Keith’s POV “Alpha Bridgeton,” I flashed him a tight-lipped smile. “What a pleasant surprise.” My jaws clenched with the effort of trying to restrain my temper. “I didn’t expect you to receive me at the airport given your busy schedule.”“I had to come.” His lips spread into a wide grin as he clapped my back. “After all, we have a magical pact binding us in an inseparable bond.”“And what is with you calling Alpha Bridgeton?” He said, holding the door open for me. “Just call me Uncle Alex as usual.”To the bystanders, we might have looked like close kins having a light-hearted conversation when in fact he was warning me. It was his way of telling me that I couldn’t escape my fate.Even his gesture of receiving me and holding the car door open for me was his way of showing that I was practically his prisoner till I was in Queensland. I had no choice but to play along, at least until I had found a way out.Getting into the car, I tried to say in a sincere tone, “Thank you so much for

Keith’s POV   “Don’t tell me that bastard has still not woken up.” Houston’s voice sounded and the next moment, splash! Cool liquid struck my face with great force. My fingers clenched behind my back and I held my breath; hoping that they wouldn’t notice I was awake. “What is wrong with him?” My cheeks were pinched together and my face lifted. “I have seen him undergo rigorous training. He is not the kind to be knocked out for long by something as lame as hypnotics.” “Do you think he is pretending to be unconscious, Houston?” Another voice sounded; this one slightly more hoarse that Houston. “We will find out in a moment.” There was a metallic click, and something cold pressed against my right cheek. ‘Damn Keith! Is it what I am thinking it is?’ Jake’s anxious voice seeped into my head. ‘Yes, it is a blade, more precisely a silver blade. Now, keep quite and help me stay frozen.’ With that I blocked his tho

Melinda’s POV “Kramen, you are finally back.” I rushed over to greet him at the doorstep. “While you were gone, Keith had called. He is totally fine.”“Is he now?” Kramen snapped, shrugging his shoulders with a nonchalant expression. “I thought we had finally gotten rid of him.”“Kramen! Don’t say things just to hurt me.” I grabbed his shoulders and looked into his eyes. “You know you don’t mean that. If something had really happened to him, you would be the one who regrets the most.”“You care only about him, don’t you?” He shrugged off my hands from his shoulders and snorted. “Kain and I are just something to be used and discarded, right?”“It is not like that, Kramen.” I cupped his face. “I swear, I care about all three of you equally.”“If that is the case, I am sure you won’t mind me.” He grabbed my shoulders and pushed me against the wall. Placing both his arms on either side of me, he bit my lower lip and then started kissing me roughly.“Kramen!” I shouted; pushing him away.

Keith’s POV ‘Why do you think Veronika is being so helpful?’ Jake’s voice sounded in my head. ‘Don’t you think she must have some ulterior objective?’‘We can’t deny the possibility.’ The congestion in my chest eased as I let out a gust of forceful breath. ‘Everything is working out a bit too well.’‘So what are you going to do now?’‘I will have to come up with a backup plan just in case….’“Keith…” Veronika’s cheerful voice sounded, breaking the flow of our conversation. Walking into my room with graceful steps, She held out a glass of milk, “I have added some honey and saffron to the milk. Why don’t you drink it and take a short nap before leaving for the Draken’s Pack?’“I don’t think I should waste my time sleeping. However, I will drink the milk,” I s

Keith’s POV “Keith?” Victoria exclaimed in a hushed voice. “What are you doing here? Didn’t I tell you to stay put? What if you get caught by Alpha Logan’s men or worse run into Houston?”“There is something else I need to do,” I stated calmly as I adjusted the mask on my face. “Don’t worry, I am carrying Desreta. They won’t be able to catch my scent.”Desreta was a rare herb that could mask the scent of werewolves. It grew only in the frosty mountains of La Paz and had taken me fifteen days to acquire a few grams despite my friendly relations with Alpha Teestan.“I still don’t think this is a good idea, Keith?” Victoria asked, shifting from one foot to another anxiously. “Why don’t you tell me about it? My men will accomplish whatever you want.”“No need.” I stated with a dismissive wave. “You stay here and make sure our plan goes smoothly. This is something I want to do personally.”“But, Keith…” I got into the car and started driving before she could protest any further. Melinda h