ElaineI looked at the wall clock in the living room. It’s past 10pm already. Trevor is still not home. I’ve been waiting for hours now. And still no update from him. With everything going on inside Wolfsilver, I can’t stop myself from worrying. Treason is a high crime. It may involve lives of the innocent if not prevented.I am not gonna lie to admit I am extremely worried about Trevor’s life. Who knows what a greedy soul can do.I sliced the carrots for the warm soup later. My boyfriend is still in my mind. I know Trevor won’t touch any food even if it's a party. He would be there to settle up things for his past. So I’m pretty sure he will get home with a grumbling stomach.For the meantime, I forced my head to not dwell in the worries about Wolfsilver. I shift my mind into cooking. I love cooking. Everytime I want to calm myself, I just hold a knife and prepare a warm meal. And it somehow works every time.There’s no special dish for tonight. But I’m sure Trevor will still appreci
Chapter 264ElaineThe world around me was endless. It was an expanse of golden fields stretching beneath an overcast sky. The air was charged with energy that made my skin tingle. It was as if the wind itself carried whispers I could not understand.I was running. My breath was ragged. And my muscles were burning. But I wasn’t running away. I was chasing something. Or someone.A faceless man stood before me. His silhouette was obscured by the glow of the sun behind him. His presence was overwhelming. It felt heavy with authority. And yet, something about him felt familiar.His voice, when it came, was a deep, thunderous growl."Again!"I clenched my fists, panting as sweat dripped from my brow. My limbs ached from exhaustion. And my body was screaming in protest. But I didn’t stop. I couldn’t.I had to master it.The faceless man stepped forward and towered over me. His voice was sharper this time. "You have no choice, Elaine!" he bellowed. "You must summon her. You must control your
TristanThe time had come.A charged stillness hung in the air. Every breath I took was thick with anticipation. It pressed against my chest like a heavy boulder, each breath laced with the gravity of what was to come. This wasn’t just any fight. this was the fight. The Alpha Battle. Failure was not an option.I stood in the dim light of my room, rolling my shoulders, feeling the tight pull of muscle honed through relentless conditioning. Every fiber of my being had been sharpened to the edge of a blade, my body a weapon forged through years of discipline. I exhaled slowly, cracking my knuckles, welcoming the familiar rush of adrenaline that set my blood ablaze.Callum and I would emerge victorious.I wasn’t going to lose to Travis. The thought was almost insulting.Travis, the so-called challenger, was nothing more than a shadow of his traitor father. Lacking the fire, the raw power, the presence necessary to lead. He had the bearing of a man who had spent his life bending to the w
ElaineLaughter filled the cafeteria. The chatter of my officemates blended into the background noise. Plates clinked, forks scraped against dishes, and every so often, bursts of laughter echoed from nearby tables.I smiled at something Nancy said. I nodded along as she animatedly recounted a ridiculous story about a failed corporate event where the banners were misspelled. And the CEO had to give his speech under a sign that read "Wolfsilver's Greatest Alpha" instead of "Greatest Alpha."Everyone laughed.I laughed.But my mind was somewhere else entirely. I wasn’t here. Not really.As the conversation continued around me, my thoughts drifted back to my morning conversation with Trevor."Tristan’s Alpha Challenge fight is happening today."The words had lingered in my mind ever since. And it was gnawing at me with an unsettling weight.I had known this was coming. Of course, I had. But now that it was actually happening, I found myself unsettled in a way I didn’t expect.I knew what
TristanThe moment Delta Ralph’s hand dropped, I lunged.The ground trembled under our weight as Travis and I clashed. Our muscles were straining and power was colliding.From the very first strike, it was clear. I had the upper hand.The crowd roared. Their cheers rang through the sacred pack grounds while they chanted my name. Their energy fueled me. Their belief in my strength only cemented what I already knew.I was winning.Travis was stronger than I initially gave him credit for. But he lacked the precision, the skill, and the dominance of a true Alpha. He fought with reckless force. Each of his strikes was wild and lacking the discipline of someone who had been trained for this.I dodged his punch and drove my fist into his ribs. I felt the satisfying crack of bone beneath my knuckles. He staggered back. And his breath became ragged. His feet also went unsteady.Too easy.I smirked then stepped forward. “Is this it?” I taunted. “This is the great fighter Gamma Jeff chose to chal
ElaineTrevor smoothly pulled up his car in front of my apartment. The day had been long, filled with work and endless conversations. But despite that, I felt oddly restless.As expected, Trevor had come to pick me up. It had become our unspoken routine. A comfort I had grown used to.As I slid into the passenger seat, he gave me a warm smile. His eyes were filled with ease that made me forget, just for a moment, about the lingering thoughts in my mind.“How was work?” he asked as he reached over to tuck a stray strand of hair behind my ear.I sighed and leaned into the seat. “It was okay. Just the usual.”Trevor chuckled. “Nancy didn’t drive you crazy today?”I laughed softly. “She tried. But I was too distracted to let it work.”Trevor glanced at me. His expression shifted slightly. “Still thinking about the Alpha Challenge?”I hesitated.I hadn’t told him just how much it had been on my mind. How the thought of that fight, of what could happen, had lingered in the back of my mind a
TristanThe pain in my body was overwhelming. Every inch of me ached. And my muscles were screaming in protest as I struggled to move. Blood dripped from my lips. And my breath came in shallow gasps. The dirt beneath me was cold, yet my skin burned with exhaustion.I had lost.The realization settled heavily in my chest. A weight I wasn’t used to carrying. The crowd that had once chanted my name now stood silent. Their expressions shifted from shock to horror as chaos erupted around us.Screams pierced the air.I forced my head up even though my vision was already swimming. And that’s when I saw them.Rogues.Dozens of them.Like starved beasts, they lunged at innocent bystanders with their fangs bared. Their claws slashed through flesh as if the people of Wolfsilver were nothing more than prey.The battlefield had turned into a massacre.I gritted my teeth as I tried to push myself up. But my limbs wouldn’t obey. I had already given everything in my fight against Travis. And now, as
ElaineThe pain that had gripped my chest so fiercely before was gone now. My breathing had returned to normal. And my hands were no longer trembling.And yet…The weight in my chest remained.A heaviness I couldn’t explain. It was like something deep inside me was trying to warn me of something I wasn’t ready to hear.Trevor sat beside me on the bed. He scanned my face carefully. He wasn’t saying much. But I could tell that he was still worried.He wasn’t just worried about me.I could see it in the way his lips pressed together and the way his fingers tapped against his knee. It was a nervous tic he only had when something truly bothered him.I knew he was thinking about Tristan.Even though they weren’t close, even though they had never truly built the kind of relationship that brothers should have, they were still blood.And for someone like Trevor, who carried the weight of his emotions quietly, I knew that was enough to make him worry.Even if he wouldn’t say it out loud.“Trevo
TristanAlpha Earl and I sat at his table inside the packhouse, enjoying a morning tea served by his attendants. The tea was freshly picked from their garden. Its aroma perfectly suited for morning meetings like this.At the very least, a cup of tea helped lighten the weight of our problems. Somehow, we could discuss the greatest conflict facing Wolfsilver over a simple drink.“So, Alpha Tristan… what’s your next move?” Alpha Earl asked, taking a sip from his cup.I held my own cup, the heat of the fresh tea rising to my nose as I took a careful sip. Jared sat with us as well. After all, he was the only warrior I could truly rely on from my pack.“I only have one thing in mind: to train and grow stronger,” I said firmly. “I can’t reclaim my throne with my current strength. That’s why I wish to train here, under your guidance.”My grip on the cup tightened, my hands shaking slightly as the mere thought of Travis filled me with rage.“I will beat him. I will send Travis back to where he
ElaineWhen I turned my gaze back to the old man, he seemed lost in his own world and stared off into the distance.“Please take Alpha Eddie back to the packhouse,” Warrior Ken ordered.One of the warriors stepped forward and carefully assisted the former Alpha. But just a few steps away, he suddenly froze and turned to look at me again. This time, I offered him a small smile.The old man showed no reaction. Without another word, he continued on his way.His behavior didn’t bother me much. It wasn’t fear that I felt. Rather, just surprise. His outburst had caught me off guard, and I hadn’t known how to react. He had grabbed my arm so suddenly but it hadn’t been anything to be wary of.I turned to Trevor and explained everything. His concern faded as he listened.“I see… Yeah, Warrior Ken is probably right,” Trevor said thoughtfully. “Maybe he was reminded of someone from his past when he saw you.”Warrior Ken then turned to address the gathered warriors.“All right, guys! Training is
ElaineHis eyes locked onto mine. It looked like he was searching for something deep. It felt like he could see something inside me, something that even I didn’t know about. And though all of these, he still didn’t let go of my arm.“Silvermare…” he whispered again.He stepped closer. His wrinkled eyes shone with surprise and excitement. His grip was firm but not painful, as if he had found something precious.I didn’t know what to say. The way he looked at me felt strange, almost as if he knew me from long ago. His gaze was full of wonder, like a child seeing something magical for the first time.“Yes…” His voice trembled, but his words were sure. “I am certain now… You are a Silvermare.”Then, suddenly, he shouted—“A SILVERMARE!”His voice was loud and full of emotion. The sound echoed across the training ground.The word spilled from his lips repeatedly, almost like a chant. His loud declaration caught the attention of the warriors nearby. One by one, they turned toward us. Their
ElaineA warm breeze drifted into my room, carrying the fresh scent of morning. A beam of sunlight streamed through the window and gently touched my skin. The cheerful chirping of birds filled the air as I slowly opened my eyes.“Good morning, honey,” I murmured. I stretched my arms and let out a big yawn.Still half-asleep, I turned over and reached for Trevor. My fingers searched for the warmth of his body, but all they found was the blanket. My arm stretched farther, tracing the bed to its edge. And yet, Trevor wasn’t beside me.I sat up and blinked away the drowsiness as I looked around. The bed was empty. Trevor was nowhere to be seen.“Honey?” I called out, feeling a slight pang of panic. But then, as my mind fully woke up, I remembered where we were.I took a deep breath and grounded myself. We’re still in the Silver Rose Pack. He must be out somewhere.With that thought, I decided to tidy up the bed. I folded the blankets and arranged the pillows. Once everything was in order
ElaineTrevor and I were ready for bed. It was almost 10 p.m., and the Silver Rose Pack had settled in for the night. Outside, the only sounds were the distant hoots of owls and the soft chirping of crickets.The palace was far from our apartment, but Alpha Earl had put effort into making it as cozy as possible.“I remember the cabin I went to when we had a fight,” Trevor suddenly said. “It looks similar to this. Nature is just outside the window, and it’s quiet.”I didn’t fully catch what he said because my mind was drifting away. The conversation we had with Alpha Earl still lingered. I thought about the people of Wolfsilver. Everything stirred up inside me.“Elaine?” Trevor’s voice broke through my thoughts. “Are you okay?”I barely registered his concern at first because I was still lost in my own worries.“What was that?” I murmured, blinking. “Say that again, Trevor.”Trevor looked at me for a moment, then repeated himself. “I said this place reminds me of the cabin I went to wh
TristanI could hear Callum growling in frustration inside my head. I didn’t mind him, until we left the dining table.“What the hell is wrong with you?” Callum confronted me. “Why did you allow Trevor to sleep beside your mate? Why did you let him have her? It was your chance, you fool! Your chance to mark and claim her as yours!”I scoffed, hearing this from him. My lips curled into a smirk at his frustration. I already knew where this was going.“Have you always been like this? You’re acting strangely, Callum.”Our argument continued as I followed the tracker leading us to the cabin.“Before, you wouldn’t stop blabbering about how I don’t deserve Elaine. Do you remember your advice? You told me to give Elaine time to see my worth as her mate.”Callum grew even more upset. His loud voice pierced my skull.“I haven’t changed, Tristan! You’re still a worthless brat who doesn’t deserve Elaine.”Then his voice suddenly turned calm.“However, as much as I hate to admit it, things are dif
It didn’t make sense.How could my mere presence change the outcome of that fight?I had never thrown a punch in my life. I had no power, no training, nothing that could have helped Tristan in that fight. How could simply being there have made a difference?Was the mate bond truly that strong? Doubt twisted inside me, but so did something else.Guilt.Had I cost Tristan the Alpha seat by staying away? Had my hatred been the very thing that cost him everything?The thought made my stomach churn. I had always blamed Tristan for everything wrong between us. I convinced myself that rejecting him was the only way for me to have a peaceful life. But now, Alpha Earl was telling me that my absence had done more than just getting rid of him from my life.It had weakened him.The guilt I was feeling made it hard for me to breathe. I had brought us to this point, hadn’t it? I had turned away from fate, and now that choice brought us to this mess.Was this really my fault? Was Wolfsilver suffer
ElaineI blinked, certain I had misheard.Wait, what? What did Alpha Earl just say?I was shocked. We were all shocked. How could a simple bond determine who won or lost an Alpha challenge? It made no sense. Strength came from training, strategy, and willpower, not from the presence of a mate. Right?I glanced at Trevor, whose jaw had tightened slightly. His usual unreadable expression cracked just enough to reveal the same disbelief churning inside me. Beside him, Jared had paused mid-sip. His wineglass hovered just inches from his lips. His sharp gaze locked onto Alpha Earl. On the other hand, Tristan was quiet but his expression didn’t hide the chaos he was feeling inside. Then, in a calm but firm voice, Alpha Earl continued.“Alpha Tristan, you could have won the fight if only your mate was there to support you. Her presence would have given your wolf some advantage.”Trevor and I exchanged another look. This time, I saw the same silent question burning in my own mind. Could t
ElaineHearing the question, Tristan sat stiffly. The lively chatter around us faded into the background. His jaw clenched as he stared blankly at the table.Almost immediately, a subtle tension lingered in the air. I could sense his discomfort from across the table as he took a heavy sigh. His fingers tightened around the cup in front of him. “Travis Hale defeated me in a fair battle for the Alpha seat,” Tristan finally said. This statement made me, Trevor, and Jared pause. Alpha Earl’s brows lifted slightly, revealing his surprise. Perhaps, he had not expected this to be the root of Tristan’s troubles. But out of respect, he stayed silent and just waited for him to continue. “I know I deserved that defeat,” he said as he wiped the side of his mouth with a napkin. “I was too weak to keep my throne. So I did the only thing left to do; I faced Travis Hale, took my defeat like a warrior, and accepted the consequences. I was ready to die at that moment. After all, the alpha challeng