The loud sound of a gong echoed in the castle, causing sleeping Ivorie to roll and groan on her bed.The unfriendly sound had successfully jolted her out of her sleep, but she still tried to get some more.Suddenly, she remembered what she had to do today and she sat up slowly. Rubbing her eyes, she stood up from the bed and opened the drapes. First thing she did every morning.As she gazed out at the castle compound, thoughts of the day before, when the kidnappers had been questioned flooded her mind.‘Who would've thought?’ she mused thoughtfully.“What?” Regan had asked, obviously confused. Even the kidnappers had looks of apprehension and shock on their faces.“Yes, I saw her heading to the direction of where I was taken to, when we were coming back to the castle.” She had attested, looking defiantly at Regan.She remembered how Regan had looked straight into her eyes and asked her if she was sure of what she was saying. And how she had nodded defiantly.Regan had Jenna summoned f
Her finger was still pointed to the particular brown haired warrior at the back of the line. Estan's gaze travelled to him before narrowing at him.Turning his attention to Ivorie, “Luna…” he drawled, “he…he is but a newly recruited warrior.” He said, his voice laced with concern.Ivorie arched her brows at him, “And?”“And um…well,” he faced the warrior, “he may have proven himself to be a formidable warrior among his peers but he is still very new.” He said.Ivorie shrugged. “I don't see why he shouldn't be chosen still, perhaps the newly recruited ones have the strongest wit.” She stated.“Luna, I don't know him like the others. His integrity might be questionable.” Estan stated, turning his whole body to face her.A smirk tugged Ivorie's lips as she also turned to face the Beta.“And what makes you think these ones’ integrity isn't questionable?” She asked, gesturing to the warriors he had called forward.Estan raised his brow, his jaw clenching. He had no idea that the Luna was s
Regan couldn't deny the fact that he couldn't get his eyes off her amazing body as she spoke. The way she gestured strongly while arguing with him, her voluptuous breast juggling under the thin fabric of her dress, it all turned him on. His wolf, especially, wouldn't allow him to rest.Boris told him a million times to move near her. To lay his hands on her body and feel her soft skin, to knead them in his hand and to make her moan his name.The desires were beginning to overwhelm him and he had to give in so as to calm his wolf.“So, how are you doing?” Was all he could come up with as his eyes flickered. He didn't even know when his feet began to move him towards her.She stepped back a little, bewildered with his sudden expression. The confusion was evident in her eyes.But those magical orbs also held desire in them, desire that was mostly shrouded beneath sheer stubbornness and unyielding.‘She likes us’ Boris hissed, sending a rush of lust into his host.Regan moved closer to Iv
The rest of the day was uneventful for Ivorie and she had also shifted the arrangements and decoration work to the next day.In the morning of the next day, she quickly got to work.Being in the castle for over three weeks now, she had noticed that there was a hierarchy among the maids and servants in the castle.So now that she had something to do in the grand hall, she should meet the head maid and inform her about it. But she didn't know who the person was and moreover, she wanted to handle it on her own.She went, alongside Grace, to the ground floor, where the grand hall was located. The castle had four floors; the ground one was where she was heading to, the second floor was where the maids' living quarters and infirmary were located, the third floor was where the royals slept. They included herself, Regan and his family. The fourth floor was just an almost deserted place where the Archives and other things were located.She guessed there must be another building where there wer
“Why Luna, sit. Let us begin with the meeting quickly.” Jenna said in a sing-song tone, a feigned smile plastered on her face.Comporting herself, Ivorie gave her a smile and walked over to a seat.The smile was only a cover up for what she felt within. She was surprised that Jenna would be the minister.‘Isn’t she a Duchess already?’ she wondered. What did she know about feeding the pack?Jenna cleared her throat, bringing Ivorie back to the present.“So the Alpha told me about…your plans to redistribute foodstuffs around the pack.” She began, placing her hands on the table while looking at Ivorie keenly.“Yes. We are to discuss ways in which it could be done…meticulously and to the commoners’ good taste.” Ivorie answered, interlocking her fingers over her knees.“Hmm, honestly Luna, I didn't think of you as a benevolent person. You really care about the people.” Jenna said while readjusting her sitting posture.Ivorie's brows creased with slight anger. Jenna was trying to get on her
Sweat poured down Regan's bare back as he walked down the hallway leading to the bathing room. His chest was still heaving from the intense training session he had just concluded with his warrior recruits.He could feel Boris draining energy and he would soon retreat to the back of his mind to rest.‘Your recruits are surely getting better at this,’ Boris said in his mind.Regan chuckled, ‘That’s what is expected of them. How else would they conquer our enemies?’ Regan responded as he entered the bathing room. The warm atmosphere greeted him immediately.Boris grunted within him, ‘I wasn't complaining, I was only acknowledging them. Either way, none of them are a match for us,’ the wolf said. If he could, Regan knew he would be smirking right now. They were just the same.Regan felt his wolf retreating back and soon, his presence was void. He was all alone now.He dipped himself into the warm bath and enjoyed the warmth against his hard skin.Thoughts of the battles brewing filled his
“Ivorie!” She heard him calling her name repeatedly as she sat on the bed in her room, sobbing silently.She was overwhelmed with sad emotions and she didn't know why.‘I don't love him!’ she tried to convince herself. But she couldn't stop the rush of sadness in her. It hurt her, seeing him snuggling her while she caressed him. She didn't want to admit it but it did.“Little princess?” He called again, his voice trailing off.She knew he could easily tear down the door but he chose not to. That should give her an idea of his remorse but she was still hurt.She refused to answer the door and soon enough, she didn't hear Regan's voice again, or his incessant banging on the door.She broke down into more tears, as if she was scared of him hearing her before.There seemed to be another heart in her, one that totally belonged to him. It felt strange to her. She didn't expect herself to be this emotional or react the way she had.The scene replayed in her mind again. Jenna was smiling broa
The growls and snapping of teeth continued, all guards standing on their toes while glaring at Sam and his men. They were trying to intimidate him to behave and to complete the scale, Ivorie cocked her head up proudly. She thought that would send the message ‘Disrespect me and we’ll make you regret you did.’Instead of the reaction Ivorie pictured in her head – Sam staggering backward in fear – he scoffed proudly. Glancing at his men, “See that boys, this is the famous Cresthowl pack.” He said, not caring to hide his mocking tone.As he faced Ivorie again with a cocky smirk, his expression immediately switched to one of shock and he pursed his lips in apprehension.Confused by his sudden action but also mostly proud that he finally chose to be wise, Ivorie smiled. But Beta Sam wasn't looking at her.“Beta Sam, it's not wise to bully my Luna in my territory, you know.” A voice she recognized well sounded from behind her.A feeling of exhilaration instantly filled her and her heart race
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