Novels by Kindled pen

Candice’s POVI walked behind Brent, following like a good school child who was expecting a treat from their parents. We walked in silence, Brent paying no heed to me, but from his alertness, I knew he was aware of every move I made, down to the number of breaths I had taken. The silence was beginning to feel awkward and I didn’t know what I was supposed to say to break the ice. This was unfamiliar terrain, and I had to be careful, or else I’d be at risk of being thrown out, just like Zeus had done to me.I was determined not to make any mistakes with this. Zeus had disgraced and embarrassed me. Taking me for granted and putting me aside like I was filth and meant nothing to him. Maybe I didn’t mean anything or hold any form of value to him, but after I was done with what I had in mind for him, he’d wish he hadn’t done what he did.We walked past some of the castle staff who bowed in respect to Brent. From the look on their faces, I could tell that they not only respected him but also

Candice’s POVI was on my way to the Star Moon Pack. Alpha Rodrigo had accepted my request to meet and hear what I had to say.The car rolled over uneven terrain as the Star Moon Pack's border loomed ahead, the dense forest giving way to sprawling lands dotted with guard posts. My heart thumped wildly in my chest, determination fueling me. Zeus had cast me aside, humiliated me, and all for that woman — Selene.The thought made my nails dig into the leather seat beneath my palm. I hated her with every fiber of my being. Selene had taken everything from me: Zeus’ attention, his warmth, his future. No, that wouldn’t do. I wouldn’t allow her to win.The car slowed as we reached the border checkpoint. Two Star Moon guards flanked us, their wolfish eyes glowing in alertness. One approached, his hand resting on the gun strapped to his side."State your business," he growled.The driver leaned out, presenting the insignia I had acquired when Rodrigo had accepted my request for an audience. Th

Evans’ POVThe silence in the car on our way back to the castle was deafening. Zeus was skeptical about leaving Selene, Eleanor, and her son back at the safe house. I understood his fear. He wasn’t only concerned about Selene’s well-being; he now had an unborn child to worry about, too. I’d had to call in a few of the elite pack warriors, those I had trained with and could vouch for in my life. We had them swear to keep everything a secret or risk losing their lives. Zeus only agreed to leave for the castle when he was convinced it was safe for them.The tension in the car was building with every minute we got closer to our destination. Jack had gone ahead of us to do his investigations on the council members. Zeus was right, we needed to know who and who had been compromised. The circle of trust was already small and we needed to keep it that way.“You know, you haven’t mentioned punishing Selene for her betrayal,” Zeus interrupted my thoughts.I took in a deep breath, “With everythi

Zeus’ POVThe night dragged on endlessly, each passing hour chipping away at what little patience I had left. Sleeping has proved extremely difficult for me. My thoughts were chaotic like a storm-tossed sea, my mind circling the same possibilities over and over again. The conspiracy was spreading like poison through the heart of my pack, and I needed to come up with a plan that would get us to the root of the problem.By the time the faint gray light of dawn crept through the curtains, I had barely closed my eyes. My unease had grown heavier, an oppressive weight that pressed down on my chest. Unable to sit idly any longer, I reached for my phone and dialed Evan. The call rang. No answer. My stomach twisted into a knot.A second call, then a third. Still nothing. My anxiety kicked in, sharp and immediate, as my mind jumped to the worst-case scenario. What if they had gotten to him? What if he had been silenced before we could uncover the truth?I paced the room, my hand tightening aro

Evans’ POVI had tried to reassure Selene but I wasn’t reassured. I could hardly believe the words I had told her. Everything going on was making me look incompetent. I hated feeling incompetent. I enjoyed the feeling of being in control and right now, I wasn’t.My fists clenched the ledger I had taken with me to show Zeus. I had expected the conspiracy to run deep but I didn’t expect it to run this deep, involving council members.Why would council members want harm to come to Zeus? Zeus’ rule has been the best we’ve had in a long time. He ruled with iron fists but showed emotion when needed. He wasn’t always the Devil, only when it was required. That wasn’t enough reason to want to harm him.I wondered if they had been bribed or they were threatened. These thoughts were surely going to keep me up all night.I got into the car, rubbed my eyes, and laid on the steering for a minute. My head was beginning to bang. When was the last time I suffered a headache? The feeling was foreign to

Selene’s POVEleanor walked in with the food she had prepared for me. After Zeus had ordered me out of the castle and I had walked out from my parent’s house, I was lost and didn’t think I could trust anyone anymore. Eleanor had proven that she was trustworthy, taking care of a stranger without requesting any payments to be made.Zeus had us at one of his safe houses because he had said it wasn’t safe for me to stay at the castle. He was right. With everything going on at the moment. It was safer if I stayed hidden until the whole conspiracy was uncovered. This was bigger than just me and we all knew it.“How is your son?” I asked Eleanor as she brought the food she had prepared to the bed where I was.“He’s fine. He’s lucky you had stepped in when you did, or else his injuries would be greater than what he sustained,” Eleanor replied, “It was foolish of him to go up against an Alpha and his Beta.”“You can’t blame him. How was he to know?”“Don’t worry about him. Eat and rest. Your b

Levana POV "Wait! You mean I'm expecting twins?" My heart jumped in jubilation as the Nurse showed me to the ultrasound scan. It was already 5 months of consistently visiting the clinic for my antenatal check up and other treatments. I had been praying silently for a girl only for the Nurse to show me that I wasn't expecting a singleton like I had thought all along, it was two bouncing and healthy twins. "Congratulations Miss Levana. I know your husband will be so happy to hear this good news." My mood changed at the mention of the latter. If only she knows that I'm all alone in this freaking journey of life and motherhood. Thanks to my Aunt, she had been my backbone. I was able to phase through because she still exists and it wouldn't have been easy without her."Thank you Nurse." I faked a smile.I suddenly felt like a piece of shit running away from where I had ever called home because of a rejection from my mate. But I needed to do it, I was humiliated and rejected in front of

Levana's POV "Come here darling." My aunt pulled me into her embrace. I had come to find some peace and solitude and I knew I would definitely get it. I would soon forget Alessandro. It was only a matter of time. My Aunt would help me raise my child and it was definitely Alessandro's loss for losing someone like me. She pressed me into her warmth and I breathed an air of relief. "It's okay. Stop crying about him, you'll definitely find someone better and besides I'm here for you. Anything you need just say darling." She took the box from the chair and moved into the house. I also needed to tell her about my pregnancy but the fear of her judging me held me back. That has always been my biggest obstacle, I always feel like people would judge and blame whenever they hear my story. I mean, I was just judged and blamed for not having my wolf yet as if it was my fault. But I needed to come out pure and clean if I wanted help from anyone again. "Aunt, there's one more thing. I- I'm preg

Levana's POV I ran to my room, tears filling my eyes as I remembered what just happened. Alessandro has just rejected me in front of everyone. What do I do? The pregnancy? How do I cope? "Hey Lev, stop crying baby. Wild your tears. That mother fucker don't deserve your tears at all. Don't shed any tears for him." She pulled me into her warm embrace as I sobbed. "What about my baby, Sarah? I can't bear it. How could he embarrass me in front of everyone like that?" I sobbed further. "It's okay. We'll tell him about the pregnancy so he would take his resp-"I jerked out from her embrace, "I can't do that. He rejected me, meaning he rejects everything I have and everything that has to do with me. I'm not ready to do anything with him or have anything to do with him again."Sarah strolled towards me, "I know how it feels but you can't cope all by yourself Levy. Please just tell him, he will help in taking care of the baby in any way he can. Besides you know it's a taboo to stay pregnan

Levana's POV We walked to my room and she helped me select a dress that I had never won before. It was the dress she had gotten me on my birthday. I never wore it that day because I knew it was not the occasion for it. It was just too perfect. It was a short green gown with gold at the top. I quickly put it on and she gushed at the sight of me. I smiled at her and moved to stand in front of my oval shaped mirror. The green dress brought out my eye color—which was emerald. Sarah decided letting my hair fall on my shoulders was best so when I looked at the mirror, I couldn't agree more. I looked like an angel. A soft smile made its way to my lips, seeing her shocked expression. “Girl, you are gorgeous! See how you pulled this dress off like a goddess. Woah, I can't wait to see heads turn in your direction tonight.”I chuckled softly, “ You are exaggerating right now and you know it. I don't look as beautiful as you.”“You know that's the truth, Levana .”I shook my head and wore a

Levana POVTears brimmed in my eyes as I stared at the two lines on the pregnant test slip. My period had always come in on time but when it didn't, I decided to know what was wrong, so I bought this pregnancy test slip. I was pregnant. That was what it meant but how will I deliver this news to the Alpha now? It's been two weeks since that night of wild passion between us, and within those two weeks, he had not spoken a word concerning it. I had thought he was shy, that maybe he would come around so that gave me hope. And that day he had rescued me from Dante, I wanted to let him know that we were mates but could I? He knew I had no wolf and would think I was planning to stick to him like a clove. So I had pushed the thought to the back of my mind, pretending that everything was fine. I sniffed my nose and picked my phone from where it sat on the bed. I dialed the number of the one person who could cheer me up right now. “How're you? It's been so long since you called me like thi

Alessandro POVI sat down in my room with my laptop, going through the reports of the pack, checking things out. This was my routine at the end of the month. I made it a duty to glimpse through all the files of my pack members so that I would know how we have been improving, and any slack, I'd correct it immediately. A knock sounded at my door when my eyes stopped at the file of the motherless babies, and I quickly noted to myself to get them full supplies of all they'd be needing all through this week before I turned towards the door, and asked whoever it was to come in. They knew it to be important before disturbing me from work. The door flew open and Carlos, who was both my Beta and best friend, walked in like he owned the place. There was a mischievous glint in his eyes, and I instantly knew that he was up to no good. “Spill it out. Now.” I ordered with a frown. If he was affected by the tone of my voice, he didn't let it show. Instead, a smirk graced the sides of his lips,

Damian POV"I think this is a better idea." The Elder stood up to second Thea's opinion and all tribe members quietly listened to hear my final decision.I nodded my head as I glanced at Thea, a proud smile playing softly on her face. "I support you all. The opinion is a good one, I think it's already time we get rid of some unnecessary traditions. Placing Kings will be a new law from henceforth." I declared and they all applaud Thea. "Thank you." Thea mouthed softly to me. I smiled at her, she was truly a good soul. Even though our marriage was just a contract, she didn't behave like it.So real.I cleared my throat as I addressed the pack members, "From henceforth the law of burning the corpse of Kings has been lifted. Instead, they'll be placed in a tomb, and we'll frequently visit them to pay our respects." I imposed. "We accept your declaration, our King." Everyone chorused. I passed the order to some guards to get a tomb ready for the King. We placed the King in a tomb and

Damian POV "Father, you need to stop talking and resting now," Thea said softly. I furrowed my brows at her, that was the first time she had called the King Father. "My daughter, I know I'm not going to get better, so I'm prepared to go from here, but I want you to tolerate each other and be the best of yourselves." My father said weakly as he addressed the two of us. Thea became teary, even though I couldn't see her face but the sudden hoarse voice was clear enough to know that she was grieving inside. I squeezed my father's hand firmly, "Father please, just rest a bit.""It's okay son. I bless the union between you and the Queen. I want you both to be happy together and rule the Kingdom peacefully." These were the last words of my father before he gave up the ghost. His once tight hands around us loosened as he dropped dead right in front of us. "Father..." I called out and rocked his lifeless body on the bed. There was no answer. My father, the King was no more. "Father,

Damian POV Finn, my beta walked into my office to find me in deep thoughts."Good day, my King." He greeted.I was crowned the King a few days ago after choosing Thea as my Luna and Queen in front of everyone."What is it?" I asked, frowning."My King, I brought information concerning the Luna. I'm sorry it's coming late but we've been so busy with the coronation." He said and dropped a file of papers on my desk."You can go." I dismissed him.I had told him to get all the necessary information about Thea after my father allegedly said that Thea was a witch.I scanned through the papers, her whole biography was before me.Thea was a servant at the Shadow Moon pack because her parents died during a war...I immediately closed it. Thea was by no means a witch or whatever it was that Father said she was. Well, that was already cleared a long time ago before Finn brought the papers today but I decided to scan through to satisfy my curiosity.I walked out of my office to get some fresh ai

Thea POV "Who are you?" I screamed as I jerked away from the light. It was so bright that if I hadn't covered my face, then I would have gone blind. There was no answer, but instead, the light kept reducing; the light dimmed a little, and the person behind it began to show his/her face gradually. It was a woman, not just a woman. She looked mysterious with full grey hair. "Who are you? What do you want from me?" I repeated as I moved backward, trembling in fear. "My daughter..." She began as she studied me while laughing mysteriously. "I'm not your daughter!" I retorted. "Thea, you'll die a mysterious death just like the past Luna did." She said, and I stood in shock as the strange woman spilled out what she claimed to be the truth about me. "What? No, no. It can't be!" I protested and I was about to tell her how she was mistaken because I wasn't the true Luna of the pack. It's a contract arrangement, and once my three months are done, then I'll be a free m

Thea POV I sat on the table shifting and turning uncomfortable on my seat. I wasn't enjoying the party one bit, and the whole shit was going on again. I just needed to go to my room to relax my head as soon as I could. I turned to Damian to whisper to his ears and tell him that I would like to get back to my room as the coronation had already been done and it was just the party time. Damian looked at me in confusion to ask if there was anything wrong, and I shook my head, so he said that I wasn't enjoying that I could retire back inside. "Fine then, you can go." He said, and I took my leave after bowing happily to him and some other important guests at the table. After making sure I ate to my full and stood up from the table. Damian instructed a guard to me who was meant to follow me until I reached there successfully but I unfortunately couldn't reach there in time. When I thought I had gone missing, something wasn't adding up. I'm sorry because it isn't mine. I got to my

Damain POVI searched around but couldn't find Thea, she excused herself a few minutes ago that she wanted to go use the bathroom. But it's been almost 30 minutes and Thea had been out of sight. I signaled Finn, my beta, who was standing guard behind me, "Hey, have you seen the Queen?" I asked him and he shook his head. I was starting to get worried as the crowd and celebration continued without Thea in sight. It wouldn't be right for me to look for Thea. I had been crowned the King, and I couldn't possibly leave the throne empty in front of everyone to go search for her. I turned to Finn, "Go look for the Luna, and make sure you get here with her." I ordered and he left immediately. My father and some other Alphas came forward to pay their respect to me as I was now crowned the King. One after the other all the other Alphas paid their respects to me and even dropped the gifts they came with.Even though I was happy that I finally succeeded my father and also got married to some