Nicholas peeked his head out of the side of the carriage, gazing up at the sky. It was bearing a dim blue hue, meaning it was early dawn. His gaze swept out around their vicinity, and he saw the trees and shrubs ladened on the floor.Sighing heavily, he retreated back into the carriage.“You should keep your face hidden, we are nearing the Moonbeam territory.” Blood Grove said from outside the carriage. He was the one riding the horses, commandeering the carriage’s movement and direction.“We have been riding all night, I do not remember Moonbeam pack to be so far in distance from Cresthowl. And if we are nearing Moonbeam territory, why are we still surrounded by thick forest trees?” Nick asked with dissatisfaction clear in his tone.“You are surely an impatient one Commander.” Blood Grove remarked as the carriage moved over a bumpy road, shaking the carriage and thus, making sleeping Kiya moan softly.Nick patted her head gently, bringing her back to sleep.“That doesn't answer my qu
“Alpha Johan, these are your guests.” Beta Jordan announced as he stood aside.Nick's eyes narrowed on the chubby man before them with a curious gaze. Even as the commander of his pack Watchmen, he hadn't set his eyes on the Alpha of Moonbeam pack before.Kiya, on the other hand, was expressionless. She didn't know how to react in front of him. If she should act respectfully before him or be as stern as Nick was, she had no idea.But since she was there with Nick, she might as well just follow his lead.“Alpha Johan,” Nick acknowledged, still with a curious frown.“Ahh, you must be Commander Nicholas. I have heard so much about you.” He faced Kiya with the same cheeky smile, “And you're Lady Kiyalera,”“Princess, Alpha.” Beta Jordan instantly corrected.“Hmm,” Alpha Johan hummed but didn't correct himself.“Well, let us get straight to the reason you are here, shall we?” He said as he shifted on his seat. He pointed at the chairs opposite him.Nick and Kiya took the indication and sat
Ivorie's eyes snapped open to the loud banging of her door. With peachy eyes, she glared at the door with deep contempt. Groaning in frustration, she managed to lift her back off the bed even though every nerve in her system screamed against that. All she wanted to do was to just sleep.“Who is it?” She barked at the knocker, not bothering to hide her anger. Whoever it was must know how displeased she was.The door cracked open and a guard peeked through. It was Brennan.“Luna, forgive me…”“What is it? I do not need your apologies!” She cut him of curtly, still scowling like a disrespected peacock.Brennan swallowed hard before going straight to the point, “The warriors that were sent to the Blackwood pack have returned, Luna.” He said.“And?” She said, almost groaning again. Three weeks had passed and Nick and Liliana – the witch – had not been found. It was now up to her to find them and bring them to justice.It would have been easy if Regan was there with her. But with the long a
Three weeks ago…“Come on, it's getting dark, we should leave now.” Nick pointed out as he stood up from a chair that he was sitting on in the room offered to him and Kiya by Alpha Johan.He went on to grab his dagger and as he sheathed it, he glanced at Kiya who was still seated on the bed.He furrowed his brows and walked to her, looking worried.“What is it, love?” He asked softly, taking a seat next to her and stroking her hair gently.Kiya had an extremely worried look on her face as she gazed back at Nick. “I–I don't know…I just feel like…we shouldn't put our faith in him.” She finally divulged what was bothering her.Nick released a long sigh and shifted closer to her. “We already went over this several times, if he shows any sign of an ulterior motive…”“...we will cut ties with him immediately. I know, but what if he doesn't show any sign? What if he has an ulterior motive even right now? How are we sure we can trust him?” She asked worriedly.Nick lowered his head, sighing d
A jolt of pain struck the back of Ivorie's head as soon as she regained consciousness. A low groan escaped her lips as she tried to concentrate on chasing away the pain.Her eyes soon parted slowly, squinting at the load of sudden light that fell into her eyes.Her eyes darted around, taking in her surroundings. She couldn't remember what had happened before she blacked out. The first person her eyes landed on was Shaerah who was standing close to her.“Shaerah what…”“It's okay, Luna, you should still relax.” The head healer said, motioning for Ivorie to relax.“What happened?” Immediately Ivorie asked that question, her memories began to rain in. She remembered how she got to the infirmary and what brought her there. She remembered how she lost consciousness also.“Where's Estan?” She asked as her gaze swept around only for her to see a bunch of people standing silently by the door.She furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. “What is going on?” She asked softly.A sense of cautiousness
“Luna?” Shaerah called Ivorie but the latter didn't hear her. She was lost in her own thoughts. Her jaw rested on her fists as the thought of her unexpected pregnancy filled her mind.It was only at that moment that she realised that neither herself nor Regan had taken prevention herbs before their sexual escapades. Apparently, they had been so lost in the bliss of the act to even think of any consequences.Consequences? It shouldn't be a consequence. Having a child, a male child, should be great news to her. A new source of happiness for her. She had conceived an heir for the Alpha of the pack. The future Alpha was lying in her womb. Yet, she still felt this hollow feeling in her gut.“Luna.” Shaerah called for the umpteenth time in a louder voice, successfully bringing Ivorie out of her thoughts.“Forgive me, Luna. Are you certain you are fine?” Shaerah asked in a tone of concern.Ivorie feigned a smile before nodding, “Of course.” She muttered.Shaerah sighed, she had tried her bes
‘Brennan, help!’ she mindlinked her guard.The door banged open and Brennan came rushing in. Having heard his Luna's agitated tone, he was on high alert.“Luna, what is wrong?” He asked.Ivorie couldn't utter a word, she only pointed her finger at the balcony, her heart palpitating against her ribcage.Brennan didn't waste time. He went towards the balcony, tearing the doors apart to check it out.He spotted the arrow on the wall instantly and squinted his eyes. He gritted his teeth then turned his gaze downstairs, where he speculated the arrow came from.There was no one there. This got him more angry and his hands balled up into fists.‘The Luna was attacked, the culprit might still be around. Check the castle grounds immediately!’ Brennan immediately mindlinked another guard.‘Yes, captain!’ the guard answered back.Brennan went back to Ivorie's room. She was on her bed, her legs folded up to her chest as her heart was still threatening to burst out of her chest.“Luna, it's okay.
“Nick,” Kiya called as she walked out of the closet of the room given to them by Alpha Johan in his castle.“How do I look in this dress?” She asked as she held the hem of her red lacy flare gown and twirled around.Nick eyes scanned her from top to bottom, his eyes obvious with disinterest and disgust. But he feigned a short smile before looking away.“It's glamorous, isn't it?” She asked, still busy admiring the dress. “It's certain that Moonbeam pack harbours the best dressmakers around.” She muttered.Her gaze turned to Nick, whose gaze wasn't upon her like she had thought. A sigh escaped her lips, realising that she was doing it again – actively deviating her attention from their sole purpose of being here.“Nick…” she walked over to her lover and sat next to him. “What did Alpha Johan discuss with you about the previous day?” She asked in a soft tone, placing her hand on his shoulder.“I had presumed you had no concern about those matters. What has changed now?” Nick asked witho