Present day.__________Ryker's PoV_____Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the wildest of them all. It is I, Ryker Wolfcup, the evil secret lurking around. Not really around, though.I am the wild one, the ruthless predator trapped within this confining cage. I have been brutally treated and fed with horrible vegetables when all I needed is meat and blood.It would have been less traumatizing if I had someone else with me, like a pretty wild female wolf, one I can plunge and press my body into if I'm having a bad day. Or at least a bed for myself where my body can lay and I can stop crouching but each time my cage was changed, I only get a few inches of bigger space which sucks!For years I have been locked away, my freedom stolen, my spirit weakened. Once a fearsome creature of the night, I have been reduced to a mere shell of my former self.The stink of my imprisonment lingers in the air, a foul, awful odor that clings to my matted fur. I have become the embodiment of darkness, a c
Ryker's Pov_______Maybe Emily's plan was an escape opportunity for me. Nevertheless, the plan looks nothing like a successful job. "They will be back from their honeymoon in a month. That is enough time for me to groom you into looking like Ryder. You are identical remember, it wouldn't take me much work" she explained."And the girl… what's her name again?""Charia""Yes, Charia. How would a wife not know her husband?""That is the purpose of the accident, a silver wolfsbane bullet piercing into Ryder's skin would render him useless for some time. Then we would exchange you both at the hospital, you would go home with Charia and Ryder would come home with me. If you act awkwardly toward Charia, she is going to think the accident affected your brain. A doctor has been arranged for the reports""Why don't you just kill Ryder for once? I can handle shooting the bullet through his skin myself " I laughed menacingly"The purpose is to have Ryder for me and not kill him. With the antidot
Ryder's Pov_____Marriage is an incredible journey, a union that holds immense beauty and meaning. The most thrilling part of our wedding was undoubtedly the exchange of vows. It symbolized the promise to be there for each other through thick and thin and to share our lives and experiences wholeheartedly.I was married to Charia Wolfenstein, the one lady after my heart. My wolfsbane dagger lady. My bane of existence. My special flavor.Our honeymoon was a whirlwind of joy and adventure. Having Charia by my side made every moment all the more enchanting. She was my unique flavor, a taste that resonated with my soul. Everything about her, from her actions to her presence, made me feel like a complete man.She was the best thing anyone could have and my honeymoon was a combination of adventures and bed-breaking moments. I couldn't ask for anything more.However, something was weighing on my mind. The vows we took included the promise of honesty, even in the face of adversity. Charia des
Emily's Pov______One month Later_____I do not consider myself selfish, nor am I evil. Ryder was the one who betrayed me. After all those years, it was ridiculous to think that he chose Charia over me. Ryder loved me, he cared for me, I was his favorite beta, his favorite mate, and no one else could satisfy him more than I, and a random girl would just change it?Backstory, my mate was a disaster. After months with him at his place, he sexually harassed me and gave me to his brothers for sex too. I couldn't bare such treatment. I thought about Ryder all day. Ryder could never treat me like that. I knew he found his make, but I also knew how much Ryder still wanted me.I saw posts about his new relationship with Charia and it angered every of my nerve cell. I wanted him for myself and I didn't know how else to come in.I tried seducing him one time after his marriage with Charia, but he pushed me away. I cannot have failed effort. Rumors are going on about me. I have a failed career
Charia's Pov__________My muscles tensed, coiled like a tightly wound spring, revealing the power that lay stagnant within it. My breath quickened, coming in shallow, rapid gasps as if struggling to find a sense of control amidst the chaotic mixture of fear and anger. My wolf was angered by every thought. I should have realized we were still not safe. And I knew the exact person who did this. How could we arrive and they want us dead instantly?I thought Ryder and I were coming back to a peaceful life, but the enemies had other plans for us. I barged into the Wolfenstein mansion. I had left the hospital where Ryder was admitted, they wouldn't let me go in to see how he was fairing. I was scared, afraid, and also angry. But I wouldn't let anyone go scot-free if they tried to hurt Ryder.He is my husband! He is my mate! He married me! Said his vows to me! Because of him, my wolf was out. He changed my life! He loves me, he listens to me. He is my only taste and I would not stand and w
Charia's Pov_______More tests were run by the doctors and I was given feedback on the toxins that were shot at Ryder. How could anyone be so evil to do that to him?The doctor called me into his office. Restlessly I walked in there, asking Delphi to stay behind. If there was any news I wanted to hear about Ryder, I would hear it alone. "How is he fairing?" I asked the doctor."Pretty bad. Not much physical harm, but mentally maybe.""What do you mean mentally? It was silver, right? It should be physical harm. Any shrinkage?""It was a bullet, with silver and wolfsbane. That is three Mrs. Wolfcup""So how does that affect him mentally?""Not more than what you can handle. I just needed to tell you in case he behaves strangely""Strange?""After he is discharged in a few days. He would show an unfriendly attitude. Adhere to his words and everything will go fine in time""I do not understand" Tears rolled down my eyes."What I mean is, just like a lady wolf when pregnant, showing both
Three Days later_________When Peter and Melissa arrived at the hospital, I ran to hug them both tightly. I stayed in their arm for some time before I released our hug with tears in my eyes."I'm so glad you guys are here," I said."We are sorry Mrs. Wolfcup. We were expected to arrive earlier before you both, but our flight was canceled. Please forgive us" Peter apologized, concern all over his face. I do not think he had ever left his boss alone for such an amount of time. Certainly, he was regretting his vacation by now."Don't speak like that. No one knew this. Ryder and protect himself also, we were all caught unaware""Where is he now?""Luckily" I sighed and smiled. "I was finally allowed to see him at the hospital yesterday, I hugged him and felt his warm, and he served fine to me, he was still unconscious though, but the doctor said he fully responded today and we can take him with us.""Hope it wasn't a fatal accident?" Melissa asked."Not really. But the doctor said he was
Ryker's Pov_________Oh, what sweet, raw, and fresh meat my brother has in store for me. Getting freedom from the cage wasn't only the better thing here now, but I lived with a fresh flower whose scent messed with my head. The taste of her blood caused my stomach to rumble. Her nipples caused my shaft to rise hardI could tell I was going to have the best time of my life here. Now that I'm in control of everything, I'll make orders and make all my wishes to be granted. Including having this piece of strawberry cake for myself, my brother's wife tasted so good.So Ryder had been enjoying all the wealth, power, intimacy, and finesse of being an Alpha, while he locked me in the cage without proper care, treated me like a slave, didn't give me at least deers to consume if he couldn't afford me the life of his pack members.Ryder punished me too much, all these years. But now I was free and I didn't care to pretend to be Ryder forever if it would command wealth, power, and a beautiful mat
FINAL CHAPTERCHARIA'S POV.______________A few days ago when it happened right in my eyes, and I stood there, watching the outcome of the intense battle between Ryder and Ryker, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. Happiness washed over me as I realized that the wild wolf Ryker, who had caused so much chaos and confusion, was finally gone. The house was now filled with a sense of peace that had been absent for far too long. My heart swelled with joy at having my Ryder back by my side, where he belonged.But amidst the joy, there was a tinge of sorrow. Ryder had been forced to take his own brother's life, a burden that no one should have to bear. I approached him, my voice filled with so much condolence, "Ryder, I'm so sorry you had to do what you did. I know it was a difficult decision, but please know that I'm here for you, and we will navigate this together."He looked at me with a mixture of gratitude and pain in his eyes, and he squeezed my hand gently. "Thank you, Chari
Melissa's Pov________I felt so delighted everything was over and the imposter was finally buried in ashes a few days ago. But the one thing I did not feel relaxed with was Peter's attitude towards me and then when he invited me for a date to talk about it, I was relieved.Peter had been acting awkward since all this was over and I needed an explanation on why he was doing that to only me. He walked into the private place where our tables and food were placed and I stood in respect. He asked me to sit back and apologized for being late."I'm so glad you set this date up for us" I nervously smiled.Peter and I spent months of vacation together and in my entire existence have never felt or experienced something as sweet as that. It was the best moment of my life and I wouldn't trade Peter for anything."Yeah. I'm glad too" he responded. "I have something to say to you Melissa" his face wasn't friendly and he really looked bothered.I was scared, and my heart beat faster. I had no idea
______The room fell silent as Ryder and Ryker locked eyes, the tension between them noticeable. The air crackled with a mix of anger, resentment, and a deep-seated rivalry that had been festering for years. This was the moment where the brothers would engage in a battle of words, each determined to prove their superiority.Ryker, his voice laced with smug confidence, began, "Ryder, you've always been the obedient one, the one who followed the rules. But you see, being a wild wolf means embracing our instincts fully. Feasting on the flesh of other wolves, tasting their blood, it's in our nature. It's what sets us apart, makes us powerful."Ryder's eyes flashed with indignation. "Being a wild wolf doesn't mean losing our humanity, Ryker. We can control our urges and live harmoniously with our wolf nature. If you want to fully embrace the wild, then shed your human form and go live in the forest."Ryker scoffed, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, and you think you're better because yo
_______Late at night, Ryder changed his mind. After thoroughly thinking about things, he decided not to stay one more hour at Emily's place and so he called for Melissa and asked that they leave.Ryder and Melissa carefully made their way out of Emily's house, staying in the shadows and avoiding any attention. They knew they had to be cautious to ensure a successful escape. As they reached the back gate, Melissa glanced around to make sure no one was watching. Satisfied with the coast being clear, she motioned for Ryder to follow her.They hurriedly made their way through the dark alleys, their hearts pounding with a mixture of fear and determination. Ryder's mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions as he thought about Charia and the possibility of her being with his twin brother, Ryker. He couldn't shake off the feeling of betrayal, yet a twinkle of hope remained within him that everything Emily had said was a lie.Melissa led them to a secluded spot where Emily's car was parked
Ryker's Pov____ ___My mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Charia and the disheartening news I had just received.As I paced restlessly in the room, contemplating my next move, the door swung open, and a maid entered to serve me food.I didn't need any of that. I didn't need any of the things Emily was offering me, I just wanted to know the truth and how the situation was. I dismissed the maid with a wave of my hand, but as she turned to leave, she called out my name, and I heard her say. "Alpha Ryder"Something about her voice struck a chord of familiarity within me and recognition dawned upon me—it was Melissa.Quickly, I turned over to her and she removed the veil she used on her face. "What are you doing here?" I had to ask.She hurriedly locked the door, ensuring our privacy. "What going on?""Ssshh!" She said putting her fingers on her lips. "I'm sorry" she quickly apologized for the attitude. "We need to talk quietly so Emily would not hear us," she said."Where Charia, wh
___________________Ryder's eyes fluttered open, his head throbbing with residual pain from the accident. As his senses slowly returned, he took in his surroundings, realizing he was in an unfamiliar room. Confusion washed over him, and his thoughts immediately turned to Charia. Where was she? He hadn't seen her since he was rushed to the hospital.Just then, the door swung open, and Emily entered the room, a wide smile on her face that didn't reach her eyes. Ryder's gaze locked onto her, desperation was evident in his voice. "Ryder! Oh, my dear Ryder, you're finally awake! I've missed you so much."Ryder said with a strained voice "Where... Where am I? This doesn't look like home. Emily?""Emily... What's going on? Why am I here? Where's Charia? I need to see her.""Ryder, you just woke up, take your mind off something like that""No. I need answers. Where's Charia?"Emily hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting away briefly before meeting his gaze again. She took a deep breath, he
Charia's Pov_____The door to the room was knocked on severally and I struggled to open the door very early in the morning. I was surprised to see Delphi standing in front of me."Some of the elders are here to see Ryder…Ryker. I haven't been announced officially, so you'll need to be beside him for the meeting." She tried to walk out. I dragged her back."Delphi. You know the truth and you chose to stay with him?""Stay out of it""Delphi, you know my kind heart towards you. If you wanted something you know I would strive hard to get it for you.""I already have it. You destroyed my family and I will destroy yours"I didn't need to argue with her anymore. Delphi already made up her mind about me and her decisions. I walked over to the meeting room where Ryder always held meeting with the elders, I met Ryker sitting on Ryder's spot already and it pricked me like a needle.One of the elders started the meeting with a wolf chant and then stated the cause of the gathering.The meeting
Melissa's Pov______After a terrible round of sex with the head guard, he let me sleep and rest in his room as he went to his duty. Yesterday I wasn't able to hang around because he didn't want Emily to see me and ask where I was from and so I stayed an extra night.After I had taken a shower and gotten an hour's rest. I stood up in the middle of the night and walked toward the room I saw Alpha Ryder in earlier. Luckily for me, he was alone. I was careful to confirm his privacy before I stepped in. But I could hear the sound of showers in the bathroom and I assumed Emily was in there. I walked towards him and tapped his skin trying to wake him up. I whispered his name, but he wouldn't hear. I tapped harder looking around so I wouldn't be caught.He turned in his sleep and his eyes flashed a bit. "Yes, yes, wake up" whispered.The shower suddenly went off and I ran out of the room very carefully, leaving the door opened a bit.I cautiously peered through the crack in the door, my hea
______Ryker and Delphi sat outside the mansion, the moon hung high in the night sky, casting a glow over the surroundings. While they spoke and the moon shone further on his skin, Ryker, no longer able to restrain his primal instincts, felt an uncontrollable rise of power through his veins. The moon's influence had taken hold of him once more, and this time, he wanted blood and flesh.Delphi stood beside him, her eyes wide with a mix of fear and disbelief. She had suspected the truth, but witnessing the transformation firsthand was a shock beyond cognition. She watched as he turned into a wild wolf, his growl harsh and scary. There was only one person she had seen this way and it was Dwight. She was overwhelmed at this sight and began to think of what was said to her by Charia yesterday.As Ryker fought to maintain control, he could see the fear etched on her face."Alpha Ryder, what is going on?" She moved away from him."Delphi," he growled, his voice strained with the struggle ag