The night was terrible for Lana. She felt guilty so much it kept her awake all night. Little did she know that her moments of twisting and turning led to the day breaking without her getting any sleep. She felt a sense of tension between her and Tyler. She had barely slept at all the previous night, her mind racing with thoughts of their relationship and the future. As she saw him outside, she took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves.Immediately, she dressed in one of the loose tracks and a hoodie, dashing outside. She was prone to trying to get him to probably act differently toward her. “Good morning, Tyler,” she said softly. “Morning,” he replied, not meeting her gaze. Lana could feel her heart sinking. She knew that nothing changed between them, but she still wanted to try harder.“Pack up. We're taking the bikes to the main house,” he said to her.Lana was surprised by the proposal, but she agreed to go along with it. “Sure, that sounds like a good idea,” she said. Fran
Lana's mind was distracted to the point nothing that Aragon or Frankie said made sense to her. She was lost in thought and overwhelmed by emotions. Still, she tried to fake commitment to their conversation until they noticed.“Luna, did you even sleep last night? Your eyebags are visible,” Frankie pointed out, cutting through leaves that opposed their walk.“Yes, I did,” Lana lied, trying to put up a facade. She wasn't going to be vulnerable before these guys again. Put up a show of strength, for as long as it lasted. “Why didn't we change the packhouse to this place after realizing the threat from Annik? Lives would have been saved.”“The timeframe to convey everyone was short,” Frankie explained. “The best thing was to stay back and defend our pack. No matter how we tried to escape, they would've caught up with us.”It wasn't making sense to her, but she didn't want to push further too. “What do you guys know about mindlock?” she suddenly asked.Both of them stopped in their tracks,
“Viktor, I thought you didn't make it,” Lana added, ignoring Tyler's emotionless attitude. “I was so worried about all of you,” she said, her voice shaking.“It's good to have you back,” Kamala hugged her, sobbing uncontrollably.Levi gently slapped Frankie and Aragon across the shoulder. “How did you guys survive?” Tyler finally asked.Leading them through the darkly light tunnel to the full square of the basement, “when they gathered us to set the cells on fire, two of the prisoners they put us with, showed us the crack they've been creating to escape. Collectively, with our powers, we worked faster. Soon, we made it to the hole. As many cubs as we could lead, we led out with those prisoners. When Annik's came back and saw that our cell was empty, they just set it on fire. I'm thinking that they didn't dare report to him that we had escaped for fear of their lives.”The tunnel wasn't brightly lit, but, since they knew their way around, Kamala just led Lana by the hand until they go
Tyler took a quick shower and returned to join them. They went over and over the relocation plan. All the while, they were alert in case of intrusion, occasionally taking turns to go check out the area.Lana brought to light all she learned from the Lowells, encouraging Tyler that they could seek help from these unknown wolves. Who could be trusted was the issue, but it was better to cast their bread on the water with faith than recoil to fighting alone since Annik's power has spread throughout territories.When they finalized, Tyler went around, checking on the cubs before taking the guys to go stand watch. Lana was left with Kamala, who was sadly packing things while occasionally sobbing.From behind, she hugged her. Lana understood that Kamala felt like she was alone. She hadn't really been around to know what happened, so Kamala sat her down and told her everything. Including Katida's betrayal.She felt bad but didn't want Kamala to feel her discomfort as well, adding to her miser
Tyler silently led the survivors back to the Island. The ride was sad, only the waves of the sea slapping hard against the boats. By nightfall, they were at the entrance of the Island. Carefully, the men led others through, driving them on bikes back to the Mansion.As the survivors approached the mansion, they were met with a grand entranceway. The double doors were made of solid oak and stood tall, guarding the entrance to the luxurious home. Tyler led the way, using his keycard to disarm the security system and allow them inside.Even Lana was properly observing the place for the first time, as there was less tension in the air. She was a bit relaxed and far past walking on eggshells.Once inside, the group was awestruck by the opulence of the mansion. The main foyer was adorned with crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and ornate pillars. The living room was equally impressive, with plush velvet sofas, a grand TV set, and floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a breathtaking view of
Viktor left Kamala's room with a heavy heart, his mind still preoccupied with the loss of her sisters. He found Alpha Tyler and the security team huddled around a table in the security room, studying a map of the island. “Viktor,” Tyler acknowledged his presence with a nod. “We're just going over the security plan for the next few days. We need to make sure everyone is safe.” Viktor nodded, taking a seat beside Tyler. “I agree. What's the plan?” Tyler pointed to the map, indicating a few key locations. “We've identified a few spots where the girls and cubs would probably move around, while here. We'll need to secure those areas and have additional security on standby in case of any threats. I have no idea what Annik is thinking, but we shouldn't be caught unaware” Viktor studied the map, his mind racing with potential scenarios. He knew the dangers the pack had recently faced and how unpredictable things could get. It still marveled him how Tyler was able to effectively handle thin
Lana tossed and turned in bed, unable to find a comfortable position. The pain in her stomach had subsided, but her mind was still racing, and sleep seemed elusive. She decided to get up and take a walk around. As she walked past Kamala's room, she heard the sound of muffled sobs coming from inside. Lana hesitated for a moment, unsure if she should go in. But the sound of her tears was too much to bear, and she pushed the door open gently. Inside, Kamala was hunched over on her bed, her shoulders shaking with each sob. Lana's heart broke at the sight of her friend's pain. “Oh, Kamala,” she said softly, her voice filled with sympathy. “I'm so sorry.” Kamala looked up at her, her eyes red and puffy. “Lana,” she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to wake you.” Lana shook her head, her heart heavy. “You don't need to apologize,” she said. “I just wish I could do something to help.” Kamala let out a bitter laugh, her tears flowing freely once again
As Tyler sauntered out of the security room, he made his way towards the kitchen to grab a drink of water. But as he walked past the counter, something caught his eye. There, sitting on the counter, was a piece of paper, and his bracelet lay next to it. Tyler's heart sank as he recognized Lana's handwriting on the paper and remembered Viktor informing him about it. He picked up the paper and read it, his heart breaking with every word. “Dear Tyler, I apologize for causing discomfort and pain. I know that my actions have caused chaos and disruption, and for that, I'm truly sorry. I never meant for things to turn out this way. I never wanted to betray you or the pack. But I couldn't stay here anymore, not after what I've done. I need to find a way to make things right, to redeem myself. I don't know where I'm going or what I'll do, but I know that I need to leave. I have to find a way to heal and make amends for my mistakes. I hope you can forgive me one day. Sincerely,Lana” Tyle