Kris’s POV “Your friends are welcome to join us, or they can join in the festivities. We’re celebrating, you know,” Harrison, a guard, said to Lacie and Rylee. He must be a mind reader, as that is exactly what I wanted to do. Me, Erin, and Lucy then walked off. I can’t help but smile. This pack has been nothing but welcoming and inviting since we got here. I feel relaxed and safe. Lucy clung to my arm as we walked towards the town center. It was easy to locate. We simply followed the music. “What is that heavenly smell?” Erin said to me as we turned a corner. “It smells amazing. I can practically taste the spices,” Erin proclaims. Erin absolutely loves spicy foods. But she has to make do with her mum’s bland foods. I think her mom’s cooking is great, but I love a home-cooked roast dinner. It makes me feel all warm inside. “Beautiful Señorita’s. Welcome.” One vendor said to us, as we approached his stall. He hands us all a basket of nachos. “Thank you. How much do we o

Kris’s POV “Kris, don’t you think it’s time to go out again? If you plan on being Alpha after your 21st, it’s important to keep searching for a mate.” Rylee asks me. Ever since Emily entered her third trimester, I’ve been avoiding leaving the pack. I was worried about the pack being attacked. I was worried about whether anything should happen while I was away. What if Nathan and Emily need me? This baby is so important to me, and I am her aunt. It’s my responsibility as her Alpha to ensure her protection. I can’t leave. When Rylee mentioned going out searching for a mate again, it made me question whether I was doing the right thing by staying here. “The best way we can protect our niece is to remain as Alpha.” Siren tells me. She reminds me I need to make allies if I want to challenge the Wolf Council. Make sure my niece never experiences the discrimination I have received based on her gender. It’s not just about my niece, it’s for every female in the wolf king

Erin’s POVKris and the others went to the pack house. But I went directly to my grandma’s house. I haven’t seen her since last year. Mom used to take us to visit her and Grandpa every year without fail. Mom wanted us to know our extended family. But it became more difficult as we got older. I wanted to be with my friends and Tilly. Let’s just say Tilly can be a handful.In the end, it was mutually decided that we would go every couple of years without fail.“Grandma,” I yelled as I walked into the familiar house. I rushed over and hugged her when she made an appearance. She hadn’t changed one bit.“Thank the goddess you’ve come for her. I thought he was going to kick her out before you arrived.” My grandma said, hugging me again.“When she was here at home alone with me. She was an angel. She couldn’t help me enough. I really appreciated her kindness and company. But Erin. You wouldn’t believe what she did. Alpha Axel has grounded her until she leaves. She’s lucky he didn’t banish her

Tilly’s POV I need to be methodical. Look at each vehicle individually. I thought to myself as I walked towards the edge of the parking lot. I think back to the day I learned about wolfsbane. It was after school and I was maybe 13. I stayed behind for an extra study session, as I wanted to use the school’s resources to study the difference between poisonous and venomous. Mr Baker, the school’s principal, was running the session. I asked him about the poisonous flower known as wolfsbane. According to Mr. Baker, consuming wolfsbane as a human could cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, breathing difficulties, heart issues, and even death. Depending on the amount of the flower ingested and the health of the human. I curiously asked Mr Baker how wolfsbane affected wolves. Wolves can sniff out the deadly flower and will go to great lengths to avoid it since it’s a death sentence for them. Mr Baker explained that as wolf shifters, our digestive systems w

Tilly’s POV “My Alpha will be here in a minute,” I said as I placed another person in the middle of the road. My arms and legs are throbbing. My back feels like it is breaking. Every single one of them is bigger than me, but they’ve been breathing in wolfsbane and are struggling to walk. I only knew something was in the air, as I could taste it when I entered the container. Given that they haven’t ingested any wolfsbane. I hope that with time, their lungs will clear up in the fresh air. I saw the headlights approaching. It’s going to kill me to lift them in. Thankfully, Kris has brought help. Both she and a man called Raiden, fight against their wolves to lift all three of them into the SUV. He’s either an Alpha like Kris or has Alpha blood in him. “One container is empty. Three more to go.” I said sternly. Kris hands me a bottle of water before climbing back into the car. “Have you seen a girl? Long dark hair.” Raiden asks me with sadness in his eyes. I star