Amelia's PovThe man barely glanced at the woman who brought in the information before speaking in a calm but firm tone. “Stella that will be all for now, I don't need anything else. Leave us.” She hesitated for a brief moment, her gaze turned to me before she gave a small nod and left the room. The door clicked softly behind her, and I let out the breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. He turned back to me, his expression was unreadable.“You should rest now,” he said. “We’ll talk in the morning.” ***The next day came quicker than I expected. When I woke, the pain in my side was less severe, though it still hurt to move too much. His handsome face stepped in after knocking on the door, carrying a tray of breakfast. He set it on the small table by the window, motioning for me to join him. “I thought you might be hungry,” he said, sitting down across from me as I shuffled to the chair. “Thank you,” I murmured, eyeing the food. It was simple but warm, eggs, toast, and so
Amelia’s PovMy heart was racing as I stood there in Kaiden’s arms. He had moved so quickly, pulling me out of the path of the arrow that I didn’t even have time to process what had happened. My breath hitched but not too long until I got myself back. I almost thought I was going to die but I had myself drawn and held in his hands.His grip was strong, protective, and for a moment, I just stared up at him, trying to understand why he had acted so instinctively. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice low and steady, but there was a touch of concern in his eyes. I nodded, still catching my breath.“Yes… I’m fine. Thank you for saving me Sir” He gave me a small smile, but then his expression turned serious.“Don’t call me ‘Sir’ It makes me feel ancient.” I blinked, surprised by the shift in his tone.“Then what should I call you?” “Kaiden,” he said simply. “Just Kaiden.” His name felt warm on my tongue, though I didn’t say it out loud just yet. Instead, I smiled, grateful for the s
Damien's PovI woke up earlier than I had expected, the faint light of dawn seeping through the curtains. My head felt heavy, like I’d been spinning in circles all night. “What in the moon goddess name happened to me?” I thought to myself. Then turning around to see Freya.She was curled up beside me, her dark hair splayed across the pillow. I leaned in, intending to kiss her awake, but the memory of the howl I’d heard in the middle of the night flashed through my mind. That howl had been unlike anything I’d ever heard. Powerful, commanding, and haunting, it sent a shiver down my spine, for not knowing who it was also. For a moment, I considered it again. Could it have been…? “Damien,” Freya murmured sleepily, breaking my thoughts. She slid closer, her hands brushing my back before trailing over my chest. “You’re awake early,” she said, her voice teasing as she pressed her lips to my shoulder. I turned to face her, pushing the thoughts of the howl aside. Freya climbed on top
Amelia’s Pov[Few days later]“I should show you something exciting” Alpha Kaiden took my hands away from the middle of the scene everyone was having and took me back into the pack. And I remembered the smell of the air, just like that day when he said it.The air in Kaiden’s hidden sanctuary was tranquil, with the soft hum of the wind sneaking through the cracked window.The place was cozy and private, tucked away from the main grounds of the Silvermoon pack. It was everything called ‘perfect’It was one of the secret spots Kaiden had shown me, a place he told me to retreat to if I ever needed time to myself. “You can come here anytime you need a break,” Kaiden had said, his voice gentle. “Just don’t let anyone know about it. This is my safe space. And I'm showing it you because you've become it's rival” I smiled, touched by his trust, and promised to keep his sanctuary a secret. That day, Kaiden brought me to the spot again. He was showing me a few changes he had made, adding
Kaiden’s Pov“You want to know why I took your side?” I asked, watching the curiosity and nervousness in Amelia’s eyes. She nodded silently, waiting for my answer. I didn't want to give an answer easily, if I needed her to trust me, I must come up with a better word.“It’s because you’re special,” I said, stepping closer. “You’re dear to my heart, Amelia. Whatever you do, no matter what anyone says, you won’t be punished. Not by me. Not by anyone. I believe in you and I wouldn't do anything to hurt you.” Her breath caught, and she looked away, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. I reached out, gently cupping her chin and tilting her face back up so she had to meet my gaze. “Do you understand? Don't ever feel unsafe, and I told you, you should feel safe around here and around me especially” I asked softly. She nodded again, and I pulled her into my arms, wrapping her in a firm embrace. Her body tensed for a moment before relaxing against mine. It felt right, having her so close
Amelia's Pov“Why didn’t you look away?” I asked, crossing my arms as I faced him, still feeling the heat of embarrassment on my cheeks. Kaiden leaned casually against the doorframe, his piercing blue eyes holding mine as a playful smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “Because you’re adorablea and sweet” he said simply, his tone calm yet teasing. Adorable? Sweet? The word caught me off guard. I didn’t know if I should blush or roll my eyes. I wasn't expecting that comment from him. And I didn't want him to see how cool I was with him saying that to me.Instead, I flattened my lips, determined not to give him the satisfaction of seeing how his words affected me. Without saying another word, I turned my back to him and walked toward my bed. “I’m going to rest for the night,” I muttered. Kaiden didn’t leave immediately. “Be up early tomorrow morning,” he said, his voice taking on a more serious tone. “You need to try out some new dresses for the event. It's a special one, th
Amelia's Pov“Wait here, I’ll get the door,” Kaiden said as I yawned, still stretching under the warmth of the blanket. He moved with his usual confident stride, opening the door to reveal one of his Betas standing there, his expression serious. “Alpha, the council needs you for an urgent meeting. You need to show up sooner” the Beta said. Kaiden nodded, turning back to me. “Amelia, you should get ready. Stella will come soon to help you pick a dress for the event.”He moved closer to the edge of the bed and placed a kiss on my forehead, and yet again I was very good at keeping the blush away from my face.“I'll be back soon.” He said, picking a dress.I nodded, watching as he left the room, his Beta following close behind. Once the door closed, I stood and dressed quickly in a casual outfit.My thoughts wandered as I buttoned my shirt. Kaiden’s words about the event were still on my mind, special, just for me.He said that, he literally said,“Does he like me?” I said excitedl
Amelia's Pov“I’ll have a dress in your size brought to you,” Kaiden said firmly, his piercing eyes locking onto mine before turning to face Stella. “And since you can’t seem to do your job right, I may have to remove you from it altogether.” Stella’s face paled, but she said nothing, merely nodding and stepping aside as Kaiden took my hand. “Come with me,” he said gently, his voice softening as he led me out of the room. I followed him through the winding halls of the pack, wondering where he was taking me.We eventually stepped outside, the crisp morning air brushing against my skin.Kaiden guided me toward a secluded area, and as we turned a corner, the sight before me took my breath away. A vast garden stretched out before us, filled with vibrant flowers of every color. Roses, daisies, lilies, and more swayed gently in the breeze, their sweet fragrance filling the air. A small stone path wound through the garden, leading to a wooden bench shaded by a tall oak tree. “I
“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
Amelia’s PovWaking up very early the next morning, my thoughts were all over the place. I really need to make Kaiden very happy. The look he had on his face last night had me thinking so much about how hurt he had been, but to show him that he mattered to me, I needed to do something. Something really special.I had hurt him, and it was clear I took him for granted. If I was going to pull through the chaos surrounding us, I needed him by my side, not questioning his place in my heart. For once, I would make Kaiden happy, truly happy, even if it was just for a moment. I slipped into the kitchen, much to the surprise of the staff. The maids stared in confusion as I gathered the items I needed. “Lady Tatia,” one of them summoned the courage to ask cautiously, “Should we assist you?” “No,” I said firmly, my tone leaving no room for argument. “I’ll handle this myself.” They stepped back, though their curious eyes followed my every move as I prepared breakfast. It was nothing