Chapter 105
Unknown POVAsher had remained indoors since he returned from the visit. He was growing angrier with each passing day as the only plan he had come up with was dancing on the brink of failure, if it hadn't already failed.His eyes had grown accustomed to checking his phone every few minutes and with each day that passed, which was getting to a week, his hope died, barely an ember.On the sixth day, his phone rang. Asher reached towards it reluctantly, the possibility that it may be the rogue leader didn't sit right."Hello?", he pressed the phone to his ear, his voice more than impatient."Asher", the voice on the other end, came out cocky, and oddly familiar."Who's this?", his voice came out as a drawl."You came to me for help, remember?"Asher instantly straightened up. "Rocco?""Aren't you smart?", it was clearly sarcastic but Asher ignored it. "I'll go straightChapter 106Selena's POV Axel rushed in, his eyes blazing with unfiltered rage. He growled, rushing to Asher before picking him up, tossing him aside with all his strength. Asher was flung to the other side of the room, his back colliding with the wall, creating an indentation against the wall. He groaned, attempting to stand. Axel was already on his, pulling him roughly to his feet before throwing punches, one after the other. He drew blood, a bruise already forming right under Asher's eyes but Axel didn't seem to care. His fury radiated off him in waves, blinding him to everything else. I stood, trembling as I watched Axel beat Asher to a pulp. My knees felt too weak to hold my body up and I had a death grip on the towel, too scared to relax my hand. If Axel continues beating his brother, he'd knock him unconscious in no time, but I didn't care. I wished he'd continue until everything logical flew out o
Chapter 107 Axel's POV I clenched and unclenched my fingers, the anger bubbling in me was beyond anything I'd ever experienced as I looked down at a peacefully sleeping Selena. What Asher did was inconceivable but I couldn't kill him. As much as I knew just how inconsiderate and terrible he has been, a part of me still loved him as my brother. My feet tapped silently against the tiled floor, my mind wandering. Selena had been so scared, I felt it in my bones, now she'll be more cautious and restless in the pack house as long as Asher was still under the same roof. My love for my brother and for Selena were opposite and I was scared. If push comes to shove, how will I choose between one of them? Blake opened the door, not bothering to knock. Part of his body remained outside while his trunk and head was in the room. He beckoned to me. I raised a brow
Chapter 108Axel's POV "I found something", Blake announced, rushing into the study. I had barely sat down, just returning from the trial that the Elders had called. They hadn't decided on the punishment for Asher yet but it bought Blake enough time to find something tangible. "You did?", surprise was in my voice causing Blake to glare. "Did you believe I wouldn't?"I shrugged, not gracing him with an answer. "Well...""Asher hired someone to find the place for him. He was successful and now, I think I know where it is.""Think or know?", I pinned him with a stern look. "We'll figure that out", Blake waved off. "So, they didn't reach out to Asher, Asher reached out to them first."I nodded in agreement. "When do you think we can go check out the area? I can't just take people to fight if we don't know what to expect.""I'd say the earlier, the better", Blake shrugged. "W
Chapter 109Axel's POV We had the base of the Rogues surrounded. Although they were still oblivious to the lurking danger, our eyes and ears were more alert than ever. I raised a palm, throwing silent gestures to my men who spread out, poised for my command. The Rogues were moving about, some trained, others stood guard. There were no weak women or children, as they believed they only needed the best and the strong. Most of them left their wives and kids to fend for themselves in search of more 'purpose'. I sent one of my men in disguise to ensure Rocco was in the camp else all these would simply be in vain.Although it was risky, he returned after a few minutes, signaling to us. I gathered them together. "Our aim is to get the leader, leave him to me and I'll handle him."They nodded in unison. "If he is caught, the rest of this place crumbles."One by one,
Chapter 110Axel's POV We walked back to the pack house in silence, our hearts heavy from the loss of a part of the family. The prisoners were quiet as they trailed after us, their leader, Rocco at the front. He dragged his leg behind him, his hand already ruined to attempt to snap it back in place. "Well, if it means anything, we're really sorry for your loss", he drawled out. "But, technically, you did kill more than half of my men, disembodied at least a third of those left alive and now, we're less than a quarter of our total number", he sighed. "One of your men die and you guys are acting like it's some fucking tragedy. Spare me the dramatics."One of my men lunged towards him but was stopped by Blake. "It isn't worth it", he whispered, loud enough for me to hear. His hold slackened and with one last glare, he turned away from a smirking Rocco, jaws clenching and unclenching.When we stepped into the p
Chapter 111Selena's POV It was the day of Asher's exile. The pack members had gathered, waiting patiently for Axel and I. Although Axel didn't say anything, I could tell how sad he was. His shoulders were sagged, eyes downcast and his smile not quite reaching his eyes. It worries me but I gave him some space, knowing he'd air his worries when he was ready. For now, I stood firmly by his side, acting as an emotional support. Orion and Zephyr were under the care of some servants while we attended the gathering. Asher stood alone in the center of the large hall, the elders watched from the sidelines while Axel and I sat on a large chair, almost like a throne. Mine was slightly smaller than his. Axel stood, causing the murmurings to stop. "Night Reapers, today I appear before you with a heavy heart. I have decided to exile my brother, Asher, for a series of misconducts done against, not just me, bu
Chapter 112Selena's POV I found I could breathe a lot better with Asher gone, even when the guilt of Axel weighed me down. He didn't say a word about Asher after he left, but it was like a thick cloud hovering over his head. "Technically, things are working out well between us", Lily confessed, her brows creasing. "I think?"Her voice pulled me out of my head. "I'm glad to hear that", I mustered a smile, truly happy for her. "And what do you mean by 'you think?'", I made air quotes around the word.Lily sat up. "I think we're making some progress. He's easier to talk to and super patient too."I smirked. "Aww. That's super cute", I drawled out. "Yeah?", she perked up. "Now that Asher's gone, you must be so relieved. I am too. The air seems a lot easier to breathe in.""Tell me about it.""You don't sound happy", Lily pointed out, her eyes boring into me, daring me to lie.
Chapter 113Selena's POV The mating ceremony was one of the best celebrations for every pack, especially when it involves the Alpha. Preparations were already underway and I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by the situation. Every pack member recognized me, some even went as far as calling me Luna. I didn't hold the title yet, well, technically I did but not officially. I was growing a bit familiar with the title by the number of times I had heard it from the mouth of others. Axel decided to make the celebration grand, hence he extended the invitation beyond the pack house, right to other packs. From my calculations, at least six to eight Alphas from other packs will be in attendance. "Luna", Lily called out, cackling as I threw her the best stink eye I could muster. "Will you stop that? I've heard that so many times and I don't think I'll ever get used to it.""You better do it. No one will call yo
Chapter 140 Axel's POV I walked out of the pack house and into the expanse of land now littered with my pack members. They were in little groups, talking amongst themselves in hushed whispers. When they noticed my presence, they immediately fell silent, looking up at me with expectant faces. The last time I stood before them, we were on the verge of making the most important decision of the pack. I've never felt so much appreciation for that day than at this point. More and more werewolves gathered and I leapt onto the elevated stage, facing them. "Night Reapers, it has come to my notice that the pack, Blood Red, has fallen." The whispers rose once more and with a lift of my hand, they were silenced. "You've seen the commotion outside the gates. Those are from the survivors of the pack. They've come to us for help", I paused, surprised that no one said a word. "Now, I bring the decision to your table. What do we do?" The question spurred them into action, some yelled that
Chapter 139 Selena's POV It took two months and five days before we heard any news about the packs. Technically, we heard news of progression and the added advantages the alliance offered to those packs, virtually every Alpha was involved except ours. As far as I was concerned, we were officially cut off. The strategy put in place by Axel worked. We had food, water and basically everything we needed within the pack. It made things considerably easier. No one complained and as days passed, more werewolves came forward as volunteers. Soon, we extended our little plan in agriculture to other aspects, like furniture making, fabric design and then, no distant time I was setting we were making waves. Orion and Zephyr were growing up quickly. Werewolves always had a weird aging style. We grow up quickly, then remain almost dormant before we begin aging slowly. Lily's presence was difficult to come by. She was mostly invested in Blake and I'd be honest when I say that their relati
Chapter 138Selena's POV I took three large gulps of air, like it would be my last moment of peace. Today was the day we were expecting the Alphas and to say the atmosphere was more than tense was an understatement. Axel had come clean to the pack, revealing the details of the visit to every member. He also told them about his decision and gave everyone the chance to either counter his decision or agree with him.Most of them agreed, the few that thought it was reckless were soon convinced that Axel was making the right choice. He gave them his reasons. Then, the topic of how we were going to generate incomes for ourselves even after we cut ourselves off from the other packs arose and Axel gave them the stellar idea on agriculture. The farmers came forward, pledging to give their all while some volunteered to help. By the time dawn broke, we were prepared. As prepared as we could be. "You ready?"
Chapter 137Selena's POV Lily looked like she'd throw up anytime soon while I was simply too stunned to say a word. "Isn't that poisonous?"Lily asked no one in particular, her eyes still fixed on the frog. "I don't think so", Orion answered, inspecting the frog. It was a miracle it hadn't leaped out of his hand and to an unlucky person's face. "Can you let it go, honey?", I coaxed. Orion stared at me with a sad look. "But why?", he whined. "It can be my pet."Except, werewolves don't keep pets. Our wolves were like pets, but on a way deeper level. It was part of us. "No. It can't."We were in a staring contest for at least thirty seconds before he finally gave in. "Whatever", he tossed the frog aside and it landed right on Lily's lap. Before I could react, Lily let out a loud scream. It echoed throughout the clearing and was just about to tear my sensitive eardrums.
Chapter 136Selena's POV For the next few days, we ignored everything. Axel and I focused on nothing else but ourselves and the kids. We had a family day out, of course Blake and Lily decided to tag along and we held a little picnic just for ourselves. Truth was, it was inevitable that Axel would have to give his reply concerning the alliance bug for now, it felt much better to simply live in our own bubble. Orion and Zephyr were bickering on the color of the sky while I lay on the blanket, my eyes shut as I basked in the warm sun. "I can't believe you", Lily was speaking, throwing a punch at Blake. I could tell when he muttered a low 'ouch'."It's serious though", Blake was trying to say. I had tuned out of most of the conversation and the one I had managed to catch snippets of didn't make any sense. I pried my eyelids open, scanning for Axel as he had been awfully quiet. His back was turned to
Chapter 135 Selena's POV "What?", I echoed, the sound loud enough that it bounced off all the walls. "An alliance?" Axel expected my reaction as he barely even reacted to my shrill. I'm certain I had alerted at least half of the staff members. "I thought so too", Axel stated blandly. I rifled through my head, searching for anything that made sense. An alliance between werewolves is nearly impossible, if not completely. That's the reason why it didn't happen, ever. It was way too risky and if not careful could cause war between packs. If Alpha Boris was proposing an alliance and the rest of the Alphas agreed with him, he was either very stupid or desperate. But, what for? "An alliance is...impossible." "I thought so too", he echoed, and I threw him a glare. "Are you even listening?", I asked. "Yes." But I co
Chapter 134Selena's POV The pack gates creaked open, revealing a number of stern faced and cold gazes of the Alphas. Their eyes scanned the crowd for a few seconds before they resumed their walk, soon standing in front of Axel and I.If Axel felt nervous, he didn't show it. His face was set in a stiff position as he watched them in return."What a pleasant surprise", he stated, his voice anything but pleasant or surprised. One of the Alphas chuckled, his eyes twinkling in amusement. "Thank you, Alpha Axel", he bowed, a motion which can barely be considered a bow but sufficient enough to pass as one. "What brings you here?", Axel asked, his brows creased as he stared at them all. "I wasn't aware of your visit.""And yet...", the werewolf gestured around him. "There's an entire group waiting.""Information tends to reach us quickly."The werewolf seemed more amused than offended as
Chapter 133Selena's POV "It's not what you think", I pointed out but Lily's amusement poured from her very pores as she stared innocently at Blake. Blake walked slowly into the room, his eyes darting from Lily to me, eyes narrowed. "Uhun", he answered under his breath.I threw a stern glare as Lily let out a muffled laugh and that seemed enough to cause her to straighten up. "Selena's right. I was just being silly. Before Blake could answer, we heard the shuffling of feet outside the door but the thing is, there was more to it than just the occasional movement. They seemed more than panicked. Lily, Blake and I exchanged confused looks before we hopped up, rushing towards the door. My mind drifted to the kids first, knowing Axel would be able to take care of himself. "What's happening?"Blake asked a maid rushing away but she seemed to be too much in her panicked state to realize who was
Chapter 132Selena's POV "Unfortunately, I'm not you", I glared. "Even though I wish with everything in me that I was."Axel's hand was entwined with mine, his thumb tracing lazy circles on it. "I hate you. So much. And I hope you'll suffer for as long as possible for the penance of your wickedness. I hope the world becomes a living hell for you and I hope you never find peace."The cell door creaked open, and my stepmother stepped out, her lips and brows turned down and her neck bent. "Forg...""Letting you go doesn't mean I think of you in a better light than I used to. But, you staying here will just mean you're a part of my life. I don't like that thought."She didn't make a move to say a word which contrasted to the manner which she had used to cut me off whenever I had something to say I'm the past. The cell holding my stepfather opened next. He looked like he had aged a century from