Carlos' POV " Carl, my sister can't be dead. Maybe, she lost the clothes. Maybe she got drenched and…" I tried to recall Justin's denial of Nora's assumed death. Without being told I knew my mate hated me at her last minute. Yet, I find it hard to accept that she might be dead. Unlike Justin, I don't want her to return. It would be better if she got lost forever. I felt a little guilty. Not because I rejected her but because she might likely be dead because of me. Even after rejection, I still won't have rest from that weakling mate of mine. The moon goddess was surely cruel. How could she let me battle the pain of rejection and then face the harsh reality that I might have caused the death of my mate? I hated that girl so much! I was so damn angry. " I need to get a hold of myself. We still need to keep searching for her," I said, biting my lower lip to stop my anger. Yes. I was angry at that weakling. Even if she wanted to die, can't she do that after everything ha
Carlos POVAs the wind blew tenaciously on my fur, I continued racing toward the direction of the border. I howled loudly as a strange feeling washed across my being. I could feel the happiness radiating all over me as the reality that my mate was alive slowly dawned on me." You had better disappear, Nora. I can't let you drag me down," I mumbled as I ran, getting closer to the border.A few steps away from the spot I was supposed to meet the scouts, I changed back from my wolf. I was left in my panties as I raced there, only to stop in my track." Where is she?" I could feel my hair standing and my claws fighting to be let off. My eyes dimmed at the scene before me." Prince Carlos, we were about to explain that we have found her second shoe and clothes in the river leading to the White Kingdom…"" Her shoes? You said you found Nora!" I growled, trying to control Kylie's anger. But I was relieved deep down. " It-It was her shoe. I couldn't finish my statement -"And that's it. I ha
Carlos POV The search for Nora had been stopped by her father. I could see the pains in his eyes and even Justin was unable to concentrate. I had tried several times to stop myself from feeling guilty over her disappearance and so far, it was proving abortive.Maybe I should give myself more time. It was the day to my coronation and we had to prepare for it. I stared at my outfit in the mirror, feeling hollow. Not just hollow but also a bit distracted by my thoughts. I still can't believe my mate was dead even after her disappearance for more than four days. I went to bed, feeling heavy and distracted only to be awoken by my father that same night. " An Alpha without a Luna is not respected. You need a mate, Carl. Have you found her yet?" He asked, his voice laced in hope."I found her but she wasn't what I wanted. The moon goddess cheated me and also punished me too," I wanted to say badly but I put on a fake smile as I stared at my father's hopeful face. Instead, I responded w
Carlos an PovI listened closely as the door creaked and a stealthy figure walked into the room. I waited for whoever it was to come closer." Carlos …" the voice was soft and seductive. I didn't need to guess twice to know who it was. I turned around, a frown on my face. After her stares and my father's words last night, I expected Aria to come to my room. She was oozing beauty and strength.Not just that but she was looking all sexy and sensual. I knew her eyes never left me all through the ceremony but shouldn't she control her desire? Was she that cheap? The last thing I wanted was another woman messing up my evening. I was already battling to get Nora out of my mind but then getting a steaming night with her would be perfect. There was silence on her end and the next thing she did was let her gown fall off her body. It was more like a nightgown, I think. As much as I wanted her as my Luna, this wasn't what I expected from her. Where are the guards that were stationed on the
Nora POV“ Let's welcome our princess who is in our midst today after so many years!" I heard the happy voice of my father over the microphone.Smiling faintly, I walked elegantly toward the podium where my parents were standing. Although I haven't attended such a glamorous party before, I was still the beta's daughter in the Eagle Pack and I had attended several parties.I have been taught to act as a royal lady since we were the number two family. I was just curious how the Lycan party was and that was why I asked Harriet for help.As I walked toward the podium, I could feel several eyes on me. Envious eyes, hateful eyes and several scheming eyes too. Apart from my parents and a few elders, it looked like I was practically a threat to them.There was one pair of eyes that seem to scorch through me. It wasn't my brother but the man that looked so much like my father.Uncle Damon. That was the name he was called.His gaze lingered on my every step and I felt it as I took a brief stare
Nora POVI felt my body hitting the ground, much to my chagrin. It looked like I was going to always embarrass myself as a weak person. But I was determined not to look pathetic in the presence of these people just like I was back at the Eagle Pack.So, I did a body flip to stop myself from falling down but I wasn't quick enough. I felt my body falling still and I shut my eyes awaiting the pain.Fortunately, the pain that I had expected wasn't forthcoming. I looked down to see Karen holding me tightly. He was the one that fell to the ground.His big body shielded me from hitting the floor. The pain I felt earlier was from the injury on my palm when I tried to stop the impact of my fall. “ Did she just fall because of the light from the orb?"“ This is-outrageous" I got up quickly, listening to their murmurs. I bit down on my lips to stop the tears from flowing and with a strained smile, I lowered myself to help Karen up. Strangely, the voices in my head had stopped. I was so embarr
Nora POVI didn't have enough time to think or scold Karen because his attacks were coming in succession. Why was Harriet not helping me out?“If you don't want to be beaten into a pulp, then focus!" I heard Karen's mindlink. “ What the hell is going on?" I asked, trying to defend his attacks after another.Fortunately for me, my brother Justin, had taught me how to defend myself. That was the only reason I could defend myself in such an unpredictable situation. After a few more attacks, Karen suddenly stopped. I was about to dodge a punch sideways but my eyes caught his abrupt stop to the brawl and I almost fell to the ground.His hands grabbed mine, drawing close to himself. His scent wafted through my nostril and I felt the allure of it, drawing me closer to him.“ You are not bad at combat-" he slurred, staring at me with a smirk. A smile broke out on my face but his next words crushed the living daylight out of my happiness.“ -For a human, that is," he concluded, a faint smile
Nora Pov " My Princess, why are you still sleeping by this time? The training is almost over! Did you change your mind?” That was the voice of my maid, Harriet. Still feeling groggy from the sleep, I muttered incoherently to her." Training starts at seven, it's just three in the morning!" "Ugh? It's- it's past eight in the morning, your highness," Harriet responded, her voice giving me a headache. "Harriet, training starts by seven…what the hell!" My brain did a marathon race as I regained myself. I looked terrified at the ray of light seeping into the room. "Oh shit! Why the hell did I sleep again! Now I am so damn late!" I scurried out of the bed like a thunderbolt. This was definitely not what I planned! Today was my first day at training and I was hell-bent on making an impressive impression on everyone including that grumpy Karen. I was so excited that I decided to wake up early so I could freshen up and get ready before the training time. Instead of getting t
Reader's POVWith the Ancient Clan now destroyed, peace and calm returned to the packs. It had been two months since the war and ever since then, Nora had been living like every other wolf, not having any of her past memories.The only thing she remembered was that she was in love with Carlos, the son of the Alpha, nothing after that. Living with her foster parents who she still believed were her biological parents, she found her footing once more as she began to bond with them and those that were around her as she lived her normal life. “Nora!” Her mother has called. “I'm coming, please hold on.” She yelled back at her and when she finished the task she was working on, she rushed to join her. “I'm sorry, I had to tidy up.” She said, rubbing her hand on her forehead.Smiling lovingly at her, her mother held her cheek with a hand while using the other to trace the outline of her jaw. “I wish you we
Nora's POVInstead of the pain to come as I had expected, I felt nothing. The dagger which I had been holding onto had been flung from my hand, causing me to snap my eyes open. The person that appeared in front of me made me stagger backwards with my lips parted and with a shocked expression on my face. For a moment, the world seemed to have gone still as I stared at the people in front of me. Back at the forest, Karen had died in my hands and then Carlos' whimper made me run to his side only for him to breathe his last almost immediately. Taking in a deep breath, I pushed my hand into my hair, trying to speak but I couldn't find my voice. “What is going on here?” I asked, alternating my gaze from Elder Silvarum to Carlos with a relieved look on my face but at the same time I was curious and shocked. Not saying a word to me, Elder Silvarum tightened his grip on Carlos who was standing next to him. Ignoring my curious mind, I ran to meet with Carlos with a bright smile on my fac
THIRD POV Carlos who was still battling with the wound from the arrow tried to pull himself to his feet but he couldn't as he didn't have anything to lean on. Crawling on his belly, he finally made his way towards a tree trunk and with all the strength he could muster, grabbed the tree and then got on his feet but he still couldn't move his foot. Wincing in pain as he clutched his upper chest where the arrow had pierced him, he watched as Reika and her opponent found tirelessly. Taking his gaze off the fighting wolves, he allowed them to land on Karen who was lying on the ground weakly. After handing the pendant to Nora, he lost all of his strength and then returned to his normal self. Staring at him in anger, the only thing ringing in Carlos' head was to finish him off in his vulnerable state but he couldn't bring himself to do it. Thanks to his timely arrival where he had given Nora the pendant, else it would have been something else by now. “He saved Nora.” He muttered, bit
Reader's POVCarlos ran to his pack in his wolf form, not even bothering to stop for a moment. His main focus was to make sure Nora's mother returns to the kingdom alive and also to keep Nora safe. He ran swiftly through the forest, his paws pounding against the earth. He was headed to his pack's territory, his mind preoccupied with the recent events. But as he turned a corner, he suddenly found himself face to face with a shocking surprise.He halted abruptly, trying to understand what was playing out in front of him. Aria was killed with her father together with Lycan rogues who wanted to wipe out his pack but here she was standing at the borders. Blinking his eyes, he said, “You are supposed to be dead, what are you doing here?” He asked, still trying to understand what was going on. Laughing hysterically, Aria tossed her head backwards as she crossed her hands on her chest. Aria stood before him, a sly grin spreading across her face. She was surrounded by Karen's men, their
Reader's POVJust before Karen could hit her with the deadly blow, Queen Dione leapt into the air, pushing him off Nora, hence shielding her from the impact. After this, Queen Dione fell to the ground with a thud as she let out a low wince while Karen stood aside baring his canines. The force which Karen had released, an ordinary lycan even if it was poisonous doesn't possess such power. Shaking the thought off her head, Nora fell next to her mother, as she tried to make her sit up but her mother was weak, thanks to the encounter she had with Karen a while ago. From the look of things, Nora was quick to realize that Karen was not the same one she knew before. Of course, he was now a poisonous Lycan and now his eyes were turning into a dark red color as he seized Nora in a bid to tear her apart.Just when Nora was about to charge towards him to tear him into pieces a strange and loud howl rented the air and then a strong wind blew Nora and her mother off the battleground . The
NORA POV My head was almost bursting with different questions and emotions at the same time as I wondered what he had thought of my request. Snapping my eyes shut, I parted my lips, “Carlos please, we have to do this.” I said with a tone of urgency. “If you delay, it's going to be disastrous.” I said in a bid to convince him. “I'm not rejecting you Nora!” He said with a chuckle that made me at ease. “I was taken aback with the sudden request, that's all.” He shrugged and once again, I let out the breath I had been holding back as I anticipated what he was going to say to me. “ Another thing, we need to seal the bond at the cave of the goddess." "Here, at the goddess cave?" Carlos asked, his eyes widening in surprise."Yes, it's the only place we can be sure our bond will be recognized by the gods and there is another meaning to it too," I explained.Rubbing my forehead, I wanted to explain the reason why I brought up the suggestion but he just smiled in understanding. I watched
Nora's POVIt was now two weeks since the death of my father and all I can say was, the days were getting longer and longer. Mother had regained consciousness and I was happy about it but still I was aggravated as I kept blaming myself for the death of my father. "Mother, I'm so glad you're awake," I said, tears of joy streaming down my face as I hugged her tightly."Nora, my child," she whispered, her voice weak but full of love. "I'm so proud of you. You're strong, just like your father."I nodded, my resolve hardening. "I will make sure those responsible for his death pay, Mother. I vow to wipe out every last one of the Ancient clan."My heart was heavy with grief but my spirit burning with determination. I would see this through, no matter what it took. The Ancient clan would pay for what they had done.During these two weeks it had been Carlos who had been by my side, otherwise, I would have lost my sanity long ago. I couldn't think straight anymore but he was there to help and
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