SIERRASuddenly, the day turned gloomy and the birds stopped whistling as the realization of what Kane had done dawned on us. My body still trembled as I stared at the two men before me. When Kane had sliced off Alpha Gerald's head, his blood had soiled my already torn dress. Kane's face held a shock, he never expected it to be the Alpha, his eyes moved from the Alpha's dead body to Kol's emotionless face."Kol," Kane called softly, taking a step towards him but Kol moved back. My breathing turned shallow, I witnessed how these guys had accepted themselves and how pure their friendship was, seeing them right now broke my heart."You could have controlled yourself." Came Kol's calm voice which made me tremble even more in fear."Try to understand, Sierra was in danger so I had to step in." "Danger?" Kol's laughter was dry and void of every emotion. "And now he's gone." He whispered, still staring at his father's lifeless body.Kane swallowed, "I was only
SIERRAKane's face was twisted in pain as the chains tightened around him. The pain I felt earlier was gone, my legs felt energized as I ran towards Kane. He couldn't move, I expected him to break through the chains but he lay there hopeless, howling painfully."Kane!" I screamed trying to yank at the chains but my hands burned making me step back. It was wolfbane, the chains were heavily laced in wolfbane, and the smell of it choked me, leaving me in a coughing fit.The chains were pulled away from me and went deeper into the forest, Kane was dragged on the ground ruthlessly.His skin where the silver chains held him was burnt, and the wolfbane weakened him even more.I glanced around looking for the attackers or anything I could use to help him. My eyes landed on a stick lying close by, it was useless but it was better than nothing.Snatching it up, I ran towards Kane. I hit the chain continuously but it was useless, I couldn't even make a dent. What was I even thinking?Using a
THANE"What the fuck!" Zane exclaimed from the back of the car. If it were under normal circumstances, I would have told him to mind his language but I couldn't find the courage to mutter the words. The sight before us was unbelievable, the village was burnt to the ground and thick black smoke filled the air."Don't tell me that this was what we perceived back?" Dane said in a voice deeply laced with unbelief."I think so," I replied, trying to compose myself. "What on earth happened here?" I muttered looking for a spot to park my car. There was no person or wolf in sight, everything was burnt, the houses, trees, and even the cars. After finding a suitable spot that was free from fire and smoke, I parked the car and the boys climbed down.Earlier, the boys had told me that Kane was in some kind of trouble with Sierra, he had tried calling me but I had left my phone in my study. When I heard what had happened, we tried calling his mobile but it wasn't reachable, after some time, it
THANEI stood up staring at the door wondering who'd dare barge into my royal chambers and spill such nonsense."I'll be back," I said to Kane and Maya as I walked out of the door towards the entrance. On getting to the door leading me out of the house, I spotted Alpha Erin and a group of other Alphas walking into my house."Erin, what are you doing here?" I asked, surprised.The last I recalled, he was placed on suspension and he wasn't to show his face till further notice but here he was in the company of other Alphas in my own home. Alpha Erin sent me a look of disdain before strolling in as though he owned the place. I was tempted to reach for his neck and slash his veins but I chose to keep calm, I didn't want his trashy blood to contaminate my home.The alphas present had an angry look on their faces, it was obvious that they hadn't come to say hello. They meant serious business. What the heck was Erin planning? I wondered as I watched them as they entered a single file."What
MAYACold ran through my veins as I heard what Alpha Josh had told Thane. A part of me always knew that a day like this would come but I never expected it to come so fast. Sierra was still unconscious, I couldn't ask her what exactly had happened.The kingdom was at stake, Thane was in trouble because of us. I had come out earlier to speak to him but unfortunately, I managed to overhear what Alpha Josh was saying."You have to act fast Thane, from the looks of things, Erin and the other Alphas are not going to relent." The Alpha said.Thane's face looked calm and it was difficult to read but I could tell that he was deeply lost in thought. "Even if you don't want to, you just have to, it's for the best." He advised but Thane still sat unmoving, his arms folded as he gazed at his feet in a thinking posture.Not wanting to make my presence known, I turned and quietly walked back to the inner room, careful not to make my presence known. I pushed open the door, the boys were no longer
MAYAI took a step backward away from him, I was shocked by his accusations but that wouldn't stop me from doing what I came here to do. There was no way Alpha Erin could know what happened in my past, it was impossible."What do you mean by that, Alpha Erin?" I said in a scolding voice."You don't have to pretend, Maya." He was smiling at me.I paused.From the look in his eyes, it was as though he knew something but it wasn't possible, we were far away from Alpha Elvis and the others, Erin was just bluffing.That was what I tried telling myself but I was still finding it difficult to believe it myself. My heart sped up in panic as his eyes stared down at me accusingly. It was ages ago since I was looked down on in that manner but I held my chin up not wanting to give him the satisfaction of seeing me break. "I would advise you, Alpha Erin, don't go about calling people names, in case you are not aware, that is defamation," I said with a frown on my face. I made sure to fold my arms
ZANEI could see the shock and panic in Maya's face as she sighted me. She wasn't expecting to see me at all. But I couldn't tell whether she was more shocked about my presence or the fact that I had called her mother. Nevertheless, I couldn't just watch another man touch the only mother figure in my life and go scout-free. Her mouth opened to speak as I approached them but she closed it back not knowing what to say, her eyes were as wide as saucers and her lips kept parting open and closing. I could tell that both men didn't have any good intentions about her, if not for my timely intervention, only the heavens knew what could have happened.The man holding Maya turned to stare at me. His anger-filled face on sighting me relaxed and his lips curled up in a smile."H.. hello young man." He said, as he allowed Maya's hand to fall out of his hold and he approached me.I sent him a glare, I must've looked like the angry version of Kane, he alone could muster a mean look without breakin
SIERRASuddenly, my eyes shot open, I was panting, it felt as though I couldn't breathe for a very long time so, I was panting for breath. The light was a little too bright making me groan and my eyes closed into slits as I struggled to keep them open against the lights."Pull down the window blinds." A voice ordered, "The light's too bright for her eyes." My feet scurried over to the window and soon my view felt better and my eyes fluttered open fully.Heads popped in my vision staring down at me with both worry and curiosity. My mates, Zane, Kane, and Dane were looking at me with worry laced in their eyes, turning over to the other side, Thane and my mom were staring at me with the same expression on their faces. I closed my eyes trying to reminisce about what had happened last. Kane!I recalled him being dragged in chains away from me, I recalled Kol dragging me off to a dungeon all alone, and after that, nothing. Kane's twisted face as the wolfbane burnt his flesh filled my he
SIERRAZane dropped to a limp, blood dripping from the wound. My heart stopped."N... no, no.. it can't be," I muttered dropping the stones in my hands as I walked towards Zane.His eyes were closed, and the blood had formed a map on his shirt. The shirt was torn in different places. The rogues on seeing Zane who had been taking them out like a killing machine on a spree had fallen to the ground they approached him ready to take him out fully."This looks like fun." Alpha Harold chuckled. The sound of him giggling fueled my rage, Zane was gravely wounded because of me and all he could was it looked fun to him.Psychopath."Kill the boy and bring that insolent girl to me." Alpha Harold ordered from where he sat.The rogues gladly took the order personally as they walked around Zane's wounded body."Stop! Don't you dare touch him!” I screamed pushing against the rogues so I could reach him."You stupid bitch!" One of them snarled holding my hair, I could almost hear my hair ripping out
SIERRAWithout holding back, I jumped towards him with my claws exposed in the air."Sierra! Watch out!" It was a little too late when I heard Zane's warning. A rogue had jumped at me, he came from the side, and his claws grazed my side.I moved out of his grasp, wanting to sink my claws into his neck but my claws had vanished.What's happening Rieka? I asked but there was nothing, I couldn't hear her voice in my head and she was refusing to come out.My eyes landed on the rogue above me, I moved out of the way just in time to avoid a blow aimed at my head. My leg was caught in between some plants making me fall face flat on the ground."So much for giving me the last chance." Alpha Harold laughed, "Get me the girl." He ordered."You better be kidding." Zane snapped, "You're only leaving with her over my dead body." Zane snarled, He shifted halfway, reaching for the rogue nearest to him.He grabbed him by the neck tearing him apart with his bare hands. The rogues stopped for a minute
SIERRAAs soon as the words left my mouth, Alpha Harold's face turned red in anger, his hands trembled angrily by his sides, and he gripped the hand of his chair tightly."Guards!" His voice echoed around the house.The door opened and harmed warriors allowed themselves in, "Yes Alpha.""Arrest those two brats, throw them in the worst cell in the entire pack, we need to teach these rats some manners." He shouted.I frowned.Rats?He sure had guts, after what he had done, he had the effrontery to speak down at us and call us names. Anger began to boil inside me, I had given him the chance to come clean and apologize sincerely but he had chosen a different path, one that I didn't want to trod.The warriors bowed to him, "Yes Alpha." They chorused marching towards us."Step back," I muttered as they drew closer.They exchanged amused glances, properly thinking I was not in my right state of mind. They kept approaching."Don't say I didn't warn you," I said moving backward, I didn't want
SIERRAZane's face changed, "what do you mean by that?" He asked.I took in a deep breath, "There's a traitor, he's deeply connected with the rogues' attack at the palace today.""Are you certain about this?" He asked looking confused."Yes, I am," I replied wanting to move forward but was stopped once again by Zane."If there's a traitor as you said, is Dad aware?" He asked.I nodded, "he was the first person I told when I found out." I answered."You told him who the person is?" He asked.I shook my head, "No."Zane closed his eyes for a second, "Why haven't you told Dad about it?" He asked.I was getting tired of his questions already but I had no choice, I needed to speak to him so I could be on my way as fast as possible before anyone back home would notice I was gone."There are some things I need to check first, I need to speak to him before telling Thane," I replied."What has that got to do with meeting Gerald?" He asked, as soon as he asked, His eyes widened, and he grabbed
SIERRAThe front door opened, and the sound of heavy footsteps filled my ears as they climbed up the stairs."That sounds like Thane." Mom said getting up from the bed."We still need to be careful, who knows, the rogues might still be out there," I said standing before her to stop her from leaving. We needed to be extra careful.She smiled, "I can tell it's Thane from a mile away." She insisted."Who knows, maybe rogues now steal appearances, I'm going to keep you safe till I'm sure it's him," I replied.She shook her head but remained seated.A knock sounded on the door, "Maya?" Thane called, "Dear, are you in there?" He asked. We had moved into her room since she was finding the blood disgusting and the smell of the rogue made her nauseous.Mom stared at me with eyes that screamed, 'I told you so.'"Yes, she is," I answered opening the door halfway.It indeed was Thane, he was standing outside with clean clothes, I was expecting him to be bloody since he was coming from the battlef
SIERRA"Hear ye, good people of this great land, our dearly beloved King is holding a banquet this evening to bring his people together, there will be lots of food and drinks for everyone!"I could hear the voice of the messenger from the third floor, he was delivering Thane's message to the people. There was excitement in the air as we began to prepare for the banquet, it was a means of bringing the people of different clans together and helping improve our relationship.The entire house was bustling with activity, the maids were in the kitchen preparing food while the male servants were busy with the decorations of the royal mansion."Sierra!" My mother called from downstairs, "The designer is here with your dress.""I'm coming!" I replied running downstairs, I wasn't left out of the excitement, it was one of the very first parties hosted by Thane that I would be attending, not just as a guest but as the family of the host."Hello, Miss Sierra." The maid greeted me with a smile on h
THANE"How is my wife doing?" I asked the doctor immediately he came out of the patient's room with some samples to run tests on her."I believe you're her guardian." He said adjusting his glasses."Yes, Yes I am," I replied nodding my head, I was so shaken when Maya had fainted back there in the woods, I didn't wait for Alpha Harold to get a car ready, I picked her up on my back and then raced for the hospital. I was able to locate one thanks to the servant Harold had sent after me."You can go in now, the samples will be sent to a lab to determine what is wrong with her." The doctor replied."Will she be alright?" I asked, I needed his response to ease the growing panic in my chest."Yes, I don't think it's anything serious though." He explained."I see," I replied."You can go in now, she's awake." He said pushing the curtains away."Thank you, doctor," I said hurrying inside.Maya was lying on the bed and a drip connected to her hand, her eyes were closed but I could tell that she
SIERRAIt was approaching fast.This was it, we were going to die in an unknown land.Particles of sand entered my eyes making me blink rapidly. Gerald closed his eyes, the sand was way up to his mouth level, I glanced at the other side, the triplets too were almost covered. Was this the end?I closed my eyes waiting for the storm to swallow us whole. The sound of the whirlwind howled in my ears like the sounds of thousands of restless spirits.I could hear the boys take in huge breaths, they were preparing for the end. Hot tears stung at the back of my eyes, I would never get to see my mom again. Their pants filled my ears, this would be the last I'd hear it, the sound of my mate's breathing.My eyes opened slowly to stare at their faces, their eyes were closed in anticipation. It was then I noticed, the storm had gone, the wind was calm, it was as though there was never a sandstorm coming.Strange.What was happening?I turned trying to free myself from the huge pile of sand holding
SIERRA"Guys!" I called but their voices swallowed mine as they went on with the argument.The sand swallowed my feet, I tried pulling it out but it was impossible, It held me down tightly but the boys were too occupied in their argument to notice that the sand had gotten up to their ankles."Guys stop it please." I pleaded but all to no avail."Woah, I see it's three against one now right?" Gerald was shouting, gone was the calm and peaceful demeanor I was used to seeing."That doesn't matter, One of us can take down a hundred of you." Zane shot back angrily."Will you guys fucking stop it already!" I screamed at the top of my voice.They stopped turning to stare at me in shock, they'd probably never heard me scream before."Screaming at each other should be the last thing on your minds right now," I said panting hard, they kept staring at me."You are so preoccupied with the need to tear each other's throats that you can't realize what's happening," I said staring at my stuck feet.