A growl escaped Regan's mouth and he grabbed Ivorie's neck instantly. He gazed down at her, his eyes dripping with callousness.“You white haired princess…” he hissed, ignoring how she tried to pull his hand off. “I could think of a thousand ways to punish you for your insolence.” He said in a threatening tone.Even though she was feeling discomfort from the way he was holding her neck, Ivorie glared at the Alpha coldly. She wasn't going to submit to him. She had submitted and done as she was told all her life, she wasn't going to continue like that with Regan.“And what would you do, Alpha?” She asked in a hissing tone. The coldness that dripped from her gaze clashed with Regan's enraged one.The Alpha was furious. Not only because of her act of disrespect at the courtroom but also for making him feel how he felt towards her. Yes, he blamed it on her. He blamed her for him not being able to think straight, he blamed her for him not being able to copulate with other women.“You want
Ivorie looked up at the small opening above the dungeon. A shrill wind blew into the cell, making her shudder as the cold enveloped her skin. She folded herself more into the corner she was crooked in.She may have grown up as a princess who wasn't given the best treatment, but she still wasn't used to this level of bad treatment. Yet she was determined not to bend. She didn't know how many days she had been there but by the rising and falling of the sun she had been seeing through the small opening, she guessed it may be three days.“Luna,” a voice called from outside the cell. It was the guard Regan had placed there to watch her.“Luna, please, you have to apologise to the Alpha, this place doesn't suit you.” The voice said.Shuddering, Ivorie voiced out weakly, “Ne…never,” she said defiantly, although weakly.For the past three days, she hadn't tasted food but that wouldn't make her break. She wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of submitting to him. If he got angry because
Jenna straightened herself as she saw the Alpha's mother. The older woman walked into the room, glaring at Jenna and her son with a mixture of anger and confusion.“What is the meaning of this, Regan?” She asked, glaring at Regan.The latter held himself from rolling his eyes.“Where is Ivorie?” Luna Rosina asked. Regan refused to respond.“And you. What in the name of the Moon Goddess are you doing here?” She asked, referring to Jenna.The Duchess opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted.“Just get out!” Luna Rosina bellowed, causing Jenna to scurry out of the courtroom.“Mother please stop making a fuse out of nothing.” Regan said immediately Jenna walked out.“A fuse?” The former Luna flared. “You were being intimate with another woman in the courtroom and you say I’m making a fuse! What if you were seen by the council?” She asked, placing her hands on her hips.Regan rolled his eyes, “What is the council going to do to me? Punish me? Impeach me?” He asked.Luna Rosina sighed,
Luna Rosina walked towards the infirmary early that morning, worry etched on her face. It has been three days since Ivorie had passed out, yet she hasn't regained consciousness, nor has she heard anything of Regan.She had been restless these past three days. She hadn't been able to have a good sleep. Sometimes, it was the maids that would urge her to have her rest whenever she remained in the infirmary late at night.Today again, as she paced down the hall to the infirmary, her heart thumped within her chest.“How is she?” She asked breathlessly as she barged into the infirmary. She knew she wouldn't get an answer from the healers that weren't inside the special room Ivorie was being treated. Nobody aside from herself, Shahera and the only healer that assisted her were allowed into the room.She went straight for Ivorie's room and almost bumped into Shahera who was coming out of the room.“How is she?” Luna Rosina asked in an anxious tone.“Still unconscious, Luna. In fact, I’m afrai
Regan and Estan smacked their horses, forcing the transport beasts to gallop faster.They hadn’t had the time to take a carriage as those ones would only make their travel slower. The witch healer sat behind Estan on his horse, holding him around the waist for support.Regan and Estan glanced at each other. Estan had a worrisome look on his face. ‘Do you think we can trust her?’ Estan asked through mindlink.‘I don't know, but we have no other option. However, if she tries anything funny on my Luna, I’ll have her head fed to the ravens!’ the Alpha replied as he slapped his horse again. His beast galloped faster, outrunning Estan's horse. They had to get back to Cresthowl pack as fast as possible if they meant to save Ivorie.****Late in the afternoon, Luna Rosina was sitting in the dining hall, food was being served before her but her mind was entirely somewhere else.She was thinking about Regan. Where had that stubborn child gone? This is the fourth day since he had rushed out of t
Regan marched through the castle gates as he handed his horse to a stable boy. He didn't need to tell Estan to pull the healer along with haste. Together, they entered the castle and went across it towards the stairs. The maids and servants jumped and ran on sighting their Alpha. Apparently, none of them had expected his arrival. Regan cared less about them and just continued to ascend the stairs. He would deal with them later. When he arrived at the third floor, he saw that the servants there were gathered in groups, discussing in what seemed like a grave tone. He glanced at them, wondering why they all had worrisome faces and looked at him with pity. A foreboding feeling engulfed him as he entered the corridor that led to the infirmary. He glanced at Estan as they neared the infirmary. When they got there, he didn't hesitate to throw the door open. His entry drew the attention of everyone in the infirmary at once. Their eyes flared on sighting him. “Where is she?” R
A wave of pain washed over Ivorie as she slowly regained consciousness. Her head was pounding frantically and her entire body throbbed with pain. She wanted to groan but her lips weren't moving. Confusion hit her as she wondered how she got to this position.All of a sudden, the wave of memories filled her mind and she remembered all that had happened in a flash. Her head ached the more, it was excruciatingly painful, like her skull was being shattered by a hatchet. She wanted to turn around in pain, hold her head and wail in pain but she couldn't. It was as though her entire body was on lockdown, unable to move a muscle.She couldn't even open her eyes. But she could hear some inaudible voices around her. People were there with her but who? Was she out of the dungeon already? Or has the devilish spell finally taken her life, plunging her into a world of forever darkness and silence?But yet she could still hear people talking. Maybe that cursed husband of hers had finally released he
Ivorie remained unable to move for the next three days. During those days, she didn't speak with the witch. She knew that she was being cleaned daily as she could begin to feel some parts of her body.Soon, the first part she discovered that she could move were eyelids. She opened her eyes one morning when she awoke. She was really eager to receive the ability of sight again as she had missed the image of people. That same day, she could also speak, it was like her mouth had been freed from a gag.She asked so many questions like who had come to carry her out of the dungeon. She felt dejected to be told that it was the beta. She didn't know why she wished in her heart that it was Regan. She reminded herself that she hated him now, he was her sole enemy in this castle and it was either she killed him first or she would be killed by him.Another day came and Ivorie woke up being able to move her limbs. Finally! Those were the parts that had proven stubborn since she regained consciousn
‘’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
The sun was beginning to set upon the Moonbeam pack lands. Alpha Johan and his team of conspirators had been waiting at the pack border for the whole day.“How long more do we have to wait till you believe that your mercenaries failed?” Nick asked in a tone of frustration. He was standing next to Alpha Johan as they both watched warriors training below from the building they were in.Without facing him, Alpha Johan responded, “I’ve told you countless times, Commander, this part of the job requires patience. Which you clearly lack.”Nick scoffed, “You know to be honest, when I initially saw those werewolves you hired, I noticed that they wouldn't be as professional as you said they were.” He pointed out tauntingly.Alpha Johan chuckled but it was beta Jordan who spoke. “Be careful with your words to the Alpha, Commander. He is an Alpha and when he says the mercenaries are good, they are.” The beta stated sternly.Nick, however, remained unfazed and scoffed again. “And how many times ha
Everyone in the hall gazed at Alpha Clawn with awry eyes. They couldn't believe what they had just heard from him.“Would you care to elaborate, Alpha Clawn?” Elder Callen requested.Clawn sighed heavily before looking straight at Regan. “That night of the Winter Ball, I saw the face of the man that attempted to murder me.” He announced, bringing gasps into the hall from the members.Alpha Clawn eyes darted around before landing on Regan again. “This should be confidential. There may be ears on the walls.” He stated sternly.Regan nodded before glancing at the guards around. “Leave,” and at once, all the guards marched out smoothly.All the Elders and nobles had their interest piqued now. They sat at the edge of their seats, waiting for Clawn's story to continue.“I believed that if I came out that I wasn't dead, it might be a bit difficult to know who my killer really was, or why he had wanted me dead.” Clawn continued. “So I kept the news of my death the way it was and asked my men
“Everything will be fine. We are all safe now.” Ivorie muttered to three little girls and patted their heads tenderly. They nodded before turning around and joining the others where they were seated.Ivorie stood up and gave Shaerah a nod, the latter returned it. Grace walked up to Ivorie and bowed. She had a concerned look on her face.“Luna, I hope you do not feel feverish?” She asked. Ivorie shook her head.“You know, if you want to rest a bit, there is some space…”Ivorie interrupted her, “I’m okay Grace. Thank you for your concern. You should also take a rest yourself, you have done well today.” Ivorie complimented the handmaid, gaining a warm smile and a bow from her.As Grace returned to her seat, Ivorie went to the guard that was standing at the entrance of the bunker that they were in.“How come I didn't know about this secret bunker until this day?” She asked as she folded her arms on top of her belly.“It was made a secret for a reason, Luna. Only a few warriors, including
“A…Alpha Clawn?” Ivorie stuttered. Utter dismay was evident in her eyes.But Alpha Clawn, alive and well, didn't seem to have the time for explanation at the moment.“You're not safe here, we have to go!” He said in a grave and urgent tone as he gestured for everyone to come with him.Ivorie managed to snap out of shock and faced the people who equally had shocked expressions on their faces. The fact that Alpha Clawn was dead wasn't news to anyone.“Wh…why are we not safe here, my husband was the one that asked us to stay here.” Ivorie said as everyone rolled out of the dungeon hastily. There was a guard outside also.“They are after you.” Alpha Clawn divulged in a whisper. Ivorie's face instantly went pale.She didn't say a word as she followed the guard and Alpha Clawn behind. They all bent their head and walked carefully to avoid attracting enemies to them.“Why me? Why are they after me?” Ivorie asked in a whisper.Alpha Clawn sighed heavily before answering, “I have no idea but s
“Everything will be okay.” Ivorie muttered to a young girl that was in the dungeon with her. The young girl nodded timidly before turning around to join the cluster of people deep inside the massive dungeon.Regan had ordered them all to be put in one single large dungeon. It was more reasonable to do so, so that they could all coordinately protect each other if the need came.Ivorie watched the cluster of maids, servants and guests – all females, that were in the dungeon with her. They were silent, apparently scared to speak lest they attracted the enemies.Ivorie released a heavy sigh before turning to the thick metal door. She pulled up a small part of the gate and peered through to see Brennan's back. He was the only guard securing them all.“Brennan,” Ivorie called, with her voice etched with worry, “Can you tell if Regan is okay?” She asked him.“I'm sorry, Luna. The Alpha already blocked all mindlink between the battling warriors and anyone within the castle walls. I assume it'
“Come on, let's go!” Regan bellowed as he pulled Ivorie with him. Together, they ran down the stairs. Ivorie could see several maids and servants running helter skelter as well. Noises of distress hung in the air, mirroring the fear that everyone was feeling. Ivorie still found it hard to believe that the castle was under attack. By who?‘Maia, looks like we have no choice this time.’ she said to her wolf as she rushed after Regan as quickly as she could. Maia growled in response.“Brennan! Get over here!” Regan yelled at Ivorie's personal guard and he rushed towards them.“Get her to the dungeon with the others!” He ordered as he handed Ivorie to Brennan.Ivorie furrowed her eyebrows, “What? I cannot leave you!” She said to Regan. The latter faced her and palmed her face.“Look at me. I love you and I care about you so much. The only way you can help me right now is if I know you are safe. If you're out there with me, I won't be able to fight effectively and we’d lose.” He said to he