TRISTAN’S POV:I was busy on the phone, replying to Bethany's messages. She seemed to be rather invested in Raven and was eager to poke nose like always. She informed me that Raven asked her if she could train with her, which made me wonder why she didn't ask me directly. At the thought, I remembered she didn't have my number. It made me wonder if she had a phone at all; I didn't recall ever seeing it on her.While I typed, I couldn't help looking up as Ethan suddenly increased the volume of the song playing from the stereo. I was seated in the front passenger seat, unlike how I was always seated in the back seat. We were on our way to Velvet, a high-class bar in the city centre. Since it was night and since we weren't on any official business where anyone would recognize us, I took the chance to sit beside him. On normal days. Ethan wouldn't agree as he was always about protocol shit and all. He always wanted to follow orders, which wasn't to my liking. After all, even though he had

AUTHOR'S POV:"Roman..." She called out shakily, her voice betraying the shock and surprise she felt. Her hand slipped away from him, and he glanced at the spot she held before getting up from the floor.His expression became solemn as he stood upright and began to walk toward the direction of the pack house. At first, she still seemed dumbfounded, but she appeared to realize he was going, so she got up and went after him."Let me take you to the hospital," she called out as she quickly followed behind him, but he ignored her, and she could only reach out to grab him by the sleeve to stop him. "Roman."He halted in his steps and turned to look at her silently, his gaze shifting sharply. There was no response from him, but he jerked his sleeve from her grip.Lena stared at his cold face, her expression rather complex. But after a moment, she muttered, her voice low and shallow, "This happened because of me. Let me help you."Roman's eyes shifted, and he simply glanced at her, looking l

TRISTAN’S POV:I was in the middle of my usual evening run in the woods when I suddenly held a loud, angry howl. Although it sounded far and low, I could still tell what it was. I halted in my running and turned to look behind me, charging for the direction where I heard the sound.When I got to the creek, I found two wolves there, one being bitten in the leg and the other scratched all over the face. I couldn't help but stop short as I watched them, the bottom wolf grappling for life. But I knew who they both were. The patrol guard tonight, Jean and Raven. Just then, Jean seemed to notice another presence around them, and he sniffed, removing his attention from her for a moment. When he sighted me where I stood, he instantly began to drag her toward me.She still continued to protest, but it was useless. He soon got closer and slammed her on the ground and howled at me, briefing me about what happened exactly. I immediately turned on the mind link to hear him out.It turned out he

But, he didn't. He reached out for the seat belt and plugged it in before he strode to the other side of the car. I only sat there dumbfounded and unable to figure out what just happened. I turned to look at him, but he didn't seem bothered or even aware of what he did. The car started to move as he drove toward the pack house. I looked away from him, suddenly feeling very upset. I didn't know why I was so bothered, but I was mad. Mad at him for being so clueless and myself for my heart beating so fast earlier.What happened to me? Why did I think he was going to kiss me? That seemed like it came out of a cliché romance, and I felt embarrassed. It was clear he was only going to help me with the seatbelt. I couldn't even look at him as he drove, and I was silent. I just wanted to bury myself in a hole if I could. But, he suddenly spoke, and I had to look his way, "I heard from Bethany that you want to train with the Corps."I wasn't expecting his question, but I nodded as I rememb

RAVEN’S POV:The party had already begun with full force when Bethany and I walked in. She urged me to go with her to a party she was invited to. It was a Saturday evening, and although I was rather busy with the business plan I had to submit, I needed the break so I could think of new ideas. There were countless familiar faces at the party as well as several unfamiliar ones. The unfamiliar ones were most likely not residing in the pack house.However, Bethany must be very popular in the pack for a lot of eyes turned to us the moment we entered. Their stares were set on the two of us, and they regarded us from top to toe.Oh, God. I hate being in the spotlight.My anxiety level was rising at a high rate, and it was practically about to shoot through the roof. Bethany obviously noticed how uneasy I was and turned to me."Raven, I'm here with you. So just loosen up and enjoy the party." She said. "You will... if the party goes all well."I was immediately alarmed. "What do you mean?"S