Astrid's POV:I was allowed to stay without the silver handcuffs making me flinch with every step I took. I had just three hours to myself. I had already planned to use this time for my strength regaining capabilities. I closed my eyes and shifted to my primal form. My bones hurt like hell and it was too painful to concentrate. I didn't let any sound escape my mouth because it would bring their attention. Emma was sleeping peacefully and I had to make sure that she wouldn't wake up because that would scare her badly if she saw me in my wolf form. Malessia took control over my senses, bringing me to the corner of my own mind. I watched as she walked further in the room. Her healing was in the process. I could feel the power in me increasing with every minute passing. 'I will rip him apart. 'Malessia said to me. 'We have to wait a little. 'I replied to her. 'No, just 2 days. Then I will regain my powers. 'She used all her healing ability to take care of the internal wounds which
Astrid's POV: I was helpless, struggling to get even an inch closer to her. I wanted to knock her teeth out and show her no one messed up with my children. Ever! Goddammit! I hated everything about this whole situation. "Relax. I am not spineless to use your kids against you. Yet… " She said. "You should stay away from them. And it's not a request. " I eyed her and she laughed, pulling her arms up in the air. "You intrigue me so much. Honestly, Astrid. " I gritted my teeth and growled loud enough to scare her. "Today, I am here to just remove that mark off you. " I grew protective of myself. It belonged to Alpha Dominic and we had chosen each other. "No! You cannot do that. " I shouted, a warning in my voice. "I can. " She whispered dangerously. Her lips moved as she casted some spell and a shining silver dagger came in her hand. Her eyes were hollow and devoid of any emotion as she stared at me. The sickness on her face made me tremble with fear and pain because I was jus
Alpha Dominic Knight's POV: I ran to the babies' chamber and the whole place was a wreck. The furniture was ruined and the blood of the caretaker splattered all over the carpet and the bed. Her lifeless body was hidden behind the closet and her dead eyes stared at the ceiling. "What happened here? " I asked, infuriated by everything. "Alpha, we were just sitting here having a chat and then suddenly the wall had a black hole like door and a woman in black appeared out of nowhere. She used some magic from her fingers and Emma ran to save the babies as I screamed for help. But she… " The girl began sobbing hysterically. I didn't need to listen anymore. I knew who was behind all this. "It's the witch. " Beta Alexander said to me. I nodded my head and looked around the room for any clue but there was nothing left to check. "So, she comes via this magical portal and leaves on the same route. That is how she kidnapped Astrid. " I told him. "But who is she? What does she want? " Carol
Astrid's POV:I was able to finally got on my feet and it hurt like hell. And no chains around my feet. I saw the reflection of my cleavage in the broken mirror. 'Salem. 'It was written. I clawed my flesh and cried out of frustration when it didn't vanish. I helplessly lied down on the bed and the dark spots danced around my eyes. As I got my senses back, the anger filled my heart again. "Where is Emma? " I muttered. I shouted for them to come and give me the girl. I threw insults at Salem, banging the door of my room when I heard the footsteps of any person passing through the corridor. But no one paid any attention to my screams. I even pleaded with them to let me see her. At least for once. I had to make sure she was safe and knew that I would escape only with her! There was no way I was going to leave that little girl behind when I had seen how cruel Salem could become if provoked. "I will never marry you, Salem! " I screamed at the top of my lungs. What was I supposed to
Astrid's POV:It must be because of the silver that I was feeling so lethargic. But I pushed myself through the pain and carried myself behind her. Lillian touched one of the doors and it glowed with a yellow light in it. It slid to the left and I saw a small passage to get to the other side. "This. We can escape from this passage. It leads straight to the sea and there is a boat. Let's go. " "Lillian, are you coming with us too? " I asked. "Yes, I don't want to stay here with these monsters. And they won't leave me alive after you are gone. " She said. I knew she was actually right about the whole situation and I needed someone to be with me because of the kids. We made our way into the dark passage and she lit up one candle in her way. It was not enough to see clearly but still we were able to keep going without getting hurt. I held Emma's hand tightly in mine. She had not spoken a word till now. Maybe she was too scared to say anything. The sound of our footsteps echoed in
Astrid's POV: Malessia in her huge form lunged at her opponent with ferocity, teeth bared and muscles rippling. She moved with a calculated grace, each movement deliberate and precise. I could feel how fierce she had become. Her size alone was intimidating, towering over Beta Elijah with an imposing presence. With every swipe of her powerful paws and snap of her jaws, she displayed a dominance that was impossible to ignore by him. The sheer force behind her attacks left no doubt that she was the superior predator in this encounter. "Listen… " Beta Elijah managed to speak. He was now very much aware that this was going to be the last battle of his life. He trembled with fear when Malessia cornered him. His eyes loomed over his death and she took off his head with just one bite. His headless body shook for a few minutes and she walked with the head in her mouth. Like a trophy she won. Her growls turned the atmosphere dark and I realized that somehow I was losing connection with
Alpha Dominic Knight's POV:I mind-linked with Beta Alexander who had been waiting for any sign from my side. With quick steps, I walked out of the woods and my horse led me out of there. My mate was pregnant! Astrid was carrying my child again and I didn't want to miss out on the beautiful moment this time again either. I would bring her back into the pack and protect my family from everything which was aiming to harm us. For now, it was Salem and Kathleen in partnership with someone. I would announce an attack on his pack and find my mate. He would die and there was no way I was letting him go. 'Why did the seer tell about the supporters? ' Carden asked. 'Maybe he has someone supporting him. There can be lots of people but I don't care at the moment. ''Neither me. 'He roared, possessively. I reached the pack house and Beta Alexander had already arranged the soldiers in the line to leave the borders. "We are ready, Alpha Dominic. " Beta Alexander informed me. "Great! We wil
Astrid's POV:"Whatever! I am calling all the armies. We will not be able to handle her alone. " The witch told him. "No! You can't do that. I don't want to hurt her. " He replied, " And I don't believe you! You are a fucking liar and made us do some horrible things. ""Isn't it too late for that? The damage is done and your species will go extinct once this war is over. " "What do you mean? " Salem asked, shocked and feeling betrayed. He had to know that this witch could never be on our side and it was her plan, a deadly one to make us fight with each other and enjoy our downfall from a distance. "Just wait and watch. " Salem still didn't run away even after the warning from her and kept coming closer to the shore. Malessia was feeling waves of excitement flowing over her head as her stupid prey was about to sacrifice himself because of his little mistake. "Astrid, please come out if you are here. I mean no harm to you. The kids are gone, Kathleen is gone too. I agree I shouldn
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