Alex's POV.Angry and frustrated, I dragged my feet back home with the box in my hand. I dumped it on the bedside table and lay down on the bed.“This bastard thinks he can control me the way he wants just because he has Beth? I'll make him pay for this.” I gritted my teeth. “Nobody dare mess with Alex.”“Why do I just do it? He has what I want and besides, Isabella has been a snitch on the Pack, and it's beautiful to have her dead along with my worse nightmare, Marcus.”After a rethink, I decided to as Sandro had instructed me. “It would be to my advantage,” I thought. I exited the house and boarded a taxi to Sarah's place. Alpha Sarah's POV I had called an urgent meeting with some of the Pack's elders and Mrs. Elise about Isabella. Though as my Beta, Alex is supposed to be here, but I still can't bring myself to trust him regardless of how much I love him. They were all seated round a center table when I emerged from my room. I wore a short blue dress that hung on my knees, ad
Alex's POV“Dead? What do you mean dead? What audacity do you have to interrupt my meeting and claim that someone is dead?” Sarah raged, but I kept my gaze fixed on Mrs. Elise.“She was not the only one found dead.” I started, ignoring Sarah's questions. “Marcus too is dead.” I raised the piece of cloth for them to see.My gaze darting from one person to another, fell on Eloise; my heart skipped a beat as our eyes locked, and I stood transfixed.“What is she doing here?” I thought, and she smiled at me, but I ignored it. Mrs. Elise fell to the floor as tears streamed down her cheeks. “Mrs Sophie, you should take care of her.” Sarah said and turned to the members. “The meeting is dissolved.” She turned and made to retreat into her room. I noticed the gloomy look on her face, and it breaks me to see her this way, but this is what I must do. “Were you really holding a meeting behind me?” I queried her and she altered her next step. With a sly grin contoured with a glare, she turned
Alpha Sarah's POVWithout uttering another word, I went back to my room.Diamond was down all day due to the rejected, but I refused to let it get to me, I have other things that need my attention.“Shouldn't we think about something else?” I questioned Diamond. “Something else, like what?” “How to find the truth of what they are all hiding. Didn't we plan to run away?”“If you run away like a coward, what do you think would happen to the Pack?” She snapped. “Woah! Woah!! Take it easy, girl. I wasn't the one who rejected you, why are you taking it on me?”“Because you could have done something else, but you didn't.”“What else can I do at the told me he had a child? Tell him to leave his family for me?” I scoffed gently. “You can still have him, Sarah. We can still love him regardless of his flaws. You just need to try harder, be there for him when he needs you. It's so obvious that he's down at the moment.”“Okay, if that's what you want, I'll do it, but that would be tomorrow.”
Isabella's POV.As we walked through the woods toward the Pack, my heart began to race. The whole issue is now getting more complicated than I thought, and I don't know whom to trust at this point. I hope Alpha Sarah would be of help to me this time and help me save Beth, if this lady here isn't Beth with another personality. She caught me stealing glances at her.“If you have anything to say, please, do, and spare me the awkward glaces.” She briskly said with her head up.“I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable, but there's a lot on my mind.”“And you should share it with me, not her.” Marcus butted in.I rolled my eyes, but was glad she paid him no attention.“Can you please stop doing that? She's helping us.”“How?” He altered his step and our gaze locked. “How exactly is she helping us? She wouldn't even tell us her name, nothing! We know absolutely nothing about her.”“I know but......”Her soft hand squeezed my shoulder to stop me.“That's fine, Isab
Lillian's POV.It was time for me to use my powers again. I signaled to Marcus and Isabella to leave while I took care of the mess. With a swift speed, they made a beeline to the woods while I sat on the couch with my posterior facing the door.I heard the door open and footsteps approached me.“Who are you?” A male voice who I know would be Alex's asked.Hearing his voice increased the rage and revenge in me, I wished I could slit his throat at that moment and end everything, but I needed to find Beth first, and he's the key.“I said who are you? How come you don't have any scent?” He yelled, though he tried to keep his voice firm, I could hear the slight quivering lips that accompanied his question.“Your worst nightmare, Alex.” I chuckled aloud in a weird way. “And you, Sarah, you're a disgrace to your pack.”With this, I sprinted out of the house. Thanks to my special ability, nobody in the Pack, except for Beth, can meet my speed, and this saved me today.I found Marcus and Isabe
Lillian's POV.As soon as the taxi dropped us at the hospital entrance, I raced into the hospital, leaving them no choice than to run after me.“Where is Megan?” I asked the nurse on the seat while trying to catch my breath.“She's with your dad.”I rushed to the ward and there he was – Jameson, who took me in and raised me as his own. He looked pale but forced a smile for me. As I stepped into the ward, a stench of IV mixed with air freshener welcomed me.Though he looks good in the hospital uniform, he looks better when he's dressed in his black suit and would come to where I was playing and place a soft kiss on my forehead.“Goodbye, cupcake.” He would say, while mom would remember him not to forget his office keys. “Darling, please keep in mind the keys to your office. It's on the hanger by the wall.” She would say from the kitchen where she's pac
Isabella's POVAfter we left the hospital, I headed to Alpha Sarah's house. It was almost dark and only the wind making rhythms with the dried rustling leaves could be heard as I sneaked closer to her house.“I should be able to mind link with her from here.”I connected to her mind link, “Alpha Sarah, I need your help.”Confused, she walked to the window and peeped, but she could only pick my scent and not see me.“Who's this? I've picked on this scent earlier today, I'm sure you're one of those that invaded my house today. What do you want from me?”“I need your help, and it's time-critical.”She scoffed and walked back to her bed, “Why do you think I would want to help you?”“Because that's who you are as besides, if you don't help me, I might lose someone dear to my heart in a few hours.” I uttered in a hushed tone, my thoughts w
Lillian's POV.I gasped in disbelief as I watched the door opened, and approached Alpha Sarah.“Thanks for your help, you might leave now.” I said with a bow.She scoffed softly.“What? You want me to leave after opening the palace for you? Do you use think I trust you? What if you have a secondary motive?”“Don't be mistaken, Alpha Sarah. I have no secondary motive, only a primary one, which is to save my dad before it's too late. So, I have no time for this chitchat. Please, take your leave.”“Who do you think you are to talk to me in such a manner? How dare you?” She raised her voice as she clenched her fist.I was tired of all her doubts. Marcus is the only that knows the way, and he needs to come with me, to help me find the cure. I was about to speak when I heard Marcus's voice through a mind link.“It's fine, Lilly. She isn't the type that would bulge.”“Fine? I need you in here, how is this fine?” I grunted with my brows pinched together.“We can talk like this. I can still le
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