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Chapter 8 : Guardians in the Shadows
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Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 9 : To save you.
Serena’s PovThe forest around us felt like a giant, looming beast, silent and waiting. Baird leaned against the cave wall, his face pale and drawn from the injury he sustained. His breaths were shallow, each one a struggle."We can't stay here," he said, his voice rough with pain and determination. "The rogues will find us soon."I looked at him, fear gripping my heart. "But how can we escape? You're hurt, and I can't shift. I can't protect myself."Baird's eyes softened, but his resolve didn't waver. "That's why we need to split up. I'll lure them away and buy you time to escape.""No!" The word burst from my lips louder than I intended. I lowered my voice, desperate. "You can't do this. You're injured. How can you fight them off like this?"He didn't answer right away. Instead, he crouched down, using a stick to draw a rough map in the dirt. "Look," he said, pointing to the lines he'd drawn. "Follow the river upstream. When you get to its widest point, there sh
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 10 : On the Battlefield.
Serena’s PovThe moonlight filtered through the dense canopy, casting eerie shadows on the forest floor. My heart pounded in my chest as I made my way back into the depths of the forest. The air was thick with tension, every rustle and snap of a twig sending shivers down my spine. I had to find Baird; I had to make sure he was safe.It wasn’t long before I realized I had ventured too far. The towering trees and unfamiliar terrain signaled that I had crossed into the territory of the Storm Pack. My stomach churned with anxiety. The Storm Pack was known for their fierce protection of their land, and I was an intruder.Suddenly, a movement caught my eye. I looked up and spotted a Storm Pack wolf perched high in the trees, his eyes glowing in the moonlight. His gaze locked onto mine, and my heart skipped a beat. Before I could react, he let out a loud howl, signaling the alarm. My presence had not gone unnoticed.Panic surged through me as I took off running, my feet barely tou
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 11 : Lunch with a Proposal
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Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 12 : Shadows in the Night
Seraphina’s POVI stepped out of Alfred's opulent villa, the weight of his proposal pressing heavily on my mind. The card with Alfred's number felt like a burning brand in my pocket. He had given me time to think, promising me the money to fulfill my dream if I agreed to pretend to be his cousin. Despite the promise of seeing my dream come true, doubt gnawed at me. I couldn't possibly go through with it, could I?The evening air was cool and brisk as I made my way back to Caroline's home. I had been staying with Caroline ever since my release from prison, a safe haven amidst the chaos of my life. Caroline had always been my rock, and tonight, I needed my friend more than ever.As I approached the modest house, my heart raced with anticipation. I had gone through so much in the past month and couldn't wait to share everything with Caroline. I knocked on the front door, and Caroline unlocked it a moment later. She wore a baggy T-shirt and shorts, and her hair was a mess. Her eye
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 13 : The Hanging
Baird’s POVThe warriors looked at each other, their heads turning and shoulders shrugging almost imperceptibly.“Well?” I sat up, my head spinning slightly. “Where is she?”One of the warriors raised his hand and frowned. They had no idea who I was talking about.“Serena!” I shouted. “The girl who saved me!” I shook a fist at them, as if it would get my point across faster.A warrior stepped forward, a stunned expression moving from his face to all the others. “Serena?” he asked.I nodded emphatically.“Wasn’t she the one who hurt you?” The warrior shot a glance over his shoulder at Kevin.Kevin smirked. “I guess she was telling the truth after all.”I scowled at all of them. “What are you saying?” I asked. “Is Serena in danger?” When no one answered, I set my eyes upon Kevin. He seemed to be the one with the answers. “Kevin?” I asked, noticing the way he shifted from foot to foot and toyed with his fingers in front of his body. “Kevin, what are you not
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 14 : One Breath at A Time
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Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 15 : Relief at Last
Serena’s POVI could see the shock move through the crowd, from one face to another. No one was sure what to believe. They were surprised that the military court would make such a mistake. And yet, if they hadn’t, then how was Baird here when he had been attacked by rogues? There were too many pieces of the puzzle to put together for so many people who had not been there to see the events themselves.“He has saved us!” A member of the crowd close to the platform yelled. “Surely the Moon Goddess would have punished us had we executed a savior, not a spy!”“Yeah!” Another person agreed. “A combat hero’s savior! We would all be doomed.”I took another deep breath. It was good to be able to breathe at will again. Things were taking a turn for the better. The crowd was on our side! They agreed that I was not a spy, but rather a savior. At the very least, they weren’t willing to take a chance and execute me—for their own good. It was better than the alternative, and I was gratefu
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 16 : Baird’s Bread
SerenaWhen I woke up, my face was stiff, but my eyes were finally dry. My cheek rubbed against rough fabric. I rubbed my eyes before opening them.“Good evening.” Baird smiled down at me as he pushed my hair away from my face. My head was in his lap! “I hope you feel better. We just arrived.”“Arrived?” I sat up fast and my head spun. “Arrived where?” For an instant, I almost wondered if he had taken my home, but when I looked outside and saw a forested road around the car, I knew that was not the case.“As a so-called ‘special service agent’ of mine, I figured you didn’t have anywhere specific to live. I thought it best that you stay with me.”Live with Baird? In his castle? I ducked my head to see out the front window. I couldn’t see much.“Let me show you.” Baird opened his door and extended a hand behind him, helping me out of the vehicle. I felt better than I had earlier, but I would still be sore for a while.I frowned when I noticed a small cottage standing
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Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 44: I Forgive you
Serena’s POVAlpha Hayes was the last person I expected here now, as I thought we left him at the courthouse. Had he followed us back to the mansion? My questions would go unanswered because he was already here standing with an unyielding presence. The man I had always viewed as the embodiment of tyranny, the root of all evils that had plagued my thoughts and the Pack Alliance for so long. Yet, now, as I looked at him closely for the first time, I couldn’t help but acknowledge the undeniable aura of kindliness that surrounded him. His posture was commanding, his eyes sharp as a hawk’s, scanning both me and Baird with an intensity that made us seem insignificant in comparison. No matter how many times I went over it in my head, it still didn't make sense. If this man, who was as feared and revered as he was across the country, was capable of raising someone like Baird, was there more to him than the tyrant’s mask? Could there be a hidden depth behind those steely eyes?
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 43: The Future Tyrant.
Serena’s POVMy mind was a whirlwind, trying to grasp what had just happened. For a moment I thought my ears were not working, I couldn't have heard that correctly. Did Baird just call Alpha Grayson Father? The word echoed in my ears like a distant, disorienting sound, one I couldn’t quite believe was real. This had to be some sort of mistake, a cruel joke. Yet, as I glanced around the room, taking in the unperplexed faces of all the others, I knew it wasn’t a mistake. It was the truth—a truth that sent a shiver down my spine.Baird was the son of Alpha Grayson, a man who many regarded as 'The tyrant'. That also made him the heir of the Storm pack. He would also inherit his father's unsavory title, he would become the next tyrant. The realization hit me like a punch to the gut, leaving me breathless. How could this be happening? The man who had saved my life, the one who had shown me kindness and warmth, was destined to become the very monster I had feared all my life.Alpha
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SerenaWas I dreaming? Had I been slammed to the floor harder than I thought? Was it really Baird standing before me? His handsome features came into focus as he held both hands out in a sign of peace.What was he doing? Why did he come anywhere near me instead of just letting me go? Now he could be implicated, too. He might be labeled a traitor and sent to the execution grounds without a second thought. I had never been so glad to see his face, and yet I was also resolved, worried, and panicked at the sight of him.With his hands raised slightly before him, he slowly walked toward me. He wasn’t a wolf. He wasn’t a threat. He was trying to convey that message so no one would take him down. His goal was obvious. He wanted to be by my side.When he was no more than five feet from me, he glanced at the guard on either side of me and flicked his fingers toward him. They let go of my arms, and I was able to rise to my knees. Baird offered his hand to me and I took it. He pulled
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 41: Last Ditch Effort
SerenaStorm Pack’s jail wasn’t the worst place I’d ever been. No one was torturing me, so that was the upside of the cell. It was much more agreeable in that way. But at the same time, I knew the situation was a lot more dangerous. Alpha Grayson had me. No one was going to get past him to save me. He would interrogate me himself, and he would believe whatever he wanted to believe—no matter what I said.I was having trouble keeping my hands from shaking. Yes, the cell was cold, but it wasn’t the damp chill in the air that caused my tremble. I was nervous. I was worried about my own well-being, but more than that, what about Baird? Did he go to the stronghold? Would he be at all implicated because of me?Perhaps no news was good news. I nodded and drew my knees up to my chest, encircling them with my arms. Yes. That’s what I had to believe for now. No news was good news. The less I heard about, or even saw Baird, the better off he was. As much as I wanted to be near him, I was
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 40: Finding Serena
BairdMarcus’ face reddened. Everyone could hear the commander’s voice ringing through the phone well enough to know Marcus was getting reprimanded. The commander was covering for me. Would Marcus suspect that there was more to my relationship with the commander? Why else would he stand up for me without having been here himself?Marcus lowered the phone and his eyes. “You are free to go.” His voice was light and disappointed. I certainly wasn’t going to explain myself. He was letting me go and that was all I needed. I nodded to Marcus and raised my wrists in front of me. One of the guards unlocked them, and they fell to the ground. I gave Marcus a half-smile and sidled around him. I was out of there.I wanted to go back home more than anything. I had the walk to think about Serena. I couldn’t wait to see her. I wanted to apologize about our argument. I never should have fought with her in the first place. When the rogues surrounded my group in the forest, she was the firs
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 39: The Tables Turn
BairdThe rogues were fierce, but battles were something I was used to. What I wasn’t used to was losing. And this was not a battle I would lose. The moment I saw the rogues coming for us, I knew I had to find the leader of the pack. If I could take him out, and I would, the battle would be over before it began.I jumped around the rogue that came for me and searched the group. The leader was fighting off one of my warriors, looking around the area, searching for me. His thought was the same as mine. I narrowed my eyes as I bolted in his direction. This is the same rogue that kidnapped Serena. He would not get through this battle unscathed.I leapt toward him at the same time he leapt at me, and we clashed midair, our paws intersecting and our teeth snapping. The last time we met, this particular rogue escaped his fate when we had the upper hand. The patrol team looked for him all night, but they never found any clues as to where he had gone. The forest was searched top to bot
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 38: Take Me Instead
SerenaI knew the moment the SUV spun around that we were heading back to the dungeon. It was almost the last place I wanted to go. The last being the execution grounds, of course. At least in the dungeon, I had plenty of air to breathe, no matter how dusty and dingy it might be.Once Marcus tossed me into the cell that had held Nathan the day before, I almost felt a sense of relief. I didn’t have to fear going back to the dungeon now. I was already there. Nathan and Cervine were safe. That was all that mattered.I rubbed my wrists. It still felt like the cuffs were on, though Marcus had gruffly removed them before slamming the cell door. My mind moved to Baird as I sank to the ground. The last time I saw him, we had quite a fight. If I had only known what would become of me, that I would likely never see him again, I never would have argued with him in the first place.I closed my eyes and pictured his handsome face. I removed the fight from my mind and put into its place an alter
Pretend to Be Tyrant's Future Luna Chapter 37: Take Me Instead
SerenaWhen I woke up, my mind was fresh and clear. The moment I realized I was on the floor and Nathan was in the bed in the next room, I remembered everything that had happened the day before. My decision was still unclear. I’d hoped that a good night of sleep would help, but I had an idea.Nathan rolled over in the bed and sat up. “Serena?” he called.“Right here.” I sat up as well and waved at him.“Sleep okay?”Baird’s scent had worked wonders. “Very well, you?” I asked.“This bed was much better than a dungeon floor, I’ll tell you that much.”I laughed. “Don’t I know it.” I stood up and stretched my arms over my head. “The food here isn’t quite what you’re used to.”“Is that so?” Nathan tilted his head.“I’m afraid it’s bland and rather strange, but if you’re hungry, it’ll do.”“Oh I’m hungry.” Nathan smiled at me.I did my best repeating the steps I’d seen Baird take and made breakfast for us. When we sat down at the table, Nathan picked up the hard bread and turned i
