Aiden's POVI tried to keep my face neutral as we sat in the pack meeting, but my mind was racing. I had a secret, one that could put the whole group in danger if it was revealed. But I couldn't keep it hidden forever, and I knew that I had to come clean.I shifted in my seat, feeling Evan's eyes on me. We had grown closer over the past few months, and I knew that he could sense that something was off. But I couldn't bring myself to tell him the truth, not yet.As Alpha, Evan began the meeting, discussing the recent attacks on neighboring packs. My mind was only half on what he was saying, my thoughts consumed by my own secret.But then, everything changed. The pack was suddenly surrounded by a group of rogue wolves, armed with weapons and a fierce determination in their eyes. I tensed, my heart pounding in my chest. This was it. The moment of truth.Evan stood up, his wolf form taking over as he prepared to defend our pack. But I knew that we needed more than just him. We needed ever
Jaden's PovI sat in my room, feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. It had been a long day, and my mind was racing with thoughts and doubts. I had always prided myself on my loyalty to my friends, but now I was questioning everything.Earlier that day, I had received a message from my father. He told me that our pack was under attack from a rival pack, and that they needed my help. My first instinct was to go and defend my family, but then I remembered my friends. Evan, Kate, and Aiden had become like family to me, and I couldn't just abandon them.I paced back and forth, trying to make a decision. If I left to help my pack, I would be abandoning my friends. But if I stayed, I would be putting my family in danger. It was a lose-lose situation, and I didn't know what to do.Suddenly, there was a knock on my door. It was Evan."Hey, Jaden," he said, stepping into my room. "You okay?"I sighed. "Not really. My pack is under attack, and my father needs my help. But I don't want
I sat in my mother's old office, staring at the photos on her desk. It had been years since she passed away, but the pain was still fresh. I had always believed that her death was a tragic accident, but the evidence I had uncovered pointed to something more sinister. I had to find out the truth, no matter the cost.I had been digging into her case for months, sifting through police reports and interviewing witnesses. But the breakthrough had come when I discovered an old journal hidden in the back of her closet. It detailed her investigations into a local pharmaceutical company, and how they were covering up dangerous side effects of their drugs.I had taken the journal to Evan, hoping that he could use his connections to help me uncover the truth. And he had delivered, getting us access to the company's records and connecting us with a whistleblower who had firsthand knowledge of the cover-up.Now, I sat with Evan and Aiden in my mother's office, poring over the documents we had coll
Kate povI sat in my mother's old office, staring at the photos on her desk. It had been years since she passed away, but the pain was still fresh. I had always believed that her death was a tragic accident, but the evidence I had uncovered pointed to something more sinister. I had to find out the truth, no matter the cost.I had been digging into her case for months, sifting through police reports and interviewing witnesses. But the breakthrough had come when I discovered an old journal hidden in the back of her closet. It detailed her investigations into a local pharmaceutical company, and how they were covering up dangerous side effects of their drugs.I had taken the journal to Evan, hoping that he could use his connections to help me uncover the truth. And he had delivered, getting us access to the company's records and connecting us with a whistleblower who had firsthand knowledge of the cover-up.Now, I sat with Evan and Aiden in my mother's office, poring over the documents we
I took a deep breath as I entered the clearing, preparing myself for what was to come. Evan's father had requested a meeting with me, and I had a feeling that it was going to be important. As I approached him, I could see the intensity in his eyes."Vella," he said, nodding at me. "Thank you for coming.""Of course," I replied, trying to keep my nerves under control. "What did you want to speak to me about?"He motioned for me to sit next to him on a log, and I obliged. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke."I wanted to talk to you about the history of our pack," he said. "More specifically, about a secret that has been kept hidden for far too long."I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What secret?"He took a deep breath before continuing. "There was once a prophecy that foretold of a great war between our kind and a powerful enemy. It was said that a powerful wolf would rise up and lead our pack to victory."I frowned. "I've never heard of this prophecy before.""That's because i
As we ran, I kept my senses sharp, scanning the surrounding forest for any signs of danger. The adrenaline was pumping through my veins, and my heart was racing, but I tried to stay focused on the task at hand.We finally arrived at the abandoned warehouse, and Vella signaled for us to approach cautiously. We crept forward, weapons at the ready, until we reached the entrance. Vella gave the signal to Evan, and he kicked the door down with a loud crash.As we stepped inside, I immediately noticed that something was off. The air was thick with a strange energy, and I could hear faint whispers in the distance. But before I could react, a group of figures emerged from the shadows, armed with weapons of their own.We fought fiercely, our training and instincts taking over. But the group was well-organized, and we were outnumbered. Just as I thought we were about to be overwhelmed, a sudden blast of energy knocked our attackers off their feet, sending them sprawling across the floor.Vella
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw her. Standing in front of me, after all these years, was my mother. The mother I thought was dead.At first, I was in shock. I couldn't speak, I couldn't move. I just stood there, staring at her. But then, the shock turned to anger."Where have you been?" I demanded, my voice rising. "Do you have any idea what you put us through?"My mother looked at me with a sad expression. "I'm sorry, Aiden. I had to leave. It wasn't safe for me to stay.""Not safe?" I repeated incredulously. "Do you have any idea how dangerous it was for us when you disappeared? We thought you were dead.""I know," she said softly. "And I'm sorry. But I had to protect you. And now, I need your help.""My help?" I asked, confused. "With what?""It's complicated," she said, looking away. "But there are people after me. Dangerous people. And I need your help to keep me safe."I looked at her skeptically. "Who are these people? And why are they after you?""It's a long story," she
They walked for a while longer, the forest growing darker around them as they went. Finally, Vella broke the silence."You know," she said, "you don't have to do this alone. Whatever is going on with your mother, we'll face it together."Aiden turned to her, his expression grateful. "Thank you, Vella. I don't know what I'd do without you."Vella smiled back at him. "That's what packmates are for, right?"Aiden nodded, feeling a sense of warmth spread through him. It was true - he had a pack, a family, that he could count on. And he knew that together, they could overcome any obstacle.They walked for a while longer, until they came to a clearing. In the center of the clearing stood a large tree, its branches reaching up to the sky. Aiden recognized it immediately - it was the tree where he and his father used to sit and talk when he was a child.Vella saw the look on his face and nodded. "Do you want to sit for a bit?"Aiden nodded, and the two of them walked over to the tree. They sa