KAI’S POV“Alana and your children are no longer alive, Kai. I am responsible for their demise." Klaus’s voice was self-satisfied, his lips curling into a cruel smile as he looked at me.I felt a surge of shock and disbelief, my heart pounding in my chest. My hands clenched into fists, blood dripping from my palms. However, I refused to let him see my pain. I hardened my expression, my eyes aflame with hatred.“Liar,” I hissed, “you’re a lying bastard. You will pay for everything you’ve done. Your life will be the price.”“Oh, but I’m not. I can still hear their screams echoing in my head. Alana didn’t just beg for mercy, you know. She cried and whimpered your name like a terrified child, clinging to the hope that you would come to her rescue. But you were too late, brother. You failed them.” Klaus taunted me, his voice a chilling imitation of Alana’s sweet tones.I felt a piercing agony in my heart, yet I didn’t flinch. I was aware that Klaus was toying with me, attempting to shatter
CAMERON’S POVWithout warning, Klaus’s rogue wolves launched a vicious attack at us—a storm of fur and fangs. As our father chased after Klaus, we were left to face the onslaught of his men, leaving us outnumbered and outmatched. Adam, our father’s loyal Beta, stood his ground. His movements were a blur of speed and strength as he fought beside us, defending us from the enemy.The air was thick with dread, a suffocating fog that made every breath a struggle. Chase and I locked eyes, silently communicating our shared burden. We both knew that Klaus had lied to our father earlier. He had not killed our mother, Cassie, nor Willow, as he had claimed. We could still feel her warm presence through the mate bond, a living pulse that connected us to her.If she had been dead, that bond would have been shattered. It would have left a gaping hole in both of our souls. However, that has not been the case. This leads us to conclude that if Willow was alive, then Mother and Cassie were also likely
Kai's POVAs the first light of dawn pierced the horizon, I found myself standing amidst a sea of watchful eyes. Across from me stood Klaus, my opponent, his face a hardened mask of defiance. A sneer curled his lips, his voice dripping with contempt. "You think you can challenge me, brother?’ he taunted. “You are nothing more than a weakling." He spat.“Scared you will lose?” I mocked.Klaus grinned back, but his grin was malicious. Slowly, he shook his head. “No, I don’t mind losing. I fucking kill, and you, little brother, will not survive. I will make sure of it!”I clenched my itching hands into fists as the air was heavy with anticipation. Klaus and I, in our human forms, began to square off. Slowly, we began to circle each other as more pack members seemed to gather around us. The sun had completely risen at this point, and it was a broad day.From the gathered crowd, it was clear that most were oceanic warriors who had turned against Klaus and his pack of rogues. My warriors s
CAMERON’S POV“Chase, calm down. She’ll be fine. She’s strong. After all, she’s our mother." I tried to reassure my brother once more as we paced back and forth in the small clinic, our nerves frayed."I know, I know. But what if she doesn't make it? What if Abby is not able to do something and we lose her?" Chase said, his voice cracking. He looked at me with eyes filled with fear and pain.I wrapped my arm around Chase’s shoulder, pulling him close. "We won’t lose her," I assured him. "We can’t. She’s not just any member of our pack; she’s our Luna. She’ll pull through. She has to."We fell silent, listening to the faint sounds of Healer Abigail working on our mother inside the room. She has been in there for a while now, and it’s starting to feel like forever. She said our mother had been poisoned by the blade with which she was stabbed.Hopefully, Abigail can save her with the antidote she whipped up. It’s even harder because Father was still out there. He had chased after Klaus,
KAI'S POVI entered the dark room, brightened only by a sliver of moonlight. My heart raced as I approached the bed where Alana lay. She looked so peaceful and fragile, oblivious to the danger she was in.I knew the risks involved in marking her again, but I also knew that this was our only chance to save her. I leaned over her, my hands starting to tremble as I felt her warm breath on my face. I whispered a silent prayer, hoping this would work.“Alana, I’m sorry. I love you with all my heart. I regret that things have deteriorated so much between us. Even though I wish I could rewind time and change everything, I know I can’t erase the past. Fate has led us to this moment. This wasn’t what I wanted, but it’s what I must do to protect you. Please, don’t hold this against me.” I spoke softly, pressing my lips against her exposed shoulder. I felt her pulse quicken as I allowed Max to surge to the surface with equal eagerness. Our canine teeth extended before I bit down hard on her fle
KAI'S POVI closed the door gently behind me, feeling a surge of relief. Cassandra had forgiven me. She hugged me and told me she loved me, despite everything I had done. Her words were like a soothing balm to my wounded spirit.With newfound determination, I navigated the clinic, my mind buzzing with plans. I knew I had to reconcile with Alana, clarify everything for her, and hope for her forgiveness. As for Cassandra and her partner, Ken, I wanted to step up and be the supportive father I should have been from the start, to be involved in their lives.I continued to walk down the hallway, the events of the past few hours still vivid in my mind. The attack, the sight of blood, the precious moment with my daughter, and the rekindled mate bond with Alana—all these memories were fresh. At this point, even if I wanted to, I couldn’t stay away from her.I needed to see her, feel her, and breathe her in. I reached her door and opened it slightly, peeking inside. She was still asleep, curle
ALANA’S POVI woke up to a world of agony, feeling like my eyelids were weighed down by tons of lead. A throbbing pain radiated from my ribs each time I breathed deeply. As I lay there, I tried to get a grip on myself before I felt a scorching heat sear my left shoulder. I let out a groan, the sound bouncing off the walls of the silent room as I forced my eyes open.The first thing I noticed, aside from the brightness of the room, was healer Abigail's presence. Her face was etched with worry as she hovered around me. "Luna, you’re awake." Her voice filtered into my ears, causing me to wince slightly.“Abigail," I croaked, my voice rough from not having spoken for so long. "What happened? Where am I?"My mind was in a state of chaos. The last thing I remembered was Klaus’s wicked grin as he stabbed me in the rib. The world had spun out of control, and I had drifted in and out of consciousness, losing my grip on reality far too many times.I remember my daughter Cassandra and Willow b
ALANA’S POV“Father went home because he had things to do there, but he promised to be back. He will return soon," Cameron answered. I nodded at his words, but my heart was squeezing painfully, as if someone had wrapped a tight band around it. I tried to swallow the lump that formed in my throat, but it only made me feel more choked up. My eyes burned with fresh tears that threatened to spill over, but I refused to let them fall. I didn't want to show any weakness or vulnerability. I wanted to be strong—for myself and my children.Within me, I felt anything but strong. I was broken, shattered, and hollow. The room seemed to spin around me, amplifying a profound sense of loss. Kai’s absence had left a void in my soul like never before. He had been the one to mark me as his mate, and he had left me again. He might have promised to return, but his departure was still a silent goodbye, and it hurt more than any spoken words could. The pain was more intense than when he first rejected