Iram's POVI immediately left my rendezvous while clenching my jaw. I balled my fists and grunted under my breath.I must be a madman.How could I stall with Alpha Trace's mate instead of acknowledging my new human mate?"Iram, are you this mad that you don't care about your life anymore? Are you willing to go this far and waste your father's plans for the whole of Europe?" Ultor asked in rage. He was as disappointed as me. "You can't let your life put to waste!""What's the use of living my life? I've made many enemies. We lost Amarantha. There's nothing more that I could lose..." I lowered my head and heaved a sigh.I am more than willing to give up this life. After all, my purpose is duly served. To take the whole of Europe and make werewolves gain respect from the world. The world already feared us. We are already revered as the most powerful creature in this world. What more can I do? If the Moon Goddess wishes to dispose of me, then I am more than glad to take up her punishment.
Iram's POV"A-Amarantha?"The woman smirked and snarled at me. "I am not Amarantha, you treacherous mate!""Treacherous mate? How dare you call me that!""I have all the right to call you that. Because of you, Amarantha is dead!" Tears streamed down her face. Rage enveloped her eyes. "You killed her!""So, you're not Amarantha?"She chuckled. "Of course, I am not her! Amarantha is purely human while I am a werewolf. You saw me shift. You should have known by now.""But your face... How is this possible?""I don't have time to argue with that. I am here for Amarantha's soul. Where did you take her?""Soul? I'm not following this. What are you saying? Amarantha is dead, isn't she? Why are you looking for her soul? She must be with the Moon Goddess or with her Lord!""I was told that her soul is somewhere inside this pack. I could feel her energy near around here. I am here to take her with me. And I vow to never set foot in this pack and protect her from you!"I clenched my jaw at her w
Iram's POV I got out, distressed at how things got out of hand.I massaged my temples and sighed.What am I going to do with her? That face... she may seem to resemble her strikingly but it doesn't mean she is actually the woman I once loved. I should get rid of her. That's how it should be.If she is indeed her twin, then I should let go of her. I should not associate with her anymore. That painful death should have been enough to punish me like this. Why did someone that looks like her have to appear in front of me again?I found myself walking a familiar path. I did not intend to come here since I wanted to be alone, but with her face haunting me like this, it makes me want to have warmth enough to defeat the coldness I am feeling.I looked up at Annie Thompson's door. I was about to knock when suddenly, a chambermaid came."My King! My King, Madame Annie just left. Her room is empty," she informed me thoughtfully. "Did she not see you before she go?"I looked at her in confusion.
Annie's POV"Where are we going, Am? Are you sure we're doing this?" Hannah asked, reluctance lingering in her voice."We have to, Hannah. We don't belong there..." I replied as I walked through thick mosses and bushes inside the forest."We don't have any reason to stay as well. And I won't be curious to bring back my memories.""Why? Why did you give up on him so easily?""Because he's not mine to ever begin with..." I turned to Hannah with a smile and patted her head. "Don't worry, Hannah. We'll find our mate someday..."She sighed and smiled wryly. "Not unless he dies..." she whispered.I furrowed my eyebrows at her. "Who? Alpha Trace? He already rejected me, right? For sure we'll find our new mate again. Don't be too sad about it."We continued our journey and Hannah just entertained me with stories. I was thrilled with all her stories that I somehow forgot about my problems.My heart was deeply wounded the moment I left Prima Tierra Pack. There was something that was pulling me
Iram's POV Deep into the forest, I knew her presence was near.A puddle of hope came surging inside my heart.I'm going to see her. That's the most important thing to do.Not long enough, I heard a rattle from the grass. I followed the movement and quickly turned in that direction. It was too quick that I ran toward it. When I was about to jump on it, I was startled to see what it was.It was a deer. It ran fast saving its life from a predator like me.I have no time to hunt for food. I need to get Annie back.I walked slower and carefully looked at my surroundings. That was when I saw something that completely caught me off-guard.It was Annie Thompson. She was with someone. Her hand was in mid-air. Slowly moving to his face. They were face-to-face. She looked at him lovingly. Her eyes glistened under the sunlight.Something inside me wanted to come out and kill anyone in sight.I clenched my jaw and balled my fists. "Annie..."Annie turned to me with her cold eyes. She smirked and
Omnibus' POV We were headed to the Prima Tierra Pack boundary after Aruna told us of Amarantha's whereabouts.Despite my half-heart sunk at the last scene, I was with Shintara, I still chose to look for Amarantha.Apollo didn't seem to argue with me. He was right after all. Shintara already rejected me. I was no longer her mate. But there was something in me that screamed pain. I knew I was hurting her. She let me take her despite knowing that I am already mated to someone else. She was selfless and trusting. But outside, she showed me a strong woman that no one could shake. She was that kind of woman.But she was also supportive of me. Not because she wanted to see me happy with Amarantha but because she needed to join hands with her as a Chimera Wolf.I stopped in my tracks and stopped Shintara from further walking. I heard a faint sound. The rustling of the bushes."Do you hear that?" I asked her, whispering.Shintara nodded and pointed in a certain direction. "There. I can sense
Iram's POV"I don't know what you're talking about..." I looked away after hearing his question.How did he know that Amarantha is here?No. He didn't know that. The one I sent to the dungeon is not Amarantha but her alleged twin. But I will still not tell him about it. He already left his post long enough for me to understand that he is now a rogue.He chuckled. "You think I'd buy that? You can't hide her from me, Iram. She's my mate!""You came here after leaving your post to ask me this? Are you not afraid that I might punish you for leaving like that?""You think I'll be scared to death about that? You already punished me for killing her! You took away my mate and now you had the nerve to remind me of my post? I don't bloody hell care about being a Gamma. All I care about is her.""Beta Iñigo told me you are mated with his sister. Which is the truth, Omnibus? Are you just playing with me so that you could get what you want and get away with it? Just leave. You are no longer a part
Iram's POV I blinked my eyes many times in front of this human. Her expression reminded me of someone.Her image flashed in my mind.I shook my head and closed my eyes. No. I shouldn't be thinking about her. She's long dead gone.The woman whom I first loved.Inima Wahlberg.My first heartbreak.I immediately pushed the human girl away from me. That was when I realized what I just did.Lorna whimpered in pain. She fell to the ground with her elbow falling first.I stopped my urge to help her. I quickly looked away, balled my fists, and clenched my jaw. "Leave me alone!""M-my king...""Just get the bloody hell out of here!" I snapped.It made her jump. She quickly ran away with her tears brimming down her cheeks."Just fucking stop bothering me. I just don't feel loving again..." I told myself.Tears started to fall down my cheeks."Why does it have to be me, huh?" I asked while looking heavenward. I was asking the Moon Goddess. "Why does it have to be me?!" I shouted at the top of m
Amarantha's POV I saw many things a human shouldn't have at this time of age.As girls leaving in Scotland, we could have been enjoying the traditions and swooning about the magic of love in wedding ceremonies.I was once that typical woman. But in today's generation where I live in a world where another creature coexisted with humans, I beg to differ.Human girls would still prefer marrying rather than choosing to be of service to the people.I became the Luna Queen of Europe.Years passed. Other packs reshaped the way they thought about the world. The Alpha King and I are devout to be of service to the werewolf society. It was a tough job as many ridiculed me for being a human.Many also ridiculed Iram for the rumors of him being cursed by the Moon Goddess. But I stayed by his side and never left him.I showed them that the curse was nothing but propaganda to oust him from his post as the Alpha King.Inima already explained things to us. Before she died, she revealed everything inc
Iram's POV Right after Omnibus left, memories started to rush inside of me...Omnibus came to me inside the library with quite a surprise.He was with Lorna.I narrowed my eyes in confusion. "Lorna? What are you doing here? You were with her?" I asked Omnibus.He shrugged and pointed at her. "She said she has to say something to you."I turned to her again and waited for her to say something.She heaved a sigh and faced me. "Alpha King. Please forgive me for fooling you, but please hear me out before it's too late..." she suddenly uttered."What do you want to tell me?""I am not Lorna Ferrel. I am a Chimera. Someone that has two souls, two wolves in one body. With that, I have two fated mates. And one of them was you..."I arched my brow at her. I am starting to get annoyed. "What nonsense are you talking about? Are you trying to fool me right now?""I am telling you the truth. I am none other than your first mate. Inima Wahlberg. Beta Iñigo's dead sister. I am her. I am that fated
Omnibus' POV After that conversation with Luna Amarantha and Shintara, I felt like my energy was drained from me.At night, King Iram asked for my audience. Still, a bit disarrayed, I forced myself to get up and came to his chamber.He sat at a table and poured a drink. He smiled and gestured his hand to me. "Come and join me here, Omnibus!" he delightfully invited me.My shoulders slumped at the scene and frowned at him. "Wow! I'm dying inside and you're celebrating? Do I look like a joke to you, Iram?" I casually asked.He snorted and patted the empty chair. "It's not for celebration, idiot!"I gasped. "Woah! When did you learn to cuss at me, brother?""Shintara taught me well, don't worry!" he laughed.I frowned and rolled my eyes. "Did you just call me to make fun of my broken heart?"Iram chuckled again and placed the glass in front of me. "Drink."I sighed and stared at the glass before drinking the beer in it. "Is it so wrong to feel guilty about Amarantha's twin sister? I mea
Amarantha's POV During the lunch with the Alpha King, the two love birds can't stop bickering at each other. They sent sharp daggers at each other and then turned away in contempt.I couldn't help but sigh."Can someone please tell me what's happening?" Iram asked but I just turned to him and shook my head."Don't ask. They won't budge. Trust me."***** After that, Iram had to leave us three for some peace talks with other packs.I was left with the two still not happy with each other's company."Do you want to reject each other? Is that it?" I asked."No!" they both angrily replied."Well, then, kiss and make up already!""It's not that simple, Luna!" Shintara reasoned. "I don't want to get married to a man who is still stuck with his past!""And I wouldn't want to marry a woman who still thinks she knows better! Fine by me!" Omnibus butted in.I rolled my eyes and massaged my temples. After that, I faced them. "Let's be clear here. Ava is dead. My twin sister is dead. So, what's t
Amarantha's POV I smiled at the boy who asked that question and patted his shoulder. "Good question, dear!" I told him delightfully. "Because I don't want to change everything in me. I accept who and what I am as I am made to be who I am."If I try to change myself, then I would have no face to show in front of my original race. I wouldn't have convinced them into this peace. Most importantly, the new rules would be irrelevant to those people who wanted peace. Because if I become the face of someone who isn't proud of who I am, then what will become of others? They wouldn't be happy to see me not so proud of how I was brought into this world."The people sympathized with my words and understood me.For me, it wasn't just because of the humans that I stayed human. For me, I chose to stay who I am because I am happy with who I am.God made me a human for a purpose. He wanted me to reach this far for me to know what I should do. And this was it."Roaming around again?" Beta Omnibus teas
Amarantha's POV We immediately left Nottingham with a brief announcement to leave.I could not wait for Emerett's approval anymore. I just told him that I await his answer but he has to deliver it with action.Shintara and I immediately landed on Prima Tierra. With her swift strides, we came back in a span of 30 minutes.I was shocked to see the scenery.I saw Iram's wolf fighting against Iñigo's wolf. Some of Prima Tierra's soldiers were losing."No one came from Ouse?" I asked worriedly."We need stalling, Luna. You must go to the border and let them in. I will help others in here," Shintara said then left. She fought alongside the soldiers.I frustratingly ran toward the border. Some were about to attack me but luckily, a familiar wolf came and killed two of the werewolves."Omnibus?""How are you doing, Luna? Be careful!" he shouted, then led me to the border. After that, he left me alone.Not long enough, the pack of rogues came.The leader shifted into his human form and faced
Amarantha's POV "We have to hurry!" Shintara shouted at me.I was having second thoughts about leaving Iram behind. I didn't feel cool with this. Something is bothering me."What are you taking so long?" she asked, irritated. "We're almost there, Luna!""I can't just do this. Something is not right, Shintara. What if something happened to them?""Quit overthinking and let's focus on this task. Do you not want this for your people?"She's right. I was too busy worrying about Iram. He can handle himself. He is very strong unlike me who is just a mere human who can only heal him if he needs me.After that thought, I decided to follow Shintara's tracks. Shintara shifted into her large white wolf form. She let me ride behind her as she swiftly glided through the forest.We reached the Ouse River in front of the Rogue Alpha's tavern.They displayed hostility but when they saw Shintara's wolf, they all scowled away in fear and backed down.Shintara shifted back to her human form and faced t
Iram's POV "Your Majesty! They are already here! The traitors!" one of the Iotas shouted.I clenched my jaw in anger and faced the army I have prepared. "Gather all the citizens and make sure they are safe in one place. Close all exit points once they enter our pack." I turned to my right. "Gamma, choose one Iota you trust the most to relay my message. We need their help right now. Do you understand?"Omnibus nodded. "Yes, your majesty!" He faced his men and picked one for the work. That was when Shintara appeared.She crossed her arms and confidently looked at her mate. "I will lead that part. Count me in!" she volunteered."Are you sure you're going to do this?" he asked worriedly."Hey, if I ever was born rich like you, I would have been the Alpha King's Gamma. Don't pamper me too much."I scoffed at their bickering. But I no longer hated cheesy moments like this.I looked over my shoulder and smiled at the lady that lit up my whole life. "My Luna! How are you feeling?"Amarantha
Iñigo's POV "What are you saying, Oliver? Are you saying that the Luna was kidnapped?" Delta Redentus asked."Y-yes, Delta.""Where is your evidence? You cannot just say that in this court without evidence!" Gufu also uttered."I do have, Zeta. I have solid proof. But first, I want to ask the Alpha King about his recollection of this...""What is his involvement?"Oliver faced Iram and bowed his head. "My King. I would like to ask you a question...""Go ahead..." he replied."That night when you punished the luna after not eating the food you prepared for her, did you remember how you treated her? Specifically, where did she stay and who was with her?" Oliver asked curiously.Iram's forehead creased in confusion. "I don't quite remember everything. It was too bloody hellish that night that I didn't want to remember..." he answered honestly. "But I do remember approving to have her guarded by many Iotas," he added.My heart raised a million miles after hearing those words from him.Co