“What…”When I woke up the next morning, both of my hands were tied using thick fabric to the wooden headboard of the bed. It was strange because, with my werewolf strength, I could easily tear this furniture apart. But it felt as if my strength was suppressed by something until I realized that the same material of the cuff used to prevent me from transforming was made into bracelets and anklets dangling on my wrists and ankles.The door opened, and Treyton entered with a tray of food in his hands. His face was sullen, and his eyes were dark. It was as if he hadn’t slept the whole night, and I wish it was because of the storm and not me.“What are you doing? Let me go, Treyton!” I hissed at him while pulling my hand, hoping it would slip from the fabric.“I told you you were my prisoner, right?"Treyton uttered scornfully as he placed the food on the bedside table and sat on the edge of the bed. His electric blue eyes gazed at me stoically. “I thought it was already clear to you that I
“Miss Clark?”Monica didn’t waste a second and ran towards me. I was a little surprised when she threw herself on me and gave me a tight embrace. I knew Monica was loyal to me, but I never thought she was that glad to see me again.“Oh, I thought something bad happened to you,” she cried when she pulled away from me, and I wiped the tears that rolled down her face. I smiled at her. I felt so happy that I had someone like Monica who cared about me a lot. Like a real sister.“I’m sorry I made you worry,” I whispered to her, and I looked at Treyton. He didn’t dye his hair red or wear artificial lenses anymore, so I expected he would be a total stranger to Monica again.We were inside a small cafe where Monica and I agreed to meet up after I called her when Treyton finally decided to help me save Alpha Hunter. I thought he would just release me, though. But he told me he could never let me go alone without anyone to protect me. I didn’t know what his real intentions were, though. But with
“Maybe you should stop pacing back and forth and sit. You are making me dizzy.”I gave Treyton a piercing look and then sighed. I looked at the ceiling of the dungeon, and it reminded me again of the first time I was thrown there. Only the person who wanted to keep me out of Albrecht Castle was already dead.“Weston can’t keep us here.”“He already did, Cassy. Just calm down and wait to see if your little friend convinces her mate to let us go. I already thought it was a bad idea to get here straight…”“It’s the only way I know to make Weston think that his decision is wrong! I am afraid of what Alpha Hunter would do once he found out that his only friend also desired his title! I knew Weston. That Flavius Lester must have told him something that made him so desperate like this!”Treyton gave me a discerning look. His blue eyes were annoyingly calm while he leaned against the cold brick wall of the dungeon. “I have a feeling it is all about his mate. Isn’t Monica still a servant slave
“No, Sir Brochan. He came here because of me. He saved me from Flavius’ men. It’s alright. He won’t harm anyone.” I lifted my hands in front of me to stop the old man from attacking Treyton, and he looked at me with panic in his eyes. It was the same reaction I saw when Weston first saw him, and now I was curious why all these men looked at Treyton like he was some kind of dangerous beast.“I hope yer decision to bring this jimmy wi' ye is right, lassie. I don’t trust him, ” Sir Brochan forced himself to calm down, but his careful eyes never looked away from Treyton, like he was scared that the young man behind me would suddenly rip him to pieces if he ever turned his back on us.“Don’t worry, I don’t eat old men." Treyton sneered at Sir Brochan, and I gave him a warning look. Treyton just suppressed his laugh at Brochan’s insulted look.“Let’s go then. And stay low. Monica is waiting outside. She will help ye git a car to git you out of here.”I gave Sir Brochan a worried look. I was
“It will be another three hours before we reach Weston, and we are not sure if he even listens to us or believes us," Treyton said as he looked at me. I better stay and watch in case they transfer Hunter to another place, Cassy.Sir Brochan squinted his eyes at Treyton. I could see the mistrust that was written all over his face, but Treyton was right. There should be someone staying in case Flavius thinks of moving Alpha Hunter. Weston had already inspected his mansion. There could be a possibility that he would transfer Alpha Hunter to a far, much-hidden place where no one could find them. And that’s what I fear the most.“It’s okay. Treyton can stay." I gazed into Treyton’s eyes. Although Treyton used to be the enemy of the Black Haw Pack, or maybe he was still, I knew within myself I could trust him. He would never lie or betray me.Treyton gave me a short nod. It was dangerous to stay, but I believe he knew what he was doing, so I whispered to him, “Don’t let them see you."“I wo
The first one lunged itself at me, ready to crush my bones from its weight.To evade his attack, I jumped sideways while my eyes were on the other werewolf. It ran behind me, ready to sink its teeth into my leg, but I lunged forward to the brown one, and my mouth went straight to its shoulders, sinking my teeth against the bigger one. I took advantage of the fact that I was faster than the other two. As I did my first damage, I got more careful because it only enraged the two.Yes, I was fast. But I also get exhausted carelessly.My stamina wasn’t enough for two opponents. Maybe if it was only one sentinel, I could outrun him easily. My lungs kept up as I burned a lot of oxygen, and my body started to tremble after I overworked the muscles in my legs.They regrouped in front of me, ready to pounce, and cut me with their long, sharp claws, digging into the dirt as they stepped closer and slower. Their snarls vibrate in their throats.There was no way I would survive the two, so I decid
“Treyton!” I uttered between my breath and behind him…“OH GOD!!!” I cried out loud when I saw he was carrying Alpha Hunter behind his back!I ran straight to both of them. Their silver hairs were smudged with crimson blood, and Treyton’s clothes were soaking wet with blood as well. Troy panicked at first, but when he saw me rushing towards the two, he had no choice but to check on them as well.I felt like my heart was going to explode. Waves of emotions crashed through my chest as I gazed down at my unconscious mate. Treyton carefully laid him down on the grass and made him lean against the huge rock I was sitting on. I gasped loudly when Treyton pushed Hunter’s face upward so he could breathe well.“Hunter?... Hunter, it’s me, Cassandra. Can you hear me?” I whispered to him, tears trickling down my face when I saw that huge scar on the left side of his face. It was so grave that it blinded his left eye, which broke my heart into millions of pieces.Devastated, I cried so hard on m
“No, you can’t force yourself to get up! You are just recovering yet!” I stopped Hunter when he made a stubborn attempt to stand up. He groaned and sat back on the sofa, too weak and dizzy.“It was all my fault that all of this happened,” he whispered to me, looking at me with pain in his eyes. “I have to set things right, Cassandra. I have to go back to Black Haw and see Weston.”I swallowed a lump in my throat. I had second thoughts about whether I would tell him about the current situation in Black Haw. That tomorrow, Weston would step up as the next Alpha of the pack, and Hunter would be...“Please stay here until you are fully recovered, Hunter, please."I begged him, and he looked down at me with both sorrow and anger, but then his face softened, and he leaned against the backrest of the sofa as he closed his eye. I could see the rage in him as he breathed deeply and roughly. The muscles on his body all tensed as if his wolf wanted revenge against Flavius, who took everything fr
It was a nightmare I refused to believe.How many times did I think that Weston came after my husband’s life, scared that he would betray Hunter again? Was I a monster after I thought about all of those horrible accusations about Weston who just sacrificed himself for his best friend?Monica’s scream shattered my heart into tiny million pieces as I watched my husband stand, his face dark and his eyes crimson red as he jumped to the one with a metal claw and sank his teeth into its shoulders, pulling its limb away from its body. The whole crowd was still silent after witnessing Weston’s death but Flavius’ mental laughter didn’t stop until Hunter let out an ear-splitting howl of anguish as he picked the metal claw and sent it flying straight to where Flavius was sitting.I felt like my throat tightened and dried when I watched how the same weapon that killed Weston pierced through Flavius’ chest and killed the old man in an instant, stopping him from laughing until he fell on his chair
The Lester and Black Haw soldiers were fast when they built a small arena on the cliff using wood and metal platforms. The fighting on the battlefield ceased after Flavius agreed to Hunter’s challenge for a duel to death.And the word Death was like an icicle pike aimed and focused at my heart, ready to stab me if Hunter failed this—I frowned. No. There was no way I would let myself think my husband would die just like that. I would never let that happen. Please, Moon Goddess…don’t ever let that happen.I felt Monica’s hand touch mine, and her fingers were ice-cold against my skin even though the ocean breeze that night wasn’t that cold because so many people wanted to witness the duel. The cliff was crowded from both sides of the pack, but it was clear how intimidating the number of the Black Haw and the Lester Pack was, compared to the population of the Midnight Pack.“There is a change in the rules!” an old man screamed at the top of his lungs and everyone was silenced as the curre
“I hope you are not angry with me Hunter…”“Angry?! You are making me insane, Cassandra! Didn’t I tell you—”I didn’t let him finish his words and kissed him fervently after he led me to his private room in his headquarters. I could feel his emotions all over his head and I needed him to calm down before I explained why Monica and I went to that place.Gently, I pulled from him as soon as his breathing started to slow down and he looked at me with worry but I saw in his eyes that he was also glad I was there, “I’m so sorry, love. I know I promised, but plans changed and Monica has been hysterical since Weston left her in the infirmary without even telling her where he would go. Why he is here, Hunter? Did you ask him to go with you?”Hunter held my hand and stared down my face, “No. I just noticed he was following me in the forest after I left the infirmary. He told me he didn’t feel safe in that place and he needed to be with me in this fight so I let him. I didn’t know he just left
When I came back to the hospital, I tried to distract my mind by helping the healers with the wounded. The healers were all pleased to have me in the infirmary and they told me my presence gave people hope because I was with them as their Luna but they were also worried because I was supposed to be in one of the bunkers for safety.“I rather help here than do nothing,” I said to the Head Healer, Dr. Heather, of the infirmary building and his face softened as he watched me organize the stacks of medical supplies needed for the badly wounded, “My husband—your Alpha is fighting out there and I just couldn’t sit in one place overthinking about what is happening. I have to do it.”“I understand, your Grace. And we are all happy to have you here with us. You symbolize hope for all the people in this building. That's why many of them believe that Midnight Pack will survive. They all believe in you and the Alpha.”My eyes glittered with tears, happy that the people loved and appreciated Hunte
“Hunter, please I want to go with you to the headquarters. I could be a good use to the healers stationed there.”As the four of us sneaked through the tunnels, It was too hard not to tell my husband that I never wanted to hide behind the thick metal doors of the underground bunkers. I knew his biggest priority for now was to keep me safe but I never wanted to just stay in one place and wait for whatever will happen. I wanted to fight alongside him. I wanted to stay and make sure he would survive this war for our pup…For our baby…He glanced down at me as if he was thinking too hard if he would consider it or not. But knowing him being overprotective, I already had an idea what he would say, “You know that is not an option, Cassandra. I need to make sure you are safe. It will be a huge advantage to Flavius if you get caught—”“I won’t let him,” I cut his words, but of course, I had no idea what I was saying because the adrenaline that pumped hard in my veins made my head a little clo
“Going to the surface would be too dangerous,” Hunter looked at the ceiling of the tunnel as the dripping sound of water echoed together with any soft sounds, including our whispers, so we all decided to stop arguing and think of a better plan on how we all could get out of this retching place that lept on making my stomach sick.Even Monica was not happy staying in the tunnel, but she had no choice. Weston was the number one target of the Lester Alpha, and she had to make sure her mate would not fall into the hands of the enemies.“How many did Flavius send to destroy the city and to hunt my mate?” Monica asked, as despair etched on her face, “I don’t think that old man would stop until Weston appears, and I am scared, Miss Clark. I am scared of what they might do to him!”“He f*cking killed an Alpha’s daughter, Monica. What do you expect? Just let Weston roam in this land without getting revenge for his only daughter and his only heir?” despite the ugly words, Hunter’s voice was cal
I watched how Hunter moved a lightning speed as he rushed towards Quintus who was shocked at his sudden attack the traitor flew down the cliff with his eyes fixed on Hunter, as if taunting my husband about how he killed Treyton in front of us.Then it was followed by a sickening thud as Quintus’ body perforated by the sharp pointed rocks, six hundred meters below where the violent waves of the ocean washed him away.[Hunter your brother—-]Hunter’s shoulders drooped in grief as he looked down the cliff. He stayed there for minutes until he moved and started to walk towards me.[He’s gone, Cassandra. There is no way he would survive that fall. We have to go back.] He uttered in a flat tone and I knew he only behaved like that when he tried to mask that intense grief he felt, just like when Sir Brochan died.[His body is not on the rocks, Hunter! Maybe he managed to survive!] I cried to him but he just gave me one angry look, his eyes crimson red as the MIdnight City burned brightly beh
“You know the last thing I ever wanted is to hurt you, Cassy.”There was agony on Treyton’s face as he looked at me, and then I remembered that little, helpless boy I met in the Albrecht dungeon. The very first time I saw him.Tears rolled down my cheeks. It hurts to see him so confused with himself. I cared so much for Treyton. I understood his pain. I wanted to help him. I really do! But it was so frustrating that I had no idea how to. I had no idea how to make that pain he embraced for so many years go away.“You know I can’t give you what you want, Treyton. I am so sorry that fate was not kind to you but I want you to know that I am happy I met you. You are right,” I sniffed and then chuckled trying to look at the bright side of everything, and that surprised Treyton when he saw the smile on my face, even in the middle of chaos happening in the Midnight pack.Even in the face of death.“You are right that none of us deserve to suffer that kind of pain—inflicted by the people we ex
“Domitian, you have to let me go! We have to make sure Monica is safe! We have to hurry maybe we still have time to capture Weston in Monica’s apartment!”Of course, I had no intention of giving Weston to them but it was the only way I could convince Domitian to release me from the anti-werewolf transformation cuff. If what the soldier said was right, then Weston had a plan to flee with Monica out of this continent, away from Hunter and Flavius. But I was not sure if it was the best for Monica knowing that Weston was not in his best thinking. Could he hurt Monica? The depth of their bond was not completely broken by whatever spell Treyton did to them. Maybe that was proof, enough for me to believe that he could take care of Monica.But Geneva… I can’t believe she was already gone just because of what her father did to her. I felt bad for her because I knew she wasn’t a completely evil she-wolf like her Dad. Yet again, she became another victim of power-hungry people who were willing t