surface of the forest and dig up the earth to find our mate.“We won’t find her if we stand here beating up the trees,” Gareth said.“We can’t find Elowen either. I don’t understand how we managed to get separated,” Silas said.That wasn’t helping me.“Okay, this isn’t good. Are you sure you didn’t find anyone out here?” Gareth asked.I spaced out as the conversation went on. Why did I think it was okay to let her go? I should have gone with her.I couldn’t feel her wolf either. This wasn’t good.A car door slammed, alerting us to Tristan and Emery’s presence.“Did you find her?” Emery asked frantically.“No, damn it.”“We’ve searched the entire property, Alpha. She’s not here,” Silas said.“Why did you bring her, Tristan? We can’t lose another woman!” Gareth threw his arms in the air.“I couldn’t leave her behind!” Tristan shouted in frustration.“You couldn’t leave me back there, s
Gabbie POV“I’m not babysitting the omega,” Serena said, frowning.I smiled at her. “The omega doesn’t need babysitting. I won the battle fair and square.”Serena rolled her eyes.“It’s a small mission. I don’t expect the rogues to be there when we show up. We can’t be that lucky. It’s okay if the omega comes,” Alpha General Silas said.“Okay, guys, my name is Gabriella, Gabbie for short.”They all ignored me.“If you think it’s safe, then I’d like to go along,” Elowen said.She asked Gareth who had been sitting quietly behind his desk.“Are you sure you’re feeling okay?” he asked.“I’m fine. I have to document what happens anyway.”He groaned. “You just like to work.”I didn’t think anything of it, but I had a nagging voice in the back of my head suggesting Gareth might like Elowen. It had been more than a year since Eva was murdered. It was devastating for anyone to lose their mate, but he had to move on eventually.“Fine, take the girls. No hiccups, Silas,” Gareth said.Silas bowed
“Gabbie?” Kade called from the bathroom.I couldn’t rip my eyes from the phone. My Dad was Erik Chambers. He’d been evading wolves all his life. He couldn’t be killed now.My Dad was a hunter for hire, which meant he worked for wolves to kill other wolves. My Father was a treasure trove of secrets, and not the good kind. He had dirt on every high-profile Alpha. They all knew if there was a man to get the job done, it was Erik Chambers.Now his reputation’s come back to bite him in the ass.What do I do? I can’t just leave him. However, he was a skilled Hunter. He knew how to take care of himself. Fear still clawed at my heart. I didn’t want to lose him.It wasn’t a life I wanted for myself. Sometimes I found myself wondering what it felt like to embrace my other half, but growing up in a werewolf community disconnected me from hunters, and I couldn’t imagine myself as a killer for hire. Yet, there was this side bubbling inside of me. It was like a beast demanding to be fed.How long c
Gabbie POV“I took three tests at the Alpha’s Isle. I didn’t actually think they’d come back positive. I just wasn’t feeling well. Each one came back positive. I don’t know what to do, Gabbie,” Emery sniffled and wiped her tears.“Does he know?”She lifted her shoulders. “I don’t know. Males can usually smell their pups during the early stages. He didn’t say anything.”“This is great! You’re having a baby!”She shook her head. “It’s not all great.”“You can do this without Tristan, Em. I won’t let you go through this alone.”“Have you forgotten about the omega rituals?”“Oh shit,” I said after realisation hit.All other packs banned the practice except for the Richardson Pack. The omega carrying the Alpha’s heir was killed after she gave birth as a sacrifice to the Luna.“Technically, they can’t kill you. Richardson doesn’t have a Luna.”Emery’s hand went to her flat belly. “I won’t get rid of it. I just have to mask my scent for a while until I figure things out.”“Are you going to a
Kade POV“Why’d you do it, Gareth?” I asked.He folded his arms and lifted his shoulders.“Don’t play dumb with me.”“I knew Gabbie could defend herself. We all know it. We’ve seen it first-hand.”I narrowed my eyes on him. He refused to look me in the eyes. I knew there was more to it. A knock came from the door, and Gareth’s little assistant walked in.“Oh, I didn’t know you were in a meeting.”“As my assistant isn’t it your job to know?” Gareth said through gritted teeth.“Oh, I…”“Never mind, Elowen, what do you want?”She seemed to get smaller with each growl. She fiddled with her fingers and stared at the ground. “Alpha Knox is here and wants a status report, but you told me not to give anyone who is authorised—”“Just give it to him and don’t bother until I need you.”She bowed. “Yes, Alpha.”The door clicked shut behind her. I turned to him and raised a brow.“Come on, man.”“Don’t even go there. My days of chasing skirts are over.”I glanced at the framed photo of Eva on the
Gabbie POV“Remind me again, why I’m here,” Leiah scowled.We marched through the halls of Gareth’s illustrious castle. Yes, his Pack House was an actual medieval castle.“Because I value your skills, Leiah. Anyone would be lucky enough to have an Alpha female on their team, and you happen to be the only one for miles.”“So do I get my own recruits to destroy?” Leiah smiled.“You never change, do you?” I sighed.“I don’t see why I should?” she frowned.“Gabbie!” Emery yelled.She appeared at the end of the hall, waving. I gasped.“I thought you went back to the Richardson Pack.”She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Gareth invited me. I got here last night.”Leiah and I turned to Gareth, who looked plainly guilty.“I had to!” He raised his hands. “I had to invite her because Tristan needs his chew toy and—” I cut him off before he finished.“Oh, you’re so lucky the King.” I would have kicked his ass if he wasn’t.Gareth smirked. “Meaning I can make you submit if I wanted to—” Ka