Annie's POVThe maids assisted me as I put on the wedding gown.I heaved a sigh and looked at my reflection in the mirror. "You can do this..." I told myself. But I wasn't so convinced."Are you not happy?" Hannah asked me. She is my wolf. She gave me a lonely gaze.I smiled wryly at her. "What about you? You seemed not happy," I retorted back."I'm just worried about you. Are you sure you want to do this?"I reluctantly nodded at her. "Y-yeah. Do we have a choice?""Of course, we do!" she claimed. "But that option isn't coming out in the open. I was waiting for that, Am..."I snorted. I stretched my elbows upward while the maids were busy decorating my gown on my torso. "Why do you keep calling me 'Am'? Is that my nickname?""Hmm..." She nodded in response. "I guess you could say that." She sighed exasperatingly. "I feel so bored.""Are you not excited that we get married to our mate?""I don't know. All I know is that we're stuck here and we don't really feel loved like how we shoul
Annie's POV The huge door opened at the center and I slowly walked toward the aisle.There was music playing. Piano and violin. I was holding a bouquet and a veil all over my head. My heart felt like someone was piercing through it.I was bound to be wedded to my mate. But why did it feel so wrong? Why did I feel like this ceremony was never for me?I wish I could hold back. I wish I could just turn back and leave this place.A tear fell from my eye. Good thing that people around us didn't notice. They were all smiles as I kept slow paces intact.I wish this slow walking would be endless.I had wished for so many things that even though I was alone, I could not find my groom someone I can rely on.He is nothing but a cruel werewolf. He disguised his lust and cruelty as an act of love for me. And when I thought I could rely on Aruna for saving me, I started to resent her.Was she certain that I wanted this? Was she certain that I took my own life just because Alpha Trace's father disa
Annie's POV "So, what really brought you here, my King?" Alpha Trace asked. He was in his comfortable posture seated at the chair, wine glass at hand. He had this insincere smile plastered on his face.I was beside him, forcibly trying to make my existence as genuine as possible. My hand gently held his arm.But the king's eyes... they never bore Alpha Trace's direction. He would rather look away or enjoy himself looking at my nervousness. He was looking at me with several emotions I couldn't comprehend.Was it longing? Lust?I meekly shook my head. I must be imagining things. There is no way that the Alpha King would look at me this way.King Iram gave a smug smile shortly after he looked at Alpha Trace, then, looked away again. "We have already talked about this, haven't we? The deadline is nearing. It shouldn't be prolonged any more," he said in a low voice. "Give what is necessary to my pack, so that we can conquer the whole of Europe. Or else, we will consider Froster Pack nothi
Annie's POVI abruptly woke up gasping for air. Heavy breathing.I was too bewildered by the dream I had.Who was that man inside my dreams? Why did it seem like I knew him all of my life? Why did it feel that it wasn't Alpha Trace?I absentmindedly hugged myself. I tried to observe myself. That was when I felt soreness down between my thighs.Did Alpha Trace enter my room?I wandered my eyes at my surroundings. I'm all alone. The space on my bed was still vacant, unlike the past nights I was here. It didn't look like someone had been there.I frowned a bit. Not that I was disappointed that Alpha Trace didn't sleep with me. It was the very fact that I was all alone. It felt like no one was there to even comfort me in my solitude.I realized that this world is nothing but a cruel place for someone like me. There was not a place for a weakling like me.That only those with strong will would survive. And if I try to survive in this world, I would only be abused no matter how much I try t
Annie's POV"What?!" Alpha Trace's voice bombarded the whole room.It was after I told him what King Iram had told me.I started scratching the back of my hand in nervousness. I trembled and shut my eyes tightly.I couldn't even face him. I was afraid I might get hit again. "I-I'm so sorry, Alpha. I did everything I could to change his mind. You know that I'm still not regaining my memories. I might ruin the pack because of me..."Alpha Trace slammed his fist against the wooden table. "That bloody hell werewolf! He knew about it. He knew that you have amnesia. He was so confident to give this challenge because he knew in the first place that I would still lose!""What shall we do, Alpha? I'm not so confident about this. I don't want to ruin the pack because of me. Please tell me what to do..." I began to sob gripping the hem of his shirt."We don't have any other choice but to do this. Go and spend time inside my library for now. You have to review the books I own.""What do you plan
Annie's POVFor the third and fourth questions, I only got 1 correct answer.I bit my lower lip as the smirk on King Iram's face began to show up. "One wrong answer and you're doomed, Luna..." he warned, but his face seemed to enjoy everything. He was at his advantage. If not for that question, I wouldn't have been this nervous.I sighed and closed my eyes. After that, I faced him again with determination."Fifth Question: can you guess how many mates I have already seen in my lifetime?" he asked his final question.I blinked many times, fazed at his question.Why did it have to be that question?I started to panic."What kind of question is this? I thought I will only have to study at the—""Well, I didn't say that my questions would all come from the books at the library. I did tell you about general knowledge and this is a part of it. By guessing, you are required to answer this," he interrupted coolly.I balled my fists and clenched my jaw in annoyance. He's mocking me! He was abs
Annie's POV"Alpha Trace, is this really necessary?" I asked him while I was trembling."Shut up, whore!" He snapped. "You're not that important to me anyway."Please, don't do this!" I kept on pleading but he wouldn't listen.He laughed and faced King Iram who was now on his gritted teeth. "What now, Alpha King? Are you just going to let this whore die? Come and save her!" he said challenging him."No! You and I both know that he's not going to do that. This is not right, Alpha Trace. Please let me go!"Alpha Trace and I kept on arguing while his dagger was threatening to give me a cut. That was when a sudden laughter came about.Alpha Trace stopped and turned in that direction.That was when we saw who it was. It was Alpha King's sinister laugh that filled the room."You think this is funny, huh?" Alpha Trace was gritting his teeth. His eyes grew bigger in rage. "You have the nerve to laugh at me, huh?""What do you want to make me do, then? Plead in front of you?" He chuckled again
Annie's POV During the cold journey out of Froster Pack, all I did was close my eyes and hug myself.I still couldn't understand what had happened after Alpha Trace announced my dismissal as the Luna of Froster Pack. He also rejected me in front of King Iram.It was not just embarrassment but also heartbreaking. Though I may not see Alpha Trace as my actual mate, the severity of that rejection filled me with pain and rage. And the fact that I was only used as a pawn was too overwhelming for me.He killed me once and wanted me dead to only make King Iram shiver in fear. But it didn't happen.The mystery of Alpha Trace's reasons for threatening my life was still unclear to me. Why did he do it? Why did he think that I could threaten King Iram?Who really am I?It was approximately 1 day of travel when we finally stopped in front of the large canopy of trees lined up neatly.It looked like some kind of invisible border. As a werewolf, I could sense that this place is from another territ
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