The little boy who had black hair that reached his neck, probably like his father's, ran to his father from the opposite direction of the gigantic house to where his father was and the huge man carried him in his wide arms.Because it was tied in a ponytail, making it hard for one to approximate the size.I guessed he was the heir of this pack by the look of it.Meaning, his mother was the Luna of this pack. A realisation caught me off guard that this cold and ruthless man had a mate.I wondered what his mate looked like. Did he behave himself in front of her or was he still herself to her?Suddenly, the little boy wandered his eyes and they caught up with mine because all this time, I was staring at him, mesmerised.“Dady, who is that?” I immediately dropped my eyes on the floor as the little one said that with his baby's accent.“And why is she in bruises and scratches?” Oh no, the little one continued causing me to wish that the floor would break apart and swallow me alive as I clu
“Alpha Ansel, you have summoned us, is everything okay?” One of the council members asked.They were my council members as well as my eyes as they acted like dukes of my packs.Each of them had a place where they lead and collect taxes from because my pack was widely vast, it was like a kingdom so it was hard for me to lead everywhere that was why I appointed them to help in my work.I was very keen to elect those who were loyal and fearful to me so that they wouldn't do anything that would lead to their heads to be chopped out of their bodies because I was good at that especially if someone offended me.My pack was divided into eleven small small parts and we called those parts streams.At the northern part of the pack, we had two streams because the place was not that huge as many wolves hated it because of its hot weather. Most wolves liked cold weather.At the southern part, the streams were four as the place was huge and housed many wolves. It was also cold and was made up with
“We should kill that thing as quickly as possible, Alpha Ansel!” One of the council members blurted out with fear in his eyes and I lazily got up from the throne.“Yes, I think Jonathan is right , Alpha Ansel, we can't risk ourselves being near that thing.” It was Cheyenne this time.This was the first time Cheyenne voiced out her concerns in front of the councilmembers.And I already knew where her worry was.She was one of the most beautiful ladies we had in our pack.If there was something she cared about, it was her face and her body. She couldn't risk her beauty, something the goddess blessed her and she was using it recklessly.Oftenly, she used it to satisfy me thinking that one day, she would steal my heart and I would fall on her knees, begging her to allow me to mark her as my mate and Luna.She was still dreaming thinking something like that because I was never going to fall for her trap. I would just use her to satisfy my needs then after I was done and tired of her, I woul
I reached my chambers and walked deeply to the master bedroom with her in my arms and put her down when arriving at the bedroom.After putting her down in the huge and clean bathroom of my chambers without a care in the world that she was bruised and dirty, I walked to the door and closed it completely shut .But I didn't lock it, just closed it enough for Jack not to open it.I was sure Jack would notice me in my room and come. And I wasn't ready to deal with him right now. I didn't want him to see this girl in here either.He was fine with the maid I gave him to. After all, she had been raising him for a very long time, so he was safe with her.I walked back to where the girl was and stared at her while she was deep in her slumber.How was this possible? How was this weak and bruised girl that I wanted to rape turned out to be my mate? Was it some joke? How?All my life, I had searched for my mate but I never found her. Despite me being the powerful Alpha, I failed to trace my mat
EDNA POVI smelled a beautiful scent as the sleep finally left my eyes but I tried to remain asleep because I had never smelled something nice like this one.Where was I? I could feel the softness of what I was sleeping on and I just wanted to remain like this. I didn't want to wake up.Maybe I wasn't awake, maybe I was still in a dream.But I would die for this dream to continue. This was the most beautiful dream I was having in my life and I didn't want it to end.Everything felt good where I was and I was not sure that I had ever felt this nice and slept in a soft place as where I was right now.“Look at her, she behaves like this is her pack.” Suddenly, I heard someone talking in the background.“No Miriam, she is behaving as if she has not been sleeping for months, haha!” Another blurted out with contempt while laughing.“Look at her, did you see the ugly bruises and scratches on her thighs?” The first voice continued and I fought the urge to wake up and shout at them.“Yes, I d
Suddenly, we heard the voice from outside the door and the man above me stilled.I took this as a chance to escape and pushed him to the other side of the bed where it was cold because of the water the two maids poured on me earlier and without hesitating, I covered myself with the ruined clothes and ran to the bathroom like a madwoman.Entering the bathroom, I immediately slammed the door closed and leaned on it as tears rushed down my eyes.“Alpha Ansel, what happened to you? Are you okay?” I heard a panicking voice from outside the bathroom and the once relaxed heart started throbbing again.Was he hurt? Was he in pain? I started sweating again.What would be my punishment now? “I am fine, why has it taken you so long to reach here? Are you trying to refuse my orders?” Alpha Ansel spoke with authority and he sounded calmed as if nothing had happened just now.He wasn't in pain and I heaved a deep sigh of relief.But who was the lady? Was she the Luna? No, she wasnt…Then I remem
ANSEL POVI stared proudly at her as she gave Cheyenne a fight of her life.I never thought a little wolf like her could fight such a strong and big wolf like Cheyenne but I was proved wrong.At first, when she slapped her, I thought she wouldn't return the slap but I was wrong too because she did and with force and I could see determination in her eyes to avenge herself.Seeing her slapping Cheyenne, made me surprised that I stood at a corner of the room to witness what would happen next and everything that happened, left me yet amazed again.How could a small wolf be this courageous and strong? I thought she was someone that knew how to cry and begged for people to sympathise with her but I was also wrong.In fact, she was more than that.At first, when it dawned on me that she was my mate, I was shocked and angry at the goddess for giving me a small and weak wolf as my mate.I was so raged that I thought she was punishing me for bashing my beta but now, I could see that was never
EDNA POV“But you never told me about your name, so to me, you never had a name.” His words cut and slashed mercilessly through my entire body.This man was heartless and ruthless. He could do anything to anyone and also to me but what I was sure about, was that I wouldn't allow him to change my name.“Besides, Edna is old fashioned. Brielle is better.” He cut through bringing me to the living world as he said that.I felt a twist of pain in my heart as he said that.It could be old fashioned to him but that was the only thing I had from my parents who I never knew.It pained me to see he was regarding my parents as old fashioned and naive by his statement.I never wanted to talk about them because of what the rumours said about their tragic death and that it was all caused by me but today, it dawned on me how painful it was to hear someone say something like that about them.“You have no right to disrespect my parents! You are nobody and no one to say such a thing to me! You don't kn
“Prepare a feast to celebrate my mother and the fact that we won the battle!” I blurted out suddenly, and all the people around were shocked by my decision.Maybe I was evil. My mother had died, and instead of mourning her, I was preparing for a feast to celebrate.‘No. You are not. That is what she wants you to do. To be happy.’‘Thank you, Serene.’ I had never been so happy with my sassy wolf than today.‘You!’ She shouted, and I laughed.“Okay, a feast to celebrate a new beginning and a new life!” Ansel blurted out, and all the pack members, plus our guests, looked in our direction in shock.“Your queen is expecting an heir.” Maybe they didn't hear when my mother talked about her grandson. I didn't know.“Hail the queen of the Titanic Wave! Hail the queen of the Titanic Wave!” They all chorused, and Ansel helped me up.“Where is Edric? He wasn't at the battle?” I asked as Ansel led me in the direction of the stairs.“Three of his council members died, so he had to go.”“It was my m
In one swift move, I was already on my heels and outside the room as if I wasn’t the one who was unwell. The only thing I could hear now was, ‘My mother!’She would be fine, right? Nothing would happen to her, right?Just a moment ago, we had been together, fighting side by side. What might have happened to her just now?All those thoughts kept replaying in my mind as I ran through the hallway, down the stairs, and into another hallway that led to the living hall. Something popped into my mind and I froze. She had no heart! She was living like a shadow!“Nooo!” I shouted at the top of my lungs as I increased my speed. Right now, I couldn't hear anyone speaking to me. I couldn’t see anyone beside me. All I wanted to see was Seraphina, my mother. Reaching the hall, my eyes started tearing up as I saw the woman on the couch, surrounded by some maids and other people I couldn’t recognize at this moment. I rushed to her and knelt on the floor, closer to the couch.“Baby girl.” She calle
The earth heaved, revealing hidden hundreds of witches clad in black, each with the same eerie white cross on their foreheads. Their village, previously hidden by powerful spells, now stood exposed before us.I swallowed hard and turned to Seraphina and she also turned to me."I am so proud of you, I myself didn't know that spell, how did you know it?"I averted my gaze away from her, "I also didn't know how I was able to perform it.""Do you believe that indeed, you were meant to save the wolf's species?" I nodded but the waves of shock rippled through me and by the whispers behind me, I could sense the shock in all of my people too.I could also sense the astonishment in the eyes of the soldiers and our allies. If not for the witches' attacks, we would have passed by this hidden stronghold, unaware of the danger lurking within.The witches, realising their concealment had failed, quickly regrouped. Forming a tight circle, they clasped hands and began chanting. Their voices rose in
EDNA POVMy breath came in shallow bursts as the trucks rumbled towards the witches' territory. It was time, time to pat back to the wiches for what they did to our brothers and sisters.I glanced around at my companions: Seraphina, her trusted confidante, sat beside her, while Coline lounged in the corner with an air of detachment. I had decided to suppress the need to ask her what she meant earlier because I could already see through her that she thought I was weak and that maybe, I used my beauty to be Ansel's mate.Silly her to judge me like that.How stupid was he to forget that there were also fate? That I was Ansel's fated mate?Indeed some people could be crazy and mad."Stay alert," Ansel's voice crackled over the radio-like. "We’re close."Immediately after I heard that, my heart started pounding in my chest. Suddenly, a loud screech filled the air as the lead truck swerved violently. What was going on?I turned my eyes in a bullet pace in front as we were at the top of
Edna's hands trembled slightly as she tightened the last strap of her armour.The preparations had been very tiresome to both of them, leaving her no time to question Ansel about the unfamiliar figures who had arrived earlier. Now, as everything was done, curiosity gnawed at her and she couldn't be silent anymore.She moved quietly through the hall towards her mate, Ansel, her mind focused on the impending battle but unable to shake her curiosity. Ansel was conferring with a group of warriors when she approached him. She leaned in close, her voice a soft whisper."Ansel, who were those two men and the woman with King Roshan earlier?"Ansel's eyes widened momentarily in realisation. He turned to her, a sheepish smile on his lips. "I am sorry, my love. I should have introduced them to you. Ooh no, why have I forgotten to do that and you are the qeen of wolves? You should be aware of who they are." He raised his voice, catching the attention of the mysterious guests."STEVE?" Ansel cal
Ansel sighed, his eyes softening as he looked at Edna. "I have to check on the warriors and make sure the cars are ready for our departure."Edna’s eyes narrowed, her jaw tightening. She threw off the pink robe, walked to the wardrobe, and pulled out a pair of trousers and a blue shirt. With quick, angry motions, she dressed herself, her movements sharp and agitated."Do you think I’m weak?" she shouted, her voice trembling with emotion. "Is that why you want me to sleep while you go and prepare for the war with your men?"Ansel stepped towards her, his hands raised in a placating gesture. "No, Edna. You need rest for tomorrow. It’s not because I think you’re weak. You’re anything but that. How could you even conclude that?"Tears welled up in Edna’s eyes, and she cried, her shoulders shaking with the force of her sobs. Ansel was taken aback, shocked by her sudden burst of emotions. He rushed to her and hugged her from behind, murmuring sweet words into her ear.This woman was everyt
Ansel tenderly tucked a loose strand of hair behind Edna's ear, his touch gentle and reassuring. "I’m ready for the war," he murmured, his voice steady and confident. "Especially after what I have witnessed today, it's high time I do anything to avenge the wolves that lost their lives and also to stop this ones and for all."He then softened his gaze at her and added, "Thank you for trying to get information from those witches. I didn't expect you would do that alone to help me."Edna looked away, her shoulders slumping slightly. "I wish I could have gotten more. We need every advantage we can get."Ansel shook his head, lifting her chin so she would meet his eyes carefully. "What you found out is enough. You’re the most hardworking Luna this pack has ever had. The most courageous queen of Titanic Wave. And the first to be its queen, what else could I ask for feom the goddess? I have everything in you."A faint smile touched Edna's lips, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "You’re
Ansel and Amos reached the packhouse in the middle of the night, their hearts heavy with the events of the day.Everything just happened fast. And as the days passed, many of their people were dying and Ansel just hoped that the higher house that made laws for all creatures would notice this and help him before it was too late.He could deal with everything himself but as law makers and people who pretended to be holy according to Ansel, they were supposed to open their eyes and see that the wolf species were at risk.But again, Ansel was aware who those people were. They were just corrupt beasts who were a bunch of good for nothing, lazy people who depended on others for information.Ansel ousted back those annoying thoughts then turned to the packhouse in front of him.The packhouse stood tall and silent, the moon casting long shadows over its wooden structure.Ansel moved with purpose, his grip on Sophia gentle yet firm as he carried her into a room adjacent to Jack's.At the time,
THIRD PERSON POV Ansel and Amos moved swiftly through the dense forest, their powerful legs propelling them forward as they leapt over fallen trees and navigated the rugged terrain. Their wolves had taken over and they were like beasts now, very huge and powerful with furs all over their bodies and claw-like fingers. The night air was thick with tension, and the moon cast an eerie glow on their path and on their wolf nature, causing them to be more powerful than before. After all, wolves were creatures we depended mostly on the moon to give them strength. Ansel’s mind was a storm of rage and sorrow, the news of the slaughter weighing heavily on his heart. The black witches had gone too far. How could they so heartless to kill over twenty wolves? That was mass murder and Ansel as the King of wolves, he needed to act swift. Or else, his people would suffer the consequences. When they finally reached the village, the scene that greeted them was one of unspeakable horror. The onc