Sylvia was one sly fox. Who would have thought that she was capable of doing such a thing? I had the urge to plug out her eyes, or her heart and place it in her hand.No one has ever dared to challenge me in any capacity until. The truth is, I felt challenged by Sylvia's actions.However, instead of reacting negatively, I decided to direct my focus on strengthening my empire.I had summoned all the security guards in the palace, they were placed under observation and probation. It would be a secret operation.My goal was to fish out every weak individual who might be a liability to us someday and to return the palace to the power centre it used to be.Until I achieve what I intended to do with Sylvia, I will continue to act neutral around her. I can't believe she had already attempted to kill someone when she had not even spent a week in the palace.“I want a mini control room prepared in one of the rooms in the Manor. No one should not know about this” I said to Beta.“Also, I want m
Arden's POVSylvia's beauty was divine. Her body stood out among all other women. She was the perfect figure for the status of the Queen.But in all honesty, that was not the reason why she was picked. There was more to her presence in the palace. She had a role to play which was unknown to her. She was just a means to an end.To obtain more information from B Pack, I had to endure her chatter. She doesn't know when to stop talking, more like that was the only thing she knew how to do well.I was never comfortable talking to her, even though I could not conceal it completely, I was trying my best to put up with her. She was too forward and that was a big turn off for me.However, I had to endure all her characters, including the crime she committed lately. She was not aware that I knew that she was the culprit.Although, Sylvia was not aware that I was using her to get her father's plan. But I knew that sooner or later I would get whatever Information I needed from her due to her talk
Serena's POVSince I recovered and returned from the hospital, everyone has been gentle around me. I thought I could finally have peace of mind and live my life quietly in this palace since there was no hope that I could ever escape.But I was wrong. There was a limit to how nice they would continue to be, and there was someone who seemed to dine and wine with wickedness. The person was Sylvia.She had summoned me to her residence like the last time. And she was rude and mean to me. As usual, she poured the water she had in her on my face.Arden, who has been avoiding me since my return suddenly showed up, and once again, without asking what had happened, he slapped my face.I fell to the ground and my left hand was holding on to one side of my cheek that was peppering me.He seemed to realize that he was wrong immediately, he bent down beside me, he tried to touch my cheek with worries etched around his sketchy face.I pushed him away instantly before his hand reached me. I was not i
Serena's POVAfter my conversations with Alpha Zone, I became excited as anticipation took over my heart. I was overwhelmed with joyful joy. I have never more happier than this.Even though it had not happened yet and the probability of a positive outcome was uncertain, I still looked forward to the weekend when the birthday would happen with the hope that whatever regular I tendered would be granted.I went about making more enquiries about the event eagerly, I could not hold myself together, and although it was not far again, I became impatient due to anticipation.I also decided to practice and prepare for what I would be presenting. I was glad that his golden opportunity came my way.Just when I was about to give up and accept this ill fate of mine, while wandering around the beautiful garden, Alpha Zone came with such good news. Indeed the beauty garden was a place of hope. I should go there more often.The queen's mother's birthday would be on the coming Saturday, it was a weeke
Serena's POVEvery time you make people feel something, you are winning beyond doubt. Seeing eagerness and curiosity on everybody's faces, I was happy that I was winning. It satisfied my soul.“Your Higher, thank you for this privilege, it means a lot to me and I will never take it for granted. The only wish I have is to leave the palace” I said confidently.Once again, everybody was stunned. I guess they did expect to hear something else from me.Even Arden could not hide his shock, his expression says it all. Unlike Sylvia who seemed to be pleased to hear such a wish from me.At least she could finally have the king to herself once I left the palace. And she goes on to become a local champion. It was no longer my business.Queen Mother seemed surprised too, but she was composed as it was not too noticeable. I was not useful to her In any way, I was just an ordinary Omega. So there was no personal reason for her to reject my request.She stood up from the royal chair and stepped down
Serena's POVFox was so vile and terrible that it was her task to intimidate and punish others. They would laugh out loud like they enjoyed taunting me. But they were not just taunting me, they were making life difficult for me.After Sylvia ordered them, they carried me to the restroom area and laid me on the floor. Fox held me down for the others as they tried to rip clothes apart. I was terrified.“When the King finds out about this, he will surely deal with you all” I yelled at them but my eyes were fixed on Fox before I dashed a glare at Sylvia.“You slut! So you still have the boldness to mention the king's name in your filthy mouth? Deal with her until she begs for her life”Sylvia was a terrible person, and she was able to recruit people who shared the same traits with her.“Are you still trying hard to seduce him?” She asked.Upon her questions, I realized that this might push me into a deeper abyss. So I refrain from calling Arden's name for help. I was only trying to scare
Arden's POVEmma can be too forward and overly annoying sometimes, but when it comes to planning an important event, she is the best option. I liked her attention to detail and how she organised every event of the Royal Family without error.She had a way of coming up with new ideas for the decoration and setting up of the banquet hall.There was only one hall, but she always worked with the royal decorators to ensure that they gave the hall a different look and taste.Emma was more than a housekeeper. She was excellent at her job.She knew what to do for the upcoming engagement party, but according to her, she still wanted to know if I had any opinions.“You don't have to do all these things on your list,” I said to her.“Oh, what would you like us to prepare this time around exactly?” She asked me.“I know you like making statements about royal events. But we won't be doing that this time. It should be a simple event. Don't use too many resources, and only a few people should be inv
Serena's POVSometimes, you are too busy being careful without even knowing that what you were avoiding is right under your nose.I was stunned, surprise and shock took over my heart when I saw Arden standing by the doorway.He was even more surprised than I was, his expression was more of shock than disgust. His sharp eyes gazed at Alpha Zone with horror.My throat began to burn like it was set on fire, and my legs felt frozen but losing balance at the same time. I was waiting for what would happen next, but instead of yelling at me or humiliating me as usual, he ordered Alpha Zone to follow him and they both went away immediately.At first, I had thought Arden had come to the villa to see me, but it immediately hit me that it was just an illusion, he couldn't have come this far to see me. After all, he had threatened me hours ago.Although it was just a fake kiss Alpha Zone staged to protect me from Sylvia and her vultures, I was still worried that Arden might give him a hard time,
Serena’s PoVI stood at the edge of the camp Joachim had given us guests to stay. The plague had taken its toll on us, leaving everyone on edge. They were nervous and even unbelieving of better days. I rubbed my temple, worried that one day, their feelings might be correct.“Serena,” Zone called out, breaking me away from my rancid thoughts. “The patrol spotted movement in the forest.”“What kind of movement?” I asked.“Infected wolves,” he said grimly.It’s almost like we were now used to this life so it was not a surprise to me. “We’ll handle it,” I said grimly.“I just wonder when these crazy attacks would stop. I’m hella tired of them I swear to you.” Zone confessed.“I don’t know that answer to your question, Zone. I wish I knew.” I replied tiredly.When we arrived at the forest, the attack came faster than any
Serena’s PoVI thought about what Zone had said about the curse and we all decided to fan out to look for the source. Every step seemed like a march towards the unknown. Zone led the way while Ardan stayed close to my side. I walked faster, cause I didn’t want him to sense I was pregnant.The only sound one could hear was coming from the crunch of leaves beneath our boots. The forest was so quiet.“We’re close,” Zone said in a low tone.“How can you tell?” I asked, keeping my voice hushed.Zone gestured to a cluster of withered plants nearby. “The further we go, the more the magic corrupts the area. Look at the trees—dead, but not decayed. It’s like the life was drained out of them.”A shiver ran down my spine. The remnants of Gloria’s magic were everywhere. It was like a dark stain on the land.Suddenly, we heard noises through the trees. A group of infected wolv
Serena’s PoVI woke up instantly, feeling like vomiting and obviously it compelled me to quickly come out of the tent. I sat on the ground, vomiting inside a bush in front of me. Then I placed my head down and tried to grab the grass around me to find balance. I breathed in shallow gasps.“Serena?” Rachel’s concerned voice called from behind me.I shifted my head to the side and ran my fingers through my lips. “I’m fine,” I managed to say but even I didn’t believe it.“You’re not fine,” Rachel said firmly, kneeling beside me. Then taking the back of her hand she touched my head and it was quite hot. “You look pale and your pulse is rapid. How long have you been like this?”I shrugged, replying with a shaky tone. “I don’t know. It just started. I just thought it was the stress… everything that’s been happening.”Rachel’s eyes nar
Serena’s PoVOur days in the rogue pack had surprisingly been more peaceful than I expected as long as we minded our business and they minded theirs.Not until a new pack had arrived seeking sanctuary, and while I understood their desperation, the strain on our resources was undeniable. Food was scarce, tempers were high, and fights were breaking out almost daily."That's the last of it!" a voice shouted near the food supply tent, then came the sound of a scuffle. I turned to see two wolves, one from Ardan’s pack and the other from a newly arrived group, grappling over a bag of dried meat.I hurried over with Zone following me close behind. "Stop it!" I commanded.The two wolves froze with their hands still clutching the bag. “He took more than his share,” the younger wolf from our pack growled. His eyes blazed with anger.The older wolf from the new arrivals scoffed. “We’re starving. You don’t get to hoard everything for yourselves.”I stepped between them and took the bag from their
Serena’s PoVThe rogue camp was weirdly quiet as Isiah led us deeper into the heart of their territory. Soon, we came across his people. Their eyes were on us in every step we were taking and I could almost feel the judgment from them. These wolves didn’t trust us, and I could not blame them for that. Rogues were known for their distrust of outsiders, especially pure wolves like us.“Stay close,” Ardan murmured as we entered an area where a large tent stood.Isiah pushed aside the heavy canvas flap and then gestured for us to enter. “The alpha is inside. Let me do the talking,” he said firmly.The rogue alpha, a tall elderly man with a few strands of grey hair, stood waiting for us. He radiated authority and one could see it even without him saying a word.“What’s the meaning of this, Isiah?” the alpha asked gruffly. His eyes scanned Ardan and me and they lingered briefly on the bloodstains on our clothes.“These wolves need our help,” Isiah began, gesturing toward us.The alpha scoff
Serena’s PoVArdan had just announced his plan to take us to a rogue pack for safety, and Zone was not having it.“You want us to stay with rogues?” Zone spat as his eyes blazed with disbelief. “They’re supposed to be captured or killed, not befriended.”Ardan’s jaw tightened and his patience was visibly thinning. “Not all rogues are alike, Zone. Some are decent. They don’t all live by the bloodthirsty code you think they do.”Zone crossed his arms defiantly. “Decent? You really expect me to believe that? After everything we’ve been through with rogues, you’re seriously asking us to trust them?”Ardan stepped closer. “Do you want to stay out here, Zone? Because every second we stay here, we’re putting the rest of the pack in danger. This isn’t debatable. It’s final.”Zone opened his mouth to argue but snapped it shut, trying to calm down the frustration he felt.I stepped forward. My voice was quieter but firm. “Ardan, I’ll follow you.”He turned to me, hardening his expression. “No,
Serena’s PoVThe council hall was still buzzing but this time they were all nervous as Ardan stood in front of them, about to pass a message. His face looked like something terrible was wrong and there was urgency in his tone.“A plague is upon us,” he began, and the room instantly fell silent. “This isn’t like anything we’ve faced before. It affects only the pure—wolves who aren’t rogues. It attacks their minds, their bodies, and their very souls. It turns them into something else.”The crowd began to murmur, panicking.Ardan lifted a hand, silencing them. “Listen carefully. The symptoms include fever, wounds that won’t heal, erratic behaviour, and eventually… madness. The infected become rabid, dangerous, unable to control themselves.”“What about the rogues?” someone called out.“Like I said, they are immune,” Ardan replied grimly. “The unpure are safe from this, but the rest of us—any scratch or bite can spread the infection. Once you’re marked, there’s no cure.”Everyone present
Serena’s PoVI stood outside, watching as Caden led the wolves through another intense training session. The young wolves listened to his every word. I could see that they truly admired him. But my stomach churned as I thought about everything he’d done—the lies, the manipulation, and the games he played with me and my pack.All I could think about was how much I wanted to end him right here, right now. Sally growled in agreement, but I held her back. Patience. His time would come.Suddenly, there was a commotion. A young woman who was running, stumbled into the training ground with torn and blood stained clothes. People around us began gasping as I rushed toward her. I just hoped it wasn’t another attack.“What happened?” I asked, steadying her ground as she collapsed into my arms.“I… I was attacked,” she stammered weakly.“By what?”She shook her head and her eyes were wide with fear. “I don’t know… something I didn’t understand.”Caden approached. This was the first time I saw him
ARDAN’s PoVThe fire crackled softly as Draven and I sat across from each other. A heavy silence settled between us. I handed him a small plate of roasted meat and bread, watching as he tore into it like a man who hadn’t eaten in days.“Thanks,” he muttered through a mouthful of food.I leaned back against a log with my blade resting across my lap. “So, what happened? Why are you here?”Draven wiped his mouth as his expression shifted to something more serious. “Before that, how are you holding up?”I shrugged. “I’m supposed to be out of here in two days. After that, I’ll figure out where to go.”“To where?” he pressed with furrowed brows.“I don’t know yet,” I admitted flatly.Draven set his plate aside and leaned forward. In a low tone, he spoke. “I have undeniable proof of Caden’s manipulation and alliance with the rogues. Let’s go back to your palace, expose him, and reclaim your place as alpha.”I shook my head with my grip tightening on the blade. “I’m not going back, Draven. Se