CHAPTER ONE

Thane’s POV“You want me to marry this…girl?!” Disbelief filled me as I looked at them. The stares of the surrounding pack members pricked my senses but I ignored it. When my father called me for what was claimed to be an impromptu pack meeting,I'd considered not going if not for his warning to not miss it this time. Begrudgingly, I'd dragged myself here when there were better things I could be doing in the city. Like partying with my friends. Anything to be out of this stale, boring place. The urgency should have ticked me off first. When I arrived to find the Alpha Addams and the members of the Red Crescent pack present, I felt uneasy, but ignored it. As my father's speech continued, I knew that he was making a big announcement. I'd anticipated everything but not…this. “What the hell?!” were my first words the moment I'd processed the announcement. The cheers from the pack members fell silent quickly after while tension thick in the air. Full of disbelief , I stared at t

Last Updated : 2026-01-15

CHAPTER TWO

Thane's POV It had taken the whole night to prepare, but by the next morning we were off. To distance myself from the city and pack I'd traveled a long way to reach the place that became my home. It didn't work in my favor now I had to return.Throughout the journey, I'd spoken to Renee, sharing my past with the pack. It was my way of keeping my anxiety both for his father and from returning from boiling over. We arrived in the city in the evening reaching the pack gate. Many things had changed yet others stayed the same. Was it just me or was the place bigger? Stepping out, the first person I met was my mother waiting outside. I didn't hesitate to hug her. “Where's Dad?” I asked “He's doing alright,” She said, smiling."The pack doctor is taking care of him,” “Can I see him?” I asked, and her face fell. “Your father…he's on bed rest and isn't taking any visitors, but he told me to tell you that for the time being you will have to act as Alpha in his stead.”‘So this was why I

Last Updated : 2026-01-16

CHAPTER THREE

Thane’s POV My breath hitched as I came to my senses. I had never fathomed the idea of finding my mate before. When I was younger, despite seeing my parent's happy marriage, the idea didn't appeal to me. I didn't want to be shackled to anyone or anything. There were too many beautiful women to taste, too many lips to kiss. During my five years in self imposed exile, I'd found a lover and companion in Renee but the thought of committing to a mate hadn't reached my mind. I had never considered it before until now. That woman, whoever she was, was my mate. I didn't regain myself until my mother called me. I looked back at her startled. “Are you okay?” I blinked frantically before giving a shaky nod before looking forward. The music had stopped and the dancers were exiting the stage. My body moved of its own volition as I stood up “Please excuse me,” I rushed out. Slipping out of the table, I moved on autopilot, only one thing on my mind. I needed to see her. Ducki

Last Updated : 2026-01-17

CHAPTER FOUR

Thane's POV As the hours drew closer, I became more giddy with anticipation. Renee had chosen to not come. Guilt filled me to my relief but I pushed it down. We weren't super attached anyways and I could make it up to her. I barely ate or drank once the festivities started. I didn't want anything to slow me down. I barely noticed the empty seats, reserved for my father, Renee and Felicity. As I glanced at her last empty seat I scoffed. ‘Responsible my ass,’ I thought . How could she be so responsible when she couldn't attend a public event? It felt hypocritical to say that given my past yet I still turned away. I moved through the rest of the night as normal, waiting for the time to come. To my relief, they did appear. I steeled myself, watching her throughout. She didn't look my way, even once. Didn't she feel our bond? When it ended I calmly left the place, keeping my cool unlike last night. I noticed when she left the troupe and followed her down the

Last Updated : 2026-01-17

CHAPTER FIVE

Felicity's POV Three days ago, the peace I'd regained with effort faded with a few words. “Thane Madden is returning to the pack.” Vance said. I'd tried to not give a reaction yet when I faced him he was looking at me like he had expected me to explode. “What does that have to do with me?” I asked nonchalantly but Vance's raised brow told me he wasn't buying it. Thane Massen. I hated him with a passion and it all began the day he left. I was young then, and now I knew that his anger was valid but nothing couldn't excuse his actions or the way he'd sneered directly at me. “Disgusting.” I remembered crying that day at being insulted. He was an immature and irresponsible manchild, running away from his problems. Were only the initial rejection and insult I would have let it go, but it was much more. I had to face the scrutiny of both packs, whispers coming my way from adults and children alike. Every time they spoke to me it was always in relation to that in

Last Updated : 2026-01-25

chapter six

Felicity’s POVSwallowing back my fear and my racing heart, I calmed myself down and took on a neutral face “What do you want?” I asked, in a cool frosty tone. I refused to show any weakness in front of him, no matter how tempting it was.Thane’s smirk grew more into a grimace, his eyes blazing with anger that made my insides curl but I refused to let him have the upper hand. Not with me.“What do I want?” he said, leaning closer. I took a few steps back“I want answers. What you did back there was messed up, don't you think?” he took another step forward and it seemed to swallow up the distance as he was only inches away.He sneered and it only pushed me further to gloat, my lips spreading into a smile. “The party and the celebration wasn't my idea and I do lead the dancing troupe. It's just a coincidence we met that way,” i said,“And then you decided to play me for a fool.”“I didn't say anything that wasn't the truth.” I said, “I didn't ask you to chase after me. You did it on your own.

Last Updated : 2026-03-02