Arabella’s POVAs the crowd started flocking towards the site of the car explosion, the girls and I took it as our signal to leave. I clutched onto the memory stick for dear life, and it felt as though my entire existence relied on it. And in a sense, it truly did. Regardless of my rejection, Leo was my world. Unfortunately, this realisation came too late.We got into the car and made our journey back to Spring Lake. I wanted to believe that the woman's nervousness stemmed from drug-induced paranoia or sheer madness. However, witnessing how someone had gone out of their way to actually murder her, shattered any doubts I had. I couldn't afford to take any risks, and returning home seemed like the safest option.The entire journey was made in silence. Not a single word left our lips as we navigated the roads back to Spring Lake. Sara remained vigilant, her gaze fixed on the rear window, ensuring that we weren't being followed. Meanwhile, Susie fidgeted with the memory stick, her fingers

Leo’s POV‘You can survive this, you’re old enough this time.’ My chest raised and fell with each heavy breath I took. ‘I’m sorry, I can’t protect you this time.’‘Shadow? What the hell is going on? Who are these people?’‘They call themselves doctors, but they’re not.’‘Why are they doing this.’‘I wish I knew.’Suddenly my eyelids were pried open, causing Shadow to retreat back into the depths of my mind."The Lycan's human side still maintains control," a woman's voice broke the silence.Her touch sent shivers down my spine as her cold hands traced my body."His muscles are neither soft nor tense. His skin retains its elasticity, indicating hydration. It seems your methods are ineffective.""Well then, Miss, what do you suggest?""He's no longer a child. He's a fully grown man now. Perhaps, to achieve our objective, you need a woman to take a shot at it." The echoes of two men's laughter reverberated in my ears. "I'll be seeing you soon." Her warm breath tickled my ear as she whisp

Arabella’s POV"You can't expect me to just sit back and let you interrogate that woman. Arabella, I love you like a sister, but you've known her your whole life and had no idea what she was up to.""You're right, I didn't. But it's not because we were oblivious. It's because people like her are skilled at manipulating situations and deceiving others. Everyone here saw her as a kind-hearted widow. My parents took her in when her husband passed away. They welcomed her into their inner circle because they trusted her. We all did, and my parents lost their lives because of her. That's why I promise you, I won't go easy on her.""I'm putting my trust in you, Bels. I want my brother back, and I want that woman to pay for the role she played in hurting him and those other kids," Susie declared, her determination shining through. I nodded in silent understanding, and together we made our way towards the interrogation room.This was the first time, since becoming Alpha, that I found myself in

Leo’s POVBy the time everyone was out and on their way to safety, I knew it was time to make myself scarce. But before that could happen, I needed to check if Arabella had gotten my message.As I rushed up the stairs that led to the observation room, my heart pounded in my chest. Reaching the doorway, I wasted no time in running to the computer I’d used to send the message. I must have refreshed the page at least five times, but still nothing.I double-checked the email I had sent it to, but it was correct. So she should have had it by now. Fear seeped into me as I began to think of the worst possible outcome.‘She’s probably preparing for the psychos, she will get it. Now let’s go.’ Shadow was convinced everything would be fine, but I knew different. I knew something wasn’t right.When a notification popped up, I knew my fears were about to become a reality.‘Target obtained, threat neutralised and on way back to base.’My entire body began to heat up as Shadow’s anger bled into me.

Leo’s POVShadow's ears pricked up, detecting the distant rumble of the approaching van long before it came into view. My heart pounded in my chest, and with every breath, I struggled to draw in air, my lungs laboring as fear of what could happen, began to sink in. Yet, amidst this overwhelming dread, my concern was not for my own safety. I was willing to put my life on the line and die tonight, just as long as Arabella could live to see another day. And for once, Shadow wholeheartedly agreed.As the van made its turn, Shadow sprang into motion. We had rehearsed our strategy repeatedly, and despite its uncertainties, it was the best we could come up with to minimise any risk of our mate, becoming harmed.Shadow swiftly scaled the vehicle, positioning himself over the central hatch. As it swung open, he lunged at the man emerging, his teeth and claws tearing into him. The man's tactical gear might have been bulletproof, but it offered no protection against Shadow's ferocious attack.Th