Kaiden’s Pov“She’s different, Justin,” I said, swirling the glass of whiskey in my hand before taking a slow sip. Alpha Justin leaned back in his chair, his piercing blue eyes fixed on me. He came to visit, after I called him about being troubled, and with the conversation I had with Alpha Marcus. “Different how? Because from where I’m sitting, it looks like you’re losing yourself to her.” I sighed, setting the glass down on the table between us. “It’s not like that. Amelia’s been through hell. She’s... cautious. Reserved. And I don’t blame her.” Justin raised an eyebrow. “And you think you can fix that?” “I don’t want to fix her,” I shot back, my voice sharper than I intended. “I want to help her heal. There’s a difference.” For a moment, Justin said nothing, his expression unreadable. Then he leaned forward, his tone softer.“Kaiden, I’ve known you a long time. You don’t fall easily, but when you do, you fall hard. I’m just saying, be careful. Amelia’s past isn’t somethi
Amelia’s Pov“You need to tell me what’s wrong, Kaiden,” I said, watching him pace back and forth in my workshop. Kaiden rarely looked uneasy, but tonight, his usual air of confidence was missing. His jaw was tight, and his hands clenched at his sides as though wrestling with a difficult decision. He stopped and turned to face me, his dark eyes locking onto mine.“There’s something I need to tell you,” he began, his voice low. “A messenger came earlier. The Blood Moon pack... they need you.” I froze, the name alone sending a chill down my spine. The Blood Moon pack. The very name was a stain on my soul, tied to memories I wished I could forget. Kaiden stepped closer, his gaze steady but gentle. “Alpha King Donovan, is dying of a strange illness. They’ve heard about your skills as a healer and believe you’re the only one who can save him.” I stared at him, my heart pounding in my chest. "And you want me to go?” He shook his head almost immediately.“Amelia, this is your choice
Amelia’s POV I stared at my reflection in the mirror, the faint outline of my features hidden beneath the veil I wore.My identity had to remain a secret, no matter what. If anyone in the Blood Moon pack suspected who I really was, everything would be over before it began. “My name doesn’t matter,” I whispered to myself, the words feeling heavier than I expected. “I’ll give them nothing to feel proud of” I knew the weight of this deception, the risk I was taking by stepping foot in this place. Still, my purpose was clear. I wasn’t here to forge alliances or make friends. I was here to find my freedom of the fire that's burning inside me, and to bring justice to those who wronged me. With a deep breath, I turned back to my table of ingredients. I had begun setting up my tools to mix potions and remedies, hoping to distract myself from the storm in my mind. But just as I started to crush dried sage into a powder, the door opened, and Luna Bella’s voice cut through the room.
Freya’s PovI sat at the dining table, swirling the wine in my goblet with a bitterness that burned deeper than the drink itself. My place in the Blood Moon pack had always been secure, respected, admired, envied. But now? Now, the room was abuzz with whispers about her. The healer. She sat next to Alpha Kaiden, her face hidden behind a veil, radiating an air of mystery that seemed to captivate everyone at the table.Even Lady Bella, who rarely took an interest in newcomers, couldn’t stop herself from fawning over the healer’s supposed talents. I bit back a sneer, keeping my expression as neutral as I could manage. She was a stranger, an outsider, yet everyone looked at her as if she were a savior. Kaiden’s voice broke through my thoughts. “Lady Bella,” he said, his tone steady and calm, “I should clarify something.” All eyes turned to him. “She’s not just a healer,” he continued, his gaze briefly flicking to the veiled woman beside him. “She’s my lover.” The words hit
Freya’s PovEvery word spoken at the breakfast table revolved around her, the healer, or whatever she called herself. My hands tightened around my fork as I listened to Kaiden and Lady Bella showering her with praises, acting as if she were the answer to all their problems. The veiled woman didn’t say much, but her silence was louder than any boast. She sat there, soaking in the admiration, the mystery around her making her even more intolerable. Lady Bella tilted her head, a sly smile tugging at her lips. “Tatia,” she said suddenly, her voice almost casual. “Like I said, I hope these things benefit us all, that way you're welcome to stay anytime you want?” The room went silent as everyone turned toward the healer, awaiting her response. I seized the moment, unable to hide the bitterness in my voice. “Is it, then? Tatia? Is that what we should call you?” Before she could respond, Damien’s voice cut through the air. “Freya, stop interrupting,” he said sharply, glaring at m
Amelia’s PovFreya and her evil ways made me laugh so hard inside of me at the breakfast table, she was always confident but she was super passed. I guess I was winning already afterall. “I'd like to get to the Alpha now, if you may” I asked politely. The air in the hallway leading to Alpha Donovan’s chambers was nothing compared to peace, it was with tension, the kind that weighed on your chest and made it hard to breathe. Each step I took felt heavier than the last, as if the walls themselves were watching me, waiting to see what I would uncover. I adjusted my veil, ensuring it was firmly in place. It wasn’t just a disguise, it was my shield, a barrier between the person I was and the person I had to become to survive here. The guards stationed outside the Alpha’s chambers moved aside at my approach, their wary eyes following my every move. Kaiden walked silently behind me. His presence was a comfort, even if I couldn’t show it. The room was lit, the faint scent of sickness
Amelia’s PovThe first thing I needed to do was destroy Damien and Freya’s relationship. If I was going to exact revenge, I had to start where it would hurt them the most. Their bond was brittle, I’d seen the cracks during the breakfasts that we’ve had together most times, and heard the tension in their voices when they argued. All it would take was the right push to shatter it. But I couldn’t do this alone. Kaiden already pledged his loyalty to my cause, and he’d proven himself to be as cunning, or probably, helpful to the one he loved as he was relentless. He was the perfect partner in my dangerous game. As I prepared my herbs in our chamber, I turned to him. “Kaiden,” I said, keeping my tone measured. “What do you think I should do first?” He looked up from the reports he’d been studying, his dark eyes narrowing slightly. “First? I’d say destabilizing Damien and Freya would be a good start. Their relationship is weak. They argue often. And it would be a nice setback for th
Kaiden’s PovAs soon as Freya left the room with Iris, I turned to Tatia as she was now called by everyone in the Blood Moon pack. “You know she’s going to try something, right?” I said, crossing my arms as I leaned against the wall. Amelia glanced up from her table, her lips curling into a sly smile. “Of course she is. That’s exactly what I want.” I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Care to elaborate?” She leaned back in her chair, a look of quiet triumph in her eyes. “The herb I sent them to find, moonshade, it’s not for Donovan’s illness. It’s used in illusion spells. I wanted Freya to involve herself because I knew she wouldn’t be able to resist spying on me or interfering. Let her think she’s one step ahead. She’ll trip over her own greed soon enough.” Her confidence was impressive, almost dangerous, and I couldn’t help but admire her cunning. “So you set a trap for her?” I asked, unable to hide the amusement in my voice. “Not exactly,” she replied. “I’m giving her eno
Amelia’s PovThe group of rogues we had encountered insisted on traveling with us, claiming loyalty to Kaiden as their Alpha. Their leader, Lucas, was a tall, wiry man with sharp features and a quiet demeanor. He walked beside me as we packed up, his eyes watchful but respectful. “We’ll follow you wherever you go,” Lucas said, his voice was steady. It was obvious they had been through so much and they weren't weak. Only the moon goddess knows what they have been through. I studied him closely, searching for any sign of deceit. But there was none. The sincerity in his tone made it easy to trust him, to trust them all and since Kaiden could vouch for them, it was easier to take them in and their words for them.“I’ll hold you to that,” I replied, handing him a small vial. “What’s this?” he asked, tilting the bottle curiously. “A potion,” I said simply. “It will ensure your loyalty. Drink it.” He didn’t hesitate, tilting his head back and swallowing the contents. The other ro
“Kaiden.” I screamed as the rogues began to make their way into the cottage. We were outnumbered for sure.The rogues attacked quickly, their movements were fast and furious.Kaiden shifted into battle mode, his fists and claws striking the first rogue that had managed to break into the room. With one slash the rogue was thrown out of the cottage. I stood frozen in shock.I had never seen Kaiden fight, I looked at him admiring his strength and a feeling of relief washed through me. Suddenly I had strength to fight too, I can’t die now, not when I haven’t gotten my revenge on Freya and Damien. I tried to fight too, throwing vials of herbs and anything I could touch at the rogues, but one of them had attacked me out of no where, he managed to land a blow at my side. Pain shot through me, and I gasped, stumbling backward. The edge of my mask tore, slipping halfway down my face. “Amelia!” Kaiden roared, his voice was filled with anger as he raced toward me.“I am fine.” I said quickl
Amelia’s Pov “What is it?” I asked, alarmed.Kaiden sniffed the air, his jaw tightening. “Blood, he said grimly. “Human blood.”My heart sank as we followed the scent, the smell of death pulling us closer, goosebumps filled my body, memories that I had tried so hard to forget flooded back into my mind. The sight before us made me grasp in horror. I covered my mouth with my hands.A trail of dead bodies stretched before us, their lifeless forms scattered across the ground. “Who… who did this? I whispered, my voice trembling.Kaiden’s expression darkened as he bent down, inspecting the body of a middle aged man. I stayed behind Kaiden, I couldn’t bring myself to look.Kaiden stood up silently and started inspecting the other bodies. The last body had been sprawled near a sharp drop-off, its pale face turned to the sky. From there, the trail seemed to vanish completely. I paused, scanning the area as confusion set in. “Rouges?” Kaiden said, his voice low. We returned back to the c
Damien’s PovIf locking Freya in the dungeon was the price for peace, then so be it. She was loud, insufferable, and incapable of understanding boundaries. At least now, she was silenced. But the quiet that followed her absence was short-lived, interrupted by something else gnawing at the edges of my thoughts. I hadn’t seen Alpha Kaiden or Lady Tatia. At first, I dismissed it, assuming they were simply avoiding me, but as the hours stretched into a full day, their absence became glaringly obvious. Finally, I asked the guards. “They went out,” one of them reported, bowing slightly. “They won’t be back for a few days.” A slow smile spread across my face. “Perfect. I can do whatever I want without their interference.”I made my way to Lady Tatia’s workshop first. The room smelled faintly of herbs and something else, something sharp and medicinal. My eyes scanned the shelves and counters, but everything seemed perfectly ordinary. Nothing suspicious. Undeterred, I moved on to
Amelia’s Pov“We’ll be leaving for a few days,” I said, stepping into Lady Bella’s quarters. Lady Bella sat in front of the mirror, carefully combing her hair, her lips curled into a smile, but her eyes were almost lifeless, just enough to tell me she was faking a smile. She paused, her hands freezing in the air. “Leaving?” she asked, her voice laced with false concern. Kaiden stood beside me, his arms crossed, a silent yet commanding presence. I glanced at him briefly, catching his eye, a mischievous smile found its way on my lips. It was time to play a game with the Luna.“Yes,” I said firmly. “We’ll be away for a little while. It’s not permanent.” Lady Bella’s smile faltered. “Where are you going? Why would you leave? Who will tend to Alpha Donovan?” I tilted my head, letting a small smile tug at my lips. “We had a pack before we came here, Lady Bella. Surely you don’t expect us to stay forever.” Her eyes narrowed slightly, her grip tightening on her brush. “But the Al
Amelia’s POV “Kaiden,” I said, my voice low as we stepped outside. “What’s happening over there?” In the distance, we saw Damien running, his usually composed demeanor completely shattered. It seemed they weren't done with their argument. Freya trailed behind him, shouting angrily, her voice carrying across the courtyard. “Damien, stop!” she screamed. “You can’t keep running away from this! You started it and you must end it” He spun around abruptly, his face twisted with fury. “You’re unbearable, Freya! Just leave me alone!” The argument escalated quickly, their voices clashing like a storm. Before anyone could intervene, Damien slapped her across the face. The sound echoed in the courtyard, and Freya, not one to back down, retaliated with her own slap. I watched from the sidelines, my heart cold but amused. These two fools were tearing themselves apart, just as I’d hoped. At the edge of the scene, Lady Bella stood in the shadows, her arms crossed and an amused smile p
Amelia’s PovSitting across from Kaiden during our private dinner felt like a small victory. I saw the cracks forming in Damien’s usually composed appearance earlier that day, and I knew I had struck a nerve. That was my plan all along, to unsettle him, to rattle his pride, and to make him seem like an unstable leader in front of his pack. If Damien couldn’t maintain his composure, the pack would see him for what he truly was, weak and fragile. And in this pack, weakness meant failure. I was speaking softly to Kaiden about the next phase of my plan when a loud knock interrupted us. Kaiden’s brow furrowed, and I rose to open the door, only to find Freya standing there, looking frantic and disheveled. “I need something,” Freya said breathlessly as she stepped inside. I arched an eyebrow. “What could you possibly need from me?” “Something to help Damien,” she said quickly, wringing her hands. “He’s restless. He’s losing himself. He hasn’t been the same since...” She trailed o
Damien’s PovThe sound of her voice, shrill and furious, grated on my ears like nails on glass. Freya was ranting again, her words slamming into me with relentless force. “How could you?” she screamed, her face red with anger and streaked with tears. “With a maid, Damien? A maid? Have you fallen so low that you would stoop to this? What is wrong with you?” Her hand flew across my face again, the sting of her slap igniting the simmering rage inside me. “Freya!” I shouted, grabbing her wrist before she could hit me again. “What were you doing with Alpha Kaiden then? You think I don’t see you chasing after him like a dog? You think I don’t know you’re trying to replace me?” Her eyes widened, her lip trembling, and for a brief moment, I saw the hurt beneath her fury. But then it was gone, replaced by a fresh wave of anger. “Let me go!” she yelled, yanking her hand free. “You’re pathetic, Damien! You can’t even hold your self down in this pack anymore, and now you’re dragging us
Amelia’s PovKaiden’s warm hand slipped into mine, and I looked up at him, smiling softly. “I’ll do just that, my Lord,” I said, my voice teasing yet it was genuine. He smirked in response, pulling me close as we made our way outside. The morning air was fresh, carrying a hint of the woods beyond the packhouse. I felt so powerful with him by my side. Only the Moon Goddess herself knew what he had in mind to do to me once my plans came to fruition. Freya and Damien would tear each other apart, Lady Bella’s schemes would crumble, and then, I would take from them the very thing they had stolen from me, my pack. Kaiden squeezed my hand lightly, pulling me from my thoughts. He seemed deep in his own, likely already setting his part of the plan into motion. When I reached Damien’s chambers, I paused briefly at the door, inhaling deeply before stepping inside. Damien was lounging by the window, his brooding gaze lost in the horizon. “Lady Tatia,” he greeted, his voice was so smooth