Amarantha's POV I was dragged into the dungeon. I sobbed and sobbed as I kissed the dusty ground.As expected, I still belonged to the ground. To the bottom of the food chain. I was still the same old human slave I was once before.I made a lie and tried to trick Iram.That whole night, I was punished. Several guards whipped my back. They were effortlessly doing it without even exerting force. If they did, I would be torn to pieces.I did not plead for them to stop. I just let them hurt me over and over.I deserved this. I deserved to be treated like this. It was because I only wasted his time believing I could heal him. But the truth is, I couldn't. I couldn't heal him. And now, his days are numbered and because of me, he will face his own demise.After what seemed forever, the guards stopped whipping me. They left me hardly breathing. My muscles tremble in excruciating pain. It was unbearable that the pain turned to numbness.I just looked up at the ceiling. Tears automatically ran
Iram's POVI saw everything happen. It was too sudden that I could no longer have a track of time.I was full of rage. But my heart sank at the moment Amarantha was dragged away from me. Her eyes gleamed with despair, pleading for her life.The truth is, I wanted her to at least defend herself. To lie or even tell me that it wasn't true. But she didn't.She bowed her head fully with remorse."I'm so sorry..." was the only sentence I could ever think of. I thought that my ear bled in front of them.My mate had betrayed me. And the moment the truth was revealed, my heart began to constrict. My whole body was frozen. But since everyone was looking at me, I stayed still.I pointed in Amarantha's direction. My eyes darted darkly. "Take her away!"As soon as they took her out of my chamber, I began to fall to my knees. I held my chest. Unable to breathe. I groaned in pain. My world was spinning. I held on to the edge of the bed but my world started to darken. Until I lost consciousness...*
Omnibus' POV I knelt in despair. The moment the punisher's claws lunged at Amarantha's chest, I felt my whole world come crashing down.My eyes became blurry due to my tears.They killed her. They killed my mate.I blamed myself for it. I couldn't do anything but cry. I just kept on pleading with her to defend herself. But she didn't. She let the lies seethe through the people witnessing her death. She just looked at the pool of people and looked like she was only seeing herself. Alone and neglected.She only saw her pain, her despair.I could feel the pain of departure raising inside my chest. I automatically held onto my chest. I started having difficulty breathing.If I'm going to die with her, I'd be willing to do so. I'd be willing to accept that death.Because I didn't want to continue this life without her. I've been so lonely alone for years. I was longing for a mate to come and now that she came, it was just too surreal. But seeing how I would lose her, it just didn't sit ri
Omnibus' POV I froze in my position as soon as I bore my eyes at the person who was inside the meeting hall.There was no one in here other than this person. When I turned back to Shintara, she just stared with a sympathetic look into an obnoxious one."What's this about, Shintara?" I asked her, still confused.Shintara just shrugged and walked further away from me. She didn't have any plans on telling me the truth."It's no use, Gamma..." the person with us said. It was none other than Beta Iñigo. He walked across the hall and stopped in front of me."What's this supposed to mean? Do you know Shintara?" I probed."Yes," he replied, "as a matter of fact, I am her half-brother," he suddenly revealed.I creased my forehead. "W-what?""It is the truth, Gamma. But that's not the reason why I asked of you.""Then, what is this? I thought there was a meeting. Where's King Iram?""He doesn't know that you're here. It's just you and me and my sister for now..." He walked around me. "I am dis
Iñigo's POV I returned to my chamber as soon as I made sure that Shintara and Omnibus were alone.I smiled cunningly.Everything was slowly falling into place. No one will know about this plan that I carefully orchestrated for so long...I walked slowly toward the human-sized mirror. I saw my strong reflection moving along.Not long enough, the figure I was seeing in the mirror changed.A strong force came blowing in. The mirror was shaking. The surface made a fast and little wave as the image gradually became clearer and clearer.There, the mirror showed me a woman. Brunette and fair-skinned. Her long hair was wavy and elegant. She looked at me with her cunning smile."Did you finish the task, brother?" she had asked."Yes, Inima. Everything was done smoothly. You have nothing to worry about..." I assured her."And the vessel?""She's now ready, Inima. Are you sure you can do this?"She smirked. "I've been waiting for this my whole life, Iñigo. There's no way I would let this chance
Shintara's POV It was a bargain.Iñigo was right when he said I needed to betray my own mate. I had to. It was for the better.But my heart ached for him at this very moment.I was still looking at him from afar right from when he pleaded for Amarantha's life. I was jealous of her. She was loved the most by the man I was also destined to— if only I hadn't rejected him.And now that we're alone inside the meeting hall, I couldn't help but just stare at him.He was silent the whole time. I could feel his anger. I could smell it through the air. I could still smell his knee-jerking scent. It didn't fade when I rejected him. It was still there even when I found him at Ouse. Does this mean he was still my fated mate?"Did the Luna come for you?" Omnibus was the first to start a conversation.I blinked for a second, couldn't believe that he was actually talking to me after getting betrayed. After that, I lowered my gaze and settled looking at my hands. "Y-yes. She came to me at the dungeon
Shintara's POV "What happens now?" Omnibus asked.I quickly shushed him when I heard someone coming.We were currently hiding behind a wall where we could see Iñigo's room. It was when after I found out that Lorna was brought here, I immediately came here with Omnibus.I was only paying attention to the surroundings. I observed the Iotas' movements. I even sniffed through the air, identifying scents. I closed my eyes.I could identify a familiar smell. Lorna's smell. I could smell her blood. But there was something wrong with that smell.Kaya and Keri even huffed and whiffed at the scent. It was somehow annoying for us. What could it be?""This place is dangerous, Tara. I think we should retreat or if not, both you and our mate will face trouble!" Kaya warned in a haste."That smell... It's something familiar. I just couldn't tell what is it. Kaya, can you remember that scent?" Keri asked."I don't think so, Keri. This scent was too irritating to even remember. Can we just head back?
Omnibus' POV"I don't understand..." I kept on saying while keeping up with Shintara.We were running away from Beta Iñigo's place. After that shocking encounter with the human who was with her at Ouse now turned into what I thought had died that night.Inima had come back from the dead.Her words haunt me up until this day. It resounded within me after hearing what Lorna's body told Shintara.Inima took over Lorna's body.And now, I finally got the real reason behind all this. It was all for Inima. It was all for her promise she had to keep. To be with Iram once more."Not now, Omnibus. We need to hurry!" Shintara hissed beside me, not even giving me a brief glimpse.We were running away, out of the castle. I suddenly became alarmed."W-wait!" I held her wrist and pulled her to face me.I saw that she was caught off-guard by my actions. Her face was red like a tomato. She, then, looked away and took back her wrist.When I realized what I did, I also looked away. "Umm... I just want t
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