MADELINE'S POVI was bent over, breaking stones in the quarry as usual. I was tapped twice on the shoulder, and there was no response from me."Madeline!!!"The sound of my name echoing right into my ear drums jolted me and brought me back to reality.I looked around and I found grandma Catherine looking at me quizzically."Madeline, you have been out of it for days now. I have been trying to get your attention for a while. Are you sure you are okay," grandma Catherine asked."There's no need to worry grandma Catherine. I am fine." I told her while forcing a smile."Since you insist Madeline, I will go on ahead and continue my work.""Alright grandma Catherine. Be careful while working," I said after her and continued with my own work.My last encounter with alpha Konan was one I couldn't reckon with. I kept asking myself the same question over and over again. Was his actions a bid to punish me or was he interested in me romantically?Romantically?Did I just think of romance with the
MADELINE'S POVHands akimbo coupled with her intimidating physique and imposing aura, Rosaline stood in front of me."I confronted Petra about your miscarriage," Rosaline interjected.I scoffed. "I never agreed to cooperate with you. Without my cooperation and permission, you have no right to confront Petra about her involvement in my miscarriage. You could be backing up the wrong tree, you know."Rosaline tutted shallowly."I don't need your permission or your cooperation at the very least to confront an impending danger going in the pack. I am having this conversation with you because I want to.""You are unwilling to cooperate and for the record, I don't back up wrong trees," Rosaline implied confidently. My sources have seen Petra sneak out of the pack at night and return before dawn, not once, not twice.""I had to confront her to confirm my suspicions and gather evidences swiftly. For now, I think you need to have a major rethink for the love and loyalty you have towards Petra.
ROSALINE'S POVI was situated at the pack borders this time. The once peaceful northern pack borders, was gradually turning to a battle ground. So It was definite we changed and reformed our strategy of operations. This was necessary so we could have a stronger security to evade incessant attacks and preemptive potential threats.I had to assemble a quick closed door meeting with the serving ranks in the northern borders so that the new strategy would be swiftly implemented.They all assembled, waiting for me to address them."Our current strategy is no longer sufficient. After a whole lot of brainstorming, alpha Konan and the pack elders in conjunction with me, came to a solution. So in respect to that, there will be a shuffle in positions. Everyone will be placed in a strategic position based on each and everyone's capability while still maintaining your original ranks. Do we all have an agreement?"They nodded in unison and I was relieved."We need to be shadows among the hills. We
PETRA'S POVI sat on the bed in my room with pile of papers scattered around me. I had perfected alpha Konan's handwriting. I was finally ready to rescue Marilyn, my sister. A sense of relief and fear came over me.I visited Godfather and I noticed that Kong and Copro were not in sight. It was just I and Godfather in the cottage."Petra, why are you here without invitation," he asked."I have successfully perfected the handwriting godfather. I am ready to rescue my sister," I said."Excellent. Ahh, Petra you are right on time, he replied with a smirk on his face."Godfather offered me a seat, then he brought out papers, two of them and slid then to me. One empty and the other one with something written on it. "Now this is it Petra, You are to transfer what is written on this paper to this other clean sheet of paper."I said nothing and I obliged.I picked the paper from the table and read through the contents.I gasped and my blood ran cold.The content on the paper was one which cou
PETRA'S POVMy eyes slit open gradually as I struggled to get accustomed to the environment for the umpteenth time. I have been held captive for three days straight and I was practically drained of every form of strength.The air was thick and suffocating and the room was dimly lit. The silver shackles on my hands and legs sizzled and burned my flesh. If I was going to survive my irrevocable predicament, the scars were going to be ever present for life. My back hurts so bad because of the punishment meted to me by the whip. The mixture of blood and body fluid matted to my cotton cloth escalated the pain anytime I tried to move.I remembered penning down a letter to godfather before I thought of fleeing, three days had passed like eternity and there was no response up till now. I told him in the letter that I had been compromised and I needed help to get myself out of the mess.Here and here, realization dawned on me. It dawned heavily on me like the morning sun and the weight of my su
GODFATHER'S POVMy eyes darted across the room, but I was more fixated on the huge mahogany table where the food was placed. The huge mahogany table was one that always caught my fancy. Crafted from fine mahogany wood, the table surface smooth, polished, and reflecting light showcased its beauty of sturdy, sleek design.I was here again, alpha Gritus den. The room was filled with eerie silence—a silence likened to the silence of the unknown. The silence was broken by the often clink of silver ware against china ware. I stood opposite godfather as he savored and ate with graceful poise. The way he ate was measured with precision, with each cut of the meat the same as the last. His movements were deliberate and controlled just like a robot. He ate just like a predator patiently stalking its prey.I watched in anxiety as he finished his meal and drank the expensive red wine in his glass in one gulp, and wiped the residue off his mouth with a napkin.He rolled his tongue all over his mou
MADELINE'S POVI left the ladies quarters and I was back to my small cubicle in the servant quarters. I felt nostalgic. I was more happier when I was occupying this little space with Drey as my boyfriend. But a night of fun, filled with a devilish scheme robbed me off that little happiness and there was no going back.And there was a knock at the door and I left to answer."Alpha Konan summons you to have breakfast with him," the servant lady pronounced.At first, I thought I didn't hear well.But when the servant lady repeated the same initial words, I confirmed and I knew this was no joke.Then I remembered the events of the previous night.Stupid me. For the first time in my entire life, I couldn't control my weak wolf and she took over yesterday night. She defiled alpha Konan in every possible way. This was enough for alpha Konan to punish and make my life a complete living hell.There was no reason why alpha Konan would summon me, a low life to have breakfast with him. Probably t
ALPHA KONAN'S POVMy mind currently was a raging inferno of fury. The little backdrop story Madeline told me ignited nothing short of burning rage and I could feel the flames erupting, licking at the edges of my sanity.Petra has a lot to answer. I knew something was wrong the very day I saw Madeline sprawled on my bed naked. I replayed the events of that night over and over again. As I remembered each detail vividly, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, each one damning than the last.I pushed open the doors to the room where Petra was held captive. The intensity of my emotions went from rage to confusion in seconds. There it was, my eyes beheld Petra's lifeless body.I gave Rosaline and everyone present a questioning look."How did it happen," I asked no one in particular."I think this is a case of suicide," Rosaline replied.I stared at everyone in complete disdain."Rosaline I implore you to tell me in full details what happened to the only lead we have in catching the mastermind
MADELINE’S POVIt was time. Time to return back to Oceanwolf pack. Three years had passed, yet it felt like as if i had spent a lifetime here.Memories of Oceanwolf pack came rushing back, and with them, it was a mix of emotions I couldn’t quite name. Nostalgia. Fear. Anger. Courage. It was all tangled together in such a way that made my heart heavy.But I was no longer the same girl. The same naïve, servant girl that everyone could trample on. I had grown past that. I had changed. I had molded myself into something stronger. But still, the thought of walking back to Oceanwolf pack made me tremble, leaving me with uncertainties, and there was one last chain I needed to break.Alpha Konan.He was my final prison, the one tie to the person I used to be. I don’t know what would happen when I saw him again, but I did know one thing. I wasn’t going back to serve him or anyone.I thought back my time here in Crescent pack. From the first day I came in, to the Stealth and Stalk training, th
MADELINE’S POVToday is Louisiana’s Luna ceremony. I wasn’t surprised when I got a message from her, early in the morning. I wasn’t eager to go, but ignoring her wasn’t an option.Her room was bustling when I arrived. Servants swarmed around her, fixing every detail of her outfit—the rose pink dress that hugged her in the right places, the heavy gold necklace on her neck, even the tiniest strand of her hair. Louisiana stood in front of the full-length mirror, soaking up the attention. She was born for it, anyway.“Everyone out,” she commanded suddenly.The maids stood, unsure if they heard her right, before scurrying out like frightened nice. I stood near the door, watching her, until the last servant left. Finally, she turned to me smirking.“What do you think?” she asked, gesturing to her dress.I glanced at the dress. It was beautiful, no doubt, but there was something about the way she asked that made it feel more than a question.“It looks…nice,” I replied cautiously.Her laug
MADELINE’S POV The room grew eerily quiet. All eyes snapped to Louisiana, her voice cutting through the air with an unexpected force. “Why don’t we let her finish?” she snapped, her words sharp like a whip. “The general pack meeting is about addressing grievances. I, too, have something to air.” I noticed the pack elders exchange quick, uneasy glances, their expressions tense. They hadn’t expected this. Their faces were filled with a mixture of concern and annoyance. Alpha Novare, usually calm and collected, seemed confused, his eyes locked on Louisiana. I could see the questions running through his mind, but he was waiting. Louisiana, however, didn’t flinch. She stood tall, her gaze sharp, as if she were daring anyone to challenge her. “I need to clear the air about something,” she began, her tone cold. “I know what people say about me. You all think I’m a fake, don’t you?” She let the words hang in the air, watching the pack’s reaction. “That I’m not really Alpha Novare’s mat
MADELINE’S POV It was a chilly morning, and I stood at the edge of the pack training grounds, watching my breath turn into visible puffs in the cold air. I pulled my coat tighter around me, my thoughts random as I replayed the conversation I’d had with Louisiana days ago. I had told her about Alpha Novare's ridiculous demands. She had been unusually quiet since then, which wasn’t like her at all. But now, I needed her help. The plan I had in mind was simple but risky. Louisiana despised me, especially where Alpha Novare was concerned. If I could use her hatred to my advantage, I could get Novare off my back and maybe—just maybe—set myself free. As I waited, Louisiana approached, her sharp features set in a scowl. “What do you want from me, Madeline? You want another fight you can’t win?” she snapped, her tone dripping with irritation. “I need your help, Louisiana,” I said qu
"Louisiana of all people!!!" She was the last person I wanted to see showing up at my front door. But here she was, leaning casually against the frame like she had all the time in the world. For a moment, we just stood there, staring at each other in silence, both of us determined to hold our ground. Then, finally, she spoke. "Meet me at the pack training grounds, now!!!" My pulse kicked up a notch, her timing was suspicious. The last thing I wanted was her knowing that her presence made me uneasy. I swallowed back the urge to argue, but I wasn't going to let her get her away easily. "Why? It is late, and there's no reason for this," I replied. Louisiana chuckled dryly." I am your leader and your superior, she said gritting her teeth. Anything involving the warrior wolves is my business. And I will call anyone for training whenever I see fit." "Oh, wow!!!" I whispered under my breath. Arguing with her was pointless. "Fine," I replied with a reluctant shrug. She gave me on
MADELINE'S POV Maybe it was all manipulation sprinkled with his touch of mischievousness. Maybe it was one of his many tactics to drag me to the abyss. Maybe this was my form of punishment for prying into his private affairs. ".....What?" I whispered out in confusion. "Why what? You didn't hear me right?" he asked. "Listen and listen attentively. I will repeat myself again just once." "I like you Madeline." That was it. I wasn't mistaken. I heard right. I sat there, my heart hammering in my chest. My mind went for a spin. He likes me? "Cat got your tongue," alpha Novare asked casually, with a grin evident on his face. The tug of shock and amusement deepened on my face and it was damn obvious. I stared at him, trying so hard to guage his intentions. His expressions began to shift back to the cold authority I was accustomed to. The casual grin he had flashed moments ago had disappeared. It was like watching him reverting to the alpha Novare I knew, but I couldn't help but b
MADELINE'S POV Ever since my confrontation with Louisiana, I haven't seen her. But I could feel her anger hovering around like the storm cloud. I could feel the way the others looked at me, quick glances and whispers behind my back. No one spoke anything to me directly. The moment the words left my mouth, I knew there was no going back. I was in for shit and Louisiana would be out for my blood. "You really gave Louisiana a hit, Freya said. You were the only one who had the boldness of a lion to confront Louisiana concerning the rumors in such manner. You are totally different now. You have finally removed the cloak of naivety. Congratulations Madeline!!!, but don't get too comfortable." Just as I had thought to take a rest, a knock was heard at the door. Alpha Novare had summoned me. My heart leapt in terror, but I followed obediently. While on my way, I met madam Apricot. She stared at me squarely and her sharp eyes never missed a detail. She walked past me and I knew she was go
MADELINE'S POVI winced as Freya dabbed the wet antiseptic cloth against the wound on my arm. I could feel Freya's eyes on me, glancing up from time to time to where Louisiana sat at the far end of the camp with someone tending to her wounds."You got something on your mind," I asked Freya."Beat me, she exhaled. There's something different about Louisiana. What happened between you two?""Nothing," I replied her. I didn't want to talk about it or talk about the mission either. "Maybe she's still rattled from the fight," I added.Freya narrowed her eyes. "You are telling me, that Louisiana is rattled because of a fight? The same Louisiana who never misses a chance to remind us that's she's the toughest in the pack? Louisiana behaves like an asshole, but she isn't one to run away or be rattled because of a fight. You know you make a bad liar, don't you?"I didn't answer right away. I knew the words I said to Louisiana had struck a chord of reflection or better still, more intense hatre
MADELINE'S POV"They are coming. Our captors are coming," I whispered loudly."Shit!!" Louisiana huffed in frustration.The poison had seeped deep into our system and transforming to our wolf form could not be attainable. "What are we going to do," I asked softly but loud enough for Louisiana to hear."We have nothing to do than fight them off physically."The surrounding flickered with a faint light from a worn out, old lamp. The faint light exposed three bulky men, thrice our size with hardened expressions. They towered over us, clearly confident in their build. The odds were against us, but that didn't matter."Seems they broke free. Feisty, just the way I love my women to be, the lead captor sneered with his folded arms across his chest. Do you really think you can take us trio on?" he asked, his fingers pointing at the three of them."Why don't you come try," Louisiana dared.Fright overcame me. "Louisiana, I whispered into her ear. We are at odds here, so I suggest we talk it ou