SERENA'S POVAs soon as I proclaimed that he was my mate, the whole room fell silent. In the next moment, I heard footsteps, and I looked around in surprise to see several men emerge from the shadows. Their expressions showed surprise, and I wondered why they had suddenly appeared. It was clear that they were elders of the Pack.I turned my gaze to the Alpha, who had been focused solely on me, ignoring the intruders."Alpha..." I called out, joy swelling in my heart. Suddenly, my heart, once filled with pain and sadness, overflowed with joy and love for the man before me. He was a gift from the Universe, my destined partner."You? My mate?" The Alpha spoke up, and I nodded. My heart skipped a beat as his voice resonated through the air. It was the most beautiful sound I had ever heard. Sebastian, my ex-boyfriend, couldn't hold a candle to him. Now, I had found my mate, and I could finally experience unconditional love. I would no longer have to fear heartbreak. Deep down, I felt grate

KANE'S POVThe first rays of dawn filtered through the window when I awoke from my restless slumber. My mind still reeled from the events of the previous night - the night I had cast Serena aside for the final time.Rolling over with a groan, I expected to find a warm body next to me, as I often did. But instead, I found only cold, empty space. The previous night's dalliance had already slipped away unnoticed. As I rose from bed and slipped into a robe, an uneasy feeling nagged at the edges of my thoughts. Something felt amiss, but I chalked it up to the lingering effects of a night spent drinking away my frustrations. My suspicions were confirmed when I paid a visit to Serena's old cell, now deserted. Word soon reached me - she had vanished under the cover of darkness, disappearing without a trace. I summoned my head guard Markus."Any word on the whereabouts of the slave Serena?" I asked. Markus frowned. "Not since the night she vanished, Alpha. It's like she evaporated i

CHAPTER 6: SERENA'S JOURNEYSerenaThe moon hung high in the night sky as I stumbled through the forest, the icy wind biting at my exposed skin. I had been on the run for weeks, seeking refuge from the horrors of my past. The ache in my body mirrored the pain in my heart, a constant reminder of the betrayal I had endured.As I pressed forward, the sound of distant footsteps reached my ears. Panic surged through me, and I veered off the path, seeking the shelter of the trees. The voices grew louder, and I strained to catch their words."Did you hear about that slave who escaped from Kane's pack?" one voice whispered, tinged with a mix of curiosity and pity."Yeah, the one who was treated like dirt. Can't blame her for running." replied another, the words sharp with judgment.I huddled behind the thick trunk of a tree, my breath catching at the mention of Kane's name. The villagers continued their conversation, oblivious to the fact that the escaped slave they spoke of was mere feet awa

CHAPTER 8 : THE FATEFUL AGREEMENTKaneThe news of the Lycan King's arrival sent a shiver down my spine, a foreboding chill that mirrored the frosty landscape around me. I followed Markus through the snow-covered paths, my mind racing with thoughts of how to face the enraged ruler whose daughter I had unwittingly lost.As we approached the grand audience chamber, the imposing figure of the Lycan King awaited, his eyes ablaze with a mixture of impatience and wrath. I stepped forward, attempting to conceal the turmoil within me, and bowed respectfully."Your Majesty," I greeted, my voice steady despite the storm brewing within.The Lycan King's gaze bore into me, his words a low growl. "Alpha Kane, your negligence has tested my patience. Where is my daughter?""I am doing everything in my power to find her, Your Majesty," I replied, my tone a blend of regret and determination. "The snow has made the search difficult, but I assure you, she will be located."The Lycan King's eyes narrowed

10SerenaThree months later...Far away from Kane's Pack, in the isolated Silver Creek Pack, I had given birth. My labor had been long and agonizing, with no one by my side as the contractions wracked my body. When the first baby emerged, a little girl, I felt a glimmer of joy amid the pain. But the second baby did not come as easily. "Push! You must push!" I urged myself through clenched teeth. With one final scream, my son slipped free, but he did not cry. Panic seized me as i pulled him to my chest, patting his tiny back desperately. Then, a little mewl, and a breath of relief escaped my lips. My children were here, perfect and healthy despite the difficulty of the birth. I held them close, tears mingling with smiles as i gazed upon their tiny faces. "You are my light in this dark world," i whispered. "I will do anything to protect you both."In the aftermath of Evelyn, Thomas, and Jake's deaths, my life took a downward turn. However, I found solace in the support of Emily and S