Kayla’s POVI walked away from the field, leaving behind the frustrations and disappointments that had plagued me as I decided to sit by a large tree in the middle of the field.Sitting alone under the shade of a towering oak tree, I allowed the cool evening breeze to wash over me, offering a momentary respite from the turmoil that raged within. My heart pounded in my chest as I thought back on the harrowing attempts on my life by Mara and Fiona, two wolves from a pack I called home.The betrayal and the sinister intentions they harbored still lingered in my mind, fueling the fire of anger that burned within me.Just moments ago, I had narrowly escaped their treacherous plot. They had pushed me down the stairs, hoping to end not only my life but that of my unborn child as well. The sheer audacity of their actions filled me with a seething rage, but amidst the anger, a deep-rooted determination took hold. I knew I couldn't simply rely on Zach or the pack to handle this. I had to tak
Kayla’s POV“Is there something wrong?” He asked as I shrugged.“What makes you think so?”“Because you’re out here on your own and not in the palace? It’s pretty cold out here. And why were you naked?”“I kind of transformed.”His eyes were glinting with pride as he bent to me, his hands glazing my thigh.“That is so wonderful!” He said as I nodded.“I’ve never felt more alive than I did you know. It felt so real and so true. Everything was awesome. I could feel everything. And everyone.”“Tell me how your first transformation was like,” he noted, but I was too mad at Mara and Fiona. I could rat them out right now and let the alpha handle things with them but I had to remove that part out. I would only talk about everything that needed to be talked about like my transformation.The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a soft glow over our surroundings. The sounds of rustling leaves filled the air, reminding us of the primal nature that coursed through our veins.“Well if I’m bein
Kayla’s POVI leaned closer, my curiosity piqued. "Did it hurt? Was it painful for you? The transformation."He shook his head, a wistful smile adorning his lips. "No, it wasn't painful. It was more like an intense surge of energy, a feeling of power and strength. It was as if every fiber of my being was coming alive."I couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration for him. His transformation had clearly left a profound impact on him, and I was grateful that he was sharing this intimate part of his life with me."As my body transformed, I could feel the fur sprouting from my skin, the sensation both strange and exciting. My senses sharpened, and I could hear the distant howls of other wolves who were transforming with me at the same time, the rustling of leaves, and the heartbeat of the forest itself. It was a wonderful play of nature, and I was a part of it."I smiled, imagining the scene playing out in my mind. "It must have been incredible. To feel that connection, that oneness wit
Kayla’s POVHis hands, strong and sure, roamed my body, leaving trails of fire. They caressed my back, sending delicious shivers down my spine, and then moved to tangle in my hair, pulling me closer, deepening the intensity of our kiss.I could feel the heat radiating from his body, the raw power that lay beneath his skin.Every touch, every caress, was filled with a hunger that matched my own. We were two souls intertwining, two wolves bound by a love that defied logic and reason. In that moment, there was nothing else but the pure passion that flowed between us.As our lips reluctantly parted, a soft sigh escaped my lips. Our foreheads rested against each other, our breaths mingling in the cool night air. I could feel the rise and fall of his chest, the rapid beat of his heart, mirroring the rhythm of my own.Zach looked into my eyes, his gaze filled with a depth of emotion that words could never capture. "You are my everything," he whispered, his voice a mere breath against my lips
Mara’s POVThe doctors and healers worked tirelessly, trying various remedies and techniques to stabilize me. But each attempt seemed to worsen the situation, causing my powers to spiral even further out of control. The room became a battleground, the struggle between my inner beast and my human self reaching a fever pitch.With every passing moment, I felt myself slipping further away, losing the fragile grip I had on my humanity. The pain was unbearable, and I couldn't help but let out feral cries, a mixture of anguish and frustration. It was as if my body was being torn apart from the inside.But amidst the chaos, there was one old healer who remained calm, one who had seen this before. She stepped forward, her eyes filled with determination. She had dealt with cases like mine according to her, where the balance between human and wolf had been disrupted.She approached me cautiously, her voice soothing yet firm. "You have to fight, my dear," she said, her words cutting through t
Mara’s POVThe next day, Kayla came to see me and she brought food for me. I saw how vibrant she was and got envious of her.She had not a scratch on her. She was safe from whatever I had tried doing to her and I suddenly felt a weight on me which told me that I had messed up by almost killing her.As she left, I had the urge to call her back but my ego refused me in doing so. I would go down with this ship.I was not going to apologize to someone who had tried stealing my man. She deserved the worst treatment on this planet and I would make sure I gave it to her if I had another chance to do it.But that was only the beginning as soon I started to feel a certain way inside for my secret was beginning to weigh me down.The weight of my secret was becoming unbearable, a heavy burden that weighed me down with each passing day. The pack sensed that something was amiss, their concerned glances and whispered conversations leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable. But I couldn't bring my
Zach’s POVThe weight of confusion and unease hung heavily in the air as I paced back and forth in my room. Somehow Mara had appeared before me claiming to be my mate, which had left me with more questions than answers. Deep down, I knew that something was amiss, something that didn't align with the bond that mates were supposed to share and instead I had felt that special feeling with Kayla.I couldn't shake the feeling that Mara had manipulated our connection somehow, that she had tampered with the natural order of things. It was an unsettling thought, one that gnawed at the edges of my mind and sent shivers down my spine. I needed answers, and I needed them from her directly.Summoning all my courage, I sought out Mara, finding her alone by the edge of the palace garden. Her eyes, usually filled with warmth and affection, were distant and guarded. She seemed to sense my approach, her body tensing before she turned to face me."Mara," I said, my voice steady despite the turmoil
Zach’s POVShe had been desperate for a connection, for someone to fill the void within her, and in her desperation, she had crossed a line that should never have been crossed.Tears welled up in my eyes as I absorbed the magnitude of her confession. The pain of betrayal mixed with a strange sense of empathy, for I could see the torment etched on her face. She had made a grave mistake, driven by her own inner demons.My childhood friend had betrayed me in this way and now I was never going to trust her for any reason.She was nothing to me now. She was an imposter."Why did you do this?" I asked quietly, my voice filled with sadness. "Why didn't you trust me enough to be honest from the beginning?"Mara's shoulders slumped, her eyes downcast. "I was afraid," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "Afraid of rejection, afraid of being alone. I thought if I could forge a connection, even a false one, it would fill the void within me. But I was wrong, so terribly wrong."My hear
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'