Semua Bab Wolfless Hybrid: The Awakened Witch : Bab 21 - Bab 30

Lauren's POV I don’t think Dad’s explanation ever helped. If anything, it made things worse. Mom became even more withdrawn after that dinner table conversation a few years ago. It was right after Maya didn’t get her wolf.Dad had been furious, refusing to let Ciara take Maya, despite everything. His life had been consumed with protecting her for years, and yet he stopped the moment she was confirmed wolfless.So even though I was just sixteen and Meliza was only fourteen, we took up that role ourselves. We became her protectors.It didn’t take long before the message spread through the pack: if you hurt Maya, expect the same pain in return.I stepped out of the stall. The girl closest to the door saw me first. Her face drained of color, and the other two quickly turned at the sight of her reaction.Panic flickered in their eyes. They scrambled to grab their things, already making for the door. But how could I let them walk away so easily after everything they had just said? They did

Oliver's POV Maya had slept fitfully through the night, plagued by nightmares. I pulled my chair closer to her bedside while she tossed in her sleep, keeping my hand wrapped around hers. At my touch, she began to settle, it was as if, even in her dreams, she sensed I was there to protect her.I didn’t believe Damien was foolish enough to try scaling the wall to take her back, not yet, at least. But the thought lingered. What worried me more was the idea of her waking up alone in a strange place. I couldn’t let that happen.Sometime between three and four in the morning, exhaustion finally caught up with me. My kind didn’t require much rest, but the fear and worry I had carried for Maya had been draining. I had not felt this kind of concern for anyone since Henry and my mother.My head rested gently on her uninjured leg, facing her feet. I had positioned myself that way on purpose, no one was going to sneak up on us. If anyone tried to get to her, they would have to go through me firs

Ashton's POV I woke up feeling incredibly happy with my mate beside me. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t dreading the day, I was looking forward to it. Today, I would introduce Lauren to my parents and siblings, and later tonight, to the entire pack at the town hall. I felt relaxed and ready to start the day, eager to show Lauren off with pride. I had even decided to skip training this morning so we make love in the shower and maybe think about other places to explore later tonight. I would never tire of hearing Lauren’s cries of pleasure.Clothes had been brought for both Lauren and Meliza, and I took them down to the dining hall for breakfast. As we entered, I received a mind-link from one of the nurses that Maya was awake. I knew her sisters would want to bring her a plate, and I hoped the food and the visit would help speed her healing. I was also looking forward to Gabriel’s arrival. I couldn’t wait for him to meet his Luna.Gabriel, just a year younger than I am, had

Damien's POV I’m practically shaking with fury. First, that arrogant ass Ashton kept us waiting over ten minutes, like we’re not important enough for him to show up on time. Then, that obnoxious gate guard made it his mission to humiliate me. I saw him leave the gate for a few minutes. I assumed he was going to notify Ashton of our arrival. But it turns out he called my bluff and contacted the council himself to verify who I’d brought.How the hell was he even told that Rachel is just an assistant? He doesn’t hold any rank, he had no right to go behind my back and get that information. The nerve of him. How dare he keep disrespecting me?We tried to enter Red Crescent with Rachel, but all three of us were denied access. I don’t understand how Ashton could get away with keeping a council representative outside his borders for this long. Sure, they treated her gently, but that gate guard was clearly determined to undermine me. The real shock came when he actually pushed me back outside

Damien's POV I sprinted up the drive as fast as my legs could carry me, refusing to shift into my wolf. I didn’t have a spare set of clothes, and I wasn’t about to ruin the ones I was wearing. Honestly, I thought we would be in and out by now. I had not expected this much resistance.I might still be young, but the truth hit me hard: my lack of recent training was catching up with me. My legs were already burning, and I was losing momentum when two blurs flanked me, one on each side.Before I could react, my legs were swept out from under me. I tumbled hard, flipping over twice before slamming into the ground. The air was knocked from my lungs, leaving me dazed and gasping. Everything hurt. I had been running full speed, and they had taken me down like I was nothing.Dizzy, I looked up and froze. Two vampires stood over me. One I recognized, the same one who had humiliated me at the gate. The other looked just like him. Probably his brother.Why in the name of the Goddess would they