ROWAN“...Rowan, the floor is yours.”At Maxwell's words, I finally break my gaze off Dominic.“I really don't know what more to say,” I begin. “Alpha Viktor here has spoken well on our behalf. There is just one thing I would like to add. You said it was a mercy that you have allowed us to live this long, frankly, that is a disturbing thought. It has been a while since I have been in a pack, so please enlighten me, is this the mentality of all alphas? That those they consider less or weaker than them should be killed off?”“Of course, not!” Sven remarks. “It is our duty to ensure that we teach and protect those too weak to protect themselves.”“They are rogues!” Dominic snaps. “They are dangerous creatures who have banded together to-”“The only reason we have banded together is to protect ourselves from packs who will seek to take advantage of us or kill us. Packs like yours!” I snarl at him. “Tell me, these past years that we have been in existence, have we contacted any of you, att

VIKTOR“On a scale of one to ten, how mad do you think he is?” I whisper into Rowan's ear as we both watch Dominic from across the room.He is right now talking with a couple of alphas, trying to integrate himself with them or something, with a fake smile and even faker laugh. I am surprised no one has actually walked away from him.“Oh, he is simmering all right,” she answers with a chuckle. “And he can't be having it easy since he can't explode out here in front of witnesses. It makes me wonder, really.”“Hmm, about what?”“Well, from what I remember of him, he always believed he was right. That his actions and words were justified. So, seeing him here, trying to behave himself, trying to appear… normal and sane- and doing a very poor job of it, I might I add - it makes me wonder. Deep down, in that place where he has buried his conscience and all sense of morality, does he know he is wrong? I mean, he has to, right? If he didn't, he wouldn't be pretending now, right?”“Don't think

( Warning: Erotic chapter)ROWAN I knew the moment he was going to kiss me and this time I am determined to not shy away from him.Hey easy man, let's get a room outside your park. We got a whole lot of company here with us. True To, quickly he ordered a ride that picked us up from the his mansion, down to an already booked hotel reservation, a penthouse. The whole atmosphere was tensed and we were heated up. Trauma be damned.I wanted him and by the goddess I was going to have him. I made the move and he complied. The kiss is slow and careful, like he is testing the waters and trying not to rush me.Gentle.Sweet.I savor it, leaning back into the chair as he leans into me.“Why didn't you? I wouldn't have minded," I whisper back."Good to know. Allow me to rectify that," he says and kisses me again.We go at it for a long time, totally forgetting the driver at the front.I feel his hands crawl up my tights and go under my gown, which has gone all the way to my upper thighs. He

ROWAN.Upon entering the park, Jhenelle immediately breaks the grip we have on her hands and sends herself flying through the grass, excitement in her footsteps. It is amazing how much she enjoys the outdoors, though one can understand.With how well I had always kept her hidden in the settlement for fear that she would be attacked or worse, I can't blame her constant desire to be outside.The rest of us -I, Viktor, Andre, Lisa, Rina and Alden - follow behind her at a more sedate place.The park is truly a beautiful green landscape. A space that is truly well taken care of.Everything is beautiful and calm. We have the sun shining down, casting a warm glow over the vibrant grass, the tall trees standing tall and swaying gently in the breeze, providing shade and shelter to the people gathered in the park.There are paths made of stone and brick that crisscross along the park, leading visitors to perfect spots cozy for picnics, made even more serene by the colorful flowers and blooming

ROWAN.“What are those two whispering about?” Rina winders at me and I look over to see what she is talking about.Viktor is kneeling in front of Jhenelle, both of them staring intently in each other's eyes as he whispers something to her.“Hmm, she is most likely drilling him about him being her daddy and him assuring her of it,” I reply.“Right,” she whispers as she turns back to her plate, her eyes downcast. “So, it is settled then? You are moving here?”I look around and I notice that neither Andre nor Lisa are around us and Alden has most probably gone to skulk in the shadows, watching us from there.“We haven't settled anything. We haven't really talked about that, yet.”“But you are going to, right?”“I… I was thinking more along the lines of shuffling my presence.”“Huh?”“Some time here, in the pack and the rest, back at the settlement,” I clarify. “It will take some adjustments and some time to get used to the new arrangement but I think it can work.”“Hmm, I suppose. That m