Leona has always lived in the shadows—an outcast omega with a hidden power in a world where powerful werewolves dwelt. When she is forced to make a choice between killing the notorious Alpha Zane, known for his ruthless reputation, and watching her sister die, she finds herself drawn into a web of danger and desire. Caught in a dangerous game between two powerful Alphas; Zane and Alpha Kane, Leona must navigate a treacherous path where alliances shift and trust is a rare commodity. With her sister’s life hanging in the balance and her heart torn between duty and love, Leona must make an impossible choice. Will she follow the orders of her past, or will she seize the chance at a future filled with passion
View MoreI sat on the veranda of the palace, my thoughts racing back to Alpha Zane’s dismissal. The memory replayed vividly ,his cold gaze, his sharp tone and I couldn’t shake the sting of humiliation. What had gone wrong? Why had he reacted that way?My mind wandered to the questions he’d asked me earlier. Simple, straightforward questions about my past, my purpose. Questions I should have been prepared to answer. Yet, in that moment, my tongue had betrayed me, leaving me flustered.“Dammit, I messed up,” I muttered, clenching my fists tightly. My frustration burned in my chest. How could I hope to approach Alpha Zane again, knowing his anger still lingered?I exhaled heavily, forcing myself to think. Time was slipping through my fingers, and every mistake pushed me further away from my goal. I needed a new plan—something to redeem myself and earn another chance to speak with him.With determination, I stood from the bench and headed inside the palace. My steps were quick, purposeful. As I pa
Alpha Zane povAnger surged through me, and I didn’t even know why. Maybe it was because she was lying to me. It shouldn’t make me this furious, but it did. She was playing games, trying to provoke the worst in me.I imagined letting my wolf take over at that moment—how it would have hurt her so badly. She wasn’t even good at lying, yet she kept trying her best to stick to it.There was no way she wasn’t a spy. She had to be. But how certain was I? Not certain enough. Still, she was clearly doing everything she could to hide whatever it was she was keeping from me—her thoughts, her agenda, her secrets.I sighed deeply, trying to calm myself, resorting to breathing exercises because of her.Breathe in.Breathe out.I tried to keep my anger in check, knowing it was better to send her away. If I didn’t, I might have done something I’d regret.The walk I had planned to take was now ruined, slipping from my grasp because of her. I no longer felt the desire to enjoy the breeze that had been
I appeared behind Natalie as she made to walk back with Madam Stella still staring at her back. She saw me and froze. She didn't expect me to be there. Nobody did. I had been at her back since minutes earlier. “Madam Stella don't have to deliver the message to me, you did just now” I said making her realize that I heard everything and she shouldn't have hidden behind Madam Stella. She smiled then walk up to me. Her smile poisonously infectious. She stood very close to me leaning over to my ear. “You think I can't say those to your face?” She asked but I only scoffed silently. “Don't think the Alpha has got your back and do whatever work is assigned to you dillgently” she said but I said nothing. Something in me told me she isn't ready to stop and would still continue. “Alpha Zane also can't stop me, reason why he chooses me over everyone in this pack, I'm his favourite in all of the pack, you should know” She said, telling a tale I never cared about. I just l
Natalie’s POVI froze at the sight of them together. I knew they weren’t kissing, but it certainly looked like it. Alpha Zane wouldn’t kiss anyone so randomly—especially not a maid like her.But the way he leaned in, staring at her so intently, made my blood boil. I clenched my fists, furious. That bitch was clearly trying to get his attention, and now it seemed like Alpha Zane was giving it to her.And then she lost her balance—only for him to catch her. By the waist. My eyes widened in pure rage at the sight of his hands on her, holding her like that. But I forced myself to suppress my anger, unwilling to show any signs of discomfort while Alpha Zane was still here.I shot a glare at the girl, whose waist was still wrapped in his strong, masculine hands. To my satisfaction, my glare seemed to work—she quickly scampered out of his grasp, and he let her go without hesitation.He began walking away from her but stopped suddenly.“Tread carefully,” he said, his voice laced with mockery.
I stared at him as he came closer taking gentle strides towards me. It made my heart skip. I was in the garden because I was sure I would see him here but once I was here, I couldn't remember why I had chosen to come here with the hope of finding him. “You know too well where I could be Leona, and you are new in the palace you say?” His voice came, gentle yet the sharp and harsh edge was noticeable. I knew he was suspicious of me and that was exactly why he was waiting for me to come find him here. To confirm whether I was worthy of being kept around or not. Of course, I wasn't worthy of being around him, because I would bring him pain sooner or later as my only aim is to ruin him which I would surely do. These thoughts ran through my head as he stared at me amused. I then realized why his gaze was fixed on me, it was because of the glare I had sting into him. A glare that shows the aura of someone who wants revenge, of someone tired of hiding behind a damn mai
I woke up slowly, stretching my tired limbs. My eyes drifted to the wall clock—it was already 9 a.m. The room, which I shared with the other maids, was empty. They’d clearly all started their duties for the day.Reaching for my crutches beside the bed, I steadied myself and made my way to the window. From there, I gazed out at the park, my thoughts drifting to the mission that had brought me here. Two weeks had passed since I began working at the palace, yet I hadn’t made any progress. The thought weighed heavily on me.“How am I supposed to accomplish anything when I haven’t even seen Alpha Zane?” I muttered under my breath.Being here wasn’t easy, especially with my disability. The others dismissed me, their disdain thinly veiled, but I’d learned not to let it bother me. I pushed through each day, trying to find a way to cross paths with Alpha Zane. So far, every attempt had failed.Letting out a weary sigh, I got undressed and made my way to the bathroom. After a quick bath, I dres
Alpha Kane povI glanced at my phone again, staring at the picture of Leona in Alpha Zane’s pack. It had been sent by one of my spies, who I’d planted to monitor her movements and activities.The message that accompanied the image detailed how she had successfully entered Zane’s palace as a maid.“Perfect,” I muttered, a sly smile curling my lips as I leaned back and took another sip of my wine. Everything was falling into place, just as I had planned.Leona had worked tirelessly to secure her place in Zane’s palace, defying all odds despite her limitations. Admirable? Perhaps. But I couldn’t care less.“Impressive,” I mused, clapping my hands lightly in mock applause.Her presence in the palace meant it would be far easier for her to retrieve the vital information I needed. Still, I wasn’t foolish enough to leave things to chance. I would continue sending spies to ensure her loyalty and track her progress until her mission was complete.I glanced at the picture again, scrutinizin
I packed for my new life in the palace, excitement buzzing through me. Haelyn helped, folding my clothes with care, her movements steady.“I can’t believe it,” I said, my grin widening. “I’m one of the five chosen. I feel like the happiest person alive.”Haelyn looked up, smiling. “I told you, didn’t I? You were bound to make it.”I pulled her into a tight hug. “Thank you for believing in me. You’re the best.”“That’s what friends are for,” she said, laughing lightly.“Not every friend would do this. You’re one of a kind,” I teased.“Stop making me blush,” she replied, nudging me playfully.Her smile faded slightly. “Leona, there’s something I need to tell you about working in the palace.”I tilted my head. “What’s wrong?”“It’s the rules. They’re strict. And… the work won’t be easy for someone like you,” she said hesitantly.I understood what she meant. My disability wasn’t a secret, and I’d faced doubt before. “I won’t let it hold me back,” I said firmly. “I’ll manage. Trust me.”
I bit my fingers nervously as my mind was racing with thoughts of what if, What if I wasn’t chosen? What would become of me? How else would I get close to Alpha Zane?I sighed—again. My nerves were getting the best of me. I had to get in, no matter what.“Are you okay?” Clara’s hushed voice came from beside me, pulling me out of my thoughts.I shot her a strange look. Why would she think I wasn’t okay? She quickly ducked her head, and I raised mine, only to find that everyone was staring at me, including Alpha Zane.Wait—why was he holding a paper that looked like a result sheet?What the hell was going on?I quickly looked back at Clara. “Why are they staring at me?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.She muttered, “You kind of gave a loud sigh that attracted everyone.”I shut my eyes, mortified. I had no idea my sigh was that loud.“Is everything okay, Leona?” The deep, smooth voice of Alpha Zane reached me, and the way he said my name sent a tingling sensation down my spine.
When Fiona had informed me that we would be heading to the palace because the Alpha King finally requested my presence, I was momentarily over the moon.Ever since the mating festival a week back, where I had been declared Alpha Kane’s mate, and his blunt refusal to have me as one because I was ‘crippled’ , and I wasn’t a favorable choice of mate to any and every male werewolf in the entire Crestwood Pack because of my weakness as an omega—technically, no one wanted a burden of an omega who couldn’t use her legs, and certainly not the Alpha King himself who had a lot to look out for than someone who’d rather be much of a burden than a mate—I had broken down into all shades of agony. I turned the laughing stock of the town, and pretty much considered killing myself on several occasions if only Fiona wasn’t always there to prevent that.Bile rose to my throat. Now, I couldn’t be too excited as I was petrified, wheeling through the narrow hallway of the Christen Castle of Royalty where p
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