I realized what I had done as I ran out of the hospital, but I didn’t let it stop me. It was bound to happen. I couldn’t keep Falcon a secret forever, and if this was the way I revealed her to my mate and the others, so be it.Protecting my pack was more important than my secret.The pack’s mind link opened, and I could hear a flood of orders. From what I gathered, it wasn’t something they couldn’t control—rogues had infiltrated the territory, led by an Alpha named Carlos. Only the goddess knew who he was.As much as I wanted to ask questions about this mysterious Alpha, I didn’t. Clinton would be furious for sure, but I’d deal with him later.I reached the pack house, the heart of the fight. The rogues, their fur a bright, sun-like color, were easy to distinguish from the pack warriors. I counted about twenty of them. My eyes found Kai, Clinton’s wolf, locked in battle with two rogues at once.A lone rogue, watching from the edge of the chaos, caught my eye. I sprinted toward him, la
It took a long time for me to get hold of myself, after what transpired between Seraphina and I. I kept wondering what would have happened to me had it been we didn't hear those footsteps. Would she have… I couldn't say the words. Goddammit, my mind was reeling from everything, how close I had to losing everything had it not been for… Shaking my head, I shoved the thought out of my mind, because it was doing nothing other than making me lose my mind. No, no, I couldn't think of it. I couldn't begin to imagine what could have happened. All my life I knew I would die, but I never thought it would so easily… just like that. “Ruby,” He had been trying to get me talk to him ever since he came into the sitting and met me sitting close to Seraphina. He was surprised and asked what was going on, and of course being who she was, she lied to him that we were catching up. “I thought sorting things out between us would lesson the tension here. I was only apologizing to Ruby here for what I d
The ride to the meeting hall was silent. Clinton had told me about meeting with the Elders because he thought it was finally time. He also wanted to plead our case and discuss what Seraphina had been up to. We kept what she could do to us a secret, except from the Beta and Gamma.Not only that, he also shared his fears about losing his position as King, since it wasn't his birthright. Any misstep from him could cost him the throne.Even the man I encountered yesterday, Carlos was it? Clinton told me everything I needed to know about him. He was his greatest rival and he wouldn't hesitate taking him down from the throne if the opportunity arose. That wasn't all. I learnt that he couldn't just kill the man if he wanted to, even though Carlos was nothing but a thorn in his flesh. He was only tolerating him because it was against the wolf law in killing an Alpha. It came as a shock to me because back in the Lycan Kingdom, Alpha could do as they liked. Because that was because my father—A
To all those who thought their lives were a romance story, with a happily ever after nestled within those pages, only to find out it's a horror story—this one's for you. Here's a pen. You hold the power to rewrite your story. **** Three Years ago, RUBY. I never thought I'd see the day my father tore someone's head off, but there I was, watching in horror as he did just that to my mate. My name is Ruby Donalds, the first daughter of the Lycan King. Life had always been good until I lost my mom to a plague, which had taken her life and some of our pack members. Ever since, my once-loving father withdrew to himself, consumed by politics and pack affairs, thus, slipping from my and my sister's lives. I had always dreamed of having a mate like every other wolf. A mate who'd sweep me off my feet and tell me how much he had waited to have me in his arms, a mate who would be everything I had imagined. I always yearned to feel those sparks I was told happen between fated mates and h
Current Day, RUBY. “You can place it right there,” I instructed the woman in charge of decorating the pack house, nodding approvingly at her efforts. The room was transforming into a festive haven, with streamers and banners adorning the walls, and tables set with elegant centerpieces. “You know what I want, so just make everything beautiful,” I added, giving her a reassuring smile before leaving her to her task. As I approached my father's room, a sudden thought occurred to me, and I turned on my heel, making my way towards the kitchen. The anticipation of the evening's festivities bubbled within me, mingling with the determination to make my father's birthday truly special. Entering the bustling kitchen, I murmured to myself, “I need him to be as happy as a bride.” I recalled a passing mention from a maid about his late mate making his favorite drink each morning. With purposeful strides, I gathered everything needed, my mind set on the task at hand. As I started blending t
RUBY. “Father!”I rushed to his side in an instant but Dawn pushed me aside, causing me to stumble. “What's wrong with you, Dawn? Can't you see the alpha is lying still?” I exclaimed, anger coursing through me. Whispers filled the hall. Dawn shot me a frigid glare, but I had no time for her. I pushed her aside and shook my father, panic gripping me.“You can't leave me like this, father. Please, tell me this is just a joke,” I whispered to myself.Dawn collapsed beside him, tears racking her body. I grabbed his hand, only to find it limp. Pushing Dawn away, I pressed my ear to his chest, searching for a heartbeat.Nothing. A guttural cry escaped my lips, and I clutched my head. “Father, you can't do this to me. You promised... no, you can't!”I sank to the ground like a thud of cement. My chest constricted as pain struck me. I never knew such agony existed.The pack members screamed and scattered, but I remained on the floor, tears streaming down my face.“Father no! You can't do
RUBY. “What's going on here?” I turned to see the most handsome man I had ever laid eyes on enter the hall. Dressed in a gray shirt and black pants, his short blond hair was slicked back, accentuating his striking aquamarine eyes.His presence exuded power, and without a word spoken, I knew exactly who he was: Kael, Alpha Frederick's only son. I had seen numerous pictures of him, but his physical presence was far more captivating than I had ever imagined. Kael had been away from home for four years, dedicated to learning and studying how to lead a pack.“Kael, thank goddess that you are back!” Dawn ran, hugging him. “You couldn't have arrived at any better time.”Someone coughed, and I raised an eyebrow at the woman standing beside Kael. Tall, stunning, and commanding, she possessed a presence that could rival that of a model. Her hair cascaded around her shoulders, emitting a mesmerizing blue hue. Dawn instantly separated from him. She glanced at her and it took one haughty look f
CLINTON. “What shall we do with them, your highness?” My beta and best friend, Asher, inquired. I looked at the three rogues who dared to enter my territory, but the fear evident in their eyes meant nothing to me. The law permitted me to take any action against them for trespassing on my pack's land. Though tempted to set them free, the urge to use them as an example to other rogues prevailed. “Take them away.” I ordered, turning my back to them. “Keep them in the dungeon and await further instructions from me.” With that, I shifted into my wolf form, feeling my bones crack as my clothes tore apart. Howling into the night sky, I shook my tail before vanishing into the woods. I ran until I reached a lake, where I shifted back into my human form, gazing at my reflection in the still water. A cold-looking man stared right back at me. Dark circles marred the skin under my eyes, and my eyes were swollen and a bit red—a testament to my sleepless nights. The relentless pursuit of ways