Royal's POV"Don't worry, Royal. Devi didn't leave. She had to take a phone call. Something urgent came up, but she'll be back soon. She asked me to stay and be with you until she returns.""Oh, I see," I replied, a bit disappointed that their conversation was interrupted, but also understanding that emergencies can happen at any time.Rico pulled up a chair and sat down next to me. "I hope you're doing okay. I can only imagine how overwhelming everything must be for you, especially with everything that's been going on lately. We couldn't finish our conversations earlier either…""It has been a lot," I admitted, glancing down at Aiden who was peacefully sleeping in his crib. "But I'm hanging in there. Aiden, my fire, keeps me strong. And now, with Devi's presence, I feel a little more supported too."Rico nodded, smiling, as his mind drifted to his mate. "Devi is a good person. She's always been protective of those she cares about, and I can see she genuinely cares for you and Aiden."
Alpha Chase's Pov"Speak Simon. I'm waiting!”Simon took a deep breath before continuing, "We have reason to believe that the leak did not come from the halfling. After conducting a thorough investigation and reevaluating the evidence, we've discovered some inconsistencies that indicate Royal might have been framed.""What?” I yelled, turning to face him. "Are you serious?" I asked and he nodded.My heart sank at the revelation. If what Simon was saying was true, it meant we had banished an innocent member, and possibly my own mate, and carried my unborn child, without just cause. For the first time, guilt and regret clawed at my chest, and I felt angry and sorrowful at the same time."How could we have been so blind?" I murmured, my voice heavy with regret. "She told us. She begged us, but we didn't listen.""It's not entirely your fault, Alpha," Simon replied, attempting to console me. "The evidence against her was convincing, and we were all under immense pressure to address the s
Alpha Chase's POVThe words slipped out of my lips, heavy with sorrow and hurt. Everyone gasped and tears began to fall from their cheeks. "Mother!” A young woman cried, leaning on others as she broke down.The news of the woman quickly spread, and soon everyone in the gathering was mourning the loss of the old woman who was a wise and cherished member of the community. The wolves howled mournfully into the night, revealing our loss.As the night wore on, I couldn't help but feel haunted as the woman didn't finish her sentence. Was this the old witch playing pranks on me?The idea of breaking the curse that had haunted me for so long filled me with hope, but I didn't know where to start and now that the moon was up, it was time to cry in agony. "Prepare everything and everyone for the burial!" I ordered and left for a secluded place to spend the painful night.With the first light of dawn, I wore my black clothes while the rest of the pack gathered soberly outside the old woman's c
Silver Lining Pack."Alpha Rico, Luna Devi, good morning," the guard greeted with his head low. Alpha Rico and Luna Devi acknowledged the guard's greeting with a nod and a warm smile."Good morning, Jacob," Alpha Rico replied. "Is there something you need to report?"Jacob straightened his posture and looked a little hesitant. "Yes, Alpha. There's an urgent matter I must bring to your attention. Two individuals just entered our pack lands. They claim to be from Crescent Moon Pack, and their names are Alpha Chase and Beta Simon."Luna Devi raised an eyebrow, curious, "Crescent Moon Pack? That's quite a distance away. What brings them here?""I'm not entirely sure, Luna Devi," Jacob said. "They mentioned that they seek an audience with you and Alpha Rico. They said it's a matter of utmost importance."Alpha Rico exchanged a quick glance with his mate and then nodded. "Very well, Jacob. Bring them here."With a bow, Jacob left and soon walked in with two men behind him. With another bow
Alpha Chase's POVThe sun shone brightly up in the sky, casting a glow upon the winding road as I drove my car back to my pack. I gripped the steering wheel tightly as my mind was heavy with disappointment and worry. For weeks now, I have been going through various packs, seeking any information on my mate, Royal, but every lead turned up empty. It's either they didn't see her or they saw her a while ago and chased her out.It felt like I was chasing a ghost, and I couldn't shake the feeling that time was slipping through my fingers like grains of sand.As I drove, memories of the last time I saw her flashed in my mind like a heart-wrenching movie reel. Royal, with her radiant smile that could light up the darkest night. She had been a captivating presence from the moment I set my eyes on her during the selection. Who knew she was my mate? But someone just had to frame her!The road stretched out before me, bordered by dense forests. My pack, the Crescent Moon Pack, was still a few
Alpha Chase's POVThe guards, under Simon's lead, swiftly moved in to apprehend Feina and her mother. Feina was struggling, shouting curses and insults at everyone around her, while her mother had tears streaming down her face, pleading for mercy. "Alpha Chase, have mercy," she begged but I turned a deaf ear to her pleas.The atmosphere in the pack house had turned tense, and the members were divided between shock, anger, and disappointment.Although I had my fair share of betrayals, I never thought Feina would do something like this. As Feina and her mother were dragged away to the dungeons, I turned to face the pack members who had gathered after witnessing the shocking revelation. "Today, we have uncovered the truth behind the malicious acts that have been plaguing our pack," I addressed them. "It is with a heavy heart that I must admit that I was also deceived by Feina's treachery."Gasps filled the room, and some pack members murmured in disbelief. Feina had been a part of the
Royal's POVThe sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sprawling fields that stretched as far as the eye could see. I adjusted the rearview mirror to get a better look at my two-year-old son, Aiden, who was strapped securely in his car seat. His tiny hands held onto his favorite stuffed toy, a worn-out teddy bear named Mr. Cuddles, as he stared curiously out the window, enjoying the view and excited to see his uncle and aunty."We're almost there, Aiden," I said, a smile playing on my lips. "Can you see the moon rising?""Moon!" Aiden squealed in delight, pointing at the pale sliver of silver beginning to appear in the sky. "My favorite thing in nature!""That's right, baby. The moon is saying hello to us," I replied, my heart swelling with love for this little boy who had brought so much joy into my life.He stares at the moon, waving at it like he did ever since he was born. We were on our way back to the Silver Lining pack, a community of werewolves living ha
Royal's POV Rico's question hung in the air, unanswered. No one knew who could have done such a terrible thing to the two men. Devi, wiping away the tears from her eyes, took a deep breath to compose herself. "I-I don't know, Alpha Rico," one of the guards stammered, her voice shaking with emotion. "We found them like this, at the borders, as if they were caught by surprise. And they aren't our pack members?" "They aren't?" I asked, in confusion looking at Rico and Devi and then back at the guards. "Then why were their bodies found at our pack borders? Were they killed there? Or did someone dump it there on purpose?" "But how could this happen?" another pack member asked, his voice filled with fear and anger. "Dumping their bodies there is accusing us! And that is almost the same as attacking us. Who would dare do this?" "I don't know," Rico said, my mind racing to find answers. "But we must remain vigilant and united. We cannot let fear or anger divide us. We need to investigate