Nova's POVHer commander?If she referred to Hayden as her commander then she must be a member of his pack. I gasped when I realized it.He was the one who sent her to the Fangworth palace? I was saved by Hayden's person from the beginning of my mission. He rescued me too but why didn't he tell me they knew each other?"Seriously?" I asked, watching Hayden then staring back at Amelia. "Yes," She nodded, smiling. "I'm sorry I didn't inform you earlier," She added."No, I didn't ask too," I answered nodding, though I was still surprised by the whole thing.I stared at Hayden with a raised brow. He stared at me too expressionlessly, at that point I nodded understanding it. The reason Hayden followed her without any question was because he was the one who sent her to prepare a way out for him, she even prepared a horse for his journey.He was her commander. A member of the Storm pack, If she was just a member of his pack, how did they end up being that close?I raised my brow at him befo
NNova's POVThat was a lie.I told him that so I could follow him to wherever he was heading, I needed to know what the letter was all about, the fact that he was hiding it made me more curious.Who knows if it was related to the truth I was searching for?"Fine then," Hayden said, getting on his horse. He looked weak as he did that, maybe I was the one who saw it that way. But I could tell he wasn't strong.I thought he was heading somewhere. Why was he taking a horse when he can actually speed there? Taking a horse would slow us, was he not rushing there? He was acting strange. Too strange.For a moment I considered taking the horse but it was never a right choice. Amelia got on the horse too and I stood there watching them."Is there anything wrong?" Hayden asked, watching me from the horse he sat on. Everything was wrong. Why would he take a horse when we could use our speed, was he that tired to do that?"Nothing," I answered, getting on the horse prepared for me.It was too ea
Nova's POV"Then let's see this till the end," Amelia said as she rushed to the front, attacking the rogue. The others walked closer to us, attacking.I made to move but I staggered back. I was too weak to move. I tried to move my legs but I didn't have strength to.She was there. Nova was there with me, fighting the rogues angrily. Her anger weakened me more. I couldn't move as I watched Nova and Amelia fight tirelessly.One of them rushed to me wanting to attack but I dodged him giving him a cut on his belly with my claws. I looked back to see Amelia sending them away with her kicks, she was handling them pretty well.Nova dug in her dagger in one's belly kicking him before pinning the other with her left hand, her claws were long as she fought them relentlessly."You," Another one said, he made towards me wanting to give me a cut with his long claws but I dodged it before he could, I tore his skin with my claws sharply as I watched blood gushed out. He stood startled before falling
Nova's POVThey were not just rogues.They had a camp. How were they able to build such a great place without anyone noticing? It was similar to a palace but it was a small territory, it was small, compared to that of the Fangworth palace. I winced as one of them touched my wounded arm.I still couldn't understand why Hayden gave in. I couldn't process his reasons for allowing them to take us there, I believed he had a reason and for a moment I wanted to trust his action.They led us to a room which was a bit distant from the camp entrance. It was their leader's room. I looked around noticing the well decorated place, it was designed in a manner that made it look like a throne hall.There he was, seated on what I could call a throne. He was a young gorgeous man possessing a commanding presence, he sat majestically on that throne with his chiseled features illuminated by the soft light penetrating into the room.His chiseled jawline added a hint of ruggedness to his gorgeous face. Hi
Nova's POV"No," Amelia screamed, struggling with the rope she was tied with. I stood there startled as I watched her.Hayden didn't seem to be moved by that, he was focused on the man who was also staring at him. "How sure am I that you have a way?" He asked with his arms folded.He was really interested in the man's discussion. Was he really looking for a way to die? If I wasn't so stunned then I was dazed. Hayden Storm wanted death. The man I had spent seven years hating, was seeking death himself.What could be his reason for suddenly wanting death? Why would someone who killed my father suddenly want to die now? What really changed?I was surprised. I was beyond shocked to hear that."I, Orion, will never tell you lies," Orion said. "Telling me your name doesn't assure me that you wouldn't tell a lie," Hayden scoffed. "And why should I trust the head of a rogue?"Orion nodded. "You're right, I might be the head of a rogue but I have my pride. I won't tell you I have what I don'
Hayden's POV"How did this happen?" Amelia asked, she faced me with her face scrunched up. "What is going on? How did-" "Looks like you've got yourself in a deep mess," Orion interrupted still laughing. He stared at me before facing Nova. "Hey, pretty how do you plan to escape this?" She smiled at him and scoffed."I don't think that has anything to do with you?" She snapped at him. I watched as she folded her fist in anger while still had a rope tied around her body. She glared at him and he stepped away from her.I felt weak again as her anger doubled. Orion nodded. "You are right, this has absolutely nothing to do with me," He walked over to me standing right in front of me. "I have more business with you," He glared. I gave him a bored look and he smirked.He does that too often. That was the only boring expression he was good at giving."Let's do that," I muttered. He nodded for his men to take Nova and Amelia out of the room, they walked over to Nova and Amelia wanting to lead
Nova's PovGroaning.I opened my eyes to behold complete darkness, I shut my eyes trying to recall where exactly I was. The scene of me struggling with the rogues as they pulled me out of the room earlier played in my head, I opened my eyes instantly remembering where I was.I made to stand but I stopped unable to, what was happening?I tried moving my hands too but I couldn't, my hands were tied to my back while I was made to lean against the pole it was tied to.They had brought me here after treating my wounds, I wondered what they had used on me. I had no idea how I ended up there.I made to move again. "Argh," I winced in pain hurting my ankle."Are you awake?" I heard Amelia ask. I tried to sense where the voice came from, but I knew perceiving her scent was a total no. I couldn't smell her scent as usual. "I'm here," She said and I turned to see her tied up beside me."How long have we been here?" I asked."Not too long," I nodded when she said that. I was glad I hadn't been as
Nova's POVWe didn't bother turning back. We picked our race running as far as we could. "Get them," Someone shouted after us, we got to a height and paused. We both staggered back watching the distance.We looked back to see the men after we had increased. A second look at the height, we jumped down from the height and encountered other men who stood alert. Amelia folded her fist ready to face any of them.The man's voice had gotten their attention, they stood there not ready to move out of the way, the other rushed in joining them, ready for a fight. Two men rushed at us first, the first one raised his hand to cut me with his fangs but I dodged it, giving him a cut on his neck.He attacked again with both fangs, I dodged and kicked his jaw. I gave him a spin kick sending him far away.I watched my side checking Amelia, she had pinned the other man down on his chest with her fangs. The man who seemed stronger than the others came at us at full speed.I gripped my neck trying to cho
Nova's POVTavern.I couldn't get that word off my mind as I walked back to the Groove. I wondered what the fate of the Alphas were.Did they have an enemy no one knew about? Who could be after their life?The attacker had sent them all a warning, he made sure to hide his identity so no one could find out who he was. He didn't attack just one person anymore, he made his attack at every one of them, which made it impossible for anyone to figure out who exactly was next."Are you on your way, Alpha?" Mason mind-linked me."Yes, I'll be there soon," I told him. "Is anything wrong?" I added it through the mind link."No, Alpha," He responded sharply, that sounded a bit suspicious but I ignored it."Okay," I mind-linked him, walking to the moonlight Groove gate.I heard an arrow firing toward me and stepped back immediately, watching the arrow land right in front of me, I looked around to check where the shooter was but he was gone.I walked to where the arrow was, it was similar to what
Nova's POVThere is someone after them.They knew that also but they had no idea who was behind it. But who was next after Bean Fangworth?"Welcome back," Mason said through the mind link as I walked back to our suite. "I didn't know when you-""I need to meet the spies," I interrupted him through the mind link knowing what he wanted to say. "I want a meeting with them,""Now?" He asked confused."Yes," I answered, he nodded. "Someone is after the Alphas?" I told him. He needed to know my reason for calling for such unannounced meeting."What?" He asked with wide eyes."We need to take closer watch on the Alphas, I need reports about them before the end of today," I said."I will let them know," He said making to leave."No," I mind-linked him and he stopped. "I want to meet them personally," I added, he faced me."But you can't just leave the castle," He said through the mind-link."Leave that in my care, you should stay back and watch the Alphas in the Groove while I meet with the s
Nova's PovI smiled recalling the memory of what happened at the bathtub earlier. I sneaked out of the room after he slept.Though I doubted he did."Greetings," The guards at his door greeted me as I stepped out of his room. I ignored them walking out of his suite.I was a bit away from his suite when I noticed Alpha Ragnar and Alpha Grim at a distance, seemed the festival was over. They whispered words in each other's ears before walking away.They walked hurriedly towards a direction in the Groove.Where were they heading in such haste?I glanced to see no one was close, so I decided to trail them. I needed to know whatever they were up to.They were so engrossed in their discussion that they didn't notice I was tailing them. I walked behind them until they got to a secluded part of the groove. It was unfamiliar, I doubted I had ever been there.It seemed like an abandoned part, I couldn't perceive any other wolf around.They walked deeper part to that area, I followed them cautiou
Nova's POVI closed my eyes as he pulled me closer to himself, I didn't struggle with him as I slid my lips into his mouth craving for more. I rolled my tongue in his, as I played along letting him have it to his content.Good heavens! I wanted more.I leaned deeper, having a full taste of him, his tongue on mine felt deeper than earlier, he tasted like I hadn't had a taste of him before. He tasted sweeter each time making my wolf howl in need."Beautiful," Someone screamed and we both pulled away from the kiss facing them again, we smiled at them."Why don't you play them a song? You should dance," The anchor said. "Don't you think so?" He asked the audience."Yes," Everyone chorused.The slow music played and the workers at the Groove screamed in excitement, their screams doubled when Hayden took my hand for a dance.I faced him properly, watching as he smiled. I smiled too staring into his brown eyes, he lifted our intertwined hands pulling me closer to himself with his left hand w
Nova's POV"Mason," I called authoritatively through the mind link, he stopped mid-way. "You won't like to create a scene here, would you?"He stepped back a little, he glanced at Hayden before facing me again. "Shouldn't we leave together?" He asked."You know that isn't right?" I answered using the mind link. "You should leave first, I'll come after,"He stared at me for long before walking away. I stared back at Hayden who was still seated. He wasn't ready to leave?Why then would he stop Mason from leaving with me if he knew he wasn't ready to leave?"I want to leave now," I said and he nodded.He stood immediately offering me his hand, I stared at his hand not moving. I recalled Fenrir's words as I stared at him, I looked up from his hand to see him smiling at me.Was I doing the right thing?"Come with me," He said when I didn't move.I took his hands as we both walked out of the party, we walked into my suite quietly without uttering a word to each other. We could have separate
Nova's POV"Are you heading back?" Alpha Fenrir asked as I made my way back to the party hall. I turned back to see him also walking towards my way.He had also left the party. Most of the Alphas excused themselves after the storytelling, I had left Hayden, Mason and two other Alphas on their seat before excusing myself."Yes, Alpha," I answered bowing my head.I had left the party earlier because I needed to be alone for a moment, I wanted some time for myself alone. To think about everything that was happening, from Hayden and I to my idea of the story the lady told us. Above every other thing, all I couldn't stop thinking about was my moment with Hayden.He was an enemy but I felt good being with him, I didn't want it to end soon. I wished he wasn't involved in whatever happened that night, that way we would both be good after it all ended."I was heading back too," He said, stopping in front of me and I nodded. "We can go now,""Sure," I said, waiting for him to lead the way but h
Nova's POVPlay along, that was the rule.I had to play it well in such a way that no one would find out it was planned. He pulled me closer claiming my lips, our lips met in a soft, sweet caress.His soft lips took mine and I closed my eyes enjoying the moment."Beautiful," I heard priestess Elena said.It worked.I smiled into the kiss, slowly lifting my hands. I wrapped my hands around his neck wanting to feel him more, my wolf yip excitement enjoying the moment. This was meant to be a phony but strangely, I didn't want it to stop. I wanted more.But he pulled away slowly from the kiss, he stood staring at me with a smile playing on his lips.The clapping increased as we disengaged, Hayden took my hands in his as we faced them. They were all smiling as they watched us, I didn't care whether it was fake or not, as long as they would play along I was pleased our plan worked.I looked around until I met eyes with Mason, who was also staring my way. He wasn't smiling, he stared express
Hayden's POV"She is my mate, my Luna, my companion and my supporter. I can rely upon her and all power I hold as the Alpha of Storm pack is equally has," I said facing Nova, She smiled and I continued my declaration. "She will be my strength and together we will build a strong pack, and I expect your respect and acknowledgment,"All mouths opened in awe as I made my declaration, they turned to Nova requesting her response."Will you come forward to the " I gestured at Nova, and she looked around taking a step to come forward.Mason stood abruptly wanting to stop her but he paused, Nova walked to the stage to join me."Does Marcel have something to say?" Grim asked Mason.Nova stopped, facing him.Grim's question caused everyone present there to notice Mason, they all turned to him requesting his response."Oh," He muttered blinking his severally, he stared at Nova and then at me. "I want to let you know that this is true," He stammered.He truly was a pup, he never failed to act like
Nova's POV"What!" I exclaimed."That is the only way out," Hayden mumbled, he didn't see anything wrong with that. Though he was right about us being mates and it seemed like a perfect lie still I didn't feel good about it."What if they find out that was a lie?" I asked, he walked closer to me stopping just an inch away from me, I held my breath staring at his cold brown eyes."Then you have to play it so well that no one finds out," He said, his eyes burning holes into my skin searchingly. "Remember we are in this together," He said, stepping away and I tried to breathe evenly.He stared at me before looking away, he was right. We were both in this and I wouldn't like being suspected for something I knew nothing of, if that would clear the misunderstanding, I was ready to play along."I'm sure you hate that type of attention too," He mumbled and I hived a sigh."Fine then," I said. "Let's do this, to clear the misunderstanding," "Right choice," He smiled faintly. "We will announce