Rylan’s POV What are you doing?” I growled at Rio angrily when we were back inside the packhouse, and our father was out of earshot. He smirked at me. “Buying us some more time. Let's enjoy this ball tomorrow and keep our parents happy for now. We have a few days to develop something.” he explained. I felt a surge of anger and frustration at Rio's words. "Buying us time?" I repeated, my voice low and even. "Is that all you're concerned about? We can't pretend to be happy and follow our father's plans. We have to take a stand." Rio shrugged. "For now, it's the best we can do. We can't just up and leave the pack without a plan. We need to be smart about this." I felt a wave of disappointment wash over me. I had expected more from my brothers, especially Rio. "You're not taking this seriously, are you?" I accused, my voice rising. Rio's smirk faltered, and he looked at me seriously. "Of course I am, Ry. But we have to be realistic. We're not going to change our father's min
Eliza’s POV The day of the ball came around way too soon, and I pushed aside any anxiety that kept threatening to consume me. “You look so amazing. I'm so excited for everyone to meet you.” Abbie clapped her hands together and jumped up with excitement. I smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as I gazed at my reflection in the mirror. Abbie had worked her magic, transforming me into a vision of loveliness. "Thank you, Abbie," I said, admiring the elegant gown she had chosen for me. The silk fabric shimmered in the light, and the delicate embroidery seemed to dance across the bodice. I felt like a princess, truly. Abbie beamed with pride. "You're welcome, Princess. I knew you would look perfect in this dress. You're a natural beauty, after all." I chuckled, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Abbie. She had been a godsend since I arrived at the palace, helping me to navigate the complex world of royal protocol and etiquette. And, of course, she was a master of her cr
Rylan Pov As I stood before the king, my eyes locked on the stunning woman beside him. My mother's growl still echoed in my mind, "It's her!" she had whispered to my father, her voice laced with a mixture of shock and excitement. But my father's warning glance was all the reminder I needed to keep my emotions in check.The king's words resonated with me - "His daughter" - and I felt excitement and pride. I had been right all along. She was the white wolf, and I had been drawn to her from the moment I saw her Wolf. But as I gazed at her, I couldn't help but notice how she seemed captivating another man's attention. Rio stepped forward, grabbing me by the arm and pulling me back before I could react. "Rylan, what's going on?" he asked, his voice low and concerned.I shook my head, trying to clear the cobwebs. "I don't know," I admitted. "But I can feel it too. We're all drawn to her."Ed and Enzo nodded in agreement, their eyes fixed on Eliza with a mixture of longing and desire. "Oh
Eliza’s POV“Mate is here.” Jasmine kept screaming in my mind, but I couldn't look at them. I hated that they were staring at me. I could feel their eyes on me. Ryder was dancing with me and seemed so happy, and I wished he could have been my mate instead of these four jokers. I mean, come on, moon goddess, what was she thinking? “I know. I don't want them as our mates, Jasmine.” I told my Wolf and allowed Ryder to draw me closer to him. Jasmine whimpered, and I knew she felt a pull towards them, but I couldn't let myself run over to them and be ok with the fact that they had treated me so badly and never accepted me as someone with feelings. They and their stupid pack should have stayed in my past. I would reject them if they even tried to come near me. I was certain of the fact that my father would not allow anyone to come that close to me if I made it clear that I didn't want them within an inch of me. I swallowed hard and then took a deep breath. The quadruplets were here, so t
Rylan’s POV She rejected us. I couldn't believe it. Eliza had rejected the four of us. “We haven't been the greatest to her, though, have we?” Enzo reminded us, and we knew that he was right. Of course, we couldn't change what had happened, but our wolf would be weaker without Eliza and her rejection. “Now we can go back to Creek, and you will officially be taking Daniella as your mate and future Luna.” our father boomed as he followed us down the hall from the King's study. I gritted my teeth and clenched my fists. My father was a fool to think we would take that manipulative bitch as our mate. She had always made Eliza feel bad and worse than any of us. We were all guilty, but Daniella more so. She thought that the world revolved around her, that she was more worthy than anyone else. “I need some time to process this.” Ed wiped his face as our mother attempted to console him. “Process what exactly? The omega weeded her way to the King's Palace and pretended to be hi
Eliza's POV "He will answer for his crimes, and his Luna will too. They will be wiped off their alpha and Luna status immediately." My father threw out his demands as Alpha Morgan was dragged away; I looked to my brother, who reached for my hand and gave me a reassuring smile. I couldn't look at Mabel's lifeless body strewn across the floor in front of us. Alex went to check for a pulse and put her in the recovery position. My father grunted and walked out of the room. I watched him go, wondering if killing the old woman was the right thing to do. He was understandably angry about what happened to me, but I was shocked. I couldn't make sense of any of it. Alpha and Luna would lose their titles, meaning the quadruplets would have to take Daniella as their mate and Luna. Creek could not go without a leader, so why should I care anyway? "She is dead," Alex confirmed and clicked his fingers, causing the guards to scoop her body up and take her away. I couldn't even cry. I was numb.
Daniella’s POV I had been waiting hours for Alpha Morgan, Luna Lara and the quadruplets to return, but there was still no sign of them the following day after the King's ball was over. I couldn't wait to see them and start discussing my upcoming ceremony to be taken as their chosen mate. Tricia kept assuring me that everything would be ok and I shouldn't worry. My parents had no idea what was happening either. Nobody had any answers. My parents and most of the pack were out on the training grounds. I was tired of waiting and I decided to go and find Grayson, since he would know something at least. Knocking on the door of Alpha Morgan's study, I pushed it open and saw Grayson engrossed in whatever paperwork he was busy looking at. “Grayson, can I have a word with you, please? I'm worried about your parents and your brothers. Where are they?” I sat in front of him and waited for him to answer me. Grayson looked up and sneered at the sight of me. I thought how rude and arrogant he
Eliza’s POV I felt a chill run down my spine as I stood in my bedroom, staring at the solid oak door that now seemed a barrier between me and the rest of the world. My father's words echoed: "It's for your good." But what was his good? Why did he suddenly act like a crazy paranoid nutcase? I looked around the room, trying to distract myself from the unease growing inside me. The familiar objects that once comforted me now seemed dull and lifeless. The books on my shelf, the flower-patterned curtains, even the soft bed that had cradled me through nights - everything seemed to be suffocating me. I paced back and forth, my mind racing with questions. What had I done to deserve this? Was it because I had rejected those brothers? Had I somehow disrespected him in some way? I recalled our last conversation, trying to remember any words or actions that might have triggered this reaction. But nothing seemed to make sense. My father had been strict but never cruel in the short time