Amelia's Pov Ruby suddenly walked up to me, her eyes full of mischief. "I know you're running away from Lucy and you're pregnant with Alpha Chris' child," she said with a smirk.I was taken aback by her words. How did she know about Lucy and Chris? I tried to compose myself and replied, "I don't know what you're talking about. I've never met Lucy and I'm not pregnant."Ruby chuckled. "Don't try to lie to me, sweetie. I know everything that goes on in this fortress. And trust me, Andrew has his ways of finding out things too."I felt a shiver run down my spine. What did she mean by that? I tried to change the subject. "So, you're Andrew's favorite?" I asked, trying to divert the conversation.Ruby's eyes lit up with pride. "Yes, I am. And he takes good care of me. But you know, he's always looking for something new and exciting. That's why he's interested in you."I felt a knot form in my stomach. Was I just a toy for Andrew to play with? Did he even care about me as a person? Well,
Andrew's Pov As I made my way back to my room, I couldn't shake the feeling of guilt and exhaustion that weighed heavy on me. I knew what I had done was wrong, but I couldn't help myself. The hunger inside me was too great to resist. The hunger to kill.I slumped down on the edge of my bed, feeling the weight of my actions crashing down on me. I had killed them in her presence, and I knew that it would only make things more complicated. But at the same time, I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction, a primal urge that had been sated for the moment. I felt like I had avenged her.I didn't know how long I sat there, lost in my thoughts before I heard a knock at the door. It was Greg, my beta and friend, he could tell immediately that something was wrong."What happened?" he asked, taking a seat beside me on the bed."I killed them," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "In front of her. I couldn't control myself."Greg nodded, his expression understanding. "And now you feel
Amelia's Pov"What has come over you?" Greg asked pulling me out of the room as I burst into tears. It was an embarrassing situation."I'm sorry. I whispered ashamed of myself.What had come over me? I was scared. I sincerely prayed and hoped I wouldn't be killed."Do you think he would kill me?" I whispered as Greg just stared at me. I remembered how Tessa was killed and shuddered."Let's hope for the best. You can go to your room now." He said as I scurried away from his sight.I walked back to my room, my heart pounding in my chest. I couldn't shake the memory of Andrew's glare. He looked like he could devour me if I spent a minute there.I wondered why he was naked, was he being entertained by his women? I immediately felt sad and dejected.As I lay on my bed, I wondered what I had gotten myself into.I shouldn't have gone up to him like that. I should have told Mia I wouldn't be able to serve him. Now look at what I've found myself in.I planned to stay low and avoid trouble, but
Andrew's Pov I decided to take Greg's advice to perform a ritual, confirming if Amelia was truly my mate. Greg is a traditionalist and grew up with his great-grandmother who was a servant to the moon goddess, so he knew a lot about rituals and sacrifices. He said it would help confirm if Amelia was my mate.I was skeptical at first, but I couldn't deny the strong pull I felt toward Amelia. It was like nothing I had ever experienced before. I had to know for sure if she was the one for me.So, we gathered in the woods outside of the pack's territory, where Greg performed the ritual. It was intense and involved a lot of chanting and offerings to the moon goddess. I watched as Greg made the necessary sacrifices, and as he did, I felt a surge of power course through me.I had sent for Amelia and as she came with the guard, I saw a bright aura surrounding her."What are we doing here?" She asked almost In a whisper."This is a punishment for your scandalous behavior," I said as I saw a h
Amelia's Pov I walked out of my room with the guard Andrew sent as I wondered why he had wanted to see me.The guard had no idea as he led me through the pack.As we walked through the pack, my heart was pounding in my chest. Different thoughts were racing through my mind, and I was afraid of what was to come.I couldn't shake the feeling that Andrew was going to punish me for trying to touch him. What kind of punishment would it be? Will he kill me?As we passed by other pack members, I could feel their eyes on me. I was new to them, but their stares weren't welcoming. I tried my best to keep my head down and avoid their gaze, but it was difficult.The guard's presence loomed large over me, his every movement and gesture carrying weight and significance that I couldn't fully comprehend. I felt like a small mouse in his presence, afraid to make any sudden moves or draw attention to myself.As we approached the end of the pack, I felt my palms grow sweaty and my knees grow weak. I too
Amelia's Pov I sat, blind and alone in the shrine, I couldn't help but think about how my life had come to this point. I had lost everything, my sight, my family, and my home. All that was left was this empty shell of a person, sitting here in the darkness.But then I remembered Greg's words. He had promised to come back for me after taking the leader to be treated. He promised to take me away from this place and to safety. And so, I waited. I sat there, listening to the silence, trying to ignore the fear that was gnawing at me.Minutes turned into hours, and still, there was no sign of Greg. I started to worry. Had something happened to him? Was he okay? The silence was overwhelming, and my thoughts raced through my mind.Suddenly, I heard footsteps approaching. "Is that you, Greg?" I called out, my voice trembling with anticipation but I didn't get a reply. I was outside the pack and was vulnerable to any danger."Who's there? Please don't hurt me." I said as the footsteps retreate
Amelia's Pov I turned to look at the girl who had spoken, my heart pounded in my chest. Why did bad luck seem to follow me everywhere I go?"What do you mean I can't stay here?" I asked, feeling a lump form in my throat."Don't mind her, that's my daughter Jess. She complains a lot." "Hi, Jess," I said wishing I could see her face."I apologize if I'm a burden to you, but I wouldn't spend the night here. And my child isn't a bastard, he has a father." I corrected."Don't mind her child." The lady said as I let out a genuine smile."Why are you leaving today? Do you have anywhere in mind?" She added as I shook my head."But someone from my pack would be coming to pick me up, so after the lessons concerning childbirth I'll leave." "Better. We can't risk having any outsiders here. It's too dangerous for us." Jess said as I nodded my head."If he doesn't show up you can stay with us till you regain your sight back and are strong enough to leave.""Thank you ma, but I don't want to be a
Amelia's Pov My heart pounded in my chest as I watched the men approach me. I had been so foolish to think that I could slip into their territory unnoticed. But now, here I was, caught red-handed, and I knew that I was in serious trouble.I tried to run, but one of the men caught me by the arm and dragged me back. "Who are you and what are you doing here?" he demanded, his voice harsh and angry.I tried to stutter out an excuse, but my tongue felt thick and clumsy. I was so scared that I could barely think straight. Finally, I managed to mumble something about being lost and needing help.The men didn't believe me, of course. They had been on high alert ever since their rivals had started encroaching on their territory. They knew that anyone who wandered into their land was either a spy or a potential threat.Suddenly, the woman who had helped me earlier stepped forward. "This is my friend from a faraway pack," she said, lying through her teeth. "She came to visit me."I looked at he
Chris POV"Why don't we kill him?" I shot him a stare, my eyes filled with a mixture of fear and defiance."Take this," he said, handing Dove the bag, while I whimpered, staring at them, my body trembling."You don't want to do this," he said, his voice laced with a threatening undertone, as he walked towards me, and I instinctively moved backward, my heart pounding in my chest."And where do you think you're going?" one of Dove's men asked, his voice dripping with malice and amusement."You talk too much. We need to end you," he said, a cruel grin spreading across his face, as I found myself apologizing profusely, my voice quivering with fear. But then, unexpectedly, they burst into laughter."Got you again," they said, their laughter echoing through the air, as I heaved a sigh of relief, wiping the tears from my eyes."Yeah, you did, and it isn't funny," I said, my voice still shaky, trying to regain my composure."Don't tell me you were crying, bro," they said to me, their tone tea
Amelia's Pov "I love you," I said, my voice trembling, as he paused, his expression unreadable."Ermm," I stammered, a nervous laugh escaping me."I said that to calm you down, you know, right?" I continued, gesturing with my hands, but he remained silent, his gaze fixed on me."You love me, don't you?" he finally asked, his tone questioning, as I turned to leave, feeling the weight of embarrassment overwhelming me. I nodded, unable to find the words."I do, I do love you," I managed to say, my emotions impossible to conceal, as a small smile formed on his lips."But what about your mate? You need to work on your feelings," he replied curtly, turning to leave, and I couldn't believe it."What?" I blurted out, looking around the empty hallway, my embarrassment intensifying."Did I just confess my feelings and get this as a reply?" I murmured, unable to comprehend what had just transpired."Oh no," I whispered, realizing I had gotten myself into trouble.Facing him again seemed impossi
Andrew's PovI couldn't believe it. How did they catch him? I knew he was quick and resourceful. My heart sank as I watched him being dragged closer and closer to us. I could see the fear in his eyes.Pete walked up to him and sneered. "Looks like we caught ourselves a little spy, your savior," he said. "What do you have to say for yourself, Greg?"Greg didn't answer, but I could see the defiance in his eyes. He was always the stubborn one, never backing down from a challenge. I admired him for that, but I also knew it could be his downfall.I stood frozen in horror as Greg was dragged towards us like a sacrificial goat. His eyes were filled with fear and despair, and I knew that he had suffered greatly at the hands of these monsters.Pete let out a wicked laugh as he signaled for his men to bind Greg to the stake. "Let's start with him," he said, his eyes gleaming with sadistic pleasure.I wanted to rush forward and save him, but I knew it was too late. Greg was already bound, and t
Chris Pov"You two, stop right there." He ordered as we paused in our tracks."Hey, Dove." How're you doing? The man who was sneaking us out earlier said with a huge smile on his face."Do you think we will be caught?" Zeal whispered, staring at me as I shook my head."This place isn't okay for us. Two people have discovered who we are, we need to leave." I said to Zeal who nodded. "We heard that some newbies came into town today." The Dove of a man said coming towards us."Keep your cool." I urged Zeal as Virtue just stared on."We heard you came into town this evening." He said."Yes," I replied."I heard you're tourists." He said as I nodded with a smile, "You heard that right," I said."We hardly have your folks around here. Haven't you heard about us? We hardly entertain strangers." He said as I smiled."I did notice it. Probably didn't do my research well. We leave at dawn." I said as he nodded."It's okay," he said, turning to leave, as I heaved out a sigh of relief when he s
Chris Pov "This isn't right. This isn't right." I yelled, scattering my hair."This is a lie, Lucy wouldn't do this to me." I half yelled, running my hands through my hair. "You need to calm down," Clayton said."Calm down?" "Calm down?" That the girl I harbored in my home as a wife was a snake, calm down?""She destroyed my home, my pack, my family and you're telling me to calm down.""I don't even know who to trust." I spat as I went back to Jack who was struggling for his life."Who are her accomplices?" "Just Elias and I.""What about Dave? Who is he to her?" I asked again."He's just her toy, she uses him to satisfy her sexual urge." He said as I shuddered."Come with me," I said as Mr. Clayton hopped into the car."Where are we headed?" Clayton asked."To my pack house."The anger within me consumed every fiber of my being as I sped down the road toward the pack house. My grip on the steering wheel tightened, my knuckles turning white, as my foot pressed firmly on the accel
Chris Pov Lucy has always looked suspicious, but I didn't want to ever distrust my mate and not think that she was a murderer. I couldn't believe it."You also suspected her, right?" Detective Clayton asked."We had a little argument last night and I just said it, but I never knew it. The Luna of this great pack was a murderer?" "Was that why she was persuading me to drop that case and telling me it wasn't a murder case, but a suicide." I shuddered."So what are you going to do about it now?" He asked, but I was sincerely at a loss. I don't know for real.I was still in shock, it had washed over me like a tidal wave, threatening to drown me in its relentless grip. My fists clenched, and I felt the anger boiling within me, threatening to consume every ounce of rationality."And it appears she's been involved in more than just one murder." He said as I shuddered.My heart was pounding in my chest as a surge of emotions surged through me. I fought to control the anger that threatened
Andrew's Pov"We've been surrounded" I heard him yell as the realization dawned on me.The realization hit me hard that the boy standing beside Chris all this while was one of Lucy's rogues, and he had just betrayed us.Panic ensued as chaos erupted in the camp. The others had quickly turned their attention to the sudden attack. I searched for Chris and spotted him as he struggled to stay conscious, clutching his bleeding stomach.It was the full moon and I wasn't ready for all this unfolding drama, I was driven by anger and protectiveness and I swiftly fought back against them.I was filled with rage as I unleashed my power, displaying my dominance over them, but we were already caught off guard, and the battle was fierce.This wasn't what I was expecting as I looked around me in confusion.Everyone was busy fighting for their lives, I knew we had a great journey before us and we needed our strength for it.I turned to get a few men by my side, Marcus was one of them."You will hav
Amelia's POV"What did you just do?" a voice said behind me as I gasped, covering my lips with my hand."I swear, it wasn't intentional," I said in fear, wondering what had come over me."We need to tell the leader.""This is punishable by death," different voices said behind me when I spotted Greg and Zoey coming toward me."What's it? What happened?" Zoey asked, taking me into a warm embrace."I don't know," I said with fear, my voice quivering."I don't know what has come over me. She was taunting me, and I got angry and pushed her," I said, and Andrew ran to me."Are you okay?" he asked with care as I shuddered."I don't know what came over me, but I hope she isn't dead," I said with fear, my hand paced across my stomach."Send for the pack doctor," he said as he turned to Ruby's minions."What's going on? What happened?" he asked as they immediately pointed at me accusingly."She pushed her," one said."Why?""Alpha?""I said, why did she push her?" he asked again, marching towar
Chris's Pov"Isn't that fur?" The voice said as I turned around to look at Dove."Why would you bring a cat in here?" He asked one of his men as I heaved a sigh of relief."Congratulations. You passed the test." The chief said as I turned with a small smile."Welcome to town.""So we'll take our leave now." The hunter said as we turned to leave."Not so fast." Dove suddenly called out."Why?" I asked."We need to test the little girl too." He said as we all turned to Virtue."How're you?" Playing with her hair, he asked."I'm fine.""Okay, what are you doing here?" But she didn't say a word as she just stared at him."Who are they to you? Your parents?" He asked again as she just shook her head."Well, what's going on here?""Where are your parents?" He asked again."Dead." She whispered."Sad, sorry for your loss, who killed them?" He probed, desperately hoping she would call our names, but she was just calm staring at him."I thought you said she was your daughter? Was she kidnapped