Adam’s POV
It was only a matter of time before word spread that the new Luna of Green Forest pack was captured in my pack. Everyone would believe it was my order and would scold me directly, not knowing I didn’t order it.
But it didn’t matter, I would take my wife’s side any day. It wouldn’t take long before Raider came rushing to challenge me over keeping his wife in custody.
My gaze met Lilith’s and I could tell from the look on her face that she was shocked— truth is, everyone was.
“Do you know what caused his death?” I shifted my gaze to Ronan, who stood straight.
“The cause of his death is not known, but considering the state he was in some weeks ago, the whole setup seems suspicious.”
I concentrated my attention on the floor, watching tiny ants move slowly all around me. I raised up my head to say something, but he cut me short, he must have
Lilith’s POVI hissed, realizing there was no way I could make him stay. The news we just heard was more than enough to make him leave the room without batting an eyelid. “I’m sorry, but I have to go. I’ll make up for this, I promise.” He stood up and went towards the door. I sat up on the bed, hearing his footsteps and that of Ronan move down the hallway.A tingling sensation ran through my skin as my brain replayed his touch and the kiss. My lips shivered as I touched them with my hands, wishing the intimate moment we had never ended. It wasn’t my first time. I had done it—all of it before with Raider, when we were still madly in love with each other or rather, when I was still madly in love with him.Doing it again with Adam made those feelings and sensations which I kept bottled up all this while feel new to me. How long I sat there thinking of the short interesting moment we just had, I can’t say. But time must have gone quickly, so much so that when Cara came into the room, i
Adam’s POV“Who sent you?” I asked, looking into the face of the tiny man before me. He was clothed in a black catsuit, one which stuck to his body. A pair of black gloves were present in his hand which were tied to the arm of the chair.His eyes were darkened, and his face had no expressions visible on it, almost like he was lifeless, yet living.I was certain he heard my question although all he did was look into my eyes with a weird smile on his face. Earlier, when he was caught, I ordered him to be brought to the execution room, an underground layer beneath the building.In his hands were a few documents and papers which, when checked, contained the financial records of the pack and some other legal documentation.“Do you think we are here to play a face-game with you? Uhn?” Ronan screamed at him, hitting him across the cheek with a plier dangling dangerously in his hands.I heard a bone crack, like the man had broken his neck or was it a jaw? I really couldn’t say. His face spu
Lilith’s POVHis eyes, his voice and everything about him made me almost puke out my intestines in disgust.Who was he to question me in such a way? I should have known it was all a pretense, and he didn’t see me any higher than a helpless animal, none of them did.I had known since the first day I saw them. From the way they looked at me, to the way they spoke to me and reacted whenever I was around.What if the poison attack was from one of them?“Excuse me?” I dropped the spoon of food in my hands and focused on him, well aware that the other brothers, alongside the guards and maids present in the room, were watching me.“You heard me Lilith, I am not repeating myself.” Whatever Raoul was thinking I didn’t know, but it was def
Adam’s POVWhat made me speak the way I did, I don’t know.I regretted it, of course, knowing she had been waiting for me. Yet all I did to reward her patience was a cold greeting, one colder than the wind with the rain outside.I continued walking towards the wardrobe, to get a change of clothes as she watched me from behind in silence. I wish I could give her the attention she needed right now but various thoughts were swirling around my head like a tornado and my mind wasn’t at rest.The face of the dead man whom I had questioned earlier kept popping before me like a holographic screen. His final words before he gave up, the ghost continued ringing in my head like a broken siren, giving rise to an unrelenting migraine, sworn to see my end.That was not the first time someone died before me. I am the Alpha King, for crying out loud, I’ve seen many deaths. What made this particular one special, so much that it disturbed me, remains a mystery.I picked up a long, black, flowing robe
Lilith’s POVI woke up the next morning feeling really sad.How I had entered my room to sleep, despite the surrounding emotions the night before, I still didn’t understand.I remember being heavy-hearted as I cried, walking down the hall. The last thing I remembered was darkness, then everywhere began to spin, and I just passed out.So how did I get here?Just then, a soft knock sounded on my door and I stood up to get it. “My lady,” Cara greeted, bowing her head. “I was worried about you last night. I’m so glad you are okay.”The genuineness in her voice gave “Come in.” We walked into the room and I sat down on the bed as she stood before me.“I’m guessing you are hungry, right?” she asked, walking closer to me. “I made sure to prepare your favorites myself this morning while the kitchen maids worked on the main course.At the mention of food, my stomach grumbled. I touched it as a slight pain passed through it, remembering I had not eaten anything since the previous evening.“The
Lilith’s POVAt first, he was smiling. The moment he saw the change of expression on my face, the smile faded away, and he demanded to be dropped by the soldiers carrying him up high.No one seemed to understand what had just happened except us and I intended to keep it that way for now.Cara came into the room, with two other maids. They all had plates of covered food on the massive trays they carried.They set the food down on the bed and left one after the other except Cara, who came to stand by my side, close to the window.She must have noticed the change of expression on my face and asked, “is anything the problem, your highness?”I didn’t want her to discover what I had just seen. It was best to keep my mouth shut till I knew the truth about the female soldier dressed as a man.I thought of asking her to invite him upstairs to my room, but there were a lot of spies and people who didn’t mind their business within the mansion walls.I wouldn’t like bad things to come upon myself
Adam’s POVThe moment Ronan informed me that Raider was in my pack, and he wanted to see me urgently, I jumped off my bed with every trace of sleep vanishing from my eyes.What exactly did he want?As the cold water splashed on my body from the shower, I knew the day was going to be more crazy than normal.I walked down the stairs, followed closely by Ronan and another guard, and met Raider sitting by the dining table in a discussion with my brothers.Was he here because of Cassandra? She had been released already, and I made sure no harm came to her. For someone whose father just died, didn’t he have a lot of work to do in his pack?“Your highness!” They all said in unison as they stood up except Raoul, who seemed indifferent.Ronan's hands had curled into a fist, and he was about to walk up to him to scold him when I put my hands on his, making him stop in his tracks.Raoul was intentionally looking for trouble, and I wasn’t ready to give him any of that this morning.“I heard your f
Lilith’s POV“Adam, why would you barge in like that? What if I was in the middle of something personal?” I was shocked beyond words by the way he walked into the room. Yes, he was the Alpha king and could do whatever he wanted, but courtesy demanded he knocked first.I became furious, and it was evident in my face.He didn’t say a word, rather his gaze shifted to Cara, who had sprung up to her feet with hands trembling like she had touched a live wire.“I… I would take my leave now, your highness,” she stammered, walking to the door with unsteady steps.“My lord.” She bowed hastily as she got to his side and almost stopped, but continued when he didn’t reply.Closing the door silently, she left the room, leaving us alone.Seeing his face made me remember the way he spoke to me the night before an
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