Aiden's POV: I arrived at the ceremony location as Maester called us to explain everything about what was going to happen and how I would become an alpha. As we stood by the tree trunk in the clearing, waiting for Maester to arrive, I suddenly felt the need to check on Emily. I immediately took out my phone and tried calling Melissa, but her phone was switched off. Anxiety gripped me, and I stood up straight, attempting to call her again, but her phone remained unresponsive. "Why is her phone switched off?" I wondered aloud, looking up to see Dylan walking towards me with a sense of urgency. "Who are you trying to call?" Dylan asked inquisitively. "Melissa... I wanted to ask about Emily. But her phone is switched off," I informed him, and he furrowed his eyebrows, taking out his own phone to call Melissa. After a few seconds, he lowered his phone and looked at me with confusion. "Why is her phone switched off?" he asked, and I let out a frustrated sigh. "That's precisely what I

Dylan's POV: Aiden's trials were completed, and he showcased his strength as a formidable werewolf, displaying incredible abilities such as strategic thinking, excellent hunting skills, and making wise decisions for the well-being of the community. After proving himself, Aiden pledged his loyalty to the pack and promised to protect and lead them. The pack members howled in unison, accepting him as their next alpha for the next century until he has an heir to carry on the responsibilities. Finally, the long-awaited moment arrived as Mr. Kevin and Aiden walked towards the clearing from opposite sides and positioned themselves in the center, bathed in the moonlight. We all took a collective breath, knowing that this was the most significant moment of our lives. We had been eagerly anticipating this day, putting in so much effort to witness this event. The excitement was palpable as we looked forward to our brother ascending to become our alpha. Aiden stood before Mr. Kevin, prepared to

Emily’s POV: *A Few Hours Ago* As I gazed at the men gathered in front of my house, my eyes fixated on Freddy, who stood prominently among them. “That's Mr. Kevin's man... He's right there,” I exclaimed aloud, pointing in his direction, instantly drawing Melissa's attention to the scene. “Oh God, we need to go back.” Melissa urged, my heart racing as I contemplated the repercussions of them discovering I was still alive. As Freddy's gaze shifted towards us, panic surged through me, and I grew increasingly restless. “Oh my God, Em... He's looking at us,” Melissa exclaimed anxiously, and I couldn't deny the truth in her words. "Turn the car around, Turn the car!" I urgently instructed the driver. As Freddy widened his eyes at us, our driver acted swiftly, veering the car away. “Please, speed up!” I pleaded, my anxiety growing as I kept a watchful eye on our rearview mirror, searching for any signs of pursuit. To my relief, there was no one behind us. “Aiden’s dad will now get

Melissa’s POV: Emily had been growing stronger day by day since meeting Aiden. I'd never seen her so confident and daring. It made me happy to see her transformation. Regardless of what Aiden was, that man had changed my friend for the better. I could see the fire in her eyes as she stared at the classroom door, waiting for those men to enter. She was prepared to fight back. "Em," I began, gripping her hand and whispering, "We'll fight back together." She looked at me with a hopeful smile. "Yes, we will," she replied, and we clasped our hands together, drawing strength and courage from each other. "Do you think they'll be able to hear us from a distance? I mean they can, right? From a distance?" I asked, confused. She leaned in to respond. "No, they're not werewolves. They're humans," She said, and I realized that we now knew they were not werewolves like Aiden and his friends. "Oh yes," I responded, nodding, as our eyes once again became fixed on the door. Suddenly, we heard f

When I was running from McKenzie and Freddy through the dark corridors of my school, not really knowing where I was going, I had only one name in my mind: Aiden! I was sure that he would come to my rescue. My heart couldn’t stop trusting him and hoping that he would not let anything happen to me. That was my love for him which gave me that hope and which built up that trust in me. When McKenzie wrapped his arm around my neck, hindering my ability to breathe properly, the hope still lingered in my mind. Although I was suffering and trying hard to breathe, I resisted getting free from his grip and running again, but it was all in vain. It seemed like I was about to die, but I knew I wouldn’t, because he was still alive, and he had promised me that as long as he is alive in this world, he is not going to let anything happen to me, and he fulfilled his promise. As soon as his voice hit my ears, a smile couldn’t hold itself from gracing my face, and tears couldn’t hold back from traveling