Lady Cecilia's POV:Watching Cindy leave angrily without a word was puzzling. What was her problem this time? Why would she just walk on me like that? I know we had been waiting endlessly for them, but still, she should have waited a little more. Clearly, she was angry. It was written all over her face. Her red eyes burning hot with rage, her heart was pounding heavily with wrath and I know her mind would be filled with endless thoughts of disappointment and betrayal. Actually, it was not my fault that Xavier met Sophia and I don't really know what's going on with them or who she is, but I know that for her this be summoned by the moon oracle, she must have something special.I know that since the announcement of Cindy's to be Xavier's Luna when he's Alpha, the oracle has never summoned them, not even once. But all of sudden, Sophia comes into the picture and immediately, her presence is sought. This is really a problem that I need to solve before it gets out of hand but Cindy has to
Sophia's POVImmediately we got back to Xavier's house, we excused ourselves from Lady Cecilia."Mom, we're heading out." Xavier said, his voice piercing into the air."What!" She screamed in disbelief. "You guys just got here. Come-on just stay a little longer. At least have dinner with me." She pleaded."Don't worry Lady Cecilia, we just need to talk a stroll." I smiled. "We'll be back shortly." I promised.That being said, we left the house, even this she was not happy, but there were a lot of things we needed to discuss alone.We left the house and Xavier held my hands softly and caressed them."Sophia, I know you have many things on your mind now." He smiled. "Don't worry, just follow me."As if he knew, the whole thing was still sounding strange to me. It felt like a movie scene or something. How do they expect me, Sophia, a human to believe I'm a werewolf? Just like that? No, no it can't be true. It can't. How come my mom never told this story because she'd know if it's actuall
Sophia's POVLost in thoughts, I felt Xavier's warm touch on my shoulder. His soft skin brushing against mine. His warm smile brightened my face and his the chilling sensation of his touch sent shivers running down my spine.I looked at him tearfully and his face was pale too. He took me in his arms and cuddled me warmly, making me feel relaxed. I felt like I was resting on a soft pillow and wet them with my overflowing tears.He raised my chin softly and kissed me.He heaved softly and turned to me."Please Sophia, I'm so sorry about everything." Hr begged, squeezing my hands softly. "I know my family has done a lot to you and I'm sorry about everything." He continued, his voice warm. "I want to ask you something Sophia and I want you to be very sincere with me." He paused, examining my face warmly and caressed my cheek."Okay, what do you want to ask?" I sniffled."Do you hate me?" He asked, his smile disappeared.Those words sounded like echoes in my ears and I could not really und
Sophia's POV:Once again, the arrow of sorrow stroke again. I felt his heart still pounding as I rested in his chest. I knew his mind was still racing with thoughts and a lot of regrets. It was written all over his weary face, but he always feigned warm smiles whenever I looked at him. I could see through his eyes and look deep into his troubled mind. He was devastated and the way he trembled gave me all the proof I could ever need. He still felt as if he betrayed me, but he did not. I looked at him again and the chirping of insects reminded me I still had things to tell him."Xavier." I called softly, my voice low and weak. "I must say, I really long for freedom like any other normal human being." I cried. "All my life, I've been caged like a prisoner and I demand to be set free." I cried. "When you came into my life, you brought in that freedom I've always yearned for. You brought me out of the cage if my mind and gave me peace." I confessed sincerely. "You've brought in happiness a
Sophia's POV:"Come on Sophia, don't be like this." He begged and squeezed my hand softly. "You know that's not true. You're from a werewolf father, an Alpha. You have the capacity to lead the pack successfully." He encouraged. "Remember what you saw in your vision, we're going to rule together. The oracle told you categorically that you are one of us and the throne is rightfully yours." He begged, his voice laced with concern. "You can't run away from your destiny Sophia, I'm begging you."I wonder what he really thinks. Does he expect me to bring the downfall of his pack and then, they'll shove the blame to me. No! I'm not doing that. How would I just wake up one morning and suddenly become a werewolf? I've been a human all my life. I've never transformed to any wolf so why should I believe that I'm a werewolf? I've never felt the wolf in me? I've never noticed it's rage or joy? Then why should I suddenly believe I have one and I'm fit to lead a pack? Yes, I know what the oracle sai
Xavier's pov I watched her walk swiftly and painfully out if my sight. My heart was ranting in anger inside my chest. My mind was clouded with thoughts of disbelief and fear. I had a whole mix of emotions - guilt and shame.My face was pale like an empty vessel and my entire body shaken to the core. My marrows felt the impact of Sophia's exit and pushed me to go after her. The singing birds and howling of wolves in distance sounded like a mockery to me and the moon's glow was silently fading away, increasing my endless weary. The moon itself knew I was caught in the web of deceit and lies and further tangled it the more by working in Sophia's favor."Oh crap!" I screamed and kicked my legs in the air. The air was thick with sadness and heavy with disgust. My mind was clouded with rage and hate. How could mom do such a thing? I just did not know where to start from or what to do. Maybe to run after her and leave the pack or just stay? I don't know. I raised my hand as of to follow
Xavier's pov My mind was still boiling in anger like hot acid about Sophia leaving me hanging and she wants to fucking add more salt to injury.I looked at her in rage and felt like snapping her neck. If I wanted, I'll just do that in a jiffy and get away with it. My jaws clenched in anger and I gnashed my teeth together. My fingers dug into my fist and I felt my heart pounding inside my chest, pushing me; kill her! Kill her!Looking at her only brings me grief and sorrow. I wish she never existed, maybe it would have been better fir the both of us. What kind of a woman is she. Does she think she'll stand me? How dare her follow me? Oh moon goddess, help me control my rage, I'll surely kill this annoying thing standing right here in front of me. My whole body was electric. I felt a burning fire fueling my rage and urge to kill. The speed of adrenaline coursing through my nerves pushing me forward to hit her."Cindy! How dare you?" I screamed, my voice echoing into the distance. "Why
Lady Cecilia's POV:After we got back home, they left the house with flimsy excuses and I knew they really wanted to go and talk about what transpired at the temple. That girl was really shaken and she needed some explanations of some sort. I knew this was my only chance to get what I wanted so I followed secretly from behind, tiptoeing along the paths, never allowing my presence to be noticed. The constant rustling of leaves beneath my feet was annoying and I hid myself anytime they turned back to check if they were followed. This was something a child would do but what else could I do, I'll do whatever it takes to get the information I need.The journey was endless and I wondered where they were even going, whether they knew I was following them and it was a trap or something, I was confused. But I did not relent. Whatever happens, I'll take it in good fate. They continued deeper into the woods and I continued to shadow them too until we left the pack. Fear came in because I knew we
Sophia's POV:I carefully explained everything to my mother. My whole experience with Xavier, the tension building up in the pack and even my decision to turn down the Luna position too."... Mom, I know I'm not good enough for it, that's why I turned it down."I watched her weary disappear and change to a warm smile. She let out a deep sigh of relief, as if the heavy burdens of hers were lifted up from her shoulder. Was she happy that I did not want to involve myself in the Pack's politics or what?She smiled at me and patted me cheerfully on my back."My love, I'm glad you came to me with this. I promise now that I'll be open to you. Whatever you need." She chuckled. "But I want you to promise me something." She said, her voice low.I felt my stomach rumbling as I pondered on her next words. This promise should better be something I'll be able to keep. She knows too well that I'm not good at keeping promises."Okay, I'm listening.""Listen carefully, it's for your safety and that o
Sophia's povI listened keenly, I had my eyes fixed on her as she continued the story, her eyes heavy with tears. Her heart heavy with sorrow and her mouth heavy with with words. Her voice quivered as she struggled to let out her words. However, she did not stop, she continued."Sophia, the tension in the pack had been escalating long before you were born. I really don't know who in particular but someone formed a click against your father. They used his initial weakness to lead as yard stick to measure his success." She paused, wiping the tears building up in her eyes. "I'm sorry." She begged.I cuddled her in my arms, something I never thought would happen today. The way events suddenly took a turn was a surprise, one that I was loving. For the first time in a long while, we've shared the bond of family once again, although tearfully. "Its okay mom, go on.""Sophia, it did not just end there my love. This continued over time and soon turned into something I never envisaged; a full b
Sophia's povAs her words sank into my mind, I felt like a heavy stone was dropped into a well, creating ripples of conflicting thoughts in my mind.The Alpha of the bloodline pack is my father? So it's true?The whole thing does not feel real. It feels like my world is being shifted beneath my feet to be crushed by the weight it has put on me.I quickly remembered when the moon oracle had first told me this. That I'm the daughter of the old Alpha and the destined Luna of the pack. Despite all.the signs she showed me then, I dismissed it that time, thinking she was just making up stories that seemed too good to be true. I never believed my life was such a fantasy.I shoved off such thoughts, believing it was some prophecy meant for someone else. But now hearing my mother saying it to my face with all seriousness, now I remembered the words of the moon oracle.'It's your fate and you can't run from it...'Truly, I'm the daughter of the old Alpha.However, I still have those doubts in m
Sophia's povI stood right in front of her frozen like a statue in ice. I was about to pick up the last plate when her voice cut through the air and stopped me. "Sophia, wait a moment."The tone of those was calm but it sent a chill down my spine. My heart raced in unease as I shivered uncontrollably before her. It felt as if time was paused and my mind was given some seconds to reel with thoughts of how to apologise to her. After this brief moment, I was about to go down on my knees and apologize when she spoke again."I'm sorry." She begged.Those words hit me like shockwaves from a high-tension cable. Like what the fuck!She is supposed to be apologizing to me for anything. I should have been the one to apologise to her since last night but here we are, and she's apologizing, her face pale and full of remorse.What was remorseful of?My mind was clouded with the confusion that she had thrown at me. What does she expect me to think now? Like what should I do?How could she put me in
Sophia's POV:The soft chirping of the birds outside the house made my droopy eyes slowly fling open. My eyes flickering and I blinked in confusion, trying to understand the whole thing. Everything seemed strange to me, like I did not really understand the whole thing. Oh! Now I remember. I came back home and had a fight with mom and ended up sleeping on the damn dining table. I didn't even get a change of clothes.My mind reeled with guilt as I remembered all the harsh words we said to each other. It pierced into my stone cold heart and broke off those walls. Tears softly trickled down my face as I pictured the whole thing again. I know we never meant any of it, but I should have controlled my temper. I started this whole thing and I hate the way things ended. I fell asleep here due to the weight of the whole situation.Mother was angry about me going out to the woods and hanging out with Xavier. She's always too concerned about my future and everything, always reminding me of my no
Xavier's povI was alone enjoying the beautiful color of sunrise in my usual hiding spot. It's so beautiful and the rays are warming my skin. The wonderful glow it cast on my skin was like an emerald, glittering amongst the flowers. The beautiful flowers around the area saturated the air with its exotic scent and fueled my joy. The sounds of the birds singing and the insects chirping created a melodious symphony of love that filled my soul. It's a quiet and peaceful moment, but my mind is far from peaceful. This environment is a huge contrast to the storm raging inside me.I've been here since last night when my mother came to my room to disturb my peace. I was alone in my room, trying to think how to handle being Alpha and the whole thing. The weight of responsibility weighed hard on me when she came in to see me. She brought Cindy with her, someone I hated to even see her shadow. I yelled at her so harshly that she cried. I felt her pain. The tears of her eyes penetrated into my har
Xavier's povI was alone enjoying the beautiful color of sunrise in my usual hiding spot. It's so beautiful and the rays are warming my skin. The wonderful glow it cast on my skin was like an emerald, glittering amongst the flowers. The beautiful flowers around the area saturated the air with its exotic scent and fueled my joy. The sounds of the birds singing and the insects chirping created a melodious symphony of love that filled my soul. It's a quiet and peaceful moment, but my mind is far from peaceful. This environment is a huge contrast to the storm raging inside me.I've been here since last night when my mother came to my room to disturb my peace. I was alone in my room, trying to think how to handle being Alpha and the whole thing. The weight of responsibility weighed hard on me when she came in to see me. She brought Cindy with her, someone I hated to even see her shadow. I yelled at her so harshly that she cried. I felt her pain. The tears of her eyes penetrated into my har
Cindy's POV The silver bullet lay in my palm, its weight deceptively light, heavy with implications. I turned it over, watching the faint glow of the intricate runes etched into its surface catch the light. My wolf stirred forward in my mind, her energy tense and uncertain."You've been quiet," she finally said, breaking the silence. "What are you thinking, Cindy?"I smiled, a knowing expression curving my lips. "I'm thinking about how finally things are starting to make sense," I replied. "This bullet-it's not just a clue, but it is a key to unraveling the mystery surrounding Sophia.""Explain," my wolf demanded, though I could feel her growing excitement.I leaned back against the chair in my room, holding up the bullet like evidence in the court. "If I am not mistaken, this is the bullet from the old Alpha's mate, one of the pieces he had created for protection, but that is not the whole story.I paused with dramatic flourish. "Do you remember how the old Alpha died?"He gave hims
The walk back to the clan felt like it took a bit longer than it did, but I didn't mind. I couldn't stop smiling-my mind raced with the discovery I had just made. The cold night air brushed against my skin, but the warmth of my revelation kept me comfortable."You're really happy," my wolf said, 'Why are you smiling like that? Does it have something to do with the bullet you took from the assassin's corpse?" she sounded curious and perplexed, and I couldn't help a soft chuckle."Why do you think?" I answered."Do not play games with me, Cindy." she snarled angrily."What did you find?"I froze in my tracks, throwing my head back so that I could see the sky, a brilliant moonlit. The forest was quiet and silent only broken by the quiet crunch of the rustling leaves as the wind played through the branches. Instead of answering her, I asked one myself."Tell me," I said slowly, "do you know who the former Alpha is?My wolf paused for a second. "The one before Xavier's father?""Yes," I