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 POV"No," I screamed. I pushed Orion out of my way and Amelia did the same, we stood watching as the gemstone got activated. My heartbeats irregularly as I watched the bright light blocking us from seeing Hayden. It was so bright that Orion and Amelia had to look away unable to bear it.The light shone right at me but I didn't move, I knew there was nothing more I could do. Still, I didn't look away. It was over.I waited until the light dimmed slowly before it went off completely, I stared at where Hayden stood earlier and to my surprise, he was standing right there. Hayden storm was standing with the gemstone still in his hand.He is alive.I shut my eyes before opening my eyes back instantly to see him still there. "Hayden," I called. He turned to face me while I stared at him shocked."Commander," Amelia called walking over to him. She hugged him instantly not minding if anyone was present. "Thank you for not leaving," She said still hugging him.I felt my wolf growled i
Nova's POV "Halt! Who are you?!" I peeked out of the window. The gates of Moonlight Grove stood ahead of my caravan. Behind us were several other Caravans from other packs. Two guards were staring up at her with fierce gazes. A hand squeezed mine and I glanced up to see Mason, my Beta, walk towards the door of the carriage. "Who are you?!" "I am Mason, Alpha of the Snowcap pack." He told the guards. Gasps exploded around us and I smirked. Good. Just the reaction I was expecting. "S-Snowcap?" The guard stuttered. "Impossible!" His fellow guard said. "Weren't they wiped out years ago?" My jaw clenched and I felt my wolf roar in anger. Quiet down Frost. "As you can see, we are alive," Mason said, keeping his voice monotone. "And here for the Howl Gathering festival." The murmurs around us increased. The Snowcap pack had gone into extinction seven years ago. At least that was what everyone thought had happened. Well, they weren't extinct. We were back. I was back. A
Nova's POV "The lower rooms?* Mason curled his lips in disgust when he retrieved the room plaque from the castle maid. The room plaque contained the list of rooms assigned to each pack. Considering our pack hadn't been expected to attend, they all thought we were dead anyway, there hadn't been any arrangement for us. "Relax Mason," I cautioned, then turned to the castle maid. "You may leave." "Why would they assign us those filthy rooms?! They ought to be punished. I'll talk to the priestess-" "You will not," I mindlinked him. I couldn't exactly tell him that. The authority in my voice would be evident and everyone would know who I was. I could not have that happening. He sighed wistfully as we made our way to the wing assigned to us. "What's the plan, Alpha?" Mason asked when we had settled in the suite. I took off the blue-laced top I had worn. He reached for my bra hook and popped it open. I had dispersed the ten servants we came with. They were assigned as spies to
Nova's POV I held my breath when he stopped just a few inches away, incredibly aware of every single part of him. His eyes, I could feel them burn holes into my skin, searchingly. He didn't know who I was. If I wasn't so stunned I could have laughed. Hayden Storm did not remember me. I had spent seven years hating a man who couldn't even remember me. Perhaps it was the change in hair color. The last time he had set eyes on me, it used to be a light brown color. But that wasn't enough. My heart twinged in pain at the thought of him not recognizing me. But it didn't matter. That would make my mission easier. "Forgive me, Alpha," I murmured, bowing my head. "I wanted to clear my head. I didn't know there would be anyone here." The man frowned, brown eyes narrowing in suspicion. "The castle has to be at least a mile away. Did you come this far to clear your head? Think again wench!" As he stepped closer, I tried to breathe evenly. I tried to ignore how smooth his muscles b
Hayden's POVThe thing with power was that it made you drunk, over and over and then one day, it loses that kick and becomes useless. I had power. I was born with it flowing through my veins. My mother had labored for three days straight and then the pack doctor gave up trying and decided he'd rather poison her womb and get me out by force. Whatever he used hadn't been strong enough. I came out a healthy child with my mother's heart in my hands. The sickening part of it all was that I could remember it. I could remember staring up at the doctor's horrified face, clutching my mother's heart between my hands, crying my eyes out. And for years, that memory would haunt me every single time I closed my eyes. And then more haunting memories joined. "Alpha sir," The guards saluted when I approached my chambers. I had told Elena to give me the room farthest from everyone. She had propped me on the highest floor with a handful of guards I didn't need. I merely walked pas
Nova's POV "You're back," Mason said when I stepped into our room. "He wasn't at the-" I cut him off with a pointed look before speaking through the mind link. "I know he wasn't at the gathering. I met him at the lake." "That's his scent on you," Mason curled his lips in disgust, walking over to help me take off my cloak. "He touched you, didn't he? You must be furious. I know how much you hate him." I hummed in response, trying to keep a neutral look on my face. He wasn't wrong, I hated Hayden Storm. But when I had touched him, oh. I licked my bottom lip, relishing the taste of him on my tongue. I could feel the smooth velvety skin on his cock against my palm, it was hard to think about hatred. He was such a fine specimen of a man and it would be such a shame to kill him. That wouldn't stop me. These seven days would not end unless I had a blade buried in his gut. Mason's harsh breathing reached my ears, leaving a warm trail on my skin. His hands skimmed my back, wanting
Nova's POV"No," I screamed. I pushed Orion out of my way and Amelia did the same, we stood watching as the gemstone got activated. My heartbeats irregularly as I watched the bright light blocking us from seeing Hayden. It was so bright that Orion and Amelia had to look away unable to bear it.The light shone right at me but I didn't move, I knew there was nothing more I could do. Still, I didn't look away. It was over.I waited until the light dimmed slowly before it went off completely, I stared at where Hayden stood earlier and to my surprise, he was standing right there. Hayden storm was standing with the gemstone still in his hand.He is alive.I shut my eyes before opening my eyes back instantly to see him still there. "Hayden," I called. He turned to face me while I stared at him shocked."Commander," Amelia called walking over to him. She hugged him instantly not minding if anyone was present. "Thank you for not leaving," She said still hugging him.I felt my wolf growled i
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 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
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 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'
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"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
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 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