GUNNAR POVA firm knock sounds on my door and pulls me from my thoughts. I glance at my mate before checking the time, 10 pm. Hilda is here. I have spent the past few hours in a daze. I have thought of nothing but the female sitting close to my mate. I hate every breath she takes.My mate has been playing with her hair or soothing her with kind words. All I want to do is break the little runt in half. Jealousy has taken root in my heart towards their "bond.""Enter Hilda," I say in a mild voice.For some reason, fear has been crawling up my spine as the hours have passed as well..... Even though my mate is a hybrid, she could still die. She could lose control of her new wolf form if the runt dies, and I would have to put her down. She could not shift at all. So many negatives could happen.Hilda comes in and looks towards the two cuddling females. She holds back a snarl before turning towards me."Evening, Brother," she says, and I nod towar

GUNNAR POV"She is the Rebirther," the doctor whispers, and my head snaps in his direction"What the hell are you talking about," I growl"Her file....she is a known hybrid. Her Government knew her family history, Alpha. Her mother was the only daughter of the King," the doctor explains like that solves my question."What the hell does REBIRTHER mean," I roar as Vanessa's chest beams even brighter."I forget your father failed to teach his children our history...Well, Alpha, during times of imbalance, a royal is born with the creator's powers. She can make more wolves. I have been watching every Royal child born for the past 30 years.....Alpha, why do you think there are so many desperate wolves, why hybrids are on the rise, why your sister gets sent out to handle the hordes of rogues searching for mates, or why mate competitions have become a regular thing? Our population is low. Mates are harder to find...We needed the Rebirther. (the doctor

VANESSA POVThe moment I step into his restroom and close the door, I freeze. The girl looking back at me isn't the Vanessa I know. This Vanessa is taller. This Vanessa is toned. This Vanessa has vibrant brown hair that looks like thick silk. This Vanessa has tropical rain forest green eyes instead of pine forest green.I pull his shirt off, and a gasp leaves my throat. My body is........well...it's fucking sexy. My hips, my breasts, my stomach.....I had a nice body before, but now......I freaking look like a maxim model. My boobs are completely filled, and my butt is lifted like I have spent months in the gym.I turn back and forth, admiring my new form. Well, I guess if I get to look like this being a wolf isn't so bad.......I snicker at myself for being so shallow, but it is hard not to be pleased. People spend years working out and dieting to look like this, but I guess we are even. I did go through two hours of the most excruciating pain imaginable.

VANESSA POV"Rosy," I say in a shaky voice.I have never felt this alone before, and I know I just lost my only companion."NESS," Rosy exclaims, jumping out of the man's lap that was holding her complete attention.She launches herself into my arms, and I hold her while staring at the smiling wolf. He smells nice, like fresh rain, but I hate that she is covered in his smell. I inhale deeply, finding her citrus-like scent that I smelled last night."Ness, can you believe it?!?!?! I have a mate too," Rosy says, breaking our hug.She grabs my hand and turns around with a huge smile."Jax, this is my sister slash best friend that I have told you about. We have lived our entire lives together. And I am pretty sure she is the reason why I was able to survive becoming like you last night," Rosy says while practically bouncing on her feet.Jax dusts himself off while climbing to his feet. His smile seems genuine, but I still clut

VANESSA POV"mmmm," I sigh as I devour some sort of protein bar.I have no idea where Gunnar is, but I'm so glad I have the room to myself. I need time to repair myself. I can not believe I broke down in front of him like that. And I can't believe he comforted me. I wish I had Rosy to confide in, but she is probably with her new mate.A soft knock breaks me from my thoughts."Enter," I say, and the door swings open to reveal a couple of maids and a few men carrying boxes."The Alpha wants his den redecorated. You need to leave or find a corner to stand in," the grumpy older maid says while not meeting my eyes."Fine," I grumble. I hate having zero space to call my own.I wrap myself in the blanket I'm covered in and make a beeline for the bathroom. I had forgotten when I said to enter that I was still naked. Hopefully, I can find some clothes in the bathroom. If not, then it looks like I'm stuck.GUNNAR POVA knock