LORRAINE'S POVTo my surprise, the person at the door wasn't Neil. It was Oscar. Oscar stood there with his usual positive aura and a smile plastered on his face. The sight of him never failed to warm my heart. He just had this father-like kind of energy. "Oscar" I said happily "What a pleasant surprise"He smiled "Hello Lorraine. May I come in?""Do you even have to ask? Of course"I closed the door behind him when he stepped in. It had been a while since I saw Oscar. I was glad to see him."Hi boys" Oscar said to Alex and Aiden."Uncle Oscar!" they both chorused.They jumped from the couch and rushed to hug him. Oscar laughed heartily. He carried them up one by one and threw them in the air."Ow" Oscar said "You're getting too big. Very soon this old man won't be able to carry you"Alex and Aiden were both happy to see him. They jumped excitedly. Oscar handed them two gift bags, one for each of them."Say thank you" I told them.They hugged him "Thank you"They took the bags and we

ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVYaz and I held a private meeting in my room. Oscar stood behind me, in the corner of the room. Yaz and I talked about the security of the pack and how to strengthen it more. "What updates do you have for me on pack security?" I asked him. Yaz straightened in his seat. "I've been reviewed our perimeter patrols and guard rotations. I believe we need to increase our presence along the northern border. There have been rumors of mountain rogues encroaching on our territory."I had heard the rumors of rogues going from pack to pack to cause destruction. They were getting bolder and stronger each day especially the ones in this country. The rogues would go to some packs and destroy it just for the fun of it. The men would assault the women, take some of the members as slaves and set the villages on fire. When I heard these rumors, I wasn't too bothered. I had one of the best pack of warriors. My security was tight. But the pack members were worried. They wanted to see us

ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVMost times when I sleep, I see Lorraine in my dreams. I try not to think about her but even at that, she appears to me. Tonight, I had a dream about her again. I stood on a mountain at night. Everywhere was pitch black. Suddenly, the ground beneath my feet started to crack slowly. In the distance, I could see her, Lorraine. She stood in a swirling mist. Her body was covered by shadows but I could still see her. For some reason, the sight of her sent shivers down my spine. I tried to reach out to her, to call out her name, but my voice was lost."Lorraine" I called. No sound came out. I tried again but it was the same result. I walked closer to her, hoping to reach her. Lorraine turned her face to me. Her eyes were empty and hollow. She had an expression I couldn't read. Her lips moved, but no sound came out. The sound was swallowed by the darkness that surrounded her. I opened my eyes. I found myself at the edge of the cliff. I had come here to think and clear my

ALPHA KYLIAN'S POVThe next day, a burial was held for Hans. He was the head guard of my palace and he deserved a befitting burial. His death hurt me deeply. I couldn't help but feel like part of it was my fault. That night, I should have done something. We should have patrolled the grounds till dawn. Maybe if I had done that, he would still be alive. Hans was always there when I needed him. He fought selflessly for this pack. He would be missed. I took it upon me to take care of his family personally. I wouldn't let his kid or mom suffer. I would take care of all their expenses. I stood in front of the crowd the high priest recited the ceremonial rites. Sounds of sobs filled the air. We were all dressed in black. The skies were grey, threatening to rain. The colour of the sky matched the mood of the people. His death was felt by all the pack members. He would be missed dearly. The burial procession was done by the other guards. Together, four of his closest friends carried his cask

ALPHA KYLIAN'S POV I walked through the forest deep in thought. I recalled the conversation I had with Morra last night. For the first time since I met her, Morra's story seemed doubtful. I don't know why I think she's hiding something. I didn't have that feeling when I met her. Lately, my wolf has been restless and suspicious of someone. Could Yaz and Oscar be right? Could she be a spy? Once again, I thought about the circumstances surrounding our meeting. I believed it was a pure coincidence. But what if it wasn't? There could be an insider in the pack who tracked my every movement. Maybe she knew I would come to the cliff that night. My mind was a mess. I hoped I hadn't made a mistake by taking Morra in. I didn't even think it through. I felt so sorry for her that I let her into the palace without even thinking about it thoroughly. She looked harmless. My mind buzzed with all sorts of questions. I decided to come to the forest and check the cabin. Maybe I would get a clue of