Zach’s POVI forced a smile, trying to push aside my doubts. "Yeah, I'm fine," I replied, my tone lacking the conviction I wished it possessed.We continued the walk in silence, the weight of unspoken words hanging heavy in the air. I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret, not only for the pain I had caused Kayla but also for the potential I had let slip away with Mara.As we got out of the garden, leaving the palace and reached a park in the pack, I found solace in the serenity of nature surrounding us. I took a moment to breathe in the fresh air, to clear my mind seeing as I was still troubled. And in that moment of clarity, I realized that I needed to face the truth. I needed to confront my own actions and the consequences they had brought upon me and those around me.Turning to Mara, I mustered the courage to speak my truth. "Mara, I need to be honest with you," I began, my voice tinged with regret as I hoped she would understand and not have my head. "I think... I think I mad
Zach’s POVFor the next couple of days, I found out that anytime I hung out with Mara, my wolf was quiet. That was not what I had heard about mates and this meant we were not soulmates as I had dropped the relationship between us.My wolf was supposed to be ecstatic but that excitement only came anytime I looked at my phone and found a picture of Kayla.All the evidence that Mara was my mate was there - the unique smell and the urge to mark her, jealousy when I saw her with other unmated males and possessiveness. Especially since my wolf acknowledged Mara was my mate by taking over and saying the word ‘mate’ when we met at the hall on the day of the mating ceremony. I was confused about what was going on.Why was I feeling this way?My phone rang as I looked at it to find out it was Mateo.Picking it up, I heard him yelling for my help. Another rogue battle and I was needed.I lazily got out of bed and slowly changed into my outfit just when the second call came in.“Where are you?!”
Zach’s POVMateo clapped me on the back, a proud smile on his face."See? You did it, Alpha. You pushed through. Now, let's go grab a drink and talk about this romance trouble of yours. We'll figure it out together."I was glad to hear that and for once, I was grateful for my friend's unwavering support. I knew that no matter what happened with Kayla, I had a brother in arms who would always have my back. But I didn’t want to let go of her. She was very important to me.***While we celebrated at the bar on our victory, my heart pounded with a mix of exhilaration and relief at how we had fought and won over the rogues. The air was thick with the scent of smoke and sweat, but the atmosphere was charged with a sense of triumph as everyone screamed and yelled for joy. I excused myself and headed for the balcony to have an alone time and think deeply about what was going on as Mateo approached me with a curious glint in his eyes."Hey, Alpha," Mateo said, slapping me on the back. "You
Kayla’s POVI stood in front of the mirror, my hands trembling as I adjusted the delicate lace of my dress. Being left at the altar by the man I thought I loved was harsh but now I was going to see him again. I had made up my mind. I would confront him, end things once and for all, and walk away from the pack that had caused me so much pain.It was for the best. I remembered the conversation I had with father a few hours ago that night.“But what if I don’t want to go?” I had asked as the man shrugged.“You can either stay here and argue about why you shouldn’t go or you can see that the pack doesn’t like you and find your way out of here.”“What if I’m not ready to leave?” I was scared while talking to him but he held my hands from across the dinner table and looked into my eyes with a smile.“You’re going to be fine,” he smiled. “All you need to do is make sure everything goes as planned. Get your things ready and get to another pack to start up your own life. You deserve to live,
Kayla’s POV“Kayla I…”“You broke me Zach. I loved you! I gave you everything!”I swiped my hand as I carved out a huge chunk of the tree in anger. He didn’t shiver but I didn’t expect him to. He was a warrior. I could smell the alcohol on him. He was drinking but I didn’t care why. I wanted to be done with him and be on my way home.“You have no idea what I had to endure because I thought you would be there for me. Imagine my disappointment to see you leave me alone on the most important day of my love life. A day I thought you would be with me.”I was tired of talking to him and wanted to get away as soon as I could. I didn’t care anymore. He could jump into a pot of boiling oil and I wouldn’t care less.As I turned to walk away, he reached out, his voice filled with desperation. "Kayla, please! Give me another chance!"Was he crazy?! I had given him a chance with my mothers death and he had treated that like it was nothing. I was done giving him chances.I paused for a moment, my g
Zach’s POVI didn’t need to keep suffering like this. I had done my best to apologize but it was time to move on.With each swing of my sword, I poured my heartache into the relentless movements. The blade sliced through the air, the metallic ring of steel against the air echoing through the night. Tears mingled with the sweat on my brow, my emotions fueling my every strike.Hours passed, but I did not relent. I pushed my body to its limits, my muscles burning with exhaustion. The pain in my heart became a strength, harmonizing with the clash of steel and the rhythm of my pounding heart.As the nights still approached dawn, I collapsed to my knees, my breath ragged and labored. She would be gone by morning if I was correct. And I would never see her again.The exhaustion threatened to consume me, yet I didn’t see the pain going down.Suddenly, I felt dizzy as I closed my eyes and fell to the ground. My body was weak and tired but I didn’t care.I could feel that something was wrong w
Lucas’s POVThe woman entered the room, carrying an air of concern on her face. She possessed a captivating beauty that was impossible to ignore. Her presence alone seemed to command attention, and her sensual features were undeniable.Her features were exquisite, with high cheekbones that brought out her flawless complexion. Her eyes, like pools of liquid sapphire, held vulnerability. They were framed by long, dark lashes that fluttered with every blink, adding an enchanting beauty to her gaze.Her lips were full and inviting, with a natural pout that hinted at a subtle sensuality. They held a shade of soft pink, inviting the touch of any who dared to come close. Her smile, as she greeted the doctors when it graced her face, was radiant, illuminating the room and bringing a sense of warmth to all who beheld it.Her figure was nothing short of captivating. Her curves were perfectly proportioned, accentuated by the way her clothes hugged her body. Her slender waist and gentle curves
Lucas’s POVA bird passed over the plain field in a hurry as I wondered on what my next plan would be. I couldn’t tell anyone outside the palace that the alpha was down. This would cause people to suspect something was wrong.“But the people would ask about the alpha. If they don’t find their alpha, they will act out.”“And we will tell them that the alpha traveled for a meeting in another pack.”That was a lie but there was no other choice but that.I was done talking to the alpha so I nodded and let him go.When I went to the room, I found the doctor talking to Mara.“What’s going on?” I asked as the doctor sighed.“There has been no significant improvement in the alphas' health. He’s still very much down.”This didn’t come as a shock seeing as the alpha didn’t tell me anything concerning Mara being his mate and I didn’t feel any connection between them.“Are you…” before I could ask, Mara walked past me in a rude manner as she ran down the hall.What was her problem?With a sigh, I
Kayla’s POVOn the day of my wedding, I had more people show up and congratulate me for being the next Luna.It was a fun situation to be in if I was being honest.Being pregnant and having people come up to me with happy faces… it had been a while since thy had happened to me.At least I was done with Jackson and Fiona as well as Mara. I was finally free. I could live again.Adriana and her mother who were present at my wedding came to beg for forgiveness.Since I was in a happy mood, I accepted their apology and waved them off, but they wanted to talk more.“I know who your real father is,” Adriana said as her mother explained everything to me.Apparently, my mother and Adriana’s mother had been friends so of course the woman would know.I called Zach and he was present when the woman said everything she could say to us.Zach decided to launch an investigation and he set up a team for finding my real father.While on my wedding day, I smiled from a distance while watching Willow go
Zach’s POVI looked at Mara, my heart heavy with anger and forgiveness. "Your punishment will be different," I said, my voice filled with a mix of determination and grief. "You will be sent to a faraway county, where you will serve your punishment for sixty years. It is my hope that during this time, you will reflect upon your actions and find peace. I made sure to tell the council of this, so worry not."Mara bowed her head, her eyes filled with tears. "Thank you," she murmured. "I will spend every moment of those sixty years atoning for my mistakes."Just then, the council called Mara forward and gave her her own punishment as I smiled at her being led away.With the sentencing complete, the council turned their attention to Felix, the man who had stolen pack secrets and framed his own wife, resulting in her untimely death. His actions had caused immense pain and suffering within Kayla’s family."Felix," the council leader addressed him, his voice stern. "For your crimes of treacher
Zach’s POVOur ride home from Jackson’s pack was silent as no one had ever seen me unleash such strength before.When we reached the council's pack that night, we headed for the meeting hall to discuss.“Tomorrow is the day we meet with the council,” I said. “We have enough evidence to put Jackson in the ground.”“What about Fiona?” Father asked.“Oh he’ll comply,” I smiled. “I also saw Adriana who promised to show up at the court alongside her husband like she would support him but when she is brought up to talk, she would speak against him because he had been physically assaulting her.”They all nodded with my plans. It would be a matter of time before we would win this case but I was very sure there was nothing Jackson could do against us. We were definitely winning this case.When Mateo and Lucas had gone to bed, I stayed back with my father.In his eyes were proud eyes.“I have never seen anyone fight through wolfsbane like you did before.”I chuckled. “I can still feel the poiso
Zach’s POV "Last time, I spared your life. Perhaps this time, I shall not be so merciful,” the fire in his hands got higher and higher as I gave a deep gasp of pain, the poison still coursing through my body.My failing strength was trying to keep up but was failing.A roar erupted from deep within me, a primal challenge that echoed through the entire pack. "I have grown stronger," I declared, my voice filled with my never give up spirit. "No barriers or spells can stand against the might of my otherworldly strength. Prepare to be defeated, wolf."With lightning speed, I lunged forward, my fist aimed at his head. But the alpha wolf was no ordinary opponent. He moved his body with effortless ease, his magical barriers shimmering to life, deflecting my blows effortlessly. He retaliated with a blast of energy, sending me hurtling backward with a force that would have shattered the bones of a lesser being.But I was no ordinary being.“Be careful!” My father yelled as I nodded and prep
Zach’s POVMy wolf’s eyes glowed with a red glow, a flame of strength. He regarded me with concern, his voice speaking deep within my soul. "Do not give up," he urged, his words echoing through me. “As a werewolf, we are born warriors, fighters. We do not yield to defeat."I struggled to find the words, my voice hoarse and weak. "But I have been defeated," I whispered, the weight of my failure heavy upon my shoulders. "I am broken, beaten. He has magical strength which is unheard of and to top it off he also has magic. Only the moon goddess knows what he has hidden within his body that gives him such power. “I gave him everything I had. My punches shattered the walls and the entire training halls. That should have knocked him out unconscious but he was standing long enough to stab me with wolfsbane. How am I going to beat my own weakness and his magic when I am limited."My wolf shook his head, his fur glistening under the dim light. "Defeat is not the end," he replied, his voice st
Zach’s POVThe searing pain of the wolfsbane coursing through my veins was unbearable. I could feel its toxic strain spreading like wildfire, devouring my strength, my vitality. Every fiber of my being screamed out in agony, my wolf howling in despair. This was too much to bear and I tried to stay calm by fighting it but the werewolf body was not created to handle wolfsbane.It was called wolfsbane for a reason. It was the weakness of every wolf.I was too weak to do anything. My senses were destroyed.I could hear my father screaming warnings at Jackson who laughed and fought against my beta and general, beating them away like they were nothing.I wished I could help but I was battling with inner demons at the moment.With everything going on, I refused to succumb. I fought against the darkness, desperately clinging to consciousness, as the person who had caused my pain laughed at my suffering.His laughter filled the air, a cruel reminder of what I was going through. "Look at you
Zach’s POV“I don’t need this,” he said tossing aside his sword as he hit his fists up. “I can handle you like a wolf.”Now that was his biggest mistake. Fist fights were my thing. “You should stick to weapons,” I said. “Trust me. You’ll need them.”“Oh I’ll use weapons,” he smirked. “When I’m done destroying you with my fists.”What a child. He was in for a surprise visit.The atmosphere brimmed with electricity as I lunged forward with the force of a charging beast. My werewolf strength pushed me towards the other alpha, who stood ready in the center of the ring to receive me. This was a battle of dominance, a fight that would determine the fate of our packs.I was confident in my strength and speed and I was ready no matter what to win.I would not let this alpha who had almost destroyed my pack multiple times win.I was fighting for my family, I was fighting for my pack. My honor, my friends who had been affected. I was fighting for them all and I was ready to have my revenge a
Zach’s POV I wanted so badly to tear him apart after that little stunt he played, but with my father trying to keep me away from the fight, and Lucas as well as Mateo holding me back, I could only obey their wishes.“You should be careful what you do next alpha,” Jackson said with a laugh. “This pack is mine and you could be killed for anything.”“Are you threatening me?” My wolf was beginning to push forward through the glow in my eyes.“If I am then you probably deserve it. Otherwise, shut up and get out. I don’t need a child to tell me what to do or whatnot. Alphas who don’t honor other alphas duel are children who should not be allowed to the throne. Even your father knows that. “And that is why he’s keeping you in check so you won’t lose face in front of your people. Oh don’t worry. I’ll make sure to take it easy on the next person I duel with. However now that we are done with our problems, you can get off from my pack and scurry off to the council’s pack to cry. I don’t deal
Jackson’s POVI really wanted him to fight with me and I ached for it for a very good reason.Prior to him showing up to the pack, I had planned everything I would do to the alpha.I remembered everything I had done before the alpha showed up and I lived in it for the moment.***Of course when I had told Fiona my plans she had been skeptical about it.“What do you mean you’ll get the alpha to spar with you?” She asked in anger. “How are you even going to do that? He’s a very trained fighter. He’ll kill you. He isn’t here for jokes. I didn’t run away from his pack and come all this way to be found out. Please review your thoughts and focus on making me live.”“I need him to fear me. He doesn’t fear anyone.”“And for good reason,” she sighed. “When you’re that strong you don’t need to. Look, how about we focus on keeping me away from his eyes and you win that court case by not going there. The council might force him to come get you in the beginning but when you show up to the council'