Nora's POV Now with Carlos, I had to apologize for Karen's misconduct which he waved off like it was nothing. The fresh bruises on his body was nothing but a testament of the duel he must have gotten involved in with Karen. Taking my gaze from him, I began to stare into space. I couldn't afford to look back at him, the numerous scars on his body made me guilty. “Nora, permit me to return to my pack and build it.” He said and unable to resist staring at him, I snapped my head in his direction. “Don't get me started Carlos! You're fully aware of the danger that pack holds yet you feel you will be able to survive a day there.” I rolled my eyes at him. “You underestimate me too much. I know you are stronger than me for I’m just an alpha wolf and not a Lycan but I’m strong.” He paused before saying. “I can't be a refugee in another pack with my members. I need to tell them that indeed I’m a leader and their lives and w
Nora's POV It was one of the new maids who was behind the door. “You want to say something to me?” I raised my brow at her as she folded her hands in front of her. “Yeah!” She looked over her shoulder before returning her gaze to me. “A couple from the pack which was infiltrated are here to meet with you.” She reeled. There was no need for any further description because the couple mentioned here were my foster parents. Without wasting anymore time, I quickly hurried down the hallway only to meet my foster parents but I only saw my mother. She was pacing about at the entrance of the palace hallway which led to my chamber. The moment my foster mother saw me, she ran to my side and then held my arm and then began to rub it with a bright smile etched on her face. I still can't get enough of her love towards me. In fact, my two mothers were my emotional pillars. " Mother, you don't need permission to come to me. Just mention your name and you will be brought to my chambers. Or you
THIRD POVDamon was furious. At the moment, he was in the woods, pacing about as he racked his head on what might have gone wrong. All of his efforts to lay claim to the throne were thwarted, making him look like a failure.Several times, he approached King Salvador, trying to sway him but he was so smart that he got the hint almost immediately and as if that wasn't enough, he slid off like he was an eel. He was still in this position when Elder Richard appeared in front of him and after looking around for a while, he locked gaze with him. “Putting pressure on the rest of the elders seems impossible.” He blurted, making Damon clench his fist by his side as he grunted in agony. “Elder Fred! What is his take in this?” “Just like the others!” He mouthed and after a few minutes of silence, he leaned towards him and with a voice barely above a whisper, he said, “I don't think you can overthrow Princess Nora.”Hi
Nora's POV On my return to the throne room, I met my father and mother seated. They are having a bit of a conversation. Not wanting to disturb them, I stood aside, shifting my weight from one leg to the other until they noticed my presence and at once, mother gestured to me. “I’m sorry I called you out here. You should be getting some rest by now but this matter needs urgency.” She helped me to sit, afterwards took her seat next to me. Taking my hand, she placed it on her thigh and then placed her hands on top of it. “Nora dear, it's time you find yourself a mate. You shouldn't think you don't need one because of your status or anything.” She took a brief pause and then picked up the pace. “The job of the leader is grueling, you need someone to stand by you each time and also give you the will power to go on, don't you think?” She flashed me a smile as she rubbed my arm. “Ye
Nora's POV" Father!"" Nora, my hands are tied. I know how hurt you were when that Carlos rejected you. But you should try and move on. I believe it made you stronger and the person you are today. You need someone by your side to be a great leader-"" And that person is Karen? I don't love him, father-"With a wave of his hands, my father cut me off." But you are friends, right? And from all indications, I can tell that Karen loves you. I will be at rest if it's Karen because he would do all he can to protect you." " But father-"No matter how much I tried to convince my father that I wasn't interested, he didn't listen to me. His mind was already made up and it was frustrating.My mother who had been silent, suddenly cut in. " Do you still want to go back to Alpha Carlos? Or have you found a second chance mate?"I was taken aback by my mother's question and without hesitation, I shook my vehemently." Of cours
THIRD POV The meeting with Nora did nothing but to make Vina furious even though she tried to maintain a cool demeanor back there. At the moment, she was leaning against the cold wall with her eyes tightly shut as she reviewed her words in her head. To think that Nora was going to get betrothed to Karen was driving her insane and she wanted to put an end to it by any means. Clenching and unclenching her fists as tears rolled down her cheeks in torrents, she tried not to allow the discovery to overwhelm her but it was to no avail. “I can't allow Nora to have Karen for herself. She already has everything at her disposal; she can't have him to herself, never.” She mumbled, falling on the floor as she pulled her hair. Vina continued this way with no hopes of stopping anytime soon. Drained, she fell asleep and when she woke up, she did so with a start as she began to look around frantically until she could recognize her current
Carlos' POV Craning my neck, I tried to get a glimpse of the person walking towards me only to let out a low hiss when I discovered it was one of the maids. It has been over half an hour since I have been under the stump of the baobab tree, waiting for Nora to make her presence.Just when I was about to leave, I saw her hurrying in my direction and at once I went cold, taking a deep breath as I watched her every move. Now standing in front of me, she kept panting as she tried to control her heavy breathing while I looked on. “I had to attend to something really important.” She said in a breath. When she finally calmed down, she tugged her hair for a while before settling her gaze on me. “The maid said you sounded urgent, is there an issue?” Her voice sounded sincere and it warmed my heart. At least, she still cared about me. “Yeah!” I nodded, swallowing the lump that had risen in my throat.Feeling uneasy,
Carlos' POV Still furious with me, Justin took his leave and once again, I lowered myself on the stump of the tree only to start walking about a few minutes later. Nora! The name kept ringing in my head despite all my efforts to shake it off. Biting my lower lips, I pushed my hand into my hair and then let out a low sigh of frustration. If I was told before now that I would be in this kind of situation, I wouldn't believe it. I have always planned out my life to be smooth without any form of stress but that wasn't the case. The more I thought about it, the angrier I was with myself as regret washed through me. Remembering Vina’s words, I tried to find solace in it but it was useless, not after the constant rejection from Nora. “She claims she doesn't want to have anything to do with me, why can't she reject me? Why is it difficult for her to do so?” I grunted but before I could find answers to my questions, a deep voice ren
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