Ryker's POV I crept through the hallways, my footsteps silenced and deliberate. The load of my actions bore down upon me, but I was driven by a force beyond reason. A desire to have what I had the last time. An appetite for pleasure.Delphi's room stood before me, at midnight. The temptation to seek comfort in her presence was overwhelming, a temporary peace from the chaos that consumed my reality. Quietly, I turned the doorknob, praying that my intrusion would go unnoticed.As I entered, the room was flush with a soft, gentle light that filtered through the curtains. Her scent filled the entire room and I gulped down in anticipation. I knew it was risky seeing that I was in the same house with Charia, but she already knew who I was and I did not care If any other person thought otherwise. Delhi was sweet and she met my every desire.Before the truth comes out in the open that I wasn't Ryder, I would have all the pleasure to myself. Delphi lay there, her form illuminated by the mo

That same morning, Charia restlessly waited for Emily's call. It was already the day scheduled to meet Ryder in the woods and Charia couldn't wait. Her body called for Ryder, her baby, her scent. All she wanted was to see her husband. She needed to take away this imposter from her house.She didn't care if they were Ryder's twin brother, but he didn't come into the house with a proper introduction. He came unannounced, he came as a sham. He touched her without his brother's permission. He was supposed to be here. Worse of it all, he was a wild wolf. He is an implication of the Blue Moon PackCharia's heart raced with a mix of anticipation and terror as she finally received the call from Emily. The moment she had been waiting for had arrived - the chance to find Ryder and bring him back home. Emily's voice trembled with excitement as she informed Charia that they could finally venture into the woods. Charia couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope, a flicker of optimism that they woul

Melissa'sPov______As Charia and Peter went into the woods, determined to find Ryder, I remained behind, my heart heavy with worry and concern. The house felt eerily quiet without them, without Peter especially.I was scared for him, scared he was too sick to fight if anything happened.But I was scared for Charia mostly, if she found out Alpha Ryder had been cheating on her with Delphi. She was going to get mad. I didn't want anything to upset Charia, not when she was pregnant and happy. This truth would break all her defenses and I was not easy for that. However, little did I know that the shocking revelation awaiting me would surpass any fears or doubts I had previously protected.As I walked near the back of the house, I heard a faint rustling sound, catching my attention. Interest and curiosity compelled me to investigate further, my steps cautious and silent as I approached the source of the disturbance. Peering through a small gap, I gasped, my eyes widening in disbelief at

Charia's Pov____Peter and I arrived home, my heart aching seriously. The truth from Ryker had shattered my world, leaving me with an ache that seemed insurmountable. To worsen ut, my sister Delphi betrayed me also. Who else was there to trust? Tears welled up in my eyes, cascading down my cheeks as I succumbed to the overwhelming sadness that destroyed me. The knowledge that Ryder, my beloved husband, might be somewhere dead, tore through my soul, leaving a hole that seemed impossible to fill.Peter, the pillar of my strength at the moment, wrapped his arms around me, offering solace in his embrace. His gentle words of reassurance echoed in my ears, urging me not to lose hope. But the ache persisted, a constant reminder of Ryder's absence. Weeks had passed since I last saw him, and the vacancy within me had grown with each passing day. The pregnancy symptoms intensified my yearning for his presence, the longing for his comforting touch, his unwavering support.I cried, my sobs ech

_____________Charia and Peter returned home, their hearts heavy with worry for Melissa's whereabouts. They had ransacked the neighborhood, searching every nook and cranny, but their efforts had been in vain. Melissa seemed to have vanished without a trace, leaving them anxious and unsettled.There was no checkpoint where Melissa had ever been on an errand that they've not checked. They did not seem to find her.As they approached the house, their steps heavy with exhaustion, they noticed Ice, Zara, and little Jacob waiting outside.Both excitement and wordiness filled Charia's face. "Is that?" A smile crossed her lips as she ran over to hug Ice, holding him closely and hugging him tightly.Ice hugged her dearly too with smiles all over his face. Charia took turns hugging Zara and then Jacob. "Oh, my goodness" She gasped looking at them and tears coming from her eyes."I missed you both" she sobbed."We also miss you and that's why we are here," Ice said to her rubbing her hair softly