Aegon's point of viewFrom the bucket window in my study,I watched Nico and Ingrid walk out of the back door and head to the baobab orchard behind the palace. Nico held a big wicker basket and Ingrid held a folded blanket.They were obviously heading out for a picnic, and sure enough they settled under one of the trees with Ingrid spreading out the blanket, and Nico setting down and unpacking the basket to reveal an array of food.It was the third time this week, they did this every other day, they would come out here with more food than two people could possibly eat, sit there talking and eating until it was dark before packing up and going back in.And somehow I always found myself here watching them, of course I told myself I was only keeping an eye on Nico, he had just people he called family and was vulnerable, someone had to keep an eye on him and protect him from Ingrid, she wasn't to be trusted after all and was only trying to get her claws into him in his vulnerable state.Re
Ingrid's point of view“ What do you mean you're not coming?” Vimon thundered from where she stood in front of my closet, glaring at me as I put finishing touches on Theo's outfit. It was a good thing she couldn't shoot beams out of her eyes, because with the glares she had been sending my way for the past quarter of an hour, I would be as charred as the outside of a medium rare steak by now.“Just like I've told you already, I'm not coming down for the celebration or party, whichever it is,” I repeated for the third time in fifteen hours.“But why???” She cried.Finally finished with getting Theo dressed, I pressed my lips to his head in a soft kiss, picked him up and turned to face his grandmother, saying;“ I already told you Vimon.”“ Humor me, tell me again,” she declared, plucking Theo from my arms and smiling at him as he gurgled and kicked his legs in the air.“ First off,” I said in reply, counting off my fingers.“ Theo's the one who's being honored,he doesn't need me there
Ingrid's point of viewI listened carefully, wondering whether I had mis-heard and the house was just settling down like old houses do or even the wind.When the sound came again, more distinct than it had been, I knew without a doubt that its originator was a werewolf and not old house boards or the winds.I carefully stepped out of my shoes so they wouldn't make a sound and alert whoever it was to my presence and immediately tried to mind link with Aegon.If I had taken a moment to think,I would have tried to mind link with either Kane or Vimon, but I wasn't thinking so I went for the first person that popped into my head.... Aegon.He and I used to spend hours talking about everything and nothing when we were younger, so although I hadn't done so in years, it was quite easy to mind link with him.What? He demanded as soon as I was able to reach him.Aegon, please Aegon you have to come to the south wing, there's an intruder,” I cried.Swiftly and without a word, he shut down the mi
Ingrid's point of viewVimon opened her mouth to speak, but I beat her to it.I was fed up with Aegon's accusations and insults, and I let him know it, before his mother could do it for me.“ENOUGH AEGON, ENOUGH!!!!!” I bellowed, getting to my feet and going toe to toe with him.“ For the past nine months, you've done nothing but insult at every opportunity you get, and not only am I sick and tired of it, I'm also fed up.” He was so shocked at my vehemence that he took a step back and looked like a fly could knock him over.Not wanting to give him any space to retreat, I took a step forward and covered the space he had gained, I was almost standing on his feet.“ You call me a slut and a whore every chance you get, but we both know who deserves that title, you're the one who goes around sticking your penis in every vagina you can find, even under your so-called girlfriend's nose.”“ Yes, I see it all,” I answered the question that came into his eyes as the last sentence left my lips.
He's My FriendAegon's point of viewFrom the bucket window in my study,I watched Nico and Ingrid walk out of the back door and head to the baobab orchard behind the palace. Nico held a big wicker basket and Ingrid held a folded blanket.They were obviously heading out for a picnic, and sure enough they settled under one of the trees with Ingrid spreading out the blanket, and Nico setting down and unpacking the basket to reveal an array of food.It was the third time this week, they did this every other day, they would come out here with more food than two people could possibly eat, sit there talking and eating until it was dark before packing up and going back in.And somehow I always found myself here watching them, of course I told myself I was only keeping an eye on Nico, he had just people he called family and was vulnerable, someone had to keep an eye on him and protect him from Ingrid, she wasn't to be trusted after all and was only trying to get her claws into him in his vulne
The CelebrationIngrid's point of view“ What do you mean you're not coming?” Vimon thundered from where she stood in front of my closet, glaring at me as I put finishing touches on Theo's outfit. It was a good thing she couldn't shoot beams out of her eyes, because with the glares she had been sending my way for the past quarter of an hour, I would be as charred as the outside of a medium rare steak by now.“Just like I've told you already, I'm not coming down for the celebration or party, whichever it is,” I repeated for the third time in fifteen hours.“But why???” She cried.Finally finished with getting Theo dressed, I pressed my lips to his head in a soft kiss, picked him up and turned to face his grandmother, saying;“ I already told you Vimon.”“ Humor me, tell me again,” she declared, plucking Theo from my arms and smiling at him as he gurgled and kicked his legs in the air.“ First off,” I said in reply, counting off my fingers.“ Theo's the one who's being honored,he doesn
The IntruderIngrid's point of viewI listened carefully, wondering whether I had mis-heard and the house was just settling down like old houses do or even the wind.When the sound came again, more distinct than it had been, I knew without a doubt that its originator was a werewolf and not old house boards or the winds.I carefully stepped out of my shoes so they wouldn't make a sound and alert whoever it was to my presence and immediately tried to mind link with Aegon.If I had taken a moment to think,I would have tried to mind link with either Kane or Vimon, but I wasn't thinking so I went for the first person that popped into my head.... Aegon.He and I used to spend hours talking about everything and nothing when we were younger, so although I hadn't done so in years, it was quite easy to mind link with him.What? He demanded as soon as I was able to reach him.Aegon, please Aegon you have to come to the south wing, there's an intruder,” I cried.Swiftly and without a word, he shu
Pots and Kettles. Ingrid's point of viewVimon opened her mouth to speak, but I beat her to it.I was fed up with Aegon's accusations and insults, and I let him know it, before his mother could do it for me.“ENOUGH AEGON, ENOUGH!!!!!” I bellowed, getting to my feet and going toe to toe with him.“ For the past nine months, you've done nothing but insult at every opportunity you get, and not only am I sick and tired of it, I'm also fed up.” He was so shocked at my vehemence that he took a step back and looked like a fly could knock him over.Not wanting to give him any space to retreat, I took a step forward and covered the space he had gained, I was almost standing on his feet.“ You call me a slut and a whore every chance you get, but we both know who deserves that title, you're the one who goes around sticking your penis in every vagina you can find, even under your so-called girlfriend's nose.”“ Yes, I see it all,” I answered the question that came into his eyes as the last sent
Whispers of DeceptionIngrid’s POVAegon’s golden eyes burned into me, demanding answers I wasn’t sure I had. His presence had always been overwhelming, a force of nature that never left anything untouched in its wake. But tonight, it felt different—like a storm barely held in check. There was a dangerous stillness to him, as though he were moments away from either lashing out or shattering apart.I had spent years trying to erase the imprint he left on my soul. I had failed.But now was not the time for old wounds.“The Jewel of Light wasn’t the only thing stolen tonight,” I said, my voice steady despite the swirling unease in my gut. “Something else is happening within these walls.”Aegon crossed his arms, the tension in his shoulders barely concealed. “You have a theory?”“I have instincts,” I corrected. “And they’re telling me this isn’t just about power or wealth. It’s about control.”His jaw ticked, but he didn’t interrupt. That was something.I took a slow step forward, loweri
Pain of BetrayalAegon’s POVI stood at the highest tower of the Blood Moon Pack’s stronghold, staring down at the dark forest below. The wind carried the scent of damp earth and old blood, a reminder of the wars fought on these lands.Tonight, something was different. Something was wrong.I should have been with my father. Kane had been injured, and though he downplayed it, I knew a silver wound was nothing to ignore. But I had left him in Vimon’s care. My mother knew how to deal with wounds. I, on the other hand, had something else to deal withand it's a matter of emergency.Betrayal.The Jewel of Light was gone. An intruder had stepped into my home, walked through my halls, and disappeared without a trace. That alone was an insult I couldn’t forgive. But what disturbed me more was the whisper of doubt curling around my thoughts.The timing was too perfect.Immediately Ingrid had returned back to the pack.And the jewel had vanished. There has got to be an inside man.I wanted to be
Spinning wheelIngrid’s POVThe tension in the palace was choking.Aegon’s outburst in the throne room still resounding in my mind, his accusations burning like a brand against my skin. But it wasn’t the insult that unsettled me—it was the desperation in his eyes. The way his rage didn't look like certainty and more like fear. My head was telling me something was very, very wrong.I left Theo in Vimon’s care, knowing she would keep him safe, and made my way through the halls of the palace. My mind calculating as I tried to make sense of everything—the intruder, the stolen Jewel of Light, Aegon’s misplaced fury.None of it added up at all.The Jewel of Light was more than a symbol of power; it was tied to the very lifeblood of the pack. Stories from my childhood spoke of its ability to protect us from darkness, to guide the Alpha’s path. If it was gone… what did that mean for us?And why did Aegon assume I was responsible for the theft?I clenched my fists as I turned to a corner, my
The Serpent in the ShadowsWalle POV I had always believed one thing power belonged to those who are desperate to enough to take it.The Blood Moon Pack was crumbling, and I was going to be the one to shatter it completely with joy.Standing in the dimly lit chamber of his underground hideout, the scent of damp stone and burning herbs filling the air. Around him, his most trusted men—mercenaries, traitors, and the desperate—waited in silence, their eyes shining with the hunger for what was to come.On the wooden table before him lay the stolen Jewel of Light, its once-brilliant glow now dimmed, struggling against the corruption that surrounded it. He reached out, running a calloused finger over its smooth surface"don't bother struggling àm going to destroy you anyway". This relic had once been the pride of the Blood Moon Pack, a symbol of their strength. Now, it was his.It was so easy to steal it The palace was weaker than it had ever been, divided by secrets and betrayal. And Aegon
The intruder Aegon’s POV continuedI clenched my fists, jaw tightening as Nico’s words hung in the air between us. The silence was suffocating and the air was thick with unspoken truths.I ran a hand through my hair, inhaling deeply before exhaling through my nose. “You don’t understand, Nico,” I muttered, my voice laced with frustration. “She’s always been under my skin. No matter how far I push her away, she finds a way back in. And it makes me… reckless.”Nico studied me for a long moment, his golden eyes assessing. “Reckless is one thing, but what you did was cruel and crazy, do you have any idea of what you just did to her?? Accusing her of theft in front of the pack that was very low even fro you.” you could hear the anger in his voice but it remained calmI flinched, hating the honesty in his words. I had humiliated Ingrid in front of my parents, accusing her of a crime that has nothing to do with her,yes she had tried to mind linked last night but I wasn't in the best shape t
Ingrid's PovThe silence in the throne room was deafening and Aegon’s piercing golden eyes glaring at me didn't make it any better. My heart pounded violently, but I held my ground, refusing to look away.The accusation still echoed in my ears. Thief. He had called me a thief. who does he think he is??Aegon scoffed, stepping closer, his scent—earthy pine and something darker—filling the space between us. His voice was low, dangerous. “I asked you a question, Ingrid. Where is the Jewel of Light?”A bitter laugh escaped my lips before I could stop it. “You are so quick to believe the worst of me.”“Can you blame me?” He countered. “You vanished for years, only to return when the pack was already in chaos. You sneak around in the dead of night, and now the most powerful artifact in our possession disappears? Tell me, Ingrid, how is that a coincidence?”My nails dug into my palms. “I didn’t take the jewel.”“Then who did?” Aegon’s jaw tightened. “Are you protecting someone?”My breath ca
Aegon’s POV continuedI clenched my fists, jaw tightening as Nico’s words hung in the air between us. The silence was suffocating and the air was thick with unspoken truths.I ran a hand through my hair, inhaling deeply before exhaling through my nose. “You don’t understand, Nico,” I muttered, my voice laced with frustration. “She’s always been under my skin. No matter how far I push her away, she finds a way back in. And it makes me… reckless.”Nico studied me for a long moment, his golden eyes assessing. “Reckless is one thing, but what you did was cruel and crazy, do you have any idea of what you just did to her?? Accusing her of theft in front of the pack that was very low even fro you.” you could hear the anger in his voice but it remained calmI flinched, hating the honesty in his words. I had humiliated Ingrid in front of my parents, accusing her of a crime that has nothing to do with her,yes she had tried to mind linked last night but I wasn't in the best shape to answer anyon
Pots and Kettles. Ingrid's point of viewVimon opened her mouth to speak, but I beat her to it.I was fed up with Aegon's accusations and insults, and I let him know it, before his mother could do it for me.“ENOUGH AEGON, ENOUGH!!!!!” I bellowed, getting to my feet and going toe to toe with him.“ For the past nine months, you've done nothing but insult at every opportunity you get, and not only am I sick and tired of it, I'm also fed up.” He was so shocked at my vehemence that he took a step back and looked like a fly could knock him over.Not wanting to give him any space to retreat, I took a step forward and covered the space he had gained, I was almost standing on his feet.“ You call me a slut and a whore every chance you get, but we both know who deserves that title, you're the one who goes around sticking your penis in every vagina you can find, even under your so-called girlfriend's nose.”“ Yes, I see it all,” I answered the question that came into his eyes as the last sent
The IntruderIngrid's point of viewI listened carefully, wondering whether I had mis-heard and the house was just settling down like old houses do or even the wind.When the sound came again, more distinct than it had been, I knew without a doubt that its originator was a werewolf and not old house boards or the winds.I carefully stepped out of my shoes so they wouldn't make a sound and alert whoever it was to my presence and immediately tried to mind link with Aegon.If I had taken a moment to think,I would have tried to mind link with either Kane or Vimon, but I wasn't thinking so I went for the first person that popped into my head.... Aegon.He and I used to spend hours talking about everything and nothing when we were younger, so although I hadn't done so in years, it was quite easy to mind link with him.What? He demanded as soon as I was able to reach him.Aegon, please Aegon you have to come to the south wing, there's an intruder,” I cried.Swiftly and without a word, he shu