Elora’s POVMidnight came and I was still wide awake. Tomorrow is a big day and I should take a good rest to prepare. A council meeting would be held regarding my case against my uncle. I should have been happy that he was not being held accountable for all his evil schemes. And yet, I couldn't help but be nervous. The council members were all loyal to him. And even if they knew what my uncle did to me, they chose to shut their eyes and turned away. What was my assurance that my uncle will have a fair trial? My uncle was good at spinning a web of lies. He was good at acting nice in front of them. In fact, most of the people in Moon River Pack like him. It was evident in the way they frowned when the Alpha King held my uncle to his neck. He was a great actor and a great pretender. Playing the victim was the role he was so good at playing. Who knows what type of stories he spread to destroy my reputation? What if they didn’t believe me? I got up from my bed and think of something. If
Elora’s POV The next day, everyone gathered in the pack grounds to witness my uncle’s trial. I could have done this privately inside the council hall but I decided to involve the public with it. Doing this, I was hoping that the council members would not dare to influence the results with their ulterior motives. The more witness to it, the more they would be afraid to cheat. The pack grounds were full of whispers and murmurs from the crowd. A small podium was built for us involved in the trial and the members of the jury to step on. On my side was the Alpha King, who still didn’t talk to me after the incident last night. Meanwhile, Hunter and the rest of the royal guards were standing not far from us in case some unnecessary fights would commence during the trial. I heaved a sigh as I waited for my uncle to be dragged out of his cell. And then, the moment of truth came. From where I was standing, I saw Moon River and Royal Cavern guards escorting my uncle Lucian. His eyes were b
Elora’s POV As soon as the tip of the torch touched the stack of woods, the blazing fire crawled toward Uncle Lucian. Werewolves were extremely scared of fire so his death had a big significance. He suffered the most horrifying and painful death, a fitting end to his life of crimes. I can now sleep soundly at night, for the person who destroyed my life was no longer breathing. Finally, I was safe, we are all safe from his wickedness. We all heard his shouts of pain until moments later, it was no more. His flesh melted like butter, with his bones exposed to the light afterward. It took around an hour before his body was turned to ashes. It was over. My uncle Lucian was dead. ********* Dominic’s POV I tried my best not to show any emotion the moment I heard about Elora’s dark past once again. As the crowd went uneasy with their mixed opinions about what they heard, I, on the other hand, had only one thing in mind. Hatred. Burning hatred for the man who let my mate suffer with u
Elora's POV It was over. My uncle was dead and I would finally be safe from him. I had waited for this day for so long, so much that I thought it would never come about. In years of bearing his cruelty, I even started to accept that he would never be convicted of his crime. I felt so much pity for myself. Knowing my status in Moon River and with him being the Alpha, I almost thought that he would only receive his punishment in the afterlife. But with the help of my wolf Arwen, I endured it all. And now, this is the fruit of all my hardships and patience. Finally, I brought him down and my victory tasted as sweet as the nectar. ‘Have you seen the way Alpha Dominic addressed the crowd and delivered the sentence on your uncle earlier? Isn’t he the most gallant and handsome alpha of all?’ As usual, Arwen was going gaga over Dominic. She was making quiet whining sounds, almost giggling at the thought of remembering the Alpha King. I rolled my eyes and shook my head. Truly, my wolf
Dominic’s POVI woke up with the faint sound of tweeting. Though my eyes were still shut, I could still picture the creature responsible for that chirping. I couldn't mistake that unique sound for any other sound I heard back in the Royal Pack. I thought it was from the Midnight Nightingale, a tiny bluebird with a beautiful tweeting voice that could only find in this region of the continent and I was right. A pair of these ocean-blue birds dancing through my windowpane welcomed me as I slowly lifted my eyelids. The light coming from the white-painted ceiling burned my eyes a little. I narrowed my eyes and raised my left arm to cover half of my face. After a few minutes, my senses were up and running. So, I lazily got up from my bed and went straight to the bathroom for a shower. After fixing myself, I went out of my temporary shelter. The sun was bright but its light was not harsh. A flock of birds kept on chirping in the background. I shut my eyes and took a deep breath. I immedia
Elora’s POVThe next morning, I proceeded as I planned the other day. I asked the Moon River council if I could go back to the Royal Pack. Knowing that I was the mate of the Alpha King, they said yes without hesitation. So now, I was inside my room and packing things for my journey to Royal Cavern. I traveled light, a thing that I was used to doing. The smile plastered on my face couldn’t be erased. I couldn’t wait to be with my best friend Maira. More importantly, I would see the Alpha King. Just merely thinking about him made my heart skip. After tucking some food and other necessities inside my knapsack, I hung the straps on my shoulders and readied myself to leave. Delta Johnson, Gamma Randall, Sentinel Jeff, and some members of the Moon River trackers escorted me to the end of our pack’s western borders. “This is the furthest we can take you,” the kind-hearted Gamma uttered. “It’s fine, don’t worry. I can take it from here, thanks,” I answered in gratitude. Delta Johnson smi
Elora’s POVI was lost…numb…confused…dejected. The list of emotions was long. At that point, I didn’t even know if I heard her right. “W-What did you just say?” I repeated. Although I knew I had heard her the first time but somehow, my mind was struggling to accept what she just said. “I said, I am pregnant with the Alpha King’s child.” Ashley made sure to put emphasis on the word ‘pregnant’. I swallowed hard. As much as I wanted to deny it, the truth was now slapping me in the face. I ran for miles with the hope of reuniting with the man whom I had given my precious first kiss. I struggled to admit that I longed to be with him and when I did, this thing happened. I lifted my head and turned in the Alpha King’s direction. “Is it true?”He tried to come close to me but I stepped back. “Elora, it’s not like that. I can exp—”“I only need one answer. Is she telling the truth or not?” Seeing him bow his head made my knees wobble. I couldn’t believe it. My mate made another woman pregna
Dominic’s POV “Please, Alpha King. We need some space away from each other for now…” That was the last thing she said to me that I did understand. The next set of words she uttered no longer resonates with me. It was like the world no longer made sense the moment she said we needed some space away from each other. I had fought many battles and survived the dance of death multiple times. No amount of physical pain had brought me to my knees nor broken my spirit. But the reality of that sentence hit me like a train. I was devastated. No, I was in complete despair. I could only contain my emotion watching her back turned away from me. I leaned my back against the wall, trying to get support as I felt my limbs lose their strength. From a distance, I saw a couple of omegas walking in my direction. I didn't want them to see me like this so I decided to go back to the council hall. My mind was totally spacing out going to the room. In fact, I was so disoriented that I didn’t realize I
Shea's POV"Where the hell is your father, Bradley! He swore to be here with me always, but where is he?!" I vented at my firstborn, clutching my belly. It had grown so big, resembling a watermelon that I had swallowed whole. It wasn't surprising, considering I was carrying Hektor's twins."Calm down, Mommy! Daddy would be here any moment. I am sure he is on his way," he answered. "He is right, Shea. Come on. Let me help you deliver your twins. My grandsons are ready to come out," my mother, Elora, encouraged as I shifted my attention to her.I gritted my teeth while I endured the throbbing pain in my stomach. My twins wanted to come out in the world, but I wouldn't let them until their father was by my side. When I delivered Bradley, Hektor was not on my side. So, we promised each other that this time, he would be present as I birthed our twins. "Come on, Shea. Don't be stubborn. Your husband is gonna be here soon. Let's go inside so you can free yourself from this pain. Let your t
Shea’s POVAfter what felt like an eternity, the guard finally disappeared into the castle to bring my family out. I stood there, my heart pounding, anxiously awaiting their arrival. The castle doors swung open, and my eyes locked with Mom, Dad, and Ajax, who stepped out into the sunlight. Their faces were etched with surprise and disbelief, mirroring the emotions swirling within me."Mom! Dad! Ajax!" I called out, my voice trembling with joy and relief. Tears welled up in my eyes as I ran toward them, unable to contain my emotions any longer. My legs moved as if guided by pure instinct, carrying me closer to the people who meant the world to me.They stood there, frozen in astonishment, their eyes wide with shock. It was as if time had paused for a moment, allowing our eyes to meet and our souls to reconnect. The distance between us narrowed with every step, until at last, I threw myself into their outstretched arms."Sweetheart, is it really you?" Mom's voice quivered with a mixtur
Shea’s POVI live as a rogue now, far from the princess life I once knew in the Royal Pack. I approached our simple shelter and smelled the aroma of roasted herbs in the air. Opening the creaky wooden door, I saw Vlad, illuminated by warm light from inside. He looked relieved and proud as he saw me, and his face brightened with a gentle smile."Welcome back, Shea!" Vlad exclaimed happily. "And look who's here to greet you!"Beside Vlad stood a young boy, his eyes wide with curiosity and excitement. My heart skipped a beat."Mommy!" I smiled widely, reaching out my hand to welcome him. Yes, I found out I was pregnant when I left the White Fang Castle five years ago and Bradley was the fruit of it. I knelt down, letting the game fall from my shoulder, and smiled at my little boy.He looked at me intently and reached out to touch my shoulder. "You're really strong, Mommy," he said in awe. I ruffled his hair in return, making him pout. I glanced at Vlad, my eyes filled with gratitude.
Hektor's POVI can’t believe that five years have flown by…I stand on the balcony of my luxurious chamber, gazing at the vast territory of the Royal Pack. It's like a beautiful painting, with lush greens, towering trees, and colorful wildflowers. Suddenly, I thought about the White Fang Castle.I shut my eyes, remembering it very vividly. The sun's warm rays bathed me in golden light as kept my eyes shut, recalling the grandeur of the castle. The library's scent of old books, the mouthwatering aroma of feasts in the dining hall, and the laughter that echoed through its corridors during celebrations. Memories of my childhood flooded my mind. Ah…the nostalgia it brings. I went back to my room and quickly put on my training clothes. Even though memories of the White Fang Castle still floated in my mind, I felt a sense of comfort in my new home, in the Royal Pack. I decided to focus on the present and leave the past behind as I started my day.Walking through the training ground, a fe
Hektor’s POVI jolted awake, my body drenched in sweat, my heart pounding in my chest. The nightmare had shattered my peace, bringing back haunting memories of my mother's treachery and the twisted acts she forced upon me and Pops. It left me hollow, like an endless abyss of despair.With a heavy sigh, I dragged myself to the bathroom, craving the soothing embrace of a warm shower. The hot water cascaded over me as if trying to wash away my worries and anxiety, even if just for a fleeting moment. But the putrid stench of my mother's lies clung to me, making me cringe in revulsion.Shit! When will this nightmare end? Once the water ceased its gentle flow, my thoughts drifted to Shea, my lovely mate. I rushed out of the bathroom, searching for her possible whereabouts inside our chambers but my search was futile. My mind convinced me she must be in the kitchen, so I rushed there, my heart pounding with a growing sense of dread. I need to see her. Her presence is like a vitamin that I
Shea’s POVA whole week had slipped by, like sand through my fingers.The Royal Pack had finally reached an agreement of peace with White Fang Castle. It turned out that Yamir was nothing more than a pawn, a victim of Ashley's cunning lies. Dad also acknowledged his sacrifice in saving Mom so he showed mercy and granted them a pardon. He even arranged for a proper burial for Yamir, a final act of respect. Mom, on the other hand, remained in a deep slumber, but we were relieved that she was safe and out of harm’s way. Inside the White Fang Castle, we gathered to discuss our uncertain future. We pondered what lay ahead now that Yamir and Ashley were gone, leaving Hektor in charge. While everyone was engrossed in the meeting, I found myself at my mother's bedside, replaying all the cruel words I had hurled at her. Guilt weighed heavily on my heart, and tears streamed down my face as I clutched her hand. I“Mom, can you hear me?” I asked. But she remained motionless, sleeping peacefully
Shea’s POVChaos consumed everything around me, and I felt my heart race with panic. The shocking realization hit Hektor like a thunderbolt. The weight of that truth seemed to crush him, leaving him speechless.Mom’s life slipped away before our eyes, and I found myself paralyzed, unsure of what to do. At that moment, Ashley's callous laughter filled the air. Mom and Dad’s words were proven right all along.“Hahaha! Finally, I can sleep at night knowing that—”Driven by an unseen force, without any warning, Dad charged forward, unleashing a storm of fury. His fists struck like wild animals, pounding relentlessly on Ashley's fragile body. Each blow expressed his pain, a desperate cry for justice. The place echoed with the sickening sound of flesh hitting bone, a terrifying display of revenge. No one dared interfere, frozen by the horrifying scene.Between his clenched teeth, Dad whispered with chilling intensity, his voice cutting through the violence. His gaze locked onto Ashley's eye
Shea’s POVDad froze mid-strike, his eyes widening with a mixture of shock and disbelief. The place fell into an eerie silence as the weight of my words settled upon us all. Hektor, battered and bruised, looked up at me with uncertainty. He had never expected my confession, let alone in the midst of such a volatile confrontation.Dad’s eyes fixated on me. His voice quivered as he questioned the truth behind my words. “Did I hear you correctly, Shea? Is this man your destined mate?”“Yes, Dad,” tears run down my face. “Hektor is the one. He is the man I was waiting to meet all my life.” “No…”“It’s true, Dad. In fact, I was already marked by him. I already accepted our bond with all my heart and soul. ” The weight of my revelation hit Dad like a thunderbolt, causing him to release Hektor and drop to the ground in shock. Hektor instinctively took a step back, while tears streamed down my face as I rushed to his side, filled with worry for his well-being.“Are you okay, my love?” I qu
Shea’s POVThere was a sense of imminent danger in the air, urging us to hurry. We raced out of our room and into the open, readying ourselves for whatever awaited us.As we stepped outside, a startling scene unfolded—the castle was surrounded by a powerful fleet. I quickly spotted my parents, Elora and Dominic, standing amidst their loyal Beta, Uncle Hunter and a group of warriors. Worry and curiosity mingled within me, compelling me to ask about their unexpected presence."Why are you here?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly. The words slipped out before I fully grasped the situation.“What kind of question is that? Of course we came here to rescue you,” Dad exclaimed, responding with genuine concern, confessing their desire to rescue me. But I couldn't accept their offer, not after everything I learned about my mother’s evil acts. “Go back to the Royal Pack, Dad. I am not coming with you,” I stated with conviction, making them raise their eyebrows in confusion. “What are you s