Aurora's POVI swallowed as Alpha Caden slowly stood up from his executive chair, resembling a lion ready to pounce. This person right here is more than just an Alpha wolf; he is more than that right now. He looks larger than life itself, with confidence in his strides that could shame a panther's. How could someone so attractive be cruel and rotten within?Is he just being nice because of Flora, and now that she is dead, he is showing his true colors? Because that is the only possible explanation I could come up with. No wonder Lucas is also a horrible excuse for a human being who rejected his best friend without an ounce of sympathy. He takes after his real father, not the one he wanted everyone to believe he was.This man lurking in the shadows—wasn't he called a rogue when Flora chose him as her mate? Now he is showing just how much he belongs in the wild instead of ruling a pack filled with innocent werewolves. If only people would see what I am seeing and send him packing.It's

Aurora's POVI made my way out of the Alpha's mansion after pulling away from Alpha Caden. The man had the audacity to think he could taunt me after all he has caused. I have a feeling he heard everything I talked about with my parents, and it doesn't sit well with me at all. Sneaky giant bastard.He had the guts to look me in the eye and tell me I cannot escape him now after he made sure my life was ruined by becoming his personal maid. Does he know what that means to me? I don't have any freedom of my own anymore, and I have to work under him for as long as he wishes. He knew what he was doing.I have never felt this much hatred for a man like this. My hands were clenched in two fists, shaking by my side as I tried to gulp in fresh air outside the mansion. I need a way to get this out, but nothing is working, and my mind is blanking the more I think about his jeering face and amused eyes as he stares at me.My jaw and teeth hurt from so much grinding, and my face feels so sensitive

Alpha Caden.I made sure the parlor is dimly lit and the sun is already setting down the horizon. I stood tall, my alpha presence commanding attention. Henry, my beta, sat across from me, his eyes attentive, awaiting my words. The air was thick with the weight of responsibility as we delved into serious matters concerning the pack.As I observed, his wife lingered outside the parlor, her subdued sniffles permeating the room. The ambiguity lingers; it's unclear whether her tears stem from the intense conversation between her husband and daughter or the heart-wrenching loss of Aurora. Both Henry and Taylor are extremely prideful which is something Flora has always talked to Taylor about. She wouldn't talk to her daughter for months because she ran away. Does that even make any fucking sense? I mean, your first concern should be why she ran away in the first place. Were you doing something wrong that she couldn't stand or is it something else? But no, they were mad she took that step wit

Aurora's POVLilian and I step forward in unison, our strides syncing as we navigate the forest floor. The canopy above casts intermittent shadows, playing with the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The air carries a sense of anticipation, the soft rustle of leaves beneath our feet creating a natural symphony. It felt like all those years ago only that one set of feet is missing. As we approach the stone, its weathered surface reveals the passage of time, etched with memories and stories of those who came before us. The surroundings seem to hush in reverence, creating a momentary stillness that contrasts with the subtle sounds of nature. We knew there were some others before us but this time around, it is only us. No one knows about this place. Lilian's silhouette beside me is a familiar comfort, her presence a reminder of shared laughter and secrets. The play of light accentuates the contours of her features, casting a gentle glow on the path ahead. We exchange glances

Alpha Caden"Dad, you there?" Lucas said through the mind-link just when I came down from my high. Fuck. "Yes yes. I'll be down in a sec." I murmur in the best gruff voice I could muster though I don't have to use my voice. Shit, this is the worst timing ever. Hastily standing up from the bed, I quickly changed my sweatpants since the other one was ruined. I thoroughly washed my hand so he won't smell the whole thing then add whiskey just to make the process much easier. Fuck, I didn't expect Lucas to stop by the mansion. At least not today since he knew I was mourning. Or doesn't he know that? Isn't he supposed to be mourning his mother too?I stepped out of the room and made my way down the stairs to the living room where the mind-link is directing me towards. The dim light revealed Lucas, shoulders slouched, staring into the amber liquid in his glass. The air seemed heavy with grief and uncertainty. Even from behind I know he looks very disheveled and he misses his mother a lot.