ALEXIS' POVThe coronation ceremony has already begun. The maids help me adjust my dress again and I watch my frame in the mirror. I look nothing less than a Luna right now. Mighty, powerful and beautiful. Perhaps that is what had given me the guts to hit Lori earlier. But again, I do not regret a thing. If anything, I felt so good after slapping her that I wished I could do it again. I can not believe that Lori would succumb so low as trying to seduce Donovan even after knowing he has already marked me and our coronation is only a few hours away. If I had walked in to see Lori and Donovan in the position I had seen them, I would have concluded that they were having a thing behind my back. But it was different this time. I had overheard Donovan trying to push her away when I was about to knock on the door. I had overheard everything and felt disgusted at her stupidity and greed.I hear the door creak open gently behind me and from the mirror, I can see grandma Rivera push herself tow
ALEXIS' POV"The gods send their blessings to the house of the Alpha." The woman bows respectfully to the Alpha as soon as she reaches us. "You may rise, Vera. Eyes and ears of the gods." The Alpha answers her and as the woman straightens her poise again, my heart beats fast, almost jumping out of my chest. Even though I do not have any reason to feel scared this way, I can not control myself. With the way the entire gathering had gone quiet as soon as she stepped into the hall, I can tell that she is an important figure whom I know nothing about. "Vera. My mother's great great grandmother." Donovan whispers to me, his arm still wrapped around my own arm. "She never ages even though she's hundreds of years old. Legends have it that she was the woman who had received the Alken's prophecy of the white wolf. People believe she is a chosen one from the gods. I believe she is just a crook and an attention seeker."This woman was the one who had received the prophecy of the white wolf? Th
ALEXIS' POV"I can prove it to you, my Lord." Vera maintains and eyes me as if I was an interesting toy worth exploring."I can prove to you and the entire gathering that the girl who is mated to your son and about to be crowned the Luna, is the white wolf that would destroy your entire family."Everyone gasps again in horror and Donovan's grip on me tightens even more protectively. I raise my gaze to look at his face and there is that fear from the other night present there. He is afraid. Afraid that I might eventually turn out to be the white wolf. I can not be sure of myself either. Even though grandma Rivera had assured me the other day that I wasn't a white wolf, I found it hard to believe her. First of all, the white hair.And second, why was I always hidden away from others so they wouldn't witness me shift?I am afraid of myself right now even more than I am afraid of Vera. I am afraid of my own true identity.All eyes watch curiously as Vera pulls out a small sealed tiny bag
ALEXIS' POV"Get her!""Don't let her escape!"The guards yell behind me as they chase me. I continue to run on my heels, my heart shattered and my heart heavy with tears. But in my wolf form, I try to be strong and courageous and I run on. I do not glance behind me as I run away. Instead, I focus on leaving the grounds of the castle safely and with my neck still intact. But I slow down at the sight of the woman a few meters away from me. She is dragging her feet with so much effort towards me. This time, I howl in pain to see her make so much effort to get to me. I run to her and nuzzle my head around her, seeking for a moment of warmth and comfort in her. Behind me, I can still hear the guards ordering themselves and running around, trying to find me."Why did you stop?" Grandma Rivera digs her fingers gently into my furs, her eyes teary and her face reddened. I howl lightly again. "Why did you get off your wheelie?" I communicate with her again and the tears in her eyes come rol
DONOVAN'S POVI am in my room when my mother comes in to join me. I have been pacing around the room restlessly for more than an hour. Just the thought of Alexis out there all alone by herself, afraid and scared, weakens me. I wish that I can at least know her whereabouts so that I can feel a bit of relief, knowing that she is safe and unharmed."Hey." My mother takes me by the hand and leads me to my bed, making me sit on it while she rests her weight beside me on the bed. "You should have some rest." She tells me and the anger in me only boils. How can she tell me to rest when she is supposed to be understanding of how I feel right now? Why isn't anyone understanding my feelings? Why is everyone expecting me to be some kind of rock without emotions?"I'm really sorry, son." She adds after a few seconds of silence from me. "Tell me…" I finally speak to her. "Were you at least surprised to find out her real identity? You liked her, mother.""Liked her?" My mother repeats my question
DONOVAN'S POV"Unlock the cell." I order the guards who are guarding the cell where grandma Rivera has been locked. "Uh…my Lord. The Luna ordered not to let anyone see the prisoner…" The head guard tries to explain to me but I shoot him a glare instead, cutting the words off his tongue instantly."I am the Alpha. Do you have a death wish?""Forgive us, my Lord." They bow to me before hurrying up and unlocking the iron doors of the cell. Upon walking into the cell, I see the old woman seated on her wheelie, her head downcast. She looks so pale and lifeless that for a moment, I almost panic thinking that she could be dead. But she slowly raises her head to look at me. Her face is soiled with tears and she looks even more sickly than ever. "Grandmother. What have they done to you?" I hurry to her and lean before her. Taking her hand into mine, I check her pulse for a sign that her body is functioning properly. It breaks my heart that an old woman is being mistreated by my own family b
ALEXIS' POVI do not know for how long I kept passing out and waking up again. But whenever I wake up, my eyes are blurry and never entirely adjust to the darkness. Even in my unconscious state, I heard voices of some men and women. One of them was oddly familiar. Sometimes, I am fed food and water. Yet, I cannot remember most of the details because I keep sinking back to the darkness.When I finally open my eyes again, this time the fogginess starts to fade away and I can clearly see the light. As my eyes adjust to the light, I squint my eyes from the banging ache that overclouds my head. My whole body feels weak and exhausted and I frown when I try to move my body, only to notice that I cannot. Again, I try to move my hands and feet but it wouldn't budge. Afraid that I might have gone crippled, I stare down at my body and horror overtakes me as I see that I have been tied down to a chair with strong ropes. Fuck. Am I being kidnapped?Now panicked, I lift my head and my eyes travel
ALEXIS' POV"You are within the territory of the Coral pack, Alexis Micah."Randall.I blink my eyes in shock and disbelief as I stare at him. What in the world is Randall of all people doing here at the Coral pack? The deadliest pack in the entire country!Maybe I had lost a nut in my head from passing out so much and I am going insane. I can not believe the sight before me. What is Randall doing here?"I take it that you two have met before." The man raises a brow that doesn't hold so much surprise. It seems like he already knows so much about Randall and I, and it is like a boring reminisce to him now. "By the way, call me Alpha Crane. For the second time, let me introduce you to my son; Randall. He takes after me, doesn't he?"My lips slightly part as he speaks and my gaze is still fixed to Randall who doesn't break his eyes off me. I try to say a word; any word but my tongue remains glued to my mouth and I cannot utter a single word. Instead, my brain tries to process so much in
VERA'S POVFor years, I have kept watch over him. I have nurtured him and treated him. Even though he didn't stir, I did not give up yet. This is not his end. He is not destined to die this way.It has been six years now and I have kept his body from decaying. No one knows he is in my possession either and I do not intend to disclose to anyone that I have him with me…yet. Today, after I return from the castle where the Alpha and Luna's daughter; Abbey, just celebrated her one year birthday, I head straight to my cavern to be greeted by the greatest surprise of my life.He is standing by the mouth of the cavern, looking lost and forlorn. He stares at me as I take a step closer to him and he moves a few steps away again when he sees that I have gotten closer to him."Who…are you and what am I doing here?" He asks, staring suspiciously at me. "Can you remember your name?" I ignore his question and ask him mine instead. At first, he looks dazed by my question and keeps looking at me as
ALEXIS' POVFIVE YEARS LATERI sit in the garden, watching from a distance as Randall plays with the butterflies, jumping and throwing himself to the grass excitedly. His pure white furs gleam beautifully under the sunlight. As I watch him play, I rub a hand softly over the large bulge on my belly. I am in my third trimester of pregnancy and I am more than eager to see the second product of me and Donovan's love. With my eyes still on my son playing in the field, I get a flashback of Randall and I smile at his memory. The loyal friend who had lost his life trying to protect his best friend. Trying to protect the girl he loved and who never reciprocated his affection. Sometimes, I hate that life was unfair to him and he had gotten what he did not deserve. Other times like now, I imagine him enjoying eternal bliss in paradise like he deserves. At least, he never has to experience the chaos of this world ever again. Donovan and I had chosen to name our son after him to honor him and pre
ALEXIS' POV"With the power vested on us by the mercy of the gods, we hereby declare and crown Donovan Alken and Alexis Micah as Alpha and Luna of Redwood pack and lycan rulers of Wolfville."Donovan takes my hand gently as we bow together and the crowns are finally placed on our heads. The crowd goes crazy, whistling and applauding and we straighten our frame again. There is a big smile on my face as I watch everyone celebrate the coronation of Donovan and I. Donovan gently brings me closer to his body and plants a small kiss on my lips. The crowd goes wild again and I laugh and blush at the same time. I wrap my arms around him in a hug, trying my best not to shed tears of joy. If anyone had told me this day would be mine again, I would have called them a liar. But I guess the gods always have their own plans. One of which is my fate to become Donovan's Luna and rule beside him forever. "Congratulations, my queen." Luna Genevieve walks up to me, a broad congratulatory smile on her
ALEXIS' POVMy eyes flicker open as I awake and my eyes observe my surroundings as soon as my eyes are properly opened. The room is large and looks familiar with the physician's ward at Redwood castle. I do not get up and instead, I remain in my lying position on the bed. I do not even think about where I am or how I got here. My mind is completely blank save for the image of a dead Donovan replaying over and over again in my head. I feel dead and emotionless without Donovan by my side. If life was a fairytale story and I had one wish, I would wish that life gives us a second chance and my mate be brought back to me alive. The door gently creaks open and a pair of footsteps walk into the room. I lift my eyes uninteresting to catch a glimpse of whoever is walking in and my entire being pauses as Donovan's face smiles back me. He is dressed in his regalia and he has a small tray of tea and herbs in his grips. His messy hair is styled in a different style, slightly wavy and breathtakin
ALEXIS' POVThe war stops and everyone pauses as they see me walk out of the castle, carrying Donovan and Randall's body on my back. The white mares of my wolf form are smeared with their blood but I did not care. There is nothing I care about anymore. I get on my knees and drop their bodies gently beside me on the ground before shifting back to my human form. The men remain in stiled silence at the sight before them. "Brother! Brother!" Rachel screams in horror and hurries to her brother's body, flinging herself to the ground beside him. She takes his lifeless body into her arm and shakes him vigorously in a lame attempt to wake him up."Randall! Randall, please wake up!" She begins to cry now. I only watch her do so. I cannot cry anymore. I cannot feel anymore. I am too broken, too dead inside to show any emotions anymore. In fact, I feel so empty and dead inside that I could pass on for a walking dead. I died the very moment Donovan died too. "What did they do to you?! What hav
ALEXIS' POVVera is one person who keeps coming up with a lot of surprises everyday. Her air of mystique and creepy personality and the fact that she is hundreds of years old in such a youthful body. Not to forget that she is the one whom the gods had allegedly revealed the prophecy of the white wolf to. And now, it amazes me to find out that she is a healer wolf too. How much cooler can a person be?"For how long have you been pregnant?" She asks me as she tends to my almost fading wound. The crazy pain I had felt on my shoulder is no longer there. Only a tad little bit of the pain is left, all thanks to Vera. Even the wound is barely even there anymore. "Almost a month now." I answer her, refusing to meet with her piercing creepy blue eyes."Were you a maiden when the Alpha marked you?"Her question causes me to get a little uncomfortable and I shift a little. "Yes." I answer regardless. "Then, the child must be his." She says in a quieter tone, more to herself than to me. "I am
DONOVAN'S POVEverywhere is in chaos as the war goes on. Everyone is shifting from man to wolf form and back to human form again. There is bloodshed everywhere. This is what Alpha Crane wants and it is exactly what he is getting. While I fight with my armies against the Corals, I keep my eyes down for the Alpha and his betrayal children but I do not sight any of them. Seeing the way some of the guards are preventing us from venturing into the castle, I conclude that the family of the Alpha are hiding inside the castle.Those fucking cowards. "Aim for the castle!" I howl to my army and they howl back in response. The war continues and as we fight and struggle to find our way into the interiors of the castle my thoughts keep drifting back to Alexis and my heart boils even more in rage at the fact that Alpha Crane had tried to kill her right before my eyes. I will make sure he pays for hurting her. Now, I shift back to my human form and pick a sword from the ground, running behind my
DONOVAN'S POV"Do you think it's wiser to go in now and attack when they are unguarded or would you rather we keep waiting till they're alerted?" Vera asks. She is standing behind me, as tall and elegant as always and with a sword held in her hand. I glance at our troop. Our armies of wolves are gathered beside us, waiting eagerly for my command to attack. Looking back at Vera again, I wonder for the hundredth time why she had agreed to come with me to this rebellious quest, knowing fully well that I could die and my father would kill her for letting that happen. She notices my stare and looks at me with a raised brow."I have mentioned this many times since yesterday but I am going to go ahead and mention this again. I am not doing this for your mate, dear Alpha. I know that you are hard headed and would go ahead to get her yourself anyway. I wouldn't sit back and let you kill yourself. The least I can do is protect your stubborn ass."A small smile subconsciously plays on my lips
ALEXIS' POVI am drowning deep into the water, holding my hands out for someone to help me. Anyone. I sink deeper and deeper and just as my eyes are beginning to shut close, he reaches for my hand and starts to pull me away again. I look into my savior's eyes and his gaze holds mine.Donovan.………My eyes slowly flutter open as I regain consciousness. I am lying on the bare floors of my room and my head aches badly as I try to raise my head from the ground. A flashback of last night rushes through my head and I panic at the thought of Randall being caught trying to help me. Where is he? What if they have done something to him? My panic skyrockets but I console myself again and I remind myself that Randall is the Alpha's son. He wouldn't be so malicious and cruel enough to kill his own son. It is myself that I should be worried about. I doubt that I would be able to get out of this situation alive this time around. I decide to take the risk and try to escape one last time. I might get