Freda PoVThe elders would question her involvement in saving Zack life.She would describe what she did and they would praise her greatly.In Kaine’s mansion I stared at the ceiling. Lying still on the king sized canopy bed, arms sprawled out, all lost in whirling thoughts. The ceiling was patterned ornately. The theme was ancient but at the same time finely finished classic. The designs were painted mostly in crème. Other parts of the ceiling were in streaks of colored glass. It was gorgeous to look at. Kaine had quite the taste I must say. I followed a particular pattern and formed diamond shape in my mind. I formed a spiral and imagined telling a story from the patterns of ceiling. I was the princess in some of the stories. I lived a different life full of happiness with the people I loved. I lived a fufilled life, just me and Zack. We were both happy and lived happily ever after. Oh, if wishes were horses!! Looking back at the lonely life I’ve lived, at least before I met Zack
Kaine POV I woke up once again for the umpteenth time. Each time I wake, I would struggle with the chains I was bound in, hoping to break free. I would had broken free by this time. Strength is my forte. Without my wolf, I am a strong man. My wolf heightens my strength. But these animals have been injecting me with wolfsbane every four hours. Such cowards. "Face me if you dare!! " I yelled to them. I struggled the chains again and again. I was too weak at the moment. Those bastards, I thought. Attacking me from behind. That crafty physician, Mage. I should have killed him when I had the chance. He has always preferred my brother over me. I was stupid. I should have thought that he was the one person Zack would turn to at a time like this. I remember how Zaine would run to him and spend hours at his clinic doing what not.I hated the fact that most people favored him more than me. I was always the second option. I never could meet up with Zack. He was always better than me in e
Zack povAt the town square.I and Kaine are before the council of elders and every member of the Red moon Pack. While in chains, Kaine was in trial for attempting to kill me. "Did you attempt to kill your brother, Zack? " ElderJames asked Kaine. "Yes, I did. " Kaine replied. "And if given the chance, I would kill him a hundred times over. " he added looking straight into my eyes.It felt like I was hit with bag of bricks. I felt goosebumps all over my skin. It felt like a part of my heart was ripped out of my chest and torn to pieces. Why did he hate me so much? I wondered. When did he start harboring such for me? Where did it all come from? These questions were ringing in my head. I tried to recall different bits of our childhood, searching for reasons that would make him hate me so. He was a difficult kid growing up. He seemed to always have it though and was always seeking approval from our parents, especially Father. I had always known they never gave him enough consi
Zack povLock him up. " I ordered. Some wolves carried Kaine away to be locked. I still felt rage coursing through my body. My wolf screamed blood. I was still panting severely trying to catch my breath. I scooped down and tried to pacify my wolf. Kaine will never see the light of day in a very long time. I'll make sure he is locked in a place where he would have no interaction, wolf or human. Elder James came up to me. "You have done well. " He said. Then he turned to the crowd and said,"Red moon pack, your alpha. " He said out loud. The crowd cheered loudly as they clapped. "Hail, hail, hail to Lord Zack!! " They shouted. They got down on one knee one after the other. I did it. I was finally the alpha of the Red moon pack. Yes, I achieved that. But all of my family is gone. No one to celebrate with. All I had now was Freda. Freda, I thought. She was all I thought about . When my neck was in between Kaine's fangs. I knew I couldn't die. Not just for the pack but for her t
Kaine POV The dungeon's cold embrace had become my reality. Every breath I took felt tainted by the bitterness of my failure. Days bled into nights, the passage of time marked by the echoes of my own regrets. Anger and humiliation churned within me like a tempest, a torrent of emotion that threatened to drown me in its depths. The very air seemed to crackle with the energy of my frustration."How did it come to this?" I seethed inwardly, my clenched fists a reflection of the storm within. I had reached for power, attempted to wrest the alpha position from my own brother's grasp. My ambition had blinded me to the reality that I was playing a dangerous game, one that I was ill prepared to win. And now, I was paying the price.The memory of that fateful challenge replayed in my mind, each moment etched with painful clarity. The sneers of the elders as my brother exposed my treachery. The defiance in his eyes
Kaine POV Darren's unexpected acceptance of my proposal left me stunned, a surge of elation washing over me. I had approached him with uncertainty, bracing for rejection, but his willingness to ally with me sent a jolt of hope through my veins. Perhaps, finally, the gods were smiling down upon my wretched fate. As we found a secluded corner of the dungeon, our hushed conversations began to lay the foundation for our audacious plan."We are in this together now, I also want to see Liam or Zack fall" Darren whispered, his eyes glinting with a mixture of determination and desperation. His words resonated deep within me, a reminder that our lives were intertwined, and our fates were now shared.With every exchanged word, our alliance gained strength, our determination growing like a spark within the darkness. Each whispered strategy, each careful calculation, wove the strands of a daring escape. I marveled at the resilience tha
Zack povWith my rightful place as Alpha reclaimed, a sense of satisfaction washes over me. The familiar weight of responsibility and leadership settles comfortably on my shoulders. I had thrown a party to celebrate our success. The pack’s jubilation reverberates through the air, and I cannot help but smile as I watch my loyal members celebrate. They are not just my pack; they are my extended family, and their support means more than they would ever know.Among the crowd, my eyes are drawn to Freda. Her presence is a calming force, a reminder of the shared battles we have fought together. Making my way to her, I offer a grateful smile. “Freda, your steadfastness and strength were important in this victory. You played an essential role in unearthing the truth. Without your help, I would not have been alive today.”Her eyes meet mine, and a hint of a smile graces her lips. “Zack, it was a team effort. We all played our part.”As I raise my glass for a toast, the energy in the room buz
Freda POV The weight of recent events finally eases as Zack and I stand outside the mansion, the chaos and danger now behind us. His rightful position as Alpha has been reclaimed, a triumph that carries a sense of relief and closure. As I glance at Zack, my heart swells with pride and admiration for his strength and leadership.“Freda,” Zack’s voice breaks the silence, his expression a mix of curiosity and sincerity, “I’ve been meaning to ask you something.”I turn to him, my curiosity piqued. “What is it, Zack?”He shifts slightly, his gaze meeting mine. “Back Before when I offered for you to stay at the mansion with me. You declined, and I respected your decision, but I can’t help wondering why.”A small smile tugs at the corners of my lips. Zack’s directness is one of the things I have always appreciated about him. “It is not that I do not want to, Zack. Your offer meant a lot to me, especially after everything we have been through. But the truth is, everything happened so fas