MasukLiora’s POV I had not expected Amarok to be that strong.The realization came as I stood pinned against the wall, his hand wrapped firmly around my wrist while his sharp eyes studied me with suspicion.Every plan I had imagined suddenly felt very foolish. I had honestly not accounted for him to have this kind of strength. I knew he was powerful, but not like this. I was completely helpless in his arms. They could break me in seconds before I could get a chance to do anything. For a terrifying moment, I thought he might actually throw me out of his room before I got any answers, but fortunately, Amarok finally loosened his grip.His gaze never left my face and I could tell what was going through his head."What are you doing here, Liora?" He asked, his eyes narrowing at me.I forced myself to stay calm but Inside, my heart was pounding.This entire plan depended on keeping Amarok distracted enough to slip up and tell me everything he knows about my secret and more importantly, keepi
Alpha's Kael's POV I refused to pass out. The darkness kept trying to drag me under, my vision blurred, my limbs felt like stone, every muscle in my body screamed in protest but I refused.I had not survived this long by surrendering whenever things became difficult.I certainly wasn't about to start now. Especially not because of some manipulative little ambush on the side of a road.My body lay motionless against the cold ground. I could still hear, still think, still feel.The drug had affected me, that much was obvious, but not enough.The woman crouched beside me. The frightened act was completely gone, replaced by confidence. I listened carefully as she pulled a communication device from her pocket."Target secured" she said.My jaw tightened then man's voice answered."Status?""Alive" she replied. "Good."The woman sounded pleased with herself."I told you I could do it" she said."Nobody doubted you.""I want that noted" she said.I rolled my eyes internally. Even now, she
Amarok's POV I was exhausted. The feeling settled deep into my bones and refused to leave.The day had been a lot, but despite all of it, one thought kept returning to my mind.Liora. Specifically, her blood.I sat behind my desk, staring into the dying flames of the fireplace.The three guards lay motionless on the floor before me. Two were already dead but the third was still alive.For now.Cassian stood beside the fireplace with his usual expression of disapproval. He had been unusually quiet for several minutes.That alone told me he was thinking and I already knew what he had on his mind."We should kill her" he said finally. I sighed."I'm nkt surprised you would say that" I said.Cassian folded his arms."You know I'm right.""No, you're not" I argued. His jaw tightened."Amarok."I leaned back in my chair."What?""She's dangerous" he said.I almost laughed."So is everyone in this room.""You know what I mean."I did.Unfortunately for him, I disagreed."You're looking at
Alpha Kael’s POV The road blurred beneath my vehicle.Trees, rocks, and shadows rushed past on both sides as I pushed my car faster than I normally would have.I didn't care. Rio's scent was still there, still leading me forward.The trail drifted through the open window, carried by the wind, and every time I caught it, I pressed harder on the accelerator."You picked the wrong day to disappear."The growl left my throat before I realized I had spoken aloud..My phone suddenly rang and I glanced at the screen to see it's Logan.I answered immediately."What?"His tone became serious."The trackers are on the move" he said.Good. That was one less thing to worry about."They're following my coordinates?""Yes."I nodded."How far behind?""About twenty minutes" he replied. That wasn't ideal but it wasn't terrible either."If anything happens, they'll be close enough to respond" he added."Good."A brief silence followed then Logan asked the question I knew was coming."Have you found
Liora’s POV The knife remained pressed against Rio's throat and my hand didn't shake, my eyes never left his.For the first time since I had met him, I wasn't confused by him, I wasn't intimidated by him nor was I grateful to him.I was very angry.Rio looked genuinely shocked, not by the knife, by me, as if he couldn't believe I was capable of holding a blade to someone's throat.Maybe he was right.A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have been. A few weeks ago, I probably would have cried first.But now I was tired.Tired of secrets, tired of lies, tired of people making decisions about my life without telling me the truth."Tell me everything," I said.Rio carefully swallowed. The movement caused the blade to press slightly harder against his skin."Liora—""No more excuses."My voice came out colder than I expected."I am not making excuses" he said."Then start talking."His eyes narrowed."I already told you the truth" he said.I laughed bitterly. The sound surprised even me."The tru
Alpha Kael's POV The engine was already running by the time I stepped out of the mansion. Cold evening air brushed against my face.Logan stood beside the vehicle waiting for me and the moment he saw me, he straightened."Everything is ready, Alpha" he said.I nodded. My gaze immediately swept over the black car parked nearby.Logan had clearly anticipated exactly what I would need.Good. I didn't want delays, not when Rio's scent was still fresh.I closed my eyes briefly. Immediately, I could still detect it. It was faint but present.The scent lingered on the air like an invisible trail waiting to be followed.A raised voice suddenly cut through my thoughts and I frowned. The argument was coming from the courtyard entrance.Several wolves nearby had already started pretending not to listen, which usually meant someone was saying something they shouldn't.I recognized Tristan's voice first then Elena's and I immediately groaned.Of course.What else could possibly go wrong tonight?
Liora's POVMy skin tingled as the maids’ hands glided over me, spreading oil down my shoulders, across the slope of my collarbone, over the curve of my breasts, down my ribs and over my waist. Their touch was careful, almost timid, as if I were a fragile artifact rather than a living woman.The s
I still remember the smell of smoke, thick and chocking, curling into my lungs, and the sound of my mother’s screams echoing through the house as she was slaughtered along with my father for trusting the wrong people.Though it has been a long time since that night, it is burned into me as if it ha
Fay's First Person POV"No!"The word ripped out of my throat before I could stop it. The moment the guards started moving toward me again, pure panic exploded inside my chest.I took several hurried steps backward as my eyes darted around the room desperately.There had to be a way out to escape b
Fay's POVI carefully dusted one of the expensive shelves near the wall and caught my reflection in a polished silver ornament.I was smiling again. My cheeks immediately warmed."Oh, Moon Goddess" I muttered then shook my head.This was embarrassing but I couldn't help it. The memory of Rio's voic







