ALEXA'S POVTW: SELF HARM.“I think the Alpha is awake.“ I heard one guard tell the other. They were on their nightly patrol.“How do you know that?““Beta Mane just brought in the physician now.““That, or his condition, is getting worse. If he is awake, there is no need for the physician to come in this late at night.““You are right.“My heart raced at the information I just heard. If Magnus dies, there is no way I'll be spared from death.Magnus better not die, and I might have the actual chance of leaving the dungeon alive. If I do leave the pack alive, I'm sure my brother will be patiently waiting for me.I thought about my situation and how I got here. I've been in the dungeon for three days now. My wolf was slowly fading away. I was forcefully fed a potion that would kill my wolf bit by bit. I was in so much pain that I could not eat or perform. I could only sit there and let life exist.The next day, I waited patiently for news that the Alpha was awake or, worse, dead.I coul

MAGNUS' POVThe next morning, I carefully selected a team of warriors—not more than five of them—so it wouldn't look like an attack.Our convoy consisted of just two cars. I drove myself and three soldiers because I was the only one who knew the car route. The other two soldiers stayed in the other car with her body. It was a short trip. We were soon entering the pack. I drove straight to the pack house. I drove past the house where he put Audrey the last time. I reflected on how far I have come since that time.“You guys stay in the car until you sense any sign of trouble.““Yes, Alpha.“I went in. I was stopped by the guards in the main house.“Where do you think you're going?““To see Jaxon. Sorry, Alpha Jaxon.““No.““Trust me, he will want to see him.““How about you go tell him that Magnus is here to see him, huh?““No,“ he said.I was starting to get pissed off. “Why don't you be a little good dog and get me your Alpha?“He growled. I know I disrespected him by calling him a d

AUDREY'S POV“Audrey ?““Estelle.“ I smirked at her.“You know her?“ He looked between the two of us, confused.“Yes.“ She was still looking at me. She glanced at my bulging stomach.“How do you know her?“ She asked Mane.“She's the Luna here.““Luna?“ She balked, then laughed.“What's so funny? You're being disrespectful.““It's fine. I understand where she's coming from.““That doesn't excuse her disrespect.“ She rolled her eyes.“Could you please excuse us for a moment?“ I told Mane.“Are you sure?“ He looked between the two of us.“Yes, Mane.““Be good.“ He squeezed her hand affectionately.“Always.“When he was out of earshot, I turned to her. “Fancy seeing you here. What are you doing here?““I could ask you the same.““This is my pack.“ I answered her. “Why did you leave the Blue Moon Pack?“ I looked at her from the corner of my eye.“I can move if I want, can't I?“ She bit back.“You can, but you better start talking if you don't want me to accuse you of being a spy.““What? T

MAGNUS POV“I think we should actually make his judgment public.“ Mane said.“You think?““Yeah. That would probably clear the people's doubt.““Yeah. I feel so too.““Tomorrow is the day then, my Alpha?““Yes. So tell me.” I turned to him. “Why were you so late to come to the pack house this morning?““Well, there was nothing urgent going on, so I thought I'd have some me time, you know?“ He must have anticipated that I'd ask him because he didn't even stop to think about it.“Me time?“ I laughed. “Is that what you kids call spending time with your mate these days?“He groaned. “She swore she wouldn't tell you until I was ready.““And you believe her? We are married, and she's also my mate. There are no secrets between us. You will understand now that you have your own mate.““So you aren't pissed?““I'm pissed, alright. How come you told her first? It was me who introduced you guys. Me! Now you're both keeping things from me.““It isn't like that at all. I was going to wait until I

MAGNUS' POVI was going through my security plan and guard rotation, looking for loopholes, when a knock came in.“Come in.“ I frowned, as that already made me lose concentration on what I was doing.“Alpha. Do you have time?““I don't, but what's up?““I brought my mate. I was going to introduce you yesterday, but you left after.““Oh yes. I had something urgent to attend to. Bring her in.“He opened the door wider to let the girl in. “Alpha Magnus.“ She bowed deeply, and I imagined Mane showing her respect. “Rise.“ She did, and I waved her to the seat in front of me.“Thank you, Alpha.““How are you?““I'm fine, Alpha.““What's your name?““Estelle, Alpha.““You come from the Blue Moon Pack?““Yes, Alpha.“ She struck me as a girl who was already irritated with my needless questions.“Now, it's important to me that you treat my beta right. My Luna already assured me that you have no motives and that you are not a spy.““I am not, Alpha.“ I nodded in satisfaction.“Good. You are wel