Shantel's POV.I pace my room, my nerves feel like they are about to split, I can't believe she escaped that again.I knew the healer would somehow kill her, when I challenged her to a fight, I knew using Belinda would be the best option to kill her without doing anything.I kept stalling from meeting the witch, but this was the last and final straw, I needed to meet the witch and get things done.When I told Belinda to stab her with the poisoned blade, I thought Leila would die immediately.I underestimated her strength and will to survive, it felt like she really had a strong wolf.She held out surprisingly till she won the fight with Gamma Belinda which was very surprising because Belinda was one hell of a fighter.I told Belinda lies about Leila and this made her want to kill Leila herself.I don't know why Leila kept being lucky, everytime I planned a perfect ending for her, she managed to survive it.It frustrated me how she always survived.I heard Gamma Belinda was killed by t
Darren's POV.I was stopped immediately on my way to the dungeon.I sighed at the guard who stopped me and wondered what his problem was, I raised my eyebrows at him."What is it?" I asked, I wasn't really in the mood right now.I needed to ask the head slave something, the dots I was connecting seemed to make sense."Hi, Alpha, my name is Dean." He said, I raised my eyebrows wondering why he was introducing himself."I needed help with training." He said, I stared at him wondering when he joined my guards, I knew almost everyone in my pack I couldn't quite place him."Right now?" I asked."Yeah, I really feel like I didn't get any training." He said."I'm always behind during training and if we get attacked, I want to protect the pack too.""Okay, that's nice." I said."Fine, I'll spare some time." I said and he nodded, smiling happily."You wanted to meet the head slave." My wolf said."I'll meet her later." I said.I walked with Dean to the training room, and waited for him to take
Shantel's POV.I kept running with Dean, I couldn't seem to stop, stopping meant we would get caught by the guards and we didn't want that happening.We increased our page and the guards seemed to pursue us tirelessly, we couldn't let them catch us. Dean dragged me, he was faster than me and his long legs gave out on me. He turned around to face me, “Come one.” he pleaded with me. With a small sob I nodded my head and followed Dean back in the same direction we were going before.“It's too much!" I yelled."If you don't want to be caught you'll run, those guards there mean serious business." He said and I nodded, I ran as fast as I could, increasing my pace, the thought of the Alpha getting me scared me."They won't stop." I yelled."Yes, we'll run till we tire them out," he replied.I nodded and continued following him as best as I could, the guards behind us were getting closer and closer.The only thing I was focusing on was getting away from them. My lungs were burning, my le
Darren's POV.I left the pack later after the guards told me they didn't find the figures I saw running away.I was so angry that I took my car and drove out, even when Aidan pleaded that I might get into an accident.I wanted to drive and search for them,I was too angry all this happened and they were getting away with it.I sped up once I reached the highway, not really paying attention to where I was going.All I could think about was how they could do something like that without getting caught and how they managed to fool my guard that way.They just ran away and escaped easily. I knew I wouldn't find them because I didn't even take the route they took.But driving this car right now was really helping with my mood.I increased my speed and accelerated on some empty roads, passing by trees.As soon as I passed the outskirts of the city, my mood started changing. The sky seemed so blue and peaceful, birds flew everywhere in the air while cars passed me by.Everything felt so tran
Leila's POV.I woke up with a smile on my face, I felt really good and relaxed.My day, mood and health was better than what I had the last three days. I could remember how hurt I was, how I almost died again.I seem to be a target of poisoning lately, I noticed the Alpha wasn't here and a smile appeared on my face when I remembered how he held me that night I felt like I would really die.I stood up, feeling very energetic, even my wolf was pretty much excited. I was taking my wolf for a run today and I knew it'll be a nice experience.I'll let it out for a little while, I felt stronger than ever and I hope the pack members accepted me after the fight.I rushed to the bathroom immediately, my mood needed a bath and not a shower.I ran the bath adding every essential, then added in a lot of lavender scented soaps too.When I stepped inside the tub I didn't feel so nervous anymore, as if I was in cloud nine.I couldn't hold back from singing and giggling happily, my favorite kind of h
Leila's POV.I heard a loud noise outside the door, so I stood up from the bed.My eyes scanned the room for any possibility that Alpha Darren was back.I couldn't see him and this made me more apprehensive and worried.My heart raced as a sense of danger overwhelmed my body, I really hoped he was alright.I walked over the door, my heart thumping nervously, I hoped it wasn't anything serious.I opened the door slowly and a loud gasp left my mouth, Alpha Darren was lying on the floor, looking battered and bloody.His chest was rising and falling heavily and there were fresh cuts and bruises covering his exposed skin, all around his body. I immediately rushed over to him and checked for injuries."Alpha!" I exclaimed loudly, trying to shake him awake, my hands shaking violently."Oh hey." He managed to say when his eyes opened a little."I was so angry, I..." He tried standing up, but he fell down again.He looked terrible, there were huge bruises covering his entire body, he winced i
Darren's POV.My body ached like crazy, I woke up with a start, my eyes scanning the room while I laid down.I tried standing up, but I felt someone on me. I turned around and a smile formed on my face when I saw Leila.She must have fallen asleep while staying with me.My hands automatically wrapped her in a hug and she returned it while yawning loudly. “You're awake." She stood up immediately.Her smile made me laugh, her face lit up,"I was so worried." She gasped, sighing in relief."You scared me." She added with a long sigh."Are you okay?" Her hand found mine as she gave them a comforting squeeze."I'm fine." I responded truthfully. I could remember the accident and how tired I got, I shook it off when I saw her worried expression."What happened?" She asked."I was so upset, and I kept driving, and well." I scratched my head telling her everything.She nodded her eyes, never leaving me, "Please if you're upset, don't do that again.""Except you want me dead, I can't stand the
Shantel's POV.I reached the route to the house of the new witch I planned to meet for a long time.My heart was thumping in fear, but I knew I needed to do it anyway.I thank the Alpha for almost catching me, if he didn't, I wouldn't be this motivated to reach the witch's house.I stared at the building, wondering if she was in, and why. It was dark outside the windows and there were no cars parked or pedestrians walking around.No signs of life other than the light inside and the lights that were on upstairs. When she opened the door, I stepped forward hesitantly."Hello, my name is Shantel and I came for a reason." I said immediately."Come in." I went in, my nerves suddenly on high alert."The witch will be back soon." I blinked in surprise at the lady who opened the door, I was surprised she wasn't the witch.I swallowed nervously as my eyes scanned her house."Where is she?" I asked.She smiled at my nervousness. "You'll see her in a bit." Her accent was strange but familiar. I
Leila's POV.I followed him, I was too giddy and excited.He kissed me, ruffling my hair, as I giggled in delight. He told me how proud he was of me and we both laughed at it. His face formed into a smile that didn't exist and it made the butterflies I felt in my stomach go wild again. I loved it when he smiled at me or made me happy.I felt so good, everything was lovely and wonderful, and then he looked down and whispered, “We have to go or we won't see the sunset." He said.I followed him, feeling like I was floating on air, as he carried me up.I couldn't stop thinking about everything that happened and how I felt now.I was filled with so much happiness, love, adoration. I wanted more than anything else to spend my life with this amazing man who had given me all I had ever wished for.He gave me protection, love and care, and I couldn't ask for anything more."We're almost there." He whispered.He covered my eyes as I stumbled trying to find my balance."Be careful." He said
Leila's POV.I groaned as the incessant knocking on the door jolted me awake from my peaceful slumber. Rubbing my eyes, I stumbled out of bed and made my way to the door, struggling to shake off the lingering remnants of sleep.I swung open the door to reveal a young maid standing on the other side. Her hair was neatly pulled back into a tight bun, and her eyes darted nervously around the room. She curtsied before me, her voice trembling slightly as she spoke."By Alpha's orders, I have been sent to get you ready for the celebration, ma'am," she announced, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's the mating ceremony today."Confusion washed over me like a cold wave, and I frowned, trying to gather my thoughts. Mating ceremony?"What... what ceremony?" I stammered, my voice still laced with drowsiness."The mating ceremony, ma'am," the maid repeated, her eyes widening. "You and Alpha Darren's he had been preparing for it all day"My heart skipped a beat at the realization. How could I h
Darren's POV.I stepped into the kitchen, the savory aroma of freshly cooked food wafting through the air. It had been a long day, but I wanted to make sure Leila had a proper meal.She deserved something special, something that would nourish her body and lift her spirits. As I glanced around the kitchen, my eyes settled on the ingredients neatly arranged on the countertop. It was time to create a healthy and delicious dinner for my mate.I started by selecting a vibrant array of vegetables. Bright red tomatoes, crisp green lettuce, and vibrant orange carrots caught my attention.I carefully washed and chopped them, the sharp knife slicing through the vegetables with precision. Next, I reached for a head of cauliflower and broke it into florets, ready to be roasted to perfection.With the vegetables prepared, I turned my attention to the protein. I had bought fresh salmon, knowing that the omega-3 fatty acids would be beneficial for Leila and our unborn child. I seasoned them with a d
Leila's POV.I woke up with a pounding headache, my temples throbbing as I tried to make sense of my surroundings. Slowly, the fog lifted from my mind, and I realized I was in my own room. Relief washed over me, mingling with confusion.How did I get here? Why was my head hurting so much? And then, like a dam breaking, my memories flooded back, crashing into my consciousness with the force of a tidal wave.I remembered meeting the healer and all, I just know the memory didn't leave. Shantel. The name echoed in my mind, carrying with it the terror of the past few days. I had been kidnapped by her and the witch, held against my will in a nightmarish ordeal.Tears welled up in my eyes as I allowed myself to fully comprehend the gravity of the situation. The Moon goddess had spared my life, and for that, I was eternally grateful, I'm sure she sent the blasting moon to kill them.The room seemed simultaneously comforting and alien. The familiar sights and sounds of my sanctuary took on ne
Leila's POV.Opening my eyes, staring at the healer as she cleaned off my bruises, applying ointment on it as the memories of Shantel's wickedness dawned on me.I felt so proud of myself for surviving all the pains and all the torture I received in the hands of that monster Shantel.I remembered how the Alpha carried immediately when he saw me there.She made my life a living hell, my child was my hope and my strength so I had to survive.I would have been devastated if I had lost my child to Shantel's torture, even at the expense that she doesn't know that I'm pregnant her torture was enough to kill a mother and her child."Whoever did this to you must be hell bent on having you dead" The healer said as she slowly rubbed the ointment on my legs."Oh she's definitely hell bent on killing me and Alpha Darren, she's a monster. You should have seen what she did to me. This is just because the wounds were healing." I uttered hastily, trying hard to shade off the thoughts of Shantel becau
Darren's POV"We have to go and find Leila, if anything happens to her I wouldn't forgive myself" I uttered, wondering what Leila must be passing through in the hands of Shantel, the fact that I wasn't there and I don't know where she could be filled me with the thoughts of incapabilities.I've got to find Leila to shade off my thoughts of incapabilities and also to prove to Shantel that she can't get away with her plans, her obsession is quite killing her. "It's dangerous out there,we got hurt when we came back."Aidan stuttered, knowing that his words would get me pissed. Truly his words got me pissed to some point, I lost my appetite for even eating this beautiful meal."I don't care... Besides it's the reason I want to rescue her out of the hands of Shantel" I retorted in a manner that he understood that he had to think about his words before saying it to me to avoid my wrath."Having you in the hands of Shantel would mean her gaining full victory over you and her plan could be to
Leila's POV.I was tied up on top of a stone, my hands behind my back.I was nervous, wondering how the ritual would be, when I woke up, I saw myself here.I was about to become a sacrifice for a greedy witch, and here I was.I couldn't move, I felt paralyzed, everything in me was frozen, unable to respond to anything other than the cold.The sensation spread throughout me like ice, freezing every part of my body. There wasn't enough air in my lungs, and yet I could feel nothing, no air moving through my throat. My stomach turned uncomfortably and I started to gag involuntarily.The nausea came in waves, and it took all of my will power to fight them off until they subsided again, slowly returning to a normal state.I was terrified, my heart beating so fast I thought it might explode.My mind went blank, my breathing slowed, and the world stopped spinning around me, just as my body was starting to slow down from its frantic heartbeat.In an attempt to distract myself, I began counting
Leila's POV.A scream rips from through my throat as ice cold water cascades down my body."Get up" Shantel hisses at me in a harsh tone, I can see her silhouetted figure in the room, my mind is in a haze and I try to focus, to regain my bearings. Her voice pierces my ears but all I see are blurry spots, "Get up" she repeats with more emphasis, I can't move, my limbs are shaking violently, "Stand up at one and do not waste my time, the ritual is happening elsewhere. " She snaps at me, it takes my brain a few seconds to process this, the ritual she speaks of means death. They are going to kill me and take my powers, I try to stand, and immediately I am hit with another wave of dizziness.Fear shoots through my spine in a hot wave, gripping me, my mouth goes dry, my throat clogs up and my eyes water. I feel my knees give out, they give way beneath me, and I collapse on the floor once again, a sob tears from me as I curl up into myself, wrapping my arms around my shivering body.
Shantel's POV.I shivered, fear filled my body, and I could barely breath for a second. It wasn't because of the cold due to the rain. No, this was more than fear and pain.I couldn't believe what I heard from Dean, the Alpha was suspicious of me and I didn't know what to do.I was so terrified and Dean wasn't picking up his calls, or even texting me like he usually would. He's not picking up his calls, I wonder if the Alpha caught him already.I paced the corridor, trying to figure out what to do.I called his line again, and it was switched off.I bit my fingernails, my whole body shook, but my eyes stayed glued on my phone as I waited for another text message or a call.The witch came back already and she was doing her final preparations as she told me.I really didn't care about that, all that mattered to me was seeing a reply from Dean.I kept looking at my phone, waiting for anything, any kind of notification. My hands were shaking as I tried to text him again, my mind raced