Lilith's POVI shifted awkwardly in my chair with the council members squirming, feeling my presence.I sensed their disapproval digging into me, their dislike eating away at my confidence. To them, I was just the traitor’s daughter—a rebel, a living symbol of their worries. Just sitting next to Adams felt like a dangerous bet, an experience I hadn’t chosen to face.“Your Highness,” one of the older council members started, his voice calm but cold. “We need to talk about the coming war, but…” he paused, glancing at me before going on. “We can't overlook the obvious issue. Her being here…”“Lilith is my mate,” Adams shouted firmly, his voice rising with certainty. “She is with me, not behind me.”I looked at him from the side, surprised but reassured by the strong determination in his eyes. However, the council members didn’t change their stares, filled with judgment.I could almost feel how heavy their looks were, their whispers following them like shadows. Some looked at me with clea
Lilith's POVThe tension in the council room grew stronger with every second, almost hard to breathe in. I looked at Adams and saw his strong will mixed with some worry. We were side by side, ready to face the dangers that were getting closer to our group.My heart raced as unspoken thoughts lingered between us, a silent talk that only we understood. In a shared moment of clarity, I saw him nod slowly, a small sign of comfort in the surrounding turmoil.I took a big breath and stood up, noticing everyone was looking at me. This was my moment, one I had dreamed about for so long, but also worried about.“Yes,” I said firmly, even though I felt nervous inside. “The rogue king is after me because the Moon Goddess chose me!”A surprised gasp went through the group, showing the shock in their faces. The room fell silent and thick with tension. I looked at Adams. His face showed a strong mix of pride and care, reminding me that I wasn’t fighting this battle alone. Beta Ronan moved a bit bes
Adams' POVStanding before the room, I felt my heart beating faster because of the pressure of my responsibilities. But notwithstanding, I remained calm and clear, focusing on the challenging task ahead.“Kael!” I called while feeling the weight of being in charge pressing down on me. “Get your team together. We’re getting ready to leave.”“Absolutely Your Highness!” Kael said with a firm voice as he stood up straight a look of determination shining brightly in his eyes. “Could you please tell me what the target is?”“The Green Forest Pack. I need you to strike them quickly and forcefully. Gather a sufficient number of soldiers to ensure a quick and decisive victory. It is important that they realize that their loyalty to Augustus will have serious consequences.”Kael nodded his head enthusiastically, a big smile growing wide on his face. “Can you tell me how many soldiers are available for me to use?”“A hundred and forty of our best fighters,” I replied while mentally counting them
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
Lilith's POV"I have to quickly report to the alpha as soon as possible! If we delay any longer, the pack will be destroyed without anyone suspecting!" My father, the beta of our Greenforest park , paced back and forth in our living room. His face pulled into a deep frown while musing over the ominous conversation he had overheard while patrolling the pack territory."James, relax! You can always report to the alpha at a later time; right now he is having a meeting with the alpha of the Silvercrest pack," my mom urged while trying to get him to settle down."You don't get it! They have evil intentions! And the Alpha is there alone! Why else do you think those wretched people asked for me to leave?! It's because they want the alpha alone, and we can't have that; I should go now!" My father argued with his arms flying around, something he does when he is extremely stressed about something."I'm not asking you not to tell him, but considering the people that are with him and the importan
Lilith's POV "Father! Mother!" I cried out as they began to drag my parents to the dungeon. "Father! Father! Please! Please. My family would never betray the Greenforest park ! He could never do such a thing!" I pleaded with the Alpha, who only glanced at me with a cold, condescending gaze before barking out another command. "Take her to the abandoned building on the outskirts of the pack. Assign a chore to her and make sure she completes the chore before she is given anything in the pack," he ordered, and the warriors immediately got into action, picking me up roughly. Without any more strength to fight, I could only continue to cry and plead, hoping he would listen to me and release my parents. We would accept anything. Extra chores, demotion, or even banishment—but anything other than death. "Please! For the sake of the friendship you shared with my family, please give us a chance to prove our innocence," I pleaded, and the alpha growled. "The only reason I am keeping you ali
Adams' POV "You have been invited to be a witness at the wedding ceremony between the Silvercrest pack and the Greenforest park . Both are marrying their children off to each other to seal the alliance between their packs," Ronan, my royal beta, reported as he walked into my office with a pile of documents that needed my attention."Oh! The two are forming an alliance?" I asked with a raised brow, and my beta shrugged. "I was just as surprised as you are, considering the bad blood that was between them previously. But then again, the rogue activities in their territory have increased in recent years and even in the past three months, and I'm guessing they have finally realized they have a mutual enemy that needs to be fought together," Ronan explained."When is the wedding? Am I attending as a guest or as the alpha king to witness their union?" I asked as I went back to reading the mountain of files on my table. I could never get a break from work, no matter how much I tried. Before
Lilith's POV'Slap''Slap' "Wrench!" Cassandra, Raider's new mate, yelled as she kept slapping me, her face pulled together in an angry scowl. I felt my skin sting from where her claws had grazed my skin; the metallic taste of blood seeped into my mouth from how hard she had been slapping me."I asked you to prepare the blue dress first so I could wear it to the pre-wedding banquet, and you went to prepare the green dress for me! Are you trying to ruin my joyous day just because you can't have one??" She yelled as she threw another slap in my face. I whimpered in pain, holding back the scream that threatened to fall from my lips.'I won't cry. 'Not in front of her!' I repeated it and repeated it to myself. "Pathetic fool!" She yelled into my face as she landed another slap on my face. "The banquet is almost here, and I haven't even gotten halfway dressed because of your clumsiness! Are you dumb? Can't you speak?!" She demanded angrily as I kept silent.The commotion soon attracted R