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
TravisFor twenty-five years, I lived worse than an omega.I knew hunger, knew the biting cold of winter without shelter. I knew what it was like to have to fight tooth and claw just to survive. Every scar on my body and every broken bone I’d suffered over the years, was a reminder of what I had endured.Of what they took from me.But today… Today, I had taken everything back.I sat at the center of the council chamber with the Alpha’s seat beneath me. Its weight was both familiar and foreign.I ran my fingers along the polished wood, savoring the moment. Then a slow smile stretched across my lips.This… This throne should have belonged to my father.It was his by right.But instead, he had died in disgrace, got cast out, and forgotten. But I had fulfilled his dying wish.I had claimed what was rightfully ours.And I wasn’t going to let anyone take it from me.***I could still remember the night my father died.His breath was shallow. And his body was already weak, broken by the yea
Tristan"Come on, Callum. Isn’t it pathetic to spend my final days like this?" I slumped against the cold stone wall of my cell, my body aching from the relentless beatings.I was already defeated. I had nothing left. What was the point of sulking in despair in my final moments when I could at least try to numb the pain?"Losing yourself to despair will not help your situation, you fool." Callum was mad, but it wasn’t as if I cared. Why would I care if I had already fucked up the situation? My life was far from being saved. Nothing would redeem me from the wrath of the tyrant.I was now a man with nothing. I had even lost my own pride."There are still ways to get yourself out of this situation. You’re the Alpha, Tristan. The Moon Goddess didn’t choose you for nothing. The great Alpha blood still runs in you," Callum shouted."Don’t let yourself lose to a mere rogue. Get up and fight back!"His words didn’t bring me any hope. I couldn’t even see a light at the end of this dark tunnel.
Jared knelt on the ground. Using the tools he carried with him, he removed the chains from my feet."Can you walk?"I gritted my teeth, trying to ignore the pain in my body.“I’ll manage. Go.”Jared gave me a hand and assisted me through the dark stone corridors. His men followed our lead. They were fully geared to fight back against any enemies ahead.“We’re up close! Go! Hurry!” Jared commanded.The exit was closed. I could see the door where they had taken me. Jared pulled me forward, and my feet burned with pain, but I gritted my teeth intensely. This was nothing compared to the feeling of losing Elaine. So I hurried, despite the deep pain.We passed a few more cells until one of the guards in the left corridor saw us.“INTRUDERS!!” he shouted before dashing away to inform the other cell guards.“Fuck! We got caught! Hurry! Move your asses before they storm inside.”Jared pushed through the corridor.A loud bell rang, echoing painfully in our ears. Within seconds, the thunder of h
TristanThe cold breeze of the night bit at our skin. Jared and I made our way through the dense forest, not far from the Wolfsilver territory, hiding our presence. It became our temporary resting place. Jared caught his breath. He had been carrying me for a while now. Meanwhile, my wounds were still fresh, and I could barely move an inch as soon as I laid my back against the big tree.The scent of blood and sweat still clung to us throughout our journey. The distant shouts and the loud alarm eventually faded behind our backs. The rushing guards vanished through the thick fog.But we were far from being safe. The tension still lingered in the air we breathed. Our lives were far from having freedom.Our escape had cost many lives. It came with a huge price. Giving up now would only put their sacrifices in vain. I promised myself to make things right and end Travis’s tyranny.“Let’s move out. We’ve stayed here for too long. They will soon catch up.”I refused to move. Jared seemed conf
ElaineLate night in our cozy home. Our bedroom was dimly lit by the soft glow of the streetlights shining through the curtains. Their light made gentle shapes on the walls. Outside, the city was still awake. I could still hear a couple of cars driving by, distant voices, the occasional sound of a siren. And yet, I felt like I was living in a different world where it was just Trevor and me. For sure, it was a quiet escape from the noise and the pressure of everything waiting beyond these walls.Trevor lay behind me. His body was pressed against mine, fitting perfectly as if we were meant to rest this way. One of his arms draped over my waist. His other hand rested just below my ribs where his fingers lightly curled against my skin. His legs tangled with mine. There was a steady heat I felt in every place we touched.His slow, steady breaths brushed against the back of my neck, making my hair stand. It was a quiet reminder that he was here and that I wasn’t alone. For once, my mind
ElaineThe room exploded into chaos.It all happened so fast. Trevor tackled one of the beasts mid-air and slammed it to the ground before driving his fist into its snout. The wolf let out a furious howl. It snapped its jaws wildly as it straggled beneath him.Jared dodged another wolf’s attack and moved with sharp precision. “Damn it, where the hell did they come from?” he shouted as he plunged his dagger deep into the beast’s side. The wolf let out a shrill yelp. I covered my mouth in shock as I stared at its body shuddering before going still.“Elaine, stay back!” Tristan barked as he shoved me behind him just as a massive wolf lunged. Thinking fast, he grabbed a chair and swung hard. The wood splintered against the creature’s back, but it barely staggered.“It’s not going down!” Tristan shouted. Waves of panic were creeping into his voice as the wolf snarled and lunged again.“Then hit it harder!” Trevor let out a frustrated growl as he threw the last wolf off him with brute force
"Travis? Isn’t he the challenger for the Wolfsilver Alpha seat?"The tension in the car was suffocating. My stomach knotted with confusion as I glanced between Tristan and Jared through the rear view mirror. The sharp scent of burnt rubber and blood filled the air. It was a reminder of how close we had come to getting caught by Travis' men earlier.No one spoke as Trevor continued to drive. The only sound you could hear in the quietness of the night was the low hum of the engine as we sped down the empty road. The darkness outside was making it feel like the night would never end. This was the kind of silence that I never dreamed to have. Jared and Tristan exchanged a glance. Neither spoke at first, but I caught the flicker of shame on Tristan’s face. They didn’t need to say anything. It was pretty obvious what happened to the fight earlier. Travis had beaten Tristan in a fight and Tristan was ashamed because of that. I had expected a tough battle between them. However, I never for
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