“Maia.” Ivorie repeated outwardly, a soft smile stretching her lips.“Luna?” Estan called and she turned her gaze to him, still smiling warmly.“I'm fine…it's just my wolf.” She said and cleared her throat. She had no need to update the Beta about her wolf. It was a personal matter and it could only be shared with her mate.Grace walked into the room and knocked to indicate her presence.“Forgive me, Luna. It is time for your breakfast.” She said with a bow.Ivorie exhaled. “Alright, I'll be right there. You can go.” She said and Grace bowed before leaving.Ivorie stood up and faced Estan with a serious face. “The Alpha is busy these days. It is up to us to keep the castle in good hands. Please do some investigation on Jenna's escape, I do not want to believe it is linked to Alpha Clawn's demise but we also shouldn't skip that thought.” She said and Estan nodded in understanding.After she left, Estan waited in the room for a while before he left also.…Kiya sat on a rocking chair in
“Grace, get me that corset.” Ivorie said to Grace, pointing to a small opened drawer across her bedroom.She was seated at the edge of the bed, her mind weary. She was still thinking about Regan. She was also still mortified at how strong he had an effect even with his absence.“Luna,” Grace’s voice jolted her out of her thoughts with a start. The handmaid was pointing the corset at her with a look of worry on her face.“Oh,” she collected the corset and put it on.“Are you okay, Luna?” Grace asked in a tone of concern.Ivorie chuckled, “Why wouldn't I?” She asked as she put on her corset.Grace paused for a while, her mouth opening and closing as she was unsure of what to say.“Forgive me, Luna.” She muttered with a slight bow.Ivorie didn't hear her, however. Her mind had once again wandered off. She was worried about Regan.He was at the border and the borders at these times tended to be dangerous because of raids and ambushes.She could only hope there wasn't one at the eastern b
Ivorie's eyes parted slowly and she met herself still being dragged by Nick. It took her a while before she gathered herself but when she did, she pushed herself away from him.“Why…didn't you…stop her…” she asked weakly. The fear of being killed, the fear of standing right in front of death just a few minutes ago was taking its toll on her.“Luna, you need help, I have to get you to the infirmary, now.” Nick said while spreading his hands.Ivorie shook her head and wanted to speak when they heard approaching footsteps. In no time, Estan appeared in their midst.“Luna!” Was the first word he blurted when he got to them. “Are you okay? What's going on?” He asked with concern.“She was attacked, someone kidnapped her and was about to take her life.” Nick explained before Ivorie could utter any words. “But I stepped in on time.” He added stiffly.Estan’s eyes darted confusedly between Nick and Ivorie. “Luna, I hope you are…”“I'm fine. The assailant is still somewhere in this castle prem
“Alpha Johan? As in, Moonbeam pack?” Nick asked, wide eyed in shock. Even his grip on his dagger had weakened due to sheer shock.The cloaked man nodded subtly. Nick suddenly went back to his stern self, tightening his grip on his dagger and aiming it at the man’s throat.“How do I know you're not lying?” He asked in a booming tone.The man, who remained as calm as ever, shrugged. “Because I have a letter from Alpha Johan himself.” He divulged.That again, brought shock upon Nick and his eyes darted around the man’s dark ones.He lowered his dagger and loosened his guard. “What could Alpha Johan possibly want with me?” He asked.“Like I said earlier, he is interested in your doings.” The man said.“What doings?” Nick shot at him.The man raised a brow, “You might be able to fool everyone but not me. I know you were the one who broke the Duchess from the dungeon.” The man said boldly, causing Nick's eyes to dilate.Kiya, who had also been listening to their conversation, stood up abru
“I believe we all are aware of the reason for this meeting?” Estan asked as he took his seat in the courtroom. The Elders nodded affirmatively.“In case some of them haven’t heard yet, I was attacked and almost killed the previous night.” Ivorie chipped in casually, all attention turned to her. “We are here to discuss ways to prevent trespassers from having easy entry into the castle and endangering our lives.” She added in a serious note.“I thought the Alpha had ordered some of the Pack Watchmen to guard the castle?” One of the elders asked.“Certainly, he did. But apparently, they aren't enough. The attacker last night snuck past them.” Estan said.Silence was brought into the room as everyone seemed to be delving into their own thoughts of solutions.“Alpha Clawn's killer haven't been apprehended. Perhaps we could begin from there as it may be the same culprit that committed that heinous crime that attempted to take the Luna's life.” Another Elder suggested after a long silence.E
Estan's footsteps echoed on the floor as he paced towards the castle exit. He made his way towards the warriors’ quarters with only one mission in mind – to carry out Regan's order.His Alpha had ordered for all the guards and warriors to be interrogated and the killer be found. That was what he aimed at doing for the day.“Aren't you all out yet?” He asked the first warrior he saw when he got there in a booming tone. He scowled at him because he had mindlinked the warrior to gather the rest of the warriors before his arrival. Now, he was only seeing a few of them outside the quarters.Shuddering, the guard said, “F…forgive me Beta…they'll be out now.” He stuttered.Estan sighed heavily and raked his hand through his hair exasperatedly.In a matter of minutes, the warriors were already lined up orderly in front of Estan. Silence became their instinct as they were standing before their Beta.Estan scanned them all with his sharp eyes before clearing his throat.“I will not beat about t
“Come on, faster!” Estan bellowed at his horse as he yanked the reins harder. Even though the transport animal was practically at its highest speed, the Beta didn't seem satisfied. He was just too determined to catch Nick before he leave the pack.He hadn't really thought it through. He didn't know what exactly he was going to do once he arrived at the Watchtower and he met Nick. The latter was so good at denying things and changing subjects, what if he denies wanting to leave the pack for ulterior motives?Estan pushed the thought aside, the most important thing was to meet him there first. Forcing him to confess his crimes would settle itself once he arrived there.Soon enough, after much riding, he could see the tall black building that belonged to the Pack Watchmen warriors. The haven of the pack’s law enforcers. It was meant to be the most sacred place, where no crimes should be heard of. But Estan couldn't believe the leadership ended up on the shoulders of his crafty brother.A
“Princess Kiya?” Awe was written all over Estan's face and his grip on his dagger weakened due to immense shock.He couldn't believe his eyes. Standing before him was the same princess whom her pack had been conquered by his Alpha about a year ago. The same princess who had rejected his Alpha as mate and had fled out of the picture ever since. The same princess everyone had thought was either no more or had started a new life in a far away pack.But all of that was wrong, because she was there, standing before Estan.Shock was also registered on Kiya's face. Her eyes darted around the room, her lips quivered and she blinked a thousand times more than usual.“Princess Kiya, what are you doing here?” Estan asked, fighting hard not to believe what his instinct was telling him. He didn't want to believe that she was working with Nick in whatever diabolical plan he had.“B…Beta…Estan, it's been…so long…” she stuttered, trying to find words to qualify her shock.Suddenly snapping back to co