Chapter 49 - Challenged: Purloin Fight
Antheia’s POV
I am like a cave man staring in awe at the tall buildings and establishments shining with lights that we are passing by. This is the city. We are in the city right now and there are a lot of cars and buildings, the streets were filled with busy people, and there were no forests and trees around, it is a total different from the mountain. Since I was locked up when I was a child, I never had the chance to see places like this.
“Do you like it here?” Raven spoke and my eyes were torn from the place and averted to him.
“Yeah. I like the many lights… but… it looks busy, and noisy, there are too much cars going around. I think the mountain region is more peaceful than places like this.” I replied.
Chapter 50 - Horror of the PastAntheia’s POV“The letter of invitation will arrive in a few days to inform you about the time and death, well for the location, it will be in the east region, surely you already know that Crowden.” Anna said and here I am still puzzled at what was happening.“This is not going to happen.” Raven said sternly but Anna gave him a sweet smile.“Oh love, you know the rules. It will happen.” she replied and I saw how Raven’s jaw clenched.Looks like I have no choice here now, whatever it is, I have no other choice but to accept it or I will lose my mate, and my life.I looked at Anna in the eyes, Fines already had given me a full control ove
Chapter 51 - No MercyAntheia’s POVRaven looked at me for he must have sensed my tensed state. My grip on his arm had tightened and my eyes were fixed on the evil orbs of my father and his mate beside him.“I must leave you now with your lovely mate then.” I heard the old man spoke and so my attention went to him. He flashed me a polite smile and I forced to tug my lips to return the gesture for I do not want to be rude.When the old man and his mate left, my family… my ‘former’ family I must say, came into full view and Raven followed my gaze.My father approached with his family, my younger sister is not around, only the older sister and my brother are present with their parents.
Chapter 52 - Touches and KissesAntheia’s POVI changed into my sweatpants and tee shirt as I lay down on the bed and sighed. My body is aching. Everywhere. My muscles are sore and beaten. Goddess, what have I gotten myself into? Daisy meowed and asked me to carry her and so I did put her on the bed and let her play with my sweatpants, biting and clawing it, not minding if the fabric will be torn and ruined.~’Well, you have to do it to beat that Anna up or we will both die and lose our mate. You cannot just depend on me.’ Fines came into my head.“Can we not just attend the event instead?” I replied to my wolf.~’We either leave and run away, leaving your own mate and the
Chapter 53 – A Taste of PleasureHis lips went to my jaw, tracing it to my ears, down to my neck, and he groaned exasperatedly, “F-ckAntheia.” and I felt his pelvis moved, but he was restricting himself.He sucked and gently bit a soft spot on my neck, it was so sensitive that I shuddered with the tingly feeling that travelled to my lower abdomen, making me pool a gush of fluid to my undergar-ment.His fingers played with my peak, pulling and pinching it, sending me bearable and pleasurable pain. And how I hope the same touch would be given to my other peak… and he must have heard my silent plea for his other hand travelled from my waist and cupped my other valley, massaging it, molding, giving the same pleasurable treatment like the other.“Raven.” I moaned, and I never thought I could make such a sound, it is embarrassing.Something inside me wants to explode, to come out, my body feel
Chapter 54 - Young Lad’s KnifeAntheia’s POVCurrently I am at the training gym, just after sparring with a pack warrior whom I think had been very careful of not hurting me, as he said, I am the Luna and that he fears what the Alpha would do to him if he hurts me, by the way his name was John. Though I numerously tried to convince him to do his best, I still do not think he tried.The door swung open and the aura made me and the pack warriors who are training here turned towards it, and I heard a cuss at a distance as a knife flew towards Raven, close to the side his face but he is skilled enough to dodge it immediately and he was even able to caught the handle of the knife as the blade passed near his cheek.Silence filled the room that even just a drop of a tiny needle could be heard.
Chapter 55 - Against the RoyalsAntheia’s POVI sat on the couch in the Alpha’s office and he went to his usual spot, sitting on his leather swivel chair, he tossed a silver envelope lined with gold and I easily caught it in the air. I guess, my trainings had been paying off. Throughout my stay here in the pack, Raven had helped me get back up on my feet, he had been building me up, my confidence, a strong personality, an open and welcoming attitude, and the people here in the pack had been a great help as well for they always treat me with goodness, care, and respect. Everyone had been always nice to me, welcoming, as if I am now part of the family. Oh, I probably am. "What is this?"
Chapter 56 - He Will Be At Your Funeral Antheia’s POV I did not bother dressing in fancy clothes anymore coz basically I am going to walk towards my death anyway, maybe they can dress me better instead for my funeral. Just with my light brown cargo pants and a White tank top tucked in it, I braided my hair in a french braid and then slipped in my dark brown combat boots. I know I suck at fashion and I have no idea how to dress up, but this is how far I could get dressed comfortably for the fight and with the hot weather considered. I feel quite a bit nervous about this fight but somehow, a feeling inside me was telling me to trust my wolf. I may not be able to fight properly due to my lack of knowledge and experience on this, but I believe in Fines, that if I let her take control at some point,
Chapter 57 - In The Grodon ArenaAntheia’s POVWe arrived at in the East region, specifically at the land of Grodon, throughout the drive, Raven briefed me some information about the werewolf society, and about the royals and how they have lands to rule, well that part was easy, it had just been traced from the ancestors, then the titles had been passed down to generation after generation, the Royal bloodline continued, and he reiterated that one mountain does not only belongs to one royal family, or one region was not ruled only by one royal bloodline, most regions and mountains were ruled by multiple Royals, having their own pieces of land to rule and group of packs to lead.However, there are also those that are powerful Royals who had only been seen by a few to the point that for some they only sound like an old urban legends that doe
Chapter 87 – Her Home and BelovedThe Rossathorn Pack easily found Mindor and extracted the truth from him. He was the only remaining person alive who knew the truth from that night Luna Elena gave birth to the successor of Rossathorn. He revealed the truth, that it was Connor who ordered him to dispose of the child, but he kept her. However, despite the truth that he kept the child alive, the Rossathorn pack did not forgive him for the life he had given Antheia, the sufferings she had to endure at the hands of the alpha of Muggar pack. They let him live and his family, but in misery. They had become low workers of the pack, working in the fields and mountains owned by Rossathorns. The fate of Mindor and his pack had been known to Alpha Raven who had once put them in misery for what they did to Antheia. But he never found out the reason why. He assumed that Mindor had a great debt to pay to the Rossathorns, and Jane indeed had done a great job of keeping the truths from the public. No
Chapter 86 - DNA Match“Elena.” Luna Elena’s father, Arnold called to her but she was not listening. She had left him on her table for a few minutes while he sorted some papers to be passed to the advisors of the pack after her signature and approval of them. “Elena, I have been calling for you. What are you looking at?” Arnold looked out the window as well when he noticed the shaken expression of Luna Elena. And in an instant, his eyes narrowed at Antheia’s back and the bold red laurel marking on her back.“Who is she? She bears the Rossathorn’s mark. I do not recognize her being a part of our family.” Arnold said not being able to recognize Antheia since it was her back that was turned to him.“She is just a guest.” Luna Elena said.“No outsider of this family bears the same mark. Where is she from? Is it real or a tattoo to mimic the Rossathorn’s crest?” Arnold inquired, also surprised to see someone with the same mark. He remembers that his wife, Luna Elena’s mother also bore the
Chapter 85 - Revealed BirthmarkJane led the way to the backyard where Luna Elena was already waiting for them and watching over Jane’s kids and two of their nieces playing together. It was just the three of them, Jane, Luna Elena, and Antheia, because they did not want to attract unnecessary attention to the young lady which may cause an uproar of speculations especially since Antheia has a resemblance to the young Elena. They wanted to investigate quietly and even though it may seem rude and unright to investigate Antheia without her knowledge, they still chose to proceed without letting her know because they did not want to bother the young lady with their speculations. Not until they have proven and made a positive conclusion. As they settled down in their seats and enjoyed their tea and salads with some light chicken dishes, the conversation was light and was mainly about Rossathorn pack and how the once barren backyard turned into one that is filled with different kinds of flowe
Chapter 84 - Invite Her“Speculations,” Luna Elena uttered sighing even though she was considering the possibilities of the things that her sister Jane had said. She rested her back against her chair and stared at nowhere on her wooden table.“Then give me permission to prove it to you,” Jane said and Luna Elena looked at her.“Sister, you already went beyond without my permission and yet now you are asking for permission?” Luna Elena sarcastically smirked. “Just for formality.” Jane replied.“What do you need?” the Luna asked.“Invite her again here. For a cup of tea perhaps?” Jane suggested“Why?”“We need her DNA, Elena. That is the most guaranteed way to prove that she does not belong to our family, or if she does. You and her.” Jane said and the Luna was about to protest again but Jane already spoke first, cutting her off.“I am not trying to put your hopes up, Elena. It is just to make sure.”“Fine. Send her an invite.” Luna Elena said.“Got it.” Jane uttered feeling accomplish
Chapter 83 - Jane’s InvestigationJane told Luna Elena what she had learned about Antheia. She did her own research on Muggar Pack, the Alpha and Luna of the Muggar Pack that raised Antheia, and what happened to Antheia before she turned eighteen. She found out about Antheia being a daughter of a slut of the Alpha of Muggar Pack and that she lived like a servant to the Alpha’s family until she was disposed to the traders which placed her in the auction where Raven had found her, which then later after a few months, the traders and people behind the auction were arrested, and punished. Jane, as a blood born Rossathorn, wherein their family and generation were known to be great spies and investigators, let her curiosity about Antheia lead her to all those information. But now she faces a dead end. She was not able to find the reason or the cause as to why Antheia bears a similar mark to a blood born Rossathorn. Jane also investigated the members of the Rossathorn family if they have a c
Chapter 82 - The Pain of Losing A MateOnce the chief maid left the room and the doors closed, Jane spoke, “You have got a pretty tattoo right there.”“Huh?” Antheia reacted, not knowing yet what Jane was talking about.“Your tattoo, at the back of your shoulder, can I see it?” Jane said.Antheia turned her back to her and fixed her robe, pushing down a sleeve to reveal the back of her shoulder which held her birthmark as she said, “Oh, this one? It is not a tattoo. I do not know. I have had it since I was a kid and I noticed that it also grew as I grew up.”Jane had her eyes locked on the birthmark, she knows it because she has it too but it was just a very little mark on her, it was also fading and not very visible, however, on her sister Luna Elena, it was located at the side of her abdomen, very evident and larger, a symbol of the first born Rossathorn and a rightful successor of the pack. “It is pretty. Is it some sort of a birthmark?” Jane uttered.“Probably. I am not sure. I r
Chapter 81 - Red Laurel MarkingAntheia’s eyes graced the portraits decorating the walls of the corridor. She does not recognize any of them yet, until the last portrait adorned with gold frames, it was Luna Elena in her middle twenties when she was appointed to succeed the Rossathorn pack and became officially the Luna. “This is Luna Elena.” she guessed and Jane confirmed.“She is. She became the Luna that day and led the pack.” Jane replied.“I did not see the Alpha of Rossathorn Pack,” Antheia asked curiously.“He is gone. His name was Connor. He died from a disease, already more than a decade ago/” Jane replied.“Oh.” Antheia thought, and a realization came into her head, “They do not have children?” she asked as she remembered some gossip she heard at the hall earlier when some people around her were talking about Luna Elena not having a child, a successor, hence the elders of Rossathorn Pack are in disarray, deciding which among the close relatives, a blood born Rossathorn, wou
Chapter 80 - Meeting Her“So, are you going to meet her or not?” Jane uttered, pulling her sister Luna Elena out of her reverie. Luna Elena looked at her and asked, “Where was she from again?”“She is the mate of Raven Lanford from Kingston Pack.” Jane answered and Luna Elena just nodded lightly before Jane led the way among the crowd toward where Antheia was rooted.Antheia smiled when she saw the approaching Luna Elena and Jane.“Greetings to you, Luna Elena.” Antheia uttered with a warm smile which the former was not able to reciprocate for she was still baffled and surprised at the resemblance the young lady has with her features. Luna Elena did not speak nor acknowledge the greeting from Antheia, until Jane cleared her throat. “Oh thank you, dear. Are you enjoying the party?” Luna Elena asked.“Yes, yes. The desserts were really great, especially the strawberries and cheesecakes” Antheia replied. And when another bowl of strawberries was being served to the table, and refilling
Chapter 79 - Luna Elena; A Glimpse of Her Past“Yes, but not Crowden, that is Raven. Crowden was away, and we figured I was mistaken to be Crowden’s mate, so he said, I could just come here instead with Raven on his behalf.” Antheia explained, as instructed by her mate if anyone asks about them and the mix up.“Oh, that is fine. The two lead the Kingston Pack side by side anyway.” Jane said and took a sip from her wine as she looked around to look for her sister Luna Elena, hoping that she was already done talking to some people.“I’m sorry, may I ask where the restroom is?” Antheia asked when she felt her urinary bladder needed a relief.“Go straight to the right, there will be a door that will lead to the restrooms,” Jane replied, pointing behind Antheia the direction of the restroom.“Thank you.” Antheia placed down the saucer and was about to turn around but stopped when Jane added, “I will wait for you here, alright? I want you to meet Elena.” and the former just then nodded in r