Alec's POVWe made it to the pack safely and when the pack members saw us, they were thrilled and happy. But even with their warm expressions I still couldn't bring to make myself smile, it's just... I've fucked up big time. And a lot of warriors lost their lives because of me. I understood what Skye meant, but I know that I'm still somehow responsible for this."You made it! I knew you were alive. I knew it." Keira ran to Skye, with dried and fresh tears on her face."Shhh... I'm here now. Where's Nathan? Is he and Erin alright?" Skye asked, then everyone around went silent. Keira's tears flowed even more, biting her lips.With that reaction, I could tell there was something going on."Skye, Alec...I have something to tell you." Keira bowed her head, her body shivering violently."Nathan's didn't make it." She said, and for a moment I feel like my world was spinning. Nathan didn't make it?"What?! No, no he was fine the last time I saw him, he kept moving him and Erin. Wait, Erin, is

Skye's POVI sat still beside Alec, but I was pretty much uncomfortable because of the irritating guy, who kept on watching me."So this is your mate?" An elderly woman, Veronica, asked, she was probably the same age as Alec's mother, but she had a more vibrant look on her. She's the luna of the Silver Moon Pack, and they were kind enough to lend us a hand at our war against the rogues."Yes," Alec curtly answered, clasping our hands together to show of our intimacy."You're extremely beautiful dear." She complimented, and my cheeks reddened as I said thank you to her."Hmph! Not that beautiful." An annoying brat chimed in. I looked deadly at Derek's direction, or rather everyone was looking at him at this point. He noticed the stares he was receiving and shifted on his seat. "What?" He asked obliviously, as if he just didn't make a snark remark. Hmph! So immature."Anyway, I've heard that she's not exactly your mate yet. I mean, you're still not over eighteen, so how come you believ

Skye's POV"He hurt you?" Keira asked in disbelief. I didn't know who to talk to aside from her. I never saw Alec like this. It's like he's always at his breaking point, and now, I'm afraid to face him again."You can stay with me tonight if you want." She suggested and I gladly accepted her offer."Thank you." I said."Skye, Alec has always been temperamental, but he only goes berserk when he's under a lot of stress, so I hope you can be with him and face these challenges together. After all, you are his future luna." She said, and I unconsciously rubbed the mark he gave me.She's right, we should be in this together. It was kind of my fault anyway."It's lunch time, we should go and eat with the others." She said, standing up from bed. I was skeptical about facing Alec today but I guess it wouldn't hurt to make the first move. Plus, I don't want the day t end with both of us still on bad terms...."Is that all you're eating?" Keira pointed at the food on my plate, which only consis

Skye's POVWe sat quietly in the dining room. All five of us, me, Alec, Fredrick, Veronica, and to my utter dismay, Derek was also here to witness the awkward conversation."Dear if you are thinking that were judging you then don't. Me and my husband have be in that phase. Especially sice you are a new couple things are still getting exciting for you." Veronica muttered, trying to console me, but it just made me edgy even more."What's mom talking about?" Derek asked."Just shut up, it doesn't concern you, eat your food." Fredrick scolded him"What the fuck did I do?" Derek was confused why he was being scolded, he threw his hands in the air and just ate his food in peace."Thank you, I hope that incident didn't change your idea of me." I fiddled with my hands, and. alec saw my discomfort and sneakily grabbed my hands and soothed me."Not at all. And it will stay between us." Fredrick assured me, and I sighed a breath of relief, but the uncomfortable feeling was still lingering there.

Skye's POV"Skye I don't want to be a bringer of bad news but rumor has it that you've been spending some time with Derek. The others are talking about you and Alec having some romantic crisis that's why he's always grumpy. Is that true?" Keira mumbled while we were in her living room. "No. It's just, we are talking about some important matters that's why were always together. And about Alec, he seemed fine when we slept last night. Why? Is he angry when he's outside training with the others?" I asked, and Keira was now zipping her mouth, refusing to answer my question."Keira!" I yelled when she was still not talking, "Just tell me..." I was practically begging her at this point."Fine-fine-fine, Alec is kind of being a tad oppressive now. I'm sure some are just exaggerating it but the other day, I saw him sparring with a warrior as punishment because he missed his morning patrol. And he beat the poor guy up. Of course he deserves punishment but isn't what he's doing a bit excessive