~ Alister's POV~At the crack of dawn that morning, Alister reached the pack. Instead of heading straight to his office, he decided to go home first. The pack seemed unusually quiet, which made him think that whatever had happened, Elijah must have kept it a secret.As he parked his car in front of his house, Alister sent a quick text to Elijah, letting him know that he had arrived. He took his time getting out of the car, stretching his body before retrieving his bag from the backseat.Even before he saw Elijah approaching from around the corner, Alister could sense his presence."Good morning," he muttered to Elijah, slinging his bag over his shoulder."Morning," Elijah mumbled in response.Alister locked the car door and turned to face Elijah. Although he could detect a hint of worry on Elijah's face, he appeared to be relatively composed."So, what's going on?" Alister inquired, eager to get to the bottom of the situation.Elijah glanced around cautiously. "You don't expect me to
~ Alister's POV~Alister woke up feeling all alone in his bed, and the bright sunlight filled the room. Luciana had opened the curtains, but she hadn't woken him up. Using his super sharp senses, he figured out that there were people inside the house. He could hear voices coming from downstairs, all the way up to his room.Feeling tired and sleepy, Alister swung his exhausted legs over the edge of the bed and stood up. He quickly took a shower and then made his way downstairs to where all the noise was coming from. The house was filled with commotion, but the voices he heard weren't those of his own children. Instead, they were the voices of other kids who were playing in the backyard.Alister spotted Luciana in the kitchen and walked over to her. Sneaking up from behind, he wrapped his arms around her and gave her a sweet kiss on the neck."Good morning, my love," he greeted her, unable to resist grabbing a juicy berry from the bowl on the table right in front of her.But Luciana was
Alister's POVAlister turned his attention to the two young boys by his side, particularly focusing on Omar, who seemed to be having some difficulties with his shifting. Every time Omar attempted to shift, he would stop midway, unable to complete the transformation. Noah had mentioned that the boy was afraid to fully shift into his Omega form, but Alister couldn't help but wonder if there was something else bothering him.He knelt down to Omar's eye level and looked into the boy's eyes, asking, "Are you comfortable like this?"Omar hesitated for a moment before responding, "I don't want to go any further..."Alister observed the patches of white fur covering Omar's body and noticed the emergence of sharp claws on his hands and legs. As long as Omar could keep up with the run, Alister thought they would be fine. On the other hand, Keita's half-black and brown wolf was already running in circles, playfully and chasing its own tail and emitting adorable growling sounds.With a shake of
~ Luciana's POV~Luciana's gaze shifted to the door as it swung open, revealing her two boys entering the house hand-in-hand. Her mate, Alister, was absent, but seeing Keita and Omar together gave her a sense of relief. The run they had gone on seemed to have worked its magic in mending their bond. Letting out a sigh, she felt grateful that things had returned to normal between them."Good morning, Luna," greeted the warrior who had accompanied the boys back home. Luciana smiled warmly at him and expressed her gratitude before he departed. Turning her attention back to her sons, she observed that Keita still had traces of wetness in his eyes, while Omar clung tightly to his hand."Go freshen up," she instructed them gently, "and then come downstairs for breakfast." Luciana watched as Omar tugged Keita along, both of them ascending the stairs to do as she had asked. Returning to the table, Luciana resumed sorting through the pile of mail that had accumulated. She had noticed that th
Luciana's POVWith determination in her eyes, Luciana walked over to her closet and pulled it open. She scanned the shelves, searching for a secure spot to tuck away the letter. Finally, she found an old suitcase buried at the back. Carefully, she tucked the letter deep inside, ensuring it was well-hidden from prying eyes. Closing the closet door, she let out a small breath of relief. Her mind shifted to the immediate task at hand – going to the bathroom to wash up. It was a mundane activity, but it provided her with a momentary distraction from the whirlwind of emotions that had consumed her. Luciana left the room, closing the door behind her, and made her way to the bathroom to find solace in the simple routine of self-care. Luciana glanced at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, her appearance reflecting the emotional turmoil she had been through. Her face was still flushed from crying, and her eyes showed traces of tears. Determined to compose herself, she reached for the fauc
~ Alister's POV~For the first time in a long while, Alister walked into his office and it was empty. Like devoid of a certain werewolf and Beta who had claimed the space as his own over the years even though he had his own office.If Elijah wasn't there in the office, then he should be in his own office.Alister let out a tired sigh, turned around, and made his way towards Elijah's office. He could hear the rhythmic beating of Elijah's heart, indicating that he was inside. Alister didn't bother to knock on the door; he simply pushed it open, only to come to a sudden halt when he realized that Elijah wasn't alone.What the hell was it with him and interrupting people in their offices these days. He mused himself with a mixture of amusement and frustration.Both individuals in the room turned their heads to look at him, and Elijah, who happened to be one of them, let out a groan. The other person, a woman whose name he couldn't recall but whose face he recognized, blushed in response
Alister's POV"Uncle Helster..." Elijah muttered, his voice filled with a mixture of disbelief and uncertainty. Alister stared at him in silence, allowing the name sink into his mind so he could mentally process what his beta was telling him. Uncle Helster was the same brother who betrayed his father and caused his father’s death. He had been a kid then, and because they wanted peace in the pack, they had held their hands from pursuing Helster and killing him for betraying their pack."Uncle Helster?" Alister repeated, his voice calm but his heart pounding with a mix of anger and confusion. He wanted to ensure that he understood correctly.Elijah, too, seemed to be grappling with the enormity of the revelation. He moved closer, taking a seat beside Alister and sharing the weight of the shocking truth. His voice trembled slightly as he spoke."I'm still in shock myself, Alister. I saw him that night of the attack, and something about him felt familiar. I couldn't quite put my finger o
~ Luciana's POV~In the dim moonlight, Luciana found herself deep within a dense forest, surrounded by towering trees that seemed to reach up to the sky. The moon's gentle glow managed to seep through the thick foliage, creating a mystical atmosphere. As she darted through the trees, the silver light danced upon the ground, casting eerie, shifting shadows that played tricks on her eyes.Her heart pounded in her chest, pounding like the bass of her favorite song at full volume. With every step she took, the sound of her own rushing footsteps reverberated in her ears, a constant reminder of her urgent mission. The air felt heavy and thick, making it hard for her lungs to fill with oxygen. Her breaths came in short bursts, as if she was blowing out candles on a birthday cake, desperately trying to catch her breath in between.Sweat poured down her forehead, dripping onto her eyelashes, creating an annoying sting that made her want to rub her eyes. But there was no time for that. She had