KAI’S POV“Nadia, you can’t run from me!” I shouted. I followed her scent, faint but unmistakable, along the path leading away from Adam’s quarters. “I know what you did! You’re a traitor, a liar, and a fucking witch!”With every step, I felt a surge of disbelief and betrayal. How could I have been so fucking blind and naive as to trust Nadia? How could I have allowed her to manipulate me for so long without smelling her deceit?My life had been nothing more than a sham, a play in which I was the only one unaware of the script. Everyone else harbored their secrets, their lies, and their hidden agendas. I was the fool who fell for them all.For years, I raised my beta’s child, believing she was mine. I loved her, cared for her, and protected her above all else. Meanwhile, my children were cast aside, even forgotten.For sixteen long years, they grew up without my love and care, without my attention and guidance. And for what? I was foolish enough to believe I was content with the one w
WILLOW’S POV"Who is he, mother? Who is my biological father? Tell me!” I demanded once again, my voice trembling with rage and hurt.Mother sighed, seemingly bored by my question. She looked at me, her expression feigning pity. Her brown, hazel eyes were cold, devoid of emotion. “He is a nobody, my dear. I made a mistake when I was young and foolish. He doesn’t matter. He never did.”Raw anger and betrayal coursed through my veins as I listened to her spin a tale of lies about my biological father. How could she do this to me? How could she keep such a vital part of my identity hidden from me for so long without a shred of remorse?Her voice, which used to soothe me with its warmth and comfort, now sounded like a million little needles pricking my eardrums and causing them to bleed.Despite my pain at her refusal, she still acted as if she were innocent, pretending to be shocked by the accusations I hurled at her. She claimed that she had always loved me and that, out of that love, s
ALANA’S POV"Where are they?" I demanded, my tone low and seething."I already told you. They're safe and sleeping, Alana," Kai said, his voice calm and soothing. "You probably had a long day. You should rest too. You and your guards must be exhausted from the journey. Come; I'll show you to your rooms. By morning, you’ll be reunited with the children.”His words fell on deaf ears. I hadn't traveled miles and miles, enduring hunger and blisters on my feet, to rest. I was there for one reason: to take my sons and leave. Kai, his pack, and the hospitality he offered meant nothing to me. My only concern was my children.I shook my head, refusing to budge. "No, I want to see them now. Take me to them, Kai. Don't make me wait another minute longer."Kai sighed, a pained expression on his face. He reached for my hand, but I jerked it away before he could touch it. He glanced around, taking note of the curious looks from both his pack members and mine.However, he tugged me forcefully to the
ALANA’S POVMy heart pounded in my chest like a drum, its rhythm echoing the urgency of my steps. As I hurried away from Kai, thoughts of my children and their paramount safety pushed me forward in my search for them.As I got closer to the pack's house, their scent became more obvious. With a clenched fist, I tried to focus only on that while forcing my wolf to stop whining in my head.At this point, I don’t want to listen to anything she has to say about Kai. He is dead to me. He has been dead to us for years now; there’s no point in whining over it. Coming back here was a mistake, but my children have left me with no choice.For my part, I was acutely aware that returning to the Crimson Pack was a risk I had to take, especially considering the unresolved emotions that my wolf, Vel, still harbored for Kai. Despite everything he had done, he still held a piece of our heart in his grasp.His touch, his kisses—they were my weakness. They still haunt me, tempting me to forgive him. But
WILLOW’S POVMother was about to drag me out the door when we both heard a low, menacing growl behind us, causing my skin to crawl and my heart to pound frantically in my chest.I heaved a sigh of relief the moment I felt my mother’s hand, which had been gripping my hair tightly, suddenly release its hold. Simultaneously, she lost her balance out of fright and fell backward. The loud thud of her hitting the floor made me flinch.Just as quickly, she managed to get back on her feet. We both whipped around at the same time, our eyes wide with shock and fear. The person we met face to face was not who I had expected at all.Instead of father as I had thought, we saw Chase standing in the doorway. For a moment, I was happy to see him, but my joy turned to fear when I noticed the look on his face.Chase appeared like a madman, his face contorted with rage. His enchanting blue eyes, which once ignited my soul, now resemble flames, blazing with fury. They were fixated on the sight of his bro
WILLOW’S POVThe world was a blur of darkness and agony. I had no idea how much time had passed since I lost consciousness, but it seemed like an eternity. As I gradually regained control of myself, my memory assaulted me with the nightmarish events of the night.The sight of Cameron’s unconscious body, the sound of my mother’s agonizing screams, the smell of death and blood that followed right after. They all came rushing back to me, making me wish I could slip back into ignorance.I felt hot tears sting my eyes and spill over, burning my skin as they ran down my face. I tried to stifle the sobs that rose in my chest, but they were too strong to contain.I loved my mother, despite her faults and wrongdoings. Her violent death filled me with hatred. What intensified my hatred even more was my father's inaction. He stood by, watching it unfold, not lifting a finger to stop Alana from killing her.But deep down in my heart, I also knew that my mother had brought this horror upon herself
KAI'S POVThe sun had set three days ago on Nadia’s lifeless body. Since then, the pack has fallen into a strange silence. The air was heavy with tension, so palpable that it could be cut with a knife. Yet, there was an undeniable sense of relief that was hard to ignore.I felt a chilling satisfaction wash over me at her demise. My heart was filled with a sense of relief that bordered on joy. Had Alana not acted with such swift decisiveness, I would have taken it upon myself to ensure her end.Nadia had consistently been a source of trouble and danger for us. It seemed inevitable that she would eventually pay the price for her actions.However, my heart twisted for Willow. Despite all her mother's wickedness, Nadia was still a part of her. I could see the agony written on Willow's face, a haunting reminder of the loss she had to bear.I knew there was no use in worrying over Willow too much, as Cameron and Chase were always by her side to comfort and protect her. But the thought of th
ALANA POVIt was a hot, sunny day. The weather outside was the most intense I had ever experienced. The relentless sun scorched the earth, leaving me exhausted and devoid of energy. I sought comfort in the bathroom, where the cool water rejuvenated my skin and calmed my senses.Once I was done, I wrapped a towel around my body, feeling its softness against my damp skin, with another over my hair that was still dripping wet. It was the only thing that separated me from the harsh reality outside. I stepped out of the bathroom, hoping to find some peace in the bedroom. But as soon as I opened the door, I was confronted by an unexpected sight.Kai was standing there, his tall figure blocking the doorway. He looked at me with a piercing gaze, making me feel exposed and vulnerable.I gasped, "Kai? What are you doing here?" I asked, feeling panicked and embarrassed.He walked into the room and said, "I need to talk to you, Alana. Please hear me out." After closing the door behind him, he lo