Kovu POV*Shut up, Kyrax,* I snapped back at him as I walked down the corridor. *I don't want to hear it right now.**Try all you want, but you can't ignore it, Kovu. The bond will keep pulling you back to her. You'll only make things harder for yourself.*Both my Lycan and I couldn't seem to come to an agreement, and I wasn't in the mood for a lecture from him. He had never been like this—so annoying and uncooperative—so I blocked him out as best as I could.The mate bond was already a heavy burden, and the last thing I needed was Kyrax reminding me of it every five seconds.I reached my chambers in record time and flung the door open. I stepped inside and began to pace back and forth, trying to work off my frustrations.Before long, there was a knock on the door, and before I could respond, it swung open and Daphne stepped into the room. She wore a see-through gown that gave me a good view of her ample breasts and delightful curves. Her eyelids fluttered seductively, and she swayed
Kaliyah's POVI yawned and rose from my bed as the glow of the full moon streamed through the curtains and fell on my face. Stretching my body, I was surprised to find that I was feeling very… energetic. The fatigue and weariness I had felt were gone, replaced by a newfound agility.I looked at the full moon, shining in all its majesty, and couldn’t help but whisper a silent prayer of thanks to the Moon Goddess.I searched for my Lycan, Akira, within, and I could feel our connection thrumming strong. It still felt unbelievable to me that I now had an inner beast and had finally realized my dream of becoming a shifter.I’d also noticed something else since waking up: I felt an extraordinary vitality coursing through my body, as if electric energy had infused every cell, leaving me feeling powerful. It was like…*Mana, the energy given to us by the Moon Goddess. It is what connects us to the earth and the moon, and it’s what makes the shift into our true forms possible. It’s the essence
Kaliyah's POVKovu’s massive form hurtled toward me like a blazing comet, his claws stretching out and glinting wickedly under the light of the moon.Time seemed to slow down significantly as I watched the claws slashing toward my head. I barely had a moment to react, but in the nick of time, my instincts took over, fueled by the mana. I twisted my body just in time, the claws grazing past where my head had been only a fraction of a second earlier.Kovu crashed into the ground, and I rolled to the side, using the momentum to get back on my feet. We both stood up and locked eyes. All I could see in those eyes was burning hatred.*What is wrong with you? Why did you attack me?* I snapped at him through the mind link. I mean, who wouldn’t be mad when you just got your head nearly chopped off in a surprise attack?*Shut the hell up!* Kovu growled in response. *Why would you be out here parading yourself around?**Parading myself around? What kind of question is that? I’m not the one tryin
Kaliyah's POVMemories of how the previous Kaliyah had crushed on Calum from afar resurfaced, and I began to look at the hot warrior trainer before me in a different way.Calum looked between the two of us with an irritated expression. “What the hell do you think you’re doing, fighting each other like a couple of pups in training?”Kovu opened his mouth to retort, but Calum cut him off with a sharp gesture. “Don’t even start with me, Kovu. You think you can pull this stunt and get away with it? If I catch you doing this again, I'll report you to your father, the Alpha. See how much you like that.”Kovu’s jaw clenched, and his fists tightened, but in the end, he didn’t say anything. The threat of being reported to his father seemed to be enough of a deterrent, and Calum looked like someone who would follow through on his threats.“And you!” He turned to me, locking his yellow eyes on mine.“And me? He’s the one who tried to slash my head off,” I pouted, lips pursed in complaint.“Yes,
Kovu's POV“Who is that?” I growled as a persistent knock rattled my door, dragging me from the shallow pit of sleep I managed to find. I groaned as I forced myself up. Last night could be ranked up there with one of the worst nights of my life. Not only did I not get the chance to settle things with Kaliyah once and for all, but I'd also spent the better part of the night trying to drown out Kyrax's growls and snarls. Long story short, I barely slept.The knocking didn't stop; in fact, it grew more insistent as the seconds passed. A vein popped in my head, and my patience snapped.“What is it?” I marched towards the door and yanked it open.An omega stood there, trembling in fear, sweat dripping down from his forehead. He looked like he'd rather be anywhere else but here, which was an accurate analogy considering I looked like I was about to eat him alive.“Speak!” I thundered at him, which made his trembling increase.“The Alpha is… is requesting your presence in the pack's meeting
Kovu's POV He continued, “Now, to the matter at hand—Asterion Maverick. The new Alpha of the Eldrath pack has proven to be a ruthless adversary. He’s been recruiting rogues, swelling his numbers. As of our latest intelligence, his forces are nearing ten thousand and rising. This is no ordinary enemy we face.” “Rogues aren’t ones to be controlled. They are feral, uncontrollable beasts,” one of the generals, Viktor, added. “Yet Asterion commands them with an iron fist. We suspect he’s using some form of dark magic to bind them to his will.” A deafening silence descended on the meeting hall when the words “dark magic” were spoken. It was a serious taboo in the packs to use or even consider the use of dark magic. The only race that relished the use of dark magic and used it without abandon was the shamans. “Uhm… I have something to say.” Kaliyah cleared her throat and raised her hand, seeking permission to speak. “You may proceed,” my father granted her the floor. “Wh… when I f
Kaliyah's POVThe strategy meeting unfolded, but I barely paid attention as I was boiling with rage. Each time Asterion's name was mentioned, my hand would clench into fists beneath the table, and my nails would dig into my palm. Keeping my emotions in check became a chore.The memories of how the bastard killed me in my previous life, puncturing a hole through my heart, were still fresh in my mind. Combined with the memory of how he had slain the previous owner of this body, it was safe to say that my anger had reached a frightening crescendo.*Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill*Akira's words played on a loop, growing louder with each passing moment, and it was a struggle to keep her in control. I was barely able to focus on the discussions of terrain, ambushes, and alliances. All I could think about was Asterion and how he had taken everything from me.“But if Asterion comes out like last time, leading the charge himself, who will face him?” I heard General Magnus pose the question.Ther
Kaliyah’s POV Alpha Torino rose from his seat and swept his gaze across the room. The generals, who had been watching the exchange with bated breath, remained silent as they waited for his decision. Even Akira had surprisingly fallen silent. Torino’s gaze landed on me, and his eyes softened a bit before he opened his mouth to pass his verdict. “Kaliyah,” he began, “I acknowledge your passion, your drive to end Asterion’s reign. This fight is obviously personal to you; it's gone beyond a sense of duty or honor. It's about vengeance.” He paused, and I held my breath, my heart pounding against my ribcage as I waited for his next words. I had already decided to take matters into my own hands in case he rejected me, but still, his acceptance would make things really easy for me. “But,” his tone turned sterner, “Asterion is no ordinary enemy. He is a hybrid, a force of destruction, a beast who has taken countless lives in his quest for power. I cannot, in good conscience, allow you