Sylvie Morgan's pov The rest of the night I was disappointed the more I thought about Ethan. I couldn't fathom that he would assume that he was going to have sex with me. โThat was bullshit,โ I thought and Opal was agreeing with me. โWhere do you think he went after he left you,โ she asked me in my dreams since I had found her again and we were sitting with each other to chat in the dreamscape. โI don't know, but I know that he has been with other girls at our school before,โ I huffed and rubbed my eyes. โWell, I can tell you that he's one of your mates, just as Lennox is, and that you are a Sigma Wolf with multiple mates,โ she informed me. Side-eyeing the wolf I shook my head. โI don't want two or more mates; I just want one to stand beside me,โ I muttered softly, then added, โI need someone who will love me for who I am and not as a possession. I don't want to be treated like an object. I will give my innocence to the man who truly deserves it!โ Gazing out Opal nod
Sylvie Morgan's pov Eating my lunch alone in the school cafeteria I wiped the tears that were still collecting in my eyes. I hated the feeling of loss and was feeling like I had after seeing my parents pass. Wondering when Ethan had become such an asshole I chewed on my sandwich with little enthusiasm. Glancing over at him sitting with a few other guys, I saw him looking at me, and I turned away quickly. We always ate together, but today, we both had gone our separate ways without protest. โNothing makes sense to me,โ I muttered sourly and my wolf whimpered. โIt's because you are a Sigma Wolf. I'm certain about that. He knows that one mate won't be enough for you, and he feels jealousy,โ she offered, and I rolled my eyes. โHe's fucking other chicks so he can't be too jealous,โ I growled. โYou have a point,โ she whined. Hearing my phone ding, I took it out of my back pocket and looked at the screen. It was a message from Lennox, asking if my boyfriend was mad at me for wh
Sylvie Morgan's pov โIt's no wonder why Marcus is hell-bent on keeping you protected. If you were swayed by the wrong pack, it would be ugly for the rest of the packs,โ he said firmly, and I glared at him. โI don't know what I am capable of yet. Marcus is going to be my mentor when I shift. I do know that my wolf is intimidating and named Opal, as I have met with her in my dreams. But I've never actually seen a real werewolf so my opinions could be wrong,โ I explained, and he continued to just smile at me like a goofball. โYour scent is intriguing and starts my heart to flutter, I wonder why I feel that way, โ he said coyly and tapped at his temple. โI already know,โ I mumbled softly and he frowned. โI'm not a bad man, Sylvie. I am harmless to those who are not a threat; otherwise, I become a vicious beast,โ he declared, and I pinched my lips together as I gulped. I feared for Ethan suddenly if they ever were to come to blows but gritted my teeth for even caring about the
Sylvie Morgan's pov Watching Ethan in my peripherals I put my code in on the register and exhaled slowly to calm my nerves. Seeing him head to the freezer section, I rolled my eyes, figuring he was getting more ice cream since it was his vice. Hearing the overhead doorbell ding, I looked over to see Lennox. He was pointing at the end of the rows and mouthing Ethan and I nodded as he approached me. โMarcus is going to text me his list and I'll gather the items for you,โ he said with a smirk. โDon't bother Ethan,โ I warned and he side-eyed me. Pretending innocence he gasped and said, โI would NEVER!โ Grinning slightly I wagged my finger at him and saw a customer placing items on the counter. โGot to work,โ I said softly, he nodded, giving me a thumbs up, and grabbed a basket as he headed down the aisle. After handing over the receipt, I watched Ethan place items on the counter: ice cream and a bouquet of paper-wrapped flowers. Avoiding looking at him I scanned the it
Sylvie Morgan's pov โThe store is cleared my dear,โ Lennox said with a grin. Finished with counting my drawer I brought it to the managerโs office and put it with the others. Heading back to the front I said, โLet's go tutor.โ Elbowing me playfully he teased, โYou can call me mate.โ โI'm taking your advice and waiting to know you better,โ I replied sweetly and he chuckled, โTouche.โ Holding the door open, I gestured for him to exit, then locked up. โI want to walk you a different way than the path through the woods,โ Lennox informed me. Furrowing my brow, I protested and said, โBut that's the shortcut.โ โThat might be, but I enjoy nature and find that it brings me clarity, so sweetie, let's go with my path. Plus, I am the one protecting you,โ he said firmly, and I pouted slightly but nodded. โI find solace in nature, too,โ I informed him, and he grinned as he offered me his hand to hold. Glancing at me Lennox smiled and said, โMaybe I can show you my house. It's ne
Sylvie Morgan's pov โHis mother also is half vampire,โ Opal whined and I inhaled sharply as I gripped the water bottle. โWe should hurry up and get to Marcus's cabin,โ I stammered nervously, causing him to eye me strangely. โWhy are you frightened suddenly,โ he questioned me. Lowering my eyes from his curious ones I murmured, โMy wolf informed me that your mom is part vampire.โ Chuckling, he brushed it off and said, โYeah, and I am a quarter-bloodsucker, but my Lycan is dominant.โ โSo you don't drink blood,โ I inquired nervously and he snickered as he shook his head. โNo, sweetheart, I'm a hundred percent, Lycan,โ he asserted proudly, and I relaxed significantly. Waving my empty water bottle I asked him where to put it. โJust leave it on the table, and my housekeeper will dispose of it properly,โ he stated plainly, and I balked. โYou have a maid!?โ โYeah, but I'm rarely home, so the mess is minimal, as I prefer being outdoors,โ he clarified. โDo you sleep outsi
Sylvie Morgan's pov โI can't share you, Sylvie. You belong to me,โ he growled deeply, grabbing my upper arms and I peered up at him with a frown. โI'm not a possession, I am a person who has feelings,โ I asserted. His face contorted and I tried to back away from him. โYou are MINE,โ he snarled and I called out for Lennox. โHe's going feral! I could use a hand,โ I shouted then focused on Ethan. โI don't know what is happening to you Ethan, but you're changing,โ I muttered as I looked for a means of escape. Glancing at my window I heard my door handle jiggle. โI locked it,โ Ethan said with a sinister grin. โIt's locked!โ I bleated as Ethan jumped on me and said, โRelax, Sylvie,โ as I lay on my back across my bed, paralyzed in fear. โJust let me mark you and I will leave,โ he bartered. โPlease don't Ethan,โ I squeaked as I tried to scramble from underneath him. Hearing the shattering of glass and a horrendous growl I looked at my window and screamed out. A huge
Sylvie Morgan's pov โThis place is nice for a guard,โ Ethan huffed, and I eyed him oddly, wondering what Lennox disclosed or didn't to him. Gesturing for him to follow me to the kitchen I opened the cupboard below the sink and took out the cleaning supplies that were in a basket. โHelp me find a latch,โ I muttered and he kneeled beside me and ran his hands along the bottom and grinned. Hearing a click, he slid the panel, and a light shone up through the opening. Hearing the patio door opening we both glanced over at Lennox stumbling inside. Just as I was going to ask him about what happened he collapsed to the floor, making groaning sounds. โOh no,โ I cringed as I scrambled to my feet and rushed over to him. โFind the lights,โ I demanded sternly to Ethan. Raising his furry hand, Lennox gasped, saying it was on the wall. After Ethan flicked the switch I scrunched my face at seeing the ragged bite marks covering his upper arm and chest near his heart. Lennoxโs muzzle
Sylvie Morgan's pov Our wedding was phenomenal, and with all three packs celebrating the union, I had been overwhelmed with joy. Choosing Bruce and Marcus as secondary Alphas for Nashโs and Ian's packs, the members came together and sorted out their differences, with those two fitting their roles perfectly. Currently, I was lounging on the back patio of Kirill's home and rubbing my extended abdomen. โYou're going to pop soon,โ Opal chuckled in my head and I sighed. โI'm ready to become a mom, and I know Kirill is chomping on the bit, wanting to meet the little guy, too,โ I murmured. โYeah, he's already a proud poppa and the nursery is adorable,โ she added, making me smile. Hearing the door sliding open I turned to see my husband peeking out. โDo you want a glass of water?โ Shaking my head I reached out my hand for him to grab. โNo dear, just come and sit with me. It's a lovely day,โ I purred then squirmed a bit from another sudden pain I felt in my lower back. Eyeing me kee
Sylvie Morgan's pov When I woke, I was in bed alone and grinned slightly at the wonderful time I had with Kirill the night before, minus the Lennox debacle. I noticed that my pair of jeans and shirt were washed and nicely folded on top of the dresser. I quickly put them on. After doing my business and brushing out my hair, I hurried down the stairs and stopped to see Bruce and Marcus, along with Gerald standing by the table. Kirill wasn't there and I furrowed my brow as I walked toward them. โAlpha is out taking Mister Elijah Mathis to collect um, the parts of his son. He committed suicide last night in the early morning, and his dad wishes to bury him whole,โ Gerald explained, and my jaw tensed. โThat's terrible, but I imagine that life being crippled horrendously was too much to handle for him,โ I murmured and lowered my eyes to say a prayer for Lennoxโs lost soul. โWe also received word that Nash is on his last leg and close to death. Sylvie, if he passes, it will make you t
Sylvie Morgan's pov โBut you truly love Kirill,โ Opal whined and I gritted my molars. โYeah, I know that, but I don't want to hurt Lennox's feelings,โ I murmured, and she exhaled in my head. โHonesty is the best policy,โ she growled as I stepped down the stairs and saw Lennox at the table reading the Grimoires. โWhatcha doinโ?โ I asked him. He glanced up at me and said, โJust reading through this, there is some interesting stuff in here. Oh, and I'm looking for the spell to remove your curse. Unless you want to have sex and remove it that way.โ Pinching my lips, I sighed and mumbled, โI don't think Kirill's in the right frame of mind for that.โ โAh, I see. Sex with me wouldn't work because you don't love me,โ he said bitterly. Wringing my hands I chewed on my bottom lip and grimaced. โIt's not that I don't care about youโฆ,โ I started only to see him glaring at me. โYou used me because of Ethan. I wouldn't have minded, but my parents believe that you and I are a c
Sylvie Morgan's pov My eyes widened at the loud crash. Turning to look back I watched the roof collapse in the room Nash was in. Feeling triumphant I continued running. The guards paid no notice to me and were hurrying to the destroyed home of their Alpha. I caught up to Lennox leaning against a tree with Kirill on the ground. Shifting into my human form I headed toward them. โWhat happened?โ They both questioned me. โI buried the bastard,โ I announced proudly then asked Lenny why he'd stopped. โHe's not a light man, Sylvie and I only have so much strength,โ he muttered sourly. Eyeing us both Kirill snarled accusingly, โHow were you able to give her a curse? Are you a council member, Lennox?โ Lowering his eyes from my inquisitive ones he exhaled deeply and said, โYeah, I got the invitation when I left the time before last and accepted.โ Whistling, Kirill congratulated him and I remained quiet since I didn't understand the significance of the position. โCan you lift him bac
Sylvie Morgan's pov โI thought you said that they would not enter?!โ I huffed angrily as I glared at him. โThey must have scented your Sigma Wolf. I can't defeat him without the darkness that you took away from me,โ he asserted and I eyed him blankly. โSure blame me for it,โ I growled sourly. โWe need to find Lennox. If he has the black moonstone, I need it to curse myself,โ Kirill blurted, and I shook my head. โYou can't do that! Are you insane?!โ Side-eyeing me, he said, โNash can only be defeated by something as dark as he has become. I didn't realize how far he had gotten,โ he stated in anguish, and my bottom lip protruded. Brushing my chin he smiled and said, โYou'll just have to make love to me until all the darkness goes away.โ Eyeing him with his eyebrows wiggling at me I muttered a goofy, โWhatever.โ โYou're going to have to tell him that it's his love and not yours that kills the darkness,โ Opal hummed and I gritted my molars. โHe hasn't even proclaimed his love f
Sylvie Morgan's pov Refusing to wallow in my disappointment, I headed to my old room and pinched my lips together, seeing it exactly how I had left it. Feeling like I had judged Marcus harshly as I glanced over at the space I chewed on my upper lip. โHe was corrupted by Nash and probably did care about me before that, huh?โ I murmured to Opal and she told me that he did, โLike I was his daughter.โ Releasing my lip from my teeth I thought about Winnie suddenly and frowned. Knowing that Marcus was devastated by what Nash had done to her I wanted to hug him and tell him that everything would be alright. โI will forgive him when I return to the Howler Claw Pack, he doesn't need more heartbreak added to his life,โ I asserted. Going to my dresser, I grabbed a pair of faded blue jeans and shimmied them on, then heard a breath of an exhale from my open door. โWas this your room?โ Seeing Kirill standing there I nodded. โYeah, this is the room I grew up in,โ I sighed and watched him go
Sylvie Morgan's pov โAren't you going to join him?โ Both Lennox and Opal questioned me simultaneously. Nodding briskly I dropped to all fours while shifting and went to the door. I waited for Lennox to open it for me. โBe careful, but let Kirill defeat Nash; he is part demon and will absorb his darkness,โ Lennox proclaimed, causing me to eye him oddly. โDon't I carry demon DNA from Kellen and could do the same thing,โ I asked Opal. She whined out a yes and I grinned as I pounced from the doorway. โBut you must be cautious about the pup,โ Opal growled and I told her that I would as I followed Kirill's scent. Running through the trees, I realized that his scent had changed, and Opal explained that he had shifted into his true form, but it was darker due to the mist that had invaded him. โI want to see him but he's moving too quickly,โ I complained, making her snicker at me. Running for miles I was growing distressed by Kirill's rambunctious attitude. โWhy is he hell-bent on do
Sylvie Morgan's pov โYou admitted that you love Kirill and meant it,โ Opal said, flabbergasted, it caused me to pinch my lips together. โWhat about Lennox? I don't want to hurt him and I do love him too,โ I sighed. โAre you positive because you were not certain before,โ she growled. โI do, it was hard to admit my feelings,โ I sighed, causing Opal to huff in my mind. I noticed that Bruce had come to the table for the dagger and I watched him as he sliced open his palm. Marcus followed suit, and the pair grasped each other's hand and then spoke the oath words to each other. The front door flew open and Lennox rushed in carrying a small oblong shaped smooth stone. โYou're too late,โ I said and watched his face fall. โWhere is he?โ Shrugging I shook my head and said, โHe ran off into the trees.โ โYou appear upset, did he say something to you before he ran off?โ Giving him a surprised look I shook my head and told him no. โI'm taking Marcus home with me, Alpha. Please let Kiril
Sylvie Morgan's pov โI'm sorry for betraying you, Sylvie. I was corrupted by Nash and can see that now,โ he added. I just gave him a defiant glare as I frowned and watched Bruce standing over him. โMy decision to forgive you will be determined after this mess is resolved,โ I asserted and watched him lower his eyes. Seeing him looking small compared to the Beta of Kirill's pack I thought Nash must be crazy thinking he could defeat the Howler Claw pack. Seeing my eyes on him he muttered, โI'm sorry about Ethan too.โ I rolled my eyes in disgust. โDon't be, he was mates with Lisa, not me,โ I snapped and crossed my arms. โOh, I didn't know that,โ he mumbled softly and glanced over at Lennox who was speaking with Gerald. โYou're mates with the Lycan so it evens itself out,โ he retorted. Huffing I snapped, โI am Kirill's mate as well.โ A flash of disbelief crossed his eyes and he chuckled. โKirill would never take a second mate,โ he muttered, and Bruce growled, โYou wa