Valeria POVI got to the borders, and I saw how our warriors were trying to keep Adrain’s men from going deep into the borders, but they were losing. Obviously, a lot of them have entered the borders and have killed my warriors. I saw Carlos and Richard fighting them off. I growled loudly, forcing all the wolves nearby to bend to my command. They all looked at me, bowing their heads slightly.“Everyone, retreat and get into your armour,” I mind link, and they all looked at me, confused.“I got this under control; I would hold them down. That is an order,” I mind link, and they all run off immediately. Dante ran to Carlos, and they both shifted.“We would hold them down together,” Dante said. I nod my head, running to Adrain’s men, who were still standing, looking at me in shock. I passed by a blur, killing them off at once. The remaining ones ran outside once they understood what was happening. I saw Damien from my peripheral view, with wolves running behind him. After killing off all
Valeria POVI walked around the border, looking at how prepared everyone was. We’ve been training for months now, drawing a plan because we didn’t want to underestimate Adrain like he did. We sent spies near his territory, and he has reported to see convoys entering his pack. I think he is lending more warriors. At this point, he is truly dead. I wonder which alpha in his right mind would give him his warriors, knowing he is a dead man. We didn’t even need to meet the Lycan organisation or borrow warriors. Our pack is big enough; we are doing everything ourselves. “There you are,” Damien said, walking to me. I smiled at him.“What are you doing?” he asked, holding my hand. “I am just looking around, looking at how the warriors are coming up,” I said. He nods his head.“Let’s go in,” he said. And I nod my head, following him. We’ve been here for months; Darcy came once or twice to visit but went back the same day, and Luna came almost every weekend, bringing some of her delicious mea
Valeria POVThere was a deafening silence as we stared at Dmitri. I had nothing to say; what does one say in situations like this? Damien opened his mouth to talk, but a guard walked in, bowing his head.“The spy is here, Alpha,” he said. Damien nods his head.“Bring him in,” he said, and he bowed, walking out. Soon, a man walked in, with Dante behind him. He bowed his head.“Have your seat,” Damien said, and he took three seats from me, not looking at anyone. I can’t imagine how nervous he is right now, being in the midst of us.“You had something to tell us?” Damien asked.“Yes, alpha. The other day, some cars went in, and I spotted Alpha and Luna of Downsouth Pack,” he said, still looking down. My parents? What could they be doing there? I thought Adrain had cut ties with them.“What did you see while you were there?” Dante asked. “Well, a lot of cars went into the pack, and they never came back. They are all still there; it seems he is recruiting more warriors,” he replied.“Hear
Valeria POVI walked into the empty pack house drenched in blood. Adrain really prepared for us; just when we thought that was all the men, more came in carrying weapons. No one was losing or winning, but we made our way through the border and killed lots of their warriors. Now I am in the pack house with Julius, which is so empty, but I can smell them and also hear them; they are all hiding in their rooms. This pack doesn’t have an emergency bunker? That is very bad.“Where could he be?” I asked myself as we walked to his study. He wasn’t there, and he was smart enough to drench the entire room in cologne; I can’t get his scent.“Follow me,” I said, running to the third floor. Coming here gave me good and bad memories—the loneliness I felt and the happiness I felt having my mate close to me. We checked all the rooms, and we couldn’t find Adrain.“I don’t think he is in the pack house,” Julius said.“Yes, you are right. Let’s go,” I said, and we walked down to the pack house. We got o
Valeria POVEverything was calm and still as I looked around confused. Ruby sat on the floor, her head bowed flat, and I am just noticing everybody here has their heads bowed except Dmitri, Damien, and me. Which means he is right; the moon goddess is truly here.“There she is,” Dmitri said, and I looked up. At first, all I was seeing was a white satin cloth. I couldn’t put a face to it, but I could see the shape of her body from the curves of the gown. She was descending from the dark sky; she felt ethereal, her presence calming. And as she got closer to the ground, I could finally put a face. I never expected what the goddess would look like. There are no words to describe her, but she looks like any other wolf with her black straight hair reaching her by the waist. She put on a white satin gown, which is long enough to her feet. Her beautiful skin is so milky that it glows in the dark. She looked around, her ocean blue eyes absorbing her environment. She might be like any other wol
Valeria POVThe loud sound of a pup crying rang out in the hospital ward, and I fell to the bed, weak. I looked at the nurses as they carried my pup, wrapping him up with a white blanket.“It’s a boy, Luna,” they said, their eyes shining with nothing but happiness.“Bring him,” I said, my voice hoarse as I sat up weakly. They brought him to me, putting him in my hands. He immediately stopped crying the moment he was in my arms; he squirmed around in my arms, making sounds that were melting my icy heart.“Leave,” I said. They bowed their heads, walking away. I looked at the little boy in my arms, and my heart was only beating in happiness I hadn’t felt in months.“He looks so much like him,” Sofia said. She was right; he looks so much like Damien; I have never seen a pup look so much like their parents as a newborn. You might be wondering what happened after that tragic night. Well, as the moon goddess said, I woke up the next day, and I was in the Midnight Pack hospital, passed out on
Valeria POV“When will they be arriving?” I asked, staring at Collin.“They are on their way, Luna,” he said, and I nodded my head, looking at the papers.“Is there anything else you need?” he asked. I shook my head no, and he bowed his head, leaving. I continued with my paperwork, checking the names of the pack arriving. Houses are provided for them; they will be able to settle in this month. The door burst open, and I looked up, breathing out.“How many times do I tell you both not to barge in when I’m working?” I asked, staring at the brown and blue-eyed boys. They smile sheepishly, walking in like they own the room.“What are you doing, mom?” Egan asked me, finding his way to my laps, and Daus did the same thing, and I sighed, carrying the both of them up. They are not little pups anymore, but just loved to be carried. “What is this?” Daus asked, looking at the papers.“It’s adult work, little pups like you can’t understand,” I said. They continued looking at it, and I sighed, wo
Valeria POVIt was the next day, and Collin and I were inside the study together.“Has he replied?” I asked, growing anxious.“No,” he replied, and I sighed. I really need him to reply to me. I have lots of questions to ask about what transpired between the goddess and Lux. Collin looked at me like he had something to say, but chose to keep quiet. That’s how our relationship has been—strictly work and nothing else. He is still the beta, and I allowed him to live because I needed someone from this pack to give me information. I didn’t want any close relationship with Adrain or anything that would make me go to him, so Collin was the right person. Over the years, I have noticed changes in him, and he is truly hard-working. I saw a new side of him. I didn’t appreciate what he did back then, but I have learnt to forget about it and see the good side of him.“Speak,” I said. He looked at me, biting his lips nervously.“I just wanted to say you should relax, Luna; if he doesn’t respond, you
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