My eyes snapped open as a gasp left my lips. I've been feeling uncomfortable for a while, not being able to sleep because of the discomfort felt by my body. I was sweating and it was not because of the summer heat. Our room is air-conditioned. There was no reason why I should be sweating buckets. My anxiety was rising through the roof as each second passed. At some point, I just couldn't even look at my mate who was sleeping like a baby beside me. So peaceful and so blissfully unaware of the turmoil I was going through. Taking a look at him even for a second, made me want to kick that rascal out of the bed.Look at him sleeping so peacefully after making me like this! Dear goddess, why couldn't you make the alpha males the ones getting pregnant? The world would've been a peaceful place. I let out a sigh and sat up with great effort. A groan slipped past my lips at how my body ached even with the smallest movements. My sounds of discomfort made my mate stir from his sleep. Cassian sl
Cassian's POV“Ryder!” “Cass! Fuck!” Ryder groaned as he pushed a knife into the chest of a hunter. “These fuckers burned the whole village down!”I heard him shout as the blood from the hunter I had just killed spattered my face and made my eyelids jerk shut. I spat on the ground in disgust before catching another one to take down. “What about the members?”“They're safe. Most of them are. We evacuated as much as we could. The fire made us shorthanded in the fight,” Ryder rubbed his face, clearing the blood and sweat.“I knew they would attack but I didn't think they’d be cowardly like this to attack at the dead of the night,” my anger made my head hotter than the fire swallowing the village. I will feed all these bastards to the very fire they created.Wait…"Ryder, stop trying to kill them. Toss them into the flames. The southern territory must also be defended. We're running out of time to amuse these fucktards,” I said, surveying the area. Most of the hunters are slow and inexpe
“Cassian! Where are you going?!” Ryder's voice echoed through the chaos as he fended off an attacker with a swift shove. Our eyes locked for an instant before I was forced to look away, dodging a wolf's sudden attack from the darkness. I stumbled, but quickly regained my footing, narrowly avoiding the snapping jaws mere inches from my throat. I grunted in effort as I grasped the wolf's head, forcing it back and then holding it in position with one hand long enough to sink my blade deep into its throat. The wolf recoiled with a pained yelp before stumbling back and then collapsed to the ground lifelessly.“I need to get to the packhouse!' I shouted to Ryder, my voice piercing through the chaos of the battlefield."What in the world are you talking about, Cassian?! We need you here, right now!” Ryder's voice was laced with anger, frustration, and a hint of desperation as he repeatedly stabbed a hunter, his movements swift, deadly, and precise. “Ivy and the pup are in danger!” I gritt
Ivy's POVIt was suffocating. The air was heavy with the metallic tang of blood, the putrid scent of the rogue's hand clamped over my mouth, and the distressing pheromones of the omegas in the room, made my stomach roil with nausea. My thoughts were a jumbled mess, but my eyes were fixed on my precious pup, clinging to me for comfort. The overwhelming urge to protect my child was the only thing that kept me grounded. Just as I was spiraling into despair, Cassian's low, menacing growl snapped me back to reality. My mate stood there, his eyes blazing with fury, his alpha pheromones thick and potent, filling the cramped cabin with an almost palpable force. I instinctively pulled my baby closer, the primal urge to shield and defend my pup coursing through my veins as my motherly instincts kicked it. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, my wolf and I felt torn by the conflicting desires to shield our pup and surrender to Cassian's protective presence. But now, both my mate and child
What the hell? For a moment I actually felt bad for the girl for being trapped in a toxic bond with a man like this even though I'm not really in a position to feel empathetic for the people holding me and my mate captive.Cassian's eyes flashed with anger, his hand twitching as if he was about to grab the gun from Liya's trembling hand. But the rogue's piercing glare froze him in place, a silent warning that kept him restrained - for now.“I did all this for you and I'm still useless?! I followed you through everything and left all I knew only for you to say that I'm useless?” Liya’s voice tumbled out in a desperate plea but Silas cut her off with a snarl, low and menacing.“Urgh! Shut the hell up, woman. Eyes on me, Alpha Cassian. I can't wait any longer. I've delayed this long enough. Say your goodbyes to your mate and pup,” The man warned, his voice dripping with so much malice that it made a shiver run down my spine.“Release my mate, you fucker.” Cassian growled, his voice bare
I've always dreamed of joining a pack. A warm house, clothes, food, and people who care about you… It's everything a rogue could dream of. We've tried our best to join different packs in the past but all they did was shoo us away like some dogs. Today, I'm in a pack ground, sitting in a chair in front of their alpha and luna. If this had happened in the past, I would've done everything to make them believe that we're harmless. But this time, I couldn't even utter a word. I was covered in dirt. My clothes were ragged and I'm sure I smelled horrible too. I don't know… I've gotten used to the smell. I was dehydrated and hungry. My eyes were lifeless and all I could muster up to do was look to the side to make sure my mother was alright. She had her head down, staring at the ground. Her body slumped on the chair like a rag doll. If her frail body wasn't moving every time she tried to breathe, I would've panicked thinking she left me too. I heard footsteps coming closer. A sweet scent
I jumped when a sudden knock echoed through the room. My mom was still sleeping so I decided to go open the door. I peeked through the crack before fully opening the door. I was relieved to see the luna waiting in front. "Have you eaten breakfast?" She asked with a bright smile as she got into the room. I nodded my head before looking at the plates. The food was delicious. My mom liked it too. I wanted to tell her all this but no words came out. I think she didn't mind my silence because she walked over to sit down on a chair and motioned me to sit with her. "Do you mind if I ask you some more questions, Ivy?" "I don't mind… " I replied softly."Good, thank you. Now, sit down so we can talk comfortably, " She said. I did as she told me. I liked her aura. She seemed sweet and innocent but powerful like a goddess. There was power radiating off her but also I could feel the warmth from her too. "How old are you, dear?""Seventeen… I-I'm going to be eighteen soon, " "Really? When
"So is there anyone who wants to go to the darkwood pack?" The alpha asked again.Everyone was silent.I looked down at my feet. I don't want to go. I know how much he tortured people just for being rogues. I've heard so much about it. But….. he lived even after his mate died…I want to know how he did that. What did he do? Maybe if I go there, I could find out. It seems to be the only way to save my mother. I don't want her to die.Whatever Alpha Cassian did, I want to find it out so I can save my mother. I slowly raised my hand, causing hushed whispers to arise in the room. I turned towards my mom to see her looking at me with panicked eyes. I gave her a small smile to assure her that everything is going to be alright.The alpha raised a brow. "Are you sure?" He asked."We'll be safe, right?" It was the Luna who replied to me. "Yes, of course. We guarantee that." She said before stepping forward.I smiled. "Then we'll go,""Alright, any others who are joining her and her mother?