CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE I knew that this was a dangerous game we were playing, but I also knew that I couldn't turn my back on my father's plea for help.Plus it was a way of showing my capability as the soon to be Alpha. 'What do you need me to do?' I asked, in a firm voice. My father's eyes narrowed, as his gaze was piercing. 'I need you to help me gather the allies we need to take down Ryker. We need the packs to unite, Orion, we need to lure him into that space, we need to take him down. And we need to do it now.' I nodded, as I thought through the task ahead. 'I'm ready, Father. Let's do this.' I responded determined. My father's expression turned serious, his eyes clouding over. 'There's a problem, Orion.' I felt a knot form in my stomach, as my thoughts raced with worst-case scenarios. 'What is it?' I asked, in a tight voice. My father hesitated, as his eyes darted around the room as if searching for an escape. 'The prophecy, Orion. The one given by the powerful sorceress.
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIXOne moment we were exchanging gentle morning greetings, and the next, she was fleeing from me like I was a monster. I shook my head, trying to make sense of her sudden behavior, but I couldn't come up with anything. I just sat there, feeling confused and concerned.I stood up, as my mind still reeled from Selene's sudden departure. I decided I needed some time to process everything before trying to talk to her again. I made my way to my room, as my legs felt heavy with exhaustion. I had to rest and gather my thoughts before I could even begin to narrate the events of the previous day to her. I flopped down on my bed, as my body sank into the softness of the mattress. I closed my eyes, letting out a deep breath, and let sleep claim me once again.I slept deeply, only to be woken by a knock on my door. I stirred, adjusting myself in bed, and opened my eyes to see the clock on my nightstand. It was past lunchtime. I couldn't believe I had slept so long. 'How did I
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN_MR ORION_As I walked downstairs to meet Selene, I noticed something unusual. I heard not just one voice, but two others with hers. My curiosity piqued, and I paused mid-step, waiting to hear who it was. The male voice was unfamiliar, but the chatter and laughter that followed made me realize they were her friends. Then, a feminine voice mentioned a birthmark, and Selene's tone shifted, her defensiveness was palpable. She wasn't going to admit it. My interest grew, and I continued listening.The same feminine voice called out Aunt Claire's name, claiming she had an explanation to give. It was then that I realized this was the perfect moment to reveal everything to Selene. I took a deep breath and continued down the stairs, ready to join the conversation and shed light on the secrets that had been hidden for so long."What's the fuss all about?" I asked, as their attentions turned in my direction.The male and female friends bowed briefly in obesience, addressin
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT_MR. ORION_Mrs. Claire stood her ground, her expression firm. "I was protecting you, Selene. I didn't want you to know until you were ready."Selene's voice rose in anger. "Ready? Ready for what? To find out that my whole life has been a lie?"I watched as Selene's anger and frustration poured out, as her words tumbled out in a torrent. Mrs. Claire stood up to Selene, as yelled in a firm voice. "Selene, sit down and stop acting like a child."Selene's eyes blazed with fury as she laughed sarcastically, as her voice dripped with disdain. "Oh, great advice from the woman who's been lying to me my whole life!"She took a step closer to her aunt, as her eyes flashed with anger. Mrs. Claire took a step back, as tears welled up in her eyes.Selene's friends watched in amazement as Selene's behavior suddenly changed. She began to throw questions at her aunt, as her words were filled with mockery. "So, you're telling me that my whole life has been a lie? That I'm some
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE Selene's...she's not breathing." I tried to keep my voice steady, but the panic was evident. Dr. Mark's calm voice on the other end of the line was a welcome relief. "I'm on my way, Orion. Keep her stable until I get there." I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. "Hurry, Doc. Please." I hung up and looked at Venom and Beta Jay, who were still working on reviving Selene. "Doc's on his way," I told them, trying to sound hopeful. We all waited in silence, our eyes fixed on Selene's lifeless body, until we heard the sound of Dr. Mark's car screeching into the driveway.Dr. Mark burst into the room, with his medical bag in his hand. "What happened?" he asked, his eyes scanning Selene's limp body. I shook my head, feeling a lump form in my throat. "I don't know. I found her like this." Dr. Mark quickly got to work, checking Selene's vital signs and administering a series of injections. "We need to get her heart started again," she muttered to herself. Venom
CHAPTER FORTY_Anabelle's POV_I stormed out of Orion's mansion the other day, my anger and frustration getting the better of me. I thought he would call me, apologize, and we would move past our argument like we always did. But the days went by, and my phone remained silent. No calls, no texts, nothing. It was unusual for Orion to ignore me like this, and I couldn't help but wonder if he was truly mad at me.I confided in my mom, who advised me to swallow my pride and apologize to Orion. She reminded me that our relationship was worth fighting for, and that I shouldn't let my temper get the best of me. So, I took her advice and tried calling Orion countless times. But he never picked up. It was as if he had blocked my number or was intentionally avoiding me.I felt a mix of emotions - anger, hurt, and confusion. Why was Orion doing this? Didn't he care about our relationship anymore? I thought we had something special, something worth fighting for. But now, it seemed like he was will
CHAPTER FORTY-ONEI went to the bathroom to clean up and try to calm down. My face still hurt from Orion's slap, and my eyes were red from crying. I looked in the mirror and barely recognized myself. I used to be happy and confident, but now I felt broken and humiliated.I washed my face and changed into comfortable clothes. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened with Orion. He chose a maid over me! It didn't make sense, and it hurt so much.I saw the note on my bed again. It said, "Want to take down Orion?" I wondered who wrote it and what they wanted from me. It seemed tempting, but also a little scary. I decided to ignore it for now and focus on feeling better.But I couldn't stop thinking about the note and what it meant. It was like a whisper in my ear, tempting me to take revenge on Orion. I didn't know what to do, but I knew I had to do something. I couldn't just sit around and feel sad forever.As I sat in my bed, I suddenly felt cold as I looked over at the window I saw
CHAPTER FORTY-TWO_ANABELLE_I eventually fell asleep, exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster of the day. But my rest was short-lived, as my alarm blared to life, jolting me awake. I groggily reached over to turn it off, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. After getting dressed, I headed downstairs to meet my mom for breakfast. As I entered the kitchen, I was surprised to see my uncle, Beta Jay, sitting at the table with my mom. 'Hey, kiddo!' he said, smiling at me. 'Long time no see!' I tried to muster up some enthusi toasm, but my heart was still heavy from the events of the previous day. 'Hey, Uncle Jay,' I replied, forcing a smile. 'What brings you here?' My mom chimed in, 'Your uncle was in the area on business and thought he'd drop by for a visit.' I nodded, taking a seat at the table. The three of us made small talk over breakfast, As we finished up breakfast, Beta Jay pushed his plate away and looked at me with a serious expression. 'Anabelle, can I talk to you about s
CHAPTER SIXTY SEVEN _ARIEL_As we fought, the cave rocks began to crack and tremble, and the ground shook beneath our feet. The girl's eyes gleamed with a fierce light, and she seemed to be channeling the ancient power of the cave. I stumbled back, my footing unsure, as the rocks creaked and groaned around us. In a desperate bid to claim the amulet, I ducked away from the girl and made a grab for the pedestal. But she was too quick. With a swift motion, she snatched the Moonstone Amulet from its resting place and held it aloft, its glow illuminating her triumphant face."No!" I cried, my heart racing with disappointment. "That's mine!"The girl merely laughed, a wild, untamed sound, and held the amulet out of my reach. "Catch me if you can!" she taunted, her eyes sparkling with mischief. With a wicked grin, she turned and ran, the amulet clutched in her hand.I scrambled to my feet, determined to pursue her, but the cave was collapsing around me. Rocks crashed down, blocking my pa
CHAPTER SIXTY SIX_ARIEL_ "But what if I could help them in other ways? I'm a skilled researcher, and I know how to gather information. Maybe I could dig up something on Ryker and his followers, find out what they're planning and where they are."I stopped pacing and sat down at my desk, pulling out my laptop and starting to type. I searched for any mentions of Ryker or his followers online, but there was nothing. I tried searching for other keywords, like "werewolf packs" and "supernatural threats," but still came up empty-handed.Just as I was about to give up, I remembered a book I had read a few months ago. It was about the supernatural creatures of the world, and it had a section on werewolves. I grabbed the book off my shelf and started flipping through the pages, looking for anything that might be useful.As I read, I came across a passage about a powerful werewolf artifact. It was said to be able to protect a pack from harm, and it might just be what Selene and our pack neede
CHAPTER SIXTY FIVE_ARIEL_I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease as I left the Orion's mansion. My mind was racing with thoughts of Selene's newfound identity and the secrets that had been kept from her. I tried calling her multiple times, but her number just rang and rang."Selene, pick up! I need to talk to you!" I said, frustration creeping into my voice.But it went straight to voicemail. Again.Days passed, and I grew more concerned. I tried reaching out to her on social media, but she seemed to have disappeared. A knot formed in my stomach as I wondered if everything was okay."Chris, have you talked to Selene lately?" I asked, trying to sound casual when I called him."Yeah, I've tried calling her too, but I haven't been able to reach her," Chris replied, sounding equally concerned."Aren't you worried? I mean, with her newfound identity and all..." I pressed on."I'm sure she's just processing everything. But hey, speaking of Selene, her birthday is coming up soon. We sho
CHAPTER SIXTY FOUR_ARIEL_As Selene's best friend, and like a sister to her. It was the most shocking part of her life I got to know. I know how much Selene hates the idea of werewolves and all that. Not to talk of being a werewolf from an Alpha bloodline?I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Selene, my best friend, my sister in every way, was telling me that she was with a birthmark owned by werewolves? It sounded like a joke, but the seriousness in her voice told me otherwise."Guys, I'm telling you, I have this birthmark on my body and it means I'm from an Alpha werewolf bloodline," Selene said over the phone.I was taken aback. I had always known Selene to be a skeptic when it came to supernatural things, and now she was telling me that she was one of us?"Selene, that's impossible," I said, trying to reason with her. "You know as well as I do that you've always been a normal person all your life, how come you suddenly have that birthmark?"But Selene was insistent. She told us
CHAPTER SIXTY THREE_SELENE_I was leaving when I heard her talking again."I'm afraid that's not possible, Selene," the moon goddess said, her voice firm but gentle. "You are a guardian of the packs, and you cannot simply reject your destiny. You have a responsibility to protect them, to lead them.""I don't want it," I said, shaking my head. "I don't want to be a guardian. I don't want to be responsible for anyone else's lives. I just want to be free."The moon goddess sighed, her expression softening. "Selene, you are not like other humans. You have a special gift, a special purpose. You cannot simply walk away from that.""I can try," I said, my voice defiant. "I can try to leave it all behind and start a new life, a life without the constant fear and responsibility."The moon goddess shook her head. "You cannot escape your destiny, Selene. It will follow you wherever you go. And besides, you are not just a guardian. You are a leader. You have a role to play in the greater scheme
CHAPTER SIXTY TWO_SELENE_I stepped out of the room as I began thinking why on Earth the moon goddess made sure of it to see me miserable.I found out I was werewolf so late into my life. when I actually thought I had a normal life.I found out my aunt isn't my aunt but a maid in my parents house.I found out I have an uncle who is an evil man and I'm to fight against him to save all the packs. I found out I was mated to a cold Alpha and I was from an Alpha bloodline.Every incident so far has been messy for me.Now that I thought I was going to enjoy my life with my mate peacefully, my mate dies."Like, why am I cursed? Why does it have to be me?" "Why does my life get messed up whenever I think I'm getting better?"" I can't do this, it's all stupid and silly" I groaned angrily."To hell with the moon goddess, To hell with every damn thing she said." "Why do you always have to make my life so difficult?" I muttered to myself, kicking a stone in frustration. "Can't you just leav
CHAPTER SIXTY ONE_ORION IN HIS STATE OF COMMA_"Wait!" she cried, her voice ringing out across the landscape. "Don't you ever wonder if Ryker is truly your master, or if he's just using you to achieve what he wants?"The werewolves were taken aback by her sudden boldness, but they quickly recovered and snarled at her. However, Selene stood her ground, her eyes locked on theirs."Do you know that Ryker plans to destroy you all once he achieves his goals?" she asked, her voice dripping with conviction. "He's using you, manipulating you, and you're just blindly following him!"The werewolves looked at each other uncertainly, clearly taken aback by Selene's words. Ryker appeared, his face twisted in rage."Enough of this nonsense!" he screamed, his voice echoing off the walls. "You're just trying to confuse them, Selene! But it won't work!"But Orion had already taken advantage of the distraction to scan their surroundings, and he spotted a flowing stream of water coming from the top of
CHAPTER SIXTY_ORION IN HIS STATE OF COMMA_Orion saw himself in a dark smoky place and he couldn't even tell what he was doing there. He attempted standing up to look around but he couldn't when he looked down, he saw that he was bound. As Orion struggled against his restraints, he suddenly saw a bright light illuminating the dark smoky place. The light grew intense, and he felt himself being lifted up, as if by an unseen force. He looked around, disoriented, and saw that he was now standing on the top of a house, feeling the wind whipping through his hair.But the peacefulness of the scene was short-lived, as the atmosphere grew cloudy and ominous. Orion's instincts told him that something was off, and he scanned his surroundings, trying to pinpoint the source of the danger.That was when he saw her - a lady in white, standing afar off beside someone, that looked like him. It was like he was split into two.She looked familiar, and Orion's mind raced as he tried to place her. And t
CHAPTER FIFTY NINE_MRS CLAIRE_I had always looked forward to this time of my life when Selene is all grown up and ready to take up her place as our savior. I have vowed that I was going to fight with my blood and I wouldn't care more as Selene would make my death worth a while.Standing by the window, I had left Selene with Lady Evelyn at the palace and I came back home alone. Selene needs my help now than ever.She needs all the packs to be in her Favor. I've always been scared to go back to my pack due to my childhood trauma from my family. My evil Beta Uncle had found a way to convince everyone against my father and take his place. He also found a way to harm me, but all thanks to Selene's Father. Now I have to pay back by doing something to help Selene. I took my pan and scribbled on a note. I put the note on the table, in case Selene came back to look for me.I looked around in the room again and sighed. I walked out of the house and headed through the woods I couldn't bear