Scarlett’s POVfelt scared and my body shivered. We looked at each other, feeling afraid and unsure. The forest was quiet, as if waiting for something to happen.My heart was beating fast as I took a careful step forward. I instinctively reached for my dagger. Elara did the same, looking around anxiously. The forest felt like it was closing in on us, with thick plants making it hard to breathe. Every sound seemed louder, and the wind sounded creepy.Together, we approached a bush that was shaking. We were anxious and scared. I thought about Swiftclaw's soldiers, who were mean and had bloody swords. Elara held her staff tightly, ready for a fight.As we got closer, a small fluffy animal jumped out of the bush and ran past us. It was a rabbit with soft fur, shining in the sunlight coming through the trees. We felt relieved but also a little silly for being so scared.We looked at each other, feeling embarrassed but also relieved. The tension we felt earlier went away, and we both felt h
Scarlett's POV "I was born in a small village with pretty hills and meadows," I said, feeling both happy and vulnerable. "When I was a kid, I had good and hard times, like everyone else. But I was fortunate to be born into a group of werewolves. We were like a big family, and we cared for and supported each other. Even though I was a lower-ranked werewolf, called an Omega, I always felt valued and accepted. Everyone in the group was nice to me, and I felt like I belonged." "That sounds amazing," Elara said. "It was," I replied. "I loved growing up in the group. We would play together in the woods, swim in the river, and have campfires at night. It was a special time." I paused, remembering the good times I had with my packmates. "But then, everything changed," I said. "When I was six years old, there was a fight between our group and another one. My parents and other members of our group were killed." I took a deep breath and kept going. I closed my eyes, trying to gather the st
Scarlett's POVThe man holding my mother looked at his friend and smiled in a creepy way. He said, "These people are no good. They don't have what we need. Let's kill them."Elara was shocked and couldn't believe what she heard. She whispered softly, "Scarlett, those words... they're terrible. How did you find the strength to keep going?"I looked down, my hands shaking, and gathered the courage to look at Elara. I said, determined, "Something inside me broke at that moment. The men's cruel plans and the way they treated us like objects made me feel a strong desire to fight back. I couldn't let them destroy us. I had to resist."Elara nodded, impressed. She said proudly, "And you fought back indeed."I took a deep breath and vivid memories flooded my mind. "I turned to my uncle, desperate, and whispered urgently, 'We can't let them win. We have to find a way to escape.'"Elara leaned closer, offering comfort in the midst of the chaos. She asked with anticipation, "What did your uncle
Scarlett's POV"Yes," I said with relief in my voice. "We were really determined and lucky, so we found a moment of rest. We ran faster than the people chasing us and left them confused. It was a short time when we were safe, and my uncle had to make a hard choice."Elara leaned closer, looking at me without moving her eyes, so I kept talking. "He took me to his house, a secret place where nobody could see us, so we could have a safe place to stay," I said gratefully. "We hid there for many days and nights, waiting for the storm to go away and the dangers to get smaller."There was a quiet pause while we all thought about what I was going to say next. Elara looked worried and asked gently, "What happened after that, Scarlett?" Her voice sounded a little scared.I took a deep breath and found the courage to share the sad truth. "We stayed there for weeks, and then my uncle finally told me the really sad news," I said, my voice shaking with sadness and acceptance. "He said my parents ha
Scarlett's POVMy heart felt excited and scared as Elara called me from nearby. I reluctantly looked away from the old woman on the bench and hurried to join my friend.I asked Elara, "What's up? Who do you want me to meet?"Elara looked happy and led me to a small house in the corner of the village. She said, "There's someone I think you'll really like. Her name is Lila, and she knows how to find peace when things are chaotic."As we got closer to the house, we heard laughter and talking. I felt hopeful about making a new friend in this nice village.Inside the house, there were colorful decorations and comfortable cushions. A young woman with a calm smile sat on the floor, weaving a pretty tapestry. She looked up when Elara and I came in, and she seemed warm and curious.I watched the young woman stand up from her weaving, and she looked surprised. It was like seeing a friend I hadn't seen in a long time."Elara?" the woman said, sounding surprised and happy. She hugged Elara tightl
Scarlett's POV"I can't believe we're doing this," Lila whispered, sounding worried."I know, but we have to. She needs to know," Elara replied with determination.Their quiet words made me more and more anxious. I wondered what they were talking about that was so important and urgent that they couldn't tell me directly. I tried my best to understand what they were saying."Scarlett will be very sad," Lila murmured, feeling guilty."I understand, but she deserves to know the truth. It's the right thing to do," Elara said firmly.Their words made me even more curious and worried. Time felt like it was going by so slowly, and I couldn't stop pacing back and forth, waiting for them to come back. I imagined all kinds of things based on their conversation, and I started feeling scared.Finally, the door opened slowly, and Lila and Elara came back into the room. I looked at them, hoping to find clues in their faces. Lila seemed worried and caring, while Elara looked determined yet understan
Scarlett's POVI took a big breath, trying to calm myself down among all the strong feelings. Lila looked just as sad as me, and she nodded slowly. Her voice was soft and worried when she spoke."Yes, Scarlett. It was only a few days ago, about five days to be exact," Lila said, understanding in her eyes. "Swiftclaw's men came into our camp and wanted to know where you were. They were really desperate to find you and capture you. We were all really scared."I remembered that scary day when everything went wrong. Swiftclaw, a mean Alpha from another pack, was hunting me without stopping. He wanted all the power for himself and saw me as a danger."They had weapons, Scarlett," Lila continued, her voice shaking a bit. "They kept us prisoners and demanded to know where you were. We didn't know, but they wouldn't stop hurting us until we told them."I stood there, feeling sadder with each word Lila said. I remembered when Swiftclaw's men came to our camp and we felt really helpless and afr
Scarlett's POVSummoning every ounce of courage, I finally found my voice. "Yes, I am Scarlett," I replied, my voice trembling slightly but determined. "I am the wife of the renowned Lycan King."The whispers rippled through the room again, but this time, I could see a mix of surprise and uncertainty in the faces of those around me. They had probably heard stories about the Lycan King's powerful reign and his mate, but meeting me in person must have been unexpected.The Alpha regarded me with a stern expression. "Why have you come to our kingdom? And how is it that you're aware of the troubles your actions caused our people?" he demanded, a hint of impatience in his voice.Elara stepped forward, standing beside me, her voice as firm as ever. "Alpha, you must know that Scarlett never intended to cause harm to your kingdom or its citizens. She was kidnapped by Swiftclaw and the consequences were beyond her control. The Lycan Kingdom has always maintained a strong and positive relationsh
Marco’s POVSwiftclaw laughed loudly in the passage, making fun of us. "Oh, Marco," he said, "is this your killer team? How cute. But you're too slow."I looked at Sage and Dave. They were ready to fight, having heard Swiftclaw's insults. We nodded at each other, knowing we had to work together to defeat the traitor.Swiftclaw didn't waste time. He suddenly moved very fast, surprising us. He hit Sage and Dave hard, and they fell to the ground.It seemed like Swiftclaw became one with the shadows, moving so fast that we couldn't see him clearly. He hit Sage and Dave with strong and precise punches, clearly having the advantage.Sage and Dave, although strong, were caught off guard by Swiftclaw's fast attack. They tried to get up but couldn't defend themselves before Swiftclaw attacked again.I watched in horror as Swiftclaw hit them repeatedly, his punches were strong and accurate. Sage and Dave tried to fight back, but Swiftclaw was too fast and skilled.As I watched the battle, I kne
Marco's POVBut it was too late. A spear, gleaming malevolently in the dim light, pierced through Michael's back and emerged crimson-soaked from his chest. The force of the blow was enough to send him crashing to the ground, the impact causing a sickening thud that reverberated in the stillness of the moment."WTF!!!" I exclaimed in sheer shock and disbelief, my voice echoing through the passage.I staggered to my feet, my eyes wide with horror as I witnessed Michael writhing on the ground, blood gushing from his wound in a torrent. His face contorted with agony, and he struggled to breathe, his life slipping away before my eyes.My gaze snapped upward, seeking the source of this sudden attitude by Swiftclaw to him. And there, with blood-soaked hands and a malevolent grin that sent shivers down my spine, stood Swiftclaw. His eyes gleamed with triumph, and he let out a chilling, mocking laugh as he looked down at Michael."You thought I would give you the Kingdom, Michael?" Swiftclaw t
Scarlett’s POVMy heart aced as Sage and I moved toward the exit, leaving behind the chaotic scene of the battle between Marco and his men. My mind was a whirlwind of fear, concern for Marco's safety, and the urgency of our escape. I glanced back over my shoulder, my eyes locked onto Marco, who was still locked in the fierce struggle with Swiftclaw.Then, a shadow loomed at the doorway, and my breath caught in my throat. Who could it be at this crucial moment, blocking our way to safety? My thoughts raced, trying to identify the person."Leaving so soon?" The voice sent shivers down my spine. I turned to see a sinister figure with an evil grin, lurking in the dimly lit passage. My heart pounded in my chest as I struggled to make out the intruder's features.Sudden relief washed over me as the person stepped into the light, revealing himself to be Michael. My anxiety shifted to anger. What was he doing here, now of all times? And why did he look so menacing, holding that large, dangero
Marco’s POVMy heart was beating fast, and I was breathing hard as I watched Swiftclaw coming toward me, looking really angry. I couldn't see a way out of this, and I tried really hard to think of a solution."Wait, Swiftclaw!" I said nervously, my voice shaky with fear. "Let's talk about this. Whatever's bothering you, we can find a way to fix it without fighting."Swiftclaw growled angrily but stopped for a moment, seeming to think about what I had said. The air was really tense, and I was thinking quickly. I couldn't mess up."I don't feel like talking, Marco," Swiftclaw said angrily. "You've gone too far, and now you'll pay for it."I was panicking, trying to figure out how to get out of being frozen with fear. I couldn't let fear take over; I needed to stay calm and focused."Swiftclaw, please, listen to me," I continued, my voice shaking but determined. "I didn't mean to upset you, but whatever happened, we can fix it. We're friends, right? Friends don't hurt each other like thi
Scarlett’s POV Before Swiftclaw could finish speaking, a spooky mist started oozing from the altar where Scarlett was tied up. It looked like a creepy snake, coiling around Swiftclaw, its dark tendrils moving towards him as he struggled. The room felt weird, like there was some strange power in the mist, and it got scarier by the second. Swiftclaw got really scared and started shouting as he turned into a big, scary wolf. He tried to fight off the dark mist, biting at it, which wanted to swallow him up. Scarlett was no longer in mortal danger, and she suddenly felt full of energy and determination. She knew she couldn't miss this chance. Her heart raced, and her hands were slippery with blood as she twisted and turned, trying to get free from the cold, unkind chains that held her down. Scarlett used all her strength to pull, and her wrists hurt as the chains cut into her skin, but she didn't give up. Her life depended on this moment, and she wouldn't let it slip away. The room got
Scarlett’s POVMy heart ached as I struggled to process what was happening. "Elara, what is going on? Why are you here in that robe? We were supposed to be against Swiftclaw, weren't we?"Elara's lips quivered, and she seemed on the verge of saying something, but before she could respond, Swiftclaw's cold, mocking voice cut through the tension. "You think Elara was with you all these years, Scarlett? How naive. She has always been with me... throughout. I used her to get you where I wanted you to be."The shock of Swiftclaw's revelation hit me like a physical blow. I had trusted Elara with my life, and now it seemed that trust had been horribly misplaced. Betrayal stung in my chest, and I felt tears stream down my face. "Elara... How could you?" I whispered, my voice trembling with hurt.Elara's gaze fell to the floor, and she seemed unable to meet my eyes. "I had no choice, Scarlett," she finally replied, her voice filled with anguish. "Swiftclaw... he had something that could destro
Scarlett’s POVEverything went crazy for me, and I felt like I was falling into a dark hole. It hurt a lot, and I was scared and confused. It was all mixed up like a loud, crazy song in my head. I couldn't understand what was happening, and I really wanted to call out to Marco to make sure he was okay, but I couldn't even talk.Slowly, like waking up from a bad dream, I started to notice where I was. The feeling of numbness started going away, and I felt a tingly feeling that told me I was waking up. I tried to open my eyes, but they felt really heavy, like there were invisible chains on them.I blinked a few times and started to figure out what was happening. I was tied up on something that looked like a scary table, with weird skulls all over it. Each skull had a creepy story, and the table itself was made of black stone with spooky symbols that glowed a little.The room around me was kinda dark, but there was a strange green light coming from the walls. The air smelled really bad,
Marco’s POVScarlett and I turned slowly, feeling scared in our hearts. It was Swiftclaw, looking at us with heavy eyes and a strange grin on his lips. Michael was beside him, smiling wickedly.Swiftclaw laughed in a mean way. "I knew you wouldn't go far, Marco. Love is a thing people always do." He laughed more, enjoying the scared feeling.I held Scarlett's hand tight, thinking hard. We were stuck, and Swiftclaw had us where he wanted. I had to find a way out, for both of us."Why, Swiftclaw?" I asked, my voice shaky and angry. "What do you want?"Swiftclaw grinned more and walked around us like a predator playing with its food. "Isn't it clear, Marco? I want power, and Scarlett here," he pointed at her, "has the key to it."Scarlett looked scared and confused. "What does he mean, Marco?"I clenched my teeth, trying to figure a way out. "It's a long story, Scarlett. Right now, we need to escape."Swiftclaw stopped laughing and got closer to me. "Oh, Marco, you always protected her,
Scarlett’s POVSwiftclaw had a creepy smile on his face, and I was nibbling on my tasteless food reluctantly. The room felt tense, and I couldn't help but feel that something bad was happening.I wanted to know more about how Swiftclaw knew Elara. It didn't seem like he should know her name, but he brought it up like it was important. I took a deep breath and gathered the courage to ask, "Swiftclaw, how do you know Elara? Who told you about her?" My heart raced as I waited for his answer.Swiftclaw looked at me with dark eyes and leaned closer. He spoke in a low, scary voice, "Oh, Scarlett, there's so much you don't know. You'll find out in time." His words sent shivers down my spine.I couldn't let him avoid my question, so I demanded, "Tell me now. How do you know about Elara?"Swiftclaw laughed, which made me feel even more uneasy. "Humans are easy to figure out," he taunted. "But I'll tell you a bit more. Your husband, Marco, was captured and brought here earlier. We tried to get