PROLOGUE
The fog in the night wasn't the only thing that chased me in the deepest lly dense forest of an enemy land. When I sniffed the air, I smelled rouges behind me. They weren't fully aware of my existence but I was. No visibility, no help, depending on my enhanced smell and hearing sensation. Crushing the dried leaves under the laws, I watched them from a distance when they appeared in my way. A beautiful doe sleeping under the hollow bark of a tree, so sounded that she couldn't feel the danger around her. Hunger and bloodlust had driven me crazy and I didn't mind having a piece of meat but it wasn't something that I would share, not with these rouges.
My eyes were locked, so was theirs. They longed to attack the doe. I felt the intensity and the rush of the adrenaline in my vein when my hunger made me jump in the action. I swung and landed like a sly fox on the ground, without making noise, I chased them. When the proximity closed, they saw me running behind them and growled at me.
I was faster than them and within a few seconds, I surpassed them and stood in front of the bark, growling loudly at them. They growled at me too. Saliva kept dropping from their rotten teeth as they roared. I wish I could break a sweat but these fools will never make me sweat…
Four of them and I were alone, on my pass when I wanted to attack them.
They were in a group when they attacked me, I dodged and kicked in the guts of one wolf. Making him land on an extension of a broken branch, killing him on the spot with his wounds harshly opened.
This made other wolves flinch but soon they recovered and again, they attacked me. Our fight woke the doe up and frightened, she left the hollow bark to run inside the forest, probably to hide or escape from the hungry wolves…
When I spotted that my food was running away, it made me mad and I attacked the two of the wolves simultaneously. I bit off the flesh and ripped them apart, killing another wolf down. The injured one escaped but I followed his scent to the deep part of the forest. My nostrils were hit by many fragrances lurking in the air. It was difficult to spot the rogues and my hunger didn't let me give up.
I have to find them, no matter what. As I ran through the forest, I got the smell of blood. It was the doe's blood.
This made me enraged and I followed the track of the scent and jumped to land on a big rock, spotted the rogue feasting on the doe. That was my target… and he was on who devoured it.
His eyes met with mine and I felt like a loser. This whole scenario seems like a slap of the past. I have been a loser my entire life. My mate rejected me and chose an alpha instead. I watched them having sex together. I watched the alpha caring for his own mate. I watched my mate die. And that Alpha whom I used to serve didn't do anything for her. Why would he? He already got his mate to warm his bed.
And bold of him to think I would serve him, I will destroy him…
That wolf in front of me, he stole my meal and now I will steal his breath. My talons spiked out and I lunged at him. He threw away the bone and tried to run but I was much faster than him, so I grabbed his leg from my teeth and dragged him back.
He whined and i bit off his leg, the blood sputtered on the dirt as i cut off his tail. He tried to attack me but his strength was poor from starvation, where it was my advantage, i pushed him down the valley and let him die in the pits.
When i was back to get my hands on the leftovers, i no longer left the appetite. It was still a loss and i was better hungry than feeding on the leftovers.
As i moved away, i realised that i need to get stronger in order to achieve my goal. I can't stay hungry as my stomach had started eating itself. I went back to the leftovers and had to fill whatever was left.
Once i devoured the single last piece of meat from the bones, i shifted into my human form and left the place before dawn…
Trembled feets and shooling hands, i felt like throwing up. Something wasn't right when i vomit the content i had.
I needed water as the throat was dry as fuck. My body started to felt numb and i fell downward until i saw someone approaching me. before i could see them, the darkness already covered my eyes. I don't remember when i woke up but i found myself in a trunk of a vehicle with my hands and feet tied. It was dark but i could see a bit. The car was shooking too much and it was uncomfortable to drop someone of my size in a trunk.
Who did this to me? I will not spare you once i am done with the ropes.
"Take it easy, fell… you are not alone…" a voice was heard behind me…
My eyes popped out and i tried to look for the direction.
"Don't move too much, you will get hurt. Better is to lay down on your stomach and don't think about…" said the man again.
"Where are they taking me?" I gritted.
"We don't know exactly but they might sold us to a big bad alpha as warriors. That's what i know as far… rest will be announced soon." The man whispered…
I stayed silent afterwards, there were many thoughts running in my mind. I needwd to clear everything before incould even think of working under someone. I had become a rogue because I had enough in my previous pack. But if that is the destiny waiting for me, I will give them my best…
The Trial of the werewolfThe faint sun rays fell inside the trunk and I could assume that it was daytime and I was still inside the trunk of the vehicle. I haven't eaten anything but it was okay. I had adjusted to being starved for a few days.However, it was difficult to stay in position for long hours. Being tied around, it was difficult to shift, later I realised lately that it wasn't the small space which didn't let me shift, it was Wolf's Bane in my blood which made me weaker.My abductors must have ingested the Wolf's Bane when I passed out. Damn!! This doesn't feel right. Where are they taking me to? Something was hideous about it. A place so far where i was wondering, no my assumption, i guessed that we were traveling to the west. my sense of smell was weakened too. As long as this Wolf's Bane will stay in my blood, I won't be able to free myself using my enhanced skills and sense.Not so far, the vehicle stopped and I heard commotion outside. There were several in numbers an
The sun fell on its highest peak, his rays blinded my eyes temporarily and one i recovered from the blindness of the eye, I spotted thousands of werewolves sitting on the bench and waiting for the match to begin. However, I saw something which startled me and it was no ordinary werewolf but the Alpha of the pack.Distinguishing an Alpha among the others wasn't a problem but his eyes baffled me. All the time, his gaze was on me and I could feel the burning stare he was giving to me. Beside him, it was the sergeant from yesterday's meeting. There was an amusement decorated on his face. Whatever was running in their mind, it seemed nothing good to me.Suddenly, the alpha arose from the throne and grabbed a microphone to declare an announcement. "My dear friends and pack members, here I present to you the most troublesome rouges of the continent. It took months to gather them here for this occasion. I know that all of you are thrilled and eager to find out the purpose you have been brough
The fire, the rogue and the mate. It was something I could not avoid since I had lost her. Pauline. No matter how much I had hated her for choosing the Alpha over me but I could not stop myself loving her. Even in the last moment, she asked for forgiveness and wanted my happiness. Why did the moon goddess have to be cruel? She took my mate. She died saving the Luna. Although, she died and considered the death as the result of her ill doings but she was still my mate. I miss her everyday and it was driving me crazy. I left the pack because I couldn't tolerate seeing other couples growing in front of me. My luck for mate bond was sick since the beginning.The faint noises lingered around my ears and I could interpret the rush near my surroundings. My body was weak and I could feel the heaviness in my legs. My eyes were shut but most of the commotion coming from the outside told me that I was in a place where a lot of gathering was happening. Could it be a hospital or school or anything
As the starry night it was, there was darkness around the corner of the full blank sky, a vignette appeared as the dusk took over. The crystal clear moon shone over the massive territory of the crystal moon pack. The patrolling guards wandered on the border and tried to keep the security tight, as much as possible. The news had spread like a fire that the Luna Aria was in labour and soon, Alpha Damien Brook will be a father.As the lively Alpha he was known to be, but his terrible and dangerous side had a reputation of the ruthless Alpha when it comes to his pack. Now that he was going to be a father, he was more dangerous than ever. The brook ancestry had a special bloodline, once in a one hundred and twenty five years, a werewolf born in the brook family was claimed to be special, powerful among other ordinary werewolves in the world. The werewolf was blessed but the moon goddess itself and they were sent on earth to maintain the peace and harmony.Alpha Damien was aware that it mus
Orfilia's povSlumbered at my bed like a snorlax, I didn't wake up even after snoozing the annoying alarm clock buzzing overhead. Last night was amazing as it was the second last day before my birthday. I was about to turn eighteen tomorrow. As it appeared exciting for me, the anxiety of getting a mate made me blush. The daughter of Beta of crystal moon pack. That was my identity but now that I will turn eighteen tomorrow, I will make my own identity in this pack. Precisely, I opened my eyes when the loud thuds were heard in the room. My focus went to the wall clock and it made me widen my eyes that I overslept. Not actually, I overslept as I was getting late but I promised myself to run into the woods to calm the anxiety running through my veins. I could still manage to run if I got out of bed.Throwing away the duvet, I jumped into my track suit, made my bed and picked up all the scattered stuff in my room. Then I headed for a run. A wild run into the forest had always calmed me.
Unknown's povCrispy red painted sky when nature's fireball rose with dawn, on the horizon it shone with a faint hue of burnt orange and scattered red. The puffy clouds danced over the gigantic but calmed ocean, spiralled under the web of the dense forest. I stood near the borders of the Moon blessed territory, that's called The Crystal Moon Pack.Never in my wasted life have I felt a bit of fear, not even from the Alpha of my former pack. It was just a respect I gave him as a friend. However, today, I stood in foreign land. Something had stirred in my mind. The feeling was alienated as I haven't felt it for a long time. Until I realised it was my wolf, it came back on the surface. However, he wasn't really intended to initiate a conversation. Douche… Hefty paws and trickling sweat beads rolled down on my face as I watched the territory borders closely, my enhanced sight provided me a view of patrolling guards all over the place and their intricate guarding pattern. The security outs
Alpha Damien's povI could hear the noise of the music banging out loud from the farmhouse but inside my office, it was silent and my silence was eating me up. The party hadn't started and a few guests showed up. My thoughts about this birthday were delusional. If it would be in my hand, I wouldn't have let my daughter turn eighteen. Anytime, she will have her first shift and my biggest secret would be revealed.Before I got up from my chair, I heard a significant knock on the door and with an authoritative tone, I let the beta of my pack inside."Damien… the party will start anytime." He announced as he proceeded to walk towards me."I know there will be Alphas from different packs along with their children. I am afraid that my secret will be exposed. I cannot afford to make this mistake. We need to do something… I will cancel this party…" I started with an aggressive tone."No… you will not… this will only increase others' suspicion." Said Jaden."Than what am I supposed to do?" I w
LanceAs the slow breezes blew, embracing my fur, a shiver went down my spine when a painful howl was heard from a distance. It was different and somehow, I felt the pain of a heartbreak. Someone's love had died that night.Confused, as I stood at the boundaries of the crystal moon pack, my wolf was on the surface again but he was distant from me. There was no point left to start a conversation but there was no harm in trying, was it? When I asked the silence for the answer, I got silence in return. He was disappointed in me and I understood him. I closed my eyes and waited for the call. "We have dug the tunnel… Now it's your turn to get inside and bring that wolf…" said one of the Alpha's puppets.Of course, being the banned Alpha, he had his traits which followed his legacies. Considered his doubts in me, so he sent a team of his special warriors along. They had kept their eyes on me and even if I wanted to escape, I wouldn't land anywhere safe or consider a place that would be cal
I wake up on the bed, drenched in all sweat, in the middle of the night and startled to see unknown surroundings. I gasp in fear and panic rose to my throat. I get up from the bed and rushes to the door to open it and escape from that place immediately. As I run barefoot through the corridors, but only to find out that I was in the infirmary, as I recall the place. I feel air passing into my lungs as I breathe in relief, but it confuses me to the core reasoning why I was in infirmary.Suddenly, I hear random and loud footsteps approaching me and I become alert and turn to look toward the footsteps. I notice a few of the healers and Daphne approaching me. My vision blurs and I feel my throat getting dry with every breath I take. My chest burns and I cough frequently. Something is not right? Why the hell I get in here? As I remember last night, I was partying with Lucian and others.The healer approaches me and helps me to breathe properly, “your majesty! Please come inside. You are wea
Orfilia's pov Once the celebration was over, I went straight to my room and called Lance because We both need to talk about this major decision I was about to take. He observed the anxiety and palpitations so he didn't let it get over and followed me to the room. When we reached, he put my hands in his and pulled me closer. Before I knew, he already had his lips on mine and we both moved in synchronisation. I didn't wanted to interrupt either so I moved with the flow and we both land on the bed, undressed each other and made love to each other. It was the best sex and he made me realise that what a worthy mate he was. I wished I could stay like that but I was lacking time since the noon was over and soon the sun will hide under the sky. "So, what are you thinking now?" Lance asked me. "I am thinking about you, us." I stated. "No! I mean, for future." He added. "Yeah! That's why I called you. I know I might sound childish but I don't want to stay here." I looked with a puppy face
Orfilia's pov The moment I had put the crown on Ivory's head, The crowd in the stadium went berserk. They applauded loudly and nothing seemed better than that, but, When my eyes met with Alpha Damien's, he was sad and upset about my decision. I would take long to make him understand that i never wanted to be the Alpha of this pack. Maybe, if things from the starting were different, I could be the Alpha but my spirit seek something meaningful and adventure. Lady Nymeria would be waiting for me and I had to leave this pack today. "But why? If I wanted to make her an Alpha, I would have asked her." Damien slammed his palms on the glass table, cracking it from the middle. We were in his study and the atmosphere was high and dramatic. "Why not? She is your daughter too and you said you wanted to see your daughter leading this pack, so what makes a difference if It's her, not me!" I stated while looking at him. "She is not you!!" He gritted his teeth. "Still makes no sense to me. If
Orfilia's pov After getting an approval from Alpha Damien, I was sure that I would bring the worthy candidate to be an Alpha of the pack. However, the time limit was short but atleast, I knew what I had to do. When I left the room, I bumped into Ivory and behind her were her daughters in the baby cart. She smiled widely at me. "Orfilia! You seem to be in a hurry. I know you have a coronation today but can you spare a moment for me." She made a request. "Of course, is everything alright?" I got worried when she called me to stay for a while. Even when I had limited time to find a worthy candidate, I couldn't deny her request. She escorted me out from the pack house while her daughters were taken to Alpha Damien's room. I wondered if Ivory was fine because I could read from her face that she wasn't feeling good. Her face was glowing under the warmth of the sun. "You haven't answered me." I asked her. "Yeah! I was occupied with thoughts. I have been awake the entire night. No matt
The night passed with tension lingering within the pack which was under the fog and the mist while they were playing like small children. The moon was bright and confident, however, the appearances might be deceiving. Even if the security had been increased around the boundaries and inside the pack, I was still anxious and palpating under the edge of a knife. I couldn’t sleep with peace as it kept me agitated all night long. The thoughts of becoming the Alpha of this pack was shaking me up. I did agree to Alpha Damien's demand only because I cannot make him feel depressed due to his conditions but this 'Becoming an Alpha' thought was keeping me at bay. I was alone in my room when I heard a knock and saw Lance entering. A smile flashed on his face and I gave him a slight smile too. "What's wrong? You seem worried." He spotted. "I am in a dilemma." I started with a low tone. "What dilemma? Is everything alright? I know that Alpha Damien had talked to you about something serious and e
With the morning dew glory at dawn and wet paws ahead of time, We saw the restricted boundaries of the Crystal moon pack in front of us. I breathed silently and felt secure to see my home, again but this feeling that I couldn't shrug off was eating me up. Since I had heard the news of Alpha Damien's fight for his life, I began believing in keeping the relationships at priority over anything else. I was his biological daughter but I never looked upon him as a father, although he was a father figure to me but he was not my dad. The man beside me raised me was the one I would call my dad. We shifted back into our human form and proceeded to enter the pack's territory. The guards bowed to us and Beta Male interacted with them to gather some information. He informed us that Alpha Damien's health had deteriorated since they had left looking for me. It broke my heart a little but Ivory was shattered. She was going to lose her last family member. "We shouldn't wait anymore." I nodded my
Orfilia's pov The cold air swept over my face but the hot sweat beads on my forehead dripped down to my cheekbones. Despite the lower temperature, the cottage was burning in tension. The surface broke with a loud noise which lingered inside my head. I was standing rooted to the place because the shock I just received was too much to bear. I tried hard not to show how scared i was but those enemies had made up their mind and attacked us. I tripped and fell down but got to save my two wolves protecting me behind my back. "Lance, dad? How did you get here?" I was too stunned to speak. "Leave that for later. We need to save Ivory. Alone, she cannot handle that witch's power and I am afraid she will die. "Let's go and save her.." Rella was excited as hell. They offered me some weapons to kill the creatures creeping form the darkness and we begin fighting them, making our way to Ivory and save her before that Witch would hurt her Rashak with his weapon took down one of them but it wa
Orfilia's povAs the dawn appeared out of the horizon, I watched the first ray of sun falling on the white snow and reflecting the sparkles like a fresh cut diamond. The moment was breathtaking and it made me forget the pain coursing through my body.The wounds haven't healed and the bruises are sore. As i tried to get up along with the surroundings, i realised that i am lying on a cot which is placed outside from a temple. Although, the ceiling was covering me from the morning dew but the chills did got me shudder my spine in shiver.As I tried to get up, I convulsed and threw up at another moment. I was exhausted and helplessly laid down back on the cot. The vision was getting blurred and the sense faded but I heard the faint footsteps approaching me.I wanted to get up and fight if someone was trying to take advantage of me. These past couple of days, bizarre things are happening with me. I can’t even relate if they're real or a mere hallucination, or I was just having an inceptio
Orfilia’s povThe chilling breezes are blowing enormously, and the howling silence of the dead telling their story of the previous battles. The ears are full of silent screams of the people who left behind after the wars.The dense fog is covering the battlefield and the tiny droplets are freezing on the eyelashes. I am feeling anxious and helpless, even when the whole thing is standing with me. It begins the inevitable and there is no turning back to it.The collapsing of the icebergs in the blue ocean reminded me of the collapse world of ours, fascinating and disturbing at the same time. Time had the power to manipulate everything but we, the pawns of destiny, had no control over this time, though we could fight our way to lead a battle or a life, it won’t be enough to control the time in hands. It slips from my hands like dried sand.At the top of the world, everything seemed so tiny and minute, but the same things appeared huge and bulky when we were on the ground, below zero… sho