LOGINLianneI didn’t sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw it again. The glow and the way Kai just stopped hurting.By morning, my head was pounding. I got up anyway. Staying in that room wasn’t going to help.I took a shower and prepared to go to my part time job. It wasn't my shift yet but I wanted to speak to my boss first and maybe take some more time off.The moment I opened the door, I knew I wasn’t alone. Darius was leaning against the wall, arms crossed.Cassius stood a few steps away, pacing like he hadn’t slept either.Lucian was by the window. Watching me.“You didn’t sleep,” Lucian said.I walked past them. “Neither did you.”“No one sleeps when their mate disappears for so many hours and come back looking like a mess.” Cassius muttered.I ignored that.“Where are you going?” Darius asked.I didn’t stop walking. “Out.”Footsteps followed immediately. I sighed.“I’m going to the library,” I said, turning slightly. “Not running away.” I didn't want them to know that I wanted
LianneThe moment my feet hit the ground, I didn’t stop.Cold air rushed past me as I ran deeper into the trees. I didn’t look back. I didn’t want to.“Found you.”My steps froze. I turned slowly.Lysa stood a few steps behind me, arms crossed, like she had been waiting all along. Her lips curved into a small smile, but it didn’t reach her eyes.“I knew it,” she said, tilting her head. “You were never the obedient type.”I said nothing.My chest was still tight from earlier. From everything.“What do you want, Lysa?” I asked.She walked closer, her boots crunching lightly against the ground. “Relax. I’m not here to drag you back.”I didn’t believe her for a second.“You think I don’t understand?” she continued. “Being forced into a mate bond like that… especially with them.”Something in her tone felt weird.“I get it,” she said softly. “It’s not something you can just accept overnight.”I frowned slightly, studying her face. “Since when do you care?”She shrugged. “Since always. You j
Kaelion Once I was sure that she was fine, I dragged my broken body back to my villa.Something was off. I could feel it. Usually my joints didn't hurt so bad until few hours to the full moon.I sat on the couch, trying to ignore it, but the feeling in my body wouldn’t go away. I coughed into my fist and pulled my hand away, my eyes falling on the blood sitting on my palm.I sighed and wiped it on my shirt. Leaning back into the couch, I closed my eyes but then my fingers twitched.At first, it was just uncomfortable. Then it became more intense. It spread through my hand so fast it made me suck in a sharp breath.My fingers started bending, slowly, like something inside them was forcing them out of place.“No… no…” I whispered.Another crack followed, louder. I grabbed the edge of the couch, trying to steady myself, but it didn’t help.The pain climbed up my wrist and into my arm. It felt like my bones were shifting under my skin, like they were trying to become something else.A s
Lianne I didn’t know how long I had been asleep. Or what even happened.But when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw made my chest tighten.The triplets.All three of them were standing around my bed. Watching me.One of them moved closer. His hand lifted, like he wanted to touch me.I flinched. “Dont— don't touch me.” The disgust came fast but I forced my face to stay blank.Something flashed in Lucian’s eyes. Hurt? I didn’t care.“What are you doing in my room?” I asked, my voice came out dry.“You were unconscious all night,” Lucian said. His voice was softer than the others. “We were worried.”I looked away from him. “I’m fine now,” I said, my teeth clenched. “You can leave.”Darius shifted beside him. I could feel it. He didn’t like my tone.Cassius looked worse. His jaw was tight like he was holding himself back.“Here,” Lucian said, stepping closer. “Take this. The doctor left it for you.”I glanced at the pills in his hand. I took them, swallowed, and opened my mouth slig
KaelionI checked my phone again. No message. That wasn’t like Lianne.She always called me before heading to her part-time job. Even if it was just a short call. She didn't like wasn't money on transportation, so I'll always drop her off whenever I'm free.I stared at the screen, then dialed her number.Switched off.My grip tightened. “That’s not like you,” I muttered.Something felt off. I had been feeling it for a while now. That quiet unease sitting in my chest.I grabbed my keys. “I’ll just go get her.”The drive to the pack house felt longer than usual.My unsteady fingers tapped lightly on the steering wheel. I coughed into my fist and wiped my lips quickly.“Not today.” I whispered.When I got there, the first thing I noticed was how quiet it was. Just as I stepped out of the car, the front door opened and the pack doctor walked out.Sweat covered his forehead. He looked like he had just run a race.“Doctor?” I called. He froze for a second before turning around “Oh… Kaelion
Lucian The crash from the door snapped every head in the room toward it. My wolf rose instantly.Cassius was already growling low in his throat. Darius’ shoulders stiffened beside me, his aura leaking into the room like a storm waiting to break.The door creaked open wider. Two figures stood there. Lysa and Eirene, Darius’ girlfriend.Although we knew that Darius only kept her around and their relationship wasn't really that of a girlfriend and boyfriend, we had a mate now and I didn't want her anywhere near our mate.For a moment no one spoke.Lysa’s eyes were wide, her hand covering her mouth as she stared at the scene before her. Lianne lying pale and motionless on the bed, three Alphas surrounding her, the doctor hovering nervously at the side.Eirene stood beside her, perfectly dressed despite the late hour, her golden hair falling over one shoulder.Her eyes, however, weren’t on Lianne. They were on Darius. An almost imperceptible tightening of her lips betrayed the storm brewi







