AUSTIN. I watched with pride in my chest as Lexi walked toward me. Who would have thought that a female as strong and as beautiful as hers would give an easy-go-lucky playboy a chance to be better? She was so beautiful and just perfect. Even if I saw her every day, every night, I was sure I would never get tired of looking at her. I would no longer be afraid to admit that she was indeed the most beautiful female I had ever laid eyes on. The same thought I had when I first saw her when I was thirteen years old and met her for the first time. I knew my young heart was captivated by her beauty, even at first sight. But the fact that she was full of angst and had ignored me was something I couldn’t accept. Before Lexi became a part of the Black Shadow Pack, I was just an ordinary adolescent, crushing on females, but I never made any moves. When she came, and every other person became her friend except me, it challenged me to prove to her that I could do better. I started charming
ALPHA JACE. My brows hiked up the moment the border came into view. One of the men guarding this side sent me a mindlink that Gray was here and had requested to speak with Austin. I told them to let him know Austin was on his way, but it was Tyler and I that drove there. Austin and Lexi took three days off to have an official honeymoon. It could have been longer, but the delegates for the Gamma Camp are arriving in a few days, and Austin needed to make sure we were prepared for that. Since we knew they were being watched and to make sure Lexi would not be taken, they just went to a secluded beach on the east part of the territory. But they should be here by midnight. “Do you want me to go with you, or should I stay behind?” Tyler asked as we approached the border. “If Gray comes with men around him, then come closer. If he will speak with me alone, just stay behind.” “Got it. And just letting you know, the men are ready just in case they insist on entering the border.” I ju
LADY DAVINA. I finally caught Amara alone. She was with Lexi or Catherine most of the time, and as much as I loved them, I didn’t want any audience when I made a fool out of myself. “Can I come in?” I asked, my head peeking at the door of the nursery. She was here alone, playing with Colton. “Sure, why not?” I stepped in and locked the door behind me. It didn’t slip my eyes when her eyebrows hiked up before her forehead creased. “Should I be worried that you locked the door?” I giggled. “I just don’t want anyone to hear or come while we talk.” “Are you okay?” She asked before she patted the space beside her. She sat on the carpeted floor while Colton played with blocks and animal plushies. I nodded. “I just want to ask something, but promise me you won’t tell a soul.” “Even Jace?” “Even Jace.” “If this is a matter of life and death, I cannot keep that from him.” “I’m just curious, but I don’t want anyone to know I’ve been asking.” I told her. To be honest, I was not even
LADY DAVINA. It was already almost dark when I reached home. Dinner was probably over. I went to Mom and Dad’s home, but they weren’t there. Of course, they were at the packhouse, but it didn’t stop me from dipping into their swimming pool and ransacking their fridge. It was only when I got bored that I decided to walk home. “Davina!” My eyes rolled when Cyrus’ familiar voice rang in the air. “Isn’t it too late to drive now? Why are you still here?” I asked him. “Amara invited us to stay for dinner, but we are driving soon.” He answered, placing his hand on his hips. “Where have you been? You shouldn’t be going around alone.” “I’m in my own territory.” “I know, but it’s still dangerous. You have a big forest here without a wolf...” “Stop!” I raised my hand between us. “Just stop, Cyrus. I’m not asking for your opinion.” “I’m just concerned.” “I know. But please stop. I’m not a kid anymore! I can take care of myself…” “There’s nothing wrong with reminding you…” “I don’t
LEXI. After dinner, Austin, Louise, and I went for a walk. We decided it was time to let her know about shifters. I was expecting the worst, but I guess I underestimated my grandmother, or there were things I didn’t know. She seemed quiet while I told her everything — that werewolves were not myths, that turning into a wolf during a full moon was only a reality for first-time shifters, as shifters could shift anytime they wanted. I only got worried when she almost fainted when Atlas came out behind the tree after we told her Austin would shift into his wolf. I waited for her to ridicule us or say that we were crazy, but she didn’t say anything negative and just accepted everything. She asked if I also had a wolf, and I told her about my blood having human blood and that it would take time for my wolf to surface. Austin and I decided she didn’t need to know about the wolfsbane incident or that I might never shift at all. We then talk about mate bonds and how special they were, and
AUSTIN. I made my way toward the cell where Randall was, as he requested to speak with me. He was still in incarceration and I had no plan to let him out. I had no idea if Alpha Gray had been looking for him, and at this point, we simply didn’t care. We had no plans to return him to his pack or anywhere until a new Council Head rose, and hopefully, that would be Uncle Jake. “What do you need?” I asked as soon as I stopped in front of his cell. We had a bar in between us. He was slumped on the floor instead of his bed, but there was still a shackle attached to his neck to prevent him from shifting. “How long before I could be free?” “Let me ask you back. How safe is society with you in it?” “I just did what I was told to do.” “I understand, but it doesn’t mean you are not guilty of anything. In a few more weeks or months, we will hand you over to the Council. Be grateful we are not torturing you.” “I’m asking for another chance, Gamma Austin. I’m not the best person, but I’m
LEXI. I felt like I was just floating in the air. I thought I had prepared myself for this, but the moment the news of the arrival of the two packs came, my stomach churned and I felt like vomiting. I knew Austin loved me. I felt it in my bones, but the reality that he wasn’t my mate was like an arrow piercing my heart every time the topic of his fated mate appearing came up. I would never get used to it. But I had to face it head-on and stay true to my word that I would fight for him. Austin was standing behind me, his arms snaking around my shoulders as he rested his chin on top of my head. We were waiting for the convoy of the Green Valley and Midnight Pack to arrive. I had never showered so fast in my life as today, wanting to be here before they arrived so I could see her first and prepare my heart. Only one female was part of this convoy. Future Gamma Giselle of the Midnight Pack. She just turned eighteen a few months ago, but Austin said she had been joining Gamma camps
MARCIA. I had been restless these past few days since I smelled that delicious scent, and my wolf claimed it was our mate’s smell. But we couldn’t point out where the scent was coming from. I had been going back and forth everywhere around the territory to find him, but it was futile. Only one thing was sure: I could smell him mainly from the warriors I encountered and not from ordinary residents. And smelling him on Gamma Austin earlier just strengthened my intuition that the smell was coming from that building — where a prisoner was held. I believed we didn’t have anyone in there except for the man who had done something to Lexi and David.I heard Lexi and Harlene talk about him briefly while we were in training. But I didn’t get any details at all because Lexi was upset at that time and didn’t want to talk more about him. I couldn’t even remember if she mentioned his name. And as much as I didn’t want to be associated with him, he was the only possible candidate, as I knew we di