Alpha Kai's POV I had just concluded the meeting with some dignitaries from neighboring packs. I felt like we had gained more respect from them as their offers were too good to be turned down. They all wanted only one thing. They wanted to be our allies, to depend on us for protection. Lorenzo was supposed to be with me in the meeting but she didn't fancy state affairs to that extent and she was still receiving training about her powers. I also believed that that was more important. Immediately after the meeting, a guard brought in a woman in a cloak. She had taken her seat before I realized who she was. "Carmen, the daughter of Eudora!" I jumped up from my throne in surprise. She was supposed to be dead a long time ago but before I could overreact, I remembered Deesian's warning that someone was coming back from the dead. He also warned that I should be wary of them. "It's me, Alpha Kai. It's been a long time and you haven't changed a bit. You're still strong and handsome
Lorenzo's POV "Why is this the first time I am hearing about an important figure like Cassie?" I asked Alpha Kai the moment he came into the bedchamber. Alpha Kai paused for a while, staring at me as if he wanted to read what was on my mind. He shook his head and finally walked to my side. "Because this is the first time she will be here since you became our Luna," he replied with an accurate answer that failed to resolve my curiosity. "And it's been years, decades if I'm being accurate, the last time she came to this island, isn't it? Why is she here all of a sudden?" I was only worried by the fact that I couldn't smell her evil intention when I should be overwhelmed and suffocated by it. "If I may ask, is this question not too much, and why so many questions about a harmless middle-aged woman?" Alpha Kai was very relaxed while asking his questions. He didn't sound bothered when I expected him to be. "I don't know if you remember my training with Vera. I told you I was le
Lorenzo's POV I scampered into the chamber and headed straight to the bed. My mind was occupied by what I caught Cassie doing. She had a plan and I couldn't even sniff it. "And where are you coming from?" Alpha Kai's voice broke the silence and that was when I realized that I wasn't the only one in the chamber. "I went to check on someone," I replied, wearing a fake smile. "And is that someone Cassie?" Alpha Kai asked calmly but his face stared at me accusingly. It seemed he had some anger reserved for me. "No. I had nothing to do with her. Why would I go to her?" I faked a smile again and made sure I didn't sound offended as that would sell me out. Alpha Kai laughed at me, shaking his head pitifully. "The only reason you are lying is because you know you did something wrong. We talked here just now and I told you that if my rules of contact with her are abided, there will be no problem. Yet, you went ahead and made her kneel before you." Alpha Kai had obviously seen me
Carmen's POV Black Water Island Alpha Mark smiled at me as I walked towards his throne. It had been twenty-four years since I eloped with him, leaving my husband, Alpha Kai, and my son, Teagan, behind. I left some clues that suggested my death for them so that they wouldn't look for me. I had no regret eloping with Alpha Mark, he was the right man for me, unlike my foolish mate who was always showing people undeserved mercy. "You look so happy today, Mark!" I rubbed his chin before sitting beside him, on my own throne. "Out of the ten packs that we aimed to sack and take, we have successfully taken nine in the space of twenty-one years. Shouldn't I be happy?" Alpha Mark's smile became uncontrollable as he had to cover his mouth to stop it. "Until we secure the tenth, we haven't won," I said to push up his determination. "This tenth pack is the strongest among our targets. I put them last, thinking that their strength would have dwindled before now but I regretted it. They
Carmen's POV "You didn't even bother to look for me, Kai. Tell me why you shouldn't be held responsible for all my plight. You did not attempt while I remained in Black Water Pack, suffering, longing to see you and my son." A trace of tears ran from my eye to my mouth, I ignored it to look more pathetic. "Look for you? Among the living or the dead? You were confirmed dead, how will I be looking for you?" He was already feeling pity for me. I could see it in his body language. He didn't want to argue anymore. "But you know that I am alive. There are rumors that you take no other Luna. My throne was vacant, you keep waiting for my return." I looked away from him and fixed my gaze on the door. I was sure someone was peeping in through the door. I was waiting for their entry but they didn't step in. "I wasn't waiting for your return. I was hurt and I found it hard to get over you. So I didn't choose any Luna until some months ago. I have a Luna now!" His voice dwindled. "Secondly,
Carmen's POV "I smelt something on you when you are far away but now I can't get that scent anymore, why is that?" she asked another question, calmly unlike earlier."The only reason you could smell evil plans on me was clear, I might have thought of a bad plan when I was coming here but I swear, it wasn't against you," I quickly explained as I had had the answers ready but it seemed like my hastiness made her suspicious."How do you know what I smelt on you? Have you been doing research about me?" She stared at me like she wanted to devour me."You are popular than you think, my lady. You are like a myth to many of us in my pack. I am so lucky to be here, exchanging words with you." I quickly took the easiest way out by praising her."I have not even mastered the act of sniffing. I started just few weeks ago, how do you know about it in your pack?" She seemed very hard hearted and all my words kept bouncing off her mind."Really, we believed that you have been doing that right from
Lorenzo's POV Some hours earlier, I took the sample I collected from Cassie's chamber back to Phil's lab. It seemed like he was also waiting for me."Here it is!" I handed it over to him impatiently.He took it from me, rushed over to his desk and examined it for a while. He looked up at me with a face pregnant with questions but he didn't say a word. He examined it again and shook his head.After some minutes of numerous checks, he came back to me with a disappointed face."Is this the supposed poison Cassie was planning to use on Alpha Kai?" he asked in a way that made me feel stupid."It might not be poison, but I'm sure it is something dangerous. Why do you look so disappointed?" I noticed that something was obviously wrong. I just couldn't figure out what it was.For a while, Phil didn't say a word. He just kept checking the sample in his hand as if he was unsure of what it was."Is there no remedy for that?" I was becoming a little impatient."This is nothing, my lady. This is
Lorenzo's POV My journey to Phil's lab was more of a race than actual walk. Alpha Kai was coming behind me with slow pace but his face clearly spelt rage that was enough to consume an army.I kicked the door in, and rushed into Phil's lab. Standing in the center, I scanned around to locate him.Startled by my sudden and forceful entrance, Phil had curved his mouth to ask some questions but after seeing Alpha Kai coming in behind me, he quickly bowed, making a face that clearly showed that he was doomed."My Lord, Alpha Kai. You should have sent for me. I will never be too busy to heed your calls." Phil's voice was shaking as a result of the fear that had overwhelmed him.Alpha Kai walked past me and moved closer to him while Phil's heartbeat kept becoming louder at each step taken by Alpha Kai towards him. His chest might burst if his heartbeat continued at that rate."You are made a member of the Council of Protectors and the next thing is to prescribe a poison for me?" Alpha Kai ne
Lorenzo's pov I watched in horror, as Bridget trembling in the ground, her soul slowly slipping out of her body. I screamed and tears blurred my eyes as I cradled my sister's lifeless body, this is the second person I will be losing to Teagan today. Anger surged in me at the thought of it, he's going to pay for their lives. I stood up and gave a fierce roar and raced into the palace to find Teagan. I must find him, I vowed, and when I do he's going to pay for the lives he took. As I ran, my heart was heavy with rage and grief at the same time, I could feel the rage surging through me. Teagan will pay for what he has done. He has awakened a beast. My feet echoed off as I pounded down the palace corridor, my eyes blazing with fury. I could smell Teagan, a faint scent but unmistakable, it led me deeper into the palace walls. My power surged through me, fueling my strength and speed as his scent grew thicker. Then I hear footsteps ahead growing fainter. I followed the soun
Teagan's pov I snarled as I charged towards my father, I knew I was in for the fight of my life. Our blades clashed, sparks flew as we exchanged blow after blow I knew I was no match for him but I was not going to give up either. "I don't understand why you won't die at once, why must you come back" I said to him as our swords clashed. He landed a solid kick to my stomach and I fell and rolled on the ground. "You are no match for me, Teagan," he said and spat "You are meant to be the Alpha it's your birthright but sending people to kill your own father so you can be the Alpha is something else, you are just so desperate". I grunted, and quickly stood back up," My birthright?, oh you think I don't know how you and that bitch Lorenzo have been planning to give that birthright away". Our swords clashed, "First you stole my mate, I let that slide and you still expect me to sit while you take my birthright". He gave me a hard punch to my jaw, which made me stumble back, "stol
Lorenzo's pov The night we've been nervously waiting for has arrived, the moon was shining bright in the sky as we prepared to move to the palm tree to wait for Rizzo as planned. As we were waiting for Rizzo's arrival, I was lost in my thoughts, I stared at my barely visible baby bump and thought about everything that led us here. I thought about everything that I'd gone through and wondered what the outcome of this battle was going to be and what the future holds for us. I have always been confident about my fighting skills but suddenly felt scared about this battle. I looked at Kai, Vera, and Alex and I could see they were lost in thoughts also. Not so long after that Rizzo finally made his way towards us. "Ready?", I asked Rizzo my voice barely audible, after waiting for him for what seemed like an eternity. He nodded in response "Let's move out" then signaled to his men hiding in the nearby bushes. I Ied my team to the east gate, our sword drawn. We had to move fast
Kai's pov The following night, Vera and Alex met Rizzo, Lorenzo, and I met up again in Rizzo's living room to go over the plan but this time around with a sense of urgency and focus. "Okay let's go over this again," Alex said with a sharp voice. "Alpha Kai's team will take out the guards at the main entrance of the palace. Lorenzo's team will make an entrance through the east gate and take all the guards there down. After the guards are clear then I and my team will come in". We all nodded in response, our face set with determination and passion. What's the timeline? Vera asked "The feast is starting at night and I will have to be there" Rizzo replied "Once is midnight I will sneak out of the feast and meet you guys at the old palm tree and from there we will move into positions, and then we will make our moves". We went over the plan a few more times making sure everyone took note of their move and timing. As we finished the meeting, I felt fulfilled and grateful to m
Kai's pov We moved swiftly through the shadows, the moon cast its glow over the pack territory. I scanned the surroundings it was just how I remembered. The air was thick with a familiar scent, I felt a thrill of mixed feelings as Lorenzo and I slipped past the guards and made our way into the pack disguised as traders. I scanned everywhere to look for Alex then suddenly a dark figure emerged from the darkness. It was Alex, "I've been waiting for you" his voice was low and urgent", there's been a last-minute change of plan, Meet us at Rizzo's place" and with that he walked away. My heart skipped a beat this was unexpected, we had planned to make move tonight, I looked at Lorenzo and she rolled her eyeball. My mind was racing with different questions, why weren't they sticking with the original plan, why the last-minute change? As we walked to Rizzo's place "I hope Rizzo isn't trying to back out now cause I don't trust him" Lorenzo mumbled Our senses were on high alert as
Lorenzo's pov "Lorenzo, Alpha Kai" Vera said with her eyes widened and she covered her mouth with her hands. Tears gathered at the corner of her eyes," I knew it, I knew you were still alive, I could still feel you around" she said with a low steady voice "I miss you witch", I said laughing, "I was so glad I was still able to reach you through this portal "I waited, days, weeks, months for you to reach out to me through it but later gave up since I saw no message," Vera said still shocked. She kept exchanging gazes between Kai and me as if to confirm if it wasn't a dream. I gave her details about everything that happened to us, from meeting Tina to Kai finding me, and the attack in the forest, I told her everything without missing any details. "Vera, we need your help, Kai and I want to come back to take our place, but we want to know the situation over there and make a proper plan before doing that," I said with my voice barely audible. Kai nodded in agreement"We want
Lorenzo's pov My eyes were on Alpha Kai as he sat on a chair sitting strong and composed, it was a sight I thought I would never see again. It's been weeks since I ran with Alpha Kai on my back to Tina's cottage to ask for her help, my heart aches anytime I remember the state I brought him in. But now he's recovering all thanks to Tina's help and care, and his broad shoulders and chest are once more radiant, I still find it hard to believe that someone I met randomly while running away from my mate could play a big role in my life. I smiled as I stirred the pot of soup I was cooking in the kitchen, I couldn't help but I felt relieved and peaceful, I had forgotten all about why I was running from Alpha Kai that day, and all the resentment had now vanished, I even blame myself for the attack in the forest because if I wasn't running away they won't have gotten the chance to attack us. Tina smiled at Alpha Kai as she came into the cottage, wrinkles formed at the corner of her eyes
Bridget pov "OMG, Teagan is going crazy there's nothing anybody can tell me," I said to myself pacing back and front in my chamber "How could he do something like that to Carmen, she helped his sorry life". I went to the throne room to patiently wait for him till he came back. My eyes narrowed at Teagan as he walked inside the throne room, fuming the anger I started shouting at him "You are the most ungrateful person I've ever met in my life, you are the betrayal here, you betrayed someone that helped you, without her I'm sure you won't be here" I said nodding towards the throne "yet you killed her you ungrateful bastard". "She is a spy, don't you know what that means, everything she did for me was also part of their plan, they will eventually kill me the same way they killed my father. She's a threat to our pack" Teagan said justifying his actions. My eyes twisted in anger" You are the most selfish person ever, you counted her as a threat and you decided to eliminate her".
Teagan's pov I stood on the podium in the middle of the town, I could see everyone crumbled in the square, the sun cast a golden glow over the town, the air was thick with tension, my eyes were cold and stern, the executioner, Rizzo, and the elders of the clan were standing beside me. A loud murmur erupted from the crowd as they paved to make way for the guards bringing Carmen bound with heavy chains, her eyes heavy, full of unspoken words as she was led to the podium. The guards halted at the front of the podium and Carmen was forced to her knees before me, her eyes tried to hide her emotions but I could see the fear behind them. "Carmen Eudora, a spy from Sliver Moon Park" Rizzo announced his voice ringing out across the town's square " you took our pack's kindness for granted, you've been found guilty of treason against the crescent moon pack, and by the order of the Alpha you have been sentenced to death by beheading". A loud noise came from the crowd immediately after Riz