Avery’s pov;I stormed down the hallway, my hands trembling with fury as I replayed the scene over and over in my mind. Noreen, in his bed!Our bed! It was supposed to be our bed! How dare she? How could he do this to me?He had promised me this life, this position, this future, and now he was tossing it aside for some worthless Omega?I barely noticed Ian until I nearly collided with him in the corridor. His piercing brown eyes glanced at me, the faintest smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth."Well, someone’s in a mood," he said, folding his arms and watching me with mild interest. "Care to share the cause of all this rage, or should I guess?"I did t want to be seen talking with Ian for some reasons, perhaps because I didn’t want Alpha Harold to know that I had anything to do with his evil stepbrother.Ian was always scheming and didn’t even mindI shook hah head as I clenched my fists. “You’ll never believe it. Harold has lost his mind. He’s chosen Noreen. He let her stay the n
Ian’s pov;I had been surprised at what had occurred during breakfast.Harold and Noreen? How?I had been so sure that with the way I had spoken to her, even if she harbored any crush towards him, she would discard it and view him like the monster that he was, but he had actually collected his Ring from Avery and asked her to leave, claiming that he had been drunk when he made the decision to marry her.What a silly excuse!He wanted to marry Noreen? Then he didn’t care about the high throne anymore and I smirked, that was great! Avery’s furious footsteps echoed down the hallway, her fury rippling off her in waves. I leaned casually against the wall, my arms crossed, a faint smirk playing on my lips. Here she was, seething, humiliated, and ready to be led by anyone promising revenge. She looked up, startled to see me blocking her path.“Well, well, someone looks a little… unhinged,” I drawled, enjoying the way her face contorted with barely concealed rage.“It’s Harold,” she snapped,
Alpha Harold’s pov;The whispers had already started by the time I woke up the next morning after the full moon. The murmurs were soft, full of fear and intrigue, but the maids and guards dared not speak too loudly as I passed. I could almost hear them speak about it. Noreen had survived another new moon, another encounter with the cursed beast that even I couldn’t always control.No one else had endured the beast’s wrath without harm, not a single soul. But somehow, Noreen kept emerging from these nights unscathed.As I walked up the stairs to the room where she was, my mind raced with several thoughts. A Part of me was intrigued, yet another was concerned. She was an Omega, but yrs, the healer had said she had some kind of mutation of an alpha blood in her, but still, she was weaker than anyone else in the pack, unfit for survival in most circumstances, yet, she had survived.I pushed open the door, stepping inside, a small smike was on her lips as she saw me, her eyes liting up.
Noreen’s pov;My chest constricted painfully as I tried to walk with confidence, to appear as if this title didn’t weigh on me. Alpha Harold’s fiancé. That was what they called me now, whispered it like a revelation, a scandal that made the air around us heavy. I kept my head high, reminding myself that I’d fought for every ounce of respect I had. “Noreen!” someone called, and I turned to see someone I totally wasn’t expecting.It was Tessa, one of the Omegas from Darken Ville, hurrying up to me, her eyes wide and filled with awe. “Is it true?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. “Tessa! What are you doing here?” My face broke into a grin as I engulfed her in a hug.“I just came here last week and I heard the news. Is it true?” Her eyes were locked on mine, searching.I managed a small smile, though I wasn’t entirely sure how to answer. “Apparently, it is,” I replied, trying to keep my tone light, wondering how she had reached here.She reached out, hesitating for a moment
Noreen’s pov;He looked conflicted as he glanced at me and For a moment, I thought he was going to give in to me, that he might let me in. Instead, he shook his head. “I appreciate your concern, Noreen, but this is my burden to bear. I can’t risk you getting hurt.”I took a step back, suddebky filled with frustrations. “So, you’re just going to face this curse alone? You don’t think I’m capable of helping? You think I’m that weak?”He hesitated, his jaw clenched tightly and I noticed that he was intentionally averting his gaze. “It’s not about capability, It’s about keeping you safe.”I shook my head, feels my disappointed. “I can’t sit back and watch you suffer, Alpha. I need to do something.”Without waiting for his response, I turned and left the room.If he wouldn’t let me help him directly, then I would find my own way to break this curse. I wasn’t about to let him face this torment alone, no matter how many walls he tried to put between us.My search for answers led me to the
Alpha Harold’s pov;The emergency council meeting had already begun by the time I entered, the murmurs and tension filling the grand hall like a thunderstorm waiting to break. Every elder was seated, their faces etched with disapproval, and a few dared to exchange uneasy glances as I made my way to the head of the table.“Alpha Harold,” Elder Marcus began, his voice sharp. “We have urgent matters to discuss, concerning Lady Noreen.”I folded my arms, raising an eyebrow. “I can imagine,” I replied. “What’s the issue now?”Elder Miriam, a severe woman with cold eyes, leaned forward. “The council has unanimously agreed that the idea of marrying Noreen Cooper is… unacceptable.”I felt a surge of anger flare up, but I forced myself to keep a neutral expression. “Unacceptable? And why is that?”Elder Marcus cleared his throat. “Because she is an Omega. Not only that, but she’s a weak one—one who has somehow survived two encounters with your cursed wolf. That alone raises suspicions.”“Suspi
Alpha Ryder’s pov;Meanwhile back in Darken ville pack…..When I saw her at the birthday party, something deep within me stirred, a warm fuzzy feeling…love.She looked so beautiful. I never thought it was possible for one to look so beautiful.Since she had survived the full moon encounter fir the second time as I had heard, my mind had been in chaos. The rumors were circulating like wildfire. An Omega, weak as she was, had faced Alpha Harold’s cursed wolf and lived, not once, but twice. It was unheard of. And somehow, it stirred a bitter kind of anger in me, one that was hard to place. She was mine!I clenched my fist tightly as I thought about how I was so eager to let her go. It was like she had some kind of incurable disease.My heart clenched painfully as I realized how horrible I had treated her and now she was well on her way to becoming Queen.It was supposed to be simple. Reject her, take Heather as my Luna, and secure Darken Ville’s future. That’s how it was supposed to go.
Heather’s pov;The cold breeze whipped around me as I paced outside the council building, each step churning with anger, each second filled with dread. Ryder had been so distant, so different. And in that gap, suspicions had crept in, whispering things I could hardly bring myself to believe.But today… today, I was finally ready to uncover the truth.The door to my room opened and Lydia, my best friend walked in. She furrowed her brows upon seeing the expression on my face.“Heather, don’t tell me that this is still about the Alpha.”I shrugged. “Well, I’m going to find out today.”“I told you this severally! Do not go digging where you don’t want answers. Sometimes it’s better to be in the dark.”I shook my head, bitterly. “No, Lydia. Not when it comes to this. Not when I know that something is wrong.”“Look, Ryder’s been under stress, sure,” Lydia conceded, glancing around nervously. “But you two have been through worse. You’re his Luna. What could he possibly be hiding that would
Noreen’s pov;As soon as I got out of the house, I almost sprinted to the mansion as I walked quickly. It was weird as there was not one single soul in sight, but I was going to go in,I had to. Ian had let me go on the condition that I report everything to him that has been happening at the mansion. I knew instantly that something had happened.From the edge of the trees, I peered at the mansion. First of all, it was surrounded by a ring of guards, which was weird because there weren’t this many guards, but I quickly realized that it was probably the witch’s doing.The huge familiar building in front of me brought back memories. Although it looked nice,it had unpleasant memories for me. It was the beginning of all my troubles. I strode purposefully towards the gate, my heart beating wildly in my chest as I knew what would happen as soon as I got there.“It’s the traitor! Look!” I hadn’t even reached the gate when one of the guards yelled and I swallowed hard as the others turned an
Alpha Harold’s pov;I giggled as she planted a kiss on my left cheek. She was my world,my universe. And it wasn’t because she was the only person I had seen in a long time or the fact that she told me that she was carrying my child. My first born child.I hoped it would be a boy, as good looking as me. Although a girl wouldn’t be bad either,and I didn’t care.She had told me stories,lots of stories about my braveness. I couldn’t wait to get better and hold her. I just wanted to be with her everytime,to hold her, to kiss her and to feel her warm body pressed up against mine.“See you later my love,” she said as she turned the door knob. My chest hurt as I watched her retreating figure.I don’t remember anything on my own,but from what she had told me. My name was Harold and I was the Alpha of Blackburn pack and she was my wife. I couldn’t go outside because I was plagued with some kind of disease that could kill me. She had told me everything I needed to know, still I felt like I was m
Noreen’s pov;Two weeks later;“Are you sure about this?” He questioned for the 100th time and I rolled my eyes.I had told the Queen of my plan and she seemed to have thought about it for a while before agreeing. Norman on the other hand, wasn’t so much as keen on it. He kept stating how dangerous it was and that it was better for me to stay back here and let them help me find my son.“I’ve never been more sure about anything. She lied and took advantage of me, i just want to get my son back and this is the surest way.”The Queen nodded,giving me a knowing look. We had gone through the plan severally to access the risk and to see if there was a way for her to doubt me. So far,we both agreed that it was a good plan.I had told her of how she had taken me to see Baby Harold briefly and how I had betrayed them and was assured of really finding him if I keep being on her side.I glanced at them briefly before stepping out to go into the waiting car. Norman had an unmistakable look of lo
Noreen’s pov;The room was white and pristine and unfamiliar, I searched in my memory of I had been here, but I couldn’t t remember, yet, there was something calling me and this place.“Hello,” I called out a my eyes darted around for some kind of clue.It was then that I saw the door and for some reasons, I believed that I had to open the door and I did just that, although I knocked a little as though to seek permission.That was when I saw it, the small light blue Cradle.I ran towards it and sure enough, there was my baby! He looked just as I had remembered with his littke hands which were curled into a small fist.This one right here was a fighter, he was just like his father!His tiny fingers reached out, and he whispered, “Momma…”A sob broke free from my chest as I knelt, reaching toward him. I was so close, just a few steps from holding him in my arms. But as I reached out, his image started to flicker. Shadows crept in, twisting around usSuddenly, the room began to blur and
Noreen’s pov;"I found out who your old man is," she smiled softly as she glanced at me.I furrowed my brows, having no idea what she was driving at."You have even more powers than you think of," she continued and I rolled my eyes.I had nothing anymore. I was just someone trapped in a body I absolutely hate, without a wolf and having to bear the pain of seeing my mate with someone else.I would be fortunate if I lasted long with all the pain I had been feeling in this body."The Lycan’s daughter,"My breath hitched in my throat as my eyes widened. She knew. She had somehow found out."What?" Candace and I glanced at her."I'm not—I'm not a cooper. I'm—I could be the only daughter of the past Lycan alive," I confessed and she squinted her eyes, the confusion evident on her face."You're——""Yes, I found out not long ago."The Queen wasn't saying anything and she sighed as she moved towards the log of wood to sit.We had come out of the house for some air. Norman had left earlier an
Alpha Harold’s pov;You are all dismissed," I said after a long silence.I needed to talk to Norman , but I had to do it privately, not In front of some of the guards who were already seeing me as some sort of dummy Alpha who was being controlled by Noreen.How two weak women could break out of a well guarded cell was something I just couldn’t understand and I needed answers!Someone had let them out! Someone who knew the nooks and crannies of the dungeons.This wasn’t who I was and I had already allowed a lot of bullshits from her because I didn’t want her to feel bad and she was carrying my child again!As soon as the guards all left, I faced him."Where were you yesterday, I couldn't get a hold of you?" I questioned as I looked at the window, shoving my hands into my pocket, my back to him."I was out," he replied casually. He was either a good pretender or he didn't realize I was already Suspecting him."Out where?" I demanded as I spun around to face him."I had to go get some ai
Noreen’s pov;We spun around to see his very familiar face. I furrowed my brows, wondering what he was doing here.Norman!The Alpha’s best friend and Gamma! Had Slpha Harold sent him?"You rescued us?" I asked, confused.I felt my heart flutter at that thought. He probably didn’t want to offend the woman he thought he loved, Noreen, but somehow, he felt something for me and had secretely ordered his Gamma to rescue me.“I did.”All the times I had seen him, he was always nonchalant and indifferent. I remember Alpha Harold telling me that he was actually fun if I get to know him, beneath his very tough exterior. He apparently, considered himself an adventurer of some sort. "Well, I couldn't let any harm befall an innocent person and the Queen. I didn't know what that witch fed the Alpha that could make him imprison his late father’s wife and the woman he loved," he said, shoving his hands into his pocket as he glanced at me, as of to tell me that he knew my real identity.“You kno
Noreen’s pov;It didn't come as a surprise when I was in my room pondering on what the healer had said when some guards barged in and arrested me, on the order of Luna.I did not resist nor complain as I had already expected even worse than that. I had expected her to even feed me poison.I was thrown in a cell, this time,a different cell, not the same one I had stayed at before.What did surprise me was when a few hours after I had been arrested and kept in a cell, the Queen joined me."What—""Don't ask," she said, cutting me off."How?""The bloody witch, who else," she shot out as she laid down properly on the floor."Why?, I mean,how?, you are—-," I stuttered."The former Queen ? the Alpha’s stepmother? Ian’s mother?—I guess all that means nothing to her," she stated and turned her face away from me."She said we were rebels. Members of the outlanders and I being an accomplice to murder and associating with a traitor," she chuckled darkly, and from her voice, it was obvious tha
Alpha Harold’s pov;It was indeed a difficult situation and very weird too!I remember marking Noreen at that very spot, but when we got married, she had requested that I marked her again, that the witch couldn’t done something to wipe off her mark.Had the witch done something truly? Why else would my mark be on Avery’s body? A woman I had never touched!Even if I wanted to try to Save her which was very weird, that would compromise my position with Noreen.She kept insisting that the healer was telling a lie, she believed that both the healer and Avery were in league and were members of the outlanders.She insisted that the healer be interrogated in order to ascertain the truth, but I knew better.I have known the healer since I was born, she was trustworthy. I had to find a way to save Avery without compromising my relationship with Noreen, while also finding the truth about everything.Avery had refused to leave, despite getting her father involved, she said she wasn’t at the mans