“Alpha, wait!” Another guard yelled but Regan was beyond listening. He paced towards the first guard, his eyes dripping with killing intent.The guard shook violently as he muttered inaudible prayers. As Regan closed in on him, his eyes shut tightly.Just as the Alpha raised his hands, ready to bring it down on the guard, he was suddenly hit by the side, sending him across the room forcefully.Estan disentangled himself from Regan as they both rolled on the floor. The Alpha crashed his back onto the wall.“Get it together, Alpha!” Estan boomed.Regan shook his head before standing up. He charged at the guard again, but Estan locked him in his arms. “You don't want to kill him, Regan!” The beta said, struggling to keep Regan from moving.The Alpha grunted and pushed Estan off him. The latter was sent skidding backwards with a groan.“Regan!” Estan yelled one more time, his voice bouncing off the walls as the alchemists clapped their hands on their ears.Regan halted in his tracks, bre
“I didn't call for you!” Regan said in a slightly raised voice. Ivorie rolled her eyes.“I'm your wife, I don't need to be summoned before I can come to you.” Ivorie shot back. The sound of her affirming to be his wife felt somehow in her mouth. “Besides, you won't get anything valuable from my handmaid.” She added.Regan's jaws clenched in annoyance. He shot a glare at the guards and they all shifted uncomfortably and lowered their heads.Ivorie gestured to a guard to bring her a chair. She sighed as she took her seat, careful not to affect the aching areas of her body.“What is it you want to tell me?” Regan asked, trying really hard not to clutch his wife's neck between his fingers.“After you sauntered off earlier,” Regan's eyes narrowed, “Jenna came here.” She said.Regan's eyes quickly widened and thinned again dangerously. “What was she doing here?” He asked in a growling tone.“Sh…she brought a gift, in a tray. I don't know…it should be somewhere around there.” Ivorie said, po
“Regan, NO!” Ivorie's voice resounded in the room. Silence descended and the guards stopped dragging Jenna.The Alpha turned his face to Ivorie. She was on her feet, panting. She couldn't just watch an innocent person being killed for a crime she didn't commit.“You can't do this.” She breathed. The gaze on Jenna's face made her pity her.With arched brows, Regan asked, “Why not? She tried to kill you.”“That is still under investigation!” She countered instantly.“What else is there to find out? All fingers point at her. She tried to kill you.” Regan turned his whole body to face her. He walked closer to her in bold steps but Ivorie remained rooted to the spot. She wasn't afraid of him.“The real culprit is there to be found, Alpha. I will not allow you to take an innocent life.” She said defiantly, her face looking up at Regan's.The Alpha chuckled. If only Ivorie knew what he knew about Jenna. How she had always tried to woo him and how she seemed desperate about it. But why should
Ivorie could feel his breath on her face and it made something coil up in her belly, her face also heating up.She couldn't help her eyes from falling from his sexy double coloured eyes down to his thin lips. They were so narrow and so kissable. She felt the urge to crash her lips against his, to kiss him hard until his lips parted and she had access to his tongue. She wanted to taste him but she knew she mustn't.“What are you looking at, princess?” His husky voice asked in a whisper. She quickly tore her gaze away from those sexy lips of his but it was already late. The Alpha had noticed her.She scolded herself. Yet again, he was the one pulling back while she made it look like she yearned for him.“Let me go.” Her voice came out hushed even when she really wanted to yell at him. It was as if his body was a spell instruction book, telling her what to do.“Why are you so concerned about her?” Regan asked, his eyes searching for the answer to the question he asked.“Who?”“The Duches
Ivorie yelped with a start. She instantly fell backward into the water but she was lucky not to hit herself.“What are you doing here?” She asked loudly. Her arms were wrapped in front of her chest even though she was already in water, while her handmaid quickly turned her back to them.A sly smirk played on Regan's lips. “I have come to take a shower.” He simply said.“Then why did you not announce your presence so I can wait for you to finish?” Ivorie asked, trying not to allow the water to push her towards him. Her heart was beating fast in her chest.“Why should I?” Regan asked.“Because…. because we can't share a bathtub together!” Ivorie almost screamed. This husband of hers was the most frustrating man she had ever encountered.“Why not? Aren't we man and wife?” He asked, leaning forward. Ivorie moved back cautiously.“I don't want to share a bath with you, just like I didn't want to share a bed last night.” She argued, still paddling backwards with all her might.“Is that so?”
“Open the cell.” Ivorie ordered the guard that was stationed outside Jenna's cell. She had asked the previous guards the location of this cell.Another guard entered the cell and soon came out with Jenna. Ivorie almost winced at her appearance.Her whole body was bruised with dirt and her once beautiful and elegant dress was now tattered like that of a beggar. She had a look of contempt on her face.Ivorie sighed, she couldn't blame her. She was innocent and Regan just had to punish her to satisfy his belligerent self.“Duchess…” Ivorie began but was interrupted.“Thank you, Luna, for getting me out. I think I should take my leave now.” Jenna said in a low voice.She didn't wait for any other word from Ivorie as she limped away. Ivorie released a deep breath as she watched her leave.Ivorie left the dungeons and headed for the garden. It was still as beautiful as the last time she was there. It seemed someone had been watering the flowers in her absence. The flowers were intact and bl
“Who's this ugly old man?” Ivorie asked with arched brows as they both stood before a picture frame. In Ivorie's mind, the man on the frame was just so ugly.Regan bursted a short laugh. Ivorie's eyes widened as she had never heard him laughing so sincerely before. It sounded real and she felt a bit dejected for not seeing it.“That is Alpha Ronald, Alpha of Moon Stone pack. Make sure you don't talk about his distorted face in his presence.” Regan said with a tone of amusement as he walked away.Ivorie stayed there, still looking at the ugly picture. She scoffed before following Regan to the next frame.He had been showing her various pictures of important dignitaries for almost an hour. Ivorie wouldn't deny the cramps pulsating through her legs and back. But she also couldn't deny that this was fun.They had gone through Alpha's, Dukes, Lunas and Betas of different packs, most of which were under the rulership of Regan's pack.Ivorie wondered if any of those packs were happy with Reg
“Or what?” She demanded.With a deep growl, Regan's grip around her neck tightened, forcing her to choke. More growls escaped his mouth as he pushed her backward till her back was against the wall.“I'm going to tear your face to shreds!” He growled menacingly. As Ivorie glared back at him, it seemed the hue of his eyes deepened. The blue one had taken a sharper shade and the red was dripping of colour. Yet, Ivorie remained sturdy, she didn't flinch nor fear.“You can't hurt me. I am your Luna and besides, you said it yourself just earlier ago. You are my husband and no harm can come to me from you, or have you forgotten your own words Alpha?” She asked in a singsong tone.It struck a chord in Regan and he bared his teeth, growling slowly. He wanted so badly to snap her fragile neck, to just flick his hand and be done with it. But the restraint, the confines he was put in by his wolf.‘Don’t you dare hurt her!’ Boris growled within him.It wasn't like Boris could stop him from making
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 and if there's
“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
“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
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