Darren's POV.The meeting room was already filled with pack members seated at the long tables that were placed in a semi circle in the center of the hall.They looked up to see when I closed the door and their heads turned expectantly as I entered.I watched my pack members sigh, some looked distraught and I know they heard the news already, they know that the Lycans will attack us soon and witches joined hands with them."I'll be brief." I said quickly."Yes Alpha." they all replied."I'm sure you've heard what's going on and I don't have to repeat myself." I started."I'll take whatever I heard as a rumor for now, before I confirm anything." I said and I could hear murmurs."I've thought about it, and I don't think Lycans have any business with the attack and it may be the work of witches trying to instill fear in us." I continued."I'll train some of my soldiers and the guards to be more watchful and guarded." I continued."So I want everyone to feel safe." I added and they nodded
Darren's POV.I'm pissed that I have to keep another meeting today, yet I have no choice, I can't stand the thought of my pack falling for the tricks and fighting aimlessly.I've suffered to build this pack to what it is today after escaping torture.And I don't want it changing because I mindlessly let myself fight a war I don't know the stem of and also a war an Alpha instigated.I will be here to have the last laugh as one of the packs who didn't fall for that sham of a news.I could see some guards inside already, but lots of them hadn't come in yet.I pace the hall, waiting for them patiently, I knew Aidan had to call all of them apart from the ones we saw when we came back.I saw them come in one by one and some of them in two's, they bowed immediately they saw me and I waved them off.The hall was filled with guards and soldiers and I sighed in relief when I saw Aidan walk in and shut the door."I'm sure you're all wondering why I called you all here again." I started explainin
Leila's POV.I punched the punching bag I made myself, it was filled with air and not muscle, but still I felt a rush of adrenaline as the blow connected. I looked around my hidden training spot, making sure no one was watching.I don't know how the Alpha would feel if he saw me training.He would be angry, and if Shantel did,she would use this against me.I didn't want anyone catching me, that's why I picked a hidden spot, far away from the pack's house.Far away from the pack's surroundings, I couldn't afford anyone seeing me, I wanted to get stronger or at least feel strong, I didn't want this energy wasting.I swung at the punching bag again until I had my hands covered in sweat. My shirt was clinging to my chest and I released the buttons a little.There wasn’t much else I could do right now.I grabbed my water bottle off a side table and took a few large gulps before I went back to practicing punching.After another 30 minutes of practice, I sat down on the ground with a sig
Darren's POV.I glanced at the surroundings slowly, waiting for any sign of intrusion.Everything seemed fine, I could sight the guards parading the area, this made me happy that they were following my instructions.I took the path leading to the garden and began making a quick trip around the perimeter. There was nothing out of the ordinary so far. I groaned immediately a body rammed into mine, my nostrils flared immediately I smelt her.Her delicious scent made my head spin in an instant as if my brain had gone haywire.I pushed her away violently and glared at her, trying hard not to react to her scent.She looked at me with wide eyes as she stumbled backward a few steps and looked at me with a hint of fear in them.She gasped swallowing immediately, I glared at her, my eyes taking her in from her shoes to her tousled hair, her messy attire and the way she held her hands behind her back defensively, a little too defensive, but I wasn't shocked because I knew I terrified her.
Leila's POV.I evaded the Alpha's question immediately, I didn't want him to get suspicious of me.If he did suspect me then there was no way I'd be able to hide anything from them, especially when my secret would be out in the open. When I turned around and saw that the Alpha had followed me all the way down to the entrance hall then it was clear to me what he was suspicious about me.I knew he wanted to know what I was hiding from him, if he caught me now, it wouldn't end well for me or the others here.I picked up my pace, trying to reach the slave quarters immediately.I could feel his gaze on my back and I knew he followed me for a while.When I arrived at the last door at the end of the hallway, the slave quarters were located next to me. I made sure that there was no one else around then pushed the door open and slipped through it.I was happy to not see the head slave there today, nothing made me happier than the fact that she wasn't close.I knew how my punishment would be i
Leila's POV.I swallowed nervously when she grabbed me in the empty corridor.Her nostrils flaring, her chest rising and falling, she looked like she could strangle me any minute.I didn't know what I’d done wrong but whatever it was was sure going to cost me my life. I still remember how she almost killed me, that scares me till this day.I remember how she came to confirm if I was dead, she didn't think I knew but after what happened, I knew she was the one who put something in the food she gave me."Excuse me." I muttered."I need to go clean the Alpha's room." I shrugged her hands away, walking as fast as I could.She followed me, grabbing me again before I could get out of reach of her. "What is your problem?" she snarled at me."I don't have a problem.""I'm asking you." She repeated, this time with more force.""I don't have a problem." I repeated.I began walking and running, I didn't want to talk to her anymore , I wasn't feeling well and she was starting to make me feel dizz
Darren's POV."Alpha." I turned to Aidan raising my brows, I could feel the gaze of my guards on me.Aidan's expression made me understand he wants to talk to me alone."You can all leave." I ordered.The three guards saluted and left the room.Aidan took a deep breath before beginning. "Something happened.""What happened?" I stared at him in confusion.Aidan rubbed his arm and looked down. It seemed like he was afraid to tell me something but wanted it over with. "Leila is in the cell room underground." "What?" I gasped, feeling an overwhelming sense of concern for her."Why didn't you say so sooner?"He shook his head. "I couldn't. It's not too long since I heard it." He stated matter of factly."Who caught her stealing?" I asked."Shantel?" he replied."What did she steal?" I asked."That's what I don't know." Aidan shook his head."Something feels fishy." Aidan added."Shantel hasn't told anyone what she stole, all she said is something important is missing.""Go find out more a
Shantel's POV.I picked up my pace, rushing to the cell room. I needed to see Leila.I was excited that I punished her, accusing her of stealing my stuff was the best thing ever.I had the chance to punish her the way I wanted, I wanted to punish her to death.Her screams and pleading made me happy, though it felt like she's strong at the same time. I could still remember what the witch said.I kept walking, excitement thrumming through my veins, this is gonna be fun.I increased my pace as I opened the underground door, I couldn't wait to see her cell room.I entered with a smile plastered on my face, I looked around the dimly lit room before me, the place looked abandoned.I couldn't see Leila in there, except the cell door was completely broken.I couldn't believe I got happy for nothing, I wanted her punished badly, and yet she wasn't there.My eyes scanned the other cells and the whole dungeon, trying to see if I would see her anywhereThe rage and anger I felt immediately dimin