Silas -POV"I'll rephrase it. I need you to play the role of my boyfriend," Elena replied, stumbling over her words."I'm happy to help, Elena. So, what's your plan?" I could sense something was going on, and the thrill and energy emanating from Elena confirmed my suspicions."I was going to take my fake actor out on a date and pretend he was my boyfriend to get back at my ex-fiancé, to be honest with you. But I agree to go on a dinner date with you to make it seem like we're dating. I didn't mean to use you like that, Silas. I'm sorry," Elena confessed remorsefully. "I've called the paparazzi and media to cover this news. I'm sorry again.""Don't apologize, Elena. I'll pretend to be your fake boyfriend," I assured her. Elena let out a sigh of relief. Elena looked so beautiful that every fiber wanted to claim Elena as my mate. But another part of me fought against the surges of desire, determined to remain unaffected by our mate bond."Thank you, Silas, for helping me out. You're alway

Mac - POVWhere the heck did those witches disappear to, anyway? They usually stay in the woodland. The town looked deserted. I sniffed the air around me and caught the scent of a single witch. Following the trail, I arrived at an old, craggy cottage.With caution, I partially opened the door and entered the room. "Who are you?" an elderly witch inquired."I'm from Silver Canine's pack. My Alpha needs help," I stated, observing the frail-looking woman and doubting her ability to assist. "By the way, where have all the witches gone?""The Dark Angels' warning frightened everyone," she whispered."I'm sorry, who are they? I've never heard of them," I admitted."Please take a seat," she instructed, and I complied."If all the other witches left town, why didn't you?" I asked. She smiled at my curiosity."The Dark Angels don't scare me," the elderly witch said as she poured me a cup of tea. "How should I address you?""Mac Coates.""My name is Emily. By the way, why are you here?" she inqu

Elena - POVMy heart raced, and my grip tightened on the steering wheel as I caught sight of the wolf. It was much larger than any ordinary wolf, its menacing canines dripping with saliva as it snarled at me. Silas darted in front of my car in a split second with inhuman speed, his garments tearing and transforming into fur. Silas morphed into the wolf standing before me, growling at the other wolves. The three smaller wolves seemed intimidated by Silas's enormous black fur. I gasped, horrified, as I witnessed Silas's wolf viciously slash at the other wolves, blood, and fur flying as he tore them apart. It was like something out of a horror film.I shouldn't have taken that detour on my way to the shooting range, but I had to go there because I couldn't find my backpack, which I believed had Jake's old iPad inside. If I could find some of Jake's acquaintances and get their addresses, I could figure out where Jake went and why he sought revenge against me. I deeply regret that decision

Elena - POV Drake and I sat together throughout the entire journey to Canada. Drake had a talent for making people happy, and his witty remarks were a hit with the team. There was a lightness in the air that lifted my spirits. I tried not to dwell on Silas's confession, but it kept intruding into my thoughts. It was still hard to accept that shifters existed and weren't just a myth. I wondered what else existed in the world. "Are you okay?" Drake asked. I gave a brief nod and forced a grin to hide my troubled expression. "Hey, I have another script idea you might like to hear," Drake said, catching me off guard. "You're a writer too? You're talented," I chimed in with enthusiasm. "Hey, I'm no writer, just an idea if you enjoy the storyline. I can hire a scriptwriter to work on it." "I'm all ears," I said. "This fictional narrative goes like this. The Dragons had all stayed together and formed clans. However, some of them became greedy for power, leading them down the wrong path

Elena - POV It was hard to ignore Silas's presence and the pang of sadness whenever I saw him standing close to Letty. After the meet-and-greet session, Drake and I stepped onto the balcony after the meet-and-greet session to get some fresh air. "Elena, I have something to confess," Drake said abruptly, his expression serious. I braced myself for what could potentially be hidden secrets. Why did he want to divulge something to me? "I am not a struggling actor. I'm an entrepreneur, to be honest. I lied about my situation to audition for an acting opportunity." "Oh, Drake, I don't understand why you're telling me this. I apologize if I gave the impression that I judge people based on their social standing." I sipped my champagne, trying to process his revelation. "That's not the reason. I want to be honest before you hear the truth from someone else. I can't bear to see you upset and can't afford to lose your trust," Drake explained sincerely. His words made my heart skip a beat. "