The music pulsed through the club, the bass reverberating in sync with the lively energy of the crowd. Carla, orchestrating the night from their corner table, kept the drinks flowing with abandon. Suddenly, she jumped up, pulling John to his feet with a mischievous grin. "Let's hit the floor, you loser. I need to get laid!" she declared with unabashed audacity. Luke and Carla burst into laughter, leaving John looking around, thoroughly embarrassed.Following Carla onto the dance floor, John found himself at the centre of Carla's exuberant antics. She playfully rubbed herself all over him, reveling in the embarrassment etched on the young man's face. "You are too easy, John!" she exclaimed between laughs, her contagious joy spreading to those around them. "More drinks!" she shouted, leaving the two men on the dance floor as she manoeuvred through the crowded club to the bar.John shook his head, watching Carla disappear into the pulsating crowd. He turned to find Luke, only to feel a h

Prius’ head shot to the side in surprise, leaving him breathless as he gazed at the man standing before him. 'Jasper!' he shouted, momentarily forgetting about Luke as he swiftly moved to grab John, pulling him into a tight hug.Pushing the young man back to ensure it was really him, Prius exclaimed, 'We searched far and wide for you. Come.' He turned around, starting to pull John along.'Hold on a sec,' Carla interjected, placing a hand on her brother's chest. 'Not so fast. What's the meaning of all this, brother? And why did you just call him Jasper?' she questioned.'Oh, Carla, I don’t have time for this. We have to go see Darius. It is important,' Prius insisted, continuing to step around his sister and pulling John with him. 'We'll explain everything once we're in his office.'John suddenly pulled his hand away from Prius' grip, noticing Luke's pained expression at Prius' actions. Observing the anguish on his friend's face, John's anger surged. "How could Prius do this to his ow

Lex leaned in, his eyes narrowing with a sinister gleam. "Where is he, Kali?" he demanded, his voice dripping with malice.Kali, with a wicked smile, leaned back in her dark chair. "In Wildwood Haven, Lex," she purred, relishing the anticipation in Lex's predatory stance. "But we need to act swiftly before the Blackmoon is fully risen. That's when his power will peak."Lex shot forward, his hand closing around the witch's neck. "How did you only find him now?" he growled, his deranged eyes shining red as his wolf came to the surface. "Have you been playing me all this time?"Kali grabbed his wrist with both hands in an attempt to get him to release her as she struggled to form words. "Just... appeared," she wheezed through.A current raised from the witch's hand shocked through Lex's arm, causing him to loosen his grip on her neck and eventually release her. He looked at the map that Kali had unrolled on the table. "You better be telling the truth," he said, a deadly warning in his

Annie stood before the wardrobe, her cascading chestnut brown hair framing her figure with loose waves, illuminated by the soft light filtering through the window, creating a semblance of light brown highlights. Her dark brown eyes focused on the options provided by Michael and the pack for the night, contemplating what to wear as her thoughts drifted to John's situation and the emotions he must have experienced upon the sudden revelation of his true past.Observing from the doorway, Michael, with his honey-coloured hair tied in a loose ponytail, watched Annie with intent. His eyes traced the graceful movements of her lean yet muscular body, appreciating the subtle beauty she exuded. Unbeknownst to Annie, his lion instincts stirred in silent admiration for his mate, creating a subtle tension in the air, an energy waiting to be acknowledged. The lion and the human both agreed, their room and their side is where their mate belonged.As Annie deliberated over her outfit, Michael's though

John stood under the shower, feeling the warm water cascade over his head and down his body. His forehead pressed against the tiles as he yearned for the water to cleanse the turmoil of the past few hours. Seriously, had it only been a few hours? Life seemed determined to throw drama his way. Okay, he admitted, he was being a jerk. Amidst the chaos, he couldn't ignore the realization that he had found something he had longed for – a family.**FLASHBACK**Having left Darius at his house, John followed Sera back to her place. Her house exuded warmth and welcome, permeated by the delightful scents of cookies and coffee. She guided him towards a well-worn yet inviting couch, encouraging him to take a seat. Glancing around, he absorbed the room's sparse yet cozy decor and its overall welcoming atmosphere. Terracotta walls enveloped the space, converging at what appeared to be a comforting fireplace.As John was about to sit, something caught his attention. He walked over to a dresser table