Ophelia was utterly disturbed the rest of that morning. She couldn't even think straight because she had so many thoughts clouding her mind.It was just too much for her to handle, to watch Cameron being led away like that. The man who she had come to love and cared for in a way that she couldn't even fathom.She couldn't eat even when food was made and taken to her. She was just seated on the flattened grass, the exact place she had been when Cameron was led away by Cestus and his guards. Cameron was powerful, he could have killed Cestus and his men because he belonged to a deadly group before, but he didn't hurt anyone. Only threaten to do that if they hurt her. He had been considerate, he let them take him away like an obedient servant.Ophelia hadn't uttered any words, just sobs that tore out of her throat from time to time. It felt as if Spanner and his men didn't exist around her.The fact that she was starting to know him, love him for who he was without caring about his past,
Cestus and his men arrived in Easton, with Cameron chained once more as their prisoner. He had willingly followed them because he already had his own plans. He would not let his half-brother kill him. There was no way he would let that happen.None of the guards could even push Cameron and treat him like a prisoner. They knew how powerful he was. He was their Alpha for three months and treated them fairly. They still feared and respected him even though Cestus was now their Alpha.Elder Adolphus was already waiting in front of the castle because he had come to discuss with Cestus. Just like the way they had discussed. None of the elders thought that way that he did. He always thought out of the box and saw things differently from the rest of the council of elders.Cameron and elder Adolphus exchanged a look for some time until he was being led to the dungeons that he was liberated from some hours ago.Elder Adolphus looked at Cameron and regretted making decisions so quickly. Cameron
Ophelia and the men reached the Silverline pack the following day. It took them more than twelve hours because winter had come and Ophelia was cold the entire time that they had to stop to make some fire, so she wouldn't get sick. She barfed but not for long. Because they were strangers, they attracted a lot of attention and people followed them all through, wondering where they came from, until Ophelia removed her hood and jaws dropped to the ground in shock because she was known to be the Luna from the Crimson Paw pack. Spanner and the rest of his men followed her to the Silverline Alpha's castle, as they were her escort. They couldn't let her go in alone because the Alpha and his men couldn't be trusted. And Ophelia was a woman. A woman whose beauty caught the eye of every man. "What do I owe to this visit, my lady?" queried Caden, the Silverline Alpha, after he had taken one long look at Spanner and his men. He wasn't expecting the former Crimson Paw Luna to show up in his p
Cameron wondered if Ophelia was safe, wherever she was. He didn't trust those men she was with, they could try to take advantage of her upon seeing she was the only woman in their midst. He didn't like that she would feel alone, he wouldn't be there to protect her if someone wanted to touch or hurt her. But he had to let Cestus's men take him away because he had an ulterior motive. He was in his old dungeon once more, the place he had been freed from barely twenty-four hours ago. Ophelia didn't waste her efforts to bring him out, they had met and made up. It was a good thing to happen. The thought of Ophelia sending men to come rescue him still baffled him. How in the seven hells was she able to convince those men into sneaking into the Dupree's castle to liberate him from where he was locked in? Ophelia was brave since he went to Easton to impersonate Finlay. She started coming out of her shell the night she took a boat and sailed after his ship because she wanted to be with him
Ophelia struggled to break free from where she had her hands tied to the bedpost. She was in the chamber of the cruel Alpha Caden, on top of his king-sized bed. And it was exasperating to the bone that he had his men tie her to his bedpost because he wanted to have his way with her. Ophelia knew she couldn't let him touch her, it was insane. She belonged to another. Was carrying the child of Cameron. She had come to the Silverline pack because she wanted some information that she could gather as evidence that Cameron was Finlay's twin and the eldest. The rightful Alpha of the Crimson Paw pack. Alpha Caden made his way into his chambers, with that sick smirk never leaving his face. "You'd make things easier for yourself if you stop struggling. Because it'd be of no help to you, I'd have you either way," Alpha Caden smiled sickly at Ophelia. At last, he would have her to himself. The beautiful, beautiful woman. She had caught his eyes even when Finlay was alive. But he had kept his
After spending the next day in search of the midwife, they found her at last. Through some wolf-less beggars along the way. Thankfully, Ronan's men had arrived so Alpha Caden couldn't send his men after then. Lewis Duncan had come in handy at the right time. She and the rest of the men were asked to wait outside whilst Ophelia was ushered in to meet with the aging woman who had gray hair and could barely see. Lady Leslie lived alone even though she was old and needed support. It seemed as though she was a thoughtful woman because she looked in Ophelia's direction for a long time. "I was told that you came to see me," she said at last, after staring at Ophelia to her fill. "Yes, my lady," came the response from Ophelia. "May I know who you are?" Lady Leslie inquired almost immediately. "I am Ophelia, my lady. From the Crimson Paw pack," Ophelia answered, rubbing the side of her arm as she looked around the small room. "Why are you here?" Lady Leslie asked quickly once more. O
The journey to Kathleen's home was quicker than expected. Ophelia and the people who had accompanied her reached there within five hours. And on the outskirts of Silverline pack sat a small cottage that looked like it hadn't been occupied by the presence of a person in ages. To think Kathleen had lived there because of her hardheadedness. Her refusal to let her pride down and settle whatever quarrel she had with her husband. No one knew what had happened between the two, but it did seem like a huge fight which was the whole thing that made them part ways. A dull pain spread through Ophelia's chest as she hopped off her horse and neared the cottage because Cameron had lived there as a child. As a child who had no clue that he was an Alpha's first son and heir to the Alpha throne in the Crimson Paw pack, Easton. "Wait," Lewis stopped Ophelia upon seeing how she was about to make her way in, "you wouldn't know what is inside waiting for someone. Catidy perhaps," she pointed out beca
The following day.Cestus had a wicked glint in his eyes as he put his hands together and in front of him, watching the crowd pouring into the courtyard wearing their cloaks because it was snowing. They had come to witness the killing of Cameron Snow, the man who had impersonated Finlay, his late brother and former Alpha of the Crimson Paw. It was dawn, and nearing nine. Cestus had an under butler holding onto a clock beside him, whilst he waited. He wanted the time to hit nine and then he would order for the execution of Cameron Snow. Hamilton, the head butler was perplexed. It was clearly written on his face that he didn't want the death of Cameron to take place, be him an Impostor. So many of the servants were unsettled as well because Cameron was good to them. The best Alpha they ever had. Elder Adolphus exchanged a glance with someone in the crowd and the man nodded at him. No one knew what these two had planned.Cestus kissed his teeth and fixed his gaze on the heavy wall cl