Karen’s POVNot one death, but two!How did we get here?We didn’t plan to kill anyone, how come there were casualties?Though I wasn’t pleased with their deaths as they were innocent, I couldn’t help but feel grateful that they died. The expression on the faces of the elders as they stared at the guards who had come to give the report was palpable. They shook with so much fear that I began to pity them. With a curt bow, I said, “Please permit me to address the pack members. I need to speak to them otherwise, there will be more casualties.” I made sure I slurred in my speech to convince them. “Are you going to be okay?” Queen Dione asked and I nodded in affirmation. Stepping out of the throne room, a grin appeared on my lips. It took everything that I had not to erupt into laughter as excitement ran through my veins. After a few words to the pack members, just the same way my men had gathered them earlier to wreak havoc, they were able to steer them back into the pack not after
Carlos' POV “ Nora! Nora!" I called out amidst the fog enveloping the building ahead. Her scent was drawing me closer to the eerie building. I was sure she was there.Amidst my eagerness to get there, my ears caught a delirious sound of laughter from behind me. I couldn't see the person clearly yet the familiar scent of the person in the dark made me squint.“ Karen…” I breathed out, yet I couldn't tell if I was right.I swiftly made my way towards the building, hoping to find Nora. A weak growl made me snap my head ahead and the sight of her weakened my very being. Nora was trapped in a cage laced with wolfsbane. She was crying out for me, her eyes pleading for help.I tried to reach her, but my legs felt heavy, as if rooted to the spot. The cage seemed to be getting smaller, the wolfsbane closing in around her. I could smell its pungent scent, feel its burning effects on my own skin.I struggled to break free, to rush to her side, but my body wouldn't respond. Nora's cries grew l
Karen's POVAll I wanted was to let Nora know that the kingdom was slowly becoming mine, not like I pitied her or anything. Tapping my foot against the floor, I placed my back against the cold wall as I reviewed everything I had wanted to do. It was finally time to pull another string, to hasten my coronation as Nora's replacement. For now, I had to convince Nora’s father that Carlos was a threat and the reason Nora had disappeared. Queen Dione was already under my wrap, luckily Elder Callum had gone back to his kingdom after I sent poisoned rogues to attack them.The blue Lycans might be powerful but it would take a while to defeat hundreds of thousands of poisonous Lycan rogues. So, with that perfect plan, Elder Callum was off my case.Although I haven't had the chance to check if the rogues did a clean job on Carlos, I was convinced he was likely dead.Or else, he would have surely made his way to the Kingdom. Since the king was finding it impossible to believe, I had to come up
Third POVNora kept staring at Karen as a thousand and one thought spiraled through her head. She was trying hard to believe his tale about Carlos. Nora's eyes narrowed, her expression skeptical. "I don't believe you, Karen. Carlos would never harm me or our kingdom. He's changed, I know him."Karen sneered, feigning offense. "You doubt my words? I'm trying to save you, Nora, and this is the thanks I get? You question my efforts?"Nora's voice was firm. "I don't see any effort, Karen. You're just spewing accusations. What have you done to try and save me? I have been locked up in this room with my connection cut off, all with the excuse of keeping me safe? Am I truly safe with you, Karen?"At Nora's words, Karen's expression turned cold, his voice rising. "How dare you! I'm sacrificing everything to protect you, and you have the audacity to question my dedication? I'm the only one who truly cares about your well-being, Nora."Nora shook her head, her eyes flashing with anger. "You're
Third POV “You have to stay back.” Justin snapped, blocking Carlos' path. “What are you talking about?” Carlos retorted, trying to bypass him but Justin wouldn't let him. After coming to a conclusion in their plan, Carlos was eager to set out to achieve his aim immediately but Justin wasn't having it. His reason was Carlos had just woken up from a coma and so he needed some rest but he wouldn't hear of it. “I can't stay back and expose you and the others to danger. There's no point reminding you of Karen's personality.” “I know that and that is why you have to stay back and recover fully before you think of getting involved in all of this.” Justin replied. Frustrated, Carlos turned around and with his hands tucked in his hair, he began to pace around. His blood was boiling and the only way in which he could calm down was laying his hands on Karen and exposing all of his evil deeds. “Justin we don't have time on our side anymore, you have to understand that.” He stresse
THIRD POV Karen's eyes glazed over as he let the darkness of his past eat him up. The memories he thought were long buried began to resurface, like a ghostly whisper in his mind. His breathing quickened, and his heart raced with the familiar sense of dread.The nightmares. They had haunted him for as long as he could remember. Vivid, terrifying, and all too real. The destruction of his kingdom, the screams of his people, the feeling of utter helplessness.In his dreams, he was always drenched in blood as his gaze lingered all over the burning kingdom. His mind’s eyes had witnessed the horrors of that fateful night. The flames engulfing the castle, the stench of smoke and blood, the sound of King Salvador's maniacal laughter.Howls. Growls. Stampede. Blood. Cries. Fire everywhere as sounds of wolf cries filled the air. It was a bloody war. Dead bodies lingered everywhere. Karen's fists clenched as his mind replayed the scenes. He could feel the heat of the flames, the weight of the
THIRD POVTurning around, Vina let the tears streamed down her face. He was her mate but he was busy with another woman and even promised her forever. Her heart hurts like hell and she was devastated about what to do next.She had been uneasy for the past days as she fought with their contradicting decisions in her head. Vina's heart felt like it had been torn into a million pieces. She had always known that Karen was her mate, but she had never expected him to fall in love with someone else.The pain was almost too much to bear.As she lay on the tree trunk, her wolf trembling with sorrow within, Vina couldn't help but think of all the memories she and Karen had shared. She had always been there for him, supporting him, loving him, and yet, he had never seen her as more than a friend.Even when he knew she was his mate…rather he wanted a chosen mate!Tears streamed down her face as she remembered the way Karen used to smile at h
Carlos' POV Justin and I were at still strategizing on how to topple Karen's plot when I received a mindlink from one of the guards stationed by the border. “ Alpha, we have detected an intruder. A Lycan enemy. Should we dispose of her or wait for your command?" I paused, squinting at his words. It was unlikely any Lycan would want to visit our pack except a messenger from the King or Nora. That was also impossible because Nora was missing and the king was already bought over by Karen. Which means the guards were right. It was an enemy Lycan and probably sent by Karen. “ If it's a threat, dispose of it!" I ordered, not wanting to involve myself with these people. “ Wait…is it a male or female?” Justin asked, joining the link." A female,” The guard affirmed.I wondered why Justin wanted to know the sex. Does it matter if it's a male or female? Then he quickly stated, urging me to stand up." Hold
Nora's POVNodding slowly, Elder Callum said, “Karen is Alpha Jasper's son.” “Then he must be a one of the poisonous rogues. How come we didn't find out about it much early.” I ratted out as my heart beat increased. Terrified, I began to clench and unclench my fists as I thought of what Karen must have done, knowing that he was a poisonous Lycan. Just when I was about to start running my mouth, Elder Callum stepped up, “You don't have to worry about it too much. There is no way Karen would turn into a poisonous Lycan.” He said in a carefree manner that made me raise my brow at him. He said it himself that Karen was the grandson of Alpha Draco then he must definitely be a poisonous Lycan, what was he insinuating. “Karen was raised here and not in the Ancient Clan so he is not poisoned.” He took a pause before he continued. “The only way he can get poisoned is if he gets hold of that pendant…” I listened intently as Elder Callum revealed the shocking truth about Kaden. "So, he's
Karen's POVSeeing the members of the Blue Lycan Kingdom guarding Carlos' pack was a surprise to me. With Carlos now rendered invalid, I thought I would be able to raze down his pack to the ground only to be faced with a dangerous twist. As if that was not enough, Carlos was wheeled forward and immediately I let out a loud laughter filled with anger and regret. “I should have killed you when I had the chance.” I yelled, baring my canines at him. With my hand stuck in my hair, I sent my teeth into my lips, biting it with no mercy as anger ran through my veins. If only I had remembered that Carlos had an alliance with the members of the Blue Lycan Kingdom, I wouldn't have left a breath in him. Now, there was no use crying over spilled milk. It's time to restrategize and come up with the perfect solution. With this in mind, I stepped forward and with an intimidating look and gaze, I yelled, “You are Lycans, why are you allowing a mere werewolf to be in charge of you?” I yelled, gl
Nora's POVAt the end of the revelation, the orb shone more brightly, causing me to step backwards and fall on my behind as I shielded my eyes with the back of my palm. “Finally.” I muttered, pushing my hand into my hair as I let out a grateful sigh. I was back in the room where the orb was placed. For a moment, I remained in my position with my teeth holding my lips as I darted my eyes around.“Karen didn't even tell me the whole story.” I muttered. Tugging my hair with both hands, I said, “No wonder they were finding it difficult to speak.” I finally got the reason for their actions as I slowly pulled myself to my feet. I felt my eyes widening as the revelation hit me like a ton of bricks. The orb's power coursed through me again, and I could feel my heart racing with a mix of emotions. But before I could even process what I had just learned, everything went dark.When I regained consciousness, memories of everything I saw c
Reader's POVIt's been more than eighteen years and the weight of her mother's mission to her remained unfulfilled. The beautiful yet fierce younger self of Queen Dione stared at the guard whose scent was hidden to hid his mission.With a cold glint, Dione chuckled, her plans moving steadily.Princess Dione's eyes burned with determination as she thought back on the weight of her mission. Her mother, Esmeralda, had entrusted her with a sacred task before passing away.She had to retrieve the pendant from the Ancient Lycan Kingdom and prevent it from unleashing a poisonous darkness upon the world.Princess Esmeralda, her mother, who was angered by King Draco's betrayal, tried all she could to get revenge but she had lost all of her powers and there was no remedy. All of her powers, she passed them into the pendant because she felt she was doing the right thing. Since she wouldn't be able to fight King Draco, she decided to make h
Reader's POV Alpha Draco’s quest for power led him into doing a lot of unimaginable things. He was obsessed with power and all he wanted was to keep acquiring more and more power so he would be able to rule the world.The Lycan Kingdom was ravaged by war for ten long years, as King Draco's insatiable lust for power drove him to invade and conquer the surrounding kingdoms. His ambition knew no bounds, and he sought to rule over all of the Lycan realms. But, despite his formidable strength and cunning, the full power of the pendant couldn't be unlocked. The more blood-thirsty he was, the more the power of the pendant continued to consume him.The powers of the Blood sorcerers was a powerful lineage that held the key to unlocking unimaginable power. However, its secrets remained elusive to King Draco, and he became increasingly obsessed with finding the missing piece to unlock its full potential.Unfortunately, the pendant was becoming cursed with each passing year. He needed the missi
Reader's POV After a successful escape, Princess Esmeralda ran all the way to the forest which was his hideout. It didn't take long for her to locate the cave which was his abode and immediately she got in, she stepped backwards with her hands around her mouth. Lying at her feet was her mate who looked so battered and weak. It seemed like he had been beaten up mercilessly by the pack soldiers. Falling on her knees, Princess Esmeralda tried to make him sit up but the groans which erupted from his lips terrified her so much that she had to give up trying. Still contemplating on what to do, she began to look around the place but it was shabby. “Draco.” She called, leaning over him with a loving look on her face. Tracing his face with her fingers, she went ahead to say, “I have escaped from my kingdom.”Surprised, he mustered all of his energy to sit up and with a look of worry on his face, he asked, “Why? Why will you do that Esmeralda?” “My father wouldn't let me get mated to yo
Reader's POV“ Esmeralda!" A faint mysterious voice called out as a beautiful woman appeared, making Nora gasp.Radiating with excitement and so much energy, Princess Esmeralda who was in her thirties was running around the garden, the smile on her face neatly stamped on it. Princess Esmeralda's laughter echoed through the garden, her long, curly brown hair bouncing with each step. Her bright green eyes sparkled with joy, and her pink lips curved into a radiant smile. She was lost in the simple pleasure of running, feeling the warm sun on her skin and the soft grass beneath her feet.Suddenly, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her close. She squealed in surprise, her eyes widening as she turned to face her captor. A handsome man with chiseled features and piercing blue eyes gazed back at her, his dark hair messy and endearing."Ha!" she exclaimed, her cheeks flushing with delight. "What are you doing here?"
Nora's POVThere was something on the other end of the door that was calling out to me and not until I got it, I wasn't going to return to normalcy. Unable to hold back anymore, I charge towards the door, crushing it to the ground with my wolf strength and revealing my attraction. It was a shining orb. It looked so small but it had so much strength that had kept pulling me in and had eventually caused me to push the door down. Still standing there and admiring it, mother made her way to my side with her hand still folded on her chest. “Are you certain you are ready for this?” She asked, eliciting a low grunt from me. My initial request was a confirmation of Karen's story but she brought me here instead, piquing my interest.There was no going back now or anytime soon. Until I found out what is in that orb or what it signified, I wasn't going to leave. “Since you're curious, it wouldn't
Nora's POV With her eyes glistening with tears, mother ran into the study, pulling me into a tight hug that I felt my breath being cut off. Too weak to do a thing, I just stood there as she continued to squash me in a bear hug while muttering some words in my ears. When she finally pulled away from me, I attempted to wipe the tears off her face but she grabbed my hand mid air. “I'm sorry Nora, please forgive me.” She said, tears rolling down her eyes in torrents. “Come on mom, it's fine.” I flashed her a smile, rubbing her palm to soothe her. “That's not the case Nora.” Wiping her eyes with the back of her palm, she took in a deep breath. “I allowed Karen to mislead me. I was a toy in his game and he made sure to sway me with different talks to get what he needed.” Mother went on and on to talk of how Karen had used her but I didn't judge her a bit. If I was in her place, I would have done the same.