LUCIANO’S POVI never thought I could cause myself this much pain. I had it all, and I let her go without a second thought. I told myself I was being a leader, but I was just being used. Andrew had called days ago to say he hit a dead end. He found the trucker but she had no idea where Arianna went next. Days and nights were beginning to blend into an endless, formless, gloomy existence. I had no idea how long it had been since Andrew called. Life had lost its color and food tasted like ash. Nothing was good.I hid it well enough. During the day I worked. Dave had returned to work too. He was happy, Alex made him happy. I went through the motions with him, but seeing both of them always reminded me that I sent their friend away.She was mine. But a part of her was theirs too. And she should be here sharing in their happiness. We should all be happy together. What the fuck did I do? “Luciano!” I looked up at Dave who just walked in.“I’m right here. No need to scream, Dave.”“Sorry,
LUCIANO’S POVI had been stuck on this call for hours. Nobody had made any meaningful suggestions. It was a hot mess. Nobody was talking about a solution to our current problems. Carter had surprisingly called his wolves home a few days ago. He appeared to be the first of us to get word on what was happening. His actions made me even more suspicious. How did he know so quickly that hunters were out looking for a rare wolf? He had to have been monitoring those dark sites that dealt on mythological and supernatural relics. “How exactly did you hear about the hunters so fast? Before the rest of us even.” I asked Carter. My question made the other Alpha pause their arguments.“Well, one of my wolves happen to be a genius with computers and the internet. He brought the news to me and I immediately called my wolves home.” Carter explained.“Are they getting home safe?” Fenrir asked.“A few arrived today, we are expecting more.” Carter answered.“That sounds good. But did it occur to you
CARTER’S POV“This is really bad, Carter, someone is dead!” “Screaming at me won’t change anything Ciara.”“Do you have any idea what would happen if the other packs found out?”“Everyone knows. A tortured and killed wolf is not exactly a secret.” I was patronizing. She needed to relax.“You know that’s not what I mean. You started the chain of events that led to his death.” Ciara said.I was about to retort when Max walked in.“What can I help you with Max?” “Alpha Carter. I just got a report of another death. Her limbs were all broken. It looks like she was tortured.” Max said.“What pack?” I asked. Max looked angry, which was out of character for him.“Ours. Her peers have gone out to retrieve her body.” Max replied and walked out without waiting for a response.He was angry at me it seemed. I had more things to worry about right now. I would put him in his place soon. “There’s going to be a war for sure. All because you could not figure out a way to feed your pack.” Ciara spat
ARIANNA’S POVI had been bartending for days now. It was a fun job. Tess’s dad had put in a good word for me and I started immediately. My days had started to look less gloomy. That was a lie. I had decided to stop dwelling in everything dark going on in my life now. Tess’s mom had commented that the mother’s mood usually affected the baby, and that I should try to shake off the blues.How she knew I was pregnant was still a mystery. I had not told her, I had not told anyone. I had smiled and nodded at her advice at the time. But I decided it was good advice, I didn’t want my baby to be sad and gloomy. So I was trying to find things to be happy about. It did not help that an unusual amount of wolves had been stopping by the bar since I started. It was a roadside bar and grill. A lot of truckers stop here while enroute to deliver or back home. Not Tess’s family trucks but others from around the country.It also saw a lot of travelers, people driving cross country, or people who got s
CARTER’S POVI drove by the compound first. I wanted to know what I was walking into. It was late but there were lots of flood lights. It was a big compound with space to take their many trucks and some buildings. These were regular humans, I would start off soft first, if I caught even a whiff of a lie, they would be sorry. It was a little past midnight but their gates were still open. I sat in my car contemplating whether to go in or come back in the morning. I decided to go in. I walked up to the gate, where a scrawny man was smoking. “Are you lost?” He asked me as I approached.“No, not lost. I have been driving for a while though. Was wondering if there was somewhere I could rest up.”He gave me a once over, almost like he didn’t believe me. I saw his eyes go to where my car was packed.“That’s your truck, isn’t it?” He asked me.Did he want my truck? “It is. Is it packed wrongly?” I asked, trying to figure him out.“No, nothing wrong with you’re packed. It’s a big truck. It
ARIANNA’S POVIt was pitch black when I opened my eyes. I was sure I was gone. The pain in my leg had gone from soul crushing to just terrible. I tried moving and realized I was hogtied. I pulled on my restraints but it just dug deeper into my skin, making me wince. Where was I? The room was blacked out, there were no windows. I could not tell where I was or what time of the day it was. I took a deep breath and tried to listen. All I could hear was the echo of blood in my ears from the pain I was feeling. “We are moving.” I said out loud. My voice was lower than a whisper. I could barely talk, but I could feel the van moving and I could hear the hum of the engine. How long had we been moving? Where were they taking me? I tried pulling on my restraints again but it just dug deeper into my wrists and ankles.I lay still for what I assumed was hours. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought about how fast my life had fallen. And my baby. My baby was the only good thing I had right no
*Arianna's POV*I was walking through the dark streets alone, my whole body was shaking with fear. It was so late, yet my mother didn't think twice about sending me out to get something for her, something she would never do to my younger sister, I was the only one whom everyone hated and always wanted to bully and all because of what? Just because I'm an omega!Omega tends to be treated like rags since we're seen as weak and useless, but someday, I hope that will change and I can finally have a peaceful and normal life.I suddenly saw my worst bullies heading towards my way and fear gripped me, I searched around for somewhere to hide but it was already too late since they saw me already and there was no where I could run to."Look what we have here." Lucas, the gang leader said with a sinister smile on his face."P please don't bother me, I only want to go home, I didn't do anything." I stuttered, the fear was evident in my voice."Oh look at you, we haven't ever started yet and you'r
*Arianna's POV*"Tell me your full name right now." He ordered.I shook my head, tears were streaming down my cheeks, I didn't want to tell him my name."Say it!" He commanded and this time, he used his power as an Alpha and I couldn't resist, I found myself telling him my name against my own will."Arianna Sinclair." I said with a broken heart."I Carter Derulo reject you Arianna Sinclair as my mate and from this day forth, I want nothing to do with you!" Carter spat, the hate and rage visible in his eyes, the look he gave me was that of disgust and it shattered my heart completely.I tried to speak but it felt like I've suddenly lost my voice, the pain of his rejection was just too much. Why!? Why does this keeps happening to me? What have I done wrong!?"Accept the rejection Arianna." He commanded and that was exactly what I did."I accept your rejection." I cried and that moment, I felt a sharp pain in my heart, the pain was just too much that I fell to the floor groaning in pain.