Nora's POV It's been two days since my foster parents and Carlos left. I was still preparing for my journey to the Blue Lycan Kingdom and getting to know about the kingdom from my mother too.Walking down the flight of stairs with my hands across my chest, I was visualizing how the training at the Blue Lycan Kingdom was going to be like. Cranking my head to the side, I pushed my hand up my neck, massaging it with as I allowed my eyes to roam around the empty land mass in front of me. “ Are you thinking about him?" A teasing voice from behind me got me rolling my eyes.“ Do you like him that much? I could give him to you," I retorted, glaring at Vina who had a broad grin on her face.“ Nah- he is not my type. Besides, I don't know if I would wake up the next day if I dare it," Vina responded, giggling.Vina was more like a thorn in my flesh. She was always pairing me and Carlos even when she knows our story. According to her, she could still feel our connection. She believes the bon
Nora's POV “ What do you mean, Uncle Damon?" I asked, squinting.“ Don't take me wrong, Nora. I am just looking out for my niece. I hope you actualize your dreams. But then, there are implications when you don't keep your- words, as a royal-"“ Go to the point, Uncle Damon." I cut him off, sensing a negative vibe from his aura.“ The council had given you a year and six months. But then, you are assuring us of your success in one year. That's making a promise or rather a royal promise that must be kept-"“ You are still beating around the bush-"“ Be patient, Princess. What I mean is, if you can't keep your promise, it won't tell well in your future promises as the heir and future Queen. What if you fail and you don't get your wolf? That would be very sad and disappointing. As your uncle-" Uncle Damon concluded, shrugging.With a scoff, I fixed my gaze on my uncle. “ Then I need to train harder so I don't disappoint you, uncle. You don't need to bother about my future promises. Just
Nora's POV Uncle Callum wasn't bluffing. It was at this point that the realization dawned on me. How was I going to fight against a Lycan in his wolf form, not one but three when I was just a human? “You can step back and when you have made up your mind to go on with your training, we are here to aid you.” Elder Callum said in a dismissive manner. “No!” I snapped, taking a step forward with my fists clenched by my side. “I came for training, I'm up to whatever you throw my way.” I snapped, my gaze fixated on his back. Swirling in my direction with a smirk on his face, he asked, “Are you certain you can hold up?” “Yes!” I affirmed only to hear a low howl.Shifting my gaze to where the sound had come from, I stumbled backwards as my heart slammed against my chest. Right in front of us were three wolves with dark brown fur. They were baring their canines as they sized me up. Scared, I began to move backwards only to bump on the nostrils of one who immediately pushed me to the nex
Nora's POV“You have just five minutes to be at the training ground.” “ Five minutes?" I stuttered. That was impossible! How can I get to the training ground in five minutes in my human form? Even if I was a fast runner, it was literally impossible without my wolf." Uncle, I will need at least ten minutes to get-”He didn't even wait for my reaction before he turned around to leave. Frustrated, two large tears rolled down my cheeks but I was quick to wipe them off. Before coming here, I had bragged about returning to the pack with my wolf and also breaking the age long record. With this still ringing in my head, I pulled myself up, trying to catch up with Elder Callum who was literally crawling through the hallway in his human form.He was as fast as lightning and I wondered how it was possible. Maybe he made use of his wolf speed without changing to his wolf. I sighed in frustration but kept on running towards
NORA POVIt wasn't up to ten minutes after his departure when Uncle Callum walked in. He didn't say a word to me, rather he looked around for a while before taking his leave. To me, I considered his actions mocking and demeaning. Without being told, I was convinced Uncle Callum believed that I couldn't amount to anything and it was best if I quitted. With this thought ringing in my head coupled with that of my bragging before leaving home, I made a resolve to prove everyone wrong and that can only happen if I make up my mind to overcome any obstacle on my way. That same night, while everyone was asleep, I stole out of my bedroom and headed straight for the training ground. “A leader cannot be a weakling.” These words filled my head pumping me to go on with my self training despite the pain that raked through me. The urge to create a better version of myself was so great that I didn't stop even for a minute until it
NORA POVMy bones began to make a cracking sound like they were literally breaking but instead of feeling pain, my limbs began to stretch as my muscles flexed out. My skin wasn't left out in this new transformation as it began to itch like I was being pricked.“Hang in there Nora, just hang in.” Karen yelled again as I pushed my hands in front of me, watching them as they transformed into paws. My long and thin fingers shrinked as my nails changed into claws. Instead of my smooth skin, it was replaced with velvety furs which kept covering my whole body with a speed I couldn't comprehend. My face wasn't left out in this transformative process. It became elongated with widened jaws. My teeth became sharpened in the form of razor-sharp fangs. Doubling over, a sudden rush of energy took over my body making my spine lengthen as my legs morphed into powerful wolf-like limbs. Due to my transformation, I could feel my clothes tearing
Nora POV Uncle Callum nodded again, his eyes shining with pride. "Yes, Nora. You are the chosen one, the next in line to rule our kingdom." My head spun as I tried to process this revelation. But Uncle Callum's words echoed in my mind, filling me with uncertainty. How was it possible to rule two powerful kingdoms? Suddenly, I was no longer just Nora trying to find her place in the world. How was this even possible? “ Uncle, I think you are mistaken. I can't be the heiress of two kingdoms. Besides, I know nothing about sorcery or magic-" Aunt Doreen came forward, her eyes gleaming. “ Only the rightful heir of our kingdom commands the howl you made last night. Why do you think your wolf came out one year, instead of two years and decided to appear here in the Blue Lycan Kingdom instead?” I shook my head, retracing my steps. None of these makes sense and I won't be brainwashed by these people to stay here in the kingdom. I have my own kingdom, my own people. I took a deep breath
As the palace was busy with preparation for the coronation, someone else was raging with anger. Mirabel's face twisted in a scowl as she seethed with anger. How could this be happening? George was the rightful heir to the throne, not Nora! Ever since Nora was found, the king had refused to see reasons with her. After all the promises of making her son the heir! How could he chose Nora over her son? "That witch still has her hands wrapped around Salvador!" Mirabel spat, her voice venomous. She hated the queen, Nora's mother but she was helpless. That woman was just too powerful to be trifled with.Mirabel's mind raced with schemes and plots as she thought of ways to stop Nora's coronation. She would not let this happen without a fight. She would do whatever it took to ensure that George was the one who sat on the throne.“ I need to speak to Salvador once again." As she stormed through the castle, her anger and determination fueling her every step. She was determined to confront the
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