Kayla’s POVWhile dressing up, I heard remarks by the maid servant's about a woman who kept on being rude to everyone around.This had me thinking back on a certain someone I had grown up with.But this was my special day, and I would not let anyone ruin it for me.When I was done with the women, I walked out of the house with my family as we entered the pack to join the daytime celebration.While walking through the pack, so many people bowed before me with children running to me for autographs and signings.A limousine was created for my family and I to get into as we were taken to the palace where the main party would be held.“Are you nervous?” father said to me as I shook my head while trying my best to make sure I didn’t come off as being too weak to handle myself. “Your palms are sweating and I can hear your thumping heartbeat.”I sighed. If they were not werewolves I would have gotten away with it. But here I was being caught red handed with my crimes. I could not get away.“I
Kayla’s POVApparently, it turned out she had been invited to the ceremony and I wondered if her parents had shown up. I didn’t want them there if I was being honest. One demon was enough.“Don’t you worry,” Adriana smiled, leaning back in her seat. “Mum and dad would never come here to see you. You’re not that important. Jackson and I on the other hand came here to see you. We wanted to know if the rumors were true. Although we did hear new rumors, I think one disgrace is enough from you, don’t you think?”The maid stepped forward in anger.“Another word from you and the alpha will hear of this,” he threatened the woman who smiled.“You don’t have to threaten me, maid. I know my place, but the real question is, does your delusional Luna know?”Before the maid could say anything, Jackson joined us from the party as he stopped halfway after seeing me.I had so much I wanted to say to him but I knew keeping my words to myself would be a better choice than speaking to them.“Congratulati
Kayla’s POVAs the referee raised the hand of the triumphant fighter, the realization dawned upon me that the alpha also bet upon the match and his player was the one who emerged victorious. A smile of satisfaction tugged at the corners of my lips as I reveled in the new winner’s triumph. The hard-fought battle, the intense struggle, and the exhilarating victory combined to create an unforgettable experience.It made me happy to see the alpha having the time of his life and I could only smile at him while he talked to his elite friends about his wins.Just then, the ring got overrun by three people jumping in with swords to take down the winner.This had the entire crowd in shock as they had not expected this kind of action.It turned out these men were elite men from other packs who had placed their bet on the guy who had lost and they were showing their displeasure by jumping into the ring to take down the winner by all means.I found the alpha and his team betting again which had
Kayla’s POVOftentimes, when the insults by Adrian would get too much, Jackson would drag me away to keep me safe from her grasp.This behavior was a head scratcher and it always confused Adriana and me.Was he against me or for me? He needed to pick a side and stop trying to confuse us even more.In the past he hated me, what was he doing now?I shook my head. There was no need to think too much about it when I was sure it was not because of anything serious.It was clearly because I was a Luna and he clearly wanted to get a favor from Zach.“Willow, let’s go somewhere else,” I said to my sister but Adriana wasn’t having it. She blocked my way as I chuckled a bit, getting her to be scared.“You are not going anywhere you pig,” she grunted as Jackson came between us but faced her. “Get out of my way, let me teach her a lesson.”“Are you insane?” He growled. “You are no longer in our pack. You keep behaving like a mad woman and you’ll get your head hanging on one of these walls. Do you
Zach’s POV“That lay down was awesome!” Laughed Mateo who had started to get drunk as I clinked my cup with his. I was happy that I was having one of the best times of my life with him.I had made so much money from the bet that I promised another party to the pack as they all hailed me for that promise.I was ready to go into the party life and enjoy myself.“I have a confession to make,” Mateo said as I leaned in my seat looking at the drunk man laugh. “It’s going to sound crazy and I don’t want you to get the wrong idea or anything.”Now I was curious as to what he would say. It wasn’t unlikely for Mateo to say crazy things and I was here for it.“Tell me about it,” I smiled. I was having so much fun that I was sure there was nothing he would say that could ruin my mood.“I think I had a crush on your mate.”Except that. He was not supposed to say that. It was fun if he said that about Fiona but not about the person I was actually having a mating ceremony for.“I’m sorry if you’re
Zach’s POV“Hey Zach,” the woman in a tight red gown smiled at me. “How have you been?”Her eyes were filled with recognition and a hint of surprise. As our eyes locked, I felt a jolt of nostalgia and realization. It was her - my childhood friend, Mara. Memories of laughter-filled playdates and shared adventures flooded my mind, and a smile slowly spread across my face.How was it that she was here? This was a surprise.Was she back to the pack? Was she here to celebrate with me? So many questions that held no answer but I still wanted to know much about her.“May I join you?” She asked as I sat up and nodded, hurriedly wiping the smudge from my face from the foam caused by the drink I had been downing.“You look pretty,” I smiled as she blushed, settling into the seat.“Thank you,” she said, filling the empty space with her vibrant presence. The years melted away as we exchanged warm greetings. It had been a long time. She had been thirteen when she left the pack breaking my heart
Zach’s POVI looked at her and felt a feeling I had not felt before. What was this? How could this be possible?“Do you feel it?” I asked as she nodded.“I do,” she said with a smile. “I felt it the minute I got the news that you were getting mated and my wolf cried and yearned for you.”“Well why didn’t you say anything?”“How do you expect me to show up here when you’re already mating with your mate? That would not end well. I felt like you really liked her and I was just a random girl who ended up being in your life.”“You are my Luna, you are supposed to be my Luna. If I get mated to Kayla and it turns out to be you, do you think I would be happy?”She had no answer for me as she looked away while I wondered if making the crazy decision in my head was the best I could make.“I’m sorry I showed up late,” she sighed. “I can leave if you want.”“No,” I grabbed her hand from the table as Kayla joined us which had me letting go of her hand.“Hey,” Kayla smiled at me and Mara before sit
Zach’s POVI tried to explain my reasons to Kayla but she didn’t want to listen as an even anger rippled through her body. It was painful to witness the hurt in the eyes of my partner, knowing that my choice had caused them pain as well. But I couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that this was the path I needed to take in order to find true happiness and fulfillment.The room slowly came alive with whispers and murmurs, as the reality of the situation settled in. Amidst the chaos, I remained resolute, knowing that by following my heart, I was staying true to myself and to the person I was meant to become. I was supposed to be an alpha and I was to be truthful and honest.It was a difficult and courageous decision, one that required immense strength and vulnerability.Leaving the altar, I carried with me a mix of emotions - sadness for the dreams that were shattered, guilt for the pain I had caused, but also a glimmer of hope for the new beginning that awaited both of us. I knew that
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'