Alicia's POV I gazed at Ramirez, and within his eyes, I discerned that his love for me remained unwavering, undeterred even after my decision to confine him in the dungeon."Leave us," I requested of the werewolf soldiers, who promptly departed, bowing respectfully to me."Alicia, I know you can hear me. Please, we need to talk. You must break free from this," Ramirez pleaded, gesturing towards me, inching closer step by step."I've already told you, there is no Alicia. The only presence in your world now is the Lycan Heart," I retorted with aggression directed at my mate. Yet, I was painfully aware that I had no control over my words; I merely echoed the Lycan's desires, all the while grieving silently within."I won't give up on you, Alicia. But for me to help, you need to reach out as well. You have to fight this. Look into my eyes and tell me you still feel what I feel. Don't let the spirit control you, no matter the darkness in your heart. We all have good and bad within us, but
Alpha Astor's POV Since I left the Hamatain Pack, I've returned to my territory, but not once have I ceased thinking about Alicia. After her departure, I severed ties with Melissa, as she had only ever caused me pain. Loneliness consumed me within the palace, to the extent that even the concubines could no longer satiate my sexual desires.I had grown more formidable than ever before, and it was apparent that my subordinates and even the elders feared me, both for what I might do and what I could do to them."Fetch me a cup of wine!" I commanded the guard standing beside me, who appeared lost in thought.I stared at him impatiently, but he remained immersed in his own musings. His colleague glanced at him, and they both realized that something was amiss."Are you slow? Is there a problem? I told you to fetch me a cup of wine immediately," I angrily shouted, striking him in the face with my fist, causing his head to collide with the nearby wall and blood to begin oozing from his wound
Alpha Astor's POV"Have you been thinking about me lately?" Alicia asked softly as I motioned towards her."Are you here?" I inquired, seeing Alicia smiling at me from a distance while gesturing toward a glass of water."This is me, Alicia, flesh and blood. Come to my embrace and let me nourish you with my love," Alicia replied in the most seductive manner."Alicia, if this is truly you, I've missed you terribly. I want you back in my life, every facet of you. It doesn't matter if you're pregnant or not; I will welcome you back with open arms. I want to be with you, and I'm prepared to fight for you, even to my last breath," I declared, gently holding her hand while gazing into her eyes, brimming with happiness."I've been thinking about you all the way too. I feel the same way you do. I want you now," Alicia replied as she placed my head on her chest, and the scent of roses surrounded us."Alicia, please don't leave me. Leave Ramirez and come back to me. I'll treat you like a queen f
Alpha Astor's POV I woke up and realized it had all been a dream. Rising from my bed, I attempted to regain my composure, contemplating the startling realism of the experience. I believed I had encountered Alicia, but it had merely been a figment of my imagination, a fleeting dream. My mind wandered to what she might be doing at that very moment. Suddenly, recollection struck me that I had glimpsed her stepmother."Could she possibly grant me access to the Hamatain Kingdom and win Alicia's heart for me?" I pondered aloud.Unable to provide an answer to my own query, I decided to leave my bed and venture into my beloved garden, conveniently located not far from my chamber. My loyal werewolf guards refrained from questioning my early awakening, as it was not yet morning.Upon arriving in the garden, I was taken aback by an unexpected and astonishing sight."Well, well, well, who do we have here?" spoke a voice I recognized from behind, causing me to turn around immediately."And who t
Alicia's POV I was thrust into prison, struggling to survive while carrying my unborn children. My defeat came on the fateful night when I confronted a mysterious woman. What made the entire situation peculiar was Ramirez's refusal to heed my words, and the werewolf soldiers' defiance of my commands.It dawned on me that the adversary I had encountered was not just an ordinary werewolf. She possessed a unique power that set her apart from us. Now, all I can surmise is that she may be a werewolf with witch-like abilities; her appearance certainly suggests so."Hello? Can anyone hear me?" I cried out at the top of my lungs from the confines of the dungeon where I had been imprisoned.I had been shouting all day long, and now evening has fallen, leaving me too exhausted to raise my voice again. Weakness and dizziness overwhelm me, coupled with gnawing hunger and a simmering rage directed at everything around me. It seems as though the werewolf goddess has once more abandoned me, just as
Alicia's POVI trembled in fear and instantly felt weak. I gazed at Ramirez, who appeared just as bewildered as I was, attempting to tidy my disheveled hair."Summon the maids," he instructed one of the guards, who, like Ramirez, wore a perplexed expression while looking at me. I resembled a distraught Luna. What surprised me most was that everyone continued with their activities as if nothing had occurred."Are you okay, babe?" Ramirez inquired as he gently brushed a strand of hair from my face."I understand I don't look well. But I've been actively trying to protect us from an enemy that threatens us all," I responded to Ramirez, who still seemed perplexed."I don't know what you're talking about, Alicia. I mean, the last thing I remember is us both conquering the Lycan Heart, and we cuddled.""Are you telling me you didn't see the strange woman? The one who kept me locked up in the dungeons here for weeks?" I asked Ramirez, who slowly shook his head in the negative."No, I have no
Alpha Alex's POVAfter departing from the Hamattain Pack, I found it increasingly difficult to sleep at night as my thoughts constantly gravitated towards Alicia and the time we had spent together."Why did it have to be Ramirez?" I pondered silently while seated on my throne, my senses dulled by the wine I had consumed."Bring me another glass of wine!" I commanded the maid standing nearby, who had become particularly irksome to me. I had noticed that my temper flared more easily than usual, leading me to lash out at my werewolf soldiers whenever anger overcame me. It felt as though an insatiable void had taken root within me."Can't you hear me, or are you deaf?" I lashed out at the maid, who bowed her head while trembling in place. Since Alicia's departure, I had grown markedly more ruthless and aggressive than during my time with her. Recently, I had been plagued by a profound sense of loneliness and irritation. Even my maids and the werewolf soldiers under my command could sense
Alpha Astor's POV "Are you truly sure that you love me?" Rei inquired of Alpha Astor."That is, if you will not betray me. I'm uncertain about the friend who brought you to my side, but one thing I know is that if you remain loyal and don't betray me, I will love you endlessly. There's a void in my heart that you've filled. Even though we've just met, I want to believe in you. I used to love a woman intensely, and I couldn't get her out of my thoughts. But now, with you in the picture, I feel like I can let her go," I responded to her warmly as I felt myself giving in to her captivating presence. "Make me your Luna," Rei declared, leaving me in shock."Do you think I'd do that so quickly? I mean, we've only just met. Why don't we take the time to get to know each other better, so you can fully understand what you're getting into with me?" I scoffed, gently pulling away from her grip."Make me your Luna, and I'll be yours," Rei replied boldly. Aside from Alicia, who had the audacity t
RAMIREZ’S POV"Werewolf pack of Hamattain pack!" I shouted at the top of my voice, and they all responded with cheers, raising their fists."Tonight we stand firm!" I repeated as they chorused after me, "We stand firm!""Tonight, we can't be shaken!" they shouted, "Yes!""We are not scared of the werewolf witch," I added."Because tonight's victory is ours!" I shouted as they all echoed. We marched down to Alicia's stepmother's abode. It was time to kill the villain who had threatened us all, the one who had killed my mate. I knew that with her gone, the coming generation would know peace.It took us a day and one night to arrive at our destination. What I saw amazed me. It was as if she had been waiting for our arrival. I saw Kael, my son, standing beside her, a wicked smile on his face. I was quite sure he couldn't recognize me."Kael!" Leo shouted as he was about to approach him, but I pulled him back."He's not your brother anymore. That is the beast that will destroy the world".
RAMIREZ’S POVIt was the saddest day of my life in the Hamattain pack. Never had I wished that Alicia would die before me. If anyone were to die, it should have been me. I held her tightly to my chest as sorrowful tears rolled down my face, knowing that I would never see her again. Astor's hand rested on my shoulders, comforting me, while Lily also offered her support. After everything she had been through, she definitely didn't deserve to die. I was so torn. I carried her lifeless body as I approached the royal palace, and silence enveloped every corner of the castle. Even the pack, having heard her voice and her last wish, was in awe when she suddenly passed away.Although I and others had known beforehand that she wouldn't survive, as the werewolf doctor had told us she had only a limited time left, her passing still came as a painful shock when it happened so suddenly after she opened her eyes."Alicia, you didn't deserve this. You weren't supposed to leave this world. I hadn't e
Alicia's POV:As I gradually awoke, I noticed that everything had returned to a state of calm. The urge to get out of bed was strong, but a firm hand kept me in place.My vision was hazy, and a distant voice reached my ears."You need to stay still. Moving will open the wound again," Ramirez cautioned, and I obediently settled back into the bed.I clutched my throbbing head, my memory slowly returning. I recalled arguing with my mate, Ramirez, defending him passionately before collapsing to the floor. That was where my recollection ended. The last thing I remembered was thinking about Kael."Where are Kael and Leo?" I inquired, my tone filled with concern, while Ramirez appeared hesitant to respond to my question. His reluctance sent shivers down my spine because I remembered the warning about Kael possibly turning into the beast.The prophecy had begun to unfold, but I had prevented him from harming his father. Maybe I could truly change the prophecy, perhaps I could avert the dreadf
Alicia’s POVKael and Leo have grown up to be remarkably handsome, and to our surprise, they have turned out to be exceptionally well-behaved children.Today is their twenty-second birthday, and I couldn't be happier for my mate and myself. My stepmother has been attempting to breach the magical barrier that has kept us safe within the Hamattain pack, but she has been unsuccessful.I've always emphasized to the kids the importance of not leaving the palace without my consent, and they have adhered to this rule diligently. They are so identical that if not for the chains on their wrists, it would be very difficult to tell them apart."Mom," Kael called out, and I glanced at his wrist before responding."Did you just glance at my wrist? Are you as puzzled as others?" Kael questioned, and I quickly shook my head in denial."No, sweetheart, I was checking to see if you're feeling well and ready for the party," I fibbed. Over time, Kael had shown tendencies toward aggression, and I couldn'
Alicia's POV"Alicia, you are all we have left. Please, you need to save us," Lily implored, tears streaming down her face."You must take this, your grace," Lex handed Lily the golden chain that had been given to him by Alex. She accepted it, her eyes brimming with tears."He said you should put it on his baby's neck. Whether it's a boy or a girl, always tell them that Daddy cares," Lex replied, bowing his head."Why? Can't he come here himself? Can't he bring the entire werewolf pack?" Lily suggested, gazing at Lex, who appeared weary."I'm afraid, your grace, he can't. The entire werewolf pack has been completely wiped out, and he's left with only a few people," Lex explained, coughing severely."Is there anyone out there?" I called out, and a werewolf soldier came running, immediately bowing to me."Get him some water, a change of clothes, food, and a place to rest," I ordered the werewolf soldier, who raised his head only to bow again before assisting Lex, and they both left promp
Alicia’s POVRamirez and I gazed at Lily, who was breathing heavily and appeared exhausted. I still held my babies as the ceremony continued when she entered. I entrusted the other baby, Leo, to my mate, and hurriedly made my way over to Lily."Goddess! What happened?!" I asked, shock evident on my face, and all the onlookers watched. I assisted her in sitting down on a chair."Get me a cup of water, and don't just stand there!" I commanded one of my werewolf soldiers, who were all observing the situation."Yes, your grace," one of them bowed and promptly left. He returned with a cup of water, which I handed to Lily. We all watched as she drank it without hesitation, and then she requested more."Take her to the guest's room. We'll catch up with you, Lily, once we're finished," I instructed, observing the werewolf soldier gently guiding her toward the palace hallways. I wondered what had led Lily to this state. I had believed that Alex had changed his ways, but now I questioned what ha
Alpha Astor's POVWas it the Moon Fury again? I asked myself, struggling to grasp the situation. Could Alicia's stepmother be behind this, or was it the work of the werewolf witch who had a knack for causing chaos at will?Rei returned with a look of shock on her face, mirroring the surprise and confusion that had enveloped us all. The sudden transition from broad daylight to complete darkness forced us to light lamps to see one another."Inform all the werewolf soldiers to stand their posts. We need to be vigilant and prepared for anything," I instructed my werewolf soldier captain, who promptly bowed and hurried off to relay my orders."What in the world is happening, Rei?" I asked, hoping she might have some insight."Goddess! I thought you had worked closely with your master before her passing. Hasn't she ever unleashed something like this?" I inquired, but Rei's memory appeared hazy."I don't recall anything like this," she replied."So, you're suggesting we remain idle? This is d
Alpha Astor’s POVRei and I had been living peacefully for the past three months, and I hadn't seen anyone who resembled Alicia's stepmother. Despite my lingering suspicion that she might still be out there, we decided not to back down.It had been a challenging month, and Rei and I hadn't found much time for intimacy. The last time I saw her in the garden, she was badly wounded, and I feared I might lose her. Thankfully, I managed to summon the werewolf doctor, who treated her promptly."Hey, honey, you look tired," Rei said as she wrapped her arms around my neck and settled onto my lap."So, you're not in pain anymore?" I asked, not wanting her to feel uncomfortable, especially if she wanted to be intimate."Mmmm..." She touched her stomach, her gaze shifting before meeting mine. "No, baby, I think I'm okay now. I've missed you."Since the Moon Fury incident, we hadn't heard from Alicia, and there was even talk of her attending our wedding. However, we chose not to invite many guests
Alicia's POVI woke up feeling completely healthy and refreshed. It seemed like I had drifted off to sleep while talking to Ramirez. When I glanced beside me, I realized his hand was still holding mine. I gently stroked his hair, enjoying the sight of his peaceful slumber. Observing his calm face was something I cherished. I continued this for over twenty minutes before regaining my composure. There was no denying that Ramirez was a remarkable young man, and any woman would be fortunate to have him as a mate. I considered myself lucky to have ended up with the best.I turned my gaze to the left and noticed that one of the baby's eyes was open, but he was merely amusing himself by sucking his finger. The other baby, with the golden chain, remained tranquil and fast asleep. I could see a reflection of myself in him. Amidst these thoughts, my mind drifted back to Melicia. I wished I could see her at that moment, and tears rolled down my face."What do I do now? Is my mate going to die as