Although I tried to explain everything in the next chapter and the next (after that) - if you have read my book He’s My Alpha, it would be easier to understand the events leading to this if you remember some of the side characters in that book, particularly on Clair Montrell’s side of the family. I couldn’t point out the exact chapter because it was just snippets of memories from Clair and Aaron about their family’s history.
RILEY. The day of our travel to the Black Shadow Pack has finally arrived. This was Nadia’s first trip to another pack, as my Luna, and she couldn’t help but be excited. And I was hoping she would still feel happy after this visit. I knew I should have been more open and told her about everything I discovered, but I didn’t because I wasn’t certain either. I was just relying on my hunches. So I would just let nature take its course. We arrived at the airport an hour ago and were picked up by Beta Gavin and some of his men. He was Caspian’s brother-in-law. And we didn’t exactly have a good relationship the first time we met. Alia, his mate, Caspian’s sister, had a childhood crush on me. I had no idea what I actually did wrong on that part, but he somehow hated me for it. But if I based it on the warm welcome we received from him today and the way he was relaxed around me, it seemed like it was all behind him now, which I was thankful for. I was hoping for the same thing with Alia. I
LUNA CLAIR. 'Princess?' Jake’s voice rang in my head. 'Jake?' I answered him right away. 'They’re in the territory. They’ll be here soon. Are you ready?' 'I think I am. Just let me get my head together and prepare myself a bit more.' I excused myself from Janna and Alia, and went into the bathroom. 'I love you. No matter what happens today, you will let your father explain. No running away.' 'I promise.' 'Or I will chain you up around my body.' 'That doesn’t sound bad. I might just reconsider running away then...' I bit my lower lip as I rested my hands on the bathroom counter. 'I love you, you know that? And I will just be here for you.' 'I love you too. And thank you.' 'We’re a team, princess. I will always have your back.' I smiled as the mindlink closed while I looked at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. Alia and Janna were outside doing a final touch on Janna’s curls. I excused myself so I could gather myself before facing Nadia. A week ago, Jake came to me and co
RILEY. "Veronica and I grew up together. We were good friends until we just found ourselves falling for each other. The relationship was new when the attack happened. For a week, I was trying to find where she was. And when I did find her, she told me she found her mate in the pack they ran to during the attack. I didn’t bother to ask what pack. I was heartbroken but I knew what I signed up for when we dive into the relationship. So I moved on and started my life with a new pack while trying to forget her. David found Camilla and they moved to the Black Shadow Pack. I was left alone on my own. I wanted my pack and my territory back, but I had no one. And then I found Laura, my mate, and decided that maybe her being human was a sign that I was bound to just let go of my pack. But in the back of my mind, if I get an heir, I would try again to take back what was mine. But Laura and I were not blessed with a pup. Again, I took it as a sign that I was not bound to have a pack. And I try
NADIA. We had just arrived home, and my body was tired from the whole day of talking and laughing with the females in Clair’s territory. I’ve never had so much fun with so many females before. I have my own set of friends. It was usually just me, Katarina, and Trish, but it was never this big. I was also glad that I got to spend time with Laura and my dad. They told me and Riley before we left that they would be visiting our territory in two weeks. And I couldn’t be more excited! I wanted Arrow to meet Dad and his wolf, and maybe we could run together on a full moon. Riley opened the door to our room and turned on the dim lights. I slipped inside without saying anything. I was so tired and just wanted to soak in a warm tub. Riley seemed to have read my mind as he helped me unzip the back of my dress and let the dress slide off my body, pooling at the end of my feet. He then leaned against my neck, his warm mouth brushing against my skin. I moaned softly, with my eyes closed, revel
TWO WEEKS LATER. UNKNOWN POV. I should be having a fancy dinner right now with the Rogue Alpha of the North, if not for some mother fuckers who interrupted my plans. I had no idea what pack attacked us that night, but if I based it on our location, it must have been either from the Blue Meadows or the Silver Moon Pack, and that’s why we’ve been rounding this area looking for my slut of a daughter. I thought she was killed that night, but we didn’t find her body and someone confirmed that she was seen being dragged away from our camping site. And now I only have a few days to find her, but I still have no fucking clue where she was. "Alpha!" A rogue wolf shifted in front of me, still panting from his run. "A red car is heading this way. Two blonde females are inside, about the same age as Alexa. We can make do with Plan B tonight." "Bravo! Now head off to Draco and the rest. Give them the signal. I will be running behind the car when it passes by here. Make sure they do what I tol
BELLA."Shift now and run! Go north, Riley’s border is there soon!" Mom instructed us before we all jumped out of the car. There were only two rogue wolves in front of us, but the moment the door of the car opened, I caught the smell of more rogue wolves approaching.I scrambled out of the car and saw Ellie shifting right away, her wolf running towards the direction Mommy told us, but I got stuck in my spot. A big rogue wolf was eyeing me, and if I shifted, I was scared he would jump at me. I inched backward and saw my parents’ wolves running away. I am alone now."Dad…" I tried to speak calmly, but I had no idea if this was any help. "Mom..."In an instant, two wolves in front of me shifted into their human forms. "The other one got away! Should I run after her, Alpha…" More wolves were approaching, and I knew this would be the end of me."No…" His voice was almost growling and the scar on his face terrified me. "The other one is marked. She has no use." My hands flew to my neck
NADIA. I clutched my chest as Riley’s emotions came surging in. My mate’s pain was so great that I found myself sobbing for his agony. Laura and Dad came around me, holding me tightly, and my eyes flew to Beta Dominic. His hands were balled into fists and, from the expression on his face, I knew we had a casualty. "Do we have casualties?" I asked the Beta, and he nodded his head in response. "You need to tell me who…" I told him, my eyes threatening him not to lie to me or withhold any information. "Luna…" "Tell me…" I snarled at him as Laura hugged me from the side and I could feel my eyes dilating. I closed my eyes, trying to control my emotions. I didn’t want to add any more to Riley’s agony, and I didn’t want to worry him about my outburst. "Zahra and Leandro," he said in an almost inaudible voice. His gaze was anywhere but mine. My mouth fell open as Laura’s shriek filled the room. Her body collapsed, but Dad was quick to catch her. Jenny wrapped her arms around me. My tea
RILEY. It was already past midnight and Nadia was finally asleep. I knew she was tired, not just because of her pregnancy but because of what happened today, but she made sure I was never left alone. This was the first time that we spent almost the whole day together but didn’t talk. I had no words and she understood. My mate was also in mourning, but she was standing strong for us, for me. She didn’t force me to eat today like she usually does when I miss a meal. Instead, she cuddled me when tears were the only way I was communicating with her, and she bathed me patiently, taking away my mother’s blood from my body. She took away the only physical thing that was left of her in me while reminding me again and again that she would always remain in my heart. I didn’t know losing a family would hurt like this. When I lost my father, I wallowed in pain, but it was easier. I got back on my feet right away. But I don’t think I will be able to this time. Maybe because with Dad, I was able