Jaque POV . . We were waiting for her words. Kelly glanced at me from time to time. My eyes also wondered as my ears were itching, holding back from a big announcement she was going to say. "I can't tell you here. I know somebody was inside my cell. I can't see it, but I can feel it!" F*ck, she was indeed powerful. Kelly and I pursed our lips and shut our eyes at once. Plan failed! 'Let's go. She can feel us no matter what cloak we have!' I told my best friend, and she nodded. We both recited the retreating spell and in just a snap, we were once again inside our cell. "What now?!" Kelly asked, stern and anxious. "We have to tell our mates about this!" I tried to concentrate, reaching Logan through mind-link. What I discovered was that in the dungeon, we couldn't converse through our thoughts if one was inside and the other was outside. Logan said it was for safety purposes. "How?!" Kelly creased her eyebrows at me. "They are not coming down until tomorrow. They exp
Jaque POV . . "Moon goddess?!"I couldn't believe my eyes. She was here in the flesh. Although she was said to be my mother, I couldn't exactly remember my childhood life with her. I couldn't remember my life in the realm of the gods and goddesses. I whimpered, my snout lifted, trying to ask for a little affection from her. She petted my head and smiled at me. That simple action already made my heart flatter like a kaleidoscope of butterflies in my stomach, freely flying around. "Rest my child, you've done too much to help me!" Her voice was ethereal, and her beauty was incomparable. If Alectrona was already beautiful, Diana's beauty was beyond words. I couldn't stop staring at my creator. I whimpered and howled, trying to tell her that I wanted to help. That I could save our realm. That my siblings, no matter how mean they were to me, were still with us ready to fight for us. "Worry no more, Shiva. I've got this!" Diana smiled, and before I could protest, she already swaye
Serena POV . . "How can that plain human be the moon goddess' daughter?" I was seething in anger. "How can she be this lucky?!" I crossed my arms over my chest as I sat straight, leaning my back against the headboard. "You are jealous of her. You have feelings for your king!" She got me. "If you have, then why did you let go of him when he was almost head over heels in love with you?!" I could tell my eyes were like deer that were caught by headlights now. "What do you mean, Orora? Do not toy with me, woman. You may be powerful and one of the moon goddess' children, but I am telling you now, do not underestimate a woman who was willing to murder in cold blood to achieve her goal!" Orora burst out laughing at my words. "You are indeed desperate just like me. Don't worry; you will get what you want, and so will I. About your question, I could sense everyone's past feelings. And when I saw your king with Shiva, I felt a glimpse of his feelings for someone in the past. At f
Jaque POV . . "I still don't get it. Why did your mate bring us here? I always feel like throwing up every time the horses' poop hit my nostrils. I had to take a bath twice a day for this!" Kelly stomped her working boots, spreading more dirt on the puddle. "Maybe he is trying to teach us something. I mean, we haven't ridden a horse for a long time. How about let's have a little fun for a while? It's almost sunset and we've been cleaning the stables since morning!" Kelly's eyes lit up with what I said. She immediately dropped the sweepers and ran to a white stallion resting in his cage. "C'mon, Jaque. This might be the reason why King Logan and Jackson put us here for a year!" She exclaimed in excitement. I couldn't remember the last time we had ridden a horse, and that was a heck of fun. I hastily placed the sweepers to the side and chose the black stallion in front of me. He was busy eating his meal when I took off his reins that were wrapped to the post and patted his b
Jaque POV . . The vast forest was very green. Although it had different varieties of wild plants and giant flowers, the whole area was full of old sturdy trees. One tree alone could shade a whole two-story house. I gasped as Kelly and I ventured further. The more we went deeper into the woods, the more we were enticed to go beyond this adventure we had. "Jaque, I had no idea that Shadow Rock Kingdom has this kind of forest. It's beautiful!" Even Kelly fell in love with it. I bobbed my head, agreeing with her observation. "Look at those deer and rabbits!" She pointed at the gentle animals freely roaming around. "Oh! Goodness, are they toucans?" I lifted my head when she pointed at the colorful birds on the branches of trees. Some were toucans, and some were birds I had never seen in my life. They were colorful and really beautiful. "Maybe some are parrots!" I mumbled, totally mesmerized by these beauties around us. "Yeah, maybe. But aren't parrots noisy and loud? These b
Jaque POV . . We arrived at the palace, and thousands of warriors and staff were already waiting for us from the gate to the field. I was astonished at the same time terrified. "Did the king just order the whole armada to look for us?" Kelly was also stunned. "D*mn, Jaque. You're screwed!" She even added tension to my already trembling aura. "To think that shape-shifter said the king didn't care about my absence at all!" I mumbled before letting out a deep, frustrating sigh. "I think he just tricked us into getting mad at your mate. But... what was his purpose, though? I couldn't get it. King Logan helped them find a shelter to stay!" Even I was puzzled about that. Of all the things that happened yesterday, my mind was getting baffled as time passed by. There was just one thing that validated my theory, though. "That shape-shifter is powerful. He has the same vibes as Orora!" I held the reins of my horse tight, preparing myself to bring my presence to my king. "Or
Jaque POV . . Inside his vast room... "Logan, I admit what I did was wrong. I admit I disobeyed you countless times. But the last time wasn't entirely our fault. The shape-shifter tricked us. You know his power. You've also been tricked by him before. Logan, please reconsider!" I was already beseeching in front of him. "You disobeyed me countless times, and I saved you from everyone's judgment countless times, Jaque. I don't want us to be like this, but you are the one forcing me to be like this to you!" He cupped my cheeks with his palms, and also, with a pleading look like mine, I could feel his heart tearing apart. "I don't have anywhere else to go, Logan!" I sniffed like a child. I don't want to go back to Blood Moon Pack. I... I don't really have a home!" I looked down at the carpeted floor. "I gave you a home at Shadow Rock, but you ruined it. Jaque, what I am doing now is for your own good. Rather than you being thrown at the dungeon again or being whipped a hundre
Jaque POV . . I felt like the world had turned upside down with what I heard. A year?! A freaking year?! I was unconscious for a freaking year! How did that happen?! "Well, I know you have plenty of questions!" It looked like Witch Anya really had this mind-reading power. I was just staring blankly at her while she explained everything. Only a few registered in my mind. "You unleashed your power, and it broke down the palace into two parts. King Logan's room was totally wrecked. Before that happened, I heard you calling for my help, so I went to your aid, only to find out that you were covered with bricks and shattered glasses!" "Huh?!" I blinked my eyes several times, trying to comprehend her words. While she was mixing some substances in a big bowl, she continued narrating. "Everyone thought you were dead. Some people in the palace were injured, and luckily, nobody got hurt seriously!" She then glanced at me. "Except you!" "Kay!" Was the only word that replied to he
Logan POV . . 'The one who can hurt and defeat me is only my mate!' I could feel the gums of my teeth bleed as I gritted them. I just clasped her little neck with my fangs when she jumped toward me. However, I just managed to create a small wound, for she disappeared right in front of me. 'Where did she go this time?' Until I heard somebody making an ev*l laugh. Her voice was everywhere, but I couldn't see her physical figure. 'You may have defeated goddess Alectrona in the realm, turned Serena into dust, or crushed Lycus' heart. But you can never defeat me. Everything is done according to her plan. You have no chance of winning Thorin. The goddess of darkness will prevail!' Her words sparked roars from all the wolves in the kingdom. 'You will all fail even if your powers will combine!' After hearing her cold and shallow voice, the earth shook, creating a crack in the ground. The wind whistled, uprooting the trees. 'Go back to the palace. Go to the dome!' I mind-linked my
Logan POV . . l had just witnessed my own Beta falling to the ground with his eyes wide open. Jackson almost got me. It was a good thing that my mate had trained shooters while I was away before. 'Bring Beta Jackson to the palace. One warrior must guard him!' I ordered through mind-link. 'I will go help him, my king!' That was Kelly, Jackson's mate. I nodded right away, and she carried Jackson in his human form on her back. Kelly was a fast runner. Within just a few seconds, I could no longer see her frame on the border. Everyone howled upon hearing my voice. 'Listen to me!' I lifted my head to the sky. The fiery shade of the sky as the sun was setting gave me a clear sign. It was time for this war to come to an end. I growled three times, my voice echoing in the whole kingdom. My warriors knew. The whole kingdom knew. The wolves in every pack knew. I just raised our flag to the highest level. The horizon was filled with their rage as their growls burst out everywhere. 'Att
Jackson POV . . 'Beta, deranged wolves are everywhere, and they seem to be increasing in numbers!' One of the chosen warriors had just mind-linked me. He was at the north border of the kingdom. That was the back of the palace and had the least strong protection. Although Alpha Cillian and Victoria were with them, I felt like the shields were not enough. 'Protect the kingdom at all costs. Don't let those deranged wolves bite or even scratch you. Do you understand?' I mind-linked everyone. I was on the frontline, shielding the south borders. Alpha Adam and Alpha Dylan were on the east. The East was the first that was attacked by these raving mad wolves. While Beta Andrew and Collen led the protection on the West borders, these wolves were indeed increasing in numbers. 'The witches are spreading!' My brother-in-law, Beta Andrew, mind-linked all of us. That was bad news. If the witches were spreading in the kingdom, it only meant one thing. The wolves at the borders could no lo
Logan POV . . After four months... My temples seemed to be splitting in half. I groaned at the pain I felt upon moving. I felt like a huge brick was on top of me, pressing me on this soft bed. 'Where are we, Thorin?' I asked my wolf. 'Whose room is this?' I kept asking my wolf, who was lying quietly in the corner. 'Thorin, are you alright?' "Finally, you're awake!" When the door swung open, Alaric's relief expression covered the frame. "Logan, I even thought that f*cker Lycus had defeated you just like that!" He snapped his fingers as he walked to my side. "How do you feel now?" He then asked, seriously. "Still in pain. Where am I?" I sternly asked. I felt like I had been sleeping for years. "You're in my castle, of course. The wolves don't know that I brought you here. If they find out that you are wounded and almost on the brink of dying, they will attack your kingdom. Although your Beta is doing a great job filling your empty throne for a while. Also, your most hated
Demeter POV . . The s*x was great! I had to admit, this was the best I had ever had since I came down to Earth. I had my first when I was just nineteen and with a human. I had lived with them for a long time. I hid and covered my scent so my fellow wolves and the vampires would not notice me. Why did I do this? Why did I choose to live with the humans? I was the sister of one of the most terrifying wolves in the realms. Thorin was the majestic one, and I was his opposite. Our nannies, the ones we grew up with, had a hard time taking care of me and teaching me how to be prim and proper. I was always the back sheep in the family. I was never happy in the realm, so I asked for help from Alaric to find the doorway to the human world. Alaric knew how I was suffering mentally in that realm. The place was magnificent, but it wasn't the right place for me. I hated rules! I felt the heaviness on top of me lifted when he rolled to my side. We were both gasping and were just st
Andrew POV . . "Where are you taking me, you a$$hole!" She was screaming in anger. Her fists kept landing on my back. I had to admit, she hit like a male wolf. "I said, shvt up!" One hit on my back, one whoop on her a$$. "Keep on hitting me, she-wolf. I will keep on whooping your a$$. I am pretty sure you love that!" "Never! You are nothing but a pain in the a$$. Put me down. You're going to pay for this!" She kept on struggling, but I held her firm. I was going to teach this she-wolf a lesson she would never forget. We were heading to the packhouse. I had my own room there. It was on the top floor and just across from Adam's room. This she-wolf's room was also in the packhouse, but it was on the second floor. I strode straight to the 3rd. floor when she hit me again. "Hey! My room is on the second floor!" We were now on the fourth floor when she noticed I was heading to the top floor. "Put me down. I don't want to go to your room!" Yeah, sure! "I told you. You need
Andrew POV . . 'Can't that wait, Beta? I am in the middle of something now!' I heard the voice of Adam at the back of my head, a tad bit aggressive and threatening. I got confused for a while. When did my best friend set aside his work for whatever something he was doing at the moment? He would never neglect any task, especially when it came to something important... and I just said that I had to report something. 'Adam, this is very important. It is about the three alpha-less packs!' I insisted. I stressed the word alpha-less to juggle his mind just in case he forgot about it. 'D*mn it, Andrew. Give me an hour or two break. Just this one!' I heard a slamming on something. Was he upset? Did he just slam his desk because of me? 'Adam, the packs need the council leader's attention. They ~' I halted in my words. My wolf hearing was loud, and it just caught something inside. I sniffed, using my wolf senses. I could smell something familiar. It was a sweet scent, and it also h
Adam POV . . After a week, today was my first time taking my seat on the council. I didn't use the former office of the dead council leader. I told the wolves there that I would be renovating the stockroom to be my temporary office. With the help of my warriors, we were able to fix and clean the office. Now, it looked like the one I had at the packhouse. I appointed my delta to help me with the paperwork here since Andrew would be busy with the Blood Moon Pack. "Marco, give me updates on all of the kingdom's packs both in the US and England." That was my first command. Delta Marco's desk was next to my desk. He also had his own laptop and a printer beside his desk. "Yes, Alpha!" He searched for the kingdom's pack on Microsoft Excel. "Alpha, they are all updated except for the three packs that are led by the former council leaders. What are we going to do with them?" He furrowed his brows at me, the same feelings I had, these three packs should have alphas to assist them.
Adam POV . . "D*mn, what are we going to do now?" Alpha Dylan asked after explaining everything to him. "Do we need to find him?" He sat on a single chair while glancing at everyone. Princess Amira, Andrew, and the Luna of Amos were also waiting for someone to answer that essential question. "Beta Jackson and Kelly have to do their job for a while. Now that the council is gone, all of the work falls under Beta Jackson's shoulders!" I responded. "He needs somebody who can help him do at least half of the job. What about you, Alpha Adam? I think you are the most qualified one to take Alpha Amos' job!" Alpha Dylan's suggestions made me stop and think for a moment. I didn't see that suggestion coming. "I can't just take the leader of the council's job without the kingdom's beta's approval. I wanted to help him, but this kingdom consists of more than twenty packs in this country. King Logan is also the king of the wolves in England. Right now, we are at war, and ~" "And you a