|| ELINDA's POV ||" What...are you doing?"I muttered nervously, the knife in her hand glittering dangerously under the bright light. The woman said nothing and then charged at me. She held the knife under my throat before laughing into my ears," I didn't think that it would be easy to fool the princess. Tsk...now call your fucking brother and tell him to accept me as his princess."My thoughts went blank at the mention of my brother. What did she do with my brother? What the hell was happening?I swallowed hard under the threat of her knife. Then I remembered once my brother said to me that my goodness would be my doom one day. At that moment, I hated myself more than anyone. I muttered a reply, waiting for someone to show up," He ...is busy these days..He won't probably pick up..my phone..."The woman sneered into my ears, pressing the knife harder into my skin," You fucking woman! He is never busy with his sister. CALL HIM! LET ME SPEAK!"" PRINCESS!!"The sound of a deep metal
|| ELINDA'S POV ||" Matteo, where's your Don?"I asked the cold-faced guy who hated me for no reason. Matteo shot a glare at me, his eyes holding curiosity. I couldn't fall asleep after what Alexis had faced today because of me. Perhaps it was so normal for them but I couldn't stop the self-blaming.Matteo sneered at me, his eyes narrowing," Why? So that you can cause some trouble freely?"I scoffed at him, intending to find it by myself," Says someone whose work is killing."I saw Fiona at a distance. She was coming out of the study with a dark face. I instantly knew where Alexis was as Fiona hated to keep her ass away from Alexis. I walked in that direction without asking anymore. The door was already opened. It took one gentle push to enter. I was scared to make any noise since I knew that Alexis was angry with me.My eyes darted around to find him but he was nowhere to be seen. Before I could take another step forward, a growling voice stopped me," I can smell you, woman."I l
|| ELINDA'S POV ||" LET HER GO, MATT!!!"A roar from Elinda stopped him from pulling me out. I was already sobbing in anger and pain. I felt like a villain here among these people. Leonid stood up from the couch, wincing in pain that made me hate myself even more. He stopped in front of Matteo and demanded, his Alpha aura radiating through the room," APOLOGIZE TO HER! NOW!! She is the princess of this dynasty. Don't you ever fucking dare!!"Matteo hung his head low, his face turning red in shame. He muttered politely without looking me in the eye," I..am sorry...I thought..she was hurting you..Alpha Don..."" GET OUT! ALL OF YOU!"We shook in terror by his voice. Fiona left first hurriedly, Matteo glancing at me. As I made my way to the door, another roar broke through the room," NOT YOU! I didn't ask you to leave, Princess."Matteo closed the door behind me. It was just me and Alexis standing in the room. Alexis crossed the room with a long stride, his eyes darkening differently,
|| ALEXIS's POV ||" I am not fucking going anywhere unless you tell me why we are shifting again!!"Elinda's scream buzzed in the whole room. She was furious that I didn't share anything with her. How was I gonna tell her that her brother was scarier than she ever thought?Matteo pinched the space between his brows. I knew that Elinda was challenging his patience. Letting out a frustrated sigh, I tried to convince her, stepping near her," Listen to me, Princess. Whatever it is to keep you safe. You have to trust your brother. At least not me but you have to trust him."Elinda refused to listen to anything. She crossed her arms, raising her head to confront me," Unless I have a better explanation from you, I am not going anywhere."I had already expected it to come. Groping her by her arms, I muttered into her ears, pulling the syringe out of my pocket," Sorry, Princess. It had to be done."I injected it straight into her neckline before she could say another word. A startled gasp
|| LEONID's POV ||" The western pack has blocked all our trade. They destroyed it even before we could reach the Dead Sea."Matteo came with the news of our latest trade. I pulled my eyes from the laptop, a deep frown appearing between my temples. I never had an issue with the Western pack. I wondered why they were instigating a war.I replied with a low growl, waiting for Matteo's opinion," Why are they acting jerks? We didn't have any issues with them."Matteo shook his head unknowingly, seeming too deep in thought," I don't know, Alpha Don but it seems like they are unhappy with something. You should visit their Alpha. If they keep blocking us, we will lose our collaborations."I clenched my jaw tight. I hated unnecessary wars. But after the death of my grandfather, I noticed that many of them didn't appreciate my position. Most of them claimed that I was too young and inexperienced to be an Alpha Don. With time, I proved them wrong.I gave my order to Matteo, lightening up a ci
|| ALEXIS's POV ||The question was left unheard of as she collapsed in my arms. For the first time, I was scared after years in the Mafia World. She was drowned in blood. Her pale face scared the shit out of me.I picked her up in my arms. Matteo shot one last glare at Fiona before running after me. She didn't open her eyes. A part of me tried to convince me that she was a Royal. Healing her wound was just a matter of time. But I was anxious and eager to see her fine.I called her a few times as I laid her on the bed," Elinda!! Elinda!"She remained unconscious. Matteo tried to comfort me, patting my back," Alpha Don! She will be fine. Give her wolf time to heal."I clenched my jaw hard and turned around furiously," Check the CCTV FOOTAGES. I want to know how she got in there."Something wasn't feeling right about the whole incident. Black monsters were always kept locked. They didn't act wild unless they were triggered and met any new faces. Matteo understood the assignment, head
|| ELINDA's POV ||Fiona shifted her attention to me. When she saw me standing, her face grew red in anger. She shouted at me, her eyes filling with hatred," YOU!! YOU DID THIS TO ME! YOU!! You whore..how dare you!"I was awestruck by her audacity. She accused me even after she did wrong to me. I didn't have the heart to let go of her. I replied with a twisted smile," Yes, I did seduce her. What can you do to me, Fiona?"She growled at me angrily. Her wolf died and she had no power left in her body. She sneered at me, her jealousy maddening her," HE DOESN'T EVEN CARE FOR YOU! It's all for your brother..and your title...He isn't interested in a low-class woman like you."I couldn't endure her insult anymore. In my impulse, I turned around and put my lips on his lips, pulling him into a hard kiss. It took him off guard but Alexis didn't push me away. Instead, he tried to deepen the kiss when reality kicked me hard. My wolf was tempted to go further. I pulled it back, breaking our kis
|| ALEXIS's POV ||" The western pack has agreed with the meeting. They would like to meet in the Italian Bar."Matteo informed me, his eyes narrowing in confusion. I was also stunned to know that they had agreed to the meeting so easily. It had only one meaning they had certain demands.I put down the revolver and looked up at Matteo," Sure! Let them come and see what they want."Matteo nodded, typing the answer on the iPad," I am booking the venue. Are you going alone? I mean.. the princess..."I cut him off with a glare, not wanting to take any risk," She stays here! It's dangerous to bring her around them. Put as many guards as you need. Not a single harm shall come on her."Matteo understood the assignment and gave direction through the speaker. I turned back to find my laptop. I was distracted from the moment the kiss happened. My wolf shouldn't be tempted but I was craving to stay near her. Such certain feelings were questionable. Since we had no bond, I shouldn't have felt
" Strip Now!!"His raging voice evaporated against the noises of werewolves, screaming around the valley. Seraya couldn't see anything except smoke around her pack house, the begging of women, and children's cries. Her ignorance towards his command was only pushing his rage to the edge. No one ever dared to humiliate her in that way. " I said, STRIP!!", the command came with a loud whip on her back, forcing her knees to fall on the ground.Rafe Sullivan Anderson held the chain high, his eyes gleaming in deep rage and hatred toward the woman on the ground. Seraya coughed lightly at the smoke, flaring her nostrils to travel into her stomach. Her tears blurred in tears, her wolf refusing to submit but she figured out that her disobedience would turn everything worse.Her beloved ' The Moon Eyed ' pack was under attack by the most ferocious, cruel pack on earth ' The Night Howlers Pack '. Even if she fought with her all night, she wouldn't be able to save anyone. She clutched the hard so
The next day dawned with an air of anticipation that hung over the castle like a thick veil. Excitement permeated the corridors, and the usual hustle and bustle seemed amplified. The source of this fervor was palpable—the impending arrival of Isabella's child, the next generation of Alphas. As I navigated the castle's bustling halls, I couldn't escape the wave of jubilation that engulfed every corner.Former Alpha and Luna, adorned in regal attire, exchanged smiles and congratulations with the pack members. The maids, once familiar faces in my daily life, moved about with a newfound energy, their conversations laced with excitement about the prospect of an heir.Amidst the celebratory atmosphere, I felt a stark contrast—a gnawing emptiness that seemed to grow with each passing moment. The weight of my status as a slave pressed upon me, exacerbating the ache of exclusion. I moved through the castle like a phantom, invisible in the sea of anticipation.Former Luna, her eyes gleaming wit
The news of Isabella's pregnancy reached me through the insidious whispers of the maids, their mocking tones slicing through the air like an unseen dagger. The revelation struck me with an unexpected force, a blend of hurt and betrayal settling in the pit of my stomach. How could my mates, Dominico and Zavier, keep such a significant development from me? As the realization dawned, I decided to confront Isabella, seeking answers to the questions that threatened to unravel the fragile threads of trust.The castle corridors echoed with the soft padding of my footsteps as I made my way to Isabella's chambers. The flickering torches cast shadows that seemed to dance along the walls, mirroring the tumultuous emotions that churned within me. Isabella's door loomed ahead, and I took a steadying breath before knocking.The door swung open, revealing Isabella's smirking visage. "Well, well, if it isn't Cassendra, the overlooked one," she taunted, her tone dripping with mockery.I squared my sho
|| DIEGO'S POV ||The night was heavy, cloaked in an oppressive silence that pressed against my ears as I paced in my chamber. Diana was late. She’d insisted we meet, demanded it, really, with the same fiery determination that had once drawn me to her. Now, that fire only irritated me, a spark I wanted snuffed out.The doors swung open, and there she was, her expression smug, confident. She didn’t even wait for me to speak. “We need to finalize the date, Diego. Enough of your stalling.”I clenched my fists, the heat of anger rising in my chest. “You’re insistent, aren’t you?” I said, my voice calm but laced with venom.Her eyes narrowed. “I’ve waited long enough. You made promises, Diego. Promises to me.”“I made promises in a moment of weakness,” I snapped, stepping closer to her. “A mistake I’ve regretted ever since.”Her laugh was sharp, cutting through the air. “Regretted? Is that what you’re calling it now? You think you can walk away from this? From me?”I stalked forward, forci
" You called for me?"Silvia spoke, peering her head through the door. She still didn't understand the fact that she had all the damn rights to walk through my office. I liked how she didn't feel desired for the position of Luna.I hummed softly, closing down the trading sheet that Alessio gave me," Yes, come inside."Silvia walked in, my eyes subconsciously falling on her belly. She had started to show her baby bump. Although all was forced on her, it made me so damn proud that my hair was growing inside her belly. She took the seat in front of me, her eyes resting on me curiously," Anything important?"I expelled a long sigh, preparing myself for the worst. I broke the news slowly, waiting for her reaction," You are coming with me to a ball tonight as my female companion."Surprise flickered in her eyes. She gulped before asking with a tight jaw," Means? As your mistress or girlfriend or what, Alpha?"My jaw clenched tight at her question. It annoyed me since my heart had no ans
|| ELINDA's POV ||I gave my best smile even though I was shaking inside. All I could pray was that Alexis wasn't going to create a scene here. I smiled at the camera without paying attention to his murderous eyes. On the other hand, Mona was on the verge of collapsing.Alpha Zade introduced everything to Alexis enthusiastically," I was talking about this company. It's shoot day here. Would you like to go down, Alpha Don? They aren't so famous models."Alexis responded coldly, his eyes lingering on the man who was applying makeup on my chest," Indeed they aren't. I would like to see the shoot,Alpha. You may go."I gulped hard at his words. They could have just avoided my existence. But Alexis did the opposite. He took the chair and sat aside like a good audience. I felt the air in my stomach stuck in fear. His eyes never left mine and the possibility of breaking down was close.I hardly remembered how long I stood for the shoot. By the time, I was done, the choreographer gave me his
|| ELINDA's POV ||The makeup suited me well. I had an emerald necklace around my neck. The Jewel and my lipstick combined well together. I had a diva aura flourishing from my body.Mona admired me in awe and amazement. She gasped when they were done with my final look. The crew was here to guide the way. The manager was a young lady who couldn't stop talking," Oh my gosh! You look fabulous, darling! I wish that you were my permanent model."I refused politely, wearing a grateful smile," I feel the same, Miss Martha. But I am not taking modeling seriously."Martha kept talking about how they lived my aura. We chatted so much that I didn't notice when we strode upstairs through the elevator. Martha said excitedly, heading us to the photoshoot room," Here are your partners. Alpha Zade will love this shoot. He may give you big offers in the future."I heard from the makeup artists that the company was owned by Alpha Zade and his sister. They were least interested in this company and g
|| ELINDA's POV ||" I guess, we are here!"I rechecked the address again and again. It was all the same but Mona was scared to death. She was shaking like a leaf and for the goddess's sake, I was quite impressed with her plan.We disguised ourselves with the staff that brought food to the Island. No one even doubted us eloping since we were in their company's uniform. Mona came up with this idea and we came to Kanada without any drama.Mona shook my hand, her body still quivering in fear," Princess! What if they track us? I am really scared of the Alpha Don!"I assured her gently, my focus laying on my shoot," Ssssh! He isn't here and will be back in a few days. Let's not waste our time. The team is on the fifth floor."I dragged Mona with me on the second floor. They welcomed me warmly and I felt a bit overwhelmed to receive their greetings. I was completely new into this modeling industry but their attitude never overshadowed me.The manager shared the details with me. I gave Mon
|| ALEXIS'S POV ||" You have sold my cure without my permission. How do you answer that, Alpha Zake?"I had never been in such rage recently. Our secrets were in threat. For years, I was doing this business with Albert. No one had dared to go against me. When Matteo informed me, I was determined to finish this bastard by myself.Alpha Zake wiped sweat from his face. He didn't expect to be exposed so soon. He tried to explain, his words stuttering," Alpha Don..I didn't mean to..he threatened..aaahhh..."Matteo cracked his neck down before he could explain anything. I sold my Lycan injection to him a year ago. It was my joint business with Albert. We sold it only to the trustworthy group under a legal contract. Whoever broke the contract, they had to pay for it with their lives.I threw a kick on his face, his legs falling down," BASTARD!! You sold the injection to my enemy and you claim it as a mistake? SUBMIT YOUR WHOLE PACK TO ME!"Alpha Zake had sold our injection to Alpha Justin