Elena’s POVThe next morning came far too quickly. I barely slept, my mind replaying everything that had happened the day before—Chloe’s veiled threats, Lucas’s quiet support, Oliver’s unexpected encouragement. It all swirled in my head like a storm I couldn’t escape.When I arrived at the training grounds, the atmosphere felt different. Whispers followed me as I walked, curious eyes darting my way. Chloe’s influence was unmistakable. No doubt her visit and my conversation with Oliver had sparked rumors.I squared my shoulders and ignored them, trying to focus on my training. Beauty was already there, bouncing on the balls of her feet, her ever-present energy contagious.“Ready to show them what you’re made of?” she asked, grinning as I joined her.“Always,” I replied, forcing a smile.But as the session began, I noticed Chloe’s friends lingering nearby, their eyes fixed on me like predators circling their prey. Every step I took, every move I made, felt like it was under scrutiny. I
Oliver’s POVThe midday sun streamed through the grand windows of the pack’s council hall as I reviewed reports from our borders. The tension in the pack had grown over the past weeks, and I couldn’t afford to overlook anything. However, my focus was shattered when a sharp knock echoed through the room.“Come in,” I said, my tone clipped.Daniel, my Beta, stepped in, his expression grim. “Alpha, we have a situation.”I leaned back in my chair, signaling him to continue.“It’s about Chloe,” he said.Of course, it was. Chloe had been stirring up trouble ever since she had suspicions about Elena arrived. “What now?”“She’s organized a celebration tonight,” Daniel explained. “She’s announcing Hailey’s formal courtship with you.”My jaw tightened, and I slammed the report onto the desk. “I never approved this.”“I know,” Daniel said, his tone cautious. “But it’s already set in motion. The pack is buzzing with excitement.”I stood abruptly, the chair scraping against the floor. “She thinks
Elena’s povOliver just left my room again with more reassurances. I loved it but I needed more this time around—-probably a hug. I walked out of my room to go look for beauty, we needed to start planning. I went straight to the kitchen but I bumped into someone “I’m sorry!” I apologized quickly.“Arghh, are you blind!” I heard the voice say and I instantly froze. The person I had been avoiding for weeks. She traveled so it was easy to do it but now she is back. “Hailey…..I’m sorry! I wasn’t watching where I was going.” I tried to apologize as I dusted off some invisible particles from her dress.“Don’t touch me…. You…. You Rogue.” Her eyes glared at me. At the side, I could see Chloe standing and smiling at the drama.“I wonder why Oliver still keeps you around. Just count your days, soon you will be living like the trash you are——The dump!” She shoved me aside and walked out, while Chloe snickered behind her.I took a deep breath “They are not worth it…..” I said to myself multip
Elena’s POVThe old lady chuckled softly, her eyes twinkling with a knowing light. “Don’t worry about the cost, dear,” she said, folding her arms across her chest. “These gowns have been waiting for the right pair to wear them. Consider them a gift.”I blinked in disbelief. “A gift? But why?”She smiled mysteriously, brushing a strand of her silvery hair behind her ear. “You’ll understand in time, my dear. For now, let’s just say you’re meant to have them.”Beauty was practically vibrating with excitement as she rushed forward to examine the dresses more closely. One was a deep emerald green, shimmering like leaves kissed by morning dew, while the other was an elegant shade of midnight blue, adorned with tiny silver stars that seemed to glow under the dim light of the shop.“These are perfect!” Beauty exclaimed, spinning around to face me. “Elena, you have to wear the blue one—it’ll look amazing on you!”I hesitated, reaching out to touch the fabric. It was softer than I’d imagined, a
Elena’s PovThe music started and we began swaying to the beat. Everyone's eyes were on us and I began to feel kind of shy. This was also the first time we were in the same proximity together, this close, after the ray of events that happened between the both of us.“You look stunning!” I heard Oliver said and I looked up into his eyes. His beautiful deep black eyes had some spark in them unlike other days. “Thank you….…You don’t look bad yourself.” I said to him, still blushing at his compliment. He smiled at me as we continued dancing.I stared around the room and everyone’s attention was on us. I could see Beauty at the side with a huge grin, Hailey and Chloe were glaring at me and if looks could kill I should be dead by now.I was getting nervous, this is surely going to cause a huge problem for me. I looked around and my eyes landed on Lucas—-his face held no emotions but when his eyes met mine, a flash of sadness went through them quickly but it was for a brief moment before he
Elena’s POVThe next morning, sunlight poured through my window, warming my face and pulling me out of a deep, peaceful sleep. I stretched, reliving the moments from the previous night. My heart was light, a sensation I hadn’t felt in so long. Oliver’s words replayed in my mind—his apology, his promise. And the kiss. My cheeks flushed at the thought.But as the warm feeling lingered, so did the weight of reality. Loving Oliver wasn’t just about the two of us; it was about navigating the storm we’d unleashed. Chloe and Hailey wouldn’t sit idly by. And Lucas—his brief appearance last night left me unsettled. Why was he there? What had he wanted to say?A knock interrupted my thoughts.“Come in,” I called, sitting up and brushing my hair back.Beauty entered, her cheerful smile brightening the room. “Good morning, Luna,” she teased, her tone playful yet kind.I laughed softly. “Don’t start with me, Beauty.”She approached with a tray of tea and toast. “You’re glowing this morning. Someth
Elena’s povAfter the meeting, things between Oliver and I took a magical turn. The whole pack knew I was going to be Luna and everyone was beginning to respect me—-well not everyone. Hailey and Chloe still hate my guts and I do everything to avoid them. Speaking of avoid…..Lucas has been avoiding me for the longest time. We had not had any talk after he saw Oliver and me in the garden. It was weird but I had not gotten the chance to talk to him about it yet.As I sat down on my bed wearing my sneakers, and getting ready for training, my door flew open and I did not need a prophet to tell me who it was.“Let's go….we are late!” I heard Beauty’s tiny voice squealing.“Good morning to you too,” I said, my tone laced with sarcasm.“Haha….now get up and let’s go!” She folded her hands. I stood up and walked to the mirror to look at myself. “Beauty!” I called without looking back at her. “Yes,” she replied, sitting down on the bed as I did my hair.“Do you think Lucas is angry with me?
Elena's PovAfter the day’s training, I decided to take a walk through the garden to clear my head. The air was crisp, and the scent of blooming roses mingled with the soft rustle of leaves. It was peaceful—a stark contrast to the thoughts swirling in my mind.Lucas.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t ignore the tension between us. Ever since he saw me with Oliver in the garden, he’d been avoiding me, and it hurt more than I wanted to admit. Despite the happiness I felt with Oliver, there was an ache I couldn’t shake whenever I thought about Lucas.I stopped by the fountain, running my fingers along the cool marble edge, my reflection rippling in the water. My thoughts were interrupted by the crunch of footsteps behind me. I turned sharply, my heart racing.Lucas stood a few feet away, his arms crossed and his expression unreadable.“You’re getting better at training,” he said, his voice calm but distant.“Thank you,” I replied, unsure of what to say.For a moment, we stood in sil
Elena’s PovLucas and I walked back inside the castle and we got to the wing that separated my room from his.“This is where I bid you farewell….” I said to him.“I should get you safely back to your room,” he said but I shook my head as I declined the offer.“Nah….It's fine. I would be fine on my own but will you be fine by yourself?” I asked, worried that Chole had gotten into his head.“Hmm…Ya. It would take a lot of time but I would be fine.” his tone was firm but the look in his eyes said otherwise.“That would be great!” I pulled him tight for a hug and he reciprocated, “Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any problems okay?” We pulled out of the hug, he had a smirk on his face, “with pleasure, My Queen.”I giggled, “Good night Lucas…”“Good night Elena.”I turned and made my way up the stairs that led me to my room which was apparently opposite Oliver’s room. The guards at the entrance of the wing saw me and I could see a flash of fear in their eyes as they greeted me.
Chloe’s PovI heard a gasp after telling Lucas about his father. I turned to the direction of the sound “Who’s there?” I called out but no answer.I turned to Lucas who was still in shock about the news. “Wait here!” I whispered to him and began to move in the direction of the noise. I heard footsteps backing away slowly. When I got to where the sound came from no one was there but I saw shadows of two feminine structures sneaking away.“Elena!” I said to myself, “Let the games begin.”I turned back to Lucas, “We can't talk here but if you want to know everything about your father, then meet me in my room by midnight and make sure no one follows you.”He was silent for a while, “why should I believe anything you have to say?”“Because I have proof of your real identity and I am sure you don't want to miss that.” I shrugged as I turned away to leave.“Remember, midnight!” I said into the air, leaving my words to linger as I left.This is the time to strike, mum and Dad would be comi
Oliver’s POVThe council meeting would start any moment now. I had given them time to speak up about any thoughts they must have felt about getting married to Elena. It is almost time for me to hear them out and give out punishment for staging a resistance to my ruling.The door to my office burst open and Chloe walked in, her demeanor not as friendly as usual.“What do you want….I am busy.” I tried to push her out. Since she had been the main suspect of the last attack with the rouges, I had kept her at arm's length.“I know you’ve been avoiding me!” She blurted out, making me pause. I look up at her, my face straight, “have I?” She rolled her eyes, “That's your cup of tea…Oliver. I am here because I heard you are planning on removing some elders from the council. After all, they were about to speak against you getting married to that.……” She didn't finish the sentence I growled as a warning to her.“Chloe, how I run my kingdom is none of your business. If anyone is having any
Elena’s Pov“Hey guys, what are you talking about?” Chloe asked, popping up behind us, which scared us a bit. Lucas and I exchanged looks as Chloe smiled at us.“Nothing much, Chole…..It was so nice to see you today in training. What changed?” I asked She gave a quick smile, “Nothing….” she then turned to Lucas, “Can I see you privately?”Lucas looked at me, then back to her, “Hmmm, sure!” “Good…” she smiled and walked away.“Hmmm, Elena, Excuse me for a minute.”I nodded, “be careful…..”“I will…..”Lucas walked out of the training ground with Chloe, while I watched in fear. Chloe can not be trusted and I don't know how I would be able to keep calm while Lucas go ahead with Chloe.“Hey…..” someone tapped me, making me jolt.I turned to see beauty, surprised at my reaction, “Beauty, you scared me….”“Sorry….are you alright?” she asked.“Hopefully…..”She began to look around, “Where is Lucas, thought he was with you?““He was…..but now he is with Chole!““Chole!” She yelled “Shhhh
Elena’s povI stretched out and I could feel someone holding me tight as trying to keep me in place. I smiled knowing who it was. Yesterday had not been the most perfect but it did end in cuddling the love of my life. Oliver and I never had time to ourselves. He is always up and about, trying to keep things in the pack.I love his dedication but I won’t lie I want him all to myself at times. So instead of getting up to go get ready for today’s training, I snuggled into his embrace.“Hmmmmm…… that’s a good girl.” I heard him speak, his morning voice doing something to me.I giggled, “Sorry, I woke you up.”“You didn’t…” he said and placed a kiss on my hair.“Good morning….how was your night.” I asked, looking up to meet his eyes.“Hmmm….with you, Perfect!” He smirked at me, making me blush, “what’s your plan for today, my love.”“Nothing much…..Just training with Lucas and Beauty.” “Ah, I see……be careful okay.” He said to meI nodded softly, as I snuggled into his hard chest, “What a
Elena’s POVI woke up slowly, feeling the warmth of Oliver’s arms wrapped around me. His steady breathing tickled the back of my neck, and for a moment, I allowed myself to melt into his embrace. It was rare for us to have peaceful moments like this.But the moment was short-lived.Flashes of my nightmare hit me again—the darkness, the whispers, the feeling of being watched. A shiver ran down my spine. It had felt so real, too real.Oliver stirred behind me. His hand instinctively tightened around my waist.“Bambi?” His voice was husky from sleep.I hesitated. “It’s nothing. Just… a bad dream.”His arm flexed, pulling me closer until I was pressed against his bare chest. “Do you want to talk about it?”I bit my lip. Should I tell him? The way the dream had twisted reality—whispered threats in the shadows, my own reflection changing in the mirror, my wolf howling in pain. But… what if it was just my mind playing tricks on me?“No,” I said finally. “It’s nothing important.”He exhaled s
Oliver’s PovThe pack had been calm and I had been trying my possible best to make it that way. I also contacted the Black Hallow pack and the Alpha said he knew nothing of it and would conduct his investigation.Though Daniel and Elena had doubts about my sister, there was nothing I could do but wait for some piece of evidence to show up on a platter of gold.“Your Highness!” I turned to see Lucas behind me, his head bowed.“At ease…..Is there a problem?” I asked.“No….I came to inform you that the council would be holding a meeting.” He said “A meeting? I wasn’t told about any meeting.” A scowl settled on my face.“It is a secret meeting and from the looks of things, they want to kick against the idea of getting married to….Elena….sorry the Luna.” Lucas informed me.“I see………Get me the place and time for the meeting, I guess we are in for a long surprise. It’s time to give out some punishments.”“Yes, Alpha.” He saluted and turned to carry out the order.“Daniel….” I called and h
Elena’s POV I sat in the library trying to calm myself down with books. I have been trying to keep my mind at peace. The past few weeks had been calm. Even though the traitor was yet to be found—-at least the pack had peace. The door to the library was pushed open and Beauty walked in and she had a smirk on her face. “What got you smiling?” I asked dropping the book in my hand and picking up the glass of juice beside me. “Nothing….Luna.” She said and my face fell, she noticed my change in mood instantly, “Is something wrong?” I shook my head, “No… it’s nothing, just, that title should be given to the true Luna….not me.” “I agree…..” A voice came through, beauty, and I turned to see Hailey standing in the library. I did not notice her enter but my face had a scowl in it. “My lady.” Beauty greeted me as per custom but I knew that she didn’t want to. “What are you doing here, Hailey?” I asked her. “I would watch my tone when you talk to me. I still am the Beta’s daughter so y
Elena’s POVThe next morning, I woke to a soft warmth on my cheek. My eyes fluttered open, and I found Oliver sitting beside me, his hand gently caressing my face. His touch was tender, as if he feared I might vanish.“Morning, my Luna,” he said softly, his voice a soothing melody to my troubled mind.I sat up slowly, rubbing my eyes. The weight of yesterday’s emotions still lingered, but his presence calmed the storm within me. “Morning,” I replied, my voice laced with sleep.Oliver handed me a cup of tea, his usual routine when he stayed the night. It was one of the little things he did that made me feel like I belonged in his world, even though I still doubted it at times.“I have a meeting with the council today,” he informed me as I sipped the warm brew. “They’re pressing for answers about the traitor and the attacks. I need you to be cautious, Elena. If the mole gets desperate, they might act rashly.”I nodded, understanding the gravity of his words. “I’ll be careful. But Oliver