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
It was dark as it should be at that hour of the day. Regan was in his office, flipping through pages of parchments and scrolls on the table before him.He was bare from waist upward, the dim light coming from the lanterns on the table casting shadows on his bare torso and outlining his muscles.He was just about to wrap things up and call it a day when he heard a shriek at the doorstep and looked in the direction.A smile curled up his lips when his gaze landed on Ivorie. His eyes immediately fell on her open bare cleavage that were revealed through the wide split of the flimsy night robe she was putting on.It intrigued him, just as always. He might have seen them bare a number of times already but he could never get enough of them.Ivorie's face lit up as she knew where his eyes were. She decided to give him a show and began to walk slowly into the office.Regan was almost huffing like a hound at the sight of her bosom jiggling beneath her robe. He was transfixed.Ivorie stood befor
Regan furrowed his eyebrows as he watched Estan's unconscious body intently. He was seated next to his bed, thinking about what Shaerah had just revealed to him.Ivorie, who was seated behind him, squeezed his arm encouragingly. She was just as worried as he was, maybe even more than he was.“What do you mean by a curse, Shaerah?” Ivorie asked the head healer who stood close to the door with her hands clasped together in her front.“Luna, it is only logical to conclude that if a patient doesn't respond to herbal treatments, they were affected by some sort of magic spell.” Shaerah said.“And how sure are you that he was cursed?” Ivorie asked again.Shaerah sighed, “I have had an experience with this kind of thing before, Luna. The woman didn't respond to treatment from the healers just like the Beta. It wasn't until someone brought up the idea that she might have been spelled that a witch was brought in to examine her. And it was discovered that a curse had been placed upon her.” She e
“I want you all to be strongly vigilant this evening! The pack depends on it!” Regan hollered to the squad of warriors saluted before him under the bright moonlight in the castle compound.It was almost time for the fake meeting and fairly all of the Alphas had arrived. All of whom were still oblivious to the actual purpose of the meeting. Regan, however, had a plan to change that.“Once we get sight of him, Alpha, what should we do?” One of the warriors asked from the squad. The others murmured after.“The aim is to capture him for interrogation, so you must surround him first. But if he refuses to submit, you have permission to engage. Although, you do not go for the kill. Is that noted?” Regan explained and the warriors all nodded. He made sure to drill the rest of the instructions into their heads as he wanted -the pack needed -no mishaps from them.‘Alpha, Alpha Clawn has arrived.’ Regan was informed through mindlink. He immediately dismissed the squad and went towards the approa
“But princess, you have to eat something! Your father will have my head if you don't!” A middle aged woman said to Evangeline in a pleading tone.The Alpha’s little daughter scoffed and folded her arms pompously. “My father is not me. I will only eat once my father apologizes to me!” She maintained stubbornly, not bothering to face the woman behind her.She began to move her tiny legs forward but the woman walked after her.“Princess, your father is out, you…”“Then I'll wait for him to return!” Evangeline cut the woman off.Ivorie watched as the poor woman sighed heavily and ran her hand through her long hair.Ivorie suddenly decided to talk to Evangeline. She had wanted to since she yelled at her father at the dining hall the previous day.Walking out of the corridor she was in, she caught up with the little princess and her maid.“Evan…um…princess Evangeline, wait.” Ivorie said, almost forgetting to address her by her title.She wasn't quite sure what to address her by since she wa
Regan stood before his great-grandfather’s mighty statue which was situated at the far corner of the castle wide compound. It was the only statue in the castle and Regan knew it was the former Alpha's achievements that won him a statue. Achievements that none of Balor’s descendants were yet to uphold.Many thoughts ran through Regan's mind as he stood with his arms behind him. He had just ordered the scribes to send messages to invite his allied Alphas –those that were left on his side– to an important meeting at the castle. The purpose of the meeting was only for one single aim –to capture the assassin. He was their only hope to uncover their enemies and understand their motives fully.Footsteps intruded his thoughts and he adjusted his posture while sighing.“Alpha, the letter have been sent.” Elder Callen informed as he walked up to Regan's behind. The Alpha simply nodded.There was silence for a while before Elder Callen broke it. “Do you believe it is of best interest not to tell
Ivorie and Grace went back to Ivorie's chamber afterwards. Ivorie had a pained look on her face, and Grace couldn't help but notice. "Luna, what's the problem?" Grace asked, worried that her Luna might be having pregnancy cramps again. Ivorie, on the other hand, had more pressing issues going on in her mind than pregnancy cramps. Watching how Evangeline could speak to her father without fear made her think about the kind of life she lived with her family. "Grace, what was it like growing up? How was your relationship with your family?" Ivorie asked, and Grace was taken aback by her question, as she wasn't expecting it. "Uhmm... Luna, despite my family being poor, growing up was very fun," she said. She paused and smiled. "My parents were the best thing that could ever happen to me. My father loved my mother so much, and they both showered me with lots of love, always protecting me." Her smile faded as she muttered, "I missed them." Ivorie held her hand and smiled, giving her a ge
Everyone watched as the little girl - Evangeline, as Clawn had referred to her as - went mute. She still had a deep scowl on her face, which in reality, made her look cute rather than angry. “You will NOT speak to our guest in such manner!” Clawn ordered in a grave tone, his sharp and menacing glare rooted on his daughter’s face. She, however, didn't give the reaction Ivorie had thought she would. She instead fisted her hands, turned around and dashed off. A guard went running after her. Silence still reigned around the table, silence that carried awkwardness. “Let the feast proceed.” Clawn said in a low and unhappy tone before picking his spoon. ‘Well, that wasn't awkward.’ Maia remarked within Ivorie, sarcasm dripping from her calm voice. ‘I’m going to ask Clawn what this is all about.’ ‘I believe a father and daughter issue should be solved by them alone.’ Maia interjected. ‘Does this sound like a mere father-daughter quarrel? It obviously has something to do with me
“So he has a daughter.” Grace stated as she walked into the chamber offered to Ivorie after her. The latter slumped on the bed and exhaled heavily while Grace dropped the small bags she brought along with her. As they had been informed by Alpha Clawn, the rest of them would be brought by his servants.“I do recall him mentioning his family once, but it didn’t occur to me that he ever had a daughter.” Ivorie expressed, her gaze sweeping around the room they were in. Massive wardrobes, extravagant candle chandelier, lush rug – the usual furniture expected to be found in a proper castle chamber. Although a bit smaller in size when compared to her chamber in Cresthowl pack, Ivorie couldn’t complain. Alpha Clawn had helped them enough and she wouldn’t worry him about a change in accommodation. That would be an act of ingratitude.“You must be tired, Luna. I will request for a bath to be prepared for you so you can have your bath. Then you can have some food…” Grace ranted on as she dropped
‘’Luna, we have to remain quiet!’’ Grace whisper-yelled, holding Ivorie’s arm and desperately trying to keep her calm.Ivorie, however, was writhing in pain. Her hands clenched tightly that her veins popped and her teeth gritted as she tried to no avail to suppress her painful scream. She faced her handmaid and looked into her worrisome eyes.‘’I’m in…pain…’’ Ivorie cried through her gritted teeth.Panic surged through Grace and she fumbled with Ivorie's hands. Suddenly, a male voice from outside bellowed. ‘’You bloody liar! How many women are with you? Answer me!’’Grace’s face went pale immediately. She remembered Alpha Clawn’s words about how the rogues won’t know they were in the carriage if only they kept mute. Now that possibility is gone. She knew she had to find a way to protect herself and the Luna.Outside the carriage, two bulk-sized men stood before a more lanky but taller one. Of course, the taller one was the coachman riding the carriage while the two other men were rogu
Regan stood on the balcony of his chamber and watched as Ivorie entered the carriage. He watched as her handmaid came rushing to her front and kneeling before her.He was the one who had quickly informed the handmaid of Ivorie's departure. It was an impromptu departure and so most people in the castle weren't aware of it, including Grace. Regan had thought that she would need a friendly company with her in a strange land. And he knew she and her handmaid had grown into that friend zone. He also noticed that she was a very loyal servant and wouldn't leave Ivorie's side.Regan's heart bled when the carriage left, his wolf wailed and pushed him to stop her from leaving. To hold her to himself and embrace her forever. But he couldn't do that, he couldn't be selfish. She had to leave, not only for her safety, but also for the safety of those still in the castle.“Alpha,” a voice called him from behind and he snapped out of his saddening thoughts. He quickly wiped the drop of tear that tric
It was the following morning, the day Ivorie was to leave Cresthowl pack with Alpha Clawn. She wasn't running but playing her part to keep what the enemies wanted away from them.Ivorie had woken early that day and taken her bath. After dressing in her favourite obsidian green flowery gown, she ordered some servants to help her pack the necessary stuffs she wanted to take with her. All the while, she had a sulky look on her face.She waited outside her bedroom as she watched the servants do their work. Her mind had wandered off to the possibilities of a good and comfortable life in Blackwood pack.She knew she wouldn't be able to see Regan everyday. She wouldn't even be able to see him at all for moons or as long as she needed to stay there.‘I cannot believe you agreed to stay away from mate.’ Maia reprimanded her from within. She had been doing that all night, robbing ivorie of a sound sleep. Not that the latter could sleep anyway.‘It is for the best, maia.' ivorie said to her wol