Rayne's POVNot wanting to continue watching a moment that I probably wasn't supposed to witness, I quietly left the garden after that. I had seen enough.As I bounded down the hall towards the dungeon, someone came walking out of a corner, giving me little time to even move out of the way. I barely dodged, and as I twisted out of the way I grabbed on to the nearest item I believed would keep me on my feet.It was him again.I let go of his shirt like it was a hot potato. “What are you doing here?” He looked down at me, unsmiling. “I should be asking you the same thing.”“I'm not a prisoner here.”“Still doesn't answer the question.”I crossed my arms. “Excuse you, but you have no right to ask me such questions. You're not the one hosting me here.”“But I have been tasked with looking after you, as well as the role of a First Beta.”First Betas were, as the name implied, Betas that answered directly to the Alpha. That was Bradford's role previously, but obviously since he was hospita
Rayne's POVFor a very long time, the only thing I knew about myself was the fact that I was destined to be a Luna, even though I was the offspring of Omegas. To many, it was a great honor, but to me, it became a burden. I never got to meet or see the Priestess that started the prophecy, but many said that she had gone insane shortly before she died, but was powerful enough for her words to hold credibility. That was why her words haunted me for so long, even after her supposed death. Right from the cradle, my destiny had been determined.Once, I believed in it, but was a prophecy meant to bring a person so much suffering? For three years of supposedly walking in line with it, and all I saw was how brutal people could be with their words and actions. My life nearly got snatched away because of it.What could Victor possibly have known about me? Curiosity nibbled at me for days. While I went about trying to find clues, or was focusing on ignoring Kaiden, or just simply went about my
Sal’s POVI ran the wet cloth over his skin, taking my precious time to ensure that the surface was clean. Seeing him in this sick bed reminded me of how taking care of my paralyzed father used to be before he succumbed to the weakness of his body.After I finished cleaning him up, I kissed him on the forehead, packed up my things, and left.“I'll be back soon,” I whispered to him at the doorway, hoping that even if the chances were slim, he could hear me.Later, my mind moved over the things I had managed to gather up since Rayne and I started looking for clues as to who released the rogue that night. I'd been to the dungeons numerous times, but found nothing significant except for the ugly stain on the concrete floor where Bradford had bled.To further prove that the rogue had been indeed released and simply didn't break out on his own, the cell he had been in had no signs of struggle. No claw marks or broken floors. It was like one moment he was inside, and the next he wasn't.I al
Kaiden's POVGetting good sleep became difficult. Eating as well. Migraines plagued my every waking moment. From the moment I opened my eyes, to the moment I crawled back into bed as an exhausted man.I missed having Rayne's warmth beside me. I really did, but maybe staying away from her was the best. I didn't want her to start thinking I was trying to force her into being with me again.I had been making a personal investigation concerning Bradford's attack on my own, because I couldn't seem to have anyone else I could trust wholly as I did Bradford. The only person I could talk to right now was Savannah, and there was only so much that she could do.Drawn out of bed by the great urge to relieve myself, I rolled out of bed and stumbled into the toilet. After completing my business, I went over to the sink to wash my hands. I focused on the cool water hitting my skin to rinse off the soap I used, and raised my head to the mirror in front of me.For a little while, I didn't seem to re
Rayne's POVMoving around at night like someone with something to hide didn't sit right with me, but I wanted answers, and I would do what I could to get them.Victor had indeed piqued my curiosity by speaking about the prophecy, but to an extent, it wasn't private information. If everyone in Oceanpearl was aware of it, then it wasn't enough proof for me to simply believe his words.He had asked us to meet tonight for him to “reveal all” as he had so put it, and who was I to deny the man audience? I would listen to what he had to say one last time, and then I would give him a piece of my mind as well.I slipped through the halls with practiced ease. It was funny how a few months back I didn't even know the end of one hall to the other, and often ended up in the wrong places. The place had grown on me, one way or the other, and I had started to see it as a home.This didn't mean that I had cast off Oceanpearl entirely, as I still had some ties to it. After all, I had been born there, s
Rayne's POVI had promised myself that no one would ever consider me helpless ever again.I didn't even let his lips fully settle before I pressed both hands on his chest and pushed him away with a loud roar. “Get away from me!”Victor's back slammed into the other wall. He stayed there for a little moment, watching me with flashing gold eyes. Eerily, almost like a puppet, he regained his composure. “Did you know that not very long ago, it was common practice to share mates?” He made a false lunge at me, and I stumbled back, nearly missing my footing. He laughed, and the sound grated against my ears uncomfortably. “I'm sure Kaiden wouldn't mind me having a little taste of his latest pet.”“You're sick, and I'll make sure he finds out about that,” I said, already backing up the stairs I came through. I didn't want to take my eyes off him in case he tried something, but I didn't have eyes at the back of my head, so progress was slow.Unfortunately, I didn't have anything on me that I
Rayne's POVI stood in front of the floor-length mirror, with my nerves tied in my thoughts. Today was my 18th birthday, but that wasn't the most important part of today, tonight I'll officially be marked Luna of Oceanpearl Pack by Alpha Reynold. All my life, I've prepared for this moment, but staring back at myself in the mirror, putting on the Luna's ceremonial Oceanpearl dress, I wasn't so sure anymore.Any girl in my shoes right now would be super excited, some would even kill to be in my position right now. I took in a deep breath trying to get rid of the feeling of dread that gnawed in the pit of my stomach. Different thoughts ran through my mind all at once. What if the prophecy was wrong? What if tonight turns out to be a nightmare instead of a dream?A knock on the door snapped me out of my train of thought."What are you still doing in your room, Rayne?" My mum asked as she opened the door with a frown etched on her face. "Everyone is waiting for you at the Packhouse.""Mom–
Rayne’s POV“Good morning Luna!” an omega greeted me which was followed by a stream of greetings from two other omega's who were working in the Pack House garden.I waved at them and managed a smile as I walked deeper into the garden, taking in the beautiful flowers and their vibrant colors. The garden had about ten different flowers in it ranging from Roses, Iris, sunflowers, Lavender and a whole lot more just to give it that vibrant feel. This was my personal space so I took so much effort in planting the flowers, as this was the only thing Reynold allowed me to have. My face fell at the thought of ReynoldIt had been three years since that dreadful incident on the night of my eighteenth birthday. For the supposed 'Chosen one' everyone had high expectations about my wolf, but they were highly disappointed with what they saw, and–"It's not your fault they can't see, Rayne," my wolf Lisa quipped. I could feel her rolling her eyes at my thoughts.The disappointment boldly written on