LOGINSerafine's POVTears streamed down my face as I looked around at them. There were so many people.Every spotlight revealed another life that had been stolen. A guard who had stood before my mother's chambers with unwavering loyalty. A maid who had carried me as a baby.Temple servants. Warriors. Children. People who had done nothing wrong and died because they chose to remain loyal to my family.My chest hurt so badly."I'm sorry." My voice trembled.Nobody spoke. Nobody blamed me. That somehow made it hurt even more.I looked from one face to another as fresh tears blurred my vision. "I'm so sorry. I don't think I can continue living like this.” My shoulders shook violently.There was silence. Then a small voice called out. "Amaris!"I turned quickly to the direction the voice sounded and saw a little boy stood under one of the spotlights.His dark hair was messy. His bright eyes were familiar.Pain exploded inside my chest."Gerald..."My elder brother who now seemed like my litt
Serafine’s POVI stood frozen under the tiny beam of light shining down on me from above. Its pale glow illuminated only the small patch of ground undrrneath my feet while everything beyond it was darkness.My chest rose and fell rapidly as panic clawed through me."Hello?" I called weakly. My voice echoed into the darkness.No answer came back.Fear wrapped around my throat. I turned in circles. I could see nothing beyond the spotlight. Darkness covered everywhere.A sob escaped my lips. The memories of my life came rushing back into my mind. The High Priestess, Gerald, Elena, my father and all the innocent people who died for a lie, leaving me with no family. Then there was Marande. She saved me. Raised me. And loved me despite not being my real mother. And father who had died protecting me. Fresh tears filled my eyes. The simple life I once had with them was gone forever.A painful ache spread through my chest, then my thoughts drifted to someone else. Jace.My step brother. Th
Alpha Bran’s POV ‘We are seven hours away from their camp.’Seven hours.Hope surged inside me.If we maintain this pace we would reach the Rogue camp before midnight. And we would be able to save Serafine. Ryker pushed forward, increasing his pace as Aric's wolf ran beside me.Then suddenly, two scents hit me. One was familiar. The other wasn't yet. The first belonged to Dark Mountain Pack members.Could Lupin and the warriors have caught up with us already?But then a third scent hit me. Danger.I slowed immediately. Aric sensed it too. His ears flattened. ‘Bran’‘I know.’ I linked back.We weren't alone in the forest.Suddenly, dozens of wolves burst from behind the trees, surrounding us.My wolf snarled.Aric's hackles rose.A large gray wolf stepped forward.His scent immediately identified him. The head captain of Dark Mountain warriors.Behind him stood more warriors. Some belonged to Dark Mountain Pack. Others wore the scent of the Council.I growled in full rage, the sound
Alpha Bran's POVThe road stretched ahead. Trees blurred past the windows as I pushed the car harder and harder. The speedometer kept climbing. I didn't care. As long as I get to Serafine on time. Every second she stayed in the enemy's hands was another second closer to her death.I gripped the steering wheel so tightly that the leather creaked underneath my fingers. Beside me, Aric was busy mindlinking people.After a long silence, he finally spoke. "I've contacted the Gammas."My eyes remained fixed on the road. "Good. Are they on their way slready?""They're coming with the elite warriors."A small measure of relief settled in my chest. At least someone was doing their job.Aric continued. "They won't be coming by car.""Why?""They're coming in their wolf form."That made sense. A wolf could move much faster through forests and rough terrain than a vehicle. And they would not be easily noticed by the enemy."But..." Aric hesitated.I looked at him. "What is it?""Only one of the
Alpha Bran’s POV "WHERE IS SHE?!”Blood dripped from his mouth. "Alpha—"“WHERE IS MY MATE?!" I roared.The guards took nervous steps backward. My wolf was completely out of control. And I could smell their fear.Aric swallowed hard before answering, "She was taken—"My grip tightened in his collar. "Taken?"His voice became strained. "By rogues."A roar tore out of me. The sound echoed through the entire pack house. Birds burst from nearby trees. Windows rattled. The guards froze in horror.I threw Aric away and his body crashed into the ground."YOU LOST HER?""Alpha—""I GAVE YOU ONE JOB!" My wolf surged forward. Fur erupted along my arms. Claws extended.The guards stumbled backward in fear. My vision had turned red. My claws tore through one of the guards throat and blood sprayed across the ground.The other guards didn't dare scream or run away. They wouldn't have been able to because they would already be dead before they could. They knew it quite well and remained silent.
Alpha Bran's POVSomething was wrong. The feeling had been clawing at me ever since Serafine disappeared into the storm.I tried to ignore it and told myself she would be found soon. I told myself Aric would bring her back safely. And that she was safe. But as the hours dragged by, every lie I told myself shattered one after another.I paced back and forth across my room like a caged beast. My wolf wouldn't stop growling.Neither would my instincts. Every fiber of my being screamed that something terrible had happened.I stopped beside the window and looked outside. There was no sign of Serafine. No sign of Aric. Or the guards I sent out with him to bring my mate back.I opened the mindlink to reach Aric for the ninetieth time. And still couldn't reach him.A dangerous growl rumbled from my chest. I tried again. And was still blocked.My heart began pounding harder.This wasn't right. Aric wouldn't block me out when he was carrying out my order. Something must be wrong. I pushed anot
Serafine's POV Bran had left hours ago, saying he had something urgent to do at his office. I laid sprawled in his bed, doing nothing except thinking about my unfortunate life.I rolled onto my side and groaned softly, clutching the pillow beneath my chin. Before leaving, Bran had warned that if
Alpha Bran's POVShe had grabbed my hair as she tried to push me away with her feet. But she was too weak for my build. Her body was chasing the orgasm just like the music on the outside crescendos. And I was strumming her like my personal guitarI grazed my fangs on her core and with a scream she
Grayson’s POVI had dropped onto the couch the moment I stepped out of the kitchen, my back hitting the cushion as if I’d been shoved there by an invisible hand. Sweat slicked my skin, my shirt clinging to me, lungs dragging in air like I’d just run miles. The familiar scent of a certain kind of d
Serafine's POV After closing the door, Clara walked ahead of us and said, "Come join me at the barbeque."Grayson snorted. “You're cooking?”"Yeah. I'm trying to make myself something decent for lunch. And so far it has been good.” Clara answered proudly.“I hope you don't burn my lakehouse down.







