LOGAN POV
"Hi," I say quickly looking over Chloe's depressed state.
She put her hair up and changed into her comfy day off clothes that hide away her beautiful curves. But the thing that sticks out the most is the blatant hate in her eyes. As if I am her enemy and not her mate.
"Bye," she snaps while trying to move around me.
"Please wait...The rejection had nothing to do with you, okay. You are gorgeous. My childhood fucking crush, to be perfectly honest...It's just your human body is groomed for being an Omega. Even though mom betrayed my trust, she had that part right. I value my mom's counsel. She has always been closer to me than my dad...I. Look, I get it. The truth hurts. Knowing my mom ran," I explain before she raises her hand.
She stares at me like I am the biggest dumbass in the whole world and the re
CHLOE POV I sniffle as my tears fall down my face. I look up at the sky to try and pinpoint what time it is because my phone died hours ago, but clouds block my line of sight. I wish I could ride the train to Outcast, but I can't. Since I shift tonight for the first time, I can't be on the train with others. Only after I shift can I ride the train. Which means tomorrow I can hitch a ride. But by then, I will probably be in the next pack over. Which that's okay as long as I don't leave the train station. I wipe my cheeks for the thousandth time and sign. "This is as good a spot as any," I mutter as I decide to stop for the night. I move away from the train tracks I have been following for miles and sit down against a big tree. I take a deep breath and lean my head back. I need to relax before my s
CHLOE POVChloe- I think I got the hang of this.I proudly say as I run through the same stretch of trees I've been practicing in since falling on my face.Wolf- I think so too...it's getting late, Chloe. Find a pondChloe- And how should I just find a pond? You forget I'm new to all this.Wolf- getting cheeky, are weI smile in my mind at our easy banter. I think I like my wolf. She is funny but at the same time mature. She isn't childish with her humor, which is something I can definitely appreciate.Wolf- okay, well, close our eyes and try to close our ears. Focus your attention on our nose and breathe in. Learn the scents around us. Sniff the grass and the trees. Smell the soil. Log away the smells and keep moving until you smell water....then head in its direction. The water will smell like rain. You know what rain sm
CHLOE POV "The train to Outcast arrives at 9 AM," the wolf behind the glass says as she gives me a small, understanding smile. Her eyes sweep over my appearance discreetly, and I realize I must look like every other rejected wolf that passes through this station. I definitely smell like a depressed mess. "Thank you, is there a place I can clean up," I ask quietly, and she nods. "The bathrooms each have a shower. The door is locked for safety reasons, but let me get the key for you," she explains before slowly standing up. As she stands, her protruding stomach becomes visible, and I smile at the apparent pregnancy belly. "Congratulations," I say as she opens a draw a few feet behind her desk. "Thank you. This will be my third. I am almost done; six more wee
LOGAN POVLogan- Dad.I link out for the first time, and his eyes meet mine. Since he isn't in wolf form, he can't respond back, but he can hear me, and that's all I need.Logan- I'm sorry. I'm sorry for it all. I was trying to be extra cool and act stronger than what I am. Mom said strong Alphas act tough and don't show compassion for weak members...I can't believe I listened to her, dad. I don't know why I chose fake popularity over actually studying to be a great Alpha. I'm sorry if I ever disappointed you. I didn't like who I was...I enjoyed the attention from all the girls, but I felt stupid. I promise to do better. I will train and read every book you placed in my office. I will find the perfect balance between physical and mental strength...and I will never undervalue a single member of my pack again. Mr. Malone was right, and omegas are strong. You are one of the best Alphas in history, dad. I will
CHLOE POV Haven goes silent as our eyes take in Outcast for the first time. My gasp gets caught in my throat as my mind explodes. I have never seen anything more beautiful or more terrifying in my entire life. The design of the train tracks gives us an almost aerial view of the massive city positioned in between a few mountains, and it's scary how different it looks from home.The buildings within the city's center are taller than anything I could ever imagine a wolf building. Wolves love the Earth. We don't enjoy heights, but the wolves who built this place ignored that basic instinct. They built buildings so high they merged with the sky. "Wow," I whisper, and the sweet couple chuckle at me. "We both said the same thing when we arrived. It's unlike any other place in the world," the male wolf says, and I nod while not taking
LOGAN POV "Logan, it's been a week. Stop moping, man. You are pushing away all the babes," Gavin whines for the thousandth time, and I snarl. He jumps back as I slam the book I've been trying to read down on the lunch table. "I don't care about any female other than my mate, Gavin. If you haven't noticed, I am currently studying. If you were smart, you would be following my lead," I snap, and his cheeks tint as our other friends snicker at him. "What crawled up your butt and died, Logan," he snaps in a low voice that makes Lazarus growls. "I grew up! I realized pretending to care about my popularity was stupid. I realized lying to YOU, and everyone else about sleeping around was wrong. I learned that I want to be an Alpha that leads his people to prosperity. I will not be my mother's puppet
CHLOE POV "Chloe, protect your face. Your hands should be up," the older female roars before she punches me right in the cheek. I stagger back, and Haven growls.Haven- Focus Chloe. You usually are better than this I huff as I try to push my emotions from my mind and focus on my boxing class. But no matter how hard I try, I can't do it. I can't stop thinking about the upcoming hunt and whether or not Logan will be here looking for his new mate. "Come on, Chloe. Last week you owned this class," Karina cheers from the sidelines as I block a left. I close my eyes briefly and take a deep breath. I begin to picture my mom's last fight. I recall how fluid her movements were and how she just seemed to know what the wolf would do next. When I reopen my eyes, my thoughts are clear.
LOGAN POV (pg 13) "You son of a bitch," Dad growls as he lunges towards the still-smirking Alpha. Gavin and his dad, Hank, grab my father's arms just in time to stop him from burying his claws in Kincaid's face. "No, Patrick! You know the law. Stop," Hank says as he and Gavin struggle to hold my father back. Hank turns his attention towards Alpha Kincaid and reigns in his emotions completely before speaking. "It would be best if you left Alpha Kincaid. Why doesn't Logan escort you," Hank grunts as dad wrestles against him and Gavin furiously? "Fine, but I still expect an answer," Kincaid snaps, and Dad roars. The muscles in my father's face shift back and forth as he fights against his wolf. Lazarus growls again, and I realize it's time f