MasukKaelyn hurried through the corridor, her heels clicking sharply against the polished floor.Her anger had been building ever since Jack confronted her on the balcony. The nerve of that man! He had dared to grab her, accuse her of pushing Mira down the stairs, and threaten to expose her to Eugene as though he had any authority over her.She clenched her fists. If Jack thought he could intimidate her into confessing, he was sorely mistaken.She had worked too hard to get close to Eugene to let a man like Jack ruin everything.Besides, Mira still hadn't regained consciousness when Kaelyn last heard from the healers. No one knew whether she would recover fully, and the uncertainty had kept everyone on edge. Becca was worried, Jack was furious, and Eugene was growing increasingly irritated by the tension spreading throughout his household.Kaelyn intended to take advantage of that tension.If she could convince Eugene that Jack had become aggressive and was harassing her, she might turn h
Tyler and Vincent immediately bowed their heads as Alpha Philip approached them."Father," Tyler greeted respectfully."Alpha Philip," Vincent added, a mischievous smile still lingering on his face.However, Alpha Philip barely acknowledged Vincent. His attention was fixed entirely on Tyler, and for several seconds, he simply stared at his son as though he couldn't believe what he was seeing.Then his stern expression broke into a wide smile."Tyler!"Before Tyler could respond, Alpha Philip stepped forward and pulled him into a firm embrace.Tyler stiffened in surprise.It had been a long time since his father had embraced him like that. "I cannot believe you're finally home!" Alpha Philip exclaimed, pulling away to examine his son's face. "Do you have any idea how long you've been gone? Do you know how many times I've wondered whether you would ever return?"Tyler lowered his gaze briefly."I'm sorry, Father” he apologized.Alpha Philip patted his shoulder before glancing around."
The moment Alpha King Eugene drew Becca into his arms, she felt the familiar warmth of their mate bond stir between them.For a brief moment, she forgot everything that had happened. Tonight, she wanted to remember why she had chosen Eugene.She wanted to remember why she had once believed that nothing in the world could ever come between them."Are you sure about this?" Eugene asked quietly, brushing a strand of hair away from her face.Becca looked into his eyes. There was something almost vulnerable in his expression, something she rarely saw beneath the confidence and authority of the Alpha King."Yes," she whispered.His gaze searched hers. "I don't want you to do this because you feel guilty about what happened with Tyler. I don't want you to lie to yourself just to make me happy” he said.Becca's heart tightened at the mention of Tyler. She had hoped they could spend this moment without his name finding its way between them."I'm not doing this because I feel guilty," she repl
Tyler could feel the child's life slipping away with every passing minute.He hurried through the forest with his friend's family, constantly looking over his shoulder to make sure they were keeping up. They needed to reach his pack immediately."Please, sweetheart, stay with me," the child's mother whispered, pressing him against her chest. Tyler glanced at the boy and clenched his jaw.He didn't know whether they were close to the pack's borders. He had been away for some time, and although he remembered the general direction, navigating through the forest in the middle of the night was proving more difficult than he had anticipated.His friend's expression was equally troubled."How much farther?" the man asked."I don't know," Tyler admitted. "But we can't stop."They continued walking, pushing through the thick vegetation as branches scratched against their clothes. The forest seemed endless, and Tyler was beginning to fear that they would run out of time before finding help.
Becca stood beside the baby's crib, gently rocking it as she watched her son sleep.The mansion had grown quiet, and the events of the day had left her feeling more exhausted than she cared to admit. She brushed her fingers over her son's soft cheek, smiling faintly when he stirred in his sleep.She leaned down and kissed the baby's forehead."Sleep well, sweetheart. Mummy needs to rest, too” she said.After making sure he was comfortable, she turned away from the crib and walked toward the bed. She slipped beneath the covers, adjusting her pillow before settling against the headboard.But sleep refused to come. Her thoughts kept drifting back to Tyler.She wondered how far he had travelled by now. Had he managed to leave the pack's territory? Had he found somewhere safe to stay? Becca closed her eyes. She had told him to leave because she believed it was the right decision. Their connection had become a source of tension between her and Eugene, and Tyler had been placed in danger s
Midnight had settled over the mansion by the time Tyler was ready to leave.The corridors were unusually quiet, with only a few guards patrolling the grounds as preparations for his departure were completed. Tyler stood near the entrance with a small bag slung over his shoulder, trying to ignore the heavy feeling in his chest.He had imagined leaving this place many times, but never like this.Two guards appeared, escorting his friend out of the corridor. The man looked exhausted, and his eyes immediately dropped when he saw Tyler waiting for him.For several seconds, neither of them spoke then Tyler's friend stepped forward."I'm sorry” he apologized.Tyler looked at him. The man's voice cracked as he continued."I know those words aren't enough, I know I betrayed you, and I don't expect you to forgive me” he swallowed hard. "I was afraid, Tyler. I was so afraid that I forgot you were the one person who had actually tried to help me.”Tyler felt a dull ache in his chest. He hadn't f
The back door of the house creaked faintly even as Mira’s hand remained fixed on it despite their their captor having caught them.They had thought the coast was clear, that Garran and bis companions were sleeping, but one of the men's voice had stopped them cold.“Don’t even think about it,” the m
Max and Eugene’s hearts pounded in unison, their muscles coiled like springs, as the man on the ground stubbornly tried one last desperate attempt to free himself. “Not today,” Eugene growled, pressing the man flat against the forest floor. Max pinned the man’s legs, feeling his strength push aga
The cabin sat quietly among the thick talls trees, nestled deep in the forest where the wind whispered through the branches and the only sounds were the faint rustle of leaves and the occasional sounds of a bird. Smoke drifted lazily from Garran’s house which was still in flames, the smoke curling
Dinner sat heavily on the wooden table, warm and steaming, but the air around it felt thick and suffocating. Mira had tried, nervously at first, to make conversation, but now, the silence pressed down on her like a physical weight.Max sat rigid, his shoulders tight, staring at the plate in front







