Xavier - POVI take my seat on the council, joining Nathan, the Alpha of the West, and Jordan, the Alpha of the East. I'm the Alpha of the North, and Francis, the former Alpha of the South known as Bluewood, is no longer in power. I feel a surge of satisfaction as my brother Kai begins to take the upper hand. The council enters the room, followed by Neon, who locks eyes with me, a flicker of hate visible in his gaze."I thank you all, Alphas, for convening at such short notice," begins Ather, the Council Head. "We are here to resolve pack issues and to maintain peace among the shifters. We hope to prevent any war instigated by Alpha Tiger." Ather fixes a stern gaze on Alpha Neon of the Tiger clan, which returns a sigh. "We have Alpha Neon of the Tiger clan with us, seeking justice for his father's death. According to Caroline's testimony and corroborating evidence, Alpha Kai of Blackmoon was proven innocent, and Gordon has been identified as the guilty party who killed Alpha Nesser."
Leia–POVThe new power coursed through my body, warmth radiating from my right side while my left side remained cold. I couldn't stop shaking. Even as Susan tried to calm me with her magic, her troubled gaze remained locked on me. "What's going on?" Kai asked, his arm around my shoulder, my body pressed against his. My heart fluttered at his proximity, but I dismissed the feeling for now. "She seems to have a stronger power than we assumed," Susan stated, distancing herself from me."What do you mean?" I asked."You're not a typical hybrid witch who harbors two elements," Susan replied, rubbing the bridge of her nose. Apparently, my energy was causing her a headache. I glanced at Kai, who seemed unaffected. With his help, my trembling subsided, and I sat down. As I was held firmly in his grasp, Kai started talking to Xavier over the phone, oblivious to my blushing face. However, Susan wasn't. A knowing smirk played on her lips."Is he your mate?" She whispered."Yes," I admitted. "I
Leia - POVYesterday, I heard Francis's voice, which terrified me. I should have mentioned it to Xavier and Kai, who came home late from the Bluewood Pack. To ease my mind, I planned to go out with Daisy.Daisy and I sat at the local café of the Pack. I wanted to confide in my friend and speak my mind. "It seems like you have a lot going on," Daisy muttered behind her coffee mug. "I want to ask you about the Alpha Xavier's mark. Did you accept him as your mate?" Daisy bombarded me with all her questions as if she had been dying to ask me. I couldn't help but chuckle at Daisy's curious gleam, which made her look like a little child."Oh, come on, Leia. Speak, please," Daisy whined like a child."I know you may find my answers absurd," I sighed, tracing the rim of my cup with my fingers. "Xavier and I slept together." Daisy looked surprised."Of course, it makes sense. Alpha Xavier also marked you as his mate, so you agreed to the mate bond instead of rejecting it," Daisy asked, sipping
Ana – POVMy spy delivered a crucial piece of intel. The words drew me in as I unfolded the letter in the comfort of my furnished apartment, nestled in the human world. It read that Francis, no longer an Alpha, had been seized by Neon for punishment. Alpha Xavier and Alpha Kai worked together, unveiling Francis' misdeeds to the council and Neon. Moreover, there were whispers of Leia flaunting a mate mark allegedly given by Alpha Xavier. As I absorbed this information, anger swelled within me, intensifying my loathing for Leia. She'd come in, which disrupted my plans of reuniting with Xavier and potentially becoming the Luna of the Blackmoon pack. I needed to remove Leia from the picture, so my path to Xavier could be cleared and my plan could resume its course. A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. My father, perhaps? He'd been showing concern for my growing, unhealthy obsession with Xavier. He feared I would cross boundaries, not understanding that true love persists even wh
Leia – POVThe guards regarded me, adopting defensive postures. "I am here to see Rovina," I stated. One guard exchanged a questioning look with his counterpart."Do you have Alpha's approval?" one of them inquired. I scoffed at the suggestion, pushing back my hair to reveal Xavier's mark. The guards immediately straightened up. "I am sorry, Luna. We were unaware that Alpha Xavier had a mate since the Luna ceremony was not officially conducted.""It's okay. May I enter now?" One of the guards nodded, unsealing and opening the door for me. Upon entering, I found Rovina seated comfortably on the couch."Leia! What a surprise," Rovina greeted me warmly, embracing me."I came to check on you," I admitted as we stepped away from the hug."I am okay," Rovina assured me with a sad smile. Her gaze lingered on me. "Were you crying before you arrived here?" Her words caught me off guard, but I couldn't hide anything from Rovina. She had known me well since childhood."It's nothing you need to b
Leia – POVThe following morning, I felt drained from managing the powers that Jennifer was coaching me to control. It surprised even her when I grasped the Light element relatively easily, especially since I'd struggled with the more combative elements.Susan couldn't guide me in controlling dark magic, but she had thoughtfully left a detailed manual for me. I diligently followed the instructions, and it worked like a charm."Damn, you are good at this," Jennifer said with a hint of admiration."You're praising me too much. Don't give me a big head," I replied modestly, to which she sighed."Veronica and Sia would've been proud of the progress you've made in just three days of training," she said. I nodded in acknowledgment."I think my mother would be too. I'm glad I'm not weak and can stand up against those who mean harm. Even though I wanted to take revenge on Alpha Nesser for his actions, he's already dead," I admitted, my voice trailing. Jennifer's comforting hand on my shoulder
Leia – POV"Francis and Ana, Vaz attacked us so abruptly that we could not retaliate. A taser against my body blocked my powers; before I could retaliate, I lost consciousness. A dying growl from Daisy sounded at my side.When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a moldy house, my hands shackled. Also shackled and unconscious, Daisy was nearby, her bonds laced with wolfsbane. "You're awake, my love." Francis's husky voice made me start, his fingers toying with a lock of my hair."Get your filthy hands off me," I snapped."We're still mates, and yet you dare disrespect me?" He grabbed my jaw roughly, his dark green eyes filled with anger. I swallowed hard as fear kicked in my veins but pushed it down, knowing Francis could harm me—or worse—if I angered him further."Ah, there's the calm. Just like my Leia," he said with a smile before kissing me. His lips bit roughly into mine, and I struggled to push him away. Being touched, being kissed by him - it was repulsive. When Francis
Leia - POVI woke up to find myself in bed instead of in a car. Still wearing the same clothes, I rolled out of bed and prepared to freshen up. My body ached, likely from using extensive magic earlier. A knock on my door interrupted my thoughts."Come in," I called out, walking towards my wardrobe to change my outfit. I turned around to see Kai entering the room, his hair wet and his attire random, as if he had rushed to my room."Kai, is something wrong?" I asked, noticing his intense gaze fixed upon me, along with a hint of worry."Leia, are you feeling alright? I mean, did the dark voice speak to you?" Kai asked, stepping closer to me with his hand on my shoulder."No, it didn't speak to me. I'm doing well," I reassured Kai. Kai visibly sighed with relief."What's going on, Kai? You seem troubled," I inquired. Kai distanced himself slightly, pacing back and forth as if battling with himself over whether or not to confide in me."Kai, you can talk to me if you want. And I understand