LOGIN“Boss, what’s your plan?.” Ryan asked softly. “Nothing.” Elias replied, taking a slow drag of his cigarette, his expression blank. Ryan was puzzled and confused, his boss was never someone who takes matters like this lightly and has no backup plans on it. “But Boss—.”“Ryan.” Elias growled, his gaze sharp as glass, “Are you questioning me.” “Not at all boss.” “Good. How’s Becca?.” He asked, flicking the cigarette on the ash tray. “She’s not cooperating, she refused the food and water served to her.” Ryan replied, Standing at an ease. “Oh Becca. Feisty.” He muttered under his breath with a cruel smile. He didn’t mean to put her in that basement but she’s so stubborn and might ruin his plans, he won’t kill her neither would he release her. She was the mother of his son after all. “Where’s Joel?.” “The nanny is taking care of him, should I bring him to you?.” Ryan asked, his brows raised, waiting for an answer. “Not now, I have things to do.” Elias said, going through the
SERA. We fell into the portal—and the world blurred. Wind roared past our ears, colors stretched and twisted, and for a moment, it felt like we were falling through a dream too fast to grasp.Then—silence. One by one, we hit the ground with a soft thud, knees buckling on damp earth. The air was heavy, humming with strange energy. Mist clung to our skin, cold and silvery, and the trees around them were tall, gnarled, and unlike anything from our world."Is this it?" Kael whispered, I gave him a curt nod. The mist parted slightly—and in the distance, carved into a black cliff, stood the shadowed mouth of the Hollow Veil. “This is Hollow veil.” I said, the tattoo on my collarbone glowed softly, we are here. The Hollow Veil loomed like a wound in the cliffside—its entrance wide and dark, framed by jagged black stone that pulsed faintly with ancient magic. Vines twisted along the arch, their leaves silver-blue, glowing softly in the dim light. The air around it was thick, stil
KAEL. Night drew near so fast, my heart racing with anticipation, Sera held my hand, slowly massaging it, I could feel my nerves getting soothed. “You can do this.” She whispered into my ears, slowly knotting my tie. “Thank you.” I muttered under my breath. I was all set to meet the rest of Rendrel pack. Sera was already dressed in a long black strapless gown, her brown hair cascaded down her back, with a red gloss neatly applied on her lips. She was breathtakingly beautiful, her beauty will probably outshine the entire world. I locked my gaze with her, not ready to let go. I just want to melt into her embrace and be trapped there forever. “Kael, it’s time.” Grandma said from behind, she was standing with Mum and Kenia who stared at me with pride glinting in their eyes. “Let’s go.” I whispered to Sera, and together we all came downstairs. The Members were slowly arriving in the house. Each one was being guided to their various positions in the chamber. Soon they wer
KAEL. Today is the day I will be addressing the members of Rendrel pack, I don’t know how to feel about it. Neither excited nor sad, it feels overwhelming. “Are you okay?.” Sera asked from behind me, her voice laced with worry. “I don’t know. What if I’m not ready to do it?. What if—.”“There’s no what if, we are in this together and I know you will be a good Alpha to your people. Just take a deep breath and chant this — I can do it.” Sera said, her words pacifying me. After taking few breaths with my eyes closed, “I can do it.” I said out loud and I could feel a rush of adrenaline flowing through my veins, my body being relatively calm. I opened my eyes staring deep into Sera’s brown eyes, I smiled widely, she is my source of strength, the perfect blend of a woman who mirrors you, knowing when to soothe your soul and give you peace. “Thank you.” I muttered softly, she pulled me into a hug, I melted into her warmth, breathing in her sweet scent of lavender. “You’re welc
KAEL. Sera’s parents are downstairs making plans for the wedding, I stood at the balcony watching them keenly, her mum occasionally glanced at me, giving me a glare but she was the least of my worries. My gaze swept around the sitting room, searching for the one person that made this preparation almost a success— Sera. “Hey.” Sera whispered behind me, and I turned around slowly. “Hi.” I managed to say, a bright smile plastering on my lips. “You going down?.” She asked and I shook my head negatively. “Our presence isn’t needed. Let’s just watch from here.” I said, taking her hand into mine. We watched our families talk, deliberately on how the wedding ceremony would be arranged, after few hours, we were called upon to meet them. “After you Milady.” I gestured with my hand and a bow, she chuckled and walked ahead of me. I was happy with the positive energy Sera was giving, no frown, no anger. Just happy smiles. This was what I have been looking forward to, spen
“Oh Becca my dear, how are you enjoying our little room?.” Elias voice rang out in the darkness.Rebecca lifted her head up from the ground, her eyes were dim, blood drained from it, her face pale and body weak, she had been starved for days with no food and little water to keep her hydrated.“Elias.” Her voice came out as a whisper.“Yes Milady.” Elias answered, his voice came out as a mockery.“Why?.” She muttered under a shaky breath, trying to get up from the ground but fell back in a loud thud and groaned out at the impact.&ldq







