We walked into the dining room and Connor sat at the head of the table while Landon and Angel sat next to him on his right side. Dad, Raul, and I sat on the left side, Raul sitting next to me. Dad was across from Landon and I was sitting across from Angel. Angel smiled slightly, but I didn’t return the gesture. His face then became impassive glaring at me. I couldn’t pretend to be nice to this fool after learning what he did to his mate. I don’t condone violence on women unless she is a rogue and they are trying to kill you. There had to be a damn good reason for Natalie’s mom to leave him. A mate just doesn't get up and leave without logic. Connor cleared his throat causing me to drive my eyes away from Angel. “So Ivan, have you found your mate yet?” Connor asked. “No sir,” I simply replied. “He hasn’t but he thinks he has an idea of who she is. Isn’t that right son?” Dad said arrogantly. Seriously!? The nerve of my Father sharing my business. I gave him a side glance and fist

“Nothing is permanent. Everything is temporary just like the people in our lives, our thoughts, our emotions, and our pain. There is a saying that the only thing permanent is love because the love in your heart will last forever…” I cleared my throat because even swallowing at this very moment has become difficult for me to do.“Each and every one of you has lost a loved one…a mate, a child, a friend, a sibling, a parent, and most importantly…” I took a deep breath, “...your Luna.” Everyone gasped. If people weren’t crying before, they now joined the rest of the pack. Heads bowed down and they all began to get on their knees. My mother was theirs as well. She was the Mother and the heart of the pack.Camila told me she fought hard, but there were too many rogues to fend off. Camila and Jerry are damn good fighters so I know they fought vigorously. They loved my family as their own. She had such a close relationship with her and loved her like a mother. She had also lost her mother, L

~Landon’s POV~Thanksgiving was tomorrow and I wasn't looking forward to the family gathering. People were hurting elsewhere and it only made this holiday sad. I thought about Ivan’s pack and how depressed the upcoming holidays were going to be without their loved ones. It’s not fair to lose someone because of others' villainous intentions. Not all rogues are bad, but those that chose not to care anymore and not give a damn about the lives of others, they’re the ones we need to worry about and get rid of. Even humans become victims of their attacks.My stepmother was getting the food prepared early, making sure she was ahead of schedule. I guess it was better to be safe than sorry. She had plenty of help though making it easier for her. She has a kind heart and the omegas love her."Hey bro, you ok? I've noticed you haven't been the same since the attack at the Midnight Pack," Remi asked. I was sitting in the living room staring at the wall. I guess I zoned out.I exhaled, "I'm okay

~Ivan’s POV~ Time sure flew by fast. Today was our last day of school and the first day of our winter break. The bell finally rang signaling 5th period class was over. I slowly grabbed my AP Physics book and other items placing them inside my backpack. I heard the door close and the lock clicks in place, ‘The f*ck…’ I lifted my gaze to the sexy woman smiling and staring at me seductively. Ms. Martinez was f*cking hot and was only 23 years old. She lifted her index finger and curled it signaling me to come over. So I obliged. I was inches away from her when her arousal hit me like a train. Closing my eyes, I inhaled the thick scent. I stood right in front of her waiting for her to make the first move because she was the teacher and I was the student. Striker was a goner. Even though he only wanted Natalie, it’s been a while since we’ve touched, kissed, or f*cked anyone. We were sexually frustrated. Taking the sight of her all in, I claimed her lips. I kissed her desperately and hard

Connor's voice boomed through the walls. “WHAT THE F*CK DO YOU MEAN ANGEL ABUSED HER!!!??” Well, this just jumped to another level. Landon furrowed his brows in anger at my mother’s confession. How could she have kept this from them so long?“I knew it! I told you, Father! There had to be a good f*cking reason for her to leave that as*hole!” Landon yelled. Connor was seething. “She told you this, Summer!?” He asked in a harsh tone.“Yes. She was so scared and she had f*cking scars on parts of her body from wounds that didn’t heal well!” She yelled. My dad rubbed her back to soothe her. “She said she had to leave him because it was too much. She didn’t want to tell you anything because he was your Beta and best friend. Connor, she was so damn afraid, anxious, hopeless and depressed. She didn’t want that for Natalie and she asked us to give her to someone who would take care of her and love her as their own.” She said facing Drew and Iris.“I knew that Iris was having a hard time concei