“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
Flashback “The pack is prospering, Alpha, everyone is happy…”Even though they were speaking the common tongue, Ivorie couldn't understand a word of what they were saying. After all, she was only a nine year old princess.“Who is this little lady?” One of the Elders asked, his warm gaze boring deep into Ivorie. The little girl became shy, fiddling with her fingers and lowering her gaze to the floor.“Alpha Johan, your daughter is a sight to behold, how can such beauty reside in such a young girl?” Another Elder marvelled openly. The other councilman agreed with him.As she received compliments from them, Ivorie blushed and her confidence was boosted, making her respond to the good words of the Elders.She had been reading a book with her mother that afternoon, but the older woman had slept off. It had confused little Ivorie and wondered what she would do next. She couldn't read by herself properly as her father hadn't agreed to hire her a proper teacher like her sisters.“Enough!” Al
Just like before, every Elders, royals and nobles positioned themselves in the ground floor hall, awaiting the arrival of the next guest – Alpha Johan – and his entourage.It was well known to everyone that the man was an extravagant one, so his entrance was expected to be grand.Ivorie was nervous, she was beyond nervous. A month after and she was finally seeing her father again. Not something she had ever wished for since she arrived there.She fiddled with her fingers nervously as she bit her lips. Her mind had wandered off, oblivious to the murmurs and chatters in the hall. Even Regan's aura, which was standing next to her, was clouded by her thoughts.‘Don’t be afraid, Ivorie. You are the Luna, you can do this.’ she assured herself, shutting her eyes and muttering a prayer to the Moon Goddess.Ivorie had asked Regan beforehand if they were going to be greeting every Alpha that comes. But he had said it was only the ones with more importance to them that needed this.Suddenly, fro
Louder gasps filled the air. Alpha Johan glared at Ivorie. Ivorie didn't back down, she glared back at her father with the same intensity as he. She was done being a coward.“Luna, why don't we all just talk this through!” Elder Callen's soothing voice broke the tensive silence.Ivorie didn't break eye contact and still glared at her father. Not until she felt Regan's hand on her elbow, holding her gently, did she release a long breath that cooled off her temper. She sat down.Regan sighed, “Alpha Johan, time is absolutely not on our side and I would advise we go straight into the matter at hand.” He said. Even his jaw was clenched because he was fighting to control his temper also. He hated seeing this old chubby man insult his wife in the presence of all the Elders of the pack. Even though he was her father, she deserve some respect as his wife, the Luna.‘Stay calm, Alpha.’ Estan said through the mindlink. He has been the one telling him to maintain his calmness and if it wasn't b
Alpha Johan’s face twitched as his eyes darted between Ivorie and Martin. He was torn between yanking his hand away and hitting Ivorie anyway or just letting it go.“How dare you touch my father, you lowly guard?” Eloisa asked in a yell. She was posed behind them, glaring coldly at Martin.The latter paid her no attention as, at the moment, she wasn't a physical threat to the Luna. The man in front of her, however, is.After deciding that he wasn't going to be taught a lesson by a simple guard, he pulled his hand off his grip. And that was only because Martin had released his grip.“Father, if your hand so itches to hit me, then you can relive the past.” Ivorie said as Alpha Johan straightened up.He gazed at her longingly, not saying a word. Then he eyed her contemptuously before walking past her.Ivorie watched him leave, followed by Eloisa, who hissed loudly as she walked. Ivorie on the other hand smiled at how pained and pathetic they were.She turned aside to see her mother walki
The throne room was filled with a heavy sense of calmness. Regan and Ivorie were seated on their thrones, their demeanor calm and collected. They looked out upon the massive gathering of the pack Elders and Alphas from the allied packs. Decorum reigned amongst them as they had their gazes on the criminals at the center of the throne room.Alpha Johan, Beta Jordan, Nick, and Kiya knelt, their heads lowered in utter shame. They awaited their judgements.“Elder Callen, begin the procession.” Regan instructed in a strong voice.Elder Callen stepped forward and bowed to Regan and Ivorie before clearing his throat."Johan Kanin, Jordan Volkov, Nicholas Jenn, and Kiyalera Sven, you have been found guilty of the following; treachery, multiple murders, massacre of warriors, abduction, and attempted usurpation. These are heinous crimes and according to the law of Cresthowl pack, your punishment will be death."The room fell silent, except for the sound of Kiya suddenly bursting into tears. Whi
Regan and Blood Grove crashed into the nearby bush, their bodies entwined as they skidded across the dry underbrush. A thick tree was what stopped Regan from rolling.Blood Grove was the first to regain his footing. A sly grin spread across his face as he faced Regan."Alpha Regan, it's such an honor to finally meet you officially," Blood Grove said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Regan stood up and swatted dust off his body.His eyes narrowed on Blood Grove, his jaw clenched in rage.“I wouldn't say the same for me. You have been a thorn at my side for far too long, assassin. Because of you, many innocent lives were lost, including that of my Beta.” Regan seethed and his hands fisted. His desire to fight burned through his veins."I was simply following orders, Alpha. But I'm sure you cannot understand, since you’re a ruler.” Blood Grove said with hatred.“I’ll kill you, for taking my son!” Regan shot, his eyes flickering red and blue.Blood Grove chuckled, his eyes glinting with a
The courtroom hummed with several voices. Ivorie sat at the end of the long table, silently watching the Elders engage in heated argument amongst themselves. Although it was not a pleasant thing, it took her mind off the worry of her baby."Luna, we understand that you've been grieving the kidnapping of your baby for days, as expected," one of the Elders said, his voice gentle but firm. "But I believe it is time we received more information concerning our Alpha's betrayal. We need to know what happened, and why Regan would betray the pack in such a way."The rest of the elders nodded in agreement.“And most importantly, why would he want his own newly birthed son kidnapped?” Another Elder added. Everyone went mute, awaiting Ivorie's response.Ivorie's eyes darted nervously around the room. It felt like a heavy weight had been placed upon her with the Elders’ intense attention on her.She knew that she had to tread carefully, to avoid revealing the plan that she and Elder Callen had e
Ivorie paced to and fro in her chamber, her mind reeling with thoughts of her baby. It had been two days since she had sent Jenna out to find him, and yet there was no update. The thought of that alone made her shiver occasionally.No word from Nick, no message from Jenna. The silence was horrifying, and Ivorie's anxiety was growing by each passing hour.She went to the fireplace, pacing back and forth in front of it with her hands clasped together in a futile attempt to calm her racing thoughts. ‘What if Jenna has betrayed me? What if she has used the opportunity given to her to gain her freedom without the need to help me?’‘What if Nick has harmed my baby? Oh goddess! Please help me!’ Ivorie's heart beat in accordance with thoughts in her mind. She covered her face with her palms, sobbing silently Just as she was starting to lose hope, the door of the room was thrown open. Ivorie raised her head and saw her mother walking in, a look of genuine concern etched on her face. "Ivori
The streets of Cresthowl had become totally different from what she remembered. She was used to a quiet and deserted night but tonight, the streets were reeking with a lot of people. And not just regular pack members, warriors also. The pack Watchmen and even guards were roaming and patrolling every corner of the pack.It made her wonder what in the name of the Moon goddess happened in the past year.It took her great knowledge of every nook and cranny of the pack streets to evade the warriors. She had grown up in the streets of the pack and she knew it like the back of her hands.Finally, she arrived at a lonely alley, near a very busy market. There were no warriors there.Her eyes were on a particular woman in the market. Black short hair and a skinny build. She was only going about her market scouring but Jenna had other plans for her.When the woman was done in the market, she headed through another alley adjacent to the one Jenna was in. She followed her.She paced after the woma
The darkness of the dungeon seemed to press in on Jenna from all sides, the cold stone walls and damp air a constant reminder of her captivity. She had been in there for about a year now, if her counting of sunrises through the small gap above her were accurate. One year of captivity in this wretched dungeon. An entire year of living in an unfavourable condition, consuming unhealthy food and breathing pungent air.She had begged the guards multiple times to clean the other corner of the cell where decayed human dung lied for a long time. She had learnt to live with it overtime.She sat in a corner, busy playing with a small stone. In this place, that was about the most interesting thing she could do.But she knew all these conditions she found herself in, were caused by her. She brought it upon herself. She blamed herself for going against the Luna of her pack. Especially when the Alpha himself had never taken a liking in her from the onset. She had made a grave mistake and she was
“I have given you milk, I bought some cookies for you from the market, risking my own safety. I even tried to sing you a song. But you keep crying!” Kiya wailed as she sat opposite Ashken in a small ramshackle hut.They had decided to remain in Cresthowl pack for the time being. As they believed that Ivorie would do their bidding because her baby's life was at stake.Although with Kiya's experience with Ashken, she feared she’d have to end his life sooner than planned.Kiya's eyes were fixed on the baby, whose loud cries filled the entire hut. Kiya's hands trembled, her veins coursing with rage. She glared at the child intently, her mind racing with many homicidal thoughts.Her killing intent reached its peak when she sprang to her feet. But fortunately, the door of the hut was opened.Her attention moved to Nick as he walked in. Any second later and she would have done something she would regret greatly.“What's all that dreadful noise?” Nick asked with a frown.Kiya walked over to
“...may not be back anytime soon. And if I don't return at all, please do right by your Luna. She is the perfect woman for you, your life changer. You may not see it, but she has brought a new light into your life. Believe it when your Beta says it. Believe it when your best friend says it.”Regan sighed as he read the last letter he got from Estan. His hands became heavy with great despair, almost clouding his very soul. He dropped the letter on the table before him as his eyes stung with tears.He raised his head, shaking his head and refusing to shed tears.‘Get a damned grip on yourself! You're the Alpha!’ Boris scolded harshly within him.Regan controlled his breath, but it was hard. He had lost his Beta, his friend. Not only Estan, but Brennan also. They both were his friends although he didn't acknowledge one until his death and that guilt was eating him up from within.Rapid footsteps invaded the room he was in and he quickly put on a stoic face, shrouding his sad expression.
His feet crushed the dried undergrowth of the thick forest in the outskirts of Crescent Moon pack. His feet carried him as fast as they could, but even with the speed, he was still as stealth as ever. It was as though he was running on the air and not on land. He practically appeared like a blur under the dim moonlight.He glanced around frantically multiple times, hoping no one was tailing him. Until he arrived at a particular cave surrounded by thick and tall trees. He looked back once more, making sure he was alone there before walking into the cave.As he entered the small cave, Kiya looked up, worry etched on her face. "Nicholas!” She exclaimed as she sprang up to her feet. “Goddess, I was extremely worried about you," she said in relief, rushing to his side.Nick cracked a smile at the corner of his lips, embracing her. "I'm fine, my love. I just had a close call with Regan's warriors."“Oh goddess, are you okay?” Kiya asked, checking Nick out for any form of wounds.“I'm fine,