Roman’s POV After hearing what Johnathon had to say my mind was blown. It was a pup. One that hadn’t even been born yet and he wanted me to end its life. To end the life of my mate. My mother had always taught us that evil isn’t born, it’s grown. It’s something that manifests over time. I knew I needed to inform Cleo or what I had learned, but I couldn’t risk it. After we injected her with a sedative her human side fell asleep. Freya however didn’t. She became manic. It was almost like she had been possessed. She killed two of the housekeepers trying to get to Kai. I had wondered if it was something to do with the pregnancy heightening her anger or if it was something to do with the demon that escaped with her blood. But the truth was lying right in front of me. It wasn’t my pup or the demons making Freya this way. It was her demon half.“Roman… can I come in?” Looking to the doorway my mum stood watching me. I knew she was worried about me finding my mate because of those hunting me

Roman’s POVCleo looked absolutely stunning in her dress with her hair hung down in loose curls. I knew we would be cutting it close, but I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to feel her writhing beneath me once again. She was addictive and I just couldn’t get enough.As we got outside the ceremony was just about to begin. I laughed to myself as Cleo made a beeline for the buffet table piling a plate so high that I wondered how she would eat it all. Flashbacks of when Layla had been pregnant flooded my mind making me laugh.“Good evening ladies and gentlemen of the Moonlight Pack. We are gathered here tonight to partake in Alpha Kai’s next step in his journey. If we can please welcome he and his mate to the stage.” A chorus of applause began as Kai and Kaylee walked hand in hand to the centre of the stage. Looking out at all the pack members here to celebrate, a part of me wished I had in fact taken over as Alpha. Though I know it’s too late for me now I am proud of my brother, of the Alp

Roman’s POVOnce again, I let my rage get the better of me. My mother was the only person to truly understand me and now she was gone. Torn away from me by a one-night stand that I had already killed or thought I had anyway. A viscous feral hair standing growl ripped through my chest causing Eric to step back and whimper in submission. Kai unaffected took a step towards me his fists clenched by his sides knowing how unpredictable I could be while in this state. I hadn’t felt like this in a long time. Remembering the breathing techniques my father Axel had taught me I tried and tried to calm myself, to calm the wolf that was ripping my mind to shreds wanting out to get the blood and revenge he so craved. But it was no good.Feeling my body launch forward my fist connected with Kai’s jaw sending him hurdling to the ground. Straddling him I continued pommelling his face with my fists, blood splattering my clothes as I beat him. Suddenly I was thrown backwards as his wolf shifted anger rip

Roman’s POVI hadn’t slept an ounce when my alarm went off. It wasn’t that it was my mother’s funeral today but the memory of me ripping out Lucille’s throat that had been playing on an endless loop in my mind. There was no possible way she could have survived that. I watched the light leave her eyes. I heard her heart stop beating and I felt her body go limp and cold. Had she miraculously survived her father wouldn’t have spent the last months chasing me. When Cleo asked me if I thought her father had something to do with it, I wanted to say no but I couldn’t. Truth is it was very likely he had played a massive part in Lucille’s return. Witches were powerful I’d give them that, but not even they had the power needed to resurrect corpse that had spent the better part of a year decomposing.As hard for me and my family the death of my mother is, I couldn’t ignore how hard this also was for Cleo. Her and her sister had both been welcomed into not only my home but my family. Everything s

Cleo’s POVAs the candles disappeared, I couldn’t help but feel agitated. It felt as though everyone including my mate was against me as they all stood idly by watching as I entered a candlelit circle that could have ended me quicker than the blink of an eye. Warm tingles spread throughout my fingers the tickle feeling growing stronger the more wound up I got.“Is that how you protect your sons’ pup? Your sick in the fucking head all of you!” As I screamed at my mate and his father’s my hand went from warm to burning hot. Roman’s eyes flickering to that of his wolf he stepped towards me. “DO NOT COME NEAR ME” raising my arm in his direction a bright red glow appeared. Before I could even blink a flow of fire headed straight for him. I wanted to close my eyes knowing I could have likely harmed my mate yet somehow, I couldn’t look away. It was as if time had slowed down everyone around me standing still all except for Roman. He moved quicker than anything I had ever seen creating a shie