Adams' POVAs the large heavy wooden door slowly moved and made a creaking noise, I confidently walked into the living room, making my way with a clear intention in my mind.The details of my recent meeting were still very vivid in my thoughts. During that meeting one of the guards had brought up the topic of an unexpected visitor who might arrive.As I walked into the room, I noticed there was some kind of tension in the air mixed with the cozy warmth that came from the gentle crackling of the fire in the fireplace.At the center of the space was a man standing. He looked quite shy and uncertain, almost as if he wasn't sure of himself.When I got closer to him, he quickly dropped to one knee. His forehead was almost touching the floor, showing just how humble he was.“Your Highness,” he said softly, with his voice shaking a little as he bowed low, looking very respectful and full of admiration.“Get up,” I said gently while hoping my kind tone would calm him. “You are with friends he
Adams' POVI leaned back in my chair trying to understand the importance of Elder Aurelius’s words.His stare was intense and was filled with expectation and I could feel Ronan tense and ready behind me, clearly aware of how important this meeting was. I raised an eyebrow with my unasked question lingering in the air.“So Elder Aurelius,” I said while trying to stay calm even though my mind was confused. “Are you saying I'm the final hope for the werewolf community?”“Yes, Your Highness,” Aurelius said strongly. “Our future depends on you.”I waved for him to sit down, and I gave a quick nod for Ronan to back down before I took a seat in front of the elder.“Please just say it clearly,” I said while leaning in closer, wanting to understand. “What’s bothering you?”Aurelius didn't wait, with his face becoming serious. “The Green Forest Pack is broken. Alpha Raider's wife Cassandra is teamed up with her dad—the Alpha of the Silver Crest Pack. They’ve plotted to take power away from Raid
Adams' POV.My strong instincts alerted me. The loud scream ringing through the palace halls filled me with energy. I turned quickly and saw Beta Ronan with his face showing the same apprehension. I couldn't hesitate.“Stay here, Lilith.” I said firmly with my voice full of urgency.Lilith opened her mouth to object but the strong feeling around us pushed me ahead before she could say anything.I could almost sense her gaze on me as I ran with Ronan with our quick steps blending with the distant sound of that urgent shout.“Ronan,” I said, while looking straight ahead, “we need to find out where that noise came from. That scream came from the interrogation room.”“Right behind you, Your Highness,” Ronan said while keeping up with me as we turned the corner with excitement clear in his voice.As we got to the big door, a jumble of feelings – anger, worry, fear – grew inside me. With sudden strength that surprised the guards inside, I threw the door open.“Stand down!” I shouted with my
Lilith's POVWhen Shayla told her secret, the castle felt quiet. I stood there with my heart beating fast as her shaky words filled the heavy air. “I didn't want to, Your Highness. I promise! It just… he said he’d keep me safe, and I thought—”“Stop!” I said quickly. The worried maid quieted down with her eyes big with fear. “You’ve talked enough for now.” I looked at the closest guard. “Go and get Dale right now.”“Your Highness?” The guard paused with a worried look on his face.“Do what I say,” I told him with my voice strong. Dale had to listen to this by herself.I knew I had to move quickly. Each second passed like forever with results that could change everything in our world.When the guard hurried away, I felt Adams next to me looking at me with a steady and curious look. “Why did you call for Dale?” he asked with his voice deep and worried.“I'll tell you soon,” I said while keeping my eyes on Shayla who had fallen against the wall while covering her face and shaking hard.“
Author's P.O.VThe shadows grew long in the forest as the moon rose high in the sky, shining softly on the Green Forest Pack's edge.The sound of hooves on the stone path rang out in the night, announcing the arrival of a dark carriage.When the carriage stopped, its wooden body creaked loudly.“Stay where you are!” shouted a guard with his shape looking like a ghost in the low light. He held his sword tightly with the blade shining in a scary way. The other guards acted fast, standing in a strong line as they got in front of the carriage.The door made a noise as it opened, and Elder Aurelius came out looking strong even though it was late. His white hair shone in the moonlight, and he seemed very wise from his old face. The guards looked at each other clearly surprised but also unsure.“Aurelius!” the head guard yelled with a hint of knowing in his voice. “You’re back.”“Yes, I have things to do,” Aurelius said calmly. He looked at the guards' faces and saw they were new. They were
Adams' POVI kicked my horse’s sides and felt it leap forward while the wind blew around us. Dale rode next to me still looking like a proud new warrior in my elite group.I glanced at him as if his vows showed in his face and shone with pride and resolve.We knew our mission well, but I felt a tight knot of worry in my stomach as we got closer to Thornvale Village.“Your Highness, do you think this might just be a false alarm?” Dale yelled above the loud noise of our horses' hooves.“Rogue sightings don’t just pop up for no reason, Dale!” I replied while sounding confident. “I trust my gut feelings. We can’t let them endanger the village. We must defend our home and our people!”Behind us, a dozen of my best fighters rode fiercely with their faces showing strong determination.Each man was a symbol of our proud heritage— a history built through many fights and earned wins. They had come to my side with intense loyalty and today that loyalty will be challenged.As we approached the ed
Ben's POVThe night surrounded me like an old coat, feeling both safe and risky. I crouched on the ground with my back against the rough fence next to the palace. The moon was hidden by clouds, giving me a little light—good for me.I had spent years moving through these shadows and every rustle of leaves and soft breeze reminded me of the home I had lost.“Stay quiet. Just until she gets here,” I whispered to my wolf, while trying to hide my nervousness.The words seemed too weak and lost in the still night. I tapped my foot on the ground and each soft beat rang in my head.I looked behind me with my heart racing as memories of why I was there flooded my mind. Being banished had changed everything, Adams had made me sneak around like a shadow.I was now on my own depending on quiet promises and the darkness for comfort.A cold breeze blew through the air and I brushed my hair back with a shaky hand. I must have waited so long.“Where are you, Shayla?” I whispered, while looking into t
Ben's POVI ducked down behind some twisted roots with my heart racing and my breathing quick as I looked at the dark rogue camp.I felt the past pressing down on me like a heavy blanket that wouldn’t go away. But tonight felt different as need and want pushed me ahead like two flames ready to ignite the whole forest.I saw the rogue scouts fade into the dark with their sharp eyes on the faintly lit entrance of the settlement. They looked like ghosts—thin, tense and always ready to jump into action. The guards stayed hidden with their hunting instincts satisfied by their secret spots.To an untrained person, the settlement looked empty, but I had learned to look deeper with each hidden figure, reminding me of how dangerous my situation was.“Stay sharp, stay aware,” I said quietly while repeating what Augustus had taught me. The rogue king was both friend and enemy, like a tricky balance of trust and betrayal.But tonight I was making my own path, and it was risky going right into the
Adams' POVThe forest appeared ahead covered with an uneasy feeling. As I guided my men into the Green Forest Pack’s territory, I felt the heavy crown on my head.It was a steady reminder of my responsibilities as Alpha, and King of all the Packs. My warriors were nearby, their faces tensed with anticipation, ready to battle, but the deep silence unsettled even the most seasoned of them.“What's happening?” Ronan, my Beta, whispered, looking at the trees as if they might suddenly attack us.“Be careful!” I said, looking closely at the darkening sky. “We might be walking into a trap.”Next to me, Lilith rode, her calmness a source of comfort. She looked at me, and said, “No matter what comes, we will handle it.”I nodded, feeling thankful for her bravery. We had made it too far and given up too much to stop now. Together we moved forward deeper into the Pack.By the time I stepped on the boundary, I expected trouble, but the woods were strangely quiet. I noticed my men sharing anxious
Adams' POVA thick silence covered the battlefield as the last sounds of fighting disappeared. I stood among the leftovers of the fight finally feeling my breath steady again.The harsh truth hit me. It was finished. The rogue army led by the traitor Augustus had been defeated. Their threats will no longer hang over my packs and I will not have to be afraid of backstabbers anymore.“We did it, Adams,” Lilith said quietly, her voice a mix of relief and surprise. She moved closer, her bright green eyes looking into mine. “It is finally done.”A huge weight lifted off my chest at her words. “Yes... it is settled.” Our eyes met and at that moment every other thing felt unimportant. I pulled her close, ignoring our friends and the signs of the battle, kissing her passionately.The salty flavor from sweat and dirt dripped down my throat, but in her presence even the bad feelings turned good. We hugged each other tightly, connecting our hearts as one, enjoying the joy of our victory, and fin
Lilith's POVAn intense fear took hold of me, making me feel cold all over, and it seemed unyielding and harsh.With determination, I shouted out, “You will never be able to have me!” deep inside, I understood that my words were unlikely to have any effect on him.I turned my eyes toward Adams, hoping to see some sign of reassurance from him, but sadly, he was caught up in a fierce struggle with Ben.“Get behind me!” Adeline shouted fiercely, showing her teeth in a threatening way as she got ready to protect me.However, Augustus’s laughter filled the air, such a disturbing sound that sent shivers through my body.“It's pointless,” he said, lifting his hand and carelessly flinging Adeline away as if she were just a small bother to him. She fell onto the grassy ground, but as soon as she got back up, her anger burned even brighter.“All of you are so weak and pathetic. Did you honestly believe that you could possibly oppose someone like me?”“Augustus, you really don't recognize our tr
Lilith's POVThe rogue army charged through the broken and ruined gates, moving with a sense of urgency. My heart was seriously thumping loudly in my chest, like a drum that wouldn't stop, pushing me to do something, to respond to the situation.“Adams!” I mind-linked, trying to get his attention. Lexi caught a quick sight of our mate as he began to change, his body transforming further, his Lycan features gradually taking over.His muscles moved and shifted beneath the bright, fiery fur that covered him. He was a strong and fierce wolf, fully prepared to take charge.“Do not move from that spot, Lilith!” he growled with his voice deep and rough. As he jumped into the chaos of the fight, his strong arms and legs pushed him ahead with great force.I felt a mix of emotions inside me as I had control of my body; I was proud of him for being so brave, but at the same time, I couldn’t shake off the feeling of anxiety and concern.However, I found myself unable to move from my spot. I could
Lilith's POVAs I walked slowly beside Adams, my heart beat hard and fast in my chest. Below the ramparts a terrific battle was going on, and it was intense to witness. Two wolves fighting each other—a fierce and savage dance involving their sharp claws and powerful teeth.The air was filled with the wild and piercing sounds of battle cries which vibrated through the ground under our feet. I became more alert and focused with each second that passed. “Look over there!” I said excitedly, pointing my finger towards something I recognized among the group of troublemakers.“It is the Green Forest, my home pack! I can’t believe they would turn against us like this. How could they do something so hurtful?”Adams' spoke to me, “Ben has influenced their thoughts in a very negative way. He had convinced them that they would take control and gain power. He will not give up until he has succeeded in tearing us apart completely.”“Then we will demonstrate to them exactly what loyalty really mean
Lilith's POVI was standing at the edge of the tall stone walls and I suddenly felt my breath catch in my throat. I looked down at the huge army of wolves that had gathered below me.Their fur was shining and sparkling, catching what little light was left in the sky as the sun started to set. The wolves were making deep low growling sounds that combined into a sound like a heavy dark hum that I could feel deep inside of me.I realized that Augustus had finally come, and I could sense that a big battle was about to take place. It appeared as if a dark cloud was hovering over us ready to unleash terror at any point.“Just take a look at them,” I said quietly in a whisper, as my heart beat loudly in my chest. I turned to Adams, who was standing right next to me.He appeared completely unfazed by what was happening. I noticed that his striking blue eyes were fixed intensely on the dark wave of people stretching out across the field and I couldn’t help but admire how calm and collected he
Adams' POV“Ben,” I said while trying very hard to keep my voice steady. I wanted to sound calm, but inside I felt like there was a huge storm of emotions raging.“You have decided to side with a person who is completely out of his mind. How could you make that choice? You are a brother to me. You were one of the good people in our pack!”“There is no connection between us, only the pursuit of power!” he exclaimed with anger, with his eyes narrowing in a way that showed an intense bitterness I could hardly recognize.“And you, my dear King, are blocking the path forward. You must make your choice carefully and think it through.”“Choose death instead of being a servant?” I laughed bitterly, anger burning inside me. “Do you really think I’d submit to Augustus? Tell him to stick his offer somewhere. You’ve become a worse person and his darkness will swallow you just like it has your soul!”“No!” Ben shouted loudly with his voice filled with anger and frustration. It was as if a dark and
Adams' POVI stood at the very edge of the sturdy stone wall of the fortress. The old stronghold which had been the home of my family for many generations was built with tall parapets. These walls had once been alive with the noise and excitement of battle, filled by my brave ancestors who were skilled archers ready to protect our land from any invaders.Now, however, darkness surrounded us completely and a thick silence pressed down on our group of warriors. It felt strange and unsettling as if we were all holding our breath together, both the defenders standing ready and the shadows that seemed to inch closer and closer to us.To my left was Ronan. Right now he looked very tense. His usually bright and lively eyes were narrowed, and he was carefully looking out at the land in front of us, searching for any signs of movement.All around, the generals and captains of the Bloodhound Pack were standing in a tense way, almost like tightly wound bowstrings. Their muscles were tight and pr
Adams' POV Lilith softly extended her hand and lightly placed it on Adeline's arm. She turned to her with a warm expression of gratitude and spoke, “I honestly want to thank you for supporting me during this trying time in my life.”I observed how the two exchanged a glance that seemed to hold a deep understanding between them, a connection that had been built on trust and loyalty over time. Feeling the need to give them some space, I took a step back and gently let go of Lilith’s hand.It was as if something heavy settled into my chest, making me feel a bit sad. I then spoke to her, “Now you should go. Make your way back to the palace and make sure to stay near Adeline. I need to handle some important things on my own.”“Please be careful my dear.” Lilith's voice shook just a little bit as she looked deeply into my eyes and I could see a mix of concern and love in her expression.I nodded my head slowly, fully realizing just how much fear was reflected in Lilith's eyes. I leaned in