Layla's POV I didn't hear anything about everything though, just the important things. I would be very honest here, I was scared, absolutely terrified by that note in Ethan's voice. It carried so much emotion, so much menace, one wouldn't dare go against Ethan in this mood and it made me feel like all I had done to get her with him was truly worth it. Only if...only if the lady he fought so vehemently and ferociously for was me. It was at that moment I knew just how much he loved Ariah and it broke my heart into a million pieces. For a moment, I didn't see myself with him, I came to terms with the thought that there was truly no way of making Ethan mine. It seemed impossible for that brief moment, but then that determination within me, that doggedness sprung to life. I had to get him, I had to make this powerful man mine. I couldn't believe that I once thought Ethan didn't know how to exercise his powers, but look at him! A man like him would make me completely fulfilled, not j

Ariah’s POV The scariest thing since I moved into Ethan’s pack happened on the second night of my ultimatum given to me by Layla.The pack was attacked! It was crazy, I had never experienced such a thing and it came as a great shock and surprise to me the moment I heard the screams and alarmed voices. I was in my room and I sprang up from the comfort of my bed as a shrill cry rang into the atmosphere. I was breathing heavily as I listened intently, my heart was suddenly gripped by fear, and beads of perspiration started to form on my forehead on the cold night. “What was that, Leia?” I asked my wolf, my voice was shaky. That was when another shrill cry erupted and pierced through the calm atmosphere of the night that suddenly had a husky air of danger. “I have no idea, you can only find out if you go see for yourself,” Leia replied. “What? Are you crazy? I can’t go out there when I know there’s so much danger!” I exclaimed, shocked that Leia would even suggest such an absurd t

Ariah's POV I was greatly shaken by that incident, not the attack, but the accusations. Everyone was against me, standing in front of them without Ethan by my side for that brief moment, I felt the pang of the bad energy emitting from everyone in the pack. And it was all directed at me. I went pale with fright at that moment, this had all been a plot against me. From their eyes, I imagined all of them conniving against me, it was a hellish thought. I didn't want Ethan to leave my side after he took me to the bedroom, I didn't want to be alone for even a second. I heard him assigning guards to guard the door of the room, but I didn't feel safe. What if the guards just walked in and took me away? What if the guards felt the same way about me as just the rest of the pack and Layla did? What if they just snuck in at any moment now and did damage to me? I kept staring at the door, my sweat was cold against the skin of my forehead and it trickled down my neck, my heart was hammering a

The next day, I headed down the stairs and I saw two guards standing alertly in front of a room. It was a sight to arouse one's curiosity and I thought it was Ethan in there. As I walked towards the guards, the door swung open and Ariah walked out with a gloomy look on her face. Well, that was a surprise, why was Ariah being guarded? It was either Ethan or Lowell who had stationed those guards to watch over her. I took my guess, it had to be Ethan. She bowed slightly to the guards who just nodded and grunted coldly, then she turned and saw me. I flashed a genteel smile at her and beckoned on her. I saw the reluctance and the look of disdain in her eyes, it was a mutual feeling. She bowed slightly to me and I said, "You look like a mess, Freathen up and meet me on the balcony of my bedroom in twenty minutes." She didn't object or say a word, I didn't even give her the chance, I just turned and walked away. I had Sally prepare a small table for the both of us, of tea and biscuits. I

Ethan’s POV "What? That's impossible!"I exclaimed and jumped to my feet, shock waves sizzling through my body as I turned the news over in my head. That was impossible! "What did you say?" I asked one more time, making sure I had ears correctly.The guards that had rushed into my office stared at each other nervously, then one said, "The…The moonstone of the pack, King Ethan…" He stammered. "It's gone."I looked at Ariah, who just had a confused frown on her face. She had come to me about thirty minutes ago and right in the middle of our conversation, the guards had barged in. "What about Lowell?" I asked, my heart racing with panic instantly. "Get Lowell here right-”The door flung open and Lowell rushed in, breathing heavily and his eyes were wide and wild. "What the fuck, Ethan! Have you heard of it? The fucking moonstone's gone!" He exclaimed, sweating on a cold night. Fuck! I thought to myself, this was bad news! No, this was the worst possible news! "Search everywhere, ev