Arabella’s POVI thought I’d been dreaming. Until I woke up.Opening my eyes, I found Leo’s staring back at me. That alone bought me comfort. But to then feel the sparks that tingled my skin, as Leo's thumb traced soothing circles on my cheek, I’d missed it. The sensation sent shivers down my spine, reminding me of the comfort and security I had missed during our time apart."How are you feeling?" His voice was laced with concern as he spoke, his eyes filled with guilt.I couldn't help but let out a small chuckle, despite the pain. "Like you melted my flesh," I replied, trying to lighten the mood.Leo's eyes widened in surprise, his worry momentarily replaced by a hint of amusement. "Well, I apologise for any unintended side effects," he replied with a sheepish grin.I couldn't help but smile back in the moment of silence that followed. “No worries," I replied, my voice filled with genuine appreciation. "I'd endure a thousand burns if it meant having you by my side."Leo's expression

Arabella’s POVIt took us almost all day to find the missing pack member’s amongst, the rumble. Two were dead when we found them, but the other two, were thankfully ok. They had a few scapes, but they were alive.“Alpha, I’ve found accommodation for the pack house staff. The manager at Moon Lodge has agreed to put them up.”“Thank you, Kate.” I thought that was it, that it was the end of the conversation. But by the way she stood there fidgeting, it was clear there was something else. “What?”“I know this timing is awful, and I know what I’m about to say might come off as rude because of how we’ve been. But I need to know…”“What is, Kate? I’m sorry, but I don’t have all day.”“I need to know what Harry, said to you. I know what ever it was landed him in the cells, and I’ve asked him but he said it didn’t matter…”“Then drop it, because what’s going on now, is more important than any issues you may, or may not have, in your relationship.”“Arabella, please. I need to know.” I stood th

Arabella’s POV“I want to be with you, Leo. I want to be your mate, I love you." My eyes instantly filled with tears as Leo reached out and took ahold of my hands."I feel the same way," he whispered. "I want to be with you too Arabella, more than anything."Hearing his words, my body moved by itself taking a step closer, closing the distance between us. Leo stood up, and as we wrapped our arms around each other, we just stood there, silently.In that moment, all the nerves and uncertainty I had held within me melted away, leaving behind a feeling of pure happiness.I blushed as Leo's playful smirk met my gaze, his arms securely holding me as he effortlessly lifted me and carried me towards his bed.As he dropped me on the mattress, an embarrassing burst of laughter escaped my lips, the sound filling every corner of the room. Leo's eyes sparkled with amusement, as if mirroring my feelings.I reached out, beckoning him closer, until he had joined me on the bed. Our lips locked as Leo’s

Arabella’s POVHaving handed his phone to Jonas, Leo gripped my hand and pulled me out of the room and down the corridor. Once outside, he dropped it.“Arabella, what the fuck!” Anger was evident in his voice.I met his gaze, unflinching. The weight of my decision heavy in the air between us. I refused to apologise for keeping him in the dark, for the secrets I held close to my chest. Especially when I had good reason."What do you expect me to say? That I'm sorry for not telling you everything I get up to? Because I'm not sorry. I did this for you Leo. For everyone like you.”Leo's eyes narrowed, suspicion creeping into his voice. "What about Trudy? I've never even heard you mention her before. Yet here she is encouraging you to do things you wouldn’t normally do. Yes, he seems to be a good lead, but why would you trust her with something so important? You could have come to me.”"Trudy is my family, and now thanks to yours, she’s all I have left that’s blood related to me. She may n

Arabella’s POVEvery step we took until the warehouse came into sight, was calculated and deliberate. Sure Jonas had been the one to make the call, but he’d been missing for goddess only knows how long. Which meant, they could have already known this was an ambush and they were in fact, setting us up.Trudy was staying with Jonas, pretending to be his ‘Lycan’. We both knew the risks of what could happen should everything go wrong, but it may have been the last chance we’d get to shut them down once and for all. And Trudy, she understood that more than anyone.Six years ago, half her pack was slaughtered by rogues. Her pack were strong and so eventually, the rogues retreated. They ran away so quick, that they forgot a few of their wounded. My uncle, Trudy’s father, was quick to end each of their lives. All except for one. I never knew all the details, until she called me the other day. And after hearing what I had, how could I not let her have a chance at ensuring those who were respon