Reese's POV I sat in my quarters, my mind racing with thoughts of Sera's proposal. I had turned her down, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that I could've made a powerful ally. As I poured myself a glass of whiskey, my eyes narrowed as I thought about Sera's words. "We could be great allies," she had said, but at what cost? I took a swig of whiskey, feeling the burn in my chest. I knew I couldn't trust Sera, but a part of me wondered what would have happened if I had accepted her offer. Would we have been able to take down the landside Pack together? Or would she have turned on me the moment it suited her?The questions swirled in my head, and my stomach twisted with unease. I pushed the thoughts aside and focused on the task at hand. We needed to take down the landside Pack, and we needed to do it soon. I couldn't shake the feeling that we were running out of time.The next morning, I walked into Winston's chambers, my mind fixed on the landside Pack. "Winston, I think it's time
Reese's POV As I sat in Sera's quarters, listening to her propose our alliance, I knew I had to think strategically. I couldn't let my desire for power cloud my judgment. I needed a plan, one that would ensure our success and minimize the risks."Sera, I have a proposal," I said, leaning forward in my chair. "We can't take down the Landside Pack head-on, not yet, but we can weaken them from within."Sera's eyes narrowed, intrigued. "Go on.""We'll start by sabotaging their food supplies," I explained. "Their hunting parties, their storage caches... we'll hit them where it hurts most. And while they're struggling to survive, we'll fuel the divisions within the pack."Sera's smile grew, a cold, calculating smile. "I like it. But how do you plan to do that?""I have contacts within the pack," I said, thinking of the disgruntled members who had grown tired of Kayson's rule. "They'll spread dissent, fuel the fires of rebellion. We'll make it seem like the pack is imploding from within.”S
Sera's POVI slipped into Reese's chambers, the fire crackling in the hearth. He gestured for me to take a seat, and I did, my eyes adjusting to the warm light."Sera, thank you for coming," Reese said, his voice low and serious. "I think it's time we discussed our plan."I nodded, my mind racing with possibilities. "What's the update on the Landside?"I raised an eyebrow, intrigued by Reese's confidence. "I'd like to know more about this plan of yours, are you sure it's foolproof?"Reese smiled, a hint of excitement in his eyes. "Luciana has been gathering intel, and I've been building a network of allies. But we need your... particular set of skills to make this work."I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Go on."Reese leaned forward, his voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "We need to weaken Kayson's grip on the pack. Luciana will help us place our followers in strategic positions, but we need your resources to make it happen."I nodded, seeing where this was going. "And what of Apr
Luciana's POV I snuck out of my den, careful not to make a sound as I made my way to the old oak. The moon was full overhead, casting a silver glow over the forest. I saw Reese waiting for me, his eyes gleaming in the moonlight."Luciana," he said, his voice low and urgent. "I'm glad you came."I nodded, my heart racing with anticipation. "What's the plan?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Reese smiled, his teeth glinting in the moonlight. "We need to create more chaos within the pack. I want you to spread rumors, sow discord among the members. We need to make Kayson look weak and incompetent."I nodded, feeling a pang of guilt. But I pushed it aside, remembering why I was doing this. Reese had promised me the position of Luna, and I couldn't resist the temptation."What about Kayson?" I asked, trying to keep my voice neutral. "What do you plan to do with him?"Reese's expression softened, and he took a step closer to me. "Don't worry, Luciana. I don't intend to hurt him. At
Kayson's POV I want you to work with the security team to review the pack's security measures," I told Thane. "See if there are any weaknesses that could be exploited and I want you to interview the pack members who have been directly affected by these accidents. See if they've noticed anything suspicious."Thane nodded, his eyes already scanning the room as if searching for potential suspects. "I'll get started right away, Kayson."I turned to the rest of my advisors. "I want the rest of you to keep your ears open, see if you hear anything and I want you to be careful. If there is a traitor in our midst, we don't know what they're capable of."My advisors nodded, their faces serious. We all knew the stakes, If there was a traitor in the pack, it could mean serious trouble for the pack.As the meeting adjourned, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Who was behind these accidents? And what did they want?I walked out of the conference room, my eyes scanning the hallway. The pack wa
Kayson's POV I stood firm, trying to maintain control of the situation, when a commotion at the edge of the crowd caught my attention. Alpha Ryder of the Greenside pack strode forward, his piercing green eyes scanning the crowd with a mix of concern and authority."Silence!" he commanded, his voice echoing through the courtyard.The crowd quieted, their murmurs and shouts dying down as they turned to face Ryder.Just as the silence fell, Alpha Ronan of the Seaside pack strode into the courtyard, his entourage following closely behind. They dragged a prisoner with them, bound and gagged. Ronan's eyes locked onto mine, his gaze stern and commanding."We have found the source of your troubles, Kayson," he said, his voice firm as he threw the bound prisoner at my feet. "This one has been sabotaging your pack's resources, we will take him into our custody and deal with him accordingly."I felt a surge of surprise and gratitude towards Ronan and Ryder. Their timely intervention had saved m
Kayson's POV I watched as the prisoner was tortured, his screams echoing off the cold stone walls of the dungeon. I had to know the truth, no matter how brutal the method. Ronan and Ryder stood beside me, their faces grim and unyielding.The prisoner proved stubborn, refusing to crack even as his body was broken. But eventually, he couldn't take it anymore. With a sob, he spilled the truth."It was the Rogue pack," he gasped, his eyes pleading for mercy. "They orchestrated it all. I was just paid...paid to do their dirty work."My mind raced with questions, but before I could ask any of them, the prisoner dropped a bombshell."Luciana," he whispered, his eyes darting to me with fear. "She paid me."My world stopped. Luciana, my childhood friend, my confidant. The one person I had trusted above all others. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me.I tried to process the information, but my mind was reeling. Why would Luciana do this? Ws it because...?? No..
April's povWinston strode into the room, his confidence and arrogance preceding him. He thought he had me right where he wanted me, under his control and at his mercy.But little did he know, I had been playing him all along."April, my dear," he said, his voice dripping with condescension. "I see you're ready for me."I smiled, trying to appear submissive. "Yes, alpha, I've been waiting for you."He walked over to me, his eyes roving over my body. "Good, I'm glad to see you're eager to please me."I poured two glasses of wine, trying to keep my hands steady. "I've poured us some wine," I said, trying to sound seductive. "Let's enjoy it together."Winston raised an eyebrow, but took the glass from me. He watched as I took a sip of mine, then followed suit.What he didn't know was that the cups were poisoned, the potion I had obtained on one of my many strolls around the pack working its magic.As soon as he swallowed, I knew it was only a matter of time before he fell unconscious. An