Astrid’s POV“No, we’re not,” I replied, gesturing toward the women behind us.“Jokes apart, you don’t need to stress about anything. Dominic might sound like he can make us lose our self-motivation, but as long as we’re together, nothing can intimidate us,” Alpha Salem said, jumping onto the couch and settling in comfortably.I felt slightly awkward with him in our chamber because we were all females. Moreover, it wouldn’t sit well with Alpha Dominic if I allowed another unmated Alpha to stay with me overnight.“And you really shouldn’t get too involved in this matter. I mean, I appreciate the support and security you’ve promised, but Alpha Dominic is your best friend, and you two have a rivalry because of this mess,” I emphasized, as it might sound rude if I just asked him to go to his chamber.He laughed and shook his head. “Well, he could think the same, too, right? I don’t want to blow this out of proportion, but don’t you think he’s overreacting? An Alpha should always support hi
Astrid’s POVI eagerly waited for Lillian to arrive, knowing she wouldn’t easily open up. I hoped she’d realize help was available and that everyone was here for her.‘I’m sorry,’ I mind-linked Alpha Dominic.‘They will give you some punishment.,’ he replied.After that, he cut off all contact with me. Kathleen was still clinging to him, almost like an ornament, and I couldn’t help but feel jealous as she playfully rubbed her arm against his chest while pretending not to notice what she was doing to him.‘Why can’t this mateless woman find someone else?’ Malessia growled, clearly ready to challenge Kathleen and prove herself as the Luna. But I urged her to calm down, knowing that creating more chaos within the pack wouldn’t help.Fortunately, I saw Lillian walking in, her eyes fixed on me. She looked much better and healthier compared to last night, with no visible bruises on her face. A big smile lit up her lips, and Beta Elijah entered the meeting room as well.She stood before the e
Astrid’s POVI sat on the bed, hands sweating profusely, determined not to let Malessia take control over me. She was so angry and humiliated by Lillian’s dirty trick on both of us.‘Why are we so stupid?’ I asked with frustration, grabbing my head aggressively.‘We are just too easy to feel someone’s pain. It has nothing to do with our brains, but it’s our hearts,’ Malessia spoke. She was now a little calmer, but a threat was still lurking in her voice.I was scared of Alpha Dominic. Not because I thought he would hurt me but because I feared he might become distant from me again. I didn’t want to experience that at this point in our relationship. We had just started to build trust between us and were ready to progress to the next level—trust and belief.However, it seemed we were back to square one, and I’d have to relationship from scratch. I hated myself so much for acting without discussing it with Alpha Dominic.The door unlocking sound reached my ears, followed by Alpha Dominic’
Alpha Dominic Knight’s POVBLOOD!That’s all I could see and think of, blood everywhere. But I wanted Salem’s blood and no one else’s. All this time, he had been scheming behind my back. I had never trusted anyone except for a select few, and he was one of them. However, it seemed I had to be more cautious with certain individuals because you can never truly know their intentions.‘We must our mate and the kids first. Anyone who attempts to harm a member of my family, I will not tolerate,’ Carden declared.He was right, and I had no intention to stop him from killing anyone. It was time to make it clear to any other male who thought about looking at our woman that they wouldn’t make it out alive.I walked to the Guest Chamber, where the bastard was staying with his pack members. Even before I entered the chamber, I heard the raucous laughter of a group of people emanating from his room, and I recognized each sound.Salem. Elijah. Lillian.They were celebrating their successful conspira
Astrid’s POVI heard the elders shouting at both of the men. I wasn’t sure who they were talking about because they were looking at both.“No, please,” Alpha Salem said, looking at Alpha Dominic. “Please don’t banish him from his own pack. Everyone needs him.”I was so nervous and scared for Alpha Dominic, my mate. Were the elders banishing him from the pack? Could they actually do it?“Yes, we know the pack needs him. That’s why it’s not him who is being banished from the Pack but YOU! Alpha Salem, you are not allowed to enter the pack borders!”I relaxed instantly at their command, and my fear of losing my mate vanished. I had already told the elders about what had happened between us, which made them so angry at Alpha Salem. Thankfully, they had listened to me and kept their words.“How can you?” Alpha Salem’s mood instantly changed from normal to angry. And it took less than 30 seconds for him to show his aggressive side.He acted as if they did him wrong and didn’t deserve all thi
Astrid’s POVI woke up to a sharp ache throbbing my head and a burning sensation in my wrists. The burning feeling extended to my ankles, making them seem engulfed in flames. Despite the blindfold restricting my vision, I could glimpse my surroundings occasionally, as it wasn’t too tight and didn’t cause discomfort.As I gradually opened my eyes behind the blindfold, I struggled to reorient myself. The room spun around me as I gingerly felt the soft injury on my head.Confusion and disorientation washed over me as I tried to piece together what had happened. Gradually, my memory started to return, and I realized I had been struck on the head. I felt a wave of nausea wash over me, and my vision blurred.The room swayed while trying to sit up, and my back felt weak and uncooperative. The blow to my head had left me in disarray, struggling to find equilibrium. With great effort, I managed to call out for assistance, hoping that someone would come to help me.“Help...” The words barely esc
Astrid’s POVI crawled away as far as the chains would allow me to move. For some unknown reason, I sensed the person seated on the bed was a man harboring no benevolent intentions toward me.“What do you want?” I questioned, determined to maintain a resolute tone that concealed the fear coursing my heart.But still, this man offered no response!“You are such a coward, aren’t you? I understand if you don’t want to say anything,” I mocked him.I felt the cold spoon touch my lips again and turned my head away.“I’d rather die than eat,” I declared firmly.He took a deep breath. My head spun, and I couldn’t recognize the voices properly.“I won’t let you die,” he declared passionately.“Alpha Salem?”“Don’t be surprised. I thought you knew it was me,” he replied.It was as if I was punched in the guts. He kidnapped me and had the audacity to ask me to eat.“I should have known!” I cried out, tears welling up despite my efforts to conceal them.“I have no intention of harming you.”That w
Astrid’s POVThe periodic melody of birdsong outside and Alpha Salem’s footsteps echoing every half an hour as he checked on me were the only things I could truly focus on. My arms had gone numb, feeling as if they’d been severed. The Silver had seized control of my senses, and Malessia struggled to resurface, even though I felt her trying to talk to me.I’d been drifting in and out of consciousness, fighting to stay awake, determined not to let them have their way with me. Suddenly, someone flung the door open with a bang, causing me to quiver. I licked my parched lips, and my stomach rumbled.“Time eat,” Salem declared, shamelessly plopping himself on the bed for the umpteenth time, the aroma of food wafting to my nose.“Open your mouth,” he instructed.I had no strength left to resist. I kept my lips sealed.“Please don’t do this! Look at yourself. You’re the most beautiful girl in both packs and now I can hardly recognize you. Please, eat something,” he implored.I had to divert my
Aeryn's POV:I had been running for half an hour by now and yet the woods seemed never ending. Leaving Dante in that critical condition and his life at danger had been the most difficult decision of my life. I would never let anything happen to him even if it meant for me to die in his place. He was wronged as a child and an adult by everyone around him. He deserved happiness and now when he wanted to ask for forgiveness from father and Kai was with those traitors, I knew they would be ready to accept Dante as my mate. With more determination and motivation, I didn't stop even when my legs started to hurt. But I promised myself that nothing could stop me before I reached pack. It was just another twenty minutes until I would be crossing the pack borders. A series of angry howls roared behind me and I froze in my steps scared of the truth that the rogues had gotten to me first before I could go to the pack. I turned behind to see the leader Rogue running after me with an army of aro
Dante's POV:Azriel had felt her presence in the woods as shown as she had stepped her feet in there. I could also feel her pain and I had hurriedly gone to search her only to find her in chains. Even though, I should have hated her for accepting Kai as her mate, I didn't like how she was crying from the pain and Alpha Grayson and was hitting her. "Keep your mouth shut! He isn't your mate anymore. We need know that you are going to fu*k Kai sooner than later. " Alpha Grayson spat angrily. I felt my fists clenching at his words, "What are you exactly doing here, Aeryn? Is it a trap? "She shook her head, " No, Dante. I will never betray you. I want to tell you that this war is not needed because we can stop it. I love you and I am never going to be with another man. "Her words sent a soothing feeling to my heart. I was happy that she chose to be here with me and had the guts to run away from her parents and come here among so much dangers. "Do you think you can go against your pare
Aeryn's POV :I was still shaking from anger after my parents and brothers left me in my room again. I had to fight against the injustice of them making me have another mate. Dante wasn't aware of his father's reality and his mother's suicide reason. If he would know, then I was sure he wouldn't be initiating a war against anyone. As a mate, I had to take the first step. I quietly made my way out of my room and ran to the corridor leading to Dante's chamber. It was extremely quiet there and I couldn't find anyone. Confusion dawned me and I went to the training ground to find him but he wasn't there either. The palace looked in a hurry, almost running guards everywhere around me. The environment didn't feel right. The air didn't seem comfortable. "What are you doing here? " I heard Alpha Kai behind me. I didn't like him around me for some reason because even though he knew that I had a made he was ready to be with me without any shame. "Nothing. Just looking for... " I hesitated.
Alpha Dante's POV :F*ck! F*ck this pack! Aeryn was with Kai, he was holding her hand, he was walking her around, he had been all over her and Dominic was happy with the stupid arrangement. I was sure there was something going on between Kai and Dominic. He had suddenly appointed him as the border controller for his pack and also was given high status in the training for young wolves. "Maybe he wants Aeryn to be with Kai. " Azriel hissed. I smashed the vase into pieces and crushed it with my boots. No way in hell was going to let any man take her from me. She was my mate, carrying my Mark and had promised me a child. And even after that, I was going to keep her with me. She wasn't related to Dominic and Astrid's crimes. They had even lost her when she was babu, indicating they never cared for their only daughter and instead adopted a dumb human girl to take her place. They were power hungry and could go to any limits to secure their pack and throne. Even if it meant, making Aeryn
Aeryn's POV :I ran back to my room and locked the door behind me so that I didn't have to talk to anyone including my parents. I was Furious and sad to know that my own parents had decided to give me off to another man as if I was an object. They were blinded by power and rank of Alpha Kai. I should have known that being a princess meant to keep the family ties high by marrying into another powerful Clan. I was the most worthless girl in the whole Kingdom as compared to even the normal females in the Pack because of the reason that I didn't have my wolf yet. I heard a knock on the door and knew that it was mom but I was not going to talk to her until and unless she was ready to listen to me. But to my shock, I heard the lock turning in the door and both of my parents walked in with a key in their hands. Mom must have been crying because I could see her eyes were puffy and even my father was sad. They sat beside me on the bed and I turned my head to look away from them. Still, I fe
Aeryn's POV :I felt disheartened by the sight of my mate who was not trying to understand my condition and was in the wrong this whole time. Only if I could tell him about how much he was missing by being angry towards me and my family then we would have been together by now and fighting everyone else. I was going to be loyal to my blood even though I knew that the bond was supposed to be stronger than anything else. I forgot that Alpha Kai had been waiting for me after he left and he might have noticed the weird exchange we both had. "Coffee? " He offered as we sat together. I didn't want to be sitting there in the public with a fake smile plastered on my face but I couldn't just run away from everything because I was not feeling well. My dad was gone too after he checked that I was safe with Alpha Kai. if my parents at trusted this man then I was not at any risk from him. "Are you okay? You don't look comfortable enough. " He asked. I sipped my coffee, " It's nothing serious.
Aeryn's POV :I wanted to talk to him about his special treatment in the class but the teacher looked at me angrily, her eyes telling me to get away from the Alpha. I knew that she would never say something to the Alpha but she could only use her scary eyes on me. "Alpha Kai has been included in the team of the Alphas to keep the borders secure and the enemies away from the Pack house. " Mrs. Harrison told us and I realised I was sitting with one of the best warriors in the entire packs. He nodded his head, " I am still your student and would like to train more young wolves so that they can join the team. " Mrs. Harrison was overjoyed and enthusiastically opened one of the thickest books I had ever seen. She flipped through pages after a while pages and finally settled on one of the main chapters. She fixed her glasses and licked her lips before starting the lesson. "In a small town nestled among the hills, there was a visionary human teacher named Mrs. Johnson. " She said, " She
Aeryn's POV :I woke up at 5 AM precisely and took a shower. After getting dressed in a simple crop top and Jean I decided to put my hair in a high ponytail. By the time I was ready to go, it was already 7 AM and Emerald was waiting for me outside my room. She had brought the map of all the packs with her and we found a quiet corner in the school Garden so that she could tell me more about the ranking. The school Gates were still closed and we had around 40 minutes before the time the classes would start. "The North Packs are all under Alpha Dominic and these one marked in red are also ruled by him but they are having some sort of revolution because most of the Alphas want slavery to be legal. And Alpha Dominic is against the cruelty. " She said, running her finger along the lines on the map. I nodded, " But I don't think anyone will support them because in no one wants this type of ill practice in the packs in these modern Times. " Emerald scoffed, " You have no idea about the Ri
Aeryn's POV: "What were you thinking, Aeryn? " My mom shouted at me. I kept my head low and my face burned with embarrassment as her blaming eyes looked right through my soul. It was better that she hadn't told anyone else about it. "I am sorry. I shouldn't have done that. " I muttered. She rubbed her forehead, " I mean what if someone had seen you. This would have created a havoc in the pack. Most of them don't even know you have a mate. " " But mom, I have a mate and you know that. How can I pretend that he doesn't exist? " She sighed and hugged me, " I know and I am sorry for being so rude and harsh with you. But, honey you need to understand that he is not a friend of our pack. That guy wants to ruin you just like his father... " She stopped from completing her statement and something changed in her eyes. She grew angry towards Dante more and shook her head to ignore whatever thoughts were crossing her mind at this moment. " What do you mean, mom? Can you tell me about the