~•ARET•~
“Nova! Shut up! You're drawing attention!” I yell as we kept running.
It seems the she wolves were right. We were going to get captured again.
Silver chains wrapped around our hands, tears brimming from my eyes due to the contact of silver on my skin.
“Stupid bitches,” One of the guards said, leading us out of the castle.
“Your mother is a bitch.” Retorted Nova, making him kick her behind the knees as she collapsed on the ground.
I bent down, trying to help her up, but the guard kept pulling on the chains, I hissed at the force.
“Stop!” A strong and demanding voice said from afar, I could feel the power that radiated from his voice.
I can see a figure with some werewolves behind him approaching us, and I know he owns the voice. He was dressed in a red velvet cloak, his boots shined to perfection.
My nose caught a whiff of a wonderful scent; When he comes closer, my hearts begins to race. His dark black hair slicked back as if hours were spent grooming it. I watch his muscles flex as he walks towards me.
He stands before me, staring at me passively, with no sentiments. When I look into his eyes, they are the most beautiful ocean blue eyes I have ever started at. And I feel his wolf call out to mine.
My eyes widened, as I could feel my wolf surfacing, and it could mean one thing.
“Alpha, these are ca-” I could see his eyes swirl into obsidian.
“Mine,” he uttered, Nova gasping at his declaration.
My mate is an alpha? Not just any Alpha, but the supreme Alpha?
My head starts spinning and I lose consciousness.
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~•MOBALI•~“The Supreme Beta has gone to do a survey of the defeated tribe, Your Majesty.” One of the council members announces, making me nod while we walked around the palace.
“Your Majesty,”
“What is it?”
“What of the she-wolves we kept captive?”
“I haven't thought about what to do with them yet, any suggestions?” I replied gruffly.
“Yo-”
“It will be discussed in our next meeting.” I state, dismissing any conversation.
We walked into the castle as footsteps thundered and screams echoed; perks of being a werewolf.
“Intruders!” I could hear the guard shout as the council members took a protective stance around me.
“I can very much protect myself.” I declare openly, but they seem to ignore me.
We walk towards the scene and I saw two she-wolves tied down with two guards in front of them.
“Stupid bitches," one of the guards said to them.
“Your mother is a bitch.” The bright blonde retorted, earning a kick in the knees making her collapse fully to the ground.
The other one, with the dirty hair, seems to catch my attention as she bends to help her friend, but the guard keeps pulling her up.
My wolf felt angered by this, for reasons I do not know.
“Stop!” I ordered approaching them, with my council members behind me.
Her scent hits me hard, a mixture of vanilla and strawberries with a hint of honey.
Just perfect.
I stand before her, starting at her with an emotionless face. I couldn't see her face clearly as it was covered with sand. Her body had purple marks all over, making me frown.
I stare into her icy blue eyes as I felt her wolf calling out to mine.
Impossible.
“Alpha, these are ca-” I could feel my wolf taking control as I felt my eyes shift color.
“Mine.” I utter starting at the she-wolf, the blonde gasped, and the she-wolf loses consciousness.
I felt myself pushed into a corner as my wolf, Adrian, had taken full control even though I hadn't shifted.
Adrian goes towards the she-wolf, carries her bridal style and walks towards the Supreme Alpha's chambers which is mine.
“Alpha, what to do with her?” The guards asked while my council members stood dumbfounded.
“Take her to the dungeons.” Adrian responded in a thick, gruff voice.
“Wha-No! Wait!” I could hear the blonde screaming as she was taken back to the dungeon.
Adrian reached the chambers, maids, and guards greeting him at every corner. He unlocked my bedroom, placing the she-wolf on the king-sized bed.
She jolted up in fear, looking at her surroundings as her eyes landed on me.
“What is your name?” Adrian asked, studying her moves.
“A-Aret, my name is Aret.” She stammered making Adrian smirk.
“I'm Adrian.”
“Adrian? I thought the supreme alpha's name was m-”
“Mobali, yes it is, I am his wolf, Adrian, and I am in control right now. Mobali will soon take control, I just wanted to catch a glimpse of you.” Adrian says to her as red pigment stained her dirty cheeks.
Adrian's eyes roamed her body, starting at the purple bruises in anger. “Who did that to you?”
Aret stares at her skin, “it doesn't hurt anymore.”
“You didn't answer the question.” Adrian snaps, touching one of the bruises as Aret winced in pain.
“Who.did.this.” Adrian asks again, having clearly lost his patience.
“The warden a-and the guards in the dungeon.” She eased out, Adrian nodding, walking out.
“A maid will help you clean up.”
Aret pulls his sleeves. “What are you going to do to them?”
“Nothing much.” He says, removing her hand from his sleeves and slamming the door on his way out.
Adrian, give me control back.
I say to Adrian, who ignores me. If you don't give me control back, I swear I'll never let you glance at her again.
Promise you'll finish them off slowly. Adrian asks and I agree.
Besides, I hate hearing that a she-wolf was violated.
I call on the Supreme Delta, Kenan, who follows me to the dungeon.
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I pull my head from the wall as I heard the warden, chained to my wall, groan lifting his head.Kenan steps forward, picks up a bucket of hot boiling water and splashes it on him.
“Ah!” He screams loudly, looking around.
“Ssh, you're disturbing the other prisoners.” Keenan says to him.
His head moves faster than his eyes, his breathing slowly steadies. His folded hands unfold and he finally meets my gaze.
“Alpha? What the fuck is going on?” He asks, and I lean towards the tray of different torture devices.
I tilt my head slightly, watching him, wait for my response.
“Tighter.” Kenan nods, tightening the silver chains making the warden hiss in pains.
“Oh Moon Goddess! What the- Ahhh!” He screams, pleasure creeping into me.
“What have I done, Alpha? What happened?” He voiced out, making me chuckle.
“You hurt my mate,”
“Y-your mate?” He stammers confused. I tilt my head to the side, clenching my jaw.
“You've found your mate?”
Chapter Six – Know your place~•MOBALI•~I growl in outrage, slamming him to the other side of the room, still tied to the chair, blood oozing out of his forehead.“You don't get to ask the questions, warden,” Kenan says to him, pulling his chair up and putting it in place.“Your Majesty, please,” he begged, it sounded like music to my ears.“So, what did you do to her?”“What?”“Explain it to me,” I demand.“I pushed her to the wall…”“Pushed her? With what?”“With m-my hands.” I stared at the tray of torture devices.“Which hand?”“Huh?”“Which hand was that?” I asked again, “m-my right hand”I hummed, picking up a silver axe and turning towards him.I slammed the axe into his wrists, cutting off his right hand in the process.“Ahh!!!” He screamed, squirming in anguish as the silver seeped into his open wound.I passed the axe to Kenan, who cleaned it with a cloth, placing the axe back in its position.“Your majesty please, if I had known she was your mate, I wouldn't have touched h
~•ARET•~“Know your place,” He says, leaving the room.I staggered, holding the bedpost to balance myself.All my fantasies and daydreaming washed down the drain, I imagined my mate to be a loving, caring yet protective wolf rather I am fated to a ruthless alpha who doesn't even want me.The brass doors creaked open, revealing a werewolf dressed in guard uniform.He looks confused as he closes the door, his shirt getting stuck in between.“I thought he said he was sending a maid.” The guard looks up at me, smiling nervously, pulling his shirt out of the doors.“Sorry, your highness, I'm not who you expected. Your personal bodyguard, your lady-in-waiting, and the maids are assembled in your quarters, waiting for your arrival.”“The Supreme Luna's Quarters is located at the west wing, while the supreme alpha's Quarters is located at the east wing.”My eyes widened in fear, I rubbed my palms against each other as he led me out of the supreme Alpha's chambers and out of his quarters.We a
~•ARET•~Dressed in maid clothes and pushing a trolley of food, was Hawaii and I walking through the dungeons with the trolley in between us.“Your majesty, I feel like my head will be cut off any moment.” Hawaii whimpered, making me place my hand on hers.“Stop!” We halted, the guards walking towards us.“What's in it?” One questioned, tapping his baton on the aluminum tray.“We have brought food for the prisoners,” I spoke up l, watching as the guard opened the food, picking a bagel.“You can go,” he says, unlocking the gates for us to pass through.I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding, the air was cold and chilly. I wondered if nova got any warmth.“Hehehe!” A prisoner laughed as we passed by her cell.“They got you too, huh?” Another whispered, Hawaii, clinging unto me in fear.“Guess what?”What?“They got me too.” She cackled, Hawaii, looking like she wanted to be anywhere but certainly not here.As we walked further, we got to a cell that seemed isolated from others.
~•NOVA•~“Thi-This is spectacular,” I say in awe as Dwayne led me into the Supreme Beta Quarters.“If you think this is amazing, wait until you see my chambers,”We walked into the huge bronze doors that were wide open.“This is so beautiful,” I gushed out in amazement, starting at the chambers. “No, you are.” He whispers into my ear, making a blush form on my cheeks.“Oh, please.” I rolled my eyes, hitting his chest, and he chuckled, making his chest vibrate.I cleaned up earlier and was dressed in a blue dress, and I looked just about like a princess.Or as my mate said; 'Dwayne's princess'“There's a sitting area on the balcony, want to go see?” He asked, and I nodded quickly, placing my hand in his as he directed me to the balcony.“Magnificent,” I say, stunned at the view from up here.“Let's sit.” He urges, pulling me down with his arm holding me in place.“Thank you for finding me,” I mutter without raising my head.“It's an honor and besides, I want a bigger thank you.” He sa
~•ARET•~I brought my knees up to my chest, sobbing while Hawaii tried consoling me.“I always knew I was cursed from birth!” I sniffled while taking the strawberry caramel ice cream that Hawaii had brought for me.“I hope this cools your mood, get it? Cools.” Hawaii says pun-intended.I glare at her as she gulps, sitting next to me.“It's okay, Luna.”“It's not okay! I'm so cursed, I got a scary and heartless alpha who doesn't love me as my mate.”I remembered the way Supreme Alpha Mobali had glared at me, giving me that look.The hatred in his eyes made me cringe in fear. He didn't want me, no one did.I walk towards my balcony, resting on the railings as I tried jumping down.“Luna!” Hawaii screamed, making Lincoln burst into the room, rushing to help me get down. "Let me go! Why don't I get to be loved?' I sobbed, yanking my arms away from their reach.“ I never asked for any of this,” I say, crawling up to my fluffy bed and rubbing my eyes as I plopped onto the soft bed.I coul
~•ARET•~The garden was wide and rich in flowers and trees.Birds chirped and I could feel a different surge of energy as I stepped further into the garden.There were three sets of tables with chairs on each side. Nova was seated in the middle, staring at the greenhouse in amusement.She turned in my direction and called me over. “Aret! Come on!” Seeing her so happy, I didn't know when I just burst into tears, my legs giving up on me.“Aret!” Nova rushed towards me, holding me up and placing me on a nearby bench. “What's wrong?” She asked, her eyebrows furrowing in worry.I stared at her, she was glowing. Her hair looked rich, and her eyes shone brighter.My eyes trailed down to her neck and I could see the initials DC with a little crown branded on her.“You got marked.” I breathed as I could see her face morphing into a pink ball.My smile faltered a bit, she had only been here for a week, and she was already marked, unlike me.But then, after what I found out, I would rather not
~•ARET•~The forest was pitch black. The grass was crispy under my feet. I looked up, and the trees were steeples tall. The night stars were shining like silver snowflakes, and the Moon watched me as I went deeper into the forest.I tucked away the dagger I had stolen from Lincoln when he assisted me to the garden.I wondered how Nova was handling things, but then if it wasn't going well, an army of soldiers would have been after me by now.Drops of rain hit my face, and before I could look up to the sky, It all came pouring down on me.I looked around searching for shade as I stood drenched in the rain, I walked further only to find a cave barely covered behind the trees.I dashed in, scanning my surroundings, the cave was bright with only the entrance I came in as the only way out.Furthermore, I sat on the cold rocky ground, watching the rain pour down. My eyelids began to feel heavy as I brought my knees up to my chest, folded my arms, and embraced the darkness.~~~~~~~~~~~~~Chi
~NOVA~I stood in front of the tall window in the chambers watching as Mobali my room to the castle grounds to see that Mobali had already shifted into his human form holding in his wolf form rushes into the castle gates with Aret on his back. I gasp, rushing out of Aret who seemed limp in his arms.“What did you do to her?” I question, he raised his eyes in my direction.“She was attacked by rogues, apparently, she had escaped from the castle and no one knew, not even you, her best friend.”I gulped, taking a step back as I felt a warm hand squeezing my arm and I felt safe.“Cut it out, Mo., you're scaring her.” Dywane snapped at mobali who sneered, walking away.“Why wouldn’t she escape after finding out how much of a kill freak you people are?” he stopped abruptly in his footsteps.“What do you mean?”“She knows,”“knows what?” Mobali questioned, making me glare at him boldly.“How you sent all the males including her brother and father to aturion. That was the reason she ran away
~. THREE YEARS LATER.~The grand celebration of the twin pups' third birthday filled the palace with joy and laughter. The twins stood together, side by side, staring at the birthday cake in front of them, adorned with three flickering candles.As the room echoed with cheerful voices wishing them a happy birthday, Mobali stepped up to a podium, his proud gaze fixed on the twins. "It's been three years since the great battle," he began, his voice strong and full of pride. "It's been three years since Queen Kaerlia, my mate, brought these two amazing pups into the world. I am proud to be their father. A toast to the prince and princess!"With a raise of his glass, everyone in the room followed suit, their glasses clinking together in a heartfelt toast. "A toast!" they chorused, and the celebration continued in earnest.The twins, Alarik and Alora, looked at each other and then shared a grin. Alarik Xevekiah King, with his pure white hair and ocean blue eyes, was the firstborn. He was kno
~.KAERLIA .~I kept breathing into the paper bag as I could feel my insides churning. I was already nauseous and the day hadn't even begun.“I need another paper bag,” I mutter to Diana who ignores me and keeps massaging my shoulders. “Just take deep breaths, and calm down.” It was easier said than done.“The outfit is here!” I gasped, standing up from my seat as Laurel walked in with my dress in her hand. I smiled as I walked into the closet and Velia and Diana helped me put it on.The base of the gown was a rich, deep shade of royal blue, akin to the vast, starry night sky. It shimmered with a subtle luminescence as if tiny stars were embedded within the fabric itself. The gown was designed to flow gracefully around my figure, accentuating my natural elegance and poise. The bodice was adorned with intricate embroidery, resembling delicate lacework that mirrored the intricate patterns of frost on a winter morning. It sparkled with tiny crystal beads that caught the light, creating
~. .~With her new wings and reinvigorated determination, Kaerlia swiftly materialized to Crescent Hills. Hovering over Mobali's lifeless body, she channeled her newfound power and the grace of the Moon Goddess to bring him back from the brink of death."Kaerlia," Mobali whispered as life coursed back into him, his eyes filled with a mix of relief and devotion.With a warm smile, Kaerlia brushed her fingers across his cheek. "I need you and the guys to help me out."Mobali nodded, realizing the gravity of the situation. With renewed strength and resolve, Kaerlia soared toward Liliana, who was standing on top of a cliff staring boredly at the destruction she created. She confronted the demon queen, her fiery sword blazing with determination."Liliana!" Kaerlia's voice rang out through the chaos, echoing across the battlefield. Liliana turned to face her, a wicked smile on her lips."Ahh, little freak, you're still alive, and you got new wings," Liliana taunted, her
~. .~“Kaerlia.”“Kaerlia.”“Wake up.”As Kaerlia's eyes fluttered open, she found herself in a serene, otherworldly place. White flowers adorned the landscape, and ethereal trees stood with creatures soaring among them. The moon hung large and close in the sky, casting a gentle glow over everything. Kaerlia felt an overwhelming sense of peace, and her body was no longer stained with blood. She was dressed in a beautiful white gown adorned with delicate lace, her white hair flowing freely around her.A soft, familiar voice called her name, and she turned to find the source. Her eyes locked onto another pair of eyes, eyes she thought she would never see again."Mom?" Kaerlia asked with tears in her eyes, her voice quivering with emotion as she ran to embrace Khione, her mother."Oh, my baby, stop crying. You've been crying a lot lately," Khione comforted her, patting Kaerlia's back as she held her close."Mom, but I thought you were dead," Kaerlia said, her voice filled with
~. .~In the dark and eerie throne room of Liliana, the wails of tormented souls echoed ominously, creating an unsettling atmosphere. Mobali and the others, including Aidan, materialized in this sinister place, surrounded by the malevolent presence of demons.Liliana, seated upon her throne of skulls, greeted them with a chilling smile. Mobali's eyes blazed with anger as he looked at Aidan, who stood beside Liliana, his head bowed in submission.“Aidan, you side with her?”"He has no choice, Mobali," Liliana taunted, her voice dripping with wicked satisfaction.Mobali's gaze turned back to Liliana. "I wasn't talking to you, demon," he spat, his voice laced with a mix of rage and frustration. Liliana, being a demon herself, remained unfazed by his alpha authority, which would have affected a werewolf.As Mobali frantically scanned the room for Kaerlia, Liliana harnessed her dark powers. The ground rumbled, and Kaerlia emerged from a fissure in the floor. She was bound in si
~. MOBALI.~As I wake up, the bright light from the window hits my eyes. I run my hand through Kaerlia's side of the bed, but it's cold. I jolt, sniffing the room. Her scent has faded, which means she has been gone for hours, possibly days.How long have I been asleep?I look at the bedside table, and there lies a piece of paper. I pick it up and read its contents, "Dear Mobali, by the time you're reading this letter, it could have been days since I left for hell. I'm sorry, but I can't sit back and watch the werewolf race crumble. Please don't come after me, and I love you." I grip hard onto the piece of paper.Rising from the bed, I took a quick shower and dressed in my armor. Anger and determination coursed through my veins. I had to find her, I had to bring her back. How could she? How couldn't she see through Liliana’s plots? My heart clenched at the thought of her being dead already. "Guards! Open this door!" I roared, pounding on the unyielding brass doors. But the guards on th
~. .~Kaerlia managed to sneak out of the palace without anyone spotting her. The demons she encountered outside didn't attack her, rather they guided her to the path of the portal.Screeches echoed as she walked down the path, the horrid sounds of the demons and the undead ringing. The portal to Hell stood as a formidable, eerie gateway, a tear in the fabric of reality itself. It exuded an ominous and foreboding aura as if it were a maw to a world of unimaginable darkness and torment.The portal's frame was jagged and uneven, like fractured obsidian, emitting a faint, malevolent crimson glow. Within the opening, darkness extended infinitely, and an eerie, suffocating heat radiated from the abyss beyond. Distorted, ghostly silhouettes writhed and shifted within the portal, casting unsettling shadows and contributing to its sinister ambiance.As Kaerlia stood before the portal, it pulsed with otherworldly energy, beckoning her to enter. The air around it seemed to warp and
~. .~Liliana's sinister smile widened as Kaerlia rushed to attack her. But before Kaerlia could reach her, Liliana swiftly wielded her dark powers. With a wave of her hand, she conjured silver chains laced with potent wolfsbane, which wrapped around Kaerlia's legs. The moment the silver touched her skin, Kaerlia whimpered in excruciating pain, her limbs growing weak."You forget you're half-werewolf, and silver is one of your weaknesses," Liliana taunted, her voice dripping with cruelty. Kaerlia could barely manage to speak or cry out as she tumbled to the ground, completely immobilized and suffering from the agony of the silver and wolfsbane.Even though she wasn't fully a werewolf, she couldn't help but be immobilized by the silver.“What do you want? Why are you doing this? The whole werewolf race is in chaos because of you.”In response to Kaerlia's pleading questions, Liliana remained callous. "I'm making it feel like home. Why am I doing this? Because of you, you a
~. .~The scene in the grand hall was one of chaos and shock. The Supreme wolves, who had gathered to celebrate the coronation, stood in stunned disbelief as they witnessed the sky turn bloody and portals to hell open, unleashing an army of demons. The once-resplendent event had devolved into a nightmarish spectacle.Mobali, his eyes wide with disbelief, finally found his voice. "Farah, what have you done?" he demanded, his voice a mixture of anger, horror, and disbelief. He couldn't comprehend the scale of devastation unfolding before him.Farah, or rather, the entity that had possessed her body, groaned angrily. Her true nature was now revealed, she raised the scepter high, releasing an eerie transformation. Her raven-dark hair cascaded down, and her eyes turned a haunting shade of crimson. Her red warrior dress symbolized her newfound identity, and she let out a malevolent cackle that sent shivers down the spines of those present."I am tired of hearing that wimpy name!" she declare