Elijah POVPanting, I wiped the sweat from my forehead. I had been in the packhouse garden the whole afternoon, raking leaves. My wolf was bugging me the whole time, wanting to go for a run. I promised him that we could shift later in the evening when we were finished with today's chores. To my parents dismay, I was an Omega in the Midnight Pack. My father was the pack's Gamma, the third in command to Alpha Richard. I was supposed to inherit that title once I got my wolf at 18, but when my wolf turned out to be weaker than the average Gamma wolf, I was demoted to Omega and became a servant in the packhouse.Alpha Richard kept my father as Gamma and seemed really happy about it.Why?Because having a weak wolf wasn't the only embarrassment in my life.I had a bright red birthmark across my face. Up until I graduated high school last year, I was the constant laughingstock. They called me Ampel, because I looked like a red traffic light.The name stuck with me and most people just ca
Elijah POVIt took everything in me to leave her and go back to my room. If I could I would have just stayed there the whole night. But the guards on shift would pass by sooner or later, so I made my way back, working on an escape plan. I always had a plan to leave. I knew how to get past the guards and cross the border. I just never did it. The thought of becoming a Rogue always terrified me. Leaving a pack, no matter how shitty it was, was not something you did lightly.But if I had to give up pack life to be with my mate, I would definitely do it. I couldn't stand by and watch while they hurt her.My mate. Sally. I fell in love within a matter of minutes. That's how strong the mate bond was. When I got back to my room, thoughts about living with Sally in a human town somewhere made a smile appear on my face. "What are you so happy about?" Lucas asked. Lucas was my best friend. Most people stayed away from me, barked orders at me or jeered at me, but not Lucas. We never went
Elijah POVThe whole day, I couldn't think of anything other than Sally. My heart clenched with guilt over the fact that I have to leave her there. But I knew that if I tried to talk to Alpha Richard about her, then the sick bastard would probably use her to hurt me instead. He was always one of my biggest tormentors in school, and now as Alpha he had the power to bully anyone.He was the strongest wolf in this pack, so no one dared to challenge him.I tried to get through my chores as quickly as I could. Hopefully, I would be able to sneak down to the cell blocks during my lunch. When lunchtime came, I snuck out of the packhouse and went searching for her cell window. When I got closer, I heard her crying and I almost ran up to the window. I looked through the window and quickly drew back.There was someone in the cell with Sally. I peeked and saw Alpha Richard undressing her. Sally had her hands tied over her head and she was pleading with him to stop. Alpha Richard caressed he
Alpha Jordan POVSeething, I knocked on my Beta’s bedroom door.I could tell that he was in there, even though it was four in the afternoon."Christian dammit. If you don't open the door in the next three seconds I'm seriously coming in!" I called out.I heard shuffling, then Christian opened the door, shirtless, with a sheet wrapped around his hips..Behind Christian, I spotted a girl lying in the bed. I could tell by the smell exactly what they'd been up to, which enraged me even more."What’s up, Jordan?" Christian grinned and I sighed, internally cursing him.What would the punishment be for strangling my own Beta? "The warrior briefings? Ring a bell?" I raised my eyebrows.I was hoping to get some kind of realization from Christian, but he just chuckled. "Oh yeah. When's that again?"I closed my eyes and pinched the bridge of my nose."Two hours ago."Christian's eyes widened."Oh really? Sorry dude, I lost track of time."I resisted the urge to punch him in the face."If it wa
George POV"I went to Fallman Lake to meet up with Alex and then we came here."I concluded my story about how I ended up here. During the whole time I talked, I wouldn't dare to look at him. I was afraid of his reaction and that he might just throw Alex and myself out of his pack despite his promise to me. After I stopped talking, the room was filled with silence. From the corner of my eye, I could see Alpha Jordan lean back in his chair. "The way I see it, you were faced with an impossible choice. Either you take the blame for killing Tommy and risking not only your own life, but the life of your mate as well, or you let your sister take the blame. Sounds to me like she made the decision herself, did she not?"I shrugged."I guess. I just felt like it's all my fault. If I hadn't pulled Alex into the alley in the first place this would never have happened."Alpha Jordan smiled."You're not the first person to be tempted by the mate bond. It goes against every instinct not to act
Sally POVWe reached the bridge that headed into town. I had hidden my backpack under a large rock by the river that flowed underneath it. When I came back up to the road I checked that nothing was missing. Everything had been left untouched while I was gone, so all the cash was still there. I heaved a sigh of relief.I looked at Elijah and nodded. "All good." I chirped. “My brother Luke gave me some cash to start over. I have tried to save them the best I could. Maybe we could use it as a down payment on an apartment or something."Great." He smiled, showing some dimples in his chin. My stomach did somersaults. I really liked his smile. We were in such a serious situation, and we still weren’t out of danger, so I haven’t really seen him smile much this far. His smile faded and was replaced with a worried expression. "When I sever the ties to the pack, does it hurt much?"I led him to a patch of grass by the side of the road and pushed him down on his knees. I kneeled in front of
Sally POVThe sound of Elijah`s paws thundering against the ground and the warmth of his body was very soothing. I struggled to keep my eyes open and lean my head on his neck. It didn't take long until we reached a small town and Elijah came to a halt. I slid off his back and pulled out the map, trying to locate where we were. “I think we can stop here for the night.”Elijah shifted back and studied the map. That's when I realized that he was still naked. I gasped and turned around. “Aren’t you used to nudity? Weren’t the wolves in your pack naked after they shifted?” Elijah laughed.I gulped and cleared my throat.“Umm- not really. That pack is as stiff as they come. Everything was very conservative and nudity wasn't something that was encouraged. That sight should only be for your mate.” I explained. I felt his hand on my shoulder and knew that he was standing right behind me. “But I am your mate.” He whispered in my ear. His husky voice made my core clench. Dear Goddess,
Sally POVWow. Who knew that my mate was such a sweet-talker?My heart filled with warmth and I put my head on his chest to hide the blush that crept up on my cheeks.Goddess, why did I have to blush all the time?“I would really like that.” I said quietly into his jacket. “Thank you for getting me out of that cell.”“My pleasure.”Elijah patted me on the head. “I have questions too.” I whispered. He chuckled. “Shoot!”I sat up and traced my fingers over his face.“Why would you risk your life and leave everything behind to become a Rogue? I know that I’m your mate and that would motivate you, but still, you did it without an ounce of hesitation. Why?”Elijah looked down in his lap and fell silent. I waited for a while.“I’m sorry Sally. You are so strong and you deserve a strong mate. I will probably be a huge disappointment now.”I frowned, but before I could say anything, Elijah continued. “My father is the Gamma of the Midnight Pack. He is this strong and fearless warrior. He