Anna noticed the way Kodiak's eyes had changed when he talked about facing Hunter. It was as if his wolf had taken over, and the intensity of his gaze made her catch her breath. She wondered if his wolf could still remember her and the baby because she heard from her friends that Kodiak had been avoiding shifting from his human form for a while now. She suppressed her fear and she mustered the courage to call out to him in concern, stuttering slightly, “K-Kodiak, please calm down. I-I'm scared...”Her soft cry helped Kodiak snap out of the murderous haze that had filled his mind a few minutes ago. He had not meant to scare her but the thought of her and his baby being in danger filled him with a primal rage that threatened to overwhelm him. If it was not for the fact that he was not allowed to kill Hunter on his own accord, he would have ripped out his uncle's throat a long time ago. Running a hand through his hair, Kodiak sat down and took Anna's hand in his own. "Don't be afraid o
“What is going on here?!" Giselle stomped her feet angrily on the ground in the empty, quiet storage room in her fiance's room. She flayed her arms in an attempt to throw a fit while screaming, “Why hasn't Kodiak called me yet? He is supposed to be yearning for me now that the spell has been done so why isn't he here yet?”She had been waiting for almost three hours to see the results of her spell but to her utmost disappointment, she had not seen even Kodiak's shadow since she left that fortune teller's shop. She should have known better than to pay that old witch before confirming the spell had worked but she had put her trust in the old woman's reputation instead. She swore to find that witch and make her pay for scamming her like this. While she was seething with unbridled fury in the room, her eyes landed on her male companion who had rolled his eyes at her childish tantrum. She narrowed her eyes in annoyance and asked him, “And what are you doing here, Hunter? I thought we agre
As Giselle left the room, Anna's heart sank. She knew she had to contact Kodiak immediately, but all her attempts to reach him failed. With no other option left, she decided to leave the hospital and return to Mrs. Hoyles's house. Upon arriving, she was met with the displeasure of the old woman and her daughter, who were not happy to hear about Giselle's visit.“Who the hell does she think she is? How dare she threaten you and the baby?” Catherine slammed the table between them before she stood up. Catherine, in particular, was fuming. She had never been a fan of Giselle and her mean friends, who had been bullying her and Vivian during women's meetings. Unlike other submissive wolves, Catherine was not easily intimidated, and she always stood her ground.Her grandmother watched her rise from her seat and hit the cane in her hands on the floor, causing the young lady to retreat several steps back. She said to both women sternly. “I will take this personally. Catherine, please take Anna
”What?” Anna retreated as she faced Hunter who narrowed at her actions. She had no idea what had gotten into him to think about abducting her but she was in no condition to leave. “I can't leave this place, Hunter. Did you forget what I just told you? I said my pregnancy has a risk of miscarriage!”“Don't worry, I will make sure you don't get into harm's way.” Although the savage wolf had refrained from making any comments about her baby, his thoughts about it were quite dark. “I can't let you stay in this pack anymore, Anna.”Anna's eyes widened seeing him being so resolute about his decision. She couldn't help but think if this was his true nature, something that she had failed to see because she truly thought that she could change him. “I'm not going.” Anna mustered her courage to stand her ground with him but she began to tremble when he released a low dangerous growl. ”I am not joking, Anna.” Hunter's eyes were now stern when he reached for her only for her to evade his touch.
As Anna slowly regained consciousness, she was greeted by the sight of the sun's rays peeking through the tall trees in the forest. She winced as she tried to open her eyes, her head throbbing with pain as she struggled to stand up from the ground. Her mind was blank, and she couldn't recall how she ended up in this place. However, her attention was quickly drawn to the sound of a voice coming from the tree where she was resting."Good morning, Anna," Hunter's face appeared in her view, his lips curling into a grin. He gracefully descended to the ground, dusting off his clothes before walking towards her. "It's time for us to move now that you're awake. We can't afford to stay in this place for too long."As the memories flooded back into Anna's mind, she felt a wave of fear wash over her, causing her to back away from him until her back hit the bark of a tree. Her voice quivered with a mixture of fear and anger, looking up at him with disbelief. “You attacked me yesterday. What kind
Anna froze in her steps, her heart racing as her mate's growl echoed through the forest. His light red eyes glinted with anger as he warned her to stay away. She immediately complied, retreating to the safety of the nearby tree. She knew better than to get too close to a scene where the alpha of a pack was fighting, especially when she knew that Kodiak was not in his right mind.As she leaned against the rough bark of the tree, she wondered if she should climb up to its branches for added safety. But the thought of Kodiak's anger kept her rooted in place, so she stayed hidden behind the trunk and watched the scene unfold.Kodiak's calm expression belied the dark emotions roiling inside him as he confronted his uncle. "You must be raving mad to try and steal my mate away from me," he growled, applying more pressure on the arm under his feet. "I think this is the perfect time for us to settle the scores. What do you think?"Hunter's face twisted in pain as he tried to fight back. But Ko
News of Kodiak's upcoming duel quickly spread across the Great Landmark, and people were eager to witness the alpha of the Dark Edge pack fight for his mate and unborn baby. However, within the pack, things were not good. The elders, who would normally never interfere with Kodiak's affairs, were now willing to risk their own lives to convince him to change his mind. The tension in the room was palpable as Kodiak's eyes carefully scanned his surroundings. It was clear that none of the elders were willing to meet his gaze, but he was slightly amused by their attempt. Despite the opposition he faced, Kodiak remained resolute in his determination to fight for what he believed was right.“So what you are saying is that you want me to stop the duel?” He asked them, “Why?”The room was eerily silent as an elderly man cleared his throat and rose from his seat. No one had spoken for what felt like an eternity, and the tension in the air was palpable. The man, Noah, spoke up hesitantly, his vo
Anna's heart raced in her chest when she looked into her mate's eyes, her mind swelling with unspeakable emotions as she tried to figure out what to say. She wasn't sure if it was because of the pregnant hormones, or the fact that he had saved her at her most dire moment but she suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to run into his arms and kiss him senseless. “Anna?" The Dark Edge alpha became concerned when he noticed how quiet she was at the moment. A wave of disappointment and pain washed through him as he slowly gave up on his fantasy because he knew there was no way she would say such things-“I, Anna Knightley...” The woman in front of him took a deep breath to calm her emotions before she continued with tears slowly leaking down her face. “... claim you, Kodiak Cardinal as my mate in this life and beyond. My heart, body, and loyalty belong to you and I ask the moon goddess to bear witness to my vow. I love you, Kodiak.” This time, it was the Dark Edge alpha's turn to go rigid a