Valeria POVI opened my eyes, and I was lying on the floor. I sat up, groaning, and I heard a groan. I looked to my side, and Damien was waking up; we were both on the floor.“Damien,” I called, going to him. I helped him up, and he looked at me with drowsy eyes.“Are you okay?” I asked. He breathed out, looking around.“What happened?” he asked. “I don’t know; I woke up on the floor,” I said. He groaned while standing up, then his eyes widened as he saw the book on the floor with the rope beside it.“The book,” he said, picking it up. “I never thought it would be like this,” he said. I walked to him, looking at him as he opened it. The book is comprehensive, so I thought it would be filled with endless pages of writing, but to my surprise, it was plain blank.“What?” Damien said, flipping the book. There was nothing.“I can’t believe this,” I said, looking at the book. Why did Lux give me a blank book? Or is it someone retreating from seeing what is written there because if we can
Valeria POVThe whistle blew loudly, and I smiled, falling on the field and breathing out.“New record,” Damien said, walking to me. I smiled, looking up at him. It’s been two months since we completed the mating process and two months since we found out about Lux. I have been training endlessly since then; my life is like a repeated circle. Train, eat, and spend the entire night doing the nasty with my mate. Ever since knowing he could be killed or taken away from me, I have tried my best to spend time with him, get a feel of his warm, sweaty skin pressing against mine, and I am happy he feels the same way too.“How can she complete that obstacle in 1 minute?” Darcy asked, walking towards us. I smiled, looking at her slight bump. Yes, she is pregnant again. She and Sam were really not giving up, and we were all excited to find out. She’s been going for a checkup, and Sam has been treating her like an egg. Well, we all have.“Isn’t it obvious?” I asked, standing up. She frowned, rolli
Valeria POVToday is finally the day of the meeting, and we left the pack a few hours ago. I don’t know how the meeting would go, but we came with men, just for our safety. I know nothing of the sort would happen, but Damien said we should be on the safer side.“We are almost there,” he said. I looked outside the window, and I could see a tall wall. The car kept going, and soon we were at the gates. The cars were rolling in slowly, so I knew they were checking the cars.“What are they checking for?” I asked.“Weapons,” he said. I looked at him, confused.“We can’t take weapons in. This is not our territory,” I said. “Don’t worry; of course we are not going in without weapons. It’s well hidden,” he said. I nodded my head, and when it got to our car, we actually came down from the car, and they checked us. After the whole check, we were allowed in. “It looks like a palace,” I said, looking at the vineyard as we passed.“Well, technically, they are royalty,” Damien replied. We passed b
Valeria POV We all sat down in silence, waiting for him to make a decision. I was a bit nervous; obviously Damien would win, but I didn’t want to look down on Adrian, and he might just pull a nasty move like Kate and it would favour him. There is really no need to keep me with him; Damien would always challenge him. “Time wastes for no one, alpha Adrain,” Damien said. Adrain looked at me, and I recognised the anger in his eyes. They used to scare me, but now it’s more of a challenge. I feel challenged. He licked his lips, looking away from me. “I will give up my rights to your Luna. From now on, she will cease to be my bride or mate,” he said. My parents and the man sitting at the edge of the table looked at him in anger. “Surely you don’t mean that alpha Adrain; you promised to get my daughter back,” my father said. I rolled my eyes at him; he had totally turned me into an object. “Your daughter doesn’t want to be with you; give up and stop pestering me,” he snapped, standing up
Valeria POVThe ride back home was a really quiet one. Damien didn’t say a word; he only looked through the window, holding my hand. I expected him to be proud of himself for what he did; he defended his sister, defended me, and showed he wasn’t a coward. So why is he sad and all quiet? I didn’t say a word to him; I wanted us to get home, and when we did, he ignored everyone walking away.“What happened?” Luna asked, looking at me in worry. I sighed.“It went well, but I don’t know why he has gone quiet,” I said, looking at her.“What happened?” Alpha asked.“Well, he used their rules against them. Since the elders claimed I was Adrain’s mate, he wanted to challenge Adrain for his position and mate. Adrain refused and gave up all claims of having me,” I said. They smiled with a proud look on their faces.“I know my son was smart; how did he pull that off?” Alpha asked.“I saw him studying a book; he read their rules word for word and found a loophole,” I said. They nod their heads.“D
Valeria POVIt’s been a long time since the entire ordeal. Things have remained ever-peaceful since then, and we’ve all been living peacefully. Adrian, my parents, the pillars—I have no single idea what they are up to. My life has been a circle: training with the warriors and new recruits, spending time with my mate, and now my family. After that day, the pillars didn’t try to contact us; they stayed out of our business, as did Adrain. I got calls from my parents and Ruby, telling me to come back home. They said a lot of mean things, said I was ungrateful, and betrayed them after all they did for me, but I paid no mind to them. Damien told me after some time that Adrain banished Ruby and my parents from the pack; he was no longer funding my parents’ pack or remain in any contact with them. He only kept his son. Now my parents are suffering, the pack is dying, and they are barely surviving.Damien said other packs are now preying on them for my father’s land but, he has been fighting
Valeria POVAlpha and Luna walked in carrying a few bags, and I collected them from Luna, dropping them beside the couch as she took her seat, breathing out.“Why are there bandages everywhere?” I asked, looking at the stitches in her face and hand; they were all covered in bandages.“They attacked me with wolfbane,” she said. They really planned it through.“Wow, at least we now know it was done by the pillars, or Adrain. Not everyone has access to that,” I said. She nods her head.“But they were not wolves, though,” she said. I sat down, looking at Damien as he walked in, seated beside his mom. I could see the worry on his face. I can’t imagine losing someone he loves. He is still not healed from his sister's death; he has just learnt to live with it. His mom dying would be a colossal blow. And we all know that if Luna dies, Alpha is typically dead.“What were they?” I asked.“Humans, but they are skilled. It’s like they are taking steroids,” she said. What is a steroid?“If they we
Adrian POV “We have talked to them; they are willing to lend us their weapons,” Collin said. I looked at him in anger. “Lend?” I asked. “Yes, their loyalty lies with Damien. I talked to another man, and he said he can only lend us; he is not doing it out of order,” he replied, and I slammed my hand on my table harshly. Why does everything revolve around him? Even humans are not willing to sell us their weapons because of that bastard. “We need more than that, Collin. What are two cannons and a few guns going to do? Can’t we bribe them all?” I asked, desperate. “We already spent a lot trying to bribe the men to give us wolfbane; they don’t give it out unless you have a reason. Damien has them too, and the pillars are banned from buying the wolfbane, and we also spent a lot on the alphas that gave us their warriors,” he said. I sighed, running my hand through my hair. “Leave,” I snapped, and he bowed his head, leaving. I don’t care who supports me and who doesn’t. I will see to it
Valeria POVSo many grunting, groaning, swords clashing later, Lux was still standing on her feet. Blood all over her body. She stood away from us, her sword out as she tried to catch her breath. I wasn’t even tired; I must say she put up a good fight. She definitely lasted longer than I would have imagined; it was nice to see her still fit after so many years. But she knows this is a fight she won’t win.“Give it up, Lux,” I said, looking at her. She chuckled dryly.“Nice to see I haven’t lost my touch. I had some hits,” she said, looking at all of us. She is right; her sword cut into my arm, and that is all. Everyone has injuries too, but just in a few places. But for her, it’s all over her body. She almost got beheaded by Dmitri; she moved out in a millisecond. “You are already dead,” I said. She smirked.“Not if I have something to say about it,” she said, running to me with speed, aiming for my neck. I could tell she put all her remaining energy into that run; she already knew s
Valeria POVI walked inside the pack house, heading to the conference room and before I got there, I could hear them discussing. I entered the conference room, and it was a full house. I have never seen so many Lycans together before.“Just the wolf we were waiting for,” Dmitri said as I walked in. He looked the same as he was, not much different. “Sorry I kept you all waiting,” I said, smiling at Damien.“She apologies,” Dmitri said, with heavy sarcasm. I turned to him.“How are you doing, Dmitri?” I asked. He smiled.“I am the same as ever. I can’t say about you though,” he said. I gave him a long look, breathing out. I really don’t have strength for his energy.“Did you tell him everything?” I asked Damien. He nods his head.“Yes,” he replied. I turned to all the men.“So, I’m guessing you all understand,” I said. “Yes, we do. But I hope you know killing Lux is going to affect the moon goddess,” he said. I nod my head.“She deserves it; I blame her for everything that’s happening
Valeria POVI got back to the pack, and I headed to the dungeon.“How is he doing?” I asked Collin.“He has gone crazy; he keeps growling and scratching his neck. I tried to stop him, but he is strong and needs more than one wolf to tame him,” he said. And before I got to Adrain, I could hear his loud growling.“Are you with his phone?” I asked.“Yes, it’s with me,” he replied, and I nodded my head. We got to the dungeon, and of course, only he was here. He was rolling on the floor, growling at everyone and everything.“Open the gate,” I said. Collin looked at me wearily, but opened it, anyway. I entered the cell, and he was still rolling on the floor, trying to get rid of his mark.“Adrain,” I called, and immediately he tensed up. His muscles moved, and slowly, he turned around. At first, he looked like a crazy animal, with no ounce of humanity behind those eyes, but when his eyes fixed on me, he became normal. He fell to the floor, crying out.“What have you done?” he cried out. I r
Valeria POVI continued sprinting to Damien’s pack, and when I got near his pack, I was jumping on the censor so they knew I was coming. When I got to the pack, I saw the guards and Dante looking at me from the walls, and they were shocked. I can’t mind link them as I am no longer in this pack. I moved back, then I ran with all speed, growling as I tried to jump off the high wall. The warriors all yelled, causing a commotion as I jumped over the wall, landing on my paws.“Valeria? What’s going on?” Dante asked, running to me. I howled, ignoring him and running to the pack. Dante shifted, running after me. I know he was trying to catch up, but I was in momma bear mode. It was late at night, and I was worried about my son. Who did Titus send to take him? How are they even going to take him in this pack filled with security? Dante growled behind me, and I hoped he was talking to Damien. I continued running, ignoring people’s yells of surprise as I passed them.After a few minutes, I was
Valeria POVA horror filled scream left Daus lips and before he could run to his mom, I blocked him, carrying him out of the room. He fought with me, screamed and scratched me to let him go but I was barely affected. I took him to his room, dropping him on the bed and I stared at him blankly. I’m sorry you had to see that Daus, no child deserves that, but your momma is evil. She definitely didn’t think of my son and what he would go through if I was dead because no way would I live with that bastard mark on my neck.“Daus,” I called. “Mommy, I want my mommy,” he cried out loudly. I sat on his bed, carrying him on my lap and petting his back softly.“I’m sorry,” I said, not sorry for what happened to Ruby. I am just sorry he has to see that and live without a mom and possibly a dad.“Mommy,” he cried. I pulled back, and I sighed.“Sleep,” I commanded. He blinked his eyes repeatedly, looking all drowsy. And slowly, he fell into my arms, passed out. I sighed, patting his back softly.“I
Valeria POVAdrain trashed around on the bed, trying to get the mark off him, but he can’t undo what I already did. The only thing he was doing was getting blood on my white sheet, which annoyed the fuck out of me. But I wasn’t worried; he would have to wash that later. My door burst open, and I turned to look; it was Ruby. She rushed in with urgency, looking around, and her eyes widened when she saw Adrain trashing on the bed. She probably thought it was me screaming.“You thought it was me?” I asked, sitting on the comfortable sofa not so far from the bed. She turned to me, and her eyes widened in shock.“What did you do to him?” she snapped, looking at Adrian in shock. A soft laughter left my lips at what she said.“What did I do to him?” I asked. She looked at Adrian, running to him and trying to keep him from hurting himself, but he pushed her away. He is mine now; his loyalty lies with me.“What did you do to him, you bitch?” she yelled. Anger rose deep within me as I looked at
Valeria POV“Are you enjoying Daddy’s Pack?” I asked Egan with a small smile on my face.“Yes, Daddy Pack is the best,” he said, moving all around the phone. I could just tell Damien was holding the phone, and Egan was walking all around talking.“I am glad. Have a goodnight rest. Mommy missed you but would see you soon,” I said.“How soon?” he asked, his voice louder. Now he is closer to the phone. “Very soon. Make sure you sleep early. Don’t sleep past bedtime, and also don’t disturb Daddy too much,” I said.“Okay!” he yelled, still so active. I sighed; he is definitely sleeping past his bedtime. Damien chuckled.“How are you doing?” he asked. I smiled.“I am the same,” I said.“Have you started working on what you said?” he asked.“No, I haven’t informed the warriors about the war yet; I would like to talk to Dmitri first. Then we can get everything in motion,” I said. “Okay, when you are ready to just keep me updated,” he said, and I smiled, nodding my head. I hung up the phone,
Valeria POVI got to my pack, entered the pack house, and I was welcomed with Adrain, Ruby, and Daus sitting on the couch watching a movie. They looked like a family, just chilling on the couch, having some family time. Of course, I didn’t inform anyone of my arrival; I asked the guards to keep it very low key. I guess I just wanted to see what was happening when I was not around. And this confirms what Egan was saying.“Hey guys,” I said, smiling widely as I entered my living room. They turned to me, a look of shock on their faces, and Ruby jolted away from Adrain, dusting her body shakily.“V.valeria, you are back,” she said, her voice sounding high-pitched. I smiled.“Yes, I’m back. I got you all some gifts,” I said, bringing the bags up. They smiled, and I walked to the kitchen with them following me.“Where are you coming from?” Adrain asked. I placed the bags on the counter, looking at him. “Went on a little errand,” I said, bringing out all the gifts.“And where is Egan?” he a
Valeria POVI frowned at her as she cackled evilly. She may look like me, but she is nothing like me. She is evil.“Moon goddess created you to save the wolves, not try to overthrow her,” I snapped. She looked at me, her eyes nothing but dark. How did I not notice this the first time I saw her? The dark energy I felt was all from her. She has been locked up here for so long that her anger and frustration keep getting worse. How can someone have this much rage?“That was truly her goal of creating me, but then I desired something more,” she said. I chuckled.“She is your creator; how can you desire something more? How can you put everyone at risk? Everything going on right now is all your fault, and you dare still desire more?” I asked. She smiled, going back to where she was seated.“She is a coward; she would have saved the wolves if she wanted to, but no, she wanted to be a goddess. Seat on her throne all day and had her little minions do everything for her; she is supposed to prote