Elena’s povI paced my room, the woven rug under my foot dealt like hot coals. It was a restlessness unlike any I'd experienced before, a frantic energy that gnawed at my insides. I pressed my palms against the wall, trying to keep myself still, but the feeling only intensified.Then, it hit.A bunch of images, a hundred sounds and voices, a storm of emotions. I couldn't make sense of it, couldn't grasp the specific details, but the weight of it crushed me. Something was terribly wrong. Terribly, terribly wrong.I stumbled out of my room, driven by a force I couldn't control, and practically slammed into Oliver's door. I heard the muffled echo of his voice, deeper and more authoritative than I usually heard. I pushed the door open without knocking.Oliver was standing with three guards, his back to me. The air crackled with an unspoken tension. He turned as the door crashed open, his expression softening from stern command to guarded concern as he saw me."Elena? What is it?"My brea
Lucas’s pov The trees blurred past as Daniel and I finally cleared the Blue Moon pack's territory. A collective sigh of relief escaped our lips. We’d managed the impossible, slipped through their heavily guarded borders and gotten the information we needed without alerting a single soul. My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic drumbeat accompanying the adrenaline still coursing through my veins.The conversation I had with Helen still clouded my mind but I tried to shake it off. Nate.. my father.."Think we're in the clear?" Daniel asked, wiping sweat from his brow. His voice was a hushed whisper, as if afraid the forest itself held ears."Almost," I replied, "Just need to put some distance between us and their patrol routes."We were just about to pick up our pace, ready to finally head back to the Full Moon pack, when the ground seemed to vibrate beneath our feet. Dark figures materialized from the shadows, encircling us with unsettling speed."Blue Moon wolves?" Daniel mutter
Elena’s povAfter getting the last vision. I had finally mustered the courage to make the trek to the Old woman’s cabin. I couldn’t keep waiting for the coast to be clear or for Oliver to keep me safe. I needed answers.It was a small, unassuming structure nestled deep within the woods bordering the Full Moon pack lands, but it was the only place I felt even a sliver of hope. She was the only one that knew I had something going on. I knew she held secrets, secrets I desperately needed to unlock.As I approached, I saw her, her silhouette framed against the fading light. Even in her advanced years, she moved with a surprising agility, her back straight as she gathered firewood. Hesitantly, I stepped forward. "Hello? Can I help?"She turned, her eyes, the color of aged wood, crinkling at the corners as she smiled. "Elena. I've been expecting you."The words hung in the air, sending a shiver down my spine that had nothing to do with the cold. I had only met her once when I was new to t
Elena’s povI stepped out of the old woman’s cabin, the damp forest air clinging to my skin. Oliver, his brow furrowed with concern, was immediately at my side."Elena, are you alright? You were in there a long time."I managed a weak smile. "I didn't get clear answers, not exactly... but at least I'm no longer completely in the dark about... everything." I looked past Oliver, my gaze settling on Lucas, who was thankfully alive. "Lucas, are you alright?"Lucas snapped his gaze to me, his face etched with relief. He nodded slowly. "I am. Thank you for saving Daniel and me. If you hadn't… your vision, making Alpha Oliver send guards…" His voice trailed off.I smiled warmly at him. "I'm just glad you both are safe."“Did you find him?” I asked Lucas.The three of us knew what I was asking and he shook his head. “But I met the boy. Nate.. he’s my brother.” Lucas said with a small chuckle. “He looks exactly like me. His mother wants me to bring him here. Apparently the Blue Moon pack is g
Oliver’s pov"And that's why we have to believe Beauty," Daniel finished, his voice low and serious. "She wouldn't make up a story like that. Her sister, Sam, really is held captive by the Blue Moon pack."I nodded, the weight of his words sinking in. "Then we have to do something. We can't just leave her to the wolves, literally." I ran a hand through my already messy hair. The Blue Moon pack was known for their ruthlessness. If Sam was in their clutches, her life was undoubtedly in danger.Suddenly, the door to my room burst open, and Elena rushed inside, her eyes wide with urgency. She slammed the door shut and fumbled with the lock, securing it with a click."It's just us, right? Oliver, Lucas, and Daniel?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.We all confirmed, our eyes darting around, sensing the urgency in her actions. Elena reached into her satchel and pulled out a worn leather-bound book. It looked ancient, its pages wrinkled and brittle."I think... I think I might h
Third person povThe air in the Full Moon pack house thrummed with a nervous energy. Lucas paced, his jaw tight. Daniel checked and rechecked the positions on the crudely drawn map of the Blue Moon pack territory. Their plan was bold, bordering on suicidal. They were going to infiltrate the Blue Moon pack, rescue Sam, Beauty’s sister, and Nate, Lucas’s estranged brother, and then…escape. It was a reckless repeat of their previous escapade, only this time, the stakes were higher. The Blue Moon pack might be prepared."Alright," Lucas finally said, stopping his pacing. "We both know the plan. Get in, grab Sam and Nate, get out. Full Moon guards will be waiting outside the Blue Moon territory line. If things go south, they'll provide cover."Daniel nodded. "We need to be quick and quiet. No heroics. We get them out, then we fight if we have to."Oliver nodded, his expression grim. "The element of surprise will be our only advantage. Let’s not waste it."As Lucas and Daniel went off to l
Lucas’s povDaniel and I finally got through the right security of the Blue Moon pack. We were safe, at least for now. We quickly agreed to split up. Every second counted. "Stay safe Lucas," Daniel said, his eyes full of worry. "For our pack." I nodded and took off, my wolf instincts pulling me towards the little cottage where Nate and Helen lived.My heart hammered in my chest with each stride. I had to get Nate out of here, away from the shadow of the Blue Moon pack and their brutal way of life. I burst through the woods, reaching the familiar clearing where their cottage stood. I was about to push open the door when I froze.Through the window, I saw him. The same muscle-clad brute I'd seen lurking around here last time. He was inside, talking to Helen. I ducked behind a thick oak tree, its rough bark digging into my back. I needed to hear what they were saying.The man's voice was low and harsh. "...report to the officials that Lucas snuck into the pack previously."My blood ran
Daniel’s povThe Blue Moon market buzzed with the same noise and smells as before. But today, it felt different. It felt heavy. I was here for Sam, Beauty’s sister. The last time I was here, I’d promised myself I'd get her out. She was trapped, a pawn in some twisted game of the Blue Moon pack.Beauty’s face which was etched with worry flashed through my mind again and I knew that I needed to get her sister to safety. Even though she had betrayed us, she still did all of this for her sister.I scanned the stalls, the faces, the crowds. Nothing. No sign of her. My heart sank. Maybe she was gone. Maybe I was too late.I was about to turn and leave, when I saw it: a back door to a small restaurant creaking open. And then, there she was. Sam, looking tired and worn, carrying a bucket of dirty dishwater. As she poured it out, I rushed towards her."Sam! We have to go. Now," I said, grabbing her arm gently.Her eyes widened with surprise. "Daniel? What are you doing here? What if someone is
Beauty’s povThe aroma of warm bread and roasted vegetables filled the small safe house. I adjusted the plates in my hands. Inside were the lunches I’d prepared for Nate, Lucas, and my younger sister, Sam. They were all huddled in the common room, their laughter a fragile melody against the backdrop of rebuilding."Be careful, Beauty," Mabel called from the small kitchen. She was one of the older women of the pack, her face etched with worry but her hands always busy, as she helped out in the kitchen."I will, Mabel," I assured her, offering a reassuring smile.The safe house was a temporary refuge for Nate and Sam in the meantime. As I approached the common room, I could hear Nate's excited voice telling a story, probably about his brother because that’s all he would talk about. And Sam… my heart ached for Sam, who had witnessed more than any child should.I pushed open the door, announcing my arrival with a cheerful, "Lunch is served!"The children erupted in cheers, momentarily fo
Lucas’s povI needed to see Elena. Just to know she was alright. I hadn’t seen her since the war ended and I knew she was asleep but I just wanted to check up on her. My feet carried me through the narrow corridors of the pack house. For a second, I wondered if I should meet her.What right did I have to intrude? She was probably sleeping soundly, and I was just being…pathetic.But then I remembered the way she’d looked before we parted ways, the vulnerability in her eyes. I convinced myself that I was just being a good friend, that anyone would do the same. With a deep breath, I reached her door.My hand hovered, knuckles almost touching the rough wood, when I heard voices inside. Elena’s voice, soft and laced with a bit of worry, that tugged at my heart, and then Oliver’s, smooth and reassuring.I froze.“.. and I’m going to replan our wedding,” I heard Oliver say.“Really?" Elena asked excitedly He chuckled. "Of course. I wasn't just going to let them ruin everything.""I want it
Elena’s povI felt myself returning to consciousness. The last thing I could recall was reading to Nate. I blinked, my eyelids feeling thick and heavy. The familiar scent of my room grounded me. I was in my bed, the cotton sheets cool against my skin.I pushed myself up slowly, a dull ache throbbing behind my eyes. My gaze landed on Oliver, slumped in the armchair beside my bed. He was asleep, his usually vibrant face relaxed and vulnerable. A pang of affection, sharp and sweet, pierced through the lingering remains of my exhaustion.He looked…tired. The weight of leading the pack, of rebuilding after the chaos and betrayal, was etched onto his features. I reached out a trembling hand, my fingers hovering just above his cheek. Hesitantly, I traced the curve of his jaw, the strong line of his nose.His eyes fluttered open. The blue, usually so intense and commanding, were soft and bleary with sleep. A slow smile spread across his face, chasing away the weariness."Elena," he murmured,
Lucas’s povThe air in Chloe's room was thick with tension, a suffocating blend of fear and resentment. She sat hunched in the corner, the rough rope biting into her wrists. Her eyes, usually bright and full of fire, were now clouded with a stormy anger, a simmering rage directed at me, at the world, at the very circumstances that had led her to this.Just then, the heavy wooden door creaked open, and a guard stepped inside, his face grim but relieved. "Captain Lucas," he said, his voice respectful. "The war is over. The Full Moon Pack has won. Alpha Oliver told me to inform you."The words hit Chloe like a physical blow. She actually recoiled, a strangled sob escaping her lips. "No," she gasped, shaking her head violently. "No, it's not possible! You’re lying! Blue Moon pack… they wouldn't fall!"Her voice rose with each word, teetering on the edge of hysteria. I could see the reality of her actions crashing down on her, the full weight of her betrayal finally finding purchase in her
Oliver’s povThe air still crackled with the scent of pine and blood. It had been a long day, a day that carried the fate of my pack. The Full Moon pack, my pack, had finally broken the Blue Moon’s back. And there he was, Ray, their Alpha, standing before me defeated. His eyes, usually bright with arrogance, were now dull, clouded with rage and disbelief."Chloe..." he spat, the word thick with venom. "That filthy snake… she deceived us all! She lured us here. She will pay for this!"My heart ached. Chloe. My sister. I looked at Ray, trying to keep my face neutral. "Chloe is already in our custody, Ray. She will face justice, the same as you. She betrayed her own pack."Ray’s brows furrowed. It was obvious that he was genuinely surprised. “You… you arrested her? Your own sister betrayed you too? You had her arrested? She gave us so much information.”I didn’t flinch. My own heart was a battlefield. Love for my sister warred with my duty to the pack. "She will be judged accordingly. T
Elena’s povThe aroma of herbs hung heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the tension coiling in my gut. I led Beauty through the familiar comfort of the safe house tea room. Sam took Nate’s hand and showed him different colouring books on the shelves.Everything felt… fragile. Like the peace could shatter at any moment.I sank into one of the mismatched chairs, the worn velvet yielding beneath me. Beauty didn’t take the offered seat. Instead, she dropped to her knees, her eyes brimming with a desperate kind of sincerity.“Elena, I… I’m so sorry,” she choked out, her voice thick with unshed tears. “I know saying sorry isn't enough, not after what I did. It was a mistake, a terrible, awful mistake. I betrayed you all, I betrayed the pack. Please, believe me, I didn’t want to.”The raw emotion in her voice was almost painful to witness. I watched her, my face carefully neutral, as she launched into a tearful explanation. She spoke of her sister, Sam, held hostage by the Blue Moon Pack,
Beauty’s povI trembled, the thin cotton of my dress doing little to ward off the chill of fear. The sounds of battle were deafening now, the sounds of howls, snarls, and the brutal thud of bodies colliding. The Full Moon pack, my pack, was under attack. I squeezed my eyes shut, whispering a frantic prayer to the Moon Goddess, begging for our victory.I felt useless sitting in my room doing nothing. Every other person was out there making a difference in the pack and here I was, sitting on my bed and biting my nails.A sharp knock on my door startled me. I jumped back, my heart hammering against my ribs. The door creaked open, and a soldier I vaguely recognized, his face grim and dusted with dirt, stood in the doorway. He was panting heavily and for a second, I wondered if we had lost the war."Beauty," he said, his voice low and urgent. "Come with me."Confusion clouded my fear. "What? Where are we going?""Elena requested that you be taken to the safe house," he explained. "It's fo
Lucas’s povThe wood felt rough against my knuckles as I knocked on Chloe's door. After a few seconds, I pushed the door open.Chloe was sitting on the edge of her bed, her shoulders trembling slightly. She looked up, her eyes widening when she saw me. Recognition flickered across her face, quickly replaced by a cold, hard look. She narrowed her eyes."Lucas," she said, her voice tight. “What are you doing here?” "Chloe," I replied, keeping my voice even. "Why? Why are you doing this? Betraying the pack… betraying Oliver?"She scoffed, turning her head away. "I don't want advice from you."I took a step closer. "You need to talk to Oliver. Ask him for forgiveness.""Forgiveness?" She laughed, a harsh, brittle sound. "What's the point? He'll have me imprisoned. Or worse."A knot formed in my stomach. This was worse than I thought. She truly believed she was past the point of redemption.She turned back to me, a smug look on her face. "He's smart, I'll give him that. Predicting those s
Oliver’s povA soldier ran up to me, breathless. “Alpha Oliver! Elena… she’s safe. She’s with Nate and Sam in the safe house.”Relief washed over me. The safe house was relatively safe and far from the village but it was the best place to be instead of here, right in the middle of the fighting. "Lucas!" I called, "Go to Chloe. Make sure she doesn't leave her room. No matter what she says, no matter what she does. Understand?"Chloe. She was part of the reason we were at war with the Blue Moon pack in the first place, heck, she was the only reason this whole thing started.I didn’t know what she was capable of yet so I couldn’t risk her being out of the pack house. The worse possibility was her informing the Blue Moon pack that we were aware of their attack.Lucas nodded, his jaw tight. "Right away, Oliver."Next, I needed to secure our borders. This attack had to end here, now. “Every soldier to the borders! No one in, no one out. I want eyes on every tree, every shadow. We don’t nee