CHAPTER 31 Mia's POV: I returned to the Night Fall pack, my heart heavy with worry. As soon as I stepped foot inside the pack's boundaries, I heard the news that made my blood run cold: Nathan was sick. I felt my face crumble, tears threatening to spill from my eyes as I raced towards the pack hospital, my feet carrying me as fast as they could. Bursting through the doors, I saw Nathan lying on a bed, looking pale and weak. I rushed to his side, my heart pounding in my chest. "Nathan!" I cried out, my voice filled with anguish. I turned to Gaza, who was standing nearby, his face etched with concern. "What happened?" Gaza shook his head sadly. "He went out looking for you and collapsed. We brought him here as quickly as we could." I fell to my knees beside Nathan's bed, clasping his hand in mine. Tears streamed down my face as I pleaded with the moon goddess to spare my mate. "Please, please don't take him from me," I begged, my voice barely above a whisper. As I wept, a single t
Chapter 32 Logan's POV: Days had passed since the attack in the dinner hall, and I found myself growing weaker with each passing moment. Olie, my wolf, was restless and unhappy, yearning for Selena's presence. Her disappearance, orchestrated by Mia, had left a gaping hole in both of us. "Luke!" I called out from my office, my voice strained. "Luke!" But there was no response. I knew he was just outside the pack office, yet he pretended not to hear me. Frustration bubbled up inside me, mixing with the ever-present pain. The door creaked open, and Gina, my sister and Luke's mate, stepped inside. "Brother, are you okay?" she asked, her voice laced with concern. I kept my face hidden, not wanting her to see the weakness etched upon it. "No, Gina. I'm not okay. Please, you have to get Luke." Gina nodded and left the room, her footsteps echoing as she descended the stairs. I could hear their muffled conversation, Luke feigning ignorance to my calls. Finally, he entered the office, a l
CHAPTER 33 Selena's POV: I woke up in complete darkness, disoriented and confused. My head throbbed and my limbs felt heavy. As I tried to move, I realized I was confined in a small, cramped space. Panic rose in my throat as the memories came flooding back - Zara, Luke, and Mia had brought me here and buried me in this underground prison. "Help!" I screamed, my voice hoarse and desperate. "Someone, please help me!" But there was no response, only the echoes of my own cries bouncing off the earthen walls. I was alone, trapped, and helpless. As the hours crawled by, my mind drifted to happier times. I remembered how my father had taken in Mia when she was just a rogue pup, how he had shown her kindness and compassion. Mia and I had become the best of friends, inseparable and loyal. I thought of Nathan, Mia's mate, and how she used to gush about him. "Selena, he's perfect," she would say, her eyes shining with love. "I pray to the moon goddess that you find a mate as wonderful as hi
chapter 34 Selena's POV: The boat ride with Yarrow was far from pleasant. As a wolf, I had a strong aversion to water transportation, and the constant rocking of the small vessel made my stomach churn. I clung to the sides, my knuckles white, and prayed for the journey to be over soon. After what felt like an eternity, Yarrow tapped me on the shoulder. "Selena, wake up. We've reached the sea port." I opened my eyes, blinking against the bright sunlight. As I stumbled out of the boat, I found myself standing before a massive rock formation that seemed to stretch endlessly in either direction. "Is this the Clave?" I asked, my voice hoarse from disuse. Yarrow nodded, his eyes fixed on the towering wall of stone. "Yes, this is the City of the Unknown." I frowned, scanning the barren landscape. "Where do people live here? And are you sure Mia and Luke won't find us?" Yarrow placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "Be calm, my dear. You will soon discover your true self." He approa
Chapter 35 Selena's POV: I followed the mysterious woman down a long, winding corridor, my heart pounding with every step. The castle walls seemed to close in around me, and I couldn't shake the feeling of being trapped once again. As we entered another room, I was surprised to see a group of young women gathered there, all of them eyeing me with a mixture of curiosity and wariness. "Sisters," the woman announced, her voice ringing out in the silence, "this is Selena, the one we have been waiting for." The girls murmured amongst themselves, their gazes locked on me. I shifted uncomfortably, feeling like a specimen under a microscope. But as I looked closer, I realized that there was something different about these women. They had an aura of power around them, a strength that seemed to emanate from within. "Selena," the woman continued, "these are your sisters in the Sisterhood of the Moon. Like you, they possess ancient powers that have been passed down through generations." I st
CHAPTER 36 Selena's POV: After the emotional reunion with my mother, I was escorted to a private room to change into appropriate attire. As I stepped inside, I couldn't help but marvel at the luxurious surroundings. The room was spacious and elegantly decorated, with plush furnishings and intricate tapestries adorning the walls. It was a far cry from the simple life I had known growing up. I took my time exploring the room, running my fingers over the soft fabrics and admiring the delicate embroidery. It was clear that every detail had been carefully chosen to create an atmosphere of opulence and refinement. As I opened the wardrobe, I gasped in delight. Inside was a stunning white garment, crafted from the finest materials. The fabric was soft and silky to the touch, and the design was both elegant and ethereal. I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement as I slipped into the dress, marveling at how perfectly it fit my body. I stood before the full-length mirror, hardly recog
Chapter 37 Logan's POV: The aftermath of the attack had left me reeling, both physically and emotionally. The betrayal of my trusted beta, Luke, had cut deeper than any physical wound. I had no choice but to order his imprisonment in the dungeon, a fate that seemed too kind for the treachery he had committed. With a heavy heart, I set about the task of finding a replacement for Luke. It was a daunting prospect, as he had been my right-hand man for longer than I cared to remember. But I couldn't afford to be sentimental, not now. The pack needed a strong leader, someone who could guide them through the challenges that lay ahead. As I sifted through the potential candidates, my mind kept drifting back to Selena. Her absence was like a gaping hole in my heart, a constant ache that refused to be ignored. I knew that I needed to find my second chance mate, someone who could help me regain my strength and connection to my wolf. But the thought of replacing Selena felt like a betrayal in
Chapter 38 Logan's POV: As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the pack grounds, I found myself pacing restlessly in my office. The news of Luke's escape had set my nerves on edge, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something even more sinister was lurking just out of sight. I had sent Rafe and his team to scour the territory, but as the hours ticked by with no sign of the traitor, my frustration only grew. How could Luke have slipped away so easily? And more importantly, where was he now? I slammed my fist against the wall, the pain barely registering through the haze of anger and despair that had settled over me. Everything seemed to be falling apart, and I couldn't help but feel like I was failing as an Alpha. A soft knock at the door interrupted my spiraling thoughts, and I turned to see my mother entering the room once again. Her face was pale and drawn, and I could see the worry etched into every line of her face. "Logan," she said softly, "ther
Sophie's Trial Before the Elders.“Do you know why you have been summoned here? Traitor?” Nathan asked. Raging on while the elders of the council exchanged looks, Sophie, on the other hand, didn't budge a bit; she didn't mind; as a matter of fact, to her, they were all fools, eating out of her hand.This was exactly where she wanted to be; this was the entire plan she had in mind. as knew Matt was forever, but apart from the crazy love obsession that Matt had over her, there was also a slight issue that raised a hell lot of problems.It was the blind love and stupendous loyalty he had for Logan ; of course she knew eventually he was going to eat her out. Besides, what was she ever going to gain from including Matt in her plan from the beginning?.She could have taken the babies by herself, for all she knew; however, she wanted them distracted. Turned against one another."Yes, your highness, I am here to stand trial, as the customs of the pack are the only chance I get to prove my i
“I will be a better man." selene , I said I'm sorry.” He pleaded, straining his voice, Hw pulled closer to her, but she ignored him. He said not even a single word, panic and pain coursing through his vein, swallowing hard. He had rolled his eyes before sinking into the chair.She had been this way all day, apart from the constant cries of the babies. Nothing else had been said between them both.“I'll be out for some air," Nathan added reluctantly. More pain coursed through his veins, yet he could not help himself. The more he tried to think of it, The more sorrow had plagued her mind, it was one thing for the constant arguments; it was another when she had shut him out.He ! I certainly knew she would keep up with her icy attitude towards him for just about long enough, and the mere thought of it made him really weary, thinking down into things like that wasn't what he needed.He rested against the balcony; he hacked the wall while he drew out a cigarette and lit on the end; the e
“Matt?” Sophie called out; her heart skipped beats as soon as she cast her gaze against that of Logan's and nathan 's; it was Matt who had betrayed her and screwed her over.“I'll ask Sophie, Where are my children? '' Nathan asked, glaring widely, anger wallowing within him.Of course, he was told by the wall that it was what he needed to do. In a bit, all he had to do was speak, rage on, and lash out! Whatever, he knew he wasn't going to repeat himself, and he was certain the words were clear enough.“I'm sorry… I'm really sorry.” She mustered beneath her breath, pain and anger eating away at her.Logan didn't like the fact that Nathan was doing too much; it was his babies, his kids, and so far as pleased everyone knew the pups didn't belong to Nathan and that selene had been pregnant when she came to join their pack.Yet he wasn't prepared to face his wrath at a moment like this, nor wasn't seen calling him names and passing on blame to him.“They are right, right here.” Sop
!“Selene ?” Logan called out her name, almost as though he had seen a ghost. His heart hammered in his chest. He had a lot to say to her, a whole lot to explain, but he knew at the moment he dared not voice out a single thing.“I'm sorry, we should have done this a long time ago.” Logan Wolf added in, feeling the pain he had felt, and it ate away at both of them, barely holding up to them.“What part of don't step out if your room did not get yours?” Nathan asked, becoming angry himself. He balled his fast signs and approached selene s' horse.“Don't get out of my room. Or keep her locker DUP like some rabid dog?” selene asked my response while staring deep down into nathan 's orbs. She felt no empathy, love, pain, or regret of any kind as she spoke with him. It was safe to say that every form of butterflies she'd had in her belly before, the ones he'd given her, entirely made me sick down to the core. He could barely understand it.“What do you mean? It's making no sense right n
“Do not make me repeat myself; I want those doors opened now!” Selene yelled at the top of her voice, and the maids shook their heads in response. Passing each other questioning glances and gazes, uncertain of how to handle the entire situation, cold sweat broke off from Selene's temples. She wasn't certain what to do or how to handle the entire situation.For the fact that she had woken rather late and weak but couldn't find her babies, two things settled into her mind, but then Matt passed by saying he had taken them to the shaman for preparation of rites. She had zero problems with that, apart from when the issue began. And yells, and then Matt has not returned.She felt it must have been something else, but it became rather unsettling again, seeing guards stand by her doorstep, bolting the door closed. And when she asked the maids, they claimed she was meant to be in confinement, nothing else; that certainly rang a bell—a crazy one at that."Oh, please... I'll make you regret this
“Your highness!” Matt yelled at the top of his voice while he hastened his steps into the room. Nathan tilted his head slowly before adding more colleges to his shirt. Nathan glanced at himself in the ! mirror, feeling somewhat more accomplished. He was a father, so he had to start dressing responsibly.He was a father now.The mere thought of it made him smile baselessly while taking a long and lasting look at his reflection in the mirror, admiring every little piece of exposed skin that he had. He always argues himself not to be a narcist, but when it got down to terms of his body, he did really well at that. He always had a thing or two to say about how perfect his body was and how drop-dead gorgeous he looked.“Your highness, it's urgent.” Matt repeated it again, scared to the brim while his heart raced in his chest, yet still, he knew for a fact that breaking down would make things worse. “Your highness!” he called out again, raging inwardly while sweat trickled off his templ
PREPARING FOR THEIR NAMING CEREMONY “Bring out the best wines we have! The best cattle; have them prepared; let the people in as I call for celebration; my wife has given birth to two boys; we have two young alphas and heirs to the throne." Nathan yelled at the top of his voice, happiness seeping into him while he made the announcement, loud yells as I lunated a follow-follow while very rammed their hands together.Each one pauses the gist of the news to another. Smiles upon their faces at the happiness of the alpha, good news was needed in the pack, and it had to come as a double blessing.Everyone hailed the Lord for all that had happened, as happiness shook them totally, meekness and joy, they all chanted and yelled. Smiling ear to ear.That was all that had been needed—the very thing that was expected.Yet amidst the happy crowd, Sophie had a very ugly frown on her face.“My love," Matt had called out to her, running his hands over her shoulder and down to her exit.She closed th
LEXUS POV.Soft, gentle knocks were placed on her door repeatedly. I got no response on the first few knocks, and later on, I panicked a bit and pushed the door, but it had been bolted from inside, which meant she was still in.“Zara , it's me!.” I spoke up. I heard footsteps approaching the door while she pushed it open, revealing her fluffy eyes and black circles beneath them. Her face seemed rough, as did her hair. She looked a little sleepy, almost like I had woken her from her sleep.“Why did it take you so long to get to the door? Besides, why are you looking like this?” I asked, breaking off but having the end slurred out long enough that she understood what it was that I had meant.“I'm so sorry, but I don't feel too well; you seem a little... Confused, if I might say, besides, what's the deal with you? I'm not making complaints, but I'm sure Logan doesn't want to see you around me, and if he doesn't get what he wants, he makes everyone else into the bad guy.,” she retorted,
“That color suits you, love.” Nathan teases while selene spins around hastily, a smile curving up on her lips as she listens to Nathan 's words.“You aren't meant to be here, Nathan ; it's nothing but bad luck to see the bride before she is married off to you.” selene added in, sounding quite chirpy with a smile on her face, and Nathan rolled his eyes at the person who never cared much about diabolical rumors.“All I wanted to do was take a sneak peek at my bride and also be sure she's on board with the entire thing. selene If you feel like this'd be way too much for you to handle, I'm very sorry, but we can stop this. I don't want you overthinking or working yourself up because of my decision. All you need to do is say the word. I promise I'll call it off in a heartbeat.” Nathan reassures Hee, who had been up listening to two, however it was that Nathan would not help but push a smile against his lips.What exactly was the entire deal about? She knew herself to be one person