- Zafa -After I had quickly prepared some herbs, on my way back to Aria's room, I decided to go check on Loveth.I was so surprised to find out she was still in her training clothes and had not gotten her wounds cleaned up.I sized her up and down, and she looked away, casually doing other things, pretending not to be aware I was looking at her for that reason."You haven't freshened up," I stated more than questioned."Not yet," she shrugged."And why?" I wanted to know. "I told you to.""Yes you did," she affirmed without looking at me, still doing stuff that did not need to be done.I took in a deep breath and pulled her to face me."What is wrong with you?" I asked."Is there something wrong with me?" She threw back at me and I scoffed."Stop acting dumb with me. You know it is not good to leave your wounds like this. Why did you not go to get it cleaned?""Well I decided to wait for you," she said, crossing her arms over her chest."Why?" I couldn't understand her."Why?" She re
- Adonai -I have to move on. I am becoming a shadow of myself. I have lost the drive and motive to lead, but I cannot continue like this.Aria has made her choice and she is no more with me. If I continue this way, I will be ruined, and she would not even know, would not care.Hiding in my room for days would not solve anything. With a new resolve, I headed to the bathroom to have a long and warm bath, after which I felt refreshed and much better.I was barely done putting on my clothes when the door creaked open and Prisca walked in."Oh, I'm so sorry," she said shyly when she saw that I was dressing up, but did not look away. I wondered why she did not knock in the first place."It's fine," I shrugged it off.She walked into the room slowly and stood a few paces away."You said I could ask anything, and you will do it for me," she said, and I raised a brow in remembrance. I had almost forgotten I told her that."You are right," I affirmed. "And you said you would like to think abou
-Zafa-I was in the training room with Loveth after dismissing our warriors, and putting back the weapons in place."If we had much time, I would have suggested we make some more weapons to this fight," Loveth said."And to repair the ones that have begun to wear out," I held up a sword I noticed was not as sharp as expected. "It means we have been neglecting our security. These are things we should have done before now."She did not respond to that."What can you say about Ariel's readiness?" I asked and she paused."I don't think Aria would be able to do much," she turned to look at me. "She is barely ready."I wondered if Loveth's comment was influenced by her indifference towards Aria, but I would have said she had improved. At least, she is better than before. She put a lot of effort into the training, and even though the result is minimal, it means something.Loveth sighed deeply, her eyes closed and getting my attention. She has been looking very unhappy these days, and it woul
-Adonai-I was very surprised when almost all the warriors and elders went to Dante's side. That was when I realised he had been plotting this for long and now, has everyone supporting him.Dante smiled when he noticed the look on my face. He charged at me and the fight began. I fought hard and with everything in me. I was more on the defensive because even though I did not want to fight Dante or do any harm to him, he swayed with every blow intended to kill me.I felt weak after fighting for a long while, and more when I saw how outnumbered we were. Dante and his people had killed every other person on my side.I looked around to see the dead bodies around. I fell to the ground, unable to move having sustained an injury on my leg.I was dragged out to the open. I could tell because I was still conscious but on the verge of passing out.The noise was that of a thousand people murmuring, and I guessed Dante had gathered the entire pack to disgrace me before them.I heard someone whimpe
- Adonai- I closed my eyes tightly and expected to be in the afterlife by the time I opened them again, but my body seemed to remain on the previous, nothing had changed.I opened my eyes to see Dante being thrown roughly aside by a big werewolf and another fight had issued. Werewolves from another pack had attacked. They did not look like the ones in Moon Dream.I cracked my wounded brain to see if I could recall who they were but nothing was coming to mind. They looked entirely different and large.At some point, I began to wonder whose side they were on, confused. There was something about one of them, who looked bigger than every other werewolf.I was surprised to find out it was a female. She was so strong. But there was something even more fascinating. I felt a connection to her, but I could not tell who she was until..."Aria...!" Someone called and I turned round sharply. I recognize the voice as Zafa's. He was trying to get her attention, but Aria was in her world, uncontrol
- Zafa -I walked into the room I had reserved for Adonai after he had freshened up and rested from the fight.He was standing by the window, looking out. He did not turn round when I walked in. I stood in the middle of the room with my hands behind my back."Greetings, alpha," I called out to get his attention."Why did you bring me here?" He asked instead, and I was puzzled by his choice of words."What?"He turned round to look at me."Why did you come for me and then bring me here?" He repeated and in the brief moment of silence that followed, I wondered why he would be asking that."Your brother wanted to kill you," I said. "If we had not been there you would have been...""Better off death," he cut me mid-sentence. "What, you think you have done me a favour by saving me from Dante and then bringing me here?"I took in a deep breath, willing myself to remain calm despite the odds. There was no point exchanging words with Adonai. I should understand what he is going through. He mi
- Aria -It broke my heart to pieces seeing Adonai like this, but I did not understand what he was saying about eloping with another man."You did not write any letter to me saying you have gone to be with Zafa?" He further asked and I narrowed my eyes in thoughts."Never did I write such," I told him, and he cocked his head in a direction, finding it difficult to believe what I had said."Then where were you on the day of the wedding," he crossed his arms over his chest. I sighed deeply and walked slowly to the bed. I sat on the edge with his eyes following my every move, waiting for an answer."I was kidnapped by Prisca," I told him, my voice low.The expression on his face turned to shock."Yes," I continued. "Prisca kidnapped me. She had been a traitor all these while but I never knew until that day. I found out she had been making attempts to kill me before now. She stood in the facade of a friend, waiting for the perfect moment to strike."Adonai went mute for a while, processin
- Adonai -Someone cleared his throat and we both looked up to see Zafa standing by the door."I am so sorry to have interrupted this moment, but there is something on ground," he announced before closing the door and walking in. "News just reaching us that Zico has taken over your pack and made your people, slaves."I stood up from the bed."What about Dante?" Was the only thing I could think of and say. The looks on their faces were that of disapproval. Because I still cared about my brother despite everything he had done to me.I knew Dante intended to become alpha and there was no way he would have agreed to Zico enslaving the pack under his reign. So I wanted to know what had happened to my brother. I waited for an answer, hoping that the worst had not happened."Your brother is not dead," Zafa said as if he could read my fear. "Yet," he added. "Zico has made him slave, including all the elders that had stood with him, and appointed a new council that will oversee the pack while
-Prisca- Yes! My plan has finally worked. I am going to exchange marital vows with Adonai and legally be his wife.It does not count that I am impersonating Aria. He is not going to be tied to Aria in reality but to me.I sat beside him, before the crowd with my face veiled and a sly smile across my face which no one could see.A few people had suggested I take off the veil so they could behold my face but Adonai politely declined. No one pushed it, and I successfully got tied to Adonai.I had feared that Dante would have wanted to expose me because he didn't seem pleased with the plan, but he didn't.I was led to Adonai's room while the party continued in the hall. There I took off my veil and sat comfortably on his bed.He was not here yet, for he was still having some drinks with his visitors. I chuckled happily. Alas, my dream has come to pass.The door opened and I quickly adjusted. I hissed when I saw it was Ariel."What are you doing here?" I asked sharply. She did no
-Adonai-It took a while before what she said was registered in my head."Are you insane?" I retorted, placing a finger on the side of my head."No, I am not," she responded confidently."How can you say such a thing?""I am only trying to help you, alpha," she said. "Think of what the people at the table will say when you return there without a bride.""And have you thought about what it would be when they also realize that you are not Aria?""They wouldn't have to know. A bride can be veiled. You are not under any law to reveal your face to anyone. I believe that they might think that is what you want and they will respect it."I hesitated, trying hard to think about what Prisca had said. She was right. I would be seen as a fool if I returned to the people with the news of Aria eloping with another man and there would be no wedding.It would be the second time I gathered people and something ruined the ceremony."You know what, you are right. But this is just for the cerem
- Dante -It was a dark forest and the silence was louder than a thousand drums put together. I was in the middle of nowhere and the cold was enough to freeze me to death.My teeth chatter, and I wrap my arms around myself to feel warm. It did not help. I decided to shift. My fur might serve as a good cover. Surprisingly, I couldn't shift either...What the hell is happening to me? Where am I? I looked around fearfully. I heard a movement and jumped."Hello?" My voice shook. There was no one in sight. "Is there anyone here?"Then there was the chirping of birds, which sounded so creepy to my ears. Now I would prefer the gross silence to this sound. At least, I thought I was alone. Not now that I heard movements and I could not tell who was there with me, if it was a prey or predator."You miss me?"A light yelp escaped my throat. Now that voice was fucking familiar, but try as I may, I could not tell who owned it."Who are you? What are you?" I asked again even though I did not think
- Aria -"Could you give me some time to think about this?" I said to her after I had spent all the time thinking. I just couldn't find the right words for her request."It can't be that hard..." She wanted to push."I will get back to you not long after now," I maintained and she nodded"I will be very happy if you consider this and give me a positive response. It would mean a lot to me," she said before walking out and not long after she did, Loveth walked in."Was that the pretend Luna I saw coming out of your room?" She asked, pointing her fingers backwards towards the door. I chuckled inwardly."She is.""What does she want?" Loveth asked and I shrugged."Said she wants to be my maid," I told her, and an amused look crossed her face."That is strange," she commented and I nodded."The same thing I thought.""That lady is so puffed up with pride. How's she request to be a mate of yours?""The same thing I wonder about," I said thoughtfully."Well, what did you tell her?" Loveth wa
- Sierra -"When are you going to get on with this?" I asked my brother when I walked into the room without a knock. He was already used to me doing that and only sighed when I did."Sierra I have already told you. I need more time to put everything in place then I am going to strike," he said."What things do you need to put in place?" I wanted to know. "You don't need so much to bring these people down. You know I know this well. So why are you not doing it?" He walked towards me."Do you know who Aria is?" He asked and I found his question ridiculous."I know damn well who she is," I replied sharply."You know my problem with you is how impatient you get," he said. "Aria is not just who you think she is."He walked a few paces away towards the window. I looked at him expectantly."What do you mean by she is not who I think she is?"He went silent, looking out through the window."Brother?" I cocked my head towards his direction. He turned back to me."We are not the only werewolve
- Dante -Loveth looked extremely pretty in the dress I had gotten for her. I must commend Aria for a good job. She has helped me in picking the dress and making preparations for the dinner."What motives do you have?" She had playfully asked."None except to show my appreciation," I had told her. But now that Loveth sat in front of me at the dining table, I was not sure if that was the only motive I had in mind."You look very Pretty," I commented and she looked down shyly, her face pink with the blush."Thank you," she said quietly.Nothing moved me more than seeing this feminine side of her. The field does not give many privileges for that.We began to eat, and halfway through, I decided to ask her the question I was burning to ask."You said you have no man in your life?" I asked. "I know I have asked this before but it is difficult to believe that you are still single.""Well, I am," she shrugged casually."You don't love anyone?" I wanted to know and she chuckled."I might be a
- Zafa -Not long after I was done from the training ground, a guard walked up to me and said Aria wanted to see me.I asked if it was urgent, and he said no, so I took my bath before going to meet her."You said you wanted to see me," I said when I went to her."Yes, Zafa. How is everything," she asked casually."Going just fine," I said as I waited for what she would say."Yeah, could you give Loveth a day off from training?" She said."Huh?" I did not know when that escaped my lips, and she looked up at me."I asked if you could give Loveth a day off training," she repeated."What for, if I may ask why?" I think I do know, but I needed to hear it from her."Oh I just want her to have a break, that's all," Aria said guardedly. She did not want to tell me it was because of the dinner date."Just that?" I pressed."Dante wants to give her a treat and I think it is deserving. She has been of a lot of help here; you will agree with me," she said, and I swallowed lightly. "So give her a
- Aria -There was a soft knock on the door and I looked up."Come in," I said, loud enough for whoever was by the door. If squeaked open slowly and Dante's head peered in."May I come in please?" He asked politely and I gave him a small smile."Yes please, Dante. Come in."He walked in and closed the door behind him."How are you doing?" I asked and he nodded."Never better than now. I am here to thank you for saving my life.""That wouldn't be me," I said lightly. "You should thank Loveth instead. She was the one who discovered the two elders were lying by spying on them and sneaking to find the book. It took some time but she was able to do it."There was an expression of realisation on his face and then he smiled."Very well then, I will make sure to thank her. But I am still grateful for you then because I know you overlooked it all.""You are welcome."He waited for a while, then shifted his foot uncertainly."Is there something else you want to tell me?" I asked."Uhm..." He st
- Dante -I have finally come to the end of it and I have accepted my fate. I looked down to the people whose eyes already pierced my skin more than any sword would and I was not afraid of death anymore.Yes, I have failed them and my death was deserving.While Levi was addressing them, I barely paid attention to anything he was saying. I just wanted this to be over.Aria walked up right after then and even though I appreciated that she was trying to make an effort for my sake, there was no point. She could only delay this, but death was inevitable for me.However, the conversation between the two was becoming interesting and everyone waited to see what Aria would come up with this time around.She snapped her fingers and Loveth appeared behind her with the book of the law.Levi went into a mini heart attack."Get her! Seize her right now," he shouted, but no one moved."Calm down Levi," Aria said, unruffled. "We haven't exposed the secret yet have we? Save your strength for when we w