Klaire's POVMy heart was heavy when I finally reached our quarters, thankful that Sofia is nowhere because I want to gather myself first. I set the bag I had with me with a sigh and sat on my bed. I tried to ease the overwhelming grief and sympahty I feel for the Outcasts. For everyone's lives, but what can we do when they have made up their minds? When they are ready to die for everyone's sake. Will it though? If they are to walk to their deaths, will it really change the future? Will Omegas no longer be servants to other packs? Will the council treat us right? What if nothing changes? What if their sacrifices will only be in vain? I sighed for the nth time and massaged my heart to comfort myself somehow. I am no longer crying, but my heart is still breaking. And I feel like I left a piece of me back there. I was in the middle of my self-pity when the door was harshly thrown open and it almost separated from its hinges. Not a second passed and Zella came in. "Father and Leonel'
Leonel's POVUnlike the first time he showed up in front of me regarding his friend, his approach is different now. He didn't threaten me. He didn't try to intimidate me with his eyes. Instead, the one standing in front of me is Klaire's friend and clearly, a man who's in love with her. And he's begging me to spare her friend from further pain. I admit, the thought of him being in love with my fated one does not sit well with me. Especially when Klaire is with him most of the time, but this isn't the right time to be jealous or act all possessive when I do not even have the right to be. It's the fact that Zella went after her again because of me when she's barely healed."Since you came into her life, she's in constant danger, I only ever see her now with a broken and bruised body. Don't you see that your existence is a threat to her? I am afraid that one day, I will see her lifeless body because of you."And his words felt like knives digging into my heart and soul, and even my wol
Leonel's POV..."Move, move, move!" I shouted to my soldiers, my loud voice ringing and disturbing the night. It was total chaos. Right after the news that Northridge was invaded, I gathered my men and ordered them to prepare in ten minutes. All I wanted was to leave, let Alaska who's pacing back and forth to take over and take us to where Klaire is and make sure she's alright, but I can't just do that because I have a job to do and I have lives depending on me. Some of these men also have their mates crying over them as they stand from the side with visible worry and fear in their eyes. Some of them also have children and they are witnessing how their fathers and mothers are rushing to a war. I just can't leave them on my own accord. And that is the price of being an Alpha. And as they prepare, Samson, Nile and I are talking to the wounded Omega who's currently being tended to. He apparently escaped while they were being invaded, but he still got injured. "Tell me what happened.
Klaire's POVDespite my new injuries, I just swallowed my pain and endured it to return to work. I have been on leave for a while now. I don't want to be a burden to Josef and fellow Omegas now. I know they sympathize with me, but how long will it last before they get annoyed?I can feel them staring at me once I enter the mansion through the servant's door. I can hear them whispering to each other, and I avoided eye contact in order to not see how much they pity me. Our Head Omega who usually gives out our chores everyday saw me and sighed before shaking her head."Seems like she got you again this time. Man, can't she realize that you will not be useful if she'll continue to break you like this?" Donna asked no one in particular in sarcasm. "What can you even do in that state? Just go back to your room and continue to rest. You'll just take up everyone's time here.""I'm fine. I can work, Donna. Give me something to do. I can still hang the clothes, fold, and iron. I can even wash
Leonel's POVThe surroundings played at a fast pace, but in reality, they are moving slowly and it's my thoughts that are moving at a rapid pace. I breathed in and out. Every breath I take feels like a ton heavier and sinking at the pit of my stomach. I seemed calm on the outside, but I am trying to calm the beast inside me that wants out.'Calm down, pup. Calm down!' I tried to calm Alaska whose eyes are now blazing gold, the beast in him wants out and he wants blood. He wants to chase the ones who took his mate and tear them apart! And it's taking everything in me to calm him down. 'Mate! I want my mate back! I need to know she's all right, Leonel! Give me my mate back!'I cursed and almost fell on my knees at the amount of power he blasted at me to take over, but I held it in. I let my fangs sink on my bottom lip until it bleeds. I let my claws dig into my skin and I can feel my own blood dripping on the ground.I can't shift right now. I can't let him take over his state. He wo
Leonel's POVWe prayed for the deceased. We prayed for the innocent lives we lost to safely reach our creator's arms. And in front of thousands of tombs, I made a promise that I hope they heard. I promise to them that I will kill every human and werewolves responsible for their deaths. And I will show them no mercy.And like I said, before the sun rises, we left them behind. We left Northridge that was once full of alive members. They weren't exactly living the life they wanted, but they were alive and that was what mattered. They still have hopes that things will change one day, and those motherf*ckers took that from them. And I will never forgive them for that. Travis and Janus hadn't said anything since last night and were just quiet while we're on our journey back home. And I prefer them like that. Because their silence won't make mistakes and it will benefit everyone. "I already informed Dennis about what happened and I am certain they will call us later. Be ready by then. Bec
Klaire's POVI was blindfolded again, but this time, I'm alone. Despite the feeling that we are surrounded and I'm with Zella in the moving truck, I still feel lonely. Maybe because this time, I am not holding his hand. Because he's not with me to comfort me and assure me that he won't let go of my hand and he will protect me. This time, Leonel isn't with me. Thousands of scenarios are running in my head. I am thinking of the worst case scenarios. When they took us and before we were blindfolded, Josef tried to save me, but I forced him to go and save himself before the enemy could spot him. But Josef being the stubborn guy that he is, did not listen to me. He tried to fight those who were trying to get me and I begged them to let him be until he's struck at the back of his head and he lost consciousness. I hope and pray that he and Sofia are okay. The enemies did not leave altogether and I heard Harry ordering his men to kill as many as they could if they refused to join the gro
Leonel's POVI did not expect Travis to take the decision well. His behavior after his verdict was announced is how I expected him to act. "You can't do this to me! I have been loyal to the council! I did everything you asked me to!" I stood on the side as Travis was handcuffed to prevent him from shifting and he started throwing tantrums instead."You can't leave my pack to someone else! What about them? Who will take care of them? My daughter is still out there!""What pack?" I asked and his attention turned from the council to me. "Ah, you must mean what's left of those you lost because of your negligence?"Travis seethed and he tried to get to me, but he was stopped by the guards holding him. "I should have known you were bad news. It's my biggest mistake that I let you in my pack!""Don't worry about your daughter. I will rescue them and I will bring her back." Before I left, I walked up to him. "Have fun where you belong. You and your Beta." I whispered to him and he growled b