Alpha Ciandra shook the water out of her hair. She used to have a towel but Luna Adrielle had taken it, claiming she should stand under the sun to dry up for all she cared.Her life was a disaster right now. No one was speaking to her and pushed her around when they crossed paths. She was heartbroken and lonely. Staring at herself in the broken piece of a mirror, Alpha Ciandra shook her head vigorously. Her cheeks were sunken. Her eyes were dull. She looked like someone life has beaten repeatedly. The beautiful woman was no longer beautiful.She was the most hated person in all the packs and she hated every minute of it. Beta Pierre called her from outside, "woman, hurry up. I don't have all the time in the world."Alpha Ciandra grunted, if only she could turn herself deaf, she could. She ignored him completely. Her eyes fell on the scissors on the floor. A single tear fell from her eyes. Luna Adrielle had brought it to her, claiming, "I am helping you. Cut yourself."She had been su
Alpha Ciandra lost her will to fight when she realized how serious the wolves were about 'serving her'If someone had told her that the wolves she trained would, later on, kick her ass while calling her names, she would have said no.Both Alpha Alphonso and Beta Garrick lost their damn mind. How could Alphons bring her people to beat her up? Why on earth could Beta Garrick agree to this preposterous need from Alphonso?Both Ciandra and Gareick always knew only the best is supposed to come here. Not just anyone. Well, at least she applauded Beta Garrick to stay back and guard the Vagabond Pack.The warriors shook her violently, Alpha Ciandra touched her face and winced. "Tired too soon?" She asked teasingly. They were provoked immediately, making them continue hitting her. When they heard incoming footfalls, they yanked her and threw her to the bed. Alpha Ciandra looked at the door, bored out. She rolled her eyes when she saw Alpha Alphonso. "You shall continue this tommorow." The alp
Alpha Hunter was disheartened by the news. He couldn’t believe the audacity Gael had to shove it right to his face that his brother was working the perfect way he needed. He wanted to go to the Vagabond Pack to confirm that indeed the same man he brought up was the same wolf who wasn’t doing anything to help his daughter.Lameck dropped by once in a while and the more his visit increased, the more Alpha Hunter began wondering whether he was on Gael’s side or he was just neutral.“Lameck, may I ask, what is happening outside?” Alpha Hunter asked.“Alpha Hunter, we are forgetting what is happening here,” Lameck grunted.Alpha Hunter looked down, disappointment washing all over him. He could see in his face where those words were going, Lameck wasn’t happy with how he was speaking to him. Alpha Hunter moved backward to the corner.Lameck rolled his eyes, “seriously, I was only joking.”“So, should I know or not?” Alpha Hunter whispered.Lameck headed outside and closed the door behind h
Avery ducked an incoming blow. From the corner of her eyes, she saw Callister glaring at her. They didn’t get along. Callister hated her for taking her spot, the one spot she could give anything, even if it meant standing aside and letting her friend of a minute suffer.The two women strode to each other. The wolf who had been training with Avery released a happy sigh. She halted in front of Callister, “you are slacking, missy.” She spoke.It was Avery’s work for everyone to train. As much as she wanted to inform everyone, “scratch each other to death.” She couldn’t. She was the best, or at least Beta Garrick had informed her.Trouble was, every morning, she woke up with newly found self-doubts, she wasn’t sure anymore if she was there because Garrick saw her as a threat for asking too many or simply, she was good at fighting.Staring at Callister with her smirk, she wanted to rile her up, to see whether she would beat her ass up or be beaten.Callister’s smirk turned into a smile, “d
As the rogues entered, Alpha Ciandra closed her eyes. She wasn’t going to put up a fight and not even once did she wonder how they entered when some of the Vagabond Pack’s warriors were guarding the border.She didn’t need to call out for death anymore, it was already here and unlike the moon goddess who had turned a blind eye and deaf, death heard her perfectly well.Alpha Ciandra said goodbye to her father and promised if they meet in their next lives, she would protect him first before everything and everyone else.As sleep started slipping in, Alpha Ciandra heard the movements increasing. She waited and waited. Patiently like a kid waiting for their mother to feed them soup. Like a kid filling her penny jar hoping in the end she will buy herself something good.Nevertheless, what she expected would happen didn’t.Loud steps could be heard and then snaps. Trees broke. Murmurs could be heard and still, no pain in her. No wolf was sinking its teeth into her neck. No one was killing h
The accusation in their eyes was visible. Everyone has heard one rogue wouldn’t speak unless it was to Alpha Ciandra. The rogue’s request to speak to Alpha Ciandra was suspicious.The ones who lost their kids wanted to steer far away from Alpha Ciandra while those who lost their mates wanted to attack Alpha Ciandra, they would have and made sure she went six feet under.As Alpha Ciandra walked from her haven to the packhouse, she fought off the sadness that dripped in her. If only anyone asked her how she was feeling, she would have informed them she wasn’t happy that the rogues attacked their pack.She would have told them she kept hearing the tear of skin and the cracking of bones.The agony cries from the wolves as the rogues killed them.But alas, no one cared about that. What they cared about was finding a way to make her pay.Alpha Ciandra pushed the door and entered the packhouse, she was surprised Alpha Alphonso wasn’t at the door waiting for her. Earlier, after he told her sh
Garrick grabbed her shoulders and screamed to her face, “it is your fault I have become a laughing stock.”“Oh, come on. I spoon-fed you the pack. I took away all the hindrances and one thing you are already whining about. How about a thank you, brother.” Gael replied, prying away herself from her brother.“Don’t call me brother, I am not your brother,” Garrick said through gritted teeth while fisting his hands.Gael growled at her brother. It was one thing to say it was her fault while it was another for him to tell her he wasn’t her brother. Gael lived for Garrick and wanted nothing but the best for him.“You are not invited here, ever again,” Garrick yelled.Gael smiled, telling herself there was no way her brother meant that. They only had each other.“You are standing in this gigantic office because of me. You are the alpha because of me. If I hadn’t shown up, you would still be Hunter and Ciandra’s lapdog. So, little brother, don’t forget I will snatch it if I want it. I created
“We are under attack.”Alpha Ciandra hummed. The pack could burn in hell for all she cared. Alpha Ciandra had been serious when she told Alpha Alphonso she was never going to prove herself to anyone.They were never there for her… she was merely returning the favor.A smile spread wider on her face, she removed the cover from her head, ready to hear the cries coming from outside.“Alpha Ciandra,” Avery called from outside.She rolled her eyes and pulled her legs to her chest. Grinning, she whispered, “let the dance begin.”“Alpha Ciandra.” Avery’s voice was fading away. “I am sorry, okay? I will help the rogue. I will help you. Please, come outside.”“I never asked for your help, Avery.” Alpha Ciandra thought.[FLASHBACK]It was her fifth interview with Lameck and by now, Lameck was used to her coming and talking aimlessly and never pushed on why he attacked the pack. Alpha Ciandra was still accompanied by Avery and when she advised her to go outside and train since the pack depended