Kelsey's POV The veil of dawn had lifted, replaced by the harsh light of reality. My fists clenched as my body pulsed with anger. Trapped in the belly of the beast, caught in a tangle of deception and twisted feelings, I was a caged animal itching for a fight. The wounds from Jason's betrayal still ached, gnawing at the edges of my heart. I knew I shouldn't dwell, but my mind couldn't let go of the image of him, so protective, so...different. It was infuriating. The way my heart fluttered around him, the way my stomach churned with a mix of fear, anger, and something dangerously close to desire. It was maddening, inconceivable. I was meant to kill him, not yearn for him. But with each passing minute, each throbbing heartbeat, my fury swelled. The uncertainty over my brother Michael's fate was eating me alive. I clung to the hope that he was safe, that he knew I was still breathing, that I hadn't been defeated. I had to get out, had to let them know I was alive. Every creak of the f
Jason POV I rose from the bed, my muscles still humming from the encounter with Lyla, the sheets cold where her body once was. The room was cast in a muted dawn light, signaling the start of another day, another chance to make sense of the chaos that seemed to encase my life like a vise. I could still feel her lingering presence, but it wasn’t enough to dispel the cloud of thoughts that threatened to consume me.I sighed, dragging my fingers through my tousled hair before dressing. The silent room did nothing to silence my thoughts of Kelsey. The hunter who was now my captive. The woman who had, despite all reason, ensnared my heart.Stepping outside my quarters, I was immediately greeted by the quiet murmur of my pack, their collective grief a palpable presence in the air. I moved among them, my gaze falling on the fresh graves that marred the earth. This was the aftermath of our battle, the irreversible result of an age-old feud. I couldn’t shake the weight of their accusing eyes -
I CALL YOU DEAD "Jason, you're nothing but a waste of space!" My father's voice bellowed through the house, his words sharp as knives, slicing through my already fragile heart. It was a refrain that had become all too familiar over the years, echoing in the empty spaces where love and understanding should have been. Nineteen years ago, I was a fifteen-year-old boy, grappling with the weight of adolescence and the ever-changing emotions that came with it. The world was a storm of uncertainties, and I struggled to find my footing, seeking solace in the arms of the only two people who truly loved me—my mother and sister. As the full moon approached that fateful night, I felt a storm brewing within me, a torrent of fear and confusion that threatened to tear me apart. My body ached with an unfamiliar pain, and my instincts screamed that something was about to change—something I could neither comprehend nor control. That fateful night, the sound of rain pattering against the windows ma
**Jason's POV** "Get dressed and leave, Lyla," I ordered her coldly, my voice void of emotion. The sheets rustled as she hesitated, her heart clearly aching with unrequited love. "Jason, I just thought we could—" My harsh stare silenced her, and she quickly gathered her clothes, dressing and leaving without another word. Two years of this twisted dance, and still, I refused to let her in. I knew she loved me—she had made it clear time and time again. But I had nothing to offer her, nothing but the remnants of a shattered heart and a relentless darkness that refused to be tamed. As soon as Lyla left, I called a meeting of my pack. We had important matters to discuss, matters that would determine the fate of our pack and the world we lived in. As Alpha, it was my duty to lead and protect them, and I would do so with the same ferocity that had earned me the title of the Broken Alpha. As the pack members gathered in the meeting hall, I could sense their unease. They could feel the
"Arrogant, self-absorbed jerk, son of a fucking bitch!, so full of himself!""Who the hell do these men think they are?"I muttered under my breath, my fingers curling tightly around the steering wheel. I could still feel the heat of his condescending smirk, his casual dismissal of my anger. He was just like Michael, my insufferable stepbrother, who seemed to think he was God's gift to the world.I had had enough of alpha males, their inflated egos, their belief that they could control and manipulate everyone around them. It was exhausting, infuriating, and I was done with it. As I drove away from the parking lot, my mind drifted back to simpler times, to a man who had shown me a different kind of strength.Five years ago, I was a different person. At twenty years old, I was just another college student, eager to learn, excited to explore the world. But the highlight of my days wasn't the classes or the parties. It was the moments I spent with my father."Kelsey,"Dad would say, his v
"Pack up, Silver Moons. We move out at dawn!"The command echoed through the still night air, sending a ripple of anticipation through the assembled pack members.As Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, my voice held an authority that was both respected and feared. My pack, a hundred strong, were warriors in their own right, their silver and white forms a testament to our strength and unity. We were en route to the neighboring Phoenix Pack, called upon to lend our aid in their struggle against a rogue problem that had escalated beyond their control.The boundary of the Phoenix Pack was clearly marked by the scent of pine and the faint tang of wolf marking. Waiting for us was Alpha Drake, his face etched with lines of worry that belied the strength of his imposing form."Rafe," he greeted, inclining his head slightly in a gesture of respect."Drake," I responded, the seriousness of the situation reflected in my tone."How bad is it?""More serious than we anticipated," he confessed, his usua
I am KelseyI was alone in solitude once more, the werewolf's howl reverberating in my ears.The underbrush rustled, and I noticed a big, shadowy figure lunge at me. My heart hammered in my chest, a terrible rush of excitement coursing through my veins.But before the beast could get to me, another figure jumped in its way. My older brother, Michael, had arrived just in time. His silver blade gleamed in the night, and he stabbed the beast with a fast, trained action. It gave a guttural howl before collapsing, its danger gone.The entire world appeared to hold its breath, and suddenly everything was silent again."You okay, Kels?"Michael inquired, his normally jovial eyes tinged with concern.I swallowed the lump in my throat and nodded."I am now, thank you."We returned to the house, where our family was gathering on the porch. The sight of them, safe and sound, gave me with a warm feeling that contrasted dramatically with the frigid anxiety that remained in my heart.The first to s
Jason's POVHer words echoed in my head, like a shot fired in a silent room. I felt my heart stutter, the world around me spinning out of control. Pregnant. Lyla was pregnant. And I was...the father.I was silent for a moment, struggling to process the news. This was not part of the plan. I was an Alpha, yes, but I was not ready for this kind of responsibility. I had sworn off love, dedicated my life to my pack, and for pleasure, I had women... women who understood that it was just sex, nothing more.But now, Lyla... she was carrying my child. This changed everything. A part of me wished she hadn't become pregnant. Now it seemed like she was doomed to a life of loveless union with me because I wasn't capable of loving her, not the way she wanted me to. Yet, I knew I couldn't reject her or the child. I was an Alpha, and it was my duty to accept this responsibility."Jason?" Lyla's voice brought me back to the present, her eyes filled with worry."I... I need time to think," I muttered,