We both walked side by side, none of us uttering a word. "Sophia..." He suddenly stopped causing me to stop too. "I am sorry. I had not intended to hurt you with my actions, and by the time I realized it, the damage had already been done." Watching him look so apologetic when I had been the one at fault made me frown even more. His words had kept on playing in my head. 'I hadn't meant to make her cry, I... I just wanted her attention more. She was too concerned about how others would view our relationship that she didn't realize how affected I was by that. I honestly only wanted her to experience how we would be with one another.' I didn't realize how hurt he could get with my decision. I had thought I was doing the right thing as that would help him keep his reputation."No I am sorry Alexios. I had promised myself that I would always be open with you and communicate my thoughts to you but I didn't which caused this misunderstanding. I didn't realize how hurt you could get because

I need to make sure I am always in control. I cannot let Erskine out. I had almost lost control over him just now."I too want to be with our mate. You can't be the only one she knows." Erskine complained in my head as we both fought for control."Breaking news Erskine, if we do that, she will run away from us." He is been top stubborn."Are you wearing a lens?" Her question came as a shock to both Erskine and I. He quickly went quiet. Did she see Erskine?"Yeah, I did. You don't like it?" I glared at Erskine. How dare he create this mess for me, how dare he make me lie to her?! What did she see? Was it just the change in my eyes? "What the fuck did you show her?" To think I had only lost control for a moment.She is staring at me, her gaze on md felt questioning, doubtful... This had me on an edge. I know for a fact that Erskine hadn't revealed his true form. He only came forward, was it his aura? Did that frighten her?"Look at me Alexios." She asked and I turned to her, forcing a s

Allison's POV "Luna, you should get some rest." Margaret, one of the older pack members advised as she held my hand. "Thank you Margaret, but I promise I am okay." Smiling at her, I left to go check on the recent new mother whose child hadn't stopped crying."Hi," I squatted as I took the little girl from her almost crying mom. "Go get some rest, I have got this." The lady whose name I am unsure of shed a tear as she gave her thanks. One of the benefits of being a Luna, is the ability to connect with all pack kids in a way that cannot be explained. With the little girl in my arms, I moved around to ascertain every one was okay and not panicking. Having their mates, sons, and to some daughters out there fighting to protect our home, and pack, worrying and panicking over their safety is imminent. "Luna, the public landline is ringing." Jesse, the Gamma female informed me."They might just be curious over the blockages mounted. Talk to them please." I responded to her as I went on to

Allison's POV "How are they?" Walking into the room, I asked Tiana."They were tranquilized to sleep. Two of them..." She shook her head dejectedly. Sighing I nodded. All my years as Luna, this is the most difficult part of the job. Having to console a wolf who lost their partner. It is a feeling that I hope to never experience. Some weres are never able to heal from such and they end up being aggressive. "Where are they?" I asked referring to the weres that have shown aggressive tendencies. "We took them downstairs." I frowned but I trusted Tiana's judgment. She wouldn't have done that if there was another option. Seeing my frown, she continued "One of them, Hannah had attacked a guard. He is being treated. Honestly Al, I am worried about the lady, unlike the others, she neither cried nor screamed. And the worst part, she is with a pup." What?!"No one had expected her to become aggressive, the only reason Ayla and I had brought her down here was because we heard her mate was in

Allison POV "They are here." Announced a pack member as we watched their cars drive in. 'He is home and nothing else matters.' I thought as I watched their car pull over.Sobs from some pack members could be heard as the corpses of the falling heroes were brought out. Their remains are proof of how ruthless those rogues are. Swallowing, I moved forward to open the car in which my husband and Alpha is in."Hey baby." I greeted him as I took him in. His left leg was wrapped up from above the knee down to his toes. I swallowed back the tears once more."Thank you for coming back to me." I mind-linked him. I knew saying that out loud would have made some pack members frown at me. Some had lost families, lost friends, lost their mates, in this fight. The pack has lost some really good members so if they heard my selfish remark, they would definitely not be happy about it."The desire to see your lovely face had been the only reason I fought to return." He confessed as he took my hand pull