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 Pov I woke to the dim light filtering through the heavy curtains, the air in the room still and quiet. For a moment, I lay there, trying to shake the haze of sleep from my mind. The last thing I remembered was sending Iris and Freya off to find the herb, and Iris showing up without Freya.Sitting up, I rubbed my eyes and glanced around the room. Kaiden was sitting in a chair near the window, his arms crossed as he stared out at the pack’s sprawling grounds. “Kaiden,” I called softly, breaking the silence. He turned, his lips twitching into a faint smirk. “Finally awake, are you?” I ignored his teasing tone. “What happened?” Leaning back in his chair, Kaiden’s smirk deepened. “Freya happened. She was completely worked up, thanks to the illusion spell. My guess? She tried to use the leaf to spy on you or sabotage your work. But instead, it backfired, and she ended up seeing exactly what she deserved, her worst fears.” I couldn’t help the small laugh that escaped me.
Amelia’s PovI stepped into my workshop, the familiar scent of herbs and tinctures wrapping around me like a comforting blanket. The quiet hum of the room was soothing, a sanctuary amidst the chaos of the Blood Moon pack. Here, I could think clearly, plan carefully, and most importantly, stay one step ahead. As I prepared to grind dried roots for the next batch of remedies, the door creaked open. Freya walked in, her expression a mixture of hesitation and forced politeness. “Tatia,” she began, her tone unusually soft. “I mean… Lady Tatia. I wanted to apologize for earlier. I was out of line, and I’m sorry.” I straightened, my hands still on the mortar and pestle. “You’ve already apologized,” I said flatly, “but I accept.” Freya nodded quickly, her eyes darting around the room before landing on the table where my tools were laid out. “I also wanted to ask about the leaf I brought you. The moonshade. Have you used it yet?” I stiffened but kept my tone neutral. “No. That lea
Amelia’s Pov“Lady Bella,” I said softly, my voice steady as I called her back. She stopped mid-step, hesitating before turning to me with a tight smile. “Yes, Tatia? Do you need anything else?” I smiled in return, feigning politeness. “Oh no, I’m fine. But since you’re already here, I’d like you to stay.” Her smile faltered slightly, but she recovered quickly. “Stay? Why?” I gestured to Alpha Donovan, his breathing more stable now after taking the potion. “Because he’ll be so happy to know you were by his side when he wakes up. It would mean so much to him, don’t you think?” Bella blinked, clearly caught off guard, but she nodded slowly. “Of course. Anything for my mate.” She stepped closer to the bed, and I suppressed the smirk threatening to tug at my lips. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer, isn’t that how the saying goes?Still, I reminded myself to tread carefully. If I wanted to keep my identity hidden, I couldn’t afford to push Bella too far, at least
Amelia's PovWhen I returned to my workshop, the sight before me stopped me cold. The table where I’d carefully arranged my herbs and ingredients was in complete disarray. I found Freya lingering near my workshop, her presence as unwelcome as ever. Her face was flushed, and she looked startled when she saw me approach. “Freya,” I called out sharply, stopping a few feet away from her. “What are you doing here?” Dried plants lay crushed on the floor, vials of liquids had tipped over, and powders were scattered everywhere like the remnants of a ruined painting. In the middle of the chaos sat Freya, hunched over the mess as if mourning a fallen comrade. She sniffled dramatically, her hands fluttering uselessly over the spilled ingredients. “I’m so sorry, Tatia,” she said, looking up at me with wide, pitiful eyes. “I... I don’t know what happened. I must have... tripped, or maybe my sleeve caught something. It’s all ruined!” She fidgeted, her fingers clutching at the folds of he
Kaiden’s Pov“I bet she didn't even notice my absence” I thought to myself, hitting a pile of leaves and fruits I plunged from the closest tree and sat on the bed that worked too well for a hideout. But it wasn't too long when I heard her scream so loud. “Kaiden!” The moment I heard her scream, my heart nearly stopped. I had been hiding, lingering in the shadows of the pack’s territory, trying to distance myself from her. Amelia was relentless, and I couldn’t risk another conversation where I poured out my heart only for her to evade me again. I told myself I needed space, time to collect my thoughts, but hearing her voice now, raw with panic, broke through every wall I’d tried to build. She was in trouble, and I couldn’t bear it. I stepped out into the clearing where the sound had come from and saw her struggling near a trap I had set earlier, a crude device meant for game, not for her. She was pulling at her dress, the fabric caught in the jaws of the trap, her face flushe
Amelia’s POV“I have to confront her” I said, “I need to, I can't just let her have her way with this. She needs to know that she's not fooling anyone anymore, this has to stop! People need to come out of her years of deceits” I added, “There's another thing too, the reason she was after your mum was because your mum found out about her secret” Kaiden further spilled.“She and her lover were so openly minded to talksabout all that was happening without a care in the world, just so carefree” he added, “I was able to leave without getting caught was because my scent can't be detected my them” he continued, “My mum knew about her secret? Was that why my aunty said those words before she died? She had told me to be careful and the people who had killed my mom were around me.“She killed my mum because of that, because she knew about her secret? isn't that vile?” I said in an outburst, I was skeptical about all of these. My dad had told me she died from a strange illness but now all finger
Amelia’s POV “Have you had anything to eat?” Kadian asked, looking concerned. Earlier, I had left in a hurry to attend to Freya and her cohorts of friends. She's currently in a state of insanity and the best I could do at the moment was to dismiss her.“Don't lie to me Amelia, you don't even have to answer. I know you haven't had anything to eat, "he added, gesturing to a table filled with all kinds of food. “Kaiden..this is too much, we can't even have all this to ourselves” I exclaimed, “You don't have to worry about that, just come sit and eat” he responded, pulling a chair for me to sit. Such a gentlemanly behavior!“I'm sorry about earlier, I had an outburst and I couldn't control my choice of words” he said, his face all gloomy. I felt bad, it wasn't his fault all of this was happening. I was more than grateful for him even being on my side, for him to save a girl he never knew and for him developing feelings for me after all what had happened to me. Kaiden was the sole reason
AMELIA'S Pov“I thought I could help her..” I sighed, “Don't blame yourself Amelia, it's not your fault. You can't help someone who's not ready” Kaiden encouraged.My mental health has deteriorated ever since I got In love with Freya, she has always been against me yet she wants my help. A part of me wants to help her, and the other seeks revenge. Freya had planned to kill me, and the thought of her even asking me for help after attempting to murder me still puzzles me. She has no other choice than to accept whatever she sees from me, definitely, I wasn't going to take it lightly with her. “Just make sure you're careful around them, Amelia,” Kaiden warned, “I still don't feel comfortable enough with you being around them after they tried to kill you,” he added.I understood his concerns, I had never forgotten about it but I knew I couldn't keep holding grudges against them. I was yet to forgive her for what she did, and certainly I won't be able to forget it.“I understand Kaiden, I
Amelia’s PovI didn't believe Matilda would be so miserable to save Freya. She wasn't even worth everything or anything. And yet, she was pleading like there was something she still needed her for. It all seemed weird with my father staring at me in the eye while I faked who I was. The ease in his eyes and the calmness I'm his voice when I told him I could help Freya… And all I could think of was Matilda's unending please that rang in my ears. "I've been pleading with you, Lady Tatia. Kindly do something" Matilda said, her voice cracking. "Freya is suffering. We don't know what to do, but we know you have the power to help her. Please, you have to save her."My father stood beside her, his face was pale, and his expression was a mix of guilt and helplessness. "I know you could help, and I hope you can help us with that as fast as possible so I can have my daughter back alive again.” And my heart skipped a beat after hearing that, didn't he feel the connection between us? Doesn't h
Amelia’s PovI stood in the doorway, my breath choking me up from my chest as I looked around the familiar house. It felt like nothing had changed, yet everything was so different and distant.The old house, the one I had once called home, was now just a shadow of its former self. The walls, the floors, the rooms, all seemed to carry memories of a time long gone, a time I could never go back to. My heart pounded in my chest as I stepped inside, my father’s voice calling to me from the other room, a sound that felt like a distant echo. I hadn't expected to feel so overwhelmed, so emotional. But seeing him after all these years, seeing him standing there, waiting for me, was too much. I had spent so much of my life trying to forget this place, trying to escape its hold on me. And yet, here I was, back again, facing the very memories I had spent so long running from."Amelia," my father’s voice cracked, his tone full of warmth and concern. I turned toward him, while trying everything
Chapter 76 Amelia's PovI had never expected to see Matilda again, but there she was, standing at the door of the pack house, her face drawn with desperation. I could see the tension in her shoulders, the weight of guilt and fear pressing down on her. I couldn’t help but feel a slight amusement stir inside me as I watched her fidget, clearly nervous and unsure of how to approach me."Lady Tatia," Matilda began, her voice shaky, "I beg of you. Please. You have to help me. My daughter... She's in danger. I don’t know what else to do. You’re the only one who can save her."Her words were desperate, pleading, but I could see the hidden calculation behind them. Matilda had always been a woman driven by her own desires, her own plans, and now, she was hoping I would fall for her act. But I wasn’t the same naive girl I once was. I had learned far too much to be swayed by her manipulations.I crossed my arms, leaning against the doorframe as I eyed her. "Save your daughter? Why would I help
Amelia’s PovThe air in the forest was heavy with the scent of pine and earth as Kaiden and I moved silently between the trees. We had spent the last few days working together on various tasks, trying to gather information and prepare for whatever came next. There was so much uncertainty, but for the first time in a long while, I felt like I was making progress. Kaiden had been a steady presence at my side, helping me with everything from gathering herbs to strategizing how we could expose the truth behind Damien's curse.We spent hours talking about our plans, brainstorming ideas, and trying to make sense of the tangled web of lies that had been woven around us. But today was different. Today, we were out in the forest, collecting herbs that I needed for a potion I was working on. It was something I had been putting off for a while, but now felt like the right time to make it."I never thought I'd be out here in the woods with you, gathering weeds," Kaiden said, his voice light, bu
Amelia's PovThe tension in the air was thick as I walked past Damien without even glancing at him. I had made a decision to ignore him, to shut down whatever feelings I had left. It wasn’t easy, not with everything that had happened between us, but I knew I had to do it. I couldn’t afford to let my emotions get the better of me again. Not now. Not when there was so much at stake.I could feel his eyes on me as I walked away, but I refused to turn around. I had done enough of that, chasing after him, letting him pull me back into his world. I couldn’t keep doing it. I was done.Kaiden, of course, noticed the tension immediately. He had been by my side through all of it, and he knew me better than anyone. He was the one person who could see through the walls I had built, and right now, he could see that something was off. He approached me cautiously, his eyes scanning my face, trying to read me.“You’re giving him the silent treatment, aren’t you?” Kaiden said, his voice soft but lace
Damien's PovI stood in front of Lady Tatia, feeling like a fool. My pride had always been my shield, but today, I had to admit that I was wrong. The words came out slowly, almost painfully. “I... I apologize for the way I treated you. For insulting you. I wasn’t thinking clearly, and I shouldn’t have acted that way.”Lady Tatia didn’t respond immediately. She simply looked at me, her eyes calculating, as if weighing my sincerity. After a long pause, she spoke, her voice calm but firm. “You don’t need to apologize, Damien. You’ve made your choices. But just because you say sorry doesn’t mean everything is forgiven. You can’t escape your destiny.”Her words stung. I had hoped that by apologizing, things would smooth over, that maybe she would see that I was trying to make amends. But she was right, nothing was ever that simple. I couldn’t just erase my mistakes with a few words, especially not with someone like Lady Tatia. She saw through me, knew who I was, and what I had become. “