Lilith’s POVThe word angry was an understatement to describe how I felt. I was beyond furious.Why would he not want me to go with him? Is it because I am a woman, and he thinks I am weak?I scoffed, sitting on a low stool in the midst of a beautiful rose garden. The scent of the flowers glided into my nostrils, it was like a soothing balm to my aching heart.Their red petals were beginning to close as the day drew near its ending, yet they were beautiful. I couldn’t help but get lost in its beauty.I stood up and plucked one, careful not to get pierced by the thorns on the flower stalk. Bringing it closer to my nostrils, I sighed as it hit my senses with great delight.My thoughts drifted to Adam once more. What was he doing now? He had been under a lot of pressure and I wanted him to share some of these burdens with me, but he just wouldn’t, and it hurt me so much.I am his mate, his wife. If he is not willing to let me help, then who will?Earlier, when I went to call him, during
Adam’s POVThe room was dark, and I could not see anything around me. There was a dim lamp over my head, it was the only source of light.Shock waves scattered all around my body as I looked at him from his head to his toes.What was he doing here?“Raoul, what is the meaning of this?” I demanded from him.He had this wicked smile on his face, one which mocked me. His eyes were darkened and looked lifeless. He swung a sledgehammer dangerously in his hand, as he watched me from a distance.“Answer me Raoul, why do you have me tied up in this place? Let me go!”“Relax, brother, the fun is just about to begin.”The only thing visible to me in the room was just Raoul. He stood some meters from where I was tied, everywhere else in the room was darkness.Then, he started walking out, and before I realized it, he was completely out of sight.I tried to activate my wolf vision, to see through the darkness, but surprisingly, I couldn’t. “Impossible!”“You won’t see anything in here, don’t bot
Lilith’s POVHe had a mask on his face which covered his nose and mouth but revealed his eyes, he wore dark gloves on his hands. His stance showed he was an experienced fighter and the way he held his sword, nobody could come near him.“What do you want from me?” I screamed.He no longer held me, rather, he threw me to the floor and locked the door.“What do you think I want from you?” He started to come closer, brandishing his sword dangerously. “I am not interested in you, I am only interested in what you have.”His words got me confused. What did he mean by what I have? Besides being the Luna of the pack, I was just a useless Omega. Except, he somehow knew about my powers.Adam was the only one that knew about them and the goddess. So who was he, and what did he know?“I have nothing, and I assume you know me well and already know that.”I couldn’t see his expression because of the mask, but it seemed as though he was smiling. I knew it through the upward shift of the muscles around
Lilith’s POVA flame suddenly came on and I saw his face. Goosebumps rushed all over my body at once as I got up, trying to hide myself from his prying eyes.I wanted to leave the room but stopped as I heard the deep voice of my attacker groaning and cursing outside. He sounded really furious, there was no telling what he would do to me if he caught me.Electric shivers ran through my spine as I heard Ben’s feet move behind me. I was so scared and ashamed to turn— to see his face.He was now very close and I shut my eyes. It came as a surprise, however, when I felt something move upon my skin. I opened my eyes and saw that he covered me with a cloth before walking back to his bed.I felt cold and began to shiver.“He won’t stop till he finds you, but he will leave soon because the guards will soon be awake. Stay here till then to protect yourself, but leave if you think you can face him.”All I did was look at him, so I didn’t know what to say.“As for Ronan, he can take care of himse
Adam’s POVHe had left, and I was in the dark room alone.The lamp above my head remained as the source of light, but I could almost feel the darkness creeping up my skin.I closed my eyes for a while and opened them, as Ted, my wolf, I had found him eventually, silent —deep down inside.Everywhere was no longer dark. Rather, I saw everything around me clearly. The sight before me was gory and disgusting, It almost made me puke all over my body.I discovered that I was in a large room, more like a hall of some sort. There was no furniture in the room, except the chair I sat on and the table before me.There were no windows or doors, as the walls blended together with the door perfectly.The walls were red —the exact color of blood. Dead bodies were piled up all around the room, till they made a circle in the center, where I was.A rotten smell hit my nose and I twitched in disgust. My ears also picked up sounds outside, but it was too faint to make anything out of them.Earlier, someo
Adam’s POVI stood up in haste as they took their stances, swords drawn out.The first man looked like he had never gotten beyond a few hours of sleep in his entire life. His eyes were sunken deep into his head and he almost looked like he was blind.He was a little bit shorter than I was, dressed in an oversized coat which made me wonder how he intended to fight me.The other man, however, was tall and lean, about the same height as I was. He had a fierce look on his face and seemed like someone who could fight.He held his sword so dangerously, I would have surrendered to them if I wasn’t an Alpha.I raised my hands up as I was unarmed. “I really don’t want to fight any of you, just tell me where Raoul is so that we can all be on our way, unhurt. Who knows, I might spare you all and let you keep staying here.”“We don’t need your help or permission to stay here, Alpha king, we do not serve you,” the first man spoke.The other man remained silent, and I guessed he wasn’t much of a tal
Adam’s POV“Shet!” I cursed as I picked him up from the floor.His wounds were fatal, so they healed slowly. He was so weak, his breathing was haggard.For a second, I almost felt pity for him, but it cleared away as soon as it came. If I had not injured him in this state, he would have killed me.With him on my shoulder, I walked over to the floor and picked up the jar which had fallen during the fight.Fortunately, it didn’t break or crack, else I would have been at a loss and would have fought for nothing. I rushed out of the room and summoned Ted to take over me—giving me strength to run the long journey home.Having spent a long time in the mountains, I had no idea what the time was, but it was almost morning.The moon was full and bright in the sky, filling me with an energy I couldn’t wrap my head about.I had not taken much thought of it till now, it all dawned on me that something had changed in Ted. He was now faster and stronger and mysteriously powerful. If not for the fo
Lilith's POVHe stared at me… angrily.He had this face which ordered me to leave him alone, but I wasn’t going to do that till I got the information I needed from him.“What do you want?” He managed to ask, the look on his face still warning me to go back away.I turned towards the door still open. A guard had followed me inside to protect me, but right now, I didn’t need any protection. All I wanted was to get this man alone, to ask him what he knew.“You can leave us,” I muttered to the guard.“My Queen, I’m sorry, I can not do that. This man is a dangerous criminal awaiting trial. The Alpha will have my neck if any harm should come to you,” the guard replied.He stood his ground, as if to tell me not to bother persuading him because he wouldn’t listen.I sighed and smiled at him. “It’s fine, nothing will happen to me. He knows better than to try anything fun. Rest assured I will alert you if needs be.”“But my queen…” he was saying before I cut him short. “No buts, just trust me a
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