MALIA'S POVHe didn't reply to my question, instead, he arched his brow and continued to gaze at me lazily like my words meant nothing to him. After a minute or two of awkward silence, he deemed it the perfect time to reply."What are you trying to insinuate?" He inquired instead of answering my question."Nothing. I just had this strong belief that you should be having breakfast with her and not wasting your time with me. Isn't she going to be offended when she finds out?" I tried to not hit the spot with what I meant, I just wanted to present my idea before him."I am still failing to understand the point you are trying to pass across here. I saved you and got you into my pack without having an in-depth knowledge of who you are, so of course I will need to spend some time with you to find that out"I wanted to speak, I really wanted to ask him what else he wanted to find out when I had already told him every single thing that he needed to know about me. I even went the extra mile an
MALIA'S POVWordlessly, I nodded. I had already gathered enough stress for myself to last me a lifetime and I did not need any more of it added to the last so trying to prove any point to the individual in front of me would not be wise so instead of doing that, I decided to just put on the good girl act and perhaps it might get me out of her premises unscathed.I have no idea what was currently going on through her head but she most definitely didn't find the whole thing pleasing and although I had done nothing to wrong her, she still didn't look convinced with the whole act I was trying to sell off to her."What are you doing here anyways?" She proceeded further even though there was no reason for it after she had asked the initial question."I was just roaming around, and I ended up here. I didn't know that I was not supposed to be here. Sorry if I overstepped my boundaries" I mumbled, my head facing the ground.If there was one thing I have learned living with the royals, it would
MALIA’S POVI don't even know why the hell I haven't thought of doing this the moment I got up from bed with the break of dawn. It would have saved me so much stress of having to be forced into sitting for breakfast with him and above all, having to face his not-so-acceptable Luna. The last thing I ever wanted to do, was have anything to do with her ever again.This pack might be quiet at night, as observed from the day before. But whatever it missed at night, it made up for it during the sun’s dwelling time.Just the number of people hauling around, going about their everyday life was enough sight to be held, not to begin talking about the amazing geography and art. At first, I thought that just the palace contained this historical context but roaming through the heart of the pack, I could tell that the whole pack was historic and not just a part of it.What got my attention the most was the enormous statue of a man, high above the sky, glimmering to the light of the sun. I couldn't
MALIA’S POVAgain, I never ceased to be amazed by just how much work they put into every single detail of this place. The normal structure of the pack that I was used to, was having the training center right inside the palace and nowhere else.But the exact opposite of that was what I was met with. The training ground was not only outside of the palace but at the outskirts of the pack, away from civilization. The chemistry behind that was what I was still failing to understand but then again, I never cared to take into consideration why the training ground was imputed in the palace in the first place.The smile on my face was unmatched, as I stared at the open field, swords clashing, skills showcasing, it was all so fetching that I couldn't get my eyes off it even for a second. For something to get me, it has to stretch far more than average, and watching a battalion of army training was at the top of the list.The last time I checked, I was standing by the opened entrance but my leg
MALIA’S POVNope! There was no way I could jump into training just like that. These things have rules by your pack and inputting the rules of your pack in another pack might make you end up making a big fool of yourself in front of everyone so the best thing to do is to just keep your hands to yourself.“I deeply apologize but I am going to have to turn you down. I am new here and was here with no other intention but to just enjoy the show. If I am getting in your way, I could vacate the property immediately”“You are the first woman around this entire pack who has shown interest in this and not only that, you have a vast knowledge of weapons and how to operate them so of course we all want to see you train” Derek insisted, his group of men all nodding in agreement.“That is the point you are failing to understand. The fact that I just recently moved here resulted in me not knowing the traditions around here which is why I am here. If I knew women weren't supposed to be here, I would
MALIA’S POVIt was fun, there was no denying that. Even when I was Luna, I had learned the basic fighting skills and decided to get deeper into the art of swordplay so I wouldn't at least end up being completely useless in every possible way. I took my time to learn this skill but haven't had the opportunity to put it into practice until now.I normally just practiced with the guards around the palace who were at most times scared of making bold moves while fighting, making the fight boring at most times. But here, with no title, and no name, I have never felt this much alive.The feeling of success was frankly something no one would ever deny. The men even attempted to pick me up but I instantly turned that offer down considering the kind of clothing I was wearing. That thought didn't stop their howling cheers and soon I joined in, shouting and merrily clapping while others were clashing their swords with each other.We took time, but slowly the crowd and noise began to fade away an
MALIA’S POVSeeing how desperate they were, I had no other choice but to just accept the whole thing. Judging by the fact that I had no other thing to do in the palace other than wallowing around my room and getting invited for breakfast, I could safely say that perhaps coming in for training every other day might not be that much of a bad idea.At least I would have something to keep my mind off lots of unhealthy thoughts while at the same time, getting myself fit and enhancing my skills in the field. Not so bad definitely.With a newly found purpose, I strode out of the entrance and made it back toward the path I had come from. Finding my way around the pack wasn't as hard as I thought it would be and soon, I was making my way into the palace.I took the stairs I vividly remember taking the other day with Ryder but immediately I was at the top, that was where the issue set in. There were far so many corners for me to choose from and I could not remember which one exactly to take.I
RONAN’S POVThere was this thing about feeling the need to have what your sibling wanted and I didn’t know if it was just going on between me and Ryder. A few hours after I had returned from my mission, he requested my presence in his personal wing which was something we rarely do. Anything outside of park issues, we just preferred to stay in our different lanes and not cross each other's paths.You might want to ask why since we are brothers. Well, that’s because we are just that way. So I was a bit stunned when all of a sudden, he requested to see me.I had her in mind all through the operation and all I craved to do was to be in her presence immediately after I returned but when he sought for me, I had to forsake my intention and go to him, my mind filled with curiosity about the reason for his call. When I arrived in his wing, even the guards at the main entrance were a bit shocked to see me, though they tried not to show it. More the reason to believe I did not normally come he
MALIA’S POV Zade came to see me a week later. I had tried not to look excited at all when Penelope had come to tell me that he was waiting for me in the conference room. “Or should I ask him to come up to your chambers?” she queried and I gave her a withering look. “Oooh. How scary. I just hope he is not scared of you at all,” she said. She frowned when I didn't immediately get up from my bed but returned to the book that I had been reading before she came to inform me about my mate’s presence. After the incident, I had taken to reading books. I had gone to the library to check for any book that had to do with the witches of the Alfea tribe. I wanted to learn how to use my powers at will and I think that I was already getting a hang of it. The other day, I had managed to make Penelope’s dress wet when she had dared to make fun of my voice. We had decided to join a music class just for the fun of it and I realized that it was best I left singing alone. I also learned that pl
MALIA’S POV After making both Ryder and Victoria as weak as I could with extra help from Tommy(thank the Goddess the paralysis spell was temporary), I had to render them even more helpless by taking away Ryder’s wolf with the same spell that Victoria had used. I didn't even have to do any spells to take away her magic, she protested weakly when I lay my hand on her chest as though she already knew what was going to happen. I felt her power leave her body and go into mine with such force that I nearly lost consciousness. When it was over, I hurried to Zade’s side as fast as my weak body could carry me. Tommy was already by his side performing CPR to keep him awake. “This isn't going to work,” he said with fear in his eyes. “He needs his wolf right now or else, he is going to die. You can return his wolf to him, right?” I shook my head. I didn't know how but I was going to try everything in my power. He wasn't going to die on my watch. I bent my head close to his face and swipe
MALIA’S POV I must have fallen asleep again even though I had desperately tried to stay awake. Victoria had been forcing some sort of liquid down my throat for reasons best known to her and it had been making me fall asleep. I had vaguely overheard Ryder speaking to Zade. I prayed to the Moon Goddess that he should not fall for their trap but I knew that even if the Moon Goddess wanted to save him and prevent him from taking the bait, he was still going to find a way to come and save me. For the first time, my wolf hoped he wouldn't come. We were well aware that Ryder just wanted to kill him and claim his pack for himself. I lost count of the number of times I had wept because of Ryder’s betrayal. Never in my life have I felt so used and totally stupid. I wondered if Penelope had noticed my suspicious disappearance. And even if she did and discovered that Ryder was behind it, I doubted she would be able to do anything about it. He could easily threaten her with the lives of her ki
ZADE’S POV There was no way Victoria could have broken out of that house and killed about five of the highly trained guards I had placed there to prevent her from leaving and any person other than me and our son from going in. It wasn't just possible. I knew she was strong but she wasn't trained and didn't even stand a chance against one of the guards. So how had she been able to kill all five? I had immediately sent some of my soldiers to go after her when I discovered what had happened and was still waiting for them to return. “I think we should keep an eye on your son at all times. She loves him so much and might want to come pick him up. We can catch her that way,” Tommy was saying. I still couldn't get past the deaths of those guards. It wasn't just about the fact that they were killed but how they were killed too. It must have taken someone with a lot more physical strength and bigger size than Victoria. “There is no way she could have done it all alone. She had help,”
MALIA’S POV After skimming through the pages of about five books, we were able to learn a few things about the witches of the Alfea tribe. Like Alice had told us, there could only be one Alfea witch in a lineage and I was the chosen one in mine. The age at which the witch may discover her powers is different for everyone. But this discovery would be at a period in her life when she was going to need it. We were the most powerful of all the witches and were never supposed to act in rage because it could lead to the loss of many lives. Penelope and I had read open-mouthed, the story of an Alfea witch who had set a whole village on fire with her mind just because she had thought the King had something to do with the death of her only child. But she found out at the end of the day that her child had been killed by her best friend. “Well, now we have to get you to an anger management class,” Penelope said. I rolled my eyes. “I do not need it. I know how to control my emotions,”
MALIA’S POV While we were on our way back to the palace, Lucien warned us not to talk about my newly discovered identity as a witch. Penelope was not even supposed to tell Damien and he was not even going to tell Margaret. “If so many people know about it, it might cause them to be hostile towards you and some may even exploit you to their own advantage,” he had explained. I had so much to learn. I didn’t know the first thing about being a witch. I was just even getting used to being a proper werewolf. “You are not going to keep on wearing that hat forever are you?” Penelope queried. “I don’t know,” I replied, looking at Lucien for guidance. He shrugged. “Well, people are going to wonder why their Luna is suddenly covering her hair all of the time. It is going to make them more curious and when they discover that your hair colour has changed, they are going to be even more curious about why you had chosen to hide it. And trust me, they are going to find out.” “So I guess I
MALIA’S POV Penelope took off my hat without my permission as soon as we entered her chambers and Lucien gasped. “It is pretty, right?” she asked her father-in-law with a smile and I rolled my eyes. “That is not the point here, Penelope,” I said. She giggled. “I am so sorry but I can not just help but say it,” she replied. “Do you know if you have any witches in your ancestry?” Lucien asked. My eyes narrowed in suspicion. I had a feeling where this was leading and I was not sure I liked it. “I do not know. My mother never made mention of it. Neither did my father,” I replied. He was thoughtful for a moment. “It is better that we confirm what I have in mind. I think we should go to the witch that the Alpha took you to, to have your curse lifted,” he suggested. Penelope bounced in excitement. “Do you think she is a witch? Oh, I have always wanted to have a witch as a friend.” Lucien and I both rolled our eyes. “Are you not supposed to be taking care of my grandkids instea
MALIA’S POV There was nothing as sweet as your own independence and freedom. This I realized in the first few days of being alone in my room without Ryder in my space. He was sorely mistaken if he felt that giving me space was going to strengthen whatever attraction I had left for him. The more I stayed away from him, the more the attraction died and my wolf was beside herself with happiness. She was still insisting that I leave the palace and reunite with our mate. But I just didn't want any man in my space. I was dreading the day Ryder would ask me to return to his chambers. Maybe that was when I was eventually going to decide to leave him, go somewhere else and start afresh. The first time I heard him sneak out of his chambers, I thought perhaps, that he was going to his study to work overnight. He had done it a couple of times when I was still sleeping in his chambers. The same thing happened the next day and then the next and I began to get curious. I decided to ask him a
ZADE’S POV I returned to my Pack with mixed feelings. When I had decided to go meet my step-brother for help, I had known that there was a very high possibility that he wasn't going to help me but I just had to give it a shot for the sake of my Pack. What I had not been expecting, was to see my mate there. And the worst of all was that she was already married to that monster. I banged my desk hard in anger just as my Beta came in. He looked somewhat pissed that I hadn't allowed him to accompany me to my step-brother’s Pack but I didn't care at that moment. His expression changed to one of concern when he saw how pissed I was. “I take it things didn't go well at your brother’s Pack,” he said as he took his seat in front of the desk. “He is no brother of mine,” I spat out. “Woah! Okay, please just calm down and tell me what happened.” His mouth hung open as I told him how I had seen Malia and how she was already married to him. It took him a while to recover. “Then why d