SAMANTHA’S POV.My conversation with Cervantes has never ended well, and like every other time, it ended in either confusion or a threat. As I settled into the impromptu change in decision, I had a hard time processing all he said about me falling into a trap. "If I am in my right mind, why will I fall into a trap?" Miranda came in unannounced, and I didn’t even notice until she tapped me. "Beloved Luna, Alpha Herveaux has summoned you," she echoed. "Oh, damn," I jerked. "Thank you; I will join you soon," I responded. "Aren’t you changing or doing something different? I saw his Prime leave not long ago," Miranda urged. I wasn’t just in it for the competition, at least not at this crucial moment. I went to see Alpha Herveaxu in his room. He was having his bath, and he asked me to join him. I declined sheepishly and just opted to kiss him. Daciana barged in on us, and I could only kiss him intensely to spite her, and she left. "Won’t you ask why I called you up?" Alpha
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POVIf she turns her back on me, I will have no one to blame but myself. She loved me, but I pushed her away. While I was afraid and insecure, I repeated the same mistakes I made with Ashina."I will right all my wrongs and make her choose," I said to Tristan. I decided to follow Daciana’s advice, even though it’s without letting her know I would do so. I just knew she wasn’t herself. She might be telling the truth, but at the same time, she is hiding a whole lot from me."No, I don’t want it," Auriel retorted. "Why? I am giving it to you because I trust you," I insisted. Auriel held her head down closely. "STOP!!!" she screamed. "Who are you talking to? I don’t see anyone here." I asked her weirdly with a laugh. "I know the key comes with a lot of responsibilities, but giving it to you might bring me peace; no one would know," I responded. It was tough persuading her but she did accept it in the end. She moved closer slowly, peering into my eyes as she moved."
.SAMNTHA’S POV."Congratulations, Samantha, now hand over the key," Cervantes echoed in my head. It was so loud. I felt like screaming and tearing up. Alpha Herveaux walked me into his room, and he excused himself again, and I was left alone. It all happened so fast. I didn’t even need to ask for it. "Is this the trap you all were talking about?" I asked Cervantes. He was still there in my head; I could feel him. "Yes, so hand it over now," he responded. "Not now; Alpha Herveaux is not that gullible, and I know he’s watching me," I responded. It was hard, but in one way, he couldn’t control me like he did Dacaiana. Alpha Herveaux returned after a long talk with Beta Fernando before he left for Daciana again. I asked him if he still loved her. "It doesn’t matter; right now all I care about is my family; I am just setting things straight," he replied. "Even though it wasn’t directly addressed, you challenged me, Auriel, and I have taken it to myself to show you that I
SAMANTHA’S POV."Tell me everything, I am all ears," he replied as he removed his clothes. "I also have something to tell you," he added. "You go first," I pushed it to him. Alpha Herveaux jumped on the bed. "I am thinking of stretching a hand of peace to Alpha Lowell instead of fighting, what do you think?" "It’s a great idea, everyone knows you’re stronger, and they wouldn’t be able to predict this move," I replied."So it's your turn," he replied. Anything can just save me now from what I was about to say. "I will save you; are you giving the key now or will we wait till midnight?" Cervantes interfered. "Are you okay? You’ve been mute for some seconds, staring at me weirdly," Alpha Herveaux asked. "No, it’s nothing; I just kind of zoned out; I had so much fun today and I need to sleep," he replied. "What about what you were going to tell me?" "Some other time, I will leave you anxious; you do that a lot!" I teased him. "Fine, you can go to bed," he replied. "Why a
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POVAuriel was acting weird, and the question she just asked was giving me second thoughts. "What do you mean by human," "And what’s it with Ashina?"The Great Alune suddenly appeared at my mansion, and I was puzzled. Her eyes were red, and she was raging. "What is it? Why are you here?""The Lycan’s prowler pack is in danger!" she growled. "No, everything is fine!" I yelled. Before I turned around, Auriel had disappeared too. Until I saw her running. I and the great Alune raced after her. "THE KEY!" I exclaimed. We got to the portal, and she was conversing with someone I didn’t see. "Show yourself, Falcon!" Great Alune yelled. I haven’t felt so stupid in my life. "How could I not have seen that?" He appeared, and it turned out to be the powerful sorcerer I once knew. "Auriel, do not give him the key; we can still stop him now," Great Alune warned. "No, I want to go home, please," she replied tearfully. "My father is dying," she sobbed. "Who is yo
SAMANATHA’S POV. I fucked it all up. I made it to the portal after a distraction ensued between Great Alune and Alpha Herveaux. She wouldn’t let me hand over the key neither would Alpha Herveaux. I didn’t fully understand but it was going to be disastrous if I give the key to Cervantes. Whose name was actually Falcon. The man who was once banished for using dark magic. I got to realize he was banished by Alpha Herveaux’s father and this was his revenge plan all along and I got dragged into it. Alpha Herveaux commanded that they locked me up. I didn’t mind. I would be dead if my father died, he did far too such and he didn’t deserve any of these. “Alpha Herveaux had summoned you,” the wolf guarding the cell uttered. I was dragged out of he cell. “Why inside his room?” “I am sorry I wouldn’t be able to answer that,” he replied and pushed me in. My hands were chained. Reluctantly I entered inside his room. “sit!” he commanded. “I am convenient this way,” I replied.
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POV."Once we get the key from her, we kill her to teach every other person a lesson, never to cross you again, Beloved Alpha," Beta Fernando coerced. I didn’t give a response; I just watched him as we led Auriel to the portal. She handed over the key after making a hard request, which I granted. My heart was whispering that she at least changed her mind and returned; how could I take it that she was human?Beta Fernando drew out the sword. He could have just killed her with his claws; why use the sword to spite me?"STOP!" I shouted. "I must do this for you, Alpha Herveaux!" he yelled. "NO! I decide what to do to her," I replied. She was covered with fear and helpless. She couldn’t utter a word. "Stand up!" I said lightly. "You want to go home? I will make sure you get home, but you will never return here!" I uttered coldly. My heart said otherwise. I just hated the fact that I was played. "Thank you," she muttered. The portal opened, and she was abou
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POVDriving back home, my mind was fixed on what I and Alpha Draglun discussed. I leaned in, brooding over it. My brother had reached out to him to join hands with him."To do what exactly?" I asked curiously, but he couldn’t give a reasonable answer. If it were for the throne, then he would have to fight me one on one. The mansion was dark, with no liveliness whatsoever. The only thing that gave me so much hope and relief from my burdens. If it will take my life, then I am ready to fight. "Where is Beta Fernando?""He’s with the omegas,""Call him,"Beta Fernando arrived within seconds. He was sweaty and was truly practicing with the omegas. "You sent for me, beloved Alpha," he said, bowing. "Yes, I have spoken to my army, and they have accepted my plans; it’s just left to the elders now, I will be speaking to them in a few minutes.""I didn’t know you spoke to our warriors, Beloved Alpha," Beta Fernando arced. "Yes, I didn’t want you to discourage me," I r
SAMANTHA’S POV. ONE YEAR LATER. His broad hand drew me into his arms with a tight hug that i felt in my soul. "Happy birthday, my beloved Luna," his coarse, seductive voice whispered in my ears."Hmmm," I heaved, still pretending to be asleep. He placed a small box beside me. "I want to go to the bath; will you join me? I know you’re awake," he uttered. He took off his clothes, and I fell in love with him all over again. It was my birthday again, a day I have regretted and wished never came just because of that unforgettable night. Alpha Herveaux changed that. It became a day I now look forward to."So what’s my first gift?" I asked him jokingly. "Me!" he coerced seductively. "What else can I ask for? Can I have you now?" I can’t wait to see his expression when he finds out I am pregnant with his child. "That night a few months ago, I thought you left; I would have been miserable without you. Thank you, Samantha," he uttered as he made out with me.He carried me down to
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POV.I rolled to the other side of the bed, expecting a push or a sound, but none was forthcoming; Auriel had left. It sent me a bewildering, intense feeling of sadness that swept all my happiness away."Don’t be sad; she probably went for the kill; only she can defeat Falcon," I consoled Tristan. If it turns out otherwise, then I’ll just go with the flow. I am back to full strength. Before Sunrise reveals its glory, I will go and defend the city. It won’t go down with me alive.She left the clothes she had picked out for me to wear at the extreme edge of the bed. She still cares, but maybe as a friend and not as my Luna.The clothes seemed like camouflage. There was no way I could hide without getting spotted or noticed; it was pointless hiding or wearing camouflage. I got dressed and was ready for the kill. I stepped out, and a smile returned to my face when I saw the moon. I growled. It meant she was still around. "I hope she sees me before leaving," I wished o
SAMANTHA’S POV. My heart fluttered watching him sleep soundly like a baby. His heart was beating slowly, and his face had a mild smile. "I am his peace," I muttered, blushing uncontrollably. "I’m sorry, my love, I’ll have to leave before you wake up. Just let’s stay alive all through. I really can’t decide now." I whispered and kissed him goodbye.I didn’t care if I would make it or not, but my love for him and his children was driving me to my peak."Avayah, Valerie, we are going to find Falcon and kill him. Easy, right?" I asked them jokingly. I tiptoed out of Ashina’s house so Herveaux would continue his sound sleep. The only place on my mind where I felt I could find Falcon was at Derrick’s mansion, the same place where Alpha Herveaux was held hostage. The mansion was miles away from the house. I wondered what made Ashina come this far and live there alone; not even Herveaux knew of the place. "Thank you, Avayah; you led me there, right?" I shifted like a pro as I ra
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POV.The wavering sounds of the waters at the sea stirred my eyes to open and my soul to awaken. Still in pain, I struggled to get up on my feet. "Hey, just lie down there; you’re still hurt."The voice I had always wanted to hear spoke to me. I beamed with a smile and fell back onto the bed. She hurried up to meet me."Herveaux, are you with me?" She asked worriedly, holding my hands. She placed my hand on her face. It still felt like a dream. I never knew she’d return to me. Especially now that I needed her the most."Samantha?" I murmured tiredly. "Yes, it’s me; I am here," she responded. My hands found her blonde hair, and I flicked them away from her face. "You’re beautiful," I said to her, smirking."I know there is no time to waste; tell me what to do; how can I heal you?" she asked instantaneously. She dragged me up the wall so I could rest my back. "Where is this place?" I asked anxiously. I had never been there, and it was pleasant. "It Belonged to
SAMANTHA’S POV. Gwendolyn helped me pack my bags. She was skeptical about it at first, then I was the one eager to leave."Will you tell your father about it first? Have you made any plans?" She asked me carefully. "None for now. I have been trying to call Alpha Draglun, but he isn’t responding. Do you think he’s also caught in this?" I asked her concernedly. "Keep calling, he might answer before you get there. Your father is not home right now. I will just tell him when he returns," Gwendolyn responded impatiently. I sat down on the bed tiredly. "Why are you acting like this?""Don’t tell me you’re backing out or having second thoughts, okay let’s do this, if the thing get out of your control, just say goodbye and come back to us, how about that?" Gwendolyn asked. Gwendolyn was done packing my bags. She collected the cellphone from me and put it inside. "So how do you get there? You’re not going by car, right?" she asked confusedly, and it made me blush. "Partly by ca
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POV. The dangers of the night were out; the whole place was dark and sneaky. Not a single soul was around. The whole place was dark, and the absence of the moon didn’t go unnoticed. For once, I doubted the information Brenda gave me. It came so easily; just a few minutes after she left me, she returned overhead and came to me. "I don’t mind; I have no other choice," I said loudly to myself to stop the non-stop pondering in my mind. I checked the whole area. The woods, underneath, and even the sea that was nearby, but there is no sign of anyone there. "I will wait a while and leave if no one shows up," I coerced. I checked the paper she gave me again. "It’s here; I definitely am in the right place. Where are you hiding my children, Falcon?" I whispered, still searching. "Right here!" he responded with a wild roar. He threw Miranda’s body down from the tree. "Damn you, Falcon, I knew it!" I groaned painfully. She was still alive but writhing in pain."Don’t wor
SAMANTHA’S POV. He was dressed in the prisoner’s uniform. It suits him really well. "I still can’t believe I once liked men that looked like him," I whispered into Gwendolyn’s ear."You’ve said that before, okay? Thanks to Herveaux, you got to know there were better men than he was," she snapped.Lorenzo was called up, and he was sitting right in front of me. He was sad and teary. "I will have my revenge, Lorenzo; I really can’t wait to crush you and end your life; no one will save you from me," I said to him."I will take whatever punishment you give me; please spare my wife and our innocent baby," he pleaded with me. He fell on his feet and held onto my legs.I kicked him off angrily. "The police, you can’t assault him," Gwendolyn pulled me back."Dummy, I tipped them off; I am Samantha Eduardo!" I replied, laughing loudly, and continued kicking him. "I will kick them out of that house and throw them into the streets. You did the same to my innocent father, so why can’t I do th
ALPHA HERVEAUX’S POV.Fernando fought against me with all his might, and I realized he wouldn’t stop until he was dead. I stopped fighting him. "I did you no wrong! I need to go save my children. I will kill you this time if you attack me again," I said to him."No, you will have to go through me!" he growled wildly. "You’re not in control Fernando, you can still get yourself back; I don’t want to kill you," I pleaded, ready to give up everything. It hurt so much to see the man who raised you like a father ready to kill you. I know he wasn’t as powerful as I was, but living with the guilt of killing him would be hard on me. "I forgive you for everything you’ve done against me, even though you think I was the one who offended you!" I yelled. "You were ready to choose another Beta and shamefully disperse me; you never trusted me; you handed over the throne to your brother; you could have promoted me to Alpha!" he grunted.It sounded so odd. I never knew he wanted to become Alp
SAMANTHA’S POV. I snuggled my body meekily under the tender, silky cover on my bed. My back ached so bad, but it’d turn into a soothing pain as I starched on the bed.My normal routine before sleeping started, whereby I had to think about every disgusting thing I did that day and even years ago, blame myself, praise myself a little, and have a mixture of regrets."Did I do the right thing with Alpha Draglun?"I shunned him. I could have just said NO politely, but I said it in a rage. I just hope he understands that I don't want that life anymore. Alpha Herveaux is the strongest man I know, and I believe he can fight off whoever threatens his pack. Moreover, He places it on a high pedestal, so he’ll never watch it fall."I just hope my thoughts are right," I said, thinking out loud. Like usual, I fell asleep without knowing it; all I knew was that I felt peaceful with a great ache in my heart that I refused to acknowledge.I felt a soft, hairy hand on my face. "Alpha Herveaux,"