Amarantha's POVI shuddered.I quickly hid my necklace inside my fist and returned my gaze to her. "N-no. It's not for sale. This is important for me..." I eagerly said to her.But instead of arguing, I heard the old woman laugh at me. Then, her face changed.I jumped in fear as I recognize the face.It was Aruna.She signaled me to stay silent and smiled at me. "You can only see this, human..." she informed me."W-why are you here?""I just want to warn you. Do not attempt to lose the necklace. The moment you do it, your soul will be mine quickly. Understood?"I widened my eyes and quickly nodded. "Y-yes. Understood.""Good. Now, go. You may keep that locket. I might as well just alter this old hag's memories. Go!" she hissed at me.I obliged her words and quickly ran away from that place. I never attempted to look back again.I came back to the palace. I went on to continue my journey inside Prima Tierra. I knew that the whole day wouldn't suffice for a tour around but I still used
Amarantha's POVI woke up to the commotion surrounding me. It was inaudible but I could sense that there were men arguing in front of me.I adjusted my sight and squinted a little as the sunlight hit my face. I groaned and held my temple. "Aw, my head!" I protested to myself.Then, I saw another guy. I didn't recall knowing him but his face seemed familiar. He must be one of the council members. His face showed worry. When I looked at him intently, he just smiled in relief. "Thank goodness you're awake! How are you feeling, Luna?" he had asked me.I arched my brow at him. I was still scanning the whole place. I was inside Iram's chamber. When I wandered my eyes, I couldn't find him. It was only me and another guy. I was still busy massaging my temples. "Where's everybody? Who were you talking to?""Oh, I think you just heard the Alpha King earlier. Should I call him for you?" He was about to leave the room but I stopped him."No! Wait!" I said. "W-what did you say earlier?""I said I
Iram's POVI balled my fists when memories started to enter my mind. Gritting my teeth in silence.I wanted something out of my chest. I wanted this feeling to go away, but I couldn't. I didn't know how.What was I thinking back then? Why did I kiss her?"You know why, Iram!" Ultor growled at me. I could feel his fiery eyes dart in my direction. "You are just a fool to deny it!"I dropped the sword that I was holding. It clanked on the dry ground where thick dust wafted with the motion. I could see my reflection there. The scar that was given to me by the Moon Goddess herself and the odd guilt that was trying to penetrate my face.I came here inside my training room as soon as I left my chamber. I let Gamma Omnibus take care of that human after that incident.I was completely out of my mind to even feel an ounce of guilt after I strangled her. I shouldn't be feeling this way. Heck, I even picked her up from the ground after terrorizing her. I even kissed her!"She's not our luna. She'
Amarantha's POVEverything on this day was surreal.The omegas were extra thoughtful to me while they help me take a bath and put on my wedding dress. Wearing such a heavy and expensive gown meant that this was no ordinary wedding.I've seen a few wedding feast gatherings before the war. I only knew a few couples who would dance around the fire as they celebrate their bond. Nothing extravagant. It was as simple as that. But that wasn't the reason I kept on watching them. It was when I saw how the couples looked at each other. It made me dream of love at that moment.But now that I'm about to be in it, suddenly, it felt lonesome than admiring.It wasn't because I was expecting a lovely dance. It wasn't because of the expensive food being served. It was because I couldn't have someone who would look at me lovingly the same way those couples exchange for themselves.I'm about to get married to someone who couldn't even reciprocate love to me. I'm going to be tied to a cold and ruthless A
Amarantha's POVI couldn't remember if I was still breathing.The moment he collapsed in front of me became the most frightening nightmare I had ever had."Iram!" I shouted. My tears brimming from my eyes.I watched my mate fall while gripping his chest desperately. He was in trouble breathing.I was too stunned. I couldn't even move. But when I saw his hand stretched out to me, that was when I was well aware of my surroundings.This was not a dream.I quickly sat beside him. "Iram! Please... please, stay with me..." I pleaded while I made sure he lay flat on the floor. "What should I do?""I-I..." Iram's pair of gray pupils started to move fast. Beads of sweat got the best out of him but his skin was too cold. It was like he was ice himself."Y-you're too cold... What's happening? Please, tell me what to do..." I cried. I didn't know what else to do. I felt so useless. Seeing him being taken out of his life hurts like hell. I didn't want him to feel this way. I should do something!T
Amarantha's POV"This is a big mistake, Luna. Maybe we should just let the council decide—""If you side with them, then just leave me alone!" I snapped at Omnibus.He was following me to the platform where the pack members were gathered outside. I could hear their voices chattering but not as well as how werewolves had with their intensified hearing ability.After I left the royal council astounded by my words, Omnibus followed me with his warnings. Of course, he already knew what was I planning but he kept it to himself instead of trying to let them know. But still, I was getting annoyed at his words.If was so against my plan, then why bother talking me out of it?I am a human, not some kind of werewolf that would try to save their whole race of arses out of this thing."L-Luna, you know that's not possible. I'm literally tied to you as your Gamma," Omnibus continued.I rolled my eyes. "Then just shut the bloody hell up let me do my job!" I shouted then proceeded outside.The blind
Iñigo's POV"No!" a curly-haired brunette woman dressed in a violet tried to get away from the Iotas who seized her. The two of them pulled her arms in front of the Alpha King.The name of the Alpha King is Iramus. His eyes glowed bright red filled with rage. But his figure may seem too calm and unnerved. To me, I was certain that he loathed the woman in front of him.The soil underneath us stained our shoes due to the heavy rain drowning the whole earth.I was there watching. I was literally shivering. It wasn't because of the rain but because of my anger.The woman's figure could be reflected in my green eyes. Helpless. Hopeless.I balled my fists while I wait beside the oak tree. I wanted to move my feet and do something, but I couldn't. I was planted down to the soil, rooted but dying.Those whom we served with all our lives... those whom we entrust our whole lineage to... was the sole reason for our downfall.The woman stretched out her hand in my direction. That was when my eyes
Amarantha's POV I was still in over my head right after the meeting. It didn't hurt what they said to me being a human, the lowest rank of all the creatures of this world now that werewolves existed. Rather, I was in deep confusion about my purpose.I couldn't help but question myself. What if Iram found out that I was never his curse-breaker in the first place? What if because of me, he will die a vain death due to the curse given by the Moon Goddess herself and I didn't have anything to heal him?I couldn't let such a terrible thing happen! I didn't care about being the Luna Queen. What's so important about the title? All I ever wanted was to end the war between the werewolf and humans. All I care about was my safety. But now that I was brought here by force, my concerns shifted 360 degrees. Now, all I care about is him.Iram."Luna, are you upset?" Omnibus asked. He was following me out of the meeting hall and to Iram's room. "I know that you were upset because of what happened bu
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