Camila Dixie and Bianca helped me with my bath, and within minutes, I was all done dressing up. All the while, I kept glancing at the door, waiting for Tyla to walk through it. I thought I needed to apologize to her, but it seemed like she didn't want to come close to me. Dixie noticed my restlessness and smiled. "Tyla will come around," she assured, patting my head. I nodded and stood up, examining myself in the mirror one last time. My skin appeared thinner, and my once full neckline now looked sharp, like the edge of a sword. 'I must leave this place, no matter what. I have to seize this opportunity and escape; I can't let it slip away,' I thought, clenching my fists. Bianca got up from her seat and approached me, studying my face and body. I furrowed my brows in confusion and quickly checked myself to see if something was amiss. "Dixie, are you sure you want this human—" "Camila Stone," I quickly corrected, suddenly finding the word 'human' strange. However, they saw
Camila Lan turned to face me, his gaze blasting with fury, and the coldness in his eyes made my feet tremble. Now I knew he wasn't going to let me off the hook because of our many bad encounters. "Lan will screw me for sure!" As the guards approached Bianca, she quickly dropped to her knees, her face drained of all colors, and tears streamed down her face freely. "Prince Lan, Camila has nothing to do with this, don't involve her," she pleaded desperately. My heart was overwhelmed with guilt as I listened to Bianca pleading for me. It was hard to believe that a girl I had only met a few days ago was willing to protect me, a mere human with nothing to give. Miss Abigail sacrificed her life for me, Sia perished due to my stubbornness, and now Bianca, who brought joy to my life. She effortlessly brought a smile to my face after days of suffering. She trusted me even though she knew nothing about me. I had to find a way to help. He turned to face her, and his expression darkened
Alpha Zedex There she lay, weak and vulnerable, on the ground, her arms wrapped protectively around her knees. Over a hundred werewolves surrounded her, their faces twisted in rage, thick sticks clenched in their fists. 'Mate! Protect!' Zov, the wolf within me, growled fiercely, urging me to protect my mate the moment he sighted her bruised and bloodied body. He struggled to break free, despite my efforts to restrain him. ‘She can never be my mate!’ I thought. Who would have thought Zov would form such a deep bond with a fragile human? He sensed her pain and heard every tear she shed. How did it happen so quickly? Despite not accepting her as my mate, Zov's protectiveness towards her knew no bounds. Has Zov accepted her? What's happening to me? What are the Moon Goddess and Zov doing to me? How did I end up in the heart of the Vermillion pack? It's Zov's doing, I'm certain. He made me use my teleporting ability, inherited from my mother, which I hadn't used in years. As my
Alpha Zedex I paused, my thoughts reeling as I pondered my response, knowing I couldn't reveal the truth to Lan. Despite Lan's apparent disapproval of his brother's rebellion, he couldn't deny their strong bond. Sharing my secrets with Lan felt more like sharing them with Max, as the brothers were open with each other. Even though Max had left the pack, he likely maintained contact with his younger brother. 'No!' I shook my head. 'I can't take that chance. If Max finds out, he'll stop at nothing to bring me down. The pack will never accept a human woman as their leader, and I will never choose a human as my mate.' I stayed silent, not speaking a word, as I leaned back in my seat. I rubbed my jaw with one hand and let the other rest on the armrest, maintaining a cold gaze. When I didn't respond, he shifted his gaze towards me, then turned to fully face me and walked over, standing directly in front of me. He examined my eyes with narrowed eyes and nodded. "The anger and ani
Alpha Zedex My eyebrows shot up, intrigued by his words. "Amore, what do you mean?" I asked, my curiosity piqued, as I stepped closer to him. Amore's gaze began glancing around the room, and he hesitated before focusing on Mogan, who stood silently behind me. I guessed he was contemplating whether it was safe to say it in Mogan's presence. My lips stretched into a small smile, and I nodded in approval. "Amore, go on. He's trusted," I assured him, and he sighed, his shoulders dropping. "That human girl…" Amore trailed off, his eyes blinking rapidly in confusion. "What about her?" I urged him, staring at him intensely. "Alpha, it's about the human girl," he said, his voice trembling. "I was running some tests on her due to her excessive blood loss. However, I think I found something unusual, something strange." His eyebrows furrowed as he spoke. My interest was piqued as I leaned more forward to him. "What is it, tell me!" I demanded. He took a long, deep breath and exhal
Camila POV My eyelashes fluttered open, and my blurry vision began to clear little by little. The first thing that caught my sight was the wooden ceiling. Puzzled by the unfamiliar ceiling, I slowly tilted my head to my left side, which felt too heavy to move on its own, like strong, dry concrete. I shut my eyes and hissed in pain. When I opened them, my gaze met a pair of bright green eyes. Instantly, everything came crashing down on me: the pack's market, my thoughts of escaping, Lan catching Bianca and me, him imprisoning her with a death sentence, him lying against me to the pack members, and them brutally hitting me with their sticks. Finally, there was the arrival of Alpha Zedex. I was startled, my eyes widening in fear as it crawled across my skin. I thought the old man staring at me was part of those who beat me, and they sent him to check if I was still alive. I quickly picked up the fluffy fabric I had laid my head on and stretched it protectively in front of me as
Camila I was shocked, my eyes widening as I tried to comprehend what she meant. Why did Alpha Zedex want to see me? Tyla's loud, screeching laughter filled the room, causing me to shiver as I distanced myself from her. Suddenly, her amusement ceased abruptly, her arms crossing over her chest and her eyes narrowing into slits. "Do you believe you can escape consequences just because the Alpha intervened with the angry pack member?" she asked, her voice dripping with malice. My eyebrows widened in realization, ‘So it was Alpha Zedex who brought me here?’ I thought. “Yes! Alpha Zedex saved you, but do you know why?” She stopped in front of me and bent over to ask. I shook my head, not realizing when I did that. Her smirk grew wider. “That's because the Alpha prefers to handle things himself.” She replied, moving away from me and then turning back to face me. “The punishments he gave to Bianca were minimal because she's one of his kind. What about you, human? What—” “Enough
Camila “Fuck!!” I cursed as the bullet whizzing brushed past my shoulder, barely missing by inches. I quickly slumped to my knees and my hands clasped my chest, as it rose and fell in rapid breaths. ‘Is this how I could’ve died, if he had mistakenly missed his target?’ Fear and confusion swirled in my mind. I stood up from the floor, my legs kept shaking as I struggled to compose myself. However, I didn't see Alpha Zedex anywhere in sight. Suddenly, the little candles giving the room a bright glow went off instantly and fear crawled over my skin as my gaze wandered around the room, with my hand still clasped over my chest. “You are my target; how dare you miss it?” His voice echoed angrily through the room. Yet, I couldn't find him anywhere, not even his shadow. Was he a spirit? Or a ghost? Instantly, my eyes widened in terror when I felt a whizzing breeze spin around me, causing my skin to be covered with goosebumps. I quickly picked up my pace and ran to the door. I tri
Camila POV My eyelashes fluttered open as my gaze landed on the ceiling. The faint scent of Zedex’s sandalwood cologne lingered in the air, grounding me in his space. It was familiar, and I slowly raised my upper body to sit upright on the bed. My eyes wandered around the room, and I instantly recognized Zedex’s chambers. I stretched my arms and twisted slightly, surprised to feel no pain in my body or joints—not even a headache. The usual ache in my ribs from past beatings was gone, replaced by an unnatural vigor. I felt renewed and strong as if energized from within. ‘When did we return to the Vermillion Pack?’ My thoughts raced, scrambling to recall what had happened. In a flash, memories flooded my mind: Max and Troy harassing me, Zedex intervening by severing their hands. Their snarls echoed in my skull, followed by the metallic tang of blood. My face fell with sadness. The rivalry between the brothers showed no sign of ending, and it pained me to know it was all because o
Alpha Zedex.I turned around and walked further into my room, sitting at my dining table. I then untied my mask from my face, showing my scar, before pouring myself a cup of tea. After some time, Mogan didn’t hear a word from me, which made him lift his head. At that moment, I turned and our eyes met. I waved my hand, inviting him to come closer. “Come, sit,” I said softly, sipping my tea. The warmth of the drink going down my throat couldn’t compare to the sorrow in my heart. Mogan stood up and walked over to me, sitting across from where I sat. I picked up the small kettle and poured tea into both of our cups. “Zedex…” he hesitated, studying my face as I looked at him calmly. He expected me to be upset for him using my name, but my steady gaze encouraged him to continue. “I know Grandpa took it out on you,” he said quietly, understanding my pain. I would say Mogan is the only one who truly gets me. He sees right through my attempts to hide my feelings. He has witnessed me at my
Alpha Zedex.The intense pain on my bare chin made me look at him, feeling as if I had been punched in the stomach. The hurt glimmered in my eyes, making them shiny with tears. The shock and pain from Grandpa’s slap crashed over me like a wave, and my mouth fell open because I couldn’t understand why he was defending Max, even though he had planned to hurt me. “Grandpa!” I shouted, my voice trembling. The anger and frustration I held back spilled out like a dam breaking. Tears welled in my eyes, and I felt my face flush with rage. I balled my hands into fists to keep my emotions in check. “Enough, Zedex!” he responded, his eyes filled with disappointment and sadness as he looked into mine. “Why did you hurt your brother?” His expression suddenly softened, and he began to cry. “Hmph!” I scoffed, unable to stop a hurtful laugh from escaping as I stood up from the floor. I wasn't surprised by what he said; it was always the first question he asked whenever Max and I fought. But what
Alpha Zedex Lan kept a steady smile on his face, but his clenched fist revealed his inner turmoil. The sadness in his eyes was unmistakable, though he did his best to hide his sorrow. “Just tell me, did you see Max? How is he?” Lan pressed again, his eyes shimmering with unshed tears. No matter what had transpired, as I mentioned earlier, family ties run deep, but betrayal leaves wounds that no relationship can mend. I turned to Grandpa, who stepped closer, his intense gaze fixed on me. I could tell he was anxious—eager for any news about his grandson. There was no escaping this moment; it would come out eventually. Mogan noticed the tension between us and moved forward. The sound of his boots echoed in the quiet hall as he clasped his hands behind his back and began to pace slowly, drawing everyone’s attention. “The Full Mountain Pack deceived us,” he declared loudly. “It was all a lie. There was no human attack. There were no killings. Alpha Troy and Max lured our Alpha there t
Alpha ZedexAmore pulled his finger away from her pulse and let out a sharp breath, rubbing his temple. "If I'm right, I've only heard of one bloodline like this—the—" "I forbid you, Amore," I interrupted, my eyes darkening. This was a forbidden topic because the name was a curse. It was part of old horror stories that scare pops and young wolves. The Oswaldo Howlers had vanished long before my father was born; they were eliminated during the blood purge due to their terrifying abilities. They were the most powerful with the strongest gifts, which made them seen as evil. If Camila had even a trace of their cursed bloodline… “Give her more poison.” My voice was dangerously calm as I moved closer to get a better look. Amore was taken aback by my command, his body tensing. “B-but Alpha, the poison didn’t—” “Then use silver.” I interrupted sharply. At this point, I needed proof, and I was willing to go to any lengths. Amore’s fingers trembled slightly as he took a deep breath. “Alph
Alpha Zedex"Alpha Zedex!" Beta Mogan's voice cut through the air.I couldn't respond because my mouth was still locked with Camila's. Mogan, being the sharp-minded wolf, dismounted from his horse and approached our carriage."Shit! He can't see me like this," my mind pounded. Immediately, I struck the pressure point on her neck with my hand. Her body went limp as she weakly released me and collapsed, her back hitting against the wooden carriage bed.At that instant, I pulled away, and Mogan yanked open my carriage curtain, his eyes darting inside. Mogan's gaze swayed from Camila's unconscious body form back to me. His lips curved into a small smirk, but his expression hardened immediately and he cleared his throat, blinking away."Alpha, we're about to cross the bridge," he informed, and I gave a sharp nod and flicked my wrist, dismissing him.With a knowing grin, he let the curtain fall closed. But before the curtain fell, I caught the faintest curve of his smile. I knew he must be
Alpha ZedexThe other carriage was taken away while Mogan and the rest of the guards hopped on their horses and began riding away.After a long-distance ride, I opened the animal skin curtain and stared outside. It was still early hours, as everywhere was dark, and the chilly breeze blew up leaves from the ground. Mogan kept hitting the horse to hasten up without delay.I closed the curtain and sat upright facing her, yet my mind was clouded with the events that happened back at Full Mountain Palace Hall. The way I brutally hurt them kept replaying fresh in my head, followed by the image of Grandpa and Lan.'How do I explain this to them?' My mind reeled. ‘Grandpa and Lan, how would they react to knowing about Max losing his hand? I just hope Grandpa's health doesn't worsen and Lan doesn't hate me for what I did to his brother because, above all, blood is thicker than water.’“Save me. Don't leave me, please,” A faint, barely audible whisper snapped me out of my thoughts, as my gaze t
Alpha ZedexThe woman ran out and bowed before me with her head glued to the ground. “My Alpha Zedex, human hunters indeed attacked the pack, however, most of their men died the moment they stepped into the mountain because of the heavy Miasma. That way, they never had the chance to attack us and quickly retreated.” She disclosed what actually happened.Sally sprang to his feet and ran to the woman, standing by her side. “There was no bloodshed, no kidnapping?“ He asked, refusing to believe Troy would dare lie to me.Another man rushed forward and bowed, “Alpha Zedex, Sarah was telling the truth. Indeed, the human hunters came to attack, but they never succeeded, so they quickly retreated.” The man supported the woman’s words.My shoulder lightly slumped in disappointment as I gazed at Max. I wondered what he saw in Troy that made him align with him. When it came to age, Troy was far older than him with almost seventeen years gap, and also more experienced. I wondered what he was gain
Alpha ZedexShe fell into my arms, and I held onto her tightly. Stupid Zov was grinning from ear to ear after brutally chopping off the hands that had harassed his mate. All the while, when Max and Troy were taunting her and making fun of her vulnerability, I decided not to interfere because I was enjoying how far they were pushing her to her limit.Zov couldn't bear the sight of his mate in trouble because he sensed her fear and pain. However, I had to push him to the back of my mind. I couldn't let his affection for his mate ruin my sense of reasoning just because he wanted to protect her, while I wanted to see her suffer and see how much she could endure.As she lay in my arms, it felt like time had stopped moving. Zov slipped out of his cage and took control over me, the urge to protect and hurt whoever caused her pain overwhelming me.My arms wrapped protectively around her as my gaze remained fixed on her face. ‘Our mate is such a beauty,’ Zov whispered in my head, grinning even