A TALE OF LIES AND DECEIT.

Raven’s POV.

I walked into Fenrir's throne room , my heart still racing from the fight with alpha Damien. I had been sent there by Fenrir for alliance sake and now… after finding out he knows the truth about me, I had killed him in self-defense. But I couldn't tell Fenrir that. I had to spin a web of lies to keep myself safe. Until I am done with my mission, Fenrir can not know the truth.

 “Greetings alpha.” I said and bowed my head in respect.

"Tell me, Raven, how did the meeting with Damien go?" Fenrir asked, his eyes narrowed as his gaze swept pass me . His voice was firm,cold and lacked any sign of emotion. 

I took a deep breath, cooking up a tale of a wild wolf attack on my way back from Damien's territory. "I was attacked by a pack of wild wolves, Alpha Fenrir," I began, trying to sound as honest as possible . "They attacked me without warning, and I had to fight for my life. I managed to escape, but not without injuries. It came as a shock, hence I could not see their faces and report them for proper action to be taken against them.”

I showed him my wounds, my face twisting with fake pain as I touched each bruise on my skin . Fenrir's expression remained unreadable , but I could see that he was buying my lies. He gestured for me to continue, his fingers flicked, asking me to come closer.

I approached him slowly, one step at a time , trying not to show that I was scared . "I was on my way back from Damien's territory, Alpha," I continued. "We had...discussions about the potential alliance. But as I was leaving, the wild wolves attacked me. I swear, Alpha, I didn't betray your trust. I would never put your pack in danger."

Fenrir's eyes narrowed further, his gaze seemed to bear into my would . "And what about Damien?" he asked, his voice firm but measured. "Did you form an alliance with him as I instructed?"

I hesitated for a while, choosing my words carefully. I couldn't tell him the truth , that Damien had discovered my true intentions and attacked me, and that I had killed him to keep my identity and foul play a secret. No, I had to tell another lie, one that would convince Fenrir of my loyalty and innocence, but without acting too weak that he despises me and casts me out.

"Damien...was not interested in an alliance, Alpha Fenrir," I said finally, the lies coming out of my mouth in a rush. "He was hostile and aggressive, refusing to listen to me, he claimed he wanted to talk to you your highness, I tried but he refused . I tried to negotiate with him, but he wouldn't pay attention, he even lost his temper and tried to hit me and I was forced to defend to defend myself against him as well."

Fenrir's eyes narrowed , his expression still unreadable. I could tell he was listen to my words, trying to decide whether to believe me or not. I held my breath, my heart pounding in my chest.

After what felt like forever , Fenrir spoke. "You failed in your task, Raven," he said, his voice cold, with a hint of contempt . "But I'll give you another chance. I want you to spy on Alpha Ryker. Tell me everything he says and does, no foul play. Can I trust you to do that? This time around, if you fail…I will do what no one has ever taught of.”

I released the breath I was holding and smiled sheepishly . "Yes, Alpha Fenrir," I said, nodding my head. "I won't fail again. I swear it."

Fenrir's gaze lingered on me for a moment, then nodded. "Good. I expect regular updates. Don't disappoint me, Raven. I hate mistakes and excuses.”

I nodded again, feeling my blood run cold. I knew I had to do everything carefully, but I was determined to see this through. For my father's pack, and for my own survival.

As I left Fenrir's throne room , my mind raced with thoughts. How could I possibly spy on both alphas for each other without them knowing? It was like walking into a well set trap, and I knew that if I was caught, my life would be over before I knew it. 

I thought about Ryker, and how he had threatened me with my father’s pack, I accepted his deal, hoping to save my father. But now, Fenrir was asking me to spy on Ryker, to gather information that could be used against him. I was beginning to get confused at this point, I had to find a way to play safe or else I am dead meat.

But how could I spy on Ryker without him getting suspicious of me? He was already doubtful of me, and I knew that if I made one wrong move, he would turn on me. And then there was Fenrir, who was watching my every move, waiting for me to make one mistake so he could pounce and wipe me from the surface of the earth.

I felt like I was trapped. I thought about my father, and how he had always taught me to be strong and never give up . But even he would never approve of what I was doing now. He hated lies and deceit. 

I dragged my feet on the floor and after a few minutes, I realized I was heading into the forest , I felt like I was walking on thin ice ,between two dangerous alphas. One wrong move, and I would fall to my death. I knew I had to be careful, but I also knew that I couldn't keep this up for much longer. My charade would come crashing to the ground if Fenrir gets to know that I am not some rejected wolf but the daughter of an alpha sent to spy on him.

Eventually, I would have to make a choice.

But who would it be?

Fenrir or Ryker?