Damienin the following hours after father died, tension slowly bubbled to the surface. The cumbersome weight of our father's expectations pressed upon us, mingling with our desires for power. Instead of uniting, discord crept into our interactions, and our shared grief transformed into resentment.As the eldest, I struggled to maintain the delicate balance, but the rift between us deepened with each passing day. The grudge morphed into something more sinister as threats and accusations were hurled across the pack's territory.It was at that point I realized we were straying far from our father's teachings, falling into a self-destructive pattern that could spell disaster for our pack. We had lost sight of his final plea, overshadowed by our greed and ambitions.Threats were carelessly thrown around, and tempers flared as we began to argue about our suitability for the role. The grudge between us grew, and it seemed as if our father's final wish for unity was a distant memory.But it
DAMIAN'S POV"Is there something I shouldn't hear? you're confessing already," I mocked."Do you think I fear you?" Luke asked."I'm not asking you to either. I only asked a question and the guilt was eating you up from your inside," I said."Did you kill Dad," Leo asked. so straightforward."Did I kill him?" I returned the question."How would I know? if I knew, would I still ask you? you better don't let me find out you did something to him," he said. "Why would I kill him? what do I stand to gain? If I did kill him, I'd have made him announce me as the heir won't I? Or isn't that what you are thinking about?" I asked them calmly and they couldn't refute. "Anyway, the autopsy report would be out in three hours," I said then I left the room. I still had a lot of work to attend to. they wanted to be alpha yet they couldn't perform the simple task of reviewing files. I stand by my word, the pack would fall if left in the hands of any of them. When I got to the study, I started to si
NatalieI was busy in the laundry when I heard that the alpha sent for me. My heart skipped a beat, wondering if it was Lucas or Leo. I thought with the death of the Alpha, they wouldn't have time to torture me but I was wrong, it seemed like Lucas wanted to vent and decided to use me as his venting machine. But one thing was for sure, I was happy.I knew I shouldn't feel happy at someone's death but I was glad that the three could feel what I felt when I lost my father. The pain I felt then was nothing compared to the torture that they were inflicting on me. "Who asked for me?" I asked the guard sent to call me even though I knew there was no way he would reply. I was right. He didn't even bother to turn to look at me, talk less, or reply to me. I walked behind him quietly, thinking about my pack members. Are they doing well? Or has James done an irreplaceable damage? I only longed for the day when I'd finally be free and have my revenge on James. The damage that this pack has don
LUCAS POVThe heavy weight of responsibility pressed on my shoulders as I paced restlessly through the moonlit woods. The elders' words echoed in my mind like a constant drumbeat: to become the next alpha, I had to find a mate, a wolf to stand by my side and rule the pack with me. It wasn't just about fulfilling a ritual; it was about finding someone to share my burden, my life, and my heart with. But it wasn't as simple as asking someone to be my mate; I had to prove myself worthy. "Ha ha ha, Was that what they wanted me to think?" I chuckled to myself. "Would I be able to win again Damian, he's much more qualified than I am" I muttered as I walked along. That was the only thing that had me worried. I had a lot of wolves running to my feet if I said I needed a mate. The attitude of the elders towards Damien showed how much they favored him. I was sure they might even show favoritism by getting him a mate before Leo and iThe moon hung low in the night sky, casting a silver glow over
Natalia's POVI watched as the air hung heavy with the scent of mourning in the dimly lit corridors of the wolf palace. The alpha of the pack, a majestic gray wolf who had led with strength and wisdom, had succumbed to the ravages of time. As word spread through the palace, a somber atmosphere enveloped every corner.But I didn't care for it. He wasn't my alpha and it seemed I was part of the very few who were sad about his death. Even Mary was sad, that night as we lay down, she showed a forlorn expression but I just thought she was too kind for her good. We were all forced to join in the preparation for the funeral. Our rest time was reduced, we had to help prepare for the funeral at the same time do our chores, and end it at the same time. It made me present the alpha even more. we were entrusted with the intricate tasks of the palace, I found myself drawn into the preparations for the alpha's burial. The magnitude of the event demanded precision, and I, along with my fellow slav
Natalia's POVThe following day, when I woke up, my first thought wasn't how to get my chores done earlier like the other slaves. Instead, it was on how to avoid the three alphas. I dragged my weary body out of bed and hurriedly put on my clothes. I needed to start training, so I woke earlier than everyone else. That way, I had a headstart before everyone. Since I got here, I have been lazing about, and I didn't have any training. Now, I've known most of this place, even some secret hideouts, but I'm not ready to leave till I have inflicted some harm on these people. I couldn't go out to train because guards were still outside our rooms, so I decided to do the little I could do in the room. There wasn't much space, so I had to manage my available little. Thankfully, it was enough for what I needed it for but you had to think of ways to get more space. Lunges, pushups, squats, and planks. I had to push myself hard, I had a responsibility to carry, and I owed people a lot. I wanted t
Natalia's POVI didn't know what came over Lucas and I was not ready to know what came over himWhen I got back to the room, there was no one else there, giving me enough time to go anything I wanted to do. I looked at the time and I saw it was still four hours before the other would be back. I was grateful for the day off that Lucas got me. Thinking back to what had happened today. I realized I needed to train, and this was a good opportunity to do that. Without wasting much time, I threw myself into training. I laid down on the floor panting. My body was aching all over. I was happy. The pain gave me joy. I had no idea why but it did probably because it made me feel kike I was strong and when you are strong, you easily achieve your goals. A weak person could not be an alpha. If this small oain made me give up, then my father would be disappointed in me. Back when I just started training then, I had more injuries that these, and it was far more painful than this. This was just a f
LUCAS POVI tossed and turned in my bed, unable to sleep. My mind was consumed by thoughts of Nathalie."How could I win her over?"I was determined that win her over to myself because of the Interest Damian had in her. I was not about to let him win this. He must win me in everything. I had to snatch everything he cared about even if it was something as trivia as a slave girl. " What would it take to make her notice me? How did damien make her acknowledge him and she chose to be his personal maid? I was obviously the first person to see her and take interest in the deep ingrained arrogance. The moonlight filtered through the window, casting a soft glow on my restless form. I sighed, frustration building within me. It seemed impossible to come up with a plan to win Damien and gain Natalie's attention and care. The sight that burnt me the most was when I saw her shamelessly running around him, asking what he cared for and if he needed anything for his comfort. "Why should he be th