Third person POVRachael stood by Axel's side, her hand gently resting on his arm as they gazed at the casket holding the queen's body. The dull atmosphere of the funeral weighed heavily on them both, but Rachael knew that Axel was feeling the loss of his mother more deeply than anyone else."I can't believe she's gone," Axel whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "She was always so strong, so full of life."Rachael squeezed his arm in silent support, knowing that there were no words that could ease his pain. "She was a remarkable woman, Axel. She will be missed by all who knew her."Axel nodded, his eyes fixed on the casket. "I just wish I had more time with her. I feel like there was so much left unsaid between us."Rachael felt a pang of sadness at his words, knowing that the queen's sudden passing had left many things unresolved. "I'm sure she knew how much you loved her, Axel. And I know she was proud of the man you've become."Axel turned to look at her, his eyes filled with
Third person POVAlpha Axel entered the council chamber, his heart heavy with grief as he saw his mother's empty chair at the head of the table. The queen had passed away unexpectedly, leaving Axel to take her place as the new Alpha King.The elders greeted him solemnly, their faces lined with sorrow. "Alpha Axel, we are deeply sorry for your loss," Elder Travis said, his voice filled with sympathy.Axel nodded, his eyes misting with tears. "Thank you, Elder Travis. My mother was a great leader, and I will do my best to honor her legacy."The elders nodded in agreement, their expressions grave. "We have called this emergency council meeting to discuss the future of our pack," Elder Sarah said, her voice steady. "With the queen's passing, it is a must that we move quickly to ensure stability and continuity."Axel felt a pang of sadness at the mention of his mother's death. He had always looked up to her, admired her strength and wisdom. Now, she was gone, and he was left to pick up th
As Athena's body was unceremoniously dumped in the tunnel designated for disposing of dead rogues, she lay still, her eyes closed and her breathing shallow. The guards who had brought her there chuckled amongst themselves, satisfied that they had rid themselves of a potential threat."Good riddance to that ," one of them sneered, kicking Athena's limp body for good measure."Yeah, she never stood a chance against our Alpha," another added, a cruel smirk on his face.But just as they turned to leave, a low groan escaped Athena's lips, causing them to freeze in their tracks."What was that?" one of them whispered, fear creeping into his voice."I think she's waking up," another replied, his eyes widening in disbelief.Sure enough, Athena's eyes fluttered open, revealing a pair of glowing red eye balls that sent a shiver down their spines."What... what's happening?" Athena mumbled, struggling to sit up as her vampire instincts kicked in.The guards exchanged panicked glances, unsure of
Racheal jolted awake, her heart pounding in her chest as she gasped for breath. She had been plagued by a nightmare, the details of which were already fading from her memory. As she reached for her phone to check the time, her hand brushed against something cold and metallic on her nightstand.Frowning, she turned on the light to see a familiar hairpin lying there.Her breath caught in her throat as she recognized it as Athena's. Athena, who was supposed to be dead. Panic surged through her veins as she bolted out of bed and ran to Axel's room, pounding on the door until he opened it, teary eyed and disheveled."Racheal, what's wrong?" Axel asked, concern etched on his face as he took in her panicked expression."Athena's hairpin, Axel. It was on my nightstand," Racheal gasped, her voice trembling with fear. "She's not dead, is she? She's still out there, isn't she?"Axel's expression darkened as he took in the hairpin in Racheal's trembling hand. "No, Racheal. Athena is gone for g
The maid handed Alpha Axel a tiny transparent bag, containing Ardolf's strand of hair. Axel examined it closely before nodding in approval."Thank you," he said to the maid, who curtsied and left the room.Axel then pulled a strand of his own hair and put it in another bag. He made a call to the royal doctor, requesting him to come over immediately.The doctor arrived promptly, and Axel wasted no time in explaining the situation. "I need a DNA test between these two samples," he said, handing over the bags.The doctor nodded, not asking any questions. "It will be ready in twenty four hours," he assured Axel before leaving the room.Axel sat back in his chair, his mind racing with possibilities. The results of the DNA test would finally reveal the truth about Ardolf, and Axel was determined to get to the bottom of it once and for all.Alpha Axel walked back to the room, his footsteps echoing in the hallway. He found Racheal standing by the window, her eyes fixed on the lights below. A
Davina and Racheal had been busy painting each other's nails, chatting and sipping on wine as they enjoyed a girls' afternoon .Suddenly, Davina put down her wine glass and turned to Racheal with a serious look on her face."Can I ask you something?" she asked hesitantly. "It's been something that's been on my mind for a while now.""Of course," replied Racheal, sensing the gravity of the situation. "What is it?"Davina took a deep breath. "I want to know if Felicity is really my mother," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Racheal's eyes widened in surprise as she thought Davina had believed. "Well, we could do a spell to find out," she suggested.Davina shook her head. "I don't really trust those spells," she said. "I want to be sure. Could we do a DNA test or something?"Racheal nodded thoughtfully. "I could talk to my mom about it," she said. "But are you sure you want to do this? What if the results aren't what you expect?"Davina bit her lip. "I know it's a risk," she ad
Third person POVRachael's heart was pounding in her chest as she walked through the sidewalk towards the witch's cottage. She had never been to the east end of the palace before, let alone visited the witch. But she had to know the truth about Lucien and Reynaldo.As she approached the cottage, she saw the witch sitting inside, stirring a pot that had a foul odor. The witch looked up and cackled as Rachael approached."Well, well, well," the witch said, her eyes flickering over Rachael's wolf and witch hybrid form. "What kind of abomination are you... a witch... a wolf?"Rachael stepped back, feeling uneasy. "I'm a hybrid," she said. "And I'm here to ask for your help."The witch cackled again. "Oh, I see. You want me to cast a spell or brew a potion or whatever it is that witches do. And what do I get in return?"Rachael thought for a moment. "I'll do whatever you ask," she said.The witch raised an eyebrow. "Anything?"Rachael nodded. "Anything."The witch glanced down at Rachae
Third person POVRachael walked through the front door of her mother's house, greeted by the familiar scent of her mother's cooking. The twins both rushed to her side, enveloping her in tight hugs."Rachael, we have missed you so much!" Hailey exclaimed."Yeah, it's been too long since you've visited," Hilary added.Rachael smiled, feeling a warmth in her heart at their enthusiasm. "I've missed you both too. Let's catch up over lunch, shall we?"They all sat down at the dining table, Laughter and chatter filled the room, creating a sense of joy and togetherness.As they finished their meal, Rachael turned to her mother. "Mom, can we talk in private for a moment?"Her mother nodded, leading her to her room. Once they were alone, Rachael took a deep breath, unsure of how to begin the subject that had been weighing on her mind."Mom, I need to talk to you about something important," Rachael began.Her mother looked at her with concern. "What is it, dear? You know you can tell me anythin