MELVIN’S POVWe got to the Silver Moon pack a little over an hour later. The day was well into the evening by this time.Niko parked the vehicle in a hidden spot when we got close to the border.“We will continue into the enemy's territory on foot. We don’t want to draw attention to ourselves,” Niko said as he turned off the ignition.I found it a little funny when he referred to Silver Moon territory as enemy territory considering that they didn’t make us their enemy, we did. It was ironic.I hopped out of the passenger seat and walked towards the boot where Niko was. He was rummaging through the items in the boot, looking for something.As I came into his view, he tossed a black knife holster to me which I caught instinctively.“Put that on.”I scoffed, “I don’t need this, Niko,” I stretched out my hand and popped out my claws, “I’ve got this.”Niko sighed, closing the boot, “It’s just a signature look thing,” he gestured to the others who were standing a few feet away from the veh
MELVIN’S POVNiko hopped through the stairs immediately and I forced my body to follow him. If it was Ariel I had to get there on time and I would think of what to do next after I had seen her.I hope I could save her. Goddess, tender mercy!“Darius, where are you?!” Niko called out, stopping abruptly at the top of the first flight of stairs.“Top floor, Niko!” Darius’ voice rang back.Niko started up the stairs again. He was always alert. We got to the top floor in no time and I could already hear the hearts beating rapidly. One, two, three, four. I counted three different heartbeats, including Darius’ own, two especially beating very fast.I could tell Niko was listening to the heartbeats too because we didn’t know the exact room they were in when we got to the top floor but he knew where to go just like I did.We got to the room and Darius’ back was what we first saw. I looked down and noticed that he was standing over someone because of the clamped legs that poked out between his
MELVIN’S POVAs usual, Father was beyond angry when we got back to the pack. He sent all his betas away in anger.“Where the hell is she?!” Father bellowed panting across the throne room like a captured gorilla.I wasn’t bothered about him. I was more worried that I was back to zero with no leads as to where Ariel might be.“You are being too hasty,” I sighed, “you should calm down.”Father shot me a glare with anger-stricken eyes before he stormed out of the throne room.I scoffed. Father rarely ignored my antics. He always had a response for me. I could tell he was at his wit's end.It was already late at night but I still had to reach Jada’s cabin. Maybe Ariel already found her way back. I moved out of the castle and found my way to Jada's place.Jada was still awake and very much worried when I got to her cabin.“You still don’t know where she is?” She asked as soon as she opened the door for me.“I don’t. I was hoping she would be back here already,” I sighed as I walked into the
ARIEL’S POVEighteen Hours Earlier...The minute Melvin told me what his father was about to do to the other packs, I knew I needed to do something. I couldn't focus solely on just training while Joharres went ahead to obtain more power.Everything was falling apart at the very beginning. Ridiculous!I needed to do something to give me certainty or at least help me keep a cool head so I could think properly. Then it popped into my head, I could get clairvoyance.However, getting one would mean going to get a reading from Ikea, my pack’s witch. Melvin had sounded it severally into my ears that my pack was the last place I should think of going to right now because his Father had his betas scouring the nook and cranny of my pack. But I couldn’t care less at the moment. This was the only thing I could think of and I needed this.So rather than head to Jada’s cabin after my training session with Adonis, I went back to my pack instead. I knew it was dangerous but I have been in constant
ARIEL’S POVI left Ikea’s place at the crack of dawn. I didn’t bother announcing to her that I was leaving already but I had a feeling she knew when I left because the door creaked open by itself for me to leave just like it had done when I arrived yesterday.I headed back to Jada’s cabin. I knew Jada must have been worried sick since I did not tell her or Melvin where I was going —not like I cared what Melvin thought.I started running as fast as my legs could carry me through the forest. I made sure to avoid border patrol and move toward the isolated edges until I got to Jada's place.I got to Jada’s cabin and knocked heavily on the door. Jada was a deep sleeper and if I wanted to wake her from out here, I would need to hit the door as hard as I could. I made to hit the door again but to my surprise, Melvin opened the door.I frowned at him, “why are you here?"His expression melted into a mix of shock and surprise as his eyes cleared up.I pushed past him and entered the cabin, “wh
MELVIN’S POVI got home feeling elated and settled. My heart felt light knowing that Ariel was safe and still very much out of the clutches of Father. I was in such a light mood that I strolled into the castle whistling.I decided not to go in through the throne room. I was in a good mood and I didn’t want Father to ruin it for me. He was definitely still sulking about yesterday.I was walking across the yard when Mother’s voice startled me.“You spent the night out, Melvin?”I jumped a little before looking up to see where her voice came from. I used my hand to shield my eyes from the sun so I could see Mother, who was standing on the verandah. She was smiling down at me.“Mother, you startled me,” I called back to her.“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to,” She waved at me, “come up, come to me.”I went in through the entrance that led to the yard and made my way up to the verandah to meet her.“Good morning, Mother,” I greeted as I got to her side.She turned to me, her lips still curled
MELVIN’S POVI was still mulling over what Mother had said when I saw Niko and his squad walking toward the throne room. From the look on their faces, I could tell something wasn't right.What was it this time?This had to be about something. I hurriedly hopped off the verandah and went after them.Father rarely had an entire squad called into the throne room. He only did so when he wanted to give them direct orders —real dangerous ones. And now, he had summoned Niko and his squad?They were the minions he dispatched for most of his dirty work. They were the ones he called and banked on whenever he wanted a bloodbath or wanted someone to disappear which was why he rarely invited them in broad daylight.Something was definitely afoot. I just needed to ensure this wasn’t about me or Ariel. If I didn't find out now, my mind wouldn't be settled. I carefully made my way toward the throne room. I didn’t want to get too close because any of them could easily hear my breath or my heartbeat
ARIEL’S POV“What the hell are you on about, Melvin?” I groaned, pushing my head against the door, “Silver Moon? What are we going there to do? You told me to stay out of there.”“I know, I know, but right now, we have to go. There’s trouble,” Melvin pointed his hand in the direction of Silver Moon.I grumbled and turned away from him to go back into the cabin. He followed right behind me.“Did you not hear what I just said, Ariel?”“Buzz off, Melvin, my head is banging. I need sleep,” I sighed as I walked through the cabin’s passageway.“If we don’t go right now, someone is gonna die and it’s going to be because of you!” Melvin shouted.I stopped and turned to him. His words were starting to get through my sleepy head. I could see tears of frustration welling up in his eyes.“If we don’t go right now, Ariel, I—” his voice cracked, “I don’t know what’s gonna happen.”I took quick steps forward before stopping just a few feet away from him, “What happened, Melvin? What will happen in t