All Chapters of Marked by the Alphas: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Mason POVMy patience is dangling by a thread. They are focusing on me instead of the bigger issue – monsters are being released to hunt down the only people I love. My only family. And with that, I refer to my kids and Elara. Axel and Kane might share my blood, but they are not my family.“You and I aren’t done,” Kane says, pointing a finger threateningly at me. “But for now, we’re looking at solutions.”“I don’t know what you have been working on,” Braden says. “But I would strongly suggest that you get Elara’s mother and sister out of Constantine. Fuck knows why Gustav hasn’t locked them up yet.”“Or took Selena to the facility,” Axel adds. “She’s a hybrid, after all.”“She’s not eighteen yet,” Elara replies, but she is pale and clearly worried about her sister. Everything inside me yearns to reach out to her, but she is safely tucked under Kane’s arm. “They don’t know about her.”“Okay,” I say, looking at Braden. “Let’s say we’re successful in getting them out. Where do we take th

Elara POVWe drive to Constantine in silence. I am clinging to Axel’s hand, fighting my tears. Saying goodbye to Stella was harder than I thought. It is not like I am planning to die, but let us face it, this is not going to be a walk in the park. This is dangerous. Anything could go wrong, and this might have been the last time I saw and held my little girl.“This is as far as we can go,” Braden says, parking the truck. “Any closer, and the border patrol will smell us.”“You know what would’ve been nice?” Kane says, glaring at Mason. “A spell from Rhiannon to conceal our scent.”“For the umpteenth time, I didn’t kill her,” Mason growls.“Let it go,” I snap, opening the door. “She’s dead, and we have a mission.”“I stashed a bag with animal faeces over there,” Braden points to a huge tree. “Kane and Elara, strip and cover yourselves in it. It will conceal your scent.”“Fucking delightful,” Kane grunts, and I wholeheartedly agree with him. Covering myself in shit is not on my bucket li

Kane POVMother is standing at the door, anxiously waiting for us when we arrive.“Thank Goddess,” Mother whimpers when we all pile out and off the truck. “I prayed that you’d be safe, and you are.”“Are the kids okay?” Elara asks, pulling a shirt over her head.“Of course they are,” Mother replies indignantly.“Thanks, Mom,” I smile, but she pulls up her nose.“You two are not setting foot into this house until you’re clean,” she says, pointing to me and Elara.“How are we supposed to get clean if we can’t come inside to shower?” I chuckle.“There’s a hosepipe,” she points to the tap. “And I’m serious, Kane. You’re not blocking our showers and stinking up the place we all have to share.”“Thank you, Luna,” Selena says, looking at me and Elara with disgust. “We smelled them all the way home.”“Oh, for fuck’s sake,” Elara mutters, walking to the hosepipe.“Elara, wait,” I call, running towards her. “I have a better idea, follow me.”“Where are you going?” Mother shouts as I lead Elara

Axel POVWe are all gathered in the living room after breakfast, playing with the kids. The knowledge that we will not be seeing them soon hangs like a sword over our heads. Everyone wants to hold and cuddle them for as long as possible.Strangely, Mason does not protest when we hold the twins and switch them like a game of musical chairs. Which makes me wonder if he will stick to his decision to keep the babies here and not send them to safety.And I am not going to bullshit anyone and say everything is fine. Because it is not. There is a tension looming in the air, and it has everything to do with Mason and Elara. Anger and resentment towards him are radiating from her and seething through her pores. But Mason is trotting around like nothing has happened. In fact, he seems to be relaxed and in a good mood.“Mother,” I say, turning to her. “Braden said he’ll try to arrange that you can join the coven. It’s safer for you, and Julia will need the help with three babies.”“Oh, thank God

Mason POVThe kitchen is overcrowded as Gabriela, Julia, and Selena prepare dinner while Elara and her mates bathe the kids. I know Gabriela and Julia want me out of here, but I am not going anywhere. This is my last chance to bullshit my brothers and fuck with their minds.Like a good boy, I peel the onions Gabriela reluctantly gave me when I asked to help. Selena glances at me, and I wink at her. She blushes beet-red and focuses on peeling the sweet potatoes.“How would you like the onions cut?” I ask.“It’s onion rings,” Gabriela huffs. “What do you think?”“Right, sorry,” I mutter, biting back my anger. Would it kill her to answer me politely?“Don’t mind her,” Selena whispers, looking at me with admiration. “I would’ve asked the same thing.”“You’re special, you know that?” I ask softly, looking at her and deliberately let my eyes linger on her lips longer than is appropriate. “You know how to soothe one’s ego and soul.”“I bet you say that to all the girls,” she giggles.“Stop f