Isabella's Point Of View.It's been a week since I got back to Jules' house with Jameson and Beth, and things haven't been going well between Marcus and me. I still can't wrap my head around the fact that something is off between Jules and Marcus.Seated on a green, round couch outside the house and lot in thought, Jules's voice interrupted me.“Bored?”I looked up at her and glared, throwing my stare at the innocent flowers across the corner of the house. She sat beside me.“What is it you want, Jules?”“Haven't I made that clear enough?”My brows pinched, and I turned to her, our gazes locked, and a grin marred her face.“What do you mean? What are you talking about?”“You should know by now.” She rose and crossed her hands against her chest. “You would rather not mess around me, Isabella.”The rage and pain in my heart grew intense, and I could hardly stop my fist from finding its way to her face, so I got up and walked back into the house.“She sure knows how to get my attention.”
Alex's Point Of ViewI was about to open the message when Sarah sprint out of bed and kissed me by surprise.“What are you doing?” I smiled softly after she took a break from the kiss.“You don't need to open the message, babe, I'm sure it's one of the cyber scams.”“Scam? But she mentioned my name, that doesn't seem like a scam to me. Let me just see what she sent.”Alpha Sarah's Point Of ViewI tried all my best to make him not open the message, but it was to no avail. My heart almost jumped out of my chest as he clicked on the message and awaits my dreadest moment.He chuckled and showed me the picture, it was a picture of a burger with a caption, “What do you think of this?”A sigh of deep relief escaped my lips.“I guess she's a joke rather than a scam.” Alex laughed hard and threw himself on the bed.I went to the bed and laid beside him, “I'm sorry I let Beth go.”“It's fine, babe. She isn't my mate anymore.”I sprang up, same as he.“I thought you said......”“Shush.” He place
Lillian's Point Of View.Megan and I sat in the living room, watching our favorite program. As my eyes fell on her, I reminisced the times we spent together when I was still normal, or so I thought.All my life, I had thought I was human and would get to live a normal life; graduate from college, get married, have kids and live a full life, but all that got ruined on my eighteenth birthday when I found out I was adopted and wasn't close to whom I thought I was.“Are you okay?” Megan's voice cut through my subconscious mind, I jolted out of my thoughts.“Yes, I'm good. Just thinking of the days when I don't have to live like this...... Have to shift into a wolf, live in Packs and all of this.”She pulled me into a side hug, my head hung on her shoulder.“I can't live like this, I've always wanted to live a normal life like everyone else.”“But this is who you are, and you can't change that. Besides, you're not like everyone else.”I looked into her eyes, a tiny bit of hope shimmer in h
Beth's Point Of ViewThe next morning, I woke up early; Isabel was still asleep, and I had to carefully get out of bed not to disturb her. I walked to the closet and stared at it as I recalled that we have nothing in this house, we have to go empty-handed.“Well, that would save us the stress.” I scoffed.“What stress?” Isabel's sleepy voice startled me and I turned to her.“It's nothing.......” My gaze fell on the ground.“What happened?” Her voice came out sharp as she sat up.“I got into a fight with Marcus last night, Jules interfered and told him to send us out of the house this morning.”“Is that it? And what did Marcus say about this?”“Nothing.”“Let's get Jameson and get out of here then.”She got out of bed and we exited the room. We went to Jameson's room, he was packing his things when we got there. “Good morning, Jameson.” We chorused. “Good morning to you two. Are we all set?”“Yes,” Isabel nodded. The sky was getting clearer outside and a pint of light seemed to be a
Lillian's Point Of View.“How may I be of help to you?” I asked with my hands still glued on the knob while staring at her with a forced smile.“Well, you are all I need.” A sly grin danced on her lips.My face etched with confusion, I have no idea who she is, why would she tell me I'm all she needs?“Are you going to invite me in?” Her lips twitched with a cunning smile. Though I don't know who she is, but I know she dares not try to do anything funny, she won't be able to stop me from taking out the rage I have for Alex and Marcus on her. “Sure,” I responded with a fake smile and paved the way for her. She walked into the house, by the way, she walks, she is definitely a person of high status. Her eyes darted around as she walked in, but she stood still in front of the couch. I shut the door, walked to her and sat across her, but she remained standing and slightly raised her left brow. “Oh! Pardon my manners. Please, have a seat.” I said politely, but I was already losing my pa
Beth's Point Of View.Lillian grabbed my arm and walked me into the room.“You two should excuse us, please.” She said to Jameson and Isabel with her gaze lowered to the floor.Isabel's eyes darted from Lillian's to me, her brows raised and her face disdain with questions, but she said nothing and exited the rook with Jameson.She swiftly turned to me as she heard the door shut.“What do you think you're trying to do, Beth?” She snapped at me with a deep growl and her eyes laced with rage.“The right thing.” I responded, collected.“The right thing?” A soft scoff swept through her lips. “Like you did when you wanted to marry Alex? Hmm?” She asked.“I would rather not marry Alex out of my free will, but I have nothing to talk about that now. We have to help this lady, she would help us get to Alex faster.” I said, trying my best to convince her.“No!” She shook her head and took some steps closer to the window and turned to face me. “I don't care if we will get to Alex faster through h
Isabella's Point Of View.The next morning, I woke up to some clattering sounds that came from the kitchen. A grunt escaped my lips as I tossed to the other side of the bed with a loud yawn.“Can you just keep it down, Lilly?” I shouted in a sleepy voice.There was no response, but the clattering sounds continued, making it unbearable for me to sleep.I crawled out of bed with my eyes still half sleepy, and I walked into the kitchen. “Hey, Lilly, you should take it easy when you cook.” I teased as I walked past her to the freezer and bought out a bottle of water.My back leaned against the freezer as I gulped down its contents.“Perhaps, you could wake up early a day prepare something for us.” She rolled her eyes at me and resumed to her cooking.A deep huff surged through my throat, disbelief coursing through my lips as Marcus' face flashed through my mind.Lillian, who stole a glance at me, noticed my gloomy face and walked to where I stood.“Is anything the matter?” She asked, her
Alpha Sarah's Point Of View.Since that strange woman came into my life, it had been messed up and complicated. It feels like my past is about to be dug up, and it's something I have never been proud of.I know she was only tricking my by sending my pictures to Alex and telling him that he has a beautiful girlfriend. But I know it's only a way of her mentioning to me that she has a hold on Alex as well.I know I should do something about it as fast as possible, but I have no idea what to do. My mind had been blank, and I could barely concentrate on the Pack's matter as well.But a thought struck my mind, perhaps I could ask for help. I grabbed my phone and texted Isabella and lowered it back on the bed while I buried my head in my hands with a deep huff.“How on earth did I get caught up in this mess? Who is this lady and what does she want from me?” I thought aloud to myself with my head still buried in my hands.The sound of my phone ringing caught my attention, my eyes shifted to i
Lilian’s POVThe Palace looked almost magical in the soft morning light. Every corner shimmered, as though someone had scrubbed away the horrors of last night. But no amount of sunlight could erase the memories that lingered in my mind.I stood in the back, blending in with the crowd of Pack members. They cheered and clapped for Sarah, who stood in front of us with Alex by her side. Their smiles were genuine, their faces bright with hope, but I couldn’t join them.Beth’s face haunted me. Her last moments played over and over in my head, the way her body had gone still under the stars, the way her lips had whispered words I couldn’t quite hear. I swallowed hard, trying to push the images away, but they clung to me like shadows.Sarah raised her hands, and the room quieted. Her voice rang out, clear and strong. “Today, we celebrate the dawn of a new chapter for our Pack. We’ve endured pain, loss, and betrayal, but the Moon Goddess has guided us to this moment. Together, we’ll rebuild, s
Alpha Sarah's POVPower surged through my veins like nothing I had ever felt before. It was raw, wild, and untamed. Every fiber of my being burned with an intensity that demanded release. As Wendy lunged at me, her face twisted with hatred, I didn’t flinch. My roar erupted from deep within, shaking the very walls of the cave. The force of it sent Wendy hurtling backward, slamming against the jagged stone with a sickening crunch.She crumpled to the ground, her body limp. I should’ve felt relief, maybe even triumph. But all I felt was rage.“You brought this on yourself,” I growled, stepping closer. My claws ached to finish what she had started, to ensure she could never hurt anyone else again.Wendy groaned, her head tilting up just enough to glare at me. “You think this ends with me?” she spat, blood dripping from her mouth. “You’re just a pawn in something much bigger.”Before I could respond, movement in the corner of my eye drew my attention.Juan's POVThis wasn’t how it was supp
Alex’s POV“You think you can just walk away from this?”Juan’s voice tore through the silence like a whip, hitting me hard. I flinched, though I refused to show it. His sharp tone echoed off the stone walls. The air was already heavy with uneasiness, but his anger made it suffocating. His eyes burned with fury, his fists tight at his sides, ready to lash out.I stood still, staring at her. Around us, the remnants of the chaos—the broken furniture, shattered glass, and bloodstained floors—served as grim reminders of what had just happened. But Juan’s anger was a storm brewing on top of it all, and it was directed straight at me.“What do you want from me?” I finally snapped, my voice sharp as a blade. My chest heaved with frustration, the weight of her accusations pressing hard against me. “You think I planned this? That I wanted any of this to happen?”“You’re not innocent, Alex!” Juan roared, stepping closer. Her face twisted with rage. “You’re just like the rest of them! You carry
Alpha Sarah's POVThe air felt heavy, not just with the cool night but with the weight of everything that had just unfolded. Alex had broken down moments earlier, consumed by the ghost of his father’s voice. I had held him, trying to comfort the mate I still loved, even after everything. But there was no time for peace tonight.A sharp scream tore through the silence, wrenching us all back into reality.Beth's POVI knew I didn’t have much time. While the others were distracted, I moved toward Lilian, clutching the vial of antidote in my shaking hands. Lilian’s body was too still, her breathing too shallow. I knelt beside her, gently cradling her head as tears streamed down my face.“Just hold on,” I whispered, uncorking the vial. “You’re going to be okay.”But I didn’t see Wendy until it was too late.At first, I didn’t even realize I had been stabbed. There was only a strange pressure in my chest, like I had forgotten how to breathe. Then came the burning, fire spreading from the po
Alex's Point of ViewThe night pressed in around us, suffocating the air with an eerie silence that seemed to hold us all captive. My heart raced, my breath shallow as I stood beside Wendy. We were surrounded by a thick wall of shadows, the only light coming from the moon above, filtering through the trees. In the center of our circle, Lilian’s limp form lay motionless, her once strong presence reduced to a fragile shadow.Beth’s potion had worked too well. Too well, in fact. I could barely look at Lilian’s face, though her eyes, open and filled with an unspoken plea, forced me to meet them. Her lips trembled as if she wanted to speak, but no sound came out. The weight of her silent cry lodged in my chest like a stone. I had never intended for things to go this far, but here we were. And now, there was no turning back.I could hear Juan, Sandro, and Elena whispering to each other, their voices hushed but urgent, forming a protective barrier around us. Their eyes darted constantly from
Beth's POVThe stench of blood still clung to my hands as we left Mrs. Sophie’s garden, my heart hammering against my ribs. I couldn’t shake the image of her lifeless body from my mind. Killing her was necessary, I kept telling myself, but the weight of it sat heavy on my chest.I glanced at Isabella, her face pale and blank, her usually sharp eyes now distant. She hadn’t spoken a word since we left. Her silence was louder than any scream, and it unnerved me.The walk to the Palace felt endless. When we finally reached its towering doors, I noticed how the place seemed darker, colder, as if the walls themselves had absorbed the weight of our sins.Marcus stood at the top of the grand staircase, his gaze fixed on us. His face was unreadable, but I could see the pressure in his shoulders.Isabella froze the moment her eyes landed on him. Her silence broke with a venom-laced hiss."I'm saving Lilian without your help!" she snapped, her voice trembling with anger and grief. She turned on
Isabel's POVMy hands trembled as I stared at the person standing in Mrs. Sophie’s living room. Beth. The same Beth who had given Lilian away all in the name of whatever she was plotting with Juan. The same Beth the whole Pack thought was dead. The same Beth who the Pack thought betrayed them all. She might not have betrayed them but she betrayed me and Lillian, for that, I dint think I would ever be able to forgive her. Seeing her now felt like the ground beneath me had been ripped away, leaving me teetering on the edge of a dark abyss.I wanted to run, to escape the suffocating unease in the room, but Alpha Sarah’s firm grip on my arm kept me rooted in place. Her sharp nails dug into my skin, a reminder that I wasn’t going anywhere.“Please, Isabel,” Alpha Sarah said, her commanding voice softened to a rare whisper. “Just listen. We need both of you if we want any chance of saving Lilian.”The mention of Lilian’s name hit me like a punch to the gut. My sister was out there somewher
Wendy's Point Of view.The day was rather too slow than I expected it to be but I endured through the night. I tossed to the other side of the bed and when I groggily opened my eyes, it was met with the alarm clock.It was time to get out of bed. I threw the bedsheet over my body and got out of bed. Though it was still dark outside, this is the best time to start getting ready for the ritual."Such a good day to die, Alpha Sarah." A satisfied smile flashed on my lips.I made my way into the bathroom and took my time. After some minutes, I stepped out of the bathroom back into the room with a towel wrapped to my chest.I sat on the edge of the bed and applied lotion on my body while I hummed a slow romantic song. The sky was a bit clearer and it was time to step out if the house.I hurriedly got dressed and retreated from the house, I would have taken Alex's car but I would not want to disturb his sleep. So I walked out of the compound and trekked to the bus station where I boared a bu
Alpha Sarah's Point Of View.My face twitched with confusion as I couldn't place where I had seen the face, but I knew for certain that it was a familiar face.“Who are you? And what do you mean by you're the answer I seek? I seek nothing and I do not appreciate you calling me out like this in the middle of the night.” I warned fiercely and was about to leave when the lady stopped me.“Wait, Alpha Sarah, unless you have no interest in knowing what your mission is as the Alpha of this Pack. Seeing, you have until the end of tomorrow to remain Alpha.” She said, her voice was clouded with confidence and it clicked!This must be the bumper I saw earlier on my way home. I slowly turned to her with my brows twitched, my eyes scanning her from her head to toe.“Of course, I'm the bumper you met earlier, and I told you I would've back soon.” She uttered with a smile.“I never knew it would be this fast,” I crossed my arms against my chest with my head slightly tilted.“Well, there isn't much