Carlos POVI watched Nora leaving with Karen while the hall came to a standstill. I could hear whispers all around but I was least concerned. I didn't even give a damn about Jasper's hateful glares.There was something else I needed to clarify and that's with Aria.“ Carl-" Aria's shaky voice got drown in my anger.I walked towards her and without saying anything, I dragged her out of the hall, her hands trembling in mine. I still can't believe these women took me for a fool.First, it was Nora and now, Aria. I was still fuming from what I found out about Nora. My annoyance was steaming from the fact that she was still denying it.However, my suspicions were focused on Aria now. What exactly happened after she took my pendant? Why would she lie to me that it was my pendant? Aria was definitely hiding something from me, something about the pendant.“ Carl, please-"“ Shut up or I can help you shut it!" I growled, pushing her into the car roughly. She whimpered but I wasn't interested
NORA POVI needed fresh air, away from that scum. I still can't believe he was still so dumb to the point that he thinks I was hung up on the fact that he rejected me.It was so laughable yet annoying to see his arrogance displayed with such immense energy. Was he trying to dodge his guilt last night or was he trying to act smart? I bit my lip, holding back the tears and anger that threatened to overflow as I walked away from the hall with Karen. “ It's strange how that arrogant Carlos was even the least worried about his past deeds," Karen pointed out, opening the car door." He still thinks I am doing all of these because he rejected me! How stupid!” I scoffed, resting my head as soon as I entered the car.I was damn tired.That arrogant, self-righteous Carlos! How dare he accuse me of being a traitor? And to think he had the nerve to create a duplicate pendant, as if I would ever stoop to such deception.I couldn't help but find it amusing, really. Carlos was so blinded by his ow
NORA POVI watched as l' faces became pale, their eyes wide with shock. My mother's hand flew to her mouth, as if stifling a gasp. My father's eyes darted to Justin then back to me, his expression a mix of disbelief and concern."Nora- don't scare me, please. Tell me it's just a joke" my mother managed to say, her voice shaking.I felt a lump form in my throat as I saw the fear and uncertainty in their eyes. This was exactly what I was afraid of. This was what I hated to see, their tears and hurt.Maybe I should have come out clean on the first day. I tried to stop the piercing pain in my heart as the tears no longer needed to struggle to get to my cheek. It was already an open stream on my face. "It's true," I barely responded, my voice cracking. " After I woke up, I found myself in the Lycan Kingdom."As I sniffed, I got ready to open up everything to them about my life at the Lycan Kingdom. I took a glance at Karen who was standing as a guard to the entrance. He smiled faintly at
NORA POVMy heart shattered as my father stared at me, looking shocked. His hands clenched tightly as he bit hard on his lips. Those brown eyes of his stuck to mine. WeThe letter must be talking about what transpired at the ball. I felt heartbroken that he looked at me with such anger in his eyes. It hurts to see that he might have believed what Carlos said, not until I heard his outburst. “ That bastard! How dare he accuse my daughter!" My father thundered, making everyone shudder except Karen. He just used his beta’s voice. That was odd because my father rarely uses it. My heart felt lighter, my face beamed with undeniable joy. It was a relief that his anger wasn't towards me but to those who accused me.The moon goddess surely blessed me with the most wonderful family. As I watched my father shake with his lips clenched tightly, I couldn't help but let a tear fall.He believed me, even without me defending myself. “ He is so brazen to accuse my daughter of such an act. Who doe
Nora POVVisitors?I squinted as I perceived the pack members' familiar scent hovering around our house. From their growls, I could tell it was more of an orchestrated ploy to get me out of the pack, as a traitor.The air in the house dampened even more as I heard the grunts from my parents and brother. It was as thick as the anger building inside of me.“ I will go and sort this out," Justin said, making his way to the door but I stopped him.“ No, Justin. You don't need to get involved until I sort this out. This is about my innocence, I don't want to drag you all into it."“ Nora-" Justin couldn't finish his words as the growls and stampede was getting louder. It seemed like they were close to our house. “ How could he even think that- what the hell is wrong with Carlos?" Justin's face was filled with rage as he stared at the door.“ He is only acting as an Alpha," I replied, sarcastically.“ Alpha? What about friendship?" He asked, quizzically. It was evident that Carlos had ta
Nora POVThe voice boomed, sending shivers down everyone's spine. Well, all of the guards and Aria except me. I was still a Lycan and these people were just werewolves. I was only intimidated when I hadn't gotten my training.Not anymore.I looked up to see Carlos father, Viker Alberto, walking furiously toward Aria. Before Aria could say anything, a crispy slap resonated in the air. It was followed by a successions of slaps to all the guards around her.Aria whimpered, away from Viker Alberto with reddened eyes and clenched fist. I would have laughed if I wasn't the one on the receiving end. She looked like an overripe tomatoes at its sour state.“ You dare imprison my beta and his family without the royal consent? How dare you!" Viker Alberto growled, his eyes turning darker.Aria's pupils dilated as she made backwards move, unable to utter a word. It was as though Viker Alberto's aura suppressed her arrogance. I watched as she tried to speak, finally she spoke.Barely audible, stut
CARLOS POVAfter I left my father, I decided to find out more about this issue. I wouldn't let it slide. I wasn't ready to wait even till dawn. I believed the only way to find my answers was to get what actually happened that night.Deep down, I knew Nora was likely not a traitor but then I couldn't shake the fact that she was mingling with a Lycan. She even had the pendant inscribed with a Lycan language.There was something I wasn't getting about this whole issue. I went to the office, to get a clearer head. I was sure by now Justin must have heard about what happened at the ball party. Knowing how much he trusts and adores Nora, I know it was going to be difficult to convince him otherwise.So, until I found out what was actually happening, I blocked every interaction with him in my mindlink. I needed strong evidence in the presence of everyone to convince them of whatever was happening.It's been almost an hour and I have been trying to rack my head on what I was going to do when
NORA POV "My patience is running out," I spat, my voice low and even. Carlos smiled. Then he whispered to me."Mine too, Nora. I want to know why you chose the pendant I saw on the cliff as yours instead of the one you gave me.” “ That's because it's mine. I don't know how you got the other one but the broken pendant is mine. Why don't you confirm it with my parents?" I asked, scoffing. “ You still haven't answered my question, Nora. I found this broken pendant at the cliff. How did the pendant you gave me ended up at the cliff, broken if you are not a traitor?" I seethed, my anger boiling over like a pot about to overflow. And then, I couldn't hold it in anymore as I blurted out with how he rejected me months ago. The room fell silent, all eyes on me. Carlos' smile faltered, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of confusion in his eyes. But then, his expression hardened, and he sneered at me. "What has my rejection got to do with this!" he spat, his voice rising. As the words le
CARLOS POVI watched Nora sleeping, her face finally peaceful after hours of restless tossing. The moonlight streamed through our bedroom window, casting silver shadows across her features. Even after five years, I still found myself marveling at her beauty, at the strength she carried within her—even if she no longer remembered it.Her agonising scream shook my heart. The headaches were becoming worse. And her inquisitive too. I could hardly avoid her piercing questions and gaze. Just like now.Her episode earlier had shaken me. The one at the library had my heart on the edge. I was afraid of her recalling it all, again. Yet, the name she'd spoken—Karen—sent ice through my veins. She was starting to remember, and that terrified me.Alongside her questions.I quickly found an excuse of calling the healer, as distraction. Yet, she wasn't ready to give up. I
NORA POVI woke up with a start, my eyes searching all around. I was already in my bedroom with my hands clasped tightly. I tried to recall what happened. The last thing I remembered was being with Carlos in the library and then…“ Arghh!” I let out, biting my lips tightly to hold back the raving pain.The splitting headaches had returned, stronger this time. These headaches didn't seem normal. Biting back the pain and discomfort, I clawed at the sheets with my body trembling. I could taste and feel the huge droplets of sweat trickling down my spine.As much as I tried, I couldn't stop the pain hitting me once again. This time, it hurt like hell!I wish I could make it stop. I was on the verge of losing it. The hand clasping mine held it even more tightly. As if afraid to lose me. His scent hit my already messed up head and somehow, I seem to want m
The splitting headache made Nora grunt in pain. The headaches were becoming more frequent for the past three months. Not only that, even the dreams were starting to get real.The wolf that kept calling out to her in her dreams was just too real. And powerful. Five years had passed since the battle, and Nora was living a quiet life in Eagle Pack. She worked as a librarian, surrounded by dusty books and whispered conversations. Ruling next to Carlos as the Luna of the Eagle Pack gave her immense joy, not to talk of her kids whom she doted on. Finally, she had the life she wished for…Or so she thought…Her days blended together in a haze of routine, but her nights were a different story. Nora's dreams were a jumbled mix of images and emotions, but one was constant. It was the wolf. A majestic creature with piercing yellow eyes and fur as white as snow. The wolf would pad through Nora's dreams, its presence both comforting and unsettling.Who was the wolf, and why did it haunt her d
FIVE YEARS LATER The sound of light tapping on the intricately designed table swept across the gloomy pack hall. It wasn't just the sound, but an incredibly powerful aura that seemed to suppress the fearful growls of the wolves around.The man tapping on the table looked up, his mask covering half of his face. He stood up and walked towards the center of the dimly lit hall, his piercing eyes scanning the gathering of werewolves. The air was thick with tension, the only sound was the soft hum of enchantments that prevented eavesdropping. The wolves let out fearful whimpers as they drew away.The masked man chuckled lightly, his eyes fixed on a particular wolf. The gaze seemed to pierce this particular wolf.Then with a deep voice, he asked. “ What's the update from the spies?" A buffy wolf, the one the masked man was looking at, took two strides closer to him before turning into his human form as sounds of bones breaking and painful growls rented the air. With a deep bow and a hand
Reader's POV With 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 were still like before, I have missed that strong part of you that g
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