Charia's Pov________My heart was heavy, my spirit was down. I had never felt so worse. The result of the test done on the wolf's body was sent to us this morning and it was confirmed that it was killed by a werewolf, not a wild wolf, and Alpha Ryder's handprint was somehow found there. I knew that was not possible because, Ryder never touched the dead wolf, he only touched Delphi's mate when he threw him across the border.How they got their way in probing such a ridiculous lie was what marveled me. Anyone would do anything to destroy their enemies and this was the perfect example. I knew only Delphi's mate could frame such a lie on the report, but I was confused about how he got his hands on such an important document. It could be that Delphi or Lugard pertained to it or he did it behind their back. I knew this family hated me, so it wasn't wrong of me to think about their involvement in this.Now if Alpha Lugard allowed the result to be tampered with, he has gone extreme and would
"I swear I can prove it," I said to Delphi."I won't give room for your nonsense, leave this instant!" She shouted. I knew anyone will be angered by my accusation, but I needed Delphi to listen to me and hear the truth!"I know we were never close or we hardly talked, but I wouldn't lie to you Delphi. I have no reason to""You have a reason to. After all, you want to save your mate and destroy mine""Give me the benefit of the doubt Delphi. Dwight almost attacked me that night. I could say this to his face too. I am certain he has something to do with the results being changed""No results were changed, your mate, Alpha Ryder killed our pack member and he's going to go down for his crimes!""I would prove this to you Delphi. Just give me a chance. If I am wrong then you can go on with the punishment" I begged. Her face seemed unsettled. I understood if she didn't want to believe me, we had a tough spot and I would probably not believe her too if I were in her shoes."Two days." She sa
Charia's Pov________I sneaked out of the house the next morning without Ryder's awareness. Peter went with me cause he was the only one who was aware of what was going on and I had no choice but to bring him along, he was going to drive me anyway.I made a plan with Delphi, which should go well if she played along with everything I asked her to do. If the plan goes perfectly well, I am certain Ryder would be so glad I got involved.A date invite was sent to Dwight and he was asked to meet Delphi at a hotel. When he gets there, Delphi would call that she might be late, but he should be there waiting for her. Then I would go there instead.Since I was a new wolf that had just shifted, my blood was still new and it attracted wild wolves a lot. If I could lure Dwight with my blood scent, he should be ready to turn into the beast that he is. I had an audio recorder with me, Peter is going to video record the scene and Delphi is going to watch too and she would see for herself who her mate
Alpha Ryder's Pov________Restlessness. Turmoil. Uneasiness. After being in the room with some lawyers discussing the next way to prove my innocence. Charia walked up to me and randomly said she was taking a stroll which I allowed without asking where she was going.But now that I was done with my conversation, I had still not seen her. Peter wasn't around also and the car wasn't parked in the compound. I had tried each of their numbers too and no one was picking up. Also searched the whole house.My body wasn't at ease not seeing Charia home, especially when everything wasn't going smoothly with us and the pack.I walked over to Melissa. "Where's Charia?" I asked her."Erhmm." She stood up from where she sat. "Good day Alpha Ryder" she greeted and I nodded. "Charia didn't tell me where she was going""But she left with Peter, right? Did Peter tell you anything about it?""No. But I think…" she hesitated to talk."What?""I think she went to meet Delphi at Alpha Lugards place""What
WRiter's Pov______Dwight, the wild wolf, and Alpha Ryder a dreadful werewolf face each other, their torsi tense and inclined to vent their primal wrath. Dwight, with its black-gray fur, stands tall and arrogant, its amber eyes locked onto the glowing, blood-red eyes of Alpha Ryder the towering werewolf.Charia in her human form moved far away from them, joining Delphi and Peter at the doorstep. She was excited and anxious to see the fight, to see her mate come to her rescue and she was delighted to see that Delphi could witness it too.Dwight's muscles trickle beneath its fur, its posture low and predatory. Every instinct is sharpened, every sinew ready to vault into warfare. He knew Charia planned on trapping him, but he didn't think she would go extreme to lure him with her sweet scent of blood which he could not resist. It had been so long since he had tasted an adult with a fresh and raw cent, with that much flavor. He didn't know that was going to be his trap. But now that it wa
Chapter Sixty-nine bCharia's Pov_____The moment Delphi walked in front of Dwight to protect him from Alpha Ryder. I froze. I knew it was a lot to handle seeing that her mate was the wild wolf, but we needed to bring Dwight down by all means. We needed to handcuff him in his wolf form, we needed the evidence to be out in the open, and we needed to cast out wild wolves for the sanity of other werewolves in the city. Delphi was going to ruin a lot of things if she became emotional."Don't touch him, Ryder!" Delphi growled at Ryder."Delphi, please stay away from him" I tried to reach out to her but she only snarled at me. Her fangs coming out of her teeth and her face was in anger."You are the worst sister I have ever met. I do not care if Dwight is a wolf, he is my mate and I am going to protect him."Tears stored in my eyes. "Delphi I love you so much, I just want to protect you and the family from somebody like him""No, you want to save your mate and your pack and I want to do min
Charia's Pov_______My eyes fluttered and I finally opened my eyes, clearing the blurry vision. I was laying on the bed and I looked around me to see I was home. Ryder was kneeling beside me on the bed and one of his hands was on my breast chest and the other on my hair. He also laid his head on my stomach. He was all cuddled up around me."Ryder" I whispered in my unclear voice and he woke up instantly."Charia" he kissed my lips. "Hey darling, are you okay?" He asked.I squinted my eyes a little bit and pause for all my memories to refresh. My bandaged hand aching a bit. "Yes I am" I softly said. "Where is Delphi?" I asked. I remember that was the last thing I was up to. "Where is Dwight? Did we win?""Why is that the first thing you bother about" he placed my head on the pillow gently in another position. He then frowned. "You hurt yourself""I just need to know if everything is alright. I can't bear to see that we lost and it's all my fault and you have to step down and give your
Alpha Ryder's Pov_____________It felt really good to see challenges be over and to have a nice time doing things I loved, like being with Charia and staying in the library.As I sat in the library and read through the letter Peter sent to me, I chuckled and looked up at him. He was standing before me and had given me the letter to read. "You had to write a letter?" I asked. "Was it necessary?""I have to go through the formal process Alpha Ryder, you know that" he chuckled too."But you're already family, you do not need all this anymore. Walk up to me if you have anything to ask" I said throwing the letter in the bin. "Now ask again, face to face"He blushed. "Alpha Ryder, I would like to ask for your permission to spend the holidays outside town with Melissa. It's nothing serious, I just really need to cool my head off after all that has happened and Melissa requested to come with me because she would be bored over here, not that we like each other or something. I also understand t
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