Elora's POV“Have you been stalking me, Alpha Killian? Have you been monitoring my footsteps all this while?” I snapped as my fist clenched while I glared at him.I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe that he'd stoop so low just to make sure that he kisses me in a park right in front of everyone.“I didn't stalk you, Elora!” he responded finally, his hand sliding into his pockets as he watched me.“Then what? What were you doing? How did you fucking know I was here? And somehow, you knew that Chief Grayson was here, didn't you?” I squinted my eyes as I looked at him.I was waiting for an explanation. I was waiting for him to open up to me and tell me he didn't stalk me, but who was I kidding? He definitely was stalking me.“No one told me you were here, Elora… and I didn't stalk you!” he repeated like he was some robot being controlled by a human.“Then fucking how? Can you just tell me already? Since I am misunderstanding you, tell me how you knew I was here if it isn't by stalki
Killian's POVJust as she turned around, I couldn't help it; I couldn't let my own best friend, my mate, and Luna walk out on me that way. Without hesitation and a second thought, I charged towards her, grabbed her hand, and turned her back to me.“Please don’t do this, Elora… Imagining a life without you is hell on its own, let alone living it! Please!” I begged, swallowing my pride just to get what I wanted.Just as Beta Dayton had urged me back at the mansion, he had warned me clearly not to be harsh towards her. He had told me to make her see how much I loved her, and that was what I was doing or trying to do.I needed her to see how much I loved her, but I guess what I did wasn't enough. She immediately pulled her hand out of my grip, and before I could utter another word, she spun on her heels and ran out of my sight.“Elora!” I muttered, tears welling up in my eyes at this moment. I couldn’t stop them from trickling down my face.Who would believe it, that Alpha Killian, the al
Killian's POV.The ride back to the pack was filled with nothing more than silence and tension in the car. I would have felt good if Elora had returned with me to the pack, but at this point, the only thing I could think about was Dayton.The fact that I had found him crying made me feel bad. I made him that way; I made him act weak for the first time.I knew that Dayton liked and cared about me, but one thing I didn't expect was to find him loving me.My fist clenched as I kept staring at him while he drove. If I had listened to him or at least included him as I was heading to the pack, then maybe, just maybe, he wouldn't be sad. Maybe I would have gotten Elora to myself; maybe I wouldn't have collapsed before everyone in the pack."You know, if you keep staring at me that way, I might end up losing control of the wheels, Alpha Killian!" Dayton notified as he glanced at me from the rearview mirror.He had noticed me watching and stealing glances at him. Well, that was all I could do
Killian's POVWith my hand lifted in the air, ready to strike, ready to slash Scarlet who had dared come into my room without my permission, Dayton suddenly appeared right before me, blocking my hit from getting to Scarlet but even worse, taking the slash for her.“Leave right now, Scarlet!” he commanded with a deep voice.At this point, my thoughts and attention weren't fixed on Scarlet anymore, they were fixed on him, they were focused on Dayton who had his hand bleeding because of me.“What the hell do you think you are doing? What the fuck have you done to yourself?” My eyes widened in shock as I stared at him.“I'm sorry, Alpha Killian, but I just couldn't let you hurt her. She was sent by Edmond and any little mistake could cause harm and havoc. I…” he was going to say, but before he could finish his statement, I cut in, my rage evident in my tone as my jaw clenched.“Because of that brat, you have caused harm to yourself, Dayton! Why in the world would you do that?” My eyes tre
ELORA."Please, Father! Don't leave me like this! Please, stay!" I sobbed uncontrollably, clutching my father's weak, bloodied body in my arms.Tears streamed down my cheeks as my only desire was to somehow save him, to give him another chance at life."I'm... I'm too weak to go on, Elora," he rasped, his voice choked with pain. He paused, coughing up blood, and the sight shook me to my very core. My eyes widened in shock and fear, unable to comprehend the severity of the situation."Father, please!" I wailed with all my might, my heart pounding and tears streaming down my face."Listen to me," he struggled to speak, his voice weak and strained. "The Ocean pack... it's in your hands now. Keep it safe. And to do that, you must marry Alpha Killian."His words hit me like a tidal wave, and I froze in disbelief at the mention of marrying Alpha Killian."What? I... I can't do that!" I protested vehemently, shaking my head in refusal, tears still blurring my vision as I struggled to unders
ELORA."To claim what is rightfully mine, Chief Grayson!" Alpha Killian asserted with a deep, commanding voice that sent a shiver down my spine. The urge to shift into my wolf form and tear him apart surged within me, but I forced myself to maintain composure."That's never going to happen, Killian!" I snapped, my fists clenched at my sides as I locked eyes with him. The sight of him only fueled my rage further, and all I wanted was to escape his presence.He was my enemy, the Alpha I despised more than any other. His attempt to claim me filled me with disgust and irritation. I wanted nothing to do with him, regardless of my father's wishes. I had my own desires, and they did not include submitting to Alpha Killian."It's already happening, Elora. You can't change what has been marked by the moon goddess herself!" Killian snarled, his gaze intense as he locked eyes with me.Despite his handsome appearance, he was far from being my dream partner."The moon goddess would never pair m
ELORA."I can't do it! I refuse to marry him!" I yelled, storming into my room, my heart pounding with anger and loathing.I despised the thought of being joined to someone like Killian. I detested him with every fibre of my being."No!" I growled furiously as I collapsed to the ground, rolling and pounding my fists against the unforgiving floor.My pristine white gown was now stained brown, and tears streamed down my cheeks as frustration consumed me.Just as I was contemplating ways to escape the situation, the door swung open, revealing Bryce, who froze in surprise at the sight before him.He was clearly taken aback by the sight of me sprawled on the ground, and I couldn't blame him—I'd be equally surprised if our roles were reversed."What's going on, Elora? Why are you lying on the floor?" he inquired, closing the distance between us."Isn't it obvious, Bryce? I refuse to marry that evil Alpha! I won't marry Killian!" I declared defiantly, disdain colouring my tone."It can't be
ELORA."MATE!" Kyla, my inner wolf, roared as I held Killian while standing on the altar. I could not believe it. It felt like I was hallucinating. My heart raced, and my eyes were riveted on him, overwhelmed with amazement and admiration. "I can't be mated to him, right? I can never be mated to the Alpha I despise!" I snapped as I yanked my hand from his clutches with force. I stood there, bewildered, as numerous thoughts raced through my mind. Why was I only just realising he was my mate? Despite our countless confrontations, this revelation took me by surprise.Taking a step backward, I stumbled, nearly falling to the ground. But Killian swiftly grabbed my hand, pulling me closer to him. My hand rested on his chest as our eyes locked in a tense gaze, the tension between us palpable."Mine! Mine!" Kyla's raging voice echoed within me as I found myself drawn closer to him.In an instant, I pulled away, putting distance between us."Stay away from me!" I commanded, running my fin