Grindley’s POVI couldn’t contain my joy upon hearing that Nora is pregnant. This has always been my joy, and if it happens to be a boy, then I’ll have an heir to the throne, something that Ava couldn’t do.Anyways, I don’t need that fool for my heir. What I needed her for was to become the next Lycan king who can rule the affairs of men and not just wolves. And my love here will sit beside me as the Lycan King’s queen who have the world in her hands.But these past few days, Nora has been far from me. Not just that, she has been avoiding me like I’m some kind of plague.Could this be a result of me killing her fiancé? Or could it be because I pushed her away the other day? Am I being too harsh?Now that she’s the mother of my unborn child, shouldn’t I make her feel good?“Alpha,” One of my guards called.“Yes, what is it?”“We’ve searched everywhere for her; we can’t find her,” he answered.Anger coursed through me as I felt a bit irritated by his words. I was about to pounce on him,
Ava’s POVWaking up to the morning sunshine was a bliss to my soul, especially with my soulmate beside me.His face, his eyes, they all look so tiny. I couldn’t help but touch them, until I got tempted to kiss his thin, shaped lips.Just as if burned by fire, I withdrew my hand. I never realised I had woken him up.“Good morning, Sunshine,” he smiled, his hands caressing my cheeks.I quickly looked away, my face laced with a little shyness. “Good morning, Kingy,” Even though I tried as much as possible not to think about whatever it was Pamela had said, I could bet I was still a bit down.“I promise I’m going to stand by you, Ava. I just need to trust you are with me,” he repeated, bringing me closer to him.His mint aura was so strong that I almost got kissed by him again, just to be interrupted by the knock on the door.“Who’s it?”“Alpha, I think there’s something you need to see,” one of the guards replied.Pecking me on the cheek, I volunteered to go with him, but he wouldn’t ev
Ava’s POVAs I watched the maid collapse, fear came upon me. I couldn’t help but give the signal look of ‘I told you so’ to Lark.There’s a word for this. It was pure treason. And if we don’t do anything about it. They are coming for all of us.“Listen and listen to me carefully!” Lark hit his hand on one of the palace pillars, sending a crack through it.Blood burst out from his clenched fist, and before I could watch it heal by itself, leaving a little blood on it. “I choose her as the Luna of this pack, and whatever I want is what you will all accept,” Lark continued. This time around, he walked in the midst of the people. “If after this, anyone raises their goddamned hand on the Luna of this pack or defile her orders,” he halted, staring from one person to the other. “You won’t only have me to contend with, but your whole family will be dead on that day.” I could see everyone avoiding my eyes. I’m sure they had a lot to say, but they dare not talk about it right now, else I’m su
Ava’s POV“Ava,” Lark called, holding my hand tighter.I wriggled my hands off him as I slowly took some steps away from my seat.My eyes glowed, and my wolf growled from my chest. The mark where Grindley had bitten me many months back burned hot, causing me to look pathetic in front of my people.“Ava!” Lark shouted, and everyone became on alert.My fist clenched in pain as I spilled blood from my mouth–Its metallic taste lingered in my mind. My wolf whimpered in pain as I heard the ground vibrate.“They are here,” I gasped, my eyes settling on Lark.“Ava!” Penny shouted from afar, rushing towards me as she stood in front of me.“Humph!” Penny groaned. A gasp left everyone’s lips as they watched Penny fall to the ground, her blood soaking her wedding gown.“Penny!” I screamed in anger. “Call the doctor!” I shouted, but no one listened. Rather, they all made their way out. Running for their lives.Some flew out of the window. Some guests got protected by their guards, as arrows flew
Grindley’s POV I smiled at Sandra, who didn’t seem to by the idea and was still angry at me.“C’mon, step-sister,” I hit her on the shoulder. “Let’s throw a feast when we get back,” I shrugged before turning towards the soldiers.“Get her,” I commanded, my eyes lingering on Alpha Lark.I was sure he wanted to fight back, but Ava shook her head in disapproval at what he was about to do.“Take her,” I commanded the guards.Picking her off the ground, I walked towards Lark, whose fists were clenched and his knuckles were already turning white.As we journeyed back home, I couldn’t help but notice every spot on her body. She was no longer the slim girl that I had brought to this pack. She was all grown, and round–more like she had finally grown to be a woman.I could feel her avoiding my gaze, but I couldn’t help but think about how she was going to look if she were to be naked in front of me.“Step-brother,” Sandra called.“Yes,”“I would want the properties you promised me immediately
Ava’s POVI looked at both brothers, about to go to war just because of me. Was I that about? Was I worth shedding blood for?Do they really believe I’m the treasure the Moon goddess was talking about?Why then do I feel so ordinary and powerless? “Brother,” Alpha Grindley’s voice mixed with that of his wolf, as his wolf’s voice could be heard alongside his.“I don’t want to hurt you,”“I don’t want to hurt you either!” Lucan stepped forward. “Hand her over,”“No!” Alpha Grindley charged.Before I knew what was going on, half of Alpha Grindley’s body had turned into his wolf. The rest of his body underwent a drastic change in pain.“Do you think I’m going to give her to you without a fight, bro? Then you are wrong!” Alpha Grindley lashed.Jumping at one of Lucan’s guards, he tore him apart, blood dripping to the ground, accompanied by a loud growl.“Protect the treasure with your life!” Alpha Grindley shouted. “Protect the Luna as well,” he ordered.With that, war broke out, and eve
Ava’s POVJust as Nora issued the command, my body trembled in fear. “Neva,” I whispered, but I didn’t hear a word. I was met with an eerie silence.It dawned on me that I might be deserted by my wolf as well. Just like how my parents had left me. My foster parents–everyone.I’m alone. I’m going to die without anyone noticing. Finally, today’s when I meet my ancestors. “No one is coming to save you,” Nora’s voice echoed through my thoughts.Yes, she was right. No one is truly coming to save me. It’s never happening.I watched the Beta raise his sword, accompanied by his claws.“I’m sorry. I’m only following orders,” he said slowly, and was about to strike me when I heard a low growl from the entrance.“Let her go!” the voice was sharp and commanding. I opened my eyes in disbelief. I know that voice. “Lark,” I gasped amidst my tears. “You came back,” I burst into tears.“Move back!” The Beta commanded, picking me up from the ground with his claws set to my throat.“Luna, get behind
Grindley’s POV“I can’t fight you, brother,” Lucan shouted. Obviously, if we continued in this battle, none of us would survive this. And our ashes will be the only thing history will have left recorded of us. “Surrender, Lucan,” I replied, pulling my claws from the neck of one of his soldiers that I just tore apart. We were already getting closer to each other. And one thing was clear. We have to face one another. We have to kill ourselves.Someone must die. But who will? “It’s clear that you’ll be the one to die, brother,” I added. “Why not put your swords down and serve me?” I proposed.At first, he kept his head bowed, looking at his environment, that were filled with soldiers fighting for their lives and for the pack at large.“And what makes you think I’d wanna do that?” He asked, pulling his sword out from one of my soldiers he just killed, too.I started to walk towards him, calculating every one of my steps. I know my brother. He can be very tricky when it comes to an at
Ava’s POVI never expected this to be so soon. I’ve always thought that every wolf will have to be of age before they can start showing their unique characters. But no, my beautiful daughter Lena had displayed her abilities beautifully, and she has taken every gift that the moon goddess has bestowed upon me.Blood started oozing from my ears, as tears continued to flow down my face. Now that death was calling, I never wanted to leave anymore.“Ava,” Lark called my name in what seemed like stutters. His hands shook in fear as he tried to stop the blood. But it was inevitable.My vision, which was blurred with tears, never made me realise that he was already tearing up. “Lark,” I whispered in pain, the veins on my head pulsating, as I raised my hand, which was already filled with blood, to wipe off his tears.“You are stronger than this–”“No,” he cuts in, mucors dripping off his nose. “No, I’m not, Ava Goldington. You are my strength.” He cried out, holding my hands tight, and a con
Ava’s POVI felt a bit weak as I crashed into Lark’s arms. I panted slowly as I watched my daughters rush towards me.“Are you okay?” Lark, Penny, Lena, Liara, and Xander all chorused.“Yes,” I said, my eyes still fixed on Lena’s hair. “Can you see that?” I asked Lark whose eyes were still on me.Lark heaved a sigh before placing a hand on my head. “Ava, you are burning up. Why didn’t you tell me you are sick?”“Sick? No, I’m not. It’s just a–” I wasn’t done with my speech when I heard Lena’s mind communicating with mine.“Mommy, are you okay?” At first, I thought it was my imagination. Maybe it was another trance. But no. This was real.This wasn’t a trance. Lena has one of my powers now. She could read minds.“Sorry, everyone. We’ll be stopping here today,” Lark replied before asking Xander to take over.“Get the pack’s doctor,” he ordered Penny, who nodded and quickly left without asking many questions. “And you, take care of the kids and the gifts,” Lark commanded the maids, as
Ava’s POV“What is it?” I charged at Pamela, my hands trembling against the helm of my garment.Penny held me by my left hand, our eyes boring into Pamela’s.“You know you do not have to scare us about things that are scary to us right now.” Penny cut in.Pamela shut her eyes for a second, her other hand holding the rod tight. Soon her eyeballs couldn’t be seen as a whirlwind started to circulate her. “Listen to me, Ava, daughter of Aelle,” she started.Right now, it was clear that Pamela had been taken over by the moon goddess. It was clear now that the Moon goddess indeed was the one who wanted to talk to me through the Priestess.“You have failed in your quest, Ava Goldington.” She lashed, her voice laced with anger.The light around her started to shine brighter, one that I couldn’t comprehend.Penny and I couldn’t help but fall to our knees to acknowledge the moon goddess who has appeared to us through Pamela in her glory.“How did I fail?” I stuttered in fear. “I stopped the sha
Ava’s POV“Lark…fuck!” I moaned as I felt his wet lips on my nipples. Teasing them with tiny little bites.“Shhh…you don’t want the kids to hear that,” Lark giggled with his finger sliding in and out of me.I held the bedsheet tighter as I curled my toes. Gasping for air that seemed a bit unavailable. I dug my fingers into his back.“Aww…Neva!” I screamed in ecstasy, but Lark was quick to shut me up with his lips.“Mmmm…” That was all I could do as he continued to pleasure me beneath.I felt my body get hot beneath him as I held him closer. “Lark…fuck. Don’t do this.”“Say my name again?” he said, gently sucking my earlobes.It’s been six years of peace and unity in the whole kingdom of Lyconia.After the fight with the shadows, we had no more reason to fight one another. As for Grindley and his brother Lucan, I have no idea where they were, or what they are doing. All I knew was that the fight with the wolf shadows was a very difficult one. And I doubt if they ever succeeded in defe
Ava’s POVThe grip of the shadows on me became loose, and suddenly they became visible.The Moon goddess came for me. She’s here. I can feel her.My strength increased, and everything around me suddenly came to life.The blood that had dropped on my body suddenly cleared off. The clouds began to gather, and the skies started pouring their content.“I thought you were going to leave me.” I cried out, my tears mixed with rain.I tried to get on my feet as I watched the shadows become visible, something we could see.“We need to stand on the ground and fight. This is war,” Pamela warned, and the fight began.Right now, we can see the shadows we fight. And I hope that’s the same all over the world.I felt my bones snap, and my senses heightened. My legs started to turn, and my fingers began to bring out their claws just when I needed it.This only means one thing. “My wolf, she’s here,” I smiled and howled into the air.Sticking to Pamela as we got surrounded by the shadow soldiers. “If I
Ava’s POVJust as we got to the hideout, I ran towards Penny, hugging her tightly.“I thought I’d lost you,” I cried on her shoulders.“I cannot die easily, fool!” Penny laughed in return. “I’m glad you are alive,”“No,” I shook my head in disapproval. “I’m glad you are alive,” I said, kissing her head before turning towards Lark and Xander.The rest of the pack was fewer than before. Sadness was written all over their faces.This was precisely what I was running from, and now my greatest fear has come to pass.“What do I do?” I whispered beneath my breath.“We stand and fight,”“Lark! Are you mad?!” I launched immediately, even before Xander could say another word.I could read between the lines. It was obvious that everyone was tired. I cannot continue to act this way. I’m the one they are looking for. And I need to learn how to destroy them.“So what? Are you really going to leave and face those things yourself?” Lark asked, gesturing with a sad expression.I’ve already risked my li
Grindley’s POV“I can’t fight you, brother,” Lucan shouted. Obviously, if we continued in this battle, none of us would survive this. And our ashes will be the only thing history will have left recorded of us. “Surrender, Lucan,” I replied, pulling my claws from the neck of one of his soldiers that I just tore apart. We were already getting closer to each other. And one thing was clear. We have to face one another. We have to kill ourselves.Someone must die. But who will? “It’s clear that you’ll be the one to die, brother,” I added. “Why not put your swords down and serve me?” I proposed.At first, he kept his head bowed, looking at his environment, that were filled with soldiers fighting for their lives and for the pack at large.“And what makes you think I’d wanna do that?” He asked, pulling his sword out from one of my soldiers he just killed, too.I started to walk towards him, calculating every one of my steps. I know my brother. He can be very tricky when it comes to an at
Ava’s POVJust as Nora issued the command, my body trembled in fear. “Neva,” I whispered, but I didn’t hear a word. I was met with an eerie silence.It dawned on me that I might be deserted by my wolf as well. Just like how my parents had left me. My foster parents–everyone.I’m alone. I’m going to die without anyone noticing. Finally, today’s when I meet my ancestors. “No one is coming to save you,” Nora’s voice echoed through my thoughts.Yes, she was right. No one is truly coming to save me. It’s never happening.I watched the Beta raise his sword, accompanied by his claws.“I’m sorry. I’m only following orders,” he said slowly, and was about to strike me when I heard a low growl from the entrance.“Let her go!” the voice was sharp and commanding. I opened my eyes in disbelief. I know that voice. “Lark,” I gasped amidst my tears. “You came back,” I burst into tears.“Move back!” The Beta commanded, picking me up from the ground with his claws set to my throat.“Luna, get behind
Ava’s POVI looked at both brothers, about to go to war just because of me. Was I that about? Was I worth shedding blood for?Do they really believe I’m the treasure the Moon goddess was talking about?Why then do I feel so ordinary and powerless? “Brother,” Alpha Grindley’s voice mixed with that of his wolf, as his wolf’s voice could be heard alongside his.“I don’t want to hurt you,”“I don’t want to hurt you either!” Lucan stepped forward. “Hand her over,”“No!” Alpha Grindley charged.Before I knew what was going on, half of Alpha Grindley’s body had turned into his wolf. The rest of his body underwent a drastic change in pain.“Do you think I’m going to give her to you without a fight, bro? Then you are wrong!” Alpha Grindley lashed.Jumping at one of Lucan’s guards, he tore him apart, blood dripping to the ground, accompanied by a loud growl.“Protect the treasure with your life!” Alpha Grindley shouted. “Protect the Luna as well,” he ordered.With that, war broke out, and eve