LISA’S POV"Carelessness is a luxury we can't afford." Jonas's voice cut through the silence like a knife later that night, making me flinch. He glared at me with cold fury, his eyes piercing my soul. "Especially not when it comes to Scarlett."I lowered my head, unable to meet his gaze. A surge of guilt and anger washed over me—conflicting emotions that tore at my composure. I was aware of my mistake, yet I felt I didn’t deserve his wrath."I'm sorry," I whispered, hoping he would forgive me. "It won't happen again."He sighed, his face softening a bit. He ran a hand through his hair, a gesture of frustration. "Look, I know you didn't mean to cause trouble, but you have to be more careful. You don't understand how delicate our situation is. We're walking on a tightrope here, and any slip could send us tumbling down."I nodded, feeling the pressure of his words. I knew he was right, but it was hard to accept. I wanted to live freely and go back to my brothers, but I couldn't.I had to
LISA’S POVSeeing the confusion in my eyes, Jonas proceeded to explain. He told me that being chosen as his mate was the highest honor he could bestow. He described it as a sacred ritual, a bond that would forever unite us.According to him, it was the only way to shield me from the lurking dangers in the shadows. It was also his unique method of claiming me as his own, completely and irrevocably.“Come on, Lisa. You should be grateful for this privilege. This could be the best thing that ever happens to you.”I stared at him, an uproar of emotions churning within me. I felt trapped, cornered, and utterly helpless. I yearned to scream at him, to flee, to resist. Yet, I knew it was all in vain. I was acutely aware that he had sealed my fate long before his intentions were laid bare.I knew escape was impossible, but that didn’t mean I would let him ruin my life with his selfish plans. I tried to jerk away from his iron grip, but Jonas held me fast, his eyes boring into mine with a pred
ASHER’S POVIn the privacy of my room, I found myself pacing like a caged beast, each step echoing my growing restlessness. I had managed to deter my brother Jonas from claiming Lisa as his mate, but the ticking clock of uncertainty gnawed at me.How long had it been before he sought the council’s permission? The idea that Jonas might possess knowledge about Lisa that I lacked was a persistent thorn in my side, continually pricking my curiosity. Moreover, the fact that she bore an uncanny resemblance to Kiara only served to further fuel the fire of my imagination.She possessed the same delicate features, yet she was not Kiara, not my mate. I found myself at a loss, uncertain of how to approach Lisa under the hawk-like surveillance of Jonas. It was as if he kept her under lock and key, a precious gem hidden from prying eyes. His possessiveness was palpable, as though he feared someone might uncover the truth or snatch her away from him.But who could blame him? She was a rare beauty,
LISA’S POVThe air was heavy with tension, silently bearing witness to the unfolding drama. The mystery of Alpha Asher’s fascination with the jagged scar gracing my neck was beyond my comprehension. His face, typically warm and vibrant, had turned pale, as if my words had drained the color from him.Jonas, his eyes icy and piercing, shot me a glare that could freeze the sun. I quickly averted my gaze to the safety of the floor. It wasn’t Jonas’s icy reaction that prompted me to do so, but the unbearable sight of Asher’s face, now mirroring shock and disbelief.Asher, finally regaining his voice from wherever it had fled, asked me again, his voice trembling slightly, “Are you sure you got that mark from horse riding?” I shrugged, my voice barely a whisper. “I can’t remember, but my brothers assured me it was so. They said I had taken a nasty fall while galloping around our parents’ farm.”Before Asher could utter another word, Jonas, like a protective wall, stepped in between us. His
JONAS POVA storm of jealousy rages within me, threatening to consume my sanity. My brother Asher’s infatuation with Lisa is a relentless thorn in my side, a ceaseless, gnawing torment that seems to amplify with each ticking second of every interminable day.I hate to admit it, but I’m currently at my wit’s end, trying to make him understand that Lisa is mine, and mine alone. His mate, Kiara, is gone, swallowed by the cruel jaws of death.Yes, I know this much because I was there that fateful night. I was a silent witness to her demise. I planned every single detail, from the moment she was deceived to the moment she met her end. Therefore, there’s absolutely no room for doubt.Kiara isn’t coming back; I’ve made sure of that. The sooner that fool, Asher, understands this and moves on, the better for him. Lisa may bear a striking resemblance to Kiara, but it’s nothing more than a bizarre twist of fate.I was wrong to believe that making him obsessed with Lisa would lead her to become mi
ASHER’S POV'Asher, stop trying to prove that Lisa is Kiara. She isn’t.' Jonas’ warning from earlier reechoed in my mind, igniting a surge of reckless energy within me. It was similar to a wild hurricane, driving me to pace the confines of my office like a beast trapped in a cage.I paced the room restlessly, haunted by the uncanny resemblance between Lisa and Kiara, which was driving me to the edge of my sanity. 'I can’t remember it, but my brothers assured me it was a nasty fall while we were galloping around our parents’ farm,' Lisa had said. The look in her eyes as she spoke those words was eerily familiar.“I couldn’t believe it,” I whispered to myself. The scar was a mirror image of the one I remembered. But how could I confirm it when all she had was a fragmented memory that she could barely piece together? Despite the chilling familiarity of the scar and her face, they remained devoid of any trace of any wolf.Frustration swelled within me, a tidal wave of emotion threatening
LISA’S POVThe early morning sun crept in through the window, forcing me to stir awake. I opened my eyes groggily to see Jonas standing over me, his gaze intense. Startled by his close proximity, I quickly pushed myself off the floor and into a sitting position.“Good morning, Master Jonas,” I greeted, my voice barely above a whisper as I lowered my head, the cool earth pressing against my forehead.Silence hung heavy between us, his response absent. Yet, I could feel the intensity of his gaze, as if it were a tangible force searing through me.Curious to find out what could be the matter, I lifted my eyes and met the piercing gaze of Jonas. His eyes, dark as the midnight sky, were ablaze with a fury that sent shivers down my spine.He leaned in closer, his breath warm enough to tickle the tip of my nose. “What were you dreaming about last night?” he demanded, his voice as sharp and cold as a blade slicing through the winter air.I bit my lip, refusing to allow him access to the secre
JONAS’S POV"Falling off a cliff?" I echoed her words in disbelief. Lisa’s dreams were about falling off a cliff. How could that be?I turned away, my hands curling into fists to suppress the visible rage that was slowly turning into trembling. My heart pounded in my chest like a drum, its rhythm echoing the shock coursing through my veins.Perhaps I misheard. My mind might be playing tricks on me. As I turned to face her one more time, my eyes were wild, staring into Lisa’s confused ones.She remained crumpled and vulnerable on the floor, her eyes wide as she looked at me. As I took a step closer, she recoiled in fear, crawling backward and away from me.The information about her dream she had just shared hung in the air between us—a chilling truth that seemed to freeze time itself.I swallowed hard, my throat dry as the desert. “Is it true?” I asked again, my voice barely a whisper.She nodded, her eyes never leaving mine. “Yes,” she said, her voice trembling. “It’s true.”Overwhelm