THE NEW LIFE OF REESE CARLIA (PREVIEW)

Chapter 22

Reese's POV

Akeba and I bask in the warm afternoon sun, our laughter blending with the gentle rustling of the leaves, creating a serene atmosphere. The scent of fresh grass and blooming flowers wafts through the air, filling our surroundings with nature's vibrant essence. I take a moment to revel in the pleasant sensations before a sharp tug on my mental connection alerts me to Akela's urgent presence.

"Yes Akela," I reply, my voice laced with curiosity and concern.

"We need to have a serious conversation, it's important," her words echo in my mind, carrying a weight that makes my heart skip a beat.

Instinctively, I straighten up, my muscles tensing in anticipation of the impending conversation. The fading sunlight casts long shadows across the lawn, mirroring the heaviness settling upon us.

"What's happening?" I ask, my voice tinged with a mixture of unease and readiness.

Akela pauses for a moment, her thoughts gathering like storm clouds before she speaks again, "Do you remember Drake?"

My mind flickers with recognition at the familiar name, memories of a strong yet tormented soul dwelling within Greyson. The thought of him is a bittersweet reminder of what happened. "Of course, he's the wolf residing within Greyson. Why? Has something happened to him?"

Akela's voice trembles with a mix of relief and concern as she responds through our telepathic bond. "No, nothing's happened to him, but he did reveal something that requires our attention."

Curiosity and worry intertwine within me, my thoughts racing to keep up with the gravity of the situation. "That's a relief. So, what did he tell you that requires our attention?"

Akela's voice takes on a somber tone, laden with the weight of distress. "He told me about Greyson's intentions to attack our pack and his disturbing plans..."

A chill runs down my spine, my breath catching in my throat as her words sink in. The once peaceful atmosphere surrounding us seems to crackle with a newfound tension, the air thickening with a sense of danger.

"Greyson desires to possess us," she continues, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and concern. "Making us his Luna and exploiting us for his own desires and power. Additionally, he has malicious intentions towards Reyna, planning to kill her, subject Rebecca to sexual slavery, and force Adalyn into servitude as a maid."

Dread washes over me like an icy wave, my heart pounding with a mix of protective fury and a cold resolve. In stark contrast to the gentle breeze, the world around me feels sharper, more vivid, as if it mirrors the sharpness of my emotions.

"He even intends to execute our mate in front of us," Akela's words cut through the air like a jagged blade of truth, stirring the anger within me. "Leaving us with no choice but to join his pack and assume the role of Luna. Lastly, Greyson is prepared to involve all of his pack members, including the children, risking their safety. When questioned about the welfare of the children, he shows a complete lack of concern, as his sole focus is obtaining us."

Fury propels through every fiber of my being, and my teeth bared in a snarl as I struggled to contain the rolling storm within me. Akeba's worried gaze meets mine, but I raise a hand, gesturing for him to give me a moment.

Anguish clashes with my determination, causing a storm of conflicting emotions to swirl within me. "I will not be controlled by that sorry excuse of an Alpha!" My voice roars with defiance, the rumble echoing across the landscape. "I refuse to bow down to his authority and commands. We shall start planning immediately."