Hi everyone! I know this book is so sad, and heart-wrenching, and many people are afraid of the outcome. I don't want to say too much, and give away the ending. But please trust me. I haven't let you guys down yet. :)
Third Person's POV Colton was furious as he left Alpha Hughes' office. He stood in the hall for a moment, trying to get control of his anger until he remembered Claudius. All anger was gone and replaced with concern as he raced down the hall, and up the stairs. He knocked on the door and after not getting a response he twisted the handle. He slowly opened the door, when he heard the sound of Claudius crying he quickly followed the sound into the bathroom. As he entered the bathroom, his heart broke when he found Claudius laying on the ground crying. The scent of blood filled his nose and his eyes land on the bloody hand towel, clenched in Claudius's hand. "Oh Claudius," Colton said as he scooped Claudius off the ground and carried him into his bedroom. He sat on the bed, holding a very broken Claudius who gripped his shirt with his good hand, as he cried. "I'm so sorry, Claudius!" Colton said as he rocked Claudius, running his fingers through his hair, trying to calm him down.
Third Person's POV Alpha Hughes sat there at his desk listening to Dominic read off the report on training and patrols. But for some reason, Hughes just couldn't focus on what he was saying. All Hughes could think about was the tears in his mate's eyes. The blood on his hand from the glass. The betrayal, that was almost palpable, and the way his lip trembled. Hughes abruptly stood up, and Dominic stopped talking, confused at the anger that flashed across the Alpha's face. Dominic watched Hughes walk over to the cabinet. He pulled a glass and a bottle of rum out, then began pouring himself a glass. Dominic sat there confused as Hughes downed a glass, before pouring himself another. He downed the second glass as he walked back to his desk, with the bottle in his hand. "I'm sorry, continue." Alpha Hughes said as he poured himself another glass. Dominic raised an eyebrow. "Is everything okay?" "No!" "Are you finally going to tell me what's going on?" Dominic said, sitting b
Claudius's POV I closed my eyes and pressed my face into Colton's neck, gripping him tighter as he held me. I couldn't see it, I just couldn't do it. I couldn't look at his door, the hall, or anything to do with the Alpha's floor. As soon as Colton stepped into the hall, I could smell the Alpha. Even though he wasn't there, his scent lingered. Or maybe it was seeping out through the door from his room. "Hang on, we're almost there," Colton said, and a moment later I heard a door open, and the scent of Colton invaded my nose even stronger, washing away any lingering scent of the Alpha. I opened my eyes and turned my head to look around as he sat me on my feet. His place is nice! It has a rustic feel. Dark wood throughout his apartment, dark brown leather couches, and a large dark wood kitchen table. It's a open floor plan, with the kitchen on the back left, and the dining room in front of it, off to the left. On the right side, from the entrance, all the way back to the sliding gla
Claudius's POV I groan as I wake up and grab my head to stop it from spinning. I squint my eyes open when I hear a door. I look around and quickly realize I'm not in my room. "Hey, you're awake!" Dominic said as he walked out of the bathroom. "I feel like I'm dying!" I said then groaned at the throbbing pain in my head. Dominic chuckled as he approached me and then sat down. "Here, take this." He said, handing me two pills and a glass of water. "What's wrong with me? Why do I feel like this?" I asked as I handed him the glass back and laid down, massaging my temples. "That my dear Luna, is what we call a hangover. Thankfully you're a werewolf, those pills should kick in fast." Dominic said, referring to our incredibly fast metabolism, and how quickly we digest our food. Our body absorbs everything much quicker. But that also means we get rid of it much faster. "I don't remember everything from last night. Did I win?" "No, you lost, then blamed Colton for cheating and growled
Third Person's POV Hughes growled when he felt his mother pushing on the link for what seemed like the 100th time. He looked at Claudius's delicate face. His fingers trailed down the side of Claudius's face, then he leans forward and pressed a kiss to his forehead. "I'll be back soon, sweetheart." He whispered before standing up and forcing himself to walk away to deal with his pestering mother. "Please keep an eye on him, I won't be long. I need to go and deal with that bitch, and my mother. I'll be back as soon as I'm done." Hughes said and Dominic smirked. It felt good to hear the Alpha is mad at Natalie. It felt good to hear the Alpha call her what she is. "Where are you going?" Hughes said when he saw Colton coming down the hall. "I'm going to see my Luna!" Colton said annoyed Hughes would even ask. "You can go see him later, right now I want you to come with me." "Listen, you can't keep me from seeing him." "I'm not, that's not what this is about. Right now I need my
Claudius's POV I stared at the door after it closed, then slowly reached my hand up and touched my forehead, where his lips were moments ago... His lips, they were on my forehead! I felt a warmth spread through my chest, and little butterflies danced in my stomach. A smile spreads across my face as I remember the feeling of his lips against my skin. I closed my eyes, remembering the tender look in his eyes as he looked at me. The warmth of his hand on my cheek, the way his thumb caressed my skin. I never felt anything like that before in my life! Is that what it's like to feel loved? If so, I want to feel it again! It felt amazing! No one's ever looked at me like that before. My eyes opened and I felt a heat spread across my face when I realized I wasn't alone. My hand dropped from my forehead and I turned to see a soft smile on Dominic's face as he looked at me. "See, I told you he cares about you," Dominic said, and I couldn't stop the cheesy smile that spread across my fac
Claudius's POV Colton holds me up as I rinse my mouth out, and Dominic flushes the toilet so I don't have to see my vomit. I hold onto Colton as I turn toward my room and he leans down and lifts me into his arms. I look out the small window as we walk past, and realize it's been a while since I felt the warm summer air. "Can you take me outside? I want to sit on the porch swing and get some fresh air before the storm comes." I said, seeing the storm clouds in the distance. "Of course!" Colton said, smiling at me. .... I take a deep breath, taking in the beautiful summer air, and the storm that's coming. It's still a ways away, but I can smell it. I can smell the rain, and it smells wonderful! I slowly rock myself on the porch swing, looking out at the beautiful green grass, and watching the trees sway in the wind. For some reason, the rain reminds me of home, and I find myself wondering what everyone is doing at home. How is the Alpha? How is Noah? Has he found love yet? Is
Third Person's POV Colton raced out of Claudius's bedroom and barged into Dominic's room, causing Dominic to stumble back. Colton raced through his room, flinging the patio door open, and leaping off the balcony. Colton wasted no time shifting. He was on all fours as he touched the ground. The sound of Nexus' paws thundered, as they hit the ground. The earth under Nexus' paws was always so relaxing, but this time, It's anything but. Nexus' heart ponds in his chest as he races towards the enemy. It's been a while since they've been under attack. It's been a while since they've seen any rogues in their territory. The rain poured down as he raced towards the enemies. "Jonathan, how many are there?" "I... I'm not exactly sure." "What the fuck does that mean?" "Well, so far I only see one, and it's hiding in a bush and won't come out. But it's okay, we have him surrounded." Colton didn't even bother responding, he was annoyed at this point. He thought they were under attack