Delilah's POV:Ragnor stared out the window for a long minute during which my breath was stuck in my lungs. Finally, straightening up, he started again, "Of course, her alpha, Max, didn't really care about Katherine or her well-being but only saw the golden opportunity which he wasn't going to miss that easily. Getting advantage of Rick's interest in Katherine, Max demanded a hefty amount in return for her. Rick, who was loaded with money, handed the amount without any hesitation and just like that, Katherine was sold by her own alpha to Rick."His words were making me sick. Alphas were supposed to protect their pack members at all costs but this Max was a psychotic shit of an alpha to not only trade his women but also sell them in exchange for benefits.I hissed out disgustingly, "What about the council? They didn't do anything about it?"I don't know what I was expecting in the answer because I should have known better what that fucking council members were capable of. Ragnor let ou

Delilah's POV:As soon as the car screeched to a halt in front of the mansion, Adeline rushed toward us and hurled hundreds of questions at us. Ragnor opened the back door and carried Katherine in his arms.Eyeing her fragile body, Addy asked, "Who is she? And what happened to her?"I patter her cheek lightly, "I'll tell you everything soon but for now, let's go inside and settle her down."We walked to the guest's quarters and I opened the room next to Ragnor's. As he placed her on the bed, I covered her with a comforter, and asked Addy, "Where is Xander?" I wanted to inform him about bringing Katherine to the mansion as soon as possible.She looked from Katherine to me, "He and Luke have gone to the Council building to look into some matters."I remembered how some alphas were writing to him and pestering him about forming a new council and selecting the members. Every other alpha was eyeing a seat at the Council and at the power that was going to come with it. He must be dealing wi

Delilah's POV:The next morning, I woke up with bulky hands around me. I snuggled deeper into the warm body behind it but before I could relish his warmth, it all clicked immediately in my mind. My heart sank deeper into my chest cavity as reality hit me hard in the face.I took a deep breath and inhaled his scent, locking it away in my memories. My heart twisted and before I could start my day with tears, I wriggled out of his embrace and padded into the washroom.Getting undressed, I stood under the hot stream of shower and hung my head between my shoulders. Never before in my life had I felt so unsure and lost. What exactly was I doing here? Waiting to be kicked out? Or waiting for some kind of miracle?Akira whimpered in my head, "What are we going to do now?"I heaved a deep sigh, "We'll see about that, Akira. I don't want you to be some weakling wolf at this moment. Buckle up and prepare yourself for the ride we are going to take ahead."Behind me, I heard a soft knock on the do

Xander's POV:I sat back and let Fang handle the reins however he wanted. As far as Delilah was concerned, it was my responsibility to assure her but when it was about Akira, I couldn't really do anything. She was a wolf, and her way of thinking was far different from her human side.Wolves don't like dramas. They tend to jump straight to the point without beating around the bush. Only Fang could handle Akira or assure her about the decision we have made together.Fang liked the way Akira asked him straightforwardly, "So what have you thought about it?"But he seemed to be in the mood to play with her, "About what?" I wondered whether his life was not dear to him.True to her nature, Akira growled at him, not liking the way he was avoiding the topic. Snickering, Fang said into the mindlink, "Relax, Akira. I am just playing."She was quick to retort, "Do I look like the one to be in the mood for playing?"He rubbed his muzzle against her neck and got serious, "To answer your question, I

Delilah's POV:Stomping my feet on the ground, I reached the duo and hissed at Xee, "What the hell is wrong with you?"I watched in utter horror at his hand clasped tightly around Katherine's neck as he glared down at her.She was running short of oxygen and it was apparent from her rapidly reddening face.I gripped Xee's hand and tried to loosen his hold, "Leave him, Xee. She'll die."His nostrils flared as he roared, "As every traitor should."I turned his face toward me and made him look at me before saying, "Okay, then let's talk about it but for now, leave her. Please."He heaved a deep breath before slowly releasing his hold around her throat. As soon as he let go, Katherine fell to the ground and panted heavily. She was a mess of wheezing and hiccups. Her whole body was trembling with fear. Maybe it triggered her bad memories or she remembered her time as Rick's slave but it was getting bad.I patted her cheek and rubbed her hands but her eyes were drooping closed. By the time A