Caleb's POVI watched as Titan left Alana to the gate to meet with his warriors. I then proceeded to sneak into the weapons room as Alana's back was still turned against me.I slowly walked out from behind the weapons room, where I hid, and proceeded to the door. I had dropped the crutches behind so the pain that I was feeling before multiplied. Everywhere began spinning again and my head began to pound real hard. I held my aching head as I paused by the stairs to catch my breadth. The bandage around my belly was now soaked with sweat and I could feel a stinging pain as the salty sweat came in contact with my wound. I turned around to see if Alana had seen me but she was still staring at the gate. Slowly and carefully, I began to climb up the stairs, trying my very best to ignore the pain that was radiating through my body.I reached the top after much struggle and decided to rest for some seconds. Suddenly, from the corner of my eyes, I saw Alana turning from the gate, towards where
Caleb's POVI had heard stories, myths about the dead rising and fighting wars for the witches. It was a myth that I had for long taken to be just a myth. Now that I was seeing it with my two bare eyes, I had no other choice but to believe.The dead beings, some covered in patches of skin, some having their skeletons sticking out of their decaying skin. They seemed to be controlled by an unseen force as they just kept on walking, ignoring the people that were running helter skelter. I didn't know why they were acting this way."Oh, my fucking wolfsbane," I muttered as I stopped suddenly on the stairs. I just could not believe what I was seeing. "Dead warriors," I muttered. "Where did they come from?""Probably from Queen Zelda," Alana replied and I turned sharply to see her staring at the dead army, not showing any hint of fear. All that was shown in her eyes were just pure anger. "Queen Zelda?" I mumbled in confusion. "Queen of the witches?""Yes," Alana answered as she clenched her
Alana's POV"Holy shit," I screamed as I crawled backwards away from the door. The dead warrior groaned and growled as it pounded the door with its fist. The hinges began to splinter and I knew that the door was not going to hold for long. I looked around for what I could use to defend myself but all of the swords and spears that were there were all broken and bent.I turned my head to the door which was beginning to crack. I let out a loud gasp as I saw the sword that I had tried to use to dislodge the spear from the lock, still lodged between the door. I rushed to it and began trying to pull it out but it seemed to be stuck there.The banging was beginning to increase and get louder and, from the shadows that I saw dancing from underneath the door, I knew that the dead warriors had increased. "Dammit," I screamed as I pulled the sword harder. Now that the dead warriors were much, the door was not going to stand for long. The sword made a loud shing as it began to move out of the li
Alana's POVI gave a loud shout as I raised the sword in the air. All of the dead warriors turned their attention to me as they heard my cry. They immediately, without hesitation, started running towards me.As the Dead warriors advanced towards me, I felt a shiver run down my spine. I wouldn't lie, I was very scared. I had been trained by one of the best warriors in our packs at that time but I had never had the chance to show it in battle, talk more of using it against an army of the dead. I squeezed the handle of the sword that I was holding tightly and took in a deep breadth. I immediately gagged as what I inhaled was just the rotten smell of the dead warriors. Ignoring the call of Caleb, I advanced towards the dead warriors. I raised my sword in the air and began swinging at the dead warriors. Body parts fell left to right and multiple heads rolled. I began to feel the adrenaline rush as I cut down the dead warrior in front of me to pieces. The blade that I was hiding was not sh
Alana's POVI could not see Caleb's head anymore. It was as if he had just disappeared. Oy his shouts could be heard but even that sounded far away.I tried calling out to Caleb but the rag that the dead warriors had placed over my mouth prevented any sound from escaping my mouth. All of my shouts and pleas were just muffles underneath the clothes. My eyes stung from the tears that were threatening to fall and my throat immediately went dry. The rotten stench of the dead warriors swept into my nostrils and filled my lungs, causing me to gag. I tried to pull my hand from the dead warriors grip but they held on to me tightly. I could feel their nails digging into my skin and I yelped out in pain. I was surprised at how strong their grip was as I had thought that since they were dead warriors, they were all weak."Alana!!!" I heard Caleb scream my name again and this time, it was closer. I raised my head and saw Caleb struggling to come to me. He was bloodied and he had a large tear acr
Caleb's POVI had fought my way through the dead warriors that were gathered up against me, falling all of them to the ground. Seeing Amber in distress had untapped some kind of strength in me that I had never had before. Fighting my way through that much dead warriors was something that I had never thought that I could do. I was even shocked that all of my wounds were now healing faster. It was as if I had taken my gamma rank all over again, but this time, I felt much more stronger.I finally killed of all of the dead warriors, including the ones that were holding unto Alana before walking up to her. Without thinking, Alana rushed me and pulled me into a tight hug, her body shuddering with fear. I knew all that was happening was too much for her as she had never experienced anything like this, even in the hands of Lucian and I was surprised that she was keeping her cool in all of this crisis.We began talking and I was asking if she was okay when she shouted for me to watch out. I tu
Alanas POV I had planned for us to go around the compound and back to the gate. I knew that if we took the fight with the dead monster, we would only be putting the other werewolves at great risk. Our planned had almost worked, until we were trapped in front of the gate by the witches.The witches, about twenty of them, rode on horses that breathed smoke and stopped at the gate, blocking us from moving. My heart pounded and my legs shook. We were trapped and we had nowhere to go. If we were to turn back to the pack compound, we would be attacked by the pack monster and the witches at the gate prevented us from moving out. We were doomed.I half expected the dead monster to attack us but it suddenly stopped upon seeing the witches at the gate. This proved that it was really sent by them.I held my sword tightly and gripped Caleb's hand. I could feel his grip on his spear tighten too and I felt the aura of anger that was coming from me."Hello, Caleb," the witch in front of us, dressed
CALEBS STORY'S POVThe witch gave me a hateful glare as she began to walk backwards. I couldn't blame her as witches had a bad hate for werewolves. I had heard of the story about the war that had broken out between the witches and we werewolves but I still couldn't find any reason why we were still fighting over a mistake that our fathers had made. I decided that I would be the one who would bring the change."My name is Caleb," I said as I slowly walked up to her. She raised her wand at me and I immediately came to a stop. I guess I had to speak with her from where I stood. "What is your name?" I asked her but she didn't reply me. I then decided to ask again. "What is your na--""I heard you the first time, werewolf," she said, still maintaining her glare with her wand still pointed at me. "What I want to know is why you want my name.""I just want to know you," I said and she scoffed."You want to know me?" she said with a sarcastic chuckle. "Did you not just see the death and killi
Titans POVI stared at the open field in front of me. Vultures screeched above me and some poured down to the field to devour the deer carcass that laid there.Kargo and Jacob stood by my right side, staring at me and speaking in whispers. I did not mind. They could say whatever they wanted. My mind was pretty occupied at the moment.We had moved from the valley of death to the open field a little bit far off north from our pack compound. Jacob and Kargo had pleaded for me to go to the pack compound with them but I refused it. I decided it best to sit here in the pouring rain and think everything that was happening through.What the shaman had said to us still stuck in my head, unable to leave. No matter how hard I had tried to wipe it off my mind, it still stayed. I wanted so much to not believe what he had said but I didn't find a reason not to no matter how hard I tried.I had wanted to ask him who the wolf prints that we had seen belonged to but he disappeared just as fast as he h
Lucian's POVWe marched into the pack compound, waving at the people who had gathered at the gate. The elders too had gathered and they bowed down as I passed by, having the knowing look in their eyes. I knew they were mad at me for my behavior recently. Now that I didn't have any reason to go after Alana again, I made a mental note to speak with the elders later and apologize to them for my behavior. But first, I had to meet with Diana."Where's Diana?" I asked one of the guards that was standing beside my horse. I immediately recognized who I was talking to and rephrased my question. "Where is your Luna?""I do not know, Alpha, Lucian," the guard responded as he bowed down slightly. I tapped his shoulders and gave him the reins of my horse before walking away to look for Diana. I walked over to the infirmary to search for her, thinking that's where she would be since Flora was taking care of her and the baby but I didn't find her there. The whole place was empty. It was then that I
Diana's POVI sat on my bed as hot tears poured from my eyes. Lucian's actions now we're beginning to hurt more than before. I didn't know why he couldn't acknowledge the fact that my daughter and I were more than enough for him. Whenever I asked him why he could not do that, he would always denied it and tell me that he did know that I and his daughter were enough for him. But then if I asked him why he was still going after Alana, he would keep mute.His behavior was beginning to sicken and annoy but it was also beginning to worry me. I didn't know what would happen if he wins Titan in the fight and brings Alana home. If she does get pregnant, Lucian would begin to prioritize her over I and his daughter. She might even give birth to a son which would make matters worse."Arrrrgh," I mumbled as I pulled at my hair. Thinking about everything was draining my energy but I still had not come to any conclusion that would be of help to me. I knew if Alana came back to the pack, she would d
Lucians POV"We went after her but we didn't see her," Titan replied me. "All that we saw were wolf paw prints where she had landed.""I do not fucking believe you, Titan," I said with a growl. I could not believe Titans word. There was no way he did not have Alana with him."I give you my word, Lucian, I am notlyinge," Titan said with a frown. "I am most definitely not with Alana." As Titan said those words, I felt a cold rush over my body. If Alana was not with Titan, where then was she? Had she gone missing? Was she killed? And the wolves paw prints that Titan had seen where she had landed, did that mean that a rival pack had taken her? Or had she been killed by wild wolves? There was no way she could have been killed by wolves as she was a Luna and was powerful enough to bring any wolf to their knees. And if she had been captured by other packs, either I or Titan would have been alerted. If she was not killed and was not taken hostage by other packs, where then was she? As if r
Titans POVI walked into the weapons room and wents straight to the inner room. I picked my battle armor that I had hung on the wall and put it on. I then took Alana's cloth piece and tied it around my sword handle. With a loud sigh, I sheathed my sword and marched outside.Jacob and the twenty warriors were already on their horses and standing by the compound gate, waiting for me. As I walked towards them, I turned to my side and saw Clara and Charlotte standing and watching me as I walked by. I could see the pain in their eyes as they put their gaze on me."What conclusion did you come to after meeting them?" I asked Jacob as I walked up to him."Meeting who?" he asked, handing the reins of my horse to me."Clara and Charlotte," I replied, grabbing the reins. I put my legs on the saddle and pulled myself until the horse with a groan."They blamed themselves for what Nixie did," he said with a croak. "I told them not to. Nixie is a smart grown woman so she knows and understands the c
Alana's POVI stepped out of Johnson's car with my son in my arms and stared at the huge mansion in front of me. The building was so huge and I was confused as to why a man would live in it alone.As if reading my thoughts, Johnson said, "I, my wife, my daughter and my two sons used to live here until they died in an accident.""I'm so sorry," I said as I noticed his sad face.He shrugged and said, "that was four years ago so I'm over it. Still hurts but it's best one takes their mind off somethings because continuously thinking about it can cause more damage than the first pain." As he spoke, I could hear the pain in his voice. He immediately suppressed it and wore a huge smile on his face. "They asked for me to sell the house after they died but I could not," he continued as he closed his car door and locked it with his key. "Couldn't let go of it so I refused to. Now I live in a house with five rooms all alone. Well, at least today will be different," Johnson said, giving me a wa
Lucian's POVI had no trust in Titan and I knew that he would be coming with his army. That was why I decided to come with mine.I walked into my weapons room and began to select my weapons that I would use for the war. I picked up a sword and spear before heading into the armor room.I picked up my armor and stared at the scratches that were on it. I remembered the battle of yesterday and how close I had missed a spear that had been thrown to me. The spear had just missed my side by a hairs breadth but had scratched my armor, giving it a mean mark.I ran my hand over the engraved mark and sighed. I was going to battle again in just under twelve hours. I sighed and placed the worn out armor back on the wall.I then walked over to another that laid on the table and picked it up. It had my packs insignia engraved on it's chest plate and had claw marking by the side.I wore the armor, fully dressed and grabbed my weapons from the table where I had kept them. I then walked over to my helm
Titans POVI sighed as I watched the crow fly away, my letter tied to its feet. I have heard Kargos advice to me but I took the other. He had explained to me why I should let Alana go but I knew not to do that. There was no way I could let Lucian have her after all the evil that he had done to her. There just was no way.His other idea of proposing an Alpha to Alpha battle was good and I decided to go with it. If I was to win, I would have Alana to myself and Lucian would not have any reason to interfere in either I or her affair again. I sighed and stood in front of my room door. The cold wind blew against my face and from the dark clouds that were beginning to gather, I knew that a heavy storm was coming. I looked up at the sky, waiting for Lucian's reply. I knew that there was no way Lucian would deny my request as his pride was too high for that."Has he replied your request?" Jacob asked as he walked up to me. I looked to my side and saw him walking towards me with a small dagg
Alana's POVI woke up to the sound of a beeping monitor. I opened my eyes slowly and looked to my side. I saw a long tube running from a bag hung up on, just like before, a pole was passing the liquid from the bag down into my wrist. I tried to remove it again but my bandaged hand could not do anything.Suddenly, I heard a slight noise.I turned to my side and saw a small stroller standing beside my bed. The stroller shook and a small crying was coming from within. I raised my head slowly and looked inside. A small baby laid within, tossing and turning as it cried.The baby suddenly stopped crying, as if noticing my presence and began to coo happily. I stared at the baby and I didn't know why I felt so inclined towards the baby. I raised my injured hand and touched the side of the baby cheeks. Feeling their skin against mine gave me some kind of peace that I had never felt."You look so beautiful," I said with a smile as I rubbed the baby's cheeks. The baby cooed happily and gave me