"Wait !" I tried calling back the girl but she was far gone and I don't think she was ready to come back to listen to anything I had to say.
They have concluded that I was a spy just because I am from Moonery north park. All this things playing out right now is more like a dream to me. Maybe I'm dreaming and I'm going to wake up every soon and see that everything is all a nightmare. I tried telling myself this just to calm down. Or is this how it feels like to died ? Is this some kind of a new realm ? I know it quite stupid to think of something like that but i was going insane at the moment and I can seem to explain the situation on ground. The old man just sat there looking at me with a very suspicious eye, he looked like he was watching my every move and was watching if I would try to escape or disappear suddenly and this made me very uncomfortable. I hated the attention he was giving me and mostly the way his gaze never left me. I shifted on my sit and faced him looking at him straight in the eye. I need to clear what ever misunderstanding he and his daughter has for me. I know it quite crazy for them to see someone suddenly appear in the middle of there house but i also still find it very difficult to comprehend what is happening. They are not the only one in shock, I'm also very surprised too. I should be dead and lost in the deep ocean but here I am. "I'm not a spy !" I said frimly and he chuckled. "Of course you are not. You're different from the others they sent here, others would try to kill themselves when they get caught but you seem to be relaxed" he answered and I frowned. Is this man even listening to me ? I just told him I'm not a spy yet he his still doubting me ? "How could I be a spy ? I don't even have an idea of where I'm right now !" I answered and he scoffed. "I like how you are trying to play dumb, you better strat confessing before the master meets you here ! Pray he his in a good mood so you won't end up dieing painfully. That is the best you can do now, you are done for already" he responded and my frowned deepened. I chuckled bitterly as I remembered how I died, or how I almost died. What death is more painful than that ? Getting pushed into the ocean to drown by your mate who has just regected you. That is the most painful death. There is no other thing that kills a wolf more than the betrayal of your mate. What other way will they try to kill me that I have would hurt more than that ? "I told you, I don't know what you are talking about, I have no idea what is going on right now" I tried to make he understand but he was adamant. He doesn't want to hear anything more from me, it was more like the park I was from made him change his attitude towards me. I sighted heavily as I sat down there thinking of what next I should do. There is no way his master will kill me right ? Or probably I would disappear again if I'm in any kind of danger here. Why did I even come here in the frist place ? How did I get here ? What the hell is happening ? "Where the hell is she !" I heard someone yelled and I was sure it was there master. He was finally here ! I could not see him yet as he was still heading inside and haven't gotten inside. He must be mad angry with the way he spoke from outside, I could feel the heat of his anger in whole room even though he has not even step in to the room yet. Why his he so mad right now ? Oh please don't tell me it is because he thinks I'm a spy ? I'm I really doomed like the old man had told me earlier ? I was already strating to shake in fear even before he comes in to see me. My confidence suddenly left me and I could feel fear slowly creeping In. How painful will it be to died twice ?, It was painful enough to be pushed down from a cliff to a bottomless ocean by my mate or to some how survive and find my self here just to get killed by this unknown angry man. Why the hell did the moon goddess save me just to get me killed again. The old man immediately stood up from his sit and bowed his head down slowly and I could tell that he had finally arrived. I also stood up quick as I waited for him. The master ! The own of this mansion. I could feel his presence immediately he stepped in the house, his dark and cold aura enveloped the whole place making his presence something no one can deny. I stare at the tall and muscling figure standing right into of me. He is the most handsome creature I have ever seen. He had broad and wide shoulders which were visible in the green shirt he was putting on, he had a very striking jawline and his lips where to died for. His black hair short hair where neatly cut and his cold blue dark eye never left me. His eye which has no warmth in them where piercing deep into my eye as is he was trying to search the deepest part of my heart just by looking into my eye. My heart skipped a beat as he walked closer to me, each step he made makes me heart beat faster than normal. I could not read what he was thinking, it was blank. "Sir she the spy I talked about" the girl told him as she pointed at me. He groan lowly and his eye was still fixed on me. His next action made me aghast. He immediately draw me to himself, his strong arms wrapped around me as he hug me tight. "Mate ! I found you finally" I heard him say and my eye widened in shock. Mate ! Hell no !Mate?" The word kept going through my mind like a mean whisper. How could this huge man say something like that? My mate turned their back on me, lied to me, and then left me to die. The moon goddess would never tie me to someone else. Not him. Dominick's tight grip on me made me stiff, and his warmth didn't help calm the storm in my chest. For the first time since that bad day, my wolf woke up. He feels it too. I hissed "No" and pushed himself hard against the chest. It felt like trying to move a rock. “You’re mistaken.” Dominick's hands stayed firm on my arms, his eyes searching mine. “You feel it, don’t you? Don’t lie to me, Lisa.” I jerked away, finally slipping from his hold. “I don’t feel anything,” I spat, my voice cold and strong. I wasn’t about to let anyone, especially him, control my feelings. “And don’t call me that. I’m not your mate.” His jaw clenched, his keen gaze never leaving mine. “You’re lying,” he said, his voice low and dangerous. “I’m not lying!” I sh
"Anabella, get out of my way!" I yanked my arm out of her hard hold and snapped.Leaning against the doorframe, she folded her arms and grinned. Do you think I'll let you run to Dominick? You are an interruption. He does not need you. I am necessary to him.I glared at her as I stepped closer. And you believe that he desires you? Dominick would have claimed you by now if he desired you. But here you are, clinging to his mother’s schemes.”She paused to grin but immediately covered it with a sneer. "Watch what you say, Omega. You don't belong here, even if you managed to get inside his home. Additionally, I'll make sure you leave.Anger was seething under my skin, and I could feel my wolf awakening. "You'll regret it, but you can try."She gave a somber laugh. Threats are beneath you, my dear. However, let me clarify something. If you go out of this room, you’ll be walking into your death.”I arched an eyebrow. "What are you discussing?""Alexander," she said in a poisonous tone. "He's
"What made her leave a note?" I looked at Dominick as I asked. "Anabella wouldn't warn us if she intended to harm me. This seems to be a diversion.With burning eyes, Dominick crumpled the paper in his palm. "A diversion for what purpose?"With a quivering voice, I said, "She's not just pursuing me." "She is also pursuing you."Chelsea took a measured move forward. The message was placed at your office, Master. She must have needed assistance entering.Dominick's mouth tensed. Learn how she managed to evade the guards. Until we find out who is collaborating with her, nobody can relax."Yes, Master." We were left in uncomfortable stillness as Chelsea bowed and rushed out of the room.My irritation boiled up as I turned to face Dominick. "You have to be serious about this. And if Alexander is involved—she's dangerous.His voice was low and angry as he interrupted, "I am taking this seriously." "You're staying here for that reason.""Remaining here?" Incredulous, I repeated. "I'm not som
"Dominick, you cannot take Alexander's challenge seriously!" My voice rising, I followed him out of the study.His jaw was set like stone, yet he continued to walk. "Lisa, I have no other option."I took hold of his arm and made him turn to face me. "You have options all the time. What he wants is for you to fall into his trap!Dominick's sharp gaze locked with me. "Lisa, this is about more than just me. It's for your protection. He will pursue you once again if I say no. And I will not let that occur."You believe that confronting him by yourself will resolve any issues?" I insisted. You're not giving him enough credit. He is unfair, and you are aware of it."I can manage Alexander," he stated in a steady, quiet voice.I shook my head, feeling both scared and angry. "Dominick, he's not coming by himself. What if—"Enough!" His piercing voice made me wince. He ran a hand through his hair and instantly softened. "Lisa, I can't let you go. I won't.I took a step closer and said, "You wo
Tension and fear filled the drive back to the mansion. The thought of what we could discover weighed heavily on each step. The sound of turmoil, including growls, yells, and gunfire, reverberated in the distance as we got closer to the gates.I grabbed his arm and said, "Dominick, this is more than just an attack." "This is a war declaration.""I understand," he said in a chilly tone. His eyes shone with the keen concentration of a predator getting ready to kill.Chelsea, breathing heavily, caught up to us. "There are too many guards. Anabella must have spent weeks organizing this.Dominick gave me a harsh nod before turning to face me. "Remain around Chelsea. Leave this place if things get out of control.I blocked his route by moving ahead of him. "I'm not going anywhere. Quit attempting to shield me as if I were a burden."Lisa, this isn't debatable," he yelled.I crossed my arms and shot back, "Good, because I wasn't asking for permission."Dominick gave a low-pitched growl but re
The howls in the distance became more intense, reverberating across the chilly night air. My heart thumping, I hold my sword more tightly. I looked at him and said, "Dominick." "Now what?" There was a wild intensity to the glitter in his eyes. We're being put to the test. The powers of Anabella want us to scared. At his side, Chelsea showed up with a resolute although pallid expression. "Alpha, movement has been seen by the patrols close to the western boundary. Despite being a tiny crew, they are armed. With a silent tone, Dominick said, "Then that's where we'll start." Marcus, who had just returned, looked sad as he turned to face him. "How are the prisoners doing?" "They're not talking," Marcus answered. "If you want, I can destroy them." "No," Dominick snapped. "We must keep them alive. For the time being. "For the time being?" Marcus raised an eyebrow in question. Dominick looked at me for a moment before responding. "First, let's concentrate on the western frontier. The
Dominick's POV“Seek her out!” With anger and despair eating at my insides, I roared my voice into the clearing. After exchanging uncomfortable looks, Chelsea and Marcus acted without hesitation. "Spread out!" Marcus snarled at the guards who remained. Examine every route and hiding place. She couldn't have traveled very far. I growled and paced like an animal in a cage, saying, "She didn't go on her own." "She was taken by Anabella. And even if she touches Lisa— Chelsea softly spoke, her voice firm in spite of the commotion all around us, "Dominick." "We'll retrieve her." However, we must maintain our concentration. Concentrated? With Lisa gone, snatched by that insane madman, how could I concentrate? I felt the need to rip something—someone—apart, and my wolf howled in rage. With my claws becoming longer, I said, "I'm pursuing her." With a cautious hand up, Marcus moved ahead of me. "You have no idea where she is, Alpha." "Then I'll locate her!" I lost my temper. "And if yo
Lisa's POVI dodged, shifting to the side as Dominick's howl ripped through the air, the rogue's claws inches from my face. "Remain back, Lisa!" he said, snarling at the outlaw. "I can do this!" I retorted, avoiding another blow as I stabbed the rogue in the ribs. As it staggered back, the creature's crimson pupils narrowed as it howled in agony. Without wasting any time, Dominick snarled ferociously and tore into it. As the rogue went limp at his feet, he looked at me and said, "Are you okay?" I wiped the blood from my arm and panted, "All right." "But they're not going to stop." As additional rogues drew in, the surrounding woodland seemed to be alive with activity, with shadows flitting between the trees.Marcus glared as he stood next to Chelsea, his sword flashing, "This was a trap." "They were trying to get us to come out." Chelsea growled, her wolf snarling as she transformed, "Then let's show them what happens when they mess with us." Dominick's POV The rogues charged
Dominick could feel it in his bones; the war was upon them. Every step he took seemed heavier than the previous, and the woodland buzzed with the force of the approaching storm. There was no time to relax, but he could still feel the effects of his near-death experience and the strength he had given up to save Lisa. The pack needed him as Anabella's soldiers drew near.His Lycan form steamed under his skin as he stood, his hand clutching a fallen branch to stabilize himself. Although the anguish persisted and continued to chew at him, it was overpowered by the strong urge to defend his pack and fight for what was left of them.Despite the fatigue that dragged him down, Dominick's voice was crisp and powerful as he said, "Get ready." The warriors of the pack assembled, their eyes full of unflinching allegiance and their features set in deadly resolve. "Together, we confront our biggest foe to yet. We defend one another as well as our place.He looked at Chelsea, Marcus, and the others
The world seemed unending, gloomy, and heavy.In Lisa's arms, Dominick lay still, his body icy and unresponsive. His once-strong and regular pulse was now hardly there. With each faint, labored breath, his chest scarcely raised. He was on the verge of death since the energy that had rushed through him had vanished due to his sacrifice. His eyes were still closed, and the once-bright green had turned into a drab, empty void.As Lisa held him tight and let her tears fall over his skin, her pulse raced in her chest. Even though she could still feel his little pulse, she felt as if she would choke with the weight of their predicament. She had felt his vitality ebbing away, along with the optimism she had held onto. The sight of him like this was almost unbearable to her. It felt obvious now, yet she had always dreaded losing him."No... "Please, no," Lisa said, her voice trembling. She pressed her forehead to his and ran her fingers through his hair. "Dominick, I can't let you go. For me,
Dominick's surroundings had become still and chilly. The weight of loss and hopelessness appeared to loom over the last of the broken magic of the Obsidian Stone. His hands shook as he held Lisa's limp body, her once-bright warmth no longer there. Her eyes, once full of life, were now glassy and vacant, and her chest no longer rose and fell with breath.As Dominick looked down at her, his heart broke. His mind was refusing to comprehend the truth of what was occurring, and his pulse was thundering in his ears. She had been let down by him. She had been let down by the pack. He was now unable to envision a way out of this dire situation."Lisa… please," he said in a broken murmur. The coolness of her skin just made the agony more excruciating when his palm lightly touched her face. "You are necessary to me. You are necessary to us. I can't let you go. Not in this manner.As he hugged her closer, the blackness around them pushing in, tears clouded his eyes. Even while the stone's enchan
There was black energy in the air. As Dominick gazed at the Obsidian Stone, its ragged edges glimmering with the pulse of the evil energy it contained, his heart thumped in his chest. It seemed like a countdown at every second. This cursed item was tied to Lisa's life and soul. The stone was the secret, and Anabella stood on the edge of triumph. Lisa would be gone forever if Dominick didn't take action right once and destroy it.Lisa was barely hanging on, her body rigid, her eyes dead, still trapped in the ceremonial circle. She had lost everything because of the Obsidian Stone. What about Anabella? Standing opposite from Dominick, she had the look of someone who was certain she had won, her eyes glimmering with ill will.Dominick said, his voice low and angry, "I won't let you do this." Long and keen, his claws sank into the earth below. His Lycan form's strength rose, but it didn't appear to be enough to match the stone's sheer might.As she watched him struggle, Anabella's lips fo
The surrounding woodland has turned into a magical fire. A storm of power surged through the air, dark energy that threatened to destroy everything. The weight of Lisa's body, now completely under Anabella's control, and the power of the Obsidian Stone were palpable to Dominick in every fiber of his existence. His heart tightened with anger and terror as her dead eyes, glowed with the stone's sinister enchantment, stabbed him like daggers.Dominick's heart raced as he thought, "I can't let this happen." Even the sheer power of his Lycan form, which rushed through his body, was insufficient. Every move they took was thwarted by Anabella's evil power, and the enchantment all around them was too strong.Anabella sang in a language Dominick couldn't understand while standing in the middle of the ceremonial circle with her hands up high. Her gaze remained focused on Lisa's still figure, her expression a mask of warped contentment.With anger in her voice, Anabella said, "You're too late, D
The trees surrounded the pitch-black clearing like quiet sentinels, while the center of the forest was enveloped in shadows. The ritual was happening in the middle. With the energy of the Obsidian Stone throbbing with black power, Anabella stood at the center of the menacing circle, and Dominick's gaze was fixed on her. The stone was broken, but it still had a lot of force. The air around them vibrated as the crackling energy emanated from it.Desperate to escape, Dominick's Lycan form surged under his skin as his hands tightened. His heart ached from dread of what Anabella was about to do, not from the stress of the combat going on around him. He could feel the tiniest throb of life inside Lisa as she lay asleep in the middle of the ceremonial circle, her body strangely quiet."You believe that you can stop me?" As her gaze met his, Anabella's icy and scornful voice broke the uncomfortable quiet. "You haven't succeeded, Dominick. Your priceless Lisa and your priceless pack are alread
The first sign of what was to come was the howling that filled the night air. Dominick stared watching the horizon from the border of the pack's area. His heart thumped in his chest as the full power of the conflict fell upon them, and the wind conveyed the tiniest hint of Anabella's soldiers.Despite the raging tempest of emotions inside of him, Dominick's voice remained firm as he ordered, "Gather the warriors." His eyes were keen as he turned to his bag. "This is it. We battle for our future and our lives.With grim determination on their faces, the pack members advanced quickly. There was no time to spend, but Dominick could see the doubt in some of their eyes. Anabella's army was approaching. And all they had battled for would be gone if they failed to hold the line.With a resolute but pallid expression, Lisa stood behind him. She'd learned to resist the wolf spirit that fought within her, to utilize it, but never to allow it to rule her. She fixed her gaze on his, and for a min
Dominick stood at the front of the training fields, looking at his pack's faces, and the atmosphere was tense. They were all there, and they were all feeling the weight of what was about to happen. The hour of reckoning was approaching, and the adversary was just outside their door.Dominick felt a pounding sensation in his chest. Never in his life has he felt the weight of leadership more keenly. Anabella's army was expanding, and each second they lost brought them one step closer to the conflict that would determine their destinies. It was his responsibility to ensure that the pack was prepared."Come on!" Dominick's voice was clear and authoritative. With deadly resolve on their features, the soldiers formed up in perfect order. We train in a way that has never been done before today. It's not just about surviving anymore. It's all about winning. We shall also prevail.His voice was steady yet ferocious as he marched in front of them. "Anabella is on her way to us. She has boosted
As Dominick and Lisa walked back from the clearing, the wet, chilly air of the pack's territory seemed heavy. Dominick was reminded of the curse that had imprisoned him in his human form by the silent, gnawing ache that accompanied every stride. The weight of the situation was almost oppressive, and his body was weak and still reeling from Anabella's curse.Lisa's presence beside him was both consoling and agonizing. She struggled against the wolf spirit that had taken her, but he could see the darkness rising inside her, pulling at the very core of her being. They suddenly had to be concerned about more than simply Anabella. The ghost also posed a continual menace, threatening to consume her whole.Dominick looked at her, concern shining in his eyes. His voice hardly raised above a whisper, he whispered quietly, "Are you okay?"Lisa nodded but remained silent, her face disturbed. She was suffering so badly that she didn't need to express it to him. He couldn't tolerate the strained a