Kane POVMy body met with the floor with a resounding thud as Astaroth released his magical hold, leaving me battered and bruised but fueled by a seething hatred that burned hotter than any physical pain. Every bone in my body ached, while each muscle screamed in protest, but none of it compared to the fire raging in my chest— A hatred that refused to be extinguished."Brother!" Knox gasped, his face grimacing at me with concern. Did I really look like that bad? "Yes." Rolo announced, making me frown. "But not for long." He added as his healing powers exploded to life inside me, making every nerve-ending buzz with excitement. With his strength and Knox's support, I struggled to my feet, every movement getting easier with each passing second."Thank you, bud." I groaned inwardly as, together, we made our way to where Charlotte stood. My heart raced hearing her argue with the demon. "She is turning into such a little firecracker- I loved it!" I mused to my wolf, his chuckle making me r
Mike POV"Wait? Really?" I muttered to myself. "Like I can just sit here and pretend that these fuckers don't exist. Ignore my Alpha and his questions." I added out of frustration."Oh, you're such a pansy!" Astaroth laughed into my head seconds before I felt pain like nothing I had felt before exploding in my mouth."What, wait!" I tried to say but stumbled over my words, my tongue swelling to the size of a balloon."There you go. I fixed the issue." Astaroth chuckled darkly, the sound setting my nerves on edge."Michael Green!" Leigh bellowed, but I said nothing. Not that I could."What did you do?" I thought, knowing the demon was lurking."Imp bite, I hear they are rather nasty. Which I guess is why Lucifer keeps them round." Astaroth replied, amused."Mike, you will answer me." Alpha Leigh growled as he stomped over to where I sat battered and bruised. I had hoped Liam or Adam would have stepped in, I was their 'prisoner' after all. However, they stepped away, leaving me at my Al
Knox POV"Can you relax?" Kane laughed, slapping me on the shoulder, but my eyes remained leveled on the door my father had just left through. Since we had asked for time alone with him, he had been on edge. Insisting he needed to check that Anthony and Mike were being secured correctly, apparently, he did not want to risk them getting free before he got the answers he wanted. "Please!" He added as he stepped away from us. Our mother had followed my father, tail tucked between her legs. Unlike Kane, I had noticed the way her eyes wouldn't meet mine, the slight scatter of crystal-like sweat forming on her brow and the nervous twitch of her lips. "Not that easy, Brother." I snapped back. Given the way Lottie turned and raised a brow at me, my tone had been harsher than I intended it to be. "Sorry." I sighed, holding my hands out to her. "I am just frustrated," I admitted as she stepped into my waiting embrace. "I know." She whispered, and I knew she did. Family betrayal seemed to be
Kane POV Closing my eyes, I sucked down a breath, knowing this was going to go south fast. I didn't want my parents to lie to Knox, of course not. He had a right to know what was going on with his wolf, but fuck me they could of at least eased him in. "He can handle it." Rolo reminded me. "You need to give Havoc more credit." He added, making my lips curl. I wasn't sure how I felt about Rolo's sudden trust in Knox's wayward wolf. Rolling my lips over my teeth, I eyed Knox like an officer would an unpredictable inmate. "I guess that answers that question." Knox shrugged, but I could see the pain etched on his face. "At least we can bond over that huh, angel." He laughed. "It's a fake laugh at that." Rolo expressed, his stress levels clearly running high. "Way to state the fucking obvious," I grumbled, my wolf's reply quickly cut off by my mother clearing her throat. "What is that meant to mean?" Our mother asked, heartache lacing her tone and painting her features, making her lo
Knox POV "If people found out you didn't have a wolf, they would have picked you off. Knox, you have to see that. You would have been considered feeble... People would have believed you to be your father's weakness." My mother tried to explain."Seriously she is making no sense, there was no way to know if my wolf wouldn't have just come later. I could have just been a late bloomer." I muttered to Kane through mindlink, who grunted in reply, lifting my eyes to my brothers. I saw rage wash over him and knew he was thinking the same thing as me. "Laura." I started to say, deciding mother wasn't a title she deserved right now. Seeing discomfort wash over her face I felt a tiny bit of satisfaction creep into my mind. I didn't like hurting her, I didn't want to hurt anyone but the pain eating at my heart had my whole chest tight and she needed to feel an ounce of that misery. I opened my mouth to tell her how stupid she sounded but she held her hand up to pause my reply so she could cont
Knox POV "Why was Kane at risk?" Lottie asked cutting my father and I off from our side dispute,"Because Twin brothers are usually rivals! At least in our world, you know that! Yet you two broke that mould you became tougher, stronger and fiercely protective of each other..." My father answered Lottie with his story, so certain he had done this for me, for Kane.. But I could see the truth, fuck I could smell the bullshit bleeding from his mouth. "Even without your wolf, Knox." My mother cut in, earning a growl from my father to silence her. "There was no way Kane would have accepted to lead, not unless you were at his side as his equal... He was already breaking with traditions by not wanting to succeed you but to add salt to the wound of those in the pack whose support he needed, for a wolfless...""Worthless human." I growled."I never said worthless Knox. You, my boy, have many qualities; kindness, loyalty and an undeniable ability to read people and take no shit. You have alwa
Lottie POV I knew I was being rude to my Alpha. A male who had always demanded but more importantly, earned my respect. However, as I stared up into the eyes of the only male role model I had growing up, the only male to have continuously shown me support and encouragement, I waited for him to answer Kane's question. Desperate for him to tell Kane he was wrong, on all accounts. "Char, tread carefully. You may be angry, and I understand why, but he is still your Alpha." Sage cautioned. Chewing my lip, I considered Sage's warning for a whole five seconds before I shook my head and crossed the room to Knox, who was looking at the parents he once adored. If I could not truly speak my mind, why was I even here?"Charlotte, it's complicated." Alpha Leigh tried to explain, turning to look back at him. I frowned seeing Kane had stepped in his path, blocking his view of me. "Son." He blurted out, pain tainting his voice. "I would never hurt..""No, you would just sell her to the highest bidd
Lottie POV "You're awake." I smiled, seeing Chase leaning up the door. I hadn't heard or seen him come in. But it was amazing to see that smiling face staring at me. I had truly thought the worst back in that realm. "I am, thanks to you, I imagine." He winked over at me as he strolled into the room, his presence demanding the attention of everyone. I could feel Knox and Kane at my sides, both of them reaching into the chairs, no doubt, to ensure their father didn't see him as a threat. "We are having a private conversation, if you don't mind waiting outside." Leigh announced, his tone remarkably respectful for an Alpha who I knew hated disrespect of any kind."Or being interrupted." Sage giggled, recalling how red his face gets when he is fighting to keep the lid on his anger."Carry on, don't let me stop you, you were just getting to the good part." Chase grinned brightly at my Alpha as he slipped further into the room and passed him by, patting him on the shoulder with a nod. "Yo