登入Sebastian”The hospital just called!” I shout out from the door of Ashton’s studio to my mate, who just started to paint.”What?” Ashton exclaims, dropping his brush.”It’s time, she’s in labour!” I shout.”Let’s go!” Ashton runs towards me.”Shirt, babe, you need to put on clothes” I realize before we run for the stairs.”Oh, right!” Ashton stops in his tracks and runs to our suite to grab a shirt.”Let’s go!” He comes running, putting on my olive green hoodie. It’s inside out, but who cares, our child is about to be born!We run to the garage and take Ashton’s BMW, which already has the baby seat in it, along with a bag full of clothes, diapers, bottles, pacifiers, and everything that we probably will never need.”You drive!” I order, since I’m too shocked.”Okay!” Ashton replies and off we go. We park the car and run inside the hospital.”Calm down, Alphas, this might take some time. Please sit down and try to stay calm.” the midwife softly greets us. She guides us to a room with
XanderThe hum of the tires and the crisp, rushing wind swirl through the cabin of our brand-new rental Volvo, carrying the scent of asphalt, pine, and the wide-open sky. The leather interior still smells showroom-fresh, and the vehicle glides over the road with the kind of smooth, engineered perfection that makes you forget you are driving at seventy miles an hour.The military base, the suffocating rumors of the cafeteria, and the near-regicide at the Red River pack are all fading into our rearview mirror.We are officially on leave, and we are officially on the road.I lean across the sleek center console, my eyes practically glowing as I track our progress on the giant, heavily annotated paper map spread across my lap. Yes, a real paper map. Alex tried to argue that the Volvo’s built-in digital cockpit and high-tech navigation grid are flawless. I, however, countered with the undeniable tactical truth that digital systems can crash, lag, or get jammed by enemy cyber warfare, wher
Shortly after, the grand emissaries of the head Werewolf Council finally arrive at the estate. Dad doesn't waste a single second with pleasantries. He takes the center of the drawing room, his massive Alpha aura completely dominating the space as he brutally debriefs the high council elders on exactly what has happened—Lionel’s systemic fraud, his horrific crimes against Apollo's family, and his desperate, failed attempt to stab Ashton to death. The global council members are completely pale, shivering in their seats, their authority entirely broken as they realize they let a criminal run this territory for decades.With the high council, we move out to the main courtyard for a mandatory pack assembly. Every single member of the territory is invited. I count exactly 122 pack members gathering in a tight, silent semi-circle on the frost-bitten grass. They are all watching my mate.Ashton steps up to the stone terrace, looking out over the crowd with absolute, majestic composure. I st
Beside me, Xander lets out a quiet gasp, and I tighten my grip on his hand, completely stunned. Ashton stares at her, his lips parting as he tries to find his voice. The world seems to tilt on its axis for him. "You are…you are my aunt…?” Ashton whispers."Yes, my sweet boy. I am Adele" she cries. She then gestures to the hollow-cheeked man beside her. "And this is my mate, Artemis.”Through our shared link, Julie’s voice finally breaks her silence, broadcasting the horrifying truth straight into our minds. ”Lionel kept them locked away as slaves in the hidden parts of the estate for years, guys. He starved them, beat them, and hid them from the pack because Adele looks so much like Apollo. Lionel knew that if anyone in the territory saw her white hair and cyan eyes, they would immediately realize she was the rightful Alpha's sister, and his stolen throne would shatter. They even have a son...a boy about Ashton's age named Ethan. Ashton used to play with him in secret when they we
Ashton collapses onto the nearest leather armchair, letting out a heavy, ragged breath as he leans his elbows on his knees and buries his face in his palms. Sebastian immediately drops to his knees right beside the chair, resting a heavy, protective hand on Ashton's thigh, his eyes never leaving his mate’s face.Weston snaps his phone shut, and then sums up the situation. He steps toward the center of the room, looking at the two of them with a grim, serious expression."The council is on their way. They’ll be here in thirty minutes.” Weston announces, his deep voice taking control of the room.He looks directly at Ashton. "Lionel’s reign is dead, Ashton. The pack has submitted to you. But you have options now, and we need to decide our unified front before the elders walk through that door.”Ashton lifts his head from his palms. "Options? Weston, an hour ago we were eating breakfast, now I’m apparently the Alpha of this pack”"You are.” Weston nods firmly. "And here is what you ca
I instantly pull Ashton into my chest, my hands trembling violently as I scan his body, checking every inch of him for a scratch. The fear is still hot in my throat, but as I hold him, I feel the steady, booming pulse of his Alpha aura. He is completely unharmed. He looks up at me, his now all coppery eyes solidifying into pure, unyielding authority.Ashton turns his gaze back down to the kneeling, broken fraud at the bottom of the steps. He doesn't raise his voice, but the commanding weight of his words echoes to the furthest corners of the territory."Lock them both away.” Ashton commands the guards, his voice cutting through the valley like ice. "Right away, Alpha" the guards bark in unified, fierce loyalty. They grab Lionel by the scruff of his collar, dragging the weeping, disgraced man down the stone stairs alongside Muriel, throwing them into the dark depths of the estate.The crowd lets out a massive, unified cheer of victory, but as I wrap my arms securely around my mate's
AidenThis ceremony is actually quite fun.I don’t usually enjoy events where there are a lot of people. I prefer calm and quiet. I know I often come out broody and grumpy. I’m not like that, but I don’t really care what people think of me.I like to rile up my sister and my brothers. Except Xander
AshtonI’m trying to stay silent, but Sebastian is making it really difficult as I’m balls deep in his throat.Fucking hell! The love of my life really knows how to make me see actual fucking stars and maybe part of the moon too. I bite my lower lip and tilt my head back, hitting the wall unintenti
Cassian, can you link Gabriel?He's unconscious, I think too much wolfsbane. He's still alive, but barely."Cassian said that Gabriel is unconscious from the wolfsbane. He's barely alive" I exclaim anxiously."Okay, everyone take your positions!" Weston orders quietly. The rest of our rescue team
SebastianI’m pouting and my mate is using unfair means to soothe me. His hand wanders under my shirt and he’s kissing my neck whispering dirty words to me.”Now I’m horny and annoyed” I groan and turn towards him.Ashton pulls me on top of him and kisses me with passion. We lie on the couch and I







