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,
Arden's POV.Just a while ago, Emma and Alf were busy giving me a sermon on how good and upright Serena is. Their words had unsettled my mind so much that I was confused, wondering if I was truly wrong about her.But how did it go? The day had not even ended, yet I saw her with Zone, my cousin, kissing in public with no shame.I guess there was no limit to her shamelessness. She could never hold herself together. She constantly felt the need to be under a man while their third leg was deep into her as they pounced on her until she lost consciousness.I didn't even have to try getting that image of her out of my head. She was truly a seductive slut, and that is final. I didn't care if Alf agreed with me or not.But I wouldn't be wasting my time and strength on getting her to explain. She would only pour out more lies. I would rather talk to my brother.I ordered Zone to follow me immediately, and he did.I was furious and disappointed with him for kissing her. He could have avoided it
Serena's POVMy encounter with Rachael left me feeling pretty and warm. I never thought there was someone in this world who is a high-ranking werewolf and she doesn't look down on me.I fell in love with her person instantly, she was cool. After all this world is not filled with darkness. Stars are serving as a light for us.After the training session, Rachael and I departed and went our separate ways, I retired to my room feeling grateful for the gift of a friend and the sudden appearance of Alpha Zone who rescued me.Just like Rachael had warned me earlier, I locked my room and perched on my mattress hoping that the night would be over soon.The full moon night began, and my mystery came with it too.As I lay down on my back with my eyes closed, my legs crossed but it was not helping. The more the tingling sensation between might thighs increased, the more I tightened up my legs.It was driving me crazy. Soon, my Virgina began to drip, I was wet for obvious reasons. The heat cycle w
Arden's POVAlf's reminder got me worried and I hurried to the villa to look for Serena. On getting there, she was nowhere to be found. I did not want to call unnecessary attention, so I decided to look for her on my own.I perceived a familiar scent and I traced it, my mind was racing. Alf raged, he was not going to take it easy with me if anything happened to our mate.I walked fast across the pathway, the scent I was using to trace her was leading me to the armoury.I overheard Serena's voice from a place not too far away from me again, soon, laughter overshadowed her voice. I followed the direction where the laughter was coming from and there she was!She was in danger.After the werewolves ran off, Serena was lying unconscious in my arms.I couldn't take her to the hospital on my own, and I did not want too many people to hear about this, she would be the subject of discussion all over again.I remembered that my cousin's daughter was around for the training too and she was a fam
Serena's POVI had lost control a while ago after waking up from my unconscious state. My core was burning with desire and my entire body desperately longed to be touched.That was all I could remember. All I knew was the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that replaced my hunger gradually as I slowly regained consciousness.My eyes lit up and I was bare and naked as I laid next to Arden who was already exhausted and drenched in sweat just like myself.A sense of realization hit me and I recalled all that happened throughout the night. I felt a bit embarrassed.My cloth was already turned to a rag by the werewolf that chased me. I stretched my hand and picked Arden's shirt that was laying not too far from me and I put it on.I didn't even have a reason, but I apologized to Arden and headed to the door.His words stopped me in track. According to him, the heat cycle lasts more than a day. Reluctantly, I returned to the couch and perched on it. Without saying a word to each other, the
Serena's POVI had told Leia that if I caught more prey than she does, she would apologize to me and she would never trouble me again. She agreed and I was glad she did.It was a smart way to get her off my back as quickly as possible, since I could never fight her physically.Even though I knew I had no strength like her, I was still willing to take the risk.Unknown to me, it was about to be a bloody adventure. We would soon find out as we proceeded with the hunt.Rachael felt it was just a class task and we might not necessarily come across any formidable opponent. She was right. It was just an assignment we needed to do in order to improve our grades and most importantly, to have the knowledge.However, I was not going to joke with it or take it with levity. Even if I failed, I would know that I did try my best in the long run.But in reality, it does not look like we were going there just for games. It was about to be a long day.Even by the attitude the heavy cloud was throwing
Serena's POVFear is a forceful element, it would break into every part of one's body, thereby causing a shattering vibration.For a brief moment, I had thought that this would be the end of me and I had no chance of survival.The giant wolf must have been in that forest for a while, tricking its prey with the same method he used on me.I think it was a clever move. One could easily apply this trick to some areas of one's growth and development.Although I was already looking at death deep into its eyes, I was still busy admiring the wisdom of this monster.When the strange force dragged me away, I thought another giant wolf was hiding in the forest that we did not know about.As a werewolf, I could not shift, I had no outstanding power strong enough to fight a monster and talk more of two monsters. So I was certain that this would be the end of me.Even if Rachael had not gone back to seek help from Arden, we couldn't have fought these monsters alone.Unknown to me, I was just making
Serena PoVNo matter where I went, people stared at me. People looked around, exchanged glances, and discreet murmurs rose from the audience, and then, involuntarily, everyone started to come to me.“Serena!” a woman shouted as she reached out with quivering hands to grab my arm. “You’re alive!”“Yes, I am,” I replied with a faint smile on my lips, while my spirit was sinking inside me.It tried to not to get overwhelmed as they all enveloped me with words of astonishment and relief. I could hardly manage it but I had to make an effort to be polite and reached out for their hand to shake. These were my people, I felt as if even after 18 years of separation I was obliged to take care of them.Upon the exchange of pleasantries, my eyes met her—Josephine. She stepped to the side, standing with her arms crossed and looking at me with an enigmatic stare. The moment I saw her, I had to detach myself from the others and walked headed towards her.“
Ardan’s PoVI was seated in Josephine’s room with an uncomfortable silence. She realised that I didn’t care about her feelings and just wanted her to remove the baby. She fumed near the window, folding her arms across her chest. Now she was sure she was pregnant and I didn’t know what else to do.“We cannot keep this baby,” I retorted, attempting to stay as strong as possible.Josephine looked at me with determination in her eyes. “This baby is your opportunity to have your own child, a child that genetically belongs to you. I’m not removing it, Ardan. You have already had to nurture someone else’s child as if he/she is your own. Now you get to have one that’s truly yours.” Josephine expressed.The words she said deeply affect me, yet, they were merely words of consolation. “You are not aware of the countless questions I will have to answer the moment Serena opens her eyes. Evelyn already has known that I am not her father. She knows she’s cursed. If Serena finds out about you and thi
Evelyn’s PoVI opened my eyes to the morning sunshine streaming through my windows. I yawned and wished this day was as special as it was meant to be. My 18th birthday. I had turned a year older and my mother was still in a coma. I wanted my mother here, awake, smiling at me like she did when she birthed me.“Happy birthday, Evelyn!” I jumped as Luca entered my room, opening the door and carrying a small basket in his arms.I forced a smile. “Thanks, Luca.”“I had the whole day planned for us,” he said with a wide smile. “You’ll love it.”I agreed, though there was little enthusiasm in my gestures. “Sounds great.”He looked at my expression and then leaned back because I did not show much interest at all. “Hey, what’s wrong?”“I just… “ Looking at me and how sad I was, Luca took my hands and I said, “If only mommy were here.”Luca’s smile softened. “I get it. But you’ve got me, okay? Besides, she’d want you to enjoy the rest of your day. So let’s go, okay?”“Alright.” I agreed, gettin
Evelyn’s PoVSomething weird was going on. I woke up on the bed, breathing in short, rapid gasps and my heart beating fast. Initially, I assumed that it was just another dream and then, I heard something.A voice.“Evelyn…” it said again.Holding my blanket firmly, I looked around the room and felt a cold sweat running down my spine. That’s when I saw her. A woman’s spirit appeared at a corner.“You are a threat to them,” she declared calmly. “Unstable. Dangerous.”“Don’t get any closer,” I whispered with a quivering voice.She smiled at her adversary, turning her head slightly. “Oh, but I’m not your enemy, Evelyn. You have no one who understands you as much as I do. I am the only one who sees your potential. Against any of them, you are stronger than they can ever know. Even stronger than your own mother.”I covered my ears with my palms. “Stop it! Leave me alone!”“You’re not meant to be controlled by them,” she continued against my efforts to ignore her. “They are scared of you bec
Ardan PoVI stood still in the middle of the area still tensed. Josephine’s words about Evelyn did not leave my ears or the very core of my existence. How could I have allowed her to utter such words about my daughter?As I was about to leave, Zone who by now wore the most sinister of looks on his face, approached me.“Ardan, what the hell was that?” he asked, his tone harsh, but not raised overly so.“I do not wish to talk about it,” I replied, clenching my teeth.Zone interfered and stood right in front of me, ensuring that I could not avoid dealing with this situation. “She’s your daughter, Ardan. You remained immobile as the pack watched Josephine demean her.“I know,” I snapped. “But now isn’t the time.”Zone scoffed. “If not now, then when? Evelyn needs you, and instead, you’re here pouting your lips while Josephine—”“I don’t want to discuss it,” I snapped back. Irritation was heavy in my tone that made him stop.Before Zone could continue his questioning Josephine stepped in w
Ardan PoVThe day started with Draven standing at my door with his face as hard as stone. In his hand, he held a tiny, black book that contained his riddles and diagrams. I gestured towards the door, signalling him to come inside.“You look like hell,” I said sadly, pointing at the chair on the other side of the desk.“I’ve been having visions again,” he stated uncomfortably. The gravity of the situation was evident in his tone. “It’s about the relic.”I tensed. “The one that came with the magic that was tied to Gloria?”He nodded. “Yes. But it is even more dangerous than one could have thought. I think it could bring her soul back to life if it were left with no restraint. But if Evelyn—or Serena comes in contact with it…” he stopped as he contemplated over his next words.I leaned forward. “We destroy it. Whatever it takes.”Draven groaned audibly, massaging his temples with his fingers. “It’s not that simple. If a person decides to destroy it, he or she stands the risk of unleashin
Evelyn’s PoVIt happened a few nights ago. Initially, I could not believe that it was really happening to me and it might be my imagination due to the ongoing stress within the pack and the fact that I was now aware that I was cursed. But they kept coming back—I saw them, persistent, haunting and as if they were calling my name.I got up from the bed, shaking the sweat from my brow. The whispers were louder now, pulling at a cord somewhere inside me.“Evelyn...”My heart pounded. It didn’t matter who or what was behind it, they just wanted me to come with them.And I listened.I left the pack house discreetly so as not to wake anyone. The night was rather chilly; I could hear the insects’ buzz and the whispers. The whispers led me further into the forest with my toes bare against the rough ground.Finally, after what it felt like an eternity, I arrived in an area that I had never set foot in before. At the centre was a round, worn stone base, not large enough to hold even a medium-siz
Ardan’s PoVThe situation in the camp had been tense for some time. It began with word battles—a few barbs exchanged between my pack and Joachim’s rogues in passing—though recently, things had turned physical. Today, I found myself in the middle of the training grounds, clapping my hands to restore order after another fight.“This is exactly the kind of attitude that we don’t want around here! You’re all children!” I boomed, making my voice heard above all the ruckus. “We are supposed to be on the same side, are we not? How can this be happening?”The two fighters angrily retreated, cursing under their breath.“Ardan,” a voice whispered. It was low and commanding. I looked round to see Josephine coming nearer and her aura demanded respect at first sight. “Let me handle this.”She stood between the two groups and her words were deliberately chosen and diplomatic. &ld
Evelyn’s PoVLately, things did not feel right at all, almost as if the world was out of tune in a way. My father was avoiding me, Marcus was ignoring me and secrets that I wasn’t privy to seemed to be everywhere. All I could sense was that there must be something colossal looming behind it—something that close friends were hiding from me.When I found Marcus, he was perched on a log at the edge of the camp, honing his blade, which was something he always did when he needed time to introspect. I could tell even from where I was standing that something was very off with him.“Marcus,” I whispered as I approached him.He flicked another glance at me, his was face impassive, then he looked back to the sword. “Evelyn.”I took a seat next to him. “Are you okay?”He paused for a moment gripping the handle more firmly. “I’m fine.”I frowned. “You don’t seem f