Amanda I got back to the temporary lodge my entourage had already prepared for the duration of our stay here and I had to confess, they really did a number toward ensuring that I had a pleasant stay in this godforsaken place. Now, it was time for business and I wasn't going to slack when it came to this. If there was one thing I knew, it was that this was the time for me to show Zane and his pack that I wasn't a push over and I would never be.“Everyone, take some rest. We will converge at the central hall in an hour so that we can discuss our agenda for the day.” I ordered.There were collective nods of head and greetings even as they all retired for the night. Seeing my pack members all united by this had me smiling so much that all I could feel in my heart at that moment was the love I had for each of them. They had stuck with me for a long time, weathering the storm with me without complaining and now, they were here with me even though this wasn’t really their business.“Alpha,
Amanda“With all due respect, Alpha, it's a capital No!” Alex barked the last word out.I could see the anger in his words, the anger in his eyes when he spoke. Personally, he knew everything that had happened to me when I was still with Zane and it was his anger that reflected in every of his words he spoke. I for one knew that he would never allow this to happen because he knew how evil Zane could be and if this fell on his hands, he could bring total destruction to the kingdom.Several murmurs of agreement rang out while others remained silent. With Alex being one of the most vocal members of the pack, it wasn’t a surprise that he easily garnered support from those present.“Going by the pack’s history and the Alpha in charge, it's safe to say that they aren’t deserving of the Crystal heart. Alpha Zane has been known to be a heartless, cruel and callous man who doesn’t care about his people. I am not in support of this, Alpha.” He finished.I nodded, silently thanking him for his c
Zane.Anger, fear, and shock radiated through me as I walked around mindlessly. I didn’t even know what to think of as I stared at some of the maids doing their jobs. There were times when I had wished that I would be the greatest Alpha to ever live but apparently, that wasn’t going to be possible because my enemies were at work and if there was one thing I knew, it was that they would never see me rise to become that. They had chosen this specific day and time to strike, knowing that my forces were at the weakest at this point.It wasn’t fair but when it came to the way we lived, life wasn’t fair at all. You either win some or you lose some and if there is one thing I wouldn't be doing, it was losing. I was going to make sure I got them, every single last one of them that even thought they could destroy everything I had worked so hard to build. Never, I was never going to allow that.“Alpha.” A voice interrupted my thoughts.I turned toward the direction of the voice to see that it w
AmandaAn hour earlier.As I paced back and forth within the pack house, my mind racing with ideas on how to deal with the ever-challenging Alpha Zane, I turned to my Beta, Alex. With a sigh, I turned to him, frustration evident in my voice. "We need to do something about Zane. I hate that he has this demand above us and I'm worried about the pack."Alex leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. "I've been thinking about that too, Amanda. Maybe it's time we put our heads together and come up with a plan."I nodded eagerly, grateful for his support. "What do you suggest? We can't just confront him directly. That never ends well."A mischievous glint appeared in Alex's eyes, and he flashed me a sly grin. "What if we test him, just like you said but with a different method? See if he's truly changed his ways?"I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by his suggestion. "Go on.""Well," Alex began, tapping his fingers on the desk as he organized his thoughts. "What if we
ZaneTime was running out, that was all I could say. Things were becoming tighter and tougher with every day that passed and soon, I knew that if things continued this way, I would have no power over my own pack. The enemies were advancing and soon, they would take over everything. It was only a matter of time, and I needed to act fast. At this point, I didn't even care about the test that Amanda wanted to put me through. I was fully ready to do it if it meant saving my pack.If there was one thing I hated, it was to lose the respect of my pack members simply because I couldn't take care of them. I would become a total pushover, an insult. And if there was one thing I hated more than every other thing, it was the fact that I wouldn't be able to have any say in the affairs of my pack.“What has got you so tense?” Tiana asked, waddling in.One could hardly tell if she was pregnant or not but I knew she wasn’t. For years, we have been trying for a child but it just wasn’t working. I did
Amanda “Alpha,” one of my guards said, walking into my chambers.I looked up from the scroll I had received from my daughter, her scrawny handwriting making me smile. I couldn’t deny the fact that I had missed her terribly and I couldn't wait for all these to be done so I could go back to her and hug her.“Yes?” I said, placing down the scroll.“This is just a report. Sarah has successfully infiltrated the Blue Heart Pack.” He declared.“Oh wow, that fast? That’s good news.” “Yes Alpha, and I am assured that she would do excellently well because she knows what is at stake.”“Thank you for your words. What is your name?”I always made it a duty to know the names of my subjects. Knowing their names helped me to have a relationship with them and not just the Alpha-guard relationship. I believed in drawing them closer because it was through this that I could even gain their trust all the more.“Raphael, Alpha. My name is Raphael.” He smiled.I could see that he was happy. No doubt, he h
Amanda“Any news on Sarah yet?” I asked.It's been almost a week since we sent her to the Blue Heart Pack and we haven’t heard anything from her yet. I was beginning to get worried because I didn't know if she was alive and well and there was no way of finding out without exposing ourselves and the plans we have already set in motion.“You look worried.”I turned toward the direction of the voice and realized that it was Alex. There was also a worried look in his eyes because of the way I looked also. My plan wasn’t to have him worried but I couldn't help but feel that especially since we had sent that poor girl into the lion’s den. If anything were to ever happen to her, I would never be able to forgive myself because I had willingly allowed her to go into it.“Is it about Sarah?” He asked.I nodded, my mouth too heavy to say what I had in mind. Everything was getting so tense up that I didn't even know where to put a finger and what to even think of. I hated the fact that I was this
Amanda As I strode alongside Beta Alex and the guard, my anticipation and tension rose with each step. Marcus, the intruder who had dared to infiltrate our pack, stood at the end of our path. I could sense Alex's silent fury emanating from his presence beside me, a fierce loyalty to our pack evident in every line of his posture.“You need to calm down, Alex,” I muttered.When we finally reached Marcus, my strides faltered, and I came to an abrupt halt. He stood before us, a vision of masculine beauty that momentarily took my breath away. His presence was commanding, his features chiseled and intense, and for a fleeting moment, I found myself captivated by him.But then reality snapped back into focus, and I reminded myself of the threat he posed. I couldn't afford to be swayed by his appearance, no matter how striking it may be. Turning my attention away from Marcus, I glanced at Alex, noticing the tightness in his jaw and the glint of jealousy in his eyes. His loyalty to me and our
AmandaThe moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the battlefield. I stood at the edge of the clearing, my heart pounding in my chest. The air was thick with tension, and every nerve in my body screamed at me to run, to hide, to escape but I couldn't. This was it. The final showdown between me and Zane. There was no turning back now. I had to face him, to confront the man who had taken everything from me. I had to beat him once and for all.I clenched my fists, feeling the rough bark of the tree behind me digging into my back. I had to steady myself, to focus. The memory of Zane's betrayal burned in my mind, fueling my resolve. He had taken my family, my friends, and my home. He had left me with nothing but a burning desire for revenge. And now, it was time to make him pay."I know you're out there, Amanda," Zane's voice cut through the silence like a knife. I tensed, my eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of movement. "There's no point in hiding. Come out and face m
ZaneAs I faced Amanda, I couldn’t help but marvel at the fierce determination that burned in her eyes. She moved with an intensity that caught me off guard, each strike delivered with a force that spoke volumes about her resolve. I had underestimated her, and now, as I struggled to keep up with her relentless attacks, I realized just how formidable she truly was."Is this all you’ve got, Zane?" Amanda taunted, her voice a mix of anger and sorrow. "Did you really think you could get away with killing Tiana?"I blocked her punch, feeling the impact reverberate through my arm. "It wasn’t personal, Amanda. You know how this world works."Her eyes narrowed, and she swung her leg in a swift arc, aiming for my head. I barely ducked in time, the air whistling as her kick missed its mark by inches. "Not personal? She was my sister, you bastard! You took her from me!"I couldn’t deny the truth of her words. Tiana had been Amanda’s estranged sister, and my actions had set off a chain of events
AmandaThe air was thick with anticipation, the kind that made your skin prickle and your senses heighten to an almost unbearable degree. I could feel it deep within me, an unshakeable certainty that Zane, with all his malice and wickedness, was heading towards our pack. This wasn't just a gut feeling; it was as if every fiber of my being was screaming out in warning. The battle we had both started long ago was far from over, and I knew that he was coming to finish it. My breath hitched as I considered the implications. Zane was not just a formidable opponent; he was ruthless and relentless, qualities that made him even more dangerous."Get ready!" I barked, my voice carrying the urgency of the situation. The warriors of my pack, loyal and unwavering, moved with swift precision. They knew what was at stake. "We cannot let him win. Not this time." My heart pounded as I watched them prepare, each one a crucial part of the defense that stood between Zane and our survival.Beatrice, my
Amanda As I lay on the cold, hard ground, my vision blurred and the sounds around me dulled, I fought to stay conscious. Each breath was a struggle, each inhale and exhale a battle against the pain that radiated from my stomach. It felt like I had been stabbed, a searing, sharp agony that consumed my entire being. My hand instinctively pressed against the wound, but I couldn't feel any blood, just an overwhelming emptiness. A hollow sensation that told me something, or someone, had been taken away from me."Beatrice," I gasped, my voice barely a whisper. The pain was so intense that it was hard to form words, but I knew I had to communicate what I was feeling. Beatrice was crouched beside me, her face a mask of concern and determination. Her hands moved swiftly, checking my injuries, trying to stabilize me."Amanda, hold on," Beatrice urged, her voice steady but laced with urgency. "You're going to be okay. Just stay with me.""No," I managed to croak out, shaking my head slightly.
TianaI stood on the balcony, my fingers clutching the cold stone railing. The moon cast a pale glow over the kingdom, a kingdom that was going into chaos because of my husband's actions. Zane, the man I had once loved, the man I had pledged my life to, was now a tyrant, causing havoc and destruction wherever he went. I had watched in horror as his ambitions grew darker and more twisted, and now I knew I had to stop him before it was too late.“This wasn’t what I bargained for? Why did he suddenly turn this way? I muttered.I turned away from the balcony and paced back into the chamber, my mind racing. I couldn't believe how far Zane had fallen. When we married, he was charming and full of dreams even though it was one to make my sister suffer but those dreams had turned into nightmares for our people. He had declared war on Amanda and her pack, accusing them of treachery without a shred of evidence. I knew Amanda and I was certain she was innocent. Zane's vendetta against her was pe
ZaneThe power coursing through me was intoxicating, a heady rush that made every nerve tingle with a sense of invincibility. I stood at the edge of the cliff, looking down at the world that now seemed so small, so manageable. It was hard to believe that not long ago, I was just another face in the crowd, another insignificant speck in the grand tapestry of existence. But now? Now I was a god, or at least something very close to it."Zane, you have to be careful," I murmured to myself, the wind carrying my voice away. I knew I was right. This power, this incredible, unearthly strength, it was a gift but it was also a curse if I didn't handle it correctly. No one could know the source of my abilities. If they did, they could find a way to strip them from me, to use them against me and I couldn't allow that. Not now, not ever."Zane," a voice called from behind, and I turned to see Riley approaching, her expression a mix of concern and curiosity. She was one of the few who had seen the
BeatriceAs soon as Zane broke free from the binds we had put him in, I knew we were in for total chaos. I watched from a corner, my heart pounding in my chest, unable to tear my eyes away from the scene unfolding before me. It was surreal, like something out of a nightmare. Zane had turned into something unrecognizable—a monster. His muscles bulged, his eyes glowed with a malevolent light, and an aura of raw power radiated from him. We had underestimated him, and now we were paying the price.Amanda stood bravely before him, her stance strong and determined. I could see the tension in her body, the resolve in her eyes. "Zane, you don't have to do this," she pleaded, her voice steady despite the obvious danger. "We can help you. Whatever you're going through, we can find a way to fix it."But Zane only laughed, a sound that sent chills down my spine. "Help me? You think you can help me?" he sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "I don't need your help, Amanda. I don't need any
Amanda Seeing Tiana within my pack after what we’ve promised ourselves was something I didn't expect. I mean, i expected to see her after the battle was over but now, seeing her now just told me that she and Zane might have had a plan to help him escape because i didn’t really see any reason why she was here. It just didn’t make sense.“What do you want?” I said, icily.There was tension in the area, that much I could tell. What I hated at that moment was not knowing the plan that she and Zane had. It made me mad because I knew that she didn’t just come here on her own volition, there was definitely something going on and I wanted nothing more than to know what it was. Tiana remained silent like i wasn’t talking to her which made me mad because it just meant that she didn’t regard me at all and she hadn’t put what was between us behind her.“For the last time Tiana, what do you want?” I asked again.I was slowly losing my patience and I knew that I would lose it if she didn’t tell me
ZaneI didn’t know whether to call it luck or being blessed but if there was one thing i knew, it was that things somehow worked in my favor. It had only been a stroke of luck when Amanda was called away and by no other person but my wife. Now, alone in the dank, dark place she had put me in, I knew I needed to do everything possible to free myself or else, when she came back, I would find it much worse.The last thing i wanted to be was to be Amanda’s bait, i was far stronger and bigger than her and i had the advantage but still, i knew i shouldn’t forget that she was an Alpha, far more stronger than any other normal wolf and it would be a hard time fighting her off but i knew that i could do it especially since i was very determined.“That won’t be easy Zane, stop fooling yourself.” I sighed.Amanda had made sure that I was tied so tightly that I had no room for escape. If i didn’t know better, i would have said that she knew i would try to escape hence the reason for treating me th