Alpha Luciano's POV"We'll hit him here." I tapped on the map of the docks and marine supply chain of Vitalio Bianchi. It hadn't taken much to bribe one of his men into leaking the information. The man was repulsive and a traitor. It was only normal for him to attract people of his kind.Uncle Tommaso hmmed and I knew immediately that he had something else to suggest. "How about we attack the ship while it's still at sea? We could sink the entire ship. That way it'd take less time and casualties on our side."I looked at the plans again. That would work and I had no compunction about killing Vitalio's men. They were every bit as evil as he was. But the sailors who were ferrying them across… "Let's go with it. This is why I need you around Uncle Tommaso. You are always so insightful."Uncle Tommaso laughed lightly. "I have been looking for a partner for you that will take my place in giving you all this advice. A nice quiet fertile lady."I sighed pulling back. Of course, we always c

Arabella's POVFor a minute after I spoke, everywhere was silent and Alpha Luciano looked at me as though he had a lot to say but he just stormed away leaving me wondering whether or not he would accept this decision I had made. I huffed and began following him much slower to the pack house when someone bumped into me. Hard. I smelt incense. My shoulder was knocked back and I turned but the person who had bumped into me was walking away briskly, a cloak covering their figure so I couldn't even tell if it was a male or female.I swung my fist meaning to yell, but I dropped it back down. I was too tired for that. Tired of this pack that would never accept me. Tired of my mate, Luciano Romano, who was doing his best to make sure every good image or presumption I had of him was wrecked.I turned forward to continue my walk only to see there was a white envelope on the ground. The person must have dropped it in their haste. I picked it up and looked up to see the cloaked figure around a c

Arabella's POVI woke up with a skull-splitting headache and fatigue deep in my bones. I wanted to sleep till the next morning and yet I was hungry. I looked down at myself to see I was wearing an expensive purple cocktail dress and heels. On my bed. I couldn't for the life of me remember what happened yesterday except in bits and pieces.I remembered Margaret and how I'd collected the dress from her. The large hall with the twinkling lights and the food. Then blurs of memories and Alpha Luciano carrying me. Alpha Luciano carrying me? Yeah, I must have really had something strong.I placed my hand on my head as though it would keep my brain from leaking out of my ear. I hadn't taken any alcohol so where was this coming from?I removed the shoes and the gown. There was a bowl of water by my bedside along with a glass of water and some hangover medicine and pain relief. So I washed my face and took the drugs. I felt better, almost human again. I grabbed a bathing robe and slowly made m

Alpha Luciano's POVI let go of Arabella and she fell to the ground unmoving. I pulled the file from his hands and opened it. Truly all the papers were blank as Mikah had said. I was beyond shocked. Arabella had really swapped out the content of the file? Was it in a misguided attempt to protect me? I was confused. No one had ever done something so stupid and strange for me before. "Check if she's still alive."It would seem I had been mistaken as rare as that was. At least I had found a mole from this pathetic attempt at whatever Arabella had thought she was doing. "Her pulse is faint but still there." "Get her to the infirmary."Being stupid was… well stupid. But it wasn't a crime. At least not in my books. I watched my men troop in according to the signal. They picked up Tina's body. And I watched Mikah carry Arabella away to be treated.What a waste of time. *** I came out of my shower to meet Emery on my bed. She was naked. "Alpha Luciano." Her gaze was downcast and demur

Arabella's POVI tried. I promise. The moment I heard the news, I tried to restrain but the laugh escaped me anyway, and I burst out laughing. Who was the unfortunate lady?"You… You are laughing?" Margaret seemed confused. "You find the news that the man you have feelings for is getting mated funny."I stopped laughing. "Margaret, I don't like him.""Of course.""You are saying that but I can read something else between the lines. I honestly have no feelings for him. If he decides to mate with someone else, then good for her. It's nothing to me. I'm so happy for him and sorry for her."Margaret arched a brow then cracked a laugh. "Okay. I'll admit it is actually really funny. I never thought anyone would be able to hold him down. I guess his uncle must have him by the balls or something."******Alpha Luciano's POVIt was an ambush. Through and through. I never saw it coming. Now I was trapped with no means of escape or recourse.The girl had been in the sitting room with pretty muc